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The full treatment6 October 2017
From city-centre grande dames to beachside hideaways, the spa has become a must for guests looking to rejuvenate mind, body and soul. But should operators aspire to carving out a niche for their wellness offering, or is it better to strive for something more universal? Rosewood’s Niamh O'Connell, Accor’s Andrew Gibson and ESPA founder Susan Harmsworth share their insights with Ross Davies.
Susan Harmsworth’s dictum that one should “either do a spa well or not do it at all” is founded on four decades’ experience in the industry.
She’s now a doyenne of the sector, but when Harmsworth set up ESPA in 1993, the hotel spa was the sole preserve of a smattering of luxury properties, and few aspired to much beyond a massage table and sauna.
For years, this gave the impression that spas – unlike bars or restaurants – were tacked onto hotels, rather than integral to their structures.
It seems strange to consider now. Modern hotel guests expect extensive wellness programmes when they book at four-star and five-star properties, and spas have become bona fide revenue spinners.
“[A spa] must be built as a revenuegeneration operation,” says Niamh O’Connell, group vice-president of guest experiences and wellness at Rosewood Hotel Group.
“That means, normally, a feasibility study needs to be done by the operator, together with an assessment to determine whether or not the spa should be built.”
O’Connell is currently overseeing the launch of a new ‘integrative wellness concept’ at the Hong Kong-headquartered operator’s properties. Known as ‘Asaya’: the idea is to “fuse alternative therapies; lifestyle and nutrition coaching; educational wellness programming; fitness activities; specialised healing treatments; and a dedication to pure, authentic ingredients; and thoughtful design”.
Asaya – which will debut at the Rosewood Phuket resort in November before being rolled out at other properties next year –is based on a 'software' approach to guests, explains O’Connell. “Operators are more savvy now, so it’s not about simply building a facility – the hardware,” she says. “They are spending more time on analysing and planning what exactly goes into fulfilling a guest journey in order to provide a flawless experience.”
However, the definition of wellness – still a relatively novel term in Europe in this particular context – is also expanding, says Harmsworth. Operators need to be aware of changing guest expectations, rather than just sticking to buzzwords.
“We have seen a change in attitude towards wellness over the past ten years, but I advise our spas to use ‘wellness’ with caution,” she says. “We are finding hotel operators are either taking wellbeing, wellness and lifestyle issues much more seriously, or it’s being driven more by marketing and terminology.
“The danger is that it doesn’t always meet guests’ expectations. I believe we shouldn’t over-promise, and should always be able to deliver.”
There is also some contention over whether the spa should be considered an amenity. For Andrew Gibson, vice-president of well-being for Accor Luxury, it’s terminology that sells the spa well short.
“It is certainly not an amenity,” he says. “If designed and located intelligently, a spa and its related services can be a valuable attraction for a hotel.”
Gibson, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the spa sector, cites the 'halo effect' spas can have on today’s operators. According to research conducted by Accor, spa users spend double on food and beverage, and stay more than half a day longer on average than other guests.
“They have a higher overall spend in every area of the hotel,” he says. “Our conclusion is that the high spenders are likely to use a spa.”
O’Connell and Gibson are excited by the trends they are observing. According to O’Connell, “Hotels are identifying deeper and more diverse layers in the market.”
For instance, operators that offer the best facilities tend to be those that understand that wellness is, in many cases, an extension of guests’ daily health regimes, which may include consciousness and mindfulness techniques, or personal trainers.
“Consciously and unconsciously, wellness is becoming more significant in our day-to-day lives, in the ways we work eat, sleep, and socialise,” she says.
“Operators must be able to appeal to diverse lifestyles. This includes consciousness and mindfulness products and services. Other important elements might be environmental aspects, animalfriendly awareness, and food-related aspects such as organic foods, or sustainably harvested food with less of a carbon footprint.”
In Gibson’s eyes, the holistic approach favoured by many of today’s leading hotels means the spa is not just limited to a single physical space. Wellness can encapsulate several features simultaneously, from water and lighting to the aroma of one’s room.“The most exciting trend by far is the development of wellness into every aspect of hotel operations,” he says.
“Guest room design is changing dramatically, with different companies taking a variety of interpretations of what this means.
“Technology and robotics will also play a part in the development and improvements of wellness services in the hotel. Our vision is to have our guests leave the hotel feeling better than when they walked in.”
Above all else, hotels are improving their wellness offerings for the right reasons. In addition to staying abreast of guest demands and trends, this also entails paying heed to financial viability – which hasn’t always been the case in the past, says Gibson.
“In the past 20 years, knowledge on design, positioning and performance of the spa has improved,” he explains.
“With some exceptions, most spas are built with realistic financial expectations, whereas just over a decade ago they were still being built based on comparisons with the competitive set, or on ego.”
“We went through an era of quick fix, where time-poor guests were looking for shorter treatments and instant results,” reflects Harmsworth. “However, we are already seeing a move away from this as a result of our modern lifestyles.”
While technology and robotics will undoubtedly play a significant role in the development of wellness services, there will always be guests who regard spas as a means of temporarily escaping smartphones and social media.
“Overuse of technology seems to be having negative short and long-term effects on our health, so we need to address that in our hotel spas in particular,” says Harmsworth.
Perhaps the biggest decision for operators to make is whether they carve out a niche for their well-being offering, or strive for something with more universal appeal.
“Traditional luxury hotel spas will continue to have their place in the market, as many guests will continue to seek a restful and relaxing destination,” says “O’Connell, “but if operators can execute them authentically, there is also a place for wellness facilities in the market. Once an operator identifies its place in the market, it will find the space and clientele that are right for it.”
The one thing operators can’t afford to do, says Harmsworth, is offer a spa programme that is neither one thing nor the other.
“We see the market segmenting now, which I think is a good thing for clarity for the guests,” she says. “If you’re going to carve out a niche, it must produce results. If it’s nutrition-led, for weight-loss or a health-related programme, it really must work; many of those currently on offer are just tokenistic. The most revenue will still be from massage, facials and general spa treatments. In the wellness sector, you have very specialist areas, such as complementary health, acupuncture, osteopathy, nutrition and cancer treatments, so you need to have the market to make it profitable. It’s not something you can compromise on.”


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Problems in Hollywood as Mac Pros refused to reboot and rumors about a virus attack swirled. Variety reports there were major issues with older versions of macOS and AVID’s Media Composer software.
Film and TV editors across Los Angeles were sweating Monday evening as their workstations were refusing to reboot, resulting in speculations about a possible computer virus attack. Social media reports suggested that the issue was widespread among users of Mac Pro computers running older versions of Apple’s operating system as well as AVID’s Media Composer software… Other users reported that multiple computers at their company were affected by the issue, with social media chatter indicating that a number of different companies were affected by the issue.
Check It Out: Mac Pro Problems Cause Chaos in Hollywood
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Hilarious. Google releases a Chrome software update that destroys the Apple file system. That’s just great Google. Create a browser update that can destroy the computer it loads on.
All those users in Hollywood that had the issue had apparently disabled Apple’s protection that prevents things like this from happening. What were they thinking?
Imagine this happening with the future $60,000 Mac Pro. Heads would roll. I know some Post houses here in Hollywood that never went for the Ashcan to begin with – and they are up and running today with complete Avid suite. Weird. ⏚

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The original or “OG” DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX have an update on the way, which will first begin as a soak test through Motorola’s Feedback Network. Invites were sent out this morning, only saying that this is a preview of a “new software release.” Before you get too excited, no, this isn’t Kit Kat. Motorola has already confirmed through their support pages that the RAZR and MAXX will remain on Android 4.1.2.
I’d imagine this is a bug fixer if anything. Well, it could be a bug fixer, bloatware installer, and connectivity improver. Those are the typical items included in updates to a phone this late in the game. After all, we are looking at phones that are two years old now.
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Apple’s latest security update (iOS 6.1.3 ) that was released this week fixes the now-famous bug that allows someone to bypass the passcode and access the Phone to make calls. This update also fixes the slightly less used Maps in Japan too.
But this comes with a price for those people who have jailbroken their phones. The latest update not only fix various bugs but also closes off one of the security holes utilized by the evasi0n jailbreak tool.
According to a Forbes articles , David Wang, an evad3rs team member, tested the patch over the weekend and found that one of the five exploits the hack uses was repaired.
Wang tells me that he’s analyzed the 6.1.3 beta 2 update and found that it patches at least one of the five bugs the jailbreak exploits, namely a flaw in the operating system’s time zone settings. The beta update likely signals the end of using evasi0n to hack new or updated devices after the update is released to users, says Wang, who says he’s still testing the patch to see which other vulnerabilities exploited by the jailbreak might no longer exist in the new operating system.
So how many people use the evasi0n jailbreak tool ?
Jay Freeman, the administrator of the app store for jailbroken devices known as Cydia told Forbes in an article that “Nearly seven million iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners have cracked Apple’s restrictions on their devices using the jailbreaking tool Evasi0n since the tool was released Monday morning. That makes the iOS-hacking app the fastest-adopted jailbreak software of all time, Freeman says. “


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A Year After Serving Sweet Chauffeur Promises, Jim Iyke’s Mr. Taxi Is Still ‘Coming Soon’
Roughly a year ago, popular Nollywood actor Jim Iyke announced that he would launch a ride-hailing startup in Southeast Nigeria. Looking to go head to head with Uber and Taxify, Mr. Taxi said it was going to begin operations on October 5, 2018.
It’s been nearly 365 days, and it seems as though the launch never happened. 90 percent of startups fail – could the inevitable shutdown axe have taken its fell swoop? Nigerians liked the idea of an indigenous taxicab firm, but where is Mr. Taxi?
Jim Iyke Reportedly Not CEO
Some weeks after the repeat businessman revealed his intentions, Nigerian media houses were awash with news that Jim Iyke was not the head of the to-be ride-hailing firm. Amid expectations for Mr. Taxi to launch in Ebonyi, Imo, Enugu, Anambra and Abia States, Iyke came under fire for posing to own a company he does not.
Austin Nnaemeka, reportedly the actual CEO of the company, said Jim Iyke was only a brand ambassador that wanted to be a shareholder of the firm. Amid these clarifications, Nnaemeka said the taxi service had plans to expand to the Southsouth region of Nigeria few months after takeoff.
Since then, nothing was heard from Jim Iyke. There’s hardly any sign of the chauffeur service either. It’s hard to judge whether the CEO drama had anything to do with the launch, especially as Nnaemeka used particularly strong words to dismiss Iyke’s claimed lead position.
In the same way the company has not gotten press attention since the last quarter of 2018, there has been no statement revealing that the startup has begun operations anywhere. Nothing was heard from Iyke regarding the accusations either.
Where Is Mr. Taxi?
There is a possibility the startup kicked off operations, being that the smartphone app is still on Google Play Store. But the reviews we discovered from users were those from last year. To put this into perspective, other ride-hailing platforms get scores of complaints each day, even on Twitter.
We were also unable to find concrete traces of the company on Facebook. Searches for “Mr. Taxi” on Twitter only delivered news results from last year too. Finding the firm’s activity on these social media platforms also proved impossible.
When Mr. Taxi was first announced, it had no official website. However, we were able to find one recently, which makes the issue somewhat confusing. Attempts to access it’s Twitter page only directs back to the website, but it appears that their Instagram platform exists.
While there isn’t much activity on there, the last post was shared on June 4, 2019. Given the comments, it would seem the service really did launch, but apparently not fully. Its Instagram followership base and degree of engagement supports this.
What Could Be The Problem?
Uber and Taxify (Bolt) only operates in Abuja, Gulu, and Lagos. With no competition at the time, Mr. Taxi was on the verge of becoming a southeastern leader. There are over 40 million people spread across these states, making up what’s unofficially called Igboland. So, relatively, there are enough commuters for the service to achieve full steam in a nascent market.
The market share of the region has been vied for by another player in a different way; OTrike – an OPay-backed tricycle-hailing service that just launched in multiple Southeast states. And, these states are not so digital per se, which is why the bigger boys on the cab-hailing block are skeptical about expanding there.
The use of tricycles in Southeast Nigeria is near to culture. This practice is backed by the recent ban of bikes in the capital cities of most of these states, especially Owerri and Enugu.
While OTrike is yet to come out completely from launch, there’s presumably a ready market for business. Cab-hailing, on the other hand, may feel too exotic and pricey for the notoriously thrifty easterners.
The company has no known venture capital consideration and has participated in no startup events since. It could be missing in action because of lack of funding. The company initially said it already had 17 official and 54 registered vehicles.
Repeated attempts to reach the company via different platforms proved abortive. Even though it’s uncertain whether the company has since called it quits, it could be shying away from revealing its failure.
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Breaking news for the full foodservice equipment and supplies distribution channel. Includes information on dealers, distributors, design consultants and multi-unit operators spanning leadership changes, mergers and acquisitions, trends, data and much more.
The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry – stood at 100.2 in January, down 0.8 percent from its December level. Despite the decline, January marked the fourth time in the last five months that the RPI registered a score of more than 100, which signifies expansion in the index of key industry indicators. In addition, participating foodservice operators appear to be optimistic about the outlook for the industry.
FE&S' 2011 Top Achiever Awards recognize the best and the brightest from the foodservice dealer, consultant, rep and service agent ranks.</>
FE&S will honor the Dealer of the Year and Hall of Fame Award winners during its Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards Dinner on May 21, 2011.
Foodservice equipment and supplies dealers are invited to participate in Foodservice Equipment & Supplies' annual Distribution Giants Study.


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In a bid to to overcome the languid sales of PCs, HP is coming up with hybrid stuffs to re-establish there lost stature in recent times. The concept of all-in-one computer is on the rise now and HP is hell-bent to ride on this new wave in the electronic market. HP launches ENVY ROVE, a 20 inch all-in-one which can lie flat on the surface and give an ultimate multi-player gaming experience in particular.
This one has a sharp display of 1600×900 pixels which gets even better with integrated Intel HD graphics. Rove is very portable, as it comes with a spring base, hinged stand, which gives the users freedom to place it tilted at any angle on a surface or just simply put it flat and use it as a gaming table or so. The battery backup is good, given the standards and is rated to give at least 3hrs of support.
Envy uses Intel’s fourth generation Core CPU, famous as the Haswell, as its processor. There is a range of games which come pre-loaded on the Envy Rove like, Electronic Arts’s Monopoly, Disney Fairies, Musical instruments etc.
Through the sources, it is clear that HP ENVY ROVE is expected to be off the shelf in he month of July but, the price at which, is still a mystery.
There is going to be raft of similar touchscreen all-in-one, table types coming up from the HP, in the near future. As per the announcements made by the company recently, HP Pavilion TouchSmart series is also about to see its launch pretty soon. Initially there are only two models to be retailed all over, namely, 20-inch Pavilion TouchSmart 20 and the 23-inch Pavilion TouchSmart 23. This series will be more budget oriented though, but, without slackening the performance threads. These might come with an option to choose between Intel 4th generation Core CPUs and AMD CPUs. Their easel stands could go as low as 10 degrees for adjustments. Pavilion TouchSmart23 will meet its buyers from 5th June onwards by accepting the indicative price of $749, while the TouchSmart20 will be on roll from 23rd June onwards @ $620.
There are also some new gaming desktops planned to be released with the all-in-ones. With all this buzzing in the HP, the company’s CEO, Mr. Meg Whitman, told this to the media that HP has been trying hard to stand out in the PC market. With the launch of ENVY ROVE, TouchSmart and all other cutting edge PCs lined up with them, the expect their time to change considerably and see a fair rise in the sales all together.
Get more updated. Check our NEWS column for latest updates from the Tab PC market. Click here to know, what made the buzz in recent times.


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The National Payments Corporation of India (NCPI) has just launched the BHIM application for iOS users. The iOS version comes with all the features of its Android counterpart sans the support of some regional languages. BHIM or Bharat Interface for Money app uses the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to transfer money right from your smartphone.
The BHIM iOS application is built upon the latest version 1.2 of the Android app. However, it supports only English and Hindi languages as of now. On the other hand, the Android version is additionally available in various regional languages like Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Oriya, and Kannada.
The Government of India launched BHIM on 30 December 2016. Soon after its inception, the app has been pretty popular among the citizens. Till now, more than 125 lakh users are using the payment service, and the number is growing quite fast indeed. As the country is going through the demonetization phase, BHIM will play a significant role in making India cashless.
Also Read: BHIM App FAQ, All Possible Queries Answered
With the Bharat Interface for Money, you can send or receive money from anywhere in the country just with your handheld device. The BHIM app comes inbuilt with advanced features like QR-Code scanner and Aadhar integration to make transactions both straightforward and safe.
Announcing the launch of BHIM iOS app, the MD, and CEO of National Payments Corporation of India (NCPI), Mr. A. P. Hota said, “The BHIM App will now cater to almost 100% smartphone users in the country with the launch of iOS platform. This will ensure wider acceptance for digital transactions among consumers across all sections.”
BHIM currently supports more than 35 different banks which include State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, IDBI Bank, etc. Speaking of the transaction limits, you can currently send or receive a maximum of Rs. 10,000 at a time and Rs. 20,000 per day through the BHIM app.


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July 8, 2008
While surfing the Internet or checking e-mails, are you considering the automated spiders and robots surfing your personal Web content? Do you think about the fact that search engines, like Google and Yahoo!, are scanning your search terms, personal data and e-mail to store data for targeted advertising?
As you can see by visiting the homepage or on the image above, the link is very tiny and discreet, but there’s a reason behind that decision, of course! In Google’s corporate blog, VP Marissa Mayer explained that the link must be small and contain few words because Google founders required the homepage never exceed 28 words. Nonetheless, the link is there and the facts are outlined in detail.
What are your thoughts about the privacy (or lack thereof) on the Internet?
July 1, 2008
If Walmart can update its logo, then LunaWeb can update its look!
New things are happening with LunaWeb.net, and it won’t be long before the new look is launched and unveiled for all to see. By incorporating more sophisticated design, along with making it rich in new media, LunaWeb’s Web site is keeping with the times of constant change.
The current site doesn’t highlight the groundbreaking work LunaWeb is doing across the social media platforms, of which we want our current and future clients to understand the importance. Be on the lookout for the new site, which will feature interactive videos, photos, client testimonials and a new design.


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China's latest read on domestic spending and industrial output came in worse than expected, offering little comfort to markets already spooked by the prospect of a weakening economy.
Combined industrial output for January and February rose 8.6 percent on year, official data showed Thursday, worse than a Reuters forecast for a 9.5 percent rise.
Combined retail sales for the period, meanwhile, were up 11.8 percent on year, also missing Reuters expectations for an increase of 13.5 percent.
The data had an immediate impact on markets. The Australia dollar dipped while Hong Kong's index fell into negative territory.
The data come on the heels of trade figures released over the weekend, which showed exports tumbling 18.1 percent in February from the year ago period, defying expectations of a rise.
China's central bank is also said to be prepared to take its strongest action since 2012 to loosen monetary policy if economic growth slows further, by cutting the amount of cash that banks must keep as reserves, Reuters reported this week.
According to Christian Schulz, Senior Economist at Berenberg Bank, while the data imply a moderating economy, it's unlikely to suggest a hard landing scenario.
"I think a further gradual slowdown of the Chinese economy is more reflected in this data than a hard landing," said Schulz, adding that Chinese policymakers have enough tools to avert a pronounced slowdown.
"We always have to remember that the Chinese government has huge new private savings in terms of savings rate, low inflation, sound public finances and huge foreign reserves which allows them to intervene as well," he said.
"Worse come to worse, the government is in the best position to react," he noted.
(Read more: MarcFaber: China is growing at 4% and that's okay)
In comments to CNBC earlier in the day, Marc Faber, author of The Gloom, Boom and Doom Report, noted that China's actual growth rate is probably closer to 4 percent, or just over half the rate that authorities are reporting. However, he said there was no need for investors to fret.
"I think 4 percent growth in a world that is has no growth is actually very good," the perennial market bear said.
Indeed, slower growth appears to be something China is prepared to accept for now. In a press conference in Beijing at the close of the National People's Congress, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang hinted at tolerance for below-target growth.
"The GDP (gross domestic product) growth target [for 2014] is around 7.5 percent. 'Around' means there is some flexibility and we have some tolerance," Li said, adding that the lower limit on growth must support job creation.


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Nike will delay the release of its latest sneaker collaboration with rapper Travis Scott after the tragic events of the Astroworld festival in Houston, the sportswear company said on Monday.
“Out of respect for all those affected by the tragic events of the Astroworld festival, we are postponing the launch of the Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack,” Nike said in the statement.
The design of the sneaker, The Nike x Travis Scott Air Max 270 âCactus Trailsâ, was announced last year, and new versions of the design were due out on December 16.
The shoe has a swoosh towards the back, the famous Nike logo, as well as a somewhat weathered aesthetic.
Nike is taking a break from the release of Travis Scott’s Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack sneakers. pic.twitter.com/Drzy7Iqv8K
– No rider (@nojumper) November 15, 2021
Ten people died and more than 300 were injured at the Astroworld festival on November 5 due to a crowd crush. The festival attracted around 50,000 spectators. The dead and injured are still under investigation.
The deaths included a 9-year-old boy, Ezra Blount, who fell from his father’s shoulders during the performance. The boy had been hospitalized in a coma for about a week.
Scott, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster, said he was “absolutely devastated” by the tragedy. The 30-year-old has come under criticism for continuing to play and neglect for failing to follow proper procedures. He also faces several lawsuits.
âThey have a 59-page plan of operations, and it makes it clear that the only two people who have the power to shut down the concert, were the executive producer and the concert producer. He was not responsible for that, but he wants to be responsible for the solution, “Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, spokesperson for Travis Scott told” CBS Mornings “.
After the Astroworld tragedy, Nike and Travis Scott collaboration was postponed _ pic.twitter.com/y8Z99ATz5l
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In recent years the cost of installing solar panels in order to take advantage of solar energy has begun to drop making this technology more affordable for a wider segment of the population. Solar energy has many advantages that make it an ideal way for our society to transition from being reliant upon fossil fuels to making use of renewable energy that is better for the environment. The problem that plagued the widespread implementation of solar energy in the past was the high cost of having solar panels installed.
While in the long run an investment in solar panels would pay off, it would usually take decades to actually pay off. For the average person or family this meant paying out a lot of money up front, which was often beyond their financial means. The good news is that a variety of factors have come together to help reduce these costs making solar energy a viable option for many more people.
So why exactly has the cost of solar panels gone down?
The main reason behind this is an improvement in the materials and manufacturing process used to make them. As Ottawa Solar Power owner Sean Sergio stated, “As materials for solar panels are being manufactured on a larger scale many companies are finding ways to cut costs while still keeping the quality level high. ” Sergio, an avid solar energy supporter has been selling solar panels in Ottawa for years mentioned, “In fact many new solar technologies are emerging that are lower in cost as well as more efficient and longer lasting than previous generations of solar panels.”
This means that for the consumer you can get a product that is better, longer lasting, and will have a substantially lower up front cost. While this up front cost is still high, it is far more affordable than it was in the past making a future with solar energy more attainable by all.
Another factor making solar energy more affordable are the growing number of companies that utilize a lease program for solar panels. Instead of paying a high up front cost homeowners that deal with these companies instead pay a monthly lease for their solar panels.
So while you have to make a monthly payment to a solar energy company the amount you have to pay each month on your electric bill will be much lower. In fact the combined amount you pay for electricity and for your leased solar power panels is usually much lower than your electric bill would be.
While it’s a better long term investment to actually pay for you solar panels instead of leasing them, leasing is an option that is more affordable for many people. The good news is that whether you pay for your solar panels yourself or lease them, you will save money long term while also helping to protect the environment.
Solar energy is the future, it’s a clean, endlessly renewable source of energy that is becoming more commonplace everyday. As technology and manufacturing processes continue to improve the cost of buying your own solar panels will continue to drop which will put solar energy in reach for most of the population.


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Lehrte, December 16, 2021 – With the New Year just around the corner, now is a great time to reflect on and share all the incredible successes achieved by the ACTEGA Metal Print team in 2021.
Despite the ongoing challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was a fantastic year for ACTEGA Metal Print. We now have six ECOLEAF units installed at leading converter sites across Europe on inline narrow-web presses and ABG converting machines.
The ECOLEAF beta program taking place in partnership with early adopters continued to garner excellent results across a diverse range of market segments including wine, spirits, cosmetics, food, industrial and consumer goods. Throughout this period, ECOLEAF decoration has been combined with a number of different printing technologies, such as flexo, offset, inkjet and dry and liquid toner. As ever, the beta experience has taught us a great deal and the learnings from it have already enabled us to further refine the technology. Overall, the consistently high-quality results delivered during this period demonstrate that the solution is poised to truly disrupt the market as forward-thinking converters, printers and brands continue to embrace sustainable, high-quality labels and packaging decoration.
In fact, companies leading the way on this front have enabled our team to meet some significant and exciting milestones this year – The first customer to move out of beta, the first commercial ECOLEAF labels to be delivered to the market, and the first purchase agreement for ECOLEAF machines.
We have also seen management changes in 2021. Most notably, in June we welcomed Paolo Grasso as Sales Director and in October, ex-Heidelberg Board Member, Stephan Plenz, joined the company as interim General Manager of ACTEGA Metal Print. No doubt, this evolution of our leadership team bolsters our expertise and further strengthens our ability to build on the success of ECOLEAF and lead it to commercialization in 2022.
Thank you all for your continued efforts and commitment to progressing the adoption of ECOLEAF. We believe this solution represents a huge leap forward towards a more sustainable future for the print and packaging industry, and with your support we are excited to take it to market at Labelexpo in April 2022. We are looking forward to sharing the excitement and success of this show with you in the New Year, and meanwhile, we wish you all the very best for a safe and happy holiday.
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Most Indian residents still prefer to shop online: survey
The urban diaspora was quick to adopt online shopping.
A majority of Indian residents in both city centres and small towns prefer to shop online for either essential or non-essential goods such as clothing, footwear, and cosmetics, according to a report from CBRE.
For gifts, cosmetics, clothing & footwear along with essential items such as groceries and toiletries, 60% to 65% of city centre residents preferred to shop online.
For small-town residents, more than 55% of small-town residents preferred online shopping for gifts, clothing & footwear and electronics, whilst only 31% of them preferred to shop online for essential items.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, the retail sector witnessed a sharper-than-anticipated recovery trajectory, which can be attributed to pent-up demand among consumers who had been forced into isolation for almost two years, the report noted.
“The Indian urban diaspora has been quick to adopt online shopping, especially in gifts, cosmetics, clothing & footwear and electronics segments. A significant portion of shoppers have also started to explore online channels for essential items (grocery & toiletries) and children’s clothing & footwear,” CBRE said.
Millennials have shown a flair for online shopping across clothing & footwear, electronics, cosmetics, gifts and essential items, and more than 70% of late millennials preferred to buy their clothing & footwear and cosmetics online, the report added.
Although the advantages of online shopping such as ease and convenience, price comparisons and better choices in terms of stock became more prominent when consumers were forced to shop online during the COVID-19 pandemic, physical stores remain relevant owing to the layer of experience that they offer.
In line with Asia-Pacific and global trends, more than 65% of consumers across all generations have shown a strong preference for shopping in brick-and-mortar stores for big-ticket purchases such as luxury products and jewellery, irrespective of their location
A significant portion of shoppers in the country, especially those residing in suburbs and small towns also expressed a preference for buying homeware, home decoration and furnishing products from stores.
“Preference for offline shopping across some of these segments in small towns and rural areas can be attributed to the fact that some of these areas may not be serviceable by certain online channels and shoppers may also desire to examine/research some of these products before making a purchase,” the report stated.


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Purchasing one of these highly affordable DIY stairlifts can save the customer up to $1000.00 or more
(PRWEB) April 30, 2013
Due to the recent recession, the raging popularity of internet shopping, along with the ever-expanding “Home Depot demographic,” a new demand for a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) stairlift model has emerged. This vastly growing demographic includes handy individuals who enjoy working on projects around the home. For them, it is not necessary to spend hundreds of dollars hiring a professional to install a stair lift in their home. New Line has announced that stair lifts for self-installation are now available.
Only recently has this type of handicapped lift been made widely available, as most manufacturers have only allowed their stairlifts to be professionally installed, forcing many customers to spend hundreds of dollars more on what many consider to be an unnecessary expense. Homeliftstore.com now offers a selection of DIY stair lifts from Acorn and Harmar – leading manufacturers of handicapped lifts. “Purchasing one of these highly affordable DIY stairlifts can save the customer up to $1000.00 or more – a huge advantage during these difficult economic times,” reported Dennis Corrado, Director of New Line Products LLC. They are also easy to install, requiring only a couple hours of time and a few basic tools.
Homeliftstore.com now features the Brooks Lincoln Stairlift and the Harmar SL350 Stairlift – both easy to install. The Harmar model is made in America, has an industry leading standard 350 lb. capacity, and includes a 3-Year Warranty and free tech support from the manufacturer. The Brooks offers a state-of-the-art diagnostic system and a sleep contemporary design. Additionally, customers will enjoy other features, such as, smooth start/stop operation, folding seat and footrest, a wide, comfortable seat that rotates 90 degrees for exiting, and other options. Both models are available for direct purchase on http://www.homeliftstore.com. Free technical assistance is available.


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| Dec 11, 2013
| 10:34 AM
Home Depot Inc. is another beneficiary of the housing boom.
The largest U.S. home-improvement retailer said Wednesday that it would meet a profit-improvement goal one year ahead of schedule, thanks in part to demand created by homeowners.
| Dec 14, 2013
| 12:00 PM
A woman watering her lawn can be slightly sexy, but a silver butane tank can change a man's life.
John Divola, a photographer in chase of the sublime, discerned this as a graduate student in a ponytail, peddling his bicycle and taking pictures of...
| Aug 20, 2013
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The housing recovery and improving economy led Home Depot Inc., the nation's largest home improvement retailer, to post better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, which jumped 17% over the same period last year.
The Atlanta-based company reported...
| Nov 19, 2013
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It's a retailers' arms race for consumers' holiday dollars -- and Best Buy warned Tuesday that promotional discounts this season could hurt profitability.
As stores race this year to kick off Black Friday sales earlier and earlier, Best Buy plans to...
| Jan 2, 2014
A friend recently got stuck when he tried to explain to his son, who was struggling to find a job, how our economy got to be the way it is. He asked my help since I am a well-known crank on the matter. I offered him three short anecdotes:
| Nov 19, 2013
| 8:14 AM
Home Depot, the country's largest home-improvement retailer, reported a 43% jump in third-quarter earnings, thanks largely to the housing recovery.
Net income rose to $1.35 billion in the quarter that ended Nov. 3 from $947 million a year earlier....
| Nov 28, 2013
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The streets were dark and empty at 5:30 a.m. in Burbank — except at Kmart, where a few dozen shoppers in hoodies, fleece and boots huddled against an exterior wall waiting to be let inside.
With a 6 a.m. opening time, the retailer is kicking off a...
| Jan 15, 2014
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Sign up for $300 in coupons for projects inside and out from The Home Depot.
If your thumbs are green (or if they'd like to be), join the home improvement center's Garden Club or Orange Insider newsletter for $5 off $50 purchase coupons. After you join,...
| Aug 12, 2013
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Let’s face facts: California just doesn’t do trains very well.
Now, freeways -- those we’re good at. We’ve got the car culture thing down pat. Getting most places by freeway is a snap: Why, from Pasadena to the beach, you just...
| Aug 21, 2013
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Lowe's fiscal second-quarter earnings provided even further evidence that the housing recovery is boosting the economy.
Lowe's Cos. on Wednesday reported that earnings for the quarter that ended Aug. 2 jumped 26% to $941 million, or 88 cents a share,...
| Sep 27, 2013
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They were homes once, but they are homes no longer. They are hollow dangers. Hiding places. Drug houses.
They are lurching shadows that stare down our city's children as they walk to school. There's a real home; there's a shell of a house. There's a...


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A month following their retail launch, Yield Growth’s (BOSS.C) subsidiary, Urban Juve, now enjoys a 20-store reach into the Canadian market.
CROP Infrastructure (CROP.C) harvests two expert plant scientists to drive state-of-the-art genetics program
CROP Infrastructure (CROP.C) built on its brain trust today, bringing in two expert plant scientists to lead the company’s new genetics lab.
On January 29, 2019 Patriot One (PAT.V) announced that it is creating a new Joint Venture (JV) to commercialize a technology for the “detection of explosives and other threats” such as chemical and biological agents as well as illicit narcotics.
Heritage Cannabis Holdings (CANN.C) put rubber to the road today when the Calgary-based company’s subsidiary, CannaCure, brought in the first cannabis harvest at its Fort Erie location.
C21 Investments (CXXI.C) announced the acquisition of Megawood Enterprises, owner of the Pure Green Dispensary in Portland, Oregon.
On January 28, 2019 Supreme Cannabis (FIRE.V) announced that its 100% subsidiary, 7ACRES, has obtained Health Canada approval to expand its flowering rooms at the Kincardine, Ontario facility by 30,000 square feet – raising the total grow area from 90,000 square feet to 120,000 square feet.
Grit Capital, a capital market advisory firm based out of Toronto, is making a name for itself in the small cap corporate community with its forward-thinking approach to engaging a new generation of investors weaned on social media.
That’s a pretty salesy headline, huh? I mean, I couldn’t have given a higher five to a company in an ultra competitive space with billions in valuations flying around the world than to say, ‘this is the future.’


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Wordle creator Josh Wardle praised Knotwords, calling it an “extremely elegant everyday word game.”
as a Twitter (via Kotaku), Wardle shared “if you like Wordle you should check out Knotwords.”
Calling him a “very elegant daily spot”, Wardle said that what impressed me most was that, despite its seemingly simple appearance, it was clearly built with a great deal of thought and care. é ”.
Like Wordle, Knotwords is a word-based puzzle game that adds a new challenge every day.
Available for PC and mobile, Knotwords is a combination of standard Wordle and crosswords. The game’s Steam page describes it as an “elegant, minimal logic puzzle, with words”, and while it’s available for free, there’s a paid version that adds more puzzles and a screen to see your personal stats.
Co-creator Zach Gage has shared that Knotwords is “the kind of game I’ve been trying to do all my career”, saying Wardle’s praise “they mean a lot“him.
“I love Wordle and it has had a huge impact on how I think about the meta-structures around Knotwords. Thank you for helping us feel confident launching something without ads,” Gage said.
As for Wordle, the New York Times bought the game in February, and Wardle is relatively quiet from the sale. However, the New York Times recently confirmed the best possible start word for players, and even released a companion bot to help players who struggle with solving Wordle’s puzzle every day.
Last month, US Vice President Kamala Harris revealed that even the White House is not immune from the allure of daily punishment.
In other gaming news, an hour of footage from a Ravenholm replica from Arkane Studios, Half-Life, is shared.


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CHAMBERSBURG >> The Goodwill store in Chambersburg is moving to a larger location later this month.
The thrift store is scheduled to open Feb. 21 at the Kmart-anchored shopping center on Wayne Avenue.
"We were looking for a space that had more square footage that we could display our merchandise better, make it easier for customers to visit the store, and we were looking to redo the look of the store to our normal branded look of a Goodwill store," said Emily Walker, marketing coordinator for Goodwill Keystone Area. "This site was perfect for us in that regard."
Keystone Goodwill operates 38 stores in 22 counties. The current Chambersburg store, which has been at its current location for more than 20 years, does not share the same branding as most of the other stores.
"It's just a bigger, brighter, fresher look to it," Walker said. "It's very exciting."
The updated look also includes wider aisles and more spacious dressing rooms.
Goodwill is a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities through job training and employment services. Proceeds from donated items sold at thrift stores help support those programs.
The new Chambersburg store and donation center occupies about 8,000 square feet — roughly double the size of the existing location. The expansion could potentially result in more jobs, Walker said.
The store will close at 5 p.m. Sunday at 1700 Lincoln Way East and reopen 9 a.m. Feb. 21 at 1021 Wayne Ave.
As part of the reopening, there will be free gifts to the first 50 shoppers and Goodwill will have prizes and giveaways from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MIX 95.1 will broadcast live from 10 a.m. to noon.
The new location has extended hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.


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U.S. footwear and accessories label Stuart Weitzman is highlighting its connection to pop music with its first television commercial set to air Aug. 30 during MTV’s Video Music Awards.
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Condé Nast’s British Vogue is opening its doors to viewers with a new documentary series produced in collaboration with the British Broadcasting Corporation.
French footwear and accessories label Christian Louboutin is opening the doors on its operations and its eponymous founder’s lifestyle with a documentary for British television.
German automaker Porsche is ingratiating itself with video game enthusiasts through an expansion pack for Xbox One’s Forza Horizon 2 game.
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is sharing the spotlight of the highly anticipated summer blockbuster “Jurassic World.”
British automaker Bentley and actor Idris Elba shattered records last week for the filming of a four-part series on the Discovery Channel that will release this summer.
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is highlighting its luxury vans through a partnership with Britain’s Channel 4 Sales and UKTV’s Dave channel.
Swiss watchmaker Longines is expanding its involvement in alpine skiing through a new television commercial.
Irish crystal-maker Waterford and The Fairmont-managed Plaza Hotel will be the showcase of Evine Live’s Valentine’s Day weekend broadcast.
German automaker BMW compared its new electronic car to the creation of the Internet with a humorous commercial that aired during Super Bowl XLIX Feb. 1.


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One of the most famous Swiss watchmakers, Girard-Perregaux, has opened its new shop in the financial district of Beijing, China. The company thus has opened its third boutique dedicated exclusively to the brand’s products outside Switzerland.
The opening took place on October 17 and the Swiss watchmaker invited one hundred journalists to join the Grand Opening of the shop.
At the press conference the President of Girard-Perregaux, Mr. Luigi Macaluso, outlined the fact that he was proud to lead the inauguration of the boutique. Through this opening the brand illustrates the importance of its cooperation with Chinese partners. It is worth mentioning that the brand has successfully entered the Chinese market in 2003 and with its new shop Girard-Perregaux looks forward to expand its activity in China.
The boutique itself is symbolic. The Beijing shop is the third after Gstaad in Switzerland and Mumbai in India. The company is careful in choosing its distribution network, which should illustrate the exclusivity of Girard-Perregaux’s prestigious collections.
A warm atmosphere awaited the journalists who were welcomed by Mr. Luigi Macaluso along with Girard-Perregaux’s partners in China, including CEO of FJ Benjamin, Mr. Nash Benjamin and Harmony Group.
The boutique’s inside outlines the spirit of the genuine Manufacture. Girard-Perregaux paid special attention to the design, which included formal simplicity and modern materials. These, by the way, were included in the main concept of the brand’s first Boutique of Gstaad. Among the moderate architecture, the shop displays some its marvelous collections, including grand complications.
In order to celebrate the Grand Opening of the brand’s boutique in China, Girard-Perregaux organized a Gala Dinner. The event housed VIPs and media representatives.
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Nexus smartphones can reportedly be forced to reboot through SMS attack | The Verge: "The latest Nexus smartphones can be forced to restart, freeze, or lose network connection because of an issue with the way they handle a certain type of SMS message, reports PC World. Security researcher Bogdan Alecu reportedly discovered that the Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus 4, and the Nexus 5 all contain a vulnerability that can allow attackers to interrupt use of the phone. By sending a Nexus phone around 30 flash SMS messages — a message type that's immediately displayed on the screen and requires action — an attacker can cause the phone to malfunction, frequently restarting or losing its data connection when the messages aren't promptly dismissed..." (read more at link above)
Apple Stresses 'Value' Not Cash For Black Friday Discounts
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Google's YouTube Could Be About To Launch A Music Streaming ...
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Microsoft Xbox One launch marred by disc drive glitch
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It happens to Apple. It happens to Sony. And now its happening toMicrosoft, which last week officially launched the Xbox One in 13 markets around the world.
Apple Objects to Monitor's Fees in E-Books Antitrust Case
Apple Inc. said a monitor appointed by a judge to oversee antitrust ... “Of all all known past Apple matters,” no lawyer has had a higher rate than Michael ...
Google's practice of combining personal data from different Google services violates the Dutch data protection act, the Dutch data protection authority (DPA) said ...
Times of India
Why Apple In Brazil Is Charging Its Customers In Dollars Not Reals
An interesting little story that Apple Apple is being hit with a potential fine in Brazil. The alleged crime is to be charging and quoting prices in US dollars for ...
Amazon's Kindle Fire still a minor player in China's tablet market
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Amazon Germany says more worried about snow than strikes
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4 CommentsPosted by Matthew Wilson on November 24, 2015 under Software & Gaming
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4 CommentsPosted by Matthew Wilson on November 14, 2015 under Console
In December last year, a group of people launched a large-scale DDOS attack on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. Different people involved had different opinions on why the attack went ahead, but... more.
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Nintendo's latest console hasn't been the strong player that it hoped it would be earlier in its life cycle. Released almost a year ahead of its main competitors, the PS4 and Xbox One, with a unique s... more.
2 CommentsPosted by Matthew Wilson on July 29, 2015 under Console
Back in January at a Windows 10 event, Microsoft revealed that thanks to the new Xbox App, users would be able to stream their Xbox One games to a PC. However, for now, it is not possible for gamers t... more.
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One of the biggest downsides to playing competitive shooters on a console is the lack of keyboard and mouse, controllers just don't deliver the same level of speed and accuracy. However, that is set t... more.
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Samsung is bringing improvements to video recording as well as the front-facing camera on its upcoming Galaxy S8 and S8+.
According to a report from Naver, the Galaxy S8′s camera can record 1000fps videos – what???
Not long ago Sony was just boasting off its Sony Xperia XZ Premium with a 19-megapixel camera sensor (IMX400) that uses a similar technique, which is one-of-an-overkill smartphone that can capture 960fps slow-motion videos at 720p. But our sources tells that the Galaxy S8 won’t use the same sensor.
The South-Korean company has reportedly achieved this by adding DRAM (used as buffer memory) into the camera sensor itself.
Also, some information regarding the Galaxy S8′s imaging capabilities was also revealed. The smartphone will reportedly feature an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with autofocus. The Galaxy S8 will also feature a 3.7-megapixel RGB camera sensor for iris scanning, which might explain Samsung’s increasing confidence in facial and iris recognition for user authentication.


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Why The Starch In Bananas, Potatoes May Actually Be Good For Health
- Resistant starch can aid blood sugar control: study
- Unlike the typical starch, resistant starch acts like a type of fibre
- Intake of 30 grams of fibre per day reduces the risk chronic diseases
London: Consuming foods such as bananas, potatoes, grains and legumes that are rich in resistant starch may help check blood sugar, enhance satiety as well as improve gut health, a study has found.
Resistant starch is a form of starch that is not digested in the small intestine and is therefore considered a type of dietary fibre.
“We know that adequate fibre intake – at least 30 grams per day – is important for achieving a healthy, balanced diet, which reduces the risk of developing a range of chronic diseases,” said Stacey Lockyer, Nutrition Scientist at British Nutrition Foundation, a Britain-based charity.
Apart from occurring naturally in foods, resistant starch is also produced or modified commercially and incorporated into food products.
Unlike the typical starch, resistant starch acts like a type of fibre in the body as it does not get digested in your small intestine, but is fermented in the large intestine.
This dietary fibre then increases the production of short chain fatty acids in the gut, which act as an energy source for the colonic cells, thus improving the gut health and increasing satiety.
According to the researchers, there is consistent evidence that consumption of resistant starch can aid blood sugar control. It has also been suggested that resistant starch can support gut health and enhance satiety via increased production of short chain fatty acids.
“Whilst findings support positive effects on some markers, further research is needed in most areas to establish whether consuming resistant starch can confer significant benefits that are relevant to the general population. However, this is definitely an exciting area of nutritional research for the future,” Lockyer said.
The study was published in the journal – Nutrition Bulletin.


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The Doodles NFT collection, launched on Ethereum in 2021, is facing tension between its founders and holders.
As the project expands its offerings in the competitive Web3 space, some members of the community are pushing back against the team’s approach. Co-founder Jordan “poopie” Castro defended the team’s decisions to build new features away from the spotlight, which some see as contrary to the open ethos of Web3.
“We’re trying to go from a startup to a leading media franchise. We are no longer an ‘NFT project,’” Castro wrote. “The more time/money/resources we invest in following the latest ‘build in public’ trends that fuel speculation, the less we have to achieve our long-term vision.”
“We are not going to spend any resources appeasing those with financial motivations. We never have and never will,” he continued. “If we are going to focus energy on any [group] of people, it will absolutely be our most loyal collectors.”
On social media, people have had a range of reactions to the comments. Some people think Castro’s comments are ambitious and think he’s trying to say that Doodles is no longer just an NFT project because it wants to go further. In response, one founder of the Web3 project tweeted, “The quicker we get rid of the term ‘NFT project’ the better [to be honest],”
Doodles NFT collection criticized for lack of transparency
Criticism from holders and observers has been mounting over a perceived lack of communication from the founders and the corporate presentation vibe of the NFT NYC party last year.
In addition, the recent launch of limited-edition digital NFT socks faced pushback from some members of the community who viewed it as a relatively small update. These factors may have contributed to the falling floor price of Doodles NFTs, which has dropped about 13% over the past 24 hours and 33% since March 1 when measured in USD.
Despite the pushback, Doodles has made significant strides in its development. The project raised $54 million in a round led by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six VC firm, and its original NFTs have yielded some $600 million worth of trading volume to date.
The company also appointed musician Pharrell Williams as its chief brand officer last year and recently announced a larger-scale Doodles 2 project on the Flow blockchain. Doodles 2 will feature customizable full-body avatars with tradeable NFT clothing and accessories.
The tensions within the Doodles community highlight the challenges faced by NFT projects seeking to establish their brand and reputation in a rapidly evolving Web3 landscape.
As the market becomes more crowded and competitive, NFT projects must balance the demands of their community with the need to innovate and differentiate themselves. It remains to be seen how Doodles will navigate these tensions and continue to evolve its offerings in the coming months and years.
The post Tension between Doodles NFT founders, holders over project direction appeared first on NFT News Pro.


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En español | The U.S. Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning shoppers to keep away from hand sanitizer merchandise which will comprise 1-propanol — which may be poisonous and “life-threatening” when ingested — including to a rising listing of hand sanitizers that the company is warning shoppers to keep away from.
The most recent alert comes after sanitizers manufactured by Harmonic Nature in Mexico — with labels saying they comprise ethanol or isopropyl alcohol — have been examined by the FDA and located to comprise 1-propanol.
“Ingesting 1-propanol could cause central nervous system melancholy, which may end up in dying. Signs of 1-propanol publicity can embody confusion, decreased consciousness, and slowed pulse and respiration. Animal research point out that the central nervous system depressant results of 1-propanol are two to 4 instances as potent as alcohol (ethanol),” the FDA warns.
Since first issuing a shopper alert in June for 9 merchandise made by Eskbiochem, the FDA has expanded its warning listing and likewise positioned the hand sanitizers on an import alert to assist forestall the contaminated merchandise from coming into america. A warning letter has additionally been issued to Eskbiochem concerning improper manufacturing strategies, deceptive claims of FDA approval, and failing to reveal methanol content material on labels.
Greater than 100 hand sanitizer merchandise from 37 producers in Mexico, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Utah at the moment are on the warning listing as a result of they could comprise methanol. The listing additionally features a hand sanitizer from China that’s labeled as containing “edible alcohol” and a hand sanitizer manufactured in Ohio that contained a “microbial” contamination.
The Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC) not too long ago revealed a report that discovered that from Could 1 to June 30, 15 adults (13 males and two ladies with a historical past of swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitizers) have been hospitalized after ingesting methanol-tainted merchandise. 4 died, and three have been discharged from the hospital with imaginative and prescient impairment.
The FDA says it continues to see a rising variety of “hostile occasions” related to the contaminated hand sanitizers — together with dying, blindness, and coronary heart and nervous system problems — which have primarily been reported to poison management facilities and state departments of well being.
“We stay extraordinarily involved in regards to the potential critical dangers of alcohol-based hand sanitizers containing methanol. Producing, importing and distributing poisonous hand sanitizers poses a critical risk to the general public and won’t be tolerated,” FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., mentioned in a press release.


text: The prices in recreational stores are just way too high for patients. People who need cannabis medicine – theyre getting 28 grams of cannabis oil a month for two or three months – and the $40 a gram you see in some dispensaries is just too much. Washington also has an issue with not having many growers or processors licensed for medical cannabis production in the wake of recreational legalization. In 2016, the state allowed recreational growers and processors to apply for a secondary license to make medical products, but strict testing is more costly for those products and in general not many companies on the recreational side have decided to serve medical patients, Amdahl said. Medical pricing for testing from labs used to be cheap and affordable, but with state authorization now, the costs have increased about 100 percent, Amdahl said. And all the fees that dispensaries and growers are charged – they trickle down to customers. Dave Rheins, executive director of the Marijuana Business Association, said testing is a huge problem in legalizing markets across the country. As they put on more onerous testing requirements because of pesticides and other issues, the cost of production and testing has made medical cannabis very cost prohibitive, Rheins said. A lot of participants arent sure what they can or cant do, and some are just plain opting out of the system. Eventually what Rheins thinks will happen is that medical marijuana across the country will be taken over by the pharmaceutical industry, which has the money to test and research medical cannabis more effectively than the cottage industry that has so far developed, he said. I think medical marijuana will likely go away, with Big Pharma taking it over at some point, Rheins said. Im not sure thats a bad thing, either. If Im taking medicine, Im not sure I want to buy it at the farmers fair. And with testing, were not really sure what were testing for, because every day those pesticide lists change.


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DETROIT (AP) — Americans want new cars and trucks, and they’re not letting higher gas prices or political dysfunction stand in their way.
New car and truck sales were up four percent in February as rising home construction and cheap financing kept the US auto recovery on track. While the pace of growth is slowing, industry analysts expect more gains in the coming months, saying there’s little that could derail demand for new cars.
Car buyers have already shrugged off higher Social Security taxes, which cut their take-home pay starting in January. Gas prices — which rose 36 cents to $3.78 per gallon in February — didn’t change their habits, either. And they ignored the debate over automatic spending cuts that were due to take effect Friday.
“Quite frankly, we think most of America is getting a little tired of hearing about some of the dysfunction,” said Kurt McNeil, General Motors Co.’s US sales chief. “We think the fundamentals are strong and that’s what’s important, and that’s what’s driving the economy.”
February sales hit an annualized rate of 15.4 million cars and trucks. That’s still short of the recent peak of close to 17 million in 2005, but it’s quite healthy compared with the anemic 10.4 million recorded during the recession in 2009.
The industry isn’t likely to see the double-digit monthly gains it saw last year, when Japanese automakers came roaring back after the 2011 earthquake in Japan. Instead, auto companies are settling in for a period of slower but sustained growth.
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“All of the automakers are in good, strong positions, so it’s harder to get those share gains,” said Lacey Plache, chief economist with the auto buying site Edmunds.com.
Jeff Schuster, senior vice president of forecasting for LMC Automotive, a Detroit forecasting firm, raised his full-year sales forecast Friday from 15.1 million to 15.2 million. He said US spending cuts could impact auto sales toward the end of the year, but he doesn’t expect that to happen.
“Beyond that or some other external shock, I think it’s full-speed ahead,” Schuster said.
Truck sales boomed in February as more new homes were built. McNeil said GM’s pickup sales to small businesses were up 40 percent from a year ago, which is a strong signal of confidence in the underlying economy.
“This is probably the beginning of the strong comeback of trucks that we’re going to see for the rest of year,” said Jesse Toprak, a senior industry analyst with the car buying site TrueCar.com.
To keep up that momentum, GM announced that it will offer free scheduled maintenance for two years or 24,000 miles on its full-size Chevrolet and GMC trucks. The offer runs through April.
GM’s sales rose seven percent to their highest February level since 2008. Chevrolet Silverado pickup sales jumped 29 percent, which helped make up for faltering sales of cars like the Chevrolet Malibu and Cruze.


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PHILADELPHIA — With the launch of the world and the world online, digital printers are changing the way you take photos.
With the new iPhone, the camera has always been the most important feature.
But now it can be used to take photos from a digital printout that you can download and print out on a smartphone or tablet, and then print them out again.
That’s the idea behind the new printer from the makers of the Photokina, the world-first printer.
The Photokino is the latest in a line of printers that have revolutionized digital photography and are making printing and digital photography possible in the same way digital photography changed the way we take photos and share them.
The company is known as a print manufacturer by many of its customers, and the Photakina is no different.
Its new printers, called the Photokerites, offer the best possible image quality, with a built-in touchscreen that’s more than a hundred times more powerful than a standard camera.
The machines can print photos at a resolution of 24 megapixels, and can also print at 60 megapixes or higher.
And they can do it from any location on the world, including the United States, where many businesses rely on printouts.
A photo can be taken from anywhere in the world at a printout size of 50 x 100 pixels.
The new Photokinos have a touchscreen that looks more like a smartphone, with the ability to save the picture, print it out and download it into your smartphone or laptop.
The printer’s screen can be configured to show the date, time, and location of a photo taken with the Photikerite.
And the user can change the settings in the app, so that the app automatically saves the picture to the photo library.
The iPhone is the first smartphone to use a digital camera, and in a year, that will be the standard for all smartphones.
The app can also be used on the iPad, Mac, and Windows devices, as well as the new Surface Pro tablet and the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, which are both coming later this year.
The iPad has the ability and the design to handle photos that are 100% digital.
But the Photokers are different.
They’re more like paper, which can be printed on paper and have a photo printed out, but is not as durable.
The only way to use them is to hold the phone to your face and print.
That can be difficult on the eye, which is why the company wanted to build a camera that would not only be very accurate, but also durable.
And that’s what the Photinkina was designed to do.
The camera is a two-megapixel sensor with a resolution that’s about one-half the size of the sensor on the original Photokines, which were made in Germany.
It has an image sensor that can shoot at up to 60 megapixel, and a photo sensor that has a resolution up to 30 megapixel.
That means it’s able to capture an image in a fraction of a second.
When a photo is captured, the printer converts the raw image into a digital file.
The software then creates a layer that can be edited and printed out.
It can also save the original photo to the app for easy printing.
The phone app also lets the user print a photo on the screen, allowing the user to create a digital version of the photo.
When the photo is saved, it can then be shared with the people who were at the photokina.
The user can also share the photo to social media or email with friends.
But because the Photikina is the most powerful digital printing system in the industry, there is a learning curve.
For instance, it doesn’t print out the same image twice, but instead it prints one photo at a time, saving the original file in the camera’s memory, and printing it again when it’s ready.
This makes the process of printing a photo much easier, but it also means the Photokeys will have to be customized for each customer.
In addition to being able to print in the standard way, the Photakis also have a built in touchscreen that allows the user the ability control how the photos are printed.
For example, if the user wants to see the photo in its final format, he or she can set the image to be printed in the “old-style” format.
But if the photographer wants to save it as a digital image, they can choose whether to save that file or print it to a new file.
This can save the photographer a lot of time, because he or her is not having to create the new file, but just saving the old file that was created when the photo was taken.
This is also a good way to ensure the quality of the print.
If the print is poor, the photographer will have a lot to work with when he or She prints it, because it


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British brand William Wood Watches is the brainchild of Jonny Garrett, the grandson of William Wood, an esteemed British firefighter with 25 years of service and a host of accolades to his name. It’s his grandfather’s story of courage and perseverance that led Garrett to honor him with a watch brand designed around his core values. In addition to offering quality timepieces with original design elements, William Wood Watches utilizes upcycled rescue-service materials in the production of its luxury watches. The new limited-edition Valiant Collection is the most recent line from the brand, which has also raised $10,000 this year for charities helping victims of the Australian Bushfires in January and supporting International Firefighters’ Day in May.
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The second Asian country is now live. Primary have launched brand new direct to consumer insurance brand, Roojai, in Thailand on the same operating platform used in China that Innovation Age have also helped to adapt for the Thai market.
Xuan Xin Bao is live! After more than a year of helping Primary with all aspects of setting up the company and building the underlying platform, the new pan-Asian e-commerce business has its first customers in China under the new brand XXBao. After receiving the necessary approvals from the authorities in China the initial launch has been in Jiangsu province near Shanghai, with the initial marketing effort focussed on the city of Changzhou. Insurance can be purchased online or over the phone through a call centre in Shenzhen.
Innovation Age has been selected to help create a new pan-Asia online insurance by Primary Holdings. Focussing initially on the Chinese market, where buying insurance online is virtually unheard of, our job will be to create an innovative e-commerce platform that guides the customer through the purchasing process. Primary then expect further Asian territories to follow on a common operating platform across this part of the world
We're delighted that Brian's successful work with Wright Vigar, a fast-growing Lincoln-based accountancy practice has been featured in a Growth Accelerator case study. Brian helped them address two strategic issues; developing the next generation of leaders and developing a distinctive approach to marketing. Jack O'Hern, a director at Wright Vigar, says that Brian "really focused our attention on what we need to invest in to develop the business further. By bringing the next tier of leaders along we are removing limitations on our business development activity and, ultimately, our growth".
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Brian presented on the subject of Using Big Data for Innovation to representatives of social landlords at an event in London organised by Housemark, an organisation dedicated to improving performance in the social housing sector.
Innovation Age are engaged to help Lateral Group to scope a new data spine for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to help them join up communications from several different parts of BIS.
Unfortunately we didn't win an award but we did get a mention on pages 15 & 39 of the awards booklet. A great time was had by all at the ceremony on Thursday night so thanks to Marketing Week and all the sponsors.
The new marketing platform that Innovation Age helped develop for Direct Line Group has been shortlisted for two awards at the Data Strategy 2013 awards sponsored by Marketing Week. Innovation Age have been included alongside Lateral Group as Direct Line Group's delivery agency for the Transforming Direct Marketing project. The winners will be announced on Feb 7th so we've got our fingers crossed!
Brian completes the registration process for the GrowthAccelerator programme and becomes a registered and approved Growth Coach able to provide expert, tailored advice to help ambitious businesses achieve rapid, sustainable growth.
New capability provided for Innovation Age following successful completion of the Intellectual Property Masterclass at the Intellectual Property Office in Wales. We are now able to include quick assessment of the role of Intellectual Property in our discussions with you on your strategic innovation requirements.
Innovation Age take over management of the pipeline of marketing innovation projects for Direct Line Group, including further uses for the new marketing platform delivered in July.
Innovation Age have delivered a brand new marketing platform for RBS Insurance, bringing together for the first time information about customers from across their organisation. The project has been delivered on time and to budget enabling exciting new possibilities for innovative direct marketing and a new test and learn culture.
The Ideas Lab on Facebook that Innovation Age had a hand in designing has gone live and is gaining insight from RBS Insurance's customers on what innovations they wish to see in future products. It has been jointly developed with Foolproof and Techlightenment.
Innovation Age has launched a nationwide pilot of a new way of purchasing general insurance products (car, home, breakdown, rescue, pet travel and home emergency). The pilot is intended to provide key insight into customer reaction to the new proposition.


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InkLnk is a smartphone app that aims to provide income stability for Los Angeles tattoo artists who are struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The tattoo industry has always been recession proof, but these are unprecedented times,” says Grapes Wasserman, the founder of tattoo app, InkLnk.
InkLnk is a smartphone app that aims to provide income stability for Los Angeles tattoo artists who are struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was founded by Grapes Wasserman, a tattoo aficionado, self-employed artist and L.A. native.
Continues Grapes, “Our shops are closed, artists are missing out on business, and our clientele has been told to stay home. This marks the first time in modern history where the industry is suffering. Certainly, that brings a lot of us anxiety.”
InkLnk provides a reasonable solution for artists who are unable to get back in the shop during stay-at-home orders. The platform provides a way for artists to get clients booked down the line, months in advance, thus creating an immediate income stream of appointment deposits.
Here’s how it works:
- App users search through a database of tattoo artists using a variety of filters.
- App users can view galleries, which showcase specific artists’ work. If users like what they see, they can contact the artist to start a detailed consultation about the work they want to have done.
- InkLnk has a 3-D modeling engine, which permits users to see the design they’re interested in on any part of the human body.
- Clients can obtain an estimate for the work they’d like to have done and then book an appointment.
- Once the booking is approved by the artist, InkLnk puts the tattoo deposit directly into the artist’s bank account.
The InkLnk app can be downloaded at Apple or on Google Play. InkLnk is free to download and free to use. More information can be found on https://www.inklnk.com/.


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Pernod Ricard unveils global Jacob's Creek campaign - video
The “Made By” campaign launches this month and shows the lives of people working at the Jacob's Creek winery in South Australia's Barossa Valley. “This new campaign takes consumers deep into our story, to show them what we’re really ‘Made By’,” said Derek Oliver, global marketing director for Jacob’s Creek.
The TV ad will be supported by in-store, digital and PR activations, with the main markets being Canada, China, Australia and the UK.
In Pernod's FY results released in August, sales of "premium" wine brands - including Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo and Graffigna - were collectively flat while volumes fell by 1%.
Altia Group has created a managing director role for its Cognac division. Jérôme Durand has assumed the position at Larsen SAS, following the integration of the Cognac house into the group. ...
Bacardi's Global Travel Retail unit has launched a new John Dewar & Sons' expression that contains whisky aged for a minimum of 30 years. ...
Pernod Ricard has added Imperial Neon to its Imperial whisky range in Korea. The company described the whisky as "smooth". ...
The new head of Diageo's operations in North America has admitted that the company has failed to keep pace with spirits growth in its flagship US market, and has called for a change in its marketing a...
Pernod Ricard has launched a range of Royal Salute whiskies that will be sold as one collection. ...
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- Global vodka insights - market forecasts, product innovation and consumer trends
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While the iOS 14 has ushered a plethora of new iPhone options, it’s not without its issues. Apple addressed the problems, but the fixes can scare the average user.
In a post on the official support page, Apple reveals seven “significant data and battery-related problems” with iOS 14 that are affecting customers — and the only fix is to “erase all content and settings from your iPhone.”
Yes, you read that right.
In addition to the battery-draining issue, Apple classifies six other problems that are connected to the Activity, Health and Fitness applications. Apple suggests that you create a backup on iCloud before wiping the data from your phone or watch.
“A complete data wipe is also a nuclear option, so Apple is not messing around,” Forbes said of the fix. “At this stage, it is unclear how effective this solution has been for affected users but I would be amazed if iOS 14.0.2 is not being fast-tracked as we speak.”
After iOS 14 was released in mid-September, users were complaining about their phone’s battery dropping rapidly with only in a few short hours, Forbes reported along with user complaints.
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In July when the iOS 13.5 update dropped, draining batteries became a widespread issue, Kim Komando reported, but it’s options were to stop applications from refreshing in the background or even delete them in order to prevent the phone’s battery from draining.
Full instructions on fixing the issues can be found on the Apple Support website here.
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Bangalore: Edtech startup FlipClass which connects tutors and students through the platform, has raised $1 million from education content provider S Chand and Company Pvt Ltd and seed-stage VC firm Blume Venture Advisors.
The startup has an active database of 4,000 students and 10,000 tutors and has delivered over 2,00,000 hours of home and online tuition. “We are very excited to have S Chand invest in our platform. We will also look to integrate their content with our learning tools and provide a more enriching experience to students”, said FlipClass’s Founder Vineet Dwivedi.
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YouTube to host Bowl ads
With advertising for the Super Bowl having become more culturally significant than the game, Google executive Rich Godwin has announced that all of the new commercials will be hosted on YouTube, following the airing of Super Bowl XLI this Sunday. The videos will be hosted on a special Wrap Up section of the website, but should otherwise be treated like any other YouTube clip, with the ability to rate and watch them as often as desired at no cost. Should users forget, the Wrap Up will also be linked from the Google frontpage. Godwin points out that for advertisers, YouTube is an ideal method of ensuring continuing airplay for an otherwise short-lived campaign.


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Consumers Struggle To Pay Their Electric Bills and Plan To Conserve in 2024
Washington, DC — February 14, 2024 – A majority of Americans are using credit cards to cover the costs of their electric bill and about 20 percent haven’t paid their bill on time, according to a survey uncovered by the International Window Film Association (IWFA).
In a January 2024 survey of Americans by HOP Energy company, about 70 percent of respondents think their electric costs are too high and are looking for ways to reduce their utility bills, with most consumers focused on reducing electricity use this year.
Payment for electricity account for 44 percent of consumers’ energy use, according to the Energy Information Administration.
In winter months about 30 percent of a home’s heated air may be lost through windows. In summer, or cooling seasons, about 76 percent of the sun’s energy that falls on a standard double-pane window enters to become heat, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
“Professionally installed state-of-the-art window films may help consumers reduce their electric bills and improve window performance by rejecting a significant amount of temperature increases from sunlight during the cooling season; and some may increase thermal insulation of the glass in colder months to help retain heat indoors,” said Darrell Smith, executive director of the IWFA.
“Instead of the inconvenience and high cost of replacing windows, window films may improve the energy performance of windows already in place for less cost than a new replacement window, and they can be installed in only a few hours,” Smith added.
With window film applied, a home’s interior temperature may be made more comfortable and balanced throughout the home without the need to shut out natural daylight. Window film creates a “solar barrier” in warmer months and may reject up to 80 percent of the sun’s heat, and in winter months, some window films may prevent a portion of the home’s interior heat from being lost through windows.


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For the 2019 event, DMS will bring back conference favorite “Hoops Madness,” an interactive basketball competition for all LeadsCon attendees. During “Hoops Madness,” DMS representatives will give away $5,000 in cash and prizes, including a drawing for a LeadsCouncil Silver Membership.
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