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Google has just released a new update to the Chrome browser for Android today, though it may not hit your devices right away. This will be a gradual roll out that happens over the next few days, and though the change log is short, it should add a lot of performance improvements. Google also says that there are "additional Material Design updates," along with support for battery status and screen orientation APIs.
Here is the full Chrome change log, which is now at version 38:
Support for Battery Status and Screen orientation APIs
Additional Material Design updates
Lots of bug fixes and performance improvements!
Have you received the update yet? Noticed anything new? Let us know in the comments.
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CALIF. ASSEMBLY VOTES TO REMOVE TOXIC BISPHENOL-A FROM INFANT FOOD AND DRINK CONTAINERS
Scientific Evidence and Concern On Equal Access to Safe Infant Food Products Outweigh Industry Lobbying
SACRAMENTO – Today the California State Assembly passed a bill to eliminate Bisphenol-A (BPA) from food and drink containers designed for children ages 3 and younger. A coalition of health professionals, scientists, parents, and health advocates, supported this measure and herald its passage as a major step in protecting children’s health and advancing chemical policy reform.
The measure aims to protect California’s youngest infants and toddlers from exposure to BPA, a synthetic estrogen that has been linked to breast and prostate cancer, infertility, obesity, neurological and behavioral changes, autism and hyperactivity. SB 797, The Toxics-Free Infants and Toddlers Act, to eliminate BPA, will now go to the Senate for a concurrence vote, and then to Governor Schwarzenegger’s desk.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Fran Pavley, D-Santa Monica, Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles (PSR-LA), Environmental Working Group, and Breast Cancer Fund, was strongly supported by Assembly Speaker John Perez, D-Los Angeles, and is a response to scientific evidence that infant exposure to endocrine disrupting BPA at even low levels can negatively impact health.
The debate on this measure culminated in recognizing that while the evidence of BPA’s health danger is mounting, not all communities and families have access to warning information or access to purchasing safer products.
Martha Dina Argüello, Executive Director of Physicians for Social Responsibility-LA (PSR-LA) asserts, “This is a very important vote in ensuring that all women, regardless of their socioeconomic status, have direct access to safer products. A dual market was being created in which BPA-free products were only available in larger stores, often located in more well-resourced communities. Lack of access to information, and low availability of BPA-free products in smaller corner stores meant that low-income women with limited mobility didn’t have access to safe products for their family.”
In the halls of the Capitol, opponents of the bill dedicated an estimated $5 million on a lobbying effort to prevent its passage. Since it was first considered last year, the implications of its passing or failing have been considered far-reaching. Removing BPA from the food and drink containers of California children is considered a victory for children’s lifelong health, but also an indicator national support for eliminating BPA in food packaging. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate that would ban BPA in infant food packaging, in addition to other food and beverage containers.
As a public health organization working on behalf of the bill, PSR-LA highlighted the more than 200 scientific studies that show BPA exposure, particularly during infancy, is associated with a wide range of adverse health effects in later life. According to the National Institutes of Health, a main route of human exposure is through the leaching of BPA from food and beverage containers, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that BPA is found in 93% of Americans.
Many Los Angeles area members supported the bill, including Assemblyman Kevin deLeón, D-Los Angeles, who spoke passionately on the Assembly floor in support. Holding up a container of infant formula labeled “BPA-free”, he pointed out, “You can’t find this in the corner stores in East LA.”
Bill proponents argue further that information about what “BPA-free” means varies greatly by manufacturers, and that SB 797 helps set a safe, standard limit. Research has also uncovered a relationship between household income and BPA exposure, showing that people with the highest BPA exposure were from the lowest income groups.
BPA has been banned from baby bottles and children’s sippy cups in Connecticut, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, Wisconsin, and Vermont, four counties in New York and the City of Chicago. Connecticut and Vermont restrict the use of BPA in baby food and infant formula.
Throughout the debate, many legislators abstained from voting, or voted against the bill, pointing to the Department of Toxic Substance Control’s (DTSC) Green Chemistry Initiative as the solution to eliminating BPA, if necessary. This program seeks to create a comprehensive system for regulating chemicals in California. Assemblyman Warren T. Furutani, D-South Los Angeles County, said during a floor speech today that he abstained from voting last year because of DTSC’s program, so he understands the position well. However this year, he’s convinced that California’s children cannot continue to wait when it comes to eliminating BPA.
Argüello of PSR-LA states, “The Green Chemistry Initiative’s Safer Product Regulations are definitely being drafted, but the legislature stood up today and recognized that we can’t let that good idea — whose implementation is far behind — prevent us from taking action on immediate, important measures to protect children’s health.” Sponsors of AB 1879 and SB 519, which set the Green Chemistry Initiative in place, were strong supporters of this bill to eliminate BPA in children’s food and drink containers.
Argüello adds, “This victory sends a strong message that our children’s health should not take a back seat to industry lobbying interests, and the promising programs in our state should not be used as an excuse for inaction. This measure will help protect the more than 500,000 babies that are born in California every year, and help push us towards a better system of regulating all chemicals.”
Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles (PSR-LA) informs the medical community and policymakers about toxic threats, teaches them about safer practices, builds coalitions with state-wide and national organizations, and strengthens local community organizations to engage in meaningful public health and environmental advocacy.

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At the beginning of the week, the Xbox Series S was surprisingly revealed with price and date – now the Xbox Series X follows.
After the surprise announcement of the price and release date for the Xbox Series S, Microsoft today announced the price and release date for the Xbox Series X!
The Xbox Series X is priced at $ 499 and will be released on November 10, the same date as the Xbox Series S! Pre-orders will begin this month, September 22nd. In addition, Xbox All Access has expanded to 12 countries, with more countries to be added in 2021.
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There are so many TV boxes, streaming devices and TV dongles that it may be hard to keep up. Turning your black slab into a smart TV doesn’t take much these days — buy a streaming device, plug it in and done. Google’s never really invested much into its Chromecast product, which is just used to cast whatever’s on your phone to your TV.
Even though it sounds seamless, using your smartphone as a remote does something that you want to avoid when watching TV — you use your phone. Every time you want to change the show or adjust any settings, you reach out and touch that little tethered device. And although it’s ‘accessible’, it’s still not ideal.
Now Google has brought some much-needed updates to its Chromecast device. At its Google event last night, the company announced the updated streaming device with Google TV. We’ll get to Google TV just now. First, let’s point out that this Chromecast device comes with a remote control. Finally!
The Google-Assistant-powered remote control gives you instant control of what goes on on your TV. No more sitting on the couch, browsing Netflix shows on your phone before you even start streaming. The remote will instantly access the Chromecast, help you choose content and access specified streaming services at the tap of a button.
Then there’s Google TV (sounds… familiar?). It’s a complete redesign of the Chromecast interface, and now features its own UI that shows you popular shows, what Google thinks you’d like to watch (from a variety of streaming services) and easy control via the new remote control.
This all sounds like a sweet deal coming in at $50. We’re not even going to calculate the local pricing from that indication, as it’ll never be accurate. Let’s hope the new Chromecast comes to SA at launch.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will nominate White House chief of staff Jack Lew to be his second-term Secretary of the Treasury, turning to one of Washington's most knowledgeable budget experts to manage prickly fiscal negotiations with Congress and steer the still-shaky national economy.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) - Panasonic is showing off a prototype TV that combines the two hottest technologies at this year's gadget show in Las Vegas: organic light-emitting diodes and ultrahigh definition.
NEW YORK (AP) - Target Corp. is pledging to match prices of select online rivals year-round, a move that underscores how physical and online retailing are being meshed together.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - In a bid to jumpstart its fledgling online entertainment system, Hollywood studios are resorting to a time-honored tactic: giving stuff away.
NEW YORK (AP) - The Barry Diller-backed Internet company that challenged cable and satellite TV services by offering inexpensive live television online plans to expand beyond New York City this spring.
DETROIT (AP) - Chevrolet is dropping its "Chevy Runs Deep" slogan and replacing it with the new tagline "Find New Roads," saying that it's better geared toward drivers outside the U.S.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - In the not-so-distant future, couch potatoes will be waving, pointing, swiping and tapping to make their TVs react, kind of like what Tom Cruise did in the 2002 movie "Minority Report." That's the vision of TV manufacturers as they show off "smart TVs."
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Many people who have tried Microsoft's new Windows 8 operating system without a touch screen have hated it because of the inability to use touch and swipe commands to get things going. Now, a company has made a digital pen to allow people to use Windows 8 on their old monitors for less than the cost of buying a new touch-enabled computer.
NEW YORK (AP) - American International Group Inc. said Tuesday its board of directors will weigh whether to take part in a shareholder lawsuit against the U.S. over the government's $182 billion bailout of the insurer.
WASHINGTON(AP) - Johnson & Johnson's experimental diabetes drug might bring minor heart risks because it raised cholesterol levels in patient testing, according to federal drug reviewers.
NEW YORK (AP) - Super Bowl ads have sold for more than $4 million for some 30-second spots for this year's game.
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NEW YORK (AP) - The collapse of Sprint's push to buy T-Mobile US could mean fresh options in wireless plans and lower prices for U.S. consumers. But in the long run, tougher competition on prices could lead to slower service and slower expansion of coverage.
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Sergey Brin Demos Google Glasses Prototype on “The Gavin Newsom Show”, Suggests Possible Release Next Year
(Side note: Yes, that Gavin Newsom. He’s a lieutenant governor with a talk show.)
The visit was actually a bit awkward as you can see in the video, as it’s a lot of Brin and Newsom describing what they’re seeing via the glasses with no visual for the audience. However, Brin dropped a bomb when he stated that he’d like to have the glasses out as early as next year.
Brin preceded that statement with the acknowledgement that the glasses were still “rough prototypes”, so we won’t plan to open our new Google Glasses on Christmas morning 2013 just yet, but his statement at least implies that Google is working hard on the project and sees it as a viable product.
You can also see in the video that Brin controls the device with a small touchpad on the side, and he also surreptitiously takes a picture of Newsom at one point and offers to email it to him later. The tiny screen is also visible on the glasses lens, and it’s apparently large enough that Brin could see which photo was on the display even while Newsom was wearing the specs.
If you want to see for yourself what photos look like when taken by a Google Glasses wearer instead of taking Newsom's word for it, have a look at some of the latest posts on the Project Glass Google Plus page.


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Merger with brMalls (BRML3) will create a stronger company to face the crisis, says director of Aliansce (ALSO3)
The company that will emerge from the business combination between Aliansce Sonae (ALSO3) and brMalls (BRML3) will have more strength to face moments of crisis, said Daniella Guanabaradirector of strategy and investor relations at alliancesin an interview with the Money Times.
Asked about the risks that the Fusion can bring to the business, given the increased complexity of operations and the size of the combined company, the director of IR highlighted that the market experience of both companies should prepare them for sudden changes in the Brazilian macroeconomic scenario.
“We are in the market for malls for many years, both brMalls as for alliances. We’ve been through other crises,” said Guanabara.
The executive also recalled that the malls are in a strong recovery rhythm, both from the point of view of sales how much of rentsafter facing the “biggest crisis in the sector”, when the pandemic of coronavirus forced establishments to close their doors for a few months.
According to Guanabara, when two companies the size of brMalls and gives alliances and on a recovery path, the combined company should actually be born stronger.
“The combined company gets bigger, gets stronger to face this crisis”, he commented.
After approval in assemblies, the merger proposal will be evaluated by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Where).
Market analysts and even the companies involved in the transaction are certain that there will be a need for divestments, as the business combination will create the largest shopping center operator in Brazil, valued at R$ 12 billion and with a portfolio comprising 69 assets that add about 13 thousand stores.
Guanabara pointed out, however, that the portfolios of Aliansce and brMalls have little overlap and, probably, the antitrust agency should ask the companies to dispose of few assets, with low results in the consolidated company.
“We’re talking about three or four cities where we might have to sell a mall. It’s not much, close to the consolidated company”, said the executive.
In addition, she highlighted that the shopping mall market in Brazil is still very fragmented.
“When adding the Aliansce Sonae portfolio to the brMalls portfolio, this gives 14% of the shopping mall area in Brazil. It’s not a very high level of concentration”, added Guanabara.
Guanabara said that the intention to propose a business combination with brMalls already existed in 2017. However, Aliansce was starting the process of incorporating Sonae.
Now, taking advantage of the devaluation of actions Due to the worsening economic crisis, the alliances thought it opportune to enter a proposal to merge its business with the operations of brMalls.
“When we see that the shares are undervalued, it is a way to make an acquisition with exchanges of shares, involving less money and more shares. Given that we had this advantage of both being publicly traded, it was a good time to do it”, explained the IR director.
Guanabara believes that the complementarity of the portfolios will not only bring gains in capillarity, but will also create the operation with the best business proposal for retailers and consumers.
THE alliances projects synergies of up to R$ 210 million per year in this transaction. With brMalls, the company hopes to leverage its strategy “figital” (physical plus digital), which is already put into practice via Box Delivery and e-commerce established in some malls.
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One of the nicest comments we received this weekend at the conference was from Bob Kirkpatrick, President of CFFF. He admitted being a sceptic about the para cord bracelets but by the end of Monday he was very surprised. He had been asked so many times about where they came from and if they could buy them after the show it became evident an online store may be a future requirement. We are now looking into this option and how we can balance the store and separate the donations from the sales. We are committed to ensuring that donations will continue to go to Wounded Warrior Project, Wounded Warriors and Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. We are also looking into securing blue para cord for a Police specific donation (recipients to be determined).
What started as a simple idea for an online auction for Wounded Warrior has blossomed into great possibilities in spreading the word and raising funds for additional charities. We are thrilled at the progress we are making.
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AMD has just released its first Polaris-based Radeon RX 480 graphics card aimed at mainstream market but according to latest rumors, we won't see a high-end AMD Vega GPU before March next year.
According to a rumor from Fudzilla.com, AMD's next-gen high-end GPU, codename Vega, will not be ready before early 2017, and will probably come in March 2017. The Vega GPU will be paired up with 2nd generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM2).
Apparently, HBM2-based GPUs will not be coming this year as HBM2 yields are still not high enough for consumer graphics cards. Some reports suggest that Nvidia might have a working Titan graphics card, based on HBM2, in August this year, but this is highly unlikely.
The bad side of the story is that AMD has no competing product in the high-end market and it appears that it won't have before next year. Hopefully, Vega GPU will be paired up with HBM2 and GDDR5X memory so it will cover a wider market.
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03-22-2011, 11:52 AM #1Apple sues Amazon over "App Store" trademarkApple is suing Amazon.com for trademark infringement and unfair competition over its use of the term "App Store." The complaint, filed in US District Court for the Northern California District on Friday, asks that Amazon be ordered to stop using "Appstore" to refer to its Google Android Market alternative, set to launch Tuesday.
"Amazon has begun improperly using Apple’s App Store mark in connection with Amazon's mobile software developer program," Apple wrote in its complaint. Amazon hinted at its intentions to launch its own service to sell apps for the Android platform, and in January of this year told developers to begin submitting apps for what it calls the Amazon Appstore for Android.
Apple since asked Amazon to stop calling its store an "Appstore" three times, according to the lawsuit. "We've asked Amazon not to copy the App Store name because it will confuse and mislead customers," Apple spokesperson Kristin Huguet told Bloomberg News.
Apple filed for a trademark on the term App Store in 2008, and after an initial rejection and an appeal by Apple, it was approved in early 2010. Microsoft filed an objection in July 2010 on the grounds that the term was too generic, and later asked the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to issue a summary judgment denying Apple's trademark application.
Apple fired back, noting that App Store is no more generic a term for a mobile app store than Windows is for a WIMP-based operating system. Microsoft then complained to the Appeal Board that Apple's response was set in too small a typeface, requesting the court force Apple to resubmit its response to Microsoft's objection. That dispute is still ongoing.
In the meantime, other companies have so far avoided Apple's legal ire by using variations on the App Store theme, including HP's webOS App Catalog, RIM's BlackBerry App World, Google's Android Market, and Microsoft's own Marketplace.
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JW Marriott hotel 18-year-long dispute is settled
The dispute centers around whether a Kuwaiti or an Emirati family owns the hotel and a shopping centre
The Deira hotel, operated by Marriott, has been at the heart of an 18-year legal battle between a Kuwaiti family and an Emirati family, which has finally come to an end.
The judge overseeing the long-running casecase ruled on the case, which centers around the ownership of the Marriott property and of the Hamarain Shopping Centre.
Emirati businessman Rashid Saif Hamarain’s family and the family of Kuwaiti businessman Yousuf Rashid Bu Rousli have been duking things out for almost two decades.
The conclusion came at Dubai Cassation Court when presiding judge Dr Ali Ebrahim ruled in favour of the Kuwaiti family, ruling that the Bu Rouslis owned 80 percent of the hotel and the shopping centre, while the remaining 20 percent belongs to the Hamarain family.


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Marvel recently introduced several new heroes who have taken up the shield and taken to calling themselves Captain America, and now all five will be teaming up for the first time.
Marvel Comics is currently honoring the 80th anniversary of Captain America by reflecting on the iconic hero's legacy and future in the groundbreaking limited series 'The United States of Captain America'.
The series sees Steve Rogers teaming up with three former Captain Americas—Sam Wilson, Bucky Barnes, and John Walker—when Captain America's original shield is stolen.
Along the way, they meet brand-new Marvel heroes who have been inspired by Captain America to defend their own communities.
Together, these five heroes proudly make up the new Captains Network, and fans can see them together for the first time on Leinil Francis Yu's variant cover for 'The United States of Captain America #5'.
'The United States of Captain America #5' is written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Dale Eaglesham, and lands in comic stores on October 20.


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365 Corp buys Datanet
Online group 365 Corporation is to snap up sports information company Datanet in a £31 million deal, it announced today.
The agreement will see 365 take control of Datanet's raft of sports web sites and information services, including Planet Rugby, which attract around 300,000 users.
Combined with other recent acquisitions, 365 said the deal would give it a dominant position in online information on rugby.
365 will cover the cost of the acquisition by issuing more than 12 million new shares and using more than £2 million in cash. Planet Rugby will join 365's other rugby information services, RugbyRugby.com, acquired in December last year, and its own established site 365Rugby.com, which hosted the ITV 1999 World Cup web site. Datanet also owns the Racetips.com, Cricketline.com and the interactive quiz web site Planet-Trivia.com.
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Supermarket organisation Sainsbury’s is to award approximately 135,000 UK store-based employees a 4.4% pay rise, increasing the base rate of pay to £8 an hour.
The pay increase, which will also apply to employees under the age of 25, will come into effect from 27 August 2017.
Some employees, who are contracted on a different pay structure for historical reasons, will not be eligible for the pay increase. Sainsbury’s has committed to speaking to these employees separately about what the pay rise will mean for them.
Alongside this pay increase, employees already have access to benefits such as a discount card, a pension, life insurance and paid breaks. Staff can also receive an annual bonus, with employees from across the organisation sharing a bonus of around £78 million in 2017.
Mike Coupe, chief executive officer at Sainsbury’s, said: “We’re pleased to announce a 4.4% pay increase for [employees] working in Sainsbury’s stores across the country. This is the third successive year that we have awarded eligible store [employees] a pay rise of 4% or more and recognises their hard work and dedication. We know what a difference this makes to our customers and we’re committed to rewarding them well for the great service they provide.”


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According to a new study from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project they found black and Latinos are more likely to use Twitter and Instagram than other groups. When looking at the landscape of social media users across the internet and
The readings come from a national survey conducted between November 14 and December 9, 2012 on landline and cell phones and in English and in Spanish. The results reported here come from the 1,802 respondents who are internet users and the margin of error is +/- 2.6 percentage points.
Take a look at the findings below:
Black users over-index on Twitter
Twenty-six percent of Black internet users surveyed said they used Twitter, compared to 14% of White users and 19% of Hispanics. Back in 2010, Pew reported that 13% of Black internet users, 5% of White users and 18% of Hispanics were using Twitter.
Blacks and Latinos also over-index on Instagram
Twenty-three and 18% of Black Latino internet users stay flexing on Instagram, compared to 11% Whites.
Pinterest in the Whitest social platform
Eighteen percent of White internet users are on Pinterest, compared to 8% Blacks and 10% of Hispanics.
Twitter is most popular among urban-dwellers.
Twenty percent of people living in urban areas use Twitter, compared to 14% in the suburbs and 12% in rural areas.
Pinterest is more popular among better-off people.
Twenty-three percent of people with household income between $50,000 and $74,999 use Pinterest, as well as 18% of people who make more than that. Just 10% of people who make under $30,000 use it.
Instagram has become much more popular than Tumblr.
Tumblr has been around since 2007, but just 6% of people surveyed use it. Thirteen percent use Instagram.
Facebook is used by everyone everywhere — even senior citizens.
Blacks and Latinos are also leading the way in terms of buying smartphones or tablets. A March 2012 Nielsen study found that 57.3% of Latino phone owners and 54.4% of black phone owners own smartphones vs. 44.7% for whites.
According to social media consultant Wayne Sutton, blacks and Latinos are attracted to Twitter’s level playing field.
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Dallas, Texas 08/22/2013 (Financialstrend) – Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) had managed to reverse the huge losses that had been incurred for the same quarter of previous fiscal year and had effectively posted profits for its Q3 2013. The company had recently reported earnings at $1.39 billion or at 71 cents per basic share for the third quarter of 2013, compared to the losses at $8.86 billion or at $4.46 per share reported for the previous year. This huge loss reported for the previous year was primarily attributed to the charge that was included in the balance sheet to reflect the heavily declining value of Electronic Data Systems, a company involved in technology consulting services which was bought by HPQ early in 2008 for an aggregate value of $13 billion.
The revenues reported for the third quarter were at $27.2 billion, which was 8% lower than the revenues reported at $29.7 billion for the same quarter of previous year. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) had recently been trying to ease down the pain that is being created by the declining sales in the PC markets through cost reductions and focus on much profitable areas. It is worth noting that the company had proved successful in reducing its expenses by 34% for the latest quarter.
Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) had presented significant gain in share prices on Wednesday to close at $25.38 per share, which was observed to be a decrease of 1.78% over the previous close. The stock had further fluctuated during the day to present intraday prices in the range of $25.24 to $26.04 per share. It was observed that the company’s stock on Wednesday had reported trading volume at 25.73 million shares, while the average level for the stock is to trade at 13.65 million shares per day. The 52 week low price for the stock is presently at $11.35 and 52 week high is at $27.78 per share.


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Investment firm Credit Suisse on Monday upgraded GNC Holdings Inc. stock from neutral to outperform and put a $43 per share price target on the Pittsburgh-based vitamin and health products retailer. In turn, that goosed GNC’s (NYSE:GNC) slumping stock, which was up 5.11 percent to $34.34 per share by 1 p.m. Benzinga reported that Credit Suisse is enthusiastic about GNC's new CEO Michael Archbold and that "given the high degree of overlap" between GNC and Archbold's former company Vitamin Shoppe Inc., a "potential combination" could create a stronger entity.
Last Tuesday, GNC announced a change at the top. Joseph Fortunato, longtime president, chairman and CEO, departed. Archbold, former CEO of Talbots Inc. and CFO of Vitamin Shoppe among other top retail posts, was appointed CEO while director Michael Hines was named non-executive chairman.
GNC’s stock ranged from $30.84 to $60.98 per share over the past 52 weeks.
The upgrade reverses a move Credit Suisse made in mid-March when it downgraded GNC from outperform to neutral. Gary Balter, the financial analyst who tracks GNC for Credit Suisse, was not available for comment.
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This time two years ago, Merkur Gaming celebrated its premiere at the Balkan Entertainment & Gaming Expo (BEGE) in Sofia, Bulgaria.
They returned to the expo last year and received such positive feedback that they decided to attend the expo again this year with a larger stand, showcasing a wide range of superlative products.
This year’s BEGE is taking place from 21 to 22 November at Inter Expo, Sofia and is expected to gather over 5,000 international visitors from 35 countries.
Manufacturers, suppliers, affiliates, payment service providers and media all come to support BEGE Expo since its inception eleven years ago. Since then, BEGE has grown to become the leading exhibition for the gaming industry in the Eastern European market. More than 80 local and international exhibitors will try to feed visitor’s hunger for innovation and also provide a lot of opportunities for networking.
Anticipating the show, Athanasios “Sakis” Isaakidis, Chief Executive, International, and Head of International Product Management commented Merkur’s attendance.
“Merkur Gaming’s success across the Balkan region, and in Bulgaria specifically, is something of which we are really proud and it is therefore extremely important to us to be prominently represented at BEGE in Sofia and to utilise this opportunity to present our extensive product portfolio and to make new business contacts.”
Merkur’s games will be at the centre of the show and with the latest HD game system and more than 120 top games, visitors will be more than impressed.
Cabinets Avantgarde Trio, Evostar and Merkurstar will provide the framework for the presentation together with the Allegro Curve that took all the praise and was the talk of the recent G2E in Las Vegas. Allegro features a 43”curved Ultra HD monitor in addition to the latest Gforce Ultra HD multigame technology platform. It also features attractive lighting concept, optional video touch button panel and perfectly ergonomically seating position for maximum enjoyment.
Playing a major role at BEGE for the past two years, Merkur Gaming will once again present gaming innovations to visitors from the entire Balkan region. Markus Wessler, Sales Director ofMerkur Gaming, is satisfied with this year’s upcoming exhibit.
“Being proud of the success we have had over the last three years, the entire Merkur Gaming team is excited and eager to showcase our latest product portfolio to our Bulgarian clients and visitors from across the entire south-eastern European area. Once again, we expect a really great show.”


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KSI and Logan Paul Launch Drink ‘Prime’
It seems that Logan Paul and KSI have become really good friends now. After facing each other in the boxing ring and beefing on social media, the two YouTubers have put their rivalry to rest. Therefore, they decided to begin this new friendship with a joint business venture. Recently, they launched their sports drink, Prime Hydration. Due to their big names, the drink sold out within hours.
In 2018, Logan Paul and KSI came face to face in a boxing ring.
After KSI won a match against Joe Weller, he called out Jake and Logan Paul to fight him. While Jake stepped back, the elder Paul sibling came forward and accepted his challenge. Therefore, KSI and Logan Paul faced each other in a white-collar amateur boxing match in Manchester. However, this match ended in a draw and they decided to arrange a rematch. This time around, they went bigger and better. In their first professional match, Logan Paul and KSI jumped in the ring in Staples, LA. After a split decision, the British YouTuber was declared the winner.
Last year, the two YouTubers appeared on each other’s podcasts and ended their rivalry.
In the middle of 2021, Logan Paul went to the UK and people started speculating that he might be getting ready for a secret project with KSI. Interestingly, it did turn out to be true. The elder Paul brother made an appearance on KSI’s hyped up show, ‘All Over the Place’. Meanwhile the British YouTuber, appeared on Impaulsive podcast and made history. Till date, it is the most watched episode of Paul’s podcast. During the episode, the two former rivals talked about their boxing careers, their feud and their work as YouTubers. At the same time, they both admitted that they have mutual respect for each other.
Recently, Logan Paul and KSI launched their sports drink, Prime Hydration.
At the end of December, Logan Paul and KSI started teasing their fans with ‘Final Chapter’ event. While many assumed that it would be another boxing match it turned out to be something completely different. Together, they teamed up to launch a sports drink, Prime Hydration. According to them, they have ended their rivalry and become business partners. Yesterday, Logan Paul and KSI’s drink launched in US and UK. Within hours, Prime Hydration was sold out. The two YouTubers gave competition to biggest companies like Pepsi, Coke, Gatorade etc. Although the drink is sold out now, their fans have the drink’s UK store launch to look forward to.
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Google is gaining ground in the market for same-day package deliveries, stepping up competition with Amazon.com, eBay and a host of startups during the holiday shopping season, Bloomberg News reported.
Google Express handled 50 percent more toys in the two weeks after the Thanksgiving holiday, the peak of the year-end shopping season, and sales of books rose more than 30 percent, according to the search giant. Google also added more than 15 new merchants to the service in the past few months, including PetSmart and 1-800-Flowers, bringing the total to about 40. Target, Costco and Staples also sell goods via Google Express.
The service debuted as a free test feature in 2013 but now looks more permanent. Three new cities -- Chicago, Boston and Washington -- were added in October on top of San Francisco/Northern California, New York and Los Angeles. Google also began charging shoppers $95 a year or $10 a month for unlimited deliveries or $4.99 per eligible order. Same-day or overnight shipping for orders of more than $15 is free for members.
That puts Google head-to-head against Amazon, whose Prime service gives users two-day shipping and access to digital content for $99 a year, and last week began offering one-hour package delivery in Manhattan. EBay also offers a two-hour delivery service in cities including New York, Los Angeles and Boston, while startups such as Instacart (which delivers groceries) and Postmates (which claims under-an-hour delivery in more than 15 cities) are also in the delivery race.
The total U.S. delivery market is projected to be $82 billion in 2016. And delivery speeds are constantly increasing: Only 35 percent of consumers are willing to wait a full week for free deliveries, down from 50 percent two years ago, according to a survey by AlixPartners.


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Wallets could soon be a thing of the past at Coles, as the supermarket giant trials a new payments system that could see customers paying for their groceries with just a swipe of their phone.
The Coles Pay Tag is a 2cm by 1.5cm card that Coles wants customers to attach to the back of their phones.
The MasterCard-encrusted chip has been sent to 5000 customers around the country, who will be asked for detailed feedback.
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Coles finance director Rob Scott said in a statement the supermarket’s customers are on the lookout for ways to “simplify their lives, save time and effectively manage their finances”.
“It doesn’t matter which phone you own, the Coles Pay Tag will make earning Flybuys rewards and the PayPass feature of the Coles MasterCard easier [to use] than ever before.
“We believe there is a significant opportunity for Coles to deliver Australian consumers further innovation in financial services,” he said.
Kristin Alford, a futurist at Bridge8 and sessional lecturer at the University of Adelaide, told SmartCompany that the drive towards contactless payment is very much driven by customers.
“It’s meeting a consumer need, or desire, for transactions at point of sale to be faster, to contain hassle, and to waste less time,” she says.
By speeding up point-of-sale transactions, they also have the potential to increase the productivity of sales staff.
The current trend is towards such transactions taking place via smartphone, using the near-field communications capabilities people carry around in their pockets.
This has sparked a scramble amongst the major global financial institutions to secure their ownership of such payments technologies, Alford says.
But the field is being disrupted by new players like PayPal’s Beacon, which launched last month offering the same technology with far lower fees than those traditionally associated with merchant credit card usage.
Australians are world leaders when it comes to the take-up of such technologies, Westpac data shows.
Westpac chief product officer David Lindberg recently said the number of contactless transactions had gone from virtually zero before 2010 to more than 35 million per month in Australia today.
Lindberg said he had never seen consumers change their behaviour so quickly, while ANZ’s Mike Smith has described the possibility of competitors like Google or eBay to take business away from the banks by introducing their own contactless payment systems as “terrifying”.
But a major deterrent to the growth of such payment technologies is the level of concern about their security.
“Consumers are happy to make trade-offs between security and access. I mean, look at the data we give to Facebook in exchange for a service,” Alford says.
“The same thing applies to payment technologies like Paywave. The perception, and the reality, is that they’re not terribly safe, with no pin or signature required. If someone takes your wallet, they can use it without too many checks in the system.
“But the financial institutions are looking at how to protect themselves from such risks.”
Small businesses have generally lagged in their adoption of contactless payment technology, Telsyte research director Foad Fadaghi recently told SmartCompany.
“Not all businesses have these facilities yet, and there are still some issues around what the value for merchants is at the moment, and whether it’s worth having that technology operate in stores,” he said.


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As part of its plans to take on Amazons Prime Videos, Flipkart is planning to launch a free video streaming service before the end of the year. Believed to have been first reported by MoneyControl, the development has since been confirmed by Flipkart CEO, Kalyan Krishnamurthy. In a press statement on Monday, he also revealed that the service will be named ‘Flipkart Videos’ and, offer a curated range of movies, shows and entertainment programs with a focus on India.
“We believe that great content, if made available to a wider base of consumers, especially the ones who are new to e-commerce but not internet, can bring them on-board on an everyday basis and help take away any anxiety that they may have towards online shopping”, said Krishnamurthy.
While the company didn’t reveal any time-frame for the launch, the earlier report from MoneyControl claimed that it will be rolled out in September, just ahead of the festive season in the country. Unlike Amazon’s service, however, Flipkart won’t be producing original content, but instead, will license programs from the likes of Walt Disney and Balaji Telefilms. The Walmart-owned retailer, however, is believed to have plans to create its own content in the future.
Meanwhile, Flipkart Videos will only offer Hindi-language content to begin with, although, it’s not immediately clear if programming in other Indian languages will also be available in the future. While further details about the upcoming service are hard to come by right now, it will be interesting to see whether it will be able to bring more customers to Flipkart’s bread-and-butter retail platform, which is exactly what the company is trying to achieve with its latest venture.


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Corner Cafe holds grand opening of its new site
PARKERSBURG – The Corner Cafe that operated for decades off Seventh Street recently held a grand opening at its new site at Third and Ann streets at Matheny Motors.
The restaurant is owned by Marilyn Plum, who participated in the ceremony with Tim Matheny, president of Matheny Motors, and Robert Newell, mayor of Parkersburg.
“I am so excited to see this day come. I want to thank everyone at Matheny Motors who worked so hard to make this happen,” Plum said.
Matheny welcomed Plum and the store and Newell cited her years in business.
“Marilyn has been serving Parkersburg for 38 years with her delicious food and legendary pie,” Newell said. “I’m very pleased to see successful businesses like Matheny Motors and the Corner Cafe cooperate and benefit each other.
“It is this sense of community and civic pride that makes me proud to be the mayor of our town,” he said.


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Roodee Creative will be at Glee 2016, the UK’s largest trade show for the garden centre industry held at the NEC in Birmingham on Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th and Friday 14th September.
We have been present at Glee ever since we were approached to produce videos for trade stands, most notably for the show’s largest and most prominent exhibitor, Premier Decorations. The videos, showcasing products as diverse as innovative LED lighting in the Christmas decoration category to barbecues in the garden and summer outdoor living category, are used on screens throughout Premier’s stand.
We are going to be present on all three days that Glee is open, supporting our exhibiting and visiting clients who include retailers and suppliers within the garden centre industry, and we are looking forward to answering questions about our product demonstration videos and video for trade stands from exhibitors and visitors.
If you would like an informal chat over coffee at Glee 2016 about any aspect of video production or would like to see our video showreel, Simon and Sam are reachable via firstname.lastname@example.org, 01244 566286 or @roodeewebdesign.


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Kohlberg & Company has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Parts Authority, a distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, from The Jordan Company.
Parts Authority (PA) is a distributor of nearly 500,000 SKUs of automotive and truck parts, tools and equipment, and transmissions to the automotive aftermarket industry. PA’s customers include independent installers, national fleets, jobbers, and e-tailers.
PA has grown through both organic initiatives and acquisitions and in the past twelve years has acquired over a dozen companies. Today, the company has over 200 locations across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Ohio, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona, California, Utah, and the Pacific Northwest. PA was founded in 1972 and is headquartered on Long Island in Lake Success, New York.
The Jordan Company (TJC) will retain an equity position in the company and the PA management team, led by CEO Randy Buller, will continue to lead the company and remain as shareholders.
“TJC has been an excellent partner to Parts Authority over the past several years as we have continued to expand our footprint in the U.S. through new greenfield locations and acquisitions,” said Mr. Buller. “The entire Parts Authority staff is excited to partner with Kohlberg for this next phase as we look to continue expanding our business across the nation.”
“We are delighted to partner with Randy and the Parts Authority team,” said Evan Wildstein, a partner at Kohlberg. “The company has clearly established itself as a leading national distributor within the automotive aftermarket. We believe the company is well-positioned to continue on an accelerated growth trajectory through a highly successful organic and acquisition-driven strategy.”
Kohlberg & Company invests in companies in the industrial manufacturing; consumer products; business services; healthcare services; and financial services sectors. The firm concentrates on companies with EBITDA between $20 million and $100 million where it can invest between $50 million and $200 million of equity. In March 2018, Blackstone acquired a minority equity interest in the firm. Kohlberg & Company was founded in 1987 and is based north of New York City in Mt. Kisco, New York.
“Randy and the rest of the Parts Authority team have done a phenomenal job of turning the company into the distributor-of-choice in the automotive aftermarket parts industry,” said Ian Arons, a partner of TJC. “We are excited to continue investing alongside the Parts Authority team and look forward to working with the company and Kohlberg in this next stage of growth.”
The Jordan Company is a middle-market private equity firm that invests in a range of industries including industrials, transportation and logistics, healthcare, consumer, telecom, technology, and utilities. The firm was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in New York City with an additional office in Chicago.
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AB InBev names Epsilon its data AOR in the U.S., as brewer builds more-granular consumer targeting model
Anheuser-Busch InBev has hired Publicis Groupe’s Epsilon as its data agency-of-record in the U.S. and a global data partner, as the brewer looks to get closer to consumers and up its analytics game.
The hiring comes after a review handled by London-based brand consultancy MediaSense that included a deep look at AB InBev’s data practices with an aim toward making better use of data to execute and measure marketing campaigns. The process did not lead to any media agency changes, so Dentsu’s Vizeum will continue to handle media planning and buying duties in the U.S.
However, Epsilon’s input will play a critical role in shaping the brewer’s media and marketing approach as it looks to move away from using a channel-oriented process to an audience-oriented one. In other words, marketing will be less informed by what platform is used—TV or digital, for instance. Instead, the brewer wants to collect more-granular data on drinkers, including from both third-party and first-party data sources, so it can reach them with the right messages at the right time, no matter the platform.
“It’s about who we want to talk to and where they are instead of what is the channel and who is available there,” says Luiz Barros, the brewer’s global VP of data and media.
With Epsilon on board, Barros will lead a new “global data center of excellence” that will be based in the U.S. and charged with data and audience strategy as well as measurement. Barros, who has played a critical role in shaping the brewer’s marketing during the pandemic, will take on the new title of VP-data center of excellence and global media, reporting to U.S. Chief Marketing Officer Marcel Marcondes.
The changes come as AB InBev, like most marketers, puts greater emphasis on using first-party data (information collected directly from its consumers) as privacy concerns lead to big changes in the digital ad ecosystem. Google Chrome is phasing out third-party cookies that brands have used to target marketing to consumers, and Apple will soon roll out pop-up prompts asking for user permission before an app can track users across different apps and websites.
Part of AB InBev’s solution is to ramp up loyalty programs in which people opt in to sharing personal data in exchange for getting the chance to earn benefits like sporting event tickets and merchandise. This was a key plank of Bud Light’s Super Bowl campaign strategy. The Big Game ad, which spotlighted the brand’s classic ad characters, plugged a new program called Bud Light Legends that promises “legendary discounts, epic experiences and exclusive merch” in exchange for people consenting to having the brewer use personal information for electronic product and marketing targeting.
Gathering such consumer intelligence will “enable us to do much better targeting, more acute measurement [and], understand if we were able to change their behavior or not with our campaigns,” Barros says. He stressed that the brewer is transparent about the data collection, saying “data ethics is fundamental to us.”
Epsilon’s pitch is that its so-called PeopleCloud allows brands to connect data gathered from consumers from various touchpoints, including loyalty programs, in apps or in store.
Barros says he is counting on Epsilon to “accelerate massively how we are able to build people-based audiences instead of research-based audiences. It’s going to give a single view and an end-to-end unique audience that we can leverage, measure [and] understand consumers, from insights to creative content.”
Bryan Kennedy, CEO of Epsilon, in a statement said “through the power of Epsilon PeopleCloud, our model positions AB InBev firmly in control of its customer relationships, driving tight connectivity between data and media to unlock growth opportunities at a global scale.”
The AB InBev client win comes as Epsilon, acquired by Publicis Groupe in 2019 for $4 billion, becomes a significant revenue driver for the ad agency holding company. Epsilon grew U.S. revenues by 5.5% in the fourth quarter, “enabling our most important country to be slightly positive,” Pubilcis Groupe stated in its earnings press release.


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Early tests, online discussions and even some OEMs seem to show a potential bump in the road for Intel's latest-generation processor architecture -- a bump you can see on a temperature graph.
Tests by ABI Research cast doubt on the common assumption that ARM chips offer better power savings than X86 chips designed by Intel, and may mean more smartphones will be built using Intel's Atom family.
A top Intel executive said the power and performance battle with ARM is over, because Intel's upcoming chips based on its Silvermont architecture are ahead on key metrics required to deliver strong performance and battery life on smartphones and tablets.
Unfortunately, its best integrated GPU—the Iris Pro 5200—is present in only a handful of Haswell-series CPUs.
Intel is showing off what it called the "world's fastest thumb drive," which uses Thunderbolt technology to provide breakthrough data transfer speeds compared to flash drives that plug into USB ports.
Thunderbolt's getting a big bandwidth boost ahead of the arrival of 4K video resolutions.
Intel expects tablets containing its upcoming Atom processor code-named Bay Trail will cost under US$200, a company executive said Wednesday.
Latest updates to the VAIO series are supremely light and feature Sony's X-Reality picture engine, carried over from the company's television product line.
AMD has launched its latest A-series APUs, which integrate powerful graphics and microprocessor technology to take on Intel's latest microprocessor, Haswell.
Here's the question that's keeping Intel up at night: If the latest "Bay Trail" Atom chips are really that good, why does anyone need a "Haswell" PC at all?


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Amiibo figurines for an 8-bit Mario and Animal Crossing characters are coming. The information was accidentally leaked by Nintendo of Europe’s Spanish division, which sent out a newsletter containing the image you see above. In fact, it’s still up on NOE’s server.
Nintendo have not yet officially announced these Amiibo figurines, although they did announce a number of Super Smash Bros.-related Amiibo today, including Ryu, Roy, Mewtwo, and Lucas. Additionally, they also announced a bunch of Mii Fighter figures.
With regard to the figurines depicted in the image above, it would make sense for the 8-bit Mario to launch alongside Mario Maker. As for the others… we’ll have to wait and see when they’ll be made available.


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IONIA -- Fred Guthrie already owns four car dealerships in Michigan, but he figures a downturn is a great time to grow bigger. That's why he has his smallest dealership, Ionia Ford Mercury, up for sale.
"There are some opportunities out there right now for larger dealerships," he said. "This particular store is a car store that's changed hands once in 57 years.
"For someone interested in getting into the car business, it's the right franchise, the right lender."
Guthrie launched his search for a buyer with a classified advertisement in The Press.. To date, he has had 20 inquiries, some from as distant as Ohio and Texas.
He's asking $95,000 for the former Caswell Ford, 243 S. Dexter St., a business he bought seven years ago.
Although new car sales are off, the growth for nearly all car dealers is in used cars, service and parts.
"The used-car business is on fire right now," Guthrie said. "Everybody's buying that 1-, 2-, 3-year-old car who normally would have bought a new car. There's a shortage of used cars right now."
In better times, the Ionia dealership employed 15 and sold an average of 50 cars a month, with two used cars sold for every new one that moved.
"Our new car business is down from last year, but it's not like we're not selling any new cars," he said. "There's a viable business model."
Guthrie's largest dealership is with Ford in Brooklyn; others are Pontiac Buick GMC in Pontiac and Pontiac Buick Chevy in Albion.
"Out of all the stores I have, this is my smallest," Guthrie said of the Ionia site. "If it doesn't sell, that's OK, too."
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An upcoming HTC smartphone — set to get its unveiling at Mobile World Congress in February — has been leaked in a three-minute video from HTC Hub. The clip shows off its Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, and that brand new HTC Sense 4.0 user interface that we’re all looking forward to.
Codenamed the HTC Ville, the device is set to be one of the Taiwanese company’s first handsets to ship with Ice Cream Sandwich, and it’s packed full of impressive features. In addition to a stunning 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display, we’re also expecting a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon Series 4 processor, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, HSPA+ connectivity, and a 1,650 mAh battery.
All of that will reportedly be squeezed into a shell thinner than Apple’s latest iPhone.
The Ville is expected to get its official unveiling at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month, but despite its impressive specifications, it may be overshadowed by the HTC Edge — the company’s first quad-core smartphone.
Does this short video get you excited for the HTC Ville?
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By Nathanaël B., Graziella L. Published on July 23, 2022 at 12:01
Batman Month ends this Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Paris on Batman Day, with many activities around the Dark Knight, on the forecourt of the Gare St Lazare in Paris and prizes to be won.
the batman day will close the month of celebration of the dark knight, on saturday September 17, 2022. Some activities are planned, after the setting up, during the month of September, of a national contest organized by DC, intended to elect the biggest Batman fan in France. It promises ! If you think you are unbeatable on the Dark Knight, you can already to register.
Batman: opening of an immersive escape game in Paris, the largest in France, at the end of 2022
Attention Batman fans! Warner Bros., DC and Dama Dreams have announced the opening of an escape game, the largest in France, around the universe of the Man-Bat, in Paris for the end of 2022. Ready to walk the streets from Gotham City? [Lire la suite]
This last day offers Batman fans some nice surprises, for young and old alike! But above all, the final of this great competition, the casting of which is open everywhere in France online, and in the shopping centers of three major cities: Marseilles, Toulouse and Bordeaux. The winner from each city will be invited to participate in the grand finale in Paris on Batman Day.
On the program: quiz, blind test, puzzlesbut also of cosplay, conferences, original exhibitions, all in an immersive and spectacular setting. The lucky winner will have the chance to go on a trip to Los Angeles, in total immersion, discovering Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and the brand new Batcave!
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Gucci Mane lands luxury deal with Gucci
This may come as a shock to some, but rapper Gucci Mane is not the founder of Italian luxury brand Gucci. However, he is their exciting new partner.
From sporting the brand at concerts, photoshoots and award shows, and even making a front-row appearance at the Gucci show in Milan, to now being the face of their new collection, this partnership is a long-awaited collaboration the fans have been waiting for. The Atlanta rapper announced this partnership via Instagram.
“Proud to announce my #GucciCruise20 Collection with @gucci!!! Yo @alessandro_michele this collection is crazy ! #HarmonyKorinedope visuals! #ComeAsYouAre_RSVPcampaign for the #GucciCruise20Collection
The Gucci Cruise20 campaign, photographed by filmmaker Harmony Korine, displayed the rapper living his best life. With his twinkling GuWop smile and sporting the latest Gucci trends,the photo gallery has the fans wanting to see more.
There has been minimal information released on the collaboration, but fans are more than hyped to see what the trap originator has in store. The rise of this collaboration comes just in time for his upcoming mixtape, ‘Woptober 2’ to be released on Oct 17.


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Dangote Sugar Plc has announced a profit after tax of N14.4 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of 29.26 per cent.
This was disclosed by audited result issued by the company on Sunday and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos.
The report indicated that the profit was against the N11 .14 billion reported in the corresponding period of 2015.
“The profit before tax stood at N19.61 billion compared with N16.16 billion achieved in the previous year, an increase of 21 per cent.
“The company’s revenue appreciated to N167. 72 billion against the N101.06 billion recorded in 2015, representing a growth of 68 per cent.
“Seasonal sugar production at Savannah 17,122 tonnes (2015: 6,610 tonnes) Full year refinery production at Apapa 791,800 tonnes (2015: 740,350 tonnes) Group sugar sales volume 778,518 tonnes (2015: 782,000 tonnes.’’
The report, however, stated that the board of directors recommended a dividend of 60k per share to all its shareholders in contrast with 50k paid in 2015.
Commenting on the development, Abdullahi Sule, the company’s acting Group Managing Director, attributed the performance to improved sales in spite of the current macro-economic challenges.
“We are very pleased with the results for the period under review, our revenue grew by 68 per cent and improve sales volume compared to 2015 despite the current macro-economic challenges,” Sule said.
He said that the company would leverage on its strengths to maximise every opportunity to generate sales, increase market shares and create sustainable value for its stakeholders.
Mr. Sule said that the company’s strategy was to become a global force in sugar production.
He said that company was working within Nigeria’s National Sugar Master Plan to end importation and sell more than 1.5 to 2.0 million metric tonnes of locally produced sugar in Nigeria and neighbouring countries.
“As part of this plan we acquired Savannah Sugar in December 2012 and are currently improving its farm acreage and upgrading its production facilities.
“We intend to augment Savannah’s 32,000 hectares in Adamawa State by acquiring and planting a further 150,000 hectares across Nigeria,” he said.


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The Quiet Delivery Demonstration Scheme (QDDS) trials, which involved six grocery stores across England, proved that when certain measures were adopted, deliveries could be conducted throughout the night without disturbing residents.
The results could lead to many local authorities relaxing their 9pm to 7am delivery curfews, a move which has been backed by transport minister Mike Penning and suppliers including Nisa-Today's, which is already trialling early morning deliveries in some of its London stores.
"These trials show that by following proven methodology, shop owners and supermarkets can receive deliveries out-of-hours without being a nuisance to residents," Penning said. He added that he "looked forward to seeing more examples of retailers and local authorities working together" on the issue.
Stores and suppliers in trial areas modified roll cages and agreed not to sound horns and to switch off reversing alarms and engines when they were not manoeuvring.
Nisa-Today's distribution director Jonathan Stowe told C-Store that conducting night-time deliveries would help cut costs by maximising engine operating efficiency.
"Night deliveries mean we can complete an extra journey per vehicle per day, reducing transport costs and allowing us to be more price competitive to give independent convenience retailers the chance to compete on price with the major multiples," he added.
A number of local authorities and councils including Westminster Council are already looking to relax night-time delivery restrictions prior to the 2012 Olympic games. However, as C-Store revealed last month (June 10, 2011), many retailers are fearful of the staffing challenges that this could herald.


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New generation is helping to revive Black-owned farms
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For generations, Black-owned farms have struggled, and they’ve all but disappeared in many parts of the country. Julius Tillery, a fifth-generation cotton farmer, is trying to turn that around.
“You can call me the Puff Daddy of cotton,” Tillery said. “People like to call me that.”
Tillery works with his family on Tillery Farms in Northampton County, North Carolina. He has witnessed Black farms like theirs disappear, he said, but he has also seen signs of revitalization from Black millennials, like himself. Tillery said young folks were coming back home. It was time for him to get his hands dirty.
“So I looked at what my great-grandfather was able to do and grandfather and even my father, utilizing cotton and keeping our family farm going,” Tillery said. “I wanted to make sure that we changed the narrative so people can see pride … and ownership around cotton.”
So, the 34-year-old Tillery founded Black Cotton — selling a small patch of cotton from the farm as wreaths, bouquets and other home décor items. He spends a lot of time packing and shipping boxes for the online business.
Just over 100 miles away is the Tall Grass Food Box, run out of Durham County. When schools, restaurants and farmers markets closed in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, it was especially hard for small-scale Black farmers to sell their food. Hard to survive.
Gabrielle E.W. Carter and two friends jumped into action. The 30-year-old helped re-create a supply chain to get fresh food from Black farmers to customers.
“Very fulfilling for me personally,” Carter said. “Just kind of reconnecting to some of the work that I feel like Black people, Black women in our communities especially, thinking about my grandmother. This is the type of work we do a lot of times.”
The Tall Grass Food Box uses a simple model. It stays in contact with a dozen or so farmers, and people go online and pay $50 for a box of fresh produce, like collard greens, mustard greens, sweet potatoes, carrots, radishes, whatever is coming out of the ground.
Anna Huckabee of Moonlight Farms said the boxes saved her mushroom business. She said it has been going well ever since she met the team at Tall Grass.
“I mean, just so much exposure just being with them,” Huckabee said. “I didn’t know what to do.”
Huckabee said dropping off her goods for the food boxes also gave her the chance to meet other Black farmers.
By the end of December, Tall Grass said it had raised $80,000 for Black farmers in the community.
Correction (Feb. 9, 2021): Derrick Beasley’s name was misspelled in the original photo caption for this story.
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Dubai’s 2023 Retail Calendar has an outstanding lineup of citywide events and activities, according to the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).
The 18 events that make up the 2023 Retail Calendar are all focused on elevating Dubai as one of the top cities in the world to live, work, and travel. Ramadan and Eid in Dubai, the return of the renowned Dubai Shopping Festival, the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter Collections of the Dubai Fashion Season, the Dubai Food Festival, Dubai Summer Surprises, and more are all on the schedule. The seventh annual Dubai Fitness Challenge, which just began its sixth iteration, will be held in 2023.
“The Retail Calendar includes a jam-packed year of seasonal events and promotions that benefit our vibrant retail sector and promote long-term expansion. The schedule is customized to our main inbound business and leisure visitor markets and aligned with the interests of our people and residents, allowing us to capitalize on the increasing foot traffic we anticipate in Dubai during the upcoming year, according to DFRE CEO Ahmed Al Khaja.
In order to maintain Dubai’s position as a global leader in retail and entertainment experiences, we will keep coming up with extraordinary events and activations in 2023. Our retail calendar’s continued success is evidence of the steadfast support we get from our partners, stakeholders, and sponsors on an annual basis. Looking ahead, it is evident that the city is prepared to provide another year full of incredible experiences for everyone to enjoy because of the strength of these partnerships.
The 2023 Retail Calendar is already packed with events, making Dubai one of the top travel destinations for that year!
Most expected events in 2023:
- The Dubai Shopping Festival is the region’s longest-running and most popular shopping festival, running from December 15, 2022 to January 29, 2023.
- The Spring/Summer Collection Launch event will not only introduce the public to the newest fashion trends, but also increase revenue through partnerships with well-known and local brands.
- Dubai Food Festival (April 28 – May 7, 2023) will be a great opportunity to explore Dubai’s diverse range of culinary experiences and offers.
- The 3-Day Super Sale is a shopping event that happens twice a year, with some of the most well-known brands and stores offering discounts of up to 90% over three days. The events take place at malls and shopping venues across Dubai, and the exact dates will be announced closer to the time.
- Dubai Summer Surprises (July 29th – September 3rd, 2023) will feature various events, offers, and promotions for your enjoyment.


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What is the contribution of the overseas Filipino workers OFW to the economy?
“Continued growth in OFW remittances would support recovery in consumer spending, which accounts for nearly 70 percent of the economy, as well as supporting recovery of the country’s GDP (gross domestic product), as consistently seen in 2Q (second quarter) 2021,” he said.
How does the OFW help our economy?
OFW remittances are closing the gap between the poor and the wealthy by contributing to a growing middle class. With improved living conditions and more disposable income, the consumption of goods and services increases, which drives the economy forward.
How much does OFW contribute to our economy?
Our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have been an economic lifeline of the Philippines, with their remittances contributing nine percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
What important facts about Filipino overseas Filipino workers?
About 70 percent of Filipino workers are legal. The other 30 percent are undocumented illegal workers. Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) work abroad to escape crushing poverty and unemployment and a lack of opportunities at home.
Why are the overseas workers considered as modern heroes in economic perspective?
OFWs are indeed the country’s modern heroes. … Because this money is sent to families of OFWs to buy mainly goods and services, it goes directly to businesses, leading to a corresponding increase in income in related sectors of the economy (the multiplier effect).
Why are overseas Filipino workers considered new heroes?
OFWs experience different types of hardships – physical, mental, social, and emotional. For a number of reasons, OFWs are considered modern-day heroes — if not martyrs — not only for their love for their families but more importantly, their significant contributions to the country’s economy.
How does OFW help in the globalization of a certain country?
OFW remittances have contributed significantly to the country’s foreign exchange earnings. In doing so, these remittances have contributed to strengthening the nation’s position regarding balance of payments, bolstering the surplus on current accounts.
What are the benefits of OFW they obtained in the country they went to?
The Common Pros and Cons of being an OFW
- Higher Income and better employment benefits. …
- Travel and experience abroad. …
- Global career and profession marketability. …
- Independence and better life style. …
- Prestige and recognition.
What are the benefits of OFW?
List of OWWA Benefits Programs and Services for OFWs
- Social Benefits. Disability and Dismemberment Benefit. …
- Education and Training Benefits. Pre-Departure Education Program. …
- Welfare Programs. On-Site Assistance and Services for OFWs at their Job Sites. …
- Reintegration Program. …
- Repatriation Assistance Benefits.
What words that can contribute in the economic development of our country?
Investing in products and services people need. … Providing employment opportunities. … Commerce and regional economic integration. … New technologies promote efficiency. …
What is the latest statistics of overseas Filipino workers?
Number of deployed overseas Filipino workers 2019-2020
From an estimated 2.16 million OFWs in 2019, around 550 thousand workers flew abroad in 2020, reflecting a 75 percent decrease.


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India’s demonetization to have short term impact: IMF
IMF has said the demonetization will slow down India's growth to 6.6% in 2016-17, but it would soon bounce back to 8% in the coming years
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that demonetization of high value currency will slow down India’s growth to 6.6% in 2016-17, but was hopeful of a rebound.
In its annual report, IMF has said the demonetization will only have a short-term impact on the economy and it would bounce back to its expected growth of more than 8% in the next few years, reports PTI news agency.
The post-November 8, 2016 cash shortages and payment disruptions caused by the currency exchange initiative have undermined consumption and business activity, posing a new challenge to sustaining the growth momentum, the IMF said in its annual country report on India.
“Growth is projected to slow to 6.6% in FY17, then rebound to 7.2% in FY18, due to temporary disruptions, primarily to private consumption, caused by cash shortages,” it said. India’s economy grew at 7.6% in 2015-16.
However, the Washington-based lending agency was hopeful that a favorable monsoon, low oil prices and continued progress in resolving supply-side bottlenecks, as well as robust consumer confidence, will support near-term growth as cash shortages ease.
In their report, the IMF Directors supported the India’s efforts to clamp down on illicit financial flows, but noted that “strains that have emerged” from the currency exchange initiative.
“They called for action to quickly restore the availability of cash to avoid further payment disruptions and encouraged prudent monitoring of the potential side-effects of the initiative on financial stability and growth,” the report said.
Earlier last week India’s Reserve Bank Governor Urjit Patel too had expressed optimism about the country’s recovery from the slowdown triggered demonetization.
“Almost everyone agrees that the impact is going to be a sharp ‘V,’ that we would have a downgrade of growth for a short period of time,” Patel told CNBC-TV18.
He felt the benefits of demonetization will take time to play out and more work needs to be done to ensure its lasting impact.


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Telsa Offers to Finance Solar Power
Telsa has now started to take orders for its new Solar Roof offering but will limit the initial launch to two of four of the products in its solar roof portfolio: smooth and textured. However, the solar power product, which is priced around $21.85 per sq. ft., comes with a hefty price tag, with the average cost per roof reaching as high as $50,000+.
Unlike more conventional technologies, solar panels are a permanent fixture; as such, leasing options will not be available. However, Telsa assures consumers who are interested in the latest solar power technologies that they will have an opportunity to take advantage of financing options including personal and home loans.
Will Amazon Prime be Available on Apple TV?
Have Apple and Amazon put an end to their rivalry? For now, it seems they may have called a truce.
According to Buzzfeed, after years of fierce competition between the two giants, the Amazon Prime video app will soon be available on Apple TV.
If the rumors are true, this will come as welcome news to Amazon Prime members, many of whom have lamented their lack of ability to watch Amazon video content on their Apple TVs. While Apple TV users have been able to use a pared-down version of the video app, they have been unable to purchase videos or download the app to their devices.
Buzzfeed has also revealed that, in the spirit of cooperation, Amazon will once again sell Apple’s set-top box. Amazon and Apple are keeping quiet, so whether Buzzfeed’s predictions transpire is something that remains to be seen.


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Gillette have sponsored international rugby league since 2003, and are now the game’s longest serving partner. Gillette sponsored the inaugural Tri-Nations in 2004, and have since supported the move to Four Nations as well as one-off internationals at home and abroad.
In addition to the Gillette Four Nations, the company remains as England sponsor.
Plusnet, the Sheffield based Internet Service Provider, are now Official Broadband Partners to the 2011 Gillette Four Nations Tournament.
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The RFL is delighted to announce that a deal has been agreed that will see the Heinz Big Soup brand become an official partner to the 2011 Gillette Four Nations.


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DES MOINES, Iowa — Only 261 days until Opening Day of the 2018 Iowa State Fair and for the first time, you can get Opening Day Admission tickets for only $4! That’s more than a 66% savings off regular admission. A deal this low doesn’t last long; get your $4 Opening Day admission ticket on Cyber Monday from 8:00 a.m. to midnight at www.iowastatefair.org. Be the first to enjoy new foods and free entertainment, visit the butter cow, see new baby animals and enjoy the brand new Grandstand stage at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.
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BNP Paribas Lease Group, the BNP Paribas subsidiary specialized in equipment leasing and rental solutions for businesses and professionals, will participate in the program through its financing solutions.
Euronext Paris and NYSE-quoted Alcatel-Lucent and BNP Paribas Lease Group teamed up to launch a multi-country financing program designed to support the communication solution needs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
The initiative (Alcatel-Lucent Financial Services) will provide customers with a complete communications solution, maintenance, service and tailored financing.
To succeed, the initiative announced a market promotion of 0% financing through the end of this year for small- and medium-sized businesses.
The program will be available in Spain, France, Germany, Benelux and Poland, and will expand to other countries and regions throughout the coming year.


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Syracuse Post-Standard, May 29, 2012
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave up on the minimum wage hike last week. He was premature.
Though he likes the proposed increase from $7.25 an hour to $8.50 an hour, indexed to inflation in the future — and though the Assembly easily passed the measure, championed by Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan — Cuomo acknowledges the state Senate is the obstacle. ...
But if the opinion of voters — including business leaders — matters, Cuomo and Senate friends should reconsider.
New York voters want a minimum wage hike. A recent Quinnipiac poll showed 76 percent of respondents in favor, with only 21 percent opposed. Even Republicans favor a raise, 53-43. Upstaters are big backers, 75-23.
Many small retail and service businesses already pay well over the minimum. Mark Jaffe of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce said 80 percent of his 25,000 members favor a living wage of at least $11.50 an hour. “Fast food chains and some retailers want us to believe raising the minimum wage will chase business out of the state,” he said in a conference call last week. “Not by our survey.” Paul Sonn of the National Employment Law Project said a minimum wage hike would not hurt small- and medium-sized firms, which typically pay 80 cents an hour more than big retailers.
There are two pragmatic reasons to raise the minimum wage, business leaders explain. One is lower employee turnover. “It’s the best way to grow our business,” said Jeff Long of Costco, the giant retailer who breaks the mold with an $11 per hour starting wage. “Low turnover reduces our operating costs and training costs.”
David Bolotsky starts workers at $11 an hour at Uncommon Goods in Brooklyn. “We could afford to pay less, but we wouldn’t get the same employee loyalty,” he said.
The second big payoff? “All this money will be spent locally to help our businesses grow and prosper,” said Jaffe. Melanie Beam, who advocates for local businesses through Capital District Local First, agreed: “It’s good for business to have more money out there getting recirculated into the community.”
Researchers say raising the minimum wage won’t hurt employers or the economy. Said Jeannette Wicks-Lim of the University of Massachusetts: “We find the cost is quite modest and wouldn’t force businesses to respond by laying off workers.”
There another compelling reason to hike the minimum wage. “If you have to work 80 hours a week to afford a two-bedroom apartment, you don’t have the time to shop locally,” said Beam. Raise the wage and “businesses would have a better image,” said Jaffe. “If workers were better rested, participated more in the economy, they’d smile and be happy.” ...
At least 18 other states already have higher minimums than New York, and 10 index their wage to inflation. There is still time to get this done. Are you listening, senators?
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BOISE, Idaho — Idaho's Farmers' Markets are important for many reasons.
"Farmers’ Markets contribute so much to the quality of life in Idaho. Not just health and wellness but building communities and supporting local economy,” said Dawn Larzelier, marketing specialist for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.
Gov. Brad Little has proclaimed August 7-13 Idaho Farmer's Market Week, and Larzelier says Idaho has a lot to celebrate.
Farmers’ Markets are a great source for getting the freshest produce at its peak. This week gives the community a chance to meet the people and companies growing their food.
Garret Ranches Shed manager Angie Garrett Swallow says, "My family and I are in the trenches everyday growing in the orchards and in the garden. When I get to share that with people, I think there is a deeper connection with our customers and them being able to come straight to their source of their food.”
Swallow says it’s important to keep supporting local vendors so future generations can keep the tradition going.
"My grandpa, my dad, and now me and then my kids are the 5th generation. We have been growing orchids fruits for 5 generations. For about 2 or 3 years we have been growing 2-acre truck garden with all sorts of veggies,” she said.
Larzelier says Idaho’s Farmers’ Market are a great source of income for farmers, as they are "selling direct to consumers and bypassing any middlemen.”
The yummy food and friendly farmers aren’t the only things that make farmers markets what they are today.
"You have live entertainment; food trucks and you get to sample wine. You can also buy plants and flowers. All the wonderful things that make our farmers markets so great,” Larzelier said.
The Idaho Department of Agriculture released an interactive map with all the farmers markets in the Gem State. So, find your local Farmers Market this week and enjoy supporting your community.
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CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Local Chambers of Commerce will be hosting their own business “World Series” on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Club Fit on 584 N. State Road in Briarcliff Manor.
The Chappaqua-Millwood and Armonk Chambers of Commerce are teaming-up to run a unique baseball-themed business mixer and workshop, before the World Series.
Brandon Steiner, founder and chief executive officer of Steiner Sports, built his business from zero to $50 million in revenue and will share his story with 100 local “fans.”
The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber has spearheaded business and consumer events such as the Breezemont Day Camp Summer Concert Series, Drug Mart Millwood Movie Nights, and the Desires by Mikolay Holiday Stroll.
Tickets to the event are $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Register at http://bit.ly/homerunsteiner.
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