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Data obtained by VICE World News indicates the Metropolitan Police are stopping and punishing electric scooter-riders who are Black at higher rates than those who are white.
As cities enact curfews, public bikes and scooters could easily stay in service. Instead, companies are taking a side that hurts protesters and essential workers.
People are hoarding electric scooters and going into other people's homes to retrieve them.
San Francisco's electric scooters are disruptive to the communities where they are abandoned and, because they are constantly moving, the issues of abandonment and refuse cycle through neighborhoods.


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WASHINGTON -- A locked iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino killers likely holds evidence of the eventual attack, the Justice Department said in a court filing Thursday in its high-profile encryption dispute with Apple Inc., adding that the community and the public "need to know" what is on the device.
The government's filing is aimed at encouraging a federal magistrate judge to affirm her order from last month that directed Apple to help the FBI gain access to the phone used by Syed Farook, one of the two attackers in the December 2 shootings that killed 14 people.
The brief, which sets the stage for a March 22 hearing in Southern California, marks a further escalation of rhetoric between the federal government and the technology company.
"There is probable cause to believe there is evidence of a terrorist attack on that phone, and our legal system gives this Court the authority to see that it can be searched pursuant to a lawful warrant," the filing states.
At issue is a February 16 order directing Apple to create specialized software that can bypass auto-erase functions on the phone and enable the FBI to remotely access the phone. Apple has challenged the order as unlawful and in violation of its constitutional rights, but the Justice Department reiterated its argument that its request is only about one phone and that it will not be unduly burdensome for the company to comply.
"Under those specific circumstances, Apple can be compelled to give aid. That is not lawless tyranny. Rather, it is ordered liberty vindicating the rule of law," the department said.
In the court filing, the Justice Department also took issue with Apple's argument that if it assisted the U.S. government it would be pressured to help foreign powers such as China as well. The government claims Apple is complying with China's requests already: "According to Apple's own data, China demanded information from Apple regarding over 4K iPhones in the first half of 2015 and Apple complied 74% of the time."
The government asserts Apple has made accommodations like "moving Chinese user data to Chinese government servers and installing a different WiFi protocol for Chinese iPhones."
An Apple attorney disputed that there's anything improper about the company's dealings with China. "The company has never been asked by the Chinese government or any other government to build a backdoor. We will not permit backdoors," the attorney said.
The government's court filing also continues the back and forth over whether the FBI made a crucial error by resetting the password on Farook's iCloud account in the hours after the attack.
At a congressional hearing last week, FBI Director James Comey acknowledged it was a "mistake" that made it "impossible later to cause the phone to back up again to the iCloud."
Apple's general counsel Bruce Sewell, at the same hearing, said, "The very information that the FBI is seeking would have been available and we could have pulled it down from the cloud. But by changing the password -- this is different than the [phone's] passcode -- by changing the password, it was no longer possible for that phone to auto-backup."
However, Comey maintained that regardless of the iCloud password, the FBI still would have needed Apple's assistance to access everything off the iPhone.
In the brief filed Thursday, the government elaborates:
"For several reasons, a forced iCloud backup would not have been successful even if the password had remained unchanged. Farook's iPhone was found powered off. Subsequent testing has revealed that once powered off, an iPhone will not back itself up to an iCloud account unless and until it has been unlocked at least once by use of the passcode. Moreover, the evidence on Farook's iCloud account suggests that he had already changed his iCloud password himself on October 22, 2015 -- shortly after the last backup -- and that the auto-backup feature was disabled."
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Passionate about games and the greater good they can achieve, you can usually find Dom listening to records, faffing about in the kitchen, or playing Final Fantasy VIII . It stands to reason that Netflix may be gearing up to offer a service like PlayStation Now via its app. This would draw in more users for both companies and, and allow Sony to reach more people without PlayStation hardware in their homes, in theory. Earlier this year, we saw Sony confirm thatPlayStation Now support for 1080p capable games is on the way– this could all be preparation for what comes next. While PlayStation already has a game-streaming service called PlayStation Now, it could be looking to push gaming content beyond the PlayStation console ecosystem, just like what Microsoft has done with Xbox Game Pass.
As VGT reported, dataminer Steve Moser appears to have found PlayStation brand imagery and content in the Netflix app code. Over on Twitter, Moser shared the information, including images of both the Ghost of Tushima box art as well as PS5 controllers. It’s still unclear exactly what this means for the streaming giant, but if there’s a partnership between PlayStation and Netflix, we could see Ghost of Tsushima in the streaming platform in some way. Netflix might soon jump into the video game space as the streaming platform behind popular shows like Stranger Things and Bridgertonwill reportedly add a new gaming feature. A recent datamine also suggests that a partnership with PlayStation could also happen to somehow bring some of PlayStation’s major brands to Netflix. Reported by VGC, dataminer Steve Moser appears to have uncovered PlayStation brand imagery and content in the Netflix app code.
Posting on Twitter, Steve Moser, Editor-In-Chief of The Tape Drive, shared four images that tease Netflix working hand in hand with Sony. The datamine reveals Netflix’s gaming division is under the working name of “Shark” and has a logo that looks like a shark fin. The rest of the datamine revealed a custom shot of two PS5 DualSense controllers, a Netflix logo, and the Ghost of Tsushima cover. They don’t need to piggyback off a streaming provider that has nothing to do with gaming. I don’t think people realize how much control Sony loses of their service by partnering with Netflix.
The pieces are there for something, but the full picture is just out of focus, hidden in the brush like the true Ghost of Tsushima. According to Moser, Netflix’s gaming section currently has the codename ‘Shark’, and the PlayStation IP placement within that suggests a partership. This wouldn’t be Netflix and Sony’s first major deal, as both companies agreed a deal earlier this year that brings films from Sony Pictures Entertainment to bdo balenos fishing rod failstack Netflix first after their theatrical run. Moser suggests that the gaming section of Netflix currently has the codename ‘Shark’, and the placement of PlayStation IP within that suggests a collaborative approach. This wouldn’t be the first major deal between Sony and Netflix, as the two companies agreed a deal earlier this year that means movies from Sony Pictures Entertainment will come to Netflix first after their theatrical run.
That process has in part led to a re-emergence of the PlayStation Productions studio, which is now overseeing a whole slate of gaming adaptions based on the likes of The Last of Us, Twisted Metal, and several other projects. HD Report is a trusted online news publication with experts in entertainment technology, physical & online media, video gaming, and consumer products. The dynamic duo recently struck up a deal for theUnchartedandGhost of Tsushima movies to land on Netflix, which could spell trouble for Microsoft and the Game Pass. Although Microsoft’s Phil Spencer is committed to bringing Game Pass to as many platforms as possible, Sony teased its own version of Game Pass was on the way. According to VGC, a data miner named Steve Moser have discovered numerous Sony PlayStation brand imagery and content in the Netflix platform’s code. Last April, Sony and Netflix signed licensing deal where Netflix would be given first access to new releases after their theatrical releases.


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If you travel in Daewoo buses then we fortunately have a good for you, now you can enjoy free zong4G internet on Daewoo buses and cabs across Pakistan. Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network – Zong, has partnered with Pakistan’s largest transport company, Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service to provide Zong 4G internet connectivity.
MOU was signed at Zong HQ Islamabad, Mr. Liu Dianfeng, Chairman & CEO Zong between Mr.Faisal Ahmed Siddiqui President Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service.
In this partnership all the passengers of Daewoo Pakistan will be able to enjoy Zong4G internet on over 35 routes across Pakistan including M1, M2, M3 and M4 and all connecting roads as well. Along with it, Zong has also signed a branding and promotion deal with Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service.
Daewoo chose Zong for this partnership because of the highest 4G internet speeds in the industry since we already know that without any doubt Zong is Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network. This coupled with Zong’s most affordable data bundles has made Zong a reliable choice of data users customers in Pakistan.


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- JPMorgan Chase has launched its own cryptocurrency, JPM coin. They are the first U.S. based Bank to successfully create and test a digital coin that can be used as a cryptocurrency.
- 157 banks are expected to accept the bank-backed cryptocurrency.
- JPMorgan Chase is committed to involving regulators in JMP bitcoin design and decisions.
Here’s What JPMorgan Chase’s Crypto Currency Means for Financial Institutions
JPMorgan Chase is the latest company to join the cryptocurrency craze. Following their predecessors Ripple and Swift, the bank recently announced their plans to launch JPM coin, a digital, bank-backed cryptocurrency token always worth $1. In a calculated power play, JPMorgan Chase ditched their middleman role and chose to take its fate into its own hands concerning cryptocurrency transactions. Known as a stablecoin, the financial institution’s cryptocurrency will run on its own system, JPMorgan Chase’s Quorum blockchain.
With the new stable coin, JPMorgan Chase’s goal is to create a system that allows instantaneous payments, particularly for international transactions, using blockchain technology to be handled with ease. Initially, the rollout will take place with a small number of institutional clients with a pilot planned for late 2019. However, the ripple effect (no pun intended) will inevitably be far-reaching. Case in point, JPMorgan Chase’s CEO Jamie Dimon recently made a statement saying the new bitcoin “could be internal, could be commercial, [and] it could one day be consumer.” Considering the decentralized nature of bitcoin, this could have a significant impact on how bitcoin is managed by consumers moving forward.
International Transactions, Tracking Risk Easier with JPM Bitcoin
One hundred fifty-seven banks are expected to accept JPM Coin, a closed network, primarily for tracking risk in their cross border payments. Interestingly, JPMorgan Chase currently works with 80% of Fortune 500 companies which may lead to other big banks joining JPM coin — or creating their own. Non-domestic banks have followed suit with Dukascopy Bank (Switzerland) and Mizuho Bank (Japan) launching their own cryptocurrency this week. Of course, there is some concern that small banks won’t be able to design their own bank cryptocurrency due to the extreme cost and required technology resources. This could have adverse effects by creating an even larger market gap between big and small financial institutions. Only time will tell who will join JPM coin.
Experts weighing in on the news say the strategic choice for the bank will depend on one key issue: trust. Since there is so much uncertainty in the cryptocurrency world, banks (and the customers they provide service to) will need to put their skepticism aside. One thing banks can find solace in? JPMorgan Chase’s commitment to involving regulators in design and decision.
Regardless of how other banks feel about JPM bitcoin, the potential impacts are clear: In order to maintain competitive in the industry, staying tech-savvy and forward thinking will be key to staying ahead in the consumer-focused banking world.


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Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC announced that the company is investing $120 million in physical plant capital expenditures from 2012-2014 to significantly grow its operations at three of its six current U.S. R&D, manufacturing and distribution facilities. Planned site expansions and infrastructure enhancement projects will create over 500 new jobs in manufacturing, research and development, distribution and sales at Amneal locations in New York, New Jersey and Kentucky. The facility enlargements and resulting jobs increase will generate an estimated $21 million per year in additional payroll and other benefits to local economies. The company now employs over 1100 people in the United States.
Amneal, a privately held supplier of generic pharmaceuticals, is creating good-paying jobs at a time when many American manufacturers, including pharmaceutical companies, are still downsizing, moving jobs abroad or outsourcing operations to third party vendors in other parts of the world. Expanding stateside is an unusual move in the industry, particularly in the New Jersey "pharma corridor," where several major branded drug companies have announced sizeable layoffs this year.
The generic pharmaceuticals segment has been a rare bright spot in pharma. This month the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA) reported that generic medicines have saved consumers and the U.S. healthcare system more than $1 trillion over the past 10 years and now account for 80% of all prescriptions dispensed in the U.S.
Founded in 2002 by brothers Chintu and Chirag Patel, along with their father, Kanu Patel, Amneal has built a diverse portfolio of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs across multiple therapeutic areas - pain management, cardiovascular (CVS), central nervous system (CNS), urology, dermatology, ophthalmic, women's health and diabetes - in a variety of dosage forms. The capital investment in its manufacturing plants and other facilities will support the firm's expansion into new products such as high potency medications, controlled substances and softgel capsules; new dosage forms including transdermal patches and injectables; and new therapeutic areas like oncology. Driving further expansion in the U.S. market, Amneal is committed to spending 15-20% of annual revenue on R&D, while the industry norm is 5-6%.
"This major investment in our U.S. operations will more than double Amneal's production volume and add hundreds of jobs while maintaining our dedication to superior quality in our products as well as throughout our organization," said Chintu Patel, Amneal CEO. "It enables us to significantly diversify our generics portfolio, further expanding the value we provide our customers."
"We clearly understand the value of, and are fully committed to, investing and growing within the market we serve, significantly expanding our number of 'Made in the USA' products," said Chirag Patel, Amneal President. "Generic pharmaceuticals ensure the lowest cost of medications to help make healthcare more affordable to all consumers."
Last fall the Patels' accomplishments were recognized with the Ernst & Young 2011 National Entrepreneur of the Year(R) Life Sciences Award. Amneal has also received multiple major industry honors for achievement of excellence across all facets of its operations. Currently the 7th largest U.S. generics manufacturer based on number of prescriptions dispensed (over 110 million during the 12 months ended March 2012), according to IMS Health, Amneal is moving quickly to reach its goal of being in the Top 5 in the not too distant future.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC is a U.S.-based manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals. Known as "Generic's New Generation", Amneal prides itself on its unwavering commitment to quality, meaningful business relationships, and innovative approach to maximizing value for all stakeholders. Extensive investment in R&D, an intelligently aggressive expansion strategy, and focus on vertical integration are key contributors to the company's impressive growth over the past several years. Amneal is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey with manufacturing, R&D, packaging, sales and distribution facilities throughout the U.S., as well as abroad. For more information, visit www.amneal.com.


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Although Roxanne Quimby, co-founder of Burt’s Bees, continues to find the life of an entrepreneur appealing, she is disenchanted with her responsibilities as a landlord.
After selling her 80 percent interest in Burt’s Bees in 2003 Ms. Quimby formed a children’s clothing company, Happy Green Bee. (Clorox bought Burt’s Bees, including her remaining stake, last year.) She also bought apartment buildings and homes in Florida and Maine.
She enjoys running the company but says she “can’t stand” the apartment buildings because she “can’t deal with tenants.” Ms. Quimby said she didn’t use a management company because “I’m so used to being hands-on.”
“But these people are calling me because their dishwasher isn’t working,” she said. “It’s like, ‘What?’ ”
“So I’m getting out of that,” she said. One of her apartment buildings, in Portland, Me., is under contract now to sell, she said.
Ms. Quimby was in New York last week for a panel discussion at New York University that included John Peterman, founder of J. Peterman, and Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist. The three are featured in a new book, “Accidental Branding: How Ordinary People Build Extraordinary Brands,” by David Vinjamuri. JANE L. LEVERE HOME SWEET HOME Having an expense account that covers stays in plush hotels is a standard perquisite available to corporate executives. But Sharen J. Turney, the chief executive of Victoria’s Secret, gets paid to sleep in her own bed when she is in New York.Continue reading the main story
According to the latest proxy statement from Limited Brands, the parent of Victoria’s Secret, Ms. Turney received almost $40,000 last year as “an allowance equal to the amount that the company would have had to pay Ms. Turney to stay in a hotel during her business-related travel to New York.” Ms. Turney, who lives in Ohio near company headquarters, also owns an apartment in New York, according to a spokeswoman for Limited.
And if Ms. Turney leaves Limited, the company may buy her property from her, as it did for two senior executives who departed last year. Limited paid $2.55 million for the home of its former chief operating officer, Leonard A. Schlesinger, and $2.2 million for the home of its former group president for apparel, Jay M. Margolis. PATRICK McGEEHAN
Asked about his favorite activities at Lincoln Center, Mr. Iger said he was a huge jazz fan: “My dad was a professional jazz trumpet player. So it kind of starts there and it stays there a long time.” He added, “I’m an opera fan, I love the symphony, ballet, but it starts with jazz.”
Frank A. Bennack Jr., chairman of Lincoln Center’s board, said Mr. Iger had begun his career as a television weatherman. Mr. Iger said that experience, in Ithaca, N.Y., taught him how to give people bad news.
The gala featured performances of Disney movie music by the composer Alan Menken and the singers Michael Bolton and Vanessa Williams. It raised $2.9 million; Disney donated an additional $3 million to Lincoln Center’s capital campaign. JANE L. LEVERE
BORN TO SHOP Shareholders of Nordstrom should have no complaint about the example that members of the founding family are setting when it comes to shopping.
According to the company’s latest proxy statement, the three Nordstroms who are senior executives bought merchandise worth more than $370,000 at the company’s stores last year. Of course, they did so at a hefty discount: 33 percent off.
In disclosing the value of the discount some managers receive, the company revealed the retail price of the items each of them bought. For Blake W. Nordstrom, the president, that total was almost $115,000. For his younger brothers, Peter E. Nordstrom and Erik B. Nordstrom, who are executive vice presidents, it was about $153,000 and $104,000, respectively. PATRICK McGEEHAN
ANOTHER LAP When asked three years ago what she might do after her successful tenure as chief executive of the Economist Group, Helen Alexander joked that she might become an Olympic sprinter. Now Ms. Alexander, 51, is leaving her post for real — not to become a sprinter, but to take a job in another fast-paced industry, as senior adviser for Bain Capital, a private equity firm.
Ms. Alexander, who spent 23 years at the Economist, will pass the baton to Andrew Rashbass, who is now publisher and managing director.
She leaves behind a flourishing media business. Operating profit at the company, which is based in London, has risen 75 percent over the last five years. JULIA WERDIGIER
A brief report in the Suits column last Sunday about members of the Nordstrom family who are executives at the namesake store referred incompletely to discounts they received last year. Although the company’s managers do indeed occasionally receive discounts of 40 percent at Nordstrom stores, they usually receive a discount of 33 percent.


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Reditch, UK: Spar UK’s national consolidation scheme, a partnership with Oakland International, has been selected as a finalist in the Ian MacLaurin Award for Supply Chain Excellence Award, as part of the 2012 IGD food industry awards.
The consolidation scheme is to reduce Spar’s carbon footprint, improved freshness and availability of product in stores and reduced wastage. The scheme involves collaboration throughout the supply chain, including Spar central office, at distribution centres, retailers and suppliers.
Vinesh Patel, SPAR UK Supply Chain Controller, said: “Since we launched our consolidation scheme three years ago, we have been able to deliver exceptional results in areas including improving freshness, availability of product, reduction of waste and reduced numbers of vehicles arriving at depots.
Dean Attwell, Oakland International Managing Director, said: “By working together, we have been able to provide an environmentally beneficial service for the end retailers as well as suppliers and in-store customers,”
Tarun Patel, IGD’s director of supply chain and award judge said: “The finalists for this year’s Ian MacLaurin Award for Supply Chain Excellence have showed not only great vision, but also strong and successful execution in their supply chains. The changes they have made go above and beyond the requirements for day-to-day trading.”
The Ian MacLaurin Award is given to a company that has had a real quantifiable impact on the supply chain, thanks to recent innovations in areas such as cost reduction, faster flow of product, application of technology or synchronisation of production.


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A striking packaging design for garden plants has won St Benedict’s Catholic High School in Warwickshire this year’s Confederation of Paper Industries’ (CPI) PaperWorks Design and Technology competition for Cardboard Packaging.
The winning entry, Gorgeousness in a pot, from St Benedict’s team of 11-14 year olds, was based on the “Green Geranium” brief and has earned its Design and Technology department a cheque for £250, while the students involved in designing the packaging are rewarded with £100 of High Street vouchers.
PaperWorks’ panel of judges, drawn from the CPI, fellow UK trade association BPIF Cartons and a number of packaging designers and specialists, decided that the Alcester-based school’s graphics and highly functional packaging for delivering organically-grown plants had gone above and beyond the brief, creating a memorable brand image that “could have come out of a professional studio”.
Runners up prizes have been awarded to Montsaye Academy in Northamptonshire, last year’s winners of the competition, for its team design based on the “Bass Tech” headphones brief and Wesley King of Springwood High School in King’s Lynn also for his take on packaging for headphones. Each school will receive a cheque for £100 to use towards equipment for their Design and Technology departments, with the students receiving £50 of High Street vouchers.
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Cable TV Subscribers Frustrated with Pricing, Survey Suggests
By Beecher Tuttle, TMCnet Web Editor
Consumers are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with residential pay-TV services, and it seems that price is the major issue, according to a recent J.D. Power and Associates report.
The average customer satisfaction rating for the cost of television services fell by 2.5 percent over the past year, from an already mediocre 555 on a 1,000-point scale in 2009 to 541 this year.
Customers of traditional cable providers were the most dissatisfied with the fairness of pricing. These respondents were, on average, 22 percent more frustrated with the cost of service than customers of telephone company providers and 18 percent more dissatisfied than customers of satellite providers, including DirecTV (News - Alert) and the Dish Network.
“It’s apparent that TV providers must better communicate their price-value proposition, as customers are increasingly voicing irritation with the amount of their monthly bill," said Frank Perazzini, director of telecommunications at J.D. Power and Associates.
"Seventy-four percent of customers who say they definitely or probably will change TV providers in the next year cite price as a major reason to switch,” he added.
Meanwhile, consumers seemed to be relatively content with the quality of their television service. The overall TV satisfaction rating remained at a respectable 629 out of 1,000.
The survey also suggests that more customers may continue to leave traditional cable companies for telco and satellite providers. AT&T (News - Alert) U-verse, an Internet protocol-based TV provider, received the highest ranking in the west, south and north central regions. Verizon FiOS was the top rated television provider in the East. These rankings were based on performance and reliability; customer service; cost of service; billing; and offerings and promotions.
In an effort to mitigate rising prices, a growing number of consumers are passing on premium channels and other expensive offerings. Currently, a total of 44 percent of TV customers subscribe to "basic-only" services, up from 40 percent in 2009.
“Economic issues are still major considerations for many households across the country,” said Perazzini. “Customers who are foregoing premium channels are filling the void with video on demand, pay per view, movie rentals and time-shifted DVR content.”
Beecher Tuttle is a Web Editor for TMCnet. He has extensive experience writing and editing for print publications and online news websites. He has specialized in a variety of industries, including health care technology, politics and education. To read more of his articles, please visit his columnist page.
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Vodafone Procurement Company leads way on strategy and ESG
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Ninian Wilson, Vodafone’s procurement and supply chain chief, on why problems are an opportunity to create competitive advantage
Vodafone Procurement Company is based in Luxembourg, servicing all procurement needs across the Vodafone group. It manages a spend of around €24bn across the company and marshalls spending with suppliers worldwide, as well as selling procurement services to third parties.


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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Gold prices climbed to a new record high Tuesday as Europe's debt troubles sparked demand for perceived safe havens, like the precious metal, and investors hedged against inflation.
What prices are doing: Gold for August delivery rose $5.70 to settle at a record $1,246.50 an ounce. Earlier in the day, it reached an intraday trading record of $1,254.50 an ounce.
What's moving the market: Investors remained wary about the global economic recovery amid Europe's ongoing sovereign debt problems. In turn, they look to gold and other low-risk investments, which are attractive during times of economic uncertainty, as safe bets.
The precious metal's price has jumped 13% this year.
Gold prices also got a boost from investors who believe Europe's fiscal problems will subside and are instead worried about rising prices. The Federal Reserve's loose monetary policy has some traders worried about inflation.
What analysts are saying: "On one hand you have the possibility of additional problems in Europe going forward. And if Europe implodes, gold prices will continue to rise sharply higher," said Tom Pawlicki, precious metals analyst at MF Global.
"If the European problems go away, gold will still trade higher based on the inflation outlook," he added. "Gold is the perfect hedge against inflation. When the dollar loses its value, gold has been seen as the alternate currency since it holds its value."
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Cielito Lindo, Dos Amigos Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar, along with The Cracked Egg, will open at the Beaufort Town Center this apring, Jennifer Sanborn, marketing manager for 303 Associates, said Thursday.
A flooring and cabinet store also will move into the retail center, a release from the company said.
The Beaufort County shopping center on Boundary Street is already home to 13 restaurants, along with retail, grocery and hotel options.
“It’s gratifying to see so many businesses succeeding. Adding more businesses to the center just adds to the excitement” Hollie Mitchell, a 303 Associates manager for Beaufort Town Center, wrote in a press release.


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Europe’s e-commerce sales rose by 11 percent hitting €534bn last year, and experts say the market may grow even faster this 2018.
Well, we know that new-age financial firms have been working to offer the cheapest merchant account uk to retailers, and buyers across Europe are adopting online shopping more and more. But what figures are there to prove there’s growth?
According to European B2C E-commerce Report 2018, online sales in Europe grew significantly (11%) in 2017 and analysts are optimistic European e-commerce may expand further this year.
The study predicts a 13 percent growth (which amounts to €602bn) in Europe’s 2018’s e-commerce, pinpointing that if the 2018 figures come true, it would represent almost double what UK’s e-commerce marketplace made in 2013 (€307bn).
The UK still the largest Market
Western Europe is so far the most active zone in European’s eCommerce market. It accounts for an entire 68 percent of total European online retail revenue; and at the top of the leaders, remains the UK. Spending €178bn each year, the United Kingdom remains the largest market far ahead of the two near counterparts France (€93.2bn) and Germany (€93bn).
More interesting data from the report show that in the UK, online revenue turnover made up 7 percent of GDP. And why not, if a whole 78 percent of buyers are comfortable purchasing items online? The report also said a third of e-commerce transactions in the UK went through Amazon.
At second place was Southern Europe which made up 12 percent of Europe’s per year online retail revenue, followed by Northern Europe which accounted for 8 percent. And at last-place was Eastern Europe (making up for 6 percent). However, these areas have recorded the fastest growth rates. For example, Romanian online sale increased by 37 percent last year.


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Swedish-Kenyan company Roam Motors has announced the launch of a new bus model known as “Move”, to tap Kenya’s mass transit sector, fostering sustainable transportation solutions.
Roam plans to ramp up its production of the Move bus and expand its charging infrastructure as it anticipates a growth in EV bus demand, following Kenya’s acceleration of electric vehicle adoption, against the backdrop of surging fuel prices, and a demand for a switch to sustainable transport options.
Speaking on the launch of Move, Dennis Wakaba, Roam’s country sales executive said,
“Assembled entirely in Kenya, the bus exemplifies Roam’s commitment to supporting local manufacturing while advancing the nation’s sustainability goals. We are thrilled to introduce “The Roam Move”, Kenya’s very own electric shuttle bus. This achievement aligns perfectly with our vision of fostering sustainable transportation solutions that make a positive impact in our environment and our communities”.
The launch of ‘Move’, comes after the EV company revealed plans in 2021 to launch Electric Vehicle buses to complement its motorcycle production business.
It also follows the launch of Roam Rapid in July 2022, which was specifically designed to address the unique challenges of public transport in Nairobi and Africa as a whole. The Roam Rapid offers a solution for the growing number of cities implementing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems across the African continent.
Roam’s electric bus shuttle is aimed at the Matatu sector while the electric mass transit bus ensures reliability and accessibility to large-scale bus transit systems across the African continent.
The company two Electric Vehicle models (Move and Rapid), guarantee immediate cost reduction, delivering uncompromising performance without any emissions or noise pollution.
Also, the versatility of the electric buses allows them to be charged through solar systems, or directly from the grid, coupled with minimal servicing requirements, ensuring the company’s electric buses maximize uptime and efficiency.
Engineered with unwavering quality and equipped with modern comforts, these buses ensure a seamless and pleasurable riding experience.
It is important to note that the transport sector is one of the major contributors to Kenya’s greenhouse gas emissions. 18% of Kenya’s total greenhouse gas emissions are from the transport sector. About 40% of CO2 emissions are from the transport sector. This has led to increased Respiratory diseases in Kenya.
In a bid to reduce emissions, Roam has been developing, designing, and manufacturing all-electronic motorcycles and buses, plus clever fast-changing technologies, for Kenya to reduce noise and air pollution.
Founded in 2017 by Gardler, Filip Lövström, and Mikael Gånge, the Roam electric mass transit bus is produced to compete with diesel buses as it is designed to last longer, and is cheaper to run.
Roam partners with top reputable companies which include Silicon Valley Venture and Innovation, At One Ventures, The Earthshot Prize, M-KOPA, and Hitachi Inspire the Next.
As Kenya lays the ground for the transition from fossil fuel vehicles, the country stands to benefit a lot from substituting a significant portion of imported petroleum products with locally generated clean electricity.


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Articles about Volkswagen T-Roc
17 Nov 2021Auto
German automaker Volkswagen has revealed the facelifted iteration of its T-Roc crossover for the year 2022.
10 Nov 2021Auto
Mahindra's latest flagship model, the XUV700, is quite a rage among customers in India.
06 Nov 2021Auto
Volkswagen has stopped accepting bookings for its T-Roc SUV in India, suggesting that the car has been sold out for the rest of this year.
14 Sep 2021Auto
German automaker Volkswagen should unveil the facelifted version of its T-Roc R car in 2022.
10 Sep 2021Auto
Volkswagen India, in association with Orix, is offering a subscription-based car ownership program for its Polo, Vento, and T-Roc models.
31 Jul 2021Auto
German automaker Volkswagen is expected to unveil its facelifted T‑Roc Cabriolet convertible SUV next year.
04 Jul 2021Auto
German automaker Volkswagen is likely to unveil its facelifted T-Roc SUV next year.
14 May 2021Auto
Following the required safety protocols, deliveries of the 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc SUV, which was launched in India this March, have commenced.
31 Mar 2021Auto
German automaker Volkswagen has re-launched its T-Roc SUV in India. It can be booked online or via the company's dealerships and deliveries will commence in May.
25 Mar 2021Auto
The second batch of the Volkswagen T-Roc SUV will be launched in India on April 1.
06 Mar 2021Auto
The first batch of the Volkswagen T-Roc was brought to India last March and got sold out in January this year. Now, the second batch is expected to arrive later this month but buyers will have to shell out a little extra.
23 Jan 2021Auto
German automaker Volkswagen is working on a new flagship electric vehicle, called Project Trinity, the company's CEO, Ralf Brandstätter has confirmed via a LinkedIn post.
19 Jan 2021Auto
Among the set of cars India will receive from the German automaker Volkswagen this year, the T-Roc SUV has already been sold out for 2021 even before its second batch has arrived in the country.
28 Oct 2020Auto
The facelifted Jeep Compass SUV will be unveiled at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, as per CarWale. The event will be held from November 22 to December 1 in China.
26 May 2020Auto
Alongside the updated Rapid and Superb sedans, Skoda has launched the 2020 Karoq SUV in India. It replaces the company's Yeti model in the country and is placed below the Kodiaq, the flagship seven-seater SUV.
07 Mar 2020Auto
German automaker Volkswagen is all set to launch its much-awaited compact SUV, the T-Roc, in India on March 18.
10 Feb 2020Auto
At the ongoing Auto Expo event in Greater Noida, Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the T-Roc mid-sized SUV.
20 Nov 2019Auto
Volkswagen is gearing up to launch its subcompact SUV, the T-Roc, in India.


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1. UK ad viewability exceeds 70% for the first time
Desktop display ad viewability in the UK reached 70.9% during the first half of the year, an increase of 7.5 percentage points year on year and the first time viewability has exceeded 70%.
Canada edged ahead of the UK to take top place at 73.6%, with Germany coming in third at 69.4%. Globally, ad viewability surpassed 60% across all formats and environments.
Brand risk has continued to decrease in terms of desktop display, with a 1.7 percentage point drop from 4.5% in the first half of last year to 2.8% during the first six months of this year.
Source: Integral Ad Science
2. Almost three-quarters of UK consumers are willing to use food refill services
Some 71.3% of UK consumers say they’re willing to use food refill services at supermarkets as the packaging-free movement gains momentum.
Some 44.1% of 16- to 24-year olds who purchased food and grocery products in July have used a refill station in the last 12 months, compared to 35% of 25- to 34-year olds and just 25.4% of 35- to 44-year olds.
Consumers who won’t use refill services say the main reason they are reluctant is because they don’t want to take containers to a store (31.5%). Another 19.2% believe it is more expensive to buy zero-packaging goods and 17.6% aren’t bothered about reducing the amount of plastic packaging they use.
3. Use of voice assistants surges
40% of people who use voice assistants only started doing so in the last year.
And, in the last two years, there’s been an increase in the number of reasons consumers are using the devices. Buying products like groceries or home care is up from 35% two years ago to 53% this year; customer service interactions post purchase is up from 37% in 2017 to 52% this year; and making payments for products or services increased from 28% to 48%.
Consumer satisfaction is gaining momentum too. Almost three-quarters (72%) of consumers say they are satisfied when using a voice-based personal assistant like Google Assistant or Siri on their smartphones, which is up from 61% in 2017.
Source: Capgemini Research
4. Footfall stumbles into late summer
Retail footfall declined in August, down 1.3% year on year and compared with a 1.6% decline for the same period last year. On a three-month basis, footfall decreased by 2.1%.
In August, high street footfall declined by 1.9% and shopping centre footfall was down 2.2%.
Retail park footfall, however, increased by 1%.
Source: British Retail Consortium
5. New car market remained steady in August
The UK new car market remained steady in August with just 1,521 fewer cars registered compared to the same month last year.
Registrations fell by 1.6% in what is typically one of the slowest sales months of the year, as falling demand for diesel and plug-in hybrid vehicles continued to impact the overall market.
Registrations from both the private and fleet sectors declined in the month, down 1.7% and 3.5% respectively.
Meanwhile, diesel registrations fell for the 29th consecutive month, down 12.2%, while petrol demand remained stable, up 1.0%. Zero emission cars saw the biggest percentage growth, up 377.5% while 4,014 hybrid electric cars also joined UK roads, an uplift of 36.2%.


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Kai Ryssdal: With credit-card default rates going up and consumers who still have good credit using their cards less, today’s economic head-scratcher comes to us from Visa and MasterCard. Even though the credit-card industry as a whole is expected to lose roughly $70 billion this year, MasterCard announced a huge jump in earnings this morning. Same thing from Visa yesterday. So we asked Marketplace’s Stacey Vanek-Smith to find out where the profits are coming from.
STACEY VANEK-SMITH: MasterCard’s quarterly profits were up 26 percent from a year ago. Visa’s climbed more than 70 percent. Not bad considering credit-card default rates have doubled over the past few years.
Banking consultant Bert Ely says, Visa and MasterCard don’t have to worry when people don’t pay their bills.
BERT ELY: Their profitability is not affected by people defaulting on their credit cards, or having their credit-card limits reduced.
Ely says unlike American Express and Discover, MasterCard and Visa don’t make actual loans. The banks that issue them do. So if you don’t pay your Visa bill, it’s your bank that takes the loss, not Visa. If you don’t pay your AmEx bill, AmEx takes the hit because it made the loan. David Robertson publishes the Nilson Report newsletter.
DAVID ROBERTSON: Visa and MasterCard are really intermediaries. They’re facilitators. They sit in the middle.
And it’s good to be the middleman. Banks pay Visa and MasterCard to issue cards bearing their names. Visa and MasterCard also collect a fee whenever you use your card, and they get a percentage of what you spend.
Robertson says one reason profits are up when credit-card use is down: Visa and Mastercard have hiked their processing fees. Another reason? Debit cards.
ROBERTSON: With the left hand if you will, credit-card spending is down, on the right hand, debit-card spending is up. Even in this recession, Americans are simply making fewer and fewer cash and check transactions.
Last year, debit cards made up nearly half of all card use.
I’m Stacey Vanek-Smith for Marketplace.
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Bengaluru, India – 10 January, 2022: Cuemath, the global maths learning platform, has further strengthened its leadership suite with two key appointments – Rakesh Roy as Chief Customer Relations Officer and Sam Sancheti as Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Investor Relations. Working directly with Vivek Sunder, CEO, Cuemath, Sam and Rakesh will be instrumental in driving the company’s next phase of growth and expansion globally.
With a focus on driving customer satisfaction with better data utilisation and processes at Cuemath, Rakesh will be responsible for fostering sustainable and long-term customer relationships by ensuring superior quality learning, delivered through the company’s network of maths teachers and intuitive curricula. An industry veteran with a rich experience of over 26 years, Rakesh has spent two decades at American Express, over five years at Eli Lilly and Company, and played a leadership role at two ventures in the internet space.
Sam Sancheti has joined Cuemath as the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Investor Relations, and will be anchoring and executing the business growth roadmap for the company globally. He will also be instrumental in owning and building relations with existing and potential investors. Before joining Cuemath, Sam led Cross-Border payments for Visa in Europe based out of London. He brings over 12 years of global experience in payments, financial services and growth strategy (having spent 6 yrs at Bain & Co.) across the UK, US and India, and a track record of building cross-functional teams from the ground up.
Vivek Sunder, CEO at Cuemath, commented, “At Cuemath, we aim to nurture one billion brilliant maths minds which requires business leaders who can resonate with our vision and are fully committed to delivering this intent. I am truly excited to have Sam and Rakesh on board, especially when Cuemath is gearing up for the next phase of growth and expansion across the world. Their vast domain expertise will help us deliver a consistent and seamless learning experience to students, and drive us towards our goal of becoming the best maths learning company globally.”
Speaking on the new role Rakesh Roy, CCRO at Cuemath, said, Cuemath is a unique and exceptional brand that is committed to excelling in customer relationships and creating a larger social impact by becoming an institution beyond an edtech company. It is my pleasure to anchor the company’s customer experience function and nurture long-term customer relationships in the true Cuemath way.”
Sam Sancheti, CSO and Head of Investor Relations at Cuemath added, “Cuemath’s vision of creating the next generation of global problem solvers is unique as well as inspirational. Driven by our world class curriculum, pedagogy and teacher-led model we already have great adoption in India and a presence in 80+ countries. We now aim to deliver what few other Indian consumer companies have – a brand & product built in India, but made for the world. I am thrilled to be part of Cuemath’s journey at such an exciting juncture.”
Cuemath aims to become the best maths learning platform globally and the mission is to create the next generation of invincible problem solvers. In June this year, the company announced fundraising of USD 57 million in a fresh round led by Alpha Wave at a valuation of USD 407 million. Currently, in over 80 countries, the company aims to expand to 100 countries by FY2023, bolstering its presence in North America, APAC, the UK, Europe, Middle East and capturing markets in Africa and South America.


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Cohn & Wolfe has announced three executive changes. Brooke Hovey was promoted to EVP of the digital practice in the Americas, a new position. She’ll be responsible for accounts across North America and Latin America based out of Austin, TX. She was previously MD of that office and SVP of the practice. Also in the digital area, the firm has hired Brad McCormick as EVP, MD of the Austin office and senior digital strategist. He was previously EVP and global digital director at Porter Novelli. And Katy Kelley has been named VP of global marketing and communications responsible for promoting C&W’s reputation in the digital arena. She was most recently VP of corp comms at Ruder Finn. According to the executive announcement release, the firm’s digital business has experienced a “double-digit growth” in the past 20 months.
Workhouse PR has added actor Matthew Modine to its roster of clients. As AOR, the firm will work on publicity for Modine, his projects, and charitable causes. Modine is known for his roles in Full Metal Jacket, And the Band Played On, and a number of theater and directorial roles.


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One year has now passed since Rana Plaza in Bangladesh collapsed killing over 1,100 workers and injuring some 2,500 more. The devastating collapse of the eight-story garment factory located within the urban sprawl of the capital Dhaka occurred on the 24th of April and is one of the worst workplace tragedies in documented history. More alarming still is just how common these events are in Bangladesh and how little has changed in the past year.
The booming Bangladesh garment industry accounts for 45% of all employment and has one of the highest mortality rates of any industry in the world. Since the disaster of April last year 800 people have been injured in scores of largely unreported fires in garment and textile factories. Rana Plaza gained international attention, but what went largely unnoticed and perhaps could have served as a warning for all garment factories was an event five months prior to the April collapse where 114 people died in a fire from a factory which made clothes sold by global retailers such as Walmart, Sears and C&A among others.
Western fashion houses are drawn to Bangladesh for the availability of cheap labour and tax exemptions. This has caused a gold rush in the form of a land grab. Approximately 5,000 garment factories now exist in Bangladesh, most were built or added upon within the last decade and on in-arable swamp land without construction codes. In a country prone to earthquakes and flooding it is no surprise to those in Bangladesh that these incidences occur. The profits for Bangladesh are enormous, more than US$22 billion per year. It creates an environment where the government and corrupt regulatory bodies look the other way or at the least are less inclined to act.
In some convoluted way it makes sense for the government to allow the garment industry to continue unabated. It is largely due to the garment and textiles industry that Bangladesh has been identified by Goldman Sachs as one of the “next eleven”. It is slowly becoming apparent that the onus for change must come from the public. Their government will not act for fear of losing financial progress, all too aware that the appeal for businesses is an unregulated environment where they can operate cheaply with minimal interference.
Pressures from various campaigns have caused some direct changes, such as the pact officially known as the Accord on Fire and Building Safety on Bangladesh. Facing international pressure to take action, numerous retailers have committed to a modified version, including Swedish retailer H&M, the biggest purchaser of garments from Bangladesh. An other is the Rana Plaza Arrangement, a trust fund set up in January for the survivors of the tragedy which has raised about $15 million, $25 million short of the estimated amount needed, according to the fund’s website. The Clean Clothes Campaign is also pursuing the labels for restitution. A member of the committee vocally proclaimed they were "disappointed", and that contributions by the world’s biggest brands have remained “shockingly low.”
We urge you to view the online documentary, "The Shirt on Your Back". It shows that change needs to happen, and how you can make a direct impact.


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A medical marijuana grower’s inert bankruptcy case has been kicked out of court by a Colorado judge.
After 42 days of waiting for company executives at CGO Enterprises LLC to explain their reorganization attempt, Judge Michael Romero of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Denver has officially dismissed the company’s Chapter 11 case. In his order, Romero noted that the company filed an “incomplete bankruptcy case” and never responded to a letter from his clerk that asked for more financial details about its operations.
The dismissal relieves Romero from the anxiety-inducing duty to supervise the bankruptcy of a company that—in the eyes of the federal government—profits from the illegal sale of pot. (The situation was similar to the blush-worthy task that a Chapter 11 trustee once had to reorganize a Nevada brothel called Mustang Ranch in the 1990s.)


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Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning on a $15 million renovation of its Evinrude outboard engine facility in Sturtevant and the relocation of jobs to the plant.
BRP last year announced the $15 million investment to consolidate Evinrude outboard engine development and operations in Sturtevant. The renovation and relocation resulted in 137 new employees at the facility, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said in a statement released after attending the ceremony.
Alain Villemure, recently named vice president and general manager of the BRP outboard engine division, said the inauguration of the Evinrude campus “represents a commitment to engineering and manufacturing excellence, and the beginning of a new chapter in an ongoing legacy that is simply unmatched in the marine outboard industry.”
Valcourt, Quebec-based BRP is a privately held company that produces motorized recreational vehicles and employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. Its portfolio of brands and products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, Can-Am all terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, and Rotax engines.


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ECONOMYNEXT- Spiralation, an Information Communication and Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) organized tech startup supportive program, facilitated 16 new firms through seed money, comprehensive training, workshops and guidance recently, an ICTA statement said.
Through Spiralation, 12 startups received 1.5 million rupees each in funding. These firms also received comprehensive training and government endorsement.
The remaining four startups were provided with all-inclusive training and guidance programs.
In total, Spiralation has supported startups from various fields.
The Ministry of Industrial Exports and Investment Promotions (formerly the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade) funds Spiralation with technical assistance from ICTA to improve IT-BPM sector and to streamline the Sri Lanka National Exports Strategy.
Frammix, Thingerbits, Tracified, RN Innovations, Ideal Six, BookClub.lk, SchoolX, Univiser, Smartstudy, Real Pixels, Kayal Technologies, Cookoo eats, Iron blood games, Lanka Travel Mart, Direct Pay and FieldR are the tech-startups which benefited from Spiralation.
Some of these tech startups are already in operation, providing solutions to customers enabling a sustainable future in addition to achieving company goals and developing to be giants in the industry.
Thingerbits is an edutech-based startup inculcating DIY culture among masses enabling them to develop creativity and new ideas.
The SchoolX is an internet driven learning platform which promotes self-learning through digital content and allows students to be more creative and not be solely dependent on teachers.
Bookclub.lk is a digital publishing and technology company which aims to digitize Sri Lankan books, giving Sri Lankan readers an easy access to a variety of books and increase readership through a built-in e-reading app.
Univiser is an e-mentoring platform, a customisable peer to peer solution connecting prospects, current students and alumni of an education institute.
SmartStudy is an innovation web application to improve the MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) scoring ability of schooling students and jobseekers.
Frammix is a Virtual Reality (VR) platform which creates VR tours, mainly targeting the ancient heritage sites hoping to develop tourism in Sri Lanka.
Real Pixels, a creative company which creates pioneering holographic displays has developed AVINA, a hologram device which can be utilized for advertising purposes.
RN Innovations, another tech startup which was funded, develops Intruder Detection Systems providing total security solutions, especially to banks. Their intrusion detection system which is deployed by banks and off-site ATMs.
Kayal Technologies is an early stage startup working on computer vision and robotics startup.
Idealsix is an innovative solution provider for local councils which focuses mainly on waste management.
Tracified is a fully cloud-based supply chain traceability platform that allows premium product sellers to communication their product value via retail and ecommerce channels. The platform enables suppliers of premium food products and online retail shops to trace the quality of products, mainly in the supply of organic food.
Cookoo Eats is an on-demand food delivery application. (Colombo/Dec31/2019)


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The Duchess of Cambridge, who presented Kyrgios with his runner-up award, did not noticeably react to Kyrgios’ error. However, other observers were amazed – especially because Kyrgios was attacked after wearing the red hat earlier in the tournament.
one journalist Call Step “Last Challenge Action” for Kyrgios. Others indicated that Kyrgios might be fined. As of early Monday, a Wimbledon spokeswoman was unable to confirm whether Kyrgios had been sanctioned.
The rule that players wear white on the tennis court dates back to the history of The beginning of the tournament in 1877. At that time, it was generally believed that Sweating was inappropriate And those white clothes will be Either restrain the player’s sweat or hide itI mentioned time. But as times have changed, the dress code at Wimbledon has not been relaxed. In fact, she has become tougherEven with tournament officials Check the color of the players’ underwear during matches.
Now, the rule is that players must wear “appropriate tennis clothing almost entirely white… from the point the player enters into the surrounding court.” Acceptable clothing “does not include off-white or cream,” and colored trim around the neckline or sleeves “must be no more than one centimeter wide.” Other guidelines are very specific, although this year some players are allowed to wear colors that support Ukraine.
Far from its sweaty origins, Wimbledon has at recent days The all-white rule as a “great equalization tool” and a way to “highlight the tennis and players” in place of their clothing.
But even the game’s best heroes defied the rule. Roger Federer, an eight-time Wimbledon winner, said in 2014 that the dramatic tightening of the dress code that year was “Very strict,” The New York Times reported. A year ago, Federer had to change his shoes after he wore a pair of orange slippers during his first-round match, According to the Associated Press,.
Before winning Wimbledon in 1992, American Andre Agassi boycotted the tournament by avoiding its traditions and dress code. “Why should I wear white? I don’t want to wear white,” Agassi wrote in his 2009 memoir. “Why do these people matter what I wear?”
This year, protesters showed up at the main gates of the tournament, calling on organizers to change the dress code because players could be concerned about wearing all-white clothing while menstruating, according to the British newspaper The Guardian. Watchman. Demonstrators wore white shirts and red shorts – costumes modeled on Tatiana Golovin, the French player who in 2007 got away with wearing the clothes. Light red knickers On Wimbledon grass.
Although Kyrgios isn’t alone in rejecting the Wimbledon dress code, he has infuriated observers in other ways. was fined $10,000 in late June for spitting at a spectator What Kyrios said was annoying him. During his match with Djokovic on Sunday, Kyrgios chased the chair umpire to turn away a distracted spectator who said he appeared to have had “700 drinks,” and was fined $4,000 for audibly insulting him during the match.
After his fourth-round victory over Brandon Nakashima last week, Kyrgios wore a red Nike cap with a pair of red and white Air Jordans.
After the match, a reporter asked Kyrgios why he was violating the rules.
Kyrgios replied, “Because I do what I want.”
Do the rules not apply to him?
“I love to dress up as Jordanians,” Kyrgios said.
“Alcohol enthusiast. Twitter ninja. Tv lover. Falls down a lot. Hipster-friendly coffee geek.”


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Official Glastonbury App from EE receives new updates including full line-up timings
- Other exciting additions to the app include – 'My Planner' tool, artist information and social sharing functionality
- App store download links can be found at ee.co.uk/Glastonbury
EE has today announced that the official 'Glastonbury 2013' Smartphone app has been updated with a range of exciting new features ahead of the festival.
The most important new addition is that festival goers are now able to access full line-up timings for acts appearing across the festival's stages. From today, app users will be able to use these timings to create a personal schedule of which acts they want to see over the festival weekend via the 'My Planner' tool.
The additional functionality will appear automatically for anyone downloading the app for Apple or Android devices for the first time. Those who have previously downloaded the app will need to update the app via the app store on their handset. App store download links can be found at ee.co.uk/Glastonbury.
The new additions complement the original app which already features the most detailed and interactive map yet as well as news and tweets directly from the festival team. New features launched today include:
- Full line-up information – letting users check out performance times and create their own personalised schedule of which acts to see over the festival weekend
- Artist information – including track sampling of hundreds of acts on the schedule, letting users check out the music and discover new acts
- Social sharing – allow users to share schedules and see Facebook friends that are also going to be at the Festival
The app has been designed by EE, official communications and technology partner of the 2013 event, as the ultimate digital guide to the world’s most loved festival.
Additionally, as previously announced, over the weekend the BBC's live streams of performances at Glastonbury will be accessible from the EE app, meaning that users both on and off site can check out Festival sets via their Smartphone. Glastonbury goers already on EE's 4G network will be able to stream content seamlessly thanks to EE's unique on site infrastructure that sees Glastonbury set to become the UK's first 4G-enabled festival. Starting on Friday 28 June, users will be able to access seven live stream feeds directly from the BBC's Glastonbury website with content available from the Pyramid, Other, Park, John Peel, West Holts and BBC Introducing stages, as well as a roaming camera hosted by leading BBC presenters.
For more information and links to app stores, please visit ee.co.uk/Glastonbury.
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Streaming Bellwether Netflix Shows Drama Of COVID-Era Subscription Economy
When streaming on-demand movies at scale became viable around 2007, a new household brand name emerged: Netflix. It charged out of the gate to disrupt giant Blockbuster Video’s dominance of rentals by using tech and customer experience: online ordering, shipping DVDs by mail and no late fees. There was also their “suggestion” algorithm — a glimpse of the future.
Yet it’s been said that of Netflix’s innovations, its smartest by far was charging a single monthly subscription price to watch as much as one wants instead of paying per rental, as was the industry standard. It was the payments breakthrough that helped fuel streaming’s growth.
And while early Amazon efforts, Apple TV, Hulu and the first Roku devices all debuted in 2008, and though Netflix became the Blockbuster Video of streaming TV for a good many years after that, the party might finally be over. Netflix’s stellar first-half 2020 financials belie the fact that it’s losing subscribers to Apple TV, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and other entrants as big studios take back titles from Netflix — a victim of its own success if ever there was one.
Not that anyone is counting Netflix out. In the first place, its loyal following has said they’re willing to pay more for a Netflix premium service. Secondly, its pipeline of original shows were mostly in post-production when COVID-19 shut down the entertainment industry. Also, it relies on no big sports contracts or live events for viewership.
Streaming Giants Slug It out for Subscribers
Netflix has been losing crowd-pleasers for a couple of years, most recently “Parks And Rec” in September. And it’s no understatement to say that the imminent exit of “The Office” from Netflix in January 2021 will be traumatic for millions.
To re-binge the antics of Michael Scott and the Dunder-Mifflin crowd, you’ll need to subscribe to Peacock, NBC’s new streaming service. Same for other popular series, which are all slowly returning to the networks and studios from whence they originated.
Given such news, Netflix is coming to grips with the limits of growth. In a July letter to investors, CEO Reed Hastings said, “In the first half of this year, we’ve added 26 million paid memberships, nearly on par with the 28 million we achieved in all of 2019. However, as we expected … growth is slowing as consumers get through the initial shock of [COVID] and social restrictions.”
How Netflix will deal with growing cancellations and churn as it seeks to stand on its own merits as a studio producer of original film and TV programming is being closely watched as a bellwether of the larger subscription services trend that’s finding new commercial uses.
“Streaming services are not the only subscription providers witnessing increased demand and use. The industry as a whole has added 15 million subscribers and 96 million subscriptions since the pandemic began, with the average consumer possessing 2.9 subscriptions in July — up from 2.6 in February,” PYMNTS recently reported, citing the new Consumer Subscription Retail Services Report, done in collaboration with Recurly.
“The rising tide has lifted all boats, including in education and training, which have seen subscribers grow at a rate of 20 million and 10 million, respectively,” per the report.
Flexibility, Features and the Future
There’s plenty of speculation about how Netflix will compete with the likes of Disney+, which possesses arguably the most valuable film and TV vault in filmed entertainment, and the movie-making muscle to keep fresh new content flowing. The service launched in November 2019 and reported 60.5 million paying subscribers by the end of July. By comparison, The New York Times reported that Netflix had 182.8 million subscribers.
As for holding onto those subscribers against a growing field of competitors, PYMNTS’ latest Subscription Commerce Conversion Index notes that “providers that give subscribers more control over plan terms may be more likely to engage and retain them. Our research suggests the top 20 subscription merchants are the most likely to provide features that allow users to either change or cancel their subscriptions.”
Other options gaining popularity include those that allow subscribers to change subscription terms, such as upgrading or adding new items. “Seventy-six percent of middle-performing merchants and 30 percent of bottom performers allow users to cancel subscriptions on their websites as opposed to requiring calls to their contact center. They are even less likely to allow customers to customize the terms of their plans on their sites, with 74 percent of middle performers and 15 percent of bottom ones doing so, respectively,” per the Index.


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Aiming to democratize access to the metaverse, Parisian startup METAV.RS has just picked up €3 million to boost the development of its content management platform.
The era of the metaverse is now and it’s giving brands heaps of new opportunities to create new experiences and attract audience growth. It’s being regarded as the new way to build brand identity and connect a wider community following. It’s not necessarily an easy thing to leverage though – generally requiring a high level of tech know-how and expertise with an expansive tech stack.
Aiming to make the metaverse more accessible and enable brands to manage their metaverse presence better, Paris-based METAV.RS was founded in January this year and has just scooped up €3 million. Funding detailsThe previously bootstrapped company has secured a €3 million seed round, onboarding several French and foreign investment funds, experienced entrepreneurs, and a Web3 industry leader.
This seed round was led by Jsquare, a specialized Web3 fund based in Singapore, which was joined by consulting firm, Sia Partners – via its investment arm, Studio – and 50 Partners, an investment fund co-founded by 50 successful entrepreneurs.
METAV.RS also relies on renowned business angels such as David Balland, CoFounder of Ledger, Sébastien Borget, Co-Founder and COO of The Sandbox, Michael Amar, serial entrepreneur, Thibault Renouf, CEO of Partoo, Joel Hazan, Managing Director & Partner of BCG, Sébastien Lalevée, CEO of Financière Arbevel, and Jonathan Bordereau, CEO of Golden Bees and managing the web3 accelerator of 50 Partners.


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In true Kanye fashion, his latest Yeezy drop is yet another polarizing product on the internet.
Yeezy is officially releasing the new Slide to the public this Dec. 6. You may have already seen the rubbery, clog-like footwear circulating around social media last October, when Kim Kardashian posted an Instagram story of the line’s kids’ collection.
The post made the rounds on social media, with people calling it a more ridiculously expensive version of Crocs. Even Snoop Dogg weighed in and called the kids’ slides “jail slippers.” The roast was real, folks.
Whatever you think about the Yeezy Slides, the critics were right in saying that it doesn’t come cheap. The adult version retails for $55 (approx. P2,860) while the infants and kids versions retail from $35 to $45 (approx. P1,820 – P2,340) respectively.
The Slides come in the Desert Sand, Resin and Bone color options, with the first option releasing exclusively on the Yeezy Supply store.
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Google has finally posted the Android 2.0 source code so other smartphone makers–not just Motorola–can engineer Android 2.0 devices. According to Google’s Android Open Source Project page, the Android 2.0 source code is now available. The 2.1GB download requires Linux or Mac OS X and 6GB of free storage space to complete the build. Google warned that building under Windows is not currently supported.
Meanwhile, Android hackers led by Cyanogen have ported Android 2.0 to T-Mobile’s G1. Cyanogen tweeted that Android 2.0 on T-Mobile’s G1 “runs really well, fast and smooth.” The hacker noted that audio and video isn’t working at this stage because the new proprietary codecs aren’t written yet for the G1. When this gets fixed, G1 enthusiasts who rooted their device will be able to download and install the fully functional Android 2.0 build. Alternatively, G1 users can wait until T-Mobile deploys the official Android 2.0 firmware update. So far, the carrier hasn’t confirmed such plans.
Read more at the Android Open Source Project page.
Even though Google, Verizon, and Motorola teamed up for a major Android 2.0 push with the Droid, other handset vendors had no access to the Android 2.0 source code until this past Saturday, a week after the Droid launched. According to TechCrunch, Google hasn’t been as forthcoming with Android 2.0 as one would have expected:
Even amongst manufacturing partners, we’re told, Google hasn’t been completely open; outside of Motorola (and more recently, HTC), most of the other handset manufacturers have been left out in the cold with nothing to keep them warm but Android v1.6.
This marks the first instance of Google leveraging its exclusivity on Android development in order to favor a specific vendor (Motorola) at the expense of others. The fact that Motorola must have had access to early Android 2.0 betas weeks and months ahead of the Droid launch puts its rivals at a major disadvantage.
I doubt any phone vendor will be able to engineer and release an Android 2.0 smartphone before the year’s end. As a result, the Droid most likely remains an Android 2.0 exclusive for this holiday season. If this is the strategy for future Android releases as well, Google risks antagonizing its partners.


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A brand new gameplay video with Injustice: Gods Among Us has just appeared on the web, showcasing a brutal fight between Batman and Bane, two of the most iconic characters from the DC Comics universe.
Injustice will deliver an intense fighting experience this spring when developer NetherRealm will show that it can also create great games that aren't Mortal Kombat iterations.
After confirming that Bane will be included in the new game, the studio has now revealed a special video that shows a dramatic match between Batman and Bane.
As you can see in the video above, the two arch rivals are very powerful and have different play styles, as Bane relies on his brute force while Batman on his clever gadgets.
There's also the infamous "breaking of Batman" scene, so the whole video deserves a view.


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QMobile is a Pakistani smartphone company and it usually launches reasonably priced phones for its customers.
Now the company has started advertising QLED lights. The face of QMobile brand, Fawad Khan was seen marketing QLED lights that were advertised as more reliable and durable. Furth more the claim by QMobile is that the QLED lights are of affordable prices and they do have a warranty of two years.
It seems that QMobile is ready to explore and experiment. In the competitive smartphone world, it is necessary to come up with new and innovative options for the users, to survive. So the company feels that it is the appropriate time to spread its operations.
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LED lights are an alternate option for other expensive and rare energy sources as these lights consume less energy.
Moreover, the news is that QMobile is also working to launch its very own LED TVs as well.
QMobile is the best option for people in Pakistan who want a phone with all the features but can never afford smartphones from brands such as Samsung or Apple. The strength of QMobile is its reasonable price. Now as the company is stepping into LED Lights and TVs industry, the bar would be raised.
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Google is reviewing a letter allegedly sent from 27 ad partners in China suggesting their businesses may fail if the search giant pulls out from the country.
Google has received a letter from 27 of its ad partners in China claiming their businesses may fail if the search giant goes ahead with its threat to close its operations there. However, reports suggest the correspondence could be a fake, as some signatory companies appear unaware of its existence.
The letter, translated by the Wall Street Journal, claims Google has not communicated its position or offered suitable guidance to its local partners, and poses a number of questions regarding the potential effects on the market if it does indeed decide to withdraw.
"We have invested huge amounts of capital and efforts in our business. How will Google compensate for its resellers?" the letter asks, arguing that Google urged the companies to expand their staff and operations to meet growing advertiser demand. "If Google withdraws from China, how will workers be compensated? If the layoffs of these tens of thousands of employees cause any instability to China's economy and society, Google should bear full responsibility," it continues.
However, representatives from some of the 27 companies listed as signatories have questioned the authenticity of the letter, according to a report from Bloomberg. Gao Min, head of Google ad sales at Beijing Zoom Interactive Media Co. told Bloomberg News it was "likely a fake," while the Shenzhen Winkee Networking Co. reportedly denied signing it. A sales representative there told the publication, "I have checked with the head of the company and other relevant officials and found out we haven't sent or signed any such letter."
In a statement e-mailed to ClickZ News this morning, a Google spokesperson said, "we received the letter and we're reviewing it," but added, "I'm not able to comment on the authenticity of the letter."
Google threatened to withdraw its search product from the Chinese market in January, following what it described as "a highly sophisticated and targeted attack" on its systems originating from within China. The search giant said the attacks, which took place in December, targeted a number of Gmail accounts belonging to Chinese human rights activists in China, the U.S., and Europe.
The company threatened to withdraw from the market entirely if local authorities do not allow it to offer its search service and results uncensored. Since launching there in 2006, Google has been required by Chinese law to filter search results, specifically in relation to alleged human rights abuses, and events such as the Tiananmen Square demonstrations.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has broken five-day sales records for any movie, book or video game that has come before. MW3 grossed over $775 million worldwide, beating last year's $650 million record set by Call of Duty: Black Ops and the $550 million by Modern Warfare 2 a couple years back.
The game also broke Xbox Live records, with 3.3 million concurrent users on November 8, up from the 2.6 million by Black Ops. Last week, the company announced day-one sales of MW3 reached 6.5 million units in the US and UK, for a cool $400 million in 24 hours.
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To say it again: From 2010 through 2019, U.S.-based big businesses, as a group, spent more than half their net profits buying back claims to their own future profits — i.e. helping their future shareholders extract even more wealth from forthcoming corporate endeavors. More than half.
If you want to understand how the world really works, corporate marketers are a far better source than mainstream economists. The latter, of course, have long insisted that capitalism is the ultimate expression and accommodation of human reason. At the level of theorizing individual behavior, that still-regnant claim rests on the homo economicus axiom, which insists (invariably without serious examination of relevant evidence) that ordinary people are, first and foremost, walking calculators.
Here, meanwhile, is what those who are in charge of actually selling actual capitalist products have to say on this topic:
Experiences shape how consumers feel about brands, including factors such as service, quality of products and amenities.
Advertising has always needed to appeal to consumers’ emotions as the most rudimentary form of engagement, and that has not changed.
Emotions actually play a more significant role in purchase behavior than price and convenience…
There’s a point at which a customer’s positive or negative experience is so strong that it can transcend the rational aspects of a brand (e.g., quality, price, service). That’s why creating and guiding the customer experience is so important. Experience creates emotion, emotion fuels engagement and both together impact brand and business outcomes. [Source: adage.com, March 4, 2015]
As investment outlets outside the financial casinos get harder and harder to find, and as almost all new wealth continues to pile up in the coffers of the hilariously/Orwellianly self-proclaimed “job creators,” the reality is that corporate capitalism is getting increasingly dependent on selling increasingly ornate luxury goods to the elite and the merely comfortable.
Consider the latest news that the size of new houses being built has returned to its pre-crash trend of steady, record-breaking increases. Why is that? Is it some feature, as many “consumer culture” analysts would surely have it, of national character, of collective greed and psychosis? “Americans love bigness!”
Not so much. “To get an answer, just take a look at WHO is buying new homes,” says the NAHB itself. Here’s the click-to-expand graph:
The Associated Press ran a story yesterday on still more record-setting income flow for the overclass. Penned by Bernard Condon and Paul Wiseman, it is a true monument to our market-totalitarian times. The authors express perplexity in the face of the basic facts:
Profits have a curious, sometimes counterintuitive, impact on the economy. Unexpectedly strong earnings don’t necessarily translate into surprising economic strength. Consider that profits have surged since the Great Recession ended in 2009, even as the economy has struggled to recover. That’s because companies made profits mostly by slashing jobs and cutting costs.
What? You mean not all capital that gets amassed returns to “job creation”? Giving the rich more money might not be the best answer to all problems? Who’d have thunk it? Could there be something wrong with mainstream intuition, not to mention the central political tenet of the last 32 years? What could it be?


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That's right, Kim Kardashian is apparently not buying the popular interpretation of what happened!
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Karl Lagerfeld caused quite a commotion at Parisian retailer Colette this weekend.
We're kinda surprised Andy knew who he was. He doesn't exactly scream "fashionista".


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The long-awaited and anticipated extreme sports Series 8 Apple Watch might just become the tech giant’s largest smartwatch to date.
In a new report from industry insider Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Gurman has claimed that the extreme sports wearable will measure approximately two-inches diagonally and feature a 410 by 502 resolution. Currently, Apple‘s largest smartwatch is the 45mm Series 7. If rumors are true, the new Series 8 extreme sport watch would give wearers 7% more screen real estate which Gurman alludes to allowing Apple to add more fitness metrics and increase the information on its watch face in one go.
In order to ensure durability, the extreme sports watch will reportedly use a stronger metal material as opposed to the normal aluminum and feature a more shatter-resistant screen. Similar to the standard Series 8 watch, the extreme sport version will feature some other functional similarities including tracking metrics like body temperature and detecting a fever. It was first reported by Bloomberg that Apple was planning on expanding its lineup of Apple Watches. It remains to be seen if the model will come to fruition.
In other tech news, take a look at the Apple iPhone 2G prototype worth half a million USD.


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Amazon Books Opens First D.C.-Area Store; Rockville High Basketball Star Responds to Allegations About His Age
News, announcements and other helpful links for Tuesday
Area's first Amazon Books store opens in Georgetown
The first of two Amazon bookstores in the Washington, D.C., region is slated to open Tuesday in Georgetown. The 10,000-square-foot location at M Street NW is inside the same building once occupied by a Barnes & Noble, which closed its doors in 2011. The store has about 5,600 book titles and numerous tablets and other devices. The other Amazon Books store is opening on Bethesda Row, also near a now-shuttered Barnes & Noble bookstore. [Washington Post]
Rockville High player shares birth certificate showing he's 16 years old
Rockville High School basketball player Jimmy Sorunke is denying a Deadspin report that he's 20 years old. Sorunke, who moved from Nigeria to Maryland last year, showed NBC News4 his passport and birth certificate that stated he was born in 2001. Sorunke maintains that he is 16 years old and says the recent kerfuffle over his age has disrupted his social life. "It has caused a lot of troubles. I'm out of social media now because I can't talk to my friends," he told News4. [NBC4]
Presence of Amazon's HQ2 could tighten office market
The arrival of Amazon's second headquarters could have consequences for office tenants in the area chosen by the company. Amazon, which is considering Montgomery County for the corporate base, has said the headquarters could eventually occupy up to 8 million square feet, and its space demands could tighten the office market in the area around it. Landlords could be less willing to lease space or continue leasing space to smaller tenants if they're holding out for Amazon to rent their entire building at once, some say. [Washington Business Journal]
Charleston hires police chief from Montgomery County department
The assistant police chief of the Montgomery County Police Department has taken a job leading the law enforcement agency in the city of Charleston, South Carolina. Luther Reynolds will begin his job as chief of police on April 16. Reynolds has served as assistant police chief in Montgomery County since 2013 and began working at the department in 1998. He helped update the county's use-of-force policies and introduce body-worn cameras. [The Post and Courier]
Sunny, chilly day in Tuesday's forecast
Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-40s. Wind gusts could reach 30 mph. Overnight, temperatures could drop to about 28 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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If you visit the ongoing International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition in Japan, you will come across Sony’s 3D LED display that measures a massive 21 feet wide by 11 feet high. The screen consists of 70 LED smaller displays measuring 28-inches each. The system will require you to wear polarized glasses to see everything in 3D. Ofcourse, it lets you see both 2D and 3D, so you always have the option to switch back. Sony also displayed it’s upcoming HDC-P1 multi-purpose camera for taking 3D images.
“Home-use TVs and Blu-ray players that can show 3D images are expected to be released in 2010.” So expect to see (a lot) more of 3D displays next year.


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Mumbai-based Workcell Solutions Pvt. Ltd, which runs B2B app for pharmacies Reap, has raised an undisclosed amount in seed funding from FreeCharge founders Kunal Shah and Sandeep Tandon, Chaayos co-founder and CEO Nitin Saluja and Thinklabs founder Gagan Goyal, a financial daily reported on Wednesday.
The company will use the funds to develop the product further and expand operations, said a report in The Economic Times.
Reap, founded by IIT-Bombay alumnus Siddharth Gadia, solves supply-chain management issues at the pharmacy level, including distribution, stock visibility and working capital constraints. Besides, it also helps pharmacies increase their sales conversions.
E-mail queries sent by Techcircle to the company remained unanswered at the time of filing this report.
CEO Gadia told the newspaper that Reap has been able to crystallise the core problems facing pharmacies, adding that the company saw a huge disruption opportunity in the segment.
The app has so far tied up with 6,000 pharmacy stores in cities such as Jaipur, Surat, Ahmedabad and Nashik.
Reap recently launched Chemist Community, a network of pharmacy store-owners and distributors.
In September 2016, Pune-based Pharmarack Technologies Pvt. Ltd, which provides software-as-a-service applications for automated order-processing and inventory management to pharmaceutical retailers and distributors, had raised Rs 5 crore ($745,000) in a pre-Series A round of funding.
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Chain stores could move into Swain’s Lane Highgate shopping parade
Chain coffee shops and high street stores could move into a shopping parade beloved for its independent businesses under an agreement initially drawn up to protect its rural character.
Campaigners have been fighting to protect the village-like feel of Swain’s Lane in Highgate for more than a decade, ever since plans to redevelop part of the parade were first discussed.
The Earl of Listowel, who owns the parade, pledged that only small businesses would occupy shops in the new three-storey development, which was approved by Camden planners last year.
But a caveat in an agreement made public for the first time on Tuesday suggests that chain stores could still move into the parade if suitable tenants cannot be found to occupy shops left empty for three months or more.
Swain’s Lane resident Michael Zagor said: “We are about to endure what could be two years of construction here with all the noise, dust and chaos that implies.
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“It would be nice to think that at the end of that process we would have small, useful local shops at affordable rents.”
He added: “I hope that Lord Listowel continues to honour his commitment to respect and maintain the special atmosphere of Swain’s Lane.”
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Work is due to begin on the Lord Listowel development later this year. The parade’s existing traders have been told to move out of their shops by June 26.
The new parade will be made up of eight small shops and 12 flats.
Highgate Green councillor Sian Berry said she would prefer to see pop-up businesses, community initiatives or charity shops occupy shops if small businesses do not move in within three months.
She said: “On the one hand, residents certainly don’t want the shops left empty. But there are other ways to fill them with short-term tenants if the ideal independent businesses aren’t found quickly.”
She added that the deadline of 12 weeks is too short.
Lord Francis Listowel pledged to campaigners that small businesses would occupy the shops in response to fierce opposition to initial plans for a Waitrose supermarket in the new parade.
He said he remains committed to offering local traders first refusal. But he added: “A wholly reasonable clause is included in the agreement to ensure the long term viability and vibrancy of Swain’s Lane – something we all want to see.
“This clause will ensure that units do not stand empty for long periods of time should the independent traders not take up the opportunity to be part of the Swain’s Lane community.”
This week, campaigners reiterated their firm stance against more chain stores moving into the lane after rumours circulated that Costa Coffee was interested in leasing the now-closed butchers shop Elite Meats.
It is a claim strongly denied by the shop’s landlord, Alexis Stavrou.
John Slater, co-chairman of the Swain’s Lane Residents Association (SLRA), said: “It would change the character to become like a high street, rather than maintaining the village atmosphere.” A Tesco Express shop is currently the only chain store.
Residents have urged Mr Stavrou not to lease the shop to a chain, and to lower the annual rental price of £35,000 to entice local traders to move in.
Mr Stavrou told the Ham&High that Costa Coffee has never shown interest in leasing the shop, but declined to comment any further.


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Wisbech exhibition will showcase work of illustrator and artist Julie Parker
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Illustrator and artist Julie Parker’s month-long exhibition opens in Wisbech on Thursday.
Art at the Orchard II, a mini collection of prints, will be on display in the Orchard Tea Room, a traditional English tea room and farm shop in a working orchard, at Redmoor Lane.
The exhibiton runs from 10-4pm each day until October 31.
For more information, go to www.julieillustration.co.uk or call 07527 046184