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Australia’s uncertain economic climate continues to impact on business and consumer confidence, evidenced by a continued upward trend in the official unemployment rates since late 2012.
The unemployment rate has increased despite the number of new job openings also increasing since March 2012.
According to TheNewDaily.com.au, the unemployment rate news will do nothing to help flagging spirits of consumers with the latest figures showing confidence slumping to its lowest level since August 2011.
With so much uncertainty with employment conditions, and expected upward surge in home based business start-ups is expected and the trend has already began according to leading Australian home business expert Holly Nunan.
“If I was to give the one reason most people are joining my home business opportunity right now, it would certainly be lack of confidence in job security. The current economic climate is making people turn to home based business given that it is a viable income alternative to traditional employment.”
Australian home business news website HomeBusinessToday.com.au is also reporting a surge in home business interest with website visits up a reported 17% in the first 10 days of December compared to November data.
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It seems that more and more people are justifying their investment in cryptocurrencies by claiming that the cryptocurrencies are an effective hedge against the instability of gold. But, is this really true?
Here’s a look at why investing in gold bullion remains a better choice over cryptocurrencies.
1. Gold Has an Accessible Liquid Market
It is true that an asset is only valuable if others are prepared to trade it in return for other assets, goods or services.
And, there’s no denying that gold is the most liquid asset there is. You can convert gold into cash right away and its value isn’t bound by national borders. Put simply, gold is gold no matter where you find yourself in the world. You can even exchange it for whatever the local currency may be.
You can’t say the same about cryptocurrencies. While they are certainly being more widely accepted, mainstream acceptance is still a long way away.
Yet, what makes gold liquid is the pure size of the market. The larger a market is for an asset, the more liquid the asset is.
You can buy gold bars with the best deal in Brisbane or in trusted dealers in your local area.
2. Many Cryptocurrencies May Be Wiped Out
There are many Wall Street veterans who compare the rise of cryptocurrencies with the introduction of the internet in the 1990s.
Many of the stocks that had risen when the internet first soared were wiped out after the burst of the bubble in the early 2000s. In turn, that crash gave rise to more sustainable online companies, such as Amazon and Google, which continue to thrive.
Some predict the same will happen with cryptocurrencies. Most will be wiped out in the first major correction and only a few will go on to become the standard – but at this point, nobody can tell which ones.
What’s more, if major countries jump in and begin creating their own digital currency, they’re likely to make private currencies illegal.
While it is highly likely that cryptocurrencies will stick around for years, the question is, which ones will still be around? There is no need for guesswork when it comes to gold.
3. Lack of Security
Security seems to be a major drawback that the cryptocurrency community face. We’re hearing of major hacks involving Bitcoin on an almost monthly basis. In comparison, when was the last time we heard of a gold depository being robbed? Also, most depositories have comprehensive insurance coverage.
4. Speculation and Hype
The value of Bitcoin has quadrupled, which is an incredible spike in value that’s seen investors rushing to invest in more and more cryptocurrencies. But, this may well be a mere market bubble. Unlike gold, cryptocurrency has a volatility to it and is a highly speculative market. It’s a bubble.
Overall, gold is gold – reliable without the guesswork.

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When it comes to flexible, rubbery, durable 3D printer filaments, there are two companies that lead the industry. They are Fenner Drives, with their NinjaFlex filament, along with their competitor Recreus, with their FilaFlex filament. Both companies make very high quality products that I have experienced firsthand.
This week, the folks at Fenner Drives have informed 3DPrint.com that they have launched a new website, specifically devoted to their flexible NinjaFlex filaments. Along with the release of this new website, the company has also announced two new flexible metallic colored filaments.
As of now, you can purchase a flexible metallic silver NinjaFlex filament, and next month a metallic gold will become available as well. Both will be priced the same as the other 9 flexible colors that have previously been available (Snow, Fire, Midnight, Sapphire, Lava, Flamingo, Grass, Sun and Water). Those prices are $51.99 for the 1.75mm version and $64.99 for the 3mm option.
“After the success of the colors introduced last February, we are even more excited to see what the new metallic colors will inspire our customers to create,” said Erica Fingar, NinjaFlex product manager.
As for the website, it launches with several interactive and educational features. It will provide detailed technical specifications of their filament offerings, project ideas and examples of the creative ways in which their flexible filaments can be used, as well as case studies on how NinjaFlex’s unique properties have created exceptional 3D printed objects. Also there is a forum for customers to talk with other NinjaFlex users and learn what the best methods of use are.
“We wanted to provide our customers with the depth of technical information their projects require as well as tips on achieving optimal prints with NinjaFlex,” Fingar said. “Our new site will provide those helpful resources as well as a platform for sharing ideas and insights.”
NinjaFlex filament has been used for a lot of creative, unique projects and ideas over the past year alone. It’s been used to create copper etched circuit boards, to make a shoe designer’s ideas come to life, make bogus Apple iWatches, and even help a duck walk again.
What do you think about the introduction of these two new metallic NinjaFlex colors, and how do you like their new website? Discuss on the NinjaFlex Announcement forum thread on 3DPB.com.
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Sunny Leone will be promoting the brand during the forthcoming spring edition of GITEX Shopper at Dubai World Trade Centre. The actress is all set to dazzle the crowds at GITEX Shopper and will unveil special promotional offers for X-TOUCH on March 30. “We are excited to have her as our brand ambassador.
Her beauty, grace, elegance, confidence perfectly capture the essence of our products, which are crafted with care to look elegant, stylish and graceful. We are confident our association with Sunny Leone will provide the brand with an extra edge to stand out and get noticed in the market,” said Jack Lee, president at XTouch.


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Ford and Lincoln Electric Midsize SUVs Planned for 2023
Back in March, Ford said it would invest over $850 million in its Flat Rock, Michigan assembly plant to develop an all-new modular platform dedicated to electric vehicles.
That was part of a larger $11 billion investment to launch 40 electrified vehicles within the next few years.
- Also: Ford will Build Electric Cars Alongside the Mustang
- Also: Ford Invests 0 Million in Rivian to Develop Electric Pickup
We know there will be hybrid variants of the Mustang, F-150 and the upcoming Bronco, an all-electric F-150 and a Mustang-inspired electric crossover, the latter set to be released next year. Let’s not forget the future EV being co-developed with Rivian and the strategic alliance between Ford and Volkswagen.
Now, according to a credible report by Automotive News, the Flat Rock plant will also build two battery-electric midsize SUVs for the Ford and Lincoln brands after production was moved from Cuautitlan, Mexico.
They are expected to roll off the assembly line starting in late 2022 or early 2023 and be sold as 2023 models. No technical details are available at this point, but it appears the vehicles will be similar in size to the Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus.
Two of the sources told the website that these additions to Flat Rock signal the end to U.S. production of the slow-selling Lincoln Continental in late 2021. The large sedan will continue to be manufactured in China, however.


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The ACCC's ongoing talks with Saputo have forced it to postpone a decision date to April 4.
Unable to convince the ACCC to let it keep Murray Goulburn’s Koroit plant, Saputo will cull the site from the $1.3 billion portfolio and find a new buyer
Koroit and Warrnambool are too close to foster a truly competitive farmgate milk price in the area if Saputo owns both factories, says ACCC
Cheeses, ice-creams, butters, yogurts and milks will fight it out for top honours at the Dairy Industry Association of Australia’s Australian Dairy Product Competition in March.
Canadian dairy company boss questions $1 per litre milk, and hopes Murray Goulburn sale happens sooner rather than later.


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Starting on January 23, 2024, the episodes will unveil the transformative impact of Generative AI on customer support.
Mountain View, CA | December 26th, 2023 — SearchUnify, a leading unified cognitive platform, is set to captivate audiences again as it gears up for the second season of its exciting vodcast series, ‘The Customer Service Show.’ The first season uncovered all things premium support and was a smash hit among customer support professionals.
The second season of the series will highlight the significant role of AI in customer support. Featuring Patricia Lughezzani (Founder, PL Support Solutions and Executive Advisor, Grazitti Interactive, SearchUnify’s Parent Company) along with leading industry experts and thought leaders, it will explore the historical evolution of AI in customer support, its present impact, and forecast its future landscape.
The narrative will particularly emphasize the emergence of Generative AI and how it is transforming the sphere of customer support. Viewers can learn effective strategies on how they can leverage this cutting-edge technology to provide relevant, contextual, and intent-driven support experiences at scale.
“With the current economic pressure and increasing emphasis on profitable SaaS, utilizing AI capabilities will be essential for achieving cost savings. As a result, many companies have AI/LLM initiatives to drive efficiencies at the forefront of their 2024 corporate objectives,” says Patricia Lughezzani.
“AI has long been the backbone of customer support, and the arrival of Generative AI has ushered in a new era of possibilities. At SearchUnify, we have taken this to the next level with our innovative frameworks and applications like SearchUnifyFRAG™ and SearchUnifyGPT™, helping enterprises unlock seamless user experiences,” says Vishal Sharma, CTO, SearchUnify. “We’re thrilled to dive deeper into these advancements in the upcoming season of our vodcast series, opening new doors to the exciting future of customer support.”
SearchUnify is a unified search cognitive platform, by Grazitti Interactive, and is built on a machine learning and insights engine. The platform boasts a suite of AI-powered products, including Cognitive Search, SearchUnify Virtual Assistant (SUVA), Agent Helper, Knowledge Enabler (Knowbler), Escalation Predictor, and Community Helper. Leading enterprises globally rely on SearchUnify for revolutionizing information discovery and elevating support outcomes.


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What the New Netflix Tax for BC Users? The B.C government introduced its 2020 budget Tuesday and some new taxes came with it, including one about streaming services like those of Netflix. Under it, software and telecom services vendors in Canada and abroad will need to require registering as tax collectors if the sales reported exceeding $10,000.
According to the document, the government will collect seven per cent provincial sales tax from a larger number of businesses in the digital economy. The province predicts the tax will produce $11 million for the fiscal year 2020/2021. Also, $16 million for the fiscal year that follows.
Finance Minister Carole James spoke on the new tax on Wednesday. He said that the government wants to ensure that these forms of online services are included in the tax system. James said the PST has been obtained on streaming services such as CraveTV, Apple TV and Amazon Prime.
A law professor at the University of Ottawa, Michael Geist is also chair of Canada’s research in Internet and e-commerce law. He said the tax will work like any other sales tax. Geist said Netflix and similar companies will be collecting sales tax on the government’s behalf.
As per the website of the streaming service, a standard plan with Netflix Canada costs $13.99 per month. Users to charge about 98 cents per month with the new tax, adding up to $11.76 per annum.
Two provinces already collect provincial sales tax from foreign web companies— Saskatchewan and Quebec. In Quebec, the provincial government had anticipated collecting $28 million out of the new tax in 2019. It had already raised $38 million as of Aug. 31. The new tax takes effect in B.C. 1 July 2020.


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DETROIT, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RootMetrics® has named Verizon as the #1 wireless network in Michigan, as rated by the new RootScore® Report.
RootMetrics is an independent mobile analytics firm that uses off-the-shelf consumer smartphones to test the network capabilities of all four major U.S. wireless carriers in six network performance categories across various geographies.
John Granby, president of the Great Lakes market, said, "We've got you covered, from the Motor City to Mackinac Island. That's the kind of real value Michiganders deserve and appreciate."
Additionally, for the sixth consecutive time, Verizon's wireless U.S. network has been acknowledged by RootMetrics as the leader in overall performance among national wireless service providers across the country.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, has a diverse workforce of nearly 162,700 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 113.2 million retail connections nationwide. The company also provides communications and entertainment services over mobile broadband and the nation's premiere all-fiber network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.
Verizon's Online News Center: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts and other information are available at Verizon's online News Center at www.verizon.com/news/. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/.
Rankings based on RootMetrics U.S., Michigan, RootScore Reports: 1H, 2016. Tested with best commercially available smartphones on 4 national mobile networks across all available network types. Your experiences may vary. The RootMetrics award is not an endorsement of Verizon. Visit www.rootmetrics.com for more details.


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While we haven’t heard much about BAC (Briggs Automotive Company) lately, they’ve popped up with whole new thing at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. This celebration of cars and speed is visited by many exclusive car makers and with their nice looking and rather sinister Mono, BAC is definitely one of them.
As a refresher, we will say that the Mono is powered by a 2,3 liter Cosworth tuned engine which develops 280 HP. With low weight and centre of gravity, wide stance and wide tires, it became a great counterpart to cars such as the Ariel Atom, the Donkervoort D8, or the KTM X-Bow. It is that kind of a car where track performance matters much more than on-road characteristics. Revealing it at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, BAC presented one important novelty for the 2016 Mono.
It received an all new engine. The Cosworth 2.3 liter engine was replaced by the 2.5-liter Mountune four-cylinder turbocharged unit producing even more power. With 305 HP and more torque, this rear wheel driven Formula for the road is much more potent and much more aggressive than before. We had a chance to see it running the hill at the Goodwood and there it passed the track in 47.9 seconds. That is very fast. Keeping everything in check for the 2016 model year, the BAC Mono additionally reworked the suspension, installed drive-by-wire throttle and a new steering wheel. These are basically all the changes on the new new car. We recall that the old one run the Hungaroring 4.5 seconds faster than the McLaren P1 and that is something only a true racing car can accomplish.Tags: BAC, BAC Mono, Mono


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Luís Onofre was re-elected for a second two-year term as President of the European Footwear Industry Confederation (CEC), the entity representing the European footwear industry, consisting of 21 thousand companies responsible for 278 thousand jobs. The entrepreneur and designer born in Oliveira de Azeméis, who is also President of the Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, APICCAPS) was unanimously re-elected during the last General Assembly of the CEC, held on the 25th of June. Luís Onofre’s first term was marked by an unprecedented economic and health crisis: “These two years were the most difficult for our sector, but we have to look for further opportunities for European footwear to strengthen its status in international markets. Maintaining free and fair trade is our priority, namely a system based on free, fair and balanced trade”, he concluded. Over the past two years, the CEC has focused its efforts towards pleading for open and rules-based trade to European Union institutions, in the broader context of the new European Industrial Strategy that sets out instruments and complementary regulations to support the green and digital transitions of footwear companies. “COVID-19’s unprecedented impact on European industry has triggered a much-needed update of the European Industry Strategy. Aiming to facilitate the transition of the European industrial sectors to a greener and digital economy, the strategy also recognizes the importance of maintaining a strong industry in Europe to guarantee its autonomy”.
Upholding Free and Fair Trade
A system that relies on open trade based on rules and where global trade partners operate on a level-playing field is the best possible constellation for the European footwear industry to both flourish at home and grow internationally.
When it comes to open trade, the CEC closely worked with European decision-makers and advocates to push forward the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement and speed its ratification process. An important agreement for economic and geopolitical reasons alike, the Mercosur trade agreement is highly praised by European footwear companies and an excellent opportunity for the EU to promote its values and environmental standards while contribute to the sustainability of the economic model of Mercosur countries. Another strategic market for EU footwear is the US, and with the new US President, it is expected to soon restore the trans-Atlantic alliance. The CEC and their American counterparts are committed to actively partake in relaunching trade relations together with European and American public authorities.
CEC has also been actively involved in the upcoming revision of the EU Generalised Scheme of Preference (GSP) to ensure that the future Regulation includes the necessary safeguard measures to protect EU footwear companies and ensure export product diversification of the beneficiary countries in order they develop their economies.
Jumping with both feet into the green and digital economy
The unprecedented impact of Covid-19 on the European industry triggered a much-needed update of the European Industrial Strategy. Aiming to facilitate European industrial sectors’ transition to a greener and more digital economy, the strategy also recognizes the importance of maintaining a strong industrial fabric within Europe to secure its strategic autonomy. During CEC’s General Assembly, Ms. Valentina Superti, Director Ecosystems Textiles and Tourism in European Commission,’ DG GROW, made it clear that “every crisis is an accelerator of trends, and although digitalisation and sustainability were latent topics, they are now more important than ever and this will lead to changes in every company’s business model”.
Raising interest for the sector among young people
In 2019, 70% of EU companies reported being unable to find qualified workers hampered investments and further growth, and such a situation is the reality for many European footwear companies. Suffering from a lack of attractiveness due to antiquated prejudices and misconceptions, European footwear companies have difficulties in finding young recruits to replace ageing workers. During these past two years, the CEC has been part of multiple European projects (#InMyShoes, Erasmus+ Blueprint Skills4Smart TCLF Industries 2030) aiming to show young people what it is really like to work in a footwear company: good jobs, career progression opportunities, new digital and green production tools and processes.
In the next two years, CEC will continue under Luis Onofre’s presidency to advocate on behalf of European footwear companies to make sure that EU actions support them in adapting to and benefiting from the green and digital opportunities. It will make sure that their voices are heard so that the EU continues to be an open and reliable trade partner while setting clear and equitable rules for all players. CEC in collaboration with all regional and national footwear stakeholders will continue promoting the sector to a younger audience, while promoting investments in upskilling and reskilling the current and prospective workforce. As Luis Onofre stated, “support for innovation, a free but fair trade policy and European collaboration at all levels to further skills development are the most vital elements to guarantee the prosperity of European small-and medium-sized businesses today.


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The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) is a non-profit industry group and support organization for the advancement and adoption of Universal Serial Bus technology as defined in the USB specifications. There are currently more than 1,000 member companies worldwide. This year, USB-IF and its members showcased new USB capabilities and products within a community on the 4th floor of Nangang Exhibition Center at Computex Taipei 2018. This is the eighth consecutive year USB-IF attended the show to highlight its latest technical developments and progress. In this interview, we got the opportunity to talk to Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF's president and chief operation officer about the newest USB-IF developments.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) made its first-ever appearance at the Computex Taipei trade show this year. Its exhibits were a highlight among other AIoT-themed booths. AWS has hosted tech forums, such as AWS Summit Taipei, that were highly-praised and well-attended by high-tech communities and AWS partners in Taiwan. At Computex 2018, AWS presented achievements by its partners in technology developments and the IoT ecosystem and provided opportunities for them to exchange thoughts, making its activities highly anticipated.
Audi unveiled the all-new A8 luxury car in 2017 at Audi Summit, showcasing the first car to reach Level 3 autonomous drive. This is an indication that the car industry is shifting gear fast towards a car revolution. Starting from this year, more automakers will be making big moves to advance their autonomous car efforts. Keeping pace with same momentum, the much anticipated Level 5 autonomous car will hit the road in 2025, according to predictions by industry observers.
To encourage entrepreneurs and startups to innovate, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) on June 7 during Computex 2018 hosted InnoVEX 2018 Roundtable, a seminar gathering executives and professionals from IT startups, enterprises, upstream manufacturers, international buyers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and accelerators to exchange thoughts and ideas.
Asustek Computer has unveiled at Computex 2018 new products, including ZenBook Pro 15 and ZenBook Pro 14 with ScreenPad input device, ZenBook S, a full lineup of VivoBook notebooks, and the VivoWatch BP wearable blood-pressure monitor.
At Computex 2018, QNAP Systems, Inc opened its technology suite at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC), Meeting Room 201E, to bring visitors a profound, in-depth experience. Together with new NAS models and solutions, NAS-based machine learning and AI applications in healthcare are being demonstrated to display QNAP's commitment to AI development. There is also a sneak-preview of the exciting advancements for the upcoming QTS 4.3.5 NAS operating system.
Computex 2018, as a benchmark for global B2B professional technology exhibition, highlights six themes - artificial intelligence (AI), 5G communication, blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), innovations & startups and gaming & VR. Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) expects advances of the six major technologies will introduce innovative applications and infuse new energy into Taiwan's economy.
In recent years, governments and businesses alike have been keen on the development of 5G. However, most operators around the world only just kicked off their 4G services in 2012 (2014 in Taiwan). After only six short years, they have yet to see positive returns on the large sums they invested in their 4G licenses. So why are they rushing to come up with the next generation communication standard- According to Yong-Fen Hsieh, chairwoman of Materials Analysis Technology Inc (MA-tek), 5G communication will enable high-speed transmission that will make possible a great number of applications that existing technologies do not allow. 5G networks will provide high-speed connections to back-end cloud data centers for everything from transportation, healthcare, and pollution control infrastructures to consumer devices. Many countries and companies around the world are aggressively pursuing the development of the next generation communication technology in view of the numerous possibilities it offers.
The embedded systems and industrial PC industries are driven by the invention of various vertical solutions and technologies with different kinds of microcontrollers and since then it has evolved into various forms, from primarily being designed for machine control applications to much broader ranges of fields such as smart medical or robotic systems. In recent years, however, there is a revolution in the domain of industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and AIoT (the artificial intelligence of Things) embedded systems with the advent of increasingly powerful and more power saving processors. These trends make the embedded systems transforming themselves into really complex systems, thus creating newer opportunities and challenges to develop more powerful, energy efficient systems, peripherals and other accessories.


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Tesla has launched a new electric Cyberquad that’s designed just for children, and the young at heart are struggling to hide their envy.
Without any fanfare, Tesla just launched its newest all-electric vehicle: the Cyberquad for Kids. Even though it’s just recommended for children ages 8 and above, it’s doubtless going to attract attention from the grown-ups too. See it in action in the video below to judge for yourself:
The impressive little runaround is apparently inspired by the design of the infamous Tesla Cybertruck, but we reckon it’s an upgrade in looks over that cuboidal monstrosity.
This four-wheel all-terrain vehicle is built on a steel frame with a cushioned seat, and has adjustable suspension and rear-disk braking. It’s powered by a 36V lithium-ion battery that can deliver 15 miles of range (depending on the weight of the driver) and is fully rechargeable in around 5 hours. There are three speed settings; 5mph, 10mph (the maximum), and 5mph in reverse.
Fortunately, the joys of an all-electric quadbike aren’t just going to be reserved for youngsters, as a full-size Cyberquad is also reported to be on its way. A prototype of the vehicle has already been unveiled, although it will miss its announced deadline of being released before the end of 2021 and is most likely to enter production at the same time as the Cybertruck.
Cyberquad for Kids 😎 https://t.co/V9o355OArP— Tesla (@Tesla) December 2, 2021
The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids is currently available for $1,900 (~£1,430) directly from Tesla’s website. However, deliveries are estimated to take 2-4 weeks, and the vehicles are currently out of stock.


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Mexico says it will investigate Wal-Mart scandal
MEXICO CITY – Mexico's federal anti-corruption agency says it will investigate whether federal officials were involved in payments allegedly made by U.S. retailer Wal-Mart to speed up permits for building stores in Mexico.
The Public Administration Department says it will look at whether any federal permits were granted and take appropriate action if irregularities are found.
The department had previously suggested the allegations in a New York Times report were a matter for local governments.
In Mexico, zoning, land use and construction permits are usually handled by municipal governments unless an environmental impact statement is needed in sensitive or protected areas.
The department said Wednesday it will ask U.S. officials for any information they have, and pass it on to local governments.


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A recent study of back-to-school buying habits by Rocket Fuel shows it’s not always Mom who buys the backpacks, jeans, lunchboxes, and pencil cases. In fact, dads are making more of the back-to-school purchases – and using mobile, online, and social media to do it. In fact, retailers who splashed out on Mom-centric campaigns this year would do well to explore a new target audience next year: Mr. Mom.
Rocket Fuel has illustrated the results of the study in the infographic below. To view the full-size infographic, click here.


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Spotify Shares Surge as the company dismisses role as content censor
February 1, 2022
Last week we highlighted a common phenomenon playing out for the company, Spotify: the boycott effect. At LikeFolio, history has taught us that politically-motivated tweeters rarely impact the bottom line for a company. That’s why we put out a note on Friday, suggesting the Spotify battle unfolding between Neil Young and Joe Rogan was more reminiscent of a “flash in the pan” event. Turns out, we were right. The chart below showcases that sentiment levels “bottomed” out on January 26 near 51% positive. Since then, mention volume and sentiment show signs of normalization.
Meanwhile, Spotify shares closed more than +13% higher on Monday.
What’s going on? Spotify formally established that it will NOT assume the role of content censor – a position that many users and investors are relieved to hear.
The CEO explained in an open post over the weekend: “To our very core, we believe that listening is everything. Pick almost any issue and you will find people and opinions on either side of it. Personally, there are plenty of individuals and views on Spotify that I disagree with strongly. We know we have a critical role to play in supporting creator expression while balancing it with the safety of our users. In that role, it is important to me that we don’t take on the position of being content censor…” In fact, consumer mentions related to censorship spiked significantly alongside this event and continue to grow while “cancel Spotify” mentions wane.
Bottom line: despite the media’s best efforts to amplify the impact of this event, data suggests many consumers would rather the company stay out of their listening libraries. After the dust settles, Spotify’s official rejection of content-policing may actually benefit the company long-term. We’ll continue to monitor consumer happiness and demand moving forward to understand any additional implications.


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Retail sales fell back again last month as consumers started counting the pennies and cut their discretionary spending.
Like-for-like retail sales were down by 0.4 per cent in May, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), falling back from the sales boost the sector received over the Easter holiday.
Non-food retailers dragged on sales as consumers cut their spending on discretionary items, with like-for-like sales in this sub-sector falling by 0.3 per cent over the three months to May.
Meanwhile, food retailers' sales increased 3.2 per cent over the same period. Helen Dickinson, BRC's chief executive, said the growth for the grocery sector was partly due to inflation, which hit 2.7 per cent in April.
Dickinson said the government needs to consider how to keep retailers' prices low in Brexit negotiations.
"This means, as well as securing a tariff-free trade deal with the EU, negotiating frictionless customs arrangements; providing certainty for EU colleagues working in the UK; and ensuring the continuity of existing EU legislation as it transfers into UK law," she said.
Richard Lim, chief executive of Retail Economics, said:
These latest figures show a worrying slowdown in discretionary spending. Sales across non-food retailers has slowed sharply since the turn of the year with personal finances coming under increasing pressure from rising inflation and weaker wage growth.
He said profits in the retail sector will "come under increasing pressure" as wage growth continues to fall and input costs rise due to the fall in the value of the pound.
High street sales were also affected by the consumer spending slowdown, falling by 1.3 per cent year-on-year in May.


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Audi Australia has launched its new flagship SUV – the Q8 – with a locally produced campaign entitled ‘Enough said’, via 303 MullenLowe.
In the ‘Enough said’ campaign, the performance of Roxburgh, a long-time Audi brand ambassador, brings to life the story of a driver who is so enamoured with his Audi Q8 that he falls into a monologue: describing the power, capability and pure enjoyment of being behind the wheel, before he is abruptly snapped back to reality.
303 MullenLowe ECD Gary McCreadie said: “The Q8 is an amazing car: great performance capabilities, brilliant technology and beautiful design.
“In fact, we felt it has just about everything you’d want in a car, so it has that ability to make your imagination run away with itself a little.
“We wanted to capture that feel- good moment in a playful way, and we think Richard Roxburgh’s performance does it perfectly”.
Audi Australia CMO Nikki Warburton said: “The launch of our all-new Q8 flagship SUV is an opportunity for Audi to make a massive statement about the brand, as well as appeal to a wide range of people who may not have previously considered us”.
The all-new Audi Q8 ‘Enough said’ campaign has launched locally and will feature across TV, cinema, digital, social, press, OOH and across dealerships nationwide. It will also be offered to Audi markets globally.
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CJ CGV Announced its Fourth Quarter Performance for 2017
Mar 05, 2018
- Writerby SONG Soon-jin
Report Revealed Sales Increase of 19.7% Over the Same Period Last Year
CJ CGV (CEO SEO Jeong) saw continued growth in the fourth quarter of 2017. “Our sales and operating profits increased because of our continuous development of overseas markets and we attracted more audiences by providing differentiated services based on the competitiveness in Korea.” The company said in a press release, on February 8th.
In the fourth quarter in 2017, CJ CGV’s sales reached USD 1.6 billion, up 19.7% from the same time of the previous year. It brought in 13.76 million moviegoers in Korea and 17.36 million moviegoers abroad. It was the first time that the size of CGV’s international audience exceeded that of its domestic audience. Overseas sales are also growing close to domestic sales. Overseas sales accounted for 17% of the total revenue in 2017, but reached 46% in 2017, up from 25% in 2015 and 36% in 2016. “The success of films released at the end of 2017, including Steel Rain (2017), Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) and 1987: When the Day Comes (2017), improved performance in Korea. The achievements of our major subsidiaries abroad influenced records, too. Especially, in Turkey, where CGV’s superb cinema infrastructure and service augmented sales and profits of cafeteria and advertisements.” CGV said.
“I am expecting that our overseas sales will exceed domestic sales this year, based on the competitive edge in Korea.” CEO SEO said. “We will continue making efforts to strengthen our competitiveness and to lead cinema culture all over the world, through differentiated services, technologies and customer oriented marketing.” As of the end of 2017, CJ CGV is operating 3,348 screens at 445 theaters in 7 countries. Of them, 68% are abroad and 32% at home. In addition, theaters featuring 4DX, CJ CGV’s motion picture presentation with environmental effects, were installed at 129 more screens during the year, increasing the technology’s worldwide footprint to 475 theaters with more than 50,000 seats in 57 nations.


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Flipkart announces new management structure
Flipkart today announced that Sachin Bansal, CEO and Co-founder of Flipkart, will be the Executive Chairman of the company and Binny Bansal, COO and Co-founder of Flipkart, will be the Chief Executive Officer of Flipkart.
In his role as Executive Chairman of Flipkart, Sachin will provide strategic direction for Flipkart, mentor the senior leadership of the company and look for new investment opportunities. He will play an active role in championing the Indian e-commerce sector and building the internet ecosystem, and represent the company in external forums. Sachin Bansal will continue to be the Chairman of the Board.
Binny Bansal as Chief Executive officer will now be responsible for operationally driving the company and will be accountable for Flipkart's overall performance. Flipkart pioneered E-commerce in India and today holds over 60 percent of the market share in E-commerce.
Binny Bansal as Chief Executive officer will now be responsible for operationally driving the company and will be accountable for Flipkart's overall performance.
Flipkart pioneered E-commerce in India and today holds over 60 percent of the market share in E-commerce.


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The Transition Period, which ensured continuity between UK-EU trade whilst negotiations were ongoing, will expire on 31 December 2020. If a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU is not agreed before then, trade between the UK and the EU will be conducted on World Trade Organisation (WTO) terms. A recent Trade Truths article examined what trading on WTO terms would actually mean for businesses.
But we should not just focus on UK-EU trade. Where the UK does not have an FTA with another, non-EU country, the baseline for the UK’s trading relationship with that country will also be on WTO terms. As a result, irrespective of whether the UK leaves the EU with a deal or not, there will be a significant change to the UK’s trading relationship with many countries and its interaction with multilateral organisations.
This edition of Trade Truths looks at how Brexit will change the UK’s relationship with the WTO and sheds light on the election of the new WTO Director-General, and what this means for the UK’s post-Brexit future.
The UK’s relationship with the WTO
The WTO is a multilateral, international organisation that sets out the rules of international trade and provides a forum through which to negotiate trade agreements and settle trade disputes.
Whilst the UK has been a member of the WTO since its establishment, its membership of the EU meant that the UK did not formally participate in WTO institutions or in WTO dispute settlement in the same way as other, non-EU WTO members. This is because the trade-related issues that the WTO deals with would fall within the EU’s exclusive competence. Accordingly:
- The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, would represent all EU member states (including the UK) in almost all WTO meetings.
- Any individual commitments made by the UK in its schedule of concessions to the WTO were contained within the schedule of concessions and commitments for goods and services of the European Union. These schedules set out specific tariff and trade concessions in respect of goods e.g. maximum tariff levels; as well as market access commitments (i.e. how much access will be granted to foreign entities to establish and operate in the domestic market).
- The UK did not formally participate in WTO disputes. The EU conducts WTO disputes on behalf of itself and its member states and generally it is the EU that is named as a party to a WTO dispute (not the individual member state(s)).
- EU member states (including the UK) did not individually become a party to various multilateral WTO agreements. Instead, they became parties to such agreements by virtue of their EU membership e.g. the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
Post-Brexit, and following the end of the Transition Period on 31 December 2020, the UK’s interaction and engagement with the WTO will be very different. For instance:
- The EU will no longer represent the UK in WTO meetings. Indeed the UK has already begun representing itself in the WTO since leaving the EU on 31 January 2020 (access the UK’s first statement to the WTO since leaving the EU). This will provide a direct channel for the UK to interact with the rest of the world on matters of international trade, and UK businesses should look to advise and support the UK’s engagement to address areas of interest or concern in relation to UK industry.
- The UK will also have its own schedule of concessions with respect to goods and services. The UK circulated these draft schedules on goods and services to the WTO on 24 July 2018 and 3 December 2018 respectively. Though still under negotiation with WTO members, at present, both schedules of concessions are broadly similar with the EU schedule of concessions and commitments. However, it is envisaged that the UK will make more substantive changes in due course, following negotiations with other WTO members.
- The UK will also begin engaging in WTO disputes independently. This means it will be able to initiate new offensive disputes against other WTO members; and will have to defend new disputes challenging UK trade measures. In addition, the UK will also have to participate in ongoing disputes that involve the UK, but were previously conducted by the EU. However, it is unclear how the EU and UK will deal with these disputes given that the UK was not a named as a counterparty to the dispute in its own right.
This is a significant change. In a situation where a UK business believes their commercial interests are being undermined by unfair trading practices such as dumped or subsidised imports, or from injury caused by unforeseen surges in imports UK businesses will now be able to directly engage the UK Government for support in in initiating WTO investigations and dispute proceedings. Crucially, UK businesses will no longer need to cultivate support and consensus with wider EU political institutions and businesses. The same is true for defensive situations where the UK is subject to WTO investigations and proceedings that might affect business interests in key foreign markets. In these situations, UK businesses will be in a more advantageous position to directly support UK representatives and decision-makers to ensure they have all the relevant strategic, technical and commercial expertise to effectively participate in these proceedings. As such, this development will provide UK businesses with an effective "sword" and "shield" in which to promote and safeguard their commercial interests.
- The UK will become a party to a number of multilateral WTO agreements in its own right. For example, on 7 October 2020, the Department of International Trade (DIT) announced that the WTO’s GPA Committee had confirmed that the United Kingdom can join the GPA as an independent nation from 1 January 2021 and continue to bid for public sector contracts around the world.
WTO Director-General Election
Another important development that will likely have an impact on the UK’s engagement with the WTO is the election for the Director-General of the WTO. The Director-General of the WTO is appointed by WTO members for a term of four years and is the head of the WTO Secretariat, primarily responsible for managing and directing the WTO’s administrative operations. Whilst WTO members make decisions collectively, the WTO Director-General has an important role in shaping how debates and negotiations are structured, as well as a role in building consensus amongst WTO members by managing the differing priorities of the developed and developing country WTO members.
The existing WTO Director-General, Roberto Azevêdo, stepped down on 31 August 2020, a year before the expiry of his four-year term. Following the nomination of eight candidates, this was eventually reduced to two - Nigeria's former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and South Korean trade minister Yoo Myung-hee. The selection between these two candidates is seen as a balancing of the respective interests of developed and developing WTO members. A key criticism often levelled at the WTO is that there is too much focus and power concentrated with the large, developed WTO members. With the value of developing countries’ exports having grown to represent almost half of total world exports, according to the WTO, it will be interesting to see how WTO members respond to these changing dynamics in global trade in the final stage of this election. The announcement of the next WTO Director-General is due in early November.
This election is being conducted at a critical time for global trade with widespread disruptions to international supply chains and increased trade barriers both of which are occurring within the backdrop of Brexit, increased tensions between US and China, and the US presidential election. According to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published in October 2020, the value of global trade as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic set to decline by 7-9% in 2020, when compared to the previous year. UK businesses should not only monitor how the WTO, the new Director-General and UK responds to these issues on a multilateral level, but also to take pro-active steps to address global supply chain changes in their existing and target markets.
What will the UK’s priorities be and how will this involve business?
In February 2020, the UK issued a communication explaining to WTO members how its engagement with the WTO would be affected by Brexit. The UK has stated that it will “work to support efforts to strengthen the multilateral rules-based trading system, and to modernise the WTO” and “seek to participate in and initiate discussions in the WTO on issues of particular relevance to the United Kingdom and the global economy today”. In line with this, the UK will be keen to ensure that the WTO better reflects the advances in technology and the global trading system that have occurred since the WTO was established over 25 years ago. In particular the UK has already taken a vocal role in discussing key priorities, for example on the liberalisation of international trade policy relating to digital services and e-commerce.
The UK Government has also publicly signalled its interest to engage industry representatives in decisions about the UK’s trade policy and created a number of forums for businesses to do so, such as:
- Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) – The TAC was set up on 28 July 2020 and is an independent advisory board set up to advise and inform the government’s trade policies (access the press release). The TAC will consider how best the UK can advance its interests internationally and also promote the UK’s agenda at the WTO and other international forums. Members of the TAC were chosen from a variety of sectors including agriculture, retail, consumer, hospitality, animal health and environment.
- Trade Advisory Groups (TAGs) – Eleven new sectoral TAGs were established on 26 August 2020 with the aim of providing the DIT with strategic, technical and commercial expertise to better inform the UK’s current and future trade negotiations (access the press release). Members of the TAGs have been selected on the basis that they are able to provide the relevant understanding, insight and expertise necessary to support DIT.
- Board of Trade (BoT) – On 4 September 2020, the DIT established the BoT comprised of key figures from politics, academia and industry which will advise the government and DIT on its trade strategy, provide intellectual leadership on trade policy, and help the UK identify and seize new opportunities internationally (access the press release).
Businesses should look to maximise their benefits and safeguard their interests by engaging with policy makers and wider decision-makers, both within these forums and more directly, to inform and influence the UK’s trade negotiations and the future post-Brexit trade policy of the UK. The post-Brexit trading environment will certainly present the UK with a unique opportunity to give further voice to its international ambitions of a "Global Britain" and lead to changes in the UK’s approach to the WTO and to global trade with the rest of the world.
What should you be doing?
As part of Brexit preparations, businesses should begin to consider the wider impact of Brexit on the UK’s trading relationship with the EU and third countries. Business should:
- prepare to trade on WTO terms from the end of the Transition Period;
- engage with key decision-makers in the UK government on issues such as anti-dumping, safeguarding, trade remedies and dispute settlement to better protect yourself in the event your commercial interests are undermined; and
- begin to analyse the key trade barriers in your current and future target markets to better engage with the UK and EU governments, inform their positions for engagement with international organisations such as the WTO, and influence trade negotiations in your interest.
How we can help you
DLA Piper's team of lawyers and government affairs professionals in London and Brussels are here to assist you in your future preparations.
Our market-leading Brexit practice has a strong track record of helping clients prepare. We can carry out audits of your contractual agreements to assess their exposure to Brexit and undertake legal, commercial and human resources impact assessments, to identify areas requiring action.
With our full service, global capabilities, we can help you implement flexible Brexit-contingency plans, so that necessary adjustments can be made easily if a deal is reached before the end of the year.
Coming up next in the DLA Piper Trade Truths series
Following on from this weeks’ edition which focused on the UK’s new role in the WTO, we look at the UK’s accession to the WTO’s Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) which was announced by the Department of International Trade (DIT) on 7 October 2020. With the announcement that British businesses will be able to continue bidding for public sector contracts around the world (worth over GBP1.3 trillion a year) we will provide a summary of what the GPA is, how this differs from existing procurement rules with EU membership, and what effect this will have on businesses.


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Rental Cars Not Entirely Immune From Cybercrime
Consumers can take some steps to help avoid being hacked
Cybercrime is definitely on the rise in every industrial sector that involves computers, which is practically every industry on the planet. That being said, with vehicle connectivity still being a relatively new development in the car rental business, hacking into fleets is still relatively rare.
However, a CarGuru study released earlier this year is ringing some alarm bells about how vehicles could be vulnerable to cybercriminal activity. Additionally, a 2019 report by Auto Rental News revealed that the infotainment system on fleet vehicles could serve as a hacking gateway. So far, there haven’t been any major reports from the major players in the car rental industry, although a number of automakers have admitted that some features on connected cars are prone to hacking.
In the UK last October, two thieves were able to steal a Tesla Model S by using a receiver to capture a key fob signal and transmit it to the car for easy access. Back in 2015, cybercriminals broke into a Fiat Chrysler Jeep and were able to tamper with the steering and brake mechanisms. In response to all these horror stories, General Motors is hiring a number of hackers to bug-proof their vehicles to ensure security measures are in place when they move ahead with manufacturing autonomous vehicles.
How can consumers protect themselves?
But rather than wait for what automakers and car rental companies have in mind for solutions, there are plenty of measures that consumers can take to mitigate the likelihood that their vehicles will be hacked. Those measures have been strongly supported by Gloria Bergquist, a spokesperson at the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.
“Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, and consumers — along with automakers and their suppliers — need to be vigilant,” she said in July. “Consumers should exercise good cyber hygiene in all they do, including properly pairing a phone to a car, deleting phone data from rental cars (if paired), and being active in doing the maintenance and updates as requested for phones and vehicles.”
One simple measure is to ensure that the models they own or rent are in the loop regarding software updates. That involves keeping in contact with a dealership about software updates and if you’ve rented a vehicle for a particularly long time, notify the car rental firm that made your booking. In many cases you might get a response from the manufacturer via email, while other times a personal visit to the dealer might be preferable.
Users will have to double down on smartphone security, especially when it’s synched with the car. It’s no magic bullet, but having a really strong password, meaning using a combination of letters, numbers and special characters, will go a long way towards thwarting hackers who try to virtually invade your space via a WiFi.
Finally, when customers are about to return a car rental or sell or trade an owned vehicle, all personal information should deleted from the vehicle’s infotainment system. There’s no telling what that car’s future driver might do if that person comes across all that accumulated data. A factory reset will manually delete that info, a task that’s easily performed by following directions on the settings menu of the in-car system.
Granted, they’re all small steps to take, but cybercriminal awareness is also a consumer’s responsibility. If/when these steps are executed, they may take a chunk out of the upsurge in vehicle cyberactivity that’s been on the rise since 2014.


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ISW Holdings (OTC: ISWH) (transitioning to “BlockQuarry,” pending name change), a Nevada-based portfolio company with primary commercial-stage operations in cryptocurrency mining, is teaming up with Bitmain Technologies, the world’s leading producer of cryptocurrency mining hardware and a leading global cryptocurrency mining firm. “The two crypto space leaders have signed a cryptocurrency mining-hosting agreement that will form the backbone of ISWH’s phase-one launch of its cryptocurrency hosting and mining operation in Georgia,” reports a recent article. The United States is gaining momentum in the cryptocurrency hosting and mining space due to China’s recent crackdown on cryptocurrency mining. This added opportunity makes the ISWH-Bitmain partnership even more promising. “Bitmain is probably the most recognizable name in the mining space, and we are excited that they will be a major piece of our success in Georgia,” said Alonzo Pierce, ISWH Holdings president and chair. “Once our 200 MW power tranche is fully utilized, we anticipate annualized revenues of over $200 million, but that will only close the first phase of our vision. We look forward to discussing our next phases in due course. If we are able to execute according to our full vision, we have the potential to drive exponential revenue growth ahead.”
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About ISW/BlockQuarry Corp.
ISW/BlockQuarry is quickly becoming one of the largest mining and hosting providers in the digital currency space in North America as it seeks to transform the financial markets of the future. The company’s complement of cutting-edge technologies has enhanced the bitcoin/cryptocurrency ecosystem, enabling its customers to take advantage of real-time cost savings. At the same time, its customers can feel confident that their digital transactions and assets are entirely secure. The company utilizes a scalable blockchain infrastructure to convert unique identifiable assets (“UIAs”) into interchangeable digital assets such as bitcoin and other fungible digital assets. ISW/BlockQuarry offers immediate liquidity in the form of fast, confidential transactions, as well as the issuance of assets in the traditional capital markets.
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Samsung could be about to reveal something big
Samsung is hard at work on the Galaxy S8 smartphone, by the company could also be preparing to launch something a bit larger within the next few weeks.
The company is planning to reveal its next tablet, the Galaxy Tab S3, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month, reports have claimed.
Samsung has not updated its rival for the iPad Pro for some time, meaning that a refresh is imminent as it looks to take on the likes of Apple in the premium tablet market.
Samsung Galaxy S8 – Leaked photos, concept images, and renders Sun, January 1, 2017
Samsung Galaxy S8 looks set to be the smartphone to beat this year. Following a swathe of rumours from the Chinese supply chain, a number of graphic designers have cooked-up high-resolution renders of what the smartphone could look like, when it launches in the UK in April 2017
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Samsung Galaxy S8 will get a dramatic new design, with no buttons, and an edge-to-edge display
Samsung was originally expected to reveal the Galaxy S8 smartphone at MWC 2017, as it had done with the last two generations of its flagship mobile device.
The company typically dominates the Sunday before the show, and may yet look to continue this trend with the Galaxy Tab S3 launch.
The news comes after a filing for the product appeared at US telecoms regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Spotted by PriceRaja, the filing is light on precise details regarding the device, but does include a basic drawing of the Galaxy Tab S3, showing a broad-shaped build.
The device comes sporting a single rear camera lens that will be equipped with what looks like LED flash.
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The FCC filing gives a basic look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
Past rumours have suggested that the Galaxy Tab S3 will be a major upgrade to its predecessor, which was originally launched back in September 2015.
The new device is reported to sport an Exynos 7420 octa-core chipset – the same hardware used in the Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone, 4GB of RAM and a fingerprint scanner.
There may even be multiple devices on show, as the Galaxy Tab S2 is currently available in both 9.7in and 8.0in edition.
Samsung may choose to stick with these options as it looks to draw in as many new customers as possible.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 was launched back in September 2015
The next few months could prove to be very busy indeed for Samsung, as the company is also expected to reveal the Galaxy S8 smartphone within the next few weeks.
Reports this week suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus will launch on March 29th.
Sources within Samsung had hinted that the Galaxy S8 will debut at an event in South Korea, despite other whispers that suggested a simultaneous event in New York.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is rumoured to boast a number of upgrades over its predecessor – including a dramatic new design, 4GB of RAM, faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, and dual-camera set-up on the larger Galaxy S8 Plus model.
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Could this be our first proper look at the Samsung Galaxy S8?
But the Samsung Galaxy S8 could also feature a major design overhaul.
The company is rumoured to be dropping all physical buttons from the front of the device.
Two capacitive keys flanking an elongated home button have long been a staple of Samsung phone and tablet design.
This change will allow Samsung to reduce the bezels at the bottom of the device, bringing its high-resolution display to the very base of the chassis – like it currently does with the sides of its curved S7 Edge screen.


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The supermarkets you and I shop at are some of the most wasteful businesses around. Every day they throw away tons of good food, and cause plastics by the truckload to end up in our oceans where turtles and whales pay the ultimate price.
We can still save the planet, but only if corporations stop operating as if there were two or three more Earths to spare!
Lidl is one of the largest supermarkets in the world, and it has the power to get producers of food, clothing, and even electronics to take responsibility for the impact they're having on our planet. We know that once Lidl moves, its competitors will have to follow -- but we need you to take action first so Lidl knows you find this important.
Call on Lidl to replace inefficient products with better ones, and adopt an ambitious resource efficiency policy.
We commissioned Germany's prestigious Wuppertal Institute to conduct research for our new resource efficiency report. Our report, published today, shows that supermarkets are absolutely key to this issue.
So we need to start with a supermarket giant like Lidl.
We want Lidl to to stop selling products that are wasteful and instead go for the better alternatives, such as concentrated detergent instead of huge boxes of washing powder. This way Lidl could save 20% of materials and protect our planet's precious resources.
Supermarkets know we lead busy lives. When you're going to the supermarket, you should trust that the supermarket has done its best to be responsible.
Thanks to consumer pressure, supermarkets in France are now obliged to donate unused food to charity instead of dumping it. But we don't want to wait for government action: we want Lidl to be a first-mover and adopt a sustainable and responsible policy that cuts out inefficient products from its shelves.
The reality is clear. If we continue to consume our resources as we do now, we would soon need three to five Earths to sustain us.
If we do not cut back on packaging, our oceans will soon contain more plastic than fish.
But it's not all bad news. We can do something about this! Last year Greenpeace pressure convinced Lidl to make a detailed action plan to eliminate hazardous chemicals from its textile production. The Living Wage Foundation recently convinced the company to pay a living wage to all its UK staff. We know that Lidl is a mountain that can be moved with public pressure and smart campaigning.
But we need your help to make it happen. Are you in?


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The similar safety vulnerabilities that had been lately reported in Zoom for macOS additionally have an effect on two different common video conferencing software program that beneath the hood, are only a rebranded model of Zoom video conferencing software program.
Security researchers confirmed The Hacker News that RingCentral, utilized by over 350,000 companies, and Zhumu, a Chinese model of Zoom, additionally runs a hidden native internet server on customers’ computer systems, similar to Zoom for macOS.
The controversial native internet server that has been designed to supply an computerized click-to-join characteristic was discovered susceptible to distant command injection assaults by Third-party web sites.
Security researcher Jonathan Leitschuh initially offered a proof-of-concept demonstrating how the susceptible internet server may ultimately permit attackers to activate customers laptop computer’s webcam and microphone remotely.
The flaw was later escalated to distant code execution assault by one other safety researcher, Karan Lyons, who has now printed a brand new video demonstration confirming the identical RCE flaw in RingCentral and Zhumu for macOS customers.
RingCentral has already launched an up to date model (v7.0.151508.0712) of its assembly app for macOS that patches each…


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Shares of Monster Beverage
How it got here
Monster has taken its share of energy drinks this year, charging past its more traditional competition. As hard as they try, Coca-Cola
Financially, the results have been outstanding. In the fourth quarter, revenue grew 28.4% to $467.3 million, and net income rose 31.4% to $64.5 million. This has translated into market-beating returns over the last year for investors as well.
Monster is by no means a cheap stock at this point, trading at 43 times trailing earnings, but the company has a long history of growth. The only problem is that when you're trading at that level, the market has perfection priced in, and Monster doesn't have as diverse a product line to fall back on as Pepsi or Coke do. The company will have to continue growing at a rapid pace for the stock to stay at its new high.
I don't see an end to Monster's growing ways as it expands its product line and the energy drink business grows. New international markets are starting to open up and that should fuel the next wave of growth.
The one concern I have is the premium that the stock is trading at, although it's something Monster and its old incarnation Hansen Natural are used to. I'm cautiously optimistic the stock can move higher, but not confident enough to make a CAPScall right now. It may not be as exciting, but I like Pepsi with a 16 P/E ratio and a 3% dividend over Monster at its current price.


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A New York City real estate company is offering a pay raise to its employees to tattoo the company’s logo on their body and dozens of employees are getting inked. Rapid Realty employees can get a 15 percent pay raise if they get inked with the company logo. There are no size or location restrictions. So far, 40 employees have taken up the offer. The Rapid Realty tattoos can cost up to $300 — and are paid for by the company owner.
Run it by your boss and see if you can get some more money…unless you work for a company with a REALLY bad logos – remember – think before you ink! Check them out (NSFW!!) http://www.businessinsider.com/15-worst-corporate-logo-fails-2012-1?op=1


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Costco Accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) just changed the payment landscape in the United States. America’s favorite warehouse store will accept Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay at its registers.
“Costco members can now use Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and Samsung Pay at U.S. Costco locations,” a press release stated. Costco members will be able to pay with Visa and bank balances through those digital wallets.
Costco still refuses to accept MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card payments in its stores. Costco had been testing near field communications (NFC) payments at a few of its stores before rollout, Business Insider reported. NFC wallets like Google Pay and Apple Pay use a wireless signal to communicate with registers.
Costco is not accepting Quick Read (QR) code solutions that use a phone’s camera to “read” a code on a screen. QR Code payment apps include Alipay, Walmart Pay, Chase Pay, WeChat Pay, and Google Taz.
Note: Costco was not among the brands listed as accepting Apple Pay at the wallet’s official website on 22 August 2018. Apple has been tight-lipped about new Apple Pay retailers for some time.
Costco Accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay
Costco stated it accepts Apple Pay, Google Wallet (Google Pay or Android Pay) and Samsung Pay at its website. Costco accepts no other NFC solutions – including PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL).
Costco gas stations are not accepting NFC Payment, including Apple Pay. Therefore, you will still have to use your Visa Card at Costco’s pumps.
Canadians are out of luck. Costco Canada is not accepting any mobile payment solutions. Theoretically, Canadians should be able to use Apple Pay or Android Pay at US stores. Americans traveling in Canada will have to use their MasterCard, because Costco Canada will not accept Visa.
Mobile Pay Gaining Mainstream Acceptance
Costco’s move proves that mobile pay is gaining mainstream acceptance in the United States.
Costco is the largest American retailer to accept Apple Pay in some time. Most large retailers; including Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Kroger (NYSE: KR), Home Depot (NYSE: HD), Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW), and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), have made no move to accept NFC payment. Walmart accepts QR payment solutions; but not NFC apps, in its stores.
The Business Insider speculated that Costco is trying to attract more tech-savvy millennial (persons under 35) shoppers. The more likely explanation is that Costco is trying to please the Millennials’ tech-savvy parents. The parents are the ones with the big salaries and house.
How Costco Can Encourage Other Retailers to Adopt Apple Pay
Costco’s adoption will encourage more retailers to accept mobile pay.
In particular, Costco can convince other retailers that NFC payment apps are secure. Walmart has refused to say why it will accept Apple Pay or Google Pay. A likely reason is fear of hackers.
An older hacker tactic uses the interception of wireless signals to steal financial information. Walmart and Kroger are probably afraid of hackers intercepting NFC signals.
The QR Code is theoretically more secure because it establishes a direct encrypted link to a retailer’s payment system through the internet. An advantage to QR code is that an outside payment solution receives no access to a retailer’s payment system. There is no signal for hackers to intercept.
How Secure is Apple Pay?
The lack of a major hack of Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Google Wallet probably convinced Costco those solutions are secure.
Retailers are afraid of lawsuits from consumers who lost financial numbers to hackers. Target (NYSE: TGT) paid $39 million to settle such a suit in 2015.
Retailers like Costco might abandon NFC payment if crooks crack Apple Pay. Given the volume of Apple Pay transactions; over one billion in 2nd Quarter 2018 Tim Cook bragged, it is only a matter of time before some criminal genius cracks its encryption.
The Hackers will Crack Apple Pay
There will be hell to pay when the Apple Pay hack occurs. A likely outcome will be a major crackdown on digital wallets by the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and the US Treasury. The People’s Bank of China is already carrying out such a crackdown.
Investors and speculators need to watch for the Apple Pay hack because it will sink the Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock price. Post hack will be a great time to buy cheap Apple stock.
A likely victim of the Apple Pay hack will be Tim Cook’s position as CEO. Cook is betting the company on Apple Pay’s security. Cook will be the logical scapegoat for the failure of Apple’s supposedly invulnerable security.
Kroger, Walmart, Target, and other retailers will face increased pressure to accept mobile payment. Only time will tell if they give into that pressure. Costco’s biggest competitor in the warehouse club business; Walmart’s Sam’s Club, refuses to accept NFC payment.


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Promo Products Power-Up Yogurt Launch
Yogurt has always been advertised toward females with its feminine-colored packaging and commercials featuring thin women. Remember the itsy-bitsy-teenie-weenie-yellow-polka-dot-bikini Yoplait ad? It summed up the message: yogurt helps women lose weight. Carlos Ramirez, CEO and founder of Powerful Yogurt, recognized the need for a yogurt for men in the food industry, and developed a high-protein, all-natural Greek yogurt in a larger package for the active male.
Expo West, the world's largest natural foods trade show, was the perfect place to launch the new product, and Powerful Yogurt's team made sure it would stand out from the crowd. The team, which consists of employees from Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela and Argentina, created an ab-o-gram, an ultrasound machine that allowed attendees to "find your inner" abs when they stopped by the booth. "We hired a model to play a nurse and speak about the product while she showed men their inner abs on the ab-o-gram screen," says Sarah Goldthwait Shoemaker, marketing and communications manager at Powerful Yogurt. "We gave branded hats, T-shirts and rubber USB drives to attendees who stayed at the booth and showed a deep interest in the yogurt. Plus, we gave out thousands of samples throughout the show and people went wild."
The booth also featured a media reel, where visitors could see the attention that Powerful Yogurt had earned in such a short amount of time, adding credibility to the brand. "We pitched proactively, but most happened organically as word of the product got around," says Shoemaker. "Once it was picked up by one outlet, others caught on and soon we were getting mentions on Anderson Cooper, Conan O'Brien, CNN, Today Show, etc."
The protein-packed product was awarded one of the top five most creative U.S. Hispanic ideas by Circulo Creativo, a nonprofit association that promotes creative excellence and communication between professionals working in the U.S. Latino market. And, although the idea caters to all cultures – it's just another sign of how integrated Hispanics have become in what marketing executives are calling the new mainstream. "Our goal is to target men who lead active lifestyles and are conscious about what they're putting into their bodies, and we've had a tremendous response from a diverse group of consumers," says Shoemaker.
Shoemaker credits much of the initial success to a strong online presence. "We had our website set up and it included a coupon, background info about the company, store finder app and high resolution images available to the media, plus we had Facebook and Twitter presence," she says. "When people searched Powerful Yogurt and found all this, they knew it was legitimate. We're now in 350 stores and counting."


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The FPS BattleBit Remastered isn’t out yet but the developer tends to run weekly playtests. Even though the game won’t be free when it releases into Steam Early Access, the playtests are completely free for players to try. If you’re wondering when the next Battlebit Remastered test dates and times are, continue reading further down.
Before you can start playing, you’ll need to click the “Request Access” button on the Steam store page. This will likely provide immediate free access for when the next playtest starts. With that said, the development is currently funded via Patreon where a $15 pledge provides a Steam Early Access key. So we can assume it may launch at or around that price.
While there isn’t an official release date for the Steam Early Access launch, we do know it’s planned for Q1/Q2 2023. At this point, we’re almost done with quarter one, so it’s more likely to launch between April to June.
Regardless, it’s worth mentioning that the playtest dates and times may change for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they even get extended beyond the planned three or six-hour window due to issues. For example, this is especially likely when they release new content such as when they added helicopters.
Battlebit Remastered 6-Hour Playtest Date & Time
The next six-hour playtest takes place on April 1, Saturday. We’ve listed the many different timezones it runs for, courtesy of the developer. Six-hour tests typically run on the weekend as this one also does.
- 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
- 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time)
- 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time)
- 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
- 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Greenwich Mean Time)
- 2:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Central European Time)
- 9:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. (China Standard Time)
- 10:30 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. (Japan Standard Time)
- 12:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Battlebit Remastered 3-Hour Playtest Date & Time
The developer has skipped out on having 3-hour stress tests the last couple of weeks for a few reasons. However, the most recent reason for not having one the week of March 13, is due to working on trailers. They’re currently preparing for the Steam Early Access launch according to their Twitter account.
While there isn’t a 3-hour test currently planned, that doesn’t mean there won’t be more in the near future. So make sure to check back with us when the developer has more info to share! In the meantime, try to get some time in on the weekend if you can.
That’s all there is to this quick article on when you can hop back into BattleBit Remastered for the next playtest. We’ll try to update this article each time a new date and time is announced. But, if we’re late and you notice, feel free to let us know in the comments. Otherwise, did you know why Battlebit Remastered has Remastered in the name?
I’m sure I’m not the only one that thought that was odd after realizing there wasn’t a first game. This is supposedly because the game has changed significantly since the developer first started working on it. To the point that they added Remastered to the title because of how far it’s come and changed.
Jeff is a journalist with over 10 years of experience writing, streaming, and making content about video games. With an associate degree in journalism, he’s a sucker for RPGs, survival games, roguelikes, and more.


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Commonwealth Equity Services LLC decreased its holdings in MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) by 4.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,393 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 147 shares during the quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC’s holdings in MSC Industrial Direct were worth $306,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC bought a new position in MSC Industrial Direct in the first quarter worth $61,000. Van ECK Associates Corp raised its holdings in MSC Industrial Direct by 17.5% in the fourth quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 960 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $81,000 after purchasing an additional 143 shares in the last quarter. Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC raised its holdings in MSC Industrial Direct by 206.3% in the first quarter. Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC now owns 1,452 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $131,000 after purchasing an additional 978 shares in the last quarter. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA bought a new position in MSC Industrial Direct in the first quarter worth $167,000. Finally, AJO LP bought a new position in MSC Industrial Direct in the fourth quarter worth $197,000. 74.82% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
In other MSC Industrial Direct news, SVP Steve Armstrong sold 18,223 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.03, for a total value of $1,640,616.69. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 25,633 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,307,738.99. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, SVP Kari D. Heerdt sold 862 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $92.00, for a total value of $79,304.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 53,168 shares of company stock worth $4,832,563 over the last three months. Insiders own 28.44% of the company’s stock.
MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 6th. The industrial products company reported $1.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $774.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $778.77 million. MSC Industrial Direct had a return on equity of 21.19% and a net margin of 5.97%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.00 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. will post 4.74 EPS for the current year.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 27th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 13th were given a $0.75 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 12th. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.27%. MSC Industrial Direct’s payout ratio is 63.29%.
A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company upgraded MSC Industrial Direct from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $105.00 price objective for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 14th. KeyCorp raised their price target on MSC Industrial Direct from $96.00 to $102.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, May 3rd. William Blair upgraded MSC Industrial Direct from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 13th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price target on MSC Industrial Direct from $89.00 to $94.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 13th. Finally, TheStreet downgraded MSC Industrial Direct from a “b” rating to a “c+” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 7th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. The stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $91.67.
About MSC Industrial Direct
MSC Industrial Direct Co, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Its MRO products include cutting tools, measuring instruments, tooling components, metalworking products, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, abrasives, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies.
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Pamex, the much-awaited exhibition for the printing and allied industries, is all set to hit the floor from 27-30 March 2023 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Online visitor registrations are going in full swing, attracting visitors from all over the country to meet companies from the print, labels, converting, and corrugated packaging segments of the industry.
The online registration not only eases the process of entry at the exhibition but also entitles visitors to many other benefits, the organizers said. The show is being organized by the All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) in association with Print-Packaging.com.
Print your badge at automated kiosks
The visitor registration process has been made simpler this year with the process being completely automated. Once visitors are through the online visitor registration process on www.pamex.in, they will receive a QR code on their email IDs. They can carry this QR to the venue during the show and scan it at automated kiosks to get a printed copy of a badge.
These self-service kiosks are available at the entry of all three halls of the exhibition. A pre-registered visitor’s product interest is visible to the exhibiting companies, who can connect and fix meetings.
How to reach the venue
The venue is Bombay Exhibition Center, NESCO Complex, Off Western Express Highway, Opposite Mahananda Dairy, Goregaon East, Mumbai.
By Road: Bombay Exhibition Center is along the Western Express Highway in Goregaon East and is easily accessible by autos and cabs.
By Local Train: The nearest local railway station is Ram Mandir Road and Goregaon Railway Station, both of which come under the Western Suburban Line.
By Metro: The nearest metro station is Goregaon East station, on line 7A (Red Line). The venue is a 5-minute walk from the metro station.
From the airport: The venue is a 20-minute drive from the Mumbai Domestic Airport and a 14-minute drive from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Pamex has tied up with several hotels in the vicinity and pre-registered visitors can get special rates. Details are available onwww.pamex.in/travel-stay.
2023 promises an interesting ride for print in India
Indian Printer and Publisher founded in 1979 is the oldest B2B trade publication in the multi-platform and
multi-channel IPPGroup. While the print and packaging industries have been resilient in the past 33 months since the pandemic lockdown of 25 March 2020, the commercial printing and newspaper industries have yet to recover their pre-Covid trajectory.
The fragmented commercial printing industry faces substantial challenges as does the newspaper industry.
While digital short-run printing and the signage industry seem to be recovering a bit faster, ultimately
their growth will also be moderated by the progress of the overall economy. On the other hand book
printing exports are doing well but they too face several supply-chain and logistics challenges.
The price of publication papers including newsprint has been high in the past year while availability is diminished by several mills shutting down their publication paper and newsprint machines in the past four years. Indian paper mills are also exporting many types of paper and have raised prices for Indian printers. To some extent, this has helped in the recovery of the digital printing industry with its on-demand short-run and low-wastage paradigm.
Ultimately digital print and other digital channels will help print grow in a country where we are still far behind in our paper and print consumption and where digital is a leapfrog technology that will only increase the demand for print in the foreseeable future. For instance, there is no alternative to a rise in textbook consumption but this segment will only reach normality in the next financial year beginning on 1 April 2023.
Thus while the new normal is a moving target and many commercial printers look to diversification, we believe that our target audiences may shift and change. Like them, we will also have to adapt with agility to keep up with their business and technical information needs.
Our 2023 media kit is ready, and it is the right time to take stock and reconnect with your potential markets and customers. Print is the glue for the growth of liberal education, new industry, and an emerging economy. We seek your participation in what promises to be an interesting ride.


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After H&M issued an initial apology following the heated backlash they received by placing a black child in a hoodie that read “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle,” the Swedish retail juggernaut has issued a second public apology regarding the matter at hand. At first, the company responded with what many found to be a half-hearted apology that was issued more for damage control than an actual, sincere plea for forgiveness.
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The first apology read “We sincerely apologize for fending people with this image a printed hooded top. The image has been removed from all online channels and the product will not be for sale in the United States.” It certainly did not resonate with the public, as many have taken to criticizing the retailer, while two its high-prile spokesmen and collaborator, G-Eazy and The Weeknd, announced they were both ending their partnership with the company moving forward.
In light the fall-out, H&M contacted their media list once more with another apologetic text to be disseminated across the Internet. This time, the company goes on to say “Our position is simple and unequivocal—we have got this wrong and we are deeply sorry,” while further admitting “we clearly haven’t come far enough. We agree with all the criticism that this has generated—we have got this wrong and we agree that, even if unintentional, passive or casual racism needs to be eradicated wherever it exists.”
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However, Terry Mango, the mother the boy in this highly controversial ad, says she doesn’t see anything particularly wrong with the image, contrasting the widespread condemnation H&M has received since the ad went viral.