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Canfor Corporation announced it will be closing its Vavenby sawmill in British Columbia this July following an orderly wind down. Canfor has reached an agreement to sell the forest tenure associated with the Vavenby sawmill to Interfor for a price of $60 million. The sale of the forest tenure is subject to customary closing conditions including the consent of the Minister of Forests. Closing is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2019. “Due to the current and long-term log supply constraints we face in the Vavenby region, along with the high cost of fibre, we have made the very difficult decision to permanently close the sawmill and sell the associated forest tenure to Interfor. The ongoing depressed lumber markets have expedited this decision,” said Don Kayne, President and CEO, Canfor. Click Read More below for additional information.
As Monadnock celebrates its 200th anniversary making a diverse range of specialty papers, it announces an investment in two new members of its Sales and Marketing team.
Troy Hill is a proven sales professional offering innovative client solutions and he excels in developing business in new markets. He has over 20 years of experience in narrow- and wide-format digital printing platforms. Troy hails from Leander, Texas where he will serve as one of Monadnock’s two new senior sales managers.
Michelle Jambor has over 25 years of experience in technical/specialty papers in direct sales and territory management. Her knowledge of polymer-saturation and fiber-based performance papers will lead to new opportunities for Monadnock. Michelle resides in Dowagiac, Michigan.
“There are significant growth opportunities for Monadnock’s technical/specialty and digital printing papers,” said Brendan Lesch, vice president of sales and marketing at Monadnock. “Troy and Michelle are well positioned to help us achieve our aggressive sales objectives.”


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Couple From Albany Area Pull A Scam At Target
A couple out of Montgomery County got arrested for pulling a scam at a local Target store on April 30th. Carley Goguen used more than $1200 in fake money to buy items from her cashier boyfriend before returning the merch for cash.
The case involved investigators from the Secret Service, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and store security. Damn, Secret Service?? That’s some America’s Most Wanted ish.
The boyfriend, Ethan Whitman was working in the electronics department that day and sold multiple items to Goguen, who paid with counterfeit $100 bills. The store became skeptical of the currency when they discovered the Monopoly guy’s face in place of Ben Franklin (kidding). Goguen returned an hour later to return one of the items for $800 cash.
They’re being charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument. Goguen was also charged with grand larceny.
What were they going to do with the money? After seeing their mug shots, I’m guessing they were going to invest in matching neck tattoos. How romantic!

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Google Home can now order you groceries from Tesco in the UK, via IFTTT
For a couple of months now, Google Home users in the US have been able to easily order shopping from a range of US retailers through the Google Express service. Now, those in the UK are going to be treated to a similar luxury, with supermarket Tesco adding support for ordering with the Google Assitant via a clever little workaround — using a special IFTTT recipe.
Following a recent update to Tesco’s IFTTT channel, it’s now possible to make use recipes such as “OK Google, add [something] to my basket” to include items in your next order.
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Oracle and IBM. Big names. Big vendors. But are they being dropped from the pack?
Mark Murphy, analyst at JPMorgan, said in June 2018 that “only 6.5% of vendors voted for Oracle as being indispensable to their operations. At the same time, Amazon’s importance to CIOs showed material improvement.”
Thomas Labrecque, Professor of Business Technology at Villanova, wrote that “despite its slow-and-steady movement toward newer product and service offerings, IBM is still well-anchored in past business models and business units (which it still must jettison). IBM is revered as an elder, but not yet widely celebrated as an industry innovator, certainly not like Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon or even Microsoft.”
Matt Assay, Head of the Developer Ecosystem at Adobe, wrote that “Maybe [IBM and Oracle] are reconciled to sitting at the children’s table of cloud, but the problem for both IBM and Oracle is cloud is eating their existing businesses. It has eaten the server business and now starting to feast in earnest on software infrastructure, including the database, which is the profitable heart of these companies. IBM’s revenue implosion has been on display quarterly for years. “


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Two of the hottest technologies at the moment are virtual reality (VR), which isolates users in an entirely virtual world, and augmented reality (AR), which overlays virtual elements on top of the real world. In an interview with BuzzFeed News, Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed a clear preference for AR, saying, “VR has some interesting applications, but I don’t think it’s a broad-based technology like AR. Augmented reality will take some time to get right, but I do think that it’s profound.” Why? Cook said, “There’s no substitute for human contact, and so you want the technology to encourage that.” follow link
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Here comes another sweeter news for iPhone users, according to the recent patent submitted by Apple and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the company as well for that. The new patent demonstrates a way to find an iPhone’s location even if someone switch offs the device using Find My iPhone app.
The latest most available Find My iPhone app tell your device’s location on the map, but you have to make sure that you have enabled the feature and location tracking in on.
No power, no problem
Apple’s patent filed on May 6, 2016 (patent number) shows detailed information about how an dead iPhone will transmit the device’s location periodically .
To make it work, Apple to put a timer under the hood that will power up the portion of the device’s location module that will collect the exact location and send it over the configured channel. Email or text will be send as codes, pictures, voice input or patterns to help owners track down the device.
It’s still not clear that this feature will work with the WiFi only iPads, iPods or Macbook but still it’s a great feature to have in a device and we can expect to come up will fully functioning with iPhone8.


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An announcement by Intel Corp executives about the postponement of the release of the new Intel chip has led to the fall of the company’s stock price. According to Intel Corp executives, the new chip won’t be out till the next year. The move is as a step to wade of competition from rivals who are making progress in the field.
Intel Corp is the world’s second largest semiconductor chip maker after Samsung. The company reported very positive results for the second quarter of the year and was positive that they will beat their total goals by the end of the year.
Intel planned to introduce its new 10-nanometer chips this year but the release is set to happen in the course of 2019. The chips will be in personal computers that will be sold during the course of 2019. Server chips will be released after this.
Intel said that they were focusing on improving current semiconductor designs in order to remain relevant and competitive in the market.
Intel Corp shares price was up by 13% since the turn of the year but that changed after the announcement.
Although the announcement has resulted in a dip in the stock market, Intel Corp has managed to announce really good figures in terms of revenue and profit. Intel said that revenue since the turn of the year is at a staggering $18 billion which is slightly above what many analysts had calculated. The company increased their target figure for revenues for the whole year to $62 billion.
The company is under new management ever since its Chief Executive Officer Brian Krzanich was fired for engaging in an extra-marital affair. Analysts had projected a downward trend due to the gap in its ranks but the figures have shown otherwise.
In terms of competition, Intel Corp is way ahead of its rivals. The only challenge it faces is the need to keep up with demand of its products since sales of personal computers with Intel chips is projected to go up in the upcoming future.
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Pet food court settlement hung up by appeals
23,000 pet owners filed claims to date
Published: December 18, 2008
A $24-million payout to settle class-action suits stemming from
melamine poisoning in pet food last year is hung up by two court
appeals, a lawyer for plaintiffs said Wednesday.
several objections to the settlement, and all those objections were
denied by the trial court judge,” said Russell Paul, lead co-counsel
for the class. “However, two of the objectors have appealed. Those
appeals have to be considered.”
Meanwhile, claims administrators
have received more than 23,000 claims and counting, said Paul, who
works in the firm Berger & Montague PC in Philadelphia.
settlement covers claims by pet owners and consumers in the United
States and Canada. U.S. plaintiffs had to submit their claims by Nov.
24, but Canadian claimants have until Jan. 26 to apply for
reimbursement of their economic damages. The settlement was approved in
Canadian court in late November, more than six weeks following U.S.
Paul said he does not know the total value of claims
submitted but said each will be evaluated for reasonableness. “The
claim forms and attached documentary evidence will be vetted
carefully,” he said. “There are clearly fraudulent claims sometimes.”
The accounting and consulting firm Heffler, Radetich & Saitta LLP in Philadelphia is handling claims administration.
expenses for reimbursement include the cost of veterinary treatment,
death-related expenses, the cost of the dead pet or its fair market
value (whichever is higher), and the cost of a new pet, according to
information on the website www.petsettlement.com
Paul said the
appeals were filed by plaintiffs who have legal objections to the
settlement as approved. He could not estimate when the appeals will be
decided, nor how long it will take claims administrators to review all
He said claimants are unlikely to receive any communications about their claims until the awards are decided.
settlement addresses more than 100 class action lawsuits filed after
the industrial chemical melamine turned up in wet pet food last year.
Investigators found that suppliers in China of wheat gluten, a
vegetable protein, had added nitrogen-rich melamine to falsely inflate
the gluten’s apparent protein content.
The melamine, along with
the chemical byproduct cyanuric acid, together formed crystals in the
kidneys of cats and dogs that ate the tainted food, leading in some
cases to renal failure and death. Some 150 brands of pet food were
affected. The long list of defendants include Menu Foods, Nestle Purina
PetCare Co., Walmart, PETCO, PetSmart, Target, Iams, Del Monte, Mars,
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“We look at box office collections, box office footfalls, we see TV viewership, we see talents’ performance, [and] we see piracy data,” says Nitesh Kripalani. Yep, that’s Amazon Prime Video director and country head (India), talking about the role popular torrents and DVD sales out on the streets play in deciding its content acquisition strategy.
“If the customer wants say, Korean dramas, we will put it up,” he says. “If they want Japanese anime - some of it is on the service today - we will likely put that up. But it’s going to be more customer-led, not like a deals-led, or what we want to focus on.”
Unlike its two chief rivals in the country – Hotstar and Netflix – Amazon has been censoring shows and movies, because of “cultural sensitivities”. The company refuses to comment further, but sources tell us that Amazon was worried about a political backlash, and some would say the recent controversy over Amazon Canada selling doormats featuring the Indian flag does seem to justify this stance.
“We are aware that India is not a homogeneous country,” Kripalani remarks, “it’s a heterogeneous country. Multiple languages, multiple cultural sensitivities, we will always be respectful of that.” As a result, movies and TV shows such as The Godfather trilogy, The Grand Tour, The Girlfriend Experience, and Californication – to name a few – suffer from cuts, with scenes and even entire segments going under the knife.
With Amazon sticking to the tried and tested route for content censorship, it’s only natural to wonder if the shows being produced in-house – Amazon announced 17 originals at launch – had their wings clipped from the get-go. Kripalani waved away such concerns, and added: “The script will be what the script should be. And it’s based on the film-maker, and the writers’ opinion on what they want to see, what the visualisation of that is. There are no constraints given to any of our creators.”
“They’re making the show they want to show and the story they want to tell, to customers. That’s what they are doing," he says. "If it’s a scene that requires to tell a certain story a certain visual, it will be there. We will always maintain the integrity of the content, that’s what we [stand] by.” On whether the shows would be put through the same scanner Amazon’s using, just as on network TV, Kripalani said that those discussions would happen between the film-makers and their creative team.
There hasn’t been much headway on the originals front except one or two, Kripalani adds, since it’s only been a month since Prime Video launched in India. “I just saw the first episode of the first original last night,” he says. “It looks great. We are very excited. It will likely come out end of Q1 [March] this year, early-Q2 calendar year [April].”
“We’re looking to make great, global shows,” Kripalani says of their approach. “That’s why we are working with some of these content creators, because we believe they will tell stories that will not only be for Hindi- and English-speaking audiences in India, it will travel globally.”
Look at Amazon’s current catalogue, and you can tell that there’s a bigger focus on Indian regional content, as compared to its rivals. But it’s also continually adding on the international front; Kripalani says they have made deals in December with the likes of Warner Bros., CBS, Lionsgate, and Paramount.
Both its competitors in India have their own advantages, as well. Netflix has the upper hand when it comes to both quantity and quality of original content, which has built a name for the service in turn. Hotstar, meanwhile, benefits from being owned by a powerhouse in India’s realm of entertainment broadcasters, Star India. That has also allowed it to offer what its rivals can’t yet match – live sports. In a country that adores cricket, it’s a big plus. But Hotstar hasn’t rested on its laurels, and made several exclusive deals, including HBO, Fox, and Disney, giving it access to big names like Game of Thrones and Star Wars.
Another problem for Prime Video, which both Hotstar and Netflix don’t face, is how troublesome it can be to get the Amazon experience on the TV. Owing to Amazon making its own hardware, Prime Video doesn’t support Google’s Chromecast, or have an app for the Apple TV. But it doesn’t help that Amazon doesn’t sell Fire TV or Stick in India, and doesn’t seem to have any plans for in the near future.
This issue persists even for those who have managed to import one into the country through third-party methods. Amazon’s one-worldwide-account approach means users are faced with geo-blocking messages when they try to access Prime Video content via the Fire devices. Thankfully, respite is on its way, says Kripalani. “It’s something we’re working on, very hard,” he said. “And we will let you know as soon as we have that.”
For now, the Prime Video app can be found pre-loaded on 2015 and 2016 TV models from LG, Samsung, and Sony. Kripalani says more such TVs are on their way as well, but until then, most people are stuck watching Amazon Prime Video on their mobile devices.


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Time Warner Cable adds channels, blocks jailbreakers
Time Warner Cable has updated its popular TWCable TV iPad app to version 2.0. Among the new features are the ability to view up to seven days of program listings in the interactive program guide, expanded channel selection with over 100 total channels available, and a remote DVR manager. Interestingly, as noted by Engadget, Time Warner went to some lengths to stop people using the app on jailbroken iPads.
As you can see from the screenshot above, if your iPad is jailbroken and you launch the app you'll get the message "TWCable TV is not supported on 'jailbroken' devices." Users with jailbroken iPads are asked to restore their iPads to factory settings and then launch the app again. However the iPhoneDownload Blog has already figured out a bypass for running the new version of TWCable TV on jailbroken iPads.
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Walmart appears to have leaped ahead of Amazon in the crucial festive season e-commerce wars in India this year.
Flipkart clocked higher new app installs during the festive sales this year, an Oct. 22 report by market intelligence firm Apptopia found.
Flipkart and Amazon ran their flagship festive season sales, Big Billion Days and Great Indian Festival, respectively, nearly simultaneously starting Oct. 15. The two reportedly raked in $3.5 billion (Rs26,000 crores) in just four days.
Overall, new installs of e-commerce apps grew more this year than last year, Apptopia found. “This is likely due to more people staying home out of precaution for the pandemic,” the Boston-headquartered firm said. “Most of India’s commerce is still done in person but the pandemic has accelerated the country’s transition to online.
“Flipkart got its start in India before Amazon and is native to the country. This may account for the company’s large lead in mobile app performance,” Apptopia said.
Baiting India’s smartphone app users
Flipkart clocked 118 million sessions, which counts every time a user opens the app. The figure left Amazon’s 69 million in the dust.
“Sessions are good to measure because they take into account anyone with the app on their phone whereas a download is a measure of a new user,” said Adam Blacker, vice-president of insights and global alliances at Apptopia.
Amazon and Walmart have gone head-to-head in the US for years but India is a newer battleground.
Walmart entered e-commerce in India with its acquisition of Flipkart just over two years ago. In the deal, it also got Flipkart-owned fashion e-commerce site Myntra. Together, the two Indian players have helped up its app game. During the period studied by Apptopia, Myntra brought in 1.8 million downloads, a 374% increase over its performance a year prior.
Outside of apps, the jury’s still out on the winner. And besides the two fierce competitors, India’s richest man is coming out of the wings. Mukesh Ambani is slowly and steadily building his own e-commerce venture, JioMart, to rival the behemoths.


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Governor signs decrees that benefit Investe São Paulo projects
Economic and tax measures announced this Friday will stimulate 40 of the Agency’s projectsInveste São Paulo
f the entire portfolio of 174 investment projects currently assisted by the export and investment promotion agency of São Paulo State Government, Investe SP, 40 may benefit from the tax measures announced on December 16 by Governor Geraldo Alckmin, at Palácio dos Bandeirantes, in the state capital.
These are projects related to the automotive, hygiene and beauty, and machinery and equipment industries. Combined, they have the potential to generate R$ 8.9 billion in investments and create 11,784 new jobs. Some of these projects had already been made public by the Agency over the last few years – these can be seen on the institution’s customer portfolio.
“One of the main consulting services we provide is bridging the relations between companies and the Ministry of Finance, helping those companies with tax-related matters or providing strategic information regarding the incentives available to investors. These measures announced today are also the result of our work,” explained the president of Investe SP, Juan Quirós.
Among the changes that will be introduced next week is the increase in the revenue limit to include a higher number of companies under the FDA, the State Surety Fund – associated with Desenvolve SP –, which will now accept companies that earn up to R$ 16 million/year, instead of R$ 3.6 million. With this, the government hopes to make access to credit easier. “Sometimes small businesses struggle to get the surety [to obtain credit], so this fund will provide guarantees to these businesses,” said Alckmin.
The vice governor and secretary of Economic Development, Science, Technology and Innovation, Márcio França, highlighted the importance fiscal stability has for maintaining jobs and investments. “Investors will seek out legal certainty. In São Paulo, they know the agreements they sign won’t change, and that our incentives benefit entire industries, not just individual companies,” he said.
“These decrees are responsible benefits that will increase revenue and, mainly, create jobs,” said Helcio Tokeshi, São Paulo State Finance Secretary.
Measures announced on Friday, December 16
Alckmin signed a series of decrees that harmonizes tax rules and reduces the burden on producers to encourage investments and bring operational costs down in the capital goods, automotive, agribusiness, and recycling industries.
With this the state government intends to improve the competitiveness of the state economy and support the chains consisting of thousands of companies with great potential for expanding business and opening new jobs.
“These measures include from agribusiness and poultry farming, which create many jobs, to the automotive industry. One such measure, Pró-Veículo, where accumulated ICMS tax credit can be used for investments, has led many large car manufacturers to open new factories in the state,” explained Alckmin.
Included in the set of changes are adjustments and mechanisms designed to protect the machinery and equipment industry against unlawful tax war incentives, while maintaining actions that aid the poultry farming, automotive, computer, and technology industries.
These acts signed by Governor Alckmin also introduce improvements in the tax legislation to prevent credit balances concerning ICMS on operations involving imports of raw materials, domestic trade of finished goods and interstate operations.
One of the most important deliberations passed by Governor Alckmin is that the Department of Finance now can level the tax burden variation – between 18% and 25% for import operations, 12% and 25% for domestic operations, 12% for interstate operations, and as set forth by Resolution 13 of the Federal Senate, which established a 4% tax on imported products distributed to other states.
By analyzing specific cases, the Department of Finance may also, among other things, suspend part of the taxes in the clearance of raw materials or finished goods to prevent ICMS credit.
This will improve the overall business environment and make operations simpler and more efficient for industries with units supplied by São Paulo-based suppliers and companies that work with integrated chains that combine imported goods, local supply, and interstate trade, like the chemical, auto parts, and cosmetics industries, for instance. This improvement means an important incentive for concentrating and expanding the production lines within the state.
Governor Alckmin, in one of the acts geared towards the production sector, extended until April 30, 2017 the granting of ICMS credit to reduce taxes on the manufacture of wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, and graders. This extension was given to preserve the competitiveness of the capital goods industry, which is up against unfair competition due to benefits offered to companies by other states engaged in tax wars.
Poultry farms operating in the state will have additional time to obtain working capital credit lines from Desenvolve SP, using their accumulated ICMS credit as surety. The government decree will extend the benefit until December 31, 2017. These companies will keep being competitive in a high-pressure environment where the costs with raw materials keep increasing and companies obtain benefits in tax wars.
The period for using ICMS credit to invest in assets in the automotive, computer, and technology sectors was extended until December 31, 2107. The Investments Incentive Programs for the Automotive (Pró-Veículo) and the Computer and Data Processing (Pró-Informática) industries, along with the São Paulo Technology Parks System (SPTec), all of which are aided by the measure, will allow companies in these sectors to use ICMS credit to modernize and expand their factories, develop new products, and build new plants in São Paulo State.
Recycling tires and rubber waste will be encouraged with the decree establishing a discount in the ICMS levied on carbon black (material used to reinforce rubber products) substances and fuel oil supplied to the industry. The recycling of tires and waste will bring many positive results to the environment and the shift in the payment of taxes will be an incentive for this sector. “We are encouraging tire recycling to prevent pollution,” said Alckmin.


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Amid the fanfare and flair of a scaled-down Inauguration Day ceremony for incoming President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, elected officials and leaders on stage seized the opportunity to use their fashion choices to showcase their personal style and elevate designers of their choosing. And as ever, the country took note.
“You can use fashion to make a statement and I feel like both [Harris and Dr. Biden] are doing that today,” said MSNBC host Joy Reid. “It is really important and I think it is among the things people are watching and waiting for.”
As a senator and on the campaign trail, Harris embraced a signature style that resonated with fashion-forward working women, from her choice of Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers to her ever-present pearl necklaces.
Today, she — along with former First Lady Michelle Obama, and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton — all chose to wear various shades of purple. Besides being an obvious nod to the middle-ground between the evocative signature red of the Republican Party and blue of the Democratic Party, the color purple is a nod to the groundbreaking African-American Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Chisholm, who was both the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first to run for President in 1972, used the color purple throughout her campaign. Wardrobe stylist and author of “The Creatives’ Closet” Monica Barnett told Know Your Value that the color purple has historically been used to signify royalty.
“Within 25 hours, Vice President Kamala Harris showcased two black designers which is likely a nod to her support and uplifting of an underrepresented voice,” Barnett said, in reference to designers Sergio Hudson and Christopher John Rogers. Hudson’s home state of South Carolina is credited for handing Biden a crucial win in its presidential primary last February, during which Biden won overwhelming support from Black voters in the state. That win cleared the way for Biden to sweep the remaining states’ presidential nominating contests on Super Tuesday, garnering enough delegates to become the Democratic Party nominee.
Barnett called out the Christopher John Rogers coat worn by Harris as a traditional and restrained, but winning choice. Harris revisited a color she’s worn often during key moments in her own presidential run, though she made waves in the fashion community by donning a white suit and pussy-bow silk blouse on the evening she formally accepted the nomination to become the Democratic Party’s Vice Presidential nominee. White, a signature color of the suffragette movement, was the color of choice for Democratic House and Senate members during the most recent State of the Union address.
Not only did Harris wear her signature pearls, but so did other women present at the swearing-in on Wednesday. The pearls, which can be seen in photos of Harris dating back to her 1986 graduation photo from Howard University, is a mainstay accessory among the sorority sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha – the sorority Harris belongs to – which was founded more than 100 years ago at the historically Black university she attended.
“The 20 pearls represent the original founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,” said Roslyn Brock, chair of the International Connection Committee for Alpha Kappa Alpha, calling pearls “a symbol of enduring strength, grace and poise under pressure.”
“We wear our pearls today in solidarity with Madam Vice President Kamala D. Harris to symbolize our ancestor’s journey of struggle and progress in this nation,” Brock said. "Together we share in the faith, hope and promise of the American dream.”
Incoming First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose to wear an ocean blue wool tweed coat and dress by a young American designer named Alexandra O’Neil of Markarian.
“She's young [and] up and coming, so [Biden] is giving her a huge honor to dress the First Lady,” Reid said, calling Biden’s outfit “tasteful” and “appropriate” with its understated but glamorous shimmery details and matching gloves. “I can see this young lady is going to have a moment after this spectacular look.”
“Her custom dress is well-fitted, traditional, feminine, strong, and says she's not here to 'rock the runway',” added Barnett, who compared Biden’s “career woman” aesthetic to that of former First Lady Melania Trump, who maxed out high fashion wearing non-American designers during her tenure.
Trump, who shied away from the spotlight during her husband’s four years in the Oval Office, occasionally raised eyebrows for her fashion choices, including the pair of high heels she wore to observe relief efforts in hurricane-ravaged Texas in 2017, and the olive green coat bearing the words “I really don’t care. Do U?” that she wore to visit children in an immigration detention center a year later. During her husband’s last hours as President, Melania Trump was seen wearing an ensemble by non-American designers including Dolce and Gabbana, Christian Louboutin and Chanel along with a Birkin bag by Hermès worth more than $50,000.
“One would say there is power in ‘tradition’ and if that were the case, then Melania Trump would be a winner,” Barnett said. “However the fashion footnote that she leaves is steeped in elitism and her tone-deafness.”
Michelle Obama is no stranger to using her fashion choices to elevate and celebrate emerging and classic American designers, from Jason Wu to Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang. Her J. Crew accessories during her husband’s 2008 and 2012 inaugurations celebrated accessibility and elevated affordable working women’s fashion.
“She used fashion to send a message of inclusivity,” Reid said. “She would wear designers of color or designers from different countries that were being honored at a state dinner.” Reid noted that Obama’s 2008 inauguration look inspired the style we’ve since seen embraced by women leaders on Inauguration Day. On Wednesday, Obama sported a monochromatic long purple coat, pants, and top, along with a statement gold belt by Sergio Hudson.
“She really understands how to dress for the moment and how to look stylish, but also powerful,” Reid said. “She really is just masterful at it.”
While Michelle Obama has passed the torch to new occupants of the White House, her fashion legacy remains. “She is not center stage anymore, but her style should still stand as a lofty aspiration for first ladies and women of the White House,” Barnett said.


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It turns out that TRUSTe, the provider of privacy certifications for online businesses, may not be so trustworthy after all. The company failed to conduct annual recertification checks for hundreds of companies holding its privacy seal, despite promising to do so, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has charged.
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The US-based Digital Advertising Alliance, a coalition of online advertising networks and companies, will soon release guidelines for the use of targeted advertising on mobile devices, although it's been difficult to come up with standards in the diverse mobile marketplace, members of the DAA said.
Mobile app developers face a huge challenge in keeping up with the fast-changing landscape of data privacy law. They got some tips Wednesday at a conference devoted to the topic in San Francisco.
A majority of European Internet users expect companies to ask for permission to track their activities online using cookies, privacy management company Truste said Thursday. But despite the 2009 introduction of the European Union's so-called cookie directive requiring just that, only a small minority of websites ask for visitors' consent, according to a survey by the company.
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The latest Stadia shortcoming could make gameplay disappointing even when it’s working correctly. Google has confirmed Destiny 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2 don’t actually render at the promised 4K resolution.
Project Stream became Stadia earlier this year, and it’s finally set to launch. Google has been talking about games that will come to Stadia at some point, but now we have the full launch lineup. It’ll be just 12 games.
Google is claiming it can use ‘negative latency’ to hide the impact of distant data centers on local game streaming, including predicting player inputs using AI.
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Twitter launches #Stickers
Posted on: Monday 27 June 2016
The social platform has revealed its latest addition.
This week, Twitter launched its new #Stickers product, which is poised to become the hashtag of the visual world.
Stickers can be placed on top of images, allowing users to add their own creativity to their pictures. While this isn't a new concept, aspects of the functionality offer new features.
The main feature that is expected to see popularity is the ability to click on one of the Stickers and bring up a search for other uses of that same sticker, offering similar benefits that hashtags give users.
This move is especially pertinent as users begin to crave more image-led options for social media. In fact, the social giant has plans to create event-specific Stickers according to The Drum, so it could be interesting to see if this leads to brand-own Stickers too.
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Gabe Newell Says He Trusts Microsoft's Intentions and Did Not Sign Call of Duty Agreement - NewsWilliam D'Angelo , posted on 07 December 2022 / 5,013 Views
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer this week announced Microsoft has entered a 10-year commitment with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms if Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition is approved.
Microsoft has also committed to keep releasing Call of Duty on Steam alongside Xbox after the deal closes.
"Microsoft has entered into a 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo following the merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard King," said Spencer. "Microsoft is committed to helping bring more games to more people – however they choose to play."
He added, "I'm also pleased to confirm that Microsoft has committed to continue to offer Call of Duty on Steam simultaneously to Xbox after we have closed the merger with Activision Blizzard King."
Valve President Gabe Newell in a statement to Kotaku says he did not sign Microsoft's long-term Call of Duty commitment has he trusts their intentions.
"We’re happy that Microsoft wants to continue using Steam to reach customers with Call of Duty when their Activision acquisition closes," said Newell.
"Microsoft has been on Steam for a long time and we take it as a signal that they are happy with gamers reception to that and the work we are doing. Our job is to keep building valuable features for not only Microsoft but all Steam customers and partners.
"Microsoft offered and even sent us a draft agreement for a long-term Call of Duty commitment but it wasn’t necessary for us because a) we’re not believers in requiring any partner to have an agreement that locks them to shipping games on Steam into the distant future b) Phil and the games team at Microsoft have always followed through on what they told us they would do so we trust their intentions and c) we think Microsoft has all the motivation they need to be on the platforms and devices where Call of Duty customers want to be."
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at email@example.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.


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Announced today, 'NHL 17' is coming to the PS4 and Xbox One. The new game will have three new modes, the fantasy-like Draft Champions mode, the World Cup of Hockey mode, and Franchise mode.
As far as the action on the ice, 'NHL 17' will have a new emphasis on competing over the crease. That means new goaltenders and new offense. As for the cover athlete, that will have to wait for a June 22nd reveal of the Cover Vote.
The release window is this fall, but EA Access members will get in early via a Play First Trials.
You can find the latest info on 'NHL 17' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule.
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The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on Thursday reiterated its advisory against the use of e-cigarettes, citing recent evidence of carcinogenic ingredients.
After reviewing 137 liquid e-cigarettes, authorities concluded that some of the products contained flavorings that cause cancer. Several contained vitamin E acetate, which impairs lung functioning when inhaled.
None of the products, however, contained THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, which also has harmful effects. THC was not found in any of the e-cigarette products sold in South Korea as cannabis is illegal here, the ministry said.
The exact compounds within the e-cigarette flavorings responsible for their carcinogenic properties have yet to be narrowed down, said the ministry representative in charge of the matter, urging consumers to suspend the use of e-cigarettes altogether until the authorities can be sure which substances to exclude from commercial products.
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- 20 January 2020
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Using Whistl, UK e-commerce companies will soon be able to have tracked imports from 220 countries around the world thanks to the delivery company’s tie-up with One World Express.
Under the deal, e-commerce importers will only need to print one label per item in the country of origin. Packages will then be tracked through each transit stage.
Whistl then will process the items in the UK, and then handed to Royal Mail to be delivered to the end customer.
Whistl chief executive Nick Wells said: “With the unprecedented expansion of the e-commerce industry globally and the rise of imports into the UK, consumers are looking for greater transparency on the delivery journey from country of origin to their home.”


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New Sunday markets in Kyogle
KYOGLE will have a new monthly community market from January 24.
Local businessperson Georgina Steriovich is the new market's organiser.
Ms Steriovich confirmed the market will be held on the fourth Sunday of every month in the corner of Summerland Way and Anzac Drive, behind the Information Centre.
"We have such a beautiful park there and it's underutilised. We also have the Farmers Markets there but there is definitely an opportunity for a local market to showcase Kyogle, its people and attract visitors," she said.
The markets are still searching for more stall holders, and the idea is to showcase local arts and craft, plus fresh produce, live music and entertainment.
"There will be a stage and anyone can jump in with a guitar or a small setup can come in and contact me on the day to go on stage," Ms Steriovich said.
Anyone interested in being part of the markets as a stall holder or entertainer can contact Ms Steriovich on 0458 573 410.


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Irishman writes "NASA has heard from the Pioneer 10 spacecraft for the first time since March. Unfortunately, it is too faint to get scientific data from the craft. CNN has the story here. Considering that the craft is twice the distance from the Sun as Pluto is and that it has spent 30 years subjected to space, this is amazing! Now if only computer manufacturers could make equipment even remotely this sturdy."
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Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum’s countries on Sunday hailed Russia’s expected admission to the World Trade Organization.
“We look forward to the conclusion of Russia’s WTO accession process at the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference” in December, they said in the APEC summit declaration.
The three-day APEC summit takes place in Honolulu, the capital of the U.S. state of Hawaii.
Russia, the only major economy outside the WTO, has been trying to join the organization since 1993. The agreement of all member states is necessary for accession to the WTO, but Georgia refused to approve Russia's entry ever since the two countries fought a brief war in August 2008.
Russia and Georgia finally signed a Swiss-brokered agreement clearing the way for Russia’s WTO admission on November 9, including deployment of international observers to monitor the movement of goods across sections of Russia’s borders with the former Georgian republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
The WTO Working Party on Russia’s accession then approved the package spelling out Russia’s terms of entry to the global trade body and recommended that Russia be admitted at the December 15-17 Ministerial Conference, where ministers are expected to approve the documents and accept Russia as a WTO Member.
Russia will have until June 15, 2012 to ratify its accession package. Russia will become a full-fledged member of the WTO thirty days after the accession documents are ratified by the Russian parliament.


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On January 11, 2024, Workhorse Group proudly announced a remarkable achievement – securing a substantial order for their renowned W56 Step Van. This order, consisting of a fleet of 15 vehicles, signifies a significant milestone for the company. The esteemed Kingsburg Truck Center, a trusted Workhorse dealer, will be responsible for delivering these exceptional vans.
Renowned for its exceptional attributes, the W56 Step Van boasts an unparalleled combination of reliability, quality, and serviceability. Its reputation precedes it, as customers across various industries have come to rely on this remarkable vehicle for their transportation needs.
As the delivery date draws near, the anticipation builds, knowing that these 15 W56 Step Vans will soon be in the hands of eager customers. Workhorse Group takes immense pride in their ability to provide vehicles that not only meet but exceed expectations.
With each passing day, the excitement grows, and the countdown to the momentous delivery of these extraordinary vans continues. Workhorse Group remains committed to delivering excellence, and this fleet purchase order serves as a testament to their dedication and unwavering pursuit of customer satisfaction.
Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) Stock Price Rises Modestly, Showing Positive Movement for Investors
On January 11, 2024, Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) experienced a modest increase in its stock price, according to data sourced from CNN Money. The stock closed at $0.32, marking a rise of $0.01 or 1.71% since the market last closed. Additionally, in after-hours trading, the stock continued to rise by another $0.01. Despite the gains, WKHS is currently trading in the middle of its 52-week range and below its 200-day simple moving average. This suggests that the stock is not experiencing significant price momentum and may be facing some resistance in its upward movement. The 52-week range indicates the highest and lowest prices at which a stock has traded over the past year. By trading in the middle of this range, WKHS is neither at its highest nor lowest point, indicating a relatively stable position. However, being below its 200-day simple moving average suggests that the stock’s long-term trend is currently on a downward trajectory. The price increase of $0.01 or 1.71% may seem modest, but it is still a positive movement for investors. After-hours trading also contributed to the stock’s upward momentum, showing that there is some interest in WKHS even outside regular market hours. It’s important to note that stock prices can fluctuate significantly, and a single day’s performance may not necessarily indicate a long-term trend. Investors should consider multiple factors, such as company news, financial performance, and market conditions, before making any investment decisions. Workhorse Group Inc. is an American manufacturing company that specializes in electric delivery and utility vehicles. As a player in the growing electric vehicle industry, WKHS has attracted attention from investors looking to capitalize on the shift towards sustainable transportation solutions.
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WKHS Stock Performances on January 11, 2024: Mixed Revenue Growth and Declining Net Income in the Electric Vehicle Market
WKHS Stock Performances on January 11, 2024: A Mixed Bag of Revenue Growth and Declining Net Income
Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) is a company that specializes in manufacturing electric delivery vehicles. On January 11, 2024, the stock performances of WKHS were analyzed based on the financial data provided by CNN Money.
Total revenue for WKHS in the past year was reported at $5.02 million, which represented a significant increase of 689.62% compared to the previous year. However, the company experienced a decline of 23.65% in total revenue since the last quarter, with the figure standing at $3.03 million.
The increase in total revenue over the past year suggests that WKHS has been successful in generating more sales and expanding its customer base. This growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for electric delivery vehicles, as more companies look for sustainable transportation options. However, the decline in revenue since the last quarter could indicate potential challenges or fluctuations in the market.
While WKHS has seen impressive revenue growth, the company’s net income tells a different story. Over the past year, WKHS reported a net loss of -$117.27 million, which represented an increase of 70.78% compared to the previous year. In the third quarter, the net loss stood at -$30.64 million, reflecting a decline of 33.14% since the last quarter.
The increase in net loss over the past year suggests that WKHS has been facing challenges in managing its expenses and generating profits. This could be due to various factors, such as increased production costs, higher research and development expenses, or intense competition in the electric vehicle market. The decline in net loss since the last quarter, however, indicates that the company has made some progress in reducing its losses.
Earnings per share (EPS) is another important metric to consider when evaluating a company’s performance. WKHS reported an EPS of -$0.74 over the past year, which represented an increase of 76.29% compared to the previous year. In the third quarter, the EPS was reported at -$0.14, reflecting a decline of 14.52% since the last quarter.
The increase in EPS over the past year suggests that WKHS has been able to manage its losses more efficiently on a per-share basis. However, the decline in EPS since the last quarter indicates that the company’s profitability has been impacted in recent months.
In conclusion, the stock performances of WKHS on January 11, 2024, showcased a mixed bag of revenue growth and declining net income. While the company experienced a significant increase in total revenue over the past year, it also reported higher net losses. The decline in revenue and net income since the last quarter suggests potential challenges or fluctuations in the market. Investors should closely monitor WKHS’s financial performance and future strategies to assess the company’s ability to address these challenges and sustain its growth in the competitive electric vehicle industry.


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HOPES that Nissan’s plant in Barcelona may escape the axe look to have been dashed.
The regional government in Catalonia had been investigating how it could help make the factory competitive again through grants for new facilities after rumours surfaced on May 14 that the premises would be closed.
But reports from the Japanese press have now confirmed that the axe will fall on the unprofitable production facilities and 3,000 Spanish jobs, as part of a global restructuring plan.
Nissan currently employs 4,000 workers in Spain.
The plan will see 20,000 jobs go world-wide, about 15% of Nissan’s 130,000 strong workforce.
The company has refused to comment on what it calls press speculation, pointing to May 28 as the date a new strategic plan will be revealed.
But leaks to the press have shown that the Barcelona plant – where staff are currently on strike – is to be closed and the Catalan government is taking the threat very seriously.
It proposed paying about €3 million for a new paint plant and said it was more expensive to close the factory than to make it competitive.
The factory has been producing just 55,000 units a year, or 10% of the total units manufactured in Europe by the Japanese and far from the theoretical maximum capacity of 200,000 vehicles per year.
Globally, Nissan currently has a production capacity of about 7 million units, but last year they sold just 5.2 million cars, lorries and vans. The coronavirus crisis has made the company’s overcapacity situation even worse.


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Edita Food Industries S.A.E. (EFID.CA on the Egyptian Exchange & EFID.L on the London Stock Exchange), a leader in the Egyptian packaged snack food market, is pleased to announce it has secured a USD 45 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which has an eight-year tenor (including a two-year grace period).
Edita will use the facility to support its ambitious growth and expansion plans. A total of USD 10 million of the loan will refinance existing debt.
Edita has a well-defined growth strategy that sees company continue to grow in Egypt as it simultaneously delivers on its promise of regional expansion, starting with its entry to Morocco in 2021. The IFC funding will provide Edita with flexibility as it pursues its regional growth strategy, allowing the company to capitalize on emerging opportunities in new markets.
Edita is also growing in its home market both organically and inorganically, expanding its presence across its existing segments while introducing new categories through acquisition. Earlier this year, the company entered the frozen bakery segment through the acquisition of 100% of a company that has since been integrated and rebranded as “Edita Frozen Food Industries.” The strategy will see Edita continue to diversify its revenue stream while catering to a wider consumer base.
Hani Berzi, Chairman of Edita Food Industries, commented, “We are pleased to have secured this loan from the IFC. The facility strengthens Edita’s financial capacity, will help drive revenue diversification, and facilitate our continued commitment to strategic growth and market expansion. We are grateful for the support of the IFC and look forward to realizing the full potential of this opportunity.”
The partnership with IFC builds on a longstanding relationship that saw the World Bank Group member provide in 2019 some USD 20 million in financing that supported Edita’s growth journey.


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Signing of cooperation agreement between ports of Kiel and Ust-Luga slated for Sept. 22
Memorandum on Cooperation between the German Port of Kiel and Russian Port of Ust-Luga is scheduled to be signed on September 22, 2016 in St. Petersburg, PUL Trans company said in a press release.
In the run up to the signing ceremony the German and Russian partners on August 24 held a preliminary meeting.
The purpose of the meeting is approval of the specific terms of cooperation and interaction between the agents of the new logistics service for the delivery of goods between Russia and Germany. The meeting was attended by representatives of CIS-Cargo GmbH, JSC PUL Trans and DFDS Seaways Ltd.
This service is expected to ensure more freight volumes both for DFDS ferry line, and the ports of Kiel and Ust-Luga. General Director of JSC PUL Trans
Igor Yevstafiev said the customer of new service will enjoy guaranteed goods delivery time, one of the basic requirements of cargo owners, shippers.
JSC PUL Trans is rail shunting operator at the seaport of Ust-Luga, Leningrad region, providing a full range of rail services using rail tracks at the port. PUL Trans was created in 2007. Majore shareholders are the following: RZD (50%) RVM Capital (25%), TRANSOIL (25%).
Private company CIS-Cargo GmbH is an international freight forwarder specializing in rail transportation of goods between the EU and the CIS countries.
DFDS, a Copenhagen-based Danish shipping company is one of the world's largest ferry and logistics operators. In 2011 the company added Ust-Luga to its Ro-Ro ferry line's rotation. The Company employs 6,000 people.


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By Dipti Deshpande
Every annual Union Budget is a creature of its context that foregrounds certain priorities.
The new year brought with it a fresh set of challenges for India. Just as the economy was picking up after the second wave, came omicron, and uncertainty in its tow. Meanwhile, monetary policy, having done most of the heavy lifting in the past two years, has started moving, albeit cautiously, towards ‘normalising’.
It’s not as simply though, for fiscal policy.
With most of the initial pandemic disruption behind us, the Budget this year could pursue a fiscal deficit correction path, but not an aggressive one, given the economy is not fully back on its feet. In other words, the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management fiscal deficit target of 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) pales in the face of the urgency to lift growth.
Moreover, with there appearing a greater urgency to normalise the monetary policy — domestic inflation risk and US Federal Reserve action being hot items — fiscal policy may need to take the slow route to fiscal discipline.
With that established, the key question that remains before this Budget is: should the government continue to focus only on the capital expenditure (capex)-led route to economic growth, or could it also accommodate short term consumption-supportive measures?
The past few budgets have made clear the government’s intent to drive growth by leaning on a mix of capex and reforms, expected to alter the growth trajectory over the medium to long term. But with the pandemic throwing millions out of work and their ability to spend weakening considerably, immediate measures to support incomes and private consumption are crucial and can create a much-needed bridge to the medium-term path.
To be sure, the Union Budget need not be the only occasion to do that. But it continues to hold importance as a signaling event as to where the government’s focus areas for spending during the year might lie.
Broadly, there are two areas where the government could make a difference.
Income growth through increasing allocations for job schemes
The slowdown in incomes, which started in fiscal 2018, accentuated with the pandemic. Data from the National Statistics Office shows per capita GDP grew at 6.9% in fiscal 2017 and thereon slowed on a sustained basis to 3% in fiscal 2020. It contracted sharply by 8.2% in fiscal 2021. Beyond that, the catch-up has been slow. By the end of this fiscal, it would not even have caught up with fiscal 2020 levels.
The onset of the pandemic and the consequent nationwide lockdown led to a flood of reverse migration from urban to rural areas. For fiscal 2021, the government announced a higher allocation under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and rural construction works, providing succor to workers in the hinterlands.
But that was short-lived. In the Union Budget 2021-22, these allocations were downsized as Covid cases were contained. However, data suggests that in the absence of employment opportunities in urban areas, demand for rural works stayed high even this fiscal, a large part of which remained unmet.
In fiscal 2021 about 45% more person-days were generated on-year under the scheme. In this fiscal so far (April to December), person-days generated have fallen ~6% compared with the year-ago period, while jobs demand has stayed higher than employment provided.
The MGNREGS remains the only lifeline for those at the bottom of the heap, who have borne the brunt of repeated pandemic waves, restrictions and social distancing norms, and lack of employment opportunities in urban areas.
The figures reflect how critically dependent rural folks are on these schemes, and underscores the merit in increasing spending under the MGNREGS and other rural construction works schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana to support rural incomes and revive demand.
On these lines, there is also merit in introducing similar employment generation schemes in the urban areas, given how the slowdown in activity continues to keep huge swathes of workers such as in urban construction un/underemployed, even if lockdowns have become less restrictive. The case for a national urban employment guarantee scheme has repeatedly been put forth by experts as well as the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour in its August 2021 report.
Similarly, the pandemic has prompted a shift towards online shopping largely in urban areas, which is believed to have taken demand (and hence jobs/incomes) away from the unorganised sector, given e-commerce platforms are dominated by large, organised players.
Thus, policy support focus on incomes must continue for longer, till demand conditions show sustained improvement.
Inflation control by paring fuel duties
The sharp rise in inflation in the essential spending categories is burning a hole in spenders’ pockets. In general, rising inflation erodes purchasing power. But when inflation is high in items that are considered essential such as food, rent, clothing and health, where the spending is sticky, it can discourage overall consumption, leaving very little to be spent on discretionary items.
In India, inflation in the essentials category for the three years through this fiscal was, on average, 210 basis points higher than for the three years ended fiscal 2019. In contrast, inflation in discretionary categories was only 50 basis points higher.
Fiscal policy can help control inflation by further bringing down excise duty on fuels. After a welcome reduction of excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 per litre respectively, in November 2021, some more relief can help the consumer now.
The question of fiscal space
Though nominal GDP growth is estimated to decline from 17.6% in fiscal 2022 to ~12% in fiscal 2023, it remains strong. Moreover, a broad-based recovery and improved compliance should benefit tax collections. Fiscally speaking, therefore, there might be some room to accommodate spending on employment generation in rural and urban areas, and to further ease the fuel tax burden of the consumer. The inflationary impact of spending could also somewhat be offset by the reduction in fuel taxes.
This does not mean a steroidal lift is advocated. Any support measures will have to be designed carefully after weighing their impact on consumer price inflation, which is already high and has remained so through the pandemic for various reasons.
The government will have to maintain a delicate balance between weak growth that necessitates policy support and high inflation that discourages fiscal largesse. The difficult choice will be where to spend such that policy effectiveness is high and also yields growth in the short term, without fueling inflation beyond what is tolerable.
Delaying sharp fiscal correction to make room for infrastructure spending and boosting employment is probably the best bet at this juncture.
Dipti Deshpande is Principal Economist at CRISIL Limited. Views are personal


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In 2019, Oppo received a relatively good response from consumers to the Reno series phones with shark-fin selfie pop-up camera phone design and now, it plans to get a jump start over the rivals in 2020 with the launch of the new F series mobile next month.
Oppo India has taken to Twitter to tease the imminent launch of the F15 scheduled in January. In the video, the company has shown that the device will come with a glossy white shell and a water dew-drop display design with a true full view display.
Oppo, in a bid to incite excitement among fans, is likely to continue to release more teasers in the coming days ahead of the official launch. But one thing is certain that the new phone like the previous F series versions, camera hardware will the highlight feature.
As per reports, Oppo F15 is tipped to flaunt a 6.4-inch full HD+ AMOLED screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 shield and comes with a 12nm class MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core (2.1GHz Cortex A73 x 4 + 2GHz Cortex A53 core x 4) backed by 900MHz ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, Android Pie-based ColorOS 6.1 with 6GB/8GB (LPPDDR4x) RAM, 128GB storage (expandable up to 256GB via microSD) and a 4,025mAh battery with 30W VOOC 3.0 fast-charging capability.
As far as the photography hardware is concerned, it is said to come with quad-camera module-- 48MP + 8MP + 2MP depth sensor + 2MP for 4cm macro with LED flash, PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) and more. On the front, it features 16MPsnapper for selfies.
The company has confirmed that the Oppo F15 will be available on Amazon India. Also, there is a dedicated page on the e-commerce website with the 'Notify Me' button for interested consumers to get quick updates on the device's availability and price details.


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We have expert and technology awareness to develop Media and News Mobility Solutions with a list of interactive features. News apps are making big changes the way we receive information, news and entertainment.
This article tries to explore everything making the Swift eligible to be chosen as the best programming technology for enterprise apps. Swift isn’t limited to Apple’s devices only but it can be implemented to Linux too. We would see Google providing support to this programming language.
Apple created Swift but its use isn’t limited only to iPhone application development and other software of the company itself. Apart from begin used for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, the Swift can be applied to Linux platform and even Google is considering to adopt Swift for Android application development.
Food delivery Services aims at delivering food at the location specified by the customers anytime. Registering at the application, users can choose the restaurant they can order from and get the whole list of the restaurant’s menu to order from.
The app can both be owned and operated by restaurants with several branches or by an entrepreneur with the idea of starting a business for food delivery only. Tired to cook after a hectic day at work or the kind of person who usually likes a snack or a meal at midnight; the app can get you a meal anytime anywhere.
A delivery service for every business is now the need of the hour and there are quite a number of businesses with delivery services of their own. From laundry services and courier to grocery service and taxis on demand pickup and delivery services have now become common and not just business owners but entrepreneurs have started delivery services for pretty much everything.
The craze for delivery services began with the business model that Uber has set for taxi services. And services have chosen Uber’s model for their delivery businesses where one click at the app in the customers’ hand held devices will get them the desired service at their doorstep or any location.
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Much focus has been given over the past nine months to the efforts made by Government to maintain people in employment through the Job Retention Scheme and their efforts to support business with various loans and grants. There has been much posted and said on-line and in the media about employee welfare. Many businesses have been engaged in a struggle to survive. Some have succeeded, in that struggle, and others have failed.
Medium and large companies, are having to prepare for the rigours of IR35. Larger businesses, those with a turnover of more that £36 million have an obligation to publish a Modern Slavery Act statement each year to report on the steps they have taken, and are taking, to eliminate modern slavery. For many the risk of being involved in modern slavery through their supply chains will be limited but the pandemic has brought a renewed focus on modern slavery and there are future steps proposed for reform in this area.
In the light of the pandemic the need to report on modern slavery can be delayed by up to six months without penalty, BUT each business will have to explain why it was necessary to delay the publication of the statement.
In April 2020 the Government issued guidance about addressing and reporting on modern slavery risks during the C-19 pandemic this indicated that businesses will need to consider how fluctuations in demand and changes in operating model may have led to new / increased risks of Modern slavery.
To address that issue the MSA Statement should consider:
The actions they have taken in the most recent period.
New risks may have taken precedence over previously planned activities.
How they can demonstrate the ways in which they monitored risk and adapted activities and priorities in response to the issues posed by the pandemic.
For many businesses due to report this month the pandemic probably came too late for them to be able to have taken any meaningful action in the last reporting period, but there is ample time to consider the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain ahead of the next report.
The Guidance also recognised that some workers may be more vulnerable to modern slavery as a result of the pandemic, it therefore recommends:
Ensuring local / government guidelines are implemented throughout the supply chain.
Prioritising engagement with suppliers including paying for previously placed orders – it recognises that some may be cancelled but that this may place those in the supply chain at risk.
Workers should still be able to access grievance procedures.
Ensuring that the business and its suppliers are not using the need for increased recruitment (if applicable) to allow the most vulnerable to be exploited and therefore maintaining rigorous checks.
Considering the need to revise / renew risk assessments to take account of emerging risks.
It is also recommended that businesses should consider which parts of their workforce/supply chain are particularly vulnerable and keep their Board of Directors updated on emerging / heightened risks.
In 2019 the Government commenced a consultation on reform to the MSA regime. It published its response to that consultation in September 2020.
The response commits the Government to “an ambitious package of measures to strengthen and future proof the MSA’s transparency legislation”. This includes:
(a) Requiring MSA statements to cover mandatory areas – this will be, as a minimum, the current voluntary areas and they will consider how additional topics can be included. The Government has said that it will publish guidance to highlight the importance of transparency, risk based action and industry level challenges and best practice approaches to reporting.
(b) There will be a requirement to publish on a Government portal.
(c) There will be a single reporting deadline (30 September) and reporting will be over a defined period 1 April – 31 March.
(d) Enforcement options will be considered further.
(e) MSA statements will have to include the date of approval by the Board and sign off by a Director.
(f) Group MSA statements will have to name the entities covered by the Statement.
(g) Public Bodies will be required to report on Modern Slavery.
Modern Slavery is relevant to all. Ensuring decent working conditions for those in the supply chain is important. The risk faced by tech businesses will vary, depending upon the nature of the work they undertake, but it is important given greater transparency that the issue of modern slavery is taken seriously by all.


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SAN DIEGO (REUTERS) - A woman ticketed for driving while wearing Google Glass, a tiny computer mounted on an eyeglass frame, is scheduled to appear in a Southern California traffic court on Thursday, in a case that raises new questions about distracted driving.
Technology entrepreneur Cecilia Abadie, one of thousands of people testing the device for Google Inc, was stopped for speeding in October by the California Highway Patrol on Interstate 15 in San Diego. The officer then gave her a second citation for using a "monitor" in her car while driving, according to the Highway Patrol.
Ms Abadie quickly posted the news of her ticket on social media.
"A cop just stopped me and gave me a ticket for wearing Google Glass while driving!" she wrote on the Google Plus social networking site.
Ms Abadie is apparently the first person cited for wearing Google Glass while driving.
The device, which projects a small screen in the corner of a wearer's eye, is expected to become a major catalyst for what many believe to be the next big trend in mobile, wearable computing devices.
Developers are already crafting apps to try to position themselves if the devices, which can be voice- or motion-activated, prove popular with consumers.
Google Glass is not yet available for sale to the general public, although the company is testing the product with the help of thousands of so-called "Explorers" who have been given early access to the technology.
At the end of December, Google made the device available to select developers, and it is expected to come to market later this year.
Ms Abadie is scheduled to appear in traffic court in San Diego on Thursday, where a trial will be held in front of a judge.


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Dorset Chamber has urged local businesses to check whether they might be eligible for financial support, after concerns were raised that some may not be applying because they incorrectly believe they do not fit the criteria.
It seems that some businesses may think the grants are only for those in the retail, hospital and leisure sectors. In fact, any company with a rateable value of under £15,000 that receives some form of rate relief can claim £10,000 from the Small Business Grant Fund, regardless of the sector their business is in.
The Dorset Chamber and Poole-based PKF Francis Clark, one of its Platinum Business Partners, have been part of the support networks encouraging businesses to apply for the financial support available to them. Chief Executive of Dorset Chamber, Ian Girling, said: “This money could make the difference between survival and failure for some businesses.
“The local authorities are doing a great job at administering the grants and making it as easy as possible yet some firms are not aware of the schemes or are not applying. It may be because they are not tuned into social media or think that they don’t qualify, but the support is there and I would encourage all businesses to seize every penny they are entitled to.”
Businesses still qualify for the grant if they pay no business rates because of rate relief, have temporarily suspended trading because of the coronavirus, or if they only use their premises for storage.
James Robinson, a partner with PKF Francis Clark and member of Dorset Chamber, said: “There are some common misconceptions whereby some businesses believe that they are not eligible for grants when in fact they are. We have helped a variety of such clients who have been able to successfully claim the £10,000 grant.
“I’ve also been working closely with Ian and the Dorset Chamber, the BCP Council economic development team and my contacts in the engineering base to get the message out.
“This is about business advisers and support networks working together to help Dorset businesses through this extremely challenging time and emerge in the best shape possible.”


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The European Commission has proposed a new Regulation on Privacy and Electronic Communications that is intended to supplement the General Data Protection Regulation.
Transparency International has launched its latest 2016 Corruption Perception Index. China’s ranking continues to improve, moving up by four places from last year’s rank of 83 to a rank this year of 79. Find out more about the other highlights.
After several years of development, involving input from over 50 countries, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has finally published ISO 37001: Anti-Bribery Management Systems Standard – a new international standard designed to assist organisations worldwide in implementing and maintaining effective anti-bribery systems.
Baker & McKenzie released the 2016 edition of its Global Overview of Anti-Bribery Handbook. You can read the Handbook for free on Global Compliance News.
As of August 1, 2016, U.S. companies can now self-certify compliance to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield to the U.S. Department of Commerce
In VM Remonts, the EU Court of Justice ruled for the first time on whether a company can be liable for competition law infringements that resulted from the actions of a third party service provider that was not an agent of the company and was taking initiatives that clearly exceeded the tasks assigned to it.
The Dutch Supreme Court referred questions for a preliminary ruling to the European Court of Justice, asking whether certain elements of the Dutch fiscal unity regime should also be available to Dutch resident companies with a 95% or more EU resident parent, subsidiary or sister company which can not be part of a Dutch fiscal unity due to the geographical restrictions of the fiscal unity regime.
If you manufacture, import or supply products in, to or via the UK in some capacity, you may well already be considering how Brexit may impact the application of product-related laws to your business. In this article we look at what might happen to product laws under the different suggested models for the UK/EU-27 relationship so that you can start considering how your business may be affected.
On 21 June 2016, the European Council unanimously agreed on a package of anti-tax avoidance measures.
EU institutions agreed on a framework for an EU Regulation designed to ensure that minerals entering the EU have been sourced responsibly and without funding conflict and human rights abuses.


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The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) has announced a new partnership with CLC, a leading collegiate licensing company.
The agreement grants CLC exclusive rights to license merchandise and products featuring the GCAC logo and marks. This move comes ahead of the GCAC’s planned rebranding to the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) in July and coincides with the conference’s membership expansion efforts.
“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with CLC as we transition to the HBCU Athletic Conference,” said Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, GCAC Commissioner. “This partnership provides licensing security, ensuring our conference’s identity is properly represented in the marketplace.”
CLC specializes in collaborating with partner institutions to develop customized merchandise programs. They work with top consumer product companies to create products that meet the needs of college fans while elevating brand recognition at retail. CLC will leverage its industry expertise to identify new product and marketing opportunities for the GCAC and its member institutions in anticipation of the HBCUAC rebranding.
“We are excited to partner with the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference as they move to become the HBCUAC and to help celebrate the rich heritage and tradition of historically black colleges and universities through officially licensed merchandise,” said Brad Coley, CLC’s vice president of partnerships. “This partnership underscores our commitment to enhancing the fan experience for these esteemed institutions while supporting the unique identities of collegiate conferences and their member schools.”


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Is high food insecurity the new normal in Tasmania?
It has been nearly 12 months since our supermarket shelves have returned to normal and panic buying has become a thing of the past. Unfortunately, The Tasmania Project’s latest survey in May 2021 indicates that food insecurity continues to affect close to 1 in 5 Tasmanian respondents to the survey. Is this the new normal for food insecurity in Tasmania?
You can read the full report here.


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Sheryl Sandberg's Nonprofit Will Now Pay It's Interns
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Last week, Sheryl Sandberg's popular Lean In organization got some flak. It wasn't paying it's interns. After all that buzz, the organization will start to pay its interns, according to a post on Facebook last week.
LeanIn.org's post came two days after they took some heat from an employee who posted on Facebook seeking an unpaid editorial intern.
They have benefited from unpaid student help in the past but last week's post referred to them as volunteers and not interns. The message went on to address the controversial unpaid internship posting.
"As a startup, we haven’t had a formal internship program," wrote LeanIn.org president Rachel Thomas. "Moving forward we plan to, and it will be paid."
Of course, LeanIn.org is not the first to solicit help from unpaid interns or "volunteers" if you rather. Almost everyone does it.
In March, Sandberg told the Guardian "I want this to get better. I want women to get paid more. I want to teach them to negotiate so they get paid more." It looks like they have taken her advice for sure.
DXR is one of the most established brands in the field of gaming chairs, thanks to the unique design of their products and the way they are committed to improving their gaming chairs. The firm has in place a complex system that enables it to study the performance of its products and try to improve them as soon as possible. Thus, you can get better products all the time the firm introduces a new version of its popular chairs. Given a large number of its products that are already on the market, you may be at a loss when you must choose one. Here is a list of some of the best gaming chairs by the company that you need to try. Read more
Today, parents are facing challenging parenting due to the existence of mobile phones and social media. Children are now having unlimited access to any information, both the beneficial and the damaging ones. This is where the Android spy app like iKeyMonitor can give the ease to monitor their children’s activity on the internet. Find out more the benefits of the application in this following article. Read more
It’s easier than ever to create and run your own website. Dedicated website builders have changed the way that businesses are able to create their own online storefront, and offer a wide array of advantages over more traditional methods of website creation. Read more


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to Freak Yourself Out?” Tech Expert Reveals How Facebook and Google Are
Spying on You – AND IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
Consultant and web developer, Dylan Curran posted a long tweet thread
documenting just how much information Google and Facebook store about
prepared because this is gonna freak you out.
and Google have come under heavy criticism recently after privacy concerns
were raised over the way they store and sell user data to advertisers.
Wylie, a Cambridge Analytica whistleblower told a committee of British
MP’s Tuesday Facebook has the ability to spy on you in your own home or
place of work.
denies they spy on users with their app in order to deploy customized
a tweet thread, Dylan Curran takes you on a journey in 34 stunning tweets
showcasing just how much Google knows about you. From your every move, to
search history, to gender, health, relationship status, Google and
Facebook are documenting pretty much everything you do day in and day out.
one of Dylan Curran’s last few tweets in the thread he even suggests he
‘may be on an FBI watch list so if he dies in the next few months it
wasn’t an accident, it was a set-up.’
also says Google and Facebook having all of this information can be used
for nefarious reasons and violates multiple human rights.
Dylan’s tweet thread down the rabbit hole…
to freak yourself out? I’m gonna show just how much of your information
the likes of Facebook and Google store about you without you even
realising it”, Dylan Curran began.


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Naomi Watts was spotted at Los Angeles Airport tonight looking causal chic! With skinny blue jeans, a big scarf, big sunglasses, her beautiful blue handbag and her adorable new bob style hair cut!
It really does make her look ageless she debuted it this past week at the Paris Fashion week shows!
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Rent or buy?
There are arguments for either when it comes to a house or a car. Now add “pet” to the list.
, a 2 year old company based in Portland, uses dating service type software
that best suit their lifestyle, personality and means.
But customers attracted to the company’s cuddly range
the store front do not deposit any money and go out with one of Hannah’s dogs, cats, rabbits or guinea pigs. They sign up for an unconventional program that mimics an HMO, with contractual terms and termination fees.
, by species and size, which covers food deliveries, routine and emergency veterinary care at Hannah facilities, flea treatment, dental care, nail trimming, training and supplies initials, such as a litter box or a leash. The company requires a specific commitment depending on the age of the animal. After this period, a client can redeem the contract, at a cost of up to $ 600 for the dogs.
Hannah says she has 1,000 human members with 1,400 pets, most of which were existing limb pets, and aims to open a second location in
soon. Next year, it plans to unveil two 15,000-square-foot hospitals – one near Tigard Mall and another near 205 Mall in Southeast Portland – for routine and emergency care, surgeries and training.
It’s an ambitious growth strategy for an upstart with a controversial role model in a place passionate about his pets.
Portland has more than its share of day care centers and pet day care centers, as well as a few pet-friendly pubs. Animal lovers here are so excited to adopt “rescue” animals that
While “lease” is technically correct, critics use it as derogatory. They say the program devalues ââanimals, treating them as commodities rather than family members.
They also wonder if Hannah is exaggerating her commitment to finding homes for rescued animals. They suspect Hannah relies heavily on animals acquired from breeders, citing images of apparent purebred puppies on the company’s website and
Others, including Portland-area vets, county animal agencies and the city’s largest nonprofit shelters, including the Oregon Humane Society, say they will not adopt a animals directly to Hannah for fear that her care decisions will be less ethical or responsible than an individual’s.
“I don’t know the extent to which Hannah’s owners have control and discretion over the health of their pets,” said Sharon Harmon, director of
. “This kind of trouble has left us with too many questions.”
Pet hospital template
For pet advocates in and outside Oregon, Hannah’s pet membership plan is unheard of. Yet aside from his 75-question pet matching process and the ownership issue, the
chain founded in northeast Portland by veterinarian Scott Campbell.
While Campbell managed what has become the world’s largest chain of vets, his research has led him to believe that a pet’s physical and mental health begins with the right owner. Additionally, he argued, a model of preventive care in which owners pay up front for regular checkups and treatments kept animals alive for years longer.
Prior to selling his stake in Banfield in 2007, Campbell
. âEven today, people want to focus on illness rather than well-being,â he said.
If costs continue to rise, Campbell argued, people will be less likely to schedule vet visits. And that, of course, is not good for the industry.
Even though vets agreed with the philosophy, many independent operators were suspicious of his corporate machine, which had become the Walmart of vet clinics. This perception intensified after
whether it’s because of need, increased vet costs, or more options to splurge with four-legged family members. Owners are expected to spend $ 52.9 billion on their pets this year, according to the American Pet Products Association. That’s a jump of 28% over five years and an increase of 79% over the past decade.
, a veterinarian who had worked for Campbell in Banfield, said the company had tried to keep costs down by selling pet insurance, but found the premiums to be too expensive. At Hannah, where Novak is CEO, the unique twist of ownership keeps costs down without a middleman.
âOur cost is about 50 percent less than what you pay yourself,â he said. “The cost remains the same no matter what. There are no surprises.”
If customers can’t afford Hannah’s monthly fee, they can return pets and pay off any balances, the company said. No one will show up to repossess the animal.
Along with having happier, healthier pets, the format makes business sense: increased longevity means increased profits.
Still, Harmon and the Humane Society rescue volunteers are concerned that Hannah’s vets may not offer a full range of care options when a pet is sick. Novak retorts that customers can always buy back their contracts to ask for a second opinion. If a pet’s condition is potentially fatal, he said, Hannah will waive the $ 600 cancellation fee.
Portland-area pet owners who have heard of Hannah’s model compare it to the “Big Brother” sighting. Client Berniece Sullivan says it’s more like someone is always ready to help.
A single mother on a fixed income, she postponed her three children’s pleas for a puppy for fear of unforeseen veterinary expenses. She heard about Hannah this year, and after a series of visits and an hour-long reunion with the pets, her family left with a terrier mix puppy named Rudy.
âHaving that sense of financial security,â she said, âhelps you sleep well at night knowing that you won’t have phenomenal expenses – or that you will have to decide to end your life – if anything. horrible thing is happening. “
So much so that she recently added her 9-year-old cat to the plan for $ 58 per month.
Sullivan isn’t sure about Rudy’s background. She thinks he’s a rescue dog, but it was really his big brown eyes that attracted her.
This worries Denise Hampton, a longtime animal rescue volunteer who helped write a press release last month warning “buyer beware!” And criticize Hannah’s business practices.
She says Hannah’s employees overestimate, intentionally or through lack of training, the company’s partnerships with relief groups and shelters. At the same time, she fears that if Hannah takes the cream of the adoptable crop of nonprofits, they will struggle.
âIf they got dogs from breeders and were honest that would be good for some people,â she said. âOthers might just say, ‘It’s not for me. “”
Indeed, Hannah’s executives have said they have paid for animals in the past to pet owners who have occasional or accidental litters. However, the company decided it wanted a new location in Washington Square in Tigard, a mall with strict policies banning stores from selling breeders’ pets.
To avoid confusion, Hannah’s director of placement services Lori Davis said the company has reduced its target and will now only adopt animals from nonprofit shelters, rescue groups or corporations. humanitarian organizations, whether locally or across the country. The company will also buy animals from families that can no longer care for a pet.
is the only local shelter in the county that directly adopts Hannah. Lisa Beggio, head of the shelter, said the partnership has boosted the small agency’s adoption rate to double digits.
Beggio said she adopted more than 100 dogs and cats from Hannah and that in addition to adoption fees ranging from $ 50 to $ 500, she received a monthly residual of $ 5 for each pet.
âIt comes right back to our sterilization and sterilization,â she said.
And she deserves it, she says, because Hannah has a strict animal selection process for medical and behavioral issues.
A number of pet groups nationwide claim that most people buy pets through family or friends, not from stores or shelters. This is especially true in rural Columbia County, Beggio said. She can’t afford the marketing of urban shelters and gets a fraction of their traffic. Hannah is expanding her reach.
âAnd they don’t just take cute fluffy dogs either,â she said. âThey’ve taken dogs that are notoriously difficult to place and huskies too. Critics lose sight of the big picture in terms of what we’re here for:
“Find homes for homeless dogs.”


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The DPA Toolset emulates complex ad environments.
It hasn't taken Shaw Communications long in getting down to the brass tacks.
"My understanding is there are a few other [RCA members] that may get access to the device in the immediate future," he said. RCA's members include U.S. Cellular, MetroPCS and Cincinnati Bell. Sprint and C Spire are the first RCA members to get the iPhone.
In an effort to promote interactive television among networks, advertisers and cable operators, Canoe Ventures has released usage guidelines for ExpandTV.
"It would have taken over a dozen devices from other vendors to provide the breadth of functionality found in the one-rack unit ProStream 1000 with ACE," said Tony Stout, CTO at PRTC. "Harmonic's ProStream with ACE technology gave us a cost-effective, highly flexible solution that delivers excellent video quality for our Mediaroom deployment, helping us gain a competitive advantage."
A lower court previously concluded that Google's popular video service is protected from copyright infringement claims. On Tuesday, Viacom urged a Manhattan appeals panel to reject that ruling.
Cablevision said the iO en espanol package was available to new residential and commercial subscribers starting at $8.95 per month. Customers need to subscribe to Cablevision's basic service tier and above, as well as have a digital cable set-top box. Existing iO en espanol customers interested in the new channels can upgrade their tiers.
The new daily plans include $3 per day for unlimited talk, text and Web, with 200 MB of high-speed data; $2 per day for unlimited talk, text and Web on T-Mobile's 2G EDGE network; and $1 per day for unlimited text and 10 cents per minute for talk.
Saksena fills a gap at Cox that has been open since January, when former executive vice president and CSO Dallas Clement was hired as the CFO of AutoTrader.com.
Kennedy Wilson, which is an international real estate investment and services company headquartered in Beverly Hills, is now offering Comcast's data, which includes Metro Ethernet services, voice and television services, to its tenants at the El Dorado Ridge office park in Broomfield.
Itaas said Bowick will provide guidance on technology trends and ways to serve the needs of service providers as they transition from a TV-centric RF digital network to a multi-screen, multi-platform environment over an IP network.
Momentum is going with a billing and OSS system from LogiSense to backup its wholesale digital voice services business.
BTN2Go features a live feed of all BTN television programming, including live game telecasts and extra football game channels, as well as part-time channels available on football Saturdays when BTN airs more than one game simultaneously.
Sprint Nextel joined bigger carriers AT&T and Verizon Wireless as a seller of the phone. Spot checks in Philadelphia and San Francisco showed that the lines outside Sprint stores were longer than at its rivals.