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Creators, brands and agencies now have another hub for stock footage content: Vimeo. The company, as part of its year-long transition from a viewing destination to a technology platform, one that gives creators all the tools they need to make great video, under the leadership of CEO Anjali Sud, has added the resource with the goal of “setting a new standard” for stock footage.
Vimeo is looking to help “businesses, brands and agencies make better video at scale” while “actually raising the quality of that video,” explained Sud.
“We have never used stock footage before, but that was before we saw the quality on Vimeo,” said Huy Vu, vp of creative at Casper, one of the few brands to get an early taste of Vimeo’s stock footage offering.
The footage is highly-curated and comes from Vimeo’s community of creators, with many of them licensing their content for the first time. Vimeo is looking to differentiate its stock footage offering with a quality over quantity approach.
“There are a lot of platforms out there that have large libraries of footage but the reality is that actually only a small percentage get purchased,” said Sud. “Another issue is the quality of the footage itself. No one wants to make a video and put their brand on it and have it feel like it’s just another stock clip.”
Another point of differentiation? Vimeo is bringing “disruptive economics for both sides of the marketplace,” said Sud. “If you’re a contributor providing footage you’ll keep 60 to 70 percent of the revenue versus the average industry cut of 35 percent. … [Members will save] 20 percent on your stock purchases.”
Sud continued: “The [stock footage] industry hasn’t innovated or changed in a long time. We think we can take a totally different approach because our model is about constantly building new tools for our consumers.”
The stock footage marketplace is the latest tool for creators the company has added in the last year; others include livestreaming, publishing videos to platforms outside of Vimeo and deeper analytics tools.
The focus on tools and technology is a radical shift for the company, which was had previously focused on “competing with Netflix and making Vimeo a place where consumers would come to watch entertainment,” said Sud, adding the original content marketplace has evolved over the last two years, with platforms spending billions—making it hard for Vimeo to differentiate itself.
In building out the company’s tools for creators Sud believes Vimeo will fill a void in the marketplace. “We have over a million paying subscribers to our creator tools,” said Sud. “The feedback was very clear, which is that every platform is becoming a destination or a walled garden to keep content on [that] platform.”
Sud continued: “‘I’m a filmmaker, I’m a small business, I’m a marketer and I want to get distribution and eyeballs everywhere. I want to make sure all the effort I put into making a video will get a return on that investment and I don’t know how to do that. It’s really, really hard. There’s no platform focused on that.’ For us, it was a function of listening to what our community was asking for and looking at the landscape. This is a real problem and no one else is solving it.”


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Tips on Inexpensive Web Site Design
September 14, 2019
A Pair of industry Vets told listeners during FOLIO:’s “Analyzing Web Development Options” Webinar last month about the best tools for tackling site development on continually-shrinking budgets.While digital “budgets were tens of millions of dollars” years ago, “in the past few years, Web 2.0, widgets and SaaS (Software as a Service) have enabled publishers to launch a site for next to nothing,” says Joe Galarneau, SVP of operations and CIO for Newsweek, Inc. “You can still spend a lot of money on the Web, but you don’t have to in order to have a great Web presence.”Even if you’re late to the online party, Galarneau says: “It’s never too late to start. Sometimes there are even advantages to starting late in the game.” He cites Hearst’s zero to 60 move to become a leader in the digital space after discontinuing outsourcing its Web operations to iVillage (due to iVillage’s acquisition by NBC Universal in 2006). Even Newsweek lacked an independent site until 2007, when it launched a Web presence in conjunction with parent Washington Post Company.While it’s imperative for publishers to examine their content and monetization strategies before delving into Web design, Jason Brightman, director of Web design for IDG’s PCWorld and Macworld, notes the plus side of digital space: a lack of brand loyalty. “People go to the best info and the best features,” he says. “As publishers, we’re into text on a page, but more and more, that’s not working. I’d suggest asking yourselves: What would Google do? Google creates simple applications that do things really, really well. Publishers need to be in the mindset of building applications instead of just publishing articles.” Levers of Cost ReductionConsiderations for site cost reduction include offshore development—hosting your site versus third party Web hosting versus cloud computing (Newsweek has had great success with the Amazon cloud, Galarneau says). Yet another method for inexpensive site creation is in making smart software choices, like widget, SaaS providers and open source CMS options, says Galarneau. While tech is key, so are staffers, thinks Brightman. “In the old days, people would invest in Oracle and build out other crazy technologies,” he says. “But in these times, it’s better to invest in people who understand this stuff and are capable of looking ahead at what’s coming next. There are so many free tools and services that you can use to integrate and update your site without spending money.” As the former director of Web and emerging technologies at Harris Publications from 2002-2007, Brightman says they ran XXL’s site, XXLmag.com, off of the WordPress installation. “WordPress is a fantastic, free CMS with thousands of plugins. A blog is just a stripped down CMS,” he says. XXLmag.com was pulling in 25 million page views per month with this platform. Get the ToolsSo, what are the necessary tools for cost reduction while executing a quality final product? For site development, Galarneau recommends Squarespace, a fully-hosted and managed platform for a blog or site; Weebly, which offers a drag and drop interface and free domain hosting; and SiteKreator, a Web site platform that offers visitor metric analysis, online marketing campaigns and community. Blogging platform suggestions include Typepad, WordPress and Blogger.For the majority of publishers in the Twitter world, Brightman recommends Tweetdeck.com, a browser that organizes and displays multiple Twitter feeds, and tools from Smashing Magazine’s “99 Twitter Tools”. Brightcove, Magnify.net, Ooyala and Fliqz are solid video platforms, and OpenAds.org is the pick for advertising since it can “run, track and manage campaigns just like DoubleClick, but for free,” says Brightman.For those not yet using analytics, Brightman suggests beginning with free programs like Google Analytics or Quantcast.com. “Between all of these, you can create a site to compete with anyone out there,” he says.

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Heck said the 1,985m2 factory in Bedale can produce more than 700 sausages a minute and was expected to increase the company’s turnover to £18M a year.
Andrew Keeble, co-founder of Heck Food, said: “Our investment in the new factory will be key to securing Heck’s place as Britain’s favourite sausage on the plate.
“Innovation is at the heart of what we do and we’ve been busy taking the traditional British banger and giving it a healthier makeover. We’re one of the last independent businesses in the British sausage industry, selling nearly double the volume of our closest competitor.”
Yorkshire’s farm-to-table supply chain
Richmond, Yorkshire MP Rushi Sunak commended Heck for its investment in the local community and for its demonstration of the value of Yorkshire’s farm-to-table supply chain.
Earlier this year, Heck announced plans to open the new factory, creating jobs across production, purchasing, human resourcing and new product development. Heck worked with construction firm Celsius Projects to develop the site.
After considering a number of potential sites, a decision was made to develop an agricultural setting, which had historic connections to the Keeble family.
The factory comprises of a two-story structure that contains production lines, temperature controlled storage and staff facilities. The new site will become the headquarters of the business.
Exceed growth expectations
Ian Smellie, relationship director at Lloyds Bank said that Heck was now in a position to exceed growth expectations for food and drink firms over the next five years.
“It’s ambitious and innovative producers like Heck that are creating jobs and investing in growing young talent, and helping Britain’s food and drink sector to prosper,” added Smellie.
Meanwhile, Burts Chips has boosted capacity by 20% at its Plymouth factory and created new jobs, after investing £3M in a new high-speed potato frying line to meet export demand for its products.
Heck Foods’s new factory – at a glance
- Cost heck £3.5M
- Created 75 new jobs
- 1,985m2 floor space
- Capable of producing 700 sausages a minute
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The Kia Sportage gets facelifted inside as well, and the overall improvements would make you stay inside the car more.
The Stinger GTS is a special edition that bridges the gap between the Stinger AWD and RWD.
Kia unboxes its newest compact sedan, the Forte, at MIAS 2019 in its top of the line GT variant with a 1.6L turbo engine.
Kia Philippines challenged the local sports sedan segment after launching the Stinger at the Manila International Auto Show.
Kia Philippines President Manny Aligada confirms that its lineup won’t have the Soul anymore.
Will the Soluto hold its own against the segment veterans?
We collected notable April fools joke from different car makers that we found interesting.
The 2019 Kia Soluto does a lot to give you the best infotainment possible in this segment.
The Kia Soluto stacks up nicely against segment rivals.
With an all-new model, two facelifted cars, rebooted after-sales service offerings, and revamped pricing for the whole range, the future of Kia Motors Philippines looks good.


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The German packaging machinery industry is in a strong position ahead of interpack 2023, according to the VDMA, which represents more than 3,500 German and European mechanical and plant engineering companies.
Production value grew to 7.3 billion euros in 2022 despite difficult general conditions characterized by ongoing supply bottlenecks and uncertainty in Europe as a result of the Ukraine war.
In 2022, production in the specialist sector of food processing and packaging machinery increased to around 15.4 billion euros, according to provisional data from the German Federal Statistical Office. This corresponds to year-on-year growth of 4%, meaning that the fourth-largest specialist branch of mechanical engineering exceeds the 2019 pre-covid level of 15.3 billion euros.
The German packaging machinery sector - the largest exhibitor group at interpack - accounts for almost half of the industry sales. In 2022, production in Germany is expected to have increased by about 3% to 7.3 billion euros, according to the data available to date. VDMA says that the growth in production could have been even higher for packaging machinery compared to the overall mechanical engineering sector.
However, the most serious impact on the sector in 2022 was again the continuing disruption to supply chains, with the result that a significant proportion of orders from 2022 will reportedly not be converted into sales before 2023. Against this background and as a result of the war in Ukraine, exports in 2022 dropped by 4% below the previous year’s level.
Europe - uncertainty causes reluctance to invest
Business in Europe was particularly characterized by uncertainties as a result of the war, same as the development of energy supplies and energy prices.
Deliveries to the EU-27 region dropped by 5% in 2022. Significant increases in demand from individual important markets such as France, Spain and Austria were unable to offset the declines in other important markets such as Poland, Italy and the Netherlands. Deliveries to other European regions decreased by 13% - the drop in deliveries to Russia by 45% and to Ukraine by 68% was partly offset by a significant increase in demand from Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Overall, European countries accounted for 48% of German packaging machinery exports, 34% of which went to EU countries.
China business with double-digit growth
The second most important sales region for German packaging machinery manufacturers is Asia, with a share of 19%. China is by far the most important market in the region. In 2022, deliveries to the country reached a value of 495 million euros which corresponds to an increase of 16% compared to the previous year.
Against the backdrop of the zero covid policy and the associated more difficult entry conditions and long quarantine periods for foreign assembly and service personnel, this was a remarkable development and clearly shows that packaging technology from Germany is still in high demand in China. The biggest drivers for investment are increasing product safety and automating production processes, especially in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
USA remains the most important market
16% of German exports were shipped to North America in 2022. The USA, which has been the most important export market for packaging machinery manufacturers for many years, showed a sustained propensity to invest in 2020 and in 2021. German shipments to the United States rose by 17 and 15% respectively in the first two covid years to an all-time high in 2021 of over 1 billion euros. This very high level could not be achieved in 2022; where exports declined by 12% to 927 million euros.
The Latin America and Africa regions each accounted for 6% of Germany’s foreign trade, the Middle East region for 3% and Australia-Oceania for 2%.
Market prospects and world trade in packaging machinery
Globally, the demand for packaged food products is growing continuously. Growing populations, urbanization, increasing affluence in many emerging countries are factors that are increasing the demand for safe, shelf-stable packaged food and beverages. According to data from the British market research institute Euromonitor International, sales will increase by 14% between 2021 and 2026 to around 5.3 billion tons. The growing market for pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products also represents considerable potential for packaging machine manufacturers.
German companies are not the only ones to benefit from this. International trade in packaging machinery - taking into account the export data from 52 industrialized countries - has been rising continuously for years, reaching a record value of 23 billion euros in 2021. Germany is the strongest supplier country with a share of 26%, followed by Italy with 23%. Other supplier countries are China with 9%, Netherlands, USA, Switzerland, Spain, Japan and France with shares between 2 and 4%.
Despite ongoing difficult general conditions in 2022, German packaging machinery companies are optimistic about future demand. According to an economic survey conducted by the VDMA, the industry expects significantly stronger growth again in the year of interpack, which will be held in Düsseldorf from May 4 to 10, 2023.


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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ)-- Shoppers faced traffic delays Saturday evening along Corridor G.
South Charleston Police officers directed traffic because of heavy congestion in the popular shopping area.
Dunbar neighbor Michelle Triggs stopped by Target while out shopping for her mother. Triggs told WSAZ.com, despite the fact that Christmas is just several days away -- the store was well-stocked and she was able to get everything she needed.
Richard Artist, of Chapmanville, wasn’t as lucky. He and his wife couldn’t find a Ninja Turtle toy for their two-year-old grandson.
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Leading sports brand, Adidas have unveiled the new Adidas House located at Nortey Ababio Street opposite Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, Airport Residential area.
The grand opening of Adidas’ main shop in Accra took place on Friday July 10, 2015 and was carried live on Live FM.
The launch was witnessed by several scores of Ghanaians, potential customers and other customers who purchased goods at much cheaper prices.
Among some of the known faces that shown up were the brand ambassador Joey B, Berla Mundi, KOD, Antoine Mensah all of Live FM. Others included Edem, Benny Blanco among others.
According to the Country Director, Adidas Ghana, Valerie Fontanier, the feedback from Ghanaians has been positive.


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See Loot Crate's new Jessica Jones figure
It seems as though Krysten Ritter’s phone calls are continuing to pay off: Jessica Jones is getting another collectible!
Loot Crate‘s “Investigate”-themed April box will feature an exclusive Quantum Mechanix Q-fig of Jessica Jones kicking down a brick wall, and EW has your first exclusive look at the figure below.
Last May, Ritter, the star of Marvel’s Jessica Jones on Netflix, vowed to “make some calls” after finding out Iron Man 3 director Shane Black had to swap out the movie’s female villain to sell more toys. “Girls can sell toys,” she told Stephen Colbert on The Late Show. “I don’t know if there is [a Jessica Jones toy] yet, but there should be and I bet it would sell huge, and I’m gonna make some phone calls after this.”
Her efforts clearly paid off because this isn’t the only Jessica Jones collectible that will be on the market this year. Funko Pop! just released a Jessica Jones toy, and a Jessica Jones figure will be included in the forthcoming new line of Marvel Legends 6-inch action figures that was revealed at Toy Fair 2017 in February, according to Comicbook.com.
In addition to the Jessica Jones collectible, the April Loot Crate box, which is on sale until April 19 and ships to subscribers at the end of the month, will also feature exclusive items from the Batman and The X-Files franchises, as well as Stranger Things. (Loot Crate subscriptions start at $15.99 a month.)
See the new Jessica Jones action figure below.
As of now, no release date has been announced for Jessica Jones season 2. However, Ritter will play the super-powered private investigator on The Defenders, which will debut this summer on Netflix. For more information on the streaming service’s exciting Marvel team-up, click here.


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Facebook today announced a new version of News Feed that is “designed to reduce clutter and focus more on stories from people you care about,” the social networking company says. Among its new features is a left-side navigation; new feeds for photos, news and music; and a streamlined interface between desktop and mobile versions.
Facebook is slowly rolling out the new design. To get on the waiting list, visit facebook.com/newsfeed. Here’s a look at all the new features.
[Want more tips, tricks and details on Facebook? Check out CIO.com’s Facebook Guide.]


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At least in Europe, Mazda's new Skyactiv-X engine in the 2019 Mazda3 will produce 178 horsepower (133 kilowatts) and 164 pound-feet (222 Newton-meters) of torque. The info comes from a brochure
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The Mazda MX-5 Miata celebrates three decades of top-down motoring with the arrival of a special 30th Anniversary Edition model. Unveiled at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, the very
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When the first hybrids came to market nearly two decades ago, the emphasis was on mileage, the original Honda Insight delivering as much as 70 miles per gallon, albeit at the expense of what might be described as the fun-to-drive factor.
That approach carried over as more advanced, battery-based models came to market – and as luxury brands started to plug in with vehicles like the Cadillac ELR. Based on the Mainstream Chevrolet Volt, Caddy’s first plug-in hybrid was lavishly equipped but took almost 10 seconds to get from 0 to 60.
A visit to this year’s New York Auto Show will reveal a wide array of PHEVs, and among mass market brands, like Chevy, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota, fuel economy is still the primary target. But it’s another matter entirely among luxury brands, such as BMW, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. There’s no question they’re also using battery power to boost mileage, but they’re also putting a premium on performance.
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In fact, with many of the new plug-in models coming to market, manufacturers are actually delivering more power than with traditional gas-powered packages. That’s the case with Volvo whose T8 Twin-Engine package delivers 400 horsepower in the big XC90 sport-utility vehicle. Its gas models make anywhere from 258 to 316 hp. Even though it’s the fasted model, the T8 version still delivers an EPA-estimated 53 MPGe while also managing 27 miles in all-electric mode.
According to data from data tracking site Edmunds, there are now two dozen luxury plug-in hybrids in the U.S. and many more available globally. Mercedes-Benz alone finished 2017 with 10 PHEVs in its worldwide line-up – not all of them available in the States.
The reason is obvious, as Cadillac learned: luxury buyer may like the concept of going green, according to analyst Dave Sullivan, of AutoPacific, Inc., but they don’t want to sacrifice the sort of things that they would normally expect from a high-line product, including performance.
Lincoln will follow the Volvo model when it brings the new Aviator to market next year. There will be two powertrain options available, officials with Ford’s luxury brand announced at the NY Auto Show, where a “production intent” version made its debut. Details were sparse, but they did note that the “base” car will feature a new twin-turbo V-6 engine that is widely expected to deliver somewhere north of 300 hp. But the top line powertrain package will not only retain that V-6 but pair it with an electric drive system that will make it the option of choice for performance fans.
Though electrified drivetrains may have gotten off to a bad start, at least for those who like muscle, the reality is that electric motors can deliver plenty of wheel-spinning power – and, better yet, they deliver maximum torque the moment they start to spin, unlike naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines that have to rev up.
Three of the fastest vehicles ever built: the LaFerrari, the Porsche 918 Spyder and the McLaren P1, all relied on Formula One-derived hybrid technology, and Aston Martin and other manufacturers are set to follow similar strategies with some of the hypercars they’re now developing.
Plug-ins have another advantage. A growing number of countries are putting stiff new emissions and mileage standards in place, notably including China, now the world’s largest luxury car market. Those rules are making it increasing difficult for conventional, gas-powered models. Some cities, such as London, plan to entirely ban vehicles that aren’t operating in zero-emissions mode.
Key manufacturers now offering Plug-In Hybrid models include:
Audi has announced ambitious plans to electrify and will soon launch an all-electric SUV comparable to its current Q5. Expect more plug-ins, as well, to flesh out the current PHEV model, the A3 Sportback e-tron.
BMW has announced a major electrification program but also has launched plug-in versions of four modes. That includes the 3-, 5- and 7-Series sedans, as well as the big X5 sport-ute.
Cadillac was one of the first luxury brands to add a PHEV, but with its sluggish performance, the ELR bombed. It’s gaining better traction with the sportier, PHEV version of its flagship CT6 sedan. It’s produced in, and primarily targeted at, China, but it is available in the U.S. where sales have been model.
Lincoln has offered conventional hybrid technology for some time, but it will be adding that plug-in version of the Aviator in 2019 – and it neatly coincides with the brand’s push to grow sales in China.
Mercedes-Benz offers more plug-ins than any other brand, 10 all told. Not all are available in the U.S., though the list is growing. That includes the GLE 550e sport-utility vehicle and the C350e sedan. They’re both the most powerful versions of their respective models.
Porsche has plug-in versions of its Panamera four-door sports sedan, as well as the Cayenne SUV. The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is a fire-breather, at 680 hp. The Cayenne S E-Hybrid delivers 95 more hp than the V-6 version of the ute.
Volvo currently offers the T8 engine in its XC90 ute, S90 sedan and XC60 sport-utility vehicle. It uses a layout that powers its front wheels by their gas engines and the rear wheels by electric power. All future models will be electrified, meaning hybrid, plug-in or all-electric, Volvo recently announced.
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Nashville Humane Association, Pedigree teaming up for dog adoption event on Zoom
Tiring of using Zoom for work calls? Meet and adopt a dog instead.
Pedigree is hosting online dog adoption events, called Dogs on Zoom, for people looking for a four-paw companion, beginning this week with the Nashville Humane Association. Pedigree has pledged to pay all adoption fees for pups adopted through the virtual events.
NHA began the initial Dogs on Zoom event on Monday and will continue with virtual events at 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
You can apply for adoption at https://www.pedigree.com/helping-dogs/meetyournewdog. More locations and events will be announced soon.
NHA has been closed since March 17 due to the coronavirus pandemic but has been facilitating virtual meet and greets with potential foster families and adopters, according to its website.


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Alfa Romeo is currently transitioning its brand into an all-electric lineup by 2027. The recent introduction of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale, marks the first step in that direction, thanks to its mild-hybrid (mHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) options. As for the brand’s more popular Stelvio and Giulia models, both will be offered as battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) starting with an all-new Stelvio in 2025. Until then, the current lineup of award-winning Stelvio and Giulia models will soldier on, but that isn’t without some updates to hold them over.
Over the past few weeks, a ton of new rumors have been circulating the interwebs with the Stelvio and Giulia both receiving for the 2023 model year. These updates include updated styling elements, more technology, and even a new mHEV model. These most recent details have come to light, as the 2023 pilot models have been running down the assembly line at the Stellantis Cassino plant.
But thanks to some recent leaks on the Facebook page @Alfisti, we are getting a sneak peek at what to expect for the upcoming 2023 model year Alfa Romeo Giulia.
The first image is that of a 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia pilot model on the line at Cassino. It shows a new headlight design (looking very similar to the sketch shown at then Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Captial Markets Day 2018 for the canceled Alfa Romeo GTV). The style looks very close to the new theme of the all-new Tonale, which features three Matrix LED headlights.
Another picture also surfaced of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia’s all-new digital gauge cluster. The fully-customizable screen has been slowly been integrated into several Stellantis vehicles, across the automaker’s 14 brand lineup.
As for the mHEV powertrain, we expect that it will adopt the same propulsion system as the Ghibli and Levante Hybrid models. Equipped with the proven 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (GME-T4) engine that is found under the hood of many of our favorite Stellantis products, however, for the Maserati Hybrid models, there is a huge boost in power to a whopping 330 horsepower and 332 ft.-lb. (450 Nm) of torque at just 1,500 rpm.
With pilot models rolling off the Cassino line in January, we expect to start seeing camouflage models of the 2023 Alfas to be hitting the street soon. Production of the new 2023 models, should start sometime in Q3 of 2022.
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- "June was a lot better than May," Jim Cramer told his "Mad Money" TV show viewers on Tuesday, as he explained that company after company has confirmed this trend on their earnings calls.
Cramer said this news is finally starting to dawn on the markets, most of which was paying attention to doom and gloom forecasts and estimates based on macro economic theories. But in reality, Cramer noted that in the month of June the price of oil peaked, commodity prices fell and even unemployment showed a glimmer of hope. Cramer said if investors listen to the companies themselves, and not the macro theories, they'll get a whole different outlook on the markets.Cramer noted that company after company, from homebuilder Lennar (LEN) to apparel-maker Phillips-Van Heusen (PVH) all said things were looking better in June than they were in May. The same rings true for Nike (NKE), Fossil (FOSL), Pier 1 Imports (PIR) and Oracle (ORCL), a stock which Cramer owns for his charitable trust,


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Changing perception of ITC set to turnaround stakeholders’ fortune
One of the main reasons is that the management has communicated its business plans very clearly to investors, says Deven Choksey, managing director of KRChoksey Shares and Securities.
Companies push towards workforce formalisation
A large number of the employers cited that managing an informal workforce has become extremely challenging with 45% stating that the primary challenge is to manage wages, while 21% employers find persistent skill gaps among the workforce. About 15% of employers have also cited frequent absenteeism as a challenge.
Adani Wilmar eyes acquisitions to push food business
“We are looking at acquiring brands in staple foods and distribution companies to boost our consumer goods offering and reach,” Angshu Mallick, chief executive officer and managing director at Adani Wilmar, said in an interview Wednesday. “We are expecting to conclude a couple of acquisitions by March.”
Over 150 FMCG brands joined udaan platform in last six months
udaan has built inclusive tech tools for Bharat, specially catering to the needs of brands, sellers, retailers & manufacturers providing them a level playing field to scale, trade and grow their business.
Reliance Industries in talks to buy bunch of FMCG brands
According to a person close to the development, Reliance is at an "advanced stage" of negotiations with all three companies. Acquiring more brands in the FMCG space is in line with the company's strategy, the person said. In all three cases, Reliance is currently negotiating deal terms.
Reliance foray to bring a slow burn to FMCG, change the rules and the gameIt makes commercial sense for a retail major like Reliance Retail to enter the business of FMCG products due to clear synergies and advantages.
Reliance's big push to FMCG business hinges on partnering with 1 crore merchants in 5 yearsIn a bid to help the MSME sector, Reliance Industries will expand its product and design capability while strengthening its logistics and supply-chain capabilities.
Reliance throws its hat into FMCG ringThe company will launch its FMCG business with an objective to develop and deliver high quality, affordable products that solve every Indian's daily needs, Reliance Retail Ventures director Isha Ambani said at Reliance Industries' 45th annual general meeting (AGM).
10 takeaways from Reliance’s AGM: 5G launch by Diwali, succession plan, Rs 75k crore investment in petchem & moreReliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani at the 45th annual general meeting of the oil-to-telecom conglomerate made major announcements ranging from the scheduled launch of 5G telephony by Diwali to sharing strong hints on his succession plan.
Reliance to launch FMCG business this year, Isha Ambani saysReliance will launch its FMCG business, with an objective to develop and deliver high-quality, affordable products which will solve every Indian's daily needs, said Isha Ambani, director of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, at RIL's 45th annual general meeting.
RIL AGM takeaways: 5G rollout, foray into FMCG biz; huge investments in O2C & moreAmbani talked about the company's initiatives in the new commerce business, launch of a new Giga factory for power electronics, a Rs 75,000 crore investment in oil-to-chemicals business and building of carbon fiber plants, among others.
FMCG companies line up new packs, prices to energise the market"We are launching a range of new products to increase our addressable market...we have not only increased our R&D spends but are also ensuring that innovations are targeted and quick-to-market," said Mohit Malhotra, chief executive at packaged goods maker Dabur.
Will Tata Consumer's strategy to tap Indian market pay off?Since the formation of TCPL, the company’s geographic sales mix has been changing with the Indian business seeing an increase in share when compared with the international business.
FMCG sales value dips for 3rd month in July as prices weighWhile the electronics market grew by 25% over pre-pandemic levels, it was price-led after companies hiked price tags by 20% on average. Besides, demand for entry-level products is still weak.
FMCG companies plan promotions, discounts amid reduction in input costsThe fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market expanded 7% in value and fell 5% in volume in the quarter ended June. While volumes have been falling for the past three quarters, value growth has started to taper off too, said companies. Over the past month, there has been a steep correction in two crucial commodities - crude and palm oil - that together account for more than half of companies' input costs.
Learning to live with it: How brands are rejigging operations to counter the supply chain chaosThe supply chain disruption has forced FMCG cos to rehaul their strategies. Rising logistics and input costs have made them put aspects such as packaging, warehousing and store operations under the microscope.
FMCG sales fall on Amazon after Cloudtail transitionFinance teams at leading fast-moving consumer goods brands say the new entities lack the required heft in dealing with high-volume transactions, making them wary about issuing credit.
Marico April-June volume declines mid-single digit; co blames tepid demandSaffola oils declined in double digits, having to contend with high in-home consumption in the base quarter and significant downtrading visible from super premium to mass segment in edible oils.
FMCG, electronic goods see lower sales in June vs MayThe June quarter, however, saw growth of 14% due to a low base last year, stemming from the Covid second wave-led demand impact. Over the past year, shrinkflation, or reduction in pack sizes without lowering prices, has helped companies post value growth as volume declined.
Crude, palm oil rates fall from record highs, but FMCG firms rule out price cutsPalm oil is used in making products such as soaps, biscuits and noodles while crude is a key input for detergent and packaging, among others. Palm oil has dropped below $1,300 per metric tonne from highs of $1,800-1,900 while crude oil has retreated to less than $107 per barrel, down from a peak of about $130.
Mayday for FMCG, electronic companies as demand begins to sputterSales shrunk across categories in May led by commodities like edible oil and packaged atta which fell 32% followed by home care and confectionery which declined by 10% respectively.
Open to demerger of FMCG, listing of IT businesses: ITC chairman Sanjiv PuriThe company is also actively pursuing acquisitions opportunities in FMCG and IT business, while it has lined up investments of Rs 10,000 crore over the next three years.
Better margins and distribution a plus for Tata ConsumerIn the short term, the company will benefit from the receding raw material prices. Tea prices are down almost 40 per cent from the peak in August.
Higher economic activity sends the transport sector on its path to recoveryWith better capacity utilisations across most popular routes, freight rates in October were higher by about 7% on average compared to August, data showed. This is more than the cost increase due to elevated diesel prices over this period. A litre of diesel now costs more Rs 100 in multiple states.
Companies helping staff warm up to office life again as Covid cases declineNow that most employees and their families have received their first Covid vaccination dose, it’s expected that offices will be fully reopened in October-November with everyone completely vaccinated by then, the companies said.
FMCG industry sees signs of recovery in Sept quarter: NielsenThe growth witnessed in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector was also a reflection of positivity witnessed in the overall macroeconomic scenario amid opening up of the economy and easing of lockdown restrictions.
Reliance's acquisition of Future Group to strengthen its retail footprint: Moody'sLast week, RIL announced that it will acquire Future Enterprise Limited's (FEL) consumer business for a purchase consideration of around Rs 24,713 crore.Load More
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Motorola may have leaked its own Snapdragon 4100-powered Wear OS watch - The VergeThe Verge
Motorola quietly showed off images of a possible Moto 360 successor, which may include Qualcomm’s little-used Snapdragon 4100 processor for more power and battery life.
Guilty Gear Strive Delayed To June 2021 - GameSpotGameSpot
Arc System Works announced plans to delay the launch of Guilty Gear Strive after its recent beta to continue "polish" on the game.
Annapurna’s latest mind-bending romantic drama is this puzzle game, Maquette - PolygonPolygon
From developer Graceful Decay, Maquette is a mind-bending puzzle game that’s also a romantic drama. It’s available on PS4, PS5, and Windows PC via Steam.
Japanese billionaire seeks volunteers for SpaceX flight around the moon - Fox BusinessFox Business
Eccentric Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is looking for eight civilian volunteers to blast off to the Moon with him on the first-ever private commercial space trip.
Apple’s new tool lets you transfer iCloud Photos to Google Photos; here’s how it works - 9to5Mac9to5Mac
This detailed guide with screenshots covers how to directly transfer iCloud Photos to Google Photos and other supported services.
AMD Launches New Graphics Card For Gaming Market: What You Need to Know - Yahoo FinanceYahoo Entertainment
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD), which has been riding on its product momentum in recent years, announced Wednesday a new graphics card. What...
Twitter CFO says Apple is ‘leveling the playing field’ with iOS 14 privacy changes - 9to5Mac9to5Mac
iOS 14 introduced several privacy changes that are now becoming mandatory for developers, which has resulted in some large companies being unhappy with Apple. However, Twitter CFO Ned Segal said that he’s not worried about these changes, as he believes that t…
Losing YouTube on the old Apple TV underscores how far ahead competitors are - The VergeThe Verge
The 2012 Apple TV model just lost YouTube support, but Apple’s only replacement hardware is years old and outclassed by a host of cheaper models from Roku, Amazon, and Google.
Ancient Memorization Trick Boosts Long-Term Memory and Changes the Brain - GizmodoGizmodo.com
A mnemonic, called the “method of loci,” has been around for centuries, and it’s surprisingly effective for memorizing things. New research published in Science Advances on Wednesday suggests it is good for both short-term memory and also long-term recall.
Everyone wants Dead by Daylight’s new Killer to step on them - PolygonPolygon
Dead by Daylight fans are enamored with the game’s new Killer, a handsome K-pop star called the Trickster. Here’s why he’s won so many hearts already, why some fans are already creating art of this deadly new character, and how he stands out from the field of…
Here’s what underwater Pixel 5 photos look like [Gallery] - 9to5Google9to5google.com
Google has shared a first look at some photos of undersea life as taken on the Pixel 5 with the new Dive Case Connector app.
Sinking City developer uses DMCA request to get its own game removed from Steam - The VergeThe Verge
The Sinking City has been removed on Steam after the developer requested a DMCA takedown claiming the version of that game was published on the storefront was not the version it worked on and was pirated by the original publisher.
Concept imagines an ‘iPad Pro mini’ with 8.9-inch display, Face ID, and USB-C - 9to5Mac9to5Mac
Earlier today, a sketchy report suggested that Apple could have an ‘iPad mini Pro” in the works. While this report should be treated with quite a bit of skepticism, a new concept imagines what that iPad Pro-style iPad mini could look like… Background In May o…
This Unofficial Pokémon D&D Game Works Shockingly Well - IGN - IGNIGN
Pokemon has been around for 25 years now, and there are numerous ways…
Watch SpaceX launch and (hopefully) land its giant 10th Starship prototype today - Livescience.comLive Science
Two previous tests ended in explosions.
Yakuza Creator Hints At Trying Something New - GameSpotGameSpot
Ryu Ga Gotoku director Toshihiro Nagoshi suggests he'd like to give his team an opportunity to stretch its boundaries.
EA bans a FIFA player for life after racist abuse of ex-footballer Ian Wright - EngadgetEngadget
The teen sent the messages to Wright after losing an Ultimate Team game.
Best PS5, PS4 Game Deals on PS Store This Week (3rd March to 9th March) - Push SquarePush Square
What to buy on the PlayStation Store
Arizona advances bill forcing Apple to allow Fortnite-style alternative payment options - The VergeThe Verge
The Arizona House of Representatives just passed landmark app store legislation in a 31-29 vote on Wednesday that could have far-reaching consequences for Apple and Google and their respective mobile operating systems.
Android 12 Developer Preview 1.1 is here with bug fixes a-plenty - Android PoliceAndroid Police
As is the new tradition, Google has just pushed out a quick bug-fixing update for the first Android 12 Developer Preview. The new DP1.1 release addresses
Sony announces six PlayStation VR games, including Doom 3 for VR - The VergeThe Verge
Sony has announced six new games for the PlayStation VR system, including Doom 3: VR Edition, I Expect You To Die 2, and Fracked, from Phantom: Covert Ops studio nDreams.
Google's Message To The Ad Industry: We Won't Build Our Own Third-Party Cookie Alternatives (And We Don't Want You To Either) - AdExchangerAdExchanger
Google has said it won't use alternative methods to track users online once it ends support for 3P cookies in Chrome. Oh, and it doesn't support UID 2.0.
Google launches Flutter 2.0 to target developers across all platforms - VentureBeatVentureBeat
Google has unveiled Flutter 2.0, an open source UI development kit that helps app makers build cross-platform software from the same codebase.
YouTuber creates ‘world’s first’ Apple Silicon iMac using M1 Mac mini parts [Video] - 9to5Mac9to5Mac
While we wait on Apple to release the first Apple Silicon-powered iMac sometime this year, YouTuber Luke Miani has taken matters into his own hands. In a new video, Miani showcases how he built the “world’s first DIY Apple Silicon iMac” using an iMac shell an…
Xbox Game Pass is full of sports games this month - EngadgetEngadget
Madden and Football Manager games are joining the lineup, as are 'NBA 2K21' and 'Star Wars: Squadrons.'
Amazon Fire TV adds more live channels, including IMDb TV and Plex - EngadgetEngadget
You can now ask Alexa to play live programs.
First PS5 Restock of March Leaves Amazon Customers Divided - ComicBook.comComicBook.com
The first PS5 restock of March 2021 is here, and it has arrived courtesy of Amazon, and unlike many recent restocks from GameStop, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and others, this new stock was substantial and it didn't drop at a random time overnight. As a result…
Valheim’s birds are innocent of boat thievery, says developer - PolygonPolygon
An early myth about Viking game Valheim is that a bug allowed birds to take off with a ship, flying into the sky with their spoils. The game’s developer shares that this is not accurate, and explains the real bug behind this myth.
AMD's speed-boosting memory feature is coming to Ryzen 3000-series CPUs - EngadgetEngadget
With today's announcement of the RX 6700 XT, AMD is expanding support for Smart Access Memory to include its highly popular Ryzen 3000 series CPUs.
AMD is bringing Smart Access Memory’s frame rate boosts to Ryzen 3000 processors - The VergeThe Verge
AMD has just announced it’s bringing the frame rate-boosting Smart Access Memory tech to its last-gen Ryzen 3000 series processors, not just the new Ryzen 5000 chips that initially launched with the feature.
Microsoft launches ‘Group Transcribe,’ a transcription and translation app for in-person meetings - TechCrunchTechCrunch
A new project from Microsoft’s in-house incubator, Microsoft Garage, introduces a different take on meeting transcriptions. While today there are a number of real-time transcription apps to use on your phone — like Otter.ai or Google’s Recorder app for Pixel …
Warzone March 3 update patch notes: Cold War Suppressors fixed - CharlieINTEL.comCharlieINTEL.com
Suppressors are back to normal in Warzone.
Best Buy makes deal to provide its senior services on Apple Watch - Minneapolis Star TribuneMinneapolis Star Tribune
The platform will be the first to use Apple's fall detection technology.
Let’s bring pictures of some old St. Louis baseball greats to life - Viva El BirdosViva El Birdos
I used that weird new tool to animate some old photos.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Patch Notes -- Balances Zombies' Outbreak Mode - GameSpotGameSpot
The patch notes also detail what you can expect of Rapid Fire Moshpit and Dead Ops Arcade: First Person.
A year of covid-19 in Italy caused a historic spike in elderly deaths - The Washington PostThe Washington Post
Brave is launching its own search engine with the help of ex-Cliqz devs and tech - TechCrunchTechCrunch
Brave, the privacy-focused browser co-founded by ex-Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich, is getting ready to launch an own-brand search engine for desktop and mobile. Today it’s announced the acquisition of an open source search engine developed by the team behind the (…
Want to get the DJI FPV drone? Watch these videos first - DroneDJDroneDJ
The DJI FPV drone was just announced after months of rumors, and you aren't sure if you should get it or not. You should watch these videos.
Zynga acquires Diablo co-creator’s Echtra Games in expansion to PC and consoles - VentureBeatVentureBeat
Zynga has acquired Echtra Games, the San Francisco game studio started by Diablo and Torchlight co-creator Max Schaefer.
Genshin Impact: Who is the next banner after Hu Tao? Update 1.4 rumours - HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, MusicHITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music
We are in the final couple of weeks for Genshin Impact update 1.3, and Hu Tao has finally arrived and there will be another Vishaps...
Fantasian, a new RPG from the creator of Final Fantasy, launches on Apple Arcade - EngadgetEngadget
'Fantasian' draws together RPG tropes like airships, mysteries and magic with, er, handcrafted dioramas.
How to Get a Peloton-Style Workout Without Splurging - The New York TimesNew York Times
Don’t want to pay $1,900 for a Peloton bike, plus a subscription fee for classes? Here are ways to reduce the cost of using tech to exercise at home.
Instagram accidentally hid likes for a few hours and everyone freaked out - MashableMashable
It isn't the first time this has happened.
Pixel phones set to ditch stark white boot screen in future update - 9to5Google9to5google.com
Google’s Pixel phones will soon no longer have both light and dark versions of their boot screen, ditching the bright white version.
Nearly every detail of the Oppo Find X3 Pro has surfaced in leaked videos - Android AuthorityAndroid Authority
A 120Hz display is just the start of the feature list.
Aliens: Fireteam Announcement Trailer Introduces New Survival Shooter Game - ComingSoon.netComingSoon.net
The announcement trailer for Aliens: Fireteam has been released, introducing the next-gen, cooperative third-person survival shooter inspired by the Alien franchise.
Australian man takes legal action against Apple after his iPhone X ‘exploded’ in his pocket - 9to5Mac9to5Mac
Apple is facing a lawsuit in Australia after an iPhone X user claims the device exploded in his pocket, leading to second-degree burns. As reported by 7 News, the incident occurred in 2019 and the man is now taking legal action after Apple allegedly failed to…
Samsung's 110" and 99" micro-LED TVs will be available later this month, more models unveiled - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.comGSMArena.com
The company unveiled its micro-LED and Neo QLED line-up for 2021 at CES in January, today's event brought various new models.
Twitter Spaces arrives on Android ahead of Clubhouse - TechCrunchTechCrunch
Twitter announced today it’s opening up its live audio chat rooms, known as Twitter Spaces, to users on Android. Previously, the experience was only open to select users on iOS following the product’s private beta launch in late December 2020. The company say…
AMG GT73e Spotted Alongside Project One Hypercar And 2021 F1 Race Car - Motor1Motor1
Alongside the release of its 2021 Formula 1 challenger, Mercedes-AMG showcases two road-going vehicles inspired by its success at the race track.
Samsung is rolling out Android 11 with One UI 3.1 to the Galaxy Tab S6 - XDA DevelopersXDA Developers
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 LTE's One UI 3.1 update is rolling out already in Germany, two months ahead of schedule. Read more here!
HUGE iPhone 13, 14 and SE (5G) Leaks: 120Hz, Smaller Notch, Always-On-Display!! - 9to5MacGoogle News
‘Fall Guys’ will join ‘Fortnite’ maker as Epic Games acquires Tonic Games Group - Washington PostThe Washington Post
'Fall Guys' earned acclaim for its wholesome vibes and game-show like competition.
Remote Control Coming to Google TV App - Droid LifeDroid Life
Thanks to digging done inside of the latest Google TV app for Android, it appears work is being done to bring remote control functionality, allowing folks to finally leave that old Android TV Remote Control app in the past. Thank goodness. Discovered by the g…
Australian man sues Apple, seeks compensation after iPhone explodes in pocket - AppleInsiderAppleInsider
An Australian man who landed himself in the hospital after his iPhone X exploded in his pocket now seeks compensation from Apple.
Twitch's First Transparency Report Is Here—and Long Overdue - WIREDWired
The decade-old streaming platform has for the first time detailed its efforts to safeguard its user base in one place.
Sony Is Killing On-Demand Video in the Playstation Store as Streaming Takes Over - GizmodoGizmodo.com
You still be able to watch previously purchased content, but after August 31, you won't be able to buy or rent new shows and movies from the PlayStation Store.
Awesome/Creepy AI Brings Historical Pictures To Life And Makes Them Move - IFLScienceIFLScience
A new AI-generated photo service called “Deep Nostalgia™” allows you to turn static photos into Harry Potter-esque moving pictures that look both awesome a
Microsoft Teams is getting end-to-end encryption support - The VergeThe Verge
Microsoft is adding end-to-end encryption to Microsoft Teams. A preview will be available in the first half of 2021 to commercial customers, and it will be limited to 1:1 calls initially.
A ‘world-first’ astrophotography timelapse mode is coming to budget phones soon - Android AuthorityAndroid Authority
Quite a few phones offer astrophotography modes, but what about shooting timelapse video of the stars?


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The Master Token: Ron Paul Crypto Briefing and Crypto Capital by Eric Wade
The Master Token: Ron Paul Crypto Briefing Presents Eric Wade's Crypto Capital by Stansberry Research
Recent news broke about The Master Token report from Crypto Capital by Eric Wade who appeared on the Ron Paul Crypto Briefing to present his monthly cryptocurrency newsletter.
Here is what the Crypto Briefing presentation covers from a 10,000 foot view:
- The Next Bitcoin will not be a currency
- Massive Threat to Uber, eBay and AirBNB
- Ron Paul acquired his first bitcoin last month
- The new technology is bigger than bitcoin
- Free recommendation with 1,000% upside potential
- Why “Tokens” will fuel the 2020 crypto boom
- Cryptos will change the way you do business
- This is the future of blockchain
- Soon, every company could have a ‘token'
- The End of the Middleman
- The Master Token will fuel the blockchain
- Ron Paul's surprising announcement
- Tokens could soon redefine banking
- Where a $100 investment could make you $500,000
- The #1 token to buy right now
What is the Ron Paul Crypto Briefing and Crypto Capital?
Every smart investor consistently seeks out ways to improve their returns, but the stock market hasn’t been performing how some consumers would prefer. Cryptocurrency offers an opportunity for investors, but Bitcoin’s cost now makes many consumers weary of getting involved. The recent Ron Paul Crypto Briefing interview may provide a next opportunity at barely a fraction of the price as the 12-Term US Congressman thinks the USA's greatest export is paper and money and that the ‘system is going to fail'.
In the start of this Crypto Briefing video for this Crypto Capital newsletter program, Jared Kelly of Stansberry Research introduces Dr. Ron Paul, who he describes as a “sound money expert, longtime gold advocate, critic of the Federal Reserve, and cryptocurrency enthusiast.” The American public also knows him for his 12 terms as a US Congressman. Kelly also introduces Eric Wade, who he says is now a “hero of the underground crypto mining community,” as well as a crypto analyst.
Wade and Paul have seemingly come across a cryptocurrency asset that is worth less than $0.01, which Wade has called “the next bitcoin,” and he believes that everyone will be clamoring for a piece of the action next year. Wade clarifies that the asset is “NOT a currency in any normal sense of that word.” However, he adds that it will change the way that businesses handle themselves.
Wade doesn’t believe that Bitcoin is over at all, adding that he’s been an “enthusiast” for quite a while, even gifting his daughter and new son in law with a mining rig to commemorate her nuptials. He adds that the “next bitcoin” is already being used in over 100 countries, is trustless, and has already been presented to financial institutions, corporations, and governments, explaining that the asset isn’t just the work of a couple small engineers or programmers.
Eric Wade’s Exclusive Experience
This is hardly the first time that Wade has discovered an asset at the ground floor, as Kelly sheds light on the Verge cryptocurrency, adding that Wade experienced a “3,000% gain.”
Litecoin, which is one of the top cryptocurrencies in the world by market cap, also brought Wade some fortune. In fact, the included graph online shows that Wade managed to get in early enough to gain 1,314% in a seven-month period.
Wade also gained 158% on a relatively unknown cryptocurrency called Komodo. Essentially, Wade has been a part of almost every major conference on cryptocurrency, and he even recently spoke at the World Crypto Conference.
“The Master Token”
Wade refers to the new cryptocurrency asset as “The Master Token,” as Kelly asks to be walked through the information that consumers need to know. There’s a big difference between a coin and a token, according to Wade. Coins are meant to be used as currency, as they are meant to be used with the same purpose as cash – for payment. Tokens are meant for functions, which is the point of this new asset.
The goal of this token is not to be used as payment, but as “a way of connecting your small business to crypto technology.” The technology that Wade is referring to is blockchain technology, which is the basis of most cryptocurrencies. Blockchain technology connects all of these transactions over a network, which is entirely trustless and transparent.
“You can buy hundreds and thousands of different tokens, which allow you to access the blockchain and use it in a variety of different ways to your advantage.”
Cryptocurrency is still a relatively nascent industry, showing up when the financial economy was struggling. Paul points out that the upcoming elections will not likely have any impact on the industry at all, since cryptocurrency can’t be controlled by any specific government. That makes the industry an ideal place for consumers to protect their investments and their wealth.
“[T]he main reason why that is the case is the price of money cannot be regulated by an outfit like the Federal Reserve. It's artificial. If we regulated every price in crypto and they were always set, it would ruin the market. There'd be no market. And that's what fixing the interest rates does. It ruins the market and it also causes deficits, malinvestments, and a lot of disappointed people. Because the government fails in what they're supposed to be doing.”
“[M]ost people don’t realize that the idea of a digital currency isn’t new. There have been attempts dating back to 1982, when a guy from U.C. Berkeley tried to introduce a digital currency. And there was an attempt at creating electronic gold. In both cases, what destroyed the project was the government. The genius of bitcoin is that it was created by an anonymous programmer or group of programmers named Satoshi Nakamoto, with no central office for the government to raid and shut down. And no central system, either.”
Wade’s Warning About Crypto
Despite the faith in the trustless crypto network, Wade warns that “there are a lot of bad cryptos out there,” since there are many developers that don’t actually deliver on the value that they promise. He says that BitcoinX and Monero Classic are examples of these types of tokens but adds that the HempCoin (THC) is the current asset to worry about.
The cannabis industry is growing at a rapid pace, and Wade even states, “I’m sure some cannabis coins and tokens will do fantastic things.” However, this is not one of those coins. Wade boldly warns, “Stay away from HempCoin right now.”
In addition to Verge and Litecoin, Eric Wade did mention Enigma (ENG), RavenCoin (RVN), ChainLink (LINK), DecentBET (DBET) – but in his eyes and team's best estimate they think this one Master token (which is not a cryptocurrency and is more of a tokenized asset) has the merits to have a super 2020 calendar year during the next bitcoin halving and bull market cycle.
That is why The Master Token special report on ‘How to Make 5 to 10 Times Your Money on the Coming Crypto Boom' and the monthly advisory ‘Crypto Capital' is focused on finding the best cryptoassets to inveset with in the budding blockchain tokenization era.
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Considering the path that the US dollar has taken over time, losing its value, Wade believes that Bitcoin will follow the same path. However, the host of this interview asked, “If blockchain achieves mass acceptance, and its reserve currency is bitcoin, what would happen to its price?” Paul stated that Bitcoin’s value would rise significantly.
The goal of this whole advertisement is to get consumers involved in Crypto Capital, a subscription that gives investors information about the best way to presently invest money. Many consumers report major gains, making this subscription fairly valuable. However, it is presently priced at $2,500 as a one-time offer to consumers, giving access to users for one year at half of the typical subscription price.
By signing up for the monthly newsletter, consumers will receive:
- A full year of access to Crypto Capital with predictions, recommendations, warnings, and analysis of the cryptocurrency industry, which could make consumers up to 50 times the money they invest.
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To purchase this Crypto Capital investment system, visit here now.
As mentioned, Jared Kelly, who is the Managing Director of Stansberry Research is the one who kicks off the Crypto Briefing event with Ron Paul and long time Los Angeles crypto miner Eric Wade.
Even though there is information about the subscription and about some of Wade’s predictions online, consumers may find themselves with other questions. The customer service team can be reached by calling 800-261-2693. As for the 12-Term US Congressman Ron Paul, he expresses inquisitive and bullish sentiments throughout the entire Crypto Briefing video with Eric Wade and the Crypto Capital Master Token program.
If the user is unhappy with the results of subscribing to Crypto Capital, the purchase is covered by a 30-day refund policy. However, the refund is seemingly limited, as Stansberry Research states that the user “can apply [the refund] to any other Stansberry Research product.”
Click here to watch the Crypto Briefing event with Ron Paul and hear from expert Eric Wade and his Crypto Capital newsletter about ‘The Master Token' you need to know about in 2020.


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This program follows students through the eighth grade. Mc Graw Hill My Math is an innovative approach to the elementary math.Tags: Federal Probation Officer Cover LetterStudy On HomeworkWriting Four DissertationEssay Social Work IntershipFunctions Of Political Parties EssaysProofread EssaySolve Any Algebra ProblemWhat Paperwork Do I Need To Sell My Car In CaliforniaHamlet Mad Or Not EssayThesis Proposal Related To Nursing
A Pearson spokesperson told Buzz Feed News that "digital materials are less expensive and a good investment" that offer new features, like audio texts, personalized knowledge checks and expert videos.
Its digital course materials save students up to 60% compared to traditional printed textbooks, the company added.
Written specifically for the Common Core State Standards, Mc Graw Hill My Math offers personalized vocabulary, student-centered examples, online games, and downloadable apps that help students move from learning abstract concepts to direct application.
Mc Graw-Hill Education today announced Smart Book 2.0, an update to the adaptive learning engine for its Connect learning platform.
"A lot of times it’s only 10% of your grade in class," he said.
"You’re paying so much money for something that hardly affects your grade — but if you didn't have it, it would affect your grade enough.
It would be bad to start out at a B or C."Wolverton said he spent 0 on access codes for digital books and programs this semester.
Harper, a pre-veterinarian animal and poultry science major, is taking chemistry again this year and had to buy a new access code to hand in her homework.
Mc Graw Hill Education, which controls 21% of the higher education market, reported in March that its digital content sales surpassed print sales for the first time in 2015.
The company said that 45% of its 0 million revenue in 2015 "was derived from digital products," according to its annual report.


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Records Store Day Fuels 2 Million Album Sales
While much of the industry has been impacted by the current pandemic, Record Store Days remains a hit among vinyl buyers. This year broken up into three separate weekends, RSD resulted in almost two million album sales.
Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0
Record Store Day continues to be a big draw for vinyl buyers even in the midst of a pandemic. The event was broken down into 3 separate weekends this year because of Covid, but that didn’t quell the enthusiasm of buyers, who wound up purchasing almost 2 million albums.
Artists and labels have certainly helped RSD along by dropping new releases and this year was no exception. Many have released unique or limited edition albums strictly meant for this event. For the latest and last RSD 2020 weekend of October 24th for instance, some of the releases included include a green vinyl pressing of the U.K. edition of The Rolling Stones’ Metamorphosis, Miles Davis’ Double Image: Rare Miles From the Complete Bitches Brew Sessions on red opaque vinyl and the first vinyl release of The Who’s A Quick Live One: Live at the Monterey International Pop Festival.
According to Billboard, the 3 RSD events added up to “1.95 million CD and vinyl albums sold at indie stores, with 1.41 million of that in vinyl LPs. In the 13 weeks between July 31 and Oct. 29, a total of 5.73 million CD and vinyl albums were sold at indie stores, while 3.72 million of that sum was in vinyl LPs. Thus, the 1.95 million sold in the three drop weeks represents 34% of sales during the 13-week tracking period, while the vinyl LP-only sum of 1.41 million equaled 38% of vinyl LP-only sales at indies in that same span of time.”
To understand how important RSD is to music retailers, “CD and vinyl album sales grew 72% at indie stores (comparing 378,000 to 649,000). Meanwhile, vinyl LP sales, in an average drop week, doubled — growing 103% (comparing 231,000 to 469,000).”
There is still a segment of music buyers who love vinyl albums and even more that love CDs. Record Store Day is one way that the industry can still bring them into the store, and even brave a health hazard.


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Stagefright - One of the most threatening Android exploit ever discovered
A new security vulnerability in Android OS which is collectively being dubbed by the security world as the "worst Android vulnerability" discovered till date has surfaced leaving millions of Android devices susceptible. This vulnerability has been coined as Stagefright by the research team that unearthed it.
The potency of a vulnerability often stems from the ease with which it can break the security of a target system. Stagefright trumps this condition as the attack can be remotely executed successfully without any user intervention.
Most of the Android devices today have Google Hangouts set as the default messaging application. The vulnerability comes from the way in which Hangouts handles messages. If an MMS message containing a video is received by Hangouts it starts the initial processing and keeps the video ready in the gallery to be viewed along with a preview in the message notification, this is done even before the user opens the message. So if an attacker sends a MMS message having a video and the malware code, Hangouts starts processing the message but inadvertently ends up executing the bundled malicious code.
Complete details about the vulnerability have not been released yet but based on a number of security forums, certain fields of a video metadata can be used to perform buffer overflow thereby allowing the attacker to execute malicious code on the device. More details about this vulnerability will be made public by the research team along with proof-of-concept exploit code at the BlackHat Security conference on August 5.
Google has already acknowledged the vulnerability and patched it in quick time. Unfortunately only the Nexus line of Google devices receive patches directly from Google, devices from other brands have to rely on manufacturers and carriers for software updates. Until then it is recommended to disable the "Auto retrieve MMS" feature from messaging apps:
- Hangouts: Select settings and choose SMS, then uncheck "Auto retrieve MMS"
- Messaging: Select options from upper right corner to go in Settings, there uncheck "MMS auto download"
- As a precaution it is recommended to disable functionality similar to "Auto Retrieve" from other messaging apps as well, for example Whatsapp:
Dell SonicWall Threats Research team will continue to monitor developments on this vulnerability and update our blogs accordingly.


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40 years is a long time in anyone’s book, but it’s also how long Apple has had a presence in France. To celebrate, the company is opening a new Apple Music radio station in Paris, the first of its kind in continental Europe.
Apple’s celebrations were announced via a French newsroom article, with the new studio opening in one of France’s most iconic regions.
Via Apple’s machine translation:
The opening of the Apple Music studio in Paris is one of the many initiatives taken by Apple to support the French cultural scene. Located on the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysées, this studio with state-of-the-art equipment will be the place to create original local content like the other Apple Music studios in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville and London.
Apple Music hosts Mehdi Maïzi and T-Miss will take charge of the new Parisian studio, with the participation of some of the biggest names in French-speaking music.
Apple goes on to talk about the act that it now employs 2,700 people in France with 20 retail stores spread across the territory. You can also read more about Apple’s place in France, as well as a “common passion with the French for fields at the crossroads of art and technology”, in the full Newsroom article. There’s also a developer section, with Apple stating that the App Store supports nearly “250,000 jobs nationwide.”
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Bontrager will Assist with the Emerging Brand’s New Franchise Growth Strategy
MAD Greens, an emerging food concept that sells salads, wraps and grain bowls, added Loren Bontrager as vice president of franchise and development. The position comes amid MAD Greens’ recent announcement that it is offering franchise opportunities. Bontrager will assist with the emerging brand’s growth strategy.
Throughout his career, Bontrager has strategized growth for emerging brands as a consultant and team member and learned best practices from legacy brands such as Jamba and Teriyaki Madness. Prior to joining MAD Greens, he served as vice president of franchise sales and development with Buff City Soap.
“I’m looking forward to putting my own personal stamp on the MAD Greens brand that will create opportunities for franchisees in the years to come. It’s always satisfying to see a brand realize its potential and become a strong, validated franchise concept. My goal for MAD Greens is to build an opportunity that is rooted in franchisee success and profitability as we begin franchising the brand,” Bontrager said.
During his 20 years in Denver, Bontrager feels like he’s been able to “grow up” as a customer of Colorado-based MAD Greens. After commuting from Denver to Dallas and Atlanta over the past six years, Bontrager was excited to help a local concept grow. After meeting with MAD Greens’ leadership team, Bontrager wanted to be part of it. MAD Greens’ clear mission and vision also spoke to him, and he felt like he could lean into his years of experience to help the brand fulfill its potential.
The brand’s leadership team is thrilled to have him onboard. “Loren has had an impressive number of accomplishments throughout his career in the franchise industry. The expertise he brings is extremely valuable as we enter this next phase of our development,” said CEO Darden Coors. “We have complete confidence that Loren is going to take MAD Greens to a new level and pique skilled operators’ interest in being a part of this innovative brand.”
From Social Work to Franchising
Having spent more than seven years as a behavioral specialist working with dually diagnosed homeless veterans, Bontrager knew that his next move had to provide the opportunity to “facilitate success” in others’ lives. “I found that my goal of ‘facilitating success’ was possible outside of social work and that addressing and solving a franchisee’s problems could be equally rewarding. It was an eye-opening experience to see how many franchisees emptied their bank accounts, flipped their 401Ks, or went to their friends and family for funds to make their dreams of business ownership come true.”
He added that franchising allows many individuals with entrepreneurship goals to live out their dreams knowing they have a successful, proven business model behind them. He values each franchisee and the sacrifices they have had to make.
Food Franchising Trends
Bontrager got an inside glimpse into everything it takes to successfully run a franchise at the age of 12 when he started working at a restaurant. Food franchising was a natural progression for him. He appreciates that restaurants provide an opportunity for people to find themselves and have advancement opportunities.
Since joining the industry, Bontrager observed a number of trends in food franchising. These include a rise in franchises that focus on healthy options, including salad bars, juice bars, and smoothie shops; a growing demand for plant-based food options, which has led to more franchises offering vegan or vegetarian options; the rise of third-party delivery services leading to an increase in delivery and takeout options; technology integration; and a focus on sustainability.
For Franchisee Candidates
Before buying a franchise, Bontrager urges prospective franchisees to research the industry, assess their strengths and weaknesses, take stock of their skills and experience, find a brand that aligns with their values, and follow the system. He adds that while franchising does have the benefit of a proven system, candidates should be prepared to put in hard work.


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Tesla has called upon their Chief Designer and what may be the world’s most recognizable truck to help recruit for the head of the China Design Center.
The idea of a Design Center in China first emerged last year when CEO Elon Musk visited the country to hand over the first Model 3’s built at Giga Shanghai. Since then the automaker has launched some recruiting efforts publishing job postings for titles such as Design Manager, Creative Manager, and Design Quality Specialist.
Tesla’s latest effort is their biggest yet as they have released a short 30-second video in their search for the center’s lead designer.
The current design chief Franz von Holzhausen is seen spray painting graffiti on a wall when someone approaches with a tablet asking him to check out a design. With the Cybertruck in the background, he gives a brief glance and looking impressed, responds “Who did this?”
The video ends with the question “What will you design?” and a link to the official job posting.


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Social media continues to change the world of communication and marketing. The platforms in this space currently enjoy some of the most popular platforms they have seen.
October 2021 Research Data from Global WebIndex shows that about 57.6% of the world’s population uses social media and spends about 2 hours and 27 minutes on the platform every day.
Using cross-generational and demographic data, unsurprisingly, as the COVID-19 lockdown begins to dominate the world, usage will only skyrocket.additional research shows A typical social media user participates in 6.6 platforms on average. Some are even used more.
Current market leader Facebook has approximately 2.89 billion monthly active users, making it the first platform with more than 1 billion registered accounts. As of October 2021, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger are among the top five most popular social networks based on the number of active users.
Although traditional social media platforms are still popular, more and more people are becoming dissatisfied due to concerns about availability, security and privacy. Centralized servers mean that social media companies maintain complete control over data, usually selling information to external entities for marketing and advertising purposes. Centralization also makes it possible for hackers to expose critical data and worry about complete loss of information in the event of a system failure.
Unsurprisingly, these key questions make many people wonder how blockchain technology can revolutionize the social media industry, especially when the relationship between creators and viewers shifts to less reliance on advertising and more attention to accountability .
As social media becomes more highly centralized and decentralized, many speculate that niche platforms that focus on specific components may be popular with users interested in customized content.
The innovation of social media in the blockchain field looks mature
Decentralized social networks, such as Bitcoin, Which is essentially similar to Twitter, allows users to connect with other people around the world and buy “Creator Coins” for creators and influencers. BitClout users can use the currency to bet on the creator’s future perceived value. In return, the creator can share special, exclusive content for creator currency holders.
Many people who use traditional social media regret the loss of posts and content, because centralization means that project team members can edit or delete information on their own.
Blockchain-based social media platforms, such as Love chain Solve this problem by providing users with a constant platform to celebrate and share their love for friends, family, hobbies and pets.
LoveChain’s blockchain-based ecosystem was established in Sydney, Australia, including social networking platforms, integrated third-party applications, content creators and online stores. LoveChain social network users interact with virtual versions of love locks found all over the world.
LoveChain is unique in the social media world because it is the first platform that allows users to create NFTs from the content they create. Then, users can reserve, share or sell their NFT in the LoveChain market.
Each user profile is assigned an encrypted code number, which symbolizes their unique relationship with the platform. Love-centered groups allow participants to create themes and interact with others in these spaces.
LoveChain provides a unique and profitable social media experience
The entire ecosystem is supported by $LOV tokens, and goods and services are exchanged quarterly. LoveChain also provides LOVR reward tokens, which users can collect through platform interaction (such as content creation, building a fan group, getting likes, sharing posts and data).
LoveChain is the first social media platform to reward content creators with tokens built into integrated wallets. LOVR tokens can be used to collect discounts and other benefits with platform merchant partners.
Social media fans who turn to LoveChain will find a platform with rich features and attractive user experience. Users can change the order of their posts on the feed to achieve optimal engagement while uploading a wide range of media and content.
Any media can be permanently saved to the blockchain to create souvenirs, but users can also fully control how their data is shared and used. Customization and personalization tools allow unique profile styles to be part of the overall user experience.
Compared with traditional platforms, blockchain-based social media platforms such as LoveChain maintain a series of advantages and advantages.
Decentralization helps reduce unethical data usage, promotes freedom of speech, and the inclusion of cryptocurrency (especially in platform wallets) enhances the reward and payment process. Overall, with the continuous development of technology, the combination of social media and blockchain technology seems to only continue.


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Fintelum – blockchain technology initiative by former Globitex team
After a successful ICO and a controversial ousting earlier this year, Liza Aizupiete, the former Managing Director of Globitex, and her team are back; and are stronger than ever, with the launch of their brand-new venture, Fintelum.
Fintelum is a blockchain technology initiative, which aims to provide businesses and individuals with useful everyday cryptocurrency solutions.
Headed up by Liza, the Fintelum team is formed of highly experienced professionals, who previously built a regulated cryptocurrency exchange Globitex and worked to successfully close a landmark ICO earlier this year. The team includes Arvis Ermins, as Legal and Compliance Director, as well as Maris Kaneps, as Director and the Head of IT, amongst other long-time team members.
Learning from their previous successes as well as their mistakes; the first product, the Fintelum team have developed is a fully AML/KYC compliant token sale toolkit.
In compliance with the 5th EU AML Directive, the toolkit solution caters to companies and start-ups looking to raise funds via token offering process. The service includes: contributor KYC profiling, live ID verification, AML checks, co-management of crypto funds and issuance of the Ethereum based EIP-20 (ERC-20) tokens.
The team have made strides in implementing this first product, by most recently securing two licenses from the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). The licensed activities are (i) providing a virtual currency wallet service and (ii) providing services of exchanging a virtual currency against a fiat currency.
Token issuing businesses that choose to follow regulated Fintelum’s token sale standards are able to access global banking, token listing and liquidity services more easily.
Make sure you keep an eye out for Fintelum’s second product to market — a free web-mobile and desktop, open-source wallet for multiple cryptocurrencies. Not only will this be completely free of charge for users but it will also effectively allow anyone to “be their own bank” by utilising the private key management system.
The next 12 months are going to be game changers for the business along with the industry with the launch of our new products. It’s a very proud moment for me and my old team to embark on such a sizeable project. Watch this space!


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Kingfisher joins the retail rents rebellion
The battle by hard-pressed retailers to secure better payment deals from their landlords will intensify this week with the spotlight on B&Q owner Kingfisher.
Rebellion: B&Q owner, Kingfisher, wants to pay its landlords monthly
The retailer, which has about 300 stores, pays most of its rent in advance on a quarterly basis, costing an estimated £75m.
However, under plans drafted internally, it will ask to pay monthly so it can retain more money to help fund price cuts.
Property experts at the chain have become increasingly angry that financially reliable retailers are being used to prop up weaker rivals.
They fear their cash is being recycled into the pockets of rivals, which could result in B&Q's prices being undercut, jeopardising its business.
Several other out-of-town retailers have already asked for changes to leases. MFI requested a three-month payment holiday that failed to stave of its collapse last month while troubled sofa retailer Land of Leather has also asked to pay monthly.
DIY retailer Focus said this month it had negotiated monthly payments on about half its stores.
Kingfisher declined to comment on plans, but the discussions will reignite the campaign kicked off by Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green and Carpetright entrepreneur Lord Harris.
The payment schedule is critical to many struggling retail firms as banks and creditors usually pull the plug days before rent is due to avoid losing the money to landlords.
By accepting monthly payments, landlords could ease the pressure on retailers at such times.
British Land, Land Securities, Liberty International, Legal & General, Prupim, Aviva and Westfield all signed an agreement last month to allow small chains of three shops or fewer to settle rents monthly, providing they pay by direct debit. However, property firms have otherwise so far insisted on negotiating store by store.
•Meanwhile, Nearby Stores, the convenience shop chain, has gone into administration, writes Sarah Bridge. All but one of the 33 stores were run under the Nisa Local brand. Accounts filed up to May 31 last year showed pre-tax profits of £297,000, but debts to be repaid within the year running at over £7.6m.
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Credit card charge-offs reach 20-year high
Report blames the sixth-consecutive increase on unemployment
By Tyler Metzger
The amount of credit card debt being written off as a loss by issuers has reached a 20-year high as unemployment continues to soar.
According to Moody's, credit card charge-offs -- the amount of credit card debt deemed as uncollectable -- climbed to 8.82 percent in February, up 1.02 percent since January. The sixth-consecutive increase dealt another blow to several large credit card issuers and closely follows growing unemployment numbers.
Officials at Moody's predict charge-offs to reach double digits by the end of 2009, and say they will peak at 10.5 percent in the first half of 2010 if unemployment numbers crest at 10 percent concurrently.
Not surprisingly, delinquency rates -- the percent of cardholders defaulting on a payment -- also advanced in February. Moody's cited the rate at 6.14 percent in February, up from 5.94 percent in January. The increase doesn't raise any red flags, however, because historically, delinquency rates max out in the early months of the year and drop after tax season, Moody's says.
Cardholder's willingness and ability to repay credit card debt also experienced a dip, diving to 15.16 percent in February. The decrease is blamed on lower payment rates across the globe and the fact that February has the fewest number of collection days.
See related: Credit card charge-offs hit record high in January
Published: April 1, 2009
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American Families are forced to borrow to survive by charging emergency and basic medical needs, co-pays and uncovered procedures to cover escalating health care costs for those insured---or not on their credit cards.
Newport Beach, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/26/2007 --As a country, the American people spend nearly 90 cents of every healthcare dollar on the last year of a person’s life. This is not the just the elderly, families faced with children born with birth defects or accident victims. The high cost of basic medical care has become a luxury in this free society we pride ourselves of living in---as we secretly close our doors and are afraid to open our credit card bills and be forced to acknowledge our credit card dependency.
Americans financial security is at an all time risk factor and point of no return, as they are forced to use their high interest credit cards to borrow to cover their basic living expenses as medical services escalate. The uncontrollable misfortune of getting sick, or have a family member become ill and the expenses involved, looms in all of our lives.
Credit card debt can ruin a person or a family’s credit, making homeownership impossible, impacting career opportunities, not be able to purchase a car and shadowing every aspect of our lives requiring a credit check.
Credit card companies prey on all of us. This is especially true of the ill and disabled by doubling minimum payments, late payment penalties and skyrocketing interest fees. The medically indebted are more likely to be called by bill collectors than the non-medically indebted.
Americans are forced to turn to alternatives that only harm their financial futures more in the long run such as Debt Consolidation, Debt Settlement, Debt Negotiations, Credit Consumer Counseling or Bankruptcy.
“Bankcard companies take advantage of Americans who are vulnerable the most” stated Richard Garcia, Founder of www.educated-wealth.com Garcia goes on to say, “ We help American Families eliminate their credit card debt through ethical, moral and completely legal laws passed in congress to protect the consumers through the “Truth And Lending Laws, Fair Credit Billing And Reporting Acts, US Code of Federal Regulations, Usury law and many more to assert their rights and protect them and their credit financial future. Our program educates Americans as to how they can reclaim their credit lives and stop legally paying their credit cards and restore their credit scores.
For more information on eliminating your credit card debt visit us at: www.educated-wealth.com


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Check out the companies making headlines after the bell:
Shares of Akcea Therapeutics and Ionis Pharmaceuticals plummeted more than 21 percent and nearly 15 percent, respectively, during after-hours trading after the two companies announced that they had received a complete response letter from the FDA regarding a new drug application for Waylivra. A complete response letter means that the FDA decided that it will not approve the drug in its current form.
Trading of the two stocks was halted for about an hour as a result of the news.
Shares of AMD rose more than 1 percent in the extended session. The chipmaker hit a twelve-year high earlier on Monday, extending a three-day rally as analysts have become more optimistic about the company's outlook.
Heico's stock is up more than 5 percent during after-hours trading after the aerospace and defense company released its third-quarter report. The company earned 49 cents per share for the quarter, 4 cents higher than analysts' estimates of 45 cents per share, according to Reuters. Heico also reported $465.8 million in sales, up from Wall Street estimates of $439.9 million.
Tiffany & Co. shares are down almost 1 percent in the extended session ahead of the company's earnings announcement on Tuesday before the bell. Wall Street expects the jewelry retailer to report revenues of $1.043 billion and earnings of $1.01 per share, according to Reuters.


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Speaking of holiday shopping, what does your typical retail chain want for Christmas? Some job growth, perhaps, or a rebound in the housing market to spark consumer spending; a digital strategy to keep it competitive in the 21st century. Or how about something more tangible? Like a mannequin with a camera mounted behind one of its eyes that “feeds data into facial-recognition software like that used by police. It logs the age, gender, and race of passers-by.”
According to Bloomberg, Italian mannequin maker Almax is making the dreams of retail tycoons a reality, selling the $5,000 EyeSee to customers in three European companies and the U.S. Before you get your knickers in a twist over the privacy concerns, let’s take note of all the benefits that spying mannequins can bring us:
The mannequin, which went on sale last December and is now being used in three European countries and the U.S., has led one outlet to adjust its window displays after revealing that men who shopped in the first two days of a sale spent more than women, according to Almax.
A clothier introduced a children’s line after the dummy showed that kids made up more than half its mid-afternoon traffic, the company says. Another store found that a third of visitors using one of its doors after 4 p.m. were Asian, prompting it to place Chinese-speaking staff by that entrance.
See—good for everybody. Word that Almax is testing technology that would allow retailers to “eavesdrop on what shoppers say about the mannequin’s attire,” on the other hand, creeps us out entirely.