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Google on Wednesday updated how it handles political ads as online platforms remain under pressure to avoid being used to spread misleading information intended to influence voters.
The internet company said its rules already ban any advertiser, including those with political messages, from lying in ads.
But it is making its policy more clear and adding examples of how that prohibits content such as doctored or manipulated images or video.
“It’s against our policies for any advertiser to make a false claim — whether it’s a claim about the price of a chair or a claim that you can vote by text message, that election day is postponed, or that a candidate has died,” Google ads product management vice president Scott Spencer said in an online post.
Examples of banned ad material included ads or links to information making demonstrably false claims that could undermine voter trust or participation in elections.
“Of course, we recognize that robust political dialogue is an important part of democracy, and no one can sensibly adjudicate every political claim, counterclaim, and insinuation,” Spencer said.
Google’s main formats for political advertising are ads posted along with search query results, those shown at video viewing service YouTube, and display ads that appear on websites.
Google will also limit targeting of political ads to general categories such as age, gender, or postal code level location.
Spencer said, “Political advertisers can continue to do contextual targeting, such as serving ads to people reading or watching a story about, say, the economy.”


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The story of Roermond: How Smurfit Kappa is making the circular economy a reality
Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa invites edie on a behind-the-scenes tour of its pioneering zero-waste paper mill in the Netherlands, which stands as an exemplar of the firm's global circular economy ambitions.
WRAP launches food waste recycling plan for England
A new five-point action plan aimed at improving household and commercial food waste recycling and collection was launched by WRAP today (7 July) in Birmingham.
England should 'hang its head in shame' over static recycling efforts
With new figures released on Thursday (2 June) revealing that recycling figures for Wales had edged towards 60%, charity Keep Britain Tidy (KBT) has claimed that the lack of progress on recycling in England "reflects very badly on the situation".
How the 'spirit' of internal collaboration is reducing waste at Whitbread
EXCLUSIVE: Communication and innovation regarding waste reduction methods has become the "heart of corporate culture" at Whitbread, due to "extremely well aligned" managerial departments which collaborate internally, the company's procurement manager has claimed.
Tetra Pak's bio-based carton hits new milestones
Swedish food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak has announced the launch of a new bio-based version of its Tetra Top package which will have a plant-based renewable content of more than 80%.
Defra relaxes plastic packaging targets 'to reduce burden on businesses'
The Government has announced plans to relax statutory plastic packaging recycling targets in an apparent attempt to 'reduce the burden' on business, with research showing that, despite 'significant increases' in recycling, the industry could struggle to hit 2020 targets.
10 years to save £20bn: WRAP unveils revamped Courtauld Commitment 'to transform food industry'
The Government's Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is today (15 March) urging Britain's food and drink firms to pledge major reductions in food waste and carbon emissions - which could deliver £20bn in savings for the UK economy - through its pioneering new Courtald Commitment 2025.
Henkel unveils new sustainability goals after surging past interim targets
Persil, Schwarzkopf shampoo and Pritt Stick manufacturer Henkel has unveiled a multitude of new sustainability goals after reaching and surpassing a variety of interim targets that form the foundation of its Sustainability Strategy for 2030.
Tesco fights war on waste with revamped food donation scheme
UK retail giant Tesco has announced it is donating a further 700,000 meals from its 10 distribution centres to charities in an attempt to reduce the amount of surplus food the company is producing.
Poo power: Human waste could heat 138 million households
Safely obtained biogas from human waste could generate electricity to power all of the households in in Indonesia, Brazil, and Ethiopia combined, if researchers can harness the correct innovative technologies.
Green investment for Northern Ireland's largest EfW plant
A proposed Energy from Waste (EfW) plant in Belfast has received almost half of its funding from the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) after it committed £47m of equity to the 15MW project.
WRAP targets textile waste reductions across Europe
A new initiative launched has been launched by WRAP to reduce the carbon, water and waste footprints of the textiles industries across 11 European countries.
Food waste coalition begins push for value chain collaboration
Pepsi, Unilever and WWF are among a collection of businesses and NGOs that have joined a new coalition organisation tasked with inspiring companies to adopt comprehensive food waste programmes.
Sustainability stats: Plastic bag charge in numbers
From Monday (5 October), England will officially adopt the levy currently used by the rest of the UK which charges consumers for the use of single-use carrier bags in shops and supermarkets.
Cambridge launches green vision to cut emissions by a third by 2020
The University of Cambridge is aiming to cut carbon emissions by 34% as part of its new sustainability strategy for the next five years.
European Parliament backs circular economy resolution
MEPs have passed a European circular economy report calling for a 30% increase in resource productivity by 2030, which could add nearly two million green jobs.
Business leaders call on MEPs to support circular economy
Business and environmental leaders have today (3 July) called for MEPs to vote in favour of a report setting out the benefits of a circular economy in Europe.
EU unveils ground-breaking circular economy metric
European companies can now measure how well their products and business models perform in the context of a circular economy thanks to a new tool developed by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Scotland to recruit 'volunteer army' to drive circular economy
Zero Waste Scotland is recruiting more than 1,000 'zero waste volunteers' to support its mission to reduce food waste, boost recycling rates and promote re-use, repairing and sharing across the country.
Europe's new circular economy package will be 'country-specific'
The European Commission's 'more ambitious' circular economy package will include country-specific waste-reduction targets and a specific roadmap for the implementation of closed-loop business processes.
Food industry unites in campaign to cut household food waste
The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) has launched a 'Working on Waste' campaign to bring UK food and grocery companies together to help their employees reduce household food waste.
Nestlé Waters achieves zero waste to landfill at £35m Buxton bottling plant
Nestlé Waters announced today (15 July) that it has achieved zero waste-to-landfill at its £35m factory in Buxton in Derbyshire and its head office in Rickmansworth, diverting 500 tonnes from landfill in the past 12 months.
Mitie reports strong sustainability performance in 2014
FTSE 250 strategic outsourcer Mitie has claimed a significant increase in sustainability performance for the ninth consecutive year and "strong progress towards its 2020 targets".
Ecover promotes closed-loop packaging with new Ocean plastic bottle
Ecological cleaning company Ecover has launched its first ever bottle made from waste plastic fished out of the ocean.
Reason to smile: Colgate-Palmolive announces new climate change commitment
Multinational consumer-goods firm Colgate-Palmolive is pledging to reduce its carbon footprint by a further 25%, having hit a number of energy, water and waste reduction targets in its latest sustainability report.
Novo Nordisk reports 2013 increases in water, energy and CO2 emissions
Major pharmaceuticals company Novo Nordisk has reported increases in water use, energy consumption, CO2 emissions and total waste produced, for the second consecutive year.
EXCLUSIVE: WRAP to apply for charitable status to safeguard its future
WRAP is set to overhaul its structure and apply for charitable status in a bid to diversify its funding base and secure its long-term future.
United Utilities targets material reuse under waste prevention drive
United Utilities is looking at innovative ways to recycle hard-to-handle waste materials, such as grit, as part of its materials reuse drive.
UK firms could save £300m a year by engaging staff in sustainability
UK workplaces are missing out on more than £300m a year in savings that could be achieved by engaging employees in energy efficiency and waste reduction, according to new research.
Industrial resources - unlocking their value
Founding member of the recently launched European Industrial Symbiosis Association (EUR-ISA), and this years 'Sustainability Leader' award winner, Peter Laybourn, explains how symbiotic partnerships can achieve wide-scale economic and environmental benefits.
Firm targets left out of Defra's Waste Prevention Programme
Defra has unveiled its long-awaited Waste Prevention Programme with the aim of supporting a resource efficient economy but have set no firm targets.
Wales sets national waste prevention targets
The Welsh Government has launched its Waste Prevention Programme, which sets out how businesses and households in Wales can reuse or extend the life of products and reduce the environmental impact of waste.
City Link sets itself 80% waste recycling target
Premium express parcel carrier City Link has set itself a target to recycle 80% of its waste within the next nine months although the goal could be reached as early as next February.
Waste industry 'in doldrums' over Defra disengagement
Waste industry leaders have voiced grave concerns over plans by Defra to cut back its involvement in the sector following an announcement by the new resource minister Dan Rogerson this week.
John Lewis measures up pros of pay-as-you-throw
The John Lewis Partnership is exploring a pay-by-weight model for its waste collection activities in a bid to gather more accurate data that will inform its sustainability strategy
Water issues beginning to 'permeate the mainstream'
Water preservation and scarcity is "on the cusp" of being the next big sustainability issue, says Bloomberg's head of sustainability Lee Ballin.
Recycling still below 14% at 'worst' councils
Ashford Borough Council in Kent has been named as England's worst performing council when it comes to recycling, while Surrey Heath Borough is the best.
£1.2m funding to boost recycling in London boroughs
London boroughs have received new funding to help improve recycling rates in the capital.
Restaurants and pubs 'worst offenders' for dealing with waste
Up to 50% of bars and restaurants across the UK could be failing to recycle their waste properly, according to new research.
Defra attacked over plan to abolish quarterly regional waste reports
Defra's proposed move to eradicate regional quarterly waste statistics and instead publish a single annual report has been met with criticism from industry leaders.
Bloomberg reduces 2013 water target as initial goal 'too aggressive'
Global business and financial information provider Bloomberg has reduced its 2013 water reduction target by 6.3 million gallons after the company concluded that the initial goal was 'too aggressive'.
EXCLUSIVE: Design out construction waste with a 'joined up' building process
Waste produced from the construction process could be completely designed out if there was more integrated thinking and communication within the industry, says Institute of Sustainability's Terry McGivern.
UK just scrapes into Europe top ten recycling league
The UK trails in tenth place behind the rest of Europe when it comes to recycling rates, according to new analysis.
World's first standard for waste management sets a precedent
The first international standard for waste management has been developed by the Carbon Trust, which aims to set a global benchmark for good practice.
Demand grows for global targets to slash food waste
A global standard to measure and report on the amount of food wasted across the world is being called for as World Environment Day gets underway.
Money up for grabs if you can give waste greater visibility
The European Environment Agency (EEA) is launching a competition for artistic depictions of waste in Europe in a bid to raise awareness around the issue.
Westminster locks out metal theft with Taylor-made bin device
Westminster City Council will be rolling out a new waste bin container-locking device across the borough this summer following successful security trials earlier this year.
Courtauld Commitment 3 homes in on packaging optimisation
The latest phase of the Courtauld Commitment launches today, setting out ambitious waste reduction targets for the food and drink sector.
Call for evidence opens for England waste prevention plan
Defra has launched a call for evidence today for its forthcoming Waste Prevention Programme for England, which will be published towards the end of the year.
Waste Prevention Plan gets December release date
The long-awaited Waste Prevention Plan for England is set to be published in December of this year, Defra Resource Minister Lord de Mauley announced today.
Consumers shift consumption priorities onto water and waste
Water and waste concerns must sit higher on the corporate agenda as research reveals consumers are starting to attach as much importance to these issues as working conditions and fair wages.
Defra Waste Prevention Plan call for evidence due early 2013
Defra has confirmed it will launch a "call for evidence" early next year to inform policy direction on the forthcoming Waste Prevention Programme for England.
Shopping centre achieves zero waste to landfill
Northern Ireland's second largest shopping centre, which serves 14 million shoppers a year, has been recognised for achieving zero waste to landfill.
Waste prevention and reuse set to dominate industry agenda
Waste prevention and reuse is the most pressing issue facing the waste industry over the next five years according to those who work in the sector.
Workplace water firm is carbon neutral in seven countries
The workplace drinks provider, Eden Springs, says it has achieved 100% carbon neutral certification in seven of its European markets, including the UK.
Defra to beef up policy focus on waste prevention
Waste prevention will be a key focus for the Government over the next 12 months as it looks to concentrate its efforts further up the waste hierarchy, Defra recycling minister Lord Taylor has confirmed.
Soft drinks sector braced for sustainability drive
Plans to develop a sustainability roadmap to improve resource efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of the soft drinks industry have been unveiled.
High hopes bin app will push recycling rates to 75%
A smartphone wheelie bin application to notify householders of changes in waste collection services will be launched by two of England's top performing recycling councils this summer.
EU framework set to promote recycling best practice
Twelve EU regions are to join forces to develop a common framework in a bid to improve the consistency of recycling and recovery rates across Europe.
Hospitality industry aims to improve waste management
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has joined forces with Specialist Waste Recycling (SWR) in a bid to improve the management of the sector's waste streams.
Balfour Beatty unveils sustainability progress
Engineering and construction group Balfour Beatty has revealed it made good progress in water and waste reduction between 2009 -2011 - although admits falling short in energy reduction.
Unilever aims to reduce environmental impact through collaborative working
Unilever has published details of a range of research projects focusing on waste, water and health in a bid to develop technologies and products with a lower environmental impact.
Gill Ross-Jones, HazRed Project Manager at the Environment Agency, explains how the project aims to help small businesses reduce their hazardous waste
But is it waste?
Libby Cooper (Clarkslegal LLP), Sue Davidson (SJ Berwin LLP) and Hilary Stone (Brunel University) ponder on the true definition of waste
A review of statutory and other funding sources
Alex Green of FareShare argues that Defra's new BREW fund conspicuously overlooks community schemes to divert food waste from landfill.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Once the vagabond of the music festival and touring circuit, Lollapalooza marks its 10th anniversary in Chicago when it opens for three days starting Friday with a lineup including Eminem, Outkast and Kings of Leon.
By Polina Devitt MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia announced a ban on most fruit and vegetable imports from Poland on Wednesday and said it may extend the restrictions to the rest of the European Union, its first apparent retaliation to new Western sanctions imposed over Ukraine a day earlier. Moscow, which buys more than 2 billion euros worth of EU fruit and vegetables a year making it by far the biggest export market for the products, said the ban was for sanitary reasons. Polish fruit growers said the ban was political, although Russia denied this. Moscow has frequently been accused in the past of using sanitary inspections to restrict trade from countries with which it has political disputes.


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Runnings' Ladies Night Out Raises $1,845 to Combat Breast Cancer
December 22, 2017
HURON, SD – A local breast cancer awareness event has raised $1,845 to help support breast cancer awareness and detection.
This is the seventh year Huron’s Runnings store has hosted a Ladies Night Out in October with breast cancer information, refreshments, door prizes and specials with the funds contributed to Huron Regional Medical Center Foundation’s breast cancer awareness fund.
“Again this year, I am so pleased with the support or our community for this annual event,” said Shane Hood, store manager. “I’m also grateful for our employees who are very passionate about the event and raising funds for breast cancer awareness – they really work to make the evening fun for all involved.”
The event was coordinated by Laura Snowden of Runnings in Huron. Members of the Huron Regional Medical Center mammography team, Ann Van Winkle, RT(R) (M) (CT), and Torria Hennrich, RT(R)(M) RDMS RVT, were on-hand to schedule mammograms and educate women about breast cancer prevention and detection.
Shoppers could purchase a pink bucket for $2, which allowed them to receive 15 percent off the items they could fit into the bucket, with $1 of each purchase being donated. This year, Runnings employees again went all out and donated a large variety of pink items to be raffled to customers. Throughout the month of October, Runnings customers could make a donation to post a pink ribbon sign in honor or memory of a loved one, adding to the total raised. The donation has been placed in the We’ve Got You Covered breast cancer fund in the HRMC Foundation.
“In total, $6,706 has been raised through this event at our Huron store and donated locally to help women who would not otherwise be able to afford a mammogram,” explained Hood. “Since 2011, Ladies’ Night events at Runnings stores in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, New York, New Hampshire and Montana have raised more than $75,000.
“HRMC’s We’ve Got You Covered program is made possible in large part due to Runnings and this Ladies’ Night Out event,” explained Paul Rann, HRMC Foundation Executive Director. “Thanks to Runnings, the HHS volleyball fundraiser and Prostrollo’s one-mile walk, HRMC has been able to educate 100s of women on the importance of early detection and more than 20 women have received no-cost mammograms through the We’ve Got You Covered Program.”
Area women concerned about finances when scheduling a mammogram are invited to call 605-353-6214 or apply online at www.huronregional.org/mammos. All inquiries are kept confidential.
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POCO X3 Pro enjoyer is getting the July 2022 Stable Beta Recovery update. The new update is launched in Europe, and it will expect to expand to more users in the coming time. And it is also expected that as soon as it will be available in other regions.
POCO X3 Pro users can verify the July 2022 Stable Beta Recovery with the help MIUI build number V184.108.40.206. SJUEUXM | 12.0 and updated lot size will be 3.3 GB. It will give you an improved user experience. In a latest development, the latest monthly stable beta recovery enhances the device’s security and stability for device performance enhancements. Apart from that, protects your device from errors and bugs.
If you are from Europe and you can use a POCO X3 Pro smartphone device, then you can download this update on your phone. To acquire right of entry to access to the July 2022 update. For that you have to follow some basic steps
Updated Android Security Patch to July 2022. Increased system security.
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The Poco brand was first announced in August 2018 as a mid-range smartphone line under Xiaomi after that Available. Released 2021, March 24. The POCO X3 Pro has a large 6.67-inch display, a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 processor, and a sizable 5,160mAh battery. It also has a quad-camera setup with a 48MP main camera, and it runs on Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 operating system.
Resolution-1080 x 2400 pixels.
Protection-Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
Operating system-Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO.
Chipset-Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (7 nm).
Battery-5160 mAh, non-removable.
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Did Kate Hudson Just Make Wedding-Themed Birthday Parties a Thing?
How did celebrity Kate Hudson celebrate her 37th birthday last week? With a wedding of course…
Yes, each year, actress Kate Hudson throws a “Hot Mess” bash for her b-day with a changing theme. And this year is was all about bridal.
Celebrities like Demi Moore, Chris Martin, Rachel Zoe, Rosie Huntington, and Sara Foster all came out to celebrate Hudson’s birthday, a joint celebration with jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer and author Derek Blasberg.
The soiree was held at Hudson’s home, and her pals went all out with some questionable wedding attire. Hudson and Meyer wore white-tulle veils and bridal ensembles, while other guests donned hideous bridesmaids dresses.
So, how can you pull off this unique party idea at home? Here are three tips:
1. Get guests excited. Send out bridal-themed invitations, encouraging guests to show up in their best (or worst…) wedding attire. Make sure the message is clear, because nothing’s more of a bummer than showing up to a themed bash when you’re not in costume.
2. Hit the Goodwill or a thrift store to find clothes. Find tragically-outdated white gowns or bridesmaids dresses at your local thrift store or Goodwill to score the best deals.
3. Theme food and drinks as well. Serve up traditional wedding fare like hors d’oeuvres and wedding cake. You could even consider having a signature cocktail, like “The Blushing Bride.”
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Jaguar Land Rover announces Ingenium petrol engine and new transmission
Jaguar Land Rover has announced it will add an Ingenium petrol engine to its vehicle line-up mated with its new Transcend transmission.
JAGUAR LAND ROVER (JLR)has announced that it will add an Ingenium petrol engine to its vehicle line-up for both current and future products from 2017. The new petrol engine, which is still largely shrouded in mystery (no power or torque figures have been revealed), will sit alongside the brand’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, and will likely be a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol unit.
According to JLR, the new engine is in production now and promises 25% more power than its current petrol engine range, and a 15% improvement in fuel consumption. “These are the most advanced engines the company has ever developed,” JLR said in a statement.
“The new additions will support the company’s long-term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its range through the introduction of more efficient engines along with alternative powertrains, lighter vehicles and improved vehicle energy conservation,” JLR said.
The new petrol Ingenium engine is built around a common 500cc displacement per cylinder architecture allowing, says JLR, scalability of the engine to be used in a variety of different applications “as diverse as sports saloons and luxury SUVs”. The new engine will be available for use in 2017.
Nick Rogers, Group Engineering Director, said: “Ingenium has been developed as a modular family of powerful, efficient and refined all-aluminum petrol and diesel engines. All Ingenium engines deliver benchmark low levels of friction, contributing to inherently good efficiency and refinement.”
In addition to a new petrol engine, JLR announced it was also rolling out a new transmission, called Transcend which would further improve the fuel efficiency of its future vehicles “and expand their all-wheel drive capability”. The new transmission runs a wide ratio spread of 20:1 (more than double a conventional eight-speed automatic transmission) and integrates a low-range gearbox, dual clutch and hybrid technologies “to deliver new levels of off-road performance and fuel economy improvements of nearly 10%”.


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Land the Facebook CEO purchased isn't as secluded as he thought, and now he's suing to change that.
A new feature in Google Maps beta will give you a heads up about the parking situation near your destination.
The Google app for Android will remember your search and display results once your Internet connection returns.
The feature will allow users conversing on a particular topic to keep their messaging in its own container.
You can now use Google Home to control your Vizio home theater equipment.
A specific string of emojis and text sent in an iMessage can crash the recipient's iOS device.
The startup is partnering with DoorDash and Postmates for its first retail tests in the US.
It's part digital voice assistant, part robot companion
Facebook Live gained several features that will appeal to professional broadcasters.
What does artificial intelligence (AI) in real-world business scenarios look like?
A 3-in1 adapter adds support for Game Gear, Master System, and Master System Card games.
You need a plan for backing up your photos, your work files, and all your other data. Whether it's a quick-and-dirty cheap solution or a more costly but highly redundant strategy, we've got you covered.
So you just unboxed your new aluminum and glass Apple MacBook Pro. We walk you through the best way to set it up.
The focus is shifting over to Switch games development.
Microsoft is testing a feature allowing users to manually adjust performance to improve battery life.
So now you can push a real Dash button or go online and push a virtual one instead.
Expect to see a pop-up advert for a Personal Shopping Assistant appearing above the Chrome icon.
A press conference on Monday in Korea is set to explain why the smartphones began exploding before they were recalled last fall.
The FTC settlement is the latest in a string of enforcement actions against the ride-hailing startup.
Heading to a protest soon? Here's how to make sure your whereabouts are not tracked.
It uses antiquated code, possibly to decrease chances of detection.
Maybe one day the media will be filled with references to President Zuckerberg.
Apple's next flagship may 'include some form of facial/gesture recognition supported by a new laser sensor.'
Nintendo urged fans to register online for an official notification once the title becomes available.
This patented tech could have a big impact on the delivery business and how traffic moves in and out of cities.
Its presence at the Modern Language Association convention showed just how prevalent the field is becoming.
Modern smartphones have had a good run, but the next big technological paradigm might already be here.
The Vegas gadget gathering is the place to see the future of car tech, and it's stealing the spotlight from auto shows.
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One week after the debut of the digital iteration of London Fashion Week due to ongoing social distancing measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Burberry has bucked the trend once again but announcing "an immersive show experience set in the great outdoors" on 17 September 2020. And in a further democratisation of fashion, will be open to all.
“As humans, we have always had a deep affinity to nature. We have had to respect and rely upon its power for our very existence, while marvelling and revelling in its extraordinary beauty,” remarks Riccardo Tisci, Burberry's Creative Director. “Especially recently, we have all yearned to reconnect again and for this show, I wanted to celebrate these feelings by bringing our community together in a creative experience that takes place within the beautiful, natural landscape of Britain.”
Following the decision that Paris Couture Week in July is to go digital, and the likes of Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Michael Kors since abandoning the traditional fashion calendar, this is a bold move by Burberry - the brave British brand which became the first to pivot to the since abandoned see-now-buy-now model in 2016 in an effort to revolutionise retail under former Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey.
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A handful of once popular baby names are now being shunned because of their 'negative' connotations in the modern world.
Yep, some pretty monikers have faced the mighty wrath of 2018 and have an even lower chance on appearing on this year's top baby names list than ever before.
Some are a result of viral memes, low-brow reality tv stars and even Amazon is to blame for the fall of some baby names.
Here are the 9 'unpopular' baby names young parents are now avoiding according to channelmums.com...
1) Alexa - Two thirds of young parents are deciding against the girl's name, because it's the same name as Amazon’s digital assistant.


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Samsung has now rolled out a new version of the One UI home application, which comes with a new version number 14.0.05.21. The latest update doesn’t bring any new features but includes some general improvements to enhance the stability and performance of the app.
Samsung has recently changed the application name from Samsung Experience Home to One UI home; with a new face and name, it comes with a simple screen layout, neatly arranged icons, and a Home and apps screen that perfectly fits Galaxy devices.
New update available for Samsung Keyboard, Video, and Device Security
There are various features available in the app; with the help of them, you can do several things, such as you can use screen gestures on the Home screen. It also allows you to lock the home screen after rearranging the app icons, and you can quickly access the app info or widget setting by just touching and holding them without going through multiple menus.
The new update comes in a 19.91MB software package, Samsung users can easily install the latest update through the Galaxy store, as the One UI Home app is a very important app for your home screen, so it is highly recommended to install the latest update on your device.
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Forbidden Fruit campaign drives online with street media
Adams and Eves of Canada - Lipton WANTS YOU!
Lipton’s Brisk Green Tea with Apple is getting some street media exposure in a campaign by Toronto-based Launch Brand Marketing and Consumer Impact Marketing’s experiential marketing division. Launch is serving up samples of ‘forbidden fruits’ to ‘Adams and Eves’ in the streets of key Canadian markets this summer – with ties to multiple platforms.
Street teams adorned with fig-leaf uniforms and accompanied by apple carts and trees, invite passersby to pick fruit for instant prizes. They also encourage consumers to visit the Brisk microsite AnythingButZen.ca – which hosts entertainment news, product info, and apple cards which encourage pass-along via text message contest invites to friends.


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Despite the rapid expansion of electric vehicle charging networks, electric car ownership can still be difficult for apartment dwellers and people who don’t have access to home charging.
Tesla has been working on the issue for a while and CEO Elon Musk now says that the company will focus on a “major increase” of their urban charger network over the “next several months.”
The automaker updated its Supercharger expansion plans earlier this year with a shift in their strategy.
Beyond just expanding the network with a goal to have 10,000 Superchargers by the end of the year, they shifted the goal of the network from primarily enabling long-distance travel to also facilitating urban travel or even owners without driveways or garages. They wrote:
“In addition, many sites will be built further off the highway to allow local Tesla drivers to charge quickly when needed, with the goal of making charging ubiquitous in urban centers.”
Musk now says that this shift should be more concrete in the “next several months.”
The vast majority of current Supercharger stations are built along highways and popular routes between major population centers where Tesla owners live or travel, and while there were sometimes one or two stations within metro areas, Tesla is now clearly focusing on adding stations directly in cities.
Tesla’s Supercharger expansion also includes a new type of Supercharger station with 40 or more stalls. So far, those stations are still being built along highways, but Tesla has also been increasing the number of stalls in Superchargers within cities. The new 20-stall Supercharger in Burbank is a good example.
The company is also using its Destination Charing network, which consists of slower level 2 chargers, in cities to help apartment dwellers.
A good example is Manhattan where Tesla already has an extensive network of Destination Chargers and they now plan 3 Supercharger stations:
When looking at Tesla’s new maps of planned Superchargers, you can easily find several more examples of metro areas getting significantly more Superchargers. Montreal, Toronto, Washington, Seattle, even Tesla’s already relatively well-covered home turf of San Francisco, are all good examples:
Tesla has been using data from its Model 3 reservations to determine where they will need to deploy more charging capacity.
Over the last month alone, Tesla started construction and obtained permits for over 50 new Supercharger stations as it attempts to double the number of chargers by the end of the year.
Last month, Tesla reached 6,000 Superchargers and it’s not clear if they can reach the ambitious goal within just a few months.
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Businesses will be required to stave off threats from several fronts this holiday shopping season, say some security experts, who recommend business conduct a thorough assessment of security practices to help reduce risks.
Website attacks can target business data or exploit weaknesses to set up an attack platform aimed at potential customers. Meanwhile, phishing and spam campaigns can reap havoc on a business' reputation and bottom line, targeting both employees and customers shopping for gifts with scams designed to steal data or spread malware, said Richard Hyde, director of sales at Whitehall, Pa.-based managed services provider EZ Micro Solutions.
"It doesn't matter how great your security is," Hyde told CRN. "It really comes down to the choices that the user makes behind the desk."
Hyde said his firm is assisting its clients, which primarily consists of small businesses, in the process of assessing their security posture. Firewalls and other security appliances, as well as antivirus and antispam filters, need to be checked for configuration problems that can open up a hole to an attacker. Security policies need to be maintained and clearly communicated so employees can begin to recognize when a potential threat presents itself, he said.
For small businesses with limited IT staff, devices deployed with default configurations are a common problem, said Ben Goodman, president of 4A Security, a managed security service and risk management consultancy based in New York City. Goodman said vulnerability scans on his clients' systems often find a variety of issues, including default passwords or outdated user accounts left open. The poor security practices open up weaknesses that make it far too easy for an attacker to gain access to the corporate network, he said.
Attackers are after a variety of data, according to Symantec, which was among several security firms issuing warnings about threats during the holiday shopping season. A victim's account credentials, often used to access multiple services, can be extremely valuable to attackers. Credit card data has long been a valuable commodity for cybercriminals. Credit card fraud is typically on the rise during the holiday season, Symantec said. System files and other personal data can also be harvested and sold on underground forums.
Security firms have seen a steady increase in attacks targeting website vulnerabilities, and the trend is expected to continue through the end of the year. Watering-hole attacks, designed to target a common group of visitors to a single website, infecting their systems with malware, are a growing threat. Attackers look at social networks, LinkedIn job roles, for example, and other information that people post online to design an attack targeting a specific group of individuals, said Craig Williams, a threat researcher on Cisco Systems' Threat Research Analysis and Communications (TRAC) team. The company has been tracking a steady rise in watering-hole-style attacks in 2013, Williams told CRN.
"The reality is that in most watering-hole attacks, the victim is completely unaware of what has happened," Williams said.
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In an try to know a millions of people in rising markets who customarily have entrance to delayed internet connections, Facebook is adopting a new opt-in initiative called “2G Tuesdays.” Facebook employees logging into a company’s app on Tuesday mornings will be means to switch to a unnatural 2G tie for an hour, creation profiles, pages, photos, and videos bucket slower than they customarily do on a 3G and 4G connectors scarcely entire in a United States.
Employees can select to crop during 2G speeds for an hour
“For that subsequent hour, their knowledge on Facebook will be really most like a knowledge that millions of people around a universe have on Facebook on a 2G connection,” Facebook engineer Tom Alison told Business Insider. The beginning is designed to assistance employees empathise with users in sepulchral markets like India, Thailand, and most of Latin America, though also to assistance them work out what they could urge about a app to make it some-more serviceable on slower connections. “They’re going to see a places that we need to urge a product,” Alison said, “but they’re also going to see a places where we have done a lot of progress.”
It’s tough to contend how most a intentional hour a week spent regulating a same internet as millions of Facebook users will surprise a app’s destiny development, though a association has already done efforts to make a amicable network easier to hoop for slower connections. Earlier this year, it rolled out Facebook Lite, a pared-down chronicle of a app for Android that omits data-heavy services though offers simple functionality and pull notifications. But while a company, that has grown a Internet.org beginning to move internet services to a building world, has attempted to know a people in a new markets it’s pulling into, it’s also faced critique from some sources in these markets who see a attempts to inject Facebook into a fabric of a internet as stifling net neutrality.
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Stony Road Press has teamed up with the James Joyce Centre to release a limited edition handmade book, “reproducing the original 1914 text” of “The Dead,” and featuring really interesting hand printed illustrations by Robert Berry. Check out some examples here, here, and here.
Tonight marks the beginning of Eid al-Adha, a three-day Muslim holiday commemorating Abraham’s near-sacrifice of his son, Ishmael. The annual event draws over two and a half million Muslims on Hajj to Saudi Arabia. It makes for an incredibly moving sight, and this year, thanks to Google’s partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture and Information, you can check out a live stream of the pilgrimage from the comfort of your own home.
George Saunders is taking up residence at the Powell’s Blog this week as he embarks on a book tour promoting his latest (released today), The Braindead Megaphone. To my knowledge, it is Saunders’ first foray into blogging, a format we discussed nearly two years ago (scroll down). His concern: “I worry about how much I would have to pay myself to keep my blog supplied with content. My fear is that, knowing I was working for myself, I would start cheating myself, only submitting my worst pieces, then get into a labor dispute with myself and never speak to me again.” Hopefully, his fears aren’t realized.A new issue of Scott Esposito’s terrific Quarterly Conversation has arrived. It features, among several notable contributors, Garth, who “sorts out literary feuds, dissects James Wood’s essay against Don DeLillo’s 832-page opus Underworld, and argues that this book actually evolves the novel forward.”Emdashes has the schedule for this year’s New Yorker Festival. It looks fantastic as usual. I should really go sometime.


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Many of us know that Glasgow is indeed a ‘friendly’ city. It needs to be opened for tourists and workers, since it is one of the top 10 cities globally to visit this year, and it is a great accolade during the Scottish tourism month.
As per recent statistics, record numbers of visitors are visiting the historic sites of Scotland. There has also been a rise in visitors from Europe.
It’s a known fact that Scotland’s landscapes and rich history is a big draw for international tourists, and the Scottish tourism industry is also diversifying its tourism offers for future growth and success.
Glasgow has secured its reputation as one of the world cities for hosting major events; for example, after hosting 2014 Commonwealth Games, it held the first ever European Championships. There are plentiful scopes for expanding tourism in Glasgow and across Scotland; however, the industry does face a number of challenges, many of them resulting from Brexit. Tourism remains one of the key growth sectors of Scotland, employing more than 200000 people.


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Durban - Consol, the glass packaging company, started trading its 315.4 million shares at R12 a share on the support services sector of the JSE Securities Exchange yesterday, giving the company a market capitalisation of R3.8 billion. The share price rose rapidly to R12.45 and by 2pm, 3.4 million shares had changed hands for an overall value of R41 million.
But the stock lost value over the day to close 3.33 percent down at R11.60, with 10.12 million shares having changed hands in 370 trades.
Consol's unbundling from AVI, to enable its parent to focus on branded consumer products and services, has been welcomed by investors as it creates the opportunity to invest directly in the biggest glass manufacturing business in South Africa. Reuters said the combined price of the two shares was above AVI's closing price on Friday, which traders said indicated the unbundling operation had been a success. A trader said: "What you are getting is about R26.50. We think they are worth about R27.
"It's a good result, a good listing. AVI was expected to trade around R15 and Consol around R11. Right now, AVI's looking the cheaper option, and I guess you'll see a bit of selling on Consol."
Consol's managing director, said the company would be able to use its strong cash flow generation for future growth and to maximise returns to shareholders.
"Consol's leading expertise in glass packaging and its customercentric marketing efforts will continue to deliver competitive earnings growth for investors," he said.
The Consol shares will be distributed in the ratio of one Consol share for every AVI share held. Russell Loubser, the JSE Security Exchange's chief executive, said South Africa was an attractive listings destination for established businesses like Consol, as well as entrepreneurs.
"Consol's listing augurs well for our investor community and reaffirms that South Africa has many quality investment opportunities to offer local and international market participants," he said.
Consol operates two main divisions, namely glass and plastics. Glass forms the main part of the business, having contributed R1.9 billion of turnover in the financial year to June 2004.
Consol has a 75 percent share of South Africa's glass packaging market. Plastics made a contribution of R220 million to the company's financial turnover in 2004.
Consol is due to report its maiden results for the six months to December tomorrow. Analysts have forecast headline earnings a share of 54c.


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Mushroom Council partners with world’s largest food media brand- General News
The Mushroom Council this month kicks off its first-ever “Mix It Up With Mushrooms” contest in collaboration with Allrecipes, the world’s largest food media brand, for a 2023 multimedia campaign encouraging grocery shoppers to buy more mushrooms to blend into classic ground meat or meat alternative recipes for more nutritious, delicious sustainable dishes.
MountainKing kicks off 2023 with sales contest- General News
MountainKing is kicking off 2023 with a first-quarter sales contest offering produce managers the chance to win cash prizes for the merchandising and sales of the company’s top-selling Baby Golds in 24 oz., 3# and bulk offerings.
Avocados from Peru names sweepstakes winners- General News
The Los Angeles Rams and Avocados from Peru announce the lucky winners of their multi-prize sweepstakes during the November 13th pre-game show prior to the Rams vs Cardinals.
Mushroom Council names winners in blended burger contest- General News
According to the New York Times, mushrooms are the 2022 “Ingredient of the Year.” But who holds the distinction of making the best mushroom-centric “Burger of the Year”?
Fresh Farms celebrates pumpkin season- General News
The pumpkin crop was off to a rough start due to heavy rains in all the growing regions. This caused the crop to start about 10 days later from our estimated start date.
California Giant names 2022 Chef Invitational semi-finalists- General News
California Giant Berry Farms, a leader in fresh sustainable berries, today announced 9 semi-finalists of its 4th annual 2022 Chef Invitational.
National Blueberry Month kicks off with program to benefit No Kid Hungry- General News
For National Blueberry Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has challenged millions of devoted blueberry fans to grab a boost of blue – and give a boost to a good cause.
Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest calls for entries- General News
The National Watermelon Promotion Board invites all retail chains, independent retailers and commissaries to submit entries to their 14th annual Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest.
Cosmic Crisp apple to hold culinary challenge- General News
Now in its third year in the market and widely available nationwide in grocery stores, the Cosmic Crisp apple has announced its first ever Culinary Challenge.
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After nine years of operating their local Radio Shack franchise in Decatur, Joe Neil and Marianne Henderson announced Tuesday the closing of their store in Prada Shops.
“This was a very difficult decision for our team, mainly because we have prided ourselves on being the go-to place for technology questions and solutions in Wise County,” said Joe Neil. “The retail climate has changed so drastically that we have found it difficult to sustain in the grand scheme of things.
“Radio Shack has been a solid partner for us for years, but our business plan has taken a different path,” he said.
Joe Neil said more customers are purchasing items online, and Radio Shack did not have a way in which dealers could benefit from those purchases.
“We love serving our customers and delivering the solutions they need, but when you spend the bulk of your payroll to educate customers and then have to send them online to make a purchase, it eliminates a lot of our profit,” he said. “We simply could not operate like this going forward.”
Joe Neil said the AT&T Wireless store is thriving and was recently ranked No. 3 in the North Texas Region for sales volume and customer care.
“Through early October, we’re currently at No. 1,” he said. “We’re very proud of this position and know that our efforts should be focused on doing what we do best.”
Joe Neil said the purchase of wireless phone and tablet devices are not simply retail transactions, but also customer service transactions.
“That’s been the differentiating factor in our AT&T business. People are not just buying an electronic device, they are needing counsel on rate plans, insurance protection and guidance in buying enough device, while not going overboard with unnecessary features,” he said. “This is the type of relational selling that we do best in the Wise County technology retail environment.”
Joe Neil and Marianne said iCopy, their office supply and print business, will offer a large selection of electronic accessories, including basic adapters, storage media, batteries, cables and computer accessories, to help fill the merchandise void left by Radio Shack. They offer more than 40,000 products with free next day delivery.
“We can offer a similar breadth of product and availability on the electronic/technology side without having our electronics franchise store,” they said. “We have analyzed our inventory flow and will incorporate the most common technology items into our iCopy retail store.”
They said customers can also purchase these items online at www.iCopyOfficeSupply.com.
“Purchasing habits have changed, distribution channels have changed and so will we,” said the Hendersons.
The Hendersons will liquidate their Radio Shack inventory beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9, and plan to have the store transition complete in the next couple of weeks.
AT&T Wise Wireless will be moving to suite 100 in Prada Shops with future plans for a complete AT&T Experience Store upgrade in 2014.
“It will be an amazing location,” Joe Neil said. “We will be an even stronger resource for our wireless customers going forward. Plans for more live device demo areas, new innovative wireless technology, training classes and wireless bundling options are on our future horizon. We want to keep focusing on being the No. 1 wireless store in Wise County and beyond.”
“Most importantly, we want to thank Wise County for the years of loyalty and for your continued support in our decision,” the Hendersons said. “We are doing what we can to stay fresh, relevant and responsive in this marketplace. Doing business with the people of Wise County has never been better and for that we are blessed. We look forward to our continued relationship at AT&T Wise Wireless and iCopy.”


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THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is still open to the idea of setting up ecozones for domestic-oriented companies, but it could insist on providing a different incentives package for locators in these ecozones.
Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said no proposal has yet been crafted for an incentives package for locators in these proposed domestic ecozones (DEZs), but there could be a “differentiated approach” in luring in investors via fiscal or non-fiscal perks.
“The incentives could be different, but they’d still receive benefits , because of the facilitation measures given to set up their businesses inside ecozones. That’s an incentive in itself,” Lopez said, referring to locators that would cater to the domestic market.
Lopez acknowledged that creation of DEZs is within the mandate of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza), but the policy direction in enabling these is still under discussion.
Business chambers in thecountry have initiated the call for domestic ecozones as far back as two years ago to cut through the red tape in local government units and to spur manufacturing.
Early this year, DTI Assistant Secretary for Trade Policy and Industry Development Rafaelita Aldaba said creating these DEZs play a key role in keeping local industries competitive amid the elimination of tariffs in international trade. Aldaba noted that the “ideal” setup would grant the same incentives to DEZs as those enjoyed by export-oriented locators in the Peza.
She also said the limitation on setting up these ecozones in the “poorest provinces” should be removed and that a framework in identifying where specific industries could thrive should be developed.
Currently, Peza ecozone locators can only sell up to 30 percent of their output in the domestic market. Beyond that, ecozone locators will have to pay taxes and duties at regular rates.
Also, the 5-percent tax rate on gross income (GIE) that kicks in after the expiry of the income-* tax holiday can only be availed by export-oriented enterprises. Zone locators, which serve the domestic market, pay the regular rate of 30 percent on net income.
The Peza, in the previous administration, pushed to have the 5-percent GIE enjoyed even by firms that produces majority of their output for the domestic market.
However, the DTI highlighted the possible problems in setting up these zones, such as the further reduction in government revenues, the management of these new types of zones and the complex regulatory framework at the local level.
The proposal had failed to gained traction because of these hurdle.
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With price set to be a major focus in the months ahead for careful consumers, loyalty schemes are becoming even more important for retailers. And fashion and lifestyle retailer Matalan has just relaunched its programme.
Two new own-label womenswear brands are taking centre stage in Matalan’s just-launched ‘More to Love at Matalan’ spring ad campaign. The UK value fashion and homewares retailer has introduced ‘Et Vous’ and ‘Be Beau’.
UK fashion and lifestyle retailer Matalan has appointed a new media and planning agency to handle its £20 million publicity machine. Havas Media Group is to head its media buying and planning capabilities from April.
John Hargreaves, the founder of fashion retailer Matalan, has lost a long-running legal battle over a multimillion-pound tax bill. He must now pay capital gains tax on his sale of £231m of Matalan shares in May 2000.
Matalan has partnered with The Hut Group (THG), which will help the UK fashion and lifestyle retailer "accelerate its digital ambitions”. The tie-up begins in 2022 that will see the migration of its digital channels.


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Mrityunjay Bose, | APR 12 2018,
At a time when the Indian cotton industry is going through a tough phase, the Cotton Association of India (CAI) has initiated a major initiative to set up a training institute for farmers in Mumbai.
The Board of Directors has cleared a proposal to set up an All India Training Centre for Farmers in the CAI's Cotton Green premises, according to CAI President Atul S. Ganatra. "I am conscious of the challenges of the challenges ahead in realising this dream. However, I am confident that with the support from all of you we can achieve this goal,” he said at the inaugural session of Cotton India 2018, domestic conference.
Speaking about the achievements and challenges, he said cotton is grown in India across ten states under diverse agro-climatic zones. Land holdings in India are relatively small and about 60% of total acreage under cotton in India is rainfed and is dependent on the vagaries of nature.
"Despite all odds, the Indian cotton sector has registered an envious growth and carved a niche for itself in the world cotton market and as you all are well aware, today India is the world leader in the field of cotton production with a crop of over 360 lakh bales of 170 kgs. each," said Ganatra.
According to him, India is the second largest consumer of cotton next only to China. The annual consumption of cotton in India is likely to reach about 330 lakh bales during the ongoing crop year on account of the fact that several new textile mills in Gujarat and other states have started operations resulting in about 35 lakh new spindles this year.
India is also the second largest exporter of cotton in the world next only to the USA and it also has a vibrant import market. With over 122 lakh hectare acreage under cotton, India has by far the largest acreage under cotton in the world. In fact, over 1/3rd of the total acreage in the world is in India which clearly demonstrates the importance of cotton in the Indian economy.
I firmly believe that this spectacular achievement of the Indian cotton sector is not all. It still has a huge untapped potential which if exploited to its fullest, India will truly become a cotton superpower in the world. "Although it has taken giant strides in terms of productivity, India is well below the world average. Against the world average productivity mark of 779 kilograms per hectare, cotton productivity in India is still hovering over 500 kgs per hectare," the CAI chief said.
"The availability of cotton in India will witness a sizeable quantum jump if our country achieves the world average productivity mark. Besides, there are several other areas where our country is lagging behind.
Mixing, excess moisture due to pouring of water on the bales, poor quality of bale packaging, lack of uniformity in bale weight and dierent trading norms prevailing in dierent parts of the country, absence of contract sanctity and lack of training facilities are some of the areas which need serious and urgent attention," he added. (Source: deccanherald.com)


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Bad economic news just keeps coming. Are we already in a double-dip recession? Continue reading
Retailers reported a slightly better-than-expected holiday shopping season this year, and consumer confidence has been seen slowly rising as 2009 winds down. “Consumer spending is indeed in a recovery mode, which brightens prospects for 2010,” said John Lonski, chief economist … Continue reading
In the monthly sales reports issued Thursday, many retailers including Aeropostale and Wal-Mart, reported stronger-than-expected results, and overall the gain in same-store sales was higher than analysts’ expectations.


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Canada’s pork/pork variety meat exports remained sluggish in September. Volume fell 4 percent year-over-year to 87,427 metric tons (mt), despite strong exports to China (10,281 mt, +21 percent and the largest since November 2014) and Hong Kong (2,787 mt, +54 percent). U.S. net imports of Canadian pork dropped to 14,203 mt in September, down 2 percent from a year ago and the smallest since May, reflecting larger U.S. exports to Canada.
Canada’s January-September exports totaled 749,032 mt, down 5 percent, with growth to the United States (297,439 mt, +18 percent), Mexico (68,672 mt, +16 percent), Taiwan (32,057 mt, +76 percent), South Korea (29,715 mt, +14 percent), Australia (20,731 mt, +41 percent), Hong Kong (19,920 mt, percent), Chile (9,840 mt, +73 percent), New Zealand (8,341 mt, 53 percent) and South Africa (6,727 mt, +521 percent) not offsetting the loss of the Russian market and smaller exports to Japan (126,329 mt, -7 percent), China (68,321 mt, -31 percent), the Philippines (22,295 mt, -5 percent), and Colombia (5,808 mt, -20 percent).
U.S. net imports of Canadian pork dropped to 14,203 mt in Sept, down 2 percent from a year ago and the smallest since May, reflecting larger U.S. exports to Canada. U.S. imports of Canadian hogs (through Oct. 17) were up 11 percent to 4.35 million head, including an increase in feeders (3.37 million head, +7 percent). Through Oct. 24, Canadian hog slaughter is running 2.4 percent ahead of last year’s pace at 16.48 million head.
Canada’s beef/beef variety meat exports were up 12 percent in September to 31,126 mt, maintaining August’s strong pace. This included another record for China (5,236 mt, +505 percent) and an uptick to Hong Kong. For January through September, exports were up 1 percent to 237,297 mt, led by the U.S. (174,394 mt, +6 percent) and China (18,665 mt, +219 percent). Exports were lower for Mexico (15,186, -11 percent), Japan (10,025 mt, -28 percent), and Hong Kong (8,669 mt, -56 percent), but larger for Angola (1,976 mt, +16 percent) and Saudi Arabia (1,450 mt, +131 percent).
January-September imports were up 2 percent to 155,680 mt, as growth from Australia (34,449 mt, +40 percent) and New Zealand (17,621 mt, +30 percent) offset smaller imports from the U.S. (89,470 mt, -10 percent). Australia has filled its 35,000 mt quota for imports into Canada, with about 70 percent of the volume being manufacturing beef. But similar to the U.S., the lean market has crashed in Canada and cold storages are reportedly full, so the volume of Australian beef entering North America will be very slow for the remainder of 2015.
Through Oct. 17, U.S. imports of Canadian cattle were 672,455 head, down 25 percent from a year ago, including a decline in feeders (269,000 head, -18 percent), direct slaughter fed cattle (165,559 head, -46 percent) and slaughter cows and bulls (225,902 head, -16 percent). Canada’s cattle slaughter (through Oct. 24) was down 8 percent to 2.06 million head, indicating very tight supplies even as Canada is yet to really begin its herd rebuilding process.
Sources: Global Trade Atlas, USDA and Meat and Livestock Australia


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Consumer sentiments, behavior and consumption patterns during the Circuit Breaker in Singapore
Singapore’s circuit breaker commenced on April 7, 2020 in bid to suppress the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The partial lock down with curbs in movements and interactions in public and private places was initially to be lifted on May 5, but was extended till June 1 .
An online study was conducted by GfK Singapore among 477 of their Digital Trends Measurement panelists to uncover the sentiments, behavior and consumption patterns of Singaporeans during the COVID-19 circuit breaker.
The top concerns of consumers in Singapore during the circuit breaker when the survey was being conducted were health (17%), money (17%) and economic fall in the wider environment (16%). While most of the respondents aged 55+ indicated health as their topmost concern, those aged between 35-54 were more worried about money and family members.
The survey results show that cooking food at home is the dominant choice of meal arrangement (51.4%) compared to other alternatives such as online delivery services and take-out.
When it comes to online shopping, over nine in ten (91%) of the respondents were already doing so before the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore, but more than half of them have increased their online shopping during this period. The study also revealed an interesting insight, that is the current situation has forced about one-third of those who never shopped online before, to begin doing so, and this is mainly among those aged 35 and above. Personal hygiene and household grocery items are the key items purchased online during this period.
With people spending more time indoors, the survey results revealed a higher level of engagement with digital media avenues such as social media and online websites, driven by individuals across all age groups. TV continues to remain a relevant entertainment option as close to half of all respondents say they are watching more TV since during the circuit breaker compared to earlier.
Gov.sg (online website) and social media emerged as the top two main sources of news, reflecting the importance of digital and online for news transmission during this crisis period. However, local news channels (TV, Digital News Websites & Newspaper) continue to remain relevant with 42 percent still relying on them as the one of the key sources of News during COVID-19.
The GfK survey also asked respondents about the first thing they would do once the circuit breaker measures are eased. Meeting friends and family and eating out are the two top activities selected, followed by overseas travel.
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The online survey was conducted among 477 from GfK Singapore's Digital Trends Measurement panelists aged 15+ between 29 April and 10 May 2020. Majority of the respondents are aged 25-54 (76.7%), and in PMEB (45.1%) or white collar professions (21.8%), working or studying from home (48.4%), with 22.6% still going to work (essential service outside of healthcare) and the rest are freelancers temporarily out of work (11.9%), retirees and homemakers (13.8%) or healthcare frontliners (3.1%).


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One of the dreams of the tobacco and alcoholic beverages industries is to persuade more young women to smoke and drink, following in the footsteps of their fathers and brothers. According to a 2015 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 45.3% of men and 1.1% of women smoked. That’s a lot of untapped con$umer potential.
Six years later, my guess is that this percentage is considerably higher though still probably under 5%. This is based on anecdotal evidence. I’ve seen more young (and older) women smoking. Cigarettes are widely available and relatively inexpensive, depending upon which brand you choose. (There are some that sell for less than $1 USD a pack.). It doesn’t matter that the government has placed restrictions on advertising. The legal age for smoking is 18 but I doubt if many shops check a customer’s ID unlike the US, for example, where cashiers were checking my age for alcoholic beverage purchase decades after I turned 21.
As you can see from the photo, smoking is part of a lifestyle, an image. Nicotine-based vaping is also popular among young people. It’s cool to smoke, as it was for my parent’s generation. (I’m a late baby boomer.) And, as anyone who’s ever smoked a cigarette can attest to, that nicotine rush feels soo good. After you’ve smoked for a while, your body and mind can’t live without them. Cigarettes are also one of those consumer products that makes many of its customers sick and kills them in the long term. Since the market has been steadily declining in countries like the US, the tobacco industry needs to keep exploring new terrain and hooking new customers, including in Viet Nam. Once someone is addicted, that’s one less person the industry needs to market its product to until they pass away.
Vietnam had the world’s 92nd highest cancer rate out of 185 countries and territories in 2020, up seven places from 2018, according to a biannual ranking released by International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR), a non-profit scientific organization that aims to further research in cryptology and related fields.. The cancer rate in 2020 was 159.7 per 100,000, which ranked 16th in Asia. Vietnam reported 182,563 new cases of cancer last year with liver cancer being the most common (14.5%), followed by lung cancer (14.4%), breast cancer in women (11.8%), stomach cancer (9.8%) and colorectal cancer (9%).
The age-standardized rate of cancer mortality in Vietnam was 106 per 100,000 and the risk of dying from cancer before the age of 75 was 11.2%. The mortality rate is so high because Vietnamese tend to wait too long before seeking treatment. The causes of cancer include air and water pollution, diet (including alcohol consumption among men), and smoking.
Let’s hope the percentage of Vietnamese women who smoke remains low for their sake and that of the nation’s fragile healthcare system.
Shalom (שלום), MAA


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The TradeLens platform jointly built by A.P. Moller-Maersk and tech behemoth IBM is targeted at making shipping documentation a lot more cost effective and time efficient.
According to Maersk, the maximum cost of the required documentation to process and administer many of the goods shipped each year makes up roughly one-fifth of the physical transportation costs.
Meanwhile, the addition of the two new companies, adds up to our earlier report regarding the world’s second and fourth largest container shipping companies, the Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) and CMA CGM respectively, joining TradeLens.
Commenting on the latest collaboration, Martin Gnass, managing director of information technology at Hapag-Lloyd said:
“Now, with five of the world’s six largest carriers committed to the platform, we can accelerate that transformation to provide greater trust, transparency, and collaboration across supply chains and help promote global trade.”
In a bid to calm the fears of interested but reluctant companies, the platform promises to grant entry only to trusted participants who are willing to add value by contributing useful information to a common electronic ledger.
Per the development, the platform allows clients on Ocean carriers to share information as cargo moves through maritime targeted supply channels. However, the success of TradeLens is largely dependent on increased participation across the supply channel.
In another report regarding blockchain adoption, Coinfomania noted earlier in the day, that leading beverage company, Nestlé will now use the distributed ledger technology to track the movement of milk along the supply chain.
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Intelligent finance and automated accounting platform ScaleFactor hired Francis Sullivan as its new chief technology officer, where he plans to build out its software platform with enhanced back-office operations features.
With over 34 years of industry experience, Sullivan brings software and hardware expertise that covers complex networked systems, systems management, automatic test equipment, data acquisition, analytics, containers, and container orchestration. He spent the last 13 years as the co-founder and CTO of Spiceworks Inc., a collaborative online marketplace that connects the IT industry. Previous to his role at Spiceworks, he was the vice president of technology at Motive, Inc., the principal engineer at Tivoli Systems, senior software developer at Tandem Computers, software analyst at Sunquest Information Systems, and software developer at Computer Automation.
Sullivan holds a B.S. in computer engineering from The University of Arizona.


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Subway Sued For Short Changing People On “Foot Long” Subs
Two New Jersey men sued Subway this week, claiming the world’s biggest fast-food chain has been shorting them by selling “footlong” sandwiches that measure less than 12 inches.
The internet has been on fire over the last week since pictures were posted online of so called “Foot Long” Subway subs that only measured 11 inches. And now, the first of what will probably be many lawsuits have been filed against Subway for cheating its customers.
I’m a guy who is all for calling corporations to the carpet when the screw us – But lets face it, we are a nation of fat fucks (including me), Subway is actually doing us a favor. Do you really need to eat a foot long pastrami and cheese for lunch?
I don’t know why these to Fat Bastards In New Jersey are suing. If their problem with Subway is that they are intentionally cheating people, I’m all for it. If they are pissed about the missed fat and calories, then maybe they should think about investing in a Richard Simmons “Sweatin’ To The Oldies” DVD.
We all know why the attorney took on the case – Cause he’s a fucking lawyer – Nough Said!


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- Target didn't have the strong holiday in the toy department that many expected.
- The news sent shares of Hasbro and Mattel lower.
- Toy manufacturers streamlined their toy assortments after Toys R Us closed.
- The 2019 holiday season also lacked a hot toy.
Target didn't have the strong holiday in the toy department that many expected, ringing alarm bells for the entire industry.
The retailer on Wednesday reported its toy sales were about flat over the 2019 holidays compared with the prior year, though it said it continued to gain market share in toys, based on data from NPD Group.
Target's struggles in toys appear to be part of a much bigger set of problems that the industry is facing. While retailers during previous holiday seasons benefited from hot toys such as Hatchimals and Fingerlings, or a popular entertainment property, 2019 had neither.
"While 'Frozen II' gave the toy industry a boost, the lack of other strong hits was often cited for lackluster industry performance," Gerrick Johnson, analyst at BMO Capital Markets, wrote in a research note last week.
Then there is the lingering pain from the Toys R Us bankruptcy.
Manufacturers such as Hasbro, Mattel and Spin Master are offering a smaller variety of toys and games. When Toys R Us shuttered, toymakers lost a lot of shelf space and also had huge inventory issues. Faced with this new reality, they streamlined their toy lines.
"The chickens are coming home to roost from the Toys R Us bankruptcy," said Richard Gottlieb, CEO of Global Toy Experts. "You cannot eliminate that many toys from the marketplace (remember TRU had vastly more items) without it having an impact. A great loss of incremental and impulse sales."
Target is not the only big-box retailer to have faced tough toy sales during the holiday season, said Jim Silver, CEO of TTPM, an online toy review site. He expects Walmart also struggled. The retailer hasn't yet reported its quarterly holiday sales.
A representative from Walmart wasn't immediately available to respond to CNBC's request for comment.
The only true winner this holiday season was Amazon, which continued to grow its share of toy sales, Silver said. The e-commerce site announced the day after Christmas that it had had a "record breaking" holiday season and said toys was a popular department for shoppers, although it has yet to disclose any financial figures for the period.
"E-commerce is continuing to cannibalize brick-and-mortar sales," Gottlieb said. "Millennials are now parents and they are very comfortable buying online."
Ultimately, BMO's Johnson sees full-year 2019 toy sales falling 2%, assuming that sales in the fourth quarter increased around 2%. The NPD Group, which tracks toy sales during the holidays, has yet to release its final figures.
"Six fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas had a material negative effect," Johnson wrote. "Toy industry contacts called performance 'mixed,' 'tough,' and 'OK, not great.'"
The lack of a hot holiday toy and weaker sales of entertainment properties, Johnson and Gottlieb noted, were big factors in the lackluster toy sales.
In the past, "Star Wars" films have been a massive driver of toy sales. But that property fell flat during the holiday season, despite the release of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Additionally, other holiday film releases didn't lend themselves as strongly toward large toy lines.
"Spies in Disguise," the big family film released on Christmas, is almost entirely absent from toy shelves, save for a plush pigeon representing a main character.
Meantime, analysts say it's important to remember that Target was lapping an incredibly strong 2018 holiday season, making the base in the toy category that Target must grow from in 2019 even larger.
In 2018, a number of retailers ranging from Kohl's to Best Buy to Barnes & Noble tried to rush in to the toy space, especially during the holidays. But Target was among the most successful. It devoted more space in stores to toys permanently, and expanded its toy assortment.
During the 2018 holiday season, Target's total same-store sales were up 5.7%, due in large part to strength in toys.
Target tried to do even more with the space in 2019. It teamed up with Disney to open mini Disney shops in some Target stores, and ran the website of the relaunched Toys R Us brand.
Target shares have rallied more than 70% over the past 12 months, including Wednesday's losses. The retailer has a market value of about $59 billion.


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A Genesys AppFoundry Partner, Cyara highlights joint solution leveraging industry-leading Genesys Customer Experience Platform
REDWOOD CITY, CA – October 3, 2016 — Cyara Solutions, provider of the market-leading omnichannel discovery, testing and monitoring platform which helps enterprises accelerate their delivery of flawless customer experiences at scale, will demonstrate its solutions at G-Force 2016, the industry’s marquee customer engagement event now in its ninth year.
Taking place October 4-6 at Miami’s iconic Fontainebleau Hotel, G-Force is organized by Genesys, the market leader in omnichannel customer experience and contact center solutions. G-Force 2016 will explore and reveal the shift from managing customer interactions to experiences to relationships.
As a gold sponsor, Cyara will demonstrate its technology platform in the Partner Pavilion. On Wednesday, October 5, Cyara customer Domenic Pagniello, Director of Quality Assurance for Contact Centre Technology at the Royal Bank of Canada, will provide insights into how the bank has seen customer experience success through partnering with Cyara and Genesys.
Cyara will show how its solution combines with the Genesys Customer Experience Platform to enable organizations to discover, research and connect with a broad range of customer experience applications, integrations, and services that addresses their unique customer needs.
“Genesys has been a key part of Cyara’s success, providing us with the most powerful system for developing customer journeys,” said Alok Kulkarni, CEO of Cyara. “Layering on top of the Genesys customer journey infrastructure, Cyara is able to anticipate potential delivery problems and save enterprises money in the delivery of impeccable customer experiences.”
“Royal Bank of Canada delivers higher customer satisfaction, raising customer lifetime value and profits by introducing service innovation while reducing the risk of customer-facing defects,” said Pagniello. “Genesys has been key to ensuring our customer experience delivery is remarkable.”
“We’re excited to have Cyara as a key contributor to G-Force this year,” said Jim Kraeutler, Vice President of the Innovation Group at Genesys. “AppFoundry partners like Cyara are leveraging the Genesys Customer Experience Platform in innovative ways to help organizations improve the experience they provide every step along the customer journey.”
With “The Journey of a Lifetime” theme, G-Force 2016 explores topics such as digital transformation, customer journey management, hyper-personalization and the Internet of Things. Attendees will learn to accelerate their growth strategies across three key pillars: customer engagement, employee engagement and business optimization.
Join the conversation on social media at #GFORCE16.
As the global, market-leading provider of an omnichannel customer experience testing and monitoring platform, Cyara was named a Gartner Cool Vendor in CRM Customer Service and Customer Support in 2015. Cyara accelerates the delivery of flawless customer experiences for voice and digital channels at scale while reducing the risk of customer-facing defects. Every day, millions of flawless customer interactions are delivered by some of the most recognizable brands in the world that use the Cyara Platform.


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Apple CEO apologizes to Chinese customers
Tim Cook says lack of communication made Apple look arrogant
Chinese media had attacked Apple over warranty complaints
Apple has published a letter to Chinese customers – signed by CEO Tim Cook – that addresses the growing controversy over the company’s warranty policies there.
In addition to a clear statement on Apple’s website regarding its repair and warranty policies, Apple also plans to increase training for its staff and authorized resellers, and plans to improve how it handles iPhone 4 and 4S repairs.
“We are aware … the lack of external communication in this process … lead to the speculation that Apple is arrogant, does not care or does not attach importance to consumer feedback. We express our sincere apologies for any concerns or misunderstandings this gives consumers,” reads a Google translation version of Cook’s letter.
The letter comes about a week after Chinese state media began its open criticism of Apple and its response – or lack thereof – to warranty complaints. The People’s Daily even ran a front-page piece calling Apple “arrogant” in dealing with Chinese consumers, saying Apple ignored customers and offered sub-par customer service.
But China is such an important market to Apple – Cook won’t stop talking about Apple’s growth in China during every quarter’s fiscal call – that it’s no surprise Apple issued a public response.
It will likely take several weeks (if not months) for changes in consumer perceptions of Apple to register. That said, Apple has encouraged Chinese consumers to get in touch with the company directly regarding issues with Apple retail stores or resellers.
“[W]e always harbor immense respect to China, the Chinese consumer is always the top priority of our hearts,” Cook wrote.
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McAfee launched the product on Friday, and claimed that the Apple Mac OS X is "just as vulnerable" as other operating systems to targeted malware attacks.More details over here.
To back up this statement, McAfee cited the release in March of a patch that fixed twenty vulnerabilities in OS X. But although a proof-of-concept worm that targeted the OS X platform was also discovered earlier this year, many more flaws were discovered in Microsoft products over the same period.
McAfee admitted that Mac users were at "no significant risk" at the moment. But the security vendor also claimed that if the OS X user base expands — thanks to the popularity of the iPod and the new range of Intel-powered Mac — then it will become a more tempting target for organised criminals.
McAfee launches anti-virus solution for Mac OS X
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Android device makers to release monthly security fixes
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Google, Samsung and LG will move to a monthly security patch release for Android devices after a range of software vulnerabilities were recently disclosed.
Google, Samsung and LG will start to issue monthly security patches for Android devices, taking a cue from the PC industry after critical vulnerabilities put hundreds of millions of smartphone users at risk.
Security experts have warned for years that Android devices receive critical updates from manufacturers either too slowly or not at all. Phones and tablets have been increasingly targeted by hackers looking to steal data or defraud users.
Google's Nexus devices will get monthly over-the-air security patches, said Adrian Ludwig, lead engineer for Android security, at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas.
"Nexus devices will continue to receive major updates for at least two years and security patches for the longer of three years from initial availability, or 18 months from last sale of the device via the Google Store, he wrote in a blog post.
The first update, released on Wednesday, will include a patch for a severe vulnerability called Stagefright, he said.
Most Android devices are vulnerable to Stagefright, which can compromise a device merely through delivery of a specially crafted multimedia message (MMS). An attacker needs only to know the victim's phone number.
Google has provided manufacturers with monthly notices about security fixes for the last three years, Ludwig wrote. But that doesn't mean they necessarily distributed those updates to users, which might have required cooperation from mobile operators.
"Samsung is currently in conversation with carriers around the world to implement the new approach," the company wrote in a blog post Wednesday. "In collaboration with carriers and partners, more details about the specific models and timelines will be released soon."
Samsung has also fast-tracked updates for its Galaxy device line to fix Stagefright.
At Black Hat, Ludwig said at LG has made a similar commitment. The move to monthly patching mirrors one made by Microsoft in 2003 after it grappled with an increasing number of operating systems flaws that worried security experts.
Microsoft still issues patches on the second Tuesday of the month, a day know as Patch Tuesday. For dangerous flaws, the company occasionally deviates from the schedule and issues an emergency patch. In 2009, Adobe Systems also moved to regular patch schedule after its products were increasingly targeted by hackers.
(Lucian Constantin contributed to this report.)
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Amazon India has announced the launch of a new payment method for customers using Amazon Pay. According to new information seemingly available only on the company’s mobile app for now, buyers will now be able to pay via ‘Amazon Pay EMI’ that will enable eligible customers to pay via monthly installments using their debit cards without any upfront payment. EMIs will range from between 3 months to 6 months, and the company says it has tied-up with Capital Float for the purpose.
Customers of HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank, Citi Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are eligible to make use of the new facility for the time being, but it’s not immediately known if other banks are going to be added to the list going forward. Curiously enough, the Amazon Pay EMI option seems to be currently available only for mobile users right now, with no word on when (or if) it will be rolled out to a wider user-base.
After you complete the setup, Amazon says users can avail an Amazon Pay EMI limit of up to Rs 60,000, even without holding a credit card. It also promises zero processing fees for transactions on the new platform.
As per the detailed terms and conditions, the new payment option can be availed only for single-item purchases worth a minimum of Rs. 8,000, and the linked bank account needs to have a sufficient balance to cover the cost of purchase. Customers looking to opt for the EMI option will have to furnish their Aadhaar ID and PAN Number. Do note, however, that the option will not be available when an exchange offer is applied on the purchase.
The option will also not be available on jewellery, gift cards and Amazon Pay balance top-ups, while products from Amazon Global Store have also been left out of its purview. Do note that while some customers are ‘Pre-qualified’ for the new payment option, others have to wait for an invitation to use it.


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Cement manufacturing, Lafarge, has said it is ready to sell to US President Donald Trump, to enable him build the controversial border wall.
This was revealed to AFP by the company’s CEO in an interview.
The wall Trump promised to erect along the US-Mexico border, valued at tens of billions of dollars, is at the centre of a diplomatic crisis between Mexico City and Washington and is provoking criticism around the world.
“We are prepared to supply our materials to all types of infrastructure projects in the United States,” LafargeHolcim Chief Executive Officer, Eric Olsen, told AFP.
“We are the leader in cement, so we supply all our customers.
“We are here to support the building and development of the United States,” he said.
Asked about possible consequences for the company’s reputation, Olsen stressed that LafargeHolcim is not a political entity.
“We are here to supply our customers’ needs,” he said. “We don’t have a political view on things.”
French Foreign Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault, called Thursday on the company to “think carefully” before supplying material to build the Mexico wall, insisting it had social and environmental accountability.
Ayrault said Lafarge “should think about its own interests, as there are other clients around the world who are going to view this with a degree of surprise.”
While this apolitical stance risks causing the firm bad publicity, especially in Europe, the material impact on sales likely would be negligible because LafargeHolcim does not sell cement directly to ordinary consumers.
The company is therefore shielded from a potential boycott like the one targeting Uber, which was criticised for its slow reaction to the first travel ban by the Trump administration, blocking travellers from several Muslim-majority countries.
Thousands of customers deleted the app from their phones.
In contrast to LafargeHolcim, Irish cement manufacturer CRH, also with a presence in the US market, already announced it will not supply its materials for the border wall.
The stakes are high for LafargeHolcim, a group created in 2015 by the merger of French cement manufacturer Lafarge and its Swiss counterpart Holcim.
The company hopes to be one of the big winners of the $1trn infrastructure investment programme Trump has promised to renovate bridges, tunnels, roads and airports.
LafargeHolcim has production sites in Texas and operations in New Mexico and Arizona, three of the four US states bordering Mexico.
The group has also built two new plants in Maryland and Oklahoma and opened new facilities in New York and Missouri in anticipation of the ongoing recovery in the US construction sector.
This strong presence on US soil could tip the balance in favour of LafargeHolcim against Mexican cement maker Cemex.