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“Your top!” my friend exclaims as she opens her front door. It’s 9pm on a Friday night and we are going out. Usually, I would settle for an ensemble of jeans and a nice-ish top. But this time, I had pushed the boats out. This was a top I really couldn’t afford.
It was one of the most expensive tops I have ever worn, priced at £310, a bright-pink, puff-sleeved confection by British designer Olivia Rose The Label. But instead of actually buying this top, I had rented it through John Lewis. And instead of spending more than £300, I had spent £50. So tonight, and for the other four nights I was renting it, I decided to lean into my new lifestyle. I would be the girl with expensive tops. Bella Hadid.
Clothing rental is the future, according to industry forecasters. By 2029, Global Data predicts that this swelling new industry will be worth £2.3bn. It is now well known that the fashion industry accounts for about 10 per cent of global carbon emissions, and as consumer concern over fast fashion grows, big brands are looking for more sustainable alternatives.
John Lewis is just the latest brand to set up a fashion rental service. Customers pay £20-£90 to rent an outfit for up to 20 days, returning it in the post to be dry cleaned and reused. This year alone, countless other rental platforms have emerged: in September, Selfridges announced the launch of its own rental service. Like John Lewis, it is also powered by rental specialist Hurr. Simply Be also joined the ranks, alongside French Connection and Jigsaw. There is also a growing number of specialist rental websites.
While most of these new rental services focus on occasion wear for weddings and black-tie events, could there be a future where we rent our everyday clothes? “It’s a brilliant question and one that we are actively working on,” says Isabella West, CEO of Hirestreet, one of the most popular clothes rental sites. “I certainly feel like we will move towards a world where having an item temporarily will become more of a common thing.”
“The US tends to be a couple years ahead of us, and probably in the world of rental, they’re about five years ahead of us,” she adds. “And we certainly have seen people renting their workwear over there. People want to feel good for a big meeting in the same way they do on other occasions.”
For the next week then, I decided to test out this ambition. From Sunday to Sunday, I would rent my entire wardrobe from John Lewis.
On Sunday evening, just in time for my working week, my bag of clothes arrived, zipped up in a reusable synthetic bag: already noticeably easier to handle than the usual plastic returns system from online purchases. Quickly though, there was an immediate problem: the labels that were hanging off some of the dresses. Was I allowed to take off the label or was that a faux pax? I decided to leave them dangling inside.
Not all of my outfit choices are available this week, so I had relied on John Lewis to pick some of them for me. The frills and bright colours of Monday’s dress (RRP £155 by Molby the label) at first made me feel a bit too much like an extra from Little Women. But then around 3pm, something unexpected happened. The quality of the fabric, which was much nicer than on any dress I actually own, made me feel pleasantly extravagant. Knowing I didn’t actually own this dress and would probably never see it again once my eight-day rental slot was up somehow enhanced the feeling.
As the week went on, each day, I entertained my flat mate by parading that morning’s outfit. We rated them out of 10 and discussed which ones we might buy, in the real world. Each outfit would have cost at least £85 to buy and was more expensive than any dress I would usually wear to work but for the first time, I was taking notice of the quality of my everyday clothes.
By Saturday night, it was time to debut the most risque dress at the pub. Exposing my chest and my legs in an off-the-shoulder, floral midi dress, I was freezing. “Why do you look like you are going to a wedding?” one of my friends asked as I arrived. I didn’t care. By the end of the week, I had morphed into a woman that enjoyed looking completely overdressed for the pub. Maybe wedding-wear was the new me.
Eventually, though, I had to return my bag of dresses, and the person that went with them. While the experience was fun, the price tag for a week’s worth of rented outfits was not. As well as paying the rental price for each piece, drycleaning and damage protection is charged on top, pushing the price up another £14 for one of my items.
None of this comes cheap. And according to a Finnish study published in 2021, renting your clothes may not always be a very sustainable option either. The study looked at the environmental impact of owning and disposing of clothing, including renting, re-selling and recycling. It found that renting clothes had the highest climate impact of all these options thanks to the environmental cost of delivery and packaging.
Hirestreet’s West is sceptical about the findings. “That study looked at the impact of renting a pair of jeans, but people don’t rent jeans. They wear the same jeans over 100 times,” she says. “What renting is aiming to do is offset overproduction of clothes, that’s where you start to see the huge carbon saving, and that’s where rental delivers a benefit.”
Lizzie Rivera, chief purpose officer at the sustainability guide, Live Frankly, agrees: “Renting a spectacular outfit for a special occasion, that you’re only ever likely to wear once, is a great idea – in many ways it is much more sustainable than buying new clothes to essentially adorn the back of your wardrobe. How many bridesmaids have never worn their dress again?”
Although when it comes to renting clothes for everyday wear, she is less convinced. “If we were renting our clothes every day of the week, this would involve a lot of deliveries and dry-cleaning. From a sustainability perspective, I don’t think this is a sensible solution.”
Rivera adds: “Charity shops and the second-hand market are now full of cheap and toxic clothing and the rental market could go the same way.”
Personally, I might not be wearing occasion wear to work again anytime soon, but that isn’t to say that renting doesn’t have a future. I am entirely convinced that my next wedding outfit will be rented. A top for a night out? Perhaps not.


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Steve Statham, Associate Director, Manufacturing Technology Centre
Against a backdrop of declining productivity, economic uncertainty and a skills shortage challenge that shows no sign of improving, the release of the Industrial Strategy couldn’t have come at a better time.
The fact that BBC Breakfast chose to broadcast the launch of the white paper on Monday 27th November from the Manufacturing Technology Centre – a place synonymous with pushing the boundaries of existing knowledge, capabilities and technological “know how” – is testament to the importance of how the future success and sustainability of key sectors like energy will be hugely reliant on how well we bring new ideas into the sector, but more importantly how emerging developments in artificial intelligence, data analytics, intelligent robotics can significantly enhance the overall efficiency of energy suppliers.
The Open Networks Project is a prime example of a project where experiences we draw from other sectors could provide crucial support in enabling the outcomes to have the greatest impact to the market. Building a smart energy grid based on a de-centralised delivery model which allows for a flexible delivery model based on localised demand patterns in many ways models the approach taken by many automotive firms who have also made radical changes to their manufacturing strategies:
The clear strategy among many UK car manufacturers has been to move away from shipping built-up units from central manufacturing plants towards a model of local assembly and ultimately full European production in order to be better able to adjust to local needs and minor fluctuations in demand. This allows them to benefit from labour costs, which are much lower than in countries such as Japan and South Korea, while also to some extent, avoiding currency fluctuations. Furthermore, in the context of increasing concern in environmental circles about the impact of global supply chains, particularly in terms of carbon dioxide emissions, major changes can be seen in reduced shipping of thousands of finished cars across the world when these can now be done via localised manufacturing plants.
The excitement around emerging technologies in robotics, informatics, digitalisation and 3D printing comes across very clearly in the Industrial Strategy as academia, research environments and industrialists all acknowledge the potential this could have on production, serviceability and overall impact on GVA.
Changes in legislation (moving away from internal combustion engines), changes in consumer behaviours (higher awareness of environmental issues), and changes in the way we need energy and consume it (more localised, more personalised energy requirements) means a major shift away from traditional methods of build and maintenance and deploying a model that is not only fit for the twenty first century, but something that is flexible, scalable and (critically) sustainable as the market grows.
The lessons to learn from other industries are readily available to help us on this journey. Rolls Royce, for example, know the location of every aero jet engine in operation anywhere in the world along with its current energy efficiency, outputs and crucially the condition of its hundreds of parts in real time. Aircraft manufacturers, including Airbus, use similar technology to monitor not only how an aircraft is performing in real time but predict problems which may be brewing in the immediate future.
Energy suppliers may not need this minutiae of detail but the opportunity to combine robotic platforms such as drones, combined with sophisticated inspection technologies that are able to provide detailed analysis of assets to detect defects, which are then able to be repaired in-situ could change current service business models forever.
Furthermore, why not overlay this with a smart informatics layer that is able to capture the images being found, tag the repair with digital data and provide a historic audit trail of repairs thereby giving the network operator full historical data of the condition of their assets which can also lend itself to providing predicted failures based on known data? Potentially a major step change but one that could redefine the meaning of innovation for the sector and help to establish a smart grid network that symbolises the very essence of Government’s ambitions of deploying an Industrial Strategy to help the UK compete and deliver their services as a demonstration that we can be true world leaders in this space.

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Catching Up With Caren Calabrese, Vice-President, MIKE Licensing
Pet gear is a big business—a $50 billion business. There is no doubt that consumers love their pets and they are proving their love—and expressing their style—by spending money. The I ♥ Pet Head brand was created to focus on the pet grooming, fashion, and accessories categories. As we move into 2012, the brand will expand into Walmart and Target.


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AIRPORT CITY, ISRAEL – Four strategies shape SodaStream International’s plans to revive its business in the United States, where sales declined 28% during the company’s first quarter.
“While I see many positives in the business, it’s clear that our rapid growth from zero to $200 million outpaced the development of our infrastructure,” said Scott Guthrie, general manager of the Americas region, during a May 14 call with financial analysts to discuss first-quarter earnings. “Many of the much-needed changes are currently under way while others will take time to implement and yield positive results.”
First, the company is focused on sharpening its marketing efforts to convert brand awareness into purchases. SodaStream users are passionate about the product, Mr. Guthrie said, with 77% using the machines at least three or four times a week and 55% using SodaStream products daily, according to a recent survey.
“At the same time, unaided brand awareness grew at a double-digit pace year over year to 40% with aided awareness very high at 84%,” Mr. Guthrie said. “That said, I believe there is tremendous opportunity to sharpen our positioning in consumer messaging to convert that high awareness into purchases, which will ensure our continued leadership of the burgeoning home carbonation category.”
SodaStream’s second priority involves expanding its retail presence into new channels, including grocery and drug stores, and optimizing its current distribution. These efforts include a new display in Wal-Mart stores beginning this month.
Portfolio management represents the third prong of the company’s plan to improve its U.S. business. SodaStream continues to announce brand partnerships with such recent additions as Ocean Spray, Crystal Light, Kool-Aid and V8 Splash.
“I'm also excited about the product pipeline, which features innovative new soda makers and flavors, including single-serve delivery options and new partnership agreements with Welch’s, Sunny D, Skinnygirl and many more,” Mr. Guthrie said. “That said, all this exciting product innovation means we need to better manage the portfolio as I believe s.k.u. rationalization would benefit the user experience and reduce cost and complexity from our supply chains.”
Fourth, the company is leveraging its gas refill exchange accessibility by strengthening collaborations with other brands, such as Samsung and KitchenAid, that utilize SodaStream’s carbonators.
“Gas refills are the lifeblood of the SodaStream system and continue to grow,” Mr. Guthrie said. “Our exchange program is a well-oiled reverse logistics system that drives valuable consumer traffic to our retail partners and represents a very strong barrier to entry to our competitors.”
While sales dropped in the U.S. during the quarter, international markets experienced strong growth.
“I visited several international markets where SodaStream has achieved significant household penetration and broad consumer acceptance,” Mr. Guthrie said. “I am confident that we can take the blueprint for success and replicate it in the U.S.”
For the first quarter ended March 31, SodaStream earned $1,778,000, equal to 9c per share on the common stock, down 85% from $12,084,000, or 58c per share, in the prior year period.
Revenue totaled $118,172,000, up slightly from $117,639,000, reflecting a 28% decline in sales in the Americas that was offset by gains in international markets. During the quarter, the company sold fewer soda maker starter kits but more carbonation refills and flavor concentrates.For the fiscal year, SodaStream expects revenue growth of approximately 15% and a 3% increase in full-year income.


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The freebie-filled joys of electric car ownership are fading fast. Nine states now levy extra registration fees on EVs, and by 2017, Michigan will be the 10th, with a half-dozen more governments seeking to make up for lost gasoline taxes.
It’s a cash grab—or rather, some repayment for the free parking, free charging, HOV lane access, emissions waivers, four-figure tax credits, and straight-up rebates EV buyers have been reaping for years. Battery-electric cars may rack up utility bills with state fees, but they’re not paying a cent toward the road maintenance (and sometimes, other political shenanigans) that state motor fuel taxes fund. To that end, nine states are charging between $50 and $300 on top of normal registration renewal fees, or in some cases, a separate annual fee.
Three states passed new laws this year, including Georgia, which scrapped its $5000 EV tax credit in favor of the nation’s highest EV fee. Not all fee-hungry states charge plug-in hybrids or recognize their ability to run gas-free for extended periods, while Idaho hits not only PHEVs but also ordinary gas-electric hybrids with extra charges.
Here’s the latest we know on EV fees, culled from the Department of Energy, state DMVs, bills (pending and failed), and the National Conference of State Legislatures:
|State||Fee||Year in Effect||Cars Affected|
|Wyoming||$50||2015||EV and PHEV|
|Colorado||$50||2014||EV and PHEV|
|Nebraska||$75||2011||EV and PHEV|
|Missouri||$75||2011||EV and PHEV|
|Idaho||$150||2015||EV and PHEV, plus HEV ($100)|
|Georgia||$200||2015||EV and PHEV ($300 for commercial use)|
|Michigan||$100||2017||EV ($200 for heavy-duty) and PHEV (only 4 kWh or more, $30)|
While plug-in hybrids and full EVs have gained considerable momentum since the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf hit arrived for 2011, they’re still a minuscule fraction of the nation’s fleet. Through November this year, these cars accounted for just 0.6 percent of all U.S. light-duty vehicle sales. Hybrids are at 2.2 percent and have yet to crack four percent in a given year. But the problem of gas tax revenue lost through these vehicles is negligible compared to the decrease in tax collection that has resulted from the nation’s drastic drop in overall fuel consumption.
In 2014, U.S. retail fuel stations sold the lowest volume of gasoline in the last 30 years. According to the Energy Information Administration, Americans purchased fewer than 2 million gallons per day, compared with 2.3 million in 2014 and nearly 6.2 million gallons in 2003. The University of Michigan found that despite an 8-percent population increase between 2004 and 2013—and ever more cars—fuel consumption dipped by 11 percent. The federal government complains of the highway trust fund running dry on an annual basis.
But states, unlike Uncle Sam, have to balance budgets, and plug-in vehicles are at least one more pocket to pick. So far this year, four states have pending bills that would impose similar fees. Kentucky would charge $100, North Carolina wants to increase its current fee to $150, and Maine and Wisconsin have also suggested (but not specified) EV fees.
But the news isn’t all bad for electrified-vehicle owners. At least 10 states have tabled such bills, including Indiana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah this year. Massachusetts, New Jersey, South Carolina, Arizona, Texas, and Kansas (which wanted EV owners to install separate charging meters in their homes) all failed to enact fees over the past couple years. New York has taken the opposite stance and wants to waive first-year registration fees for EVs and other clean-burning cars. Iowa, which since 1927 had charged electric cars a flat $25 registration fee, has since applied the same weight-based fees all other drivers must pay. Oregon is going haywire and suggesting a mileage tax.
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This doesn’t mean the EV party is over, either. Owners can still reap significant incentives in some 37 states, but know this: When electric cars finally mature and public chargers pop up like gas stations, taxpayer-funded handouts won’t be sustainable.


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The HTC First, otherwise known as the Facebook phone, could already be seeing its last days on earth.
There were many reports of Facebook bringing out their very own smart phone. The reports went on for a long time, as people waited eagerly for the device to be released. Reports were never confirmed, however, so there was no hard feeling against Facebook on the delay.
As we so often see in the new-age times, things around the rumor mill generally have at least one element of truth to them. It’s hard to completely ignore a rumor as false when it comes to the technology sector. It’s just one of the downsides of companies that produce such great new hardware.
Last month the rumor was finally put to the rest when the Taiwanese manufacturer of smartphones released the HTC First. This phone was called the Facebook phone. Being called the HTC First had many people bemused. Why isn’t it called the Facebook phone, or why didn’t Facebook take more ownership? Those questions may now be seeing some answers.
After being released for less than a month from today, the Facebook phone price dropped to 99 cents from selected retailers. It was called a promotional stunt, but it doesn’t take Einstein here to know that the new device was struggling. To what extent it was struggling was still a good question, though.
Now, only a few days later, the Facebook phone is apparently heading to extinction according to the rumor mill. The reason being is that AT&T are planning on cutting their losses and giving up.
If the rumors are true, it will be a sad day for the Facebook team. Not nearly as sad as it would have been if it actually was released under its own name and not the smartphone we are talking about here.
As it is, many people would not even know that the HTC First was the Facebook phone. For them, the Facebook phone never existed.


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Savoury pastry brand Higgidy has announced the appointment of Sarah Jackson as marketing director.
Joining the business from restaurant chain Wahaca, where she was head of marketing, Jackson has 10 years’ experience within the FMCG sector. Higgidy said the new hire’s ability to deliver marketing strategies based on customer insight will be central to its growth plans, which include its first advertising campaign.
Called ‘Baked Generously’, the campaign will emphasise the vegetables and ingredients within the company’s pastry products and will run for six weeks on YouTube. It forms the first in a year-long above the line (ATL) campaign series which will see the brand increase its media investment by 294% on FY21, Higgidy said.
“Our competitors are increasingly using paid media to reinforce their brand credentials, and as a brand that has a strong heritage in purposeful delicious savoury pastry we now need to venture beyond in-store marketing so we are reaching more people with our story,” said Rachel Kelley, CEO at Higgidy.
“We believe our major investment in advertising this year will not only continue the positive momentum we have experienced during the last 18 months, but also position Higgidy as the preferred choice when it comes to innovative, quality veggie-led products,” she added.
The CEO also welcomed Jackson to the team, commenting that she “possesses the perfect blend of experience with her outstanding expertise in marketing strategy combined with agile implementation”.
Jackson said she was “delighted” to be joining Higgidy “in the midst of an exciting time of growth and innovation”.


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First InstaVolt EV rapid charger goes live at McDonald’s as national roll-out gets underway
InstaVolt has opened the first of many rapid EV charging points at McDonald’s in Port Talbot, as part of an initiative to deliver a rapid charging network at the restaurant giant’s Drive Thru restaurants across the UK.
As McDonald’s looks to play its part in a greener economic recovery, its ambition is to create a new nationwide charging network to support increasing demand for EVs. Installation works have also started at a number of other sites across the country, with more chargers expected to be rolled out across McDonald’s estate in 2021.
The partnership with InstaVolt, the largest owner-operated network of rapid EV chargers in the UK, marks a huge stride forward for EV charging infrastructure. It will include the introduction of charging points at both new and existing Drive Thru restaurants within the McDonald’s estate where they can be accommodated.
McDonald’s going live in Port Talbot’s Water Street restaurant comes four weeks after the Government announced that the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned in the UK from 2030. More drivers than ever are also considering driving an EVs due to the dramatic improvement in air quality witnessed during lockdowns throughout 2020.
Beth Hart, Vice President of Supply Chain & Brand Trust, said: “We’re delighted to take this first step on an incredibly important journey for McDonald’s as we continue to look at ways to use renewables to address carbon emissions. Our partnership with InstaVolt is a real step forward for those already driving electric vehicles, as well as people considering making the switch and takes advantage of our scale with over 1,300 restaurants. Our ambition means that UK drivers should never be far from a charging point outside our restaurants.
“This boost to the EV charging infrastructure builds on our heritage when it comes to renewables. For the last 10 years we have run our delivery fleet on biodiesel produced from our fry oil, and our restaurants are powered by 100% renewable energy. Our ultimate ambition is to have more EV charging points on our premises than any other company in the UK and Ireland.”
Adrian Keen, InstaVolt’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “It’s a landmark moment for us and EV drivers nationwide as this groundbreaking partnership with McDonald’s becomes a reality for drivers across the UK. More locations will come on stream in the New Year as the roll out gathers pace.”
He added: “Port Talbot is of particular importance as it increases our presence in the principality of Wales as we widen our network across the country. As the first rapid chargers in Port Talbot, this will be welcome news for the local community and the many drivers who pass on the M4 every day.”
InstaVolt’s new rapid charging points are capable of charging at 125kW, among the fastest in the UK and cutting charging times for motorists, making EVs a more realistic prospect for drivers than ever before. The partnership will increase accessibility of rapid charging for drivers across the UK by providing a network of convenient and recognisable locations beyond service stations, residential streets and workplaces. InstaVolt has enjoyed a highly successful year. The company has just been named “Best Universal Charging Provider” in the prestigious 2021 Driving Electric Awards, the fourth time in the past nine months that it has been recognised with a national award for reliability and ease of use.
To find your nearest InstaVolt charger visit: https://instavolt.co.uk/find-electric-vehicle-charge-point-map/
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AmCham South China revisits GANOHERB
On July 27th, President Harley of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China), accompanied by leaders of Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce and Fuzhou High-tech Zone Commerce Bureau, led entrepreneurs of the Chamber of Commerce to visit the headquarters of GANOHERB Group in Fuzhou High-tech Zone. After the signing ceremony between Fuzhou High-tech Zone and the American Chamber of Commerce in South China in January this year, the Chamber of Commerce visited GANOHERB for the second time.
Li Qing, vice general manager of GANOHERB Group, introduced the development history of GANOHERB to the guests.
“China is the hometown of Ganoderma. GANOHERB is the first Ganoderma brand in China to establish a global organic Ganoderma industry chain system. GANOHERB is also the earliest Ganoderma company that has been simultaneously certified organic by China, the United States, Japan, and the European Union. Over the years, we have been actively integrating into the international economic and cultural development with a global perspective.
Since 2009, GANOHERB has received trainees in the edible-medicinal fungi industry from all over the world, especially developing countries, to provide technical training on edible-medicinal fungi such as Ganoderma, aiming to make Chinese Ganoderma better benefit the world. In 2014, GANOHERB also won the United Nations award in recognition of special contribution to South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Washington, USA. In 2015, GANOHERB was awarded as the "Demonstration Base of Edible-Medicinal Mushroom Cultivation and Processing Technology" by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.
In the Ganoderma culture exhibition hall, Li Qing, the vice general manager of GANOHERB group, welcomed the arrival of the members of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China and introduced in detail the development of GANOHERB in the cultural inheritance and promotion of Ganoderma, the cultivation and research of Ganoderma, scientific research cooperation at home and abroad, and foreign cooperation and exchanges.
The dazzling variety of Ganoderma products attracted visiting guests.
President Harley of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China was tasting Ganoderma coffee.
Ganoderma delicacies like coffee, latte, jujube cake and biscuits won praise from the guests.
According to President Harley, the American Chamber of Commerce in South China aims to promote the development of bilateral trade between China and the United States. The main purpose of the delegation to revisit GANOHERB is to understand the current development status of China's Ganoderma health industry through GANOHERB and to lay the foundation for future investment and cooperation in the health field by the Chamber of Commerce. During the exchange, Li Qing, vice general manager of GANOHERB Group, also expressed her hope that in the context of the “Belt and Road” initiative, the Chamber of Commerce could organize more business exchange activities and strengthen the economic, trade and investment cooperation between GANOHERB and cities in various regions in the United States.


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Marvel Comics has continued to showcase more of the future high-fashion designs that will be worn at the X-Hellfire Men’s Gala, and Black Widow’s new costume is significantly darker than her previous outfit. The Hellfire Gala outfit designed by Russell Dauterman gives the longstanding Avenger a startling new style that is far more sleek and bold than what she usually wears.
Black Widow appears in Marvel Comics wearing either her one-piece leather outfit or her more tactical style, which has been replicated in live-action in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Natasha Romanoff’s original look was exceedingly ludicrous, thus she didn’t always have such a striking clothing. Her 1960s outfit included a blue fishnet leotard and a cape, as well as a huge eye mask. The hero would subsequently obtain an appearance that more closely resembled the one she currently wears, thus the costume was obviously of its day. For the X-Hellfire Men’s Gala, Black Widow is getting a new costume that is unlike anything she’s ever worn before.
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Marvel Comics has released Black Widow’s Hellfire Gala costume, designed by artist Russell Dauterman and giving the hero a much darker look than normal. Black Widow is dressed in a black bodysuit with her signature red emblem emblazoned across the front of her torso. Meanwhile, she wears a stunning red cloth mask with lace all over it (with the same element being implemented on her logo). Her gauntlets are replaced with hand jewellery, and she obtains braided red hair in a fishtail style that cascades down her entire body. Spiky heels are part of Black Widow’s Hellfire Gala costume. Take a look at the costume below.
The high-fashion outfit is one-of-a-kind and gorgeous, as it gives Black Widow a deeper aspect. Russell Dauterman has once again crafted an ensemble that expertly incorporates major components of the hero’s most iconic designs, narrative, and abilities. Dauterman has already revealed some spectacular Hellfire Gala designs, including one-of-a-kind Wolverine and Scarlet Witch outfits.
While Black Widow’s gown is so high-fashion that it’s unlikely she’ll wear it beyond the X-Hellfire Men’s Gala, it’s nevertheless exciting to see the hero get a new design that showcases her in a whole new light. When Marvel Comics’ X-2022 Men’s Hellfire Gala hits comic book shops and online retailers in July, readers will be able to witness the new Black Widow suit in action.


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It has become fashionable to portray an emerging generation of tech savvy youngsters as uninterested in owning cars. These new consumers are seen as being more interested in gadgets, social media, 'experiences' and renting things that previous generations preferred to own.
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Check out what QSR’s have been up to on social media.
New on the menu
Donut King launched the new Amazeballs, which are donut balls filled with either Apple Cinnamon or Chocolate Orange. The new Amazeballs is priced at $1.70 each or any 4 at $5.50.
Ribs and Burgers introduced the Italian Burger as this month’s special.
SumoSalad introduced a new addition to their winter warmer range—Mexican Beef Sumo Bowl.
Zarraffa’s Coffee introduced a new drink for winter. It is a macadamia laced mocha, with choc-macadamia whipped cream and chocolate fudge. The Mac Mocha is available in all stores starting on Monday, 10 June.
Bucking Bull introduced their new Home-style Meatballs. The new product is available in two meals—Meatballs & Mash, and Meatball Sub, priced at $8.50 and $6.95 respectively.
Hungry Jack’s introduced a new addition to their ‘Angry Menu.’ The Angry Whopper will now be joined by the Angry Tender Crisp and Angry Veggie Whopper in the product range.
Outback jacks’ National 1kg challenge will be kicking off on the 1st of July, with $10 being donated to the Starlight Foundation from every challenge.
Muffin Break is giving their customers a chance to win lunch money for a year with their new promo. Those who wish to participate must log on to the brand’s promo site and tell the brand why it’s important to take time out for lunch.
San Churro announced that Karen Sloan from Sydney is the winner of their ‘Win a Trip to Spain’ competition.
Rock Paper Scissors gave away double passes to all 3 State of Origin Hot FM Parties held at Flynns. The first two people to upload a photo of themselves with their favorite RPS food won a double pass each.
Domino’s announced the winners of their Ultimate State of Origin Sleepover competition to ANZ Stadium.
Wendy’s ‘Shake ‘n’ Dog’ promo is back for a limited time only.
Burger Urge will be celebrating its 10th birthday on 19 June. The brand will be having a party at their Fortitude Valley store.
La Porchetta is now offering a delivery service, which be available at La Porchetta Brunswick.
Cafe2U welcomed a new franchisee, Stefano Paino, in Columbus Ohio, USA.
Oporto will soon be opening a new store in NSW.
The Cupcake Bakery has a new store in Centro Bankstown.
Oliver’s Real Food will be opening a new store by Christmas on M4 at Eastern Creek westbound.
Cold Rock’s Hervey Bay store reopened last 7 June.
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IT’S the festive food we love to hate — but Amy Lance happily scoffs 10,000 Brussels sprouts a year.
And as a supermarket sprout scout she eats as many as 500 A WEEK in the run-up to Christmas.
Amy, 26, hated the veg as a child, but has grown to love it so much that she even asks for an extra helping on December 25.
Her job for Waitrose is to decide which of around 25 varieties of sprout work best for the store — and also to develop completely new varieties.
A 27-year-old woman with cystic fibrosis died of cancer after she was given the donor lungs of a smoker.
Jennifer Wederell, of Hawkwell, Essex, died at home in August – 16 months after the transplant at Harefield Hospital in London.
Colin Grannell said he believes his daughter would not have agreed to the transplant had she known the middle-aged donor was a heavy smoker.
The hospital has apologised for not giving her that choice.
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Drinking beer is good for you and your children, a study by Japan’s oldest brewery says.
Hops, one of the three basic ingredients of beer along with water and barley, contains a chemical compound called humulone, which can help the human body fight the virus that causes the common cold in adults, according to a report by the news agency Agence-France Presse. The same virus also can cause bronchitis and pneumonia in children. With vaccination for these illnesses has yet to be found, the study by Japanese beverage giant Sapporo says that beer could prove a unique way of curbing infection.
Adult stores are selling a synthetic cocaine called White Bull for $100 a gram. This is twice the price of old-fashioned amphetamines that bikies used to cook – and we were told it’s stronger than the real and illegal stuff.
White Bull is part of a $200-million-a-year catalogue of legal highs that adult stores are marketing as an offset for the drop in DVD sales because of the prevalence of online porn.
The man behind the counter at Love Play had only two little bags of White Bull left for sale. He said the store sells out every weekend. ”Less is more with this stuff,” he said.
White Bull is an apparently legal substitute for cocaine, which retails illegally for $350 a gram. ”The feeling is that of cocaine, speed, ecstasy,” he said. Meaning it keeps you awake, a bit horny and somehow sets a disco beat rocking in your head. It also makes your heart beat faster, and put on a hot glow that suggests one’s thermo-regulation system is out of whack.


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If you’re a producer curious about what type of content Above Average is looking for in the wake of today’s news that it has secured $15 million in funding from Turner Broadcasting and Advance Vixeid Partners (the investment arm of Advance Publications, parent company of Condé Nast), the digital comedy studio has a simple answer for you.
“We’re comedy first, obviously, so we’re interested in what we think is funny — that doesn’t change — whether it’s from people in traditional [media] or coming out of emerging platforms,” said Jennifer Danielson, president Above Average. “I think there’s tremendous value in both places.”
Launched in 2012, Above Average was incubated by Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video Ventures, producer of such shows as “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”
Broadway Video is probably best known as the company behind NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” and Above Average has made frequent use of its current and former cast members in such shows as “Sound Advice,” hosted by Vanessa Bayer, and “7 Minutes in Heaven,” hosted by Mike O’Brien. It also produced “Hudson Valley Ballers,” created by and starring former “SNL” writers Paula Pell and James Anderson.
Above Average other credits include “Alec Baldwin’s Love Ride,” which originally aired on Vessel, Seeso’s “ThingStarter,” Comedy Central’s “Storytime, and the new six-episode series “Algorhythm” (pictured), written by and starring YouTuber Craig Benzine (a.k.a. WheezyWaiter) and co-produced by New Form Digital, which premieres today on Verizon’s mobile-first platform Go90.
It’s also done Facebook Live streams as part of its partnership with Mashable, including interviews broadcast from SXSW in March.
Less visible is Above Average’s work in branded content — including “Camp Halftime” for Pepsi and “It Pays To Book Direct” campaign for Marriott — which Danielson said accounts for about 50% of its business.
“What’s growing in the brand space is the idea that you’re working with brands to provide content that entertains while still highlighting the messaging that they want to convey,” said Danielson. “We have had offers for some of our series from brands for their platforms, and that shows a very different landscape than what we were looking at a few years ago. Even Go90, Verizon — it’s a platform, but it’s a brand. That merger between traditional TV and brand platforms is getting closer and closer. Brands are looking more and more for creator-first executions, and that’s exciting for a company like ours.”


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Australia has scraped in at number 11 on a new global broadband penetration list released by Strategic Analytics.
Based on household and not individual adoption, the winners were predominantly in the Asia-Pacific region. South Korea led the way with a 95 per cent penetration rate. Singapore came second with an 88 per cent rating, followed by the Netherlands on 85 per cent.
According to the IT consulting firm, domicile broadband uptake is a good key metric, as opposed to person-by-person, for determining the potential for adoption since multiple users can access one service at any given time.
Australia boasted 72 per cent household penetration while close neighbour, Indonesia, took out the wooden spoon with one per cent. The USA, with a 60 per cent rating, barely made it to the top 20.


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Facebook's upcoming metaverse will not be a real "metaverse." At least according to Oculus's CTO, John Carmack's, recent statements. In a recent live keynote about the Facebook's new project called 'Meta' he noted that the social network's metaverse despite its ambitious plans will not be completely open in comparison with adult entertainment services from a commerce standpoint.
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While Facebook believes that cryptocurrencies (like non-fungible tokens or NFTs) will play a part in the metaverse, Carmack doubts this support will meet the expectations of the crypto-related community:
"It is unlikely that we are going to be in the completely open crypto world of things."
Carmack names "the swamp of scams" and "the spam" as the reason on why Facebook will distance from the idea of an open cryptocurrency world in the metaverse. The Oculus CTO did not clarify what limitations will be in the metaverse or how the ambitious $10 billion project plans to curb the cryptocurrency market within its walled garden.
Earlier in October, Senate Democrats called on Facebook to stop its Novi wallet initiative. According to a group letter to Mark Zuckerberg signed by US Senators Elizabeth Warren, Brian Schatz, Sherrod Brown, Tina Smith and Richard Blumenthal, Facebook "cannot be trusted" to manage a payment system or digital currency.
The senators have also urged Zuckerberg to "immediately discontinue" work on Novi pilot and to commit that Facebook will not bring the wallet to market. The call came after Facebook had launched a pilot that allows users of Novi to send remittances using Pax Dollar (USDP).
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Aussies are tipped to spend more than $320 million this year during the annual shopping frenzy. Here are some of the best deals so far.
MY wife could be one of the best advertisements for some of the smartest health features of the Apple Watch.
Doctors see a lot of things in their jobs, but very few would be faced with what they found stuck inside a small boy’s stomach.
There’s an unassuming $59 Christmas item that people are chasing at Target stores all over the country.
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Australia’s troubled retail industry is set to claim another scalp with an iconic menswear chain heading for collapse by “mid-December”.
Clothing retailer issues nationwide recall on popular item for babies
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CCTV net news: the new year, see a doctor medication also have good news. The Office of Centralized Drug Purchase and Use of the State Organization has issued a national centralized drug purchase document,33 varieties have been selected as the second batch of national centralized drug purchase list, and another wave of reduced prices of drugs has been \"on the way.\"
The second batch of national drug centralized purchase list covers hypertension, diabetes and other major chronic diseases, as well as anti-tumor and rare disease drugs. According to the purchase catalogue, acarbose and other oral hypoglycemic drugs; omesartan ester and other hypertension drugs; treatment of rare diseases-pulmonary arterial hypertension drugs anlishengtan tablets, as well as anti-cancer drugs tegeo, abitron and other drugs shortlisted.
According to the centralized procurement work arrangement, the bid opening will produce the result of the proposed selection on January 17,2020, and patients from all over the country will use the second batch of concentrated belt quantity to purchase the selected drugs in April this year.
Some of the self-financed varieties that are not included in the health care catalogue are also joining the centralized purchase this time. Industry insiders point out that this means that self-financed medicines will also feel the \"pressure\" to reduce prices brought on by concentrated purchases.
It has become a trend to guide the price reduction of drugs by the mode of purchasing with quantity. Recently, more than 50,000 small and medium-sized pharmacies across the country formed an alliance to achieve \"quantity-for-price\" through sales volume of national retail pharmacies and negotiations among pharmaceutical enterprises, and to reduce the price of drugs sold in pharmacies. Let common people take cheap rest assured medicine, let drugstore obtain scale and profit double growth, promote the implementation process of medicine separation in an all-round way.


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Fruit popularity spreads
ACQUIRED TASTE: Bodibo Benjamin and Stigy Stephen, from Papua New Guinea, picking cumquats at Rosewood Citrus. CUMQUATS are a sour little fruit that has been a money maker at Rosewood Citrus for years.
Farm owner Allen Jenkin said he planted three varieties of cumquats about six or seven years ago.
“We planted them for a jam-maker who wanted to buy large quantities of the fruit every year and he never bought one,” he said.
“By the time it came around to make the jam he must have changed his mind and was making something else.”
The three varieties planted at the Grosvenor farm are Calamondin, Nagami and Niwa, which are all useful for different purposes.
Although all are very sour, if eaten with the skin on it makes the fruit sweeter.
Farm manager Hugh Tully said he had only a few rows of cumquat trees but they produced a lot of fruit and they kept two pickers working for weeks.
“They are quick and easy to pick and they travel well from the farm to the market,” Mr Tully said.
“The market for the cumquats is in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, where the Asian population snap them up.”
Mr Jenkin said the trend at the moment was preserving fruits.
“This little gem is a treat to preserve and has many uses,” he said. “It is also a very decorative fruit when preserved and is great to add to a produce display.”
Cumquats, also spelt kumquats, are a native of south Asia and the Asia-Pacific.


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Is Mandated Sideloading the Answer to App Store Deplatforming?
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Smartphone app store policies have come into focus recently, following a series of recent conflicts between app makers and app store operators (principally Apple and Google). These include the removal of conservative-oriented social media platforms Parler and Gab, and the ensuing debate about balancing free speech and harmful content. There have also been numerous conflicts


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A mixed week for the EU on trade highlights the need for the EU and the UK to think more creatively about how to maximise the EU's added value in this crucial area.
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Trade is set to be a big battleground in the upcoming EU referendum campaign; supporters of membership will claim the UK benefits from the collective clout of the EU when negotiating with third countries while many critics of EU membership will claim that the EU is too slow, unwieldy and protectionist to fully benefit from the opportunities offered by trade with dynamic emerging economies (a third front will consist of protectionist-minded better-off-outers who see the EU’s relatively pro-free trade stance as an argument for Brexit).
With that in mind, this week has been a mixed bag. On one hand, the EU has concluded a comprehensive trade agreement with Vietnam, which will, over time, remove 99% of tariffs between the countries. On the other, India has indefinitely halted trade negotiations with the EU (which were due to restart in the autumn) after the EU withdrew authorisation for some 700 generic medicines made in India due to safety concerns after France’s medicines agency found systematic data manipulations of electrocardiograms during a site inspection. Admittedly, the negotiations with India (as with many of the EU’s other talks, see table) were already on the rocks, and had been for some time.
Via its EU membership the UK now has 57 trade agreements with third countries which, in combination with the EU single market, cover 60% of the UK’s exports. However, this only includes two out of the UK’s top 10 non-EU trading partners.
These sort of stats rightly provide ammunition for those who argue that EU membership is holding the UK back from securing better terms with some of its key partners. Similarly, the seemingly endless negotiations over a trade deal with a close ally and highly developed nation in the form of the US raise doubts about an institution which many in the UK believe should be focused on facilitating trade. Likewise, many will argue that Brexit will be the only way for the UK to strike an ambitious FTA with India, a country with which the UK enjoys not only strong trading relations but also close ties with based on a shared language, legal system and cultural links.
Things are unlikely to get any easier anytime soon either. Suspicion of free trade itself as well as the nature of trade agreements is growing in Europe, particularly with reference to TTIP. Even in the UK, support for unrestricted free trade cannot be taken for granted – as the Labour party’s increasing scepticism to TTIP shows. Europe is not alone in its struggles in this area – in the US, the Trans Pacific Partnership is also experiencing similar problems with talks dragging on for some time. Generally, with tariffs worldwide in decline the added benefits from trade agreements come largely from reduction in non-tariff barriers and regulatory harmonisation. Such barriers are harder to find and breakdown, while doing so often has wider implications for sovereignty, and the balance of clear benefits versus economic and political trade-offs is increasingly harder to judge.
As such, the EU and the UK would do well to think how they can maximise the EU’s approach to trade in a changing landscape. David Cameron ought to therefore have trade in his renegotiation priorities, and his proposals could include:
Ultimately, trade has always been seen as one of the key benefits – if not the key benefit – of EU membership. David Cameron would do well to come to the table with some ideas for how to maximise this aspect if he is hoping to put the UK’s membership on a sustainable footing for the long term.


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Love Your Local Market
May is markets month!
Cambridge Markets Embrace ‘Love Your Local Market 2017’
Cambridge Markets will once again be taking part in the national Love Your Local Market campaign this year. This is led by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) & backed by Central Government & the wider market industry and is now operating in 18 countries worldwide!
LYLM 2017 will run from 17 – 31 May and this year there will be activities going on throughout the fortnight!
Coming Soon…The programme of activities.
The official Twitter site for the campaign is: @loveurlocalmkt & the hashtag is #LYLM2017
The official Facebook site for the campaign is: www.facebook.com/loveyourlocalmarket


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Dreams announces changes to leadership team
Bed retailer Dreams has appointed Jo Martin to the role of chief marketing officer and promoted Kal Singh to the position of chief operating officer.
Both executives will report directly to Jonathan Hirst, who officially takes over as the retailer’s chief executive on 1 January.
With 30 years’ retail experience, Martin previously worked with Sally Salon Services where she was European marketing director. Prior to that, she held head of marketing roles at B&Q and Asda.
Meanwhile, Singh has been working with Dreams since 2019 as supply chain and distribution director. The role of chief operating officer was previously held by Hirst. Dreams said Singh has played a crucial role in future proofing Dream’s supply chain and enhancing its distribution capabilities.
Hirst added: “We are at the start of an exciting new chapter for Dreams and Jo and Kal have exactly the experience, expertise and values we need to drive our business and brands forward.”
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Climate activists have blocked Amazon distribution centers across the UK to highlight the company’s treatment of its workforce and what they say are its “destructive business practices for environment and unnecessary ”.
Dozens of Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists locked themselves in together and used bamboo structures in an attempt to disrupt the online retail company’s distribution network on Black Friday, one of the shopping days. busiest of the year.
Unveiling banners reading “Infinite Growth: Finite Planet”, protesters said the blockade was part of an international action by XR targeting Amazon “distribution centers” in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands .
In the UK, activists have targeted sites in Dunfermline, Doncaster, Darlington, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, Peterborough, Derby, Coventry, Rugeley, Dartford, Bristol, Tilbury and Milton Keynes.
Rob Callender, 31, from Uxbridge, west London, was one of the XR protesters at the Dartford blockade. “We have to make Amazon pay for the damage it does to the environment…” he said.
Protesters say they hope to continue blockades for several hours, possibly until the weekend.
Amazon has been criticized for its treatment of its workers who described grueling conditions, unrealistic productivity goals, surveillance, bogus self-employment, and a refusal to recognize or engage with unions unless forced to. .
Employees also called on its founder and chief executive, Jeff Bezos, to do more to tackle the climate crisis.
Responding to the protests, an Amazon spokesperson said the company was taking its responsibilities “very seriously.”
“This includes our commitment to be net zero carbon by 2040, 10 years before the Paris Agreement, by providing excellent wages and benefits in a safe and modern working environment, and by supporting the tens of thousands of small UK businesses that sell in our store, ”they said.
The spokesperson acknowledged that there was “more to do”, adding: “We will continue to invent and invest on behalf of our employees, customers, small businesses and communities in the UK. We are proud to have invested £ 32bn in the UK since 2010, creating 10,000 new permanent jobs across the country this year alone, and generating a UK total [direct and indirect] tax contribution of £ 1.55 billion in 2020. ‘
Separate Black Friday protests organized by the coalition of unions and campaign groups Make Amazon Pay also took place at the company’s other sites across the UK on Friday.
Supported by the GMB union, the Trade Union Congress, the International Federation of Transport Workers and War on Want, and co-organized by Progressive International and UNI Global Union, the campaign aims to highlight what they describe as abuse. of the company towards the workers and the planet.


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Hooters Thanks Moms with Free Meal on Mother’s Day
No better way to tell mom “I love you” than with chicken wings
Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Make this Mother’s Day memorable and bring mom to Hooters for a meal on the house. After years of attending to your every need, it’s time to return the favor – with chicken wings. On Sunday, May 14, fun-loving mothers across America will receive a free entrée from the Hooters Mother’s Day Menu, at participating locations nationwide.
Hooters has become a go-to destination to enjoy a meal on Mother’s Day, treating more than 30,000 moms around the nation in 2016. At Hooters, mom


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Batman: Arkham Knight's new trailer, "All Who Follow You," debuted this morning. The trailer shows us several characters that players can become in the campaign.
New information has been revealed for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, due out this November for the home consoles and PC. The single-player campaign that usually plays host to all those massive Hollywood blockbuster moments and scripted events won't be as linear in Black Ops 3 as it was in some previous titles.
Bandai Namco released a new trailer for Tekken 7. This time the trailer spotlights one of the new characters on the roster named Gigas. The character is a giant, muscle-bound grappler with a lot of pound-the-ground moves... literally.
This week's PlayStation network launches is all about war games and indies, with titles like Risk and Tropico joined by the lovely new paint-and-click adventure game from Double Fine Productions, Broken Age.
When developers at Square Enix aren't hard at work creating the next big expansion for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, sometimes they're working on side projects, like reimagining the MMO as a 2D fighter. No, seriously, we've got the video to prove it.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3's first gameplay trailer was released today on YouTube. The trailer gives us a long look at the futuristic setting of the shooter and confirms the release date.
In Batman: Arkham Knight, Batman won't be alone in his fight to take back Gotham. A new set of teaser trailers released by Warner Bros. confirm the return of a few key allies of the Dark Knight.
One of the biggest announcements from GamesCom was Silent Hills, a collaboration between Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima and film director Guillermo del Toro. This game may never actually be released, though.
Probably best known for being a difficult game, Bloodborne also packs its fair share of surprising moments, some of which will probably linger in the collective memory of gamers for some time to come.
Activision is supposed to make a full reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 this weekend. However, their great unveiling has been spoiled by leaks of important details about the game.
After everyone was begging for Jason Voorhees in Mortal Kombat 9 and after he was announced as a playable character for Mortal Kombat X (albeit, as DLC) NetherRealm Studios has announced that Jason will arrive for those who purchased the DLC pack on May 5th.
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Amazon has an online pay-TV service in the works, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The newspaper quoted the always-helpful “people familiar with the matter” for its information. In a statement, Amazon itself denied any plans “to license television channels or offer a pay-TV service.”
Despite that public denial, the Journal insists that the online retailer has engaged in talks with at least three major entertainment companies about licensing and distributing television channels online. While Amazon already offers older seasons of television shows as part of its streaming service, these new deals would allow the retailer to offer a variety of current television selections.
If Amazon managed to lock up a deal for television channels, it would give the company an advantage over other competitors in the space. Netflix, arguably its biggest opponent in the streaming business, only offers content that premiered months or years before (with the exception of its original programming, which debuts in instantly-available chunks). Apple’s iTunes includes current television shows, but new episodes are only available a day or two after their initial airing. Hulu features the latest network programming, but the selection is limited; it also lacks an extensive portfolio of movies and older television shows. Amazon pairing pay-TV with its existing streaming library would give it content and delivery that surpasses, in one way or another, most of those rivals.
But the media conglomerates that own those channels would surely demand a steep price from Amazon, which (given its longtime determination to keep prices low) would likely prove unwilling to pass those costs onto its customers, putting any potential deal at risk.
Amazon must also consider the recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, which partially negated the FCC’s Open Internet Order; as a result of that decision, Verizon and other broadband providers theoretically have more leeway to block or slow down Web properties for competitive reasons, or charge certain companies more for delivering content over their networks. If Amazon announces a plan to increase the amount of content it streams online, that could spark a round of tense negotiations with carriers and broadband providers over “fees” for access and speed (and ignite a huge debate over “net neutrality”). The results might prove too costly for Amazon’s taste.
With so many variables, no wonder Amazon’s keeping tight-lipped about any potential deal in the works.


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China's economy is predicted to expand 6.7 percent in the first half of 2018, slightly retreating from the growth seen in the first quarter but showing continued resilience, according to forecast by financial institutions and economists.
Despite some external uncertainties, China's economy has extended an improving trend on the back of the global economic recovery, rising new growth momentum and a warming property market, said a report released by the international financial research institution with the Bank of China.
Lian Ping, chief economist of the Bank of Communications, also forecast growth of 6.7 percent.
In the second quarter, the contribution of consumption and investment to economic growth may come in at 70 percent and 35 percent, respectively. Although net exports made negative contribution to growth, the fast growth of exports helped pull up manufacturing production and investment, according to Lian.
For the outlook in the second half of the year, chief economist of CITIC Securities Chu Jianfang believes there will be no big risk of recession and the economy will remain resilient, citing rising industrial investment, steady infrastructure investment and warming external demand.
The Chinese economy registered 6.8-percent growth in the first quarter.
China is scheduled to release a string of economic data including GDP growth for the second quarter on July 16.
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Gold price today in the world: In the morning session of June 16, the price of gold today traded at $1,860 per ounce, down another $6 per ounce compared to the previous session.
It can be seen that the gold price continues to decline strongly today when the market has received a lot of information about the US economic data recently facing high inflation pressure.
According to the analysis of some experts, high inflation will negatively affect the gold price today. The reason is that when inflation increases, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) must tighten monetary policy, reducing the supply of 120 billion USD per month to support businesses to overcome the epidemic.
Therefore, the market is worried that the USD will appreciate strongly, the gold price will be “disgraced”. Since then, many investors have thought that holding gold can be risky. In particular, many people sold off gold, causing the gold price to fall miserably today.
Market transactions showed that at the beginning of June 15, the world gold price fluctuated around $1,865 – $1,870 per ounce for several hours in a row, but fearing that the Fed would change monetary policy, many people withdrew their capital from the market. gold field.
Domestic gold price today: Opening the morning session of June 16, the price of SJC gold listed by DOJI group across the country in two directions was VND 56.6 – 57.15 million/tael, keeping the price unchanged compared to the previous session.
Saigon Jewelry Company – SJC also traded gold price today at the threshold of 56.6 – 57.2 million VND/tael, unchanged compared to the previous session.
SJC gold price today on PNJ was also listed at 56.5 – 57.1 million dong/tael, unchanged from the previous session.


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Nothing has been officially announced yet, but celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has made some interesting moves that could see him entering the casino games industry. The Sun has reported an application has been made in the UK regarding the trademark over Hell’s Kitchen and Ramsay’s own television persona.
The world knows the chef for his on-screen outbursts on the TV programme that include an array of swear words, which are often followed by the dramatic throwing away of food. It’s a brand that Ramsay has built over the years and he has become internationally famous for it. The Sun’s report stated that it is this brand that Ramsay could be turning into both land-based and online casino and lottery games.
The well-known TV personality recently applied to the UK Intellectual Property Office regarding the Hell’s Kitchen programme and the trademark relating to it. In this application, he detailed the potential gambling offerings that his people are or could be creating – full details are not available to the public as yet. What is known is that the casino games will be based on the TV programme and there will be a variety of different offerings made.
Talk is around a range of casino games that include traditional slots, computer games and lottery services. It seems likely that these games will launch at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada seeing as though Ramsay already has the Hell’s Kitchen restaurant operating in the hotel. However, neither Ramsay nor a spokesperson has made any official comment on these plans.
It’s no surprise that a celebrity such as Gordon Ramsay is turning to casino games as a new revenue stream. His brand and persona have gone far beyond just being a chef – although he is very good at that too with seven Michelin stars being held across his group of restaurants around the world.
However, he is not the first celebrity to make this move. Las Vegas is synonymous with the name Frank Sinatra, who performed in many of the big hotels, casinos and arenas in the city. Sinatra also became a spokesperson of sorts for the industry in Nevada. Michael Jackson is another big name that has long been associated with the industry in the USA. Another famous name that is known to be part of the gambling industry in a formal capacity is that of jockey Frankie Dettori, so Gordon will be in good company should he go ahead with his plans.
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Can we follow one day? news in the metaverse like in a 3D animation? Laurent Bainier, editor-in-chief of 20 minutes and Laure Beaudonnet, meta-connected culture journalist, are the prophets. They present their new free supplement, 20 minutes, Web Bible3. Interview decoded.
1er last April you announced the launch of your supplement specialized in Web3, 20 minutes† Wasn’t that a joke?
Laurent Bainier: Everyone thought it was April Fools. And our readership did not expect that. But precisely because there was no enthusiasm on their part a priori, we decided to start. This indifference of the readership is a luxury we cannot afford: these innovations will land tomorrow and quickly impact our lives. Our role as a free media is to give the readers keys.
Why this name? 20 minutes †
Laurens: The “mint” is an important moment in a course in Web3, it is when you create an NFT or a token on the blockchain. It’s a bit like a freedman’s signal. And then the pun of course…
You started out by selling a “20 Minutes” NFT at auction. Then by selling 999 NFTs. What exactly is the project?
Laurens: After the auction event, led by Laure, we will put 999 NFTs – typewriters – for sale on Ethereum. Everything was sold out within 24 hours. On June 16th we will distribute our 20 minutes instead of 20 minutes usual. We are going to surprise our readers by bringing them face to face with 24 pages of information about NFTs, cryptos, the metaverse… It’s up to us to interest them.
Laura Beaudonnet: Each NFT cost 280 euros, so we say to ourselves that we have brought together people who are sensitive to these questions, at least curious.
What are the benefits of owning one of your NFT typewriters?
Laurens: Be part of our community, enter a private and exclusive channel. And all at once, to propose speakers, themes, topics for the next songs. We wanted this sale of NFTs to be the beginning of something, not the end. After that, and thanks to the funding of boxes like Ledger or Coinhouse, we will make a cat available to our community to launch projects in the blockchain. All of this is already happening on Discord. Ever, on Twitch, with participatory interviews. And finally, in the metaverse, it’s the logical outcome of the process!
Laura: We offer an editorial stake, a bit like Wikipedia.
You use terms like “community”, “commitments”, etc. Will the metajournalist become an influencer?
Laurens: When I say community, that’s fans within a readership of 20 million people for us. Has nothing to do with influencers. It’s a shame if we forbid ourselves the term of collaboration because of the dark hours of our history, the term community because Nabilla uses it to sell shampoos, and the term commitment because ‘we don’t have a PowerPoint with key indicators. We are a citizen newspaper, these terms are also ours.
With this NFT project you are pioneers in the French media landscape.
Laura: In France maybe. But in the United States, last March, a columnist for the… New York Times sold one of his items as an NFT for over $500,000. What is really groundbreaking in our idea is this new opportunity to fund the press thanks to cryptos.
Laurens: The Media Must Get Into NFTs!
You could imagine that Paris match Where freed can sell historical broods in NFT.
Laurens: Or Technicart†
We are working on it ! But do you think we are mentally ready to move to Web3?
Laura: It’s still in its infancy… It’s even the jungle, a bit like the beginning of the internet. It still lacks interfaces, tools. But it would be stupid to refuse the arrival of Web3, because it changes everything, especially for users and the protection of their personal data. Unlike Web2 which is based on this centralization. What we fear is the arrival of big companies like Facebook, which is already starting to take hold of the subject. But in reality, Facebook isn’t Web3, it’s Web2++.
Laurens: We have to get our hands on these new technologies, be hyperactive. They are indefinite and will become what we decide to do with them.
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Masked shoppers turned up in smaller numbers at major U.S. retailers including Macy’s Inc, Walmart Inc and Best Buy Co Inc on Black Friday (November 27) as early online deals and worry about the spike in COVID-19 cases dulled enthusiasm for trips to the mall.
Retailers overhauled the traditionally busy shopping day that comes the day after Thanksgiving. Walmart opened stores at 5 a.m. on Friday, directing shoppers to turn right upon entering and proceed along main aisles to shop deals before paying at registers surrounded by plastic barriers.
During this pandemic-ridden year, retailers from Target Corp to Kohl’s Corp and Walmart rolled out online winter holiday promotions in October to capture any holiday-related spending as early as possible.
On Nov. 19, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention deemed “going shopping in crowded stores just before, on, or after Thanksgiving” as a high-risk activity.
Adobe Analytics expects Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 to still become the two largest online sales days in history, with Black Friday online sales between $8.9 billion and $10.6 billion.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s release date is right around the corner. To kick off the event, Sony Entertainment will be kicking off their next Countdown to Launch event on the PlayStation Store.
In case you missed out on the latest releases last week, Nintendo provided a full breakdown of the new titles available on their eShop.
SCUF recently released their latest SCUF Vantage controller with the intention to create “the purest connection between gamer and game.”
Mega Man fans rejoice! The blue bomber is finally back to take down the Robot Masters, and end Dr. Wily’s nefarious shenanigans.
The award winning story driven viking RPG series, Banner Saga is now available in a unified physical collection on the Nintendo Switch.
This month’s PS Plus lineup consists of some great titles to get everyone into the spirit of Halloween.
In building up hype for the next entry in the Just Cause series, SQUARE ENIX released a brand new trailer introducing audiences to Rico’s toughest opponent yet.
Originally released on Nintendo 3DS, the adorable Monster Hunter Stories is now available on Android and iOS devices.
The launch trailer for Life is Strange 2 first episode showcases the relationship between two brothers as they run for their lives, dealing with unknown forces.
After plenty of teases, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment confirmed plenty of new goodies for players to sink their teeth into on Dragon Ball FighterZ, starting today. These updates come in the form of two new playable fighters, along with new features.
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Owlcat Games and Deep Silver have announced the release of their highly anticipated RPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker.
This week, players get to continue the turn-based strategy RPG saga with the release of Valkyria Chronicles 4. The latest entry takes players back to the events of the original game, during the Second Europan War. Only this time, players will follow the other side of the war.
Surreal adventure-puzzle game, The Gardens Between, is out now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam, and the Mac App store.
JumpStream, a platformer built by an internet audience using MixPlay, is now available to download for free on Steam.
A plethora of FINAL FANTASY titles are launching onto the current generation of consoles including Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Steam. This also marks the first time several mainline FINAL FANTASY titles will be on a Nintendo platform.
Nintendo published a trailer for the newly released indie game, Ninjin: Clash of Carrots onto the Switch. The game follows Ninjin and Akai as they embark on a journey to recover the village’s stolen carrots.


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Sycamore Networks has been taken private
- Alexander Soule, Special to Mass High Tech
More than 13 years after lodging among the most successful initial public offerings of stock of any Massachusetts company, Sycamore Networks’ (Nasdaq: SCMR) remaining viable business was taken private Friday by a private equity company.
Los Angeles-based Marlin Equity Partners is paying $18.8 million for substantially all of Sycamore’s “intelligent bandwidth” management business.
The new Sycamore Network Solutions Inc. remains based in Chelmsford and is led by John Scully, who had led sales and marketing for Sycamore Networks. Sycamore plans to dispose remaining assets, including its IQStream mobile broadband optimization business.
Under founder Desh Deshpande and longtime CEO Dan Smith, Sycamore Networks was at the vanguard of a wave of telecommunications companies launched in the late 1990s, selling optical switching systems and maintaining the Bay State’s industry prominence as onetime icons like Digital Equipment Corp., Cascade Communications and Wellfleet Communications faded into history.
Just months after Sycamore’s ballyhooed October 1999 IPO, however, the Internet bubble burst, and Sycamore and its rivals settled in for a long slog to maintain growth as a public company.
In its most recent fiscal year ending last July, Sycamore lost $12.9 million on $57.3 million in revenue, compared to a $17.9 million loss in fiscal 2011 on $48.7 million in sales.
Sycamore reported significant profits in just two years of its tenure, in 2000 and 2006. In Sycamore’s last quarterly report as a public company, it calculated an accumulated deficit of more than $1.1 billion, more than half of it due to massive losses it took on the books in 2001 and 2002.
The change does not come as a surprise. In October, the company said it would wind down operations after selling one business line for $18.75 million and liquidating its other assets.
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The beer brand calling BrewDog ‘LooDog’ opens up on stunt
BrewDog, now a beer leader, gets trolled by a plucky startup brewer. The brew is now on the other foot.
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Peachy lager company Jubel has given BrewDog a taste of its own medicine in retaliation for disrupting one of its campaigns. On Sunday, the grass-roots beer brand encouraged rugby fans to chuck cans of BrewDog in a toilet in a stunt remarkably familiar to the early days of BrewDog marketing.
For a brand synonymous with trolling rival beer brands from Budweiser, to Carling, Fosters Steller and even Aldi, the tables have turned on BrewDog. Jubel co-founder Jesse Wilson says BrewDog has built its brand on being distinctive, but its approach has been “two fingers up to everyone, it’s all a bit polarizing”.
While he was quick to credit the early achievements of the Scottish-based brewer telling The Drum: “To get to where it has is incredible and regardless of what you think of it, you’ve got to tip your hat off to it.” He says on the flipside there is “quite a lot of animosity around the brand now, you can’t believe everything you read but there is no smoke without fire.”
Wilson explains Jubel’s one-off jab at BrewDog isn’t a grand plan to replicate BrewDog’s prickly marketing strategies, however. LooDog isn’t here to stay.
“We [Jubel] just have a different approach. We talk about being a serious beer for unserious people,” Wilson says. “We just look at the beer market and think it’s just a beer have fun with it you don’t have to overly intellectualize it.”
The origins of ‘LooDog’
In November, Jubel’s field marketing manager, Emma Reynolds, went door to door to try and secure a driveway to rent in Twickenham to hand out free beers to rugby fans. Only to discover Twickenham driveways were impossible to book, with some vendors having decade-long deals with residents.
After finally finding a location and running a successful activation Reynolds went to rebook the drive for the Six Nations tournament only to discover BrewDog had booked it to promote its Guinness challenger Black Heart Stout.
“This is classic BrewDog. We had this idea and we posted it on LinkedIn and people from BrewDog liked it, so they knew what we were doing,” Wilson accuses.
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At Jubel’s monthly ‘beers and brainstorm’ meeting at the pub the team came up with ideas of how to hit back at BrewDog with its first nugget of an idea ‘Poo Dog’ which eventually evolved into the “less crass” ‘LooDog’.
“So much hard work had gone into it, and we were just really annoyed that got ripped from under our feet because someone had copied it,” he expressed. “The only reason we were there is because our idea got copied in the first place, so we just thought it was a funny tongue-in-cheek response.”
The stunt was pushed organically with posts from Jubel garnering 1.1m LinkedIn views, 35,000 TikTok views and 30,000 Instagram views.
In a statement to The Grocer, BrewDog responded: “These Jubel people are just trying to draw attention to themselves by saying outrageous things on social media and hoping journalists will turn it into priceless PR. It’s disgraceful. No brand is ever going to succeed with tactics like that.”
It’s all familiar tactics for the brand which has itself generated a fair share of priceless PR over the years. But Wilson hit back explaining how the concept was just a way to get “cans in hands” or “liquid into lips” which was what the original Twickenham activation was about.
“BrewDog marketing has historically been purely for PR reasons, but our marketing is always product based and trying to find ways to actually get people drinking Jubel,” he says. There’s no media plan behind the LooDog stunt, arguably besides this interview (which we requested).
“We aren’t sat here with loads of media lined up to blow it up like you would do a PR campaign,” he says. “It’s organic, it’s a one-off, it was an idea we came up with at the pub and it was fun, we aren’t going to do it to death.”
The toilet will be auctioned off and the money donated to a LinkedIn user who posted looking for donations to run the London marathon in a toilet costume.


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Tesla Inc’s TSLA Giga Shanghai accounted for more than half of the electric vehicle maker’s global deliveries in 2021, cnEVpost reported on Wednesday, citing the company.
What Happened: Tesla’s Giga Shanghai delivered 484,130 units last year — a three-fold jump over 2020 — and contributed about 52% volume to the company's global deliveries.
The Elon Musk-led company’s global deliveries jumped 87% to 936,000 electric vehicles last year.
Giga Shanghai shipped out a total of 160,000 electric vehicles last year to meet export demand in over 10 countries, including those in Europe and Asia. It shipped out over 130,000 Model 3s, the most affordable electric sedan in Tesla’s portfolio.
The development comes a day after Tesla’s China sales jumped nearly three-fold to reach a record 70,847 units in December, the report noted, citing China Passenger Car Association data.
Why It Matters: Giga Shanghai commenced production in December 2019, a year after construction began at the site. Built with an investment of $2 billion, the manufacturing site has quickly become a key element in Tesla's production strategy.
Besides Shanghai, Tesla currently makes cars in Fremont, California. Two other plants - Giga Berlin and Giga Texas — are expected to significantly boost production and volumes when they come online.
Price Action: Tesla shares closed 0.6% higher at $1,064.4 a share on Tuesday.
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