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NEW YORK — Elizabeth Arden Inc. can thank Britney Spears for double-digit earnings gains in the second quarter.
For the three months ended Dec. 31, the New York-based beauty products manufacturer posted a 49.6 percent earnings gain to $31.7 million, or $1.06 a share, outpacing Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $1.03. Comparatively, the company reported earnings of $21.2 million, or 9 cents, in the year-ago period.
While the profit increase was noteworthy in its own right, Arden’s most impressive feat was coming out of the holiday season on top of the crowded celebrity fragrance market. After its September 2004 launch — the same month Spears became Mrs. Kevin Federline — her fragrance, Curious, quickly grabbed the top selling position in U.S. department stores, a position it held through what beauty executives deemed a crucial holiday season.
According to a statement released by the company on Dec. 10, Curious was the top-selling beauty product on Amazon.com for the month of November. It was also the top-selling scent in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, the only international markets in which it was released. “In Australia, after only five weeks of sales, [Curious] became the most successful fragrance launch ever at Australia’s largest department store, Myer,” said the statement.
“It was one of the most successful launches in the last five years in the fragrance category,” said Scott Beattie, chairman and chief executive officer, during the company conference call.
“In New Zealand, Curious generated retail sales six times higher than the previous largest fragrance launch,” said Paul West, president and chief operating officer, during the call. “In fact, Elizabeth Arden had four of the top five fragrances in that country for the holiday season.”
Curious, combined with strong sales of Arden’s Provocative Woman fragrance, ultimately drove sales up 9 percent to $323 million from $296.3 million. Excluding the benefits of currency exchange, sales rose 6.8 percent.
“Clearly, the brand innovation, particularly with Provocative Woman and our skin care and color innovation, has brought a new customer to the counter and has provided additional opportunities for cross-selling existing customers with new products,” said Beattie.The euphoria surrounding Britney was tempered by problems with Wal-Mart and J.C. Penney. According to West, shipments to Wal-Mart were down 10 percent as the megaretailer experienced lower foot traffic due to higher energy prices. Beattie is looking to a partnership with Nascar and celebrity race car driver Jeff Gordon to turn the Wal-Mart business around. The company plans to launch its Halston Z-14 fragrance, with Gordon as a spokesman, at the Daytona 500 on Feb. 20.
Meanwhile, shipments to Penney were down “in excess of 40 percent,” said Beattie during the call, pointing to weakness in Penney’s overall fragrance category.
For the first half of the year earnings jumped 62.1 percent to $36.5 million, or $1.23 a share, from $22.5 million, or 11 cents, in the year-ago period. Sales rose 8 percent to $535.1 million from $495.2 million.
“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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ViewSonic Corp., a.k.a ViewSonic takes the stage at 2012 International CES to introduce a new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich running tablet ViewSonic ViewPad E70. This slate is the latest addition to the company's tablet line and the device offers a premium tablet experience to the consumers at an affordable price $169.99.
The ViewPad E70 comes with a 7-inch Capacitive touchscreen display with multi-touch input method and running latest version of Android OS (v4.07) Ice Cream Sandwich. ViewPad E70 powered by an 1Ghz processor and has a 4GB of internal on-board memory. Tablet users can expand this up to 32GB using a MicroSD card. The device supports video playback at 1080p HD via HDMI output cable. This tablet sports an integrated front-facing and rear-facing camera and supports video chatting. ViewSonic tries to compete with tablets like Amazon Kindle Fire and Barnes and Noble using a low-pricing strategy. ViewSonic ViewPad E70 is expected to hit the markets by Q2, 2012.
“ViewSonic is committed to delivering advanced technology designed with the consumer in mind,” said Michael Holstein, vice president of business development, ViewSonic. “Featuring the latest Android operating system, along with leading apps and services for entertainment content, the ViewPad E70 continues the ViewSonic tradition of bringing feature-rich products to new markets.”
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The Last Of Us: Left Behind Headlines Huge Week On PlayStation Network
How many things would you like to download onto your PlayStation consoles this week? Was your answer “all of the things?” Because that's exactly what you're getting. The harvest is bountiful this week as the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3 get a dose of brand new games, Classics, bundles and DLC, including the Valentine's Day delivery of the highly anticipated The Last of Us: Left Behind.
The first truly epic PSN update of 2014, this week's offerings are absolutely stacked, featuring a little something for everyone on all Sony console's that don't have the number 4 in their title. Unfortunately, nothing new is arriving for the new home console this week, but there's more than enough stuff hitting the PS3 and Vita to make up for it.
Despite the fact that several new games are releasing this week, the headliner for many-a fan of Naughty Dog's latest epic adventure isn't actually coming out with the rest of the update on Tuesday, timed to give us all a Valentine's Day dilemma later in the week week.
“This week on Friday, The Last of Us: Left Behind arrives on PS3,” said Ryan Clements in the official announcement. “The DLC explores Ellie's past, along with her connection with close friend and confidant, Riley. This additional chapter in the world of The Last of Us bestows intimate insight into defining moments of Ellie's past.”
I suppose nothing more need be said than that. If you played The Last of Us and are sane, I assume you're already planning on picking that one up. So let's move on to the rest of the week's update.
The Vita is getting a pair of new retails releases this week, including murder-filled puzzler wrapped in an interactive novel, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, and the feudal Japan-flavored monster hunting game, Toukiden: Age of Demons. The Vita is also getting a pirate-themed tower defense game by the name of Fort Defense on its digital shelves, alongside the over-the-top update of the arcade classic, Tempest, in the form of TxK.
Crazy PS2 shooter Blowout will be added to the Classics section for the PS3 this week, alongside Far Cry Classic (a spruced up version of the first game in the series), PSone Classic Pac-Man World 20th Anniversary and PSone Import, Wolf Fang.
A few bundles are also arriving on the PS3 this week, including a package containing Borderlands 2 and Dishonored, one featuring The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and BioShock Infinite, and one for the Far Cry Compilation.
Finally, bizarre zombie shooter, Zombeer hits the PlayStation 3 this week, alongside a little something-something known as Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.
See, I wasn't just throwing a bunch of hype around, now was I? That's an absolutely packed week, and I haven't even mentioned the demos yet, all of which are for the PS3. Toki Tori, Oddworld: Stranger's Warth HD and Far Cry Classic all get demos this week, alongside a trial for Skullgirls Encore and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.
Here's hoping you've got a lot of free time on your hands this week, because that's an awful lot of stuff to sink your teeth into.
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New export statistics, published today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), show that exports of Scottish salmon fell by 23 per cent in 2020 to 72,155 tonnes – down from 94,315 tonnes the previous year.
The value of whole, fresh exports dropped to £451 million, from £619 million in 2019.
The impact of the pandemic, which shut food service outlets around the world and greatly restricted air transport, hit distant markets the hardest.
The value of Scottish salmon sales was down by 76 percent in China and 42 percent in the US.
As sales dropped in the more distant markets, Scotland’s salmon producers turned more to Europe. Exports of Scottish salmon to the EU became more important in 2020, accounting for 69 per cent of sales in volume (50,000 tonnes) and 64 per cent in value (£288 million) terms, an increase from 56 per cent and 52 per cent in 2019 respectively.
Tavish Scott, chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, said producers were confident exports would revive as markets opened up and that 2021 would be a good year for the sector.
A harsh blow from Brexit
But he warned today that the greater emphasis on Europe has now left producers even more vulnerable to the problems caused by Brexit.
Scott said the pandemic, followed by the Brexit end-of-transition change, had been a hard for the sector. “This has been a double whammy,” he said.
“The last year has been a bruising time for the Scottish salmon sector, as these new figures show. Our producers have battled really hard to get salmon to their customers around the world, against really strong headwinds.
“It is to their credit that they have managed to get so much salmon to their global customers and the switch to EU trade was a good way of offsetting the difficulties experienced elsewhere.
“But now that the UK has left the EU and the full implications of Brexit are clear, our members are suffering from the burden of excessive bureaucracy and red tape, which is making it difficult for them to compete in the European market.
“That is why we appealed to both the UK and Scottish governments to come together with experts from across our sector and supply chain, to find ways of streamlining the red tape and giving our members the certainty of getting fish to the EU markets on time.”
Celine Kimpflin, head of markets at Scottish Sea Farms, said the first week of January, when Brexit’s new rules kicked in, had been an “utter disaster” for salmon exporters.
She said: “We knew it was going to be difficult, but we didn’t expect it to be this difficult. I don’t think as a country we were that well prepared in terms of bureaucracy.”
Kimpflin said health certificates which should take half an hour to complete sometimes took as long as 10 hours to process.
Scottish Sea Farms normally exports around 200 tonnes of salmon to the EU a week, but these exports have been reduced to half of that figure.
Kimpflin welcomed the creation of the government taskforce which met today for the first time and is designed to help streamline the system.
But she said an even better solution would be to invite EU officials to Scotland and show them how the salmon sector operates.
“We need to have a dialogue, work out how we can make the export process more streamlined and give them confidence to import our product.
“At the end of the day though, we have good relationships with our customers built up over the years and it is not the company they have a problem with. That gives me real hope.”


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Dogs and cats will be offered for adoption April 21 by the animal rescue group SPOT, Saving Pets One at a Time .
The adoption event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Starbucks , 815 College Blvd, Oceanside.
Free coffee and hot chocolate will be available, and SPOT members will be on hand to talk about the various breeds of animals they have for adoption.
SPOT is an all-volunteer North County rescue group that saves dogs and cats that are in danger of being euthanized at animal shelters.
Information is available at SPOT's website, www.spotsavespets.org, or by calling 760-593-7768.


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Sorry, have a refund, says mm02
MOBILE phone giant mm02 has finally admitted to huge teething problems with its new billing system.
It has been forced to apologise and refund more than 125,000 customers who face huge bills next month because the company failed to charge for calls outside their contracted minutes.
The error, which will cost mm02 an estimated £2.2m and happened during a troublesome billing system upgrade, was revealed in Financial Mail.
Four months' worth of calls, which include those made overseas in the main holiday period and to premium rate lines, will be lumped together in November bills, handing customers a financial shock in the run-up to Christmas.
In some cases, the amount owed is three or four times customers' usual monthly payments. The company would not disclose the exact cost of the discount, but admitted an average of £18 would be knocked off bills. It has written to customers this week telling them of the mix-up.
A spokeswoman said: 'We have been migrating customers from a legacy billing system to a new one.
'During that process, a small number of customers were not charged for calls outside their usual monthly call 'bundle'.
'We apologise and as a goodwill gesture we will reduce November's total bill by 25%.'
A hotline has been set up by mm02 to help customers who might still have difficulty paying the November bill.
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Following various leaks and rumors, Motorola launched its flagship Moto Edge X30 smartphone, which is the first phone to come with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in China earlier this month. Now, new information suggests that the company will soon launch the phone in India, which could happen in early 2022.
Moto Edge X30 India Launch Hinted
A recent report by 91Mobiles cites industry sources familiar with the matter and reveals that the Moto X30 will launch either in late January or early February. This detail is in line with a previous report, which hinted at the phone’s arrival in the first quarter of 2022.
Although the exact launch date remains under wraps as of now. It is further suggested that Motorola should officially announce the launch date in the coming weeks.
Moto Edge X30: Key Specs and Features
As for the specs, we have already know what to expect. The Moto Edge X30 features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, supporting a 144Hz refresh rate and a whopping 576Hz touch sampling rate. The screen also supports HDR10+ and 10-bit color management to produce accurate colors.
The device, as mentioned earlier, packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 68W fast charging and runs the Android 11-based My UX skin, which should be upgradable to the Android 12-based My UX OS.
Speaking of the cameras, the Moto Edge X30 sports a triple-camera setup at the back: a primary 50MP camera, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens for portrait shots. There is also a 60MP selfie shooter. The company has launched a special edition Moto Edge X30 model that comes with an under-display 60MP selfie camera.
The Edge X30 also features dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Surround Sound, 5G support, It also supports 5G networks, multi-functional NFC, and more.
Coming to the price of the Moto Edge X30, the device starts at CNY 3,199 (~Rs 37,519) for the base model and goes up to CNY 3,999 (~Rs 46,901) for the special edition model. Hence, we can expect Motorola to launch the device somewhere around the Rs 45,000-mark in India.
But, we are yet to get official details, so, we suggest you take these details with a grain of salt. We will keep you posted. Hence, stay tuned.
Motorola’s future update is not at all motivating. It may give only one major os update and a year of security update. Hence its a loss to spend money on a year long supported phone
xiaomi, samsung, nokia, iqoo gives 3 os update promise and 4 years of security update.
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Google released the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro in October, in India. Both devices are powered by the second-gen Tensor G2 SoC. Users have started facing a unique problem with their Pixel 7 devices in recent days. We have seen reports of several users complaining about the sudden shattering of the rear camera glass on their devices. According to several posts on Reddit and Twitter, the camera glass of the Google Pixel 7 is shattering without any drop. Some users claim that this is happening due to material defects in the phone. What’s more, Google reportedly offered a replacement unit to one of the affected users. Plus, the problems appear to be limited to the standard variant, as of now.
Also Read: Realme GT Neo 5 To Launch On January 5, Here is Everything We Know so Far.
Affected users took it to Twitter and Reddit to show their anger
As discussed earlier, some users took it to Reddit and Twitter to show their discontent about the recent events. Some users said their Pixel 7 camera glass shattered without any falling or dropping while others revealed it happened with their devices sitting in a case.
A Twitter user, Heydon Faber (@CSThrowaway) shared a picture of the broken rear glass around the dual camera of his pixel device. He said: ” It’s clearly a manufacturing defect, and I know I’m not the only one”.
What’s more, Google has not acknowledged this to be a widespread issue yet. Moreover, users tried contacting the Google Support team. They got a response that the physical damage to the devices is not included under the warranty program. It appears as if users might have to bear the cost to get their devices fixed.
Furthermore, a Reddit user to his affected Pixel 7 devices to the uBreakiFix store. He was told that they have to replace the entire back panel and it would cost around $200. According to the post, he sent the pictures of the broken glass to Google and the company offered him a replacement, in return.
We recommend all the affected Pixel 7 users to contact Google support immediately.
Also Read: LG Developed New Camera Sensor Technology That Could Reduce Size of the Smartphone Cameras.


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Paytm educates users on KYC frauds with its ‘Phone par kaun tha’ campaign
It picks up the viral #RasodeMeKaunTha trend to educate users on cyber fraud prevention...
The dialogue ‘Kaun tha’ became viral after musician Yashraj Mukhate turned a scene from the TV show 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya' featuring Kokilaben into a song. Since then, netizens have been flooding the internet with memes, videos and other usages of the dialogue in their daily communication.
In the Paytm video, Rupal receives a call from someone claiming to be a Paytm executive. The imposter informs that her Paytm wallet has expired and she needs to download another app to complete her Paytm KYC. She is immediately suspicious and exclaims “Phone par jalsaaj tha!” (it was a fraudster on the phone). In the end, she urges viewers to be beware of such fake calls and SMS.
Content creator Saloni Gaur had also partnered with Paytm to share an educative-yet-entertaining video on KYC frauds where she highlighted the means and modes fraudsters use to con people. The video talked about mobile applications like Quick Support being used as a popular medium to conduct such fraudulent activities.
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The key message Paytm wants to give out to users is that the Paytm KYC process can never be completed by downloading any other application. Customers should never share their personal information such as OTP, Passwords, CVV or PIN with anyone, and not fall prey to any 'too good to be true' offers. The company encourages users to report all such incidents through the app as well as to the nearest crime branch so that appropriate action can be taken.
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Abhinav Kumar, vice president, Paytm, said, “A brand's long-term resilience and recall lies in adaptability and staying in tune with current trends. Both social media influencer Saloni Gaur and TV actor Rupal Patel have been trending on social media for quite a while. It made sense for us to capitalize on the ongoing trend. We knew they would be effective in delivering an important public service message, in a manner that is not only understood but also liked and shared by our users. As more citizens adopt financial services in the country, it has become important to create awareness around how to stay safe while transacting online.”


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CollectPlus is to offer Amazon.co.uk customers a service that will see parcels delivered to one of its 5,000 stores across the UK. Customers using the online retailer can now opt for a CollectPlus ‘pick up location’ at the checkout, increasing options for delivery and convenience. CollectPlus CEO Mark Lewis says: “[We are] already integrated into Amazon.co.uk Marketplace, so sellers can choose us as their delivery service. The extension of our service means that more people will be able to use […]
XPO Logistics (formerly Norbert Dentressangle) has extended the reach of Radius Systems’ supply chain to include daily distribution service to Ireland and Northern Ireland, after it signed a five year contract with the piping manufacturer earlier this year.
Clipper Logistics has secured two contracts: one with luggage brand Antler and another with camping-equipment retailer Go Outdoors.
Transport for London’s Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (Fors) now has more than 1,300 registered members.


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The fresh fruit and vegetable exports of Turkey’s Aegean region almost doubled in the first half of 2020 and reached $137 million (TL 938 million), according to the leading exporters’ group.
Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association Chairman Hayrettin Uçak said Sunday the region’s exports of fruit and vegetable products also totaled $296 million, raking in a total of $433 million in the first half of the year.
Uçak said the association was aiming for $1 billion in fruit and vegetable exports by the end of the year despite the ongoing pandemic.
Meanwhile, Turkey’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports increased 38% overall and reached $1.1 billion in the same period. Fruit and vegetable products also rose by 8%, totaling $778 million.
As the coronavirus pandemic halted economic activity across major sectors, the agricultural industry has gained strategic importance with the government working to prevent any disruption in the nation's food supply. The government said in the wake of the pandemic that no problems were expected in the coming days and months as it had taken all the necessary measures to keep food production going.
In addition to meeting domestic demands, Turkey also increased its agri-exports during the pandemic, especially to European markets, where food supply chains are facing hurdles due to the lack of foreign labor.


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Managing Christmas Stress
Christmas and the New Year holidays can be a stressful time. For people, however, who are already prone to anxiety, they can be extra tough. Trace Dominguez has some tips on managing the holiday hustle and bustle. Read More: Christmas: A social anxiety minefield http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25... As Christmas approaches, many people will be experiencing a mixture of excitement and trepidation. But for many sufferers of social anxiety, this can be the most traumatic time of the year, writes Olly Ricketts.


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Engadget - Man, do we have a show for you this month. It's a veritable Thanksgiving feast of gadgety goodness. Brian and Tim kick things off by taking a looking at the Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet, Kobo Vox, a slew of Samsung Galaxy Tabs, the Motorola Razr and the HTC Rezound. Next up, Michael Gorman visits Lockheed Martin to check out the Orion spacecraft the company is building for NASA.
Vision Pro is here and it’s a surprisingly capable device. Apple has also loaded the headset with a ton of options and features that aren’t obvious at first glance.
Apple announced that its Major League Soccer Season Pass (through Apple TV) will include new immersive video content covering the 2023 playoffs. Apple TV is the exclusive provider of online Major League Soccer broadcasts via the MLS Season Pass subscription.
As the election approaches,Meta plans to activate an Elections Operations Center to identify potential threats and put mitigations in place in real time.


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There are two building permits for new construction this week that are exciting - for the Chicken Salad Chick and Small Cakes, both located on N. Oak Street Extension.
There is a really cool new store in Lakeland that recently opened called GO, which stands for Grits & Olive. Located on W. Thigpen Ave., the shop is an addition to the Georgia Olive Company and Gayla's Grits and sells products from the two companies in addition to t-shirts and other accessories.
Now that the Drury Inn is officially open by Exit 18, work on the side connecting street is back underway in earnest and after the traffic this week at Starbucks and Olive Garden, it will be a very welcome improvement. Workers were also working on a back entrance to the development, which will also come in handy as more restaurants and retail is expected to come there in 2013.
On Patterson St., noticed this week that Lee’s Bookstore is now Dork Bookstore. Interesting change.
And on Hill Ave. near Exit 16, a sign says that Georgia Auto Pawn is moving into one of those vacant business areas.
Construction continues on the Egg and I, SGMC, the new doctor’s building on N. Oak, Publix etc. and here’s hoping that 2013 brings a lot more new construction, new business, new jobs and prosperity to our community.
That’s it for this week, but if there’s something I missed, please let me know.


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Healthcare Platform Mfine Launches Its Consumer App
mfine, India’s first AI-driven healthcare platform, has launched its consumer app in Bangalore, making high-quality hospital networks accessible on-demand to consumers.
mfine is mobile health platform that aggregates branded hospitals to deliver on-demand healthcare services to patients. Its AI platform helps improve doctor productivity and quality of diagnosis.
Commenting on the opportunity, mfine CEO Prasad Kompalli said, “We believe digital health is going to transform the $40B primary healthcare market of India. We are excited to see positive response from consumers and have already got 10,000 app installs from Bangalore within 4 weeks of launch. Consumers are seeing the value in connecting to hospitals instantly and having online consultations instead of looking for of appointments, reaching the hospital and facing long wait times. Early customer feedback shows also that they love the proactive follow up they experience from mfine”
By using the mfine app patients reach quality doctors within 10 mins, consult with them and get the prescription. All their medical history (prescription, lab reports, and other data ) securely stored in the app and they also get timely medicine reminders for better adherence to prescription.
The 9-months old startup is partnering with top hospitals and getting Senior consultants from there to be available for online consultations. Mfine’s app for doctors boosts the efficiency and effectiveness using standard medical protocols and AI.
“Hospitals are very keen to adopt digital platform to deliver care and being on mfine appthey can provide instant and continuous care to more patients. We will be adding 25 hospital centers by early next year ” Co-founder , Ashutosh Lawania added.
Two more leading multi speciality hospitals, Aster CMI Hospital and People Tree Hospitals signed up into the mfine’s network recently, as mfine is expanding the partnership network doctors’ availability on the platform rapidly.
Dr Nitish Shetty, CEO of Aster CMI Hospital said, “Digital health is definitely the future of primary care delivery as it offers convenience of access for consumers and much better economics for hospitals and doctors.”
Dr Adarsh Somashekar, CEO of Ovum, an established mother and childcare specialty hospital who already consults on mfine added, “With mfine app, patients are reaching Ovum Hospitals when they need to and get complete care online and at the hospital in a seamless experience. We are able to do consultations much faster with mfine, as all time taking aspects like case preparation, routine follow ups are taken care by mfine.”
Founded by former Myntra executives Prasad Kompalli and Ashutosh Lawania, mfine raised $1.5 Million in a funding round led by Stellaris Venture Partners in June.
Kompalli and Lawania started mfine after helping build Myntra as the dominant fashion retailer in the country. At Myntra, Lawania was a cofounder and Kompalli the Chief Business Officer. They are joined at mfine by former Myntra CTO Ajit Narayanan, and Arjun Choudhary, previously the head of Digital Marketing at Myntra. Dr. Jagadish Prasad, interventional neuroradiologist and founder of Femiint Health, brings strong clinical expertise to the team.
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Aaron Rodgers has a little extra time on his hands after Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers denied his Green Bay Packers a trip to the Super Bowl this year. But no worries, the quarterback has signed on to become an ambassador for Zenith, the Swiss watch brand.
Rodgers, widely seen as one of the finest quarterbacks in the game — and Most Valuable Player in the 2011 Super Bowl when Green Bay won — personifies the brand’s “Time to Reach Your Star” ethos, the company said. He will be the face for the company’s Chronomaster Sport watch campaign.
The watch, which is built on the foundation of its original movement from 1969, features a new El Primero 3600 caliber with an increase in timekeeping performance, a power reserve of 60 hours, and a black ceramic bezel etched to mark each passing 1/10th of a second, making the numbers even more legible.
“Football is a game of precision. You have to spend time learning and studying. It’s not just running down the field as fast as you can or throwing the balls as far as you can,” Rodgers said.
He added: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to join Zenith as its ambassador. I love how this brand is always pushing boundaries and literally building the future of watchmaking. What really moved me with Zenith is how they’re always working to inspire young men and women to go out there to reach for the stars and turn their dreams into reality.”
Julien Tornare, chief executive officer of Zenith, said, “Aaron Rodgers is undoubtedly a name that will go down in sports history for fundamentally changing the game of football. His focus, determination and relentless ambition to always outdo himself and lead his team to spectacular victories have made him someone to admire and look up to. Aaron has reached his star, and changed the game while doing it, but remains incredibly humble and charming when he’s off the field. On behalf of Zenith, I’m honored to welcome Aaron Rodgers as our new brand ambassador.”
The Chronomaster Sport retails for $10,000 and is available at the Zenith e-commerce site as well as at authorized retailers around the world.
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Ultimate Boxxer arrives in Manchester this month – and you could win a merch bundle!
The first ever Ultimate Boxxer event will be heading to Manchester Arena on 27 April and we have a special prize give away!
This new fast-paced boxing format sanctioned by the British Boxing Board of Control will see eight undefeated Welterweight boxers go head-to-head in a new three-round structure with rounds lasting three-minutes a-piece.
Set to put previously unbeaten boxers to the ultimate test, former three-time Light Welterweight & Welterweight Champion of the World and brand ambassador Ricky Hatton said, “There’s a huge amount of talented British fighters who do not get – or cannot get – the mainstream exposure they deserve. In boxing, you have to wait for a lucky break and Ultimate Boxxer will give them the opportunity to show everyone what they’re about.”
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Forrester, which based its forecasts on several reports and a survey of 528 information technology buyers, also predicted that PC pricing and dial-up subscriptions will continue to feel the pain in the new year, while companies that develop RFID (radio frequency identification) technology for the consumer goods market will reap investments.
Nearly 10 percent of 2,000 of the world's largest companies are expected to have migrated from Windows to the Linux operating system for their networking servers by year's end, according to the survey.
"Linux will cement its place in the data center," Forrester stated. "Linux reached a new level of maturity with the latest version, maturing distributors and increased application support from larger vendors."
Customers are increasingly asking for database software that is. The price of open-source software and its ability to integrate with other software has propelled its use among customers, industry analysts say.
Offshore outsourcing also is expected to continue its momentum in 2004. The IT services market in India is anticipated to grow at least 30 percent this year, according to Forrester.
EarthLink is one of the latest tech companies to announce plans to ship work overseas. The Internet service provider said it willto companies in India and the Philippines in an effort to cut costs. Meanwhile, other tech companies, such as Google, are turning to India's pool of engineers to develop software.
RFID companies that serve the packaged consumer goods market will capture investors' attention in the new year, according to Forrester. Wal-Mart Stores is planning toto add RFID tags to their products, so the retailing giant can track its merchandise. The company has asked its top 120 or so merchandise suppliers to coordinate the U.S. launch of the technology, set to begin in 2005.
PC makers will continue to feel pricing pressures this year, while dial-up ISPs will experience an ever-widening outflow of customers, according to Forrester.
"PC prices will continue to plunge, as major brands like Dell, (Hewlett-Packard) and Gateway slice already thin margins to kick-start device sales in the consumer electronics market," Forrester said.
Meanwhile, Internet service providers such as America Online, Microsoft's MSN and EarthLink are likely to see a 10 percent drop in their dial-up subscriber base this year, as more customers switch to broadband, the research firm said.
"Cable operators' revenue per subscriber will jump in 2004," Forrester said. "Cable will take back satellite wins with unique advantages like video on demand, bundling with broadband Internet access and local HDTV channels--none of which satellite can match."
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Edison's light bulb on its way out, but consumers have practical and safety concerns
One of the biggest barriers against widespread acceptance of the new bulbs has been a relatively high purchase price. But lately, that disadvantage has disappeared for many shoppers. Prices for compact fluorescent bulbs have dropped drastically, partly because Rocky Mountain Power pays subsidies to manufacturers to bring down the price.
"Helping customers be more energy efficient is a resource just like a power plant, " said Rocky Mountain Power's Dave Eskelsen. "And it's less expensive than building a new power plant. "
Many shoppers worry that the compact fluorescent bulbs are also a health threat because they contain tiny amounts of toxic mercury.
Experts generally argue that people should be aware, but not worried, about the mercury. Contrary to a myth circulating on the Internet, a broken compact fluorescent bulb does not require a homeowner to hire an expensive hazardous waste cleanup crew. "It's important it be cleaned up and disposed of appropriately," said Neil Taylor, an environmental scientist for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. But homeowners themselves can do an acceptable cleanup, Taylor said, "and then there shouldn't be a health hazard."
The mercury does create extra hassles in the clean-up process. The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued a detailed three-page procedure for cleaning up a broken fluorescent bulb.
The EPA recommends good ventilation to let mercury vapors out of the house. Larger broken pieces can be picked up by hand and placed in a plastic bag. Smaller pieces can be scraped up with a piece of cardboard or stiff paper. Smaller pieces, as well as dust, and the mercury itself should be picked up with a sticky piece of duct tape, used much like a blotter on soiled areas of carpet, flooring and tabletops. "The mercury will stick to the duct tape and then you can just put that in the plastic bag as well," Taylor said.
Experts say a vacuum should never be used to clean up mercury. "A vacuum cleaner cannot handle the mercury," Taylor said. "It passes right through the vacuum cleaner and is spread throughout the house. So the worst thing you can do is vacuum mercury."
Final cleanup is done with a wet paper towel. After the cleanup procedure, the EPA recommends leaving windows open and fans running. "The room should be ventilated for several hours," Taylor said.
In some states, laws require recycling of used or broken fluorescent bulbs or disposal at certified hazardous waste facilities. Most experts recommend that procedure to keep mercury out of landfills. But Utah's laws are looser than some other states. "Because of the small amount of mercury that's in the bulb," Taylor said, "it's not considered a significant hazard. So you can just place it in the regular trash."
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Cannabis Company Stem Holdings To Buy TJ's Gardens For $12.5M
Vertically integrated cannabis company Stem Holdings, Inc., (OTC: STMH) (CSE: STEM) said Thursday it has executed merger agreements to acquire Consolidated Ventures of Oregon, Inc. and OPCO Holdings, Inc., which operate as TJ’s Gardens.
The company said it will also purchase assets including the Travis X James cannabis brand, Cannavore edibles and Reefer Distribution.
Per the agreement, the purchase price of $12.5 million will be met by the release of 12.5 million shares of Stem’s common stock that are now held in escrow to the beneficial owners of TJ’s.
The transaction should close on or before the Dec. 31, according to Stem Holdings.
TJ’s Gardens is an award-winning cannabis brand known for its TJ’s Durban Poison strain, which was chosen by High Times Magazine as the “Best Tasting Bud” two years in a row.
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“We are excited to welcome the TJ’s team to Stem as we continue to build our portfolio of brands and deploy our operational excellence growth strategy,” Stem CEO Adam Berk said in a statement.
“TJ’s has a deep heritage in the Pacific Northwest and boasts strong brand recognition with a broad portfolio of award-winning genetics, as well as premier cultivation, processing, distribution and retail assets. Stem has collaborated and partnered with TJ’s since 2017, and this acquisition now allows us to leverage our state-of-the-art operations to grow and extend the TJ’s brand and other assets.”
Travis Mackenzie, co-founder of TJ’s Gardens, said Thursday is a milestone for the company
"We believe strongly in the benefits of cannabis, and joining the Stem team is the next step in our evolution that will enable us to scale and grow our business," he said in a statement.
Stem Holding stock was trading down 1% at 89 cents at the time of publication Thursday.
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Higher prices helped lift PepsiCo’s sales in the first quarter, as the maker of Doritos, Gatorade and Quaker worked on transforming its lineup of products to keep up with changing tastes.
Sales for the North America Beverages and Frito-Lay North America segment both climbed 2 percent in the quarter, as pricing offset a decline in volume. Like other major food and beverage companies including Coca-Cola and Oreo cookie maker Mondelez, PepsiCo has said it is working on adapting its stable of brands to better reflect the trend toward options that people feel are healthier.
The companies are facing challenges in growing volume in a crowded US market, but higher prices or new products that cost more can still help lift sales. On Tuesday, Coca-Cola said revenue rose 1 percent in North America for the first quarter, even though volume was flat. Both PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have also been slashing costs to improve their financial results.
On a global basis, PepsiCo’s sales volume of snacks rose 1 percent. For the period ended March 25, PepsiCo Inc. earned $1.32 billion, or 91 cents per share. A year earlier the food and beverage company earned $931 million, or 64 cents per share.
Removing restructuring charges and one-time costs, earnings were 94 cents per share. That’s better than the 91 cents per share that analysts expected.
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Almost a month after the initial release announcement, Microsoft was able to download Windows again October 10, 2018 – this update was canceled almost immediately after the first attempt to distribute it because an error occurred that some users lost their data.
Windows 10 is automatically saved
Typically, Windows functional updates are staggered, automatically delivering new downloads for specific periods of time, which will not be the exception for the moment. First, the proposal to install a new system version will receive two groups of people: those who manually seek updates and those who use the special media creation tool to implement the new system. If these users do not run new errors, Windows 10 will be available to other users in the coming weeks.
Interestingly, Microsoft's official attempt to improve systems is judged to be generally inappropriate, and the launch date for the new version is November 13th. This is important for the "support windows" operating system. The day-to-day support started with Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 1809.
Because of the inconvenience that some enthusiastic users have made to Windows 10 update, Microsoft will tighten the software testing and development process. A data loss error occurred before the official update was launched by a Windows Insider user, but for unknown reasons, Microsoft did not consider these complaints sufficiently serious: Microsoft's response was limited to a new feature – marked by its level of importance. For example, an error that leads to data loss is undoubtedly more important than a kind of ugly icon or inappropriately aligned text. However, it is still difficult to say how sorting will enhance the quality and efficiency of error reports.
What will Microsoft change?
As for a slightly longer operating period, Microsoft has pledged more openness to launching the Windows 10 development and testing process, and in the next few months you can expect to learn more about how operating system manufacturers are changing attitude and processes. The quality of Microsoft software is already evaluated at several different levels and in several different sizes. For example, when users started to complain after the OS update was released, an "initial quality error" was recorded regarding the stability and reliability of the new functional update. Detecting this type of error means that experts with operating system experience have done something wrong. On Tuesday, there have been a series of updates to improve IT security and "long-term quality" issues – the reliability and efficiency of weekly updates.
Although Microsoft explicitly recognizes the most recent update issue, the company officially evaluates the operating system trajectory. The company's directors are mainly based on some of the indicators used to evaluate the operating system's satisfaction. The first is the "frequency of the incident" or the number of complaints received from users after each system update. For the lifetime of Windows 10, this indicator has steadily declined. This means that Microsoft is doing well. However, incidents can be misleading. The Windows 10 error with a large number of users is a cosmetic mistake that produces more messages than a more serious incident – such as data loss – which only a small number of users encounter, although the last type of incident is without doubt, more important.
Another indicator is "net promoter score" or an estimate of how users would be willing to recommend each version of Windows 10 to their friends and family. The company's representatives believe this indicator is on the rise, and the spring version of Windows 10 has received the best estimate of all time. However, this indicator may not present serious problems encountered by a small number of users.
The Windows user base is huge and complex – 700 million. consumers, 35 mln. gadgets 175 mln. different versions, 16 million unique drivers and hardware combinations – so the probability of a particular problem specific to a particular configuration that occurs one or the other is enormous. Data loss was related to only one of the following configurations: it did not affect Windows users who used the standard configuration but damaged those who chose certain atypical settings.


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If you see someone on a forum or elsewhere online suggesting setting your iPhone's clock back to the '70s, under no circumstances should you follow through with it.
iPhone users have discovered a bug that could permanently brick your phone. Setting your phone to its earliest possible date, January 1, 1970, causes the crash. Apple hasn't released an official statement regarding why this is happening.
However, CNN Money speculates it has to do with Unix time. Unix began counting seconds at midnight on January 1, 1970, GMT, making the date 00:00:00 in Unix time.
Videos of the bug show iPhones continue to work immediately after the date has been changed, and problems begin when users try to restart the phone. From there, it's stuck on the Apple logo.
There are plenty of videos on the Internet to watch folks bricking their phones. If you're curious, we recommend simply watching those, and not trying the bug for yourself.
But if you already have, don't worry. Apple will have a shiny new phone for you soon. Sources say Apple will be announcing its Apple iPhone 5se in March, and making the phone available just days after.
Nicole is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter.


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Betel-nut a source of great income
BETEL-NUT is coming up among other agriculture products in the country as a source of great income domestically.
A betel-nut farmer, Mr Eddie Poraitara told this paper recently that betel-nut is economically gaining momentum in the country.
He said with the population of betel nut chewers on the rise, the market is becoming more lucrative.
His experience as a betel-farmer has allowed him to deduce that betel nut can be harvested after five to six years.
“One good thing about betel-nut is there’s nothing to go through or no processes like what happen to cocoa, coconut and oil palm where it demand lots of work before earning money.
“It also not expensive since nothing require to do almost from when you plant the betel-nut until when you harvest and sell them.
“A less expensive business with a very huge income,” he said.
“But from then until recently no economic changes expect on the product maybe due to very less population chew betel-nut.
“But for now, even kids can chew betel and almost everywhere people chew betel-nut, this is what makes betel-nut a commercial and demanded product,” he said.
Mr Poraitara said his trade in the betel nut market has allowed him to provide for the needs of his family.


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Banks of the Unites States posted the most impressive boost of income since 2010. And it shows that American banking is finally recovering after a long period of slow growth.
Income of 6600 banks rose 5% since the second quarter of last year and now it’s a little more than $170 billion. A year ago net income was 8% lower and it’s hard to disagree that such a result is impressive. The biggest part of this revenue received from sales of loans and financial services.
That means that American banks are ready to get back to the good times. They have money and they are ready to lend it. There is almost 5% increase in lending since last year; many loans were given out to companies and customers. But it’s worth noticing that growth is more visible at small banks, their revenue rose for 9%. According to financial experts and analysts, today consumers tend to trust smaller banks more than to those which we call “too big to fail”.
Increase of Consumer Borrowing
This progress is a sign that American economy becomes healthier and people are ready to invest in it again. Bankers notice that financial institutions show such impressive result for the first after the end of world economic crisis. The US government says that the economy grows even faster than it was projected.
For example, gross domestic product rose for 4% and today we can watch the lowest rate of uncollectible debt almost for last 10 years. That means that consumers keep paying off their debts and wages grow across the US.
Both consumers and business start borrowing more money. And it’s a healthy sign for the economy because it shows that borrowers feel confident about their income and ability to repay loans. Will Richards, the main financial officer of one of the biggest national companies said that his company is ready to increase its line of credit. He explained that because of global economic grows his company becomes more financially secured and solvent.
A Way to Economic Growth
National businesses are expecting for significant economic boost and that’s why they actively use loans and other financial services. Demand for many goods and services rose and that caused rise of the prices. And a very important point is that interest rates on loans remain low.
Partly it’s because of the competition between banking institutions and it’s clear that every bank wants to lure more clients. That makes American lending affordable and stimulate consumers to borrow funds and to use online personal loans.
There are different forecasts concerning the future of the world economy. If general mood in the US is optimistic then in Europe economic progress is not so visible yet and it makes people doubt concerning possible economic growth in the nearest future. But most experts say that likely we will see similar positive tendency in other parts of the world soon.


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Canadian Solar reported gross profits of $ 141 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, down 21% quarter over quarter.
The gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2020 was 13.6%, compared to targets of 8% to 10% and 19.5% in the third quarter of 2020.
Total module shipments in the fourth quarter of 2020 were 2,998 MW, an increase of 22% year-over-year and a decrease of 5% quarter-over-quarter.
Of the total, 359MW were shipped to the company’s own large-scale solar power projects.
The company reported shipments of 3 GW solar modules in the high-end guide range of 2.9 GW to 3 GW.
Canadian Solar President and CEO Shawn Qu said: âWhile 2020 has been a difficult year due to the pandemic, we have remained focused on our long-term growth strategy and have achieved a strong package. results.
âFourth quarter sales and margins both exceeded our expectations thanks to Canadian Solar’s strong foundation in product and technology innovation and strong customer relationships.
âThis has allowed us to diversify our revenue sources, alleviate some of the impact of short-term cost pressures and accelerate the monetization of our solar projects.
âAs a result, we are seeing a surge in demand for clean energy assets around the world, both for solar and battery storage projects, where Canadian Solar has a competitive advantage.
âWe have over 20 GW of solar project pipeline and nearly 9 GWh of battery storage pipeline.
âWe are positioned to benefit from robust growth in both areas. Over the past few years, we have developed our technology in system integration and go-to-market capabilities for battery storage solutions.
âIn 2021, we will start delivering on a large scale and we plan to capture approximately 10% of the battery storage market in the US alone, based on Wood Mackenzie’s market estimates. “


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Under-fire tech firm Research In Motion has moved to thank its fans in Asia by posting a New Year video to BlackBerry users in the region, albeit ten days into 2012.
While its market share is drying up in the US, where it has lost ground to Android and Apple, it is a different story in Asia, and Southeast Asia in particular, where BlackBerry phones continue to be popular amongst consumers.
During a recent handset launch in Indonesia — which saw co-CEO Jim Balsilie visit the country — its regional managing director for Asia Pacific Gregory Wade claimed that RIM holds 42 percent of the country’s smartphone market with 4 million shipments per year. Wade describes Indonesia as “a very important market for RIM”, and the frenzy that accompanied the release of the device, which saw 3,000 queuing consumers, shows this demand.
Thailand and the Philippines are also markets where RIM is number one in the smartphone market, as the company revealed at its DevCon Asia event in December.
Here’s the video which includes fans from a number of countries in the region:


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It’s that crazy time of the year. Every day, my teens come home from school with a story of another outrageous prom proposal.
In the past few years, how you ask a date to prom has become serious, crazy, over-the top stuff. You can’t just ask a simple question like we used to do. Nowadays, it’s got to be big and showy — a public display.
Just this week on Facebook, I saw one friend whose daughter was presented a giant chocolate chip cookie with PROM? in m&ms. Of course, promposals are meant to get reaction, big reaction and are immediately posted on Facebook and YouTube. The word “promposal” has 205,000 YouTube results.
This time of year, no one is safe wherever they go. Promposals could involve loud serenades, scavenger hunts, and almost always they involve videos to capture the recipients reaction. Mama Sass notes that any surface could become a promposal target at any time: “Messages are being scrawled on donuts, Starbucks cups, ping pong balls, scoreboards, sunburned backs, skateboards, puppies, chip bags, juice boxes, pizzas, cupcakes and lockers.”
And, that’s just the beginning of the extravagance. The next step is prom, which now is a giant, expensive event that involves limos, party buses, hotel rooms, ballgowns, updos, makeup and nail appointments, pre-parties and after-parties.
The Prom Spending Survey conducted by Visa in 2013 reports an average cost of $1,139 per couple, a 30-percent increase from 2011. Some experts project a similar increase for 2014, putting this year’s prom at just under $2,000 per couple.
Leave it to this young generation to do things in a big way. Leave to us parents to pay the price.


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Action star Jean Claude Van Damme will again appear in the Coors Light 'Closest to Cold' campaign, which launched last year. The brand's latest extension of the campaign features Van Damme in a funny commercial that promotes the beer's ice cold, refreshing taste.
In addition to this commercial, which features Van Damme making snow angels in the mountains in order to get the same "ice cold freshment of a Coors Light," the Coors Light Closest to Cold campaign, which was created by VCCP Blue, features other video spots airing across the UK, as well as digital elements on Facebook and YouTube.
According to the Coors Light brand director Ali Pickering, the campaign has been a huge reason for the brand's growth since its launch the previous ear. She says, "...now is the ideal time to launch the new installment of adverts to push sales even further."
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Mother upset after toddler’s accident in store leads to ‘humiliating’ Facebook post
HOLT, Mo. – Toilet training a child is not an easy task and accidents are bound to happen.
Samantha Sargent says she was taking her daughters to Dollar General to pick up a few last-minute items.
“My grandma had given us a thing of brownies and the girls wanted ice cream,” said Sargent.
As they were shopping, her 2-year-old daughter, Railyn, couldn’t wait any longer.
“She had an accident, and I went to buy her some new underwear and basically changed her, cleaned her up, like I think any mom would,” she said.
Sargent went to the check out line with Railyn wearing only a shirt and her new dry underwear.
She says the toddler’s wet shorts were in the cart.
“The lady just started ringing us up, she didn’t really say anything to us until we were almost finished. That’s when she got to the open package of underwear,” Sargent told WDAF. “That’s when she said that she wasn’t properly dressed for a public place and was completely rude and disrespectful, and she humiliated us.”
Sargent went to Facebook, asking her friends what she should do about the incident.
She went back to the store to complain to the manager.
However, a friend told her the manager posted her own thoughts on social media.
According to WDAF, the manager posted to Facebook, “Who thinks it’s ok to have your young daughter in a public place with underwear and a t-shirt?”
The post infuriated Sargent.
“The biggest part of it was I’m a mom, and that’s my baby. and you don’t talk about my child. That’s a feeling that only a mother can understand,” she said.
Sargent took her complaint to the corporate office and says she won’t be coming back to the store.
A representative of Dollar General issued a statement in response to the incident, saying, “Dollar General strives to provide customers a respectful, welcoming and pleasant shopping experience with friendly customer service. The recent incident at our store in Holt is not reflective of our mission of Serving Others and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this unfortunate situation may have caused. We are providing additional training to our store associates in Holt to reinforce our company policies regarding customer service and look forward to the opportunity to serve this customer again soon.”


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By Beth Hillyer
MANOA (KHNL) -- Honey bees produce everything from honey to beeswax. And to farmers they are the miracle insect pollinating their crops.
But a local scientist is declaring a state of emergency as a voracious mite is wiping out Oahu's bee population.
A microscopic mite is devastating Oahu's honey bee population and the long term affects could wipe out much of our island agriculture.
Beekeeper and bug expert Michael Kliks first discovered the mites in a Makiki hive last April.
"Since varroa has been found 6 April lost close to a hundred colonies and that was all do to mites. It happened like that seemed to happen overnight, " said beekeeeper Michael Kliks.
Mites have destroyed bee colonies on the mainland. They have not been confirmed on the outer islands and the State Department of Agriculture is monitoring the situation.
"When we knew we had mites for most of the colony it was too late," recalled Kliks.
There are about 150 mites in this lid, enough to wipe out 30,000 bees in two weeks. How do they kill otherwise healthy bees?
"They suck the juices out of the bees, all levels, that reduces strength, immune capacity and vigor to fight off disease," explained Kliks.
Kliks produces Manoa honey, so delicious the ice cream company Hagen Daas incorporates it into one of it's best selling flavors.


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Benzinga has partnered with Women Grow LLC, the largest professional network in cannabis, which connects, educates, inspires, and empowers the next generation of industry leaders, to highlight the importance of women-owned businesses at its upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, which is taking place on September 13-14 – 2022, at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.
To further push this cause, Women Grow and Benzinga have come up with the “INVEST IN HER” tagline, created to amplify women-owned businesses at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Through this partnership, four women-owned cannabis businesses will have their sponsorship fees waived and several more will showcase their products and brands at no cost in the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference exhibit hall. These companies will also have access to Benzinga’s unparalleled network of investors and industry leaders as well as an opportunity to network with them in a face-to-face setting. The Benzinga team will facilitate introductions to jumpstart these conversations.
Gia Morón, president of Women Grow, said the goal of this partnership is to create a broader opportunity for women in cannabis.
“It has been an honor working with the Benzinga team. Together we came up with a strategy to get women into rooms with investors, investment presentations and high-net-worth networking circles. It is no secret the challenges women face in the industry, our goal now is to work with strategic partners like Benzinga, who will assist us in addressing the gap in the market by creating pathways. We are asking attendees to INVEST IN HER and in turn they can expect phenomenal women-owned brands and businesses who are ready to make deals and build business relationships. Here is a perfect opportunity to meet your next best investment at …


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Paytm will operate toll booths that will enable vehicles to zip through toll plazas as their toll charges will be deducted from their digital wallets.
Raghav Chandra, chairman for the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), confirmed Paytm has won contracts for automatic toll collections at highways in various states.
“We have awarded them 40 out of 350,” Chandra said.
Paytm did not respond to an emailed questionnaire sent on November 7.
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MotoAmerica is proud to announce motorsports clothing and gear company Honos as a sponsorship partner of the 2019 MotoAmerica Series, effective immediately.
Honos is a motorsports-inspired clothing and gear company that sponsors the likes of 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Toni Elias, 2018 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champion Andrew Lee, Carlos Garcia and Jorge Ehrenstein.
“I first started seeing the Honos brand early in the season this year,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “It’s great to have them on board as a sponsorship partner of MotoAmerica. They are really enthusiastic about road racing and it’s good to see them getting involved with our series as well as sponsoring several of our racers.”
“It gives me great pleasure to announce that Honos will be joining MotoAmerica as a sponsor,” said Honos team manager Humberto Baca. “We can’t thank MotoAmerica and their hard-working employees enough for all of their help and guidance on this new venture for the team.”
The seventh round of the 10-round MotoAmerica Series will take place at Sonoma Raceway, August 10-11, with both Honos-backed Elias and Lee leading their respective championships.
For more information on Honos, visit www.wearehonos.com.
To purchase tickets for the next round of the series at Sonoma Raceway, click HERE
For more information on how to watch MotoAmerica races, click HERE


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U.S. Stocks: A Picture of Fluctuating Trends
US stocks presented a diverse tableau as investors held their breath in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting and fresh information on inflation. As of 11:13 ET (15:13 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average had increased by 27 points, marking a 0.1% rise, while the S&P 500 was slightly down by 0.1%, and the NASDAQ Composite had dipped by 0.5%.
Market Movements Amidst Expectations of the Fed's Rate Decision
As earnings season winds down, investor focus is shifting toward the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision slated for next week. Regarding economic data, the trade deficit rose in April, albeit not as much as previously estimated.
Banking Industry on Edge: Possible Mergers and Tightened Capital Standards
During a recent CNBC interview, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hinted at the possibility of more bank mergers. The Federal Reserve is due to reveal the results of its latest stress test on the country's 23 largest banks. Concurrently, there are rumors of regulators looking to enforce stricter bank capital standards.
Future Predictions: Interest Rates, Inflation, and CPI Release
The Federal Reserve's meeting next week has stirred up expectations of a halt in further interest rate hikes. This prediction comes amidst evaluating the impact of the ten consecutive interest rate increases executed since the previous year to curb inflation. The forthcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May is scheduled for release on Tuesday.
Corporate Earnings Reports: Triumphs and Troubles
In corporate news, Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) enjoyed a 28% stock surge following better-than-expected third-quarter results from the online personal styling company. On the other hand, Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) reported surpassing quarterly profit estimates after price increases and maintained its annual forecast. However, its shares dropped by 5%. Lastly, Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) shares soared by 24% after the arcade and restaurant chain outperformed expectations and announced plans to open 20 new locations in India and Australia.


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Nov 28, 2013 Stores are opening up earlier than ever this Thanksgiving, in an effort to lure shoppers. Not everyone is happy about it.
Nov 28, 2013 While you're eating turkey and enjoying time with family and friends, let's take a moment to acknowledge those who are working on this day.
Nov 27, 2013 The lynchpin of the European economy is now on track for a new government by Christmas.
Nov 20, 2013 JCPenney is trying to recover from a disastrous attempt to get rid of constant discounts.
Nov 19, 2013 Sites like Pinterest and Instagram inspire young shoppers to mix and match. That's putting pressure on teen mall-store brands.
Nov 11, 2013 Stores and online retailers are trying to suck you in with emails, discounts, Black Friday promotions. But how much of a bargain are you really getting?
Nov 8, 2013 Blockbuster's parent company said this week it will be shutting down its last remaining retail locations. But why do companies like Blockbuster hang on for so long?
Nov 4, 2013 American companies are trying to figure out how to make money in Africa.
Oct 28, 2013 The BBC's Tom Burridge takes the temperature of Spaniards in Madrid over allegations of NSA call-monitoring.


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BEHN + BATESs' Roto-Packer Adams CARE-LINE Edition is an ultrahygienic form fill seal (FFS) polyethylene (PE) packing line.
Modified cellulose packaging that degrades in nature in around two years and has antioxidising and antimicrobial features is under development in a Lithuanian university.
Different bio-based coatings on paper substrate have been used by Finland's VTT Technical Research Centre to create lightweight 100% bio-based stand-up pouches.
As consumers continue to seek convenient, affordable meal options that require little or no preparation, demand is in turn stimulated for a variety of packaging products.
Bosch has developed the Sigpack VPF, a freely scalable vertical flat pouch packaging machine for powder filling.
A project to introduce nanotechnology-based antimicrobial packaging, in order to enhance food safety and reduce waste, has received €7.7 million in funding from the European Union.
Vibrant 360° illustrations that cover the container wall all the way up to the sealing rim are now a reality following a collaboration between Coveris and Finnish dairy producer Valio.
Manufacturers of confectionery and bakery products need to respond to the rising demands of consumers — for great tasting products in functional and environmentally friendly packaging.
The worldwide production capacity for bio-based polymers grew by 4% to 6.6 million tonnes from 2015 to 2016, with capacity forecast to grow to 8.5 million tonnes by 2021, according to a report published by nova-Institute.
Inline carton printing and labelling can be a great alternative to pre-printed cartons.
G. Mondini's Platformer is the missing link between thermoforming and tray sealing lines in packaging. It's a revolutionary new concept for forming trays on demand, in line, from a reel.


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It's that time of year again as Shonen Jump has announced a Black Friday Sale for some of its biggest franchises, giving fans the opportunity to pick up digital volumes of some of their favorite Shonen series such as One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Blue Exorcist. Though these series might not have that much in common, as the focus on the likes of swashbucklers, duelists, and the supernatural respectively, they remain some of the most popular series to be released via Weekly Shonen Jump, hitting North America thanks in part to Viz Media which has countless manga stories under its belt.
Weekly Shonen Jump has become a legendary publication not only in the world of anime and manga, but the world of entertainment, having acted as a platform for the likes of Dragon Ball, Naruto, Yu Yu Hakusho, Jujutsu Kaisen, and countless other popular series that have become household names among anime fans. While this Black Friday sale only covers these three particular manga series, we definitely wouldn't be surprised if we see some additional sales cover more franchises that are available via Viz Media!
Viz Media's Official Twitter Account released news of the Black Friday Sale, offering numerous volumes of the manga editions for One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Blue Exorcist for prices that are up to fifty percent off the normal price of the Shonen adventures series at this link from Comixology that you can find here!
While this sale doesn't cover the entirety of One Piece, it does offer the first eight volumes of the series for fans to revisit or read for the first time. With the story of Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates recently hitting Netflix as the anime's first hundred or so episodes hit the streaming service, the platform is also looking to create a live action television series for North America that will bring to life the world of the Grand Line in a brand new way! Though this sale doesn't cover any of the Wano Arc that is currently tearing through the pages of Eiichiro Oda's epic, it definitely works as a good primer for the Shonen series.
Will you be picking up anything from this Black Friday sale? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly on Twitter @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and Black Friday Sales!
Note: If you purchase one of the awesome, independently chosen products featured here, we may earn a small commission from the retailer. Thank you for your support.


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TUI fly Belgium had previously decided to suspend its operations from the airports of Liège, Ostend and Antwerp between 9 November and 17 December 2020. This suspension is now extended until 11 February 2021.
Regional airports have always been and will continue to be valuable partners for TUI. However, in this time of the coronavirus crisis, demand for travel is declining for the entire tourism industry. This is why TUI fly has chosen to optimise its operations and concentrate its flights at the airports of Charleroi and Brussels.
Customers who had booked a flight or holiday package departing from Liège, Ostend or Antwerp airports for the period concerned will be contacted and will be redirected to Brussels national airport.
Asked by Aviation24.be whether the operations at Lille (used by many Belgian travellers) would remain in place, TUI spokeswoman Sarah Saucin replied positively.


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Russian electronics retailer M.video expects sales to rise in Q2
MOSCOW, April 18 (Reuters) - Russia's largest home electronics retailer, M.video, expects sales to rebound in the second quarter after a drop in the first three months of the year, Alexander Tynkovan, the company's president, told Reuters.
He said the first quarter results were weakened by unusually high sales in the first quarter of 2016, when a falling rouble prompted many consumers to spend money before it lost value, including on electronic goods.
While the Russian economy has recently picked up, he said he did not yet see signs of improvement in consumer confidence and spending.
"On the consumer market, the effect of economic growth is not observed. There is a lack of money, people continue to live in savings mode," Tynkovan, who is selling his stake in M.video, said.
The retailer, which is due to merge with rival Russian retailer Eldorado after Tynkovan sells his stake, said on Tuesday its sales fell 3 percent in January to March from a year earlier.
However, sales in February and March were up 6 percent on average, year-on-year, M.video said in a statement.
"April is better and we expect that the second quarter will be positive in terms of sales dynamics," Tynkovan said.
Russia's economy is expected to return to growth in 2017 after two years of recession, helped by a recovery in oil prices, according to official forecasts.
Other retailers have also said, however, that there are no signs yet of a pick-up in consumer spending.
Russia's central bank said last month it expected consumer demand to rise in the second quarter of 2017.
Tynkovan and his partners agreed in December to sell their entire controlling interest in M.video to Safmar group, owned by businessmen Mikhail Gutseriyev and Mikail Shishkanov. Safmar plans to merge M.video with rival retailer Eldorado, which it already controls.
Russia's anti-monopoly watchdog has approved the acquisition, and Tynkovan said the competition regulator only required minimal store closures in a couple of regions in order to give the deal the green light. (Reporting by Olga Sichkar, Christian Lowe, Andrey Ostroukh; Writing by Maria Kiselyova; Editing by Susan Fenton)
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Amid the current nail art craze, it’s rare to see solid manicures take the spotlight over trendy styles like French manicures. However, there’s something to be said for commitment to a single shade, especially when it’s an eye-catching neon. Never one to stray from bold looks, Megan Fox just made a strong case for the solid mani with her new bright orange nails. Fox’s makeup artist, Jenna Kristina, took to Instagram to share the latest makeup look she created for the star; a simple glowy look with a pop of bright orange on the inner eyelids. In the photo, Fox has her hand in the frame, showing off her long, almond shaped nails that match the color of her eyeshadow. It’s also worth noting that the star’s jaw-dropping diamond and emerald engagement ring made it into the shot, over which Kristina playfully tagged the star’s new fiance, Machine Gun Kelly.
In the post, Kristina notes that her choice of eyeshadow was inspired by Fox’s orange manicure, courtesy of nail artist Brittany Boyce. “#MeganFox and I were inspired by the 🔥🍊 nails by @nails_of_la,” she wrote in the caption. The artist’s followers are absolutely loving the matching look, with one even commenting that: “It’s giving me Kraft Mac and cheese powdered cheese pigment 😍😍😍.” They’re certainly not wrong.
All jokes aside, neon has become a prominent color trend that’s taken on many mediums. As Y2K money piece highlights have grown in popularity, many (including Bella Hadid and Bree Runway) have experimented with a incorporating the bright shade in their hair. Neon eyeliner was also a major beauty trend in 2021. Makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan created two noteworthy neon eyeliner looks in 2021; a simple baby wing to amp up Lucy Hale’s natural makeup and Emma Chamberlain’s unforgettable green eyeliner at the Met Gala. In the summer of 2021, celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik created a gorgeous neon green manicure for Selena Gomez, which perfectly played up her neon pink eyeshadow done by makeup artist Jenna Nicole.
The neon trend typically gets the most traction in the summer, but Megan Fox’s new manicure is a welcome reminder that there’s never a wrong time to rock bold, bright nail nails.


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Weekend Roundup: This Weeks Top Stories
Some weekend reading for you.
News by Paul Wilson
Published 22nd February 2020
It’s the weekend and we know you’ve probably been busy throughout the week so we’ve rounded up all the top news stories you might have missed.
One of the biggest stories of the week was the imminent arrival of medieval sandbox game Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord on Steam’s early access, and after waiting for 8 years since it was announced plenty of gamers are very excited. Meanwhile Piranha Bytes has decided to go ahead with a remake of classic RPG Gothic following the success of a playable teaser. In yet more RPG news Larian Studios revealed it was going to be revealing the first gameplay footage from Baldur’s Gate 3 at PAX.
Elsewhere AMPLITUDE Studio released a new developer diary video for turn-based strategy game, Humandkind and Experiment 101 revealed that Biomutant was still in progress despite no one hearing a word about the game for quite some time.
Finally, bad news Romero Games has its gangster themed game Empire of Sin has been delayed.
And that is your weekly round-up.
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Parliament has directed the Executive to terminate an agreement it signed recently with Uganda Vinci Coffee Company Limited.
The House on Wednesday evening adopted the report of the Trade Committee on the coffee with all the amendments proposed by the MPs.
The Legislative Arm of Government has described the agreement as illegal and demanded that ”officials who committed Government to such illegalities should be penalized as a deterrent to similar occurrences in future”.
The officials involved in the controversial agreement are; Minister of Finance Hon Matia Kasaija, Permanent Secretary, Ramathan Ggoobi, and Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, whereas Enrica Pinetti signed on behalf of Vinci Coffee Company Limited.
MPs sitting on Wednesday morning spent over eight hours deliberating on the matter after Mbarara City South MP, Mwine Mpaka, the Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Trade presented the findings of the full report.
“The government is directed to terminate this agreement and report to Parliament, within 6 months from the date of adoption of this report,” Mpaka said, adding that “Upon termination, Government should regularise its relationship with Uganda Vinci Coffee Company Limited through proper due diligence, due process and proper stakeholder consultation before any further business can proceed. Thus, initiating fresh negotiations.”
Mpaka said that the livelihoods of farmers and all persons engaged in the coffee value chain are likely to be affected due to the fact that the coffee requirements of the agreement represent approximately 15% of the total coffee production and 100% of the premium coffee beans.
Mpaka’s committee further recommended that government should consider extending appropriate incentives to “the already existing 47 local companies that are doing value addition.”
The Committee concluded that Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka failed to carry out appropriate legal due diligence in the exercise of his statutory functions under article 119 (4) (b) of the Constitution to draw, peruse through and approve the agreement.
In response, Attorney General Kiwanuka said: “We shall take the recommendations and review them and report back to Parliament as required on the actions in respect to the report.”
Meanwhile, the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among dismissed allegations that the presiding officers at Parliament were compromised to delay the consideration of the report of the Committee on Trade, Tourism and industry on the Coffee Deal between the GOU and Vinci Coffee Company.


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Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief
Clear Channel UK last week announced two new senior leadership positions, namely Chief Customer Officer and Chief Revenue Officer.
We are told that both roles have been created to help Clear Channel UK increase focus on delivering flexible, creative and accountable advertising solutions for customers.
Chris Pelekanou will be stepping into the role of Chief Customer Officer, ensuring Clear Channel UK continues its track-record of inspiring, engaging and exciting new and existing customers. The expansive role will bring leadership across a diverse customer base that includes brands, SME advertisers, landlords and local authorities. This new role will also see Chris working with Clear Channel International, and its other business units, in order to help UK-headquartered multi-market advertisers benefit from Clear Channel Outdoors international scale. He will continue to oversee the UK Marketing, Direct Sales, Client Partnership and Creative Solutions teams.
Richard Bon will be taking on the role of Chief Revenue Officer. He will be responsible for ensuring that Clear Channel UK achieves and surpasses revenue targets, through brilliant sales leadership and exemplary customer delivery. Richard has risen through the ranks at Clear Channel UK, having joined the marketing team over 18 years ago. Most recently, as UK Group Sales Director, Richard led his team to deliver in an outstanding revenue performance in 2017. Richard will continue to lead National Sales, Trading, Planning, Revenue Management and Ad Operations teams.
Both will report directly to CEO Justin Cochrane.
In addition, we note that Mark Smith will become UK Sales Director, leading the National Agency and Specialist Partner teams and will continue to report to Richard Bon.
Clear Channel UK CEO Justin Cochrane told us “I am thrilled to see both Chris and Richard step into these new roles, where I know they will continue to display effective leadership and further contribute to Creating the Future of Media, Out of Home. These new leadership positions further illustrate our commitment to delivering the highest customer satisfaction, as well as maintaining and growing our commercial success.”


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For years, Abbott has been selling Similac baby formula products laced with GM corn, soy, and other derivatives that independent studies have repeatedly shown to be risky health-wise. The 2012 publishing of the Gilles-Eric Seralini study, for instance, revealed that both GM corn and the chemicals commonly applied to this commodity crop are dangerous, having caused cancerous tumors to develop in more than 70 percent of laboratory rats fed a steady diet of it. Other studies have exposed similar outcomes for GM soy and other transgenic crops.
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Report: Carmaker TPCA to let go some 500 employees
The Kolín-based automobile manufacturer TPCA (a joint-venture of Toyota, Peugeot, and Citroen) will lay-off some 500 agency-hired staff. The news was confirmed on Wednesday by company spokesman Radek Kňava. The reason for the reduction, are fewer models to be produced in 2015 than originally projected: some 220,000 vehicles. Layoffs should not affect regular employees.
Not all employees on the third shift will be let go: some will bolster the two remaining ones on the assembly line. To run two shifts, TPCA only needs 3,200 workers – not the 3,700 it has now. Work on the two remaining shifts will also be sped up: as its stands, according to iHned, currently one car comes off the assembly line every 65 seconds; the firm is aiming to speed up the time to 58. Regarding workers who will be let go? TPCA spokesman Radek Kňava told iHned the company was working to try and find other automobile industry jobs for those affected, areas where, he stressed those with TPCA experience would be highly welcomed.
TPCA built its first car at its Ovčary near Kolín plant in February 2005. Its millionth car rolled off the assembly line on December 1, 2008.