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– Shop owners laments as Lagos govt demolish shops in Festac
– The demolition was carried out at 23rd/402 Road Market Fastac Town Lagos.
– Traders at the scene laments over government’s insensitivity
The Lagos State Government in a move many have opposed sent demolition personal to a market in Festsc and carried out demolition exercise.
In a viral video, demolition was already ongoing at some shops that still had goods stocked inside.
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One way NRG has expanded its customer base — it has about 30 percent of the retail electricity market in Texas compared to about 20 percent a decade ago —is by putting employees into retail settings such as grocery stores and discount stores to meet with consumers about the company’s electricity plan offerings. The face-to-face interactions have helped the company explain the range of current offerings, said Killinger. NRG also emphasizes the importance of buying power from a company with enough financial heft that it will be around in the future.
Business specialists say that retail electricity companies follow a model used in other mature industries, such as banking, cell phone services and cable television, where the market is saturated and the main way to grow is by poaching customers from competitors. In all these industries, companies use cut-rate promotional offers to win customers and then hope inertia sets in once promotions expire and prices increase.
The low teaser rates for consumers available just a month ago have disappeared, making it impossible for buyers who average about 1,000 kilowatts a month to lock in a three-month rate for less than 18 cents a kilowatt-hour, according to PowertoChoose.org, the price comparison tool run by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. A year ago, Texans shopping for a three-month contract could find rates that were less than 7 cents a kilowattt hour while earlier this spring, bargains were still available for less than a nickel a kilowatt hour.
It’s worth noting that you can switch for free with no exit fee 42-49 days before the end of your contract. Under Ofgem’s standards of conduct, energy firms have to give you between 42 and 49 days’ notice of your tariff ending. You can use this time to decide whether to stick with them, or switch. If you decide to switch, you won’t be charged an exit fee.
With over 2.3 million residents, Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth most populated in the United States. Encompassing over six hundred square miles, Houston stands as the fifth most popular metropolitan area in the country and gets its name from the commander who won Texas’ independence from Mexico in 1836. The city lies in the southeastern portion of the state within a deregulated Electricity market and as such, allows residents to select an energy provider from the various service companies that serve the state.
Prices on longer term plans of a year or more have also risen significantly. Retail electricity providers are reluctant to discuss their prices — especially rising ones — but the Association of Electric Companies of Texas, a trade group, estimated that the rate on a one-year fixed price offer on the Power to Choose website has climbed more than 20 percent over the past year to an average of 11.1 cents per kilowatt hour.
Switching your energy provider online through our website is quick, easy and hassle-free. Don’t miss out on saving money through our price comparison service simply because you think it will be a long, drawn-out process. The whole thing need not take over ten minutes and by doing so you could be saving hundreds of pounds a year with a cheaper electricity supplier.

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The recent announcement of the Destiny beta was enough to get gamers excited about another chance to play Bungie's expansive, upcoming FPS. However, the recent news concerning the game, leaked by a Reddit user, should have you ecstatic.
The Reddit user uploaded a screenshot of a letter from Bungie sent to EB Games and GameStop store managers. According to the letter, the Destiny beta will feature "four story chapters, four competitive multiplayer maps, a cooperative Strike, and a huge world to explore with your own unique Guardian." You can read it for yourself below.
PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 owners who receive the beta will be able to play on July 17. On July 23, Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners will finally be able to play. The beta closes on July 27. Destiny will hit the market in its finished form on September 9.
Do you want to play the Destiny beta? We have beta codes to giveaway for our most dedicated followers. If you're hoping to play the game, write a response in the comments section telling us what class you're going to play as, and why. The first five people to respond will earn the privilege of exploring the new beta.
Welp, that was fast. You guys commented quickly, and the first five commentators were able to snag the codes in under 10 minutes. Thanks for reading and joining in the discussion!


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Debi Madaio is recognized by many as Trenton New Jersey’s “First Lady of Weed.” As the former majority owner of NJWeedman’s Joint, the once popular marijuana-themed eatery located in the state’s capital city, Madaio has defiantly honed her legacy as a heroic cannabis mompreneur.
Operational Security Solutions (OSS), the premier provider of full-spectrum risk management services with specialization in secure cash management and logistics, compliance services, security consulting, and facility hardening, announced today that the company has completed a new partnership with leading Cannabis Fintech banking and payment processing solutions provider, Monarch Technologies.
POSaBIT Systems Corporation, the premier cannabis point of sale and payments platform, has gone live with their point of sale system in the Vermont market. While POSaBIT is able to take payments in any state, the unique regulatory requirements of each state mean that the point of sale system is extensively customized for each market.
The Hemp Doctor is proud to announce a new and extensive product lineup, adequately named Kayo (pronounced K-O), that offers the very best the cannabis industry has to offer. Kayo is a line of high-potency, high-quality vapes and edibles available in various cannabinoids and hemp-derived ingredients.
The Sisters of the Valley took another big step that improves the website experience of their customers by launching an artificial intelligence bot to help people figure out what products are most suitable to their specific needs.
Quality Roots, a cannabis company focused on connecting quality people with quality cannabis, is once again rallying the community throughout Owosso, Monroe, Hamtramck, Corunna and Battle Creek to give back.
Schwazze,, a premier vertically integrated, multi-state operating cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico, announces the grand opening of its adult-use dispensary, R.Greenleaf, located in Sunland Park, New Mexico.
Pure Sunfarms Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Village Farms International, Inc., introduces Nowadays to its growing brand portfolio, a CBD collection created to offer consumers high-quality, CBD-focused products that fit into their daily lives with ease.
Organigram Holdings Inc., a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce the launch of HOLY MOUNTAIN, the Company’s newest value brand featuring an initial lineup of dried flower strains and entering the market with value pressed hash.
Midtown Manhattan’s LIM College has helped thousands of students achieve their dream careers in the business of fashion for more than 80 years. This fall, LIM expanded beyond fashion into lifestyle degree offerings, assuming a national leadership position in readying students to enter the burgeoning legal cannabis industry.
Cansortium Inc., a vertically-integrated cannabis company operating under the Fluent™ brand, announces that Patricia Fonseca has resigned effective today as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company.
Haven Dispensaries, a rapidly expanding southern California dispensary chain, is holding a large Turkey Giveaway for Thanksgiving, on Tuesday November 22nd. Two-hundred families in the Long Beach area will have a much easier time celebrating Thanksgiving this year thanks to a concerted effort from the Haven team.
Relm Insurance Ltd., a market-leading specialty insurance carrier serving emerging industries, has inked a strategic partnership with renowned cyber risk analytics firm CyberCube to bolster its cyber underwriting business with advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and advanced risk modeling and assessment capabilities.
A recent survey from Truss Beverage Co. showed that more Canadians are making cannabis beverages part of their festive celebrations, with 41% of legal-age consumers reporting that they would bring a cannabis beverage to a social occasion.
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc., a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, announced the opening of its Ascend Wayne medical cannabis outlet dispensary, located at 745 Lancaster Avenue.
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the grand opening of its newest West Virginia dispensary in Huntington on Saturday, November 19.
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the opening of a new medical dispensary in Lake Worth, FL. Located at 8724 Lake Worth Rd., the doors will open at 9 a.m. on November 19.
Seed Junky, one of the most premier breeders both in California and globally, today announced an exclusive partnership with Kiva Sales and Service (KSS), the industry-leading sales and distribution platform offering dispensaries a complete suite of curated best in class brands, acting as their exclusive distributor to further the brand’s goal in becoming completely California customer accessible.
Tilray Brands, Inc., a leading global cannabis company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, today announced that its medical cannabis division, Tilray Medical, has launched Take Back Control, a new platform developed to connect women with free resources on medical cannabis and to help destigmatize the use of medical cannabis in women’s healthcare practices.
On Tuesday, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) released their voter guide to 2022 governors’ races and cannabis policy reform. In 36 states, voters will be choosing their next governor on Election Day.
Green Thumb Industries Inc., a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, today announced plans to expand its medical retail footprint in Florida through a lease agreement with Circle K, the global convenience store retailer.
Missouri AFL-CIO president Jake Hummel on Thursday announced his organization was endorsing the proposal, which will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot as Amendment 3, calling it a “huge step forward for criminal justice reform in Missouri.”
Black Minnesotans are nearly five times as likely to be arrested on marijuana charges as white ones, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. It’s a disparity that has persisted for years, despite data showing that Black and white residents use cannabis at similar rates.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announce the PA Marijuana Pardon Program, offering expedited pardon reviews to people convicted of only minor cannabis possession for personal use.
Support for legalization and heartburn about the amendment’s details have led to soul-searching among Democratic Party officials across the state. The consternation is particularly acute among Black Democratic leaders.


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New business: Hibachi Express opens in Torrington
Torrington >> Owners of the newly opened Hibachi Express hope to provide fresh take-away lunches to Torrington, a town littered with fast-food options.
At the grand opening on Friday, Linda Cheng, daughter of owner Lan Zhen Li, said their restaurant at 227 High St. is designed to be an alternative option to Fuji Japanese Restaurant.
Cheng’s uncles used to own Fuji before selling it to new owners. According to her, people used to complain that hibachi and sushi at Fuji was too expensive - particularly for people who just wanted to take out and go home with their food.
Li brought many of the same people from Fuji along to her new restaurant venture.
“This is an alternative, cheaper option,” said Cheng.
Specials at Hibachi Express range from $7.50 for vegetable hibachi to $9.95 for a variety of seafood hibachi. They are served with vegetables and fried rice, onion soup or a garden salad.
Their sushi and sashimi prices are similar to their competitor’s prices.
A roll combo, consisting of a tuna roll, salmon roll and California roll, comes to $12.95. The sushi regular, eight pieces of assorted raw fish on rice, will run you $15.95. Individual rolls range from $4 for an A.A.C. roll - asparagus, avocado and cucumber - to $13.50 for their angel roll - a special roll made with pepper tuna and cucumber topped with salmon, eel and avocado and served with a special sauce.
“Everything here is homemade,” said Cheng. “Since we’re smaller, we’re able to order fresh items [regularly].”
Cheng and her mother, who was busy cooking during the early hours of service on Friday, were hopeful for a good turn out on their opening day.
Hibachi Express is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 12 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Reach Hibachi Express at 860-496-0878.
Reach Kate Hartman at 860-489-3121, ext. 343.


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Mattel has actually formally revealed the return of the Barney franchise. Revitalizing the Barney brand name will, obviously, consist of brand-new tv material, though the purple dinosaur will likewise be included in brand-new movie and You Tube tasks, along with music and different kids’ items such as toys, books, and clothes. A very first take a look at the brand-new Barney has actually likewise been revealed, revealed above. For the grownups who feel sentimental for the timeless Barney, there will likewise be brand-new garments and devices that will be presented.
The very first agenda for the relaunch is for a brand new animated series to debut worldwide in 2024. As with the initial, the brand-new program is produced for preschool kids and will include “the ubiquitous purple dinosaur and friends, introducing new audiences to the world of Barney through music-filled adventures centered on love, community, and encouragement.” Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana is producing the series while Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan executive fruit and vegetables for Mattel TELEVISION. Colin Bohm and Pam Westman of Nelvana are likewise executive making.
“Barney’s message of love and kindness has stood the test of time,” states Mattel’s Chief Franchise Officer and Global Head of Consumer Products, Josh Silverman, in a declaration. “We will tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, and introduce the iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation of kids and families around the world across content, products, and experiences.”
Mattel television’s SVP and General Manager, Fred Soulie, includes: “In developing the brand-new series, it was essential to us that we effectively show the world that kids today reside in so that the series can provide significant lessons about browsing it. With our contemporary take on Barney, we intend to motivate the next generation to listen, care, and dream huge. We believe that moms and dads, a number of whom will fondly keep in mind the initial Barney from their own youths, will like the program, too.”
Barney Returns in 2024
The other prepare for the Barney franchise return are not totally clear right now, however it was formerly reported that there was a “dark” Barney in the works atMattel Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya has actually been connected to that job, and in 2015, he stated that the movie script was still being dealt with. While the brand-new statement for the revival validates movie material in the works, it’s uncertain if the strategy is still to progress with Kaluuya’s movie, or if they’ll draw on something more child-friendly.
Meanwhile, Peacock just recently had a look into the history of Barney with a documentary launched on the streaming platform in 2015. It concentrated on the baseless criticism of the program and has actually resulted in audiences feeling sorry over being so hard on the purple dinosaur. You can discover that doc, called I Love You, You Hate Me, streaming on Peacock.


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Prada may be too reliant on golden couple
By John Foley
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own .
HONG KONG — Prada’s value lies not just in its leather handbags — but its golden leaders. Patrizio Bertelli and Miuccia Prada, who run the business, account for a large chunk of the company’s earning power. But as Prada readies for its Hong Kong initial public offering, investors should remember that for luxury goods firms, an attachment to talented individuals cuts both ways.
The handbags-and-heels maker hopes its flotation on the Hong Kong stock market will secure a valuation as high as $15.8 billion. True, growth in Asia Pacific, which makes up a third of its retail sales, is prodigious — as are Prada’s expansion plans. Even stripping out the effect of new stores, revenues in China increased 50 percent in 2010.
Still, a price of 27 times forecast earnings for 2011 looks generous. That would mark a more than 20 percent premium to rival Burberry, another luxury house dominated by a single, Asia-friendly brand. LVMH, which is the biggest luxury goods firm and is more diversified, trades at 18 times.
Prada’s rating seems a stretch since investors are placing their faith not just on robust Chinese and Asian demand but on Prada’s top team of two. Bertelli, as chief executive, oversees supplier relations and deciding where to expand. His wife, Prada, heads a team of designers. A deputy chairman brings some counterbalance, but the kind of rigorous divisions found at Gucci and LVMH, where designers are shackled to accountants and strict performance targets, aren’t on show.
Granted, the Bertellis are unlikely to defect, as Tom Ford did from Gucci Group in 2004. Even after the float the couple will control the vast majority of the company’s stock. They are handsomely rewarded too: factor in their “consultant” roles, and the two can walk away with $15 million a year each. That’s close to Goldman Sachs boss Lloyd Blankfein’s haul for 2011, and without the restrictions on payments in cash.
But that doesn’t mean investors can ignore the people risk. Death, divorce or old-fashioned rows can also plunge luxury houses into crisis. Valentino and Versace both learned in different ways that strong succession planning is as essential as it is difficult. For houses reliant on one or two brands, the risk is even higher. Investors dazzled by the growth story should ask whether Prada’s top heavy leadership structure merits a slightly less glitzy IPO valuation.


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OpenTable is rolling out two new initiatives to help restaurants reopen and adhere to new norms post-COVID-19: an enhanced restaurant management platform and price cuts for 2020.
According to a May 1 press release from the company, the platform will provide added support for restaurants so they can adhere to social distancing guidelines while providing updated health and safety information to diners for when it is safe to eat out again.
These advanced features are now paired with discounted pricing to reduce the reopening costs and to encourage new restaurants to join OpenTable. Beginning this month, restaurants that sign up for the company’s “Open Door” pricing program will enjoy no OpenTable subscription fees through the end of 2020; no cover fees through September 30, 2020; and a 50% discount on cover fees through 2020. OpenTable’s standard subscription and cover pricing will resume only in January 2021.
“Restaurants need help to reopen quickly, safely, and successfully as local restrictions lift. We’re doing our part to help them by waiving fees and updating features with the post-COVID-19 dining experience in mind,” said Andrea Johnston, COO, OpenTable, in a statement from the company.
OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, with nearly 60,000 restaurants globally using its software to seat over 134 million diners monthly. OpenTable helps diners discover and book the perfect table and helps restaurants deliver personalized hospitality to keep guests coming back.


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Comcast on Tuesday morning reported its third quarter earnings, posting revenue of $18.7 billion and adjusted profit of 80 cents per share, in line with analyst expectations.
The company beat sales expectations of $18.03 billion due to box office hits and improvement in high-speed Internet and business services.
Following the mixed quarter, Comcast stocks remained largely flat, dipping only 1 percentage point.
Though the company may be making gains in Internet services, it still sees video subscribers departing. This quarter, it lost 48,000. However, this is a major improvement from the same quarter last year when 81,000 subscribers departed.
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts called it “a great quarter” across the board in an interview with CNBC. The company has been challenged in recent years to find new sources of revenue as cord cutters depart from its cable services for online streaming options like Netflix. The decrease in subscriber departures could be a sign that the cord cutting trend is slowing.
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Amazon Studios Has Been Talking About 'Lucifer'
Last month, FOX made the controversial decision to cancel Lucifer, the fan-favorite TV series, following the conclusion of its third season, and fans have been petitioning for another network or service to save the series ever since. While all has been quiet on the Lucifer front to this point, it sounds like there may be hope over at Amazon.
According to new Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke, the streaming service has held conversations about potentially giving new life to Lucifer.
While speaking to Deadline on Thursday, Salke confirmed that talks surrounding Lucifer's renewal were taking place as recently as last week.
"We were talking about Lucifer," Salke said. "I'm not sure where we are on that. I know that international, especially the UK group, was really bullish on that show, I haven't checked in on that today (Thursday), but I heard conversations were ongoing on that yesterday."
It sounds some of the brass at Amazon, particularly overseas, are high on Lucifer, and could be in position to make a move to save it. After all, Amazon has already gained popularity this year by adding another cancelled series to its ranks.
Just days after Syfy made the decision to cancel The Expanse, Amazon, the streaming home for the series, gave it a permanent home. These talks mean that it may do the same for Lucifer.
Of all the networks and streaming services to bring back Lucifer for a fourth season, Amazon wasn't heavily mentioned as a potential suitor. Many thought that The CW, which is already home to several DC Comics TV series, would be the perfect network to step in and save Lucifer, but that didn't work out.
If a decision to bring Lucifer is going to be made, it will likely need to happen in the next week. According to star Lauren German, the final date for Lucifer to be renewed is June 16.
"It's beautiful. I can't tell you guys how hard it is to hear that the show is ending and then she and I come out here and see all of you and then online the hashtags and the petitions being signed and the campaigns that are going," German said. "We don't know that stuff's gonna happen. It just pops up and it's just, you know it's heartwarming, it's amazing and I don't know if all of you know basically you know Fox has cancelled us, so we won't be happening on Fox, but there's a chance that a streaming network might pick us up and that would have to happen by June 16th. It's like we can't contractually audition for anything until June 16th and then, sadly, we are free to go after that. So, we're just praying, praying it happens."
Do you think Amazon will step in and give new life to Lucifer? Let us know by dropping a line in the comments!


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A security researcher from Hackerone recently submitted an exploit that could be used on Steam to obtain unlimited funds. The exploit has since been patched by Valve and the company has awarded the user who discovered the exploit $ 7,500.
hacker is a website that connects companies like Valve with users who love to hack and tinker with websites, apps, and other software. These people can privately submit exploits and hacks to companies and in return, these tech companies can pay hackers money for their discoveries. It’s a system that has a track record of suppressing nasty exploits before they can go public.
August 9th hacker User Drbrix privately brought Valve to the attention of a Steam wallet exploit This involved changing your email address and intercepting transactions using any Smart2Pay payment method. The full attack vector and how it works can be found in the Hackerone report, published August 10th and discovered by The daily sip
“I think the effects are pretty obvious, attackers can generate money and break the Steam market, sell game keys cheaply, etc.,” wrote Drbrix in hers hacker Report.
As expected, Valve was quick to respond to Drbrix’s post. A Valve employee on the website named JonP thanked Drbrix for his find and stated that Valve had been quick to validate their reports and are taking steps to fix the problem. In a follow-up message from JonP it was stated that the report was “clearly written” and “helpful in identifying a real business risk”.
Valve then paid Drbrix $ 7,500which is nice but doesn’t seem enough. If this exploit had gone public or shared with a few small groups, it could have cost Valve a lot more than $ 7,500. Come on valve. Last year, Riot offered people $ 100,000 for finding it Appreciation Uses.
After everything was cleared and fixed, Valve and Drbrix released the full report.


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To kick off its celebration of the Filipino-American History Month (FAHM), the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles launched its “gastrodiplomacy” project dubbed, #LALovEat: Pinoy Food Stories, on 02 October 2020.
#LALovEat was conceptualized by the Consulate General to create more mainstream awareness of Filipino culinary culture through videos posted on social media platforms, as well as promote and support Filipino-owned small- and medium-scale enterprises, especially restaurants, whose operations have been hit hard by the pandemic.
The project is also a way to convey the Consulate General’s sincere appreciation to Fil-Am restaurateurs who have initiated fundraisers and/or are partnering with non-government organizations to provide free meals to medical frontliners, emergency responders and other members of the community who have been adversely affected by the economic downturn COVID-19 pandemic.
For #LALovEat’s pilot episode, the Consulate General featured Fil-Am restaurateur Chef Lemuel Guiyab of Silog, a popular restaurant located in Torrance, CA specializing in Kamayan feasts.
According to Chef Guiyab, he decided to showcase his grandmother’s Beef Pares recipe because it was his comfort food during his teenage years when he was still based in the Philippines.
Chef Guiyab also gave a sneak peek of how he runs his restaurant with his daughter Nicole, and their efforts to provide free meals during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Consulate General will be presenting to the public one new video each from five other participating Fil-Am establishments and three special guests every Friday at 6:00 p.m. throughout October and November 2020, through its official page Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PHLinLA and YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBL1Cr9obH3ArMKAr67snw.


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Royal AM launches supporter jersey
Royal AM have officially released their new white and gold supporters jersey. Check it out!
AM are the new boys on the block, but that can be easily overlooked considering they currently sit second on the DStv Premiership table, with less than 10 games to go.
The eThekwini outfit has caught the attention of many on and off the pitch, as their owner Shauwn Mkhize and chairman Andile Mpisane are recognized figures in the business and entertainment sectors.
Scroll through the gallery above to see images of the Royal AM supporters shirt, as well as other fanwear the club have released
A growing fan base
Their acquisition of former Orlando Pirates superfan Mama Joy Chauke also shows their aspirations to become a top club and fixture in South Africa’s top flight.
It seems clear that Mama Joy will be the face of the club’s supporters and in doing so the club have officially made their fan shirt available for purchase, although it was unveiled in 2021.
The wait is complete
Thwihli Thwahla confirmed that “the wait is over” on their Instagram page, where they posted an image of the jersey, captioned: “Gorgeous in its simplicity. Level up your style and get noticed.”
The shirt resembles one of the club’s white alternative kits, but there are notable differences in the design of the team crest on the side of the shirt. Some of the sponsors that can be seen on the badges include Durban Tourism and clothing manufacturer JS Sport.
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Their slogan, according to their website, is: “United we stand divided we fall”.
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VEats Want to Make Eating Out for Vegans Easier
VEats is a new digital platform that assists customers in finding plant-based options in their area. Lara Young and Susan McCarthy, two Australians, founded the new platform, which is currently being rolled out in Sydney, Australia, with plans to expand to the United Kingdom later.
VEats, according to Young and McCarthy, is a “first-of-its-kind” app that allows users to search a comprehensive list of businesses in their city that serves animal-free food. Users will be able to book tables at restaurants, order delivery, and queue for takeout from the digital platform.
Young and McCarthy were motivated to create the site after their personal struggles with adopting a vegan diet and the extensive amount of study necessary to remain on top of their eating alternatives. “I realized that if it was difficult for me, it would be difficult for everyone trying to go to a plant-based diet. That’s when I came up with the concept for VEats “Young revealed in a recent news release.


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News has come through that Apple have announced the appointment of Bob Drebin as a senior director. Bob was a chief engineer at Silicon Graphics, where he was part of the group working with the Nintendo 64 chipset. When that group left to form ArtX, Bob worked on the design on the Gamecube’s graphics chipset.
ArtX was then taken over by ATI, where Bob become Engineering Director, After the merger of ATI and AMD, Bob became CTO of the graphics product group.
Now he’s left AMD to join Apple, and the question is – what are Apple up to? Bob is hugely experienced and had a hand in the design of some of the most compact and scalable graphics cores in the industry – why would Apple need such a tech heavy weight on their staff?
The most obvious answer is the iPhone – but with Nvidia struggling in the market place and Apple making a serious play for the high end workstation market, could this be the start of a new line of graphics chipsets from Apple, tuned for OS X?


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, the insurance disruptor which could dramatically impact the insurance industry, has revealed which customers they will target as they mull international expansion.
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that while “many consumers are happy with the service provided,” by brokers Lemonade
will look at customers that want self-service and simpler processes.
“Many feel underserved - insurance has been a frustrating and bureaucratic process that involves paperwork and hassle,” Schreiber said.
is for those consumers, who want to self-serve, and get an instant, delightful, and transparent experience.”
Schreiber revealed more on how the business will work as the company will look to utilise a pair of chatbots, named Maya and Jim, to increase the speed of the offering. Customers will be able to purchase a policy in 90 seconds, Schreiber revealed, with “most claims paid in seconds.”
The use of bots will see the business digitalise the entire insurance process from placement to claims and will help reduce costs for consumers. The first two policies, renters and homeowners insurance, offered by the firm come in two-to four-and-a-half times below what incumbents charge in the US market.
Schreiber said that changing customer attitudes to the insurance industry will be key for the business as the unique annual ‘giveback,’ which will see unclaimed premiums given to a charity of the customer’s choice, will help customer trust of the industry.
“We're taking on a sector that has indifferent and skeptical consumers, so our challenge is actually showing them that insurance can be a simple, fast, and delightful experience that also has a social impact element,” Schreiber said.
“We're trying to address that by aligning interests, and remove the inherent conflict that plagues the industry today.”
is focused on success in the New York market, where it launched last week, Schrieber stressed that the business will be looking to spread its wings in the future.
“We'd like to roll out nationwide, and perhaps internationally as well, but we're focused for now on New York,” Schreiber continued.
“In terms of product- we're keen on staying within the P&C space.”
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Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore.
Bangalore well-known Mahatma Gandhi Road Has been placed on the first position in the country’s top 30 high street. At the same time, Somajiguda of Hyderabad is on the second position and Linking Road of Mumbai is on the third position. This claim has been made by property consultant Knight Frank in his recent report Think India, Think Retail 2023. According to the report, Karnataka topped the country in terms of roads. 4 high streets from Karnataka have been included in the top 10 of the country.
Know what is a high street, on what basis they are selected and which are included in the top 10 roads of the country.
What is high street?
The term High Street is used for the streets where all the banks are located. Mostly there are big shops and showrooms. This is such a road where crowd is usually seen. It is counted among the most important roads of that city. Most of the people reach these streets for shopping.
Now let us understand how these roads were chosen. According to Knight Frank India, certain parameters have been fixed for selecting any high street. Like- parking, public transport, availability of stores, how much time people spend and how much shopping is done there. What has been the experience of the customers on these scales and what they think about it, the selection of the high street in the country has been made on the basis of all these things.
4 roads of karnataka in top 10 high street
According to the report of Knight Frank India, Karnataka has 4 roads in the top 10 high streets of the country. Bangalore’s MG Road on the first rung. Commercial Street is on the 7th position, Brigade Road on the 9th and Church Street on the 10th position.
1- MG Road (Bengaluru-Karnataka)
2- Somajiguda (Hyderabad)
3- Linking Road (Mumbai)
4- Delhi South Extension (Delhi)
5- Park Street (Kolkata)
6- Anna Nagar (Chennai)
7- Commercial Street (Bengaluru-Karnataka)
8- Noida Sector 18 (Delhi NCR)
9- Brigade Road (Bengaluru-Karnataka)
10- Church Street (Bengaluru-Karnataka)
This road is the most backward in the country
Delhi’s Khan Market and Gurugram’s DLF Galleria have been the most backward in the list of high street. The report says, the shopping experience people get on some of the high street roads of Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi NCR is something they cannot do even in shopping malls. Such high streets have retained their importance in terms of shopping in the retail sector. Where people can shop freely.
The report says that in the era of shopping malls, the High Street has kept its grip on the customers strong even today, there are many reasons for this. For example, both regional and international showrooms are present here. Considered the perfect place for shopping. Apart from this, the customers coming here have been regular. This is their priority in terms of purchases.


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Controversial BBnaija runner-up, Cynthia Nwadiora A.K.A Cee-C has continued to prove pundits wrong. She just landed a mega deal with Akin Olaoye’s House of Lunettes. She is now officially their brand ambassador in a deal facilitated by MMG boss, Ubi Franklin and Nairabet CEO, Akin Alabi. According to the company,
Cee-c’s fashion sense and love for trendy Eyewear makes her a unique choice as “Face of Lunettes”. We are looking forward to a remarkable campaign of Cee-c in our new affordable Eyewear brands that are fashionable and well priced for our customers across the country.
Davido immediately reacted to the news in amazement. The DMW boss, short of words simply …Read More
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Photos: See who was arrested this week
Here's a sampling of some of the items seized by deputies in Sutter County (July 16, 2013).
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DG Comp chief economist: Reverse burden of proof to catch killer acquisitions
Shifting the burden of proof onto larger companies to prove the efficiencies of their deals could be a way to deal with the problem of “killer acquisitions”, the European Commission’s chief competition economist has said.
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Enertopia (CSE:TOP) (OTCBB:ENRT) has taken a major step forward with the marketing of its new V-Love desire gel by signing a distribution deal that will see the product go on sale in all 79 stores operated by London Drugs, one of the most popular retailers in Western Canada.
The British Columbia-based drugstore chain, which also has stores in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, has already received the first shipment of V-Love at its main distribution facility in Richmond, BC, Enertopia said Monday. V-Love will also be available online through the London Drugs website, www.londondrugs.com.
"We are very pleased to be working with London Drugs, a respected community leader and name synonymous with consumer products,” said Enertopia’s president, Robert McAllister.
Founded in 1945, London Drugs offers consumers a range of products from digital cameras and cosmetics to computers and televisions, though pharmacy and health care services are the heart of its business. Its stores are prominent in both urban centers and suburban communities.
V-Love, the inaugural product in Enertopia’s health and wellness line, first went on sale in May of this year when the company debuted the product with a special launch at Loblaws City Market in North Vancouver. Sales topped 150 units from the launch on May 9 through the end of that month.
Enertopia worked with sexual health expert Maureen McGrath, who hosts the Sunday Night Sex Show on Vancouver’s CKNW radio, on the development of V-Love. The topical gel V-Love enhances sexual pleasure by lubricating and providing a feeling of natural vaginal moisture.


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Nubox will be selling the latest iPhone 5c from 20th September at their outlets. If you are looking for a non-contract iPhone, you can check out the Press Release for more information. Note that they will ONLY be selling iPhone 5c. iPhone 5s will be sold at a later date.
Nubox to launch iPhone 5c on September 20
Singapore, September 18, 2013 – Nubox, an arm of Newstead Technologies, will launch the 4-inch Retina® display iPhone 5c at its 11 Apple Premium Reseller (APR) stores on September 20, 2013, Friday. All 5 colours for iPhone 5c – blue, green, pink, yellow and white will be available. Nubox will also introduce a wide range of accessories for the new iPhone 5c on launch day.
11 Nubox Apple Premium Reseller stores:
- Nubox@Marina Bay Link Mall
- Nubox@Causeway Point
- Nubox@Funan DigitaLife Mall
- Nubox@Raffles City
- Nubox@Sim Lim Square
- Nubox@Junction 8
- Nubox@Jurong Point
The 16GB model will retail at $848 and the 32GB at $988 (prices are inclusive of GST). The estimated time that the phones will be available for purchase at Nubox is 12 p.m. Customers can visit Nubox’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/nuboxapple on September 20 to get the latest updates on the stock availability at all Nubox stores.
Learn about the new iOS7 at Nubox
Nubox will be conducting four iOS7 workshops this October. Nubox members and customers who purchase the new iPhone 5c or any iOS device from now till October 31, 2013 will be able to register for the complimentary workshops.
The new iPhone 5s (gold, silver and space grey) will be available at Nubox at a later date. Customers can visit Nubox’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/nuboxapple for updates.
Nubox is an Apple Premium Reseller (APR) company in Singapore. An arm of Newstead Technologies, it offers the entire range of Apple products from Macs, to iPods, iPhones and iPads to a wide range of accessories to complete the mobile media and computing experience. Nubox was started by a small group of “Nuboxers” who are passionate about Macs and all things Apple. The first Nubox opened in Sim Lim Square in 2008. Today, Nubox has 11 APR stores at 112Katong, Causeway Point, Funan Digital Life Mall, JCube, Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Jurong Point Shopping Centre, Marina Bay Link Mall, nex Mall, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Sim Lim Square and Tampines Mall. For more information on Nubox and Newstead Technologies, please visit www.nubox.com.sg and www.newstead.com.sg.


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Coinciding with this month’s Paralympic Games in Tokyo, the Tokyo 2020 Nippon World Festival ONE (Our New Episode) – a virtual showcase of theatre, art and music celebrating idiosyncratic talents. The virtual extravaganza kicks off just two days before the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony on August 24 – and anyone can participate for free wherever they are.
As part of the official program of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the Tokyo 2020 Nippon World Festival One shines a spotlight on artists from minority backgrounds, including those from multicultural backgrounds or with physical disabilities, as well as those who identify as LGBTQ+. Actress Chizuru Azuma, director and artistic producer of the festival, described the project as the culmination of her 29 years of working with a melting pot of unique talent in entertainment and philanthropy.
The main event of the festival – named the Mazekoze Island Tour – is created to look like a virtual tour of an exotic island. Your stewardess for the tour is one of Tokyo’s top drag queens, Durian Lollobrigidawho is there to help explain what each of the nine “islands” has to offer.
Each island has a different theme and a corresponding set of events to stream each day. The Island of Musa, for example, is a virtual museum featuring works by fashion photographer Leslie Kee and children’s author Kanayo Sugiyama. Other exciting islands include Rainbow Island, which will feature queer artists and performers who use their art to promote equality for sexual and gender minorities.
On the island of Chimugukuru, artists like the Yano brothers and Mari Fujihira will express their innermost feelings through music and dance. Meanwhile, Superhuman Island will feature a collaborative performance between wheelchair dancer Kenta Kambara and Gomess – an autistic rapper.
the Mazekoze Island Tour will take off at 4 p.m. JST on Sunday, August 22. There will be English subtitles and you can watch it on YouTube as well as the Line app.
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Warren is clearly trying to position herself as a protector of consumers who is hip to the internet age (WhatsApp! Instagram! A joke about Bing! Hold on, I’m so excited, I’m going to git me a beer!). But when you delve into the details of her plan, you quickly realize that Warren is using 19th century solutions for 21st century problems.
For instance, Warren cites the Microsoft anti-trust case as an example of how to bust monopolies even when the product is free. While there were other issues involved, the central issue in that case was whether Microsoft could bundle its Internet Explorer web browser with its operating software. But nearly 20 years later, as consumers eagerly purchase Apple phones running Apple software that default to Apple’s browser (and Google and Microsoft take similar approaches), it seems pretty clear that the market eventually validated and even expanded upon Microsoft’s approach.
Moreover, it is unclear how Warren plans on breaking up a company like Facebook. Splitting it into two networks would defeat the entire purpose (although it would be appealing to separate the crazed political posters from the single women posting photos of desserts). And you can’t allow third-party developers to access the network. That would eliminate Facebook’s trademark uniformity and bring back the MySpace era, where you would click on someone’s profile and an Avril Lavigne song would start blaring as animated hamsters did everything in their power to trigger an epileptic seizure. MySpace’s permissive customization made social media feel like the heffalumps and woozles scene from Winnie the Pooh.
Warren could plausibly succeed in separating Facebook from Instagram and WhatsApp, but it is unclear what this would accomplish. The services are already free. Perhaps they would start competing on their terms of service, but that seems unlikely given that no user has ever read their terms of service.
Apple Should Also Be Busted Up, Apparently
Warren is not limiting her sights to Facebook, Google, and Amazon. In a subsequent interview, Warren stated that Apple shouldn’t be allowed to sell its apps in its App Store: “It’s got to be one or the other,” she said. “Either they run the platform or they play in the store. They don’t get to do both at the same time.”
Warren no doubt thinks that Apple selling its own apps is a textbook case of a vertically integrated monopoly. But other than the fact that those same textbooks say vertically integrated monopolies are bad, Warren can’t really articulate anything nefarious about the App Store. Sure, Apple is giving consumers its own free map app, but doesn’t prevent anyone from downloading Google Maps––most likely because Apple has to compete at the device level and no one wants a phone that only uses Apple Maps.
One area where Warren does have a point is that it is anti-competitive for Amazon to promote AmazonBasics over similar third-party goods. But while that is unfair, it is not the real issue with Amazon. Fixing it will not stop one-third of all malls from closing, and Warren will not be elected president by waging a war against discounted paper towels.
Yang Makes Warren Look Like a Luddite
The larger problem for Warren is that Democratic candidate Andrew Yang is making her look like a Luddite. Yang, a little-known entrepreneur, is garnering a surprising amount of support on the internet (and jumping to within a percentage point of Warren) for his take on why Amazon is destroying traditional retailers.
While Warren claims that Amazon’s success is due to engaging in monopolistic behavior by acquiring Diaper.com, Yang instead points to the fact that the retailer’s massive warehouse and distribution centers are staffed by robots. His campaign is sounding the alarm that up to 36 million jobs may be eliminated due to the imminent arrival of robots and self-driving cars and trucks, and is proposing that America institute a “Freedom Dividend” and other transitional programs to help soften the blow for humans whose jobs will inevitably be replaced by machines.
Yang’s rise has similarities to Donald Trump, who was elected in 2016 in large part because he was able to communicate to voters what they already knew: that global trade had killed many American jobs. Now Yang, perhaps presciently, is saying that international trade is immaterial, because “winter is coming” and the real fight is not between U.S. and Chinese workers, but between human workers and robot workers. And we need to prepare ourselves for when the robots inevitably win.
Now there is Warren, who has entered the fray claiming that she is going to fix the modern economy by stopping Apple from putting a flashlight app on its phones. It seems pretty clear why Warren fails to energize her base, because if this is her solution to create jobs, then the only thing that is going to be anti-competitive is her candidacy.


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- Stripe, the 11-year-old company that has enabled businesses to take payments online, said in a press release that it has agreed to buy Recko, an Indian software company that automates the accounting process of reconciling payments. A spokesperson for Stripe declined to disclose financial details of the transaction.
- Recko, founded by two entrepreneurs in 2017, was designed to aid internet merchants in monitoring their payments by reconciling large amounts of transactional data. The company now operates globally, with customers that include British online food delivery company Deliveroo, Indian e-commerce marketplace Meesho and Indian online pharmacy company PharmEasy, according to the release.
- “Stripe helps millions of businesses around the world streamline their revenue management—from subscriptions and invoicing to revenue recognition and bookkeeping," Stripe Chief Product Officer Will Gaybrick said in the release. "With Recko, we’ll automate their payments reconciliation, a critical input into their overall financial health.”
Privately held Stripe, with dual headquarters in Dublin and San Francisco, is investing across the business landscape, also acquiring online fraud prevention company Bouncer and cloud-based tax services firm TaxJar earlier this year, and this month turning its attention to building a cryptocurrency team.
The release explains the importance of the latest acquisition, saying Recko will allow Stripe's customers to better track their payments, and ultimately better manage their businesses. The process of reconciliation, which matches transactions across ledgers, can be time-consuming and tedious, but pays dividends when done properly.
"Finance teams perform reconciliation to uncover discrepancies, avoid incorrect accounting and understand a company’s financial health at a point in time," the release says.
Bangalore-based Recko can assess a company's payment processing with data gathered from emails and other documents; manage fees, currency conversions and refunds; and produce sharable reconciliation reports, according to the release.
Recko co-founder Saurya Prakash Sinha is the company's CEO. “Joining Stripe is a perfect next chapter for Recko, and we can’t wait to help grow the GDP of the internet by removing the burden of reconciliation complexity," he said in the release.
The Recko acquisition is part of Stripe's ongoing campaign to invest in India, including adding IT assets there and "rapid local hiring," the release said. India has the sixth-largest economy in the world and has the second-largest population, according to the World Bank.
Stripe was founded in 2010 by a pair of Irish brothers who created a better mousetrap for businesses looking to accept payments over the internet. Now, Stripe CEO Patrick Collison and President John Collison, both in their early 30s, have piled up $2.2 billion in capital, according to Crunchbase, to drive acquisitions, expansion and investments. And along the way, the company captured a $95-billion valuation.
The company is part of a burgeoning band of fintechs seeking to disintermediate the traditional banking and financial service industries by offering digitally based products and software that are faster and simpler to use. Such startups have been raising record amounts of venture money this year and driving increased deal-making as well.
While Stripe gained traction initially by attracting business from startups, including Shopify, Grab and Spotify, it has also landed bigger, more established companies as clients, including Amazon and Google.
Stripe makes a simple web site pitch touting its payments software and application programming interfaces. "A complete payments platform, engineered for growth: Accept payments and move money globally with Stripe’s powerful APIs and software solutions designed to help you capture more revenue," is Stripe's homepage promotion.
The company says it is available for business in 46 countries. It now operates from 14 offices around the world, including New York, Chicago, Mexico City, Singapore, Tokyo and Paris, with about 4,000 employees, according to its web site.
Recko's customers will continue to be able to access its products directly, according to the release. The spokesperson for Stripe declined to say how many employees Recko has, or how many workers Stripe may already have in India.


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Players of EA SPORTS FIFA 19 in the UK can show off their FIFA skills and represent a Premier League club in the ePremier League (ePL) to be crowned the 2018/19 ePL champion.
The inaugural ePL competitive gaming tournament will start in January 2019. After registering, players aged 16 and over will compete to find the ePL champion for three months, spanning three rounds: online qualification, live club playoffs and the eventual live ePL Final.
In online qualification, registered players will compete to find the 16 best players on PlayStation 4 and the best 16 on Xbox One. These 32 players will advance to the club playoffs. All 20 Premier League clubs will have a live playoff round, giving two EA SPORTS FIFA 19 competitors, one for PlayStation 4 and one for Xbox One, a final shot to advance to the ePL Final.
The ePL Final will be held on 28 and 29 March, 2019, in London and broadcast live on Sky Sports and Premier League social media channels.
ePL key dates
3 December 2018 – Registration opens
UK players will be able to register online for the ePL from this date.
January 2019 – Online qualification
Players will compete against each other on their platforms in a cup format to determine the top 16 club playoff finalists for PlayStation 4 and top 16 for Xbox One.
February-March 2019 – Club playoffs
The top 16 players for PS4 and Xbox One will face each other in a half-day tournament to determine the club representative for each platform.
28-29 March 2019 – ePL Final
The final will take place in London over two days and be broadcast live on Sky Sports and Premier League social media channels. Matches will take place over two legs in a group-stage format on both PlayStation and Xbox to determine an overall champion.
Competitors in the ePremier League will also be eligible for pro points as part of the EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series used to qualify for the EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series Playoffs.
Competitors intending to participate in the ePL who want to also be eligible for these points will need to register on FUTChampions.com by 31 October, 2018 and be FUT Champions verified.
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Announced with the opening of the brand new website, a new magazine called “Tezuka Mix” will begin publication in Japan on April 30th, 2018 in Japan. This magazine will run monthly for 18 issues and feature a character or series from Osamu Tezuka’s works. The first issue appears to be featured around his original hit, Astro Boy. As shown on the left, Hiroyuki Takei has already provided a drawing for this upcoming manga for the magazine with more details coming soon.
“Tezuka Mix” is being published by “Micro Magazine” a smaller independent manga publisher in Japan. This is not affiliated with Kondasha, who is currently publishing Nekogahara and the upcoming new Shaman King series. The magazine is being created in celebration of the 90 years of Tezuka’s works.


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With styling that can put cars from a segment higher or two to shame, the Hyundai Elantra is evidently off to a good start. The sixth-generation car happens to be the third iteration of the Elantra, and was launched in India in August.
And since then, it has managed to get 18,000 enquiries and 1,100 successful bookings. That, if anything, is a great response from the market. One must keep in mind that the D-segment (saloon) has taken a hit with SUVs being offered at similar prices. The Toyota Corolla — best-selling D-segment saloon — manages about half a thousand sales every month. The success of Elantra will be easier to gauge once it start getting steady sales.
Here’s a quick recapitulation of what the Elantra offers: it comes with two engine (new 2-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel) choices, both available in manual and optional gearbox equipped versions. It also happens to be one of the most pocket-friendly options in the segment, and comes a standard 3-year, unlimited mileage warranty.


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Kenneth Cole CEO Resigns
Jill Granoff, chief executive officer of Kenneth Cole Productions, announced her resignation, effective immediately. She had been at company for three years. In a statement, the company described the decision to find a new CEO as "mutual." Kenneth Cole, who founded the firm in 1982, will take on Granoff’s duties temporarily as the search for a new CEO begins.


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LOS ANGELES — Gia Moore discussed her fragrance line, G by Gia Moore, and her future plans for Gia Moore Gifts in a recent interview with Carpe Noctem.
"I am excited about what I have coming up for G by Gia Moore," Moore said. "In the interview, I talked a lot about the history behind creating these products and also, what I am planning to do to build on the momentum I have been fortunate to have experienced."
To read the entire interview, visit this link.
A representative for the Colombian entrepreneur said, "Gia Moore Gifts offers products geared for creating a romantic environment. Decadent chocolates, scented candles and luxurious fragrances are some of the passion-producing items found on GiaMooreGifts.com. At the heart of the site is the popular G by Gia Moore perfume and cologne. Created by Gia, the intoxicating scents inspire an ambiance of sexuality."


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Putting a full-sized USB port in a phone is such a simple idea, even a caveman could think of it. Yet, until now, nobody has. Vincent Palicki's design features such a port by the number keys, allowing devices like thumb drives to plug in and transfer MP3s, movies and documents. Phone makers, pay attention... this is a good idea. [Yanko Design]
Sony Ericsson Concept Phone Has Full-Sized USB Port
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Hoo boy. So last week, The Walking Dead had its lowest ratings ever. And mean, ever—below that even of season one, before it became a phenomenon. Compared to this disaster, Rick’s plans for a peaceful future are in pretty good shape! But that’s only because “completely falling apart” is still better than “presumed dead.”


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Maruti Suzuki has launched the new 2012 Maruti Alto 800 in India just 4 days back and it has pre-orders of over 10,000 customers who have booked their cars even before the official price announcement. Maruti seems very optimistic about the sales volumes of the new Alto 800 and expects to sell over 20,000 units per month on an average as per its sales forecast for the Alto 800 as revealed during the Alto 800 launch press conference in New Delhi India.
In an event organized on 19th October 2012 in Malappuram, Maruti Suzuki delivered 200 cars of Alto 800 at its sales outlets in Kottakkunnu in Mallapuram distt, near Calicut, Kerala to the customers in a single day which is quite a large number and an achievement in itself for Maruti Suzuki. Its first time in India that so many cars are delivered to customers at the same time at a single dealership.
New Alto 800 has been priced quite aggressively at Rs. 2.44 Lakhs for the base variant and it uses the tried and tested FD8 engine of old Alto with some improvements both in terms of mileage and fuel economy. Along with the engine changes, the interiors and exteriors of the new Alto have also improved significantly (Also read 2012 Maruti Alto 800 Vs Old Maruti Alto).
Some of the recent developments and facts revealed around the new Alto 800 include:
- Old model Alto FD8 has been discontinued
- Alto K10 will not be phased out after new Alto 800 launch
- Maruti 800 will continue to be sold in cities where BS3 norms are applicable
- New Maruti Alto 800 will be exported from India starting January 2013
We have also compared Maruti Alto 800 with some of its close competitors from Maruti itself and competing brands. You can check out these comparisons at the links below:
- Maruti Alto 800 Vs Hyundai Eon
- Maruti Alto 800 Vs Maruti Alto K10
- Maruti Alto 800 Vs Estilo Vs Wagon-R
Check out complete features, specifications and official price list of Maruti Alto 800 in India. Stay tuned to Car Blog India for latest updates.


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Get ready Lakeland to shop local for Christmas with a new user-friendly shopping experience.
It’s like Amazon, the only difference is the products are all locally made. It’s called the Chamber Market and it’s waiting for you.
Chamber Market is an initiative of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce in collaboration with local chambers of commerce province-wide. This is your one-stop shop for buying local—easy and convenient which brings together all your favourite Alberta makers in one place. You can even shop by your community, meaning you can purchase products made right here in the Lakeland.
Serina Parsons is the Executive Director Bonnyville & District Chamber of Commerce.
“The Chamber Market right now is launched, and we’re working to get businesses uploaded,” Parsons told Lakeland Connect. “We should have our first 20 businesses uploaded before Christmas.”
Although there are only around 20 local Lakeland businesses listed as of now Parsons says they are trying to get more businesses on board. The market has huge potential to increase your business’s bottom line, and it’s free.
“We as the Bonnyville Chamber of Commerce are promoting the market and we are covering all the costs because we did receive a federal shop local grant that has allowed us to launch this,” Parsons said. “Plus this is province-wide, so your products won’t just be seen in the Lakeland Region.”
Parsons says people can go in and click Bonnyville, search and see Bonnyville products. But if you want bath bombs, you can search bath bombs and yours will come up for the entire province.
“You know, we want people to shop local first,” Parsons said. “I always say look local first before you go into Amazon and click add to cart. Ask yourself, do we have it locally? Do we have it in Alberta? The Chamber Market is an online platform so you can order from several different businesses in one transaction.”
Parsons says it’s a great one-stop-shop for Christmas and for any business who has not signed up to list their products should think about doing so.
“We know online shopping is a huge thing. If you’re not online, you’re really missing the boat,” Parsons told Lakeland Connect. “Businesses have had to pivot so much over the last two years. And we understand that it’s hard enough to maintain your daily operations, let alone trying to add something new, which is why our chamber is taking that on for you.”
The Bonnyville & District Chamber of Commerce will even take your product photos.
“We have people taking product photos for you,” Parsons said. ” We will also provide a training session on how to take an effective product photo so that you can continue to upload products, but we are going to get you started.”
The marketing and visibility that business owners will get are going to be second to none, Parsons added.
“We need people to hop on this bandwagon and to get involved,” Parsons said. “The Chamber Market will allow local businesses to sell their products online without the worry of another pandemic shutdown. You might have to close your bricks and mortar store but you know, you’re still available for online shopping.”
For more information or to start shopping visit ChamberMarket.ca


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Towson Town Center Apple Store Celebrating Grand Re-Opening
The new location, on the mall's second floor, features a much larger space.
The Apple Store is re-opening soon at Towson Town Center, and it's reportedly bigger and better than ever.
The new location, which is near Burberry and Louis Vuitton in the luxury wing n the mall's second level, will have a larger space to accommodate workshops, training and customer service, according to a news release from Apple. There will also be more products to test out.
The grand re-opening celebration is on Sept. 29, and the first 1,000 customers will receive a free t-shirt, the release reads.


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For anyone, there is no clear end to the epidemic; for semiconductors, there is no clear end to shortages.
The rumble of a chip shortage began in December last year, and it has always been a snowball problem, which is getting bigger and bigger. The scarcity of semiconductors has spread from the automotive industry to the highly complex smartphone supply chain. The shortage of products includes all components from small signal diodes to power devices to microcontrollers.
In today's digital world, all digitization runs on semiconductors, which are the basis of almost all modern products (from cars and kitchen appliances to telecommunications networks, schools, and medical equipment). As the shortage of chips continues, I am afraid that it is not just people in the industry that will be affected, but all of us who live in digitalization.
Since the outbreak of the epidemic in 2020, a series of "natural and man-made disasters" such as the trade war between Canada and the United States, the blockage of the Suez Canal, the fire in Japan, and the lack of water in Taiwan, the semiconductor shortage storm has come violently and long. The original forecast is that the shortage of stocks in the second half of 2021 will be eased, and the face will be beaten, but it will become more severe.
In May, Taiwan's epidemic heats up, and Taiwan is trapped in a drought. Major semiconductor manufacturers such as TSMC may be blocked in production. People are worried about the stability of Taiwan's IC industry supply chain. The closure of Malaysia, a major semiconductor production center and the outbreak of epidemics in many countries such as India and South Asia have also brought a certain degree of negative impact on the production capacity of semiconductor-related fields.
The price increase of many semiconductor manufacturers in May is one of the manifestations. ST's MCU out-of-stock phenomenon has continued for several months, and the price has doubled in a short period of time. DP Microelectronics, Shanghai Xinlong Semiconductor, and Fuhong Chuangxin also issued product price adjustment notices in May, announcing that from May 6th, all products will have a full price increase, and some products will have a price increase of up to 30%. Osram also announced that since May 25, traditional ballast products have had the largest increase of 20%, and LED power supply and module products have the largest increase of 10%.
The upcoming June will also rise! On May 17, ST announced that prices will increase across the board on June 1st! This is another price increase after the price increase in January this year. Subsequently, TOSHIBA (Toshiba), ON Semi (An Senmei) also issued notices of increase.
Even more frightening is that it will continue to rise in August! Recently, Taiwanese MCU manufacturer Holtek has decided to start the second wave of price increases starting on August 1. Holtek just raised its quotation by 15% on April 1, but with the continuous influx of orders and the price increase of wafer foundries, Holtek could only raise prices again. It is reported that this time according to different fabs and packaging, products will have different increases, which is roughly lower than the previous 15%.
In fact, since entering the second quarter of 2021, the semiconductor industry has begun to usher in a new round of price increases. According to incomplete statistics, since April, more than 30 semiconductor companies have issued "price adjustment letters" with price increases ranging from 10% to 30%. Most of the reasons for price increases are related to the continuous increase in upstream raw material costs.
The foundry prices of companies such as UMC, SMIC, and Power Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. have increased by about 10% to 30%. Although TSMC announced that it has not raised prices, its cancellation of sales discounts for two consecutive years is also equivalent to "disguised price increases." .
The continuous rise of foundry prices has also brought greater cost pressures to IC manufacturers. To conduct pressure, IC design has increased product prices. Since the second quarter of 2021, many semiconductor manufacturers such as Xinjie Energy, Rockchip, Jingfeng Mingyuan, Xinlong Semiconductor, Aiwei Electronics, etc. have issued price adjustment notices. Among them, Jingfeng Mingyuan, Xinjie Energy, and other companies have carried out Multiple rounds of price increases.
The continuous price increase has made many manufacturers uncomfortable, but what is even more unbearable is the extension of the delivery period. Even after months of shortage, the delivery time of semiconductor products is still drastically extended.
On May 20, Maxim also issued a notice to its cooperative distributors that the delivery period was extended to more than 26 weeks. The notice stated that due to the growth of automobiles, 5G, Internet of Things, and consumer devices, the semiconductor industry will usher in unprecedented growth. However, due to the impact of the new crown pneumonia, the production capacity of the semiconductor industry is in short supply, resulting in a prolonged product delivery period.
According to research by Susquehanna Financial Group, the chip ordering time (the time interval between ordering a chip and delivering it) increased to 17 weeks in April, indicating that users are increasingly eager to obtain supplies. This is the longest waiting time since the company started tracking data in 2017. The delivery time of the power management chip reached 23.7 weeks in April, which is about four weeks longer than the waiting time a month ago. At the same time, the ordering time for industrial microcontrollers has been extended by three weeks. The lead time of NXP Semiconductors, a major automotive chip supplier, has now exceeded 22 weeks, compared with approximately 12 weeks in the second half of last year. The delivery time of STMicroelectronics, another major supplier of automotive chips, increased by four weeks in April, the most exaggerated even exceeding 28 weeks. The delivery time of ON Semiconductor's discrete devices is more than 40 weeks.
The extension of the lead time is accompanied by the company's lack of cores and the suspension of production. At present, due to insufficient chip supply, many European, American, and Japanese car companies have announced plans to reduce production at their factories.
Nissan and Mitsubishi are among the latest automakers to report delays and shutdowns. Nissan will idle its plant in Kyushu, Japan on June 24, 25, and 28 for adjustment. Suzuki and Mitsubishi will also reduce production and stop assembly lines.
Recently, Audi cut production again due to a shortage of chips. Audi will reduce the working hours of 10,000 employees working at its assembly plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm in Germany in June.
No one knows when the core shortage problem will be resolved, but the relevant companies must continue, and they bear huge responsibilities to maintain production. This involves a lot of money, but more importantly, millions of jobs.
The stock shortage at the beginning of the year still has some stocks that can be solved. The automobile industry is the hardest hit. This time, some stock shortages are facing real shortages, and they have spread from the electronics industry to other industries, and it affects everyone. Consumers.
According to the analysis of Goldman Sachs (GS), the shortage of semiconductors has touched 169 industries to some extent. In addition to the automotive industry and consumer electronics industry, it also includes steel products, ready-mixed concrete manufacturing, home appliance industry, breweries, and soap manufacturing. Etc. have been affected by the chip crisis.
Let us start with the car and understand how the shortage of chips affects our economy and life.
On average, each car requires 50 to 150 chips for applications such as driver assistance systems and navigation control. However, due to the shortage of chips, global automakers will lose 110 billion U.S. dollars and reduce production by 3.9 million vehicles this year (data source: Alix Partners).
Although the current production cuts and shutdowns of automakers have not seriously affected the normal car sales of terminal channels, with the prolonged core shortage time, automakers' losses have increased, and the price increase of bulk raw materials represented by iron ore, glass, and electrolytic aluminum will further increase Increasing the cost pressure on the automobile manufacturing industry, the discounts and promotions in the automobile market in the second half of the year will inevitably be lower than in previous years, or it will usher in the rare general increase in car prices in recent years.
Consumer electronics manufacturers have also been hit by shortages. In the future, we will rush to buy more expensive electronic products. If components are out of stock and price increases, companies may pass on part of the cost to consumers. The most direct impact on consumers is the price increase of electronic products. Electronic products are becoming more expensive, but what is even more uncomfortable is that they may not be available at all!
For example, graphics cards have risen sharply this year, and the price has almost tripled. Mobile phone products are becoming more and more difficult to buy, especially some flagship products with high power. At present, almost all flagship products equipped with Snapdragon 888 on the market need to be snapped up. Many manufacturers have adopted a diversified product portfolio to market, and many of them are equipped with Snapdragon 870 and other flagship chips. This is also the helpless move of manufacturers in the face of shortages.
Apple also said that due to the "tight chip supply", the production of iPad and Mac is affected, and revenue is expected to decrease by US$3 billion to US$4 billion this quarter. "Our forecast will be controlled by supply, not controlled by demand." Apple CEO Tim Cook said. It is not an exaggeration to say that if Apple makes a new phone today, it may not be shipped until the end of this year.
Based on the current situation, it is very likely that mobile phone products will begin to usher in price increases after June.
In addition to cars and smartphones, computer chips are also used in various household products, including TVs, washing machines, and refrigerators. But due to the shortage of chips, it may be difficult for you to buy a refrigerator or dishwasher next! If you can buy it, it will only be more expensive.
The chip shortage is hitting the production of TVs and home appliances.
The chips in home appliances are simpler and less profitable. In the current shortage of chip production capacity, chip manufacturers give priority to allocating production capacity to high-margin products, and home appliance chips are ranked last. Since March and April this year, the production of home appliances has been stagnant for a while, the original full-load production line was also forced to be reduced, and the delivery of orders had to be postponed.
A small TV manufacturer said: “Unless you pay higher prices, it will become increasingly difficult to obtain key components. Because of rising raw material costs, we have to raise TV prices.” According to market research firm NPD, and Compared with last summer, the price of large-size TVs has soared by about 30% in recent months.
Judging from the current situation, the price increase trend of electronic products is relatively obvious. Recently, those who have seen favorite products can consider starting earlier. 618 may not have a good price.
Under the lack of a core, we are facing the risk of product price increase, company bankruptcy, employee unemployment, and even the entire social and economic downturn. In this regard, the author feels deeply powerless, because this problem cannot be solved by one person, nor can a country. What is needed is the joint efforts of the whole world.
At present, the semiconductor industry is globally integrated and has the characteristics of high concentration and a large investment. The highly concentrated industrial structure has led to a slow response to the market, and the characteristics of large investment make it impossible for chip giants to expand production capacity as they please. This is an important reason why the core shortage problem is difficult to solve quickly.
Therefore, only by integrating the strength of various countries and continuously strengthening the opening, cooperation, innovation and common development of the semiconductor industry can the current situation be effectively alleviated.
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Since the outbreak of Covid-19, Shanghai Fashion Week has been met with challenges, with the showcase going digital last year and experiencing delays this spring.
Perhaps as a result of this, this season, the fashion gala took on a fearless personality, with in-person events, shows, and parties happening at several different locations around Shanghai.
With more than 100 unique shows, Shanghai Fashion Week was more crowded than ever and brimming with excitement. Here are five key takeaways from this season’s showcase:
On October 12, at Shanghai Fashion Week’s central hub in Xintiandi, audiences had difficulty knowing where to look. They could watch the shows underway or gawk at the celebrities who flocked to the event, including actresses Sun Li, Jiang Shuying, and Zhou Yutong, as well as model-turned-designer Lv Yan.
The DNT show, in particular, was a hit, at least on Chinese microblogging site Weibo, where the hashtag ‘Jiang Shuying dragged to the runway by Han Huohuo while watching the show’ (#江疏影看秀被韩火火拉上台走秀#) began trending. At the time of writing, the hashtag had been viewed more than 200 million times.
Han Huohuo is the designer behind the label DNT (short for ‘DONOTTAG’), and he is also a fashion KOL with over 10 million followers on Weibo. DNT currently has more than 1 million followers on Taobao and is known as a “Tao Brand” — a term used to describe brands that built their customer base on Taobao.
The appearance of DNT at Shanghai Fashion Week shows just how popular Tao Brands have become. In particular, the appearance of Jiang Shuying, an actress with over 20 million followers on Weibo, gives a sense of the star power that Han Huohuo’s work attracts.
This season, DNT is not the only Tao Brand to make waves. As state-backed Chinese media outlet Jiemian reported, Tao Brands like Unawares and ATTEMPT, among others, have all made appearances during fashion week, with some, like TUYUE and Anno Mundi, staging fashion shows as well.
Ma is one of a slew of talented designers who have recently decided to focus more on the Chinese market.
For example, another brand, PRONOUNCE, a long-time participant at London Fashion Week, followed up a brand showcase in London last month with a show at Xintiandi.
One prominent reason for Chinese designers’ increased focus on the Chinese fashion market is that the Covid-19 pandemic has put their travel plans on hold and halted aspirations to take on global fashion capitals like Paris and Milan.
On the other side of that coin, however, the pandemic has been a stimulus to local business, as Chinese visitors have spent more money at home amid quarantine and travel restrictions. More to the point, they are hungrier for designs by homegrown brands, as Masha Ma told Jing Daily.
To that point, young New York-based brand Refuse Club, which was founded by Yuner Shao and Puzhen Zhou in 2019, made their debut this season in Shanghai, while another New York-based brand, Private Policy, joined the fashion week schedule again.
The ongoing pandemic has left a heavy indent on the creativity of fashion designers.
Many of the stories that we have heard come out of the fashion industry describe experiences of extensive lockdowns or self-quarantine periods, a process and isolation which has inevitably become an inspiration for creativity within the sector.
Some of these designers have also taken inspiration from the length of time they have been separated from their homes, with the idea and concept of ‘home’ providing the general vibe for this season’s Shanghai Fashion Week.
Additionally, some designers have also felt the pain of being separated from their loved ones, whether by distance or, in some tragic instances, death.
These difficulties have left their mark on the designs we saw during the fashion week, with romance, nostalgia and unabashed emotion exuding from the runways at several shows this season.
For example, the layered all-white gowns and genderless dresses from BAN XIAOXUE’s runway show highlighted a feeling of hope and romance.
Similarly, designer Ruohan used her experiences and emotions to craft a show around the theme, ‘A Solitary Place,’ presenting a bright, cheerful scene to audience members.
Shanghai is the center point of mainland Chinese fashion, and the pull of the city has attracted luxury brands — and designers from greater China — to stage alternative shows in the city.
As HYPEBEAST China reported, Shanghai Fashion Week has become an outpost for designers from Taiwan and Hong Kong.
With sponsorship from Fashion Farm Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Hong Kong, 20 Hong Kong labels were present during Shanghai Fashion Week.
The dynamic fashion scene in Shanghai also provided Hong Kong-based creative duo Alex Po and Derek Cheng with the inspiration to establish their own menswear label.
They launched their brand PONDER.ER in 2019, and it debuted at Shanghai Fashion Week this April. This season, PONDER.ER presented an exhibition at Labelhood’s Showcase.
In addition to PONDER.ER, Taiwanese designer Peng Tai also staged a show during this season’s Shanghai Fashion Week. Peng showed audiences the modernity of traditional Chinese heritage, using Chinese herbal medicine as a dye.
The question of sustainable fashion is on everyone’s lips. As more sustainable brands appear and enthusiasm for this approach rises with consumers, concerns linger about how sustainable fashion can truly be.
While it is hard to answer that question, for now, Shanghai Fashion Week has indeed committed to the cause.
With workshops, forums, and exhibitions highlighting the topic, Shanghai Fashion Week’s schedule was packed with sustainable fashion-centric events.
Right after opening night, on October 8, Shanghai Fashion Week’s ULIO Space allied with canU, a newly launched platform that promotes sustainable fashion, and offered a series of events bringing attention to sustainability.
Similarly, we saw a perspective shift from designers, many of whom experimented with new materials and new design approaches.
Prominent among designers digging into the issue of sustainability is Susan Fang, a designer that we previously spotlighted, who collects waste bottles and waste textile materials and transforms them into bags and dresses.
Meanwhile, Ruohan has put her own spin on design methodology, with her interchangeable designs making the best use of materials to make her fashion pieces sustainable.
Cover image courtesy of SUSAN FANG
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Rain can't dampen spirits at Sugarcreek Christmas Festival
Wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of those who came out to enjoy Sugarcreek’s Christmas in the Village Festival on Saturday.
The day-long event, which culminated with a holiday candle-lighting ceremony in front of the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock, drew hundreds of locals as well as visitors from around Ohio and across the country.
Marlene Coury of Nashville, Tennessee, took advantage of the extended hours being offered by some of the downtown businesses to do some holiday shopping before the ceremony.
Coury, a former resident of New Philadelphia, said she was in town for a Thanksgiving reunion with her children and grandchildren, who now live in other parts of the country.
“We all definitely miss the area and are looking forward to visiting some familiar places,” Coury said as she browsed the items available for sale at Village Antiques on East Main Street.
Coury was joined by her two daughters, Christen Yuppa, of Easton, and Sara Campos, of San Diego, California, and her son, Aaron Coury, of Atlanta, Georgia. All three are Garaway graduates.
Also enjoying the village shopping experience were Erina and Rich Todd of Cleveland. Erina Todd said she and her husband read about the event online, and decided to take a family road trip to the village with their 6-year-old daughter.
The Cleveland couple said they arrived aboout 4 p.m. and checked out a few local shops including The Secret Garden and Finders Keepers on Main Street, and Swiss Village Bulk Foods on South Broadway.
Mike Schario, co-owner of Finders Keepers, said business was great Saturday despite the weather.
“We like when people come out and support the small business,” Schario said. “Every little bit helps.”
At dusk, Schario and his 3-year-old son, Leo, joined the Courys and the Todds and other families gathered around the giant cuckoo clock for the candle-lighting ceremony, which began at 5:45 p.m. with a performance by the Sugarcreek's First United Church of Christ’s children’s bell choir under the direction of Heather Metzger.
The adults in the crowd were given white taper candles to be lit at the end of the ceremony.
After the performance, an honorary candle-lighter was named by Village Mayor Clayton Weller and Bev Keller, executive vice-president of the Sugarcreek Business Association and chairwoman of the Christmas Committee.
This year’s honoree was Freeman Mullet, co-owner of The Gospel Shop on East Main Street.
Keller said Mullet is one of the unsung heroes of the village, working tirelessly behind the scenes during community events and often “wearing more hats in one day than a hat rack could possibly hold.”
Keller said Mullet is an active member of the Sugarcreek Business Association who has served on the Tourism and the Downtown Committees. Mullet also serves on the Alpine Hills Historical Museum’s board of directors.
“I can’t thank him enough for putting Sugarcreek first and making Sugarcreek a more positive place for all of us,” Keller said.
“I’m speechless,” Mullet exclaimed as he accepted his award. Mullet received a plaque and the honor of lighting the first candle.
Weller also invited the community to attend another holiday event in Downtown Sugarcreek from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday during which the holiday lights lining the streets and decorating the cuckoo clock will be illuminated. Weller said a live band will perform Christmas songs and horse-drawn sleigh rides with Santa will be offered from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be provided by Dutch Valley Bakery and Wallhouse Coffee. There will be a kettle corn stand, and Perfect Petals will be serving hot cocoa.


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LONDON — The UK’s market is being rocked by a major drop in the value of some of its major cryptocurrency exchanges.
An announcement from the British exchange market regulator on Wednesday indicated that the value dropped to about 3,700 pounds ($5,851.70) per coin.
The announcement followed a dramatic week of trading that saw the value decline by more than 2,000 pounds on Tuesday to just over 2,300 pounds per coin on Wednesday.
At least three major exchanges in London were selling coins, with Bithumb, Bitfinex and Kraken, among others, all trading below the exchange market value.
But it wasn’t all bad news for the crypto market.
On Wednesday, the Bitcoin price hit a new record high of $1,095,622.90.
The cryptocurrency was worth more than $100,000 on Wednesday and had jumped more than 3,300 percent this year.
However, this surge has put the currency on a downward path.
It has declined by nearly 50 percent from a record high last year of $9,742.83.
The Bitcoin price has fallen by nearly 5 percent in the past month.
Bitcoin is the second-largest digital currency behind the US dollar, which had been the dominant digital currency in the world last year.