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Universal has released a first look at their brand new Stranger Things maze for Halloween Horror Nights this year.
Universal Studios has worked in collaboration with Netflix and series creators Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer and Shawn Levy to create an authentic representation of Stranger Things in the mazes.
Images released by the parks depict some of the eery scenes visitors can expect to find at the maze. They include the Byers’ living room adorned with an erratic display of flashing Christmas lights, Hawkins National Laboratory in the Upside Down, Will’s makeshift fort called Castle Byers and more.
For over 25 years, guests from around the world have visited Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood and Orlando. There, they can become the stars of their own horror film. Guests can visit movie-quality mazes based on iconic horror TV shows, films and original stories. The streets also become highly-themed scare zones.
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights have become a firm fixture for autumn, running for over 25 years. The parks transform into immaculately-themed scare zones with terrifyingly realistic ‘scare-actors’ emerging from dark corners.
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The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel has recommended the provincial government approve SaskEnergy’s application to increase rates starting Nov. 1, according to a news release issued Wednesday.
“The customer bill impact will depend on the customer class and usage levels,” said the release. “On average, residential customers will see an increase of $74 per year; small commercial customers $361; and large commercial customers $4,713.”
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The natural gas commodity rate will increase from the current rate of 9.98 cents per cubic meter to 12.78 cents per cubic meter.
In its application, SaskEnergy noted that the increase is designed to recover the “higher forward costs” of gas from Nov. 1, 2021 to Oct. 31, 2023. The crown corporation buys natural gas on the open market and passes on the cost of natural gas to customers at the same price it pays to suppliers, including all expenses, according to the release. The cost of providing natural gas in 2022 is expected to exceed the current rate.
The increase will eliminate the outstanding balance in the Gas Cost Variance Account (GCVA) by Oct. 31, 2023. It is forecast that there will be $18.8 million owing in the GCVA (which is used to balance the changes in costs and revenues over time) from customers by the end of this month. The increase will also recover anticipated commodity costs over the same period.
“This two year period is designed to reduce financial pressures on SaskEnergy customers and provide greater rate stability,” said the release.
During the review, the panel also recommended SaskEnergy review the basis for the $20 million threshold for triggering an application for amounts owing to or from customers, and continue its efforts to bill in energy, which would “eliminate the need for forecasting heat value and the associated risks related to heat value variance.”
SaskEnergy is also requested to provide a report in its next application on its renewable natural gas efforts so the panel can consider the potential benefits, costs or other issues that such a program may present.

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Last year, Airbus revealed that it had a working model of an electric aircraft. The Airbus E-Fan is a small, lightweight twin-engine, two-person craft that Airbus said it created to serve as a model for the next generation of large electric planes. Airbus is reported to be planning a 90-seater jet using electric propulsion. Meanwhile, the E-Fan, which weighs just 500 kilograms and has a wingspan of less than 10 metres, can fly for up to an hour with zero emissions. Powered by heavy, 250V lithium-ion batteries, the craft is built entirely of carbon fibre to keep the weight down.
Now Siemens, which has been working on electric propulsion systems with Airbus, has announced that it has made further progress in the search for viable electric flight. The German company’s Corporate Technology eAircraft division has developed an electric aircraft motor five times more powerful than existing electric motors. The German team that developed the motor, which weighs just 50 kilograms, claim that it has a power-to-weight ratio of 5kW per kilogram. This means it can generate around 250kW of power. The usual weight-to-power ratio in industrial electric motors is 1kW per kilogram.
The Siemens motor has a rotational speed of 2,500 revolutions per minute. This allows it to drive propellers directly, a Siemens spokesperson said, without the use of a transmission. It could allow an aircraft weighing up to two tonnes to take off, something that has not been possible previously. The company is already working on a hybrid electric aircraft with four or more seats, but that is not the limit of the technology. Frank Anton of Siemens eAircraft said that hybrid electric drives in regional airliners carrying 50–100 passengers were a real possibility in the “medium term.”
The new motor will be flight tested later this year. Meanwhile, Siemens researchers continue to work on boosting engine power output even further. Key to the long-term success of electric flight will be further improvements in battery technology.


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* Improvement at Geant hypermarkets division (Adds details from CFO call)
PARIS, July 13 (Reuters) - French retailer Casino kept its full-year profit growth goals as sales growth accelerated in the second quarter, reflecting an improvement at its domestic Geant hypermarkets and a resilient performance at its recession-hit Brazilian market.
Casino, whose credit rating was cut to junk by Standard & Poor's in March 2016 and which has been criticised by U.S. activist fund Muddy Waters, is under pressure to show it can revive profits in France while conditions in Brazil stay tough.
Casino, which controls Brazil's top retailer Grupo Pao de Acucar, said second-quarter group sales reached 9.277 billion euros ($10.6 billion), above the 9.173 billion euros average in a company-compiled consensus of analysts' forecasts.
Stripping out acquisitions, currency effects and revenue on fuel, sales rose 3.3 percent against 3.1 percent growth seen in the first quarter.
"This good performance strengthens our results goals for the year," Chief Financial Officer Antoine Giscard d'Estaing told journalists.
For 2017, Casino reiterated its prediction for growth of at least 10 percent in group operating profit at current exchange rates, having achieved a 3.7 percent rise in 2016. Casino also still aimed to grow operating profit at its food retail operations in France by 15 percent.
Casino has cut prices at home at its Geant hypermarkets and reduced retail space for non-food items in response to competition from online and smaller convenience stores, while it has also increased its focus on organic and fresh food products.
Same-store sales at the Geant Casino hypermarkets in France rose 0.4 percent in the quarter, driven by a 4 percent increase in food sales. This compared with a 1.9 percent sales decline in the first quarter of 2017.
Meanwhile the group's Monoprix, Franprix and Casino-branded stores also posted a robust performance.
In recession-hit Brazil, its second-biggest market by revenue, food retail sales rose 9.9 percent from 9.8 percent in the first quarter, despite slowing inflation.
The robust performance reflected the ongoing recovery of the Extra hypermarkets and strong growth at the Assai cash and carry stores in the quarter. Lower inflation can result in consumers delaying purchases in order to wait for even cheaper prices.
Last week, French rival Carrefour reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter sales and flagged a persistently challenging environment in France where price cuts helped its hypermarkets division return to growth.
However, UK peer Marks & Spencer reported a surprise dip in underlying food sales this week.
($1 = 0.8739 euros) (Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)


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If you don't want to watch the full press conference, here's some bullet points from the event, which just ended a few minutes ago:
- Begins show showing the mass amount of headlines and press Nintendo has been getting
- Goes into hardware stats and gaming percentages
- Announced DS will get 140 new games by years end
- Wii gets 100 new games by years end
- Announces Wii Zapper, which will be bundled with 1st Party FPS titles
- Announces Wii Wheel (bundled with newly announced, Mario Kart Wii)
Announces release date for Super Smash Brothers Brawl to be December 3rd, 2007
- Announces Super Mario Galaxy on November 12, 2007
- Announces the "Check Mii Out Channel"
- Reggie calls Super Mario Galaxy, "The only worth successor to Super Mario 64"
- Nintendo announces WiiFit (uses Wii Balance Board)
- Announces Wii Balance Board (to be bundled with WiiFit)
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There’s an embarrassment of riches for choice of pizza in Hamilton, from guilty pleasure chains to higher end offerings.
Now, a popular Toronto pizza chain which recently opened its first Hamilton location is getting ready to further expand the local pizza pool by opening a second location in the city.
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Pizzaiolo – an Italian-born gourmet pizza chain that’s known for not skimping on quality – is well underway on a new pizzeria in Westdale Village at 1009 King Street West, right next to The Snooty Fox in the former home of Langley Parisian Dry Cleaning.
The chain has over 40 locations in the greater Toronto area, and It opened its first Hamilton shop in summer of 2021 at 205 Locke Street South to serve up its wide-ranging menu of pizzas, salads, and more with something for everyone from vegan to carnivore.
Signage is already up at the new Westdale location, so it shouldn’t be long before this pizzeria is firing up its ovens and serving up pies in the city’s west end!
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People working in the retail, catering and leisure sectors are most vulnerable in the economic downturn, a communication company says.
These are the areas in which consumers can reduce their spending as they begin to think carefully about saving money, according to Plantronics.
A study by the company shows 79 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have felt negative impacts on their business as a result of the current economic slowdown.
David Molian, a lecturer speaking on behalf of Plantronics, said it is an easy decision for consumers not to go out for a meal and buy food from a supermarket instead.
"People are beginning to think carefully about what it is that they want and what it is they need, and what they need is taking precedence over what they want," he added.
According to the study, SMEs with mobile workforces are ten per cent more likely to have been hit by the slowdown.


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ON Semiconductor , driving energy efficient innovations, has introduced the industry’s first 1/1.7-inch 2.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor featuring ON Semiconductor’s newly developed 4.2μm Back Side Illuminated pixels – the AR0221 delivers class-leading low light sensitivity for industrial applications.
ON Semiconductor (ON) unveils two new QE HDR CMOS image sensors which leverage company's NIR+ technology. The sensors are enabled to capture high quality images and videos in low light setting.
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ON Semiconductor , driving energy efficient innovations, has introduced the first CMOS image sensors to feature its Near Infra-Red+ technology, which effectively combines High Dynamic Range with enhanced low light performance to enable high-end security and surveillance cameras.
ON Semiconductor , driving energy efficient innovations, has announced the latest additions to its portfolio of Interline Transfer Electron Multiplying CCD image sensors that target extreme low-light applications such as medical and scientific imaging, as well as commercial and military applications for high-end surveillance.
ON Semiconductor , driving energy efficient innovations, today announced it has recognized 20 companies with supplier excellence awards. Selected from among the company’s extensive list of preferred global suppliers, the 2017 award winners represent partners who have demonstrated a deep commitment to ensuring high quality and supply continuity in an evolving semiconductor market.
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ON Semiconductor , driving energy efficient innovations, a leading supplier of automotive image sensors, is now offering a fully AEC-Q100 qualified version of its popular 2.1 MP CMOS image sensor, AR0237 for the burgeoning OEM-fitted dash cam or before-market in-car DVR market.
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BHOPAL: The MP Handlooms and Handicrafts Corporation plans to set up Mrignayanee stores in three places in the state in addition to Nagpur, Lucknow, Agra and Varanasi.
An Mrignayanee Emporium will be inaugurated at Nagpur on the Republic Day. The Corporation has planned to open new emporiums in Lucknow, Agra, Prayagraj and Varanasi by Diwali. Mrignayanee stores will also come up at Bandhavgarh, Panna and Kanha national parks soon.
Currently, there are a total of 37 Mrignayanee stores in the country including in all metros and other major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Rajeev Sharma, Managing Director of the Corporation told Free Press that the corporation had added 15 new stores over the past one and half years.
About the response to the emporia outside the state, Sharma said that it was quite encouraging before the Corona pandemic. "The stores at Ekta Mall in Kevadia (Gujarat), the site of the Statue of Unity, were shut for more than five months due to the pandemic. And that included our store. Similarly, we have started a store at the Mantralaya in Bhopal but the response is not as per our expectations as the entry of outsider is banned. Once the situation eases, sales would pick up," he said.
"We are already on Amazon and recently we have entered into an agreement with the e-commerce platform Flipkart for selling our products," the managing director said.
Sharma said that they had tied up with e-commerce companies as online is the business platform of the future. He, however, said that offline stores were also needed as customers were not satisfied with only seeing clothes, they also want to touch and feel them, which was not possible online. "So we want to have a presence in both online as well as physical stores," he said.
The Corporation has also planned to hold handicrafts expos at Gwalior and Indore, along the lines of the one held at Bhopal recently. Another expo, 'Adhbhut Abhushan', will begin at the Gauhar Mahal in the city from January 7.
The MP Handlooms and Handicrafts Corporation will launch Khajuraho and Sanchi series under its heritage collection soon. The motifs of Khajuraho temples and Sanchi Stupas will be printed on Angochhas and saris. Last year, the Corporation had launched a collection of garments printed with replicas of the rock paintings of Bhimbetka.


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Club Nintendo successor is almost here?
Rumor buzz warriors in Nintendo land have been on high alert of late. Between the clamor around the buried listing for Twilight Princess HD and the hopes/dreams/nightmares that Shovel Knight will a Smash Bros. DLC character, fans have done a great job of generating their own speculative Nintendo news in the wake of a dearth of major announcements from the company since E3.
The latest potential doing down Nintendo road to inspire many a passionate prediction is the publishers upcoming online maintenance that’s occurring between tomorrow, October 19, and late in the day on October 20. The maintenance will effect everything from the old Wii Shop Channel to online play on both the Wii U and 3DS consoles at various points over the two day period, which has some fans guessing that its all in preparation for Nintendo to roll out their new online customer reward system, set to replace the late Club Nintendo which was discontinued earlier this year.
I’ve heard from reliable sources that Club Nintendo’s successor is being headed up by one of their most beloved but under-publicized creative minds, which gives me high hopes for the services whenever it eventually launches. We’ll see soon enough if its unveiling happens before the end of 2015, as previously promised.
Nintendo Network ID Going Offline Next Week During General Maintenance [Nintendo Life]


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Airbnb cracks down on rowdy New Year’s Eve parties
Airbnb limits options for people who want to host a New Year’s Eve party at someone else’s house.
The short-term rental service is banning some users from booking entire properties for a single night as part of an effort to stop overblown New Year’s Eve parties in the US and 10 other countries, Airbnb said Thursday.
“These proactive defenses will help promote responsible travel and prevent rare instances of unwanted behavior,” Naba Banerjee, Airbnb’s director of trusted products and operations, said in a statement.
Those without a positive account history or who have yet to book on the platform will be banned from making New Year’s Eve reservations, and those same customers who try to arrange reservations from two or three nights will also come under scrutiny, especially those trying to book locally, Airbnb said.
In addition to the United States, including Puerto Rico, restrictions will be in effect over New Year’s weekend in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, in Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Airbnb tested New Year’s Eve restrictions in eight countries last year and estimates there was a 56% drop in holiday-related incidents compared to 2020. The company blocked or redirected 340,000 people to from a booking last New Year’s Eve, Airbnb said.
The measures come after Airbnb officially codified a party ban this summer, saying it would use new technology to dissuade guests in the United States and Canada from.
The ban on large gatherings began as a public health measure in response to COVID-19.
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On Wednesday, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced some telling metrics on its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service, or Amazon's service that stores, picks, packs, and ships third-party seller's products in its fulfillment centers, as well as provides customer service on behalf of the seller.
FBA is "thriving," Amazon said. FBA items shipped worldwide during the holidays increased 50%, highlighting the growing popularity of the service. To understand just how strong this growth rate is, consider that eBay's (NASDAQ: EBAY) year-over-year growth in sold items on its platform was just 5% in the company's most recently reported quarter. And eBay's marketplace revenue in the company's most recent quarter was up just 2% year over year. The big difference in the two company's recent growth clearly shows how hot FBA is with sellers right now.
Further, Amazon said active sellers using FBA increased an impressive 70% during 2016. And the service is particularly taking off outside of the U.S., where FBA units shipped increased over 80% last year.
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With Amazon's e-commerce ambitions spanning far beyond theproducts it can produce, market, and sell itself, the fact that FBA is firing on all cylinders is good for Amazon investors. Not only does this data validate how sellers are increasingly relying on the program, but it also points to a growth opportunity for Amazon.
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(IDEX Online) – Figures from pre-registration show major buyers from across the world, including the United States, EU countries, India, Australia, the Middle East and the ASEAN region, will be taking part in the 63rd edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF).<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /?>
The February 20-24 show, being held at the Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, will feature exhibitors of gold and silver jewelry, fine jewelry, gem-set jewelry and polished precious and semi-precious stones and with an emphasis on Thai skills in jewelry making.
Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), organizer of the show, has launched Thailand’s “Magic Hands”, a global campaign to highlight the country’s exceptional craftsmanship.
“For many decades, Thailand has been well recognized all over the world as a manufacturer of quality jewelry with beautiful designs and intricate craftsmanship," said Banjongjitt Angsusingh, Director General, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP). "Over the years, stakeholders in the gems and jewelry industry, from craftspeople, designers, manufacturers, and traders, have constantly developed their skills while seeking innovation that will uplift the industry to new heights. Today, I would rate Thai-made jewelry as one of the leading products from the country."
The Magic Hands Campaign aims to gain international recognition for the Thai gems and jewelry industry, which is the country’s third highest export earner.
The country is among world’s top ten gems and jewelry exporters in terms of volume, with total exports of $12 billion.
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XEV, the Italian car manufacturer, is starting production on a 3D printed vehicle called the LSEV next year at a “mega factory” in Jiangsu.
There are plenty of cool 3D printed cars in the world right now. But, not many of them are realistic to drive to work in. However, hopefully this may change within the next fews years. An Italian car manufacturer hoping to make this happen.
XEV has revealed that starting next year, production of its 3D printed cars will begin at a mega-factory in Jiangsu, China.
Called the LSEV, the two-seater is an almost entirely 3D printed and electric. It is being developed along with Polymaker, the Chinese 3D printing materials company.
In total, the car has 57 plastic components and just a few conventionally made parts including the windows and structural framework. As a result, it’s possible to construct in just a few days.
But, Luke Taylor, Marketing Manager at Polymaker, explains: “It’s nothing really new here. What they’ve built is a very robust, high-temperature industrial 3D printer. The technology is well-known in the industry, it’s just a new way of applying it and then applying the post processes on this kind of scale. That has never been done before.”
To create the car parts, XEV is producing 2,000 of its own large-format plastic extrusion 3D printers. It then prints using four different grades of polyamide and TPU with Warp-Free technology by Polymaker.
After printing, parts go through post-processing called Vacuum Lamination. This is a technique developed by both companies. It is similar to vacuum forming and is useful for hiding FDM layers and reducing the need to paint the car.
So far, XEV has 3D printed and built 15 cars which are now undergoing safety tests before they can be certified.
Taylor adds: “No one has tried to do this mass produced, easily customizable car. The automotive industry is already doing this but it’s taking it even further. Every car is unique and I think that will really appeal to the customers, especially the fact that it’s going to be a very competitive price, and with the rise of electric vehicles we think it’s going to be very successful.”
Proving how unique these cars can be is XEV’s first client, Poste Italiane, the postal service in Italy which has already commissioned 5,000 of the vehicles. These cars will be specially customized to include storage boxes instead of a passenger seat.
However, the cars aren’t ready for regular consumers. But, when they are, Taylor expects it’ll be possible to use a “car builder platform” online to truly personalize the car.
It’s expected that the LSEV will cost up to €10,000. However, the company won’t be stopping there as it plans to create further designs including a sports car. Watch this space.
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As previously reported, Hochanda, which its name is an acronym for “Home of Crafts Hobbies and Arts,” is described as a new, live broadcast, content-rich, traditional broadcast TV home shopping channel. It debuted on last week to over 25 million UK Homes through Freeview, Sky, Freesat and its own IPTV portal.
The company explained:
“We plan to also penetrate near European markets with language-adapted content. The founders, who know the craft, hobby and art market intimately, have successfully launched and operated TV shopping channels in the past and are investing over £2m of their own money in the Company, alongside £500,000 from the owners of a key trade supplier. HOCHANDA aims to be the craft hobby and art retailer of choice through a combination of innovative, quality products offered at competitive prices with exceptional customer service and product presentation that is both engaging, informative and highly entertaining.”
Funds from the campaign will go towards the following:
- Working capital and operating expenses
- Accelerate growth into near European markets
During a recent interview, Paul Wright, founder of Hochanda, revealed details about Hochanda’s creation:
“We launched Hochanda with heavy investment and commitment from the partners and other investors but we wanted to ring-fence a proportion of the shares to be made available to the core target audience. Hochanda was created based on research of what crafters and hobbyists want from a TV channel and the opportunity to buy shares in the company was another way to allow viewers to get involved.”
Those looking to invest in the campaign have until the end of September.
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The Korean edition of ET News has shared some details about Samsung’s next smartwatch.
According to the source, the manufacturer is going to add a sensor to the Galaxy Watch 4 or Galaxy Watch Active 3 model, which will monitor the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It will be beneficial for people who have diabetes.
Such a sensor will be able to obtain indicators in a non-invasive way. That is, you don’t need to take blood to measure your blood sugar. Instead, a dedicated laser will be used. This method is based on Raman spectroscopy. Samsung developed it in collaboration with scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
According to the leak, the new Galaxy Watch will be released in three versions. They will be presented at the next Unpacked presentation.
By the way, according to ET News, Apple is also planning to add the ability to track sugar levels in the Apple Watch 7, which should debut at the end of the year. Unfortunately, there is no information yet how the technology will work.


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The Media Store has appointed Aliya Hasan as Head of Strategy, a newly created role that adds further rigour to the independent agency’s established strategy and planning capabilities and further accelerates growth.
Hasan has more than 15 years’ experience as a strategist and has worked with clients including the AFL, Asahi Beverages, Twinings, BMW, MINI, Sukin and MYOB.
Prior to joining The Media Store, Hasan was in a consulting role with Havas Melbourne and has also held senior positions at UM and Vizeum where she was National Head of Strategic Planning.
The Media Store CEO, Stephen Leeds, said Hasan’s appointment reflects the agency’s vision to always raise the bar for its clients and offer an even more robust strategic offering.
“Aliya is an experienced strategist who has an outstanding record of success including several Effie wins under her belt. She has helped both market leading brands and challenger brands alike which will make her a valuable addition for our clients.”
“We welcome her to The Media Store family and look forward to her contributing to our thought leadership and high performance output,” he said.
Commenting on her appointment, Hasan said, “I’m very excited to be joining The Media Store, an agency that has an established reputation for client intimacy, transparency and effectiveness. I look forward to working closely with our clients to help create memorable brand experiences that connect with the modern consumer.”
“It’s evident that the role of media is becoming increasingly important and truly integrated solutions that genuinely motivate and drive demand are going to have to become the norm rather than the exception. To be part of a team that is consistently delivering to this model and the opportunity to evolve our product was, quite frankly, irresistible.”
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Out-of-Home media company JCDecaux New Zealand has appointed business growth specialist Adam McGregor in preparation for its bid to win upcoming local government street furniture tenders across the country. With contracts for the provision of street furniture including bus shelters across New Zealand up for renewal from late 2022, they collectively represent the biggest advertising […]
Fetch TV has announced that ABC iview will soon be available as a dedicated Virtual Playlist Channel on the Fetch platform. Virtual Playlist Channels (VPCs) were developed by Fetch to promote content discovery, and to provide a clear bridge between the traditional world of linear TV and the growing availability of on demand content via […]
Jackie Gillies, businesswoman, psychic medium and cast member of The Real Housewives of Melbourne is bringing her sassy, inspirational and adventurous spirit to her new podcast Shine It Up, With Jackie Gillies, which launches today via Acast. Hosted and distributed by the creator-first podcast company Acast, the show will offer listeners inspiration and motivation to […]
Crowdsourcing platforms DesignCrowd and BrandCrowd are promoting vaccination efforts in a unique way, launching a logo redesign contest among their networks of designers. The initiative saw iconic Australian brands such as Hungry Jack’s, Jetstar, JB Hi-Fi, and Bunnings undergo a redesign. “We thought it would be fun to see some other iconic Australian brands back […]
Jillian Davison has been named editor-in-chief of the recently relaunched Harper’s BAZAAR Australia. She will oversee all content, development and creative direction across the iconic magazine’s digital and brand platforms. Davison (pictured) succeeds Eugenie Kelly, who recently stepped down to pursue other opportunities. The announcement was made by Maureen Jordan, publisher of Harper’s BAZAAR Australia […]
Freedom Foods and 72andSunny Sydney have launched the first advertising campaign for Australia’s Own range of plant-based beverages. The campaign introduces a new visual world and identity for the brand and captures the healthy, positive feeling you get when spending time in nature and when consuming Australia’s Own certified-organic, plant-based beverages. As well as featuring […]


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- In conjunction with the rising number of digital campaigns, the quicker acceptance of banking and financial services has been giving momentum to the development of the size of the digital remittance industry.
- WorldRemit has appointed Spotify CFO Paul Vogel to its Board as Non-Executive Director and Head of Audit Committee.
- Breon Corcoran, CEO of WorldRemit, stated that Paul's experience at blue-chip financial services institutions adds valuable new skills to the Board.
- WorldRemit bought an app-based remittance company, Sendwave in August 2020 and both the companies have sent roughly US$7.5 billion in transfers, producing about US$280 million in revenue for 12 months ended 30 June 2020.
Digital remittance industry has been growing and is expected to grow even more in years ahead. The rising smartphone and internet usage, increasing digital-savvy customers going for digital remittances and an increase in payment automation and digitalisation are significant factors driving the growth of the digital remittance industry.
Let's have a look at 1 major vendor in the digital remittance market: WorldRemit Ltd.
WorldRemit Ltd. is a leading global payment firm and offers a quick and secure way to transfer money online using a smartphone, computer, or its application. The firm was developed by a student in 2010, who was studying in London and found difficulties in sending money from London to Somalia (his native country).
The business of WorldRemit has grown to serve 4 million customers using 90 different currencies across 150 countries across the world. The Company offers various options to send transfers to overseas that includes mobile money, bank deposits and cash pickup.
WorldRemit appoints Spotify CFO
On 23 November, WorldRemit Ltd. appointed CFO of Spotify Paul Vogel to its Board of directors as the global digital money transfer company is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in 2021.
Breon Corcoran, Chief Executive Officer at WorldRemit, stated that Paul's experience at blue-chip financial services institutions adds valuable new skills to the Board. He would also strengthen governance and audit skills of the online money transfer company as an independent director.
Paul has joined WorldRemit as the Non-Executive Director and Head of Audit Committee.
Paul has also expressed his excitement to work with the Company as it expands operations globally. He added that WorldRemit provides an important solution for customers around the world whose digital money transfers meet the recipients' basic daily needs around the world, especially in the current travel-restricted atmosphere.
WorldRemit acquired Sendwave in August
The online money transfer Company WorldRemit acquired Sendwave, a rapidly growing app-based remittance Company in a cash and stock transaction.
Roughly US$7.5 billion in transactions are submitted by WorldRemit and Sendwave, producing nearly US$280 million, up by 50% from last year, in sales for the 12 months ended on 30 June 2020.


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Federal Spending On Kids In US At Its Lowest Level In 12 YearsThe share of the federal budget allocated to children dipped to 9.2% in 2018, the lowest since 2007.
New Questions About Investigation Into Grand Prairie SpendingA Consumer Justice investigation into the perks paid to local superintendents has led to questions about another investigation at Grand Prairie ISD.
Senate Leaders' Budget Deal Faces Opposition In Both PartiesOpposition from Democratic liberals and tea-party Republicans in Congress may imperil a budget deal reached by Senate leaders to keep the government operating past midnight Thursday.
Texas Republican To Press For $705 Billion Defense BudgetA powerful House Republican is set to press his case for $705 billion in military spending next year.
Google Helps Advertisers Track Spending In Physical StoresGoogle already monitors online shopping — and now it's keeping an eye on physical stores to try to sell more digital advertising.
Texas Per-Pupil Funding Falls Farther Below National AverageTexas' per-pupil spending continues to fall farther below the national average. Data shows state spending per K-12 student declined by an average of $143 from the 2015-2016 school y
Texas In Line With Nation As Retail Gasoline Prices Go Up This WeekTexas and nationwide retail gasoline prices are up this week. AAA Texas on Thursday reported the statewide average rose 3 cents to reach $1.97 per gallon.
Internet Sales Leave Some Small North Texas Businesses StrugglingNearly a week after black Friday sales started, some retailers in Collin County are still seeing red -- in terms of revenue. But struggling small businesses are hoping to turn that red into green.
Texas Lawmakers Set $94.3 Billion Budget CapTexas lawmakers have capped key parts of the next state budget at nearly $94.3 billion, up almost $10 billion from the current 2-year spending cycle.
Experts: Savings At The Pump Could Boost Holiday ShoppingGas prices in North Texas are among the lowest in the country right now. What's more, the current average of $2.83/gallon is well past a three-year low, even for the seasonal dip that occurs each fall.
Fleeting Paychecks Aren't Imaginary, Consumer Pricing On The RiseGone before you get to enjoy it -- it’s not your imagination! Paychecks are disappearing faster these days. For the fourth month in a row the Department of Labor reports an increase in the Consumer Price index for Dallas-Fort Worth.
Court Ruling May See Super PAC Money Rise In TexasA recent federal court ruling essentially overturned Texas' ban on political action committees that can spend lavishly as long as they aren't coordinating with political campaigns.
City Employee Spending In Spotlight After Questionable Charges RevealedClothes, coffee and cocktails -- the CBS 11 I-Team uncovered how some Fort Worth city employees are using your tax dollars to buy stuff like that, even though it's supposed to be against the rules.
Parent Of American Airlines Posts $220M Profit The parent of American Airlines is reporting a $220 million profit for the second quarter as its cost-cutting from its bankruptcy reorganization kicked in.
How To Spend Your Tax RefundThe best part of paying your taxes is probably getting your refund check.


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There’s a new VC in town – and it’s from Hong Kong. SXE Ventures revealed itself today for the first time, although the new global fund has been operating quietly since April. That’s when SXE Ventures founding partner Danny Yeung left his role as Groupon CEO for Hong Kong and Taiwan, a position he gained after Groupon bought his daily deals site uBuyiBuy shortly after it launched in 2010.
Yeung tells Tech in Asia that he’s always enjoyed working with entrepreneurs, and that was a motivating factor in building the new VC. SXE Ventures gets its name, Yeung jokes, by combining “six” and “sexy”, since the core team is six people. The fund has US$10 million for seed-stage investment as well as possible continuation into series A backing.
SXE Ventures will focus on tech and healthcare startups that have already gained traction, Yeung explains. Since its stealthy inception, the fund has already invested in nine startups as well as a contribution to 500 Startup’s Southeast Asia fund. The team revealed the names today, but not the exact terms of any of the deals. One or two will be detailed in the coming weeks.
The nine are: Parabase Genomics, Prenetics, Mydress, Shopline, Paktor, Snaptee, Kinetic One, Art Craft Entertainment, and Claim Di. That’s a diverse bunch covering social media, ecommerce, gaming, and SXE’s niche healthcare interests. They represent a broad geographic range as well – though it still has time to spread the love to some Hong Kong startups.
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Yeung – a serial entrepreneur who started his first offline business at the age of 25 – says the fund will typically make investments ranging in size from US$75,000 to $500,000. But they made an exception for 500 Startup’s Southeast Asia fund (which is nicknamed 500 Durians), into which the new VC put US$1 million.
The team already has links with 500 Startups since Yeung himself is a limited partner and mentor at 500 Durians, which is run by the energetic Khailee Ng.
As with 500 Startups, SXE Ventures offers mentorship as well as funding.
This new fund could help Hong Kong reclaim some startup glory from Singapore and assert the fact that the often overlooked territory has homegrown entrepreneurs and the locally-sourced cash to back them up.


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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer HiPhi, also known as Human Horizons, recently introduced their latest creation, the HiPhi A, an all-electric hypercar that is packed with impressive power and performance capabilities. This high-performance vehicle boasts a top speed of 186 MPH and can accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in just two seconds, making it a force to be reckoned with on the road. The HiPhi A is powered by a cutting-edge in-house-developed high-performance powertrain, featuring a front single-motor drive and rear dual-motor drives, which collectively deliver a maximum power output of 1,305 PS.
The “A” in HiPhi A stands for Apollo, representing the company’s technological partnership with Apollo, an EV maker that has developed innovative hypercars such as the Intensa Emozione and Project Evo models. Beyond its raw power and all-electric credentials, the HiPhi A comes equipped with advanced features aimed at enhancing its overall driving experience, including adaptive dampers, rear-wheel steering, and a proprietary torque vectoring system that improves handling and braking performance.
For consumers with a taste for luxury, the HiPhi A offers an array of premium features, such as a 23-speaker Meridian audio system, nappa leather trim, and a robust driver-assist platform equipped with 34 sensors, including lidar. Additionally, the vehicle features an entertainment/infotainment screen attached to an “eight-direction, infinitely adjustable, high-speed motion robotic arm,” ensuring that occupants are entertained and informed during their journeys.
Given that the HiPhi A is an electric vehicle, the battery and electrical system are significant considerations. The vehicle comes equipped with an 800-volt electrical system that houses a high-capacity battery capable of discharging up to 1,500 kW at its peak. While the exact range of the vehicle has not been disclosed, the company has emphasized the safety features of the battery, highlighting its fireproof casing.
The HiPhi A is set to make its debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show, where enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see it in person for the first time. While pricing and availability details have not yet been divulged, the company has assured that more information will be released in the coming months. It is important to note that, while the brand is not currently operational in the US, it has recently expanded its presence in Europe.
Electric supercars are known for their hefty price tags, and the HiPhi A is no exception. Potential buyers should be prepared to make a significant investment to own this high-performance vehicle. For comparison, the Lotus Evija, another electric hypercar, came with a price tag of over $2 million when it launched in 2020, underscoring the exclusivity and luxury associated with these vehicles. In contrast, HiPhi’s previous release, the all-electric HiPhi Z sedan, debuted at a more accessible price point of around $90,000, making it a more practical option for those seeking electric luxury without the hypercar status.
In conclusion, the HiPhi A represents a bold and powerful entry into the hypercar market, offering a blend of cutting-edge technology, exceptional performance, and premium features. With its unveiling at the Guangzhou Auto Show, the HiPhi A is poised to capture the attention of automotive enthusiasts and luxury car buyers alike, setting the stage for its future availability and positioning within the electric hypercar segment.


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Don't-Miss Storage Stories
The Toshiba subsidiary's Z-Drive 4500 SSDs have software tools for caching
'We at Flexcoin have not lost anything," the site said last week. That changed rather dramatically earlier two days ago.
The cloud storage service for personal work files, previously known as SkyDrive Pro, has been available with Office 365
In a bid to attract new users, Microsoft revealed a OneDrive for Business promotional pricing plan, including a standalone service, as part of its cavalcade of Office updates on Monday morning.
The upgraded app adopts the product's new name -- OneDrive for Business -- and adds other enhancements.
Meet the Intel 730 series, Intel's flagship SSD with improved flash and controller speeds.
Microsoft adds 100 GB of free OneDrive/SkyDrive storage via a Bing Rewards offer, which you and your friends can collaborate on to redeem almost immediately.
Western Digital's new drives are designed for systems with up to 32 IP cameras.
It has enough room to store 75K photos
The drive is among the highest capacity available today, naturally.
Most of the power consumed by phone and tablet storage is from software, according to a UCSD-Microsoft paper
Microsoft rolls out the OneDrive brand across all its platforms—and essentially raises the minimum SOneDrive account size to 10 gigabytes.
The Fibre Channel Industry Association announced the SAN technology's Gen 6 standard


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In February 2012, nanotech startup NanoeXa Corporation sued Envia alleging intellectual property theft of its battery cathode technology. That plot thickened on November 22, 2013, when Envia's former CEO Atul Kapadia and executives Hari Iyer and Rohit Arora filed suit against the company and co-founder Sujeet Kamar, claiming fraud in the inducement of their employment and wrongful termination. Back in the 2012 lawsuit (which is still ongoing), NanoeXa alleged that Kumar and two other executives had left the nanotech company in 2007 and had illegally taken its cathode technology with them.
A few months before the November 2013 lawsuit filing, Kapadia, Iyer and Arora had been fired after Envia's deal with GM had ended sourly. GM had been interested in using Envia's technology, potentially in next-gen versions of the Chevrolet Volt. Through its venture arm, GM invested in Envia in 2010 and purchased the right to license its cathode technology but now it isn't clear who actually owns said battery technology. In the November 2013 lawsuit, Kapadia said he'd found out that Kumar had years ago downloaded at least 99 files and more than one gigabyte of confidential information from NanoeXa and attempted to cover it up. Envia denied the lawsuit's allegations. Its new PR firm sent a response to GigaOM's Katie Fehrenbacher, beginning with this statement: "The allegations in the complaint are baseless. The evidence will show that the plaintiffs' lawsuit is nothing more than the spurious allegations of three disgruntled former employees."


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Zung, who was formerly vice-president of design at fashion house Oscar de la Renta, joins as senior vice-president of design and product development. She will oversee the development of the clothing and accessories offer.
In September, Gap announced plans to develop a fascia aimed at women over 35, with the intention to open 10 test stores in two geographic regions in the second half of next year.
Gap brand president Gary Muto was drafted in last month to spearhead the project. He was previously brand president for Gap and Banana Republic.


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Streaming services are finding it harder to keep their subscribers, according to the latest data from Parks Associates. This tallies with another report from earlier this week which suggested that higher prices were resulting in more people canceling more streaming services more often.
According to that earlier report, the number of cancelations across popular streaming services in November 2023 was higher than in the same month in 2022. Furthermore, around one-quarter of U.S. subscribers had canceled at least three major streaming services over the past two years.
The latest data from Parks Associates suggests the average annualized industry churn rate for streaming services was 50% in Q3 2023. With this being higher than the churn rate for Q3 2022 (46%) and Q3 2021 (47%), the takeaway is that more streaming services are finding it increasingly harder to keep their customers.
The data also suggests that pay-TV companies might be faring the worst overall, with just 5% of US internet households having only a pay-TV service. As Parks Associates explains, “legacy pay-TV companies continue to lose subscribers to streaming video services.”
In addition to the escalating cost issue, competition appears to be playing a factor here. With so many services to choose from, it would seem consumers are becoming more selective on which ones they remain with. A trend which now seems likely to result in companies looking for alternate ways to remain relevant in 2024 and beyond.
According to Eric Sorensen, Director, Streaming Video Tracker, Parks Associates. “Competition for attention is extreme, while the continued rollout of the ATSC 3.0 standard gives viewers even more options, so in 2024, we will see increased consolidation, mergers, and acquisitions as all providers must find ways to innovate alongside the greater emphasis on profitability.”
One of the ways some companies are already approaching this issue is through a greater focus on personalization. Specifically, a greater focus on hyperlocal content.
“The hyperlocal approach clearly attracts interest from consumers,” Sorensen said. “With the increase of AVOD business models, consumer adoption indicates that relevance is a key factor, namely consumers are likely to turn off services if the service and messaging are repetitive and irrelevant to them.”
An example of this hyperlocal approach is Neighborhood TV. A new streaming service from Cox that operates at the neighborhood level to offer users access to really local news and content. An approach that’s likely to become even more common in the future.
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LONDON Processors for mobile clients are going to have to take on many of the functions associated with networking infrastructure, according to Mike Muller, chief technology officer of ARM. This will be part of an explosion of processing requirements for wirelessly-connected devices that will require multiple application-specific processors to keep power consumption down, he added.
Muller was speaking as part of a panel discussion organized by Cambridge Wireless Ltd. (Cambridge, England) on semiconductor opportunities in connectivity. Cambridge Wireless is a company that supports the wireless community around Cambridge.
Muller used his Apple iPad to launch his Powerpoint presentation as he was trying to go a whole day without using an Intel processor. He first laid out a generalized roadmap down to the 11-nm semiconductor manufacturing node.
In comparison to 45-nm silicon, users will get 16 times as many transistors and 2.4 times the clock frequency performance, he said. But because voltage scaling has more or less ended for now and power budgets set a limit, designers may only be able to exploit 10 percent of the 11-nm chip's transistors at any one time, Muller said.
Muller qualified this by paraphrasing the Queen of Hearts in Alice's adventures in Wonderland, saying that just getting to 11-nm would still require the semiconductor processing industry to solve "three impossible things before breakfast." Nonetheless he expressed confidence that they would do so.
"Power budget is going to be your major problem. There has to be innovation at the silicon level and in the system architecture," he said. "There is an opportunity for startups to allow use of transistors in an intelligent way." Muller said it would be possible to simply add embedded memory to what we have now but that he regarded that as "a cheat" that does not fully exploit the technology.
Fundamentally that would mean adding application-specific processors as a continuation of the trend already discernible in the current system-chips, he asserted.


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Just another way Volvo keeps people safe.
Volvo's pathological commitment to safety is well documented. The Swedish automaker recently announced a 100 mph speed limiter on all of its new models, which should reduce deaths and injuries. Now, the company is releasing a new feature for all of its models in Europe to help keep drivers safe in the event of inclement weather.
Back in 2016, Volvo introduced a new feature on its 90 Series cars that can relay data about slippery roads to other drivers. Next week, this feature will be standard across all new 2020 Volvos and be available as a retrofit for older models.
This feature works using two different systems. The 'Slippery Road Alert' gathers information when a road is deemed slipper, then relays that to other Volvos that drive down the same road at a later point. The second is called 'Hazard Light Alert,' which sends alerts of possible accidents to other Volvo drivers.
"Sharing real-time safety data between cars can help avoid accidents," said Malin Ekholm, head of Volvo Cars Safety Center. "Volvo owners directly contribute to making roads safer for other drivers that enable the feature, while they also benefit from early warnings to potentially dangerous conditions ahead."
As of now, Volvo is the only company that is implementing this safety feature but the Swedish automaker is currently in discussions to share the technology with other companies. "The more vehicles we have sharing safety data in real time, the safer our roads become. We hope to establish more collaborations with partners who share our commitment to safety," said Ekholm.
Volvo famously gave away its patent of the seatbelt to other automakers in a bid to make all cars safer rather than license it out for a profit. This system is only available on European Volvo models for now but we wouldn't be surprised to see it offered in the US in the future.


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Students at Murrieta Valley High School, who participate in the Virtual Enterprise program, are beginning to get ready for their upcoming competition season. Virtual Enterprise is an internationally recognized business simulation program that transforms students into executives. The student-ran club will create a business that replicates all functions of a real company and then they compete across the state and nation against other schools in a variety of competitions.
In order to afford these trips, the club is looking to have a giant fundraiser, which will be an annual golf tournament being held at the Bear Creek Country Club. This year they are looking to hold this golf tournament Monday, November 22.
“This class offers an incredibly unique experience by allowing today’s students to be transformed into tomorrow’s business leaders,” says MVHS student and VP of Public Relations for their Virtual Enterprise class, Erika Salcedo.
Currently, the students are working to finish establishing their business, Desert Rose. Desert Rose will sell a line of fashion accessories made of cactus leather ranging from purses to wallets. Their marketing is working to establish manufactures, graphing design is creating logos for the business, and accounting is working on the financial aspects of the company.
The Murrieta Valley Virtual Enterprise students plan to compete in five trade shows across the nation this year. The students are looking for sponsorships, donations, and golfers for their upcoming tournament. Updates on the program, and ways to contribute to it, can be found at https://mvhsvirtualenterprise.weebly.com.
JP Raineri can be reached by email at email@example.com.


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Launched by the Ministry of Culture in 2013, the Vale-Cultura (culture voucher) has become a huge success among our company’s employees. In little more than a month, approximately 24,000 people in our operations and offices across the whole of Brazil have joined up to receive the benefit. The benefit of R$50 per month is provided to increase access to cultural products and services, such as theatre, cinema, museums, and shows. The money may also be used to buy or rent DVDs, CDs and books.
The Vale-Cultura is expected to inject R$25 billion into the cultural sector’s production chain. The federal government expects that this financial boost will help to transform the country’s cultural scene. Today just 14% of Brazilians go to the cinema once a month, 92% of the population have never visited a museum and 93% have never attended an art exhibition.
The Vale-Cultura is valid throughout Brazil and functions like a pre-paid debit card. It can be used at credit card payment terminals at registered establishments that offer cultural products or services. Vale employees that would like to receive this benefit can find out more on the company intranet or from their location’s HR department.


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NEW YORK: The line stretched nearly around the block. To people passing by on New Year’s Day, it looked like a queue for the latest iPhone release or for tickets to a Justin Timberlake concert. Few onlookers strolling down Denver’s 16th Street Mall, the epicenter of the state capital’s tourist industry, would have guessed they were witnessing the first state-sanctioned sales of recreational marijuana in the United States.
To say that the owner of this small but opportunistically located cannabis shop appeared overjoyed would be an understatement. He was in the zone, racing up and down the line, managing crowd control, and handing out tickets that preserved customers’ spots in line — there wouldn’t have been enough room in a Whole Foods to absorb the crowd, much less in his roughly 2,500-square-foot store.
“We’re on track to do $130,000 in sales today,” he tells me, requesting anonymity like the other unnamed sources in this article for fear of being targeted by federal law enforcement, state regulators, or prospective burglars.
On an annualized basis, that equates to three times the productivity of an Apple store, which generates more than twice the sales per square foot of the next most productive retailer. Needless to say, in an almost exclusively cash-based business, that’s a lot of dough.
“The genie is out of the bottle,” Roberto Lopesino of Advanced Cannabis Solutions told me earlier in the week, before legal selling began. And by the looks of it, he was right.
The promise of riches
It’s difficult to describe the exuberance that pervades a new industry, particularly one that involves the cachet of a newly legalized drug like marijuana. Of the two dozen or so people I spoke with in the business, every last one of them was convinced that they were on the road to riches. Over and over again, these eager entrepreneurs made analogies to the Gold Rush of the 1860s, which originally populated much of the region, and to the growth of the Internet. “The only thing that even comes close to this,” a penny stock operator with designs on the industry told me, “is the craze leading up to the dot-com bubble.”


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After the successful online garment donation drive- Re.purposed- with NGOs in Mumbai and the launch of India’s first digital native textile museum Karkhana Chronicles, fashion crusade RE: Think, Act, Create launches The ReFashion Hub on 10th December 2020.
The ‘RE: Think, Act, Create’ crusade has been advocating for stronger commitments for sustainability and “equity” in fashion in the post-Covid 19 scenario across India and is actively engaging millennial consumers, influencers, and fashion businesses to kickstart a Reasonable Fashion Movement in India through its different initiatives.
With the intention to unpack and throw light on what Reasonable Fashion entails for the Indian fashion industry, the crusade has launched The ReFashion Hub. The Hub functions as a dialogue platform that engages leading thought leaders, fashion businesses, industry experts, and other actors for collective action in an effort to set milestones for pivoting to a reasonable fashion framework in India. Furthermore, the Hub is a convening platform that brings together voices from both mainstream fashion and sustainable fashion.
In its first edition, The ReFashion Hub has brought together over 10 thought leaders including Shefalee Vasudev, Nonita Kalra, Pragya Tiwari, Daniel Fernandes, and Amrita Puri to explore over 6 themes around Reasonable Fashion. One of the themes revolve around understanding the affect of mental health on fast fashion, the scalability of sustainable fashion in India, and the trends that have arisen previously few years in the fashion industry.
To encourage people to live a fashionably sustainable life, well-known stand-up comic Daniel Fernandes encourages his fans to, “Start creating an stock of your existing clothes. Once you’ve determined what you’re keeping, do not throw absent the rest. Give them to somebody who needs them. And whether you do buy new clothes, you should give absent the equivalent amount and that you won’t end up hoarding.”
“The final decade has been brutal for our surroundings. The time has come, when ‘Change’ is the only way for us to sustain and continue to exist. Today, when our very existence is in question, it is vital for us to come together as a fraternity. Let us Minimize, Recycle, Reuse, Revive, and Reinvent. I urge you to make this your mission and together we will be able to be the change,” said fashion designer Payal Jain, while speaking approximately the need for Reasonable Fashion and dialogue around it.
“Sustainability isn’t just approximately the finished product but one must also imagine the total process. For fashion, we must be ethical approximately how we work. Continuing to sustain a craft or a design language that handholds that craft is as important to keeping sustainability alive in today’s surroundings,” said fashion designer Rina Dhaka.
“Restoration is part of sustainable fashion for me. I send them to my weavers and they’re rewoven and so, I have been in a position to create something new from the old. Sustainable fashion is something you’ll use for a longer time. Classic and timeless!,” said veteran fashion designer Leena Singh of Ashima-Leena label, while talking approximately the ways one can minimize waste and reuse in fashion.
To access the ReFashion Hub dialogue platform, please log on to YouTube and I GTV. Plans for the next edition of The ReFashion Hub are already underway and will be launched in early 2021.
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Metro Inc. said Wednesday that sales during the fiscal third quarter increased by 1.4% but profits were flat as the Canadian market remained “intensely competitive,” officials of the Montreal-based retailer said.
For the period, which ended July 5, sales totaled $3.4 billion (U.S.) and same-store sales improved by 1%. Net earnings totaled $132 million (U.S.).
"Our merchandising strategies and investments, as well as our reorganization of our Ontario store network enabled us to increase sales in a market that remains intensely competitive,” Eric LaFleche, president and CEO, said in a release.
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Export prices down in March 2009
April 13, 2009
Export prices decreased 0.6 percent in March because of lower prices for both agricultural and nonagricultural exports. The index decreased 9.8 percent over the past eight months and 6.7 percent for the year ended in March.
Agricultural prices fell 3.5 percent in March, led by declines for soybeans, corn, and wheat. Agricultural export prices decreased 21.8 percent over the past year, the largest annual decrease since the index was first published in March 1985.
Nonagricultural prices edged down 0.3 percent in March and fell 5.0 percent over the past 12 months. The drop in nonagricultural prices in March was led by a 0.9-percent decrease in the index for nonagricultural industrial supplies and materials.
These data are from the BLS International Price program. Export price data are subject to revision. Learn more in "U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes – March 2009" (PDF) (HTML), news release USDL 09-0363.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Export prices down in March 2009 on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2009/apr/wk2/art01.htm (visited October 13, 2015).
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"It will be roughly at the same level as 2004," Heinz-Heinrich Weingarten, executive vice president for production at Mercedes Car Group, said in interview.
Last year, Mercedes built 1.1 million cars worldwide. "We utilized nearly 100 percent of our existing capacity," Weingarten said.
Among Mercedes' plants, the U.S. factory in Vance, Alabama, stands out.
"When it reaches full capacity, it will account for about 20 percent of the Mercedes Car Group's revenues," he said.
The M- and R-class models assembled in Alabama will be sold in all markets starting next year. The plant should reach its full capacity of 160,000 units a year in 2007 "at the earliest," Weingarten said.
That would mean two shifts operating 240 workdays a year, with 40-hour workweeks. A benefit from production in the U.S. is the lower cost of labor. Mercedes line workers in Germany earn $48 (about 38 euros) an hour on average compared with $27 an hour in Alabama.
Vertical integration at the Vance plant "stands at 30 percent, on average, like all our factories, and thus slightly more than the industry average," Weingarten said.
In its launch phase, suppliers took on as much as 83 percent of the added value.
Mercedes has invested about $600 million to upgrade the Vance plant. It expects to pour about 2 billion euros into each of its three German factories -- Sindelfingen, Rastatt and Bremen -- between now and 2006.
While only Mercedes models will be built in Mercedes factories, the company plans to be more flexible when it comes to production in new markets. "In plants outside of Germany, where select complete knocked down vehicles are being assembled, Mercedes and Chrysler vehicles can be built in the same factory," Weingarten said.
He points to common assembly with Mitsubishi in South Africa as an example. The company is getting ready to assemble Chrysler vehicles in China. Worldwide, the Mercedes Car Group has six assembly plants and six CKD facilities.


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Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, who is Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces begin on the official trip along with 200 UAE-based business leaders.
The UAE's delegation of business leaders and companies to China is likely to result in deeper trade ties between the two countries.
The UAE Ministry of Economy, in cooperation with a number of government agencies, will organise an economic, investment and trade forum on the sidelines of the visit to understand and find out maximum opportunities to boost bilateral economic ties in years to come.
The UAE is expected to play an important role in China's Belt and Road Initiative as a logistics hub strategically located between Asia, Europe and Africa.
An official reception wi ll also be held to mark the 35th anniversary of the UAE-China relations.
Essa Abdulla Al Ghurair, Board Member of Dubai Chamber who is joining the UAE delegation, said China and the UAE have already been enjoying strong economic and political relations and the Belt and Road initiative will take these ties to the next level.
"The UAE is a key connection point for China's Belt and Road Initiative, only to be encouraged by Dubai's Silk Road strategy that will seek to develop the emirate's logistics sector as it cements its status as a strategic link in global trade."
It is approximate that around 70 per cent of Chinese exports are re-exported from the UAE to other markets in the GCC, India and North Africa.
Located along the New Silk Road, the UAE serves as a gateway for Chinese companies to easily access emerging markets.
China was Dubai's biggest trading partner in 2018, with Dh139 billion ($37.8 billion) worth of trade.
Bilateral trade surged 11.37 per cent during first five months of 2019 to $19 billion.


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Techturized has its sights set on the $3 billion African American hair product market
Every year, $10 billion is spent on hair products in America, 33 percent of which is driven by African American women.
That's why Techturized built Myavana, a social network app targeted to black women to help them get advice on hair products and styling.
“We have the widest range of hair textures, greater than any other ethnicity,” co-founder Candace Mitchell tells Pando prior to pitching.
It’s an intriguing concept: Using the power of social to inform consumers about beauty products, to escape the corporate gobble-dee-gook that claims every product is perfect for every type of hair. From a female perspective, this makes perfect sense. Combing the annals of the Internet to find the best stylists or products for my fine, lank hair didn’t work. The best suggestions have always come from friends with hair similar to mine.
“We wanted to mimic the real world as closely as possible,” Mitchell says. “A lot of statistics will show recommendations are driven by people you’re close to.”
Here’s how Myavana works: Users sign up for the app and connect it to their “Girlfriends.” That way they can follow the profiles of women whose hair texture is similar to them, looking for tips on what brand of shampoo is most effective, what haircuts look the best, and which stylists can navigate coarse or curly or chemically-processed hair the best. They can explore an Instagram-like stream of photographs for different hair textures and styles, products, or stylists nearby seeing corresponding reviews written by fellow users beneath each post.
The time for Myavana may certainly be right, given trends towards “organic” and “green.” Such spillover has headed into the hair community, where women who might have used damaging chemical straighteners are now opting for more natural choices. “I think consumers are becoming more educated,” Techturized’s Mitchell says.
Although the app is designed in a beautiful way, it’s buggy and froze constantly the first few times I used it, making it almost impossible to navigate.
That may be the sort of growing pain that comes with the fact that Techturized has raised very little money, aside from a small friends and family round and an Indiegogo campaign. The founders have been working on it for a few years, but pivoted a few times and tried out different models. The current inception was released six months ago, and it has only garnered 3,000 monthly active users.
Part of the hurdle Techturized will be facing is the daunting chasm of network effects. If the whole point of the app is to get recommendations and suggestions from friends whose hair style is similar to you, you’ll need a whole lot of contacts using the app before it becomes much use for you.
Mitchell says that doesn’t bother her. “We’ve used word of mouth and organic growth up until this point but now we think we have enough product market fit to reach wider channels,” Mitchell says.
During the pitch competition, Techturized killed it. Mitchell’s booming voice and laugh reached every corner of the venue and she didn’t waver once. The judges reacted favorably to the product, with Shervin Pishever saying “I think there’s a massive potential here and you’re onto something,” and Eric Moore saying “I love this market because it’s huge.”
There was a little giggling over how the largely white and male panel of judges didn’t exactly fit the target demographic. “I know nothing about hair which you can tell by looking at my hair,” Zach Ware said. But some of the judges had invested in similar companies before, like Tristan Walker’s, so the questions were spot on.
Mitchell and fellow co-founder Chanel Martin had thought-out answers to all of them. When Moore questioned them about how Myavana differs from a few of the other companies he has invested in — neither of which I’ve ever heard of — Mitchell immediately rattled off a few stats about her competitors and concluded “We’re focused on the consumer because at the end of the day the consumer drives the dollar.”
When Kevin Colleran asked whether Techturized had established relationships with product vendors like L’Oreal yet, Mitchell executed the art of the bullshit, saying, “We spent a lot of time forming those relationships and we think now is the right time to start leveraging that.” Of course “forming relationships” can mean a whole range of things, from sending cold emails that never got responded to to pitching brands at conferences. But the answer showed that no matter where Techturized is in the process, they’re at least cognizant of the need for that step.
Perhaps the only question Mitchell stumbled over responding was the final one from Kristen Green. She criticized the range of Myavana’s scope, which included everything from building a community, leveraging data, and having a commerce element. Mitchell replied that the company’s focus was on consumer recommendations and all else would follow from there. It’s a tidy answer, but doesn’t actually address the fact that Techturized has a lot of goals happening right now in one very tiny, underfunded app.


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By Tess Stynes
Walgreen Co. (WAG) extended its agreement to remain a network pharmacy provider in CVS Caremark Corp.'s (CVS) national pharmacy benefit management retail network.
Kermit Crawford, president of Walgreen's pharmacy, health and wellness arm, said the multiyear pact meets the drugstore giant's "business objectives, remains consistent with our principles of receiving predictable and fair reimbursement for the services and value we provide and helps drive cost-effective pricing for payers and patients."
Further terms of the agreement weren't provided.
Alliances in the health-care sector have been in focus lately as the industry deals with a wave of major generic drug introductions and other issues. For its part, Walgreen--along with European drug giant Alliance Boots GmbH--in March formed an alliance with rival drug wholesaler AmerisourceBergen Corp. (ABC) that could give the companies an advantage in demanding lower prices from drug makers.
Shares of Walgreen and CVS closed Friday at $48.72 and $58.03, respectively. Neither was active premarket.
Write to Tess Stynes at Tess.Stynes@dowjones.com


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OTTAWA – The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has expressed its support for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) between Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. The group says this agreement will benefit the Canadian forest products industry by eliminating tariffs, as well as providing clear provisions to help settle disputes and avoid unfair blocking of imports because of concerns about issues such as insects or other contaminants.
According to FPAC, forest products from Canada now face:
- 31% tariff in Vietnam for certain kinds of wood and up to 27% for paper.
- 40% tariff in Malaysia for plywood and up to 25% for paper.
- 10% tariff in Japan for wood products.
“The CPTPP will further increase access to key global markets for Canadian forest products,” says the CEO of FPAC, Derek Nighbor. “Fostering exports will create more middle-class jobs in the over 600 forest-dependent communities across Canada and help the forest sector diversify its markets.”
Between 2012 and 2016 Canadian forest products exports to the remaining members of TPP grew 14 per cent to more than $1.9 billion, with exports to Vietnam, New Zealand and Mexico growing the most by 152 per cent, 100 per cent and 39 per cent, respectively. FPAC believes that with the elimination of tariffs and strengthening trade relations between countries, Canadian forest products exports will grow even more.
“The sector is working hard to diversify its markets, especially beyond the United States who have enacted unfounded protectionist measures against our industry; and we encourage the government to continue with its efforts to extend freer trade,” says Nighbor.
FPAC urges the signing and speedy implementation by governments of this 21st-century deal.


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Hydrogen fuel cell maker Plug Power Inc (PLUG) is expected to post its third-quarter earnings result before the opening bell on Thursday, November 8. Trump’s latest administrative effects are expected to help the company as the US manufacturing sector has picked up on increased capital spending and hiring driven by massive tax overhaul, deregulatory measures, strong domestic economy and robust business sentiment.
Nevertheless, the Street estimates sales of $48.56 million in the quarter for the alternative power company, which is 21% lower than last year’s $61.43 million.
Last quarter, Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) posted a loss of $0.12 per share on revenues of $39.9 million, missing estimates — even after it posted an impressive top-line growth vs. a year ago.
This was the same period when the company started shipping its new GenDrive 2440-36R fuel cell system used in Class-2 electric forklifts.
Almost $20 million in total operating expenses affected the bottom-line, and this will also be in focus in the coming results.
However, since the US manufacturing sector has witnessed a resurgence under the Trump administration from how it was last year, we could see this translate to Power Plug. Be on the lookout for expense cuts and tax gains when the results are out on Thursday.
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) reported first quarter 2023 earnings results today. Consolidated net revenues increased 8% year-over-year to $8.7 billion, in line with projections. Global comparable store sales increased
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL, GOOG) on Thursday reported a 1% increase in fourth-quarter 2022 revenues, with strong contributions from the cloud business. The company, which owns the largest internet search
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) reported fourth quarter 2022 earnings results today. Revenue increased 12% year-over-year to $1.14 billion. Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. rose 94% YoY to $42 million,


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SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Unclaimed Baggage will host its 40th Annual Ski Sale, featuring more than 9,000 pieces of name-brand winter accessories – just in time for the holiday season.
According to a news release, Unclaimed Baggage, the country’s only retailer for lost luggage, will host the sale on Saturday, November 6 beginning at 8 a.m.
Items on sale will include ski and winter apparel, high-end ski equipment, jewelry, and electronics.
In addition to shopping for name-brand items, guests will also be treated to a live DJ, party decor, and interactive games throughout the day, including the Unclaimed Baggage Scavenger Hunt at 12 p.m., The Baggage Experience at 2 p.m., and Finders Keepers at 4 p.m.
Prior to the store opening on Saturday, morning, shoppers are invited camp outside all night on Friday, November 5. The overnight festivities will include a campfire, food, a movie screening, and outdoor games. The first 50 people in line will be allowed into the store 30 minutes early and receive a free Ski Sale tee shirt.
For more information, visit www.unclaimedbaggage.com.


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Victoria’s Secret Fashion show will be held on December 5th, 2016 and this is their annual show.
This brand has always surprised us with their new launches and hence is the most popular lingerie brand. The company announced in their press release that for the first time their runway show will be held in Paris this year and it will also be broadcasted by CBS.
This time they are surprising their followers and clients with the help of a diamond studded dazzling bra. The bra known as Fantasty bra or Bright Night Fantasy Bra is the diamond encrusted underwear which is the highlight of the show. The piece has been estimated to fetch $3 million which will be $1 million more than it was last year.
The bra that was exhibited last year was known as Fireworks Fantasy Bra. The Bright Night Fantasy Bra will be adorned by Vitoria’s Secret Angel Jasmine Tooks. The stunning diamonds bra features 9,000 dazzling gemstones weighing over 450 carats. The diamond and emeralds are set in white gold of 18 karats.
The officials from Victoria’s Secret are proud to exhibit this diamond bra this year. According to them it took 700 hours to complete this bright and fantastical piece of innerwear.


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Kevin Richardson, also known as the "lion whisperer", recently shot a commercial video for Van Gils, a Dutch fashion company. As Van Gils is the official tailor of the KNVB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond/Royal Dutch Football Association), Kevin is not only talking about his passion for lions and their uncertain future in the spot, he is also playing football/soccer with them. According to Van Gils and Kevin Richardson this is actually a "a world's first". Enjoy!
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Android malware has been growing at an alarming rate over the past few years. Android is now indisputably the most popular mobile operating system in the world, and that means hackers have no shortage of targets to attack.
But according to a recent report by one mobile security company, what we’ve seen so far will pale in comparison to what we’ll see in 2013. According to a recent report by Lookout Mobile Security, 2013 will be “the year of mobile malware.”
That report predicts that 18 million Android devices will be infected with malware at some point over the course of 2013.
This information should be taken seriously, but it should also be taken with a grain of salt. Lookout Mobile Security is a – you guessed it! – mobile security company, which means that they sell mobile antivirus software. It’s in their best interesting to publish reports about Android malware.
But that doesn’t mean you should be prepared. Keep reading to discover some helpful tips on avoiding Android malware.
The good news
Although 18 million infected devices might seem like a large number (and it is), it’s not as large as you may think. 1.2 billion mobile devices are expected to be purchased by consumers in 2013 across all mobile operating system platforms. Since Android is currently holding strong at around 75% adoption rates, that means hundreds of millions of Android devices will be sold over the coming year.
If we peg Android sales at a conservative 400 million (1.3 million Androids are activated every day) for the course of 2013, then that means only about 1 in every 20 devices will experience a malware infection. And since 500 million Androids have already been activated thus far, that percentage could be even lower.
You can reduce (and pretty much eliminate) your risk of contracting Android malware by taking some precautionary steps:
-If you’re downloading an app that doesn’t have a lot of ratings, reviews, or other qualifying information, do a quick Google search beforehand to determine the app is legitimate. Developers don’t have to undergo app verification in order to earn a Google Play Store listing, which means that many malware developers prey on users who gleefully download any Android apps they see.
-Don’t live in Russia. According to the report listed above, US Android users have a 0.40% chance of being infected with malware while Russian Android users have a 34.7% chance.
-Only download apps from legitimate app stores. Try to only download apps from the Google Play Store, Amazon App Store, and other legitimate well-known sources.
-Watch out for premium messaging services. If your phone suddenly starts getting texts from strange sources, then you may have been infected with a premium messaging service app. These apps steal your number, send that to a third-party, and then automatically sign you up for one of those stupid $2/message subscription scams.
-Don’t pirate free apps. Nothing in this world is free, and most premium Android apps don’t have free versions floating around online. Any free versions you find are probably infected with malware that will steal your identity and perform other nefarious tasks, so beware.
If you don’t pirate apps, only download from official app stores, and avoid clicking on malicious links through your Android web browser, your chance of contracting Android malware drops to virtually 0. Good luck out there.


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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Recreational marijuana has been legal in Illinois for three years, and it has been an economical boon, soaring past $1.5 billion in 2022.
A state law that was updated in 2021 allows home cooks to sell a wide variety of products directly to consumers, according to the Illinois General Assembly.
Because of this, residents might be wondering if they can bake their marijuana into tasty treats and sell them for a pretty profit. The answer, though, is the same as buying weed off the street in Illinois.
The short answer, therefore, is no. Residents are not allowed to make edibles and sell them. There are specific reasons for this.
For starters, marijuana in the state can only be bought from licensed sellers for recreational use, according to Illinois Policy. In addition, only people who are 21 can buy these products.
Even though recreational marijuana is now legal across the state, county and municipal governments still have the power to decide if the plant can be sold locally.


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TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/20/13 -- Addictive Mobility's industry-leading social mobile advertising platform is announcing its entry into the Middle East. Addictive Mobility has begun to introduce regional advertisers to social targeting on mobile through a strategic partnership with Red Blue Blur Ideas (rbbi), a leading digital and performance-based agency in Dubai, UAE.
The Middle East region not only has one of the fastest growing smartphone and tablet markets globally, but has also seen explosive growth in the use of social media. Advertisers in the region are among the early adopters of mobile advertising. According the Booz & Co., mobile advertising in the region is expected to more than triple in value to $400 million by 2014.
"We have strategically chosen Dubai to be our first market outside of North America, as part of our global expansion plan," said Dilshan Kathriarachchi, President and CTO of Addictive Mobility. "Addictive Mobility saw great synergy with both our technology and mission given the high-growth trajectory for both Social and Mobile in the Middle East. Working with an innovative partner like rbbi lets us provide a white-glove service to the region's Mobile advertisers and agencies."
Addictive Mobility works with all of the major rich media platforms and publishers to pair relevancy derived from social targeting with award-winning creative executions that is both engaging and measurable for advertisers.
Harvey Bennett, Director at rbbi Performance had this to say of its newly minted partnership with Addictive Mobility: "rbbi's focus on interpreting user behavior for performance-based advertising solutions in MENA has led us to a new and exciting partnership with one of the most forward-thinking mobile advertising technology partners in the world. It is with great pleasure that we bring Addictive Mobility to MENA and unite the power of social and mobile into one offering."
As part of an extended regional strategy, Addictive Mobility has begun working with regional publishers to localize its EngageFront(TM) toolset to meet demand from Middle Eastern advertisers for social targeting. The plug-and-play architecture of the EngageFront(TM) platform enhances a publisher's mobile offerings by leveraging Addictive Mobility's social targeting and generates a higher average revenue per user. In addition, the technology results in higher click through rates and greater user engagement, especially when paired with rich media ads. Unlike other ad delivery solutions, EngageFront(TM) responds to a user's behavior and interaction with social content and increases its relevance towards the user's social graph.
Addictive Mobility specializes in social advertising on mobile. The company has leveraged its social targeting capabilities to redefine how advertisers and agencies buy and measure ROI of mobile advertising campaigns. Its proprietary technology offers industry leading conversion rates and improved relevancy of advertisements for publishers. The result is added understanding of the mobile audience, which represents a wealth of data and buying power for advertisers. Addictive Mobility uses a social lens to understand social media activity with real-time accuracy. For more information, please visit addictivemobility.com or follow us on Twitter @addictivelabs.
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Dozens of New Reasons to Ride the Subway
by BoroPark24 Staff
Twenty-four restrooms in twelve subway stations across the five boroughs will reopen in May, including one at Boro Park's 36th Street Station.
According to the MTA, which reached out with the news to BoroPark24, the twenty-four new restrooms will add to the customer satisfaction of MTA riders.
The newly rebuilt and modernized restrooms boast new motion-activated faucets, new fixtures including hand dryers and soap dispensers, new/painted privacy panels, new lighting, new tile grouting, new door signs reflecting hours of operation, and fresh ceiling painting.
The restrooms will be open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a one-hour closure for cleaning from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The announcement follows on the heels of the opening of nine restrooms earlier this year while more subway restrooms are being rehabilitated as well.
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