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Samsung would finally introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 3 as early as May 2021. According to a South Korean media outlet, the firm has decided to advance the launch of its foldable smartphone by several months. This is not really a surprise: Samsung has already precipitated the arrival of the Galaxy S21 on the market. In the process, the leak confirms the compatibility with the S-Pen pen and the imminent end of the Notes.
According to information obtained by The Bloter, a South Korean media outlet, Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Fold 3 on the market in May 2021. The foldable smartphone was not expected until August 2021 for a September release. Last year, Samsung revealed the Galaxy Z Fold 2 on August 5.
According to the media, Samsung has decided to rush its launch schedule and launch the Z Fold 3 as soon as possible. In the same vein, the Seoul-born giant announced the Galaxy S21, S21 and S21 Ultra in January 2021. This is a first: Samsung usually waits until March to reveal the new Galaxy S. By speeding things up, the manufacturer would like to give a boost to its mobile division, whose sales are sluggish because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
GALAXY Z FOLD 3’S S-PEN STYLUS CONFIRMS ITSELF
The Bloter report also confirms the compatibility of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 with the S-Pen pen, so far the preserve of galaxy Notes. The accessory would be provided directly in the box (so it will be offered) and can be stored in a drawer located in the structure of the foldable smartphone.
Finally, the media confirms the imminent death of the Galaxy Note. “Samsung Electronics will replace the Galaxy Note series with a foldable range,” the article says. However, the report does not specify whether Samsung will launch a final Note, the hypothetical Galaxy Note 21, before ending the range.

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Mohammed Sokhanvar Mahani, the proprietor of Super Mahan in Thornley Street, had pleaded guilty to a string of 12 charges, including one contrary to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and one contrary to the Fraud Act.
Ten further charges related to licencing, health warnings on packaging, standardised packaging contrary to the Children and Families Act 2014 and consumer protection from unfair trading.
At Dudley Magistrates Court on Wednesday (30 March), Mahani was sentenced to 10 weeks in prison for the Proceeds of Crime Act charge and 14 weeks for the Fraud charge, the sentences to run consecutively. He was also jailed for four weeks for each other charge, to run concurrently.
Mahani was also ordered to pay costs of £6,500 and a court surcharge of £128. Failure to pay by the court’s deadline will result in a return to prison.
Super Mahan has a long history of complaints and seizures of illicit tobacco, as well as underage sales and repeated single can sales of very strong alcohol, contrary to the premises licence conditions.
Following the execution of a drugs warrant in June 2019, West Midlands Police seized 171 Subitex tablets, a controlled Class C drug, 880 illicit cigarettes and 200g of foreign labelled hand rolling tobacco from the store.
During a subsequent visit on 5 July, 2019, a packet of illicit cigarettes was sold to a 15 year old child volunteer during a test purchase exercise.
Later that afternoon, Trading Standards visited the premises accompanied by police to discuss the underage sales. During this visit, two further packets of foreign cigarettes were discovered under the countertop in a tin.
On the evening of 27 September, 2019, police and trading standards officers again visited the store with a tobacco detection dog. Four packs of 20 Gold NZ cigarettes and three packs of 20 Bahman cigarettes were discovered in the stairwell behind the shop area, an area where illicit cigarettes had been found on a previous occasion.
These tobacco products were seized, alongside single cans and bottles of beer, lager and cider over 6.5% ABV, due to breaches of the licensing conditions.
The council’s Trading Standards team called for a review of the store’s premises licence, resulting in the store’s licence being revoked on 17 December, 2019.
In sentencing Mahani, District Judge Wilkinson said the underage sale of illicit cigarettes was like “selling poison to a child.”
He added: “Don’t insult my intelligence by claiming previous warnings had not sunk in. You knew exactly how serious the offences are and carried on regardless motivated by greed.”
John Roseblade, director for housing and city environment at City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “This is a great result for our Trading Standards officers who work extremely hard to crack down on any business selling and supplying illicit and dangerous products.
“We have seen repeated problems at this store where the owner continued to sell illicit products, despite warnings from our Trading Standards team. Because illicit cigarettes hold such high risks, our officers work tirelessly to help protect the public from dangerous products.”


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The News of the World (yes, it’s that time) claims Posh is the reason for the Spice Girls tour ending early. Apparently, Posh is over it and has vowed to never lip-synch with Baby, Sporty, Scary and Ginger again. We should be so lucky.
She reportedly said, “I was very nervous about going back into the Spice Girls because I didn’t want to send out a confused message. The reason I decided to do the tour was to show my kids that mummy was a pop star once. I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. I’m not in the music industry any more. I’m in the fashion industry.”
She said she is over the music industry and will focus on fashion. Yeah, right. The music industry kicked her ass out. She’s one of those “I broke up with you” types.
Posh’s fashion line which includes jeans and sunglasses will reportedly make $30 million this year. Idiots will buy anything.


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UK: Piper-Heidsieck gets advertising makeover
Maxxium is set to launch an advertising campaign for Piper-Heidsieck Champagne in the UK.
The promotional push for the Remy Cointreau brand will start next month, the distributor said yesterday (14 November), and will extend from national press and weekend supplements to style magazines in the country.
The campaign will have a theme Maxxium calls 'Ongoing Extravaganza', that reflects the brand's heritage and the awards it has won. Titles included in the campaign, which marks Piper Heidsieck's first new UK campaign in three years, range from The Sunday Times to men's magazine GQ.
"This is the first time that we will launch an advertising campaign for Piper-Heidsieck to promote our major trophies," said Barbara Annis, marketing manager for Piper-Heidsieck Champagne at Maxxium UK. "Our overall marketing programme will reflect the award-winning quality and bold style which is so distinct to the brand, and ensure that consumers see Piper-Heidsieck as a first choice in the crucial run-up to seasonal celebrations."
Backing the campaign will be the introduction of a range of accessories designed by Jaime Hayon, known for his "distinctive furniture and accolades from Elle Deco and Wallpaper magazines", Maxxium noted. Included in the range will be red Champagne ice coolers and ice buckets.
Finally, a gift box for the Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV will be available in the off-trade for Christmas. The extension coincides with a fresh listing for Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage NV in the Waitrose supermarket chain.
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In response to the COVID-19 situation in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency for the province, effective immediately and remaining in place for at least 28 days.
Ford made the announcement at a media conference at Queen’s Park on Tuesday afternoon (January 12).
In addition, Ford announced a “stay-at-home order” effective at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, January 14th. Under this order, all Ontarians must stay at home and only go out for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services, for exercise, or for essential work.
“More than ever, we need — I need — you to do your part,” Ford said. “Stay home, save lives, protect our health care system. The system is on the brink of collapse. It’s on the brink of being overwhelmed. We’re at levels we’ve never seen before.”
Schools in Windsor-Essex, Peel, Toronto, York, and Hamilton will remain closed for in-person learning until February 10. By January 20, Ontario’s medical officer of health will advise the Ministry of Education on schools in the remaining public health units that will be permitted to resume in-person instruction. Schools in public health units in northern Ontario will continue to remain open.
This is the second provincial emergency declared under section 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA) since the pandemic began. The Ontario government declared the latest state of emergency in response to updated COVID-19 modelling projections, released to the public on Tuesday morning.
In addition to the stay-at-home order, the following additional public health restrictions are in effect:
- Outdoor organized public gatherings and social gatherings are further restricted to a limit of five people, with limited exceptions.
- Individuals are required to wear a mask or face covering in the indoor areas of businesses or organizations that are open. Wearing a mask or face covering is now recommended outdoors when you can’t physically distance more than two metres.
- All non-essential retail stores, including hardware stores, alcohol retailers, and those offering curbside pickup or delivery, must open no earlier than 7 a.m. and close no later than 8 p.m. The restricted hours of operation do not apply to stores that primarily sell food, pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, and restaurants for takeout or delivery.
- Non-essential construction is further restricted, including below-grade construction, exempting survey.
These measures will come into effect between Tuesday, January 12th and Thursday, January 14th.
The province will provide authority to all enforcement and provincial offences officers, including the Ontario Provincial Police, local police forces, bylaw officers, and provincial workplace inspectors to issue tickets to individuals who do not comply with the stay-at-home-order, or those not wearing a mask or face covering indoors as well as retail operators and companies who do not enforce.
In response to a reporter’s question about whether the stay-at-home order was enforceable, Ford emphasized the order is not the same as a curfew.
“A curfew is you aren’t leaving your house, simple as that,” Ford said. “After 8 o’clock — you see what’s happening in Quebec — the streets are empty. I’ve never been in favour of a curfew. That’s a hard, hard lockdown. Cars aren’t driving around, nothing at all.”
“One of the big changes with the stay-at-home order is actually allowing and empowering provincial offences officers, most commonly by-law enforcement officers, to also issue tickets and disperse crowds of larger than five if they aren’t in the same household,” added Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s solicitor general.
Those who decide not to abide by orders will be subject to set fines and/or prosecution under both the Reopening Ontario Act and EMCPA. All enforcement personnel will also have the authority to temporarily close a premise and disperse individuals who are in contravention of an order and will be able to disperse people who are gathering, regardless whether a premise has been closed or remains open (such as a park or house).
For more details on the state of emergency, visit news.ontario.ca/en/release/59922/ontario-declares-second-provincial-emergency-to-address-covid-19-crisis-and-save-lives.
This story has been updated with additional details about the state of emergency.


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It’s true everything is bigger in Texas!
The world’s longest car wash is officially at Buc-ee’s in Katy, Texas!
Guinness World Records officials will recognize the 255-foot car wash on Nov. 16. at 10 a.m. and celebrate the recognition with free washes all day today!
The location off the Katy Freeway at Cane Island Parkway will be open daily from 7am to 8pm.
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As summer rolls around, so do memories of sluggish afternoons spent sweating curbside, hawking paper cups of lemonade to adults speeding by in cars. My cousins and I would gather, plastic folding table in hand, to set up shop and while away the hours. Sometimes we'd walk away with a few bucks and that was cool, too.
Well, call me old (don’t), but it seems things have changed! And not in the best way. In recent years there’s been a spate of police interventions in lemonade stands. Yep: Law enforcement has been busting children for selling lemonade on the street without a permit.
I know, it’s strange (but strange things happen). Just last year, police in Porterville, California, warned the family of 5-year-old Autumn Thomasson that their daughter would have to pay for a business license after she set up a lemonade stand that earned her enough change to buy herself a new set of bike wheels.
Then, there's this example, from Colorado. Denver police responded to a complaint against a local lemonade stand and were forced to shut it down.
One company, it seems, wants to change this unfortunate trend. Country Time, the makers of that fluorescent powder that powered pretty much all of my own childhood lemonade stands, has put together a legal task force dedicated to protecting children in their lemonade stand pursuits. The initiative, cheekily titled Legal-Ade, pledges to do right by intrepid lemonade stand owners and pay back any fines they may have incurred. Here’s a bit of their official text:
Life doesn't always give you lemons, but when it does, you should be able to make and share lemonade with the neighborhood without legal implications. That's why we're here to take a stand for lemonade stands across the nation. The offices of Legal-Ade are now open! So, if your lemonade stand has incurred a fine during the 2017 or 2018 calendar year OR if you've purchased a permit for 2018 so your miniature entrepreneur can sell lemonade, turn to the good folks at Legal-Ade. We'll cover your fine or permit fees up to $300.
Plus, the company has pledged to donate $1 for every retweet of their promotional posts.
Kids across the country are getting busted for operating lemonade stands without a permit. We're taking the lead to #SaveLemonadeStands by paying for kids' fines + permits this year. For every RT this gets we’ll donate $1 (up to $500,000) to help kids next year + beyond.— CountryTime (@CountryTime) June 7, 2018
Could Legal-Ade be the change our lemonade stands need? The hero they deserve? Perhaps.
In the meantime, why not throw together a lemonade stand of your own?
Have you ever been the proud owner of a lemonade stand? Tell us about it in the comments.


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Anti-dumping Duty on Chinese truck & bus radial tyres credit positive for domestic tyre manufacturers: Ind-Ra
JK Tyres & Industries benefits more among the other rated issuers due to its larger presence in the TBR segment (around 31 per cent of the market share), followed by Apollo Tyres and CEAT, believes Ind-Ra
Mumbai: The imposition of anti-dumping duty on Truck and Bus radial tyres for five years is likely to result in a 200-300bp EBITDA Margin expansion for major tyre companies, says India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).
This will be credit positive for certain Ind-Ra rated domestic manufactures. The profitability of tyre companies has been declining due to increased rubber prices and pressure from imported Chinese tyres in the truck and bus radial (TBR) segment.
The recent decline in domestic rubber prices (down 20 per cent from February 2017 levels), along with the imposition of anti-dumping duty is likely to provide relief to these companies. Among Ind-Ra rated issuers, JK Tyres & Industries and Apollo Tyres are the market leaders in the TBR segment and have expanded capacities in this segment on the anticipation of demand.
Both the companies are likely to see an improvement in profitability as a result of anti-dumping duty, along with higher utilisation of domestic capacities.
Ind-Ra’s expectation of a slowdown in the domestic medium & heavy commercial vehicle segment in FY18 has played out; 5MFY18 sales were down 13.60 per cent yoy, leading to lower revenues from sales to original equipment manufacturers.
However, the replacement demand will persist. Hence, Ind-Ra expects tyre manufactures to increase prices in the range of 5-6 per cent gradually in the TBR segment due to the imposition of anti-dumping duty.
Chinese tyres are available at a discount of 20-25 per cent to the tyres from the Indian tyre manufacturers. The anti-dumping duty is likely to increase the prices of Chinese radial tyres by 10-15 per cent.
Assuming that domestic manufacturers increase prices by 50 per cent commensurate with the duty on Chinese tyres, on a consolidated basis, the EBITDA margin for these tyre companies could see an improvement in the range of 2-3 per cent.
Ind-Ra believes JK Tyres & Industries benefits more among the other rated issuers due to its larger presence in the TBR segment (around 31 per cent of the market share), followed by Apollo Tyres and CEAT.
This time last year the industry continued to face headwinds owing to the global semiconductor shortage and the lingering threat of a new Covid variant, Omicron. Now these anxieties have fizzled out. However, all is not well. While some segments are cheering heads on, others still have to deal with challenges like price hikes and rising financing costs.
According to ETAuto sources, the raid began at the company’s Corporate office in Gurgaon around 3:00 PM and continued till the story is filed. The latest development comes in light of heightened scrutiny by law-enforcement agencies on companies operating in India which have links with neighboring country, China.


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On Thursday June 4, the 14th annual Scrubs in the City event raised $500,000 for The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The event was held at the Evergreen Brick Works where over 900 guests joined for a neon-soaked night filled with food, fashion and entertainment. The theme of the evening was Tokyo 2015, which was evident in the origami cranes, high fashion and Japanese-inspired snacks by the Food Dudes. Proceeds raised will be directed towards the purchase of a new MRI machine at SickKids.
This is one of our favourite parties of the year at She Does the City and we could not be happier for their success! Check out some photos from the evening below, and for full gallery go here.


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Robots run noodle shop in China
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A restaurateur in China has brought a new gimmick to the food industry, which is proving very popular among consumers. Fan Ming owns a noodle restaurant in Nanping, Fujian Province, and his business is booming right now after he added robots to his kitchen staff. Ming spent US$1,500 on robots that can slice noodles into boiling water, and it’s an investment that has defi nitely paid off. Kids endlessly harass their parents to visit the restaurant to be served by a robot, made in the image of Japanese cartoon character Ultraman. According to Orange News, one young customer said; "It's eyes and chest lights fl ash as it chops the noodles. It's really cool!"
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Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin – May 29 – The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted its annual Spring Rally last week at Road America, one of the world’s premier road racing tracks. Over the course of two days, nearly 100 media members from across the country had the opportunity to put nearly 80 vehicles through their paces in a variety of driving opportunities, including on-track, street, off-road and autocross.
Automakers from 25 different brands selected the 2019 MAMA Spring Rally to showcase their latest cars, trucks, SUVs and CUVs to top-tier automotive journalists. A handful of the attending manufacturers also provided detailed overviews of their latest products.
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Lexus officially opened the MAMA Spring Rally with a breakfast presentation featuring the 2020 Lexus RC lineup—particularly the high-performance RC F model. Bob Gleich, senior product trainer for Lexus, said the 2020 RC F is lighter and more capable than before. He also reiterated that the F is highly capable on the track as the vehicle relies on a variety of technologies to help make its performance accessible to drivers of varying skill levels.
Refreshed and redefined for 2020, the RC F receives enhanced performance (with weight reduction) and an updated, aggressive design. Taking advantage of the reduced weight, RC F engineers also retuned the chassis to give the car a more responsive feel. Under the hood is a 5.0-liter V8 engine that puts out 472 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque.
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The RC F also comes in a Track Edition, a limited production model intended for hardcore enthusiasts. Both the 2020 Lexus RC F and the RC F Track Edition are in production and will be available at dealerships shortly. Pricing for the 2020 RC F starts at $64,750, and the Track Edition starts at $96,650.
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Following a morning of track touring laps and street drive evaluations, Nissan’s Karen Long discussed the brand’s commitment to sedans, the overall state of the sedan market and the company’s latest reveal, the 2020 Nissan Versa.
Despite the growing SUV and crossover market, a recent survey – conducted by third-party research firm Edelman Intelligence – found that 78 percent of respondents would consider purchasing a sedan. Moreover, U.S. sedan owners are just as satisfied with their cars as non-sedan owners.
Long discussed the continued importance of the sedan market, highlighting the 2020 Nissan Versa, the brand’s smallest and most affordable sedan. The 2020 Versa embodies the Nissan Intelligent Mobility philosophy; it’s fully equipped with safety and connectivity features such as standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking, and available intelligent cruise control, which can bring the vehicle to a complete stop if needed.
Inside, drivers can stay fully connected with seamless smartphone integration and a tablet-like 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display. Heated front seats and customizable gauges (such as music playlists to fuel economy history) are also a bonus.
“The MAMA Spring Rally was a great event for Nissan to showcase the all-new 2020 Versa and speak about our commitment to the sedan market,” said Karen Long, senior manager sedans, CMM, Nissan North America. “We’re thankful to have had the opportunity to engage with such a great and influential crowd and to have them drive some of our latest vehicles.”
The 2020 Versa will arrive at dealerships later this summer. Pricing has yet to be announced but Nissan said it will be priced competitive in the segment.
Quite literally shifting gears, Hyundai put its Veloster N in the spotlight by bringing five models for journalists to drive on track, on street and in the autocross. Mike O’Brien wrapped up the first full Rally day with a dinner presentation on the Veloster N, highlighting the three key pillars of the vehicle’s “fun-to-drive” theme: Corner Rascal (with precise control through corners); Race Track Capability; and Everyday Sports Car (easy to control from urban commutes to track driving).
The “N” in its name both represents Namyang, Korea (where Hyundai’s engineering center is based and where the vehicle was born), as well as Germany’s Nürburgring, one of the longest, most tradition-steeped, challenging and busiest race tracks in the world (where the vehicle was honed). Also of note, the letter “N” represents a chicane. Built for the track, the Veloster N features a 275-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, N corner-carving differential, electronically controlled suspension, N “grin control” drive modes for precision and control, and a variable exhaust system.
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Racing attributes aside, the Veloster N offers the following as standard equipment: 8-inch audio display, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, premium audio, LED headlights and taillights, Hyundai’s Blue Link Connected Car Service, proximity key with push button start, and automatic temperature control.
“The Veloster N is another example of Hyundai’s capabilities, offering a comprehensive degree of exterior and interior features and thrilling dynamics in an exciting sports car,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, product, corporate and digital planning, Hyundai. “The Veloster N represents Hyundai’s highest performance vehicle ever for the U.S. market. We were thrilled to share our fun-to-drive Veloster N at the Midwest Automotive Media Association's Spring Rally.”
The Veloster N begins at $26,900; the available Performance Package bumps the starting price to $29,000.
Volkswagen kicked off the second day of the 2019 MAMA Spring Rally with a presentation and overview of the Jetta GLI, which was also available for evaluations on the street, the track, and the autocross.
New for the 2019 model year, the Volkswagen Jetta GLI is a sedan with the heart and soul of the Golf GTI. Now featuring a 228-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a sophisticated limited-slip differential, and front brakes from the Golf R, the GLI is all new and presents a great value in the sport-sedan segment, according to VW.
“I’m really pleased that we had the chance to present the all-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI to our friends at MAMA,” said Mark Gillies, senior manager, product and technology communications, Volkswagen of America. “The Spring Rally is a highlight of the media association year and I’m delighted that MAMA members were able to experience the vehicle at Road America, one of my favorite tracks on the planet.”
The 2019 Jetta GLI begins at $25,995 – $1,000 more for the 35th anniversary edition – and is currently on sale.
Following an action-packed morning of off-road, autocross, and street driving, Mopar, the service, parts, and customer-care brand of FCA, hosted the final event and presentation of the MAMA Spring Rally. Kim Mathers, head of accessories and performance parts, Mopar, walked attendees through the brand’s evolution over 80-plus years in serving customers throughout the ownership experience.
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Mathers highlighted the brand’s emphasis on offering a large menu of accessories right at launch for new vehicles, such as the all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator and 2019 Ram 1500.
“The MAMA event is a great opportunity to share the Mopar brand’s mission with a large group of key journalists and media outlets,” said Mathers. “We were able to put journalists behind the wheel and let them experience a Ram 1500 Big Horn loaded with Mopar accessories and also share with them a behind-the-scenes video of a Mopar Custom Shop to demonstrate how we can accessorize vehicles even before they reach the dealership. The event was a great opportunity to interact with media and build relationships.”
Finalists for MAMA’s annual Family Vehicle of the Year (FVOTY) and Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year (LFVOTY) Awards were also announced. During the event, journalists had the opportunity to evaluate 13 MAMA Family Vehicle of the Year contenders and six MAMA Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year contenders. Out of these vehicles, 70 MAMA journalists cast their votes and selected the following finalists.
- 2020 Jeep Gladiator
- 2020 Kia Telluride
- 2019 Honda Passport
- 2019 Mazda3
- 2019 BMW X7
- 2019 Lincoln Nautilus
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 53 Coupe
To qualify for the awards, the vehicle must have four doors and be new or significantly updated within a year of the Spring Rally. These vehicles will join another round of finalists that will be selected during the 2019 MAMA Fall Rally this October. A final round of online voting will then take place to determine the overall winner in each category, both of which will be announced during the MAMA breakfast that opens the 2020 Chicago Auto Show Media Preview in February.
“MAMA developed the Family Vehicle and Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year Awards to help car-shopping families make a wise decision when they’re ready for a new vehicle, and who better to evaluate these vehicles than the high-caliber group of automotive journalists who attend our rallies?” said Damon Bell, MAMA president. “We look forward to sharing the final results during the 2020 Chicago Auto Show.”
The MAMA Spring Rally also served as a venue for the presentation of the 2019 Chicago Auto Show’s Best of Show Awards. In voting conducted over the 10-day public run of the Chicago Auto Show, consumer voters selected their favorites in five categories. Mark Bilek, senior director of communications and technology for the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, which produces the Chicago Auto Show, was on hand to distribute the awards to attending automakers. Jordan Wasylyk of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles accepted Jeep’s awards for Best Exhibit and for the 2020 Gladiator, which was voted Best All-New Production Vehicle. Bob Gleich of Lexus accepted the Best Concept Vehicle award for the Lexus LC Convertible. The 2019 Audi e-tron was also voted Best Green Vehicle and the 2019 Bugatti Chiron was selected the “Vehicle I’d mist like to have in my driveway.”
For more information on the Midwest Automotive Media Association, please visit www.mamaonline.org.
About the Midwest Automotive Media Association
Founded in 1991 and now in its 28th year, the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) comprises more than 250 automotive journalists and industry professionals from approximately 23 states and the District of Columbia. Though based in the Chicago area, MAMA welcomes members from all parts of the country. The organization’s primary purpose is to provide a forum for newsworthy people, current issues and new products in the auto industry.


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Two weeks, two thanks-givers
"I'm just happy he will read it, and happy, too, to see him supporting indie bookstores," said Salman Rushdie when we asked him what he felt about POTUS picking up a copy of his latest book, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights: A Novel, this Saturday
"I'm just happy he will read it, and happy, too, to see him supporting indie bookstores," said Salman Rushdie when we asked him what he felt about POTUS picking up a copy of his latest book, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights: A Novel, this Saturday.
Obama, a supporter of 'small business Saturdays' a movement to support indie local retail, had dropped in at the Upshur Street Books in Washington with daughters Sasha and Malia. (Some of the other books bought by the first family were Purity: A Novel by Jonathan Franzen; A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd and Dork Diaries 1: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life by Rachel Renée Russell.)
US President Barack Obama with Sasha and Malia at the Upshur Street Books store. Pic/AP
All things considered it had been eventful weeks for both POTUS and Rushdie. The former had forgiven the Thanksgiving turkey and volunteered at a community Thanksgiving kitchen. Rushdie meanwhile, on a leg of his book tour had found himself in Guadalajara, Mexico, where no one had shown up at the airport to receive him and where he'd had to hitch a ride off a fellow flyer.
His gratitude to this kind stranger had been amply expressed on social media. 'Thank you 'Germán Koller Hernández!' he'd posted. In contrast were his succinct words, in response to former Fin Min P Chidambaram's admission on Saturday that the ban on Satanic Verses had been 'wrong'.
"This admission just took 27 years. How many more before the 'mistake' is corrected?" Rushdie had tweeted about a move that had more or less destroyed his entire life. Not every one was in the mood to forgive and forget this Thanksgiving.
Burning Man in Lutyen's Delhi
One thing is clear, no one likes fancy dress and theme parties as much as Delhiites. This was demonstrated quite emphatically recently at Vivek Goel's birthday bash when the likes of Tarun Tahiliani, Sumant Jaikrishnan and Nikhil Khanna went to extraordinary lengths to get their turbans, yarmulkes and tuques just right to adhere to the specified dress code.
Malini Ramani and Gautam Kalra
This weekend too, more or less the same crowd showed up in extravagant splendour to bring in Vivek Sama's 50th. And so you had Kalyani Chawla, Pia Sharma Pauro, Aparna Bahl Bedi, Manish Arora and Gautam Kalra amongst others turn up in what looked like the whole nine yards on their heads.
"My dress was by Amit Aggarwal and I was wearing a wig and then a turban and silver jewellery over the turban," said the ravishing Malini Ramani about her ensemble. Move over Burning Man, Lutyen's Delhi is here to stay.
Even on ordinary days his exuberance levels are above average, so it does not come as a surprise that Shailendra Singh, Percept's excitable head honcho was positively bouncing when he called to tell us about the 'World's Biggest Guest List', featuring World Number One DJ Hardwell in the second week of December at the DY Patil Stadium, that he's spearheading.
DJ Hardwell with Shailendra Singh
"The event has become a rage on social media with over 50,000 registrations already in," he said. "My own NGO United Trust Foundation is also taking part actively in the fund raiser. The cause we are supporting is Magic Bus, which will operate at a ground level extending education to over 18,000 children across the country. Barclay's Spaces for Hope, the BMW Foundation, Herbert Quandt have joined the campaign along with Indian corporate giants like Bharti and Hero Motorcorp," he said.
"What's amazing is that the world ranking No 1, DJ, Hardwell's tour is kick-starting in India with this gig and he is not charging a penny for it. With over 100,000 fans in the stadium it's going to make it to the Guinness World Records," he added. See what we said about excitement levels at an all-time high.
Showcasing men's fashion
The week will witness a unique initiative to spotlight men's fashion. Hosted by a magazine, the event is called Fashion Nights, and will be hosted on Tuesday and Wednesday evening at a mid-city five star to showcase the creations of the likes of Raghavendra Rathore, Shantanu and Nikhil, and Rajesh Pratap Singh.
Rajesh Pratap Singh and Raghavendra Rathore
"It's a celebration of fashion and style over two evenings in Mumbai and aims to put the men's fashion and designers firmly under the spotlight," said the magazine's publisher Almona Bhatia. "You see two shows, break for drinks and see another two each evening," she said adding, "And we have a few surprises too."
The Young President's Organisation (YPO), that international confederation of upscale businessmen, has hitherto prided itself on its low profile. With the likes of Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra and Azim Premji as members, this is no mean feat.
P Chidambaram and Deepak Chopra. Pic/AFP
After all, what men of that calibre think and do and say is always news making, especially when it's behind close doors and to each other, but such has been the YPO's insistence on secrecy, that we recall even when we had attended one of their offsites in Goa many years ago which had featured the likes of P Chidambaram, Salman Khurshid and Deepak Chopra, it had passed under the radar and no one had been any the wiser for it.
However, in today's era of social media and selfies, these Charter House Rules are somewhat archaic. This weekend for instance, a whole lot of fashion luvvies from Delhi and Mumbai were invited to address YPO members in Goa and the former could not help sharing their pix, and flattering comments on the extravaganza in lurid detail. Perhaps a revision of rules is called for?
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EU Commission fines PC gaming platforms for geo-blocking
The European Commission has fined Valve and 5 other PC game platforms a total of €7.8 million over their geo-blocking practices. These game platforms restricted sales of video games based on the geographical location of users within the EU. They also charged different prices for users in eastern and western EU countries. The practice of geo-blocking within the EU breaches EU antitrust rules, which ultimately do not allow such differentiation in the access of goods and services in the European Economic Area (EEA).


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Melvin Benn criticises the government for not taking action over resale of tickets for gigs and festivals
Reading and Leeds boss Melvin Benn has called for ticket touts to be banned at festivals.
In an article for The Independent , Benn – who also organises Latitude festival, says the government should restrict secondary ticketing for festivals in the same way it has for the Olympics – where tickets can be re-sold at face value with permission from Olympic authorities.
“I don’t, unlike ticket touts, want to see ordinary people priced out of going to see concerts, plays or matches in a time of austerity,” he wrote. He added:
I also believe it’s very unfair that the profits made on secondary ticket sales go not to the organisations that take on the risk of mounting cultural events like Latitude, which brings together hundreds of bands, theatre companies, writers and artists, nor to the charities we work with. Instead, they go straight into the pockets of touts, who in turn then pay no tax on their profits.
Ticket touting is illegal for football matches, but the market for secondary ticket sales for live music events is unregulated and tickets can be re-sold for however much touts can get for them.
Benn, along with some music industry representatives, have called for a 10 per cent profit cap on the resale of tickets to avoid sellers charging fees way beyond the face value of a ticket.


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The US Postal Service is urging last-minute vacation shoppers to meet shipping deadlines as a winter storm approaches that could cause delays.
Snow and blizzard-like conditions are heading towards almost every state this week.
In preparation, USPS has hired several new seasonal employees to handle the high demand for supplies.
However, the fate of the gifts that reach their destination by Christmas is ultimately up to us.
The pressure is on as USPS has set shipping deadlines for customers.
December 20th is the deadline for USPS Priority Mail Service.
December 23rd is the last day for Priority Mail Express.
Customers trying to meet these deadlines do not do so without problems.
Many experience grueling lines and crowded parking lots.
One customer told KARE, “I just started with USPS and I couldn’t even find a parking spot.”
He continued: “And then I imagined what it would be like to stand in line inside. So I came here.”
Another explained, “I think everyone’s trying to get it out before the blizzard.”
USPS spokesman Desai Abdul-Razzaaq said, “In the event of mandatory road closures by local, state or federal officials, the USPS will suspend services in those areas.”
FedEx and UPS are also making adjustments to keep up with increased holiday demand.
FedEx has invested in electric carts to drop off packages as opposed to delivery trucks.
The delivery company says the carts are more efficient and less time-consuming.
Likewise, UPS has last-minute shipping options and employees still have some hope.
Randy Holst, owner of the UPS Store Golden Valley, said: “It was crazy, but we got through it. Sometimes the line goes all the way to the door, but hopefully not out the door,
Much of its convenience. I mean, we’re all running around, time’s crazy. And you know we can get them in and out very quickly.”
https://www.the-sun.com/news/6965297/urgent-warning-usps-mailing-deadlines-storm-delays/ Urgent warning of USPS shipping deadlines as a severe winter storm could cause holiday shipping delays


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Hopes for easing trade tensions between China and the U.S. ran aground the reality of Chinese resistance to reform Friday when China said it would impose new tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. products.
The tariffs will range from 5 percent to 10 percent and cover the U.S. goods not covered by earlier rounds of tariffs. In addition, China will move forward with plans to impose tariffs on U.S. vehicles and auto parts.
The new tariffs are clearly retaliation for the Trump administration’s decision to move forward with tariffs on $300 billion of Chinese goods. The Chinese tariffs will take effect in two waves, the first on September 1 and the second on December 15. Those are the same dates the new U.S. tariffs are set to be imposed.
The tariff announcement appeared to catch Trump administration officials off-guard. On Thursday, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow was speaking in positive tones about trade negotiations and said he expected further face-to-face talks to be held in Washington, D.C. in September.
Financial markets were also caught off guard. Stock futures indicated stocks would decline when markets opened.
President Donald Trump appeared to be reacting to the China news when he tweeted that the Federal Reserve should “show their stuff.” Trump has been pressuring the Fed to cut interest rates by as much as a full percentage point. Fed officials have indicated that they may cut rates if trade tensions worse–which they did with Friday’s announcement.
China imports far less from the U.S. than the U.S. does from China, limiting China’s ability to damage the U.S. economy through tariffs.


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As Russia continues to invade neighboring country Ukraine, EA has announced that Russian teams will soon be removed from FIFA 22, FIFA Mobile, FIFA Online and NHL 22, in accordance with the organizational bodies represented in their games. FifaUEFA and IIHF.
The country’s invasion of Ukraine last week sparked anger and rage around the world, with many football clubs, players and associations speaking out in support of the victims.
The video game maker was the latest to call for peace as the conflict escalated and decided to cut Russia’s teams out of all its products.
In a statement Wednesday from EA Sports: “EA Sports stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and, like many voices in the football world, calls for peace and an end to the occupation of Ukraine.
“In line with our partners at FIFA and UEFA, EA Sports has launched actions to remove the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from EA Sports FIFA products: FIFA 22, FIFA mobile and FIFA online.
“We are also actively evaluating relevant changes in other areas of our games.
“We will keep our communities updated on all actions taken, and we will thank players for their patience as we work on these updates.”
“He wants trophies on his CV” – Paul Robinson on Tottenham striker’s wishes to leave the club
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Adidas Stops Partnership With Russian Football
Adidas, Europe’s largest sportswear manufacturer, said on Tuesday that it was immediately suspending its partnership with the Russian Football Union after the country invaded Ukraine.
The German sports company, which has been a partner in the Russian football program for years, joins FIFA and UEFA in censoring Russia. Adidas signed a long-term partnership with the Russian Football Union in 2008 and rose to prominence when the country hosted the World Cup in 2018.
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It was officially announced this week that Alexander Wang is the new creative director of Balenciaga. With the departure of Nicholas Ghesquière, who recently ended his fifteen-year reign, the Parisian couture house hopes Wang’s vision and signature designs – think Freja Beha edginess and Ruby Aldridge grunge – will inject a tough but modern vibe into the fashion house’s aesthetic. Plus, as the house’s first creative director of Asian descent, his newest creations will target a more global demographic, expanding Balenciaga’s reach to the Southeast.
The question is, can Wang deliver after Ghesquière set such a high bar? A quick sift through Wang’s career reveals that he’s best at catering “it-girls” that roam New York’s streets, molding leather into shorts or tailoring a motorcycle jacket to the perfect cut. But last year, he also designed model Natasha Poly’s golden dress for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala which received the highest accolades. He’s honed his craft of designing minimalistic evening wear by diffusing various garments into pieces that every woman longs to wear.
Now, with Balenciaga’s archives of capes, bold colors, and graphic tops, Wang, who will simultaneously design for his own label Alexander Wang, will challenge himself to integrate his internationally-regarded “cool” factor into the Parisian atelier. Despite pessimism from critics, Isabelle Guichot, chief executive of Balenciaga, said it was proud to welcome Wang, and praised his “proven talent, modernity and individual and cosmopolitan vision of design.”
This trend of shifting from one house to the next is not unfamiliar: Raf Simons switched from Jil Sander to the eponymous Dior. And while the details behind the sudden Simons-Sander transition remain hazy – Simons was secretly coordinating talks with Dior months before his departure, while Sander’s CEO Alessandro Cremonesi had privately been in communication with designer Jil Sander herself – Simons delivered a successful debut collection for Dior.
His designs responded to the lingering question raised amongst fashion’s elite – how much will his Jil Sander aesthetic be merged with Dior’s glamour? Given his classic pantsuits with skinny trousers, there’s no denying Simons still maintain his simplicity. However, a majority of the collection contains bright and intricate patterns, or bold details like neon beading affixed with sheer-tulle overlays. (He did, however, keep the Parisian signature: a scarf tied around the neck). Yet despite the controversial switch, Simons’s first show was a riposte to the wary industry insiders who doubted his ability to match Dior’s caliber. With such a meticulated, albeit ambitious, pilot collection, he’s rallied excitement for his coming designs.
Others, however, have not witnessed such successful debuts. Hedi Slimane, who entered the fashion industry at Yves Saint Laurent in the nineties, returned to the French label. Since his appointment in March, the pressure has been on: he was tasked to maintain YSL’s androgynous sex appeal with a modern punch. This was his first experience at helming a women’s collection and unfortunately, critics responded accordingly. His homage to the seventies (note the wide-brimmed hats), coupled with bohemian accents like feathers, sequins and tribal pendants, received overwhelmingly negative feedback.
A scour through the internet immediately reveals complaints of “over-accessorizing”, “unnecessary fringing”, but the greatest slap came from fashion reporter Cathy Horyn, who publicly expressed her disdain for Slimane and YSL. In retaliation, Slimane wielded Twitter to air out his frustrations in an open letter, in which he refers to Horyn as “a publicist in disguise.” Yet despite the feuding and disappointing debut, YSL’s longtime partner Pierre Bergé, to which the first show was dedicated, commented that “[it was] sublime” and “he respected the codes of Saint Laurent.”
With recent changes amongst the fashion houses – designer swaps and name changes to list a few – it’s uncertain what to expect in the coming seasons. But one thing is certain: the fashion industry always keeps us on our toes for what’s next. To keep updated with the latest fashion news, check WWD or New York Times.
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UGA employees give back to their communities on Day of Service.
iTunes U, a free service from Apple, now allows users to download podcasts directly to their iPods or computers.
When Alice Richards’ family decided to give $1 million to the State Botanical Garden at the University of Georgia to create a children’s garden, they didn’t know they were helping fulfill a dream she had harbored for almost two decades.
The Certified Public Accountants licensing examination’s difficulty is so renowned that the long-running joke among accountants is that CPA exam centers serve as their profession’s unofficial reunion place.
Every little advantage helps as new graduates venture into the uncertain world of employment, especially given the current economy.
Seeing University of Georgia students jump-starting a day with a cup of coffee isn’t unusual. However, a professor requiring them to do so is.
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In today’s age where grandmothers are on Facebook and toddlers are playing with IPads it seems that everyone is linked into the web. People everywhere are hooked to their smart phones, and they rely on them to get information as fast as possible – what was deemed fast last year is now considered slow. Speed and connectivity are of growing importance to our culture, and Professor Mani Golparvar-Fard’s new product utilizes both.
Golparvar-Fard developed technology that allows you to get instant information to your smart device just by taking a picture. The customizable system, MARS (Mobile Augmented Reality System), gives users access to additional information and content that appears as an overlay to their picture. Better yet, the app can detect your location and display relevant information without GPS or Wifi.
The technology is based on HD4AR (Hybrid Four Dimensional Augmented Reality), which is an extension of the work Golparvar-Fard did as a PhD student here at Illinois. To find out more about the app and the technology behind it check out the video and links below.
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PlayStation 3 crosses 80 million sales
PS3 hits new sales milestone weeks before PS4 launch.
The PlayStation 3 has now sold 80 million units worldwide.
Sony announced the new milestone today, which the company said it reached on November 2, 2013.
The PlayStation 3 was first released in Japan and North America in November 2006, with a European release following in March 2007.
Alongside the announcement, Sony emphasised that 300 games will be released for the PlayStation 3 this holiday season across boxed physical release and digital downloads. Those will join the 4,332 games that have already been released for the platform, Sony adds.
The company singled out Naughty Dog's The Last of Us for particular praise, which sold 3.4 million copies worldwide in its first three weeks on sale.
Microsoft last month announced that the Xbox 360 had also crossed 80 million sales, although the Xbox 360 first went on sale a year earlier in November 2005.
The Wii, meanwhile, has sold 100 million units since its launch in 2006.
Sony's next home console, the PlayStation 4, will be released on November 15 in North America and November 29 in Europe.
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Ghana DJ Awards 2018 Best International DJ of the Year, Nigeria’s DJ Cuppy, has been announced as the ‘It Girl’ for Maybelline, a leading
Makeup and cosmetics brand for women.
The beauty company first began doing business in Nigeria in 2013 and two years later announced its presence in Ghana. Last year, it was awarded Makeup Brand of Year at the Ghana Makeup Awards.
“Cuppy embodies the determination, passion and dream of making it happen in New York City,” said Sekou Coulibaly, managing director of L’Oréal West Africa, whose French parent company owns the Maybelline brand.
“As a young African female, it is an honour for me to be able to represent and join the Maybelline New York family!” said Cuppy, 26, whose singles include ‘Vybe’ featuring Sarkodie and ‘Green Light’ featuring Tekno.
“As a teenager, Maybelline was my first ever makeup purchase. It is exciting to be a voice for not only myself but for every other young girl who wants to feel appreciated and valued in their various communities. We are strong, beautiful and capable of exceeding expectations and that to me is what Maybelline stands for. I could not be prouder to represent them and make it happen.”
The deal comes as more makeup companies push for diversity and inclusion. When Fenty Beauty, the makeup line owned by Rihanna, released a much-lauded 40 shades of foundation at once in 2017, the beauty industry took notice, as the normal practice is to release shade extensions further down the line. The move was applauded by black women who have often felt left out of the global makeup discussion.
Maybelline emphasised the inclusion drive in an official statement, saying the arrangement with DJ Cuppy “seeks to foster inclusiveness and empower all to make it happen”.
Already, the company’s new ambassador has begun promoting the brand. On Twitter, where DJ Cuppy (real name Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola) has more than 400 000 followers, she expressed her excitement “about my partnership with Maybelline Makeup! My goal is to drive inclusiveness and project Africa to the world through beauty!”
A different tweet shows her apply makeup in front of a mirror as she talks to the camera from time to time. On the cover of the makeup kit she uses, an unmissable group of letters spells the word “MAYBELLINE”.


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Ring Access Controller Pro 2 is available today in the US on Ring.com and Amazon.com for $299.99 and professional installation is required.
AudioControl (audiocontrol.com) has announced the availability of a certified driver that brings Crestron Home integration to their Director D Series and M Series amplifiers as well as their complete lineup of Concert and Maestro Series home theater AVRs and preamp/processors.
Savant Systems, Inc., smart home technology innovator, has acquired Racepoint Energy, an engineering-driven company known for smart electrical panel, automated power, storage and energy resiliency solutions for consumers, home builders, businesses and utility companies.
Smart home technology innovator Savant has unveiled a West Coast residential experience center in the greater Las Vegas area featuring an advanced smart living ecosystem combined with modern architecture, all with captivating views of the Las Vegas Strip.
The building and remodeling industry has a dark side. According to a 2019 report from the United National Environment Program, the construction industry accounted for 38 percent of total global energy-related CO2 emissions. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates the direct building CO2 emissions need to fall by 50 percent by 2030. The most efficient way to do this is…
Set to display at ISC West next week is the newest Z-Wave-connected smart lock from residential security manufacturer Kwikset: The Home Connect 620.
Wall-Smart now offers integrators a flush mount solution that makes Wi-Fi access points disappear. Customized for the Ruckus R850 Wi-Fi 6 access point, the mount takes a device that would ordinarily protrude from the ceiling and recesses it completely within the surface. The cover of the Ruckus R850 mount can be painted to match the ceiling surface to render it…
StruXure’s smart pergolas and cabanas provide coverage and control for small patios, large restaurants, and everything in between.
Now that smart home technology is a necessity in new home builds, no longer a perk, the trend is moving swiftly toward using this technology to improve our health or manage conditions at home more easily. If your clients have not already mentioned health and wellness concerns in conversations with you just yet, they will undoubtedly be grateful if you…
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Dublin United Craft Show committee seeks vendors for Saturday, Nov. 17
The Dublin United Craft Show will give crafters and area residents a chance to come together to make local Christmas shopping part of Dublin’s holiday tradition.
The DUMC Craft Show is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church’s Family Life Center behind its central building on East Main Street. The show committee is currently seeking vendors to join the group of locally known artisans and craft people who have already committed to showing their goods.
These people include Harold Lambert showing his wooden bowls and David Stanley showing his pottery, and Steven Baker showing his glass, according to Glenda Lindstrom, project chairwoman.
Other vendors already signed up include Judy Smith, Martha Ward and Geri Yost, to name a few. A variety of homemade baked goods and bread will also be available for purchase.
Spaces for the event cost $30 each. This fee is to help sponsor Jubilation 2013, a retreat for older adults in Kingsport, Tenn., in the spring.
Lindstrom said 25 spots remain available for vendors. Those interested in reserving a spot may contact Lindstrom at 674-6173 or the church at 674-5128.
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DENVER, Sept. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Like the day two planes hit the World Trade Center in NYC, you always remember where you were when you first learned you'd become a victim of identity theft. Zane Purdy was on the job at General Dynamics in Montgomery, Alabama where he managed a team of engineers. Stephen Hershman was on a ballistic submarine submerged somewhere in the Pacific when he realized his identity was gone. Steve Echols had just arrived at his local police precinct to comply with a detective's request for a meeting.
All three men are veterans. At one time, all three held jobs that demanded a high security clearance. While Hershman was able to salvage his reputation before a plunging credit score cost him his job, Echols and Purdy didn't learn about challenges to their identities until considerable damage had occurred. Both men are still struggling to recover years later and one is now fighting back in federal court.
Those are the opening paragraphs of DOUBLE TAKE, a 4-part original series on identity theft and its harsh impact on security clearance workers. The series written by Jeanne Price of idRADAR News is now available for publication at no charge.
The main article in DOUBLE TAKE outlines the special issues security clearance holders face and tactics to minimize ID damage before jobs are lost. The additional pieces detail each man's demanding battle with identity theft.
"I wanted to detail their individual trials to document the true impact of ID theft," Price said. "All too often identity theft victims are viewed as just numbers on a page. The impact in each case can be staggering—homelessness, health problems, despair—and entire families are victimized. This horrendous variety of ID theft deprives victims of their means to recover—their established careers—in addition to causing the usual damages to credit scores and financial accounts."
The story of Steve Echols--a decorated veteran who ended up homeless after his identity was stolen--triggered the series. Echols is currently suing his former employer, Morpho Detection, TSA and Homeland Security for failure to consider his identity theft experience before revoking his employment. A ruling in that case is expected this fall.
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Prior to her career as a journalist, Price ran a law enforcement office in New York State that handled white-collar crimes and consumer fraud. There she was instrumental in the adoption of automobile corrosion warranties nationwide. She has also testified before Congress as an expert witness on electronic banking and commerce issues.
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3 Candies New Yorkers Want The Most for Valentine’s Day This Year
We're inching closer and closer to Valentine's Day and if you need a suggestion to win over your sweetheart, may we suggest something sweet?
Yes, we understand that candy isn't the most original idea when it comes to Valentine's Day gifts, but it's part of the tradition.
CandyStore.com has been collecting bulk candy purchasing data for over 16 years and shared some interesting findings when it comes to Valentine's Day treats. They also break down the Top 3 Valentine's Candy by State.
Valentine's Day Candy Data
First, we have to start with the big numbers. Candystore.com reports that in a survey by the National Retail Federation Americans will be spending "a whopping $25.8 billion." That's down from 2023, where we spent $25.9B.
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The number of people buying candy for Valentine's Day is expected to be at a new record high with 57% of consumers.
Most Popular Valentine's Candy By State
After collecting the data and crunching the numbers, Candystore.com was able to determine what Valentine's Day candy is the most popular in each state.
New Yorkers are buying the following candy for their sweetie on Valentine's Day:
1. Conversation Hearts
2. Heart-Shaped Box of Chocolates
3. Cinnamon Bears
I have a lot of questions. Do people really enjoy the chalky conversation hearts or are we just sharing them because they're cute? Also...what in the world is a cinnamon bear?!
Heart-Shaped Box of Chocolates is always a safe bet, even though it only came in 2nd place in NY. However, the Heart-Shaped box overall came in 1st place across NY as being the number 1 candy in 14 states.
M&M's, Hershey Kisses and Chocolate Roses were other popular Valentine's Day treats. I also learned there's something called Cupid Corn. It's like Candy Corn, but red and pink. Who knew? Apparently, Michigan, Cupid Corn is the most popular Valentine's Day candy in the Great Lake State.
What's your favorite Valentine's Day candy? Or would you rather get flowers?
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Since last we wrote on the one-year anniversary of the Stolen Beauty campaign, the proverbial joint has been jumping.
The boycott is gaining steam all around with world, with new partners in South Africa and our stalwart friends in London, and our successes have Ahava so flustered that they are circulating a letter to retailers decrying the campaign. Will you keep the momentum building by taking action this season?
You're invited to gather with friends to sing our new Ahava boycott holiday carols, parodies of old favorites such "Jingle Bells", outside a store near you that carries Ahava! Don't worry if you're off-key; the important thing is to get Ahava off the shelves! And that's exactly what activists have been working hard to do these past few months.
In July, CODEPINK's Jodie Evans went to the Cosmoprof Convention in
Las Vegas to confront Ahava USA's CEO Michael Etedgi for the second time. Also in July, Brooklyn for Peace organized the first in a series of Ahava protests at Ricky's NY on Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights—there have been subsequent actions at the location in September and October, with the next one planned for November 30th. Bringing the campaign to Brooklyn unleashed the long-expected backlash, as seven rabbis posted an open letter against our boycott in the pages of a local paper, to which Brooklyn for Peace penned an excellent response. (Photo at right: Activists protest Ahava sales at Ricky's in Brooklyn.)
In August, Open Shuhada Street in South Africa joined the campaign with a push to get Wellness Warehouse to stop stocking Ahava. The South African Zionist Federation sent out an open letter denouncing the boycott, and Open Shuhada Street responded with an excellent open letter of its own.
Also in August, the so-called “Ahava Four,” activists who had chained themselves on two separate occasions inside the Ahava store in Covent Garden, were acquitted of all charges. Our allies in London were also able to prod the UK's Camden Trading Standards Office to launch an investigation of Ahava's fraudulent labeling practices.
In the meantime, a supporter sent us a copy of a letter that Ahava CEO Yaakov Ellis was circulating to retailers, which we took as a sign of the growing influence of our campaign. His letter was full of false claims and misinformation. We of course wrote a response that we posted to the site and a letter of our own that we have sent to retailers around the country.
In October, we presented the Stolen Beauty Ahava boycott campaign in
Montreal at the BDS Quebec regional conference. Our Brooklyn protest was covered in the Daily Forward, in a piece that also included details about a new U.S.-based "Israel Action Network," funded to the tune of two million dollars a year to fight back against BDS initiatives. Later this month, we will be going to the Russell Tribunal on Palestine London Session to testify about Ahava's occupation profiteering and violations of international law. (Photo at right: Anna Baltzer protests Ahava at Beauty First with Holocaust survivor Hedy Epstein in St. Louis)
We want to encourage you to organize an Ahava protest in your community for the November 29th International Day of Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions action in solidarity with the Palestinian people. You can use our Ahava holiday caroling toolkit to organize a protest, or you can simply deliver our NEW Ahava retailer letter to a store near you that carries Ahava.
While our opponents have an enormous budget, we are passionate, creative and formidable in our resolve. Thank you for working with us to bring about a just and lasting peace for the peoples in Israel and Palestine.
For a more beautiful future,
Nancy, Rae, Dana, Kristen, Valerie, Jodie and the Stolen Beauty Ahava Boycott Team


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By Terry Dillman
Call it the little port that can.
Located seven miles inland from Oregon’s central coast on the banks of the Yaquina River and adjacent sloughs, the Port of Toledo encompasses 443 square miles of territory, including the cities of Toledo and nearby Siletz, as well as a considerable chunk of unincorporated land in Lincoln County. Operating since 1910, the port’s main focal point is Toledo’s waterfront on Depot Slough, a longtime haven for commercial moorage and marine-related businesses catering to the needs of commercial fishermen. Among them are Yaquina Boat Equipment, providing repair and manufacturing for commercial vessels since 1968, and Winter Hawk Seafood, which sells salmon, albacore tuna, Dungeness crab and Pacific halibut – caught aboard the Newport, Oregon-based F/V Winter Hawk – directly to the public.
Port Manager Bud Shoemake said the port’s key role is economic development for the region, especially traditional industries like commercial and recreational fisheries. One recent marine business addition and pending enhancements at another should keep those economic ambitions on course.
Fishpeople of the Pacific Northwest officially opened its new seafood processing facility on August 15 in the port’s office complex, located in Toledo’s former fire hall. Exactly one week later, Shoemake announced receiving a $4,673,000 ConnectOregon grant to pursue a planned build-out of the port’s Yaquina Boatyard, which since its inception in 2010 has forged a reputation as one of Oregon’s premier vessel service and repair facilities.
In a Flash
Founded in 2012 by former commercial fisherman Duncan Berry and financier Kipp Baratoff, Fishpeople wants folks “to have fresh fish anytime, anywhere” by providing “some of the world’s most prized seafood” caught off Oregon’s shore – salmon, albacore tuna, Dungeness crab, pink shrimp – as part of “all-natural, value-added” entrees sold by “trend-setting natural retailers” and larger conventional supermarket outlets. Their “dock to dinner plate” process promises high quality, fresh-tasting seafood for the consumer, while simultaneously protecting ocean resources and boosting the economic fortunes of the fishermen and coastal communities that rely on those resources.
“We are a place defined by our fish. We are all fish people,” said Berry.
Fishpeople entrees went into grocery stores and seafood departments throughout the Pacific Northwest at the end of 2012, and soups debuted in autumn 2013. With products already on shelves in 2,000 outlets, Berry and Baratoff want to extend the company’s reach by having consumers eating fresh Oregon seafood “from sea to shining sea.” And they want to do it their way, or more precisely, the seafood consumers’ way.
“We understand the new seafood customer,” Baratoff said, noting that those consumers want fresh wild fish caught in a sustainable, eco-friendly fashion.
Market analysts say about 85 to 90 percent of seafood consumed in the United States (including Oregon, Washington and California) is imported. About 80 to 90 percent of Oregon’s seafood catch is exported to other states, and other nations (mainly Canada, Japan, China, South Korea, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Spain). And about 70 percent is consumed in restaurants for one main reason: convenience.
Mike Marshall, Fishpeople’s operations manager, said they want to drastically change those statistics, or at least make a noticeable dent in them.
Landing the processing plant in Toledo gives them a vital piece in their corporate plan that “let’s us do what we’ve wanted to do since the company started,” noted Marshall.
Port officials netted a $250,000 loan for initial construction (most repaid via revenues) – $40,000 of it “forgiven” if the plant creates eight new jobs in Toledo. Gov. John Kitzhaber signed an agreement to provide a $30,000 state loan if those jobs are maintained. The United States Department of Agriculture recently added a $30,000 grant for additional renovations and quality control measures at the processing facility.
“It’s all about partnerships,” said Shoemake, calling it “a step in the right direction,” despite some concerns from nearby residents, who were still leery after the city’s prior bad experience with a now-defunct slime eel facility only a few blocks from the Fishpeople site.
Berry, Baratoff and Marshall said Fishpeople wants to “lift all boats” by creating a recognizable market brand that keeps the value of Pacific Northwest fisheries where it belongs: at home in local communities. Fishpeople, they noted, also wants to create “a different relationship with the sea.” Above all, they “want to support the fishermen who go out to sea every day.”
“We belong here as much as the fish do,” said Berry. “But how we’re here needs to change, or we’re not going to have a lot of seafood left.”
Fishpeople, they noted, aims to “strike a balance” between human communities and ocean communities in a way that “resonates with” consumers and the fishing industry by “creating a brand community of fishermen, processors, transport companies, and retailers, all working together” to give seafood customers what they demand: freshness, convenience, and sustainably harvested seafood. As “a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment,” Fishpeople creates its own “local waters rating” of fish species based on ratings by the international Marine Stewardship Council and Monterrey Bay Seafood Watch, but “tailored to local conditions” using information gleaned from federal and state agencies, non-profit environmental organizations, leading universities, and Native American tribal sources.
Berry said they believe the Oregon Coast’s future lies in adding value to its natural resources, including seafood, instead of shipping them raw and unimproved for others in distant locations to benefit.
“The seafood in our value-added meals is worth five times more than it is in the back of a freezer truck leaving the state,” said Baratoff. “More money stays here in our coastal communities, where it’s needed most.” Doing so, he noted, could keep $400 million in annual revenues in communities on Oregon’s central coast. Statewide, potential value-added revenue is an estimated $1.14 billion.
The Fishpeople process starts at the Trident Seafoods docks in Newport. For now, they buy more tuna and salmon than crab and pink shrimp. That could change as they add to their product line.
“We buy direct from fishermen, using our own fish tickets,” Baratoff said, noting they only use the trident dock to offload the catches. “The challenge is to buy fresh fish. Our focus is on quality, on having that fresh fish quality.”
From there, the fish goes to the Toledo processing facility, where they use state-of-the-art water-jet cutters and nitrogen freezing tunnels to create premium-grade, bite-size seafood pieces. The frozen product is shipped to a co-packer in Salem. Using fresh land-based ingredients gleaned from farmers, wild mushroom gatherers, vintners and other producers throughout the Pacific Northwest and northern California, and recipes created by a “flavor council” of renowned Pacific Northwest chefs, they combine ingredients into flexible pouches and cook them to “seal in flavors and keep them as fresh as the day they were cooked.” The sealed pouches have a shelf life of up to 18 months. From there, they go to the Fishpeople headquarters and warehouse in Portland for distribution.
Seafood consumers need to cook the pouches for just a few minutes in the microwave or boiling water to create “a fresh gourmet meal.”
Baratoff said Fishpeople products offer all the attributes consumers say they value in their seafood. He noted the marriage of convenience and gourmet – a key marketing component, making it possible for consumers to have “fresh fish” anytime, anywhere. Flavor and appearance, affordability, proven health factors, environmental benefits, and benefits to local fishermen are also essential. Berry said their company’s hallmark is “relentless transparency,” with tracking numbers on all products that allow customers to go online and get detailed information on “where it all came from.”
Fishpeople is registered as a B corporation in Oregon, which means they “consider people, planet and profit when making all business decisions,” said Baratoff. “It’s a different way of doing business.”
Berry said they consider themselves “purposeful but playful.” While they seriously believe in sustainable fishing practices and supporting local communities, they balance it with a sense of humor and fun, because “this is food or what we call eater-tainment.”
It all starts with the ocean and the commercial fishermen who ply the waves for a living.
Approved by the Oregon legislature in 2005, ConnectOregon is dedicated to non-highway projects, focusing on multimodal transportation connections. The Port of Toledo is ideally situated at an intersection of river, railroad and highway.
The boatyard project – one of 36 approved by the Oregon Transportation Commission from among 104 applicants – is another surge forward in the port’s resurrection of the boatyard it purchased for $1.5 million in December 2010. Former owner Fred Wahl shut down the operation in 2008 after nearly a decade on the sliver of land at Sturgeon Bend on the Yaquina River near Toledo. The port’s purchase set the stage for major improvements and offered commercial fishermen and marine science researchers a much-needed place to keep their vessels shipshape. The port’s do-it-yourself open yard provides access to a group of preferred and approved independent contractors.
“We are one of the few remaining repair facilities that not only allow, but welcome the do-it-yourself owner,” Shoemake said. “We encourage boat owners to be as involved in the maintenance of their boats as possible.”
Yaquina Boatyard currently offers a full range of services, including a 300-ton dry dock capable of handling vessels up to 100 feet long and 46 feet wide, and a 90-ton mobile lift able to accommodate vessels up to 21 feet wide and 24 feet high. For this project, however, size matters even more.
Shoemake said they’ll replace the aging, failing dry dock with a 300- to 440-ton mobile lift, new pier for the lift, and new wash-down pad. “Then we can lift anything that’s coming up the river,” he noted.
They will also expand hard moorage spaces and create a cargo transfer area by relocating the boatyard’s access road and utilities. It should also greatly enhance efficiency. Shoemake said the current dry dock set-up “is pretty cumbersome,” since they “can only do one boat at a time, which isn’t very efficient.” And sandblasting and painting over water, no matter how carefully and precisely it’s done, creates additional environmental concerns. Adding the new lift to “pull the boats out and put them in the yard” for servicing virtually eliminates those concerns.
The project stems from a build-out plan for the 20-acre property approved in 2013, with backing from city and county officials. Shoemake said the port used its investment in the property – now appraised at $4.2 million – to meet the port’s 24 percent match requirement for the grant.
Because the boatyard provides a vital link for commercial fishing and marine research vessels, the Newport, Oregon-based Midwater Trawlers Cooperative, commercial fishermen Mike Pettis (F/V Patriot, F/V Challenge and F/V Jake-B), Bob Eder and Michelle Longo Eder (F/V Timmy Boy), and Kurt Cochran (F/V New Life, F/V Marathon and F/V Islander), the Port of Newport, and several marine service businesses joined many others in backing the project with enthusiastic letters of support.
The Oregon Transportation Commission considers the port and its boatyard “essential” to maintaining Oregon’s economic competitiveness by keeping fishing and research vessels shipshape and seaworthy, and connections to markets intact and fully functional.
Boatyards are vital to a viable commercial fishing industry, which generates about 4,000 jobs and accounts for about 15 percent of earned income in Oregon’s central coast communities (Newport, Toledo, Depoe Bay), according to an economic analysis. The port’s business plan for the boatyard stated that more than half of the economic activity is generated by the distant water fleet, the remainder from the local/regional fleet. Ocean research conducted from Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center and the nearby NOAA research homeport in Newport further enhances the local, regional and state economy. Port of Toledo commissioners took a chance and bought the Yaquina Boatyard to stave off potential ebbing of the local and regional economy.
So far, the gamble has paid off.
One new addition to the boatyard that has already paid big dividends is manager Leo Newberg, who came aboard 15 months ago. Shoemake said the boatyard overseer is “really on top of things,” and has proven a valuable asset to the growing operation.
To learn more about the new processing facility and its needs, go to http://www.fishpeopleseafood.com. Contact Berry at 503-342-2424, ext. 101 or email@example.com. Contact Baratoff at 503-342-2424, ext. 107 or firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Recreational? Medical? Grow your own? Cannabis laws can get confusing in and around our nation’s capital. Here are the rules the rulemakers would need to follow.
While federal prohibition may prevent millions of Americans from legally purchasing and consuming cannabis, the case isn’t the same for congress.
There are numerous opportunities for congress members to purchase cannabis legally. However, there are different rules and regulations to abide by depending on where they attempt to buy their marijuana, and being ignorant of them has the potential to result in an arrest that could land them in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Here are the rules for purchasing cannabis in each of the states surrounding congress.
District of Columbia Cannabis Laws
The rules regarding cannabis purchases in the District of Columbia can be confusing. Marijuana is legalized for both medical and recreational use in DC, but even though the latter exists, there are no recreational marijuana dispensaries to purchase it from.
There are, however, seven medical marijuana dispensaries that sell cannabis to those who have a card permitting them to buy it, which leaves congress members with two options for purchasing cannabis in DC: qualifying for medical weed or purchasing it elsewhere.
Maryland Cannabis Laws
The cannabis laws in Maryland are more straightforward than in neighboring D.C. In Maryland, cannabis use for medicinal purposes is legalized, but recreational use is a different story. Marijuana possession of less than 10 grams is decriminalized, but comes with the costly fine of $100. Anything more than 14 grams could land someone in prison for up to a year, or a fine of up to $1,000. It’s safe to say that Maryland isn’t the best option for congress members who have intentions of purchasing marijuana.
Virginia Cannabis Laws
Cannabis laws in Virginia are both straightforward and fairly progressive. In 2021, Virginia became the first southern state to legalize cannabis for recreational purposes. Cultivation of up to four plants is allowed, which means congress members who have an affinity for cannabis may benefit from settling down with a home and some land in Virginia. That would allow them to consume cannabis both legally and conveniently.
Unfortunately, recreational sales of cannabis in Virginia isn’t slated to begin until 2024. However, medical marijuana is legal in the state. In fact, laws allowing for the usage of medical marijuana for conditions including chemotherapy side effects and glaucoma were on the books as early as 1979. Medical marijuana dispensaries on the other hand weren’t available until 2020. There are several medical dispensaries in the state where citizens who are allowed can purchase their medical marijuana products from. This is another opportunity congress members have to purchase cannabis.
Given the fact that cannabis has been legalized for recreational use, but sales are explicitly banned makes it seem as though it’s not the best place for congress members to try to buy it. Since it’s illegal to use recreationally in Maryland, that’s not a good option either. The best choice for congress members hoping to obtain and use cannabis appears to be growing it in Virginia until the state allows for the sale of it in dispensaries.


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Highlights of This Month’s Edition
Bilateral Trade: The U.S. trade deficit in goods with China totaled $37.9 billion in November 2018, a 6.9 percent increase over November 2017; in Q3 2018, U.S. services exports to China grew 2.4 percent but the pace of growth for exports and imports has steadily declined since 2016.
Bilateral Policy Issues: In 2018, Chinese FDI to the United States reached $4.8 billion, 83.4 percent drop year-on-year, while Chinese venture capital investments in the United States reached record levels.
Quarterly Review of China’s Economy: China’s economy grew 6.6 percent year-on-year in 2018—the weakest annual pace since 1990—as the effects of China’s deleveraging campaign and trade tensions with the United States start to take a toll; state-owned enterprises enjoyed strong profits in 2018 despite a general economic slowdown, benefiting from the private sector credit crunch and renewed government support; the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences reports China’s declining housing prices slowed toward the end of 2018, though prices in Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities continued to fall.
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the United States Congress in October 2000 with the legislative mandate to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, and to provide recommendations, where appropriate, to Congress for legislative and administrative action.