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Six months ago, Lauren noticed that Michelle Obama-anointed designer Tracy Feith seemed to have disappeared. The surfer-cum-designer known for his bright floral prints became a household name after Mrs. O wore one of his dresses twice, followed by a successful collaboration with Target. But despite the first lady's proven ability to move the fashion market, Feith is in serious trouble.
The designer's brick-and-mortar stores in New York and Los Angeles have closed, his website is down, and today the Daily News is reporting that he owes over $200,000 to landlords in NYC and Montauk. His former landlords are, understandably, pretty pissed. Feith's Manhattan landlord's lawyer told the News, "It is shameful that a popular and successful designer has shunned his most basic business obligation by failing to pay rent for his retail store." But Feith and his business partner Susan Winget are nowhere to be found. Once fixtures in Montauk, they were conspicuously absent this year. We've reached out to Winget for comment but haven't heard back.
Feith had been consulting for Calypso, and we hoped he had held onto the gig as a source of much-needed income, but a rep from Calypso told us that while Feith had worked for the brand a while ago, it was only for about two months. Feith reportedly made $550K for his Target lines. Where did the money go?


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Currently, the details of outward supplies are filed through GSTR 1 and in the new filing regime, the details of outward supplies will be part of Annexures of the Main Return will be populated. Here is the comparative analysis of details which are provided now and what will be needed in simplified GST returns.
Taxpayers having the turnover above Rs. 5 crores commonly known as large taxpayers need to currently file two GST returns each month. As per proposed new formats the large taxpayer will need to file only one return a month, referred to as Main Return. Let’s understand the key differences between the current and new return process and filings
The previous GST Council meeting approved the simplified process and format for GST returns. The new GST returns are now released for stakeholder feedback and comments. Here are key highlights of the new GST returns and process.
The 28th GST council meeting was held on 21 July 2018. In the meeting, the new return formats and process were approved. Single monthly return for most of the taxpayers will be a reality.
The provisions related to tax deducted at source (TDS), tax collected at source (TCS) and reverse charge mechanism under GST have been deferred for another three months till Sept 30, 2018. Earlier this year in the GST Council meeting, these provisions were deferred till March 31, 2018 and now additional three months extension has been notified.

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Cafes may be able to re-open during the summer months - if they have outdoor tables - according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
While it's a glimmer of hope for those with alfresco seating, the logistics are a minefield, said one cafe owner.
Lady Jayne's Tearoom in Stapleford has 36 seats outside, more than inside the cafe next to the Japanese Water Gardens, off Toton Lane.
But owner Karen Townsend said they'd have to remove two of the tables to meet the 2m social distancing guidelines.
Worries about supplies, price increases and how to keep staff and customers safe have been causing sleepless nights.
"I would love to be able to re-open. The last thing we want to do is put anyone in danger. A lot of our clientele fall in the high-risk category.
"People would have to understand they may be delays if it gets busy because they may be only one of us in the kitchen and one out the front initially. I would probably have to reduce the menu," she said.
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"I might have to look at bookings rather than people wandering in - and we'd be reliant on the weather."
Nygel Stevenson, owner of Madhatters tea room, in Kimberley, has just launched a quirky afternoon tea delivery service in the area to help keep the business afloat.
Even though the tea room has limited outdoor seating, just two tables, he believes it would be viable as long as he could run a takeaway and delivery service alongside.
"I have a couple of tables outside and a covered area that we could use. It's paramount for me that everyone feels safe so I will follow what I’m told to do.
"I am thinking of removing tables inside to create space and doing more takeaways and deliveries. Fingers crossed it won’t be too long," he said.
Mr Stevenson has kept busy during the Covid-19 lockdown, by continuing to bake scones and cakes. Locals were able to help themselves from a table on his driveway in return for a donation to EMAS, raising £263.
Cafe bar Copper Cogs stands on the corner of a main road in Long Eaton with no space for outdoor tables on the pavement.
Owners Stephen Hill and Tim Ford said lockdown is putting a strain on the business but they are in no hurry to reopen, not even for takeaway and delivery.
Mr Hill said: "Some things are more important than money such as people's health so we support the lockdown for as long as is necessary to save lives and prevent a second spike.
The business has lost thousands of pounds worth of stock and will lose more as the summer approaches.
"I imagine and hope that once lockdown eases that things will bounce back quickly but the biggest risks for Cogs as a business are if lockdown is extended beyond the three months without additional support, businesses opening up too early causing a second spike or Cogs reopening but with sales massively down for an extended period of time."
The owners have taken some comfort from the overwhelming support they've received from customers.
"I want to say thank you for the tidal wave of kind words and messages from customers about how excited they are for us to reopen and for their solidarity with the difficult situation our business and staff have found itself in. That will be the one, beautiful positive I will take away from this experience," added Mr Hill.


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The end of Woolworths: Honiton store packed
PUBLISHED: 09:42 11 December 2008 | UPDATED: 22:46 15 June 2010
AS the end of national treasure Woolworths looms, closing down sale posters have yet to go up in the beleagured chainstore s Honiton branch.
AS the end of national treasure Woolworths looms, 'closing down sale' posters have yet to go up in the beleaguered chainstore's Honiton branch.
Loyal staff at the Lace Walk outlet are soldiering on, dealing with long queues of customers.
Shoppers told the Herald this morning: "We feel like vultures. You've got to feel for Woolworths staff."
Mobile phones have been removed from the shop's shelves.
However, prices appear the same as yesterday, with goods being reduced in price by up to 50 per cent. Many items have been reduced by just 10 or 20 per cent.
Glamorous bean bags, in pink and lilac shades, are on sale for just £7.
Meanwhile, a campaign looks set to be launched in Honiton to save the store. But, with national debts totalling almost £400 million, the rural outlet is unlikely to be among the outlets saved by any rescue package.
Retail experts are predicting hundreds of Woolworths stores will now close in days - some before Christmas.
Watch this space for updates
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Delivery and fulfilment cloud platform provider Bringg has raised $100 million in a Series E round led by Insight Partners, an American venture capital and private equity firm, bringing its value to ‘unicorn status’ $1 billion.
Emirates Post has selected Hurricane Commerce as its data partner to support its global e-commerce expansion strategy.
Dutch technology company Prime Vision has teamed up with U.S. warehouse automation technology specialist Solution Net Systems (SNS) to test sorting robots.
Dutch retail chain HEMA has digitally transformed its supply chain to improve omnichannel fulfilment with technology provider Blue Yonder.
SEKO Logistics will rely on Hurricane Commerce’s IT solutions to help its customers achieve frictionless trade and manage critical events such as the US STOP Act and next month’s start of the EU’s Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme.
BEUMER Group has launched its own new BG Pouch System® in response to rapid growth of interest from omnichannel and D2C operators.
Pitney Bowes is expanding its lockers portfolio with the launch of ParcelPoint Smart Lockers, a new suite of robust, secure contactless locker solutions designed for business and academic locations.
Quadient has agreed a strategic deal with La Poste subsidiary Pickup, the largest out-of-home drop-off and pick-up network in France, for the roll-out of 1,500 parcel locker stations in local retail stores over three years.
Opel has won a major order for 1,744 new all-electric Corsa-e cars from Poste Italiane which aims to reduce its fleet emissions significantly.
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Thomas Creuzberger has been appointed new CEO of healthcare logistics specialist Movianto one year after it was acquired by the French-based Walden Group.
Ex-Omniva CEO Ansi Arumeel has joined Polish firm Retail Robotics, which makes parcel lockers for InPost, as a Deputy Managing Director.
Experienced healthcare executive Bob Kanuga has joined UPS Healthcare as senior vice president of Healthcare Logistics and Distribution.
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AT cuts prices again New York AT has cut the price of its 2GB Mobile Share Value plan by $15 to $65 a month, the carrier announced this weekend.
to select countries with no annual service contract, AT said."Mobile Share Value plan customers can bring their own device or purchase a phone at full retail price," AT said. AT latest one coach outlet stores columbus ohio two punch was timed just two days after one of coach outlet sale 67 its rivals, T Mobile (TMUS), increased its prices for unlimited 4G LTE access by $10 to $80. T Mobile's price increase was folded into an announcement it made Friday about new wireless options. and to select countries, with no annual contract. And T Mobile's deal also offers unlimited data use a point the company trumpeted in a press release Friday. Data caps coach outlet handbags sale are "just this side of extortion," said John Legere, president and CEO of T Mobile. "It's like getting your data from the neighborhood loan shark and paying 100% interest when the bill comes due. It's the classic shakedown," he said. For its part, AT pointed to its cost savings. "We're delivering more savings for customers across the board," said AT Mobility chief marketing officer David Christopher, who touted the company's service as "the nation's coach satchel most reliable 4G LTE network." T Mobile's CEO, a former AT exec, even crashed AT party at the big CES electronics conference earlier this year.
He got kicked out by security. In February, AT announced price cuts for family plans and, in an apparent effort to keep customers from jumping to other carriers, offered discounts to current customers who renew, plus a one time $100 credit toward their bill for each new line registered with AT added 4.4 million customers in 2013 its biggest growth in eight years, bringing its total customer base to nearly 47 million people.
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Thanks to lazy people across Britain, Tesco is getting rid of the croissant’s iconic crescent shape because British consumers are sick of having a pastry that they can’t easily spread jam on. According to the Evening Standard, the change is happening as a reaction to a decrease in consumer demand for the traditional crescent-shaped pastry. The updated, uncurved pastries will maximize convenience for the modern customer who is lazy AF.
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 18, 2016
Tesco spokesperson Harry Jones tells the Standard,
The Telegraph notes this change “will affect nearly one million a week of the supermarket’s own label products, which are currently curved.”
Consumer convenience is at an all-time high. In addition to Tesco’s straight croissants for easy jam spreading, the classic childhood favorite PB&J now has a frozen, pre-made “Uncrustables” counterpart. Meanwhile, there are Bagel-Fuls, a line-shaped bagel with cream cheese already inside.
The Brits might be into this change, but we have a feeling the French are cringing at the thought of a straight croissant.
— Catherine C (@PH_AdvocateEU) February 18, 2016
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WORLD BUSINESS BRIEFING: AFRICA
WORLD BUSINESS BRIEFING: AFRICA; SASOL BUYS GERMAN CHEMICAL MAKER
Published: December 12, 2000
Sasol Ltd., the South African synthetic fuel and chemicals company, said it had agreed to buy Condea, the chemical unit of RWE A.G. of Germany, for 1.30 billion euros ($1.14 billion). Condea, based in Hamburg, has plants in Europe, the United States, China and Dubai.


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Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann (Porsche Korea)
Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann was elected as the ninth German chairperson at the 41st Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Annual General Meeting on Thursday.
Run by a co-chairing system, KGCCI will now be led by Gerrmann and Korean Chairperson Park Hyun-nam, who is also the Deutsche Bank CEO.
“We will continue to create the foundation for Korean and German companies to grow together, honoring the long-standing successful business relationships of our two countries and emphasizing the importance of innovation and social responsibility,” said Gerrmann in a statement.
Gerrmann has been leading Porsche Korea since 2019.
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Michael Hill International expects the closure of its US stores and repositioning of its struggling charm brand Emma & Roe to slash $20 million from its half year earnings.
The company said it expects to report pre-tax earnings of around $15 million for the six months to December 31, down from $40 million in the same period a year earlier.
The half year result will include an $8.4 million provision for onerous leases and $11.4 million from impairments on property, plant and equipment, all related to its exit from the US and closure of some Emma & Roe stores.
Michael Hill said its negotiations with landlords of its Emma & Roe stores are ongoing, and it is still finalising its approach to exiting the US, but it was appropriate to provide an update on its accounting treatment of the moves.
The company called time on its US ventures in January after ten years of losses, and at the same time said it will reduce the number of Emma & Roe stores.
The US business and Emma & Roe made up five per cent of group revenue in the last financial year, but together contributed a $12 million loss.
Chief executive Phil Taylor said the brand reposition and the US exit are central to the company’s long-term core business, despite the financial impact.
“The decisive actions taken to reduce the Emma Roe store footprint and exit the US are critical to strengthening the foundations of Michael Hill International as we focus on building significant long-term value in our core business across Australia, New Zealand and Canada,” Mr Taylor said in a statement.
Michael Hills ASX-listed shares dropped 7.5 cents, or 6.2 per cent, to a three month low of $1.13.


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A worrying 362 people were unlucky enough to get campylobacter food poisoning last year in Plymouth.
It’s one of the most common types of food poising and is mostly found lurking on raw chicken. You can’t see it, smell it or even taste it on food, but if it affects you, you won’t forget it. At its worst, campylobacter can kill or paralyse you.
Now Plymouth City Council has joined other councils across the country as part of this year’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Safety Week (18-24 May).
Campylobacter food poisoning usually develops a few days after eating contaminated or undercooked food and leads to symptoms that include abdominal pain, severe diarrhoea and, sometimes, vomiting. Some can have lasting effects for example irritable bowel syndrome, reactive arthritis and, in rare cases, Guillain-Barré syndrome – a serious condition of the nervous system.
The FSA wants to cut the number of cases of campylobacter poisoning in half by the end of 2015. It could mean that over a hundred thousand fewer people would get sick next year. If everyone does their bit including industry and consumers this can happen.
Cabinet member for the Environment Councillor Brian Vincent said: “Campylobacter is a nasty little germ that’s the most common cause of food poisoning. The good news is it’s very easy to kill; you simply need to make sure any chicken you eat is thoroughly cooked.
“It’s also important to remember that despite what your granny may have said you don’t need to wash your chicken before you cook it. Some of the worst culprits for making us feel un-well are things like undercooked chicken liver pate, eating chicken goujons raw, thinking they were already cooked and simply not washing your hands after preparing chicken dishes.”
To try and raise awareness the FSA is asking people to take the chicken challenge. They want people to step up to the plate and promise to:
- Bag and store raw chicken separately from other food, covered and chilled on the bottom shelf of the fridge
- Not to wash raw chicken as it splashes germs
- Wash everything that’s touched raw chicken in soap and hot water – your hands and utensils
- Check chicken is cooked properly – no pink meat, steaming hot and the juices run clear.


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Single-use plastic is an enormous problem. Every 15.5 hours, Americans throw out enough to fill the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, the largest NFL stadium in the country, and the pile grows larger every year. The REDUCE Act, introduced by Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Suozzi provides a clear way to address the production of new plastic to make single-use items. Here’s how it works:
The legislation places a fee on single-use items made from new plastic. These items could include plastic bags, utensils, straws and water bottles. Medical supplies and feminine hygiene products, and durable products from car seats to wind turbines, are exempt from the fee. By increasing the cost to make these items from new plastic, the REDUCE Act incentivizes using recycled plastic material as a relatively less expensive alternative.
Making less new plastic is a good thing. As our nation shifts away from fossil fuels to more sustainably powered vehicles and energy sources, the oil industry has latched onto plastics as the last growth market. By 2050, the plastics sector could account for 20 percent of global oil consumption. That’s precisely why the oil industry is so troubled by the REDUCE Act.
The plastic industry has already suggested that the REDUCE Act will impact all plastic products, including solar panels, electric vehicles, wind turbines, home insulation and water infrastructure. This is false: The REDUCE Act specifically would exempt those products. In truth, plastic producers do not want to pay more to produce their wasteful single-use plastic products, despite spending hundreds of thousands of dollars placing misleading advertisements in the Washington Post and the New York Times.
Right now, we all pay for the burden of single-use plastic. Incinerator emissions from single-use plastics spew heavy metals and mercury, a neurotoxin that impairs brain function, as well as cancer-causing pollutants like dioxin, one of the most toxic substances known to humanity. On average, every week, Americans ingest a credit card worth of plastic. Our health and our environment are negatively impacted by single-use plastics and we need to take action to address this growing public health problem before it gets worse.
U.S. PIRG co-authored a statement, signed by 20 environmental organizations, in support of the REDUCE Act. We delivered the letter to Congress last week when Rep. Suozzi introduced the act in the House. By supporting legislation that addresses upstream plastic production and incentivizes the use of recycled plastic, we can take action to tackle our plastic pollution problem.


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San Diego Module Assembly Will Support Company's Goal to Reach 1 Gigawatt of Annual Production Capacity Worldwide
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Kyocera Solar, Inc. today announced plans to begin manufacturing solar modules in San Diego, Calif., to serve the U.S. market’s growing demand for clean energy. The U.S. module manufacturing will support a new milestone for Kyocera’s solar energy business — global production capacity targeting 1,000 megawatts of solar cells per year (equal to one “gigawatt” per year) by March 2013.
“Today’s announcement is further proof that California’s nation-leading green policies play a vital role in our state’s economic success,” said California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. “Even in this recession, green jobs in California have grown steadily, and Kyocera’s decision to locate its solar manufacturing operations in San Diego will create even more jobs at a time when they are needed most.”
The new solar module manufacturing will begin in San Diego at Kyocera’s Balboa Avenue facility during the first half of 2010, with an initial production target of 30 megawatts per year. The new operations will leverage Kyocera’s world-class U.S. manufacturing capabilities to produce the company’s most powerful and efficient solar modules. The production venue was selected to cater specifically to the U.S. market’s increasing demand for large-scale solar electric generating systems.
“The U.S. is experiencing extraordinary growth in its adoption of solar electricity,” said Steve Hill, president of Kyocera Solar, Inc. “Kyocera’s San Diego plant will provide high-quality, high-efficiency solar modules to serve this expanding market. With a 35-year commitment to providing clean energy through solar modules, Kyocera is adding capacity globally to meet worldwide demand.”
Solar energy has become one of Kyocera’s fastest-growing businesses globally, with the company expecting to double its production of solar cells in the two fiscal years from 2009 to 2011. In addition to the operations coming to San Diego, Kyocera currently has solar module manufacturing facilities in Japan, China, the Czech Republic and Mexico.
Solar power offers a hedge against electricity cost increases and serves as an environmental countermeasure to acid rain, ozone depletion and rising carbon levels. As an illustration of Kyocera’s global expansion plan, the one-gigawatt capacity will allow the company to supply 3.5-kilowatt solar-electric systems for about 285,000 homes each year.
Kyocera established U.S. operations in 1969, and started a trend as the first Japan-based corporation with manufacturing operations in the State of California (in 1971). Kyocera Group companies currently employ approximately 4,000 people in the United States.
Kyocera Solar, Inc. (http://www.kyocerasolar.com) is a world-leading supplier of environmentally sound, solar electric energy solutions. With operating headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. and regional sales centers in the U.S., Brazil and Australia, Kyocera Solar, Inc. serves thousands of customers in both developed and developing regions. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyocera International, Inc. of San Diego, the North American headquarters and holding company for Kyoto, Japan-based Kyocera Corporation.
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971) (http://global.kyocera.com/), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine ceramics (also known as “advanced ceramics”). By combining these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera Corporation has become a leading supplier of solar electric generating systems, telecommunications equipment, copiers, printers, electronic components, semiconductor packages, cutting tools and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2009, the company’s net sales totaled 1.13 trillion yen (approximately US$11.5 billion). Kyocera marked its 50th anniversary in 2009, and the 40th anniversary of its U.S. operations. It is ranked #418 on Forbes magazine’s 2009 “Global 2000” listing of the world’s largest publicly traded corporations.


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- The CES technology conference in Las Vegas has become a place for automakers, suppliers and tech companies to showcase their newest technologies.
- Several automakers this year unveiled concept vehicles to showcase their new technologies.
- Among the biggest surprises were a concept car from Sony, a flying taxi from Hyundai and an out-of-this-world concept vehicle from Mercedes-Benz.
These were among the top automotive announcements this week from the CES technology conference in Las Vegas. The event has increasingly become a place for automakers, suppliers and tech companies to showcase their newest technologies and automotive chops.
Here’s a look at five of the most interesting automotive-related announcements to come from CES. Sony surprised the show by unveiling an all-electric concept car called the Vision S as part of the company’s plan to accelerate its efforts in the automotive industry.
The Tesla-like vehicle, according to Sony, is meant to showcase the company’s new sensor, audio, and in-car entertainment technologies.
“It’s not an exaggeration to say that mobile has been the megatrend of the last decade. I believe the next megatrend will be mobility as vehicles become more connected, autonomous shared and electric in the coming years,” said Kenichiro Yoshida, president, and CEO of Sony, during the Monday night unveiling of the car.
Sony produced the Vision S with several automotive partners such as Continental, Bosch, and Magna, among others. The vehicle features an array of screens, including one that stretches the length of the dashboard, to showcase their entertainment content as well as Sony’s “360 Reality Audio” system. The vehicle also includes 33 sensors placed around and within the sedan to demonstrate Sony’s potential for emerging semi-autonomous and self-driving vehicles.
Despite Sony having no plans to produce the vehicle, Sam Abuelsamid, principal research analyst at Navigant, said it was a good way for the company to showcase its latest automotive offerings.
“It got Sony a lot of attention, which is part of the reason for being there,” he said. “I think it was a reasonable investment for them to do that and use it as a platform to show off stuff that they make that goes into cars.”
Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR
Mercedes-Benz took inspiration from another world to design its most recent all-electric concept car, the Vision AVTR.
The show car was inspired by the 2009 film “Avatar” and created in partnership with a team that worked on the movie to showcase the German automaker’s design and tech capabilities.
“Show cars are here to spark our imagination of the possible just like science fiction movies do,” said Ola Kallenius, chairman of the Daimler AG board and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, during the unveiling of the vehicle. “This car showcases new ideas for communication.”
Mercedes-Benz described the car as a “living creature” that can interact with passengers as well as the outside world. Most notably, the vehicle features 33 “bionic flaps” on the back of the vehicle designed to communicate “through naturally flowing movements in subtle gestures” like some amphibians.
On the inside, the car also features a “completely new” way for passengers to interact with the vehicle that can be operated with hand gestures and biometrics, able to recognize the driver by his or her heartbeat and breathing.
In addition to playing off the movie’s title, Mercedes-Benz said AVTR also stands for “advanced vehicle transformation.”


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TiVo’s Roamio OTA has long been the best DVR out there for cord-cutters who don’t want to ditch TV altogether. Now it’s added 500GB of extra storage, and cut the subscription fees. But it will cost you a pretty penny.
Roamio Plus and Pro users will now be able to stream their recorded content through the Apple TV. The updated TiVo app utilizes AirPlay over a user's local Wi-Fi network to allow for users to watch shows on multiple devices.
Announced today, TiVo Online allows users to search for what to watch across live TV, streaming services, and more, then watch it right there on the computer, including streaming live TV and DVR recordings.
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YouTube has acquired the San Francisco-based online music startup BandPage. The acquisition will help YouTube add more bands and new viewers to its newly-launched Red subscription service. The specific terms of the acquisition are yet to be disclosed.
With BandPage, YouTube expects to draw more people to its $9.99 a month ad-free subscription service, as more Red subscribers will seek access to their favourite bands. YouTube's move is expected to arrest the exodus of musicians to other platforms such as Facebook.
"By joining forces with the team at YouTube, we can help artists reach their fans in more powerful ways than ever before. The team has a lot of things planned to help musicians succeed on the platform, and more broadly across the BandPage network," writes BandPage on its blog page announcing the acquisition.
Apart from launching YouTube Red last October, YouTube also introduced Red Originals to offer new original programmes such as Lilly Singh, Rooster Teeth, Awesomeness TV and PewDiePie.
BandPage is a marketing platform for musicians to connect with their fans and also promote their music. It claims to have more than 500,000 musicians on its platform, including Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Maroon5, P!nk, Usher, Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, and Paul McCartney.
It helps musicians to create websites, publish, promote and distribute their music or videos on Spotify, SoundCloud, Rhapsody, iHeartRadio, and other music and social websites. BandPage began in 2009 as an app that let musicians create a special music tab on their Facebook page. But after Facebook shut down these page apps in 2012, it quickly pivoted.
YouTube, being a larger platform, will help the bands to showcase their talents and increase their ticket and merchandise sales.


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Impeach him. We have all the pretext we need.
New Yorkers going Christmas shopping online at Amazon.com will find an 8.375% surprise at the virtual cash register, courtesy of Governor Spitzer, who is moving aggressively to collect Internet sales taxes that have gone widely unenforced…
When it comes to charging sales tax, e-retailers have been held to the same old standard that the U.S. Supreme Court set for mail-order vendors: The seller only needs to collect the tax on purchases in states where the vendor has a physical presence, such as a storefront or salesman. New York is saying that it has found a way around that obstacle to tax collection. Many e-retailers may have unwittingly lost their exemption because of the way they direct traffic to their Web sites, according to a tax memo recently released by the state’s tax department.
At issue is the “affiliate program” used by many e-retailers. Web site operators can provide a link to an e-retailer in return for a commission on any sale resulting from customers using the link. While the affiliate program may consist of little more than a non-descript advertisement on the computer screen, the tax consequences may be huge: New York state says it is the equivalent of having an instate salesperson…
Under this novel theory, any e-retailer who pays a New York-based Web site operator a commission would be required to start collecting sales taxes on any purchase from New York, regardless of whether it originated from an “affiliate.”
So Amazon will drop its affiliate program, leaving thousands of New Yorkers who count on their commissions for beer money pissed off and wanting to know what Spitz has against small businesses. Just tell me what I can do to help turn up the heat, Jeff Bezos. I’m here to serve.
Exit question: I guess this means I’m paying $65 for Assassin’s Creed instead of $60, huh? (Love you, Super Saver shipping!)


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Major press outlets have begun reporting on a cash-for-promotion program run by Coca-Cola. Obviously, any thinking person realizes that when a product is promoted on a TV show or appears in a movie, the manufacturer is paying an advertising fee for the exposure. This is certainly the case with cola recipes seen on homemaking and cooking shows.
However, what few would suspect is that nutrition experts with lots of social media followers were selected for their influence and paid to downplay the effects of sugar on health. As we have highlighted previously in this blog, over-consumption of sugar is leading to high rates of Type II diabetes. Once rates of this disease were low and this form of diabetes occurred in adults at or above middle age—now the disease is prevalent among adults and even young children are suffering the consequences of a disastrous diet rich in sugar and empty carbs.
This has not stopped the soft drink industry from promoting sugar as part of a healthy lifestyle. Coca-Cola bankrolled paid out $4 million and gave logistical support to a “health organization” which promotes exercise alone as a panacea. In parallel, Coca-Cola ads tout the idea that if you exercise, consuming sugar has no bad health effects.
In perhaps the most craven example, a scientist who received compensation from Coca-Cola went on a Twinkie Diet and allegedly improved his health while losing weight. Dr. Mark Haub, a nutritionist at Kansas State University, received funds, apparently for this “study” in which he “varied” his Twinkie diet with Little Debbie cakes as well as Oreos and other junk food snacks. When scientists are paid for their conclusions, you can conclude that there are strong incentives to tweak the data to get to those conclusions. Disturbingly, this study was reported by CNN as a credible story.
Conscientious doctors are rejecting these incentives and advising patients to take sugary beverages out of their diets, despite ongoing sugar industry funding of promo items at conferences, etc. It is also up to you to make good decisions for yourself and your family. Good nutrition is important for everyone, but especially for those who are recovering from accidents and injuries.
At Stillman and Friedland, we stay on top of the latest health news and bring it to you. We help you to recover financially and also offer the best info so you can partner with your medical providers for optimal healing. We care because our clients are our top priority.


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Apple was not amused when it found copies of its next-generation OS, codenamed Tiger, posted on popular BitTorrent sites for download. They have traced the leak of the new OS to three developers of the software, who have violated their non-disclosure agreements in releasing the new OS to BitTorrent sites.
"Tiger" contains many new innovations and enhancements on existing Mac OS X operating systems.
The forthcoming version of Apple's operating system contains more than 150 new features, including Spotlight, a new search mechanism, "Dashboard," a new application interface for mini-application "Widgets," and a multi-channel version of iChat AV, Apple's instant messaging, video and audio chat software.
Apple is taking steps to sue the three developers for illegally leaking the code.


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Iran’s Barley Imports: Russia on the Top
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In the vast agricultural landscape, barley stands as a crop of significance, especially in regions like Iran. But what drives Iran’s barley imports, especially in the first seven months of 2023? Let’s delve into the intricacies of this market, shall we?
One must first grasp the importance of barley in the Iranian context to understand the dynamics of Iran’s barley imports. Why barley, you ask? Barley, for Iran, is not just another grain. It’s a staple, used in various traditional dishes, and also serves as feed for livestock. Therefore, the demand for barley in Iran is both for human consumption and supporting the livestock industry.
Factors Impacting Iran’s Barley Imports in 2023
Several factors have come into play in the January to July 2023 timeframe:
- Climatic Conditions: The year 2023 saw erratic weather patterns in major barley-producing regions. This unpredictability, akin to a seesaw, has its highs and lows, affecting the domestic production of barley in Iran. When domestic production falters, the need for imports rises.
- Economic Sanctions: The geopolitical landscape has always been a double-edged sword for Iran. Economic sanctions imposed by various countries have made trade channels more complex. Yet, necessity is the mother of invention. Iran has been exploring alternative trade routes and partners to ensure a steady supply of barley.
- Global Barley Production: How does the global production of barley affect Iran’s imports? It’s a simple equation of supply and demand. In 2023, some major barley-exporting countries faced production challenges. This global shortfall inevitably impacted prices and availability, influencing Iran’s import decisions.
Balancing the Tradeoffs
Every decision has its tradeoffs. For Iran, the decision to import barley is no different. On one hand, there’s the need to ensure food and feed security. On the other, there’s the economic burden of importing, especially when global prices soar.
So, how does one strike a balance? The answer lies in diversification. By diversifying its import sources, Iran can mitigate the risks associated with dependency on a single country or region. This approach, while seemingly straightforward, comes with its own set of challenges.
Challenges in Diversification
Diversifying import sources is akin to walking on a tightrope. It requires establishing new trade relations, understanding the quality of barley from different sources, and navigating the logistical challenges of importing from multiple regions. It’s a delicate dance, one that requires both strategy and agility.
Iran has a population of 88 million. Barley is grown throughout Iran. As an essential grain crop, Barley is dominantly applied in animal feed in Iran.
According to AgFlow data, Iran imported 0.13 million tons of Barley from Russia in July 2023, followed by Kazakhstan (18,258 tons). Total imports hit 0.33 million tons in Jan-July 2023. Iran frequently purchased small amounts of Barley from Russia, such as 2,600 tons and 1,800 tons. Russia’s main shipping port to Iran is Astrakhan. It maintains historical trade relations with Russia. Kazakhstan also exports 2,500 – 6,500 tons of Barley to Iran.
The story of Iran’s barley imports is a narrative of resilience, of a nation’s endeavor to ensure its people have access to a vital resource amidst myriad challenges. It’s a lesson in the art of balancing tradeoffs, and a testament to the lengths a country will go to safeguard its interests.
For professionals in the agricultural commodity industry, understanding these dynamics is crucial. It offers insights into the global barley market and provides a lens through which one can view the intricate web of geopolitics, economics, and agriculture. And for the general audience, it’s a glimpse into the fascinating world of global trade and its far-reaching implications.
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Want to tour Nissan's battery plant?
MURFREESBORO — Members of Middle Tennessee’s business community are invited to tour Nissan’s battery plant in Smyrna, Mind2Marketplace announced in a news release.
The Mind2Marketplace service area, which encompasses the 6th U.S. Congressional District, is home to the nation’s fifth-largest automotive production capacity, M2M Chairman Brian Robertson said.
“Therefore, it seems timely and appropriate that we organize a meeting where attendees will learn more about a new federal Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership designation that benefits our automotive industry,” Robertson said.
Attendees will also receive a “rare behind the scenes tour” of the Nissan battery assembly facility and learn what state-of-the-art manufacturing jobs look like from the leading U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer, he added.
M2M is meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the battery plant to hear about the new federal IMCP designation and then tour the state-of-the-art plant.
Registration and driving directions are online at mind2marketplace.org. A cost of $25 includes a light snack, a presentation on the IMCP program and tour of the EV battery facility. RSVP by Tuesday.
The ICMP presentation will be given by Chuck Shoopman from the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service, Robertson said.
“We would also like to thank Brian Sullivan of Nissan for graciously opening the doors of this impressive facility to our group,” he said.
Sullivan, director and plant manager at the EV Battery Plant, said he is happy to show the facility to a group interested in Nissan’s importance to the automotive industry in Tennessee.
“We have a vested interest in communicating the unique capabilities of our EV battery plant and working with local communities and schools to create awareness of the quality technology jobs available locally to qualified candidates,” Sullivan said.
Workforce and economic development are the main goals of Mind2Marketplace, which is dedicated to bringing the brightest and best ideas in Middle Tennessee to reality.
M2M strategically links people and organizations to bring innovation and technology to the marketplace, according to the organization.
Contact Michelle Willard at 615-278-5164, on Twitter @MichWillard or facebook.com/DNJBusiness.


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The role of food in diabetes and obesity is becoming clearer. New York City is trying to ban the sale of large sugary drinks. The Walt Disney Company is restricting the advertising of certain foods on its television programs and web sites. It is also reducing the salt content of the food it sells at Disney theme parks.
Under the new rules, many candies, sugar cereals and fast foods will not be acceptable. Current advertisers such as Capri Sun drinks and Kraft Lunchables meals will no longer be accepted.
Disney said it was following recommendations of the federal government.
You can see the new Disney nutritional standards here.
Michelle Obama said, “Disney is doing what no major media company has ever done in the U.S. – and what I hope every company will do.”


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KT Textiles in Yateley, Hampshire, has created rainbow heart T-shirts with the slogan ‘Stay Safe, Be Kind’.
Helen Townsend, co-owner of KT Textiles, said: “The T-shirt came about when I was asked to produce a rainbow print for a customer, and I wanted to incorporate the heart and the message.”
Helen created the design with Adobe Illustrator, using a Roland GX-24 Plotter and Texiprint sheets by J&A International to print onto Fruit of the Loom’s Iconic T-shirt (SS721) from PenCarrie.
“I wanted to be able to produce in very small quantities, so the design lends itself to Cadcut,” she explained.
“I’ve made a few of these so far for different customers, and the response has been great!”


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15 August 2012
ADNEC and Starwood celebrated the official opening of the first-ever Aloft hotel in the UK with a launch party held last Tuesday at the brand new Aloft London Excel.
The launch, featuring young, up and coming talent from the fields of music, mixology, urban art and urban sport, was attended by more than 300 guests including city leaders, senior management from ADNEC, ExCeL London, Starwood and LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games), as well as key players from the UK capital's event and travel industries.
Built by ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company) at a cost of approximately AED 246million (£41m), the Aloft London Excel features 252 loft-like guest rooms and is located in the heart of London's Docklands, adjacent to ADNEC-owned, ExCeL London.
The new property boosts hotel room capacity at ExCeL to 1,400 and is the sixth hotel to be connected to ExCeL - London's largest events venue, which also has the honour of serving as the site for 7 Olympic and 6 Paralympics disciplines at the 2012 Games.
His Excellency Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Managing Director, ADNEC, said: "The Aloft London Excel is an exciting new milestone in ADNEC's growing partnership with London, made just in time for the city to host the Olympic 2012 Games.
"In the long term the new hotel will enhance ExCeL's growing events calendar by providing quality, stylish and affordable accommodation. We will continue to look at more opportunities to enhance our offerings to ExCeL visitors."
Designed by architects Jestico + Whiles, the Aloft London Excel is operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1071 properties in 100 countries. Aloft has been created to shake up the staid and traditional mid-market hotel sector and is redefining the category by delivering urban-influenced, modern and vibrant design and a social guest experience at an affordable price point. With more than 50 hotels open since its June 2008 debut, Aloft Hotels has become the talk of the hospitality industry by going global while in launch mode.
Bin Harmal added: "We have a very strong and successful relationship with Starwood Hotels & Resorts following our collaboration on Aloft Abu Dhabi, which opened in 2009; we are very confident that this success with continue with Aloft London Excel."
Aloft London Excel boasts atmospheric public spaces where guests can mix and mingle, read the paper, work on laptops, play a game of pool or grab a drink with friends at the re:mixSM lounge and wxyzSM bar. The spacious guest rooms feature the brand's high signature ceilings, oversized windows and an ultra-comfortable platform bed, as well as large walk-in showers with complimentary Bliss Spa® products. Designed with the digital generation in mind, Aloft London Excel has free wireless internet access throughout the whole hotel. Each room is also equipped with a unique plug-and-play connectivity solution which connects almost all electronic devices to the 42'' flat-screen TV, turning the room into a high-tech office as well as an entertainment centre.
Guests will be able to de-stress and re-energise in the re:chargeSM fitness centre and SplashSM pool and grab a bite to eat at re:fuel by AloftSM, a one-stop, 24-hour grab-and-go food and beverage area, offering sweet, savoury and healthy food. The hotel will also feature a new restaurant concept, FEDE, which will serve contemporary British food and drink in an unpretentious, welcoming environment.
For work meetings, training courses and presentations, the hotel's five Tactic meeting rooms are equipped with the latest generation of audio-visual hardware, providing the perfect creative space for groups of up to 15 people.
Roeland Vos, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East commented: "We are proud of our long-standing partnership with ADNEC, first with Aloft Abu Dhabi, and are delighted to be working with them once again to introduce the Aloft brand to the United Kingdom. The launch of two new hotel brands in London this year underlines Starwood's long-term commitment to the UK market."
Aloft London Excel is located at ExCeL's Eastern entrance at the Royal Victoria Dock and has direct covered access to Prince Regent Station on the Docklands Light Railway. With East London seeing much regeneration ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games, the hotel is perfectly situated within easy reach of the Olympic Park, Westfield Stratford City, Canary Wharf and The O2 arena.


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Jim Dunn, Florida Jeweler and Philanthropist, Dies at 78
Dunn is remembered for his tireless work ethic, and his kindness and generosity.
He was 78.
Born in Braintree, Massachusetts, Dunn lost his father when he was just 7 years old, leaving his mother to take care of him and his brothers by pulling double shifts as a visiting nurse.
These humble beginning sparked an incredible work ethic in Dunn.
He graduated from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut in 1966 and started working as a door-to-door salesman for IBM. It was at IBM that he met his future wife and business partner, Ann Marie Pelliccia.
The two married in 1969 and, that same year, opened a business together in a quaint old house in the town of Hanover, Massachusetts. They called their store House of Gems.
Today, that same business is known as J.R. Dunn Jewelers and consists of an 8,000-square-foot store in Lighthouse Point, Florida, staffed by a team of more than 40, as well as a successful e-commerce business on JRDunn.com.
Ann Marie said her husband, who focused on the store’s marketing and finance, was “incredibly proud” of the business they built together over the years and never felt like a task was beneath him.
He did everything, from working on long-term strategic initiatives to stocking water bottles and constructing shipping boxes for online orders.
“No job was too big or small for Jim Dunn, and I look forward to continuing on his legacy,” she said.
“My dad was someone who always led by example,” added son Sean Dunn, who joined his parents in the family business. “He just did whatever the day called for, and his team loved him for that.”
During his career, Jim won a number of awards, including being inducted into Nova Southeastern University’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, winning an Excalibur Award from the South Florida Sun Sentinel newspaper in 2002, and being named the Luxury jewelry trade show’s Retailer of the Year in 2015.
Jim also is remembered as a kind and genuine man who would do anything for anyone.
“My dad was the type of guy whose life experience helped so many people, no matter what they needed,” Sean said.
“Whether they had car trouble in the parking lot, needed help paying their rent or just a shoulder to lean on, he was there. You could always count on Jim Dunn.”
In addition to being a respected jeweler, Jim was a charitable man.
He and Ann Marie gave time and money to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, the Humane Society of Broward County, and other causes benefitting first responders and military veterans.
In 1996, he founded Dunn’s Run, a 5K walk/run benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs. The event, which will mark its 25th anniversary this year, has raised more than $3 million over the years.
Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann Marie; son, Sean, and daughter-in-law Viviana Dunn; two grandchildren, Nico and Briana Dunn; and many other family members, who will carry on the legacy he built.
The family will hold a celebration of his life at a later date that is yet to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, they ask for donations to a charity of one’s choosing or to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.
“Art as Jewelry as Art” features works from artists like Salvador Dalí, Alexander Calder, and Max Ernst.
It’s the company’s seventh showroom opening this year.
Rio Grande provides a pathway to responsibly sourced gemstones.
The Belgian organization is calling for entries from all over the world, with an eye on attracting emerging talent.
Sherry Smith digs into year-to-date data on lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, the performance of colored gemstone jewelry, and more.
Associate Editor Lenore Fedow leads readers through the Italian jeweler’s works from the 1940s to the 2000s.
From laboratory-grown diamonds to design to country-of-origin, GIA's Alumni Collective™ has a seminar to suite your needs.
There were only 250 made available, selling for more than $50,000.
The British-based Swiss designer’s “Pottering Around” collection is for sale at Sotheby’s East Hampton starting this week.
The diamond firm will give the donation at a ceremony in Namibia this month during a trip for select retail jeweler partners.
He was convicted last month after falsely claiming he had a deal with Costco in order to obtain millions in diamonds from LLD Diamonds USA.
The charity will hold its fifth annual fundraising day on Sept. 24.
The brand has attracted attention for its colorful, vintage-inspired pieces.
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The watch seller comments on future demand, how the crypto crash impacted Rolex and Patek Philippe pricing, the supply recovery, and more.
It features fives sets of jewelry.
Through the collaboration, HRA will exclusively cut, polish, and distribute Plasmability’s lab-grown diamonds in the market.


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Ghana Inflation Rate at 6-1/2-Year High
Consumer prices in Ghana increased 19 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, following a 17.7 percent rise in the previous month. It is the highest inflation rate since August of 2009, mainly boosted by prices of fuel, food and utilities after the country raised tariffs for electricity and water in December to increase competition in the sector.
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Year-on-year, prices of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels rose faster by 45.5 percent (+24.3 percent in December); transport prices went up 30.8 percent (+27.0 percent in December) and food and non-alcoholic beverages increased 8.2 percent (+8.0 percent in December). Meanwhile prices went up at a slightly slower pace for recreation and culture (25 percent from 26.9 percent in December); furnishing, household items (24.5 percent from 25.8 percent in December); education (22.2 percent from 26.8 percent in December); clothing, footwear (21.4 percent from 24.1 percent in December) and hotels and cafes (18.5 percent from 18.9 percent in December).
On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up by 4.6 percent, compared to a 1.1 percent increase in the previous month. Food prices rose by 5.8 percent; housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels increased by 17.7 percent, transport grew by 3.6 percent and health went up 0.8 percent. Additional upward pressure came from education (+2.5 percent), clothing and footwear (+1.8 percent) and communication (+1.1 percent).


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“We want patients to know exactly how we can help them.”
With a new CEO and new physicians on staff, the leadership at Grassy Acres Gastrointestinal Center knew it was time to develop an updated corporate identity to help present its new face to the St. Louis market. While they decided to retain the clinic’s name, they wanted a fresh logo. But unlike the name – which was the inspiration of the former CEO’s ex-wife – they wanted a logo that clearly reflected their business.
“Our name is somewhat esoteric – our offices are in a three-story office building in East St. Louis,” said clinic administrator Dan Calisher. “But our name has cache in the community, so we focused on changing the logo.”
Grassy Acres hired famed branding firm Pretension to design its new identity. The firm has gained national recognition for its “Brand Fabric Weaving Rubric” that boils organizational brands down to one simple metaphoric symbol. For example, the firm won the prestigious Golden Gloss Award for its “doves cooing” logo designed in 2007 for defense contractor Massive Dynamics. According to Calisher, however, initial concepts failed to capture the essence of the Grassy Acres brand.
“They were producing very high-end concepts, like a Euro-Brazilian version of the yin-yang symbol, or a grain of sand reflecting the face of a forest gnome,” he explained. “But we insisted the new logo be a literal interpretation of what we do. We wanted patients to know, simply by glancing at our logo, exactly how we would help them.”
The final concept – dubbed “Man lays pipe” by Pretension – won unanimous acceptance from the leadership of Grassy Acres. (A sampling of other concepts explored by Pretension are shown below.) To help launch the new logo identity, staff were given t-shirts, coffee mugs and enema tubing emblazoned with the logo, and a giant three-story banner featuring the identity was unfurled on launch day with the headline “The new face of GI.”
Alternative logos developed for Grassy Acres GI Center:


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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: No Workers? Why?
Tampa McDonald’s offered $50 for people to show up for interviews
Business owners say, “Some would-be workers are worried about catching COVID-19 or prefer to live off unemployment benefits that are significantly higher amid the pandemic.”
NPR recently reported on this problem above:
Child care is another issue — parents aren’t able to work when they need to tend to or home-school their children. For some people, a combination of factors go into their decision not to seek work.
“Help Wanted” signs are posted in front of a businesses across the country. Although millions are unemployed, some businesses requiring on-site workers are struggling to find employees.
At a time when millions of Americans are unemployed, businessman Bill Martin has a head-scratching problem: He’s got plenty of jobs but few people willing to take them.
“I keep hearing about all the unemployed people,” Martin says. “I certainly can’t find any of those folks.”
The problem is that a lot of those openings are in industries that require in-person work, like construction, delivery services or warehousing — exactly the types of jobs now being shunned by many Americans in the midst of a fearful pandemic.
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Cocoa and cashew exports from Ghana to the US went up by 300 percent within a period of 13 years under the AGOA initiative.
The AGOA initiative has been running for 14 years following its inception in 2000.
It is one of the main topics under discussion at the ongoing US- Africa leaders summit in Washington.
The United States this week officially launched the campaign for the renewal of AGOA.
Early on President Obama said he was optimistic congress will renew the initiative.
Figures on exactly how much cocoa and cashew nuts Ghana was exporting to the US before the AGOA initiative have not been made available.
However speaking at the 2014 U.S.-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum in Washington Secretary of State for the US John Kerry said imports of cocoa and cashew from Ghana have increased by 300 percent under the initiative.
‘but for 14 years, AGOA has been one of the primary tools to push forward greater trade and investment in Africa. And guess what? It is working. We’ve seen imports from AGOA nations grow by 300 percent. Whether it’s cocoa and cashews from Ghana or textiles from Mauritius or petrochemical products from Angola, AGOA has served as a catalyst for greater trade and prosperity, and it’s helped to promote greater protections for the African workforce.’ He said.
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Despite Bitcoin and the equities market starting the year on a choppy note, the cryptocurrency has demonstrated its growing dominance by outperforming major tech stocks.
As of February 13, 2022, Bitcoin had outperformed the top six tech stocks by an average return on investment (ROI) of 12.24%, data from Finbold’s ROI tool indicates.
The cryptocurrency significantly outperformed Meta (NASDAQ: FB) by 46.74%, followed by electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) at 18.37%. The asset outperformed Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) by 3.78%, followed by Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) at 1.84%.
Compared to Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Bitcoin ROI was 1.95% higher. Elsewhere, the number one ranked cryptocurrency ROI almost matched Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), surpassing the stock by 0.76%.
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Net Diatom bumps heads with politicians, Government Agencies, and even won a lawsuit against tech giant Facebook, Inc
By: Net Diatom LP
"We[NET DIATOM] are using data analytics and advanced metrics to increase online revenue for every type of online industry, this is what search engine optimization and online growth is all about." Reported Higgs.
When Facebook failed to show up for San Mateo Superior Court mediation after a cumbersome wait, Net Diatom was still blocked on Instagram, messenger app, WhatsApp and Facebook.
Over a year after filing the court case, Chief Executive Partner of Net Diatom LP, Jeremy D Higgs, found the blockage suddenly gone.
"Facebook ignored the fact that they blocked us but in the end they unblocked us due to legal case leverage and still ended up losing in court." Told Higgs.
The domain http://netdiatom.com and the associated email addresses had been blocked on Facebook's platforms from 2019 until Feb 2022 according to testimony.
Net Diatom filed a complaint in early 2020 to the Federal Trade Commission regarding unfair business practices pinpointing the block on Facebook's platform.
At the time the block initially was noticed, Net Diatom was releasing a competitive social media platform.
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At Mobile World Congress, Mobility doesn’t just mean phones
I’ve recently been at the huge Mobile World Congress conference in Barcelona. Mobile World Congress (MWC for the sake of brevity) is the world’s largest mobility event, held annually in Barcelona, and typically where the big phone manufacturers announce their flagship phones, excluding Apple. Apple doesn’t play well with the other children, you see, and has its own launches. But typically, you can expect to see between 3-6 flagship phones launched there, along with announcements about mobile networks, mobile payment and the future of mobility generally.
This year’s event was a little different, primarily because manufacturers took a differing view of what mobility meant.
If you were Nokia (or to be strictly accurate, HMD Global, the company that has the right to produce phones under the “Nokia” brand), mobility meant a range of mid-range Android phones along with the surprising re-emergence of the Nokia 3310. If you had a mobile back in the early 2000s, chances are high it was a Nokia, and probably the 3310, although the new model is much brighter and slightly more feature-packed than the original. Yes, it still plays Snake, but don’t get your hopes up for it in Australia, as the model announced is a 2G only phone, and by the end of September, there won’t be any mainland 2G signal at all on any network. If you live on Christmas Island you’ll still have 2G signal, but that feels like a small market to me.
For Sony, mobility was the launch of the very impressive Sony Xperia XZ Premium. It’s Sony’s third “flagship” phone in a little under a year, but this one really does seem to bring the goods, with a Snapdragon 835 processor under the hood, 4K HDR-ready display and a truly stunning camera that can record slow motion video at up to 960 frames per second. If you’ve ever played with the slow motion feature on your phone, these typically top out at around 240 fps. 960 is an entirely new level, and while the Xperia XZ can only handle recording at that rate for 0.6 seconds, it’s then able to stretch that recording out to a full six seconds of playback time. The results, even for normal motion events, is mesmerising.
Sony has a challenge, though, because rival Samsug has the early exclusive on that Snapdragon 835 processor that powers the Xperia XZ. For its part, LG and Huawei played it safe on that score, with the LG G6, which will launch in Australia before the end of March running on the older Snapdragon 821, and Huawei’s P10 using its own Kirin processor.
The Snapdragon 835 will (pending testing) probably be this year’s best processor for mobile devices. We’ll see it first in Samsung’s own Samsung Galaxy S8, but we didn’t see it at MWC. Instead, Samsung will announce that phone on the 29th of March. Samsung instead used its MWC event to showcase new productivity tablets. The Galaxy Tab S3 is a stylus-enabled Android tablet, while the two new Galaxy Book tablets are full Windows 10 machines, available in 10.6 and 12 inch sizes. The 12 inch model is by far the better option if you want a 2-in-1 style device, with a faster processor, better display and more ports. Is mobility a tablet? Samsung thinks so.
Then again, it wasn’t alone. Budget phone maker Alcatel unveiled a trio of mobile phones, including the LED-backed A5 LED phone that lights up like a disco dancefloor, but it also showed off the Plus 12 Windows 2-in-1, which will launch in Australia in July $649 outright. While the specifications at that price are much more mid-range, one of the interesting aspects of the Plus 12 is that it’s LTE-ready, so you can drop a SIM into it for on-the-go mobility. That’s not an entirely new play for laptops to speak of, except that Alcatel has placed the SIM card slot into the detachable keyboard of the Plus 12. That means that it can also act as a standalone Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices, which is a neat trick. Not to miss out on the nostalgia vibe, Alcatel’s parent company, TCL also launched its licensed BlackBerry phone, the KEYone. It’s an Android device with that classic BlackBerry keyboard built in, and from my brief testing time, quite a compelling device to boot.
The reality here is that as mobile devices have become more powerful, the focus on what mobility actually means has expanded rapidly. As we race towards the practical emergence of 5G networks, that’s not likely to slow down any.


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After 18 months of industry engagement and coming on the heels of this week’s BC Wine Industry Insight Conference at the Lakeside Resort, the BC Wine Institute has announced the launch of the WineBC2030 long-term strategic plan.
The conference brought together over 200 industry stakeholders and provided a overview of the current and future states of the wine industry from experts in the field.
“In a rapidly evolving environment, the global wine industry is changing at an unprecedented rate,” said Miles Prodan, president and CEO of the BC Wine Institute in a news release. “WineBC2030 is about coordinating efforts to provide a vibrant future for the next generation of farmers and winemakers to thrive.”
The BC Wine Institute partnered with The Artemis Group and O’Donnell Lane LLP to develop a well-actioned plan for the B.C. wine industry. The result is a synchronized strategy for all areas of the industry, a guide for decision-making over the next ten years that is tailored to the strengths of the region as a whole.
“It has been a privilege working together with the BC Wine Institute on the WineBC2030 project and getting to know this extremely diverse and rich region,” said Honore Comfort, founder of The Artemis Group. “B.C. is poised to rise to the next level of prominence within the global wine industry. Our goal with the plan is to offer the insights, strategy and direction to guide the process and help the industry leverage its unique strengths to build a healthy and profitable future.”
The final long-term strategic plan for the British Columbia wine industry serves as a dynamic model designed as a high-level and visionary road map to guide implementation, facilitate decision-making, adapt to shifting external forces, and motivate an industry to grow and change.
Full report can be viewed at this site: https://winebc2030.com/?inf_contact_key=10f508e5afcd10ce29c974b5616af13d


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ZRewards by Zeal, in partnership with Lalamove and Minimart.ph, has turned over care packages composed of food, toiletries, laundry supplies, and protective equipment, to jeepney drivers and their families who were displaced by the current pandemic.
The move was part of the HELPJEEP campaign launched by the three parties last July wherein the public was encouraged to take part by simply becoming a member of ZRewards for free. ZRewards, in turn, committed to provide care packages upon reaching its target membership milestone.
ZRewards is the country’s newest one-stop shop for premium and solid deals, discounts, and vouchers ranging from food, beauty, health and fitness, entertainment, among other offers, redeemable at online shops and physical stores.
For the HELPJEEP campaign, ZRewards partnered with on-demand delivery company Lalamove to access the Lalajeep drivers who were among the hardest hit by community quarantine restrictions. The jeepney drivers who lost their livelihoods were taken in by Lalamove in agreement with the Quezon City local government unit. Instead of carrying passengers, Lalajeeps carry goods for businesses that need a more affordable means to deliver their products.
Minimart.ph, on the other hand, provided a generous discount for the items as well as free packaging and free delivery to the QC distribution site designated by Lalamove.
ZRewards continues to support the stricken communities and anyone can help by signing up for free at https://zeal.ph/signup.
ZRewards by Zeal is a brand of 917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe.
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Yesterday was a big day for Macquarie Group (MQBKY), a management service specializing financial advisory, investment, and funds management. As of May 17th, 2016, the company (based out of Sydney, Australia) has joined the Nasdaq International Designation. By doing so, Macquarie Group will receive unprecedented benefits, including increased awareness to U.S. investors in the Level 1 ADRs market.
Macquarie Group was founded in 1969, and over the past fifteen years it has grown to include 14,300 employees at 64 locations in 28 countries. The company manages assets valued over $376 billion. Macquarie Group is the fifth Australian company represented in the Nasdaq International Designation. To celebrate Macquarie joining the Designation, Managing Director and CEO Nicholas Moore will ring the bell at the open of the Nasdaq Market on May 19th, 2016.
“We are pleased to open the U.S. stock market as a member of the Nasdaq International Designation, enabling us to reach a broader base of investors,” Moore said in regards to joining the Designation.
The Executive Vice President of Nasdaq, Nelson Griggs, also had warm words for the occasion. He said, “Through Nasdaq International Designation, we are able to help world-class companies such as Macquarie and Qantas Airways gain unparalleled visibility and enhanced exposure to the U.S. investment community. We look forward to supporting our member companies as they continue to drive global growth and offer investors diversified investment opportunities.”
Nelson Griggs is right about that. The Nasdaq International Designation offers a huge amount of benefits to its members, particularly in the way of donors. With the Designation, U.S. traders can invest in Level 1 ADRs. An ADR is an American depositary receipt. Basically, an ADR is a single share that trades in the U.S. that represents a specific number of stock shares for foreign companies. It may seem complicated, but it is actually a lot simpler than it seems. Before ADRs, it was difficult to purchase foreign shares because of fluctuating prices and currency values. Now, though, banks simply buy foreign stock in bulk, package those purchases as ADRs, and sell them on the stock market.
Where does the Nasdaq International Designation come into that? Think of it as an exclusive club featuring the best of the best in foreign companies. By joining the Designation, companies will receive a lot more brand recognition, which in turn gets the attention of U.S. investors interested in ADRs. The company is also not subject to the same qualifications or standards, since they are not listed or traded on the actual Nasdaq Stock Market. Any U.S. shares purchased happen on the OTC, or over-the-counter market. Basically, Nasdaq International Designation companies work through a dealer network for all of their stock trading, rather than a centralized exchange.
So by joining the Nasdaq International Designation, Macquarie Group has set itself apart from any other financial management service, both in Australia and the world at large. By joining the group, Macquarie should see an exciting amount of growth. Expect to hear more about them in the coming years.


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| Jun 23, 2011
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You've done your research. You've test-driven the vehicles you're considering. You think you're a well-informed consumer, right?
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| Jun 23, 2011
| 1:53 PM
General Motors will pay Illinois and 11 other states nearly $3 million as part of a legal settlement intended to help keep brain-damaging mercury out of the nation’s air and water.
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| Aug 14, 2011
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| Oct 17, 2011
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| Nov 4, 2011
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| Oct 22, 2011
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| Oct 28, 2011
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A red-and-white-checked tablecloth is spread across the blue pickup truck's tailgate. In the bed sit a picnic hamper brimming with food, a case of bottled beer, a stadium blanket and even a football to toss.
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| Sep 7, 2011
This story contains corrected material.
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| Sep 23, 2011
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| Sep 30, 2011
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| Oct 8, 2011
Chevrolet has had more than its share of proud product moments, but introducing its roster of entry-level cars have not been one of them. Dating back to the unfortunate Vega, with its handsome but rust-prone bodywork and fire-prone aluminum engine,...


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“Australian retail is approaching the perfect storm.” That’s what JB Hi Fi’s marketing guru, Scott Browning, told SmartHouse’s 2012 Smart Awards audience last night, adding the game is about to change irrevocably.
Among last night’s Award winners were Toshiba who won ‘Vendor of the Year’ and Sonos, who walked away with the ‘Product Of The Year’ gong for its Hi Fi wireless system.
Other Smart Award winners included Motorola Razr for Best Smartphone, Samsung 8000 series – awarded best Smart TV, and Apple’s iPad 2 for best tablet.
Toshiba’s Satellite Z830 Portege also got a nod for Best Ultrabook and Samsung Series 9 won Best Notebook.
“Retailers here have had it good for a long time,” Browning said winning a Smart Awards for Retailers of the Year.
But times are a-changing,” he cautioned.
Consumer experience has evolved and they are now looking for better convenience, price and service. “It’s not about price..it’s about audiences and capturing them.”
And one way Browning hopes to do that is with JB’s flash new music cloud streaming service set to launch just before Christmas, which could give iTunes a serious run for its money.
The JB Hi Fi music service was revealed at the Smart Awards for the first time last night.
It features a tile-grid interface that visually categorises songs according to genre, artist and sub categories galore. So if you like Dance, Jazz or even good old Pop Music, you have every sub-genre imaginable.
It offers 6 million tracks for under $9 a month, unlimited music downloads that can be replayed on a variety of devices and is set to go live before Christmas.
Although a cloud streaming service, it’s capable of background WiFi caching for music playback when beyond the reach of the web. And unlike other music services that just rip off the look and feel of Apple’s iTunes, JB’s offering is completely original and appears to be well thought out.
And the yellow retailer hopes it will leverage store traffic as the race to grab consumers intensifies in the era of stiff online competition.
2012 will be dominated by the multi screen experience, Browning added, with mobility on tablets, smartphones and PC now part and parcel of the mix. “We don’t talk about ‘online’ – it’s about where you are and what you are doing.”
Apple, Amazon.com and Google are among the e-tailers that have given one of Australia’s biggest online electronics retailer inspiration, he said.
But Browning wasn’t just at the Awards to roll off about JB strategy – he was also there to announce the new partnership with 4 SquareMedia (publishers of SmartHouse) in which the media company will deliver product reviews and news instore and online exclusively to JB Hi Fi consumers.
Retailers must change their mindset. The next 12 months are going to be very interesting, he added.
Gerry Harvey, take note.


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Experts offer best advice to get ice off of your vehicle, protect your plants
With a winter storm expected to reach south central Kansas overnight, many could wake up to ice on their vehicles, driveways, yards and sidewalks.
When it comes to removing the ice from your car, Expert Auto Center Anthony Sullivan addresses some common myths some believe when trying to limit the hassle of having to scrape.
Among the methods to avoid is pouring hot water on your windshield or trying to hide your windshield from the ice with cardboard or tarp. You should also never use a metal object to try to break up the ice.
"There's a lot of things you can Google and it says, 'this will work, this will work,' and I'm sure a lot of people do it," Sullivan says. "I wouldn't. I would do the safe route of putting de-icer on it first and trying to get it prepared."
Wichita driver Hatim Zeineddine says he keeps an ice scraper in the driver's seat of his car and if he sees a chance for icy weather in the forecast, takes the scraper with him.
Wichita driver Nancy Gehrer says she has a protective shield on her car.
"It's a black shield I can put over the front of the car and it kinda helps protect from the ice or snow so I don't have to scrap the front of the car," she explains.
Sullivan says you can buy de-icers at any auto parts store, including his. He say's the de-icer makes for much easier work to clear your vehicle.
When it comes to trying to prevent slips and falls on sidewalks, experts advise being careful when applying ice melt near your plants.
Matthew McKernan, horticulture agent for K-State Research Extension in Sedgwick County says they type of ice melt you use determines it's potential danger to plants.
"One of the best types of ice melt you can find is a product called CMA or calcium magnesium acetate," he says. "Basically, it's a limestone and almost vinegar-type product. Really, it's going to be one of our safest options when it comes to applying it and not having any negative side effects to plants, or driveways, concrete, metals, things like that."
McKernan says you should avoid ice-melt products that contain sodium chloride or potassium chloride. These are often rock salt products. He says they're often going to be the most inexpensive types of ice melt, but also will do the most damage.
Because of chemicals, McKernan also advises being careful when you come into contact with ice melt.


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While we’ve all been wondering how long it’ll take Hulu to release an iPad app, Netflix has been busy making its own. And it’ll be available to all Netflix subscribers who decide to purchase one of the Apple tablets.
The Apple iPad is being released this weekend, though its lack of Flash is seriously going to affect the effect this first of the new generation of tablet devices has on online video. Unless Apple’s stance manages to bring HTML5 into the mainstream, obviously.
However, Flash or not, online video is going to be an important part of the iPad, mainly by way of the iPad apps available from the App Store.
Hulu iPad App
Not long after Steve Jobs unveiled the Apple iPad, it emerged that Hulu was planning to release an iPad app. And despite already being profitable, the Hulu iPad app is likely to be available only to paid subscribers.
But who needs a paid-for Hulu app when you can get a Netflix app completely for free?
Netflix iPad App
Apple has already approved the Netflix iPad app, and it will be available to download for free from Saturday. It will allow anyone with an unlimited Netflix plan ($8.99 upwards) to stream all Netflix ‘Watch Instantly’ content to their iPad.
Doing so will undoubtedly take a lot of bandwidth, which means the $15 3G plan from AT&T (which gets you just 250MB per month) may not be enough. $30 buys you unlimited downloads.
Netflix continues to innovate and get its content on as many devices as possible. It’s already on all three home games consoles, the Wii being the most recent recipient of ‘Watch Instantly’, and now it’s coming to high-end mobile devices.
Do you think Netflix is preparing for a time when digital media has superseded physical media entirely?
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Counterfeit clothing found at Toronto, Oshawa clothing stores
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Four people face trafficking and fraud charges after police uncovered $750,000 in counterfeit merchandise from stores in Toronto and Oshawa.
Durham polices organized crime unit began investigating allegations in February that Baba Fashions in Oshawa was selling counterfeit designer clothing.
They expanded their search to North York store ATQ Clothing Brand House on Dufferin St. north of Lawrence Ave.
After speaking with sales representatives from brand-name manufacturers, Durham police executed search warrants at both stores, as well as a residence on Rosefield Rd. in Pickering. Police uncovered around $750,000 in clothes, shoes, accessories and sunglasses, as well as evidence counterfeit clothing manufacturing.
Four people from the same Pickering house face four charges: Gulnaz Naz, 52; Tahir Qureshi, 60; Amair Ali, 25 and Asim Ali, 26.
Anyone with new information is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5352 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS
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