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SINGAPORE – As the coronavirus pandemic surpasses four million cases around the world as of 18 May, many of us are finding new routines staying at home, managing workload, ordering groceries and doing household chores all at the same time.
According to the international market research company IGD Asia, online grocery sales in Asia is developing at a rapid pace, with the market set to grow from its current value of US$99 billion to US$295 billion by 2023. The report also highlights Singapore, as our country has established itself as the most advanced online grocery market in Southeast Asia.
“Competition here is fierce; retailers are building scale by attracting more customers, while also investing in technology for long-term growth. Redmart has been migrated onto the Lazada platform, as a move towards expanding online grocery services to other countries in Southeast Asia, while FairPrice On is making use of robots and data analytics to improve its service,” added Shirley Zhu, Programme Director at IGD Asia.
As we continue to distance ourselves at home, many of us have embraced home delivery and click-and-collect technologies to shop for groceries. Unfortunately, because of the high demand for online grocery delivery, most of us are facing difficulties in not being able to secure a delivery slot.
Software engineer Shweta Sharma, 27, faced the same problem of limited delivery capacity. So she decided to take matters into her own hands, and built a grocery delivery slots finder during the partial lockdown in Singapore.
Upon sharing her application on Facebook, her post went viral and attracted about 100 comments praising her for the useful mobile-optimised web app, called ChopeCart.
In an interview with Yahoo Lifestyle SEA, Sharma, who works for Affable, a local startup company, tells us: “I built ChopeCart to essentially alert me once any grocery store had available slots; which meant that I wouldn’t have to wait helplessly trying to get a slot. Currently ChopeCart tracks available delivery slots across Giant, Cold Storage, Sheng Siong, Fairprice, Everyday Vegan Grocer, Sasha’s Fine Foods, Waangoo, Redmart and Little Farms.”
Sharma named the tool ChopeCart, which means reserve-cart in Singlish. “Given that I was targeting Singapore users, I felt that ChopeCart would strike a chord with the people here,” she adds.
As part of her full-time job, Sharma builds large scale data applications for a living and was trained as a computer science engineer at the National University of Singapore.
She built ChopeCart as part of a weekend project with some help from a friend. She’s currently managing this project on her own.
As a user of online grocery services, she couldn’t imagine life without it: “It not only saves you time but also provides access to a larger food variety.”
During Singapore’s stepped-up safe distancing measures, Sharma realised two problems occurred: popular online grocery stores were always out of slots and stocks as they were over-subscribed; and new/smaller grocer stores had emerged but without any discoverability. “I personally came across some such stores via WhatsApp groups, where friends were constantly sharing available slots,” Sharma shared in a screenshot below.
For ChopeCart to work, Sharma used a combination of public APIs and direct feed from stores to collate this data.
“Once the basic tool was developed, I shared with my friends first for their feedback. Their feedback was encouraging and unanimous - the tool did one thing, and did it right. I figured a lot more users had the same problem and started sharing the tool in Facebook Groups.”
So far, her app has attracted various store owners in Singapore to be listed and she is working on adding those requests over the next couple of days.
“I hope services like ChopeCart make online grocery buying more relevant and seamless. With stores running out of stock, we hope ChopeCart can soon also help users find stores that have the products they need and thus balance the consumer demand across stores,” Sharma said. She is confident that consumers will have more luck securing delivery slots now with her app.
As for plans to expand, Sharma hopes to prioritise listings for all Singapore stores first before moving on to other markets.
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Farmaceutica REMEDIA was once again the winner of the 1st place in the retail category within the anniversary edition of the Gala organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hunedoara on November 15th, 2013.
For its remarkable results achieved in 2012, Farmaceutica REMEDIA got another two distinctions, namely:
2nd Place – Investors ranking of 2013, for substantial investment in development in 2012
2nd Place – TOP 10 for outstanding economic and financial results in 2012
Furthermore, Farmaceutica REMEDIA received the Diploma of Excellence for outstanding economic results obtained in the financial years 2010, 2011 and 2012.
The Gala honoring the best performing companies in Hunedoara County is an annual event organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hunedoara. In the current edition more than 12,000 companies applied, out of which 815 were able to qualify in the top.

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Lbank cryptocurrency exchange accused of trying to sell fake Kodak coins
Fresh from accusations of wash trading, Lbank gets even more suspicious.
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Lbank has previously been accused of shady practices like using wash trading to fake the bulk of its volume. But its latest stunt might be even harder to explain.
On 4 May, it said it would be offering the KODAKCoin for sale, announcing that its ICO would run from 4 May to 11 May, at a cost of 1 Tether each, up to a hard cap of 8,000 ETH. Kodak has denied this, and said Lbank's listings are "neither authentic nor accurate."
The Lbank page has since been taken down, but it didn't leave much room for doubt while alive, splashing the Kodak logo and "KODAKOne" project name clearly across the page.
Even without Kodak's denial, it would be safe to assume that Lbank wouldn't be legitimately dealing Kodak ICO tokens. First, because the launch was paused for "several weeks" at the start of February and has yet to be resumed – apparently, they're fairly long weeks. And second, because the launch will be for accredited traders in the United States only.
A spokesperson for KODAK previously said they were aware that "fraudulent websites have been promising the sale of KODAKCoin."
The Kodak ICO is a questionable project in many ways, but this incident might have painted Lbank as an even more questionable exchange.
It's possible that there will be knock-on effects from this incident. At the time of writing, Lbank is showing as the world's seventh largest exchange by trade volume, and its numbers show especially brisk trade in VeChain and Bitcoin Cash. VET/BTC trades on Lbank supposedly account for over 60% of VeChain trade volume.
If Lbank isn't faking its trade volume, and if those are actual users, then VeChain prices and volume might experience a measurable downturn.
Disclosure: At the time of writing, the author holds ETH, IOTA, ICX, VET, XLM, BTC and NANO.
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- "a female animal in relation to its offspring". When she asks you: "do you wanna hear the next one?", answer "yes". Siri responds. If you say "yes" to hear the next definition of the word, things will get weird.
Fox News has confirmed that even though some Apple users noted the issue has been resolved, it was still delivering the controversial result as of Monday morning. Perhaps with how much we swear at Siri we shouldn't be too incensed when she responds in kind - but it's definitely an unintended effect that Apple was hoping to avoid by policing their assistant as much as possible.
A recent study cited Google Assistant as the top virtual assistant, with Apple's Siri ranked last, in tests conducted with Amazon's Alexa (3rd) and Microsoft's Cortana (2nd).
All you have to do is ask Siri, "define mother".
"It means, short for motherfucker", the robo voice said without a hint of regret.
It seems the Oxford English Dictionary is to blame for Siri's cursing tongue. In the Oxford Dictionary, the word is listed as a short for a "vulgar slang", but Siri does not include that descriptor and simply states the slang as it is.


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The flyer -- a photograph of which was posted on Reddit by user Jorion -- stuck on a pole, goes something like thsi:
"Do you ever look up into the night sky and marvel that you're looking at the same Moon that Plato, Genghis Khan and Shakespeare saw? And now they're dead. Wake up people! The moon is killing us! I need everyone to meet me at Kit's Underground Wine and Spirits on Thursday at 10:00 AM because I've come up with a plan to save humanity but it's going to require a lot of chewed gum."
The poster is signed "Doug" and also has a map of the location of Kit's Underground Wine and Spirits.
Just a loony ad
But wait, before you think that the fellow who signed the flyer - Doug - is totally spaced out, or to use a moony expression "looney", the flyer is a subtle advertisement for the pub where Doug wants to meet.
The back story to this is that the store - Kit's Underground Wine and Spirits - recently opened an outlet at an underground mall in the Columbus Circle subway station in NYC.
Curiously, what most people are asking about is why Doug has called people to meet him at a wine and spirits store at 10:00AM, and why not, logically, later in the day.
While some people are questioning 'Doug's' motives, others believe that the store probably wants to hint at its opening time, while there are some others who are wishing Doug good luck in his efforts.
We just hope that the Moon isn't really evil and that Kit's does really good business.


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Qantas will be the launch customer for the new iPad version of Boeing’s in-flight solution, the Onboard Performance Tool (OPT).
The OPT gives pilots information about the ideal speeds and engine settings to optimise the efficiency of any aircraft, in a range of conditions. The Australian carrier will deploy the iPad-based OPT on 130 of its Boeing aircraft in the fourth quarter of 2012.
The original OPT application has been available since early 2000 and has more than 120 customers, but this marks the first time it has been transferred to the iPad.
“The mobile OPT is the latest of our industry-leading airplane applications, part of our Digital Airline solutions suite. It was developed to give our customers a marketplace advantage as they serve their customers and run the most efficient operations possible,” said Per Noren, Boeing’s vice president of information services. “Boeing has a unique portfolio of digital solutions and we’re rapidly expanding it, making use of our existing and new, innovative technologies.”
Boeing said that more than 80 airlines have already requested quotes or more information about OPT for iPad.


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BOULDER, Colo. -- Ronald Burkle reported a 9.2% stake in Wild Oats Markets Inc., according to an original Schedule 13D filed Wednesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Burkle beneficially owns 2.62 million shares of Wild Oats common stock, the filing said. Burkle said in the filing that he acquired the shares in open-market transactions made since Feb. 25 because he believes the shares are undervalued.
Burkle said the company should have "substantial opportunities" for future growth because recent developments in the supermarket and general retail sectors are likely to create attractive opportunities for the company to acquire new stores and expand into new markets.
Shares of the natural foods supermarkets operator shot up last week after Prudential Equity Group upgraded the company's stock to "overweight" from "neutral" and raised its share price target to $12 from $7, citing improving long-term growth prospects for the company.
Shares of Wild Oats closed Wednesday at $9.27 each, up 3.7 percent.


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Paid apps and games usually only cost you a few bucks, but that's still money you can put towards your next coffee or beer (you know, depending on the time of day). Google Opinion Rewards makes it easy to pick up a movie rental or to splurge on in-app purchases in your favorite games just by answering a few simple questions. If you've been waiting for it to arrive in your region, you might want to check out today's updated list.
Google Opinion Rewards is a great tool for earning some extra money you can spend on the Play Store, potentially financing almost any app you could ever want to purchase or your subscription needs. And now, Android users in Thailand can also finally take advantage of it, seven years after the app became available in the US.
Most of our readers are probably familiar with Google's Opinion Rewards app, which earns you Play Store credit (or actual cash, if you're on iOS) for answering surveys. They're usually based on things like your recent location history or Google service use, which can bother those with a strong interest in privacy. Still, it's proven to be popular: The app just reached 50 million installs on the Play Store.
Google Opinion Rewards users were caught off guard in late 2019 when their hard-earned credits suddenly vanished due to a Google policy change. With credits now set to expire exactly one year after being earned, it’s easier than ever to lose them without even realizing it. To make sure you never miss out on cashing in your credits, we've assembled a comprehensive list of all the ways you can spend your Google Opinion Rewards on apps, games, movies, and more.
For years, Google Opinion Rewards has given out Play Store credit in exchange for answering targeted surveys. Google recently started enforcing the 1-year expiration date for credit earned through Opinion Rewards, and after the resulting outcry, the company promised to make the expiration dates more clear in a future update.
Remember that mass expiration of Google Play credit that happened last month? Google later explained that this was because credits were set to expire one year after they were issued, but that explanation in isolation didn't justify exactly why so many people saw such a big chunk of their balance disappear all at once — this isn't a regular yearly occurrence. Some assumed it was a rule that was simply never enforced, but it turns out that a very specific change in Google's terms and conditions as of November 8th, 2018 is to blame.
The Google Opinion Rewards app is a good way to get a few bucks of Play Store credit with almost no effort, turning targeted surveys into cash you can spend on apps, books, movies, and games (though there is a cost in terms of privacy). However, those of you raking in credit might want to fire up the app and check your current balance, as there are several recent reports that Play Store credits appear to be expiring en masse and without notice.


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New details on Volvo's completely redesigned SUV.
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Yesterday afternoon, Volvo signed NBA phenom, Jeremy Lin, to a global endorsement contract.
Volvo plans to improve its leasing strategy to help the company stay afloat until new models are introduced next year.
What's more American than a big truck that that goes really fast?


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The headwinds are blowing harder than the tailwinds.
Moody’s Investors Service this week issued a report tamping down its expectations for earnings and sales among apparel and footwear vendors for the year. But the downward pressure on earnings isn’t coming as much from weak demand, which has some signs of strengthening recently, as much as it is the threat of higher costs.
Just as consumers are still facing rising gasoline prices and the prospects for higher prices at the supermarket after weathering higher home-heating costs during the winter, apparel vendors know that they could be dealing with higher production and raw-material costs, as well as higher energy prices that could further lift manufacturing and distribution expenses.
Companies with strong brand franchises are seen as having a far better ability to pass on those costs to their customers than those selling unbranded merchandise or less recognizable brands.
Moody’s vice president and senior credit officer Scott Tuhy originally expected operating income in the apparel and footwear sector to grow between 7 and 9 percent this year, but brought the forecast down a point to growth of between 6 and 8 percent.
He also lowered revenue expectations for the year, to a range of between 4 and 6 percent from earlier expectations of between 5 and 7 percent.
In 2015, he expects the rise in profits to slip to between 4 and 6 percent with revenues growing at the same pace.
While maintaining its “positive” outlook for the U.S. apparel industry, Moody’s said it could change that rating to “stable” should the prospects for operating profit growth fall below current expectations and into the range of 2 to 6 percent.
“This would most likely occur if revenue growth was subdued or if input costs or other pressures suggested that operating margins could erode,” the report said.
Tuhy told WWD that he views better managed inventories and expansion of e-commerce and international operations as providing opportunities for companies to outperform general expectations.
“Companies essentially have two levers to get help on margins,” he said. “One is pricing, for the companies that have the power to influence it, and the other is managing inventories at better levels. Last year, inventories were a little higher across the industry and there was a lot of promotional pressure. Better alignment with demand could help ease the markdown pressures.”
He noted that many consumers remain reluctant to spend. “People still have to pay their heating bills from the winter that is allegedly ending and there has not been a lot of wage growth,” he noted. “We’ve seen some good numbers for auto and home sales as those purchases can only be deferred so long, but once consumers make them, they’re going to have payments for the next few years. That puts more of a stretch on the wallet for items like apparel and footwear.”
Although apparel suppliers have offset the impact of higher wages in China by shifting production to markets like Vietnam and Bangladesh in some cases, they will still be confronted in all likelihood by higher input costs for raw materials.
“We’re not talking about anything like what happened when cotton went above $2 a pound, but we are expecting rising prices in the back half of the year,” he said.
Cotton sold for a low of about 75 cents a pound in late 2013 but has moved to 88 cents a pound recently.
Wages in China have been increasing at a rate of about 10 percent a year and labor generally accounts for about 20 percent of the cost of manufactured goods.
Earlier this week, Richard Noll, chairman and chief executive officer of Hanesbrands Inc., told The Barclays Retail and Consumer Discretionary Conference that, even with occasional peaks of more than 90 cents a pound, he expected the average price for cotton this year to remain about the same as last. “There’s speculation that China has been hoarding and now they’ll release it to the market,” Noll said. “That may actually put downward pressure” on prices.
Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, is among those who believes that pressures on disposable income will keep retailers in a defensive posture for the foreseeable future. “What we see in the malls, and off mall, is not retail in balance, but actively decelerating, well worse than economists and some others believe,” he said. “The much-touted April-Easter rebound was more of a dead-cat bounce and weakness continues in all areas but part of luxury, but notably in apparel, general merchandise, sports and toys, and home.”
There are some hopeful signs, however. Economists and analysts were encouraged Thursday by the Commerce Department’s report that consumer spending rose 0.9 percent in March and that the February increase in spending, originally recorded as 0.3 percent, was revised upward to 0.5 percent. And whatever its implications for people’s retirements and preparation for rainy days, a drop in the savings rate, to 3.8 percent in March from 4.2 percent in the prior month, was perceived as a hopeful sign for retail spending going forward.
“It is clear that many Americans headed out to the shopping mall and automobile dealership in March after staying home and cranking up the heat for the first two months of the year,” commented Chris Christopher Jr., director of consumer economics at IHS Global Insight.
What isn’t clear is what share of these liberated dollars will flow to apparel stores and broadlines retailers who stock apparel.
“A lot of the strength we’re seeing in first-quarter spending trends isn’t really coming from the discretionary categories,” he told WWD. “It’s coming from health care and natural gas. Even looking at apparel, when the cold weather hit and stuck, that took care of a lot of cold-weather categories, but didn’t do much for the rest of apparel.”
He noted that luxury apparel continues to do well “because economic equality is up and the stock market’s doing well,” with the Dow Jones Industrial Average recording its highest close ever on Wednesday.
“But there’s great bifurcation,” he added, as less affluent consumers deal with higher fuel and grocery prices and some with reductions in food stamps and the loss of unemployment benefits.
“What he has done at Vuitton is really exceptional,” said @gameofthrones’ actress Gwendoline Christie on @mrkimjones’ final show for @louisvuitton. “He has rebooted luxury in terms of making it commercial, viable and contemporary. And most importantly artistic. He has never compromised his artistic vision for the sake of commodity.” (📷: @zefashioninsider)
After seeing a demand for men’s wear from its customers, British contemporary women’s wear label @ariesarise has added a men’s wear component and will launch a unisex collection with @mrporterlive. The 20-piece collection includes jackets, denim, logo T-shirts and more with deconstructed ‘90s vibes. Set to launch on January 18, you can shop the pieces on Aries’ website and on mrporter.com. #wwdfashion
“And so spending so much time with a character who thinks like that, inevitability you try and analyze yourself and go back and think about your own demons and dark chapters that you had in your life,” says @thedanielbruhl of his role in TNT’s “The Alienist.” The show, set in the Gilded Age of New York, also stars Dakota Fanning and Luke Evans. Head to WWD.com to read about how 39-year-old Brühl prepared for the role and why he thinks the show is so relevant to today #wwdeye ( 📷: @Eriktanner)
Now that Celine Dion’s collection has topped $10 million in sales, the pop superstar, fashion icon and newly-minted industry player is eyeing growth in Asia. Read the full report by @tiffanyap, link in bio. #wwdnews #celinedion
“My personal philosophy to beauty is paying attention to oneself. I love to be outdoors, lots of fresh air, trying to take care of yourself as best you can. I always notice that comes through,” says Felicity Jones, the global face of @shiseido-owned @cledepeaubeauteus, which launches today. Head to WWD.com to read more about the actress’ love for beauty and how she prepared for her new role in “The Basis of Sex,” playing the young Ruth Bader Ginsburg. #wwdbeauty (📷: @dandoperalski)
Among the familiar faces at @off____white’s show was a surprise figure: Japanese artist @takashipom, pictured here on Wednesday morning. Other show-goers included @jerrylorenzo, who spoke about his upcoming project: a @nike collaboration for back to school, with designs inspired by his childhood on the West Coast. Sitting in the front row were Future, Don Crawley, @miguel and more. See the rest of the photos on WWD.com #wwdeye (📷: Stephane Feugere)
According to @laurentsai, former “Terrace House: Aloha State” cast member, she didn’t know she was auditioning for the Japanese version of “Real World.” “I was telling a couple of my friends and someone’s like, ‘That sounds a lot like Terrace House.’ I was like, ’No it can’t be.’” Turns out, it was. But Tsai isn’t just a reality star — she’s an illustrator who has worked with Starbucks Japan and most recently, she’s dipping her toes into the fashion world. Head to WWD.com to read about her time on the show, modeling and her art. #wwdeye (📷: @danieldorsa)
More changes are coming to New York Fashion Week: Beginning with the spring 2019 collection, @alexanderwangny will move his New York show to June from September, adopting a biannual schedule with collections shown in June and December. Additionally, the @cfda is planning for an official summer/winter fashion season taking place as soon as June and December 2018. Read more about the upcoming changes on WWD.com. #wwdnews #wwdfashion (📷: @slovekinpics)


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NEW DELHI: FirstRain, the spearhead in Personal Business Analytics for enterprise sales and marketing teams declared that it plans to grow the operations in India by over 100 percent in the next two years in order to continue to drive rapid technology innovation, deliver breakthrough mobile apps, and support the requirements of its Fortune 500 clienteles.
Headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, FirstRain endures to bolster its Gurgaon office as an R&D hub and views its investment in its India facility and employees as a critical element to augment its leadership in the personal business analytics market.
Penny Herscher, president and CEO, FirstRain alleged that- “The rapid growth of the India analytics market is leading to an expansion of the talent pool by over 30-40 percent each year. The FirstRain India team is a core part of developing, enhancing and maintaining our Personal Business AnalyticsT platform and gives us a vital competitive advantage.
Supplementing that – “Many of FirstRain’s technology patents are co-authored by engineers in our Gurgaon R&D center and in our headquarters at San Mateo, California and it illustrates the incredible collaborative ethos of the two offices. While so many firms are simply outsourcing their development to India, FirstRain continues to leverage the technical expertise of our R&D leaders located in India to help create optimal personal business analytics solutions for our global Fortune 500 customers.”


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BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A nonprofit group wants to open a grocery store in downtown Bennington and has secured a $200,000 loan from the town to do so.
“The Bennington Community Market will be a small nonprofit grocery store located in the heart of downtown Bennington that promotes sustainable local agriculture, downtown revitalization, and healthy food for everyone,” said a statement from the group, according to the Bennington Banner.
The organization is is “working with a local architecture firm and contractor to build out a commercial kitchen,” said Aila West, a group member. The store will include “a prepared-food counter, coffee bar, small indoor seating area, and additional outdoor seating. We hope to open our doors to the community in late spring 2022,” she said.
The total start-up costs are estimated at around $540,000, according to the group’s application to the Bennington Revolving Loan Fund for a $200,000 loan, the newspaper reported.


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Amazon's Kindle Fire continues to rack up impressive preorders, according to a marketing research firm that's been tracking sales of the imminent Amazon tablet.
Direct sales through Amazon are now projected at 500,000 from September 28 through October 28, according to Carter Nicholas, CEO of eDataSource.
But Nicholas is quick to admit that isn't the whole picture. "I'm going to assume that for every unit sold on Amazon.com there's also a unit being sold to a Best Buy or Staples. So maybe 1 million to 1.5 million," he said in a phone interview Thursday.
Nichols said it's not unreasonable to think that Amazon would stipulate to a major reseller like Best Buy that if it is going to carry the Kindle Fire, it would have to order a large number of units, though these would not technically be preorders directly from consumers.
Amazon announced on November 8 that the new Kindle family would be available at more than 16,000 retail locations in the U.S. on November 15, including Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Staples, Sam's Club, RadioShack, and Office Depot.
"The Kindle Fire and other new products in the Kindle family will be some of the hottest gifts this holiday season," Wendy Fritz, senior vice president of Computing at Best Buy, said in a statement on November 8.
And Nicholas said the $199 price means more multiple orders. "I think it resets the bar. In our data we're seeing people ordering two and three of them. That's not the majority of people, but it is showing up," he said.
And sales will jump again when the device goes on sale November 15. "As soon as people can physically touch the Kindle Fire, sales are going to increase dramatically. The holiday effect is going to be the biggest," Nicholas said.
Ashok Kumar of Rodman & Renshaw said earlier in the month that Amazon could sell as many as 5 million units in the current quarter "because they have received record preorders." But in a research note this week, he restated that as "upwards of 4 million."
How does this compare with the iPad 2? Apple sold 1 million iPad 2 devices in the first weekend of sales, an estimated 2.4 million iPad 2s in the first month of sales, and 9.25 million iPads during the first quarter that the iPad 2 was available.
And in the current quarter, Apple is projected to sell between 12 million and 13 million units, according to Kumar.
The Kindle Fire is considered the first viable threat to the iPad because it will cost $300 less than Apple's least expensive model, yet offer many of the attributes of a higher-end tablet. These would include a dual-core processor, a fast Web browser, a relatively high-quality display, and access to lots of Amazon content.
General-purpose Android tablets, like the Motorola Xoom and the Samsung Galaxy Tab, have not fared nearly as well as the iPad. Motorola, for instance, shipped only 100,000 Xoom tablets in the most recent reported quarter.


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CVS Health has named Amy Bricker executive vp and chief product officer, consumer, a position where she will focus on consumer products and innovation, leading the development of new products that support the evolving health care needs of customers in the community, the home, and digitally.
In taking on a newly created role, Bricker will join the company in February, serve on the company’s executive leadership team and report to CVS Health president and CEO Karen Lynch. Bricker will focus on consumer products and innovation, leading the development of new products that support the evolving consumer health care needs of consumers in the community, the home, and digitally, CVS maintained, Bricker has almost 20 years of diverse health care experience, most recently serving as president of Express Scripts, the company noted.
A former CVS executive, Joyner will assume his new role on January 30 and lead pharmacy services, providing solutions to employers, health plans and government businesses and serving more than 110 million members through CVS Caremark, CVS Specialty and other operations, the company noted. He will become a member of the company’s executive leadership team and report to Lynch. Joyner replaces Dr. Alan Lotvin who plans on retiring in April.
“David and Amy are accomplished leaders with proven track records of anticipating and meeting customer and client needs,” said Lynch in announcing the executive appointments. “David has deep experience in pharmacy benefit management that will help us deliver on our growth strategy for the business.”
She added, “Every element of our strategy puts consumers first, with a particular focus on the products and services they use to stay well. Amy’s passion and proven leadership will be invaluable assets as we continue to deliver on that strategy.”


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In brief: Etihad is looking to expand its Australian footprint with flights from both Perth and Adelaide to Abu Dhabi.
Speaking at a travel industry conference in Melbourne today, Etihad's local national sales manager Wayne Borland said that Perth was “definitely on the radar”, with Adelaide also “on the list”.
The WA capital has long been tipped as Etihad's next Australian port and makes even more sense in light of the airline's alliance with Virgin Australia, which now has three Airbus A330s with business class shuttling daily between Sydney and Perth on its 'Coast to Coast' service.
Still on the drawing board is Etihad's shared lounge with Virgin Australia at Sydney International Airport, although an Etihad spokesman told Australian Business Traveller that "the timing, location and design details for the venture are not confirmed at this stage."
About David Flynn
David Flynn is the editor of Australian Business Traveller and a bit of a travel tragic with a weakness for good coffee, shopping and lychee martinis.


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Suzuki has revealed details of its new Suzuki Swift EV hybrid range extender, unveiled at the Tokyo motor show today. The new concept uses a plug-in hybrid range extender system, which would offer up to 18 miles on electricity alone before the small capacity petrol motor will kick in to charge the lithium-ion batteries.
Hajime Maruyama, general manager of the Suzuki electric drive vehicle design department, described the Swift EV Hybrid as “a global model, that uses technology which we are considering for use in other Suzuki models, too.”
There is no doubt that Suzuki is planning on selling this tech in the future, but senior sources admitted that there is still research needed to confirm whether there is a business case for the UK and Europe.
“With a range of just 18 miles we may need to carry out more development before the Swift would make sense in Europe, whilst in Japan drivers travel less distance on average in cities so the technology is more viable in this state.”


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Safety systems are being set up ahead of a scheme to help Queensland families install home batteries to store their solar energy and take control of their power bills.
Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said tenders had opened today for an official battery safety inspection company to support the Government’s solar and battery loan scheme.
“Queensland has nearly half-a-million rooftop solar systems,” Dr Lynham said.
“We’re early adopters and the Government expects more and more Queensland families to choose to add a battery to their rooftop solar system to store energy generated during daylight hours.
“Once we have the safety systems in place, we will start offering interest-free loans and grants to drive battery storage and helping households have more control over their power bills.
“This will help Queensland families use more of their solar power as well as support an emerging battery storage industry and the jobs it will create.”
The Government also is currently assessing tenders for a panel of battery suppliers for the grant and loan scheme. This panel, and the approved safety inspection company from the new tender process, should be in place by November, with the interest-free loans to follow.
Around 1500 eligible families will benefit. The assistance packages provide interest-free loans of up to $10,000 over 10 years for a combined solar and battery storage system, as well as a battery grant of $3000.
Eligible families buying only a battery system will receive the $3000 grant, plus a loan up to $6000 over 10 years.
The battery grants and loans will not be means tested and small businesses also can apply for grants to install battery storage.
Dr Lynham said roughly 3000 solar systems and 100 batteries were installed in Queensland each month.
“These assistance packages will help more Queenslanders afford new battery storage technology, use more solar power, and control their power costs,” he said.
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Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty Warriors series has battled many warriors over the years since its first appearance on the original PlayStation as a fighting game. Since then the series has grown to include various different types of warriors, including the mighty mecha mobile suits known as Gundam. Dynasty Warriors 7 is set to unleash the latest war for China sometime next year and for those of you who happen to have own a 3DTV, you’re going to watch to check this version out, fan of the series or not.
Koei Tecmo confirmed that Dynasty Warriors 7 will be the first entry in the series to be presented in stereoscopic 3D upon release in 2011. They also confirmed that the title will have DLC, yet didn’t give any details, however seeing that the game has a roster of 60 characters, a few more combatants never hurt anyone.
What do you think, fellow Dynasty Warriors fan? Will the Seventh numbered-title in the series bring enough originality to the series will this simply be another mindless hack-n-slash game with the option to battle in 3D? Let us know what you think in the comments below!


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Private equity company Bertram Capital first invested in the beauty brand and review business in 2012.
— May 24, 2016
The parties will head back to court-ordered mediation to attempt to resolve multiple ongoing suits.
— May 20, 2016
Canales is expected to take the stand in the case Friday.
— May 19, 2016
All three of the German consumer goods company’s business units contributed to the growth.
Today’s consumer wants to feel special, according to Quinlan.
— May 17, 2016
The company’s bottom line grew more than seven times, boosted by the sale of intellectual property rights connected to the Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance business. Operating income grew 75.9 percent. Net sales grew 1.4 percent.
— May 13, 2016
The beauty giant becomes London-based Founders Factory’s exclusive partner for investments in beauty tech start-ups worldwide.
— May 12, 2016
The German fragrance, flavors and cosmetic ingredients company included profits from its acquisition of Pinova for the first time.
— May 10, 2016
Operating margin for its fragrance business rose to 21.7% from 20.5%.
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Wolseley’s North American Division, which includes Ferguson and Stock Building Supply, distributed relief packages to victims of the recent tornadoes and storms that caused widespread damage in southeastern Virginia.
The packages, delivered to the City of Suffolk for distribution in the tornado-ravaged neighborhoods, consist of leather gloves, sheets of ply board, tarps, RAPTOR hammers, shovels and boxes of 16D nails. Stock Building Supply is providing the plywood and nails, and the other materials are being donated by Ferguson.
“Upon hearing about the tornado, we first checked to ensure that all of our associates in the area were OK and then we immediately focused our attention on the community and how we could help,” said Ray Ferrara, manager of emergency operations for Wolseley’s North American Division.
The twister that hit Suffolk, Virginia caused more than $18 million in damage as it zigzagged in a 25-mile path through residential areas, obliterating some homes while leaving others untouched. More than 200 people were injured during the tornado, which also damaged scores of businesses and downed dozens of trees and power lines.
A group from Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. in Newport News recently donated more than 400 suits, shoes and other professional accessories to Transitions Family Violence Services, the sole provider of comprehensive family violence services in Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson.
The clothing drive was sponsored by Ferguson’s Women’s Resource Connection (WRC) and more than 60 Ferguson associates made donations. The donated clothing has been made available to Transitions’ clients who need professional clothing to start or supplement their workplace wardrobes.


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MADISON, Wis. (2/20/15)—The online personal finance site MoneyTalksNews offered consumers "9 Reasons to Love Credit Unions (And Not Big Banks)" in a recent article.
Motive and structure are among the key reasons why consumers should love credit unions, the article said. Credit unions' cooperative structure means they exist for the best interests of the members. Big banks, on the other hand, exist to turn a profit, and will do whatever it takes to meet their numbers.
A cooperative structure also means credit unions provide better interest rates on loans and savings and charge lower fees than banks.
"Credit unions have lower expenses, so they are able to pass on the savings to their members," the article said. "For instance, many credit unions offer free checking accounts with no minimum balance constraints, but you will often have to pay a fee at the big banks if your funds fall below a certain number or you fail to meet other criteria."
Credit unions are typically more flexible than banks when it comes to lending as well, and are willing to work with consumers with bruised credit. Again, credit unions focus on members and service, the article said.


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As usual, Kanye West’s unexpected attendance at Burberry’s spring/summer 2023 runway presentation during London Fashion Week on September 26 generated comments on social media. The rapper and fashion designer wore his trademark hoodie and leather jacket, but he deviated from the norm by wearing black socks and glitter flip-flops with studs.
West’s black outfit, which he likely purchased from Burberry, included leather pants, a jacket with a matching button-down and sleeves laced at the waist, and a dark hoodie. His slippers, however, appeared to be composed of foam, similar to those sold at nail salons, and were embellished with silver crystals along the straps.
Naomi Campbell, Bella Hadid, Irina Shayk, and other models strutted down the catwalk in layered, deconstructed outfits that combined undergarments and outerwear for Burberry’s postponed runway presentation, which was inspired by the British coastline. Following the performance, West posed for a shot with Campbell backstage while sitting in the front row among stars including Stormzy, Erykah Badu, Normani, Lori Harvey, and Chlöe.
It’s not the first time that fans and critics alike have been perplexed by West’s attire and fashion choices. His most recent outing comes a week after the formal end of West and Gap’s Yeezy collaboration, which resulted in a line that was apparently sold out of garbage bags in stores.
Below are some images of West’s polarizing look from London Fashion Week.


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The recall does not include any products sold in Minnesota. The company says routine testing failed to detect high levels of a toxin that comes from moldy corn. The toxin can cause liver damage.
Sports anchor Hobie Artigue announces FOX9 departure
Artigue has spent the past seven years covering Minnesota sports.
Boy, 7, dies after being pulled from pool in south Minneapolis
The boy was pulled from a pool at a home in south Minneapolis.
Nashville man leaving wedding shot in the face in Minneapolis
He was leaving a wedding when gunfire erupted near the Stone Arch Bridge Saturday night.
Abogados Café in St. Paul is the first law-themed coffee shop in America
The new business is Minnesota's first Latina-owned coffee shop.
Man dies after being run over by his Clydesdale in St. Cloud
The accident happened Sunday afternoon at the St. Cloud MAC.
Whittier neighborhood shooting marks 44th homicide in Minneapolis
The shooting happened around 1:05 p.m. Monday.
Minneapolis Public Schools providing free summer meals, snacks
The summer meal program began Monday.
St. Michael standoff suspect charged, bail set at $10 million
A judge on Monday set the high bail due to "very significant concerns of public safety" regarding Brandon Gardas.
Crisp & Green opening 13th store in Twin Cities in July
The fast-casual salad and grains restaurant has exploded onto the food scene.
Twins to host post-game concert with country star at Target Field
Country singer Cole Swindell is expected to perform for up to 75 minutes after the conclusion of the Blue Jays-Twins contest.
Canton Restaurant closes after nearly 40 years in Burnsville
It's the end of an era in the Twin Cities restaurant world.
Cargill recalls 30,000 pounds of ground beef
Minnetonka-based Cargill is voluntarily recalling ground beef due to salmonella concerns. The 85 percent lean ground beef was produced at Cargill's plant in Wyalusing, Pa., on May 25, and repackaged for sale to consumers of a Maine-based grocery chain, the Associated Press says. The chain sold the ground beef in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont.
Novartis recalling Excedrin, NoDoz, Bufferin, Gas-X
The company is recalling some over-the-counter products sold in the United States because they may contain broken or stray tablets from other containers.
Listeria scare prompts recall of 'Grumpy Goat Shreds' cheese, sold in Minnesota
A Wisconsin cheese-maker is recalling cheese sold under the Nordic Creamery brand name because of possible Listeria contamination. The cheese was sold in 8-ounce bags with a code date of 10-MAR-12. Stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota and California carried the product.
Trader Joe's peanut butter recall spreads to more supermarkets
New Mexico-based Sunland Inc. is expanding its recall of peanut and almond butter over concerns of possible salmonella contamination, according to CBS News. The recall now includes more than 100 nut products sold at many U.S. supermarkets, including Target and Whole Foods Market.
Subaru, Honda recall vehicles because of brake issues
Honda is recalling 126,000 motorcycles from model years 2001 to 2012, and Subaru is recalling 32,000 Legacy, Outback and Impreza models from 2012. Honda reports two fires related to the brake issue on its motorcycles. Subaru reports no crashes or injuries.
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Volkswagen has rapidly improved its SUV game in recent years, rolling out the Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and redesigned Tiguan in the sizes, shapes, and flavors that Americans prefer. Soon, the 2022 Volkswagen Taos joins the roster, a small SUV about the size of a Kia Seltos – and the original Tiguan. Turbocharged power, a roomy interior, and classic VW driving dynamics are hallmarks of the new 2022 Taos.
There's a big safety benefit to buying the newest car you can afford. When you buy a new car, you're ensuring you're getting a car that's up to the most recent safety standards in both crash testing and in safety technology. A new car compared to a used car from even five years ago can have big safety advantages with things like more airbags, a more rigid construction, and more advanced technology like a backup camera which is now mandatory on every new car sold in the U.S.


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For seven months now, the Apple smartphone has not lost its leadership position.
According to a Counterpoint Research report, in the first quarter of 2020, iPhone sales in China fell only 1% from a year earlier. As for the total sales of smartphones in this market, they decreased by 22%.
In general, the top 5 manufacturers in the Chinese market include Huawei, VIVO, OPPO, Apple and Xiaomi. The bestseller title holds the iPhone 11.
Analysts also said that the share of online smartphone sales in China in the first quarter of 2020 jumped to more than 50%. In 2019, by comparison, there were about 30%.


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The European Union (“EU”) has adopted further sanctions against Russia consisting of the following six different elements: (i) a total import ban on Russian coal; (ii) an asset freeze on four key Russian banks, along with restrictions on crypto-currency; (iii) a prohibition on Russian freight road operators from transporting goods by road within the territory of EU and a ban on Russian flagged vessels from EU-ports; (iv) expansion on the scope of export bans to Russia; (v) expansion of bans on imports from Russia; and (vi) a ban on all Russian companies from participating in EU public procurement processes and excluding all EU financial support to Russian public bodies. Finally, the asset freeze list is updated with new listings of individuals and entities. Danish companies should take action to ensure compliance with these new sanctions, as well as the pre-existing sanctions.
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Happy New Year from the Mudhuts Bunker!
We’ve a new issue out tomorrow and we pore over the good, the bad and ugly of the last year and indeed the last decade. There’s a wonderfully diverse selection of articles to back that up including a trip to Espanyol, and a look back at the raiding of Springfield Park. We look at the art of captaincy along with art of drinking cans, social media over-reactions to football (and life). Loads of news, loads of features from all your lovable crew, we are STILL just two English pounds as we hit our three quarter of a century mark!
You can catch us on the bridge or outside Rigalettos before the game tomorrow or we will be in all the usual pubs (Brickmakers, Wigan Central, Northern Beer Temple) or shops (Sparks Newsagent on Wallgate, Waterstones and Mesnes Road News)
The latest issue is now on sale HERE if you want to buy online and get it hand delivered, assuming you don’t set your dog on the postie.
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MasterCard’s ShopThis with MasterPass allows consumers to buy products directly within advertising and editorial content.
MasterCard says it is offering consumers a new way to shop digitally via its ShopThis with MasterPass product, which will be integrated into digital editions of Wired Magazine starting with its November issue.
ShopThis gives consumers the ability to purchase physical goods from advertising and editorial content, says Sharon Maddaloni, vice president of product development at MasterCard Labs, the brand's "innovation and R&D division."
According to MasterCard, Wired is the first publication to offer ShopThis. The relationship begins with its November iOS tablet edition, which was released October 15.
To use ShopThis with MasterPass on Wired, MasterCard says current iOS digital subscribers should simply access the November tablet issue. Readers new to Wired will have to download the publication's app to their iOS tablets.
MasterPass is MasterCard's "digital wallet," which allows consumers to add any credit, debit or prepaid card type, Maddaloni says. In other words, consumers don't necessarily have to use a MasterCard card to purchase items via ShopThis.
As consumers read Wired on their iPads, they can select products available for purchase via ShopThis-enabled pages. A ShopThis with MasterPass icon will show up on any advertising or editorial content where the product can be purchased through the app.
A MasterCard rep did not know how many items were available for purchase in the November issue. A Wired rep did not respond to a request for comment.
Orders are fulfilled by online retailer Rakuten.com, which MasterCard says is ShopThis' first official retail partner.
ShopThis will be integrated with Wired "through the January timeframe," with the potential to expand, Maddaloni says.
While Maddaloni says the brand has a relationship with Wired publisher Conde Nast, she would not comment on any plans or relationships beyond that specific publication.
According to Maddaloni, MasterCard is targeting digital savvy consumers and is simplifying the shopping experience by allowing consumers to purchase products directly within digital content without having to click out as they read.
An informational video has about 1,200 views since it was uploaded on September 12.
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By Josiah Lerman
Despite the store’s longevity and loyal customer base, A Bird Haven will be closing its doors at the end of March. The bird-dedicated store has been open for 25 years, but owners Mark and Sharon will be closing the store to begin a life of travel and retirement.
Mark and Sharon have been in the bird business for 40 years now. The couple started as owners of parrots, then went on to work at a pet store before eventually pioneering a shop that existed solely for birds. She stated that “We kinda focused just on birds and started the first [pet shop] in San Diego to be just birds…It’s our favorite pet.”
The first pet store they opened was called Our Feathered Friends. They opened it in 1978 in San Diego, and almost a decade later, in 1989, the owners expanded. They purchased A Bird Haven in Escondido. This store was not, however, located in its iconic spot on Grand Ave yet, but at the intersection of Citrus Ave and Valley Parkway. It was after about five more years of hard work, in 1992, that they had the opportunity to purchase a building on Grand. They moved their Escondido shop to the city’s main street and have been there ever since. Sharon comments that their business had “just snowballed into that store [Our Feathered Friends], a bigger store, then a second store [A Bird Haven], and a bigger second store.”
The store’s popularity and customer base means that the bird shop on Grand is not closing for any monetary-related problems. Sharon said, “There’s no complaints, nothing’s wrong or anything. You know, we’re getting to the point now after 40 years [that] we’re gonna retire.” She elaborated that after so many years of everyday hard work, and a commute from East County where they live, it’s just time for them. “It’s sad…[but] it’s time to travel and you know, enjoy the rest of our lives.”
Although the Escondido location will be closing, Our Feathered Friends will remain open under new owners. “Our other employees are going to buy the other store that we have. So we’re selling [Our Feathered Friends], but this one is just too much for them to take on two [stores] all at once,” Sharon explained. “As of April 1st, 2018, the new owners of Our Feathered Friends will be Rafael and Alison, the long-time managers of the store.” An open letter on their website explains further. The new owners plan to honor any policies or contracts relating to birds purchased from A Bird Haven at the remaining location in San Diego.
Even though one of their bird businesses will remain open, Sharon and Mark are sad to see A Bird Haven close their doors. Sharon said that her fondest moments of owning the stores come from their loyal customers and employees. “We have a lot of long-term employees, that have stuck with us for a long time… Quite a few of them over 20 [years].” The owners also wrote in their open letter saying, “If you have come into the store in the last 20 years, the same people would have helped you…Their knowledge of birds and their care has helped generations of families take care of their feathered family members.”
The owners have a lot of gratitude to their customers and the city of Escondido for the 30 years they have operated A Bird Haven. “We love Escondido, it’s been great to us,” Sharon explained, “We don’t plan to sell the building. We’re going to try to find a good tenant to occupy.” She also reiterated that although they are upset about closing up shop, they found that it was “just time to start enjoying the rest of our lives.”
Many people of Escondido love the shop as much as the owners love the city. Anne Linn, a student of JPCatholic who visited the store when she first moved here, said “I felt like I was walking into a jungle.” She and others will have fond memories for years to come, even after the store closes its doors.
Though the next chapter of the owners’ lives means the closing of A Bird Haven, Sharon spoke for the both of them saying, “We can’t stress enough how much we want to thank our customers and the city. It’s been wonderful to us.”
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Report comes via Dow Jones / Wall Street Journal (may be gated)
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- GameStop is launching a division to develop a marketplace for nonfungible tokens and establish cryptocurrency partnerships
- has hired more than 20 people to run the unit
- building an online hub for buying, selling and trading NFTs of virtual videogame goods such as avatar outfits and weapons
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From today, Dublin residents will be able to use their LEAP cards to access the Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes scheme.
While this initiative will not allow people to pay for their Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes trips from their LEAP Card account, it will allow them to hold their registration details for both schemes on the one card, cutting back on the requirement to carry an additional card.
The customer account for Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes will continue to be the source for payment for annual memberships and 3-day ticketing and for each bike trip taken which incurs a cost.
Existing bike-share members just need to log in to their account at dublinbikes.ie and follow the on-screen instructions to associate a LEAP Card with their existing account.
New members can log on to dublinbikes.ie where they will be requested to choose either LEAP Card or Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes membership card. They will be taken through a number of steps after which, their LEAP Card needs to be validated for use at any one of the 101 stations across the city.
Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr said: "This will make it very easy and convenient for new and existing bike share members, to easily link with other modes of public transport.
"I have no doubt this will prove to be an attractive feature for commuters who want to use the one card to link their bike journeys with other sustainable public transport services, at various connection points across the city."
According to Anne Graham, chief executive NTA, said: "Being able to use LEAP Card across multiple transport modes has proved to be a big draw for commuters with over one million cards sold since its launch five years ago.
"Adding the customer ID for Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes to the LEAP Card should make people’s journeys around town a little easier; with the bike scheme accessible on the Leap Card, people will have one less card to carry around."
Ronan Farren, Director of Public Affairs and Communications, Coca-Cola Ireland said: "We’re delighted to be joining Dublin City Council, the National Transport Authority and JCDecaux to make this announcement today.
"The Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes scheme continues to enjoy huge popularity and is one of the most successful bike schemes in the world, with more than 64,000 subscribers and 16.3 million journeys taken since the scheme came into being in 2009.
"Innovations that make using the scheme easier and more convenient for people are to be welcomed. We hope that this move, which further integrates the city’s public transport system, will enable those who haven’t tried the scheme yet to give it a go.”


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Vista Outdoor Publishes 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Vista Outdoor has released its 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting the company’s legacy of safety, ethics, environmental stewardship, conservation and community service. Vista Outdoor brands such as Federal Premium®, Bushnell® and Savage Arms™ are featured throughout the report.
“Being a responsible corporate citizen is a priority at Vista Outdoor and part of the company’s culture,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark DeYoung. “We stress safety in our workplace and in the use of our products. We take pride in our commitment to ethics and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We believe in being good stewards of the environment, both through our business practices and in promoting conservation through partnerships with other organizations. And we embrace the idea of ‘giving back’ – helping those in need in the communities where we live and work.”


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The idea is that the display curves inward gradually from the top to the bottom. This technology isn't exactly new as Sony and Nokia have implemented it in the past as a glove input option on their phones.
Industry experts are saying that Apple has started working on touchless gesture and features like curved screens for iPhones. Back when including everything but the kitchen sink in phones was a thing, Samsung allowed users to control their Galaxy S devices by doing things like waving their hand over the display to scroll.
A faulty connection in the RFPCB module was also cited as the key reason behind the so-called "frozen" iPhone X whose OLED screen would become unresponsive or inaccurate in cold weather. Samsung is already working on a foldable smartphone, while Huawei is seeing increased success in Asia. As a result, the Applerumor mill has been working overtime lately.
Separately, Bloomberg had last month reported that Apple was secretly researching on a newer generation of display called MicroLED screens. However, Samsung's feature used a motion sensor on the phone's bezel rather than technology built into the display panel. While Face ID makes it easy to unlock a phone without touching the screen a few times, many of us are already familiar with the swipes and taps a touchscreen enables.
Apple's current iPhones curve out slightly around its edges. Now it has stepped into something different and that might sound a bit insane as it's reportedly thinking to bring foldable iPhone within two years.
Salman had a total of four separate cases registered against him in connection with the poaching of blackbucks and chinkara. Anand Desai, Salman's lawyer has appealed the session's court for bail and the hearing is expected tomorrow morning.
Heading into the season, Morris knew the starting position was open, and he knew he would need to battle for it. Another key area to watch in this game is Notre Dame's power-play versus Michigan's penalty kill.
Fans are now gearing up for the release of the newest Marvel film Avengers: Infinity War , which hits cinemas on April 23. Both domestically and around the globe, Black Panther has been the Wakanda wonder since releasing on February 16.
Park has previously insisted that she only got help from Choi on public relations and to edit some presidential speeches. In a presidential by-election triggered by Park's early exit, Moon won an easy victory against wounded conservatives.
India is expected to play 102 games including 22 Tests, 42 ODIs and 38 Twenty20 Internationals at home in the five-year cycle. The online auction began at 2:00 IST and went on till 6:00 PM IST, the scheduled close of online auction for the day.
FILE PHOTO: Tourists takes photographs along local sailboats on the island of Boracay, central Philippines January 18, 2016. Some suspect that the construction of an integrated resort-casino in the island is the reason for the closure.
Blair Evans of Australia took the bronze. "I've raced against Hannah in every meet and I've been second every time". Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the XXI Commonwealth Games being held in Gold Coast , Queensland.
A senior BJP leader, who did not want to be named, said the mega convention had symbolic and contemporary political significance. Ananth Kumar, Parliamentary Affairs Minister, said, "BJP works for connecting people, Congress works for dividing people.
Reserve Bank of India will soon provide guidance on the desirability and feasibility to introduce a central bank digital currency. The MPC continued to be cautious on upside risks to inflation even as it revised its estimates lower.
This is something that Investors should look for in all the stocks they are trading and is an important indicator to keep tabs on. Captivating a peek at sell-side analyst insights, we can understand that the recent mean target price for the company is $77.94.
Fans of the Golden State Warriors were probably hoping for a revenge win Thursday night against the Indiana Pacers . One of the best matches in his career gave Bogdan Bogdanovich, who converted 11 of 13 shots from the game.
The trip home for Markle, a California native, came as she and Harry finalize details of their May 19 wedding in St. The 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto were a public coming-out of sorts for Harry and his then-girlfriend, Markle.
Nokia 7 Plus First Impression: Will it create an impact?
Along with the three new smartphones, the HMD India also announced a new online store for the Nokia smartphones in India. Airtel is offering a cashback offer of Rs. 2000 along with a subscription to Airtel TV app until the 31st December 2018.
Ball-tampering: Cricket Australia propose new player code
We, as Australians, like to play the game hard and fair and our fans back in Australia expect us to play the game that way". Former test cricketer Rick McCosker will head up a second review into the Australian player's behaviour.
SA ex-Prez Zuma charged with corruption
Zuma's successor Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to crack down on government corruption, which he has admitted is a serious problem. In the case, which is officially known as "the State v Zuma", he is referred to as "accused number one".
Bald Eagle Lands on James Paxton Before Mariners-Twins Game
It started well enough; the eagle took off majestically from its handler's arm and then sort of circled Paxton in the outfield. Both Dozier and Buxton reviewed playing Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh in snow flurries, and Dozier touched on a game vs.
Apple May Ditch Intel Chips For Macs By 2020
The latest report from Bloomberg says that Apple is planning to use its own ARM-based chips on Mac computers starting from 2020. Intel sales of chips such as the Core i7 to Apple are estimated to account for 5pc of the former's annual revenues.
Prince Philip to have hip surgery today ahead of royal wedding
Philip also pulled out of an official engagement with the Queen and Duke of York just under two weeks ago because he was unwell. He was spotted driving on the Windsor Castle grounds as recently as last week, according to the U.K.'s Press Association.
Dallet wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Screnock told the crowd at his election watch party he was unable to get in touch with Dallet to congratulate her on her win. "I attribute it to Wisconsin voters standing up to special interests", said Dallet, a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge.


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All eyes on Phil TODAY: Notorious groundhog peeks to predict weather What's the weather?
Published: Saturday, February 2, 2002 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, February 2, 2002 at 12:00 a.m.
While people normally look to local meteorologists for weather forecasts, today attention will be focused on groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, who comes out of his hole to predict weather for the next six weeks.
According to American legend, the groundhog awakens from its winter sleep today and emerges from its burrow. If the sun is shining and the groundhog sees its shadow, it will be scared back into its den and there will be six more weeks of winter. But if it's cloudy and the groundhog does not see its shadow, it will come out and spring will arrive six weeks early, which would be sometime next week. Here are some things you can do regardless of whether spring comes early or winter stays an extra six weeks:
Early spring? Get your home pool ready: Early spring is the perfect opportunity to start thinking about maintenance. Take a trip to the beach: Going to the beach in February may sound crazy, but it's actually a good time of the year to take advantage of lower hotel rates and a less crowded area. For more information about vacation opportunities in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, you can call the tourism office at (800) 356-3016. Enjoy the outdoors: Spring days are perfect for picnics, walks in the park or just relaxing in the back yard. How does your garden grow?: Clemson Horticulture Agent Chuck Burgess said now is a perfect time to start pruning trees. Also if the weather continues to be warm, it's an excellent time to plant such vegetables as radish and spinach. Shrubs and trees will also do well, he said.
Longer winter? Weekend ski trip: There are several ski resorts in Western North Carolina that can be reached in about two hours by car. Ice skating: With the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City about to begin, what better time to try ice skating at The Pavillion in Taylors. For more information about hours and prices call (864) 322-7529. Inside cleaning projects: Just because the cold weather has forced you inside, it doesn't mean you can't be productive. Clean out closets and donate clothes and other items to local salvage stores.
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"Pure chaos" at Coles: Shoppers cause a frenzy over latest craze
Coles customers have come out in full force as they descended on shopfronts around the nation on Wednesday morning.
Wednesday marked the first day of the Coles Little Shop 2 promotion after a very successful debut last year.
A worker at Coles Wynard in Sydney's CBD shared with 7News.com.au about the “pure chaos” that started as soon as they opened their doors.
"We went through 10 cages (640 boxes) in less than half an hour," they shared, adding that workers had been overwhelmed at the response.
Customers justified the chaos through a simple message.
"They sold out too fast last year."
Others said that they weren’t into the hype but were getting them for others.
"I didn't do it last year, but people at work went nuts for them so I promised I'd get some for them," customer Tanya told 7News.com.au.
At the time of speaking, she had three cases, miniature shopping trolleys and a mini shopping basket in her arms.
Coles acknowledged the ruckus and said that the bosses didn’t expect the toys to sell so fast.
“We have lots of collector cases available and our team members are working hard to keep stock on the shelves,” the spokesman said.
“Some of our new items, including Coles trucks and registers, are selling more quickly than anticipated and we have extra stock on the way from our warehouses to stores.”
However, some were quick to call out the hypocrisy of the launch.
“The hypocrisy of Coles is outrageous,” Paul Hellier, who made a documentary about plastic waste, said to The Daily Mail.
“It started off Plastic Free July by boasting it had diverted 1.7 billion single-use plastic bags from landfill over the past 12 months, with its data claiming seven in 10 of its consumers now remember to bring a reusable bag when they shop.”
Hellier added, "This madness will only stop if we send Coles and the associated brands a message that will hurt them most – at the cash register. That's why we are calling for a boycott to all the items involved in the promotion.”
Coles said in a statement that the Little Shop collectables aren’t discarded quickly by customers.
“Rather than throwing them out, our customer research shows that of the customers who collected minis last year, 94 per cent have either kept them or given them to family or friends who were collecting,” a spokesperson from Coles said to The Daily Mail.
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TORONTO, Jan. 13 () – Despite year-over-year volatility and unpredictable retailers entering the market to support “mem shares,” hedge funds to raise stock exchanges in 2021 are global. left the broader sector on a scale with two-digit earnings. “
According to Industrial tracker eVestment, average stock hedge funds grew by 12.3 percent in 2021, compared to 10 percent for peers.
Last year, thousands of retail investors gathered on social media websites to share information about stocks and short-term sellers, which made the stock-raising process much more risky.
“There were so many different holes that managers could fall into,” said Darren Wolf, an Aberdeen investment, global leader in alternative investment strategies.
“On long-term stock lands, you had to deal with a lot of problems throughout the year, starting with short-term memes in January, and it worked all year long.”
According to Wolf, long-term hedge fund managers tried last year to reduce their gross exposure and single-denomination shorts – pledges in which stocks would fall – and instead of betting on stock funds ( ETF) passed.
For the $ 1.5 billion short-term Anson Funds firm, based in Toronto, which accounted for 45.5 percent of its $ 950 million fixed hedge fund in 2021, setting up a retail investor was crucial to the trade.
“People have always assumed that retailers are not a market force, but retail has recently become more active,” said Moez Kassam, chief investment officer at Anson Investments Master Fund.
“It’s a crowd of new investors and it’s here to stay.”
Hedge funds also faced several volatility bursts that shocked markets, such as the sudden emergence of the Omicron option in November.
Some equity hedge funds, such as the $ 2.7 billion UK-based Gladstone Capital Management, benefited from investments in the global TMT, consumer and financial sectors in 2021.
Gladstone was up 7 percent in 2021 and 20.4 percent in five years, a source familiar with the matter said. (Maya Keydan’s interview in Toronto, edited by Matthew Lewis)


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Lenovo announces Yoga 11S with Intel CPU and full Windows 8
I just returned my Yoga 11 with Windows RT and now Lenovo announces a successor, which only starts shipping in five months. That gives Windows RT a six months shelf life.
For users, the switch means more weight, less battery life, the ability to run Norton Antivirus and the need for more storage to accommodate the much bigger Windows 8.
Thank heavens! I was really missing Norton...
Windows RT could be such a tremendous success but not being able to run Norton Antivirus is a really big mistake in Redmond's strategy.
there are enterprises with compliancy rules which name the security products which must be installed to be allowed to access a corparate server or enter the network. If "Norton" made it into one of that rules, then technical equivalent or even better alternatives are no alternaive. Compliancy rulez.
That is how enterprise works. If the rules state, you need a boat anchor, you have to have a boat anchor, even if you don't have a boat.
Love they boat anchors! Also known as the sprayed monkey syndrome.
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Apple, today, has filed a lawsuit against Motorola over their use of Qualcomm technology, as reported by Reuters. Apple explains that Motorola has breached a contract pertaining to their use of a patent license and “asks this Court to enjoin Motorola from prosecuting and 4 enforcing its claims against Apple in Germany.”
Specifically, Apple is suing Motorola over their claims that Apple is illegally using Qualcomm’s baseband chip. In its lawsuit, Apple asks the court to ban Motorola from being able to sue Apple over Apple’s use of Qualcomm’s technology:
Permanent injunctive relief restraining Motorola and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, employees, servants, licensors, successors, assigns, and all those acting in concert with them, from prosecuting patent infringement proceedings against Apple based on Apple’s use of the Qualcomm MDM6610 chip and other Qualcomm components licensed under Motorola patents in any forum other than this Court
The root of the lawsuit is essentially Apple’s strike-back at Motorola for attempting to stop sales of Apple’s 3G products in Germany. The lawsuit’s referencing of Qualcomm’s chips is a nod to the iPhone 4S, which uses a Qualcomm baseband chip, not being removed for that short amount of time when Apple won a temporary injunction of Apple’s 3G products in Germany.
The full lawsuit filing can be viewed here.
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- WSJ: Motorola wants 2.25-percent of iPhone sales, representing over $1B in 2011 (9to5google.com)
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While airlines curate its own listing of beverages, South Korean-based Asiana Airlines is getting into the brewery business.
Asiana Airlines released its own premium hand craft beer it calls Asiana, which according to a company spokesperson described as having a “fruity scent and deep flavor.” The craft beer has about 4.7% .......
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Virgin Media has been accused of using underhand – and potentially unlawful – tactics in an attempt to get customers who have opted out of marketing communications to change their minds and sign up again through a major email campaign.
One opted-out customer has contacted Decision Marketing to report they had received what appears to be a mass email under the subject line “News about your Virgin Media package”.
The missive, headlined “A little good news”, stated: “We want to let you know that we won’t be raising your price this year. This means the price you pay for your current package right now will stay the same in 2020.”
However, it then added: “We’d like to stay in touch about all the great Virgin Media stuff we have on offer for you. You have currently said no to receiving marketing messages from us, which means we are not able to keep you up to date with our latest TV, broadband, phone and mobile news, competitions, product and bundle offers via online, email, post, SMS, phone.
“You can change your preferences by simply registering or signing in to virginmedia.com/optin. Click ‘My Profile’, then ‘My Preferences’.”
According to the Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), asking customers to consent to future marketing messages when that they have already opted out of is against the law.
Flybe, Honda, Morrisons, BT and Royal Mail have all been caught with their trousers down – and whacked with fines – for contacting customers who were off limits, under the guise of service messages.
When contacted, the ICO refused to confirm whether the email constituted a breach until an official complaint was filed – this has now been lodged – but DAMM Solutions Group co-founder Andy Chesterman said: “I’d say they’ve merged a service message (pricing information) with the opportunity to persuade you to change your marketing preferences. It’s certainly dodgy territory in my mind.”
SMS Works director Henry Cazalet added: “Feels very much like a breach to me. They’ve tried to disguise their ‘please opt back in’ marketing message as an account management notification, i.e there’ll be no price rise. Thin ice in my opinion…”
The Virgin Media customer told Decision Marketing: “This appears a very underhand – and even illegal – method to get customers who have opted out to change their minds. While I’m sure there are far more serious data protection breaches going on, this email really got my hackles up. When you say no to marketing, you mean no, not maybe. It’s black and white. End of.”
Virgin Media has yet to comment on the email campaign.
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Associate Professor Joseph Chang, leader of the NTU Singapore research group said their unique printing technique has made mass production of cheap disposable electronic circuits
London, Dec 8 (ANI): A team of scientists has engineered one of the world's smallest electronic circuits
In the ease of the electronic circuit
, this lack of precision can disrupt the conductive properties of the surface, deteriorating the circuit's function.
As finer electronic circuits
are needed to achieve higher image quality and lower cost, demand is growing for inks with higher electrical insulating property.
Design software and services company Autodesk Inc (NASDAQ:ADSK) revealed on Monday that it has closed its acquisition of technology and the development team of Circuits.io, a web-based application and connected community for designing and simulating electronic circuits
The byproducts of the Thermolyzer process are all usable, salable and clean: for electronic circuit
boards the char consists of all the metals, precious and electronic; for tires, it's carbon black and steel; for wood it's a valuable "biochar" that improves agricultural yields and can become a huge market; for plastics, the char can be used as coke for steel mills or cement kilns.
iCircuit is an easy-to-use electronic circuit
simulator and designer, which can handle both analogue and digital circuits.
To construct the self-healing electronic circuit
, Yu believes the self-healing gel would not replace the typical metal conductors that transport electricity, but it could be used as a soft joint, joining other parts of the circuit.
Under the contracts, announced on Thursday, API will supply electro-mechanical enclosures, including electronic circuit
cards for mission-critical laser targeting and imaging systems.
They come apart easily and also contain a small electronic circuit
board which is sharp enough to cut or be swallowed.
Phoenix Contact says its new EC-E electronic circuit
breakers selectively protect load circuits connected to a 24-V DC power supply.
According to AFP, an automatic error message was sent at 0214 GMT Monday, claiming a "fault in an electronic circuit
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Phred Dvorak of The Wall Street Journal reports that Enel will build a massive solar panel factory in the U.S.
- The Italian utility company says that the planned factory will initially produce 3 gigawatts of solar panels, eventually ramping up to 6 gigawatts.
- The facility will produce solar cells, a key part of the solar supply chain that doesn’t exist in the United States.
- Although the location and cost of the facility hasn’t been announced, experts believe that the facility will cost more than $600 million.
“The factory will also manufacture solar cells, the building blocks for solar panels and a component not currently produced in the U.S., after the last few manufacturers went out of business or were priced out of the market by cheaper imports in recent years.”
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To round out this week of “New World” discoveries, let’s talk about a beverage that’s hit the mainstream in recent years.
I’m talking about green tea, of course. In fact, I recently read that Walt Disney World® has started offering a frozen green tea concoction for a mere $5.69 plus tax. One reviewer said it tastes like a “grassy milkshake.” And, of course, Starbucks has been offering its own pricey twist on green tea for years now.
But in my view, you—and your wallet—are far better off skipping green tea and opting for another type of tea (or black coffee) instead. Here’s why…
Too much of a good thing
Green tea and black tea come from the same plant—Thea sinensis also called Camellia sinensis.
And—yes—some studies have found that constituents in these teas support certain aspects of your health, such as your cardiovascular heath, immune system, and cognitive function.
But you’d have to drink a staggering eight cups or more of green (or black) tea daily to reach the right amounts found to confer the health benefits in those studies.
And—by the time you drink enough green tea to potentially gain any benefits, you’ve put yourself on the threshold of potentially being poisoned. In fact, both black and green tea contains tannic acid (which irritates the gastrointestinal tract) and oxalic acid (which is toxic to the kidneys). And the New England Journal of Medicine recently profiled a case that showed just how quickly these constituents can reach toxic levels…
Poisoned by home-brewed tea
The case study introduced us to a 56-year-old man who went to the emergency room at the Veterans’ Administration Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. The man reported intense aches and pains, fatigue and weakness. Blood testing showed excessively high levels of a waste product called creatinine, which is associated with kidney failure. The man actually required immediate dialysis to reduce the toxic creatinine, since the kidneys weren’t working. (As you may recall, some ignorant doctors recently tried to blame a similar set of symptoms on a vitamin D “overdose.”)
In the meantime, urine testing found that the man’s oxalate crystals were at more than double the normal limit. And a biopsy of the kidneys found oxalate crystals throughout the renal tissue.
As a Medical Examiner, I encountered this same kind of poisoning when people ingested ethylene glycol, the deadly chemical found in antifreeze. (They ingested it either accidently or intentionally to commit suicide and even administered it to others to commit homicide.)
In this case, the culprit wasn’t antifreeze, but iced tea. In fact, the doctors determined that the man’s high oxalate levels were caused by drinking 16 eight-ounce glasses of home-brewed iced tea daily.
Black and green tea more dangerous than you might think
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water. And it’s popularity is definitely on the rise in the U.S., thanks in no small part to all of the new retail offerings that make the drink seem like some kind of “superfood.”
One kidney expert said that two to three glasses of tea daily would be considered safe, provided you don’t also eat significant quantities of high-oxalate foods, such as peanuts, rhubarb, spinach, star fruit, and wheat bran. (Other fruits, such as blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries, also contain oxalate, but in lower amounts.)
The expert’s advice is sound advice, as two to three glasses of tea a day probably won’t get you into trouble. But then, at the same time, it’s nowhere near the amounts really required to prevent chronic disease. And you’re not doing yourself any favors—health-wise—by drinking that amount either. So, why drink it at all?
In my view, it’s high time to give up your green or black tea habit in favor of other herbal brews, such as rooibos, a type of red tea that I’ve talked about before.
Or—you can stick with coffee. Studies link two to three cups of coffee daily with six impressive health benefits. Including short-term benefits, such as increased energy and improved mental focus, as well as long-term reductions in risk of cancer, dementia, heart disease, and other chronic diseases.
P.S. I’m not a fan of the so-called “superfoods” touted by the mainstream. But I’m all for certain native-grown “wonder weeds.” In fact, I discussed my favorite uses for them in the September 2018 issue of my monthly newsletter, Insiders’ Cures (“Ten free ‘superfoods’ growing right in your backyard”). Subscribers have access to all of my past content in the archives. So if you haven’t already, consider signing up today. Click here now!
“The Man Who Almost Died From Drinking (Too Much) Tea.” The Atlantic, 4/6/2015. (theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/04/the-man-who-almost-died-from-drinking-tea/389706/)


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Today is World AIDS Day 2008, which is held each year on December 1st. It is a day when everyone comes together to raise awareness about the AIDS epidemic. This year marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. As the organization’s site says, “Whilst we have come a long ways since 1988, there is still much more to be done.”
If you’re looking for a way to get your beauty on and raise some awareness, check out:
- Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 ($8.50), which sports the symbolic red ribbon. During the entire month of December, 100% of the proceeds of this lip balm will be donated to YouthAIDS.
- MAC Cosmetics’ Viva Glam Products are available year-round and 100% of the selling price goes to MAC AID Fund. Several choices in lipglasses and lipsticks are available.
What can $14 do?
$14 would produce 28 copies of free treatment and prevention information
$14 provides round-trip transportation for three people to attend support programs
$14 buys pantry items for nutrition program serving women living with HIV/AIDS
$14 buys formula for 15 babies
$14 covers the cost of school supplies for five teens affected with HIV/AIDS
$14 provides materials to support four volunteer tutors
$14 buys one unit of Therapeutic Recreation for one client
$14 pays for one food pantry bag, containing enough food for a family of three for one day.
$14 purchases one Hospitality Kit, containing personal hygiene and grooming products,
given to clients upon entering a housing program.
— MAC AIDS Fund Factsheet


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Canadian carrier TELUS has opened up its pre-orders for the new phone from Andy Rubin's company. Unlike the Sprint "exclusivity" in the U.S., TELUS has a true exclusive deal to be the only retailer in Canada selling the phone.
Alcatel's A50 smartphone features the company's own take on modules for a budget price. Like the Moto Z line, there is an extended battery mod and a speaker mod. Unlike Moto, Alcatel created an awesome looking LED back.
Telus, the Canadian network which has exclusivity over the PH-1’s carriage, is now offering those who registered with Essential’s Canadian site a chance to pre-order the device in either its Black Moon or Pure White looks for CA$1,050 (US$825) outright.
The LG X Power 2 launched in Canada last month, and has been available for CAD 249.99 ($195) through local carriers. Starting next week Telus will also start offering the mid-ranger. A source from the carrier said starting July 19, sales will begin at CAD 240 ($188).
The Alcatel A30 8-inch tablet is now available through Telus in Canada for CAD $180 and features the following specs:
- 8-inch 1280x800 Display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 SoC
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB Storage
- 4,000mAh Battery
- Android Nougat
The official retail launch date of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus in Canada is scheduled for April 21, but Telus has announced that those who pre-order the device could get the phone as early as April 17. Bell has also confirmed that those who pre-order the phone through them before April 11...
As expected, Rogers and Telus have released the Android Nougat update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in Canada. If you do not have a notification to update your device, you can try triggering the update manually within Settings.
An erroneous message from Telus earlier suggested Google had stopped production of the Pixel smartphones in response to questions about their lack of inventory. Google says this isn't the case, and that they're working with Telus to replenish inventory shortly.
Following the recall issued by Samsung earlier today, all US and Canadian carriers have suspended sales of the Galaxy Note 7. Sprint was the first to make the announcement, quickly followed by T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon.
Canadian carriers Bell, Telus, and SaskTel have also confirmed they're...
Australian carrier Optus now has a late August launch date listed for Android Nougat 7.0 for the Nexus 6P. They're not the only carrier to hint at the launch window, as yesterday Telus in Canada posted an August 22nd rollout date for the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P.
If you're a TELUS customer and you travel around quite a bit, you probably already know about the 100+ locations that are included in the carrier's Easy Roam package.
Today, the company has announced they are adding Turks and Caicos, England or China to the package which brings the number up to...
Telus has started pushing theAndroid Marshmallow update to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The update comes in at 1GB large, though other details about what it adds alongside standard Marshmallow features aren't yet known.
Telus is a popular wireless carrier in Canada and the company has been making a lot of effort to improve its service and coverage as of late.
Telus has just announced that their plans to increase LTE coverage in both Ontario and Alberta should enable them to cover 99% of these regions by the...
If you're on TELUS and have been waiting patiently for the BlackBerry Priv to be updated to Android Marshmallow, the wait is almost over. TELUS revealed the update schedule for a few devices, including the Priv, which shows Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow will be coming to the device starting on May 3rd.
If you're on Telus and are still rocking the Galaxy S5 or Galaxy Note 4, then we have some great news for you. The Canadian carrier has announced that the two flagships from 2014 will be 5 getting some Marshmallow love. The Marshmallow rollout for the Galaxy S5 will begin on May 2nd, while the...
If you have the LG G4 or Galaxy S6 and you live in British Columbia while also using the Telus carrier provider then you can look forward to getting early access to VoLTE in the "near future".
Customers who use VoLTE from Telus can benefit from the following. . .
- Increased availability of HD...
With more and more budget devices hitting the market, Samsung figures to jump in on the party with the Galaxy J1. The device features a 4.5 Super AMOLED display, 1.3GHz Exynos quad-core processor, 1GB of ram, 5MP rear-facing camera, 8GB of expandable memory, and a 2,050mAh battery.
The J1 won't...