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Even with a higher level dollarIn recent months, Brazilians have been resuming travel abroad. Since April, spending in other countries has accelerated, following advances in COVID-19 vaccination around the world.
Central Bank data show that in September, total spending abroad amounted to 473.6 million US dollars, an increase of 57.08% over the same month last year.
The value is well below US$1.33 billion in September 2019, when the pandemic was not yet present, but it does indicate a recovery after a more serious period of isolation.
The resumption of travel is largely justified Vaccination progress, making families feel safe while traveling.
Meanwhile, according to economist Claudia Yoshinaga, coordinator of the Center for Financial Studies at the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), several families formed a reserve in the past year, as they stopped traveling. Now, with countries reopening, it is normal for texts to resume.
We polled more than 800 Brazilians about their financial situation. Families with high monthly incomes, above ten minimum wages, have reduced their expenditures in the pandemic. They kept their jobs and saved because they traveled less. It is now possible that they are in the mood to travel, to de-stress
Claudia Yoshinaga, Professor at FGV
British Columbia figures show that since April, spending in other countries on personal travel, which includes tourism, health and education, has exceeded what was seen a year ago, in the first phase of the pandemic.
Expenses for Brazilians for personal trips abroad:
- March 2020: 447 million US dollars; March 2021: 231.2 million US dollars
- April 2020: 150 million US dollars; April 2021: 222.5 million US dollars
- may be 2020: 149.6 million US dollars; may be 2021: 246.1 million US dollars
- June 2020: 177.7 million US dollars; June 2021: 330.4 million US dollars
- July 2020: 198.4 million US dollars; July 2021: 333.2 million US dollars
- August 2020: 200.3 million US dollars; August 2021: 329.6 million US dollars
- September 2020September: $224 million 2021: 348.7 million US dollars
The dollar is not helping
International travel is increasing despite the appreciation of the dollar. In September, tourism dollars were trading at 5.61 Brazilian reals – a peak recorded on the 30th of that month. Before the pandemic, on February 28, 2020, US currency was sold to tourists for 4,637 Brazilian reals.
In practical terms, this means that spending abroad is about 20% more expensive now than it was before the pandemic.
Professor David Callas, of Insper, recalls that the decision to travel abroad depends on the exchange rate, but also on the level of household income. In many cases, the flights are now taking place because they have already been contracted.
People had airline tickets that were canceled due to the pandemic. Now they are being rescheduled. Those who manage to keep their jobs also end up saving and can spend at this time, despite the dollar
David Callas, Professor at Insper
Return to the United States
Banker Leonardo Prazeres de Souza, of Juiz de Fora (MG), took advantage of the credits of airlines and hotels canceled in 2020, during the most dangerous phase of the pandemic, to travel abroad in May this year.
He, his wife and son spent 15 days on vacation in Cancun, Mexico and another 15 days in the United States, splitting between New York and Orlando. According to Sousa, it was necessary to travel so that the credits would not be lost. The problem was with the exchange rate.
The dollar was expensive. Can you imagine having coffee for two dollars? 11 BRL in the cafe. When US currency was cheaper, I did more things. I went to exhibitions and museums. This time, I preferred free attractions and open tours
Leonardo Prazeres de Sousa, banker
Executives are back abroad
Travel is resumed not only among vacationing families, but also in the corporate environment. The BC numbers show that the movement also accelerated from April:
Expenses of Brazilians on business trips abroad:
- March 2020March: $165 million 2021: 81.7 million US dollars
- April 2020: 53.2 million US dollars; April 2021: 78.4 million US dollars
- may be 2020: 50.1 million dollars may 2021: 87.5 million US dollars
- June 2020June: 61.5 million dollars 2021: 118.4 million US dollars
- July 2020July: $68.6 million 2021: 118.8 million US dollars
- August 2020August: 69.3 million dollars 2021: 117.5 million US dollars
- September 2020: 77.5 million US dollars; September 2021: 124.9 million US dollars
Performance is still far from what was seen before the pandemic, in 2019. In September of that year, for example, Brazilian business travel expenditures totaled US$364.4 million.
But for Professor David Callas, the numbers suggest that in the post-pandemic era, not all business transactions will continue to be conducted by videoconferencing.
“The previous paradigm has been broken: this technology will not work in the business world. We realized that it was enough. Many of the flights that have been made will not be anymore,” says the professor. “But part of the trips will be back, given the importance of ‘face-to-face’.” There are times when physical presence is necessary.”
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CYBER gamblers can now lose their virtual shirts thanks to a Manchester company which has brought the world of the casinos online.
Interactive specialist Zendor has designed and developed a web-based service for north west gaming giant Stanley Leisure.
The site - www.starcitycasinos.com - has been designed by Whitworth Street-based Zendor to replicate the look and feel of Stanley's new flagship facility - The Star City Casino, in Birmingham.
Britain's biggest casino has 40 gaming tables and occupies a sprawling 68,000 sq ft.
But to augment the usual games, Zendor has developed several new online challenges for the website including six slot machines, a multi-hand poker game and a unique game combining cards and roulette, known as Rouladeck.
The next phase of the project will see Zendor developing more games for the site and improving the existing ones during the next two months.
To appeal to a new customer base - looking for a fun gaming experience rather than huge windfalls - the games have been designed so that they are "instant play".
These games have been developed using FLASH to eliminate lengthy downloads.
The other games can be downloaded or sent out on a CD for quicker, easier loading.
The infrastructure of the games has been designed in a way that will allow them to be hosted via mobile applications soon. Once online, visitors to Star City can paly the games whenever they like 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
And if betting doesn't appeal, then it's possible to play the games simply for fun.
Stanley's director of interactive services Shane Buckman explains: " The Star City project has been developed as an extension of the existing partnership between Stanley Casinos and Zendor and adds and complements our portfolio of online offering which also includes www.crockfordcasinos.com and www.acropoliscasinos.com.
"We anticpate that it will appeal to a wide range of people and will prove popular with our customers."
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Why Board Games Ouija And Candy Land Are Getting Made Into Movies
Wednesday, Universal released the first trailer for horror movie "Ouija" based on the board game of the same name.
It's the most recent game-to-movie adaptation for Hasbro after 2012's "Battleship" bombed at theaters and it won't be the only one coming to theaters. Sony is also planning on bringing Candy Land to life with Adam Sandler.
From an outsider's point of view, it may sound like a misstep by the company. It didn't work the first time so what will make it work this time around? Why risk bringing more board games to screen?
First, there's the simple answer.
Hasbro's "Transformers" - a more than $3 billion franchise - has been a huge success at the box office so it only makes sense that more brands (G.I. Joe, Jem, Stretch Armstrong) will receive the film treatment.
But while something like "Transformers" has been around for years and has a set storyline, you can't say the same for something like "Battleship." While the game was originally released in 1967, the adaptation forced Hasbro and Hollywood to take some huge liberties bringing it to screen. An alien invasion definitely wasn't responsible for sinking anyone's Battleship during gameplay.
Recently, we spoke with Hasbro Chief Marketing Officer John Frascotti about how the company decides which brands it decides to translate to film.
We also asked specifically why Ouija and Candy Land were getting turned into films and how a company pitches a board game to Hollywood versus an action figure.
Here's the answer he gave us:
"In the case of some of our board game titles like Ouija and Candy Land these are brands that have a lot of cross-generational relevance and cross-generational emotional appeal because parents and children have grown up playing these games and associate them with really enjoyable parts of their lives. A brand like Candy Land has such emotional resonance with moms and their daughters because it's been played for years and it's been a shared experience. A brand like Ouija has a certain amount of mystery and intrigue behind the brand.
What we find is that these brands are great platforms for storytelling. So even though they may not have quite the same lore and character beneath them that Transformers and G.I. Joe do, they certainly have a high degree of emotional resonance, cross-generational resonance, and they serve as a great platform for storytelling because they involve, in the case of Candy Land, great characters in the board game, and in the case of Ouija, there's that intrigue and mystery behind the brand that has existed for many years. "
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Officeworks is this year reminding people that EOFYthing they’ve bought for work could be a tax deduction, in an extension of the ‘EOFYthing’ end of financial year campaign AJF GrowthOps first created for Officeworks in 2018.
This years’ campaign message is more pertinent than ever with people forced to work remotely, due to the pandemic, and consumers having potentially bought many more claimable items in the past few months than in normal circumstances.
“The EOFYthing theme has resonated well in previous years, and is now more relevant than ever with so many Australians working from home and looking to save wherever they can,” said Officeworks General Manager Marketing, Jess Richmond.
AJF GrowthOps Executive Creative Director, Andrew Foote said, “We have a simple message to get out, which can financially benefit businesses and individuals. That’s worth shouting from the balcony.”
The concept underwent a late adjustment to reflect this unique period of social distancing, working from home and the increased use of online shopping.
Running throughout June across Australia, the campaign will feature on TV, OLV, social, digital display, OOH, radio, press and in-store.
AJF GrowthOps won silver and bronze in the 2019 Australian Effie awards, and another silver and bronze in the 2019 APAC Effie awards for their EOFYthing campaign for Officeworks.
Agency: AJF GrowthOps
- Executive Creative Director: Andrew Foote
- Creative Directors: Sandra Galiazzo & Andy Jones
- Art Director: Rhyen Ellis
- Senior Copywriter: Nick Weller
- Senior Strategist: Rebecca Heard
- Group Account Director: Susan Bird
- Account Director: Catherine Nolan
- Account Manager: Lucy Riley
- Broadcast Producer: Claire Luongo
Production Company: First Floor Films
- Director: Oliver Waghorn
- Editor: Damian Capicchiano
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A new report shows the need for brands and organisations to rethink their approaches to marketing and communications content in a post-pandemic world. The new report, titled Future of Content and part of opr’s Futures series, takes an in-depth look at the changing way audiences find, consume, make and share content in Australia and around the […]
Are Media has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer to replace Brendon Hill. Jane Huxley is the new CEO and starts with Are Media on Monday 26 April. Huxley is a highly experienced executive with a background in digital and technology businesses. Most recently Huxley was the regional managing director for Spotify, […]
Expedia has announced a new brand direction as the world prepares for the return of travel demand. The online travel giant’s new global positioning is grounded in the understanding that who you travel with matters, and comes after months of customer research. From an updated look and feel to enhanced product offerings, Expedia is looking […]
Equity Mates Media, the number one finance and investing network for young Australians, has joined the Acast Creator Network. Its five podcasts, which are some of Australia’s favourites, will now be hosted and distributed by the creator-first podcast company Acast. Equity Mates Media was created to give everyday people the inspiration, information and confidence to […]
After an unprecedented year of challenges, iStock research has shown that Australians and New Zealanders are increasingly expecting businesses to communicate with greater empathy, both in terms of a brand’s language as well as its visuals. Celebrated globally on April 22, Earth Day presents a timely opportunity for businesses to put empathy into practice, iStock […]
Pinterest and Shopify have announced the expansion of their partnership to 27 additional countries. The partnership will provide more than 1.7 million Shopify merchants around the world with an easy way to bring their products to Pinterest and turn them into shoppable Product Pins to be discoverable across the platform. With the evolution of the […]


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Satoru Iwata provided a quick update with regards to Smash Bros. on the Wii U at the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast. He said:
Smash Bros is a huge development undertaking and we need more time before it launches. Mr Sakurai told us that we have set the timing for the first screens at this year’s E3. Please wait for just a little longer.
I think if we’re lucky, we’ll have the game in our homes at the end of 2014.


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While competition is definitely heating up, it’s safe to say that Netflix is still the undisputed king of streaming services with by far the biggest amount of content, especially with their own high-quality original series. However, it appears the service might be getting some new competition from one of the biggest studios in the world – and one that is currently one of Netflix’s biggest draw cards: Disney.
Disney dropped this massive news late on Tuesday night (via The Hollywood Reporter) to reveal that from 2019, Disney content will no longer be available on Netflix as the studio plans to launch their own streaming service. While Disney currently might not boast nearly enough content to compete with the likes of Netflix, with brands such as Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and their ABC and Disney Channels to go along with their own high-quality movie output the studio certainly has enough big properties that could lure many people across to the new service. The report did indicate however that Disney CEO Bob Iger will likely still license out Star Wars and Marvel properties to other studios as they are not core to Disney’s image. Netflix’s current line-up of original Marvel shows like their Defenders series is reportedly not affected by this news, as Netflix will still maintain the rights to those characters.
The news came as somewhat of a shock to the industry, with Netflix’s stock falling as much as 4% over the past two days – highlighting how important analysts view the pulling power of Disney to the service. While Netflix has invested increasing amounts of money to ensure they secure original content, they are still reliant on content from many of the other big studios and it will be interesting to see if any other studios might follow suit in wanting to leave the service and set up shop elsewhere. While I can’t see all the other studios wanting to set up their own streaming services, their license fees at least may become more valuable and create an interesting dynamic to the way things currently work.
Netflix has been preparing for this it would seem, with their recent acquisition of Millarworld, comic book writer Mark Millar’s own line of creator-owned titles, which will see the studio take ownership of its own set of popular superhero and comic book properties such as Wanted, Kick-Ass and Kingsman. This opens up the studio to many more movies and TV shows that they can draw on from inspiration and perhaps represents Netflix’s strategy of trying to remove reliance on external content providers. Netflix has not focused too much on children’s content however which is where you might see them knocked the most as parents are inevitably going to sign-up to a service that also offers the best content for their kids.
Having another big player like Disney though in a highly competitive industry could definitely be a good thing, but also suggests a change in the way people consume the services in the long run. I for one, don’t like to have multiple accounts across different services and prefer to view all my content from only one or two services, as it’s just more convenient. One of the big reasons behind the success of local entertainment powerhouse, Multichoice was that they offered pretty much everything you needed in one box. Whether we see people do the same in finding the service that offers the biggest range of content or stay loyal to services with their favourite shows even if the diversity of content is limited, remains to be seen. I do think that much like traditional TV networks, the streaming service war will be one by the company that secures the best range of live sports.
Which according to /Film, is something Disney is already working on as they plan to set up an ESPN streaming service, a company they also own.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A wave of quarterly reports from Netflix (NFLX.O) and other top-tier, high-growth companies starting on Wednesday will test Wall Street’s willingness to extend a recent rally driven by expectations of lower interest rates.
Facebook (FB.O), Amazon (AMZN.O) and Google-owner Alphabet (GOOGL.O), all part of the so-called FANG group of widely held stocks, have jumped over 5% so far in July, with investors increasingly willing to bet on the volatile names thanks to expectations the Federal Reserve will cut rates later this month by as much as half a percentage point to support economic growth.
The FANG companies, combined with investor favorites Apple (AAPL.O) and Microsoft (MSFT.O), account for about 17% of the S&P 500’s $26 trillion market capitalization, making reaction to their quarterly results key to Wall Street sentiment.
Netflix has been the FANG group’s poorest performer this month, up just 0.2% as investors worry that looming competition from…
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Verizon has entered into a joint venture with Redbox, Coinstar’s subsidiary DVD rental company, with a view to jointly launching a nationwide video rental and online streaming service while limiting their respective risks in an increasingly competitive business.
According to an SEC filing, Verizon will ultimately take a 65% stake in the joint venture, and Coinstar will hold 35%, but the agreement gives both companies room to limit their investment, back out completely, or buy the other partner out, said analysts.
Coinstar will make an initial $14 million cash investment in the venture, and could make another $143.5 million cash investment, of an initial $450 million contemplated over an unspecified time period.
“The funding of the JV is in cash, however each party is also contributing things – like the use of kiosks, etc. – that are not in cash,” said Coinstar’s CFO, Scott Di Valerio, in an interview with CFO Journal.
Di Valerio said the joint venture will provide a return “relatively quickly,” and declined to provide further details of the terms. Coinstar had approximately $255 million in cash at the end of the third quarter, meaning the company could finance the initial investment with cash on hand. But Di Valerio declined to explain how the investment will be financed now or in the future, saying the companies will unveil more details about the joint venture in the second half of 2012.
Di Valerio estimated that the DVD rental market amounts to $6 billion today, while streaming video totals $9 billion. “It’s a very big market to go after,” he said.
Michael Pachter, an analyst with Wedbush Securities, said the structure of the deal gives Coinstar an exit if the venture doesn’t turn out profitably. One provision in the deal allows Coinstar to dilute its stake in the venture to under 10% if it chooses not to contribute 35% of the first $450 million, according to Pachter. The deal also gives Coinstar the right to put its stake in the venture to Verizon after the fifth anniversary of the deal.
Pachter said the companies will be hard pressed to compete with the increasingly crowded business of video streaming. Netflix is the leader in the business, and companies like Apple, Amazon and Hulu have been working to increase their market share. The put provision is “a nice safety valve” for Coinstar, Pachter told CFO Journal.
The deal also includes advantages for Verizon, which gets a chance to try its hand at providing streaming content while limiting its risk, said Christopher Watts, an analyst with Atlantic Equities. He said that Verizon may eventually buy the joint venture outright, but likely wanted to test the idea first.
“The joint venture offsets risk in the business,” said Watts.
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The Ankole Cattle Breeders Society of South Africa confirmed that Saturday’s cattle auction at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm fetched around R21-million.
This is double the amount recorded at a similar auction last year.
Saturday’s auction was thrown into the spotlight not only because of the Ankole cattle sold there but also by the controversy around the theft of an undisclosed amount of money at the farm.
Ankole breeders’ society president, Jacques Malan, says the auction was a huge success.
“This is double to what we did last year, this is double what we did last year, and thanks to you media, you made people focused on Ankole and its importance in SA.”


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The average price for a ticket to the National League Championship Series is $322.24, with the Cardinals having a home average of $322.84, according to data from ticket aggregator TiqIQ.
St. Louis-based Automation Service will be featured on an upcoming segment of "Manufacturing Marvels" on the Fox Business Network. The Oct. 14 episode will highlight the company's remanufacturing of process controls.
Starbucks is asking customers and businesses to sign a petition calling for an end to the partial government shutdown. The petition will be available at all of Starbucks' U.S. locations starting today.
Hershey's is launching its first new confectionary brand in 30 years — rolling out a new line of Lancaster-branded caramels that will be available by early 2014.


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– BestAndroidBlog.com, one of the most popular Android community in the worldwide web, today announced the “Google Asus Nexus 7 Tablet” contest for all their readers.
The popular Android blog is allowing anyone to participate in their “Nexus 7 Tablet” contest and the winner of the contest will take home a brand new Google Asus Nexus 7 Tablet 16GB version which is worth 250USD.
The rules for entering into this contest are simple and they are provided in a widget at the website. The widget will keep track of all the entries from the participants and once they contest is over, the BestAndroidBlog contest moderator will announce the winner with the help of the widget’s inbuilt winner selection tool (random.org)
This Nexus 7 Tablet contest will run from February 21st, 2013 with final submissions until midnight on March 20th, 2013. The winner will be announced on March 21st, 2013.
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LG, SK battery makers agree to drop lawsuits
SK Innovation and LG Chem said yesterday that they had reached an agreement to end their patent lawsuit regarding inorganic material-coated separators, a key part in midsize to large rechargeable batteries.
The two sides yesterday said that they are withdrawing all lawsuits they have filed to the Patent Court of Korea and the Korea Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board since 2011, saying they both are seeking long-term growth in the industry.
In the agreement, the two companies said they would not file any lawsuits over patents or seek damages for the next 10 years in Korea or overseas. Instead, both companies promised that they would cooperate and engage in fair competition in the electric vehicle battery business.
“We found common ground in that each company focusing on its own business is better than focusing on an unnecessary lawsuit,” said LG Chem Vice President Kim Myung-hwan, who leads the company’s battery R&D center.
Kim Hong-dae, head of SK Innovation’s new business department, said: “With this agreement, the tiresome patent war has finally come to an end and we will focus on expanding our presence in the global market.”
The war between SK Innovation, the holding company of SK Group’s energy business affiliates, and LG Chem, the nation’s largest chemical company, started in December 2011 when LG Chem filed a lawsuit against SK Innovation claiming that the company had infringed on a patent for the inorganic material-coated separator.
SK Innovation retaliated by filing a request to the Korea Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board asking that it revoke LG Chem’s patent for EV battery separators, saying it lacked “novelty” compared to the prior technology.
In August 2012, the board decided to revoke LG Chem’s patent. The affiliate of LG Group appealed the decision to the patent court, but the decision from the tribunal was upheld last year.
The situation started to cool down this May, when LG Chem dropped its appeal of a ruling by the Seoul District Court in February that SK Innovation has not infringed on LG Chem’s patent.
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MoPH urges to follow precautionary measures when using home delivery services
Under efforts focused on ensuring the safety of the citizens and residents in Qatar, the Ministry of Public Health has urged everyone to adhere to a set of precautionary measures when using home delivery services.
The preventive measures have been outlined in a tweet shared by the Ministry on its official Twitter page.
According to the notice posted in the tweet, MoPH says to prepare the meals at home at all times, and if anyone needs to order through the home delivery services, make sure to:
- Ask the delivery person to leave the order in front of the door
- Maintain a safe distance of 2 meters at a minimum between you and the delivery person
- Use single-use gloves to pick up the order and dispose of them immediately in a safe manner
- Pay for your order online by using the application
- If you are paying by cash, it is preferably to pay the exact amount so that you do not receive any change, and it is very important to wash your hands with soapy water afterward
- Wipe and disinfect food packages before handling them
- Wash your hands again with soap and water for 20-40 seconds after disposing of all packages, including boxes, bags, and packaging material in a safe manner.
- Wipe the surfaces that have been touched after the packaging has been disposed
- Empty the meals in clean dishes and assign to each family member
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Illinois woman faces theft charges in Coralville
Police say she took handbags from Von Maur on three occasions
CORALVILLE — A Rock Island, Ill., woman is facing multiple theft charges after police say she took or attempted to take handbags from Von Maur without purchasing them on three occasions last fall.
According to a criminal complaint, Joyce Bogguess, 54, entered Iowa River Landing’s Von Maur on Sept. 28, 2017. Store surveillance video shows her removing two Kate Spade handbags from a sales rack and walking out of the store with the merchandise without making a purchase, according to the complaint.
On Oct. 7, 2017, surveillance video shows Bogguess entering the store again, removing two Marc Jacobs handbags and leaving the store without paying, according to the criminal complaint.
The four handbags had a total value of $1,393.
Meanwhile, on Sept. 30, 2017, Von Maur’s loss prevention employees observed Bogguess concealing two hand bags under her dress and selecting a third handbag, according to the criminal complaint. After she walked past all points of sale without making a purchase while holding the third handbag, employees stopped Bogguess and recovered one handbag. She then left the store with the two handbags, which had a total value of $948, according to the complaint.
Bogguess’ license plate number was captured on video during one incident. Coralville police later located her, finding two handbags.
Bogguess also admitted to using the alias Joyce Millbrook, according to the complaint.
She faces charges of second-degree and third-degree theft.
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We’ve always been huge advocates of finding creative ways to help our partners humanize their brands and grant unique access for fans, whether through Random Acts of Shaqiness, #RockTalk or the White Sox #SoxPhone. As the social platforms continue to evolve, their new product offerings allow brands to get creative with accessibility and value exchange.
Last week the Chicago White Sox celebrated their final Social Media Night of the season with a theme: Google+. In honor of this theme, they partnered with Google Local Chicago to host a Google+ Hangout On-Air with two players from the 1983 Winning Ugly Team, Kittle and Dotson. Five select fans were invited to participate in the Hangout and ask their questions, while all White Sox fans could tune-in live and submit their questions on the Hangout Event page.
Google+ Hangouts also have the ability to influence purchasing decisions for retail brands. Last week, actress, supermodel and now entrepreneur, Amber Valletta launched her socially responsible fashion and lifestyle brand, Master & Muse. To introduce the new brand, Amber partnered with Yoox.com & hosted a Google+ Hangout from the Google office with four of the featured designers from the Master & Muse selection. For 30 minutes they discussed the inspiration behind their brands and sustainable fashion. Not only were fans able to get a unique perspective of Amber’s newest venture, but they also were able to submit questions that were answered by Amber and the designers live on-air during the hangout.
What was unique about this particular Hangout is that there was also a “Shoppable” feature embedded within the video so that viewers could “shop Amber’s look” directly from the video. Essentially, while watching the video you could click on Amber’s earrings and be directed to the shopping cart to purchase and checkout. Total game-changer for real-time conversion.
Recently, Facebook rolled out a Q&A feature for brand pages. Facebook Q&A’s are a great way to offer that unique access to a celebrity, athlete or brand. Simply by enabling the “reply” feature within Facebook settings, the Q&A can take place between two accounts or two pages. The payoff: Increased page engagement, higher visibility, community growth and the ability to establish relationships with fans/consumers.
The Life Is Beautiful Festival recently experimented with the Facebook Q&A feature with their Head of Culinary Art to offer attendees the ability to ask any questions they might have about the upcoming festivals culinary offerings, directly to the expert. Fans were engaged and pumped with the opportunity. It not only gave fans and attendees the opportunity to have some of their burning questions answered and increase their excitement for the festival, it also gave Life Is Beautiful the opportunity to humanize their brand by showcasing one of the faces behind the creation of the inaugural festival.
The beauty of Facebook Q&A’s is that they can also be co-branded social executions that allow multiple brands to leverage their influence and target new audiences. In tandem with the launch of Master & Muse, Amber Valletta took over the Glamour Facebook page and hosted a Facebook Q&A directly on their page. Leading up to the event, Glamour, Master & Muse and Amber’s social channels promoted the takeover. The payoff: Fans got direct access to Amber and she was able to expose the many facets of her personal brand to a new audience. Fans loved the conversation and so did Amber. Additionally, Glamour’s Facebook page experienced a high-level of engagement and access to unique content as a result. It was a win-win for all parties involved.
We’re pumped to watch the social platforms continue to evolve, in favor of creative ways to bridge the gap between a brand and their audience. Providing a unique value exchange is key for humanizing any brand.


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The director of Fruit Union Suisse says: “It is difficult for us to understand this issue; Because it’s not like Apple is trying to protect its bitten apple. Their goal is to get the legal right to real apples… In our opinion, this is a universal issue and it should be [استفاده از تصویر سیب] be free for all.”
to report WiredIn 2017, Apple first tried to acquire the Apple trademark exclusively in Switzerland. It may be hard for you to believe; But at the time, Apple’s application included a black-and-white image of a Granny Smith apple, not the company’s original logo of a bitten apple.
Last month, the Swiss Intellectual Property Office initially agreed to Apple’s request; But only for a number of products of this company. The Swiss Intellectual Property Office cited the principle in the country’s law that public images of common goods must be in the public domain. Apple appealed the ruling last month.
This is not the first time that large companies in the technology industry have applied for trademark rights for common phrases or goods; However, surveys show that Apple has received more requests than Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Facebook in the last three years.


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Looks like iPhone 14 Mini is set to launch this year after all. Reliable industry tipster Evan Blass has told publication 91Mobiles that Apple will be unveiling a total of seven new devices at its annual September event.
Several leaks and rumours in the past suggested that Apple will axe the Mini variant from its next-generation iPhone 14 lineup. However, the latest development contradicts the past reports.
Apple iPhone 14 Mini expected to launch next month alongside more devices
91Mobiles reports that Apple’s top-class partner in the Asia-Pacific region has started making promotional marketing material for the upcoming iPhones and iPads. Blass claimed that it is one of the largest distributors in the market that it serves. It’s worth noting that Apple does not distribute any promotional marketing content to its partners prior to any major launches.
The iPhone 14 lineup is tipped to consist of iPhone 14 Mini, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. On the other hand, the Cupertino-based giant is expected to announce the 10th generation iPad 10.9, the 6th generation iPad Pro 12.9, and the 4th generation iPad Pro 11.
Blass said that Apple will start stocking the aforementioned devices next month. He hasn’t mentioned anything about the iPhone 14 Max that was previously reported to replace the Mini variant this year. The iPhone 14 Max is basically a Pro Max version with the same screen size but with much lesser features.
The latest development about the iPhone 14 Mini comes as a surprise in the midst of various reports that Apple would drop the variant. If Blass is correct, then the upcoming offering will be the third-generation iPhone Mini model and the successor to the iPhone 13 Mini. The reason for Apple ditching the Mini variant was said to be the poor sales performance of the iPhone 12 Mini and 13 Mini.
The upcoming devices are widely anticipated to be unveiled by Apple on September 7th. As per reports, the Apple Watch Series 8 is also expected to tag along with other products.


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This Sunday, July 23rd, Wella presents their Trend Vision Awards in Los Angeles, with finalists from across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico bringing their best styling skills and color chops to compete for the chance to represent North America at the international competition in October 2017, to be held in London.
And while these challengers are busy on their final looks, three well-known hair designers will be challenging themselves with the debut of a new collection that will speak to masculinity through hair, fashion and music, with a new take on some of the most iconic eras in men’s fashion.
Sonya Dove, Global Ambassador for Wella Professionals and worldwide color queen, Omar Antonio, of the Sebastian International Artistic Team, known for his Avant garde takes on texture and design, Anthony Cole, an International Sebastian Professional Artist and Fashion week staple, and finally Joshua Wagner, of the Sebastian Design Team and recent Wella Cares Scholarship winner, are coming together to present handcrafted designs and interpretations of men's looks, with lots of music in the background--literally and figuratively.
"The team has chosen four iconic groups from musical history to present a visual history of the evolution of hair through music," Antonio says.
No small feat; the production will cost $10,000 and is a bi-coastal collaboration with Dove. She sent the rest of her team colored hair extensions for them to incorporate into their designs.
Here are a few behind the scenes shots of what the artists have been working on and the full reveal can be experienced LIVE on the Wella Education and Hairdressers At Heart Facebook pages this evening, July 23rd.
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Safeway, the second-largest supermarket chain in the United States, is slowly rolling out tools through its intranet that incorporate aspects of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Yahoo Answers.
But don’t call it social media, cautions Dan Pryor, vice president of corporate communications.
“There are a lot of people that panic when they hear, ‘social media,'” he says. “We’re really trying to push it more as a collaborative tool that allows people to share best practices, gather corporate knowledge and reward them for helping others.”
For now, those tools are available in what Pryor calls Safeway’s “backstage environments,” offices and store areas where employees are often on computers. Through their managers, employees who work behind the deli counter or at a register will probably have opportunities to answer co-worker questions soon, he says.
The goal, says Pryor, is to get Safeway’s people to share knowledge among departments and across states. “There’s a whole bunch of knowledge out there that employees have traditionally held on to,” he says.
Safeway usually does what Pryor calls “a refresh” of its intranet every year or two, to make sure the functionality matches the message. In the latest refresh, Safeway’s communications team looked at tools such as Jive and Chatter, but it wasn’t satisfied with the connections among employees that those platforms facilitated.
“What we found was they all did certain things OK, but they didn’t really combine everything that we wanted to do,” Pryor says.
So Safeway partnered with Intridea to add social-media-style tools to the intranet. The video component, which uses Qumu software, has been part of the intranet for some time, he says, but the other tools came as a package from Intridea. Safeway has been rather “careful and slow” rolling out those features, which are internally called Safeway Connections, Pryor says.
“Our primary objective with it is to try to make business connections and personal connections with people,” he says. “People will be far more engaged with the company if they can connect with people they need to from a work standpoint and a personal standpoint.”
The idea, he says, is that if employees can talk about their shared love of sailing through personal updates on the intranet or organize pickup basketball games after the shift ends, they’ll become friends outside of work. With friends in the workplace, employees will be less likely to pick up stakes and leave.
The gaming component
A prominent part of Safeway’s new connection platform is an Answers function, not too different from Yahoo Answers or Quora. One of the big challenges for Safeway is getting employees excited about using tools like the answers feature to share knowledge, Pryor says. So the company’s planning to add what he calls a “gaming component.”
“If you answer somebody’s question that’s put up there, you’re going to get what we’re calling today karma points,” he says. Employees can get points for other contributions, too, such as adding to a discussion board.
Eventually, Pryor says, those points will turn into real rewards, such as gift cards, free coffee or lunch with an executive. “We’re still kind of working through how we would do that,” he says.
Pryor says a leaderboard with the top karma points earners will soon be prominent on the intranet homepage, as a way to recognize employees who help the most, but also to identify on-staff experts whom executives can tap for ideas.
Safeway is a highly unionized company, Pryor says, so communicators have avoided a mobile intranet or encouraging employees to log on at home, to keep the home/work divide clear.
“We do have kiosk computers with which any employee can go in and get on the intranet,” he says. “It’s also the way they get their pay stubs.”
Still, Pryor points out, the No. 1 way employees on the store floor get their information is through their direct supervisors. Frequent use of the kiosk computers—and by extension the collaborative tools on the intranet—isn’t really encouraged.
“We haven’t pushed it out to retail yet, and if we do, it’ll probably be very limited,” he says. “We don’t actually want those people on computers.”
Pryor says, though, that it doesn’t mean a bakery employee with a ton of experience won’t get the chance to answer a question perfectly suited to him or her. The store culture may soon get to the point where managers will identify employees best suited to answer questions posted to the intranet, and ask them to do so, he says.


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California survey points to need for better education on proper medication disposal
Only 47% of pharmacies gave proper instructions on how to dispose of antibiotics, and only 34% gave correct instructions for opioids, according to a small survey conducted in California pharmacies.
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) posed as parents of children who had recently had surgery. They called up roughly 900 pharmacies in California and spoke to employees, asking them what to do with two leftover medications, an antibiotic—sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim—and an opioid—hydrocodone-acetaminophen. The telephone surveys were conducted in 2018.
"This clearly points to the need for better dissemination of information on proper medication disposal," said Hillary Copp, MD, an associate professor of urology at UCSF and the senior author of the study, in a press release. "The FDA has specific instructions on how to dispose of these medications, and the American Pharmacists Association has adopted this as their standard. Yet it's not being given to the consumer correctly the majority of the time."
In the absence of a takeback program, FDA says antibiotics should be mixed with an unpalatable substance, such as coffee grounds or kitty litter, and disposed of in a sealed container in the trash to keep them from getting into the water supply or inadvertently ingested. For opioids, FDA recommends flushing them down the toilet to avoid any potential abuse or misuse.
Copp said in the press release that improving disposal practices will require educating patients more thoroughly as well as expanding disposal programs.
"A pharmacy is a place where medications are dispensed, so it is natural for people to look to this same location for advice on how to dispose of unused medications," Copp said. She added that managing leftover medication is complex, however, and it shouldn’t be the sole responsibility of the pharmacy but instead addressed from multiple angles.
The study was published on December 30, 2019, in Annals of Internal Medicine.


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iPhone 8 to be introduced next week, Google and Apple go toe-to-toe for AR, Alexa and Cortana are new BFFs and more
Each week we round up the top news stories, think pieces and other content that centers on the fast-paced, quickly changing world of mobile technology. We tell you which companies are employing clever mobile strategies, illuminate new ways of thinking about mobile and offer a peek at meaningful trends in the industry. This content is designed to inspire you and your company to take advantage of the many benefits mobile can offer.
Apple To Debut the iPhone 8 on September 12th
Apple will unveil the next iPhone on September 12th after months of rumors and leaks. According to a new report, the company is slated to announce three new devices, including the much anticipated iPhone 8, which boasts an edge-to-edge display and new facial recognition technology (not to mention up to a $1000 price tag). The other two devices are believed to be upgrades to last year’s iPhone 7 models. The announcement of a major September product event is consistent with the usual timeline for a new iPhone release, and has eased fears that the iPhone 8 would be delayed following rumors of development setbacks earlier this year.
Google & Apple Square Off Over AR
Not to be outdone by Apple, whose upcoming iOS 11 plans to bring augmented reality to the masses, Google has announced its own AR app development platform. Last week, Google made a preview version of the ARCore SDK available to developers. It will allow Android developers to build their own AR apps with features such as motion tracking, environmental understanding, light estimation and more. If the teaser video is any indication, ARCore seems like a direct response to Apple’s soon-to-be-released ARKit.
Meanwhile, major brands gathered at Apple headquarters last week to show off the apps they’ve created with ARKit. Companies like Ikea, The Food Network, AMC and Giphy demonstrated some use cases—such as adding virtual furniture to your living room—and also debuted new applications like dodging virtual zombies in The Walking Dead AR game or raising a virtual caterpillar from the popular children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Apple’s ARKit will become available with the release of iOS 11 in September, while Google’s ARCore is now available to developers in preview form with an official release to coming this winter.
Amazon’s Alexa & Microsoft’s Cortana Will Soon Talk to Each Other
Tech giants have been doing everything they can to make their voice assistants more widely available — including partnering with their rivals. Amazon and Microsoft announced that their AI-powered helpers will soon be able to communicate with each other. By the end of the year, Alexa will be able to access Cortana and vice versa by voice command. The companies have been working together behind the scenes for more than a year and say the move is designed to improve the voice assistants’ functionality across apps and devices. For example, Cortana has enhanced integration with the popular Microsoft-owned email and calendar app Outlook, which means Alexa users will have better access to Outlook functionality through Cortana.
The move may put some pressure on other tech companies entering the AI assistant space, but Google has its own strategy for improving accessibility to its voice assistant. The company recently announced that it will allow third-party hardware makers to integrate Google Assistant into their products. This means you may soon be able to control compatible appliances like washers, dryers and vacuum with the “Ok Google…” command. Amazon already allows third-party hardware to embed Alexa, but both Google and Apple (which intends to release a new smart speaker called the Homepod later this year) have the advantage of baking their AI assistants into their mobile platforms.
Nearly 200,000 Apps At Risk When Apple Drops 32-Bit Support
Apple has been encouraging developers to update their 32-bit apps since 64-bit processing was introduced with the iPhone 5s in 2013. It started warning users earlier this year via in-app messages that 32-bit apps would cease to work with iOS 11. However, there are still roughly 187,000 32-bit apps in the App Store. Once iOS 11 hits, the days will be numbered for these apps, which comprise nearly 8% of the entire App Store and most of which are games. To find out if you have any 32-bit apps on your phone, open Settings>General>About>Applications, and you will see a list of installed 32-bit apps.
FitBit Looks to Regain Wearables Throne with Ionic Smartwatch
Looking to reclaim its place at the top of the wearables market, device maker FitBit has debuted a new flagship product. The Ionic smartwatch is the most feature-laden device that FitBit has ever made, supporting fitness and sleep tracking, location services, contactless payments, music streaming and more. FitBit says the device is also water resistant up to 50 meters and can be powered for up to 4 days from one battery charge. The device will be available for $299.95 compared to the current Apple Watch, which starts at $269. Pre-orders for Ionic begin today.
Apple & Accenture Aim to Build Better Enterprise Apps
Apple has added Accenture to its enterprise partner portfolio, which already includes IBM, SAP and Cisco. With the deal, Accenture hopes to leverage Apple’s iOS expertise to help businesses create better digital experiences for their customers. Meanwhile, Apple hopes Accenture’s expertise will help companies digest their legacy business data and shake up outdated workflows. For example, projects could include connecting machines in an assembly line to monitor their performance via iPhone or iPad, or using ARKit to build apps that can walk technicians through the repair process. The partnership will initially begin in San Francisco with plans for global expansion.


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Chip Perry, the visionary who was asked by Cox in 1997 to facilitate its own disruption with the launch of AutoTrader –going right after its print classified revenues — has resigned as President and CEO of Cox Enterprise’s AutoTrader Group.
Manheim Auto President Sanford (Sandy) Schwartz will now take the helm along with his existing duties. Schwartz previously led Cox Media Group, and is well versed in digital services, personally heading a major Cox initiative on local search.
AutoTrader.com remains the #1 online B2C auto site. But since 2010, when it began seriously exploring the IPO market, it has greatly expanded its operations via a vertical acquisition (Kelley Blue Book) and auto industry software (vAuto, CDMdata, HomeNet Automotive, and VinSolutions.) AutoTrader Group grosses over $1 billion a year.
Prior to his position with AutoTrader, Perry led several digital initiatives at Times Mirror. He has been a true pioneer in the development of vertical online media, making up the rules for what a vertical site should be as he went along. His personal style has also been unique. Any walk through the hallways of AutoTrader’s headquarters with Perry was a joyful exercise in Meet and Greet – he knows almost everyone.
Inside the industry, he is known as a very tough competitor who doesn’t give an inch. The same attitude was reflected in his relations with industry analysts. He challenges every critical comment, but is personally gracious at all times. A model top executive, he could often be found sitting in the back at BIA/Kelsey conferences and auto industry events, taking it all in and ready to exchange ideas with just about anyone.
Some Favorite “Chip Perryisms” Over the Years
• The secret to success in the auto space is to “focus on unmet needs.” When it comes to auto sites, what people want are “cars, inventory and specials.”
• “We always operate on the assumption that horizontal companies are coming after us.”
• Online’s real value is that it is closing the information gap. “The biggest gap was making used cars visible. We used to have three percent of them visible; now we have 50 percent.”
• The automotive industry is “an influencing medium rather than a direct response medium. The fundamental role of an intermediary is to influence consumers.”
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Yahoo! for Tivo or Not?
TiVo Inc. and Yahoo Inc. recently launched a collaborative service that allows TiVo users to program their digital video recorders remotely using Yahoo's television information Web sites. Under their deal, users can log onto any computer and use the Yahoo site to set TiVo to record TV programs and events.
The TiVo box had created lot of frenzy back when it was first introduced because it delivered on the promise of consumer choice and control over live TV viewing.
In the coming months, TiVo and Yahoo will also offer Yahoo services like photos, traffic, and weather available as part of the TiVo service. Subscribers with a TiVo Series2 box and a standard Yahoo ID may use the service, according to the company.
The CEO of Tivo, Tom Rogers said that they were giving Yahoo! Users—whether they were at the office or away from home—the ability to easily schedule recordings for later viewing.
The deal is looked upon as being beneficial to both companies because Tivo can use the existing customer base of Yahoo and Yahoo in turn can offer additional services to its customers as it continues to fight for its place in the market.
What does this mean to an average viewer like you and me? Does it sound totally empowering that you can record your favorite shows just with a click of a mouse? Once you click on "Record to my TiVo box", your request will be automatically sent to your home the next time your TiVo box connects. You have to allow one hour if your TiVo is connected to broadband through your home network, 36 hours if your TiVo uses dialup.
Or does it not matter if you miss an episode with so many re-runs on TV? Is it worth buying a Tivo box, which ranges around $50 to $200 even after recent slashes in prices? More importantly, will this deal get Tivo out of troubled waters?
Well, according to experts, the cable and satellite companies use their DVRs to help keep high-paying customers; TiVo uses its DVR as its sole source of revenue, so people seem to be divided over this issue about the deal being beneficial to Tivo.
The share market seemed to think the deal is good for TiVo because it is reported that its shares rose 13 percent on the Inet trading system on the day the deal was announced.
The deal is still looked at with much skepticism by some experts because they think that this deal does not offer that many new services that the consumer is already missing. They also maintain that the main problem at Tivo is that it is not able to increase its subscriber base. According to them this problem remains pretty much unsolved even after striking this deal.
Some time back TiVo Inc. had cut a deal with Comcast to customize its digital video recorder service for Comcast subscribers. Industry experts looked upon this deal much more positively.
So, inspite of this latest deal, analysts still question whether the company can continue to grow as satellite and cable companies develop their own DVR technology and offer lower subscription fees.
All we can do is just wait and watch. But one thing is certain, in this war of technologies; the consumer is the ultimate winner!
Check out the Yahoo/Tivo link here: http://tv.yahoo.com/onlinesch/tivo/introscreen?


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Nature’s Path Foods has introduced the EnviroKidz line of nutritious, certified organic kids’ waffles. The new products come in two flavors: Penguin Party (Cinnamon) and Polar Beary (Pink Blueberry). Both are vegan, gluten-free, and made without artificial flavors or colors. Each serving contains 14 grams of whole grains and five grams of plant-based protein.
“They are chock full of healthy whole grains and protein,” said Arjan Stephens, general manager of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada-based Nature’s Path. “Believe it or not, the protein comes from navy beans and peas. This means kids are getting lots of delicious, certified organic veggies in every bite. But I guarantee they’ll never guess it, because they taste so good!”
Polar Beary gets its pink color from beets and blueberries. And despite their sweet taste, there are just 5 grams of sugar per serving in both varieties of waffles.
As with all EnviroKidz products, a portion of every purchase goes towards protecting endangered species. To date, EnviroKidz has donated more than $3.5 million to organizations that work towards saving threatened and endangered animals, including donations to the Jane Goodall Institute and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
EnviroKidz Polar Beary waffles aim to highlight the plight of polar bears, which are classified as an endangered species. The brand has now deepened its existing partnership with Defenders of Wildlife, which is dedicated to the conservation of polar bears.
As the African penguin is also endangered, the EnviroKidz Penguin Party waffles will highlight their plight and the work of Penguins International. In the last 50 years, the population of the African penguin (featured on the EnviroKidz Penguin Party box) has dropped by 80% and there are only about 23,000 breeding pairs left in the wild. Penguins International is working to protect their future.
“As part of our mission to always leave the earth better than we found it, it is so important for us as a company to help protect endangered and threatened species,” said Jyoti Stephens, vice president in charge of mission and strategy at Nature’s Path. “We treasure both Polar bears and African penguins and hope our donations will help ensure they flourish for many generations to come.”
Nature’s Path Foods offers an extensive line of frozen waffles, with flavors ranging from Buckwheat Wildberry and Pumpkin Spice to Chia Plus, Flax Plus, Dark Chocolate Chip, Maple Cinnamon and Homestyle.


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Back in 1911, a dozen farmers got together to produce Stilton cheese in the tiny village of Long Clawson, near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire.
Today, some 45 farms and 50 million litres of milk every year are involved in the manufacturing process which means there are now three sites producing the classic English after-dinner cheese and a raft of others to suit our increasingly diverse palates.
Peak time of the cheese-lovers year is of course the Christmas season, but come the new tear many people are embarking on post-festive diets — and giving up their favourite high calorie food for a few weeks.
So over at Long Clawson they are now taking stock and getting ready for new challenges in 2009. At the end of last year, the co-operative acquired the speciality division of Dairycest in Hartington, Derbyshire. And, despite the economic downturn, things are looking good for the coming period. However, Long Clawson recently announced it would be looking at the “value” end of the market which is increasingly important to all retailers at a time when people are counting the pennies and making economies.
Long Clawson marketing manager Janice Breeden says: “2009 has been a challenging year for everyone including us, but we’re glad that we have managed to retain our core business and embark on several new initiatives.
“In terms of recent new projects and products people are going more for spreadable cheese so we now have new versions of our Blue Stilton, Double Gloucester with onion, and Wensleydale with cranberry. There are also now three different sliced cheeses which people can try; including cheddar with wholegrain mustard and another Cheddar with hot spices. It’s been a natural evolution over the years which also includes grated and sliced cheese. It’s our job to respond to changing market demand.”
The more exotic dairy mixes now account for almost half of Long Clawson’s output, but good old Stilton is still the mainstay at the co-operative’s head office in the village where it was founded.
Other manufacturing outlets are based in the villages of Bottesford, where the blended cheeses are masterminded and Harby, opened in 1985 by the Prince Of Wales, where the Stilton is matured and graded,
Stilton cheese derives its famous name from the village of Stilton, in Cambridgeshire. The story goes that It was never actually made in Stilton, but was sold there to coach travellers in need of sustenance on the Great North Road, travelling between London and Scotland.
In the 18th century, it was apparently recorded that cheese for the Bell Inn, Stilton, was procured by a Mrs Paulet, a cheese-making farmer’s wife living near Melton Mowbray, for her brother-in-law, Cooper Thornhill. He was reputed to have been the landlord of the inn at that time. This story therefore connects Stilton cheese-making with the area around Melton Mowbray, near to Long Clawson.
Whatever the truth of the matter, true Stilton cheese may only be produced in the neighbouring counties of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and is protected by a certification trademark.
In recent years, this has led to Stilton being awarded a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) by the European Commission. Which is good news for the 250 people or so who work for the co-op.
Loved especially in Britain, Long Clawson Stilton is also exported all over the world to America, Canada and India, where their curry-friendly paneer cheese is another big success story.
Another speciality product is the Thomas Hoe Stevenson Aged Blue Stilton, which is named after one of the founders of the co-op in 1911.
In the 90 years since it was founded, the farmer co-operative has increased in numbers but its board is still entirely made up of farmers. Turnover, obviously has also increased — last year it was £32 million. And, despite the economic downturn, the prospects for 2009 are good.
Ms Breeden says: “We believe that we are the largest independent Stilton producer in the UK and our market is very loyal. Our cheese is traditionally made, however since 2001 Long Clawson Dairy has been committed to process the latest innovations to improve our production facilities.
“That means in the past few years we have invested some £7.1m to improve our manufacturing capabilities. The new improvements include installing an ultrasonic cheese cutter and an additional 300sqm of cold storage space .
She added: “In 2009, things are likely to be a little tougher for us, but that investment and the fact we are constantly being pro-active means that we are still holding our own and doing well. We are confident that will continue.”


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Google has been planning since long to come up with an app quite similar to Slack. Google Hangouts Chat is a completely redesigned version of cloud based messaging service. The giant had been testing the app as a part of ‘early adopter’ program. It is for startups and businesses.
But the good news is that the initial testing of the app is done. The Hangouts chat app will be available for G Suite users from next week onwards.
But this new app is not going to replace the old hangouts. The previous app will be available the same way it was. This new Hangouts chat app is designed for businesses and startups. The ones that are looking for messaging service. A cloud based messaging service a collaborative one.
The app is quite similar to Slack, where businesses can make up a virtual chat room. And each chat room can support upto 8,000 users. This is simple to understand that Google is targeting big businesses too.
This new app will be available for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. The companies which have been using G suite can use it. And also they will have the option whether they want to use the service or no.


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Since Feb. 1, 2019, Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee (SCC) has prevented the import of contraband goods totaling $500 million, SCC Chairman Safar Mehdiyev said at the 2nd Republican Forum of Foreign Trade Participants, Trend reports.
According to Mehdiyev, the bulk of these goods were drugs.
Baku is hosting the 2nd Republican Forum of Foreign Trade Participants on Dec. 20. The forum is attended by Chairman of the State Customs Committee Safar Mehdiyev, Minister of Agriculture of Azerbaijan Inam Karimov, Chairman of the Food Security Agency of Azerbaijan Goshgar Tahmazli as well as other officials and about 900 entrepreneurs.
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Granny gang busted for stolen goods
By Alison Soltau
Of The Examiner Staff
Published on Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Clutching canes and breathing respirators while sitting at a table in Hallidie Plaza, they could be any group of seniors relaxing amid the holiday shopping frenzy.
But this is a senior citizen's club with a twist -- police have identified some 14 elderly women and men who are virtual granny gangsters, fencing stolen goods brought to them by a network of shoplifters.
The 14, many between 75 to 80 years old, were detained in a San Francisco police burglary and fencing raid on Dec. 10 after several weeks of police video surveillance at Hallidie Plaza.
On a grainy police video shot in November, a dapperly dressed old man in suit and tie, carrying a cane can be seen sitting with a fedora-clad elderly man and two kindly-looking old women dressed demurely in scarves, surveying the plaza.
In scene after scene, what appear to be younger, professional shoplifters walk up to the table, present the elders with a bag or an item of clothing, then walk away. A second associate strolls up to the group a few moments later and the elderly men and women surreptitiously pass him bills of money.
Insp. Bob Rogers of the Burglary detail said experienced shoplifters were stealing from stores such as the Gap, Old Navy and Nordstroms and on-selling the clothing, jewelry, leather and toiletries to the older people.
"The elderly women will go into the stores and say, 'I lost my receipt, look I have not used this item and the price tag is still on it' or, 'It was a gift and I want to return it,'" said Lt. Tom Buckley of the Burglary Detail. "Being elderly and because it is the Christmas rush, people believe them. They get money for the item or in the worst case scenario, a store credit."
Frustrated Union Square retailers asked police to investigate a rise in shoplifting leading to the sting and the discovery that older than usual perpetrators are part of the scam, police said.
"It's not the greatest crime of the century but merchants and residents were asking for our help to make them aware that this is not acceptable," Buckley said.
It was not clear how the seniors struck up a working relationship with the shoplifters, but police intend to find out more about them by speaking to ethnic community leaders.
An undercover cop presented supposedly shoplifted clothes to one old woman with the security tags still attached.
"She said, 'You can't use this, [retailers] won't take things with tags in the refund scam. You must be new at this'," said Rogers, who lead the investigation.
The detained seniors were ushered down to the Powell Street BART police station and questioned.
None had criminal records and they did not seem to be poor or in need of extra money, Buckley said. They appeared genuinely apologetic, he added.
Police had the power to charge the seniors as felons but decided against it because of their age and the relatively small value of the stolen goods recovered.They decided instead to issue a stern warning that if caught again, they would be booked for two offenses. Cops will now concentrate on the network of younger shoplifters offering the goods to the elderly people.
Police speculate that some of the older immigrant offenders are accustomed to trading in flea markets in their homeland and might have rationalized it as such rather than as receiving stolen goods and then went one step further into illegal activity by returning the goods to the stores.
More used to busting hardened serial criminals, the posse of wayward seniors posed challenges for police, Rogers said.
"We didn't have our guns out. We were not entirely thrilled to be there talking to them when one man had to turn up his oxygen machine and get more air because he was so stressed," Rogers said. "He kept saying, 'I'm sorry, I'm sorry', and apologizing. They all promised they wouldn't do it again."
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With EA announcing their split with FIFA, many fans of the franchise are wondering what will happen to the FIFA franchise. Will EA stop making FIFA games? Will FIFA 23 be the last FIFA game? And is this the end of the FIFA franchise? We’ll cover all the answers to those questions and more in this article.
In May of 2022, EA announced that they would be parting ways with football’s governing body FIFA via an official statement on their website. Up until that point, EA and FIFA had been partners ever since the release of FIFA International Soccer in 1993.
The current licensing agreement between EA and FIFA was set to end after the 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar but a potential split between the two parties had been rumored ever since October of 2021, when FIFA had reportedly doubled its licensing fee in negotiations for a new licensing agreement.
In the end, EA and FIFA could not reach an agreement and have parted ways but their current licensing agreement has been extended slightly until 2023, in order to include the women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Yes, EA is still in charge of the development for FIFA 23. The extended licensing agreement between EA and FIFA will last until the end of 2022, which includes the launch of FIFA 23. This means that we’ll still see a standard release for FIFA 23 with familiar gameplay and returning game modes such as FIFA Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs and Volta Football.
No, not necessarily. FIFA 23 will be the last FIFA branded football game that EA will create but that doesn’t mean we’ll never see another FIFA game. For starters, FIFA has already revealed that they will launch new football games developed by third-party studios and publishers other than EA. This new non-exclusive model will allow different developers to work on various titles under the FIFA name. The football governing body even stated that several non-simulation games are already under production and will launch during the third quarter of 2022.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino further added: “I can assure you that the only authentic, real game that has the FIFA name will be the best one available for gamers and football fans. The FIFA name is the only global, original title. FIFA 23, FIFA 24, FIFA 25 and FIFA 26, and so on - the constant is the FIFA name and it will remain forever and remain THE BEST.”.
These statements from FIFA imply that a FIFA 24 game is definitely not outside the realm of possibilities. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until FIFA discloses more information on their next projects for now.
Yes, EA will no longer make FIFA branded football games from 2023 and onwards, but that doesn’t mean that EA will stop making football games altogether. The publisher has already announced that their popular FIFA series will continue under a new brand: “EA Sports FC”. This brand new football game franchise will include all the fan-favorite modes from the FIFA series such as FIFA Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs and Volta Football.
Furthermore, EA has confirmed that official leagues, teams, players and stadiums will all be available in EA Sports FC thanks to a unique licensing portfolio that features over 19.000 players, 700 teams, 100 stadiums and 30 leagues. This means that you can continue to play with your favorite players and teams in the EA Sports FC games.
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All eyes are on Saudi Arabia these days as the country opens up to foreign investment, loosens restrictions on outside investors and introduces new regulations.
To survive and prosper in this challenging new environment, companies and public authorities alike need to respond to these newly empowered citizens and partner with them to re-think the fundamentals of modern living.
"Companies now understand the importance of users and the way they are using the device today, having to manually update and make sure they are thinking positively about security in the way they use the devices."
The Sun Exchange is rolling out a business model that allows people to own solar power assets remotely, receiving their rental income securely thanks to blockchain.
Financial institutions in Dubai are among the first banks in the world to explore the potential of blockchain to improve the security and efficiency of their services.
For traditional retailers facing increased competition from e-commerce, digital technology offers the opportunity to fight back by giving customers unique personalized experiences that they cannot find online.
While other countries are still struggling to come to terms with the possibilities of blockchain, in Dubai the technology is already a tangible reality that is starting to make a concrete difference to the lives of ordinary people.
While Dubai is experimenting with a variety of different blockchain-based technologies, one platform in particular is establishing a significant position in the city: Ethereum.
Without the work of land registries, many of the legal and financial transactions that underpin modern economies would grind to a halt.
Launched in 2015, the Woodstock, South Africa-headquartered peer-to-peer lending platform illuminates—quite literally—a market that has been in the Dark Ages.


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Penderyn Distillery has been awarded World Whisky Grand Master 2017, which is a truly significant achievement. Only four of these awards are handed out by The Spirits Business each year, and this is the first time we have been awarded top prize. The trophy was collected by our Sales Manager, Rob Weller (see pic), at an awards lunch in London recently. Rob said, ‘It was a great event and to pick up this award with the whole whisky industry looking on was a great honour for Penderyn, and also a little nerve-wracking for me!’
The Spirit Masters series has fast become one of the most respected and high profile trade competitions in the industry, attracting vast amounts of entries from leading brands all over the world. Penderyn were awarded the title for the very high standards of the following award-winning Single Malt Welsh Whiskies – Legend, Celt, Myth, Madeira, Sherrywood, Rich Oak, Portwood and our Rich Oak Single Cask. The Judges were chaired by Amy Hopkins (Deputy Editor, The Spirits Business) and Melita Kiely (Senior Staff Writer, The Spirits Business) and featured writers and judges from across the industry.
2017 has been a great year for awards for Penderyn Distillery, and fills us with great optimism as we look ahead to 2018.


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Trans Pacific Partnership negotiators were hoping to complete a final agreement by the end of the year. Not only has that aim been denied with talks likely going into 2014, now problems are cropping up with one of the negotiating countries. National Pork Producer Council’s Vice President and Counsel for International Affairs Nick Giordano says Japan is closing off its economy by denying market access.
Giordano says Japan is targeting seven specific ag products including, pork, beef, wheat, barley, dairy, rice and sugar.
He says Japan shouldn’t be treated any differently than any other country that enters into a free trade agreement. He says several past deals the U.S. has been involved in have had tariffs going to zero for all countries in those pacts.


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You’ve probably seen our recent news announcing plans for a spin-off and merger of our Software business with Micro Focus. The reaction from our customers, partners, and employees around this news has been positive – they understand how this combination will create a pure-play enterprise software company, with unmatched engineering resources and total focus on delivering value for customers through a world-class software portfolio.
Of course, the one group that is not so thrilled are our competitors. They’re nervous about this deal and what it means for their business. And I am not surprised that they’ve tried to throw some FUD on the news through a few blogs of questionable logic.
So, given that, I’d like to take a moment to reiterate some key points for our stakeholders:
The newly combined company will create one of the world’s largest pure-play enterprise software companies. It will be positioned to compete more effectively and will continue to drive innovation and its roadmaps to enable customers to get the most out of the investments they have made and to help customers achieve their business objectives.
In joining forces with Micro Focus, our software business will have the global footprint, agility and financial strength to drive strength in our portfolio of Application Delivery Management, Big Data, Enterprise Security, Information Management & Governance and IT Operations Management assets. These businesses are at the center of some of the biggest trends in the industry today such as Agile, DevOps, Digital User Experience and Machine Learning. And let me be clear, our commitment to our customers to deliver innovation and continual improvement has not changed. We remain enthusiastic about our roadmaps and are executing against the timelines we’ve previously communicated.
Overall, I’m very excited about the promising future for our Software business. As part of the combined company that is focused solely on software, our products will bring better value to our customers, employees and shareholders. One thing our customers and competition can count on is that our commitment to our customers’ success and delivering leading products will only continue to grow.


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British Airways share their new protective and safety measures
British Airways (BA), the UK’s flag carrier, has announced it will be adding flights to 17 destinations this month. The new destinations include British favourites such as Italy, France and Turkey. The news will be welcome for British holidaymakers who were left devastated after Spain, the Canary Islands and the Balearics were removed from the UK’s “air bridge” list.
This means that anyone travelling to the UK from Spain - including Britons returning from holiday - will have to isolate for 14 days.
Despite the impact of coronavirus on the travel industry, flights from various airlines have continued this summer.
BA has said it will continue to operate its routes even if on a “low frequency”.
Some of the destinations on the list include Bodrum in Turkey and Lyon and Bordeaux in France.
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Alex Cruz, British Airways chairman and chief executive, said that travellers can change or cancel their booking free of charge if they wish to.
He said: “We know people want to be able to book with confidence, so we’ve introduced a range of flexible booking options to set their minds at rest, such as being able to change a booking free of charge or cancel and receive a voucher for travel at a later date.”
Other destinations on the list include Antigua in the Caribbean.
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They are also offering flights to Split in Croatia from £41 each way from London in September.
Some of their last minute deals include Crete from £62 each way, Corfu for £37 each way and Italy from £36 each way.
There are also some European beach holidays on offer for keen travellers.
From £259 per person for seven days, including flights, tourists could enjoy a holiday in Palermo in Sicily.
The deal includes a room in a hotel in the heart of Palermo.
Here’s the full list of the destinations BA are resuming flights to.
Before travelling abroad, tourists are encouraged to check the Foreign Office website for travel advice.
It is also important to check the country’s entry requirements.
Some countries are deemed safe to travel to by the FCO but require travellers to fill in forms on or before their arrival.
Other countries are asking Britons to isolate on their arrival.
It comes as the the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that 197 million jobs could be lost in the tourism sector after travel companies were forced to pause operations.
The WTTC estimates that the UK could lose £142billion from tourism’s contribution to the UK’s GDP.
Gloria Guevara, WTTC President and CEO said: “It’s heartbreaking to see our worst fears coming true.
“The jobs and livelihoods of millions of people who work throughout the sector are disappearing by the day, despite our warning this could happen.
“However, we still have time to turn this around if we act together now as one and replace ineffective quarantines with comprehensive rapid testing, a worldwide accepted standard of contact tracing and widespread face mask usage.
“Employing the latest technology, combined with mass adoption of protective face coverings, will help restore confidence to the traveller.


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Srinagar, Nov 19: San Francisco-based startup – Humane – has finally announced its path breaking innovation – AI Pin. Founded by Apple alumni Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, this startup company has created global ripples recently but announcing to build a post-smartphone device.
The Humane AI Pin is seen as a promising new product that has the potential to revolutionize the way we use our smartphones.
What on earth is AI Pin?
The Humane AI Pin is a small, wearable device that aims to replace your smartphone. It attaches magnetically to your clothing and is controlled using voice commands, gestures, and a small built-in projector. The AI Pin can be used to make phone calls, send texts, listen to music, translate languages, and take photos and videos. It also has its own cellular connection and comes with a subscription plan that includes unlimited talk, text, and data.
Humane is focused on developing AI-powered products that are simple, intuitive, and user-friendly, it said recetly at an event.
The AI Pin is Humane’s first product, and it is currently available for pre-order.
Here are some of the key features of the Humane AI Pin –
Small and lightweight: The AI Pin is small enough to fit on your lapel or shirt pocket. It is also lightweight and comfortable to wear.
Voice control: The AI Pin can be controlled using voice commands. This makes it easy to use hands-free.
Gesture control: The AI Pin can also be controlled using gestures. This is a convenient way to control the device without having to speak.
Built-in projector: The AI Pin has a small built-in projector that can be used to display information on your clothing or on a nearby surface. This is a convenient way to view information without having to use a screen.
Cellular connection: The AI Pin has its own cellular connection. This means that you can use it to make phone calls and send texts even if you don’t have a smartphone nearby.
Subscription plan: The AI Pin comes with a subscription plan that includes unlimited talk, text, and data. This makes it a good option for people who want to use their AI Pin as their primary phone.
Who is Imran Chaudhary?
Humane’s co-founder and CEO, Humayun Chaudhary, iis known as someone with a passion for technology and its potential to improve lives. He is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of success in building innovative companies.
Chaudhary was raised in the United States and comes with Pakistani descent. He studied electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree. After MIT, Chaudhary worked as an engineer at Apple, where he helped develop the iPhone. He left Apple in 2008 to start his own company, Humane.
In addition to his work at Humane, Chaudhary is also a board member of the MIT Media Lab and a fellow of the Aspen Institute.
Chaudhary is a respected leader in the technology industry and is widely recognized for his contributions to the development of mobile technology. He is also known to have helped develop the iPhone while working as an engineer at Apple.


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For anybody who missed it, check out Audi’s ad focusing on its’ QNX/BlackBerry powered infotainment system. The clever ad shows how the German made, QNX powered, Audi makes Leonard Nimoy’s commute to the local Country Club feel like he’s stuck in a black hole. On June 26:
Audi has announced that its Audi MMI mobile media application framework, which is built on the QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment, will support the new Android Auto connectivity solution.
The new feature will allow drivers to access Android-device car apps using Audi MMI displays and controls, which Audi has optimized for safe and intuitive operation on the road.
Audi states that the MMI system will still maintain its compatibility with other smartphones. Moreover, drivers will be able to switch between the Android view and Audi infotainment functions, as desired.
Audi is a long-standing customer of QNX Software Systems. Audi systems based on QNX technology include the recent Audi Virtual Cockpit and Audi Connect with Google Earth.
Source: (QNX Auto Blogs)


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CCA Industries mourns death of CEO
February 11th, 2013
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Dunnan Edell, president and chief executive officer of CCA Industries, has died. His father, David Edell, the company's founder and former CEO, has agreed to resume the CEO’s role.
David Edell had retired at the end of 2011.
The company’s board of directors has appointed Stephen Heit to the position of president, in addition to his role as chief financial officer. Heit previously served as president of AM Cosmetics.
In addition, Drew Edell has been appointed a director until the next annual shareholders’ meeting.
“I am very grateful that David Edell has agreed to accept the position of chief executive officer,” says Stanley Kreitman, chairman of the board. “This is a terrible time for David and his family, and I think it is admirable that, despite his overwhelming grief over the sudden loss of his son, he has agreed to help the company out, always keeping in mind the best interests of the shareholders. We are also grateful that Stephen Heit has accepted the position of president. Steve’s previous experience will provide important continuity with our customers and employees.”
CCA manufactures and markets a range of health and beauty aids, including Plus White toothpaste and teeth whiteners, Mega-T diet supplements, Mega-T Green Tea gum and mint products, Bikini Zone medicated topical and shave gels, Nutra Nail nail care treatments, Gel Perfect UV-free gel color, Scar Zone scar treatment products, Sudden Change anti-aging skin care products, Cherry Vanilla fragrances, Solar Sense sun protection products, and Hair Off hair removal and depilatory products.


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InBev UK has slammed reports that it is encouraging dangerous drinking through its new Artois Bock beer.
The beer, which is 6.2 per cent ABV and served in half-pint glasses, has been criticised by Alcohol Concern and anti-drink-drive groups. They claim consumers are being misled and being put in a dangerous position as they don't know how strong the beer - which continues the trend of stronger premium lagers - actually is.
However, a spokesman for InBev UK said: "These kind of irresponsible and sensationalist comments add nothing constructive to the debate about binge-drinking in the UK. Artois Bock is no stronger than many other beers on the market.
"We have done everything we can to ensure the introduction of Bock is done in the most responsible way. People need to stop blaming the products and instead look at how they are being used or in some cases abused."
Artois Bock, launched in June, is part of a growing number of strong lagers entering the market.
Only last month Cobra beer unveiled King Cobra, an eight per cent lager aimed at gastropubs. InBev has enjoyed recent success with a raft of Belgian beers with higher than average ABVs, such as Leffe (6.5 per cent).


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Bitcoin Erases 75% of October Price Rally as S&P 500 Hits Record Highs Omkar Godbole Nov 20, 2019 Bitcoin is looking south after erasing three-quarters of the price rally seen in October.
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The head of sailing’s governing body threatened Saturday to move all Olympic sailing events out of polluted Guanabara Bay unless the water is cleaner and floating rubbish is removed.
In 1964, there were rumors of athletes getting cash for wearing a certain company’s shoes. And the athletes from the US would also express disbelief at the financial support the athletes from the USSR received. But on the whole, only amateurs were allowed at the Olympic Games.
At the IAAF World Championships, now taking place in Beijing, tens of thousands of dollars are at stake. According to this article from the blog, Around the Rings, gold medalists take home $60,000, while those for silver and bronze receive payments of $30,000 and $20,000 respectively. An athlete who finishes as low as eighth picks up $4,000 for his or her efforts.
There are also financial rewards for team competitors.
Seems like a decent chunk of change to run around on a track. But only a handful of world-class athletes make the big bucks. Nick Symmonds won’t even be in Beijing as he is protesting the demands of the USA Track and Field organization that requires him, he feels to put
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Eritrea’s Ghirmay Ghebreslassie became the first teenager to win an Olympic or World Championships marathon, shocking the Kenyan…
My uncle in Tochigi told me that he had a car and its name was Gloria. I had just arrived in Tokyo and my Japanese wasn’t very good, so I couldn’t tell if he actually named his car. As it turned out, he was the proud owner of a Nissan Gloria.
This full-page ad was selling the Gloria, although it was manufactured at the time by a company called Prince Automobile Manufacturers. In 1959, this company presented to Crown Prince Akihito a Prince Gloria in commemoration of his recent wedding to Princess Michiko. This company would go onto become the official vehicle supplier to the Imperial Household Agency.
The car in the ad was the Grand Gloria S44P, which was launched in May, 1964, prior to the Tokyo Olympics. In addition to including electric power windows, it had a large enough engine (2.5 liters) to make the Grand Gloria the first vehicle manufactured in Japan to not be classified as a compact sedan.
The ad states that this car transported athletes, officials and members of the press during the torch relay leading to the opening of the Tokyo Olympics.
In 1966, Prince merged with Nissan Motors, adding Prince’s Skyline and Gloria brands to their range of vehicles.
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Going by times the last two years,?Justin Gatlin?ought to?be a heavy favorite over?Usain Bolt?in the World…
“You see?” Meiler said. “It’s never too late. I’m 81 years old, and look what I did. I didn’t sit in my rocking chair and say, ‘I got a pain here and a pain there, and I can’t do anything.’ I get out there, and I work out the pain.”
Flo Meiler, according to this New York Times photo essay, broke the world record in the heptathlon for women aged 80-84. She was competing in Lyon, France at the World Masters’ Athletic Championships that just ended, a regularly held international competition that brings together people of 35 years and older whose love for competition has not diminished with age.
The world is graying – we all know that. People are living longer, and with fewer babies being born in the industrialized nations, the percentage of people 60 years and older is accelerating.
This post celebrates the idea that no matter your age, if you burn with competition, you burn forever. As these pictures by photographer, Angele Jimenez show, these athletes go all out.