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For the first time for nearly 40 years, Inverness is set to get a new whisky distillery and brewery creating around 40 jobs.
Uilebheist is a new low carbon distillery and brewery named after the Scots’ Gaelic word for ‘monster’ and the £6m development will be ‘sustainably powered’ by the water from the River Ness.
Uilebheist owner Jon Erasmus commented, “Creating both beer and whisky simultaneously will allow us to offer an immediate product and whilst we wait for the whisky to reach maturity, there will be an opportunity to own one of a limited number of casks of the Uilebheist Single Malt Whisky distilled in the first year of production, through our cask programme.
“Alongside exceptional beer and whisky, we aim to raise the bar when it comes to visitor experiences and hope that the project will lead the way for Scotland’s hospitality sector in the area”.
Beer and whisky production will begin this year, and the brewery’s five core beer styles is expected to be available to purchase by late November.
The Uilebheist Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky will be created as the core whisky product and will be released once matured, along with rare cask finishes and single cask bottlings in the years ahead.
The distillery and brewery will be headed up by Bruce Smith, who has a Masters degree in brewing and distilling from Heriot-Watt University and spent the last decade working in the craft beer industry Smith commented, “We are on track to officially open in November and begin beer production which visitors can enjoy in the taproom.
“Whisky production will commence later this year, due to our small scale we will only produce around 200 casks annually, making Uilebheist one of the rarest whiskies in Scotland.
“The whisky will be matured in ex-bourbon and sherry casks, but the whisky will let us know when it’s ready and we have no intention to rush it.”
Onsite heat pumps within the sustainability centre will provide heating and hot water, which is also distributed throughout the Glen Mhor Hotel complex and the site will be entirely removed from the gas grid.


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Despite the future unknowns, Iran appears to be making real progress when it comes to international reform. Early in 2016 it began to roll back its nuclear program enough to begin the process of lifting its harsh economic sanctions. Elections later in February were another sign of progress, as a number of reformists and centrists were elected to parliament. Ultimately, Iran may backtrack thanks to its conservative Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, but the economic allure of reform and the longer term stability it suggests is a strong incentive for the Iranian people and their representatives. If sanctions are lifted permanently, Iran holds the capacity to become a major player in the international business world, making it a potentially lucrative destination for a number of foreign retailers.
The effects of the sanctions
Iran vs the Middle East—2015 Per Capita Retail Sales
The economic sanctions that have been imposed upon Iran for nearly a decade by the UN in addition to those harboured by the US for even longer have left their mark. Despite being the largest retail market in all of the Middle East, when distributed on a per capita basis the country falls well short of other regional powerhouses like the UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. A lack of international trade and investment has hurt the Iranian economy over time. One clear symptom has been the presence of an average inflation rate of over 20% from 2010-2015. This has contributed to the poor economic climate and has diminished purchasing power across the country. Reform carried out properly would be the best way to bring the country back in line economically with its neighbours.
Which international retail expansions make the most sense?
Despite the recent good news, as with most politically charged events, things will be slow moving. This gives retailers time to plan and assess the situation. Some, like those based in the US, will find that the laws still prevent them from opening up shop. Others may simply write off the region as a poor cultural fit. International expansion is hard enough as it is. Excluding retailers who are well versed in the intricacies of Middle Eastern markets because they call them home leaves a small sample size of potential candidates with enough experience in the region for a worthwhile expansion.
|Brand Name||Global Brand Operator||Middle Eastern Country Presence||2015 Middle East Sales ( US$ millions)|
|IKEA||Inter Ikea Systems BV||Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE||2,615.01|
|Zara||Inditex, Industria de Diseño Textil SA||Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE||871.71|
|Tiffany & Co||Tiffany & Co||Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE||280.65|
|Gucci||Kering SA||Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE||191.61|
|Louis Vuitton||LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA||Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE||150.41|
IKEA has established themselves as a top player already in the Middle East because of its globally known brand with a sense of style that has cross-cultural appeal. Its products are already widely available in Iran thanks to independent stores that have imported goods from the UAE, but the chance for IKEA to directly represent their own brand and reap more profits because of it could be very tempting. Apparel may be harder to adapt to different cultures than home goods, but Zara has proven itself to be deft at doing so already, especially in more conservative countries similar to Iran. And finally, there are a number of luxury goods retailers that can take advantage of a highly urban populace with a number of high income earners (the Gini coefficient for Tehran in 2015 was above 50, greater than that of New York City).
Beyond the brands, retailers need to think local
With brand strength and regional success already in mind, these retailers (and any others) that are primed to jump into the Iranian market as soon as they are ready need to keep one thing in mind—catering to local demand. This is easier said than done, especially in a country that has previously been subject to a lot of speculative in-looking. Retailers can learn from the success stories mentioned above and lean on local firms to help operate the business. None of the retailers above operates all of their outlets in the Middle East without some licencing, and IKEA, the most successful of the bunch, trusts a different company in each country to tailor their stores to regional preferences. It’s tough to imagine them doing anything different if they decide to branch out to Iran, and other international retailers would be wise to follow in their footsteps if they decide to test out the market.


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BEIJING, China – August 1, 2012 – Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) and EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced a broad partnership that enhances Lenovo’s position in industry standard servers and networked storage solutions, while significantly expanding EMC’s reach in China and other key, high-growth markets. The new partnership is expected to spark innovation and additional R&D in the server and storage markets by maximizing the product development talents and resources at both companies, while driving scale and efficiency in the partners’ respective supply chains.
The partnership is a strong strategic fit, leveraging the two leading companies’ respective strengths, across three main areas:
· First, Lenovo and EMC have formed a server technology development program that will accelerate and extend Lenovo’s capabilities in the x86 industry-standard server segment. These servers will be brought to market by Lenovo and embedded into selected EMC storage systems over time.
· Second, the companies have forged an OEM and reseller relationship in which Lenovo will provide EMC’s industry-leading networked storage solutions to its customers, initially in China and expanding into other global markets in step with the ongoing development of its server business.
· Finally, EMC and Lenovo plan to bring certain assets and resources from EMC’s Iomega business into a new joint venture which will provide Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems to small/medium businesses (SMB) and distributed enterprise sites.
“Today’s announcement with industry leader EMC is another solid step in our journey to build on our foundation in PCs and become a leader in the new PC-plus era,” said Yuanqing Yang, Lenovo chairman and CEO. “This partnership will help us fully deliver on our PC-plus strategy by giving us strong back-end capabilities and business foundation in servers and storage, in addition to our already strong position in devices. EMC is the perfect partner to help us fully realize the PC-plus opportunity in the long term.”
Joe Tucci, chairman and CEO of EMC, said, “The relationship with Lenovo represents a powerful opportunity for EMC to significantly expand our presence in China, a vibrant and very important market, and extend it to other parts of the world over time. Lenovo has clearly demonstrated its ability to apply its considerable resources and expertise not only to enter, but to lead major market segments. We’re excited to partner with Lenovo as we focus our combined energies serving a broader range of customers with industry-leading storage and server solutions.”
In the joint venture, Lenovo will contribute cash, while EMC will contribute certain assets and resources of Iomega. Upon closing, Lenovo will hold a majority interest in the new joint venture. During and after the transition from independent operations to the joint venture, customers will experience continuity of service, product delivery and warranty fulfillment. The joint venture is subject to customary closing procedures including regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the end of 2012.
The partnership described here is not considered material to either company’s current fiscal year earnings.
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $US30 billion personal technology company and the world’s second largest PC company, serving customers in more than 160 countries. Dedicated to building exceptionally engineered PCs and mobile internet devices, Lenovo’s business is built on product innovation, a highly efficient global supply chain and strong strategic execution. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the Company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services. Its product lines include legendary Think-branded commercial PCs and Idea-branded consumer PCs, as well as servers, workstations, and a family of mobile internet devices, including tablets and smart phones. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information, see www.lenovo.com.
EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset — information — in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at www.EMC.com.


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Angry mob descends on furniture store
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CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Last week a furniture store in town advertised a "liquidation sale" with 50% off everything, "nothing held back". A large number of customers turned up to the event earlier today, hoping to find bargains. They didn't. When they discovered that the sale was a sham, they got angry. Really angry. The store originally planned to eliminate all of its inventory, which is exactly what happened -- because all of the furniture was damaged by the belligerent mob and had to be carted out to the dumpster.
Explained one bystander, "All these people pulled into the parking lot at once and came into the store... after looking around for a few minutes, one guy shouted, 'What a rip-off! This is false advertising!'. Everybody else screamed in agreement, and the situation went downhill from there."
The store's manager defended his promotional gimmick. "If people would read the Flyspeck-3 fine print at the bottom of the ad, they'd see that the '50% off' refers to full retail price, not our everyday low prices. There's nothing misleading about the promotion at all... I hope that the only furniture the looters will see during the next 5 to 10 years will be metal bunkbeds and porcelain toilets."
Nevertheless, the suspected instigator of the rioting told us from his cell in the County Jail, "What a crock. The 'sale prices' were higher than their ordinary prices. One chair I looked at two weeks ago was $600... but during this 'liquidation sale' scam, they marked the price up to $1,500 so they could offer it at a 50% 'discount' of $750! Somebody had to straighten these people out."
We overheard one gawker, who was watching the aftermath of the looting from a safe distance, say, "This is ludicrous. I can't believe all these people actually expected to get a bargain. The only cheap furniture you're gonna find is at the curb during Spring Cleanup."
The manager admits that the store's insurance policy doesn't fully cover "rioting, looting, or other destructive acts by disgruntled former customers". However, he plans to cut his losses and invest in new inventory so the store can reopen in time for the annual July 4th SofaFest promotion. "Of course," the manager added, "After that I'll have to come up with some new publicity gimmicks to attract more suckers... er, um... whoops, I meant to say 'special offers to attract more valued customers'. You better not quote that last sentence!"


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This comes as another jolt for Global brands who trusted Google+ for their brand promotion. In an unprecedented move, Google+ removed brand posts from the Knowledge Graph Card. That means, Knowledge Graph Cards will no longer display brand posts. From now onwards, they'll be treated like all other social updates in the traditional search results. Google's pet social network has stopped displaying Google+ brand posts of several brands in Knowledge Card.
ALSO READ: Google+ Shuts Its Consumer Analytics ‘Ripples’.
A Google spokesperson said that the step was taken to ensure more consistency. He added that posts will still appear within the search results page. The Google+ brand posts will now appear along with tweets and other publicly crawlable posts on other social networks. The change happened as Google has been working on integrating Google+ with other networks in terms of search results.
In the very beginning of 2015, Google started placing other social profiles on the Knowledge Graph cards. Marketers, who always loved this social network, reaped many business advantages of having Google+ posts in Knowledge Graph Card. The latest change is limited to the Knowledge Graph and Ad extensions and Google+ follower information is still displaying for AdWords ads.


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Eco-Friendly Direct Mail Printing
How to send a green message.
As the printing industry gets greener, one of the main areas where tensions arise is direct mail printing. How can it remain an effective advertising medium as consumers become more eco-conscious?
An interesting study conducted by market research agency CCB Fast.MAP, in the UK, has come up with some answers. CCB found that un-personalized direct mail – stuff like flyers handed out by kids on the weekends – is perceived as being bad for the environment by almost 50% of consumers.
On the other hand, addressed, targeted direct mail – the kind brought by the postman – is seen as environmentally harmful by only 20% of consumers polled.
It also seems that people are more inclined to view poorly printed, black and white leaflets, flyers, and brochures as 'junk,' as opposed to nicely designed, full color direct mail printing.
If an advertiser makes the effort to design a nice mailer, and has it sorted, addressed, and targeted by direct mail specialists, it has far less chance of being perceived as 'junk,' and hence, harmful to the environment.
It's also a great idea to include a small mission statement on a piece of direct mail printing that informs consumers of your environmental policies, or even just lets them know that the mail they're holding was printed by a green printer. In this way, environmental concerns can be addressed before they start.


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Flaw Flood Busts Bug Bank
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The Common Vulnerability & Exposures (CVE) index, the industry standard for cataloging software security flaws, is growing so rapidly that it will soon be adding a few more notches to its belt: The CVE said it plans to allow for up to 100 times more individual vulnerabilities to be indexed each year to accommodate an increasing number of software flaw reports.Read the full article
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I’m dating myself, but I remember when holiday shopping involved pouring through ads in the Sunday paper, placing actual phone calls from tethered land lines to research product stock and availability, and actually driving places to pick things up. Now, holiday shoppers can do all of that from a smartphone or tablet in a few seconds, but there are some security pitfalls to be aware of.


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According to Piplsay, 69% of Americans believe stores using face-recognition tech should inform their customers in advance that they are being tracked.
The ongoing pandemic has accelerated the shift towards contactless technology, with facial recognition becoming the most intriguing. Face-recognition technology is fast entering the retail sphere as both small and big players like Albertsons, as reported by Vox, look towards innovation and efficiency.
However, as facial recognition is primarily used for fraud and theft prevention, the technology is facing stiff opposition from advocacy groups for being too invasive and discriminatory. On July 14, nonprofit Fight for the Future helped launch a nationwide campaign to document which of the country’s biggest retailers are deploying facial recognition and which ones have committed to not use the technology.
To find out consumers’ opinions and comfort levels with facial recognition, global consumer research platform Piplsay polled 31,184 adults across the country from Aug. 8-9 to get some insights.
Here is a summary of what was found:
- 60% of Americans are unaware of the use of face-recognition technology in retail stores.
- 69% believe stores using facial recognition technology should inform their customers of it.
- 65% of Americans believe stores using face-recognition tech should provide an “opt-out” option for customers who don't want their data stored
While 42% of Americans support the use of face-recognition technology in retail stores, 38% of respondents do not — with 22% saying it is an invasion of privacy and 16% indicating it can be inaccurate or discriminatory. This was brought up in last year’s Reuters investigation that found Rite Aid Corp. quietly added facial recognition systems to 200 stores across the United States. The news organization found that the retailer deployed the technology in largely lower-income, non-white neighborhoods in New York and metro Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Piplsay's survey did acknowledge some advantages to using the technology in retail operations. When respondents were asked what the biggest advantage of facial recognition technology was, Piplsay reported:
- 38% indicated fraud and theft detection;
- 16% said faster checkout and less waiting time;
- 14% believed it can provide a better shopping experience (personalization);
- 10% indicated better customer service (tailored assistance); and
- 22% were not sure.
Access Piplsay’s full research report here.
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons operates 2,277 retail stores with 1,725 pharmacies, 400 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 20 manufacturing facilities. The company’s stores predominantly operate under the Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Kings Food Markets and Haggen banners. Albertsons is No. 8 on The PG 100, Progressive Grocer’s 2021 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America. With more than 2,500 retail pharmacy locations across 17 states, Camp Hill, Pa.-based Rite Aid is No. 19 on The PG 100.


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If you’re planning to buy the Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+, do set aside more budget this time as the handsets are said to cost more.
The spokesperson of one of the three South Korean telcos told ETNews that the retail prices of the Galaxy S9 handsets will go up although the price points will not make the consumers feel burdened.
The expected price range for the Galaxy S9 is reportedly between 950,000 won (~S$1,163) and 990,000 won (S$1,212). In comparison, the Galaxy S8 was launched in Singapore at S$1,148. Assuming that the Galaxy S9 costs S$1,212, it would be a 5 per cent increase in price.
A senior Samsung official shared that Samsung would focus on user convenience for the Galaxy S9 series instead of embarking on a new design. He added that the reservation sale in Korea would begin on 2 March and last a week. Retail availability is expected to be on 16 March.
Well-known tipster @evleaks shared the official photo and some specs of the Galaxy S9 handsets over the weekend. The handsets are believed to come with more advanced facial recognition capabilities based on an Intelligent Scan feature found inside the APK for the Galaxy Note8’s Oreo beta.
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By Stephanie Pagones Published September 11, 2019 Retail FOXBusiness Facebook Twitter Comments Print video Kim Kardashian may be using her brand for good: Kennedy FBN’s Kennedy on Kim Kardashian’s meeting with President Trump. Kim Kardashian’s new shapewear line made millions of dollars within minutes of launching online, according to Wednesday reports. Continue Reading Below The 38-year-old star’s SKIMS Solutionwear brought in $2 million shortly after going on sale Tuesday, TMZ reported, citing sources who called the breakout success “unprecedented for shapewear and undergarment brands.” MORE FROM FOXBUSINESS.COM… KIM KARDASHIAN SAYS KIMONO INVENTORY ALREADY PRINTED WITH LABEL WON’T ‘GO TO WASTE’ KIM KARDASHIAN WEST PICKS NEW NAME FOR SHAPEWEAR LINE AFTER ‘KIMONO’ TRADEMARK CONTROVERSY The website crashed — before the sales even launched — as a result of the high volume of traffic and the company briefly sold out of some of its inventory, sources told TMZ. Advertisement Her shapewear products are available in sizes XXS through 5XL, and currently cost under $100. Kardashian initially named the line “Kimono,” but changed it after facing criticism for trying to trademark the word, which is a term that also refers to a Japanese garment, similar to a robe. “When I announced the name of my shapewear line, I did… Read full this story
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- Kim Kardashian shows off her abs in a bralette as the new SKIMS ribbed collection launches with sizes from XXS to 5X
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Various smartphone manufactures from China have launched numerous phones with notched displays this year. However, Meizu is the only company that has released only the Meizu X8 smartphone with notched display design. Fresh information released by a Chinese tipster reveals that Meizu will be releasing its smartphone with waterdrop notch screen in the first half of the year. The smartphone will belong to the X or Note series of phones from the company.
In this year, Meizu has launched 16 smartphones so far and among them the Meizu Note 8 is the only Note series phone from the company whereas the Meizu X8 is the only X series smartphone. Hence, it is likely that the first waterdrop notch phone could either be the Meizu Note 9 or Meizu X9 that will respectively arrive as the successors of the Note 8 and X9 smartphones. Since the X9 has a wide notch, it is likely that the successor Meizu X9 may feature a smaller waterdrop notch.
The tipster has further revealed that the model number of the upcoming waterdrop notched screen from Meizu has a model number of m19XX. The rumored smartphone will be fueled by Snapdragon 710 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It will have an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. The Meizu X8 that was announced in September is equipped with Snapdragon 710 SoC. It will be hitting the market in black and white color variants. It is advisable to digest the report with a grain of salt since there is no concrete evidence to support the claims made by the tipster.


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Over the next couple of months, a colleague of Bennett’s at PEER tracked down white plastic jugs of Anvil 10+10 and shipped samples of the liquid to a Pennsylvania laboratory called Eurofins for testing. The results confirmed Bennett’s suspicions: The pesticide contained PFAS compounds. And not just any PFAS. Among them was PFOA, used for decades to make countless products, including DuPont’s Teflon nonstick cookware. It belonged to a subclass called long-chain PFAS, compounds found to be so dangerous that the US Environmental Protection Agency had moved to effectively ban them in 2015.
Bennett alerted state officials, who ran their own tests confirming the results and notified their federal counterparts. The EPA started an investigation. Clarke Mosquito, Anvil’s manufacturer, examined its supply chain and found no PFAS listed among its ingredients. Months passed; everyone was stumped.


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UPDATE 2-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Sept 13
(Updates futures, adds company news items)
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 26 to 30 points, or 0.4-0.5 percent, on Tuesday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures up 0.4 percent ahead of the cash market open.
* The UK blue chip index closed down 1.1 percent at 6,776.95 points on Monday, led lower by a slump in AB Foods, as stocks and bonds were sold off across the world on nervousness about central bank policies.
* OCADO: British online grocer Ocado reported a 13.6 percent rise in quarterly retail sales but said the intensely competitive market was causing margin pressure and cautioned it would not go away any time soon.
* ESURE: British insurer esure Group Plc said it would list its price comparison website, Gocompare.com separately on the London Stock Exchange.
* JD SPORTS FASHION: British sportswear firm JD Sports Fashion Plc posted a 73 percent jump in first-half pretax profit on Tuesday, led by a strong performance in its sports fashion business.
* HSBC: HSBC's retail banking and wealth management head John Flint expects banks to partner more with financial technology (fintech) companies in the coming years to help meet changing demands from customers.
* WM MORRISON: While investors have had their sights trained on the biggest names slugging it out in Britain's supermarket price war, one former struggler, Morrisons, may be embarking on a quiet revolution. Continuación...


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Every year we get excited for Milan Fashion Week, but when is it taking place in 2021?
Milan is one of the world’s biggest fashion destinations, and for good reason. The Italian city sees some of the best designers on the planet presenting their stunning seasonal collections at Milan Fashion Week, including Prada, Maxmara, Moschino and Gucci.
The event took place digitally in July 2020 and February 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, so it’s anticipated it will be virtual again this September but this is not yet confirmed.
When is Milan Fashion Week 2021?
Milan Fashion Week will take place 21st – 27th September this year, with Spring/Summer 2022 collections being showcased.
It comes after the first of the year’s Fashion Week’s, which took place in February and early March and saw designers presenting their Autumn/Winter 2021 collections.
You can read more about how the seasons work in fashion here.
How to watch Milan Fashion Week
It’s expected that you’ll be able to watch Milan Fashion Week live via the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) website this September.
2020 was the first time the CNMI streamed Milan Fashion Week, with its president Carlo Capasa then explaining in a statement: “For the first time in its history, CNMI is experimenting with a highly innovative formula through a live, digital platform. It’s an ultra-inspiring tool, designed to support rather than replace the physical fashion calendar, which will resume in September and will remain vital in promoting ‘Made in Italy’ and the value of its manufacturing prowess.”
Unfortunately the physical event didn’t return in September, instead remaining digital then and in February 2021. It remains to be seen whether Fashion Week will resume as normal in September, as Italy is still in lockdown at present.
READ MORE: When is New York Fashion Week 2021?
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(CNN) -- Everyone has ideas. But only about 2% of us actually turn our "aha moments" into inventions, says Matt Crowe, founder of a new social website called Ahhha, which aims to fix that problem.
"It's like a little vision into the world of what people are thinking in their heads," he said of the site, which launched two weeks ago. "A lot of (the ideas) are really ingenious."
A question greets visitors to the site: "What's your idea?"
Those who submit ideas to the site get suggestions from Ahhha's community, which can vote the project up and down. Unlike other "crowdfunding" sites, like Kickstarter or RocketHub, Ahhha is "like 'American Idol,' " Crowe said. The best ideas, as voted on by the site's users and determined by Ahhha staff, will be given funding or connections to make the project a reality.
"It's not Ahhha's job to say your idea is a good idea or a bad idea. It's the crowd. It's the user community. That's the wisdom of the crowd: Organically, the best ideas bubble up, and we're able to skim the cream off the top."
Crowe said it's this link between idea and execution that's really missing in most peoples' lives. The site targets people who may have an idea but don't know what tools would help them act on their pipe dreams.
"What we've essentially done is greased those gears to help users get execution (on their ideas) in an easy way," he said.
This is particularly important, he said, because formal methods of applying for patents and seeking venture capital funding are confusing or inaccessible to most people.
Applications for patents can languish for months or even years at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which cannot keep up with its workload. Ahhha plans a "turbo" patent application feature, which Crowe says will help people work through that process.
Among the proposed projects currently on the site: a vending machine that sells only healthy food, such as protein shakes and granola bars; a trancontinental pneumatic tube system for shipping packages rapidly across the country; and a smartphone app that lets shoppers find the exact location of a product in a supermarket.
The site hasn't funded any projects yet and wouldn't release user numbers.
It also has been criticized for hosting primarily silly projects.
"A comparison voting system is supposed to help the good ideas bubble up, but currently non-serious and joke ideas flood the site, burying the few good ones on it," writes Rafe Needleman at CNET.
Less-serious ideas that have been floated on Ahhha include dental tools that don't make any noise, a "clear" red wine that does not stain your teeth and, um, a screen door for a submarine.
Crowe, 28, said the idea for Ahhha came to him over time, not in an instant. His first big idea: In elementary school, he created a rake that folds in half to help with yard work at his parents' home.
"I've had lots of ideas. Some are crap, some are good, and hopefully this one is a really great one. Ahhha!" he said.


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Amid the current energy market crisis, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has said it is monitoring for price gauging and assessing whether power companies are engaging in anti-competitive conduct.
The consumer watchdog found that this month’s power prices are at least five times higher than they were a year ago and will now be launching a probe into numerous companies.
“Under direction from the Federal Government, we will use our full information gathering powers to provide greater transparency around the factors influencing electricity and gas prices, including profits and margins from a wide range of energy companies,” ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb confirmed.
“In line with the Treasurer’s request, we will also assess and bring to the government’s attention any need for regulatory change to ensure electricity and gas markets function properly for the benefit of all Australian consumers.”
The ACCC acknowledged global factors like the war in Ukraine along with Australia’s reliance on ageing coal-fired power stations on the soaring gas and electricity prices.
Ms Cass-Gottlieb elaborated, “We are acutely aware of the pressures that rapidly rising energy prices are placing on Australian households and businesses. We are working closely with our colleagues at the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) to monitor the market and to take action against conduct harming competition or consumers and to preserve the competitiveness of our energy markets.”
If found to be misleading consumers, energy companies could be taken to court. Under the Competition and Consumer Act and the National Electricity Retail Code, retailers cannot set the price of their standing offers above the ‘safety net’ Default Market Offer set by the AER, or in the case of Victoria, the default offer set by the Essential Services Commission.
There may also be additional financial support on the cards for small businesses in coming weeks. Currently, a $250 power saving bonus will provide a one-off payment to Victorian households to ease cost-of-living pressures. In NSW, the Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) program will help households access up to $1,600 a year towards their energy bills.


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A Week in the Market: All Eyes on Prices (17-21 April)
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China: momentum for risk assets
China will release data on retail sales, industrial production, unemployment, and investment in fixed assets. These statistics are important for risk assets: the higher the figures, the more optimistic investors will be.
GBP: a pillar for the pound
The UK will present employment market parameters and a large amount of information on the price situation. Inflation in March is expected to have fallen from 10.4% to 9.8% y/y. Justification of this forecast could be an excellent support for GBP.
EUR: inflation and ECB protocols
The eurozone will release price data: it will be the final inflation figure for March and the core inflation figure. There is a chance that the statistics will be unchanged and confirm the consumer price index at 6.9% y/y. ECB will release the minutes of its previous meeting where investors can find hints on what the regulator is going to do next. So far EUR is holding a fairly strong position.
USD: little data
Particularly noteworthy is information on the real estate market and business activity in the US manufacturing sector. Any news related to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy will be immediately reflected in the USD quotations.
JPY: prices matter
The focus will be on Japan's core consumer price index. It is expected to remain at 3.1% y/y, which is quite a strong result for the country and could be a supportive factor for the JPY.


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Conscious capitalism - perspectives from the CEO of Fair Trade USA - TopView @ E2expo
In a detailed interview with Heather Clancy of GreenBiz, the CEO of Fair Trade USA Paul Rice, spoke about some of the organization's latest activities, Fair Trade’s expansion into apparel and home guides, and the human side of sustainability.
Some interesting quotes from the interview for corporate leaders:
"What smart capitalists are realizing, conscious capitalists are realizing, is not only can you be both sustainable and profitable, but in the future, you're going to have to be both."
"In a day and age where every farmer and worker in the world has a phone, there really are no more secrets in the global supply chain."
"If you look at the last 10, 20, 30 years and how far we've come in the mentality of corporate leaders, there's lots of reason to feel really excited and optimistic about the next 10, 20, 30 years."
A valuable article for corporate leaders and top sustainability professionals.


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U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, in a letter obtained on Wednesday, urged the Brazilian government to reconsider plans for “protectionist” tariff increases expected to have a significant negative effect on U.S. exports.
“I am writing to state in strong and clear terms the United States’ concern about scheduled and proposed tariff increases in Brazil and Mercosur,” Kirk said in a Sept 19 letter to Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio de Aguiar Patriota.
Brazil recently announced plans to raise import tariffs on 100 foreign products to help struggling local industries, triggering international concerns over growing protectionism in the world’s No. 6 economy.


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Maldives Transport Authority has introduced an online portal for shipping agent registration.
Those parties interested to register as shipping agents can submit applications to register online through eportal.mta.gov.mv .
According to the 5th section of the shipping agent service regulation formed on 16th July 2020, shipping agencies were provided 30 days to complete registration whereby the deadline for registration is 16th August 2020.
The previous regulation had allowed any company registered at Ministry of Economic Development to be a shipping agent without requiring any special license.
Maldives Transport Authority has further outlined that the new regulation will be in action starting 17th August 2020 for all shipping agents and freight forwarders where any party who violates the regulation will be fined with MVR 10,000 while repeated violations can lead to the cancellation of license.
The new regulation is aimed to improve the level of services provided to the vessels at ports and also to facilitate shipping agents to provide services at a professional level with adequate responsibility.


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No skinny models allowed! Meet the fashion designer who sells clothes in every size but ONLY uses 'larger women of color' in her campaigns
A new clothing label is challenging the fashion industry’s negative views about beauty and appearance by only using plus-size women of color to model its designs, despite offering its clothing in every size from 2 to 22.
The label, Rum + Coke , is the brainchild of New York-based designer Courtney Smith, who launched the label last year with the motto: 'You, woman, are enough. Women are beautiful in whatever package they come in.'
Ms Smith told Refinery 29: 'No one questions why there are only small women in other brands' shoots. I put women of color and "larger" women in my photo shoots... because there are so many women who seldom see women who look like them in advertisements.'
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Plus-size: New York-based fashion designer Courtney Smith launched Rum + Coke last year selling clothing in sizes U.S. 2-22, modeled only on 'larger women of color' (pictured)
Ms Smith, who graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts with a degree in Women and Africana studies, says she believes in 'the multiplicity of beauty.'
Her figure-hugging gowns cost between $48 and $200 and one of Ms Smith's bestsellers is a low-cut shimmering sequin number she often wears herself.
'There are so many negative messages,' she remarks of the fashion world. 'You're not thin enough, you're not young enough, you're not light enough.'
Up-and-coming: Ms Smith launched the collection (pictured) last year with the motto, 'You, woman, are enough'
Emerald delight: The designer explains, 'I put women of color and "larger" women in my photo shoots... because there are so many women who seldom see women who look like them in advertisements'
Working those curves: Ms Smith says her designs are influenced by real women in her life and that Rum + Coke is for 'the woman who is full of herself'
Reasonably priced: Her figure-hugging gowns cost between $48 and $200. Pictured, the $140 Anita dress
Ms Smith says her designs are influenced by real women in her life and that Rum + Coke is for 'the woman who is full of herself.'
She maintains an active conversation with her customers and fans on Instagram, often challenging her 7,000-strong following with what she should wear out.
'I truly believe that women should feel confident and beautiful every time we get dressed,' she says.
The designer: Ms Smith (pictured) who graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts with a degree in Women and Africana studies, says she believes in 'the multiplicity of beauty'
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A worker who was employed by the Royal Mail for 25 years stole parcels containing high value items worth £40,000 to fund his gambling addiction.
Colin Chapman, 47, admitted helping himself to packages containing iPhones, diamond wedding rings and gold jewellery during his time as weekend shift manager at the Cardiff mail centre.
Opening the case at Cardiff Crown Court , prosecutor Rhys Thomas said it was noticed that a “significant number” of special delivery parcels were going missing.
The court heard the offending occurred between December 2014 and May 2015.
Mr Thomas said Chapman, who was working as acting weekend shift manager, took parcels containing phones, tablets and jewellery worth £44,000.
He explained the special delivery packages were in bags due to be put on lorries bound for Birmingham.
The prosecutor said: “The Royal Mail employed this defendant for more than a quarter of a century.”
Authority was given to put workers on relevant shifts under surveillance and tracked test packages containing phones and watches were sent to Birmingham.
Prosecutors said the watches made it on to the lorries, but the phones did not and were traced to the defendant’s home in Caerau.
Chapman was arrested in May 2015 and officers found the phones from the test packages at his address.
He accepted stealing those, but denied stealing other items, claiming he had bought one of the other phones from a friend in a pub.
The court heard the Royal Mail had to pay out compensation of about £16,000 for the missing packages.
Chapman, from Llandovery Close, admitted eight counts of theft by employee.
Matthew Cobbe, defending, stressed his client had no previous convictions.
He told the court Chapman had suffered from a gambling addiction for many years.
The defence barrister said his client had been working in a senior role for the last seven years and said the hours and pressure were “significant”.
Mr Cobbe argued the offending was out of character and said the Royal Mail would be seeking compensation from his pension.
Judge Eleri Rees jailed Chapman for 16 months and ordered him to pay compensation of £16,000.


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As you can see from our cover, M&IT’s IncentiveWorks trade show and conference, taking place Aug. 23-24, 2011, is celebrating 20 years. From modest beginnings in August, 1991, when it launched as the Canadian Incentive Travel Symposium & Trade Show, at the Royal York Hotel, in Toronto, IncentiveWorks has grown and evolved tremendously. Along the way, the show has marked some impressive milestones. For instance, in 2002, IncentiveWorks pioneered online booth purchase for exhibitors, with fully integrated online registration for attendees. In 2009, IncentiveWorks was a carbon-neutral event and acquired 20.1 tonnes of carbon offsets, to counteract its emissions. Hand in hand with the show’s growth, the meetings and events industry, itself, has evolved at a brisk pace.
For instance, on the incentive-travel side, groups have become more adventurous, sometimes adding exotic locales to their travel mix. On the destination side, areas like Croatia, the Czech Republic and Korea have gained traction, while other countries, such as Colombia, are working hard to tell the world that they’ve put their problems behind them and are open for business. Technology, too, has advanced at an astonishing pace, making it far easier for planners to do their jobs. But technology has also placed more pressure on planners, creating expectations that they’re connected 24/7 and available, day or night, to answer clients’ questions, deal with RFP issues, etc. And yet, the more things change, the more they stay the same. At last year’s IncentiveWorks show, we polled our hosted buyers on the top challenges they face. Overwhelmingly, they cited tighter budgets and shorter lead times—issues that never go away.
Between technology’s relentless march, and the economic turbulence of the last several years, our industry has experienced fascinating times. And as it has for two decades, IncentiveWorks has been there, making sense of it all, to help you plan better events.


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Davao Celebrates ‘Globe myBusiness Day’
In keeping with its mission to provide SMEs with effective business solutions to improve and enhance their business, Globe myBusiness rolled out its one-stop SME exhibit, Globe myBusiness Day. To cap off the year, the caravan made its final stop for 2015 at one of the fastest growing cities and the largest economy Southern Philippines, Davao.
The Globe myBusiness Day caravan was held at SMX Convention Center at Lanang and was open to all who are interested to learn about new opportunities to grow and improve their business through new technologies.
The exhibit highlighted three main zones names the Cost Cutting Zone, Revenue Generating Zone and the Operations Improvement Zone. Cost Cutting Zone allowed customers to learn how to maximize expenses and save on unnecessary cost by introducing digital solutions. The Revenue Generating Zone on the other hand features products and solutions that can help a business owner earn more; while the Operations Improvement Zone lets guests explore new solutions that can boost operational performance. Apart from the various zones, convenient services for businesses were present for easy, onsite fulfillment like the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for assistance is business names and permits.
“I’m happy that Globe is supporting MSMEs in Davao. The myBusiness Day in Davao is very timely as it allows MSMEs to be equipped with ICT tools that will enable them to compete more aggressively in the marketplace, both locally and globally. Today, Region XI has the 7th highest concentration of MSMEs, comprising about 5% of total MSMEs in the country. Adopting to a digitally-enabled business opens up new opportunities for expansion, higher employment, and better economic value for the province, to this city and the people of Davao,” shares Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.
The Globe myBusiness caravan served as a venue that showcased potential franchises and suppliers on-site, digital business tools on display and informative talks from business experts. The event gave local entrepreneurs the chance to learn the ropes of managing a business and discover the best solutions that support their operations.
Albert De Larrazabal, Globe chief commercial officer also said that “we chose Davao as one of our major stops because of its booming SME community. This is also in line with Globe myBusiness’ mission to be the partner of choice for entrepreneurs across the country.”
The SME expo featured guest speakers covering various helpful topics related to putting up a business. Sharing his experience on the Do’s and Don’ts of Starting a Business was the Chairman of Businessworks, Inc. Anthony Pangilinan who holds expertise in Leadership, Presentation Skills and Time Management, among others. Co-founder of popular food market Mercato Centrale RJ Ledesma on the other hand spoke about the challenges of a business start-up. Globe myBusiness expert Dan Ruiz also represented the brand to share how an SME can start its Digital Transformation.
Globe myBusiness also be showcased its portfolio of digital solutions led by Shopify, a cloud-based, multichannel e-Commerce platform present in about 150 countries. It is one of the solutions that will help SMEs to simplify and professionalize their business operations through their own, personalized online business for as low as P429 a month.
Aside from Shopify, Globe myBusiness also offers myShopkeeper, a cloud-based sales and inventory tracking solution; Google Apps for Work, which provides businesses with custom email address; Canvas for digital business forms and receipts; Globe Charge, a mobile card reader attached to a smartphone which allows entrepreneurs to accept credit card payments even when they are on-the-go; and Adblast and Text Connect which are marketing platforms that allow SMEs to execute targeted, branded SMS to their customers.
To know more about the activities of Globe myBusiness Day, visit https://mybusiness.globe.com.ph/mybusinessday. To learn more about Globe myBusiness and its suite of products and services, visit https://mybusiness.globe.com.ph.
Globe earns recognition as Climate Leader in Asia-Pacific for second year in a row
For two consecutive years, leading digital solutions platform Globe has been recognized as one of Asia Pacific’s Climate Leaders. The list developed by the Financial Times and Global Market Research Firm, Statista honors companies that are making significant strides in reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Globe is the only Philippine telco company included in this year’s line up. The company sees this recognition as a testament to its commitment to climate action, backed by its energy-efficient technologies and sustainable network operations.
“Being recognized by the Financial Times as a Climate Leader for the second time reaffirms our commitment to make a positive impact to the environment. This inspires us to continue on our path to net zero. We believe that collaboration between us and our stakeholders is key in our roadmap towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.
Globe’s inclusion in the list was a result of the rigorous process conducted by the Financial Times and Statista, where they examined the carbon footprint of thousands of companies in the region.
The assessment considered factors such as revenues, independent emissions data reporting, adherence to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reporting, and CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) ratings among others. Globe stood out for its substantial reductions in its core emissions intensity between 2016 and 2021, demonstrating not only its financial growth but its dedication to climate action.
A core part of Globe’s success comes from the implementation of numerous climate action initiatives over the years, from deploying green network solutions, piloting off-grid network technologies in remote and disaster-prone areas, adopting eco-friendly batteries, adopting green, low-carbon optical networks technologies, and shifting to renewable energy consumption in its key sites.
In line with these, Globe has also ventured into engaging its supply chain, establishing sustainability criteria in its procurement and vendor assessment processes, and rallying business partners to support and follow sustainable practices. The move propelled a collective, company-wide journey towards greener operations, in line with its commitment to achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050.
Coming from the company’s commitment to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in 2021, Globe is set to submit targets to SBTi for validation and approval this year. Ahead of its submission, Globe achieved a 4.42% reduction in its total Scope 1 and 2 emissions driven by the company’s energy management programs and continued shift to renewable energy sources for its high energy sites. This exceeded its interim voluntary reduction target of 4.2% Linear Annual Reduction Rate (LARR) set in 2022, aligned with the SBTi reduction rate for the 1.5˚C global warming scenario.
To learn more about Globe’s sustainability commitments and strategies, visit Globe’s Sustainability page. For the latest Globe Integrated Report, click this link.
Globe leads 5G speeds in key Mindanao cities
Globe dominated major areas in Mindanao in terms of 5G speeds for the first quarter of the year, as it remains firm in its commitment to providing faster and more reliable connectivity to Filipinos nationwide.
Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® Q1 2023 data, Globe topped the 5G mobile segment in Cagayan de Oro with a median download speed of 159.298 Mbps, Misamis Oriental with 157.795 Mbps, and Zamboanga with 99.916 Mbps. Globe’s 5G outdoor coverage has reached 90.2 percent in key cities of Mindanao.
This latest wireless internet connectivity offers huge advantages over 4G. With speeds up to 100 times faster, higher bandwidth, and a more stable internet connection, 5G can revolutionize the way people live, work, and play, and help bridge the digital divide.
As a 5G pioneer in the Philippines, Globe helps drive the adoption of 5G technology in the country and paves the way for the next generation of digital innovation. This is in line with its commitment to driving economic growth and development through innovation and infrastructure under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
“The importance of 5G connectivity cannot be overstated. It can unlock countless opportunities for growth and development, not just for businesses but also for individuals and communities. 5G can bring new education and health services to remote areas, create new job opportunities, and spur economic development in the region. This is why Globe is committed to bringing 5G connectivity all over the Philippines so Filipinos anywhere can have access to the same opportunities and services,” said Globe Chief Transformation and Customer Experience Officer Rebecca Eclipse.
In the first quarter of 2023, Globe deployed 66 new 5G sites in 74 cities and towns across the country, expanding its 5G outdoor coverage to 97.21% of the National Capital Region and 90.28% of key cities in Visayas and Mindanao. Globe also logged 4.3 million devices in its 5G network as of March 2023.
To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.
Globe donates 100 Home Prepaid WiFi units to DepEd
Reliable and high-speed connectivity has become an essential component of effective education in today’s digital age as students and teachers need access to the internet to engage in various online learning activities and resources.
But many schools in underserved areas still struggle with connectivity issues. To address this challenge, Globe is supporting the Department of Education’s (DepEd) MATATAG Agenda, which aims to improve the delivery of basic education facilities and services in far-flung places in the country.
The company recently donated 100 Home Prepaid WiFi units to DepEd, which have been distributed to various schools in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and Region 1. Globe Home Prepaid WIFi offers budget-friendly yet fast and reliable internet access.
By bringing technology and the internet closer to teachers and students, Globe is helping facilitate better and more efficient learning. High-speed internet connectivity allows teachers and students to access digital textbooks and multimedia learning resources, as well as engage in collaborative online activities.
This provides students with a more comprehensive and meaningful education and supports the development of critical digital literacy skills that are necessary for success in the 21st century.
“Globe hopes to contribute to the achievement of the MATATAG Agenda and make a positive impact on the lives of students and teachers in CAR and Region 1. Globe is committed to continuing its efforts to improve internet connectivity in schools across the Philippines and provide quality education for all,” said Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto.
The MATATAG Agenda has four critical components, including making the curriculum relevant to produce competent and job-ready citizens, accelerating the delivery of basic education facilities and services, giving support to teachers to teach better, and strengthening partnerships and collaborations of the education sector with other sectors.
This is aligned with Globe’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG No. 4 which advocates for equitable access to quality education and tools for digital upskilling.
Globe’s involvement in the DepEd program shows its dedication to ensuring that every student has an equal chance to succeed, regardless of socioeconomic status or geographical location. Through its efforts to enhance internet connectivity in schools, Globe helps create more opportunities for students to access quality education and develop critical digital literacy skills.
To learn more about Globe, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/.
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“HOYTS are excited to partner with League of Legends esports gaming to give our audiences a diversity of content, so they can experience more with their friends and family,” said Hoyts Group CEO Daniel Keogh of the partnership. “The esports genre continues to grow within the Australian market, consumer demand is high and we want our guests to experience these events the best way possible, on the big screen.”
Riot Games’ Oceania Marketing Director Mark Cox echoed the sentiments, saying “We look forward to working with HOYTS and extending our esports viewing experience to the big screen for our players. Throughout the year, players will now be able to attend community cinema events across Australia and New Zealand to watch local and global esports broadcasts live amongst friends in an electric cinematic atmosphere that they wouldn’t necessarily experience at home”.
Hoyts will host a total of nine eSports events on their screens this year, with a handful currently unannounced. The ones we know about so far are as follows:
- OPL Split 1 Final – April 5 (with tickets on sale Tuesday 29 March)
- International Wild Card Invitational (IWCI) – Date TBC
- Mid Seasonal Invitational (MSI) – Date TBC
- OPL Grand Final – August 13
- International Wild Card Qualifiers (IWCQ) – Date TBC
- World Championship Finals – Date TBC
Theatres confirmed to be participating in these events include Broadway (NSW), Highpoint (VIC), Carousel (WA), Norwood (SA), Stafford (QLD), Sylvia Park (Auckland) and Riccarton (Christchurch). So no love for Tasmania, the ACT and the NT just yet but that may change in the future.


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Speaking at LeWeb 2012 in London, Chad Hurley finally gave curious techies a tidbit of information on the mysterious Zeen, revealing that the online publishing service will launch next week.
Zeen first hit the internet’s radar in April, and its teasing splash page offers little information other than this will be a place to ‘discover and create beautiful magazines’. Currently, visitors to the site are offered nothing more than the opportunity to reserve a username with a Zeen.com URL.
The site’s Twitter and Facebook pages are just as muted, so for two months now the site and its purpose has been shrouded in mystery.
The veil is soon to be lifted, though, as Hurley announced at LeWeb that the service will launch next week.
YouTube founders to disrupt another industry?
Quite possibly the next big thing in online publishing, Zeen comes from AVOS, a one-year-old internet company from YouTube co-founders Hurley and Steve Chen.
Given the pedigree of its founders, and their reputation for having revolutionised online video, the smart guess is that Zeen could be set to disrupt the publishing industry in a massive way – only no one outside of the project knows how.
Could this be a YouTube for online magazines, a bright new platform for user-generated content? Or will it follow the trend of aggregated dailies, like Paper.li? Of course, we are expecting more from Hurley and Chen, but all we can do is wait and see.


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With the upcoming release of cross-platform titles such as Fable Legends and the second installment of a Halo's real-time strategy counterpart, Halo Wars 2, the demand for keyboard and mouse support on the Xbox One is bigger than ever. Xbox head, Phil Spencer has previously stated that mouse and keyboard support 'aren't far away', but a firm release for the update is still to be set.
In response to a fan on Twitter, Spencer has reaffirmed that keyboard and mouse support is making its way to Xbox One but failed to provide any further details. Xbox will be making an appearance at multiple events over the coming months, where we could see the feature in action and how this affects players using a traditional controller.
The Xbox One currently supports USB keyboards when inputting text, but mouse and keyboard support in-game is yet to be seen. While adding support for these inputs appears fairly straightforward, we can expect Microsoft is developing additional systems to prevent controller users from being at a significant disadvantage. Whether keyboard and mouse players are handicapped in multiplayer games, or separated from controller users in competitive scenarios, Microsoft will have to ensure the balance of multiplayer games isn't unsettled by a second input method.
Source: Phil Spencer (Twitter)
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According to CVG's recent GTA IV Collector's Edition magazine, the Xbox 360's downloadable content could be even bigger than anyone has made it out to be. It could be a whole new city.
Of course, to call games as vastly ambitious as Vice City or San Andreas mere 'expansion packs' seems childish, but nevertheless, the downloadable content (DLC) coming for the Xbox 360 version of IV has repositioned those games in just this way. DLC so far has meant the odd new car, jumper of bit of horse armour...
...but GTA IV is set to completely redefine the idea with expansions that are to GTA IV what Vice City or San Andreas were GTA III. Yes, Rockstar is clearly hinting at new downloadable cities; and the chances of them being London, Vice City or SA again are slim to none. So that's new as in brand new. GTA IV's Liberty City is the beginning. Think about that and be excited.
The only problem we see with this scenario is that new cities can't just be generated with the flip of a switch. They require meticulous, intelligent design so they stream appropriately, and a ton of playtesting to sort the bugs.
So while it's certainly not impossible for Rockstar to cook up more cities for GTA IV's expansion packs, it's a difficult enough proposition that this rumour comes off as a bit tough to swallow (though, hey, we sure do hope that it's true).


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Tata Motors joins hands with JLR to roll out premium EV series Avinya
- IBJ Bureau
- Nov 03, 2023
Tata Motors on Thursday announced that it had partnered with JLR for development of its premium pure electric series Avinya.
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) signed an MoU with JLR (Jaguar Land Rover ) for licensing of JLR’ platform for a royalty fee for developing Avinya series vehicles.
“As part of this knowledge, skills and manufacturing process transfer, over 200 new jobs are expected to be created in the UK,” said the auto major.
TPEM and JLR would also enter into an engineering services agreement to support TPEM’s change content requirements for the first vehicle development, said Tata Motors in a statement.
JLR’s EMA platform would underpin JLR’s next generation of pure electric, mid-sized SUVs for international markets to be launched from 2025 onwards. The access to JLR’s EMA platform, would help accelerate TPEM’s entry into the high-end EV segment while reducing development cycle time and costs, said the company.
“Being built on an architecture that is equipped with the latest advances in new-age technology, software and artificial intelligence, Avinya will spawn a new breed of world-class electric vehicles (EVs), with global standards in efficiency and range,” said Anand Kulkarni, the chief product officer and head of HV programmes, TPEM.


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The curtain fell on Stagekings so they pulled off the ultimate scene change.
Friday the 13th of March was a dark day for stage and set design company Stagekings. Having just put the finishing touches on a grand set piece for performances by Miley Cyrus and Robbie Williams at the F1 Melbourne Grand Prix only hours later, they got a call. The event – one of Victoria’s largest – was cancelled.
“It all fell apart over that weekend,” says managing director Jeremy Fleming. “Vivid Sydney cancelled, the Easter Show cancelled. When the government said, ‘No public gatherings,’ that was it for us because everything we do is a public gathering. I’d say 98 per cent of our work went up in smoke.”
But less than 48 hours later, the Sydney-based company, which has produced staging for everything from Australian Ninja Warrior to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, had a plan to survive the crisis. It would go from manufacturing pop-up stages to pop-up furniture for the new stay-at-home workforce.
It started with a single desk – designed in a day by Fleming’s colleague Mick Jessop – and by the end of April, the IsoKing collection had grown to 16 products, including laptop and monitor stands. The business took orders for more than 4500 pieces and they hadn’t just saved the jobs of 23 staff; within four weeks their crew had more than doubled to 56. “We’ve all had to learn new skills,” says Fleming. “Ecommerce and online retail is not something any of us really knew anything about.”
Importantly, the desks needed to work and reach customers fast. For Fleming, “fast” meant delivering within 24 hours in metro areas and 48 hours in the regions – no easy feat for a fledgling business.
IsoKing’s core market, explains Fleming, is “mid-20s to late-30s women who are now working at home”. He says they love that “it’s a great-looking desk, it’s ultra-functional, it goes up in 30 seconds and can be pulled down again.” It’s a customer base mostly derived from social media marketing. “Our original Facebook post now has been seen 600,000 times and it’s just gone from there. We’ve had about 200 five-star reviews on Facebook and at least 150 direct responses from happy customers.”
“I want self-isolation to last longer,” wrote one fan, “just so I can see what new products you bring out.”
They’re also giving back to those in need. Stagekings are donating $10 from every desk to Support Act’s COVID-19 Emergency Appeal, assisting music industry workers affected by the shutdown. By the end of the first month the company donated more than $20,000. By the end of May, it had reached $30,000.
“There’s so much negativity around at the moment but the positivity here is next level because we’ve been able to bring in people from other companies and other parts of the industry that had nothing. Everyone is so thankful.” And staff numbers are equivalent to those working on the 2018 Commonwealth Games “so we’re almost equal to our busiest period.”
Pivoting yet again as restrictions eased, Stagekings moved into selling modular furniture to businesses updating office layouts for COVID-safe workspaces. And Fleming is hopeful the new revenue streams will outlive the crisis. “I really see that post-corona there’s going to be a greater appreciation for Australian manufacturing and so we want to continue to ride this wave,” he says. “We’re working on other products to take over as desk sales drop away. We dream big; we always have. Someone said to me the other day, ‘Oh, this can’t last,’ and I said, ‘Well, tell that to IKEA!’”
How to put an idea into action in three days
DAY 1: Start designing the product
“A mate in Ireland was doing some furniture and it flicked a switch in me. Mick Jessop, our head of production, designs and builds little pieces for himself so he just jumped on it.”
DAY 2: Build a prototype and a website
“Mick worked on it Sunday night and came to the office on Monday with a couple of 3D-printed models and said, ‘Here’s a desk and a stand-up desk – I think these are going to work.’ We cut them on some nice birch ply and they worked a treat. That was the template. That night, my wife, Tabitha, and I got the ecommerce site underway. We had a basic Squarespace website with ecommerce capability but we’d never used it. We watched a couple of tutorials then gave it a go.”
DAY 3: Start marketing
“We spent Tuesday morning taking photos of the desks and uploading them to the site, which went live at 3pm. I put an email out and a Facebook post and it took off from there.”


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W e’re seeing consumers become ever more adventurous in their beverage preferences as we move out of 2020 and into 2021. This can be great for your operation, as it helps you differentiate what you can offer vs. what others are serving or even what consumers can find at home. The more unique and on trend your offering, the more you’ll stand out and the more consumers will seek your beverage menu out.
One exciting new trend is the skew toward more globally inspired flavors. “Not only are more consumers purchasing global beverages, but consumers are doing so more often than two years ago.”1 This is a great opportunity to offer something new or to look at your beverage offering and find a way to add a global flavor like tangerine, coconut, or mango to something you already offer. “Consumers aren’t traveling as much right now, but they can use global flavors to ‘travel’ without leaving their home.”2
Of course, with 2020 being the difficult year that it was, consumers are also looking for something familiar and comforting. “Other trending beverage flavors that may gain traction in 2021 are those that tingle or provide comfort. Flavors may provide a soothing constant to people within the current social and political climate.”3
As many are still dealing with extreme challenges in their daily life, it’s important not only as a business, but as a member of the community to help provide the simple comforts and flavors that can help bring a smile to consumers faces.
- “Global beverages will increasingly become part of the dining experience,” Technomic, Inc, 2020
- “2021 Flavor trends for food and beverage,” Nutritional Outlook, Jennifer Grebow, Jan 6, 2021.
- “Flavor trends go fruity and functional for 2021,” Food Business News, Jeff Gelski, Dec 28, 2020.


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Netflix’s reluctance to adopt advertising was “wrong” and that it was a mistake to not jump into the segment several years ago, said Hastings, speaking Wednesday at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit in New York. But the company eventually came around to the idea, and Hastings called the rollout of Netflix with ads this fall a “good tactic, because we get to offer consumers lower prices.”
“I have two religions: customer satisfaction and operating income,” he said. “Everything else is a tactic.”
In responding to interviewer Andrew Ross Sorkin of the Times, Hastings said, “You’re right to say I didn’t believe in the ad-supported tactic for us. And I was wrong about that.” Hastings credited Hulu and founding CEO Jason Kilar (also former chief exec of WarnerMedia) for demonstrating success with advertising in premium video: “Hulu really proved that you could do that at scale and offer consumers lower prices, and that that was a better model.”
Hastings added, “I wish we had flipped a few years earlier on it, but we’ll catch up and in a couple of years we won’t remember when we started it.”
Hastings previously had rejected the notion that Netflix would introduce advertising into its video service. “We’ve got a much simpler business model, which is just focused on streaming and customer pleasure,” he said in 2020 at an investment conference, adding that the company was “strategically disadvantaged” in online advertising against Google, Meta and Amazon.
Netflix Basic With Ads launched in the U.S. on Nov. 3, priced at $6.99 per month (versus $9.99 for the regular Basic plan without ads). The ad-supported package — which excludes some popular TV series and movies for which Netflix does not currently have rights to serve advertising — is available in 12 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S.
For the fourth quarter, Netflix doesn’t expect the ad-supported service to have a “material” contribution to earnings but longer-term is “very optimistic about our new advertising business.”
Regarding Netflix’s limited theatrical release of “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” Hastings said that was a “promotional tactic” to build buzz and drive subscriber signups — and that the company would consider doing similar releases in the future. “We are not trying to build a theatrical business,” he said. “We are trying to break through the noise.”
Hastings added that Netflix left “a lot” of money on the table with the limited theatrical release of director Rian Johnson’s “Glass Onion,” starring Daniel Craig reprising his role as detective Benoit Blanc from the original “Knives Out.” Netflix earned an estimated $15 million at the box office over the Thanksgiving weekend in its release at about 600 theaters. After the one-week run in theaters, “Glass Onion” will hit Netflix’s streaming service on Dec. 23.
Netflix, facing a slew of new streaming competitors, lost 1.7 million subscribers in the first half of 2022 — the first time in more than a decade its customer base had shrunk. The company bounced back in the third quarter with a gain of 2.41 million net paid subscribers to stand at 223.1 million worldwide as of the end of September.
“It’s become a brawl now in the streaming of premium content,” Hastings said at the DealBook conference.
Meanwhile, Hastings was asked his thoughts about Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover of Twitter. The Netflix exec responded with a glowing appraisal: “Elon Musk is the bravest, most creative person on the planet.” Hastings added that he is “100% convinced” that Musk is “trying to help the world in all his endeavors,” and added that he was “excited” about Musk’s Twitter acquisition.
Musk “just spent all this money for democracy and society to have a more open platform — and I am sympathetic to that,” Hastings said.
In the wide-ranging DealBook interview, Hastings also defended Netflix’s decision to stand behind comedian Dave Chappelle’s “The Closer” stand-up special, despite a backlash among employees who objected to transphobic and homophobic comments in the special. The Chappelle special “was one of the most entertaining specials we’ve ever had,” Hastings said. “We would do it again and again.”


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KTRH Car Pro Jerry Reynolds agrees. "There's no doubt about. If you look at the cars on the road today - the average age is approaching 12 years old! Most of these cars are still running pretty well." J D Power's latest study confirms what many drivers have been thinking: auto makers are making cars more dependable every year. Reynolds explains why. "The assembly process today is to build a whole bunch of vehicles. Then go out with engineers to spot check the quality. After that they correct the glitches they find before they release those vehicles and they eventually wind up in your garage and on the road."
Reynolds says Lexus and Porsche lead the dependability race, but Kia and Hyundai are up there as well, and General Motors has quite a few in the top 10 including Buick and Cadillac! He says there are occasional technical glitches - but most can probably be blamed on the driver who hasn't taken the time to learn about the computer programming and use it properly! He has some advice to you while shopping for your next vehicle: "Don't let this JDP list be the sole criterion for making your decision of buying a car. All cars are being made very well today. Some are being made better than others and that's the bottom line!"
You can hear Jerry Reynolds the CarPro every Saturday on KTRH.


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How small-business issues are shaping politics and policy.
It has been more than three months since the comment period on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed rules for equity crowdfunding ended, and with no sign of final regulations on the horizon, stakeholders are getting antsy.
The crowdfunding industry’s supporters are wondering when the agency, which was supposed to have those rules in place at the beginning of 2013, will finally let them begin selling stock in start-ups and emerging companies to average Americans. Consumer advocates, meanwhile, are worried that whenever it happens, it will be too soon.
When the proposed rules first came out, last October, Barbara Roper, director of investor protection at the Consumer Federation of America, was concerned with the balance between investor protection and access to capital struck by the commission, but she also allowed that regulators got some aspects of the rule right. Now, having dissected the 585-page rule, Ms. Roper said she is not so sure.
“The proposed rules are terrible,” she said recently by email. She and other consumer advocates find fault with the S.E.C.’s approach on a range of investor protection issues but are particularly unhappy that the agency, as Ms. Roper put it, took “the most expansive approach possible” to the crowdfunding law’s limits on how much a person can invest in a year. “The S.E.C. proposal maximizes the risk of unaffordable losses because most companies will fail.”
Notably, one of the crowdfunding legislation’s authors in the Senate, Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, also urged the S.E.C. to tighten the investment limits, which are based on income and net worth. “For small businesses to utilize it, the system must be both simple and easy,” he wrote. “Yet investors must also have confidence in what crowdfunding provides, or else they will not provide the capital into the market.”


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The race has been on for a few weeks and many made it to the start line. With snow guns ablazing ski resorts across the country have ben making and grooming snow in an effort to get a few trails open and get people on the slopes.
Many industry experts indicate that skier and ridership was off between five and 40 percent last season. The 2011-2012 season which had trouble getting started and ended early has led to pent up demand to get back on the slopes. However, according to the Ski Industries of America (SIA) people are spending money this fall and retailers are looking up. Retailers report that increased sales on clothing and equipment. This has many on both sides of the spending dollar hopeful.
This has encouraged mountains to make as much snow as they can when the weather is right. A multiday cold snap in the Northeast offered such conditions. Many opened with a trail or two before November 15th with many more racing to get open for the Thanksgiving weekend.
Making snow early in November is a dicey proposition since the weather can turn warm melting away the white investment laid down. This is exactly what happened when temperatures in the Northeast skyrocketed into the 50s and 60s over Veteran’s Day weekend.
Loon Mountain in New Hampshire opted to not to make snow early because of a warm Veteran’s Day weekend weather prediction. They got the word out and began to make snow in earnest once the weather turned cold again. Making up for lost time, or rather less manmade snowpack, Loon opened up on November 16th.
The ski and riding industry relies heavily on manmade snow and it is not in the Northeast and Midwest. Many Western Resorts make snow too. Heavenly and Squaw Valley in the high Sierra’s of California as well as Sun Valley in Idaho make snow to get things going early and augment natural snow.
Early season skiing and riding is not only necessary to placate season pass holders, it serves as a marketing tool to attract daily visitors. If a good experience can be provided in November, it might be a good sign of what can be provided in January, February and March.


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Delhi lockdown 2021: FAQs about transport of essential services, marriage celebrations and more
New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: In the wake of massive spike in COVID-19 cases, the Dehli government has announced a 6-day long lockdown till Monday. As per Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the capital will undergo a lockdown starting from Monday, April 19, 10 PM to next Monday, April 26, 5 am.
The decision was announced as Delhi reported 25,462 new coronavirus cases and 161 deaths, in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the death toll in the Union Territory has gone up to 12,121. It's not the first time the lockdown is being imposed in the city, earlier also a lockdown-like-weekend curfew was Delhi from 10 pm on April 16 till 6 am on April 19.
In the meanwhile, all the essential services like medical, pharma and more will be in function. Although, a lot of people may be in doubt regarding quite a few things like E-passes, pre-booked marriage ceremonies, delivery services etc. Therefore, here we are with some FAQs about the lockdown guidelines for Delhi. Take a look
Q. Will the markets remain open?
A. Big markets in Delhi like Chandni Chowk, Khan Market and more to remain closed for the upcoming 6 six days, starting from today.
Q. Is inter-state and intra-state travelling allowed?
A. The inter-state and intra-state travelling is only allowed for people who are involved in providing essential services and goods like medical experts, pharma, etc through an E-pass. Travelling for common people is prohibited.
Q. Will the Delhi Metro be operational?
A. The Delhi Metro will be operational, however, only for the people who are exempted to travel during lockdown 2021 and that too by showing a valid ID. Also, people are allowed to enter 50% of metro's total seating capacity. The timings will be from 8 am to 10 am and in the evening metro will run from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Q. Will your house help be allowed?
A. There has been no confirmation on whether or not your house help will be allowed to work.
A. Yes, marriage celebrations will be allowed, but with a strength of only 50 people in a gathering. Also, E-passes will be given to the guests to travel. Movement of persons for marriage related gatherings can happen after showing soft or hard copy of marriage card. Meanwhile, funeral-related gatherings up to 20 persons is continued to be allowed.
Q. Is the option of food deliveries and ordering allowed?
A. Takeaways and deliveries will be allowed for food and other essential items like medicines and more.
Q. What about essential services?
A. As per the CM, essential services as usual will be functional during the lockdown. There will be no restriction on inter-state & intra-state movement/transportation of essential goods. Also, no separate permission/e-pass required for such movements.
Q. What about the delivery of non-essential goods?
A. The delivery of non-essential goods from E-commerce sites will be allowed during the lockdown in capital.
Q. Religious places will be open for public?
A. Religious places shall be permitted to open, but no visitors allowed.
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Representatives Share Tips For Saving Money, Building Healthier Families
(BLACK PR WIRE) CHICAGO (August 3, 2009) – Save-A-Lot food stores today announced its participation in the 80th Annual Bud Billiken? Parade and Picnic. The Bud Billiken parade will kick-off the discount grocer’s efforts to help parents make good food choices for their students – all on a budget and without much time spent shopping - as they prepare to go back to school. The parade takes place Saturday, August 8 along King Drive between 39th and 55th streets at 10 a.m.
Save-A-Lot is making its presence at Bud Billiken more exciting and engaging for this year’s participants. The Save-A-Lot street team will distribute more than 10,000 hand-held fans along the parade route. Each fan will feature a Save-A-Lot in-store savings coupon, and parade participants can use their coupons to purchase healthy food items including fresh produce and meats from their local Save-A-Lot store. Customers have until September 8, 2009 to save $5 off a purchase of $20.
At the picnic, parents who want to learn more about purchasing healthy food options without breaking the bank, should stop by the Save-A-Lot sponsored children’s pavilion located in Washington Park. The children’s pavilion will feature fun prizes and activities, hot dogs and juice and information on healthy eating.
“Save-A-Lot takes so much pride in participating in this landmark event. The Bud Billiken Parade represents a celebration of community, heritage and families,” said Ronald Munson, Chicago Division Manager.
Save-A-Lot will also make it easy for parade and picnic goers to help fight hunger in their local communities. Save-A-Lot and the Greater Chicago Food Depository have joined forces to replenish local food pantries, which often experience fewer donations in summer months.
Using their cell phone or mobile device, parade-goers can text the keyword ‘SAVEALOT1’ to 68247 and Save-A-Lot will make a food donation to the Greater Chicago Food Depository on their behalf. Standard text messaging rates apply. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in the community. Save-A-Lot will donate food to their network of 600 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters which feed over 500,000 adults and children in Cook County every year.
“Through the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic and our partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Save-A-Lot will continue its commitment to build healthy communities and families,” said Munson.
Created with the vision of giving underprivileged children an opportunity to be in the limelight, the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic has been a cornerstone of the Chicago community for 80 years. Save-A-Lot Food Stores share in its mission to serve the Chicago community by providing affordable and healthy food to children and families.
About Save-A-Lot Food Stores
Save-A-Lot is one of the nation's leading extreme value, carefully selected assortment grocery chains, operating nearly 1,200 stores in 39 states from Maine to California. Serving more than 5 million shoppers each week, Save-A-Lot offers a savings of up to 40 percent less on groceries when compared to conventional stores. Customers enjoy savings on exclusive Save-A-Lot brands and national brands, plus fresh meat and farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy, along with the most popular grocery and household items. Save-A-Lot helps its customers live richer, fuller lives by saving them money and time through a smart, convenient shopping experience featuring great food, great prices and great people every day. For more information on Save-A-Lot or to locate a store, please visit www.save-a-lot.com.