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As the world wide web celebrates its first quarter-century, its inventor, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, took to the stage at SapientNitro's latest Idea Exchange event to discuss the ways in which technology, creativity and data will shape the world of brand a...
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has banned a "strongly sexual" ad by Giffgaff, the mobile telephone network, after one complaint.
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BullGuard has announced the appointment of two experienced senior executives to its global team.
Nat Maple, a 20+ year veteran of high-growth enterprise companies, has joined as general manager of eCommerce and new products based in Silicon Valley.
While Asaf Livne, a seasoned expert with nearly two decades of experience in cybersecurity research and development has been appointed as vice president of IoT R&D, based in the BullGuard Israel office – the company’s headquarters for its Dojo by BullGuard IoT security products.
BullGuard has achieved significant growth over the course of the past year, increasing its international workforce by 30% and rolling out a new, comprehensive, enterprise-grade cybersecurity solution for Communication Service Providers (CSPs) – the Dojo IoT Security Intelligent Platform.
"As BullGuard continues to grow, enhancing the BullGuard team with seasoned leaders who will help us maintain our technical leadership and product expertise at the necessary global scale is critical," said Paul Lipman, CEO of BullGuard.
"Nat’s business acumen and Asaf’s technical expertise will be indispensable as we look to the next phase of our international growth, unveil new and exciting partnerships, and leverage our deep R&D capabilities to bring new products to market."
Maple, who has more than two decades of strategic business experience and ran Symantec’s billion dollar plus global eCommerce business earlier in his career, will head all new product go-to-market activities, and oversee the company’s online presence and revenues.
“Even with the rise of cyber attacks in recent years, most people still don’t consider a security solution until after their information has been hacked,” said Maple.
“As worldwide connectivity continues to grow at a rapid pace it’s important for consumers to understand that internet security, privacy and smart home protection doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. I look forward to helping BullGuard further cement its position as a market leader in consumer cybersecurity as the threat landscape continues to evolve.”
BullGuard acquired smart home security pioneer Dojo Labs in 2016 and has since experienced impressive growth, increasing its talent in the BullGuard Israel office by 400%.
In 2017, BullGuard began shipping Dojo by BullGuard, a comprehensive smart home cybersecurity solution for consumers, and last month expanded its offering to include an IoT network scanner for both consumers and CSPs.
Livne, a cybersecurity R&D expert, spent a decade at Check Point Software Technologies and boasts a wealth of experience in the internet security industry.
Reporting to Yossi Atias, Dojo founder and general manager, IoT Security of BullGuard, Livne will play a key role in Dojo by BullGuard’s innovation roadmap, helping to drive the development of Dojo’s Intelligent Platform for CSPs during the company’s high-growth phase.
“Gartner predicts that by 2020 there will be over 20 billion smart devices connected to networks. It’s clear that as an industry, we need to be doing much more to help people secure their everyday lives,” said Livne.
“BullGuard has the technology, talent and vision to transform how consumers and CSPs manage the security of their data and privacy. I’m excited to join the Dojo by BullGuard team and to be part of this mission-critical journey.”

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Google takes free trade online in Ghana
INTERNET| Dec. 5, 2010, 6:44 a.m.
Whether you’ re in the market for a chicken-shaped coffin or next season’ s watermelon crop, or anything in between, you can now find it online at Google Trader, an online marketplace rolled out for users in Ghana.
Google Trader is a free online classifieds service that users can access via PC or mobile phone to advertise or find goods, services, jobs and just about anything else.
Already on offer are thousands of products, including agricultural tools, produce, vehicles, clothing, electronics and furniture.
The service is already available and increasingly popular in Uganda.
Google says in a statement that Trader can be used by anyone in Ghana, but is expected to have the biggest uptake in major towns and cities across the country.
Individuals can post short ads to buy and sell items and services, whilst businesses of any size can also use the site to reach more customers and increase their sales.
To make sure that Trader is easily accessible to users across Ghana, Google has partnered with AIRTEL and TIGO to offer a FREE SMS option. Users can subscribe by texting START to 6007 on any Airtel or Tigo phone and can start posting and selling straight away.
Estelle Akofio-Sowah, Country Lead for Google Ghana said:“ We are excited about Trader because its free, easy to use, and locally relevant. Having a web version, a mobile web version and an SMS option means that Trader is accessible to everyone, no matter where you are.”
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Every food type has its pros and cons, be it fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins or minerals.
The benefits of brown rice are known to many, and recent promotion by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) has pushed brown rice to greater heights.
But there are little-known facts about brown rice that we should also take note of.
For one thing, brown rice contains more phytates than white rice. Phytates block the absorption of several health-beneficial minerals, including calcium, which is often source-deficient in many Asians.
In other words, one of the side effects of eating brown rice is poor bone density, increasing one's chance of developing osteoporosis.
So, while we may lower our chance of getting diabetes, we may be putting ourselves at risk of osteoporosis. Yet, osteoporosis, known as a silent disease, often goes undiagnosed until a fracture happens.
The HPB's website says that over a period of 30 years in Singapore, cases of hip fractures increased fivefold in women aged 50 and above, and 1.5 times in men of the same age group.
What's more frightening is that studies have shown that one in every five people with osteoporotic hip fractures dies within a year. The statistics are set to worsen with an ageing population.
Traditionally, brown rice is soaked for 12-24 hours prior to cooking to reduce the level of phytates.
Today, many brands of brown rice available in the market claim that soaking is not required prior to cooking. And consumers happily believe their claims and stop soaking the grains.
The result is that we are consuming brown rice less all its benefits, yet with all its side effects.
A study published in the International Journal Of Food Sciences And Nutrition found that brown basmati rice actually raised blood glucose levels more than white basmati rice.
The conclusion is that the colour of rice alone does not determine its effect on one's blood sugar level.
So, while we want to eat more healthily, let us be more discerning about food fads that are being promoted and eat everything in moderation.
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Niagara Falls Hotel Offers Japanese a Touch of Home
North Americans are falling out of love with Niagara Falls, but their place is being taken by a growing influx of Japanese.
The number of Americans visiting the world-famous falls has dropped at an annual rate of 8.4% over the past two years, a drop of more than 3 million visits.
But the number of Japanese tourists to Canada jumped by a quarter in 1989 to 450,000, with Niagara Falls a favorite destination, according to government statistics.
Hotelier Eric Hamblen has taken unusual steps to make sure his Ramada Renaissance Fallsview hotel gets its fair share of the new visitors.
The hotel has a Japanese-speaking concierge and seven front desk staff who also speak the language. Green tea is served, and guests can read the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, delivered daily to their rooms.
Japanese tourists now make up 50% of the hotel’s business, and Hamblen expects a total of 25,000 will have stayed there by the end of this year’s peak season in October.
Hamblen, 25, started targeting Japanese guests in 1988, spurred on by a weakening domestic market and changes in Japanese government policy.
“In 1985, the heat was on the Japanese to reduce their trade surplus, and the government responded with the ’10 million plan.’ They encouraged their people to travel abroad and targeted 10 million overseas visits by 1990,” he said in a recent interview.
Hamblen visited Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka to find out what Japanese visitors want, and he established links with major Japanese travel agents.
The results have been impressive. “In 1988, we had a 500% increase in Japanese guests, and an increase of 10,000 in 1989, and we foresee nothing but growth in the coming years.”
The next steps will be Japanese-language information on the hotel’s cable television and Japanese subtitles on cable movies.
What’s good for his hotel is good for the local economy, Hamblen said. A recent American survey found that the average U.S. or Canadian tourist spends about $35 a day while the average Japanese tourist spends about $120.
But fellow entrepreneurs in the resort have been less than enthusiastic about promoting the Japanese connection.
Hamblen has been able to sell only a handful of advertisements in his Japanese-language guide map of the resort.
“With the American market slipping substantially, I find it hard to believe how little interest has been shown for this lucrative new market,” he said.


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Santa Claus is on his way to Asheville Mall, arriving Saturday. Children are invited to visit Santa at Center Court, near Barnes & Noble and ULTA, to share their Christmas lists and holiday wishes.
Santa will be available through Dec. 24, when he begins his holiday trek around the world. Elves-in-training can visit with Santa Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
During Pet Photo Nights Monday evenings from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18-Dec.16, four-legged family members are welcome to visit Santa Claus as well. Pets must be on a leash or crated prior to their visit with Santa.
Visits are always free, but a variety of photo packages are available for purchase. For more information, visit www.Asheville-Mall.com/content/holiday. Every guest who purchases a photo package will also receive one phone call from the big man himself.


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The songstress and her mother, Tina Knowles, are expanding their two-year-old junior label Deréon by adding a fashion jewelry line titled Deréon Jewelry. Produced in partnership with Carolee, Deréon Jewelry features edgy, black leather cuffs as well as necklaces, charm bracelets and hoop earrings in metal, glass and enamel. Retailing from $16 to $68, the collection is targeting the same department stores that sell Deréon apparel and accessories, such as Macy’s and Dillard’s, as well as contemporary specialty stores.
“I love accessories and we’ve always used a lot of accessories, so it was a natural thing for us to do,” said Tina Knowles, creative director. “For the first collection, I wanted to do a lot of things taken from the street. One of the things I love to do is walk on the streets of New York or Brooklyn and see what the kids are doing, and that goes with our mantra — catwalk meets sidewalk. I saw a lot of filled hoops and charm bracelets, that’s what the kids are wearing these days.”
Beyoncé is one of a flock of female celebrities who have delved into the category recently. In June, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen unveiled a partnership with Robert Lee Morris, while Heidi Klum and Nicole Richie have each partnered with The Mouawad Group on collections. Tori Spelling and Iman launched jewelry collections with HSN and Jane Seymour matched up with Kay Jewelers.
“What we were impressed with was that Tina and Beyoncé are building a brand based on their fashion sense and design, not the fact that they’re both world-class celebrities,” said Joel Fivis, president of Carolee, based in Stamford, Conn. “So there’s a longevity here that may not be among other celebrities who are simply looking to get their name out.”
In addition to Deréon, Carolee produces collections for brands such as Lauren by Ralph Lauren, A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz, Adrienne Vittadini and Brooks Brothers.
“All of these businesses complement each other,” Fivis said. “The Carolee brand is obviously our family jewelry, it’s who we are. But we also want to maintain avenues for our own growth. There are places Carolee will never be but we can sell to those places with other brands. That’s the strategy for any brand going into licensing.”
In 2005, the Knowles introduced House of Deréon, a contemporary women’s apparel line, followed by Deréon, which made its debut in 2006. Last August, the brand partnered with HSN on the Miss Tina collection, a clothing and accessories line.
House of Deréon and Deréon are named in honor of Tina Knowles’ mother and Beyoncé’s grandmother, Agnéz Deréon, a seamstress who influenced Tina’s love of fashion.
“She was a dressmaker and she loved jewelry,” Tina Knowles said. “I have some of her brooches from the Forties, during her time of fashion. She was an accessories person as well and it’s great to carry that on.”
My character, Dinah Madani, is just the coolest, [most] badass woman imaginable," says @amberroserevah. The actress stars in @marvel's newest series on @netflix, @thepunisher. To prepare for her role, Revah sat down with Homeland agents to get a real sense of with Dinah's day-to-day life is really like. Read our full interview on WWD.com. #wwdeye (📷: @jilliansollazzo)
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The circus came to @bloomingdales 59th Street on Tuesday night and lit up Lexington Avenue with acrobatic dancers, death-defying knife throwing, sword swallowing and aerial acts with no net. The 45 minutes of theatrics built up to unveiling the holiday windows depicting @swarovski crystal-encrusted circus pieces and scenes from “The Greatest Showman” – songs from the soundtrack included. See the rest of the photos on WWD.com #wwdfashion (📷: Joshua Scott)
The psychedelic fashion that pervaded the ’60s is back with an exhibit at the @museumofcityny. “Mode New York: Fashion Takes a Trip” chronicles the changing styles from 1960 through 1973 and features designers such as @ysl, @oscardelarenta and more. The exhibition, which is on display through April 1, is organized into four periods: First Lady Fasion, Youthquake, New Bohemia and New Nonchalance. Pictured here is model Pat Bardonella during the Garvey Day Parade in 1968. (📷: @kwamebphoto) #wwdeye #wwdfashion
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The legendary Volkswagen Golf regains leadership in EuropeMay 1, 2020
Volkswagen Golf in March this year was able to regain leadership in the European market.
So, this was facilitated by the growing demand for the electric version of the e-Golf. According to research company JATO Dynamics, Volkswagen Golf was in the highest demand on the European market. Last month, 23,757 buyers preferred this model.
In second place is the Tesla Model 3, whose sales figure was 15 502 units. The third and fourth positions are occupied by Ford Focus and Renault Clio, which sold 14 587 and 13 369 copies, respectively. Closes the top five in sales model Mercedes-Benz A-Class, whose figure is 13,225 units.
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US-based premium-imported bottled water brand FIJI Water has unveiled its new FIJI Water Sports Cap bottle to provide active, on-the-move hydration.
Featuring a slim and sleek design, the FIJI bottle is fitted with a convenient and new flip-top cap.
The bottle will be available at the company’s home delivery website, and is expected to be rolled out in the retail stores to be distributed across the country by summer this year.
FIJI Water Marketing vice-president Clarence Chia said: “Whether people are running, cycling or lifting, they need to hydrate, and the FIJI Water Sports Cap bottle is the perfect companion.
“The winning combination of our new bottle launch and our strategic fitness partnerships will help boost FIJI Water to be the premium bottled water of choice for fitness aficionados coast-to-coast.”
The new FIJI Water Sports Cap bottle has been designed based on the company’s 700ml bottle, which sold more than two million cases last year and increased year-over-year shipments among retail, on-premise and home delivery by more than 50%.
However, the newly launched bottle, featuring the latest flip-top cap, adds a complete new target of fitness enthusiasts.
FIJI Water is naturally bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands) at an ancient artesian aquifer deep within the earth, where it is protected from external impurities.
The soft, smooth taste of the water comes from the tropical rain as it slowly filters through volcanic rock while gathering the electrolytes and minerals.
FIJI Water contains more naturally occurring electrolytes than is found in the water available with other brands.


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Shoe company Nine West has just debuted a new ad campaign that has the web buzzing over its slogans and whether they cross the line.
According to the New York Times, the campaign is geared towards women between the ages of 25 and 49.
A representative for the company said the campaign suggests occasions for shoes like other ads, but does it in a more modern way.
For example, one ad features a woman wearing leopard print heels, holding arrows pointed at an archery target with the slogan: "Starter husband hunting."
Another shows a woman holding a handbag with the brand's flip-flops inside. That ad reads: "Anticipatory walk of shame."
Some say the ads could be offensive to women or put them off because of the reference to a one-night stand, or the idea that a woman is looking for a man she doesn't intend to keep.
But the company's rep told the Times that using the word "anticipatory" indicates the woman has chosen and has planned to spend the night out, so she brought flip-flops along to avoid wearing what she wore the night before.
She also said styles in the "starter husband category" would previously have been called night-on-the-town shoes.
There are other ads in the campaign, which reference sending a child off to the first day of kindergarten or being stuck in an office meeting.
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Geographical indicators and common food name issues have been flagged by the US dairy sector as 'issues' during a Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) forum.
The US Dairy Export Council (USDEC), briefed US and EU negotiators this week on deep-set concerns with the EU’s current approach to protections for geographical indications (GIs).
USDEC’s Brussels Representative Maike Moellers made three central points to negotiators, points that are also supported by CCFN members. The first was that the approach to GIs used in the EU-Canada agreement is wholly unacceptable to producers that use common food names.
“Since the conclusion of the EU-Canada agreement, we have heard from the EU side again and again that the agreement with Canada on GIs could be a model for TTIP. This is a notion that we absolutely reject,” she said.
Such demands, she added, “would envisage US producers as well as others in the world relinquishing their right to use long-standing generic food names, such as ‘asiago’, ‘feta’, ‘fontina’, ‘munster’ and ‘gorgonzola’.”
Moellers noted that roughly $21 billion in US cheese production uses European-origin names, reflecting the immigrant roots in the US that trace back to many European countries.
Moellers’ second point was that GIs can be workable when approached correctly.
“We do believe that products with a very specific geographic designation included in their compound name, such as ‘Gouda Holland’, can be protected to the benefit of producers and consumers, while the single word ‘gouda’ clearly remains unrestricted and in free usage,” she said.
Thirdly, Moellers noted that EU prohibitions are proliferating around the world, spread within trade agreements and new registrations, most notably the EU’s current movement to register 'havarti', a cheese for which an international Codex standard exists.
“As a result of these various efforts,” Moellers said, “competition to EU products is eliminated by restricting third-country markets for US exports.”


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The rich turn to cryptocurrencies
According to a recent survey conducted by financial advisory firm deVere Group, 82% of millionaire clients expressed interest in digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC).
Results released on Jan. 30 indicate that 8 out of 10 high-net-worth (HNW) clients surveyed by the company have consulted financial advisors for information on crypto in the past year. This trend shows that high-net-worth clients remain interested in investing in cryptocurrency despite the challenges of 2022.
According to the statements of the CEO and founder of deVere Group, Nigel Green, millionaires are increasingly interested in cryptocurrency investments. For him, this interest simply stems from Bitcoin’s core values, such as :
The world’s largest cryptocurrency is up more than 40% year-to-date, and that won’t go unnoticed by HNW clients and others looking to create wealth for the future
Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group
Previous deVere studies have shown a trend of growing interest in crypto investments among wealthy clients. A 2020 study found that 73% of 700 high net worth individuals surveyed already owned or were looking to invest in crypto-currencies by the end of 2022. Similarly, a 2019 study found that 68% of the world’s high net worth individuals were already invested or planning to invest in crypto by the end of 2022.
Cryptocurrencies are gaining popularity with a growing audience, ranging from wealthy investors to everyday consumers. According to a report by JPMorgan Chase, about 13% of the U.S. population, or 43 million people, held a cryptocurrency at some point in their lives, a significant increase from 3% in 2020.
The increase in interest in cryptos can be explained by the rise in awareness of cryptocurrency investing, as well as the ease of access to these digital assets.
Nevertheless it is important to be careful when investing in cryptocurrencies. They can be very volatile and there is no guarantee of return on investment. Be sure to do thorough research on the crypto-currency you wish to invest in, including its price history and performance, and only invest what you can afford to lose.


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With the change of seasons, cool weather is returning, and homeowners aren’t the only ones looking to keep warm indoors. In fact, many homeowners may start to notice they have unwanted houseguests – rodents – as they, too, seek shelter from the elements. To promote public vigilance against rodents and the hazards they pose, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has declared October 23-29 to be Rodent Awareness Week. The Bug Man, Inc. is joining NPMA in this important effort by educating homeowners on the threat of rodents and how they can lessen their chances of an infestation.
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To Keep Mosquitoes From Biting, Use Repellent Properly!
Consumer Reports recently came out with some guidelines for use of mosquito Repellents as well as information on what ingredients to look for to keep your family safe from possibly contracting a mosquito-borne illness. The most effective active ingredients, according to CR, are DEET, Picaridin, Lemon Eucalyptus, and 1R3535.


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The effects of an extensive international cyberattack, which began earlier this week, have reached Estonia, where all locations of home improvement store Ehituse ABC have been closed on Wednesday until systems affected by the attack can be brought back online.
Ulatuslik rahvusvaheline küberrünnak, mis sai alguse nädala algul, on jõudnud otsapidi ka Eestisse: Ehituse ABC kõik poed on täna suletud, kuni küberrünnakust häiritud süsteemid taas tööle saadakse.
Ehituse ABC CFO and board member Anton Kutser told online news portal Delfi (link in Estonian) that their number one priority right now is to communicate with their customers and get their stores opened back up.
"A number of other international groups have been attacked within the framework of the cyberattack — this problem is being addressed right now," said Kutser. "We have localized our computer systems in order to protect our data protection systems. The consequences of the cyberattack are being dealt with. The number one priority right now is customer service; we will begin serving customers just as soon as we get these problems resolved. Currently all Ehituse ABC locations are closed."
Klaid Mägi, director of the Incident Response Department at the Cyber Security Branch of the Information System Authority (RIA) told ERR's radio news on Wednesday morning that the authority has information about one business who has been hit by the cyberattack.
"It has not caused them a great deal of damage," he said. "Even if work stations are encrypted, this has not affected the business' work in any way and there has been no great damage to the company."
Mägi noted that it isn't even possible to protect oneself 100 percent from such attacks. "It is quite normal that the odd computer is occasionally infected," he stressed. "It is first and foremost a business' other internal processes that must ensure that there is no damage done. In other words, data must be backed up properly."
The RIA official noted that the affected business is the Estonian branch of an international business. "We do not yet have an exact analysis of how these things began, whether they arrivd through a parent company or were somehow infected here in Estonia," he added.
Kantar Emor shuts down systems as precaution
Another Estonian business to be affected by the cyberattack is research company Kantar Emor, which likewise belongs to an international group.
On Tuesday afternoon, companies belonging to international British advertising and public relations (PR) group WPP plc were hit by the cyberattack on Tuesday afternoon, after which Kantar Emor, a member of the group, closed down its computer systems as a precaution. Use of Emor's e-services remains interrupted, but they hope to resolve the situation sometime during the day, the Estonian business announced.
"The cyberattack did not affect a single Kantar company — neither our nor our customers' data has once been in danger," explained Emor director Karin Niinas.
WPP (Wire and Plastic Products) plc is an international advertising and PR business whose main offices are located in London. The group owns a number of advertising, PR and market research netwrorks, such as Grey, Burson-Marsteller, Hill & Knowlton, JWT, Ogilvy & Mather, Kantar, Young & Rubicam and Cohn & Wolfe.
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(MintPress) —You see them everywhere — dazzling colored feathers hanging from the luscious locks and earlobes of fashionistas.
While touted by the fashion industry as a hip, organic way to let your personality shine, the impacts are quite devastating at the source. While many of the farms breeding hens for their feathers are taking place in the U.S., the disconnect consumers have with the source of their products is vast — a mindset that’s not limited to this particular issue.
Most western consumers purchase products based on a particular set of standards — desire, need, cost, etc., leaving even people who consider themselves as ‘ethical’ to feed into a cycle of consumerism that doesn’t ask the question, “Where did this come from?”
So, where did ‘this’ come from?
It could be argued that most consumers flocking toward the feather trend wouldn’t be able to stomach the process by which their beauty is derived.
At Whiting Farms Inc., for example, birds are raised only for their feathers — the roosters don’t survive the plucking. And while that may not anger many, some argue it’s a total waste, as meat from the animal is not then used for consumption, largely because the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ruled it’s not fit. According to animal rights activists, the process of plucking in and of itself is cruel and inhumane.
In an ironic twist, the fashionable feathers have even been used to campaign for research into ovarian cancer. In September 2011, a Florida salon launched a campaign in the midst of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, donating proceeds from all feather extension purchases to ovarian cancer research.
While the life of a rooster might not be the most important concern of the world, it raises an issue central to the consumer society of the West. Where do the products we consume come from, and what are the impacts? And, more importantly, do we care?
It’s a difficult task to track the origin of every single product purchased, whether it be for consumption, fashion or necessity. That could play into the cycle of ignorance we all fall into. It’s a lot of work, after all, to research everything — and most people are consumed with busy lives, worrying about making ends meet and providing for those they’re close to.
But with something as trivial as hair extensions, for example, it seems odd most people purchasing feather extensions aren’t asking themselves, “Where did this come from?” Surely, most people understand feathers don’t fall from the sky. It’s true that some people really wouldn’t care, but a large portion of those wearing feathers are going for that hip, organic look — and one could assume they would be a bit turned off by the process necessary to supply their latest fashion fetish.
Most people buying an American flag, for example, would likely assume that it was made in the U.S. Yet according to the Flag Manufacturers Association of America, that’s not the case — far from it. In fact, statistics from 2009 show that $2.5 billion in American flags were imported from China. In 2001, the year America suffered the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the U.S. imported $51.7 million worth of flags — $29.7 million came from China, a country notorious for sweatshop labor and poor working conditions. Ironically, the U.S. flag — the unofficial versions — are not made in the U.S.A., for the most part.
Considering the outrage that erupted after it was learned that Olympic athletes in the 2012 Opening Ceremony would be wearing outfits made in China, it’s reasonable to assume that, when it comes to symbols of the U.S., most Americans would prefer that they not be made in China.
In that case, it showed that Americans do care where their products are coming from, which leads to the same question: Why aren’t we asking where products are made?
The same goes with those who tout the Nike logo. Most athletes — or anyone — supporting the swoosh would likely be appalled if they were to experience, first-hand, the life of those who work in Indonesia’s Nike factories. That was the case for Jim Keady, a former St. John’s Catholic University soccer coach, who was concerned about the team’s purchase of Nike apparel after researching that very question, “Where does this come from?”
Keady traveled to Indonesia and lived with factory workers. While Nike would not allow Keady to work in the factory, even for no wage at all, he continued to live like the workers would, living off the $1.25 a day wage they received. His conclusion after the experience, which was made into the documentary “Nike Sweatshops: Behind the Swoosh,” was that workers do not make enough to provide themselves, let alone their families, with the basic necessities.
While it’s a message that has been counterattacked by Nike public relations officials, Keady’s documentary and related information are widespread, available for anyone to view, so long as they have access to the Internet.
Is it likely to change?
To a large extent, the world is preoccupied.
Timothy Devinney, professor of strategy at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, argues that even those who consider themselves to be ethical consumers are anything but that. In a recent opinion piece, Devinney frames his argument, pointing out that consumers are overwhelmingly driven by other factors, including cost.
“That doesn’t mean people aren’t influenced by issues other than price and product — they are. But we find that when you look carefully at people’s purchasing behavior, it does not tally with what those who promote the idea of the ethical consumer would expect.,” he writes. “All too often, survey radicals can turn into economic conservatives at the checkout.”
Devinney’s argument points out that, at the most basic level, consumers do — or would — care that the products they consume come at the sacrifice of others. Yet the drive to care more about oneself and the people around oneself end up taking over.
“People care about a variety of issues that form part of a broad ethical agenda: third-world debt, child labor, pollution, animal welfare and so on,” he writes. “But they tend to be hard-nosed when they trade these things off against matters that are more salient, immediate and mundane: children’s schooling, healthcare, their mortgage — even simply spending less time at the checkout counter.”
Devinney is quick to point out that this is not a total U.S. behavior, saying that Europeans are no more socially aware than Americans. And he’s not optimistic anything is set to change anytime soon.
“Corporations, by their very nature, have conflicting virtues and vices that ensure they will never truly be socially responsible, even by the broadest of definitions,” he argues.
His argument is based on the fact that the term “ethical” is subjective — one person or corporation may value environmental concerns, for example, not focusing then on other political issues.
And while it’s difficult to focus on all the issues at one time, Devinney isn’t saying to give up altogether. In the case of fashionable feathers, for example, it doesn’t require much thought or research to realize that their origins could be considered questionable, leading people who consider themselves ethical and in favor of animal welfare to boycott the trend.


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KUCHING: Sarawak will work with the army and Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) to distribute food to remote areas during the movement control order (MCO), says Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's Agriculture Ministry issued an order on Friday deeming truck stops, gas stations and highway diners as essential services, seeking to ensure cargo haulers keep moving grains, feed and meat to markets at home and abroad despite the coronavirus pandemic.
MELAKA (Bernama): The Melaka government is providing special assistance in the form of food kit and deferment of water bill payment for domestic consumers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, said Chief Minister Datuk Sulaiman Md Ali.
NEW YORK: The oil industry has been hit by a simultaneous demand and supply shock in March as the coronavirus pandemic cuts fuel consumption and top producer Saudi Arabia raises output to full capacity to fight a price war with rivals.
KUCHING: There is a "good possibility" that Sarawak can contain the Covid-19 outbreak if everyone adheres strictly to the movement control order (MCO) which has been extended until April 14, says Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
KOTA KINABALU: Food rations are being sent to islanders affected by the movement control order (MCO) irrespective of their nationality, says Datuk Jaujan Sambakong.
On social media, Malaysian designer Rico Rinaldi has started a campaign to support healthcare workers battling the Covid-19 outbreak.
THERE is no good or bad food, it is just good or bad diets.
KUANTAN: Pahang government has announced special financial aid totalling RM14.99mil to reduce the burden on people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in the state.
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Odette has held on to the title of Asia’s best restaurant for the second year running, as top chefs grapple with city lockdowns, temporary closures of their restaurants or food-supply interruptions during the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.


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US man says his Apple watch saved his life. Here’s what happened
Cleveland man Ken Counihan recently said that his Apple watch detected abnormalities in his lungs.
Upgrade Your Tech This Summer & Take A Pick From These Affordable Smartwatches Of 2023
A lot is different in 2023, so why should your wearable tech still be the same? Upgrade your smartwatch this summer season and take your pick from our list of best affordable smartwatches from brands such as Apple, OnePlus & Samsung.
Around 40% of people are getting less than average 7 hrs of sleep every night, reveals Apple Watch data
Sleep plays a very important role in your health as it impacts your metabolism, brain health and heart.
Apple’s new challenge: a wave of key executives leaving the company
Over a stretch that began in the second half of 2022, Apple has lost about a dozen high-ranking executives. Most of these people carried the title of vice president, which is just below the senior vice president level that reports to Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook.
Apple's new Activity Challenge celebrates Women's Day, just 20 mins of workout can earn you a reward
Apple Watch users will also get a series of animated stickers.
Apple makes major progress on no-prick blood glucose tracking for its Watch
Adding the monitoring system to the Apple Watch, the ultimate goal, would also make that device an essential item for millions of diabetics around the world.
Apple Watch band will soon change its colour based on your outfit!Apple is researching how a single Apple Watch band can be colour-coordinated with a wearer's clothes.
Apple Watch saves owner's life from fatal internal bleeding after nap, here's what happenedThe Apple Watch saved the wearer's life by alerting him to a racing pulse after a nap, which led to a diagnosis of severe internal bleeding.
What are steps to activate eSIM on Apple Watch? Know hereThe eSIM feature on Apple Watch allows users to activate a cellular plan on their watch without a physical SIM card. This feature is available on Apple Watch Series 3 or later models running watchOS 7 or later.
A look into upcoming Apple iPhone 15 series: Faster Wi-Fi, titanium frames, image sensorsThe new generation of iPhone will come with better WiFi speed, and more sophisticated cameras.
iOS 17 Leaks: Apple leak reveals numerous changes for upcoming iOS version and iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple leak reveals information concerning the improvements Apple intends to make to the iPhone 15. iOS 17 will be released with little visual change and an emphasis on performance and efficiency.
This is how Apple’s upcoming mixed-reality headset will workThe roughly $3,000 device, likely named Reality Pro, will take a novel approach to virtual meetings and immersive video, aiming to shake up the VR industry.
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Apple iOS 16.3 update to roll out next week. Here are detailsApple will soon release the updated iOS 16.3 for users across the world. This update will include many improvements and bug fixes.
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Singer Chaka Khan to share inspirational stories through Apple's Time to Walk seriesKhan is among the nearly 70 high-profile guests who have shared their stories.
Apple's watch OS 9 update to bring battery-saving mode to Apple WatchThe new mode will also alert the user when the battery has 10 per cent left.
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2K Marin senior systems designer, Ken Hudson has been talking about the reason BioShock 2 was delayed from November 2009 to February 2010. It was a delay that cost 2K Games "millions of dollars", but the game was made more "impressive" for it.
"It wasn't ready, and it's really great that 2K supports and respects that. That's not an easy decision to make; that's millions of dollars to continue the project for that long, so it's really impressive." said Hudson.


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While wages will continue to grow in 2022, prices will balloon faster still, the Bank of Estonia and commercial banks SEB and Swedbank find in their recent forecasts. Retail trade and services are nevertheless forecast to continue growing in volume, suggesting that consumers remain confident.
Even though economic forecasts are rather a formality in the currently complicated geopolitical situation, with indicators having changed considerably in a few months' time – as forecasting the Estonian economy tends to fall into the category of esoterica rather than science even in the calmest of times – bank's spring forecasts are nevertheless quite similar.
Economic growth for 2022 is forecast at between -0,4 and 1.5 percent, with the Bank of Estonia the most pessimistic and Swedbank, that published its forecast on Wednesday, the most optimistic.
Unlike GDP, prices are forecast to continue climbing. Banks' price advance forecasts fall between 10 and 11 percent, enough to negate the growth of average salary. Salary advance is forecast between 6 and 7 percent, with real wages set to shrink.
That said, neither Swedbank nor SEB forecast private consumption to suffer. Savings and second pension pillar withdrawals are seen as the main drivers of continued consumption. Wage growth is also forecast to maintain consumer confidence.
The Bank of Estonia forecasts that people will withdraw €150 million in second pension pillar assets in May alone.
Analyst for SEB Mihkel Nestor said that households have been ignoring high inflation for a long time and consumption has continued to grow despite the consumer price index spiking. The economy shrinking and inflation make for abstract indicators, with consumer perception increasingly divorced from the economic climate. "From the ordinary person's point of view, the state of the economy remains encouraging. Revenues and salaries will continue to grow and economic activity remain high," Nestor said.
But real wages falling is forecast to hit savings.
Nestor pointed out that private savings have been growing by 15 percent on year on average. "What households will have to settle for is not being able to save as much as previously," he suggested.
The Bank of Estonia overview notes that households spend 15 percent on energy and 28 percent on food on average. "Essential expenses ballooning will also leave households with less money for recreation and traveling," the outlook finds.
Inflation forecast to fall as if by magic in 2023
While inflation is forecast at 10-11 percent for this year, it is expected to fall sharply next year, both the Bank of Estonia and Swedbank find. The latter forecasts it at 4.5 percent next year, with the central bank only suggesting 1-2 percent. This would see real wages start to grow again next year.
Unpredictable hikes of energy and raw material prices that have added to inflation in recovery from the pandemic cast doubt on whether such optimistic forecasts can be taken without a pinch of salt.
World market food prices are also growing rapidly, this in a situation where the full effect of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not yet clear.
The Bank of Estonia forecasts food price advance at 10 percent in 2022 and 5 percent in 2023, while actual prices will be affected by the duration of the war in Ukraine.
The central bank also continues to speak out against retaining wide-ranging support measures for individuals and companies as the economic situation is solid.
It is to be believed that the forecasts will be adjusted and new figures presented a few months from now. Swedbank has already warned that April forecasts might be optimistic.
Finance ministry forecasts growth of -1 percent
The spring economic forecasts of the Ministry of Finance puts 2022 growth at -1 percent, compared to 4 percent forecast last September. The ministry highlights Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the main factor governing estimated growth of GDP.
The ministry forecasts growth to return at 1.2 percent in 2023.
The ministry forecasts faster price advance than the central bank and its commercial counterparts at 12.7 percent in 2022, and suggests both real wages and private consumption will take a hit.
Minister of Finance Keit Pentus-Rosimannus said that price advance is almost completely imported or due to external factors – energy prices and food imports becoming more expensive. Nevertheless, the finance ministry also forecasts inflation to come down to 2.1 percent in 2023.
Government sector loan burden is forecast to grow to 19.2 percent of GDP and to 27.1 percent of GDP by 2026.
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The new Mazda MX-5 has won the 2016 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year title - the first car to win both titles in the history of the awards.
The MX-5 has won more than 30 awards, including 2015-2016 Car of the Year Japan and 2016 UK Car of the Year.
The World Car Awards were announced at the recent New York Auto Show. The most powerful Audi road car built, the R8 coupe won the World Performance Car 2016 award. The World Luxury Car 2016 title was won by the BMW 7 Series.
And finally, the 2016 World Green Car was won by the Toyoya Mitai. The hydrogen car beat off two of the top hybrids models to take the award.
The vehicles were selected and voted on by an international jury panel comprising 73 automotive journalists from 23 countries around the world. Each juror was appointed by the World Car Steering Committee on the basis of expertise, experience, credibility, and influence. Each juror typically drives and evaluates new vehicles on a regular basis as part of their professional work.
Eddie Cunningham, the motoring editor of the Irish Independent is the Irish juror for the World Car Awards. He succeeded Padraic Deane who had completed a six year term as the Irish juror.


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President Uhuru Kenyatta assents to bill aimed at providing funds for standard gauge railway
By PSCU | October 24th 2013
Nairobi, Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday at State House Nairobi signed into law the Finance Act 2013.
The Act amends the Customs and Excise Act by introducing a Railway Development Levy to be paid on all goods imported into the country for home use.
The levy will be charged at a rate of 1.5 per cent of customs value of the goods and will be paid by the importer. This will provide funds for the construction of standard gauge railway network to facilitate transportation of goods.
“The levy shall be at the rate of 1.5 percent of the customs value of the goods and shall be paid by the importer of such goods at the time of entering the goods for home use,” says the Act
The relevant paperwork for the signing of the Act was presented to the President by National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi.
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There’s an old saying in the technology industry that if you’re not paying for the product, you are the product. And that’s certainly been true when it comes to consumers and their data.
For the past 25 years, cookies have tracked users’ behaviour across the web, and brands have used that information to target them with advertising. It’s a sector that’s grown to be worth more than $600bn, propelled by the promise of scientific accuracy and tracking that the advertising sector had only previously dreamed of. Before cookies were invented in 1992, the success of advertising campaigns running across media such as newspapers, magazines, TV, and billboards could hardly be measured at all.
But in 2024, Google will become the latest technology provider to phase out third-party cookies in its web browser, Chrome. It’s a step Apple and Mozilla have already taken with Safari and Firefox. But because Chrome controls access to more than half the world’s web traffic, it represents a significant sea change for the advertising sector. In short, the industry’s relationship with personal data is about to undergo a monumental upheaval.
Putting privacy first
The tech privacy wars have been hotting up in recent years. Apple launched its privacy-first iPhone campaign in 2019, giving users the right to choose whether or not they were tracked by apps. It’s already affected Facebook’s bottom line to the tune of $10bn. But Apple believes privacy is the right platform to stand on, and has turned it into a business advantage.
What’s happening is the general public has become wise to the fact they’re being tracked. And they don’t like it. First-party cookies are used by the website an individual has chosen to interact with and might track metrics like products purchased in order to make other recommendations. In contrast, third-party cookies are set by an unknown body that tracks browser history across websites, collecting users’ personal information for unknown purposes (but will often determine which display ads you’re shown).
And they have become prolific. Firefox, for example, is said to be blocking 10 billion trackers per day after imposing its own ban. The popularity of search engine DuckDuckGo, which doesn’t track users, has surged – from 2020 to 2021, its average daily search volume grew by 73%. And others – more than one in four users according to Statista – are taking their own steps to disable third-party cookies in their browsers, or changing their privacy settings in their phones.
Indeed Google itself has pointed to privacy as the driving force behind this change. David Temkin, Google’s director of product management for ads privacy and trust has said when third-party cookies are phased out, alternative indicators will not track individuals across the web. “We don’t believe these solutions will meet rising consumer expectations for privacy, nor will they stand up to rapidly evolving regulatory restrictions and therefore aren’t a sustainable long term investment.”
As David Temkin mentioned, “rapidly evolving regulatory restrictions” are a key driver in Google’s cookie epiphany. The EU’s ePrivacy Directive requires user consent before non-essential cookies are set on devices. Not only that, but the consent given must meet the GDPR’s strict standard for valid consent.


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MSC responds to Greenpeace report
“Greenpeace has issued its eighth report ranking U.S. grocery store chains on seafood sourcing practices. Greenpeace’s report downgrades retailers for sourcing species that the organization places on its self-selected ‘Red List,’ effectively calling on retailers and consumers to boycott these products. We disagree with many of the conclusions in their latest retailer ranking report, including Greenpeace’s inclusion of ‘red list’ species that come from MSC certified fisheries. In their red-listing, Greenpeace makes broad, sweeping generalizations about entire species, undifferentiated by individual stocks and fisheries.
“Retailers can feel confident that the MSC certified fisheries that they source from are well-managed and sustainable and they deserve credit and recognition—not approbation--for their commitment to sustainability.
“Every fishery engaged in the MSC program submits to a rigorous, transparent, stakeholder engaged, scientific assessment. A fishery that is MSC certified has passed the world’s most rigorous, scientific standard for sustainability. Certified fisheries demonstrate that not only is the fish stock sustainably managed, but that fishing impacts on the environment are minimized and sound fishery management regimes are in place.
“Fisheries that are engaged in the MSC program, and data and decisions about all MSC fisheries are available at: https://www.msc.org/track-a-fishery/fisheries-in-the-program.”
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(NAPSI)—Inflation is a big concern for America’s more than 32 million small business owners, but there are solutions, according to a recent survey.
Nearly one in three business owners report feeling extremely worried about inflation and rank it as a top business concern, and another 62.5% say they’re generally concerned about inflation and are keeping an eye on rising prices, according to the new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
SCORE’s Spring 2022 Megaphone of Main Street: Inflation & the Economy report found only 7% of small businesses are not troubled about inflation while three out of four small business owners report mixed feelings about the economy overall. While finding customers remains a serious problem for small business owners (51.8%), cash flow (35.9%), inflation (33.9%) and supply chain disruptions (30%) are all rapidly growing issues as the economy remains tumultuous.
Many small business owners (62.7%) have seen their profits decline over the past six months. Meanwhile, rising costs cause cash flow problems for one-third (35.9%) of the small business owners surveyed. Vendors and suppliers are charging 65.7% of business owners more than they were six months ago. More than half of business owners (53.5%) now pay more for utilities (including gas). Only 15.5% reported profits were higher than expected.
To improve profitability, some small business owners are seeking more profitable clients, some are adjusting their product mix or improving technology, most are raising prices. All but 7.8% of those surveyed have raised prices by 5% to 20%, with an average increase of 11%.
Fortunately, SCORE can make a difference. “Small business owners have been inundated with curve balls throughout the past two years with no signs of slowing down,” explains SCORE Vice President of External Relations Betsy Dougert. “We want entrepreneurs to know they are not on this journey alone. SCORE has a plethora of resources, including small business experts, to help them navigate challenges and thrive.”
SCORE—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization—supports small businesses during difficult times. Since 1964, it has helped 11 million entrepreneurs start or grow a business. SCORE’s 10,000 volunteers provide free workshops and educational services to over 1,500 communities nationwide, creating 25,084 new businesses and 71,475 non-owner jobs in 2021 alone.
To discover what SCORE can do for you and your small business, visit www.SCORE.org.