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Update: 70 PETA Germany activists held a protest in front of the Ukrainian Embassy in Berlin today 16 November to protest the cat and dog killing prior to the European Championship 2012.
Did you know that in Ukraine, a dog or cat found wandering the streets can be shot on sight or poisoned and left to suffer? Their bodies are tossed into a cremation truck and burned, and some are reportedly burned while alive. It is estimated that in the city of Kiev alone, 20,000 dogs have already been killed in these … Read more.
Much-loved wildlife expert Bill Oddie made an unexpected appearance at Fortnum & Mason’s Christmas window unveiling today dressed as Santa Claus to call on Fortnum & Mason to be good, for goodness’ sake, and stop selling foie gras! Oddie stunned shoppers as he loudly explained that Fortnum & Mason pays producers in France to force-feed geese until their livers become grossly enlarged so that Fortnum & Mason can sell the “torture in a tin”. Oddie also delivered a bag of coal for Managing Director Beverley Aspinall, to whom he wrote in September… Read more.
If you want to smell good, look good and feel good (all at once!), there’s never been a better time than now to head to The Body Shop online store.
We’ve teamed up with The Body Shop once again to help make the world a better place for animals. In 2009, The Body Shop Foundation helped PETA fund scientific testing of the EpiDerm test, which can replace the old skin-irritation test in which rabbits were used to test cosmetics and other products. The EpiDerm test and other similar non-animal testing methods … Read more.
Our colossal “cottontails” joined in the festivities at Oxford Street last night as the famous London shopping area switched on their Christmas lights. The giant rabbits spread holiday cheer by urging shoppers to go fur-free this holiday season.
Buying fur coats, collars or cuffs made from animals who have been bludgeoned to death, strangled, electrocuted and even skinned alive goes against the Christmas spirit of peace and compassion. With so many fashionable, comfortable and warm faux-fur and pleather options available today, there is no excuse for buying bits and pieces of any … Read more.
To mark World Vegan Day today, presenter and actor Sarah-Jane Honeywell lay virtually naked on a giant plate – complete with to-scale cutlery, chips and peas above a banner that read, “Try to Relate to Who’s on Your Plate. Go Vegan”. She encouraged passers-by to have compassion for the billions of animals who are abused and killed as part of the meat, egg, dairy and fishing industries every year and was accompanied by PETA supporters who handed out copies of PETA’s vegetarian/vegan starter kit.
“Going vegan is the best decision I’ve … Read more.
On October 31, 2011, the world’s population hit 7 billion people. Our current food system is incapable of addressing the needs of so many, and it’s up to us to make a change in the way we eat.
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EU Guidance Assists With Nitrosamine Evaluations
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The EU guide covers medicines authorized at the national level and under the mutual recognition and decentralized procedures.
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Testing carried out by Australia's drug agency on batches of 34 ranitidine products marketed by 10 different sponsors has found high levels of NDMA contamination in the vast majority of cases. The agency is now considering tightening its oversight of all ranitidine drugs sold in Australia.
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Doral Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Back Trump National Doral Miami as a platinum member
By: Doral Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
"On behalf of everyone at the Doral Chamber of Commerce, we extend our warmest welcome to Trump National Doral Miami" says Manny Sarmiento, President & CEO of the Doral Chamber of Commerce.
Doral's legendary golf resort was instantly iconic when it opened in the 1960s, frequented by celebrities and moguls of the game. More than 50 years later, Trump National Doral Miami offers a new generation of style, service, and exclusivity infused with the Trump standard of excellence. A Forbes Travel Guide four star hotel, we are proud to be among an elite group of hotels that are Sharecare VERIFIED. Tee it up on any of our four championship golf courses, including the legendary Blue Monster, or embark on a rejuvenating journey at our luxurious 48,000 sq. ft. spa. The prestigious resort features villa-style accommodations, exclusive Spa suites, brand new Har-Tru tennis courts, our Royal Palm Pool with 18 private cabanas and a 125 ft. slide, and several luxury event venue options, like the 24,079 sq. ft. Donald J. Trump Grand Ballroom. At the heart of our hotel in Doral, sits the prominent clubhouse featuring the highly acclaimed BLT Prime, Champions Bar & Grill, event and social spaces, health club, retail options, and one of the country's largest golf pro shops.
The Doral Chamber of Commerce was created to meet the needs of a thriving business
community of small to medium sized companies in Doral and surrounding areas that needed assistance and support in growing their business. After examining our member's needs and the current economic environment, we have found that the new "e-World", Internet communities, online social relationships and education via the web are the "new" and best ways to market your business. We provide our members and the business community in general, with networking and educational opportunities in traditional learning and online environments that together enhance the operational, marketing, and business development skills needed for success in today's business world.


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Shimla, May 2
Finally, Ajivika Bhavan is ready. As many as 76 shops in this modern shopping complex will be handed over to the first set of beneficiaries on May 4. “As many as 76 Tibetan street vendors will be given shops in the complex on Wednesday. Subsequently, the other eligible vendors will also get the shops,” said Municipal Corporation Joint Commissioner Ajit Bhardwaj.
The five-storeyed complex, the work for which was awarded way back in 2015, has been constructed to rehabilitate the city’s street vendors on Cart Road near the Lift, one of the prime locations of the city. Apart from the 76 Tibetan vendors, the MC will provide shops to 70 other beneficiaries in a phased manner.
“The Tibetan vendors are being shifted first as the Tibetan market is in the sinking zone. Besides, the work for stabilizing the Ridge is also beginning,” said Bhardwaj.
The Tibetan market is located right below the Ridge. The complex, which was conceptualized under the previous Municipal Corporation headed by CPM’s Sanjay Chauhan, has been constructed at a cost of over Rs 10 crore. “The funds for the complex came from various sources, including a grant from the Centre, state, Smart City, AMRUT and MC Head,” said Bhardwaj.
Overall, the complex has 217 shops and 12 bakeries. While the MC has already identified 146 beneficiaries (all these vendors had deposited Rs 35,000 each with the MC), the MC is yet to decide on how to allot the remaining shops.
Initially, the MC had decided to auction the 71 shops that would be left after the allotment to the identified beneficiary, but several councilors registered their opposition to the plan. “We will again bring the matter in the House and then decide how to allot the remaining shops,” said Bhardwaj.


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With so much controversy surrounding the stars of HGTV’s Flip or Flop, we have almost all but forgot the latest Fixer Upper rumors about Chip and Joanna Gaines, who — in hindsight — are all but tame compared to the El Moussa’s. The latest Fixer Upper rumors confirm that the Gaines’ are continuing in their family-friendly vein by being in the news for positive reasons — this time, because Chip is finally getting his own store!
— People Magazine (@people) January 20, 2017
That’s the word from People Magazine, whose latest round of Fixer Upper rumors has all the details we could possibly ever want about Chip’s new little shop. It’s actually a little outpost contained within the Magnolia Market at the Silos, which is owned by Chip’s wife — and the other half of the Fixer Upper team — Joanna Gaines. The market, which gets more than 20,000 visitors a week, also has a garden and a bake shop contained within the silos, so it’s literally like getting a full shopping experience in one center!
— #TeamMe (@cncozzi46) January 17, 2017
So, what can fans of the show — and of the Gaines’ — expect from Chip’s little outpost? According to the latest Fixer Upper rumors from the Dallas News, Chip’s Corner, the name of the shop, is just as all-American as he is. Namely, it’s set to feature work shirts and hats, and other small tools that Chip will have picked out and endorsed. And for those fans who can’t get to Waco but are interested in purchasing some of Chip’s wares, they can check out his store’s online boutique, where he will make most of what’s available there.
And, if you simply can’t wait to get your fill of Chip and Joanna Gaines, take heart in knowing that most of their wares available online will be shipped to your front door via FedEx.
However, a spokesman for the store said that there will be some things that you can only find in the store, and that won’t be made available online.
“Jo does that so that people who come from out of town can purchase items that they haven’t already seen on our online store,” he said.
— realtor.com (@realtordotcom) January 17, 2017
While, certainly, Chip and Joanna Gaines have been in the news because of less than noble reasons lately, the latest Fixer Upper rumors from Norfolk Daily News suggests that most of the criticism directed towards the couple is unfounded, and unfair.
In fact, the Norfolk Daily News goes one step further, and suggests that Chip and Joanna Gaines should be exempt from criticism completely.
“Since the Gaineses have never used what is arguably a tremendous public platform to articulate their beliefs about gay marriage, it’s safe to assume it’s not something they feel compelled to address. And their status as public figures doesn’t give anyone the right to demand they reveal their beliefs, either. Federalist writer Hans Fience explains, “Liberal fans of ‘Fixer Upper’ are in full-blown panic mode after learning that people they’ve fallen in love with are, by their own rules, unlovable.” It’s as if one alleged belief of the couple and the religion of which they are a part eclipses everything else about them. That doesn’t sound particularly liberal. And it should hardly be a reason to attack the Gaineses, much less to stop watching their show.”
What do you think of this latest round of Fixer Upper rumors? Leave your thoughts about the latest Fixer Upper rumors in the comments below.
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Thieves target phone store for a speaker
FOUR THIEVES raided the Carphone Warehouse store in Wokingham's town centre last weekend.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the raid which took place in the early hours of Friday, June 1. The gang got into the store by smashing glass in a door and stole a speaker amplifier.
They were on site for just five minutes and police said that they left in the same direction from which they arrived, where Market Place joins Broad Street.
Police said all four offenders were wearing dark long sleeved tops, trousers, hoods and face coverings. They were carrying crowbars, a sledge hammer and a large plastic bag.
It is the second time this year that the store has been raided. Back in January, a police helicopter was used to chase thieves in another overnight theft.
Investigating officer PC Jake Knight, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “I would like to appeal to anyone who saw any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area around the time of the burglary to speak to police.”
Anyone with any information relating to this case, is asked to call 101 quoting reference 43180164987, or contact Crimestoppers.


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Google’s MVNO has offered a virtual private organization since the assistance had “project” in its name. As a feature of Safer Internet Day, the Google Fi VPN will before long be accessible for iPhone endorsers.
With the Fi VPN, you’re ready to stream, peruse and download on an encoded, private association implying that sites can’t utilize your IP address to follow your area and you’re protected against programmers, even while you’re utilizing unstable organizations.
In November of 2018, Fi acquired an “enhanced network” alternative that empowers a VPN and naturally changes to portable information when Wi-Fi availability is poor.
After a year that capacity to encode your telephone’s traffic, alongside spam admonitions and Wi-Fi calling, came to non-Pixel gadgets.
The Android VPN has actually been in beta for as long as two years and Google is presently moving it out of review. It will include execution enhancements that make conceivable a “faster, stronger connection.” Google says the apparatus as of now gets more than 226 TB of information consistently.
As a component of this, the Fi friend application is getting another protection and security “hub” to empower the steady element:
The center makes it simple for you to study protection and security includes on Fi, and oversee them with only one tap. This incorporates the Fi VPN and different devices that secure your own data and put you in charge of who can contact you.
Then, Google is bringing the Fi VPN to iPhone in a major advance toward include equality on both versatile working frameworks. It will authoritatively begin turning out to iOS clients this spring. It comes as Google One additionally reported that an iPhone VPN is coming.
Google Fi has two plans, with “Flexible” seeing individuals pay $20 for limitless calling/messaging and $10 per GB of information. Then, “Unlimited” up to 22 GB prior to choking is $70 each month, and incorporates stockpiling and worldwide calling advantages.
The first John store was opened in 1994 in Oxford Street,London, and there are now 11 stores throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The first Australian John concession opened in a Sydney Myer store in November 2016
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Visit Maldives along with esteemed industry partners partook in one of the largest virtual travel and trade exhibitions held in India from the 20th to the 21st of September: SATTE GenX, to promote the Maldives as THE go-to safe haven of a Destination for Indian Travelers.
Offering travel trade professionals, the opportunity to network and connect with the target audience under one platform, SATTE GenX Virtual Expo is a part of India's broader plan to gradually reopen the travel, tourism, and hospitality sector. It provided participants the chance to create mutually beneficial business partnerships.
The Maldives was given the opportunity to present the destination to the attendees of the digital event: Speaking during a panel discussion held as part of the exhibition, Managing Director of Visit Maldives, Thoyyib Mohamed spoke about how the pandemic affected the global tourism industry. He noted that it was especially challenging for the Maldives as we are heavily reliant on tourism. He highlighted the strict measures in place in the destination, noting that we offer a safe, holistic, and unique experience for all travelers.
Visit Maldives and industry partners took part in the exhibition, as part of our efforts to create destination awareness and promote the Maldives as a safe haven for Indian travelers, following the lifting of covid travel restrictions. This event was a great opportunity for the Maldives to provide the latest information about the destination to the Indian travel trade, market our products (resorts, guesthouses, hotels, and liveaboards) and services, and share the experiences unique to the Maldives. The Maldivian virtual stand received 600 visitors during the two days of the exhibition. SATTE GenX 2020 virtual expo was attended by more than 6,100 travel professionals with more than 26,000 interactions during the 2 days of the event.
SATTE GenX 2021 will enable the Maldives to further advertise and strengthen destination presence across the Indian market. This year's event connected us with over 100 travel trade professionals from India, which would help increase future bookings and arrivals from India to the Maldives.


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Tesla Roadster 2017
Tesla has revealed a major surprise at the new launch of its new Semi Truck, by releasing an all-new generation of its electric roadster. Tesla is also claiming that it is the fastest accelerating car in the world. The Tesla CEO said the new Tesla Roadster had been constructed to give a brutal knockdown on gasoline cars. The standard version of the Tesla Roadster, which is also known as the base covers 0-60mph in 1.9 seconds. The Roadster can do 0-100mph in 4.2 seconds which is quicker than a BMW M4 can reach 60. This is showing us how technology within electric cars is growing and is an insight into the future of cars in general.
The power comes from a 200kwh battery pack and three electric motors. Two of the motor’s power an individual rear wheel. The one individual motor on its own powers the front wheels, which makes the Roadster four-wheel drive. Tesla stated shocking figures saying that the Roadster produces 10,000Nm of wheel torque. The range of the new Tesla is 1,000km which is 620 miles. The top speed has not be revealed yet but the CEO gave us an estimate of around 250mph. A quarter mile in the Tesla is possible in 8.9 seconds, which makes it the only production car to do the quarter mile in less than nine seconds. The CEO also hinted about a different version beyond the standard base. This could be able to deliver even more performance.
Practicality and Prices
The Tesla Roadster has four seats surprisingly. Although the CEO did accept that giant people won’t be able to fit in the back. Although, they did boast about the storage within the Tesla besides the focus on performance. The second generation of Tesla Roadsters will begin manufacture in 2020, which is a while of time. Reservations are being taken now to pre-order your Tesla. The price of the standard base version Tesla in the US begins at $200,000 which is £151,000. Customers will have to put a deposit down which is $50,000 around £34,000. A founders edition model which is limited to up to 1,000 examples will cost from $250,000 around £189,000.


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The last year might not have been the greatest for national retailers in New York City, but the five boroughs seem to still be largely running on Dunkin'.
A recent study released by the Center for an Urban Future shows that the number of chain store locations across the city has slowed down in the last year-- with locations just going up by 1 percent between 2014 to 2015, compared to 2.5 percent the previous year.
The data was released through the Center’s annual “ State of the Chains” study, which ranks the national retailers with the most locations in New York City.
Although the numbers overall slowed down, the study showed that Dunkin' Donuts still remains the city’s largest retailer with 568 stores across the city-- with most of its expansion in Brooklyn and Queens.
The chain has 171 stores in Queens, 149 in Manhattan, 135 in Brooklyn, 80 in the Bronx and 33 on Staten Island.
Subway comes in second with 444 locations-- 18 fewer than last year.
According to the “State of the Chains,” 300 retailers, which were included in last year’s rankings, had expanded from a total of 7,473 stores in 2014 to 7,550 stores in 2015.
The top 10 national retailers in the city include MetroPCS with 323 stores, Duane Reade/Walgreens with 307, Starbucks with 307, McDonald’s with 232, T-Mobile with 217, Baskin Robbins with 214, Rite Aid with 197 and GNC with a total of 175 stores.
In the past 12 months, five national retailers-- including Baja Fresh, Ecko Unltd, and Montblanc-- have also closed all their locations in the city.
The study also found that 52 retailers-- including Pret a Manger and Papyrus-- have no locations outside of Manhattan while five-- including Arby’s and Panda Express-- have them only in Queens.
While numbers decreased in Manhattan and Staten Island in the last year, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens have seen net increase in national retailers, according to the study.
The Bronx increased by 3.3 percent, Brooklyn by 2.6 percent and Queens by 0.8 percent.
By: Angy Altamirano, Metro New York
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In June, RockBandMods.Net ran the first details and images of what everyone assumed to be the Rock Band-licensed Mad Catz instruments that had been announced earlier this year. One of the peripherals was the Premium Drum Set, somewhat fuzzily pictured here, that was reported to cost $150 and would ship with the rest of the accessories. So what happened?
Rumors happened, according to Mad Catz' Alex Verrey. "The Premium Drum Kit was never detailed by Mad Catz and was never an officially announced product. It's a sad but inevitable industry trait that concepts and rumors often get leaked and discussed and somehow get reported as fact!" he told Ars.
"The Premium Drum Kit was the result of a very, very early brainstorming session and once more, was never officially announced or discussed. At present we certainly have no plans to release such a product and feel that the Mad Catz Portable Drum Kit, alongside the official Harmonix Wireless Rock Band 2 Drum Kit and Mad Catz Cymbal Expansion Pack alongside the luxury ION Drum Rocker deliver a multitude of options for aspiring drummers everywhere."
So, in marketing-speak with plenty of hype for the other products that do exist, we now know that we'll never see these things at retail. A shame, that. They looked rather nice.
Be sure to check out our look into Mad Catz and the new push for higher-quality peripherals. The company is making some big moves, especially when it comes to licensed peripherals.


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One of world’s biggest smartphone maker; Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd had a rough ending last year after many Samsung Galaxy Note 7 holders reported their phablets exploding in flames. However, the smartphone makers says they are seeking to put behind one of the biggest product safety failures in tech history as they prepare to launch their Galaxy S8.
At the Mobile World Congress which is currently held in Barcelona for three (3) days, the South Korean-based Electronics firm, during its keynote session confirmed that Galaxy Unpacked 2017 will be held on March 29th, where the company is expected to unveil the successor of the Samsung Galaxy S7. However, according to multiple reports, claim that the phablets will go on sale by April 21st. There were no mention whether it will be global or selected parts of the world.
The Galaxy S8 is expected to be the company’s comeback smartphone, as its said to come in 5-inch and 6-inch variants, having a large infinity display, and will sport a dual-edge curved display putting the flat screen variant trend to rest. The predecessor of the Galaxy S-series; Samsung Galaxy S7 had a flat screen and it will be the last to have it.
Basing on rumors, one of the feature we’re waiting to see is if the firm is really getting rid of its 3.5mm headphone jack to join the likes of Apple’s iPhone 7, Motorola’s Moto Z, and LeEco’s Le Pro 3. Aside from ditching the Headphone Jack, other reports claim that the firm might also abandon the Home Button while the front camera might feature an auto-focus.
Teasing the launch event, Samsung wrote in its official invite;
“On March 29, Samsung Electronics will unveil the newest Galaxy as part of its endeavour to unbox your phone.”
The invite further said, “The forthcoming addition to the Galaxy line-up represents the start of a new era, by reshaping the device that has over the years become an indispensable tool in our everyday lives.”
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Pokemon Let’s Go has been a huge success on the Nintendo Switch, and the company is looking build its sequel in the coming future.
Pokemon Let’s Go had a ground breaking sales last year. The game received 3 million sales in just one week of launch, which is such a huge number.
The sequel of Pokemon Let’s Go game has been confirmed in an interview from Eurogame about Let’s Go Jhoto game, during the interview, Junichi Masuda stated that if everyone enjoys playing these games.” In any industry, money is driving factor and gaming is no exception. If there is a demand for it, there can huge profits with the sequel too.
The Sequel of Pokemon Let’s Go can be based on generation 2 Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal.
It also has been suggested that Jhoto region can be added as DLC, but we did not think it will happen
As adding DLC does not sound like a great idea for a business, because the best would be releasing a new game like the Pokemon Gold and Silver
Also, we still have to see the next update for the Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee and Pikachu game, and the upcoming update is expected to have only some bug fixes, as this thought really disappointed the players, because they are expecting an addition of new content.


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According to a recent survey, on average 2 out of 5 people have had their password stolen and 7 out of 10 people no longer trust passwords to protect their accounts. 68% of people say they want companies to provide an extra layer of security and 86% of businesses who use Multi-Factor Authentication feel their data is more secure.
Most people may not have heard of MFA, but chances are they’re probably already using it. Whether they’re signing-in or signing-up we all use passwords, and MFA adds a secondary element to the signing in process, offering an extra layer of protection.
There are three elements that can be used in MFA:
What the user knows: A password or pin number
What the user has: A mobile device such as a phone or fob
The user: A fingerprint or voice / eye recognition
The basic principle of MFA is using a combination of the elements above, not just a singular element. Any one of the three elements have strengths and weakness, but by adding an extra element, it simply compensates for the weakness of the singular element.
Businesses and employees may have got used to simply using a single password, and it can be hard to change the status quo but the fact of the matter is MFA provides a substantially higher level of security. In an attempted security attack, this extra layer can prove to be the difference between being compromised and staying secure.
MFA can also help a business become more compliant. Everyone’s heard of GDPR, and even though there isn’t a single solution that can make a company GDPR compliant overnight, safeguarding data by using MFA is certainly a step in the right direction.
Businesses using MFA can also benefit from being more mobile and not worrying about their security. Over the last decade, with cloud technology, the IT industry has seen a huge shift to working remotely. However, mobility and using your own devices is a serious headache for IT Managers.
Cindy Phillips, Marketing Manager at CyberGuard, says “A recent survey from data security company, Gemalto, suggests that 95% of IT decision makers believe security is the main concern when it comes to introducing mobility to their organisation. So as we know here at CyberGuard, the only answer is: MFA. The same survey also found that to overcome their security challenges around mobility, 90% of IT departments plan to implement MFA.
“With regular ongoing cyber-attacks, it appears MFA is here to stay and will eventually become standard practise in the near future. Large corporations, including social media companies and worldwide financial institutions are using it. What are you waiting for?”


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Despite huge ambition, Medal of Honor's VR adventure fails to go beyond the Call of Duty.
Bustin' makes me feel good.
Bigger and more feature-rich than last year's 4000 Series.
Sony has released the latest firmware update in Europe - this includes the Skype functionality it announced at CES.
DVD Jon claims to have managed to unlock some of the iPhone's functionality without activating the device with AT&T.
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Shopping for shoes in virtual reality may be a new form of retail that some are excited about, but one shopping center in Australia is giving customers a virtual reality experience minus the whole selling something.
AMP Capital Shopping Centers (AMPCSC), which has a portfolio comprising of 23 shopping centers throughout Australia and New Zealand, opened a virtual reality installation at their biennial AMP Amplify Festival this week. The festival showcases inventions and demonstrations of emerging technologies that can be applied to solve key business challenges. AMPCSC uses the festival to create a digitally led activation that is later rolled out into shopping centers across the country.
This year’s festival included a full installation and virtual reality experience for participants titled Virtual Voyage. The installation invites participants to use either a Google Cardboard headset, powered by a Google Nexus phone, or a Samsung Gear VR headset, powered by a Samsung Galaxy S6. The virtual reality experience captures the imagination of children and adults by allowing them to fly through a series of iconic Australian environments from a unique perspective.
Belinda Daly, Head of Shopping Centre Marketing at AMP Capital Shopping Centers said Virtual Voyage is about creating a unique point of difference for AMP Capital Shopping Centers.
“The concept uses technology to build on the notion of the customers’ ‘third place’, creating truly unique experiences for visitors to our centers,” Belinda said. “These experiences create lasting impressions that encourage longer visits to the center and encourage customers to return more often.
“We will take Virtual Voyage on a roadshow of our centers, utilizing it as part of school holiday activities where we will be able to bring Virtual Voyage and the immersive environments to life through a range of interactive journeys.”
We have been reporting on a number of VR experiences coming out of Australia like the Australian football field rush and are definitely looking forward to continued innovation and unique consumer virtual reality experiences to share in the future.


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Nike removes all signs of Washington from its website
Momentum has been building for a while now for the Washington Redskins to change their name. Nothing’s happened yet over the years despite the pleas of different public voices. But we might see some action from the Washington side now that their finances might take a hit. Add Nike to the list of those in favor of a name change.
Nike has reportedly removed any and all merchandise bearing the Redskins’ name or logo from their official website. But going even further, if you check their drop down menu to click on specific teams whose merch you might want to cop, Washington is nowhere to be found.
Unless there’s a massive lack of stock in DC football merchandise, Nike has seemed to go the way of FedEx in that they will no longer be accepting of the racially-charged name.
FedEx, a major sponsor for the Washington Redskins, recently issued a statement saying that pressure from their investors caused them to urge the club to reconsider their name.
“We have communicated to the team in Washington our request that they change the team name,” FedEx told CNN Business in a statement.
While Nike has yet to come up with a formal statement of their own, it seems pretty clear what the issue is. Their actions of omission show that they too will no longer stand for the name.
This isn’t the first time Nike has shown their disdain for the moniker. Last year, Nike didn’t include the Washington name for its annual Salute to Service collection.
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GST: Customs must stop harassing small businesses
Media statement by DAP National Political Education Director and MP for Kluang Liew Chin Tong on 3rd April 2015 in Kluang:
I call on Finance Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to instruct the Customs Department to halt all enforcement activities and focus on hand-holding small businesses to adapt to GST collections.
In my visits to shops in Kluang, Johor this morning, small businesses complained of hostile inspections with an intention to find fault by Customs enforcement officers.
In Sabah, DAP State Assemblyman for Likas, Junz Wong, informed me of raids by Customs officers at 1a.m. on 1st April 2015 on several eateries in Lintas, Kota Kinabalu. It just borders on ridiculous.
GST is an administrative burden on the businesses which increases the transaction cost to the extent that many small businesses found it not worthy to operate anymore.
The Finance Ministry and the official media outlets have tried to perpetuate two myths:
First, that after GST there will be a fall in the prices of goods just because there is no more sales tax; and
Second, that if there is price hike it is due to recalcitrant businesses trying to make extra profits and has nothing to do with GST.
A simple fact that most Malaysians knew by now is that GST will push up costs on all fronts as even insurance premium now requires payment of GST.
But armed with this “profiteering businesses” narrative, Customs officers have been busy harassing small businesses since 1st April. This must stop.
The Finance Ministry and the Customs are culprits themselves in this national mess of GST implementation.
Tony Pua, DAP MP for Petaling Jaya Utara, put it very well that “the confusing, cumbersome and costly world’s longest list of GST zero-rated and exempted items is exactly the reason why Malaysia is not ready for its implementation.”
Most businesses are basing their “List of Taxable and Non-Taxable Goods” (Senarai Barang Bercukai dan Barang Tidak Bercukai) published by the Customs on 2nd January 2015.
But the “Goods and Services Tax (Zero-Rated Supply) (Amendment) Order 2015” issued on 27th March 2015 has a far more extensive list of zero-rated goods.
This last-minute change causes so much difficulties. Even for this reason alone, the Finance Ministry should have halted any enforcement activities until the dust settles.
Even big corporation like 7-Eleven made a mistake by charging newspaper GST which goes to show that small businesses need hand-holding, not aggressive raids.
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The country aims to increase the total number of tourist visitors to 14.1 million by 2026
Bahrain’s Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed R AlZayani has announced a new 2022-2026 tourism strategy, which aims to diversify the Kingdom’s economic portfolio in parallel with the recently launched Economic Recovery Plan. The plans are in line with the country’s development goals, led by King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa.
AlZayani stated that the tourism sector will aim to increase the total number of visitors to 14.1 million by 2026 and the average daily visitor spend to BHD74.8, while increasing the average tourist’s stay to 3.5 days.
AlZayani also highlighted that the tourism plan will contribute to the national economy, increase the Kingdom’s competitiveness and attract further investments that will benefit the country and its citizens.
The new tourism strategy is an extension of the 2016-2019 strategy, which achieved its goals despite various challenges.
AlZayani explained: “When the strategy was launched in 2015, the travel and tourism sector represented less than 4% of the gross domestic product. Tourism’s contribution to GDP has grown to approximately 7% as a result of the efforts and initiatives launched by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.”
The new strategy’s framework includes four main objectives:
- to increase the contribution of tourism to GDP to reach 11.4% in 2026
- to highlight Bahrain’s position as a global tourist hub
- to increase the number of targeted countries
- to diversify tourism products
AlZayani noted the role of travel agencies in further developing the tourism sector
He highlighted specific tourism sectors to be developed including marine attractions, business tourism, sports tourism, recreational tourism, medical tourism, cultural tourism and media tourism.
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority is also developing several tourism projects, including the diving waterfront, the Bahrain Bay beach project, and the Qalali Coast waterfront.
Additional resorts under construction in the country include the Mantis Hotel and Resort in the Hawar Islands, Jumeirah Bahrain Bay Resort, the Tourist City project, Bilaj Aljazayer Beach development project and the Saada project, which will be completed by January 2023.
For more information, visit www.bahrainexhibitions.com


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The use of N95 masks has become increasingly common for everyone since from year of 2020. But for daily life, among truck drivers in California and other states, protective masks are always vital. Due to the long distance route, truck drivers will confront a lot of dusts and particles along the road. Especially since 2020, truck drivers have been on the front lines of the pandemic, delivering critical supplies and goods across the state and country.
Truck drivers in California have been required to wear face coverings since 2020, when the state issued an order mandating the use of masks in public places. While cloth masks have been the most common type of face covering used by truck drivers, some have opted to use N95 masks for added protection.
What is N95 mask?
N95 masks are designed to filter out at least 95% of airborne particles, including viruses like SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. They are considered more effective at blocking airborne particles than cloth masks and are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for healthcare workers who are in close contact with COVID-19 patients.
However, N95 masks can be more difficult to obtain than cloth masks and require proper fitting and training to use correctly. Truck drivers who choose to use N95 masks must ensure they have access to an adequate supply and receive proper training on how to use them safely and effectively.
Despite the challenges, many truck drivers in California have chosen to use N95 masks, citing concerns about their exposure to the virus while on the job. Some trucking companies have also provided N95 masks to their drivers as a precautionary measure.
The use of N95 masks by truck drivers highlights the ongoing efforts to protect essential workers during working. While the pandemic continues to evolve, it is likely that the use of N95 masks and other personal protective equipment will remain an important measure to help prevent the spread of the virus.


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China's logistics industry saw a boost in the first ten months of the year, with social logistics rising 4.9% to 278.3 trillion yuan. The growth was driven by improved import logistics and increased consumption during the holiday season. Logistics for industrial products increased by 4.1%, while logistics for imported goods rose by 13.5%. The Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday also led to a surge in consumption logistics for catering, hotel, and retail industries, with catering-related demand increasing by 17% in October.
FAQ: China's Logistics Sector Sustains Growth
1. Has China's logistics sector seen growth in recent years?
Yes, China's logistics sector has witnessed steady growth in the past five years, as reported by Xinhua. The industry has maintained this growth momentum, as seen in steady expansion over the first seven months of 2022 and in the first five months of 2023.
2. What factors are contributing to the growth of China's logistics sector?
The growth has been attributed to various factors, including improvement in import logistics, the holiday economy boosting consumption, and growing market demand. Furthermore, the development of green and smart logistics technologies has also played a significant role.
3. What is the current state of China's logistics industry as of 2023?
As of 2023, China's logistics industry has continued to rally, with further recovery and expansion reported in the first five months of the year. This suggests sustained growth and positive performance indicators for the industry.
4. Has the China's cold-chain logistics sector also experienced growth?
Yes, the cold-chain logistics sector in China has seen steady growth in the first five months of 2023, indicating a sustained expansion within this specialized area of the logistics industry.
5. Are there any specific strategies China is employing to boost its logistics sector?
While not specifically mentioned in the provided links, it is possible that China may be implementing strategies to expand domestic demand, improve the supply of higher quality consumer goods, and promote consumption in important areas as reported by Xinhua. This could indirectly support the growth of the logistics sector.
6. Is China's logistics sector implementing environmentally friendly practices?
According to the information from November 4, 2021, China's logistics industry is embracing a greener era, with the introduction of smart technologies and a focus on sustainability, suggesting a push towards more environmentally friendly logistics practices.
7. How is China's Belt and Road initiative affecting the logistics sector?
Although the provided links do not directly discuss the impact of the Belt and Road initiative on the logistics sector, it is generally understood that the initiative aims to improve international trade routes, which could significantly affect logistics through expanded infrastructure and increased trade opportunities.
For more detailed information and current updates, you can refer to the articles from Xinhua and other provided sources directly:


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REUTERS/David McNewA DC-10 firefighting jet drops fire retardant at the Silver Fire near Banning, California, August 7, 2013.
U.S. stock markets ended their three-day losing streak today.
First, the scoreboard:
- Dow: 15,498.3, +27.6, +0.1%
- S&P 500: 1,697.4, +6.5, +0.3%
- NASDAQ: 3,669.1, +15.1, +0.4%
And now, the top stories:
- In an encouraging sign from China, the world’s second largest economy reported July trade stats that crushed expectations. Exports jumped 5.1% year-over-year, which was much stronger than the 2.0% expected by economists. Imports surged 10.9%, blowing away expectations for 1.0% growth.
- “One important question in investors’ mind is whether we can trust the quality of these trade statistics because they were significantly manipulated between October 2012 and April 2013,” noted Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Ting Lu. However, Lu actually has a proprietary method that accounts for the potential trade data manipulations, and on the bright side, his adjusted numbers were still encouraging. “Using our adjustment method for fake trade (developed in May), adjusted export growth in July rose to 3.5% yoy from -4.3% in June and adjusted import growth rose to 10.3% yoy from -1.2% in June,” he said.
- Weekly initial jobless claims ticked up to 333,000 this week, up from last week’s 328,000. Despite the slight uptick, the four-week moving average sits at the lowest level since November 2007.
- Shares of Tesla exploded higher today. Yesterday afternoon, the electric car maker shocked investors when it reported a surprise profit for the second quarter in a row. “HAHAHAHA,” laughed CEO Elon Musk in response to a question about a competitor’s car.
- Perhaps the only notable stock that outperformed Tesla was Groupon. The group-coupon seller reported second quarter earnings that were in line with expectations on stronger-than-expected sales. The company also announced it would repurchase $US300 million worth of its shares over the next two years.
- Cleveland Fed President Sandra Pianalto announced her retirement this afternoon. “Sandy has been a remarkable colleague who has made invaluable contributions to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, the Federal Reserve System, and the country,” said Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. “We will miss her thoughtful insights and leadership across a broad range of issues, including monetary policy, payments policy, and community development.”
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In the future people will overlook privacy concerns of smart homes in exchange for a more convenient lifestyle, as demonstrated by a Starcom study, and brands should be shifting their focus to design service to prepare.
The Future of Connected Living study was carried out by the Publicis-owned media agency in partnership with brands such as Visa, Samsung and Seven West Media.
It took a diverse set of Australian families and fitted their homes with smart devices, such as voice-activated speakers, smart TVs and fridges, and climate control systems, with the aim of understanding how people will behave once these technologies become commonplace in the near future.
Graeme Wood, national head of product and futures at Starcom, oversaw the study and says participants were quick to embrace the technology.
“We were surprised at how fast and willing people were in adopting the technology,” he says.
“They really pushed further than we expected and came out with lots of new ideas that we, and I suspect lots of retailers, hadn’t thought of before,” Wood says.
This behaviour is referred to as the "expectation revolution", where new technology means people demand more, further advanced technology. For example, it wasn’t enough that a coffee machine could be voice-commanded to make a cup of coffee. Participants in the study wanted the machine to have the right data to recognise their voice and make their preferred coffee.
The "expectation revolution" is also driven by the use of voice which means people don’t feel like they’re talking to just a speaker, or handing over their data to tech behemoths. Instead, using voice means our brains process it subconsciously as though we’re talking to another person, which Wood says means we expect more from these devices.
Participants’ desire to provide their data to big techs such as Google and Amazon is at odds with the current level of concern around data privacy across the industry. This month Google admitted its contractors were able to listen to recordings of what people were saying to its AI-system, Google Assistant.
Wood says that while people in focus groups understood more about how much technology knows about them than he anticipated, they overlooked any concerns if they saw value in it.
“The big shift is that when we talk about data and privacy, people usually hear it because it’s linked with Facebook and Google and through the lens of them being advertising companies which use data for targeted advertising,” Wood says.
“There’s no value exchange for the consumer in that. But when the participated enter the smart home, they weren’t thinking about advertising, they were thinking about what services they’re home can perform for them."
This means brands will need to focus more on service design to attract users in the smart home.
For example, Woolworth’s app for Samsung fridges allows for meal planning which means people shop by recipe, rather than searching for each item.
“People implicitly trust the service that brings value to their lives,” Wood says.
“In the connected home that means making them feel better about themselves and their environment, providing value both through the way you connect with other people and price value.
“The key is to accomplish things almost frictionlessly, making things you don’t need to worry about happen in the background.”
As more connected devices enter people’s homes, data will cease to be truly transactional.
“We will be able to offer something that is a blend of advertising, promotion and value add services into homes based on what people have already expressed a preference for,” he says.
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PETALING JAYA: According to a study commissioned by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and conducted by the International Data Corp (IDC), the Asean ICT Market is estimated to be worth US$48bil (about RM198.7bil) by 2019.
However, many local technology companies have yet to fully capitalise on the immense potential of the Asean market.
In view of this, MDEC launched its Global Acceleration and Network (GAIN) initiative in 2015.
The initiative aims to develop high-potential, high-growth Malaysian technology companies into regional and global champions by connecting them with appropriate partners in various countries to help expand their business into those countries.
SCICOM Bhd, a company involved in the call centre business, joined the GAIN programme to expand its global presence as the platform assists in providing market access.
Scicom group chief executive officer Leo Ariyanayakam told StarBiz that the GAIN initiative has introduced the company to potential clients and opened new markets for its products and services.
“The publicity, business contacts and knowledge acquired from being on the programme proved to be invaluable,” he said.
Headquartered in Malaysia, Scicom provides premier customer care and technical support services to customers across 37 countries from the company’s operation centres in Kuala Lumpur and Colombo, Sri Lanka. Moving forward, the company plans to expand its operations into emerging markets such as Africa, South America and the Middle East.
“We are focused on moving up the value chain and to position ourself in Malaysia and in the region as a fully integrated solutions company,” said Leo. According to ICT market research firm, International Data Corp, Scicom’s position as a leading global business process outsourcing player stem from the company’s business intelligence and remarkable client delivery in human resource, information technology, social media, and digital support.
The company has transformed from offering basic call centre services to providing complex solutions to its multinational clients. However, given the challenging global environment, Leo noted that the company will continue to diversify its service offerings to provide complex integrated solutions across the supply chain to its clients.
With the constant diversification of service delivery, the company has developed proven capabilities in software development, payment gateways, biometric solutions, big data and analytics, education solutions and customer facing services.
Leo said the company would continue to pursue new and better ways to serve its clients in a cost-efficient manner as part of the services diversification strategy.
“Our customer service delivery provides a clear competitive edge to our clients and enables them to stand out in a very challenging global economic environment.” he says.
IFCA MSC Bhd
IFCA MSC Bhd has gained tremendously from working closely with MDEC to grow its market presence globally. IFCA chairman Ken Yong said the company has benefitted from the GAIN programme by being highlighted as a global technology icon.
Yong: ‘We have invested heavily the last 18 months in developing, testing, fine-tuning our platform and our business model.’
“Partnering with MDEC gives us the opportunity to explore market access, improve our technology capability through numerous training and seminars, and provide us with various platforms where we can learn about technology and digital disruption,” he added.
Being a specialised property industry software solution player, Yong remains confident that the company will continue to transform the property industry. IFCA exploits the latest digital and mobile technologies to create a comprehensive e-sales platform for the property sector.
Currently, IFCA has customers in the Asean, the Middle East, and South Africa. Going forward, the company plans to expand its global reach by focusing on the South-East Asian region, including setting up offices in Thailand and Vietnam.
Given the slowdown in sales for the property sector, Yong believes property developers would be more open to new ideas to help sell their projects, adding that new business initiatives by IFCA will be a timely proposition.
“We have invested heavily the last 18 months in developing, testing, fine-tuning our platform and our business model. We are now ready and will soon be announcing a very interesting and disruptive way of selling property with a major developer.
“Our aim is to help property developers leverage digital and mobile technologies to market and sell their projects,” he said. Despite the slowdown of the property market, IDC expects the demand for software solutions for the property industry to gain traction.
“IDC believes the potential for opportunities within Asean are vast as the property market in the region is booming,” it said.
GHL SYSTEMS BHD
GHL Systems Bhd, a payment solutions provider, has worked with MDEC for more than a decade and has benefitted from the GAIN programme through exploring new markets and building more contacts locally.
The group’s chief executive officer Danny Leong said working closely with MDEC has accelerated GHL’s growth in the payment space globally, specifically in the Asean region.
“Under the GAIN programme, both parties have worked together to identify potential companies for merger and acquisition to spur growth inorganically. In addition to this, MDEC has assisted GHL in business matching opportunities with regional as well as global partners,” he added.
GHL’s core business, the Third Party Acquiring (TPA) business, provides payment transaction services to retailers by directly engaging with them. The company has also ventured into the mobile payment space.
IDC believes that, GHL will continue to dominate the card payment segment of the TPA market as it aims to serve the small-sized retailers segment, adding that the segment is underserved by card payment acquirers. Approximately 90% of the small retailer segment has turnover of less than RM12mil per year.
Currently, GHL has operations throughout the Asean region including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Australia. Leong’s optimism stems from the fact that most countries in Asean are encouraging electronic payments.
In Malaysia, Bank Negara intends to increase the adoption of e-payments, aiming for the country to achieve 800,000 terminals by 2020. As GHL continues to aggressively expand its TPA business, Leong noted that the company targets to achieve more than 1,000 new merchants per month across the Asean region this year.
“With this drive for electronic payment, GHL is in an ideal position to offer TPA services to acquirers and merchants for credit card, debit card, mobile point of sale as well as next generation payment methods like AliPay,” he said.


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Lately a viral news regarding ISS astronauts bringing Indonesian coffee-candy to space is widely talked on social media. Kopiko candy packaging can be seen among other provisions on a photo that has been uploaded to @space_station twitter account during thanksgiving day on 23th November where ISS Astronauts is shown to be enjoying their dinner. This facthas capture the attention of eagle-eyed social media user from all over the country, generating a new hashtag #kopikoinspace.
Kopiko is the pioneer of coffee-candy with real coffee extract in indonesia produced by PT. Mayora Indah, Tbk. which has been the nation's favourite for over 35 years and currently being exported to more than 80 countries all over the world.
More than just being accepted to worldwide, Kopiko coffee-candy has also recently flew to space along with NASA Astronauts, this achievement has been a pride to Kopiko, as the food standard quality that NASA implement on their provisions is on the highest level. A rigorous test & requirements must've been implemented to the food products and passing NASA's test clearly shows the quality of Kopiko coffee-candy.
“Kopiko candy is made from real coffee-bean extract which gives the staying-up effect that real coffee does. Kopiko is the easy & practical solution if you do not have the time to drink a cup of coffee. This fact is completely relevant as the zero-gravity condition in outer space makes it difficult to enjoy a cup of coffee. We are really proud to see Kopiko became the choice of NASA Astronauts. ” As mentioned on the written statement by the marketing director of candy division of PT. Mayora Indah Tbk, Fika Darana.
To reach the space is an achievement for Indonesian product and may this milestone helps inspire other products to keep innovating and give the best quality that make Indonesia proud.


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|Braid coming to PS3, Nov 12th
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Manga Bento in (Video) Games
Some of you might recall how much I harp on about Braid, the Xbox 360 and PC exclusive Johnathan Blow indie game released last year. Well, for those of you who are PS3 exclusive gamers, you now have no excuse to play Braid.
Braid, one of the most visually beautiful, mind-bending, time-twisting platformers I've ever played, is on it's way to the PSN.
According to Kotaku (referencing the official Braid blog), the PS3 version is set to be released on the PSN Store on November 12th 2009, priced at $14.99, which is the same price as it is on 360 and PC.
Please, please give it a try. If nothing else, should a demo be released along with the game, try the demo and decide from there.


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Doosan Infracore China Co. (DICC) sold its 5,000th “Chinese-style” forklift model on May 24. A special ceremony was held to mark the event, and company officials pledged to work even harder to reach the next milestone.
The plant at Yantai, China was completed in 1998, and the local subsidiary broke into the Chinese forklift market by initially producing highperformance models for high-end buyers. At the end of 2004, DICC began massproducing six models designed specifically for cost-conscious local companies. Sales of these lowend forklifts have increased steadily, and DICC officials expect aggregate sales to reach the 10,000 and 20,000 marks quickly.
Zhangyu Pioneer Wine Co. Deputy General Manager Xu Qiang attended the May 24 ceremony to accept the delivery of the 5,000th model to come off the production line. He was offered some extra perks as well, including an extended warranty period.
Early this year, the DICC Forklift Division established its mid-/long-term business strategy. The plan calls for DICC to be one of China’s top three forklift makers by 2010. To this end, the company will expand product lines, including models for the mid-range segment, as a way to increase demand. In addition, DICC will begin producing export models this year.
DICC Vice President Paik Seung-chan, chief of the Forklift Division, says, “The delivery of our 5,000th model serves as the cornerstone for us to achieve bigger targets. We are building a lineup that satisfies the requirements of diverse customers.”


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UPDATE | City has plan to remove tree-sit protester
Bainbridge Island Deputy Police Chief Jeffery Horn said the city has a plan for removing Chiara D’Angelo from the 70-foot-high platform that's been lashed to a Douglas fir at the site of a new shopping center if the teenage protester doesn't come down.
City officials said D’Angelo has been given until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to come down from the tree. D'Angelo, a 19-year-old college student and environmental activist, scaled the tree early Monday to protest a shopping center that's planned for the property.
D’Angelo announced just after 4 p.m. Tuesday that she would not accept an offer from Visconsi, the Ohio-based development company that wants to clear 7.4 acres of the 8.16-acre site so it can build a seven-building shopping center, to end her protest. D'Angelo said she did not trust the company because the offer wasn't in writing.
Under the proposed deal, a handful of protesters would be allowed to stay at the site if D'Angelo left her tree stand by 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Visconsi's offer was relayed to D'Angelo by some of her supporters on the ground, who were told of the deal by city officials.
Horn, who joined the Bainbridge department earlier this month, visited the scene of the demonstration off High School Road Tuesday afternoon.
The city has a plan for getting D'Angelo down from the tree, he said, but he would not elaborate.
City spokeswoman Kellie Stickney said the city was hoping for a peaceful end to the protest.
"The city is committed to resolving this as peacefully as possible," Stickney said. "We want a peaceful resolution just like everybody else."
Visconsi has been planning to develop the property for more than two years, and the shopping center project has been controversial from the start.
The company received a clearing permit for the property last week, however, and the impending work has re-energized opponents of the development who fear the loss of trees and wildlife habitat.
Opponents have also said the shopping center will worsen traffic in the area and bring unneeded businesses that will compete with existing island merchants.


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- Toro mowers help Liverpool course prep for British Open
- Philips recalls Lightolier glass lenses
- Fiskars recalls shears off HD shelves
- Home Depot points to holiday innovation
- Lithonia Lighting recalls over 1 million emergency lights
- Porter-Cable router recalled over shock risk
- Shivvers recalls riding lawn mowers
Toro announced a recall of its 2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers.
The mower’s idler pulley can rub against its fuel tank, posing a fire hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Toro has received six reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
The recall affects about 3,700 of the mowers in the U.S. and 60 in Canada (about 2,600 units were previously recalled in the U.S. and 30 in Canada in November 2012.) The products were sold at Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through April 2013 for between $7,700 and $8,700.


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HelloFresh has acquired Green Chef, the organic meal-kit startup geared towards vegan, gluten-free, and Paleo diet eaters, as the German company beefs up its holdings to better compete with U.S. rival Blue Apron.
HelloFresh, which listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange in November, did not disclose terms of the acquisition. The purchase could help HelloFresh overpower Blue Apron and other competitors in the U.S., its biggest market. The deal stands out because Green Chef is the U.S.’s first certified organic and gluten-free meal kit company.
HelloFresh is expected to report full-year earnings Wednesday.
Green Chef will add its organic menus to HelloFresh’s product portfolio in a bid to attract a more diverse group of consumers. HelloFresh also gains a new office and production facility in Colorado under the deal. Green Chef operations will be integrated into HelloFresh, the companies said.
In January, HelloFresh reported its preliminary fourth-quarter sales rose from about 59% to about $309 million after a rise of 49% in the previous nine months.
HelloFresh delivers more than one million meals per week in the U.S. and has nearly 1.5 million active customers across 10 markets globally, according to the company.
As HelloFresh snaps up competitors, Blue Apron is looking for other ways to boost growth that has recently stalled. Earlier this month, Blue Apron said it would start selling its prepared dinners in stores later this year.


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When it comes to holiday shopping, consumers don’t hesitate to take advantage of online sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Last year, PCWorld reported on the craziness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday with its release of “Black Friday-Cyber Monday Debrief:2010 Beat 2009”, noting that 2010 beat 2009 with an estimated $1 billion spent Monday online. PCWorld also reports that online shopping grew by 44 percent on Black Friday in 2010 and many wonder what is in store for 2011 in terms of growth. With more and more people taking advantage of Cyber Monday, many bandwidth and security concerns face businesses with employees frantically searching the web for deals. Of course, our go-to tip is to “Monitor the networks” with the WhatsUp Gold plug-in, Flow Monitor, that allows you to track and resolve bandwidth issues and network traffic or congestion problems.
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There is no doubt that the upcoming Royal Wedding is the biggest wedding since Prince Charles and Princess Diana. In 1981, when Prince Charles and Princess Diana married it set a world record for the largest TV audience. The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will certainly set a new record. Not only will people be watching this event on TV, it is estimated that 400 million people will be watching online. The big event will be taking place tomorrow Friday, April 29th – unfortunately for network admins this will take place during work hours in Asia, Europe and parts of the US.
Many of us here at Ipswitch are extremely excited about the Royal Wedding (she arrives a commoner and leaves a princess – who wouldn’t be excited?); however others are more concerned with the effect this might have on their business and the bandwidth of their networks.
Make sure you have a solution to detect any network performance issues during the “Wedding of the Century”.
The WhatsUp Gold IT Management family is excited to announce an easy to use tool for reading, gathering and understanding traffic readings in real-time from a single interface with our free Interface Bandwidth tool. This application will allow you to specify a target device and connect via SNMP to return a list of available interfaces. Just select the interface that you want to monitor and quickly access two gauges, one for receive traffic and the other for transmit traffic. Features include:
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The CRTC (Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission) recently proposed changing billing rules, giving Canadian internet service providers permission to set a new bandwidth cap on their service plans, forcing customers to pay for every gigabyte they use above that cap! Here are a couple of articles talking about it as well as a link to the actual decision from the CRTC’s web site:
Needless to say, there are a lot of people getting pretty upset about this decision. There is even a tweet from Canadian Parliament member Tony Clement, implying that the Parliament will overturn the decision if the CRTC doesn’t back down. Reading and following all of this got me thinking, what if I was charged based on usage? From an ISP’s standpoint, I could see how this would be beneficial. But would it really?
I am curious to hear what you folks think about this. Are there folks out there that are currently billed this way? How about organizations? Are there ISP’s that currently bill this way? If you are billed this way, how do you ensure that you are properly billed?
I look forward to reading your thoughts.
Jason (The WhatsUp Guru)


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According to a press release, the Polaroid Digital Instant Mobile Photo Printer will be available in the first half of 2008. Polaroid has plans for numerous additional products using Zink Technology.
Powering these Zink-enabled products is the Zink Paper, a patented composite material with embedded yellow, magenta and cyan dye crystals. The printer uses heat to activate and colorize these crystals.
Separately, Zink Imaging has announced partnership agreements with Alps Eletric Co, Ltd., the Foxconn Technology Group, and Tomy Company Ltd (a toy manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan).


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Reflections on Ecological Disasters
Shema was personally impacted by Fires in 2018, when she lost her own home
The Amazon Rainforest!
The organization, known as The Earth Alliance, has donated $5 million to the fire effort
“The Brazilian Amazon – home to 1 million Indigenous people and 3 million species – has been burning for more than two weeks straight.” While the Amazon continues to be consumed by flames, an organization backed by Leonardo DiCaprio has just committed a huge amount of money to assist authorities in fighting the many fires currently burning in the forest which has been nicknamed “the world’s lungs.”
“There have been 74,000 fires in the Brazilian Amazon since the beginning of this year – a staggering 84% increase over the same period last year (National Institute for Space Research, Brazil.)”
“Scientists and conservationists attribute the accelerating deforestation to President Jair Bolsonaro, who issued an open invitation to loggers and farmers to clear the land after taking office in January. The largest rainforest in the world is a critical piece of the global climate solution.”


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Industry Groups Warn Against Anthrax ClaimsIndustry Groups Warn Against Anthrax Claims
November 1, 2001
WASHINGTON--Natural products have many benefits to the immune system--garlic and oil of oregano have been studied for their antibacterial qualities, while herbs such as echinacea and goldenseal gently stimulate immune function. However, natural products industry groups are publicly reminding retailers, manufacturers and consumers that dietary supplements are not designed to replace medical care, particularly in the face of biological attacks.
The National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA), for example, issued a member update after receiving inquiries from retailers about products that were being marketed as alternative preventatives and treatments for anthrax. "Let's be very clear," David Seckman, NNFA (www.nnfa.org)executive director, said in the statement, "no dietary supplement or other natural product has been approved for the treatment of anthrax. Even the most vague intimation that a product or combination of products will ward off or cure anthrax infection will be widely viewed as preying on the fears of a frightened public." The statement also reiterated that under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), dietary supplements may not be positioned to "diagnose, mitigate, treat, cure or prevent" any disease. Seckman later commented that the industry faces a dangerous time. "When it comes to the threat of bioterrorism and the promotion of natural remedies to ward off or treat infections, the industry must remain above board and stay strictly within the letter of the law, or we--as an industry--will be facing a public relations nightmare," he said. "Any company that is viewed as preying on a frightened public--regardless of that company's industry--will reap not only disapprobation from regulatory agencies, but public condemnation, as well."
The alternative and complementary medicine community also developed a statement after the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued its first Clinician Advisory on Oct. 18. "The CDC focused its efforts on the traditional medical community, and we wanted to reiterate that message to our community," said Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA). In a message to the natural health care community, AHPA, the Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Alliance, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the American Association of Oriental Medicine and the American Herbalists Guild advised their practitioners to recommend that patients who may have come in contact with anthrax seek standard medical treatment and that they report the exposure to local health authorities. "There are natural therapies that have much to offer in terms of enhancing general immune resistance and in dealing with stress in this time of great anxiety," the statement reads. "In addition, your patients may ask you to provide supportive therapy during or after antibiotic therapy. There are not, however, any defined natural healing protocols for the treatment of any form of anthrax infection."
One product that is available over-the-counter (OTC) and is being covered in the press is the homeopathic remedy Anthracinium, a nosode made from anthrax bacteria. A story from Channel2000.com noted that Medrial International, a supplier of anthracinium, said sales of the remedy are skyrocketing despite the company's statement that oral intake is "not the recommended use." According to Steven Brynoff, vice president of sales and marketing with Medrial, the company is seeing increased sales of the remedy, but is including a special flier in all orders to explain the proper use and indications of the remedy. The flier states: "Please note that the literature does not support use as either prophylaxis for or treatment of infections caused by Bacillus anthracis [anthrax]. Such indications are prescription in nature and are an inappropriate use of this product. If you believe that you require prevention of, or treatment for, symptoms of infection caused by Bacillus anthracis, please see a licensed health care provider immediately."
According to the National Center for Homeopathy (NCH), the primary clinical indication for anthracinium is for carbuncles and malignant ulcers. "Nothing in the literature suggests that homeopathic Anthracinium may be useful for pulmonary anthrax--the more fatal manifestation," J.P. Borneman wrote. "Thus, the indiscriminate application of homeopathic Anthracinium as prophylaxis for, or treatment of, pulmonary anthrax is not indicated."
Despite warnings from industry and federal agencies, some individuals and companies are promoting natural products for anthrax treatment or to bolster the immune system. On the Howard Stern radio show, for example, health writer Bill Sardi was interviewed Oct. 30 on "natural antibiotics for anthrax," including oil of oregano and garlic. An article on Sardi's Web site (www.askbillsardi.com) noted that while commercial antibiotics are losing effectiveness, "FDA makes no mention of natural, non-patentable antibiotics which do not induce resistance, some of which exhibit a 100 percent kill factor for anthrax and a wide range of other germs." The primary study Sardi referenced on the antibacterial action of compounds including oregano, garlic and allspice was conducted at Cornell University and published in the Quarterly Review of Biology in 1998. The lead researcher, Paul W. Sherman, said the study did show that spices used in many types of cuisine kill or inhibit food-spoilage microorganisms. However, he told INSIDER that the results do not mean that the products are a treatment for inhalation anthrax. "Absolutely not," he said. "It is fair to say that spices have some antibacterial activity, and some have been effective in a laboratory setting at killing some species of Bacillus. But that's not a health recommendation."
In an E-mail exchange with INSIDER, Sardi noted that consumers should be made aware of these natural antibiotic agents. "While natural products are not, and cannot, be labeled to kill anthrax, utilizing freedom of speech under the U.S. Constitution, it is important for consumers to know that natural antibiotics may provide a back-up or fall-back level of defense against anthrax," he wrote. "Natural antibiotics may buy an anthrax victim time until the immune system kicks in or antibiotic drugs become available."
Healthnotes Newswire released a story Nov. 1 by Alan Gaby, M.D., reviewing Sardi's online article about natural remedies and bioterrorism. "In the face of widespread fear and uncertainty, the public will no doubt be interested in a new online article claiming that a number of natural remedies can be used in the fight against biological and chemical terrorism," Gaby wrote. "However, virtually all of the research cited is taken out of context or misrepresented, and the conclusions drawn from this research are unwarranted and potentially dangerous." (For the complete article, see www.naturalproductsinsider.com/articles/1a1hot.html.)
Other companies are promoting dietary supplements designed to boost immune function. "Our anthrax protocol was put together by a medical student to bolster the immune system," said Scott Brown, owner of Ionic Minerals in Phoenix. "We can't make a claim about it, but we use the words disease and treatment [in the description] because people are searching on the Internet for anthrax treatments. Those are buzzwords to draw hits, but we explain our mineral deficiency program is to help the body heal itself." The protocol includes such ingredients as silver, zinc and stabilized oxygen. "Unless something works in a clinical trial . FDA says we can't recommend it or say it's safe," Brown added. "Too often we're painted as a bunch of wackos out there to make a buck and confuse you. People are looking for something to take care of problems without drugs that have side effects."
Another company, Largo, Fla.-based Go2Pharmacy Inc., introduced a new product called Thraxide. Product literature says the product is designed to "help the body boost the immune system while aiding in cleaning out the toxic byproduct of [biological attacks]." Go2's president, Kotha Sekharam, told the St. Petersburg Times that the company is not trying to prey on consumer anxiety. "That's not our purpose," he was quoted as saying. "This is just like using vitamin C in cold season."
Industry members say the high profile of the bioterrorism scares means extreme caution should be exercised by marketers. "Anyone in the natural products industry who would encourage people who are legitimately afraid of anthrax exposure to do anything other than see a licensed health professional and instead to use traditional immune enhancing supplements is acting in a grossly irresponsible manner," said Marc Ullman, partner in the New York based legal firm Ullman, Shapiro & Ullman. "Anyone who attempts to bolster sales by taking advantage of people's fears, shame on them. And anyone who thinks they can hide code words in metatags and give interviews touting their products as effective against bioterrorist weapons but not put a disease claim on their label risks hearing from FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations."
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People are queuing up in their droves outside supermarkets in London as Christmas bubble plans were cancelled.
Supermarkets have urged shoppers not to panic buy as they expect people, who were previously relying on relatives or friends, to rush to buy Christmas groceries.
With less than a weeks’ notice, millions of people have been forced to rethink their Christmas dinner plans without guests to cook for.
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A source for Tesco told the Telegraph: ‘We will not run out of food. There is no reason to panic buy.
‘There are the same number of shoppers out there as there were before any new announcement and we have enough stock to supply them all, even if more now come into our stores because online delivery slots are full.’
Londoners were seen waiting in huge queues outside Tesco, while long lines of shoppers snaked outside other supermarkets, including Marks and Spencer.
After Bedfordshire went into tier four Northamptonshire’s Rushden Lakes shopping centre, which is in tier two, was packed with visitors.
The centre is in East Northamptonshire – only about a mile away from Bedfordshire which is not allowed to have any non-essential shops open.
The scenes outside supermarkets today comes after thousands of people swarmed to shops last night before non-essential retail was forced to close.
People used the last few hours to do whatever Christmas shopping they could, with stores remaining closed until at least December 30 when the government is set to review the tiers.
Shoppers flocked to Oxford Street making social distancing practically impossible.
Social media was flooded with posts warning people to stay away from Bluewater shopping complex in Kent with photographs and videos showing cars queuing for miles along the A2.
A sales assistant at a department store at Westfield shopping centre in West London said: ‘It was fairly quiet all day, then suddenly there was this mass of people.’
Someone else tweeted that Westfield in Stratford was a ‘zoo not a shopping mall’.
The whole of Wales also went into tier four at midnight leaving shoppers a few hours to rush to Cardiff city-centre before the lockdown.
Similarly, the last-minute news sent Londoners packing intro train stations to try to get home before the stay-at-home order came into force.
People crammed into St Pancras and Paddington getting trains to Leeds and other parts of the country to be with their families over Christmas.
Matt Hancock today slammed Londoners for gathering at train stations last night and called them ‘totally irresponsible’.
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‘It is more important than ever that people are responsible, not only stick to the rules, but even within the rules restrict social contact as much as is possible because this is deadly serious.’
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