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SUE HERERA, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT ANCHOR: Going positive. A flurry
of deals helps stocks start November way bang and pushed the Dow Jones
Industrial Average into the black for 2015.
TYLER MATHISEN, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT ANCHOR: Health scare.
Chipotle shuts down several dozen stores because of an E. coli outbreak.
We`ll take a look at the fallout.
HERERA: And, have and have-nots? Mortgage lending on the rise, but
mostly to those with stellar credit scores. So, what does that mean for
the housing market?
All that and more on NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT for Monday, November 2nd.
MATHISEN: Good evening, everyone, and welcome. Glad you could join
It was a strong start to the month of November. As a spate of mergers
set the tone and put investors in a buying mood on the first trading day of
this new month. More on those deals in just a moment.
Meantime, how`d the numbers do? Here they are: Dow Jones Industrial
Average up 165 to 17,828. Blue chip index now positive for the year. The
NASDAQ was 73 points higher. The S&P 500 notched a 24-point gain, with the
benchmark back above 2,100 for the first time since August.
HERERA: First up on the deal list, Dow component Visa (NYSE:V)
aggressively expanding its global footprint with its biggest acquisition
ever. The company is bringing Visa (NYSE:V) Europe back into the fold
after the two separated nine years ago. The stock was off about 3 percent
today, but that was mostly on an earnings miss.
Mary Thompson has more now on Visa`s $23 billion buy.
MARY THOMPSON, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CORRESPONDENT: Buying Visa
(NYSE:V) Europe means Visa (NYSE:V) is now truly everywhere you want it to
be. Paying more than $23 billion for the European bank-owned Visa (NYSE:V)
Europe gives San Francisco-based Visa (NYSE:V) Inc. access to 38 new
countries and 500 million new cardholders. Europe becomes Visa`s second
largest market behind the U.S.
CEO Charlie Scharf telling analysts on a call the deal fills in a
critical piece missing from Visa`s global footprint.
CHARLES SCHARF, VISA CEO: This transaction does create a truly
integrated global leader that will allow us to capitalize on strong growth
opportunities in a highly attractive region.
THOMPSON: Now, like smaller rival MasterCard (NYSE:MA), Visa`s global
profile will be unified, resulting in $200 million in cost savings, along
with added earnings soon after the deal closes.
SCHARF: We expect it to be accretive to our stand-alone revenue and
EPS growth before transition costs, beginning in fiscal year 2017, the
first full year of the combination.
THOMPSON: The world`s largest electronic payments firm paying cash,
preferred stock and an earn-out to investors based on the new company
meeting certain revenue targets. To fund the cash portion, Visa`s raising
$15 billion to $16 billion in debt while promising to continue its
tradition of aggressive buybacks.
Visa (NYSE:V) aiming to buy back enough stock over the next few years
to offset the diluted impact of the preferred stock it`s issuing for the
In addition to the Visa (NYSE:V) Europe purchase, Visa (NYSE:V)
reporting fourth quarter earnings a bit below estimates. The stronger
dollar and higher client incentives hitting results, two factors behind the
firm`s modest outlook for fiscal 2016.
Still analyst, Keith McVeigh saying the Visa (NYSE:V) Europe deal
positions Visa (NYSE:V) in the right place in a market still offering great
KEVIN MCVEIGH, ANALYST: People move away from cash and more toward
credit. You get a lot of focus on the U.S. in terms of GDP. But to us
where the real opportunity is globally as you start to see people use their
smartphones more for purchases, particularly in developing markets, they`re
front and center for that.
THOMPSON: Visa (NYSE:V) charging ahead with a plan to keep it at the
forefront of the global payments industry.
For NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT, I`m Mary Thompson.
MATHISEN: Well, Visa (NYSE:V) may have been the biggest deal of the
day but it definitely wasn`t the only one. First, another drug merger to
tell you about. The London listed pharma company Shire (NASDAQ:SHPGY) will
purchase Dyax (NASDAQ:DYAX) in a deal worth $6.5 billion. Shire
(NASDAQ:SHPGY) fell 1 percent. Dyax (NASDAQ:DYAX) surged 28 percent.
And a deal we reported on last week is now official. Conagra
announcing it has agreed to sell its private label business to TreeHouse
Foods for nearly $3 billion. Conagra ended the day a fraction higher while
TreeHouse tumbled more than 5 percent.
Meantime, Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) will buy a private drug
developer called Cardioxyl in a deal that could be worth $2 billion. That
along with a few other transactions, values today`s M&A activity a little
bit north of 30 billion bucks.
It`s also a heavy week for economic data culminating with Friday`s
jobs report. Today, we got a read on manufacturing and construction
spending. The growth rate in the manufacturing sector slowed last month to
its lowest level since May of 2013.
The Institute of Supply Management`s index of factory activity came in
at 50.1, its fourth straight drop but slightly above expectations. Any
reading above 50 indicates expansion. But construction spending on October
rose more than half a percent to the highest level since March of 2008.
MATHISEN: Big week for data. Also, a big week on the earnings front
for big media. Questions will likely continue to focus on the future of
the industry as content and delivery companies wrestle with evolving
Julia Boorstin takes a closer look.
JULIA BOORSTIN, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CORRESPONDENT: The hot topic
for media giants this week, the strength of the TV bundle. And the
subscription fees and ad dollars tied to it. Last quarter, Bob Iger rocked
the media industry when he warned that even industry-standard ESPN would
start to feel an impact of the fraying cable cord, reducing profit
projections for ESPN.
This quarter, investors will be listening closely for updates on
subscription fees, ratings and ad revenue that follows. Plus, how quickly
digital dollars are ramping and how much they can compensate for declines
in traditional models.
DOUG CREUTZ, COWEN & COMPANY: Everyone`s trying to figure out what
the new model`s going to be and how it`s going to work. Part of the
problem, frankly, is there isn`t necessarily a lot of agreement about that.
DAVID BANK, RBC CAPITAL MARKETS: One of the biggest questions I think
is going to come up on the call, on these calls is going to be the decision
of the partners of Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) (NYSE:CCS), of FOX, of Disney
(NYSE:DIS), to offer on Hulu, an ad-free product.
BOORSTIN: So far this earnings season, there is some good news from
the three largest cable companies, improvements in subscriber numbers,
which bodes well for the content giant.
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) (NYSE:CCS) and Time Warner (NYSE:TWX) Cable
dramatically reducing video subscriber losses while Charter actually gained
subscribers, signs that concerns about the pace of cord cutting might be
And Cowen`s Doug Creutz says no matter the degree of cord cutting,
some companies are better positioned than others.
CREUTZ: We like CBS (NYSE:CBS) the most. And really the rationale is
they don`t have any basic cable networks. So, whatever happens to the
bundle, they have a lot less risk than their peers.
BANK: I probably worry most about the pure play kind of cable, big
bundle cable networks that have a lot of revenue, a lot of eyeballs spread
out over a lot of viewers. So that would be like a Discovery or a Scripps.
BOORSTIN: Now, we`ll see if expectations were so significantly reset
last year that the numbers we see this week end up looking positive.
For NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT, I`m Julia Boorstin in Los Angeles.
HERERA: Our guest tonight ringing a bit of the alarm bell on the
economy, saying there is a 30 percent chance the U.S. could fall back into
recession by 2017. Mohamed El-Erian joins us, chief economic adviser with
Good to see you, Mohamed. Welcome back.
MOHAMED EL-ERIAN, ALLIANZ: Thank you, Sue.
HERERA: Let`s start first of all with why you feel the 30 percent
chance exists. We`re talking about the market doing so well, a lot of M&A.
But what is it you see that perhaps the rest of us don`t?
EL-ERIAN: So the market is doing well. It`s doing well because of
liquidity. Whether it`s the liquidity of central banks or in this case,
the liquidity of companies being put back in.
The economy is doing less well. If you like, the economy ended up in
the hospital, in the ICU, during the global financial crisis, it`s out
there have. It has healed. But it`s still structurally impaired.
So, two things happen when you`re structurally impaired. First you
cannot run. You can walk but you cannot run. That`s why growth is stuck
in the 2 percent to 2 1/2 percent range. Second, you`re exposed to
external shocks. In the case of the economy the biggest threat
unfortunately, sue, comes from the rest of the world.
MATHISEN: So, as you look at the U.S. economy at 2 percent to 2 1/2
percent growth, do you think that is a phrase you used to use, the new
normal for U.S. growth, or can it lever up a little bit from there?
EL-ERIAN: So, it can and it should. And what it takes is for our
politicians to unleash the amazing productive capacity of this economy.
The problem is that they`re not doing so. So, when you look forward,
it`s hard to see this economy continuing at 2 to 2 1/2 without one of two
things happening in the next two or three years, either we will transition,
either private sector will be able to transition to higher growth and
there`s a lot of cash on the sideline, there`s lots of innovations, or
alternatively, we`re going to be dragged down by the rest of the world.
And that`s why I put the probability of a recession by 2017 at 25 percent
to 30 percent.
Now, the good news is that 70 percent to 75 percent is we stay out.
But it`s important to realize, especially important for D.C. to realize
that we need better policies to unleash the productive capacity of this
HERERA: What part of the world are you most concerned about that
would have the biggest effect on the U.S. economy? Is it China because of
its scope and size?
EL-ERIAN: So, two parts. First, the emerging world is now slowing
and two countries are already in recession, Russia and Brazil. So, it is
very hard for the American world to operate well in a world in which the
central banks in the West are experimenting.
So the first part is that the emerging world is no longer the
locomotive that it has been, and it has been a really important locomotive.
Second, Europe has yet to emerge from its own crisis. They`re stuck at 1
percent to 1 1/2 percent growth. And they needed it more.
So, think of it as being a tentative economy overall. The U.S. is by
far the best economy out there. But it`s not immune to problems in the
rest of the world.
MATHISEN: Very quickly, you say that the best thing politicians could
do was to create policies that unleash the productive capacity of the
American economy. Give me the one change that would do more to do that
than any other. Is it reducing corporate taxes, bringing back overseas
EL-ERIAN: So there is no killer app. There isn`t one change. It is
basically pro-growth, investing in infrastructure, corporate tax reform,
improving the labor market.
There`s a whole list of things that they know about, immigration
reform, but they simply can`t get the political will to implement it.
HERERA: Mohamed, we have to leave it there. Thank you so much. Good
to see you again. Mohamed El-Erian with Allianz.
HERERA: A health scare at Chipotle. An expert will weigh in on food
safety at the nation`s dining chains.
MATHISEN: Home buyers now have the highest credit scores on record.
That according to new research out today. What does it mean for the health
of the housing market?
Diana Olick joins us to discuss.
Diana, this sounds like something we ought to be celebrating. Credit
scores are the highest they`ve ever been. I thought mortgages were getting
easier, but you say no.
DIANA OLICK, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CORRESPONDENT: Well, no. The
numbers certainly aren`t reflecting that. We thought that the credit box
was opening up a little bit, that that noose around credit was easing up
after the housing crash.
But these numbers, 755 FICO score, the average FICO score of a person
getting a mortgage to buy a home today. I mean, the average credit score
of the average American is in the high 600s. So, what it`s really telling
us is it`s only those pristine buyers who are getting into the credit
HERERA: So is it impossible for someone that doesn`t have pristine
credit to get a mortgage today?
OLICK: It`s certainly not impossible. It`s just more expensive.
There are a lot of good loan products out there.
FHA, the government-insured loan product is there. They have lower
FICO scores available. They will take a borrower with a lower score. But
on top of that, you`re going to have to pay that mortgage insurance. And
you might not get the lowest rate that`s out there as well.
So, when you look at these numbers, even FHA is showing unusually high
average FICO scores and it might just be that when you have higher home
prices and you have these borrowers who are looking at added costs because
of their credit level, they just can`t afford it, so they`re not buying.
MATHISEN: Are lenders or regulators doing anything to widen the pool,
make it easier?
OLICK: Well, funny you should ask, Tyler. Fannie Mae recently
announced they`re doing a new type of scoring. They`re looking at a
borrower`s long-term credit health. They call it trended credit data. And
they`re using the credit agencies. So, you don`t just get a report that
says oh, this credit card`s up to date or that`s not. It goes and it looks
back at a borrower`s payment history over time.
And Fannie Mae at least is saying that that could help some borrowers
who might have been on the fringe to get into that loan that they
previously might not have been able to get to.
HERERA: Diana, thank you. As always, Diana Olick in Washington.
AIG posts a big earnings miss, and that is where we`re going to begin
tonight`s “Market Focus”.
Income in all but one of the company`s underwriting businesses
declined, and market volatility weighed on the firm. The insurance giant`s
disappointing results also come as shareholders like activist investor Carl
Icahn have been pushing the firm to break up. Shares dropped initially
after the close but during the regular session the stock was up 1 percent
Hewlett-Packard`s split into two companies took effect today. The
personal computer and printer businesses are part of the Hewlett-Packard
(NYSE:HPQ) division while the rest of the company`s businesses like
software and services are part of Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) enterprises.
CEO Meg Whitman explains why the move better positions the firm.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
MEG WHITMAN, HEWLETT-PACKARD CEO: We looked at the market. We looked
at Hewlett-Packard`s strengths. And we said being smaller and more nimble
in this market is a huge advantage with not much depth. So, Hewlett-
Packard (NYSE:HPQ) Enterprise will have $5.5 billion of cash on the
operating company, which is a completely different capital structure. So,
two different strategies. We have a lot of confidence that our strategy
will be right.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
HERERA: Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) was up about 13 percent to $13.83.
Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) Enterprises fell 1 1/2 percent to $14.49.
HSBC saw its profits rise in its third quarter. Earnings topped
expectations as a decrease in regulatory fines made up for increased
spending. The bank also says it will move ahead with cost-cutting
measures. The stock was off just a few cents to $39.04.
MATHISEN: Another smaller deal to tell you about in a day of deals.
Constant Contact (NASDAQ:CTCT), an e-mail marketing company, will be
purchased by Endurance International Group in a deal worth a little more
than a billion dollars. Endurance says the investment will give it access
to a half million new customers. Shares soared 22 percent to $31.88.
Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) saw its profit slide more than 10 percent. This
as expenses from its abandoned merger with rival U.S. Foods weighed on its
bottom line. Even a rise in sales couldn`t offset those costs. Shares
fell a fraction to $41.04.
Estee Lauder reported results that easily topped estimates. Despite
the impact of a stronger dollar, the beauty company saw sales rise. The
firm also hiked its quarterly dividend by 25 percent to 30 cents a share.
The stock popped 8 percent on the day. It finished at $86.97.
HERERA: Chipotle is temporarily closing more than 40 restaurants in
Washington state and Oregon due to an E. coli outbreak. Shares of the
company falling 2 1/2 percent today on the news.
Jane Wells has more on the health scare.
JANE WELLS, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CORRESPONDENT: It turns out
there`s a dark side to eating healthy. Chipotle Mexican grill, popular for
fresh ingredients, may be the source of an E. coli outbreak in Oregon and
Washington state, which has sickened at least 22 people and sent eight to
DR. MARISA D`ANGELI, WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: A majority of
them have eaten at Chipotle restaurants, leading us to believe that a food
product at Chipotle may be the source of their infection.
WELLS: Health officials are asking others who may have eaten at
Chipotle in that region in October and have symptoms such as vomiting and
diarrhea to be tested. And as a precaution, Chipotle shut down all 43
stores in both states, telling us in a statement, “timing of reopening will
be dictated by the progress and pace of the investigation. That is the top
Health officials say the causes of E. coli outbreaks is changing. It
used to be often due to undercooked meat. That`s what happened with Jack
in the Box during the `90s. More recently, though, E. coli outbreaks are
due to fresh produce as Americans buy more fresh produce and as more
restaurants offer freshly prepared food.
Chipotle has had other health scares this year. A store in the Los
Angeles area was shut down when dozens of customers and staff showed
symptoms of norovirus. And a salmonella outbreak in the Minneapolis area
was traced to Chipotle tomatoes. The investigation in Oregon and
Washington could take days or weeks.
DR. JEFFREY DUCHIN: It`s not uncommon not to be able to pinpoint a
specific food item. Especially in complicated dishes where there are
WELLS: The good news, none of the patients had the most severe form
of E. coli and the clock is running out on new cases showing up. While
investors sold shares on the news today, many analysts are bullish on the
stock, assuming the problem has been contained.
For NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT, Jane Wells, Los Angeles.
MATHISEN: So from fast casual dining to fast food just how safe is
our food supply here in the United States?
Sandra Eskin is director of food safety at the Pew Charitable Trusts.
She joins us now.
Ms. Eskin, thank you very much for being with us.
Forty-eight million Americans a year are sickened by food borne
illness. What are the biggest contributors to that? Meat and poultry?
SANDRA ESKIN, THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS: Statistics show that an
increasing number of illnesses are linked to produce, but we have
historically seen illnesses due to meat and poultry products. So we still
have different food borne illnesses, different pathogens, related to
HERERA: But in general, when you look at the U.S. food system, it has
improved, has it not, over the years? Nothing`s perfect, obviously, and we
probably still need improvement. But how would you kind of rate it or give
us a thumbnail sketch of how safe it is?
ESKIN: Sure. Definitely the food supply, the safety of the food
supply has improved. We have one of the safest food supplies in the world,
but we can make it safer.
We had a lot of luck dealing with certain pathogens, certain bacteria
like E. coli. If you look back to the 1990s, as was mentioned in the
report, we had a surge of serious infections linked to a particularly toxic
form of E. Coli. What we`ve seen over the course of the last 20 years is a
significant decrease — 50 percent infections with this particularly
serious form of E. coli.
How did that happen? It was a combination of smart government
policies and improved practices by industry. We still have many pathogens,
salmonella being an example, where we just have not had a lot of success
bringing down the illnesses.
MATHISEN: Two questions for the price of one here, Ms. Eskin. Number
one is: are there any weak spots that we need to particularly be
addressing? So much more of our food these days, seafood, produce, is
imported. And number two, what can individuals do to minimize their
chances of getting sick?
ESKIN: Well, on the first question you did highlight one of the
concerns. A growing proportion of our food supply anywhere from 10 percent
to 15 percent is imported. And that`s something that is concerning. We
want to ensure that we have enough — we have enough ability to ensure that
the food we`re getting from abroad is as safe as what we produce here.
Congress passed a law. The president signed it in 2011. That`s going
to address the safety of the overwhelming percentage of food supply
including food imports.
That is being implemented. We need to have enough funding. That will
make a big difference in assuring the safety.
On the second question, what you can do? Everyone should follow safe
food handling practices, make sure not to cross-contaminate. Don`t use the
same knives and cutting boards for meat and poultry as you use for other
foods. Make sure things are cooled and chilled.
But also, pay attention to news reports like this one. Be mindful
when there`s a recall. Make sure you that don`t eat food that has been
recalled. And I think for most of us that should protect us.
ESKIN: But there are some infections that are particularly serious,
mostly when we`re looking at sensitive subpopulations, young children,
older individuals, people with compromised immune systems.
MATHISEN: All right.
ESKIN: However, we do see that even healthy people can get really,
MATHISEN: Sandra, thank you for your help tonight.
ESKIN: You`re very welcome.
MATHISEN: We appreciate it. Sandra Eskin with the Pew Charitable
HERERA: Coming up, the growing pains of startup health insurers as
open enrollment season begins.
HERERA: Here`s what to watch for tomorrow. October auto sales are
out. Also on the data front a report on factory orders. And that is what
to watch for on Tuesday.
MATHISEN: The EPA says Volkswagen used devices also to manipulate
U.S. emissions tests for about 10,000 additional diesel vehicles, including
some of its luxury brands, Audi and Porsche. Volkswagen denies the new
allegations. The company admitted back in September that it did rig tests
on about 11 million cars worldwide.
HERERA: San Francisco voters will head to the polls tomorrow to weigh
in on Proposition F, otherwise known as the “Airbnb Initiative”. The
results could have a major impact on the service, which allows users to
rent out a room or their whole house to strangers. The proposal would
toughen the rules that users must follow like putting a cap on the number
of times a unit can be rented out.
Proponents say the service is pushing long-term renters out of the
city. Airbnb has reportedly spent more than $8 million to defeat that
MATHISEN: Open enrollment season is here, and this year marks the
third one for the Affordable Care Act. What began with very, very public
technical glitches on the Web site, now the system is seeing some success.
But as Bertha Coombs tells us, there are still growing pains.
BERTHA COOMBS, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CORRESPONDENT: For software
firm tools forever, signing with a startup insurer seemed a good fit. Non-
profit Health Republic of New York`s rates were low.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: It was a substantial amount of money it was going
to save our company.
COOMBS: They were happy to be in a Health Republic ad in 2014, but
then this fall things changed.
DEAN WEICH, TOOLS4EVER: We had received notice they were going to
increase our rates between 19 percent and 29 percent this year. And then
shortly after receiving that notification, we learned they were closing
COOMBS: An abrupt turnaround for the insurer launched with more than
a quarter million dollars in federal loans under the ACA. Its low prices
made it the second most popular carrier on New York`s exchange, with
But it was paying out more in medical costs than it was taking in.
Then federal officials set reimbursement rates to insurers for ACA plan
losses well below expectations, leaving Health Republic deep in the red.
Regulators forced it to shut down.
CECI CONNOLLY, PWC HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE: For these small new
players they just didn`t have enough time and backup to really learn the
business and figure out who this new customer base was.
COOMBS: Health Republic`s rival start-ups, both privately funded,
also experienced growing pains.
Venture-back (ph) Oscar Health saw a loss of net loss of $27 million
in 2004, after taking in nearly $60 million in premiums. But with new
funding from Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), it`s expanding to offer plans in
California and Texas while hoping to get near break even in New York.
MARIO SCHLOSSER, OSCAR HEALTH: We generally think we can get to
profitability maybe two or three years or so after we enter new markets.
So we should start seeing that now as we sort of like roll out in
additional markets in the U.S. We`ll again continue to invest two years
ahead of time, engineering teams (INAUDIBLE) and so on.
COOMBS: North Shore-LIJ Hospitals Insurance plan CareConnect lost
market share in its second year but its CEO says coordinated care through
the hospital has helped keep medical costs and pricing in mine.
ALAN MURRAY, CARECONNECT CEO: If you were a small group employer in
2014 with care connect and you had the same plan, you`re paying more today
than you would have when you started with CareConnect.
COOMBS: Tools4Ever has signed on with an established insurer for
WEICH: I`m optimistic this will work out for us.
COOMBS: Opting against start-ups for now and hoping for no more
Bertha Coombs, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT, New York.
HERERA: And that will do it for NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT for tonight.
I`m Sue Herera. Thanks for joining us.
MATHISEN: And thanks from me as well. I`m Tyler Mathisen. Have a
great evening, everybody. We`ll see you right back here tomorrow night.
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Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 mid-range smartphone in Vietnam and the company is expected to launch the same in the Indian market pretty soon. While the company has not confirmed the launch date, a new report claims that both the phones could go official in India by the second week of February.
The report also adds that the devices will be priced under ₹30,000 in India. This is in line with the previous report which claims that the Samsung Galaxy A51 will carry a starting price of ₹22,990 for the 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage model while the Samsung Galaxy A71 will come with a starting price of ₹29,990 for the same 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage model.
As for the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A51 features a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display and is powered by a 2.3GHz octa-core Exynos 9611 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
It has a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP primary sensor, 5MP macro lens, 12MP wide-angle lens, and 5MP depth sensor. Up front, the Galaxy A51 gets a 32MP selfie camera and the phone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery and supports 15W fast charging.
On the other hand, the Galaxy A71 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen and is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB internal storage. It comes with 64MP primary sensor, 5MP depth sensor, 5MP macro lens and a 12MP wide-angle lens all on the back. On the front, the smartphone gets a 32MP selfie camera.
The handset houses a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. Both the smartphones are running Android 10 operating system out of the box with the company’s own Samsung One UI 2.0 custom interface on top.

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EBay’s PayPal, Visa Europe, MasterCard and Bank of America Corp. have suspended payment processing for WikiLeaks, while Amazon.com has dropped the site from its website-hosting service.
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"Inform them you will not be buying a Ford product until they stop their promotion of the homosexual movement and homosexual marriage," Wildmon says in the message to AFA supporters. If the dealer wants more information, he suggests individuals refer the dealer to the website for the boycott.Then the American Family Association claimed victory again with their boycott of Ford. They said that Ford agreed to a "secret" agreement with them and Ford would no longer advertise in the gay press, however, Ford said it was just part of its advertising policy and since they were losing money it was something they would have done anyway and there was no secret agreement.
Then the Gay community rallied against Ford for giving into the extreme homophobia from the Right and Ford reversed its decision and will now once again market to the gay community so the American Family Association is once again going to boycott Ford again.
Confused? In a nut shell (pun intended), the Religious Right tried to muscle their way to get a company to discriminate against a minority group. Once again Truth, Justice and the American Way prevailed.
“All we wanted was for Ford to refrain from choosing sides in the cultural war, and supporting groups which promote same-sex marriage is not remaining neutral,” Wildmon stated.Right.......they only wanted them to not choose sides, i.e., Do not donate to gay causes, do not advertise in the gay press, imagine they don't exist. That sounds neutral. They wanted Ford to be neutral that's why the AFA published the press releases and touted their strength against the gay community.


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The Average Daily Volume of Bitcoin Futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange increased by a whopping 93 percent in the second quarter against the first quarter of 2018. The company disclosed this in a tweet yesterday, July 20.
Bitcoin futures average daily volume in Q2 grew 93% over previous quarter, while open interest surpassed 2,400 contracts, a 58% increase. Learn more about trading #Bitcoin futures: https://t.co/adjWVWXBPQ pic.twitter.com/UQWC3nGGrI
— CMEGroup (@CMEGroup) July 20, 2018
From the data released by CME, the average daily volume of bitcoin futures went up from 1,854 in the first quarter of the year to 3,577 in the second quarter. In the same vein, the rate of open interest (IO) grew from 1,523 in the first quarter to 2,405 in the second, representing an increase of 58 percent.
As the heightened interest in bitcoin and cryptocurrencies last year, CME launched its bitcoin futures trading. This launch on Dec. 17 came shortly after Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) introduced its bitcoin futures trading the week before.
The announcements at the time further pushed up the price of bitcoin but shortly after, the price of Bitcoin [BTC] which had surged to an all-time high of almost $20,000 plummeted. In May, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco attributed the bitcoin crash to the introduction of futures trading. According to its economic letter, the sudden increase in price followed by a plunge doesn’t appear to be a coincidence. This claim is, however debatable given that bitcoin has had similar price plunges in the past. A report by bitcoin.com showed that the latest crash is less severe than a previous crash that happened in 2014.
This increase in bitcoin futures daily average volume may encourage CME Group to consider futures trading for other cryptocurrencies like ether. The company had in May released an index for ether thereby raising speculations that they may soon introduce trading of ether futures contracts. Tim McCourt, the global head of equity products and alternative investments, said at the time that focus at CME was on the index.


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Watson Files Suit Against FDA over 180-Day Exclusivity
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Generics manufacturer Watson Pharmaceuticals has filed a lawsuit against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an attempt to compel the agency to grant it 180-day generic marketing exclusivity for its generic version of anti-diabetes drug Actos (pioglitazone).
Under a 2010 settlement between Actos' manufacturer, Takeda Pharmaceuticals of Japan, Watson, Mylan Inc and Ranbaxy Laboratories all received what Watson referred to as "shared exclusivity." Under normal circumstances, the first company to file an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) with FDA after the patent for a drug expires receives 180 days of marketing exclusivity under a federal law meant to spur the development of generic drugs.
FDA, however, refused to grant Watson a license for shared exclusivity, prompting the lawsuit, Watson explained in a statement.
"FDA has refused to grant shared exclusivity, and seeks to unnecessarily delay the launch of Watson's generic Actos product, with potential harm to consumers who may face constraints on supply as a result of this action," said Paul Bisaro, president and CEO of Watson. "We believe that we have sound arguments that refute FDA's position and will seek the court's intervention to enable approval."
In a statement, FDA said it would not comment on ongoing litigation, and did not provide any information regarding its refusal of Watson's ANDA.
FDA Law Blog - FDA is Sued Again Over Pre-MMA 180-Day Exclusivity; This Time the Drug is Generic ACTOS
The Pink Sheet Daily - Watson Barred From Generic Actos Market; Mylan, Teva, Ranbaxy May Enter First


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A new session called “How Social Media & the Internet is Changing the Media” has been confirmed for SAScon2012.
Martin Bryant, the managing editor of the Next Web will be chairing a panel that includes James Carson, digital marketing manager of Bauer London Lifestyle, former Sky journalist Neal Mann (AKA @fieldproducer on Twitter) and Sarah Hartley of the Guardian’s n0tice project.
The Next Web has been at the forefront of digital technology and media since 2008 and has an influential audience consisting of more than 5.1 million monthly visits and over 7 million monthly page views. Bryant has been involved with the blog for several years and, along with founding Manchester’s influential Social Media Café, is well placed to chair this panel.
James Carson is responsible for overseeing Bauer Media’s online titles including Heat, FHM and Grazia, while Neil Mann played a pivotal role in shaping social media strategy at Sky News. Sarah Hartley has been a journalist for many years and now looks after the Guardian’s n0tice project, which is being touted as a solution to the challenges faced by regional news outlets. All understand the pressures that traditional media business models face in monetising content.
These new panellists join 32 other experts who are all renowned thought leaders in the search, analytics and social media space. The keynote speaker is Bruce Daisley, UK Director of Twitter.
This latest panel has been added at the request of marketers who want to further understand the role the media has on brand profile, social media and search engine visibility. Digital marketers know that the media is an important part of the online ecosystem and this session should help to highlight its importance to all types of brands.
SAScon runs over two days (17-18 May 2012) at The Hive, Manchester, and tickets are on sale via the SAScon website, http://www.sascon.co.uk/.
Early bird tickets are available from £145 via the Don’t Panic website


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Kraft Heinz CEO: Our responsibility during coronavirus is to bring food to the table
Kraft Heinz CEO Miguel Patricio on supplying Americans with ‘comfort’ food such as Kraft Mac & Cheese during coronavirus.
Keep your “noods” to yourself.
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Kraft Heinz has said it will be removing all traces of a recent marketing campaign that encouraged fans to “send noods” (i.e. noodles) to distant loved ones amid the pandemic, after it sparked backlash from social media users.
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese initially launched the campaign on Oct. 6 – National Noodle Day – as a way for its customers to offer “love and comfort from a safe distance” by filling out a form at a specific Kraft webpage, or responding to the brand on Twitter, in order to arrange for a free delivery of Kraft Mac & Cheese for family members or friends, courtesy of the brand.


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- Since locals Shinyau constituency ventured into the pottery business, Ilesi has cascaded past its bad reputation
- It is now fast becoming a centre with a unique aesthetic effect
- Works of art range from pots, paintings of animals and human beings are synonymous with the little-known place in Shinyalu constituency
- So much impact has the pottery business made in the region that it continues to attract people outside the constituency
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A few years ago, the sleepy centre of Ilesi had very little to talk about save for people passing through the road to get the glimpse of the famous crying stone.
So silent was the shopping centre then that few people took a note of Ilesi pottery that is Kakamega's hub of ceramic work.
This was because people who visited Kakamega had one thing in mind, to catch a glimpse of water trickling down from huge stones, popularly referred to the crying stone.
Unlike the historical crying stone that had been gazetted by the then Kakamega county government, Ilesi pottery played second fiddle to the crying stone.
However, the same cannot be said now since the famous crying stone stopped crying. While plying the busy Kakamega Kisumu highway, one cannot miss the spot of elderly women, men and youth selling pottery items by the road.
Its only locals who through the selling of their various artwork pieces made the pottery business in Ilesi to thrive.
The rich history behind the inception of the pottery business in the region can be traced back to the colonial period.
Tracing pottery back to the colonial period
During that time when the country's top leadership was busy championing for self-rule, locals in Ilesi engaged in moulding clay.
Revered women from select families were allowed to take part in moulding items like pot, decorations animal paintings among other artworks.
Most of the items were sold to Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi cities which were attracting huge population at the time.
The merchandises were also taken to the museum and historical centres to aid in the purposes of learning.
Additionally, earlier years those doing small scale businesses in the area struggled to make profits from their enterprise as the pottery business was not well known.
Since locals ventured into the enterprise, Ilesi has cascaded past its bad reputation and is fast becoming a centre with a unique aesthetic effect.
Works of art ranging from pots, paintings of animals and human beings are synonymous along with the little-known place in Shinyalu constituency.
While Shinyalu constituency is known to many as a place where cases of rape and defilement are high, Ilesi has taken the burden of giving the region a new name through works of art.
Impact of pottery works in Shinyalu constituency
So much impact has the pottery business made in the region that it continues to attract people outside Shinyalu constituency.
Unlike in the past, when cases of security breaches were rife in the area, today a different picture is painted as locals live without any fears.
The setting up of a police post in the area is but proof of the strides the once sleepy centre is making in terms of development.
As early as 6.30 in the morning, men and women place their merchandise by the road, a routine hustle for the unemployed in the area.
According to Irene Shisundi, the biggest supplier of artwork in Ilesi, the pottery businesses have made people realize the untapped potential of the centre.
"This place is growing fast thanks to people involved in the art businesses, there are many shops coming up, businesses like women selling Kale, there is more to come, in the next few years this place will be a centre to watch, said Shisundi.
The real estate business is picking fast in the area as investors exploit opportunities that exist. The artwork has also directly contributed to thriving motorcycle businesses.
According to Moses Wafula, a rider at Ilesi, when those buying works of art come to the place, the boda boda men benefit.
"The number of motorcycle operators has risen and this is due to the pottery works, there are times prominent people like lawmakers come here, said Wafula.
Shisundi who has created employment directly to more than 10 people says that the pottery businesses have also made Ilesi a safe haven.
She added that the mysterious killings and attack in the region by an outlawed gang in the region made people live in fear.
Shisundi who has supplied her artwork to Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed says that her enterprise has helped her fend for her family.
"I have known no work except this, from the proceeds I have been able to help my family and other people, I can easily pay my bills at ease when business is good, I can make more than 15,000 on a daily basis, with 10 workers, paying them becomes easier," she said.
Another ceramic artist Silas Ngaira who has been a moulder for the last 10 years says that from the proceeds of pottery he funded his secondary education.
Ilesis transformation to a hub of opportunities is not only told through the booming businesses but also through the emergence of churches and hotels in the area.
A few meters from the road sits African Inland Church. Locals in the area believe that the churches springing up are attracted to the thriving ceramic businesses.
Since the inception of county governments, Ilesi has continued to make a name not only in Kakamega county but earned a reputation for the biggest supplier of ceramics in the former western province.
According to CECM Trade, Tourism and Industrialization Alfred Matianyi, the porters have been supported through events and workshops where they get to showcase their products.
"The pottery business in Ilesi is thriving each day, the county supports artworks through showcasing such works in various workshops, we have also allowed them to sell their merchandise in any market," said Matianyi.
Story by Denis Avokoywa, TUKO.co.ke correspondent - Kakamega county.
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Samsung To Launch Three New Galaxy A Smartphones In India, Colors Leaked
Karamchand Rameshwar - Jun 10, 2019
Samsung is expected to introduce three new Galaxy A smartphones in India called Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, and Galaxy A70s.
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Samsung already announced quite a few phones under its revamped Galaxy A series, including Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A70. Now, the company is expected to bring three more smartphones in the series in India, called Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, and Galaxy A70s. The South Korean company is said to introduce these three phones in the second half of this year.
A new report suggests that the Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A70s will be available in three color variants, including Lavender, White, and Black. A MySmartPrice report also suggests that the Galaxy A20s might come in Blue and Black color options. In addition, the Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, and Galaxy A70s are said to feature similar designs to the standard models. For now, we don’t know what the “s” in their names stand for, but we suspect that it might mean an insignificant upgrade. Let’s take a look at the specifications and features of the standard versions.
Samsung Galaxy A20: Specifications & Features
The Galaxy A20 sports a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and an Infinity-V notch on top. Powering the phone is a Samsung’s Exynos 7884 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage which is expandable up to 512GB. In terms of camera, it comes dual cameras, including a 13MP main sensor and a secondary 5MP sensor. Up front, it has an 8MP camera for taking selfies and video calling. Fueling the phone is a 4,000 mAh battery with 15W fast charging support.
Samsung Galaxy A30: Specifications & Features
The Galaxy A30 sports a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED panel with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Under the hood, it is driven by a Samsung’s Exynos 7904 SoC paired with 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of storage. In terms of camera, it also has a dual camera setup at the back, comprising of a 16MP main camera and a 5MP ultra-wide camera. Up front, it comes with a 25MP front-facing camera to handle selfie duties. Finally, it is backed by a large 4,000 mAh battery with 15W fast charging solution support.
Samsung Galaxy A70: Specifications & Features
The Galaxy A70 sports a massive 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED panel with a water-drop notch on top. Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 675 octa-core processor. In the camera department, it is equipped with a triple camera setup at the back, including a 32MP f/1.7 camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 lens, and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. Selfie duties are handled by a 32MP front-facing shooter. For security, it has an on-screen fingerprint scanner. Lastly, it is stuffed with a massive 4,500 mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.


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Federal officials have recalled 228 million eggs, linked to a salmonella outbreak. So far, at least 266 Californians have gotten sick -- 14 percent of those cases came from Santa Clara County.
"If you have any of those brands, if you bought any of the ones on the voluntary recall list, don't eat them," says Joy Alexiou from the Santa Clara County of Public Health Department.
In Santa Clara County alone 38 people have tested positive for salmonella and three were so sick, they had to be hospitalized.
"A few people we could trace back to similar food or eating eggs, but the issue is because of the lab testing, we know it's the same strain which is the strain that is in this outbreak," says Alexiou.
Santa Clara County and several other California public health agencies were the first to alert the CDC in the early summer that the salmonella outbreak was directly linked to eggs. Then, the feds tracked down the specific source.
The CDC found eggs produced in Galt, Iowa at Wright County Egg were tied to 200 salmonella illnesses in California, Colorado, and Minnesota.
The Wright County eggs were then distributed and packaged under 13 different brands and now all of those are being voluntarily recalled. The most common brands sold in California are Safeway's Lucerne eggs, Albertsons, and Ralphs.
Shoppers ABC7 spoke with had mixed reactions to the voluntary recall.
"I'll be buying eggs, but I may not buy that brand," says Ted Sanchez from San Jose.
"I'll probably stop eating them until I hear more about it," says Michael Urban from Campbell.
"I just buy eggs and I saw the news, but I didn't give it much thought about it," says Fiona Ton from San Jose.
"It's kind of a scary thought, but I will definitely look when I buy eggs," says Nick Mathers from Santa Clara.
The main thing consumers should be looking for are the plant numbers. They're found on the edge of the package, starting with the letter "P." If the numbers 1026, 1413, or 1946 are on the carton, return them immediately.
Health officials say consumers don't have to worry. The stores will allow people to return the eggs if they're a part of the contaminated batches.
The most common symptoms of salmonella are diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within eight hours to 72 hours of eating a contaminated product. It can be life-threatening, especially to those with weakened immune systems.
Which eggs are being recalled?
Eggs are packaged under the following brand names:
The Associated Press contributed to this report


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US Pres. Trump: Doing well in various trade negotiations currently going on
More comments from the U.S. President Donald Trump via Twitter:
"The United States Treasury has taken in MANY billions of dollars from the Tariffs we are charging China and other countries that have not treated us fairly. In the meantime we are doing well in various Trade Negotiations currently going on. At some point this had to be done!"


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MRO procurement and supply chain management specialist Entec International has supported a global FMCG client in the implementation of a major IT project, which has seen the closer integration of both parties’ existing SAP systems via the client’s Ariba Web Portal.
The project, which started in Q1 2020, took just six months to go live and will deliver important benefits for Entec’s client, streamlining the procurement process, increasing efficiency and improving service to customers, while reducing costs.
The new system will automate the Purchase Order and Invoice Process for fast-moving parts required across 10 manufacturing plants in the Middle East region.
Commenting on the project, Entec Business Development Manager Richard Zeverona said, “This is an important step in the continued collaborative partnership between Entec and our snacks and beverages client. By integrating our individual SAP systems via the Ariba portal, we can start the process of automation from
Purchase Order through to Invoice and have created the capability to host country specific ordering pre-approved catalogues for a number of the client’s customers in the AMESA region, which streamlines the quotation process. This new automated order-to-invoice mechanism enables us to deliver real cost benefits.”
He continues, “It is great that our client had the strategic vision to embrace this initiative as well as the commitment to make it work. The company is the first client to implement automation into our contractual relationship and accordingly, will be the first to benefit.
For Entec, the fact that a global FMCG giant allowed us access to their internal systems reflects their trust in us and is testimony to the strength of our partnership.
The two companies worked closely together on this important project for several months and through a combination of careful planning and phased implementation, we delivered a successful Project cut-over in Q4 of 2020.”
Pictured: Richard Zeverona, Business Development Manager, Entec International
With more of us working from home in 2021, convenience in the kitchen has never been more important. Having boiling water on demand for making that mood boosting tea or coffee between Zoom calls, or to take a break from home schooling has become an essential.
Not surprisingly the demand for boiling water kettle taps has soared, Google searches of hot water taps increased by 25 per cent in 2020, making what was once considered a luxury in the kitchen, a must have item.
The 3 in 1 boiling water kettle tap from Enhance My Kitchen, (EMK) is one of the most affordable, with the three most popular finishes, Black, Copper and Chrome currently available from just £239.
With all the features you would expect from a top quality brand, the Ellsi tap dispenses up to 98°C steaming hot filtered water, via a single lever, with a safe locking mechanism, making it safe for all the family. Because there is no excess boiling water to discharge, it is also energy efficient and better for the environment, as you only heat the water you need.
The sleek design not only looks great but it saves you time and space, keeping your kitchen looking clear and uncultured, without the need for a kettle.
All Ellsi taps are easy to install and come with a 2 year manufacturer’s guarantee, via the EMK website, Payment can be split over three months, making it even easier for you to update your kitchen in 2021.
Why not take a look at the full range of boiling water kettle taps – visit www.enhancemykitchen.co.uk
Following UKWA’s call on government to clarify the position of logistics workers under the latest national lockdown regulations, today the Department for Transport has confirmed that employees in the sector are considered ‘essential workers’ and accordingly will be allowed to travel for work. In addition, the children of logistics employees will be permitted to attend school along with those of other key workers.
In a letter to Peter Ward, UKWA CEO, and leaders of peer trade associations in the industry, the DfT states that it is considered essential that the work of the logistics sector should continue to the greatest extent possible through the Covid-19 crisis.
“As is clear in the latest guidance, those who work to keep the freight transport modes operating during the coronavirus (COVID-19) response and EU transition, including those working on transport systems through which supply chains pass, are considered critical workers. This, therefore, includes haulage drivers, managers, warehouse staff and all other logistics professions who we need to continue to go about their business to keep supply chains moving. As such, school age children of employees engaged in these activities should be eligible to continue attending school in line with Government policy.
“Government policy is clear that this applies to all supply chains and not only those for food and medical supplies. The current regulations allows travel to work and travel associated with work.”
Peter Ward adds, “We are pleased that government has again recognised the important role businesses in our sector are playing in keeping the country going during national lockdown. UKWA will continue to provide support for our members and ensure that the voice of the wider logistics industry is heard and heeded.”
Pictured: UKWA CEO Peter Ward
Note for editors:
UK Warehousing Association
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) is Britain’s leading trade organisation representing the warehousing and third-party logistics (3PL) sector. The association’s 800+ member companies operate some 12 million square metres of warehousing from around 2000 depots across the UK. For more details, visit www.ukwa.org.uk or contact email@example.com


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Cigarette firms 'hid dangers'
Tobacco shares were hard hit in London after a US court decision that could cost the industry billions of pounds in compensation and huge legal fees.
British American Tobacco fell 10 1/2p, or almost 2%, to 560p while Imperial Tobacco lost 8p to 680p. Gallaher was unchanged at 382p.
After a nine-month trial in Miami, the jury in the Engle case - named after a paediatrician who contracted lung disease - ruled that smoking causes diseases such as lung cancer and that US cigarette makers hid the dangers of their products from the public.
The court ordered the defendants, including BAT, Philip Morris, RJ Reynolds, Liggett Group, the Tobacco Institute and the Council for Tobacco Research, to pay unspecified damages.
A lawyer for the plaintiffs said after the case that damages could be up to £3 billion. The main argument of the tobacco interests in court was that smokers could quit the habit at any time.
However, the case is likely to drag on for months as it goes through further phases. Legal and tobacco-industry specialists are convinced the verdict will be overturned when the case goes to appeal, although one analyst described the situation as being a 'sword of Damocles hanging over the industry'.
Anti-smoking groups in the US were jubilant at the verdict. Richard Daynard, chairman of the Tobacco Products Liability Project, said: 'This is a tremendous, sweeping victory. It is a wonderful day.' Daynard was confident the verdict would survive appeals.
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NEW YORK — Kingpins New York has pulled the plug on its Continuum section and is integrating its message of sustainable apparel sourcing into the rest of the show.
A number of Continuum exhibitors, such as Saitex International and Monadnock Paper Mills, will be back as Kingpins exhibitors, while others that had participated in both Kingpins and Continuum, including Bossa Denim & Sportswear and Nexgen Packaging, will remain with Kingpins. The show, which is focused on denim and the supply and service needs of jeanswear marketers, runs on three floors of Center 548, at 548 West 22nd Street here, on Jan. 15 and 16.
Introduced last January as a partnership between Olah Inc., owner of Kingpins, and Continuum Textiles, Kingpins became Continuum’s sole sponsor at July’s edition of Kingpins New York. But Andrew Olah, chief executive officer of the firm which bears his surname, found sustainability, a concept that’s growing in importance, a difficult sell nonetheless.
“We found that it just wasn’t tenable to make a show that was specifically identified as ‘green,’” Olah told WWD. “Retailers would walk in and see an entire floor devoted to sustainability and just walk away. It shocked me that they would react that way to something dedicated to sustainable textiles and related products, but that’s what was happening. We put a lot of thought and effort into it and wound up with a lot less activity than we thought we would.
“The thinking now is to integrate the message,” he said. “It’s like we’re putting the organic produce right next to the rest of the produce in a supermarket.”
Olah sees environmental awareness becoming more a matter of “standard operating procedure” within the apparel and textile markets, making integration of green materials and practices more palatable in the coming years at trade events, as well as in stores.
Among the other Kingpins exhibitors with substantial sustainability initiatives are Central Fabrics, Cone Denim, Ecotex, LST Laser and Copen United. Fibermax is among the show’s sponsors.
Fifty exhibitors are signed up for the January market, a small increase from the 46 firms at the January and July markets in 2012.
“In general, there’s been no problem with exhibitors whatsoever, either in Los Angeles or New York,” Olah said. “I’m not sure if it’s an economic issue or more of a behavioral one, but Asia has been a bit more difficult. We’re a specialized boutique show and most of our exhibitors are still in the process of building relationships with companies in Asia.”
With the elimination of Continuum on the second floor of Center 548, exhibitors of all types will be housed on the second and third floors, with the fourth floor reserved for networking, socializing and educational activity.
Kingpins Los Angeles runs Jan. 22 and 23 at the Cooper Design Space, located at 860 South Los Angeles Street. The Hong Kong and Shanghai editions of the show are scheduled for two-day runs beginning on Feb. 20 and March 13, respectively.
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Robin Rivers doesn't need to think too hard to recall her favourite costume: she joyfully wore the same one by choice every year.
She sported a cardboard and tinfoil crown swathed in scarves and would wear every bauble and trinket from her mother's costume jewelry box, transforming into a pirate gypsy princess.
"I just loved it because it was that one chance that I had to just glitter," Rivers recalled with a laugh in a phone interview from Halifax.
But for those who want to wear something a little different this Halloween, there's National Costume Swap Day Canada, a collection of more than two dozen local events taking place in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Ontario.
While Saturday is the designated swap day, events are being staged throughout the weekend, with the last swap currently registered to take place on Oct. 19, said Rivers, national director of National Costume Swap Day Canada.
Individuals can visit the National Costume Swap Day Canada website to register swaps in their own communities, and will receive a welcome kit including posters, banners and a rundown on how to organize their own events.
Rivers sees the appeal of trading for preloved getups — beyond just taking home a free find.
"I think parents really like that idea because when we were kids, for the most part, our parents said, 'Go into the closet and find your costume' — and that's kind of what this is," she said.
"This is like going into the closet and finding your costume again, and what kids come out with most of the time is pretty amazing.
"Sometimes they'll come out with a Star Wars costume or the princess costume for the 900th time. But often they'll come out with something they'd never even think they'd go in and find."
A few Canadian groups have previously held costume swaps as part of an initiative which started in the U.S. three years ago. But this year, Rivers said they decided to stage a full-on event that was national in scope.
Costumes are typically dropped off in advance but can be brought to the door on the day of. When would-be swappers arrive, they'll get a ticket and will be able to see costumes others have brought in to exchange.
While living in Comox on Vancouver Island last year, Rivers hosted a swap that saw 500 costumes traded within two hours, including getups related to "Transformers" and "Star Wars" and newer favourites like "Monster High."
In its third annual Halloween Shopping Survey of 1,000 consumers, thrift retailer Value Village found that a family of four is expected to spend $330 on average for costumes and decorations, up 10 per cent from last year.
Rivers will be contributing a fluffy owl costume and Wonder Woman ensemble to her swap, and estimates she'll save about $50 by not purchasing new costumes for her daughters, aged seven and two.
"That's a special dinner out or a half-week of groceries or something like that that we can put back into the family coffers," she said. "I think saving money is a big motivation."
On the web:http://www.costumeswapdaycanada.com
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According to Recode’s sources, Google and a few others, including Marc Andreessen (who also invested in Oculus Rift in the early days), plan to invest $500 million into a start-up called “Magic Leap”, which is working on high-quality augmented reality.
According to Magic Leap, its technology isn’t well-described by the term “augmented reality”, because its technology offers much more realistic images than anything done before in the augmented reality space. This is why the company is calling it “cinematic reality”.
“Those are old terms — virtual reality, augmented reality. They have legacy behind them. They are associated with things that didn’t necessarily deliver on a promise or live up to expectations”, Rony Abovitz, Magic Leap’s CEO, told the South Florida Business Journal earlier this year. “We have the term ‘cinematic reality’ because we are disassociated with those things. … When you see this, you will see that this is computing for the next 30 or 40 years. To go farther and deeper than we’re going, you would be changing what it means to be human.”
The technology is also supposedly better than what Oculus Rift is using in some ways, because unlike the Oculus Rift where your eyes focus on infinity, Magic Leap uses “digital light field” technology (similar to the Lytro camera) to help the eye focus on close objects, too, much more like how the eye normally works. This should eliminate feelings of sickness that you may get using an Oculus Rift.
Head mounted displays (HMDs) using light field technology have had one major issue in the past – they need much higher resolutions to make the image just as clear as when using other technologies. Magic Leap seems to have solved this by projecting the image into your eyes, which is similar to how Avegant’s technology works.
Projecting the image into your eye means the device can show you an image at a much higher pixel density, which, according to Magic Leap, gets close to the resolution in which the human eye sees the world.
Magic Leap’s CEO envisions the technology to be more useful in everyday situations, rather than just for playing games. He seems to believe such technology could even make mobile phones obsolete in the future.
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“Playing games is the dessert”, Mr. Abovitz told the NY Times earlier this year. “Our real market is people doing everyday things. Rather than pulling your mobile phone in and out of your pocket, we want to create an all-day flow; whether you’re going to the doctor or a meeting or hanging out, you will all of a sudden be amplified by the collective knowledge that is on the web.”
Google may not have had a huge success with Google Glass, but if the company is investing in Magic Leap’s technology, it hasn’t given up on making eyewear computing a reality. The “cinematic reality” technology from Magic Leap is probably not yet ready for primetime, but the CEO said it can eventually be “downsized into a pair of glasses”, making it ideal for Google’s eyewear project.
"Magic Leap seems to have solved this by projecting the image into your eyes, which is similar to how Avegant’s technology works. "Reply
Shooting lasers into your eyes to create virtual images ... what could possibly go wrong
but i want to shoot lasers out of my eyes to project my reality on the rest of the world.Reply
"Shooting lasers into your eyes to create virtual images ... what could possibly go wrong"
That makes me think of the Anime Sword Art Online "if you die in the game, your VR helmet will melt your brain"
14377488 said:Magic Leap seems to have solved this by projecting the image into your eyes
With the company motto:
"Less yapp'in, more zapp'in!"


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The bedding industry has long been designing and marketing its products to the female consumer—and with good reason. Today women drive nearly 80% of all consumer purchasing, with both buying power and influence. And because they often serve as the primary caregiver to children and elderly parents, women are the decision maker across many different market segments.
Though women make up the majority of the mattress industry’s customer base, the same cannot be said about its workforce. According to the US Department of Labor, women made up only 41% of the home furnishings retail and just 28% of furniture manufacturing industries in 2015. While there are more women working in the mattress industry than ever before, there is still a clear lack in senior level management positions.
Since founding Suite Sleep in 2003, owner Angela Owen has had first-hand experience with being one of the few female executives. “The mattress industry is deeply rooted in tradition,” she explains. “It was an uphill battle trying to get manufacturers to try new techniques based on a woman’s ideas and feedback in the marketplace.”
Tradition remains a key trait of the bedding industry, but times are changing.
“Social media has transformed the industry in a multitude of ways—and it will continue to transform it as we continue to embrace digital communications in our lives,” says Julia Rosien, Brand Director for Restonic.
Digital media has altered the way people are buying mattresses, making it necessary for manufacturers and retailers to rethink the way they communicate with consumers. Adapting to the changing market requires companies to have an acute understanding of the people they are trying to reach. While research and testing can help illuminate key insights into the minds of consumers, the benefits of having women in the board room and on the sales floor are clear.
“We work in a male-dominated industry that is focused on selling to a female consumer base,” explains Sarah Bergman, PureCare’s Vice President of Marketing and Creative. “We may be the minority when it comes to numbers, but we are the voice of the consumer for our industry.”
In her role, Bergman is tasked with guiding the in-house team on how to translate its brand messaging across the board. She works closely with the sales team and stresses the importance of “having strong leadership in place with a focus on team building.”
As President and Inventor of The Pillow Bar, Merrimac Dillon has leadership experience in all facets of the bedding industry—from developing new products to overseeing production to serving as the primary sales person.
“I do believe that many women bring a completely different and more creative perspective to the table,” Dillon explains. “Especially in ‘messaging’ to the end consumer. We tend to look at things from a value and family perspective and I think that matters in the bedding world.”
This unique perspective benefits more than just marketing; it allows women to develop products that truly resonate with their peers. Both Owen and Dillon cite their own family life as the inspiration behind starting their companies—with Owen aiming to help “other moms make healthier choices in their home furnishings needs” and Dillon developing her pillow line to help solve her husband’s health problems. Rather than just focusing on “feminine” styling or advertising, these businesses have been successful because they provide real solutions for issues that matter.
“Suite Sleep strives to work with as many women-owned manufacturers as possible and we find those relationships last longer, bring greater trust and loyalty and are far more collaborative in nature,” Owen explains. “Women executives clearly know what women want, so they have so much to offer in product development, marketing and sales.”
Of course, it’s not just women who benefit from increased representation in the workplace. According to Bridget Brennan, CEO of the consulting firm Female Factor, research has shown that companies whose management teams are gender balanced yield a higher ROI.
“Women bring diversity to the table,” says Rosien. “We bring a different way to look at things and a different way to solve problems. We need men and women working together— not one over the other.”
But if greater gender parity has proven beneficial for the industry as a whole, why isn’t female leadership more prevalent?
“One of the things that still holds women back from advancing to senior level management positions is lack of access to leadership training and opportunities to lead,” explains Amy Van Dorp, Director of WithIt, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to in the home furnishings industry. “Few companies are investing in the focused leadership training because of the expense.”
The best way to support women in the bedding industry is a more dedicated focus on opportunity and mentorship—from both men and women.
“I think we need to give women more of a voice in the industry,” Owen explains. Women in our industry need to be mentors to the young women coming up in the ranks. We are strong when we pull others up.”
Programs like WithIt, Mattress Firm’s LeadHERship program and ISPA’s Women’s Network all strive to foster this sense of community—providing affordable professional development resources that benefit the industry at large.
As retail continues to change, it’s becoming increasingly important for companies to invest in its female workforce. Those that do will reap the benefits of their unique perspective, insight and problem-solving abilities.
What advice do you have for other women in the bedding industry?
“I encourage people to follow their passion regardless of the industry. If you believe in what you are doing, research extensively and work to create outstanding products, you will find the market and the buyers for your product...If you believe in what you are doing, research extensively and work to create outstanding products, you will find the market and the buyers for your product."
—Merrimac Dillon, President of The Pillow Bar
“Be a good collaborator, ask questions, find solutions and always hire people who have skills you lack — in other words, let go of your ego and get on with business...The best advice I can give is to trust your instincts and stay strong. If we are committed to our ideas and stay true to ourselves, we will succeed. Women in our industry need to be mentors to the young women coming up in the ranks. We are stronger when we pull others up rather than putting them down. Be fearless – we don’t get a lot of second shots, so take the shot already!"
—Angela Owen, President of Suite Sleep
“Look at the bigger picture and start dedicating a portion of your professional time to the development of the industry as a whole. Working in a vacuum does little to advance your perspective or career...Throughout my career I’ve had the good fortune to learn from many mentors, both male and female. Across the board, these individuals had one thing in common; they saw my strengths before I did and, in turn, provided me with opportunities for growth and development in the areas where I could succeed. I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you for believing in me and providing me with a foundation that has lead me to where I am today. I certainly did not get here alone."
—Sarah Bergman, Vice President of Marketing and Creative of PureCare
“Be grateful. When someone points out an error, thank them for pointing it out because now you can fix it. Stop apologizing. Be strong. You bring value to the table and if you don’t see that value, how do you expect anyone else to? Be curious. Not having the right answer is never the problem. Pretending you have it when you don’t – that’s a problem. Be a mentor. A strong leader doesn’t create followers – she creates more strong leaders. Be yourself. You. Are. Enough.”
—Julia Rosien, Brand Director of Restonic


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A Lidl spokesperson has said:
As a responsible retailer, we have a dedicated compliance function to ensure that governmental guidelines are duly acted upon.
We always put our customers first and continue to respond to new health initiatives that will positively impact on our customers.
In that endeavour, we have also always stocked premium quality alcohol, therefore it has always been competitively priced.
The government has outlined its plans to introduce minimum prices for alcohol. Will the strategy actually stop people drinking too much?
The planned 40p minimum alcohol price will unleash an almighty, blazing clash between powerful retailers and government.
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Designer Luca Iaconi-Stewart has created Paper Airplane model of a Boeing 777. It is a 3 dimensional hieroglyph of Paper made aeroplane. Designer Luca Iaconi-Stewart released a video of making that how he has maintain incredibly details like hair thin stands of paper that up hydraulic line on landing gear with added 300 plus seat.
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Accenture’s 2016 holiday shopping survey explores new shopping trends and what Canadian consumer expectations are this holiday season.
The findings show that Canadian consumers will be guided by their conscience when shopping and will consider a retailer’s reputation for working conditions, buying policies, community involvement and ethics before opening up their wallets.
More than three quarters (77 per cent) of shoppers say a retailer’s reputation is important when making their purchasing decisions and 27 per cent consider reputation to be extremely important.
The survey also revealed the main frustration preventing more than half (51 per cent) of Canadian consumers from purchasing more goods in-store: long lines. Shoppers are willing to wait six minutes on average before giving up, and 65 per cent of Canadians abandon their purchase after 10 minutes. Forty-one per cent say they would leave a store if there is a long line-up and buy it online instead.
Regardless of how they shop, Canadians appear to be optimistic this season and more plan on spending more on their holiday shopping this year.
About the research:
Accenture conducted an online survey using a representative sample of 1,500 Canadian consumers from Toronto, Montreal and Calgary in September 2016.
You may also be interested in learning more about the U.S. results.


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Back in August, our dealer friends let us know that the Ram Truck brand had opened ordering for two new colors for its popular off-road-ready 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon. The new colors aren’t new to the Ram color palette but are being offered for the first time on the Power Wagon.
The popular Olive Green and Patriot Blue colors have joined the current Power Wagon’s exterior palette that consists of Billet Silver, Maximum Steel, Granite Crystal, Hydro Blue, Delmonico Red, Bright White, and Diamond Black.
Now, those trucks that were ordered back in August, are reaching dealer showrooms. The team over at Tim Short Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Fiat of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky, has this beautiful 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon in Olive Green. The Olive Green color is a natural fit for the most capable pickup on the market.
Both new colors add an additional $100 to the sticker price of the Power Wagon. For more information about ordering options or availability, you can contact your local Ram Truck dealer.


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Group of Robbers Break in Gun Store in Texas
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Surveillance video showing a dramatic robbery in a gun store in Houston, Texas, U.S. goes viral.
According to U.S. media, a group of masked men broke in a gun store on Tuesday around 4:30 am. Surveilance camera showed the robbers break an iron gate of the door by attaching a chain from a truck and crashing into the store. They stole more than 50 guns. Several suspects were arrested, and police continues to seek for other suspects.


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During the food and Wine Festival that takes place in Northumbria, two days of incredible food sampling happen and many wine experts from all over the country come to taste new wines. The festival also encourages people to learn about tasting wine if they have not done it before and are particularly aimed at making the whole experience very entertaining.
Many people have been speculating this year that the festival would not be so successful because the weather has been so dismal, however, it seems that with the turn in the weather it might just be a popular event. Either way, whether it rains or shines, the festival is sure to be one of the highlights of the summer festival season.
Many of the best chefs from the region are going to be in attendance at the event as well as many notable importers of wine, as well as their merchants in the UK. There are going to be other attractions at the festival as well, including live music as well as a free bottle of beer for all of those who attend.
It is easy to reach the festival from Corbridge railway station as it is located in the Tynedale Park. The event starts on August 10 and runs from 2 PM to 11 PM, it also happens on 11 August from midday until 11 PM.
Many cooking demonstrations are also going to be shown and the visitors at the event will be able to try some of the fantastic food that has been created. One of the most notable chefs to attend the event is going to be Greg Bureau, who owns the Bouchon Bistrot. This restaurant has become very successful over the last five years and many people are looking forward to seeing him prepare food at the event.


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If there’s one thing the Bronx — or most places — is lacking, it’s bookstores. In fact, The Lit Bar in Mott Haven is the borough’s only independent brick-and-mortar bookseller, and it’s a long trip for many. Even with a car.
Kirstie Reynoso-Miranda is trying to fix this problem by opening her own bookstore — Miranda Writes — somewhere in Kingsbridge or Riverdale. In the meantime, she’s selling books online while the neighborhood waits until at least early next year for a physical location to open.
Fortunately, bookworms eager to crack open a new paperback are in luck. That’s because Bronx Bound Books brings its wares to The Riverdale Y Sunday Market almost every week.
Offering an array of diverse authors from a refurbished bus, Bronx Bound Books has set up shop not only at the Sunday Market, but also other farmers markets across the borough, like one outside Clinton High School, and on City Island.
Why a bookstore on wheels? Latanya DeVaughn says it was the easiest way to make her dream of owning such an establishment a reality.
“I always wanted to own a bookstore,” she said. “But the Bronx kept changing and life kept happening. Before I knew it, the rents were way too high, and gentrification started to take a toll on the Bronx. So, owning a storefront was totally out of reach. I knew I would never be able to afford one.”
DeVaughn started Bronx Bound Books as a project she juggled on weekends in addition to her day job — working human resources for Eli Zabar, an Upper East Side restaurant and food market. But when the coronavirus hit the city last year, DeVaughn was one of many laid off. Suddenly, she had a lot more time to devote to her dream.
“COVID made my Plan B kind of my Plan A,” DeVaughn said. “I decided to invest all my time and energy into growing Bronx Bound Books.”
Growing up in the borough, DeVaughn says she inherited her love for all things literary from the grandmother who adopter her, a teacher.
“I knew that literacy was important, even as a young child,” DeVaughn said. “I would see her reading leases and prescriptions to our neighbors who couldn’t read.”
DeVaughn’s passion for reading grew stronger after her aunt started taking her on regular trips to Strand Book Store near Manhattan’s Union Square. Especially enticing was Strand’s large inventory of used books.
“I would find my escape in the Strand Book Store,” DeVaughn said. “So, we were able to get me a whole bunch of books. And my love for new and used books started from when I was a kid. We would go to garage sales — and everyone would be looking at china and furniture — and I was by the books and would buy all the books I could carry.”
The most important thing to DeVaughn was making a bookstore that catered specifically to Bronx communities. As she developed her concept, DeVaughn attended business improvement district events around the borough, asking people what they wanted out of a bookstore.
She would give away used books at those events — getting her supply from The Book Fairies on Long Island. Then, at the beginning of 2020, DeVaughn started selling books at farmers markets.
In the beginning, DeVaughn relied on rides from friends and Ubers to transport her inventory around the borough.
“It was very limited, because I could only carry so much in an Uber or load in a friend’s car,” she said. “And then having to onload the books and hoping it didn’t rain.”
With her savings and book sales, DeVaughn purchased a used shuttle bus she found on Craigslist about a year ago. Around the same time, she received a grant from the Ford Foundation’s Local Initiatives Support Corp., which has now provided $215 million in such offerings to 12,000 small businesses throughout the pandemic. DeVaughn used that money to hire Ortega Upholstery Designs to refurbish the inside of her bus and make it feel more like a bookstore.
She’s still raising money to paint and fix the bus’s exterior, but inside, DeVaughn carries all kinds of books. Yet she still finds room on her limited shelf space to display works by authors of color.
“That’s what you see, because that’s who I am,” DeVaughn said. “I’m Afro-Latina. I’m half Black and Puerto Rican. The books that you see when you walk in look like the people in the Bronx. So, there will be other books on the shelves and things like that. But for display purposes, I really want to showcase what the Bronx really looks like.”
And that focus on representation has resonated with her customers.
An older woman, “someone who’s about 73, was very emotional because she didn’t have this representation when she was growing up,” DeVaughn said.
Shira Silverman, who runs the Sunday Market, says she’s really impressed by DeVaughn’s mission and inventory. For instance, DeVaughn carries copies of “The Hill We Climb,” the poem National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration last January.
“She has this gorgeous selection of books,” Silverman said. “They are terrific books. I mean, they’re really good. They’re carefully selected. They’re books that you actually want to read.”
For the time being, DeVaughn has no plans of scaling up to a physical storefront — mostly because it’s still an expensive proposition. But also, she feels it’s important to meet people where they are and be out in the community.
“If it takes you more than a half-hour to get to your nearest bookstore, I want to meet you halfway and be there for you,” DeVaughn said. “So, you don’t have to travel so far just to buy a book.”


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On Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. the Portland State Association of African Students will host World AIDS Day. The event will be held in the Smith Memorial Student Union ballroom and will be free and open to the public.
Four local health agencies have teamed up with the Association of African Students to help put on World AIDS Day and all plan to table at the event, including Planned Parenthood, the African Women’s Coalition, Multnomah County and the African American AIDS Awareness Action Alliance.
Some of the main events of the day will include a speech about the effects AIDS has on people’s lives, followed by a cultural fashion show that will include 30 models and five designer collections.
“Everyone in the fashion show from the models to the designers are doing it completely on a voluntary basis,” said Wienta Mebrahtu, president of the Association of African Students. “They all really believe in the cause behind our event.”
Along with the speech and fashion show, dinner will be provided for event goers, as well as viewing of a side-show art competition between student groups.
Attendees will also be able to get information from health professionals about where to go for testing and what steps to take after, including where to get counseling.
The Cascade AIDS Project will be offering free testing, along with free counseling sessions the day of the event.
“It’s really important to be tested and know your status,” said Peter Parisot, interim deputy executive director and director of development & communications at the Cascade AIDS project. “We want people to not only know their status, but to be empowered with the knowledge whether the result is positive or negative and be comfortable talking about it without stigma.”
“We hope that the event will make people more aware of the presence of AIDS and HIV and its effect not just on African people but on everyone, no matter where they come from,” Mebrahtu said.
For more information on World AIDS Day, visit worldaidsdaynw.org.