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Recently, our attorneys have seen has been a big uptick in curiosity, each from shoppers and companies, in ketamine and psychedelics. There has been a proliferation of ketamine clinics within the United States (see right here right here, and right here), and dozens of jurisdictions (corresponding to Denver and Oregon) handed or are contemplating passing psychedelics legal guidelines that will do every little thing from decriminalizing psychedelics to regulating them. But curiosity has not stopped there and we’ve additionally been fielding questions on newer or lesser recognized substances as effectively.
Today, we’re going to write down a couple of substance that’s gotten lots much less consideration: kratom. Kratom is a species of plant (Mitragyna speciosa) that’s native to sure areas in Southeast Asia. Kratom derivatives have been utilized in plenty of completely different formulations for human consumption, together with in powder kind, edible kind, and for smoking. We have labored with kratom business companies sporadically, going again to 2015.
Advocates for kratom say that it’s a pure, plant-primarily based substance that has properties which, amongst different issues, can help with opioid withdrawal and dependancy or ache administration. Critics of kratom imagine that the plant has not been sufficiently studied to be deemed protected, is the truth is not protected, could cause dependence, and may have severe and probably deadly uncomfortable side effects. As I’ll clarify beneath, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a half dozen states agree with the critics.
What makes kratom attention-grabbing is that, like hemp-derived CBD (right this moment no less than), it’s not as closely regulated as different substances (although that will after all change). Kratom will not be a scheduled narcotic on the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In 2016, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) announced its intent to make kratom a Schedule I narcotic (alongside heroin, LSD, and hashish), but it surely subsequently withdrew that place.
Today, the DEA considers kratom to be a “Drug of Concern”, together with different substances like salvia divornum. This means, in line with the DEA, kratom might “pose risks to individuals who abuse [it]”. Because it’s not on any CSA schedule, kratom will not be outright prohibited on the federal degree (extra on that beneath), and it’s no less than theoretically potential that analysis will be accomplished on it.
Notwithstanding that kratom will not be a federally managed substance, plenty of states at the moment prohibit the substance and the checklist of such states may change at any time. The states that broadly prohibit kratom embrace Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Additionally, counties or municipalities inside states might place extra restrictions or prohibitions on the possession, use, distribution, or manufacture of kratom.
Enter the FDA. Even in these U.S. jurisdictions the place kratom isn’t expressly prohibited, gross sales of kratom can result in severe penalties. The FDA might prohibit the sale of kratom merchandise given the agency’s belief that kratom has the potential to be dangerous. The FDA seized obvious kratom merchandise on a number of events (for instance, see here) and initiated enforcement actions whereas claiming that the substances have been being marketed as unapproved medication. The FDA additionally issued an import alert in 2019 permitting for the detention with out bodily examination of a number of obvious kratom merchandise on the grounds that they have been adulterated.
The FDA’s view on kratom may be very completely different from its views on cannabidiol (CBD). The FDA prohibits many CBD merchandise beneath the so-referred to as Drug Exclusion Rule, which primarily holds that an FDA-authorised substance can’t be marketed in sure merchandise. According to the FDA, CBD can’t be added to many merchandise as a result of the FDA earlier authorised a drug (Epidiolex) containing CBD.
The FDA’s objection to kratom isn’t primarily based on the Drug Exclusion Rule, however somewhat on the substance’s potential for hurt and abuse. The federal authorities’s enforcement place over the previous few years additionally indicators that the company takes kratom far more critically than it does CBD.
All that is to say that there will be vital dangers for corporations promoting or advertising and marketing kratom merchandise, even supposing it’s not outright unlawful on the federal degree. The regulatory pathway for kratom is certainly not effectively-settled and there’s ongoing analysis (for instance, see here) into kratom that would result in modifications in legislation or enforcement priorities. We intend to maintain writing on this substance, so keep tuned to the Canna Law Blog.


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Bord Bia reports record high €10.8bn of food and drink exports in 2015
Food and drink exports increased by 3pc to reach a record €10.8bn last year according to a review carried out by Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board.
The food and drink sector reported its sixth consecutive year of export growth last year with increased output, favourable exchange rates and better returns for beef, seafood and beverages helping offset the dairy pricing crisis.
Beverages, beef and seafood showed the strongest export growth last year with increases of 10pc, 6pc and 4pc respectively.
Speaking at the release of Bord Bia's Export Performance and Prospects Report 2015/16, chief executive Aidan Cotter said:
“Irish food exporters registered record growth, increasing exports by some €355m in a period when global food commodity prices declined by approximately 19pc, the Russian market was effectively closed to EU food exports, and consumer sentiment remained sluggish across the Eurozone.
"This year will present further opportunities for growth in most sectors notwithstanding challenges from continued global dairy price pressures through the early months of 2016," Mr Cotter said.
Irish whiskey exports proved to be the biggest driver in the beverages category. It is estimated that whiskey exports grew by approximately 18pc.
Despite difficult trading conditions dairy exports grew by 4pc in the face of plummeting prices. This reflects the strong growth in the demand for specialist nutrition powders which increased by 25pc overall and 40pc to China alone.
Speaking at the launch of the report today, minister for agriculture, food and the marine, Simon Coveney, welcomed the growth figures.
“The food and drink industry has been a driving force in our economic recovery since 2009, delivering cumulative export growth of 51pc. Irish producers and companies have yet again demonstrated in 2015 their ambition, innovativeness and ability to meet buyer and consumer needs in highly competitive and complex trading environments”.
Growth occurred in Irish food exports also. The US remains Ireland's second largest exporter for food with exports to the states growing by 40pc to an estimated €755m.
Exports to China grew by 16pc, holding its position as Ireland's fifth most important market and the second most important for dairy.
Bord Bia also today published its new Statement of Strategy, 2016 – 2018, “Making a World of Difference”. The document sets out the key forces driving change in the marketplace and the strategic pillars that will guide the agency’s activities in the period ahead. It includes a renewed focus on routes to market and the importance of building its international market presence.

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Now that informal investors can crowdfund startups for equity, this could be a highly effective way to encourage a part of the economy that greatly affects employment and GDP.
The JOBS Act was signed into law in April of this year, and aimed to give more Americans the ability to invest in small businesses. By taking the lead of project-based crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, a wider variety of people can now have the opportunity to become “microinvestors,” who provide funds to startups and other small businesses through a middleman site that is SEC accredited. The law will not go into effect until January 2013, but sites like Fundable are providing the infrastructure to connect companies to anyone connected to the Internet. Their infographic traces out the effects of the JOBS Act, as well as the role of small businesses and crowdfunding.
Legislation is enabling a new business model for startups
The popularity of crowdfunding was viewed as a source for potential economic growth, and the government entered the scene in order to make it possible for this new revenue stream to be aimed at small businesses. While Fundable was launched to specifically serve startup businesses with reward and equity-based raises, some of the other crowdfunding sites are reorienting with the new legislation in mind. Indiegogo campaigns have funded small businesses and the arts, but according to Fundable, it may expand to offering equity, while arts, fashion and business-based RocketHub also is looking into the same. Kickstarter, however, has apparently no plans to offer equity.
Crowdfunding to impact the largest pool of employers and exporters?
Targeting small businesses as an area to increase growth is smart, since they make up over 99.7 percent of all employers and 97 percent of exporters. They create over half on non-farm private gross domestic product and employ about half of all private sector workers. Greater investment in this category is a highly effective target with all the employers and employees it could affect. According to Fundable, the public could invest significant cash that it currently treats as disposable income - “[if] Americans invested one-tenth of what they gamble per year, that would equate to $55 billion.”


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Think the 3DS is a flop? Think Again. Nintendo’s handheld has just set a brand new monthly sales record in Japan. Andriasang reports that Nintendo sold a total of 1,492,931 units in December. That’s the best performance of any console since Enterbrain started tracking sales in 1997.
The console has been the best selling console in Japan now for seven months in a row.
The second best selling machine in December was PlayStation Vita, which sold a total of 402,794 units following its launch on December 17th.
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An Indian legislative committee is worried by the effect that cryptocurrency could have on the Indian currency-rupee, if that it is permitted to be utilized for payments, as indicated by a report revealed by Quartz recently.
The article alludes to government board driven by Indian Economic Affairs Secretary and former Executive Director at the World Bank, Subhash Chandra Garg, which was purportedly set up in November 2017.
Quartz cites an unknown source active in the crypto business and who reportedly met with the board recently as saying:
If BTC and other digital currency will be permitted to be utilized for transactions then whether it will finish up destabilizing the fiat cash is a noteworthy concern for the committee.
As per the article, the source additionally clarified that the “general effect on the financial ecosystem that it is probably going to have is as yet unclear and it has been a challenge to persuade them on this specific point.
The article recommends that such concerns have been prodded by a report published by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) in March. As per a blockchain news report at that time, the banking expert recommended authorities proceed with their wide monitoring of digital currencies outside centralized control. The BIS likewise cautioned that even national bank-issued cryptocurrencies standards (CBDCs) could be a risk to financial stability.
Rahul Raj, the organizer of Indian digital money trade Koinex, disclosed to Quartz that “now it might be somewhat premature to stress over crypto’s effect on financial dependability since the size of transactions made with cryptos is very constrained. As per him, there’s no need to stress over that until blockchain achieves the scale that state MasterCard or Visa have.
As per a news report published last year, a similar board had allegedly recommended another legitimate structure inside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that totally bans digital forms of money in the nation.
Soon after that, news broke that the administrative board of trustees had apparently recommended that crypto money ought to be authorized in the nation. Also, in January, the RBI allegedly gave up its crypto-rupee designs, as the consequences of a study on stablecoins led by an interdepartmental group demonstrated unsatisfactorily.
The discussion over crypto’s legitimateness in India started in April 2018, when the RBI expressed it would never again give services to people or lawful entities associated with crypto. In response to the ban, different crypto-related organizations registered a suit against the bank in the nation’s Supreme Court, with the legitimate result which is still unclear.


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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, (AETOSWire): Israel’s INX has launched the first-ever SEC-registered security token IPO aiming to raise up to US$117 million (AED430 million) from both retail and institutional investors. The company announced that it has already raised over US$7.5 million (AED28 million) in its initial public offering, exceeding the minimum requirement for the offering. INX has also started accepting payments in Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and USD Coin (USDC) at 10am EDT.
INX aims to provide a regulated trading platform for digital securities and cryptocurrencies combining traditional markets expertise and a novel fintech approach. INX is led by an experienced team of business, finance, and blockchain technology experts unified by the vision of redefining the world of capital markets via blockchain technology and novel regulatory approach.
“For INX, uncharted territory represents immense opportunity to change the world for good, and there has been a lot of it going around lately. We recently became the first company to ever receive SEC clearance for a security token IPO, and on the heel of that move came normalization between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Both countries share fertile ground for fintech, crypto and blockchain to take hold, and now with the U.S. nod of approval for digital assets, the finance world is in for a treat,” stated the Executive Managing Director of INX, Mr. Alan Silbert.
INX has set the offering price at US$0.90 per Token with a minimum investment of US$1,000. BTC/USD, ETH/USD and USDC/USD exchange rates will be determined in the manner as disclosed in the final prospectus. Information regarding the token can be found at https://token.inx.co/.
Copy of the final prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained, when available, by visiting the SEC’s website or the following website (click here) or by sending an email to INX at firstname.lastname@example.org.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.


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Facebook reported an annual 17 per cent jump in third-quarter net profit, driven by an increase in daily active users and strong advertising sales despite the platform facing multiple controversies that have led to calls for tighter regulation.
Net profit surged to $9.2 billion in the three months to the end of September. The company's net profit was down more than 11.5 per cent on a quarterly basis.
Revenue during the period rose 35 per cent to more than $29bn, missing average $29.6bn estimates made by analysts, according to Refinitiv.
“We made good progress this quarter and our community continues to grow,” Facebook’s founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said.
Ms Haugen, who began working for the company in 2019 and resigned in April 2021, has leaked thousands of internal documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Congress and several news outlets.
The former Facebook employee told a Senate commerce subcommittee hearing that Facebook algorithms promote posts with high levels of engagement, often pushing harmful or divisive content to users.
“My view is that what we are seeing is a co-ordinated effort to selectively use leaked documents to paint a false picture of our company,” Mr Zuckerberg said in a call with analysts.
“The reality is social media is not the main driver of these issues and probably can’t fix them by itself either,” he said.
The company's advertising sales, which jumped 33 per cent, contributed about $28.3bn to the company’s overall revenue. Revenue from other streams — including consumer hardware — rose 195 per cent on an annual basis to $734m.
Facebook’s stock rose about 2.8 per cent to $338 a share in after-hours trading. Its shares have gained almost 19 per cent in the past 12 months and close to 22 per cent since the start of this year.
In its financial guidance for the fourth quarter, Facebook expects total revenue to hover in the range of $31.5bn to $34bn.
The company’s outlook reflects the “significant uncertainty” it faced in the October-December period considering continued headwinds from Apple's iOS 14 changes and Covid-related challenges, Facebook’s chief financial officer David Wehner said.
Apple’s update to its operating system is intended to make it harder for advertisers to track people as they rotate between different apps on their device.
Users are given the choice to opt in or out of app tracking. This will restrict how technology companies such as Facebook and Google gather data for advertising purposes.
Facebook's daily active user base grew 6 per cent on an annualised basis to reach more than 1.93 billion in the previous quarter. Its monthly active users increased 6 per cent yearly to 2.91 billion.
The platform's capital expenditure, including principal payments on finance leases, in the third quarter was $4.5bn. It is expected to reach $19bn for the 2021 full financial year and stay in the range of $29bn to $34bn for the 2022 financial year, driven by the company’s investments in data centres, servers, network infrastructure and new office facilities.
The company has reduced the guidance of the 2021 financial year’s total expenses that will stay in the range of $70bn to $71bn from the earlier expectations of $70bn to $73bn.
It expects its full-year 2022 total expenses to be in the range of $91bn to $97bn, driven by investments in technical and product talent and infrastructure-related costs, said Mr Wehner.
Facebook saw an annual 20 per cent increase in headcounts in the third quarter to 68,177. Its cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were more than $58bn as of September 30.
From the current quarter’s earnings, the company will break out Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) as a separate reporting segment.
Under the new reporting structure, Facebook will provide revenue and operating profit for two segments — its family of apps (including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and other services) and FRL (augmented and virtual reality-related hardware, software and content).
The company expects its FRL investment will reduce its overall operating profit in the current financial year by almost $10bn.
“I am excited about our road map, especially around creators, commerce and helping to build the metaverse,” Mr Zuckerberg said.
Last month, Facebook launched a $50 million fund to build a metaverse — a digital space that allows users to communicate and move virtually. It will invest in metaverse programmes and external research over the course of two years, the company said.


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It's been a while we heard that Micromax is launching a new phone, until now. The company has now released a teaser image on their social media handles revealed that they are soon going to launch a smartphone with a notched display.
The hashtag 'Above the Rest' that the company has been using with the posts suggests that the phone could be a flagship offering.
— Micromax India (@Micromax_Mobile) December 12, 2018
The last we heard Micromax launching a device was its first Google-certified Android TV in India which is available in two variants, this year in November.
The smaller 49-inch variant of the Android TV is priced at Rs 51,990, while the bigger 55-inch variant is priced at Rs 61,990. Both variants are 4K UHD TVs which are HDR10 capable and feature the Google Play store for apps, games, movies and music.
The TVs also feature a built-in Chromecast and the Google Assistant with voice-enabled search and wireless smartphone control (with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity).
The domestic handset maker also launched two new Android Go smartphones in India — Bharat 5 Infinity Edition and Bharat 4 Diwali Edition. The devices were launched at a price of Rs 5,899 (Micromax Bharat 5 Infinity Edition) and at Rs 4,249 (Micromax Bharat 4 Diwali Edition).
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Facebook continues to build out its live-streaming product as it debuts two new features. The social network launched a Continuous Live Video API, which enables persistent streams on Facebook for things like always-on nature feeds for bird-watchers. Previously, live broadcasts on Facebook were capped at 90 minutes. Moreover, Facebook also added a graphical timeline of user engagement in Live videos based on numbers of real-time Likes and comments, allowing users watching the replays to skip ahead to the interesting parts.
What Brands Need To Do
The new features should attract more users and content creators to Live Video, giving Facebook a considerable boost over other live-streaming platforms. Although Facebook’s Live Video does not currently carry ads, some early adopting brands such as GE have started using it to broadcast sponsored events or branded content. For brands wishing to connect with audiences in real time, Facebook’s massive reach and the relatively low production costs of live-streaming content make Facebook Live an appealing emerging platform to explore.
To read more on how brands can reach the fragmented audiences on streaming platforms, please check out the Appified TV section in our Outlook 2016.


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The one and only Grace Coddington, creative director of Vogue, has sold her memoirs for $1.2 million to editor Susan Kamil at Random House. The New York Observer reports that the book will be co-written with Michael Roberts. "The news is contrary to a recent assertion by Page Six that Ms. Coddington had “put the project aside” and indicates that rumors that it was Ms. Wintour who was shopping a memoir were misplaced." [NY Observer]


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TGI Fridays' latest concept sees a new future for the in-store guest experience
The restaurant chain confirms that they will continue to roll out the 'Future Fridays' concept in their growing network.
Customers entering a TGI Fridays in most of the world are typically greeted with its signature red cushioned benches, dark-coloured tiles and red walls that feature a selection of modern American iconography.
Guests who tried some of their locations in Australia, however, have witnessed a more elevated in-store experience.
Signature Hospitality Group, which currently owns TGI Fridays in the country, has been rolling out its 'Future Fridays' in-store concept in a bid to provide a "modernised" form of dining.
Developed in partnership with renowned Spanish design firm LIVIT, the design features decorative lighting, a large marble island bar, steel gantry, chevron flooring, exposed brickwork, smoked mirrors and a mixture of plush dining booths, timber high bars, New York-inspired artwork, outdoor spaces and an open kitchen.
This direction for the American casual dining chain started in April 2018. At present, five of their stores are now showcasing the new concept, including their recently-launched flagship outlet at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne.
A resurgence of American flavours in Australian dining
The concept also features a refreshed menu developed by the brand’s global culinary team, said to bring in a resurgence of American BBQ flavours in Australian share-style dining and a range of beverage options that include traditional cocktails and a customer-crafted gin and tonic.
TGI Fridays says they are aligning with the "growth of quality entertainment and dining precincts within shopping centres" which they say are the "new suburban hub" for communities.
"It provides our guests with comfort and quality, whilst giving them an authentic bar and dining experience, the American way," Signature Hospitality Group CEO James Sinclair exclusively told QSR Media. "The new concept has been positively received so we will continue to roll out to our existing network."
Aside from the confirmed roll out this year, TGI Fridays says the 2019 will also feature fresh seasonal menus and a new cocktail range.
"We will continue with our sustainable growth targets and strengthen the brand's profile in the Australian market," he added.
The casual dining chain's Australian restaurants have been under the ownership of the Signature Hospitality Group for nearly two years since buying it from the Imperium Group. The agreement includes locations across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. TGI Fridays currently has 14 sites across the country.
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Reasons Why Big Data Analytics is Bringing about Groundbreaking Results in the Media Industry | Quantzig
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 29, 2019--Quantzig, a leading analytics advisory firm that delivers customized analytics solutions, has announced the completion of their new article on the applications of big data in the media and entertainment industry. Big data analytics is bringing about groundbreaking transformations across industries and the media industry is no exception. One of the main reasons for this is its ability to enhance customer experience and improve the efficiency of business processes. Also, recent data breach incidents across industries have necessitated enhanced security as an important goal for big data analytics to accomplish.
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The media industry is on the verge of a major transformation that is powered by the need to incorporate a content-centric business model. Media companies are now focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing customer churn by delivering top-notch customer experiences. Owing to the ongoing technological developments and the rise in the use of smart devices, media companies are forced to leverage big data analytics to enhance customer relationships. However, many lack the ability to analyze how customers react to changes in pricing and subscription models. This is where big data analytics steps in to help companies to precisely interpret datasets and improve customer satisfaction.
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The company behind the fastest growing application on Facebook, The Sims Social, is launching a new game marketing platform that might result in a serious challenge to Zynga’s spot as top social gamer.
Developer Electronic Arts is following up its recent social gaming success with the rollout of EA Legend, which promises to provide game marketers with audience insights for mobile, social, online and console games.
EA Legend aims to aggregate demographic, psychographic and social data from internal and third-party sources for game titles, in order to provide marketers with a complete view into how their campaigns are driving engagement with consumers.
By offering these metrics, EA Legend hopes that marketers can create social buzz and increase the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
The launch of the new platform seems like likely to intensify the competition between EA and the number one game developer on Facebook, Zynga.
It’s an interesting question to consider, since The Sims Social continues to grow like crazy, with 10 million daily active users a little over a month after launching.
EA has increased its worldwide audience reach by 30 percent this year across all four of its major platforms.
EA plans to formally introduce EA Legend at Advertising Week in New York City on October 4.


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Bazaarvoice Inc. reported Thursday a third-quarter loss of $10.8 million on revenue of $42.6 million. During the same period in 2012, it posted a $6.5 million loss on revenue of $27.6 million, according to a company news release.
The Austin-based company (Nasdaq: BV), which employs 796 workers, manages online product ratings and reviews for clients such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT).
The suit came two months after founding CEO Brett Hurt abruptly resigned his position. The company’s stock price has declined nearly 60 percent since its initial public offering last year and more than 48 percent since Hurt stepped down.
Bazaarvoice and the DOJ have set July 22 as the starting date for a bench trial in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that’s projected to take 20 days to complete. However, antitrust law experts have said it’s more likely the sides will negotiate a settlement agreement before the trial date.
Four law firms, including Newman Ferrara LLP and Burke Harvey & Frankowski LLC, have disclosed launching investigations of Bazaarvoice in the aftermath of its sharply decreasing stock price. Company stock was trading below $6.75 per share on Thursday afternoon compared with more than $20 per share in April 2012.
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Circular Economy: Li-Cycle secures an additional $75 million from Glencore
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (LiCycle), a leading lithium-ion battery resource recovery company on Tuesday (March 12) announced that it has secured $75 million from Glencore plc (Glencore) a multinational commodity trading and mining company.
The latest Note Purchase Agreement will enable Li-Cycle to improve its liquidity position as the company continues its comprehensive review process. Li-cycle is currently reviewing its global recycling network and the company's go-forward strategy for the paused Rochester Hub, including analyzing potential end-product mix options and construction strategy.
"This financing enhances Li-Cycle and Glencore's existing long-term, strategic partnership and represents an interim step in our funding strategy to support Li-Cycle's future. We also continue to work closely with the U.S. Department of Energy on the conditional commitment for a loan of up to $375 million," said Ajay Kochhar, Co-founder, and CEO of Li-Cycle.
The latest agreement between Li-Cycle and Glencore builds upon an existing long-term partnership. Glencore has previously designated Li-Cycle as one of its preferred recycling partners, and the two companies entered a strategic commercial partnership aimed at creating an integrated platform to supply a global customer base with both primary and recycled critical battery materials.
As part of the partnership, Glencore previously made a $200 million investment in Li-Cycle in June 2022 through the purchase of a convertible note.
"Glencore is committed to bringing scalable and sustainable circularity into the supply chain of battery materials. Our original investment in Li-Cycle, alongside key commercial agreements, formed part of this strategy," said Kunal Sinha, Global Head of Recycling for Glencore, and Non-Executive Director of Li-Cycle's Board of Directors.
"Today, we are pleased to further support Li-Cycle through this additional $75 million investment so both Li-Cycle and Glencore can continue to build the battery circularity platform of choice for our customers."
Glencore is a battery feedstock partner for Li-Cycle's Spoke facilities, as well as a future supplier of both black mass and key reagents for Li-Cycle's future Hub facilities. Glencore complements the Company's existing partners through off-take and marketing of Li-Cycle's end products and certain by-products produced and expected to be produced at certain of the Company's Spokes and Hubs.


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This is the ultimate in disposable fashion. A symbol of our throwaway society - not to mention the stuff of male fantasies.
But, to the professors who designed this disappearing dress, it is a profound artistic statement about how plastics can be made to be kinder to our polluted planet.
Here is the world's first dissolvable dress, the culmination of a creative partnership at the University of Sheffield between the award-winning designer Prof Helen Storey and Prof Tony Ryan, a leading chemist, to show off new materials that can make consumer products less environmentally harmful.
Prof Storey has worked with the University of Ulster to develop a series of innovative dissolving textiles based on polymers created in collaboration with the Sheffield Polymer Centre.
During a forthcoming exhibition, up to eight dresses made from these textiles - minus their wearers - will be lowered into enormous goldfish bowls where they will be left to liquefy.
The fabric is knitted from a clear polymer - polyvinyl alcohol - of the kind used in sachets that release detergent in washing machines. The dresses will dissolve and turn into a form that can be recycled as a bottle.
However, they break down so slowly that they can survive a sweaty party.
"The dresses Helen has created are a metaphor for the beautiful things we create and use but never really think about and just throw away," said Prof Ryan.
"In your lifetime you throw away around 20 tons of packaging material. We want people to think about that. But it has made us think more seriously about science, too."
The dresses are decorated with cleverly designed flowers that slowly give off a dye when they dissolve, making them move around like sea anemones in the huge goldfish bowl.
"Each dress will behave differently," said Prof Storey. "These flowers will chase each other around the bowl in a biological way." The dyes set up massive differences in surface tension - the forces that make the water's "skin".
"If you have a star shape, they appear to dance," said Prof Ryan. And if one flower has a positively charged dye (called a cationic dye by chemists) it will stick to another with a negatively charged (anionic) dye. "They will behave like animals."
As a result, said Prof Storey, there will be "something extraordinary" to see in the giant bowls "as the dresses dissolve, chemically react and explode as they are lowered deeper into the bowls - and will no longer exist when the exhibition closes".
Wonderland, the umbrella project through which these new inventions are being developed, will stage an exhibition in Sheffield this autumn to provoke a debate on our throwaway society, backed by the Government's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
"The idea is to get people curious about something that is hard to talk about and not glamorous - how to get rid of your waste responsibly," said Prof Storey.
The designer was inspired to contact Prof Ryan when he appeared on BBC radio to explain how plastics can self-destruct, and she has worked with him to merge art and science in other products.
They have made bottles that, once empty, can be dissolved in hot water - when the solution cools down it makes a gel that can be used to grow seeds into flowers. Another product is a water purification pillow.
The potential of dissolving dress polymers is enormous, both for the environment and humanitarian development, said Prof Ryan.
"This isn't about boring labs and test-tubes," he said. "It's about turning ideas into reality."
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Robot against coronavirus in Singapore shopping mall
A smart Robot is used in a commercial mall in Singapore against coronavirus to do disinfectants, but not with chemicals. The robot uses ultraviolet lamps so that it can effectively disinfect not only surfaces, but also inaccessible cracks, even air.
According to Derrick Yap (PBA Group) : “It is dangerous because the robot should not take action when there is a world (ultraviolet radiation is dangerous to humans). Boring because you go to one place and do the same thing every time and dirty because of COVID-19“
Ultraviolet radiation (UVC) is dangerous for skin and eyes and this is why the robot is being tested after the closure of the Frasers Property Retail shopping centre. For protection purposes it is programmed to turn off its UV rays when it detects a human presence nearby.
- Electrify America presented a robotic chargers system
- AI robot for colonoscopies developed by European researchers
- Fully self-driving lawn robot from Toadi
When the path is fully mapped, the robot begins the cleaning process and then recharges itself. Yap even believes the pandemic will lead other companies to rethink their human resources needs and the use of technology, including robots, as cited by Reuters.
But these robots are not cheap, each costing about 45,000 euros. Some of them are also offered for rent for about 1,900 euros per month, while they will also be available in hospitals and quarantine centers.
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Meet Sunburst UV Bot, the first Made-In-Singapore UV – our latest weapon to eliminate the COVID-19 virus. The Sunburst UV Bot emits powerful UV-C light, which has been proven to be able to kill 99.99% of bacteria and viruses, very similar to the coronavirus, such as those behind MERS and SARS. These autonomous robots will replace manual labour disinfecting, protecting frontline cleaning staff, and relieving the strain on labour resources.


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Google has lost a number of antitrust cases in recent years, which netted the tech company three record-setting fines in Europe. The European Commission looked at Google’s Search, Android, and online ads practices and found that Google abused its position in the market.
Separately, Russian regulators investigated the same alleged Android abuse, which resulted in a different fine, albeit not comparable to the EU’s. In each case, Google had to make several concessions regarding Android. And now India appears to be Google’s next nightmare when it comes to antitrust investigations.
Google has allegedly abused its dominant position in the market to block rivals, two sources familiar with India’s antitrust watchdog’s actions told Reuters. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the local regulator that started looking at a complaint against Google last year. The CCI determined in mid-April that the complaint had merit, ordering its investigation unit to launch a full probe into the matter.
“It is a strong case for the CCI, given the EU precedent,” a source said. “The CCI has (preliminarily) found Google abused its dominant position.”
The EU hit Google with a €4.34 billion ($5 billion) fine in the Android case. Google said it’d fight the ruling, but at the same time decided to modify Android in Europe to give users more choice when it comes to internet browsing apps and default search engines. The EU found that Google’s contracts with Android vendors forced them to install Google Search and Chrome browsers on devices, alongside Google Play.
The CCI’s investigation could take about a year, and Google execs might be summoned before the Commission in the coming months, Reuters reports. Indian regulators could impose fines of up to 10% of the relevant turnover of Google’s last three financial years. However, it’s unclear how much money Google makes from Chrome and Search in the region.
Google meanwhile said via a spokesman that the company is working with the CCI “to demonstrate how Android has led to more competition and innovation, not less.” He said that Android had enabled millions of Indians to connect to the internet by making mobile devices more affordable.


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While I was in Santa Monica and Jeff Grubb was at Casual Connect in Singapore, Jason Wilson and Mike Minotti were driven to exhaustion keeping up with all of the gaming news.And now I ve returned home so that I can continue playing Doom, the remake of the classic shooter from Bethesda s id Software.
We saw a decline in April in both hardware and software sales in the month of April.
Signs abound that the Chinese have growing ambitions.
Microsoft s Minecraft has sold more than 100 million units since 2011, but it is only now finally entering the Chinese market.And new platforms are awakening.
Google s focus is on the low end, moving beyond the Cardboard VR headset introduced two years ago.
Blizzard looks like it has another winner in Overwatch.


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British holidaymakers lead the way for sunbathing and drinking
The survey into European holiday habits by TripAdvisor shows that British holidaymakers clock up more hours sunbathing and drinking than their counterparts on the continent according to new research.
The survey by TripAdvisor shows that sunbathing, drinking, shopping and eating make up the vital ingredients for a successful British holiday abroad.
Britons spend an average of nearly three hours a day soaking up the rays on holiday and a further hour-and-a-half in the bar.
Sunseekers: Brits spend more time catching the rays on holiday than their European counterparts
We spend more time sun-worshipping and drinking than French, German, Italian and Spanish travellers despite sun safety and binge drinking campaigns
In fact, we are so busy boozing and bathing that Brits often neglect cultural pursuits, rating the worst in Europe for museum visits and other cultural activities.
Spaniards prove themselves to be the greatest culture vultures in Europe, cutting down on sunbathing to spend on average three-and-a-half hours a day engaging in high-brow activities.
But they know how to let their hair down, taking top place as Europe's dancing queens, spending up to 31 minutes a day on the dance floor compared to our paltry eight minutes.
Binge: British holidaymakers like nothing more than propping up the beach bar
However, Brits will find comfort in one area of the survey. We beat the French when it comes to spending quality time as a couple on holiday.
Despite France being considered the most romantic nation in the world, French couples can actually only bear to be together for 29 minutes a day compared to British couples who enjoy about 47 minutes of quality time each day.
But both are put to shame by the Italians who spend a whopping four and half hours of quality time together daily.
When all the romancing, sunbathing and drinking is up Brits like to take time out to shop or head to restaurants for dinner.
While the Germans head for hikes and swims Britons work up a sweat with a dose of retail therapy followed by a nice meal placing us at the top of the table for both activities.
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It looks like we'll be getting the new Suzuki Jimny within the second half of 2021 here in Malaysia, according to the latest reports. The four-wheel brand's latest custodian, Naza Eastern Motors, will be bringing in the little 4x4 sometime in August to follow up on the new Suzuki Swift Sport which was locally launched just last month.
A post by Berita Harian confirmed this together with a statement from one of Naza's Group CEO, Datuk Nik Hamdam Nik Hassan. They've also stated that they'll be bringing in the top-spec Suzuki Jimny and it'll also be a fully-imported CBU unit directly from Japan. The pricing for that is going to be mighty tricky, we reckon.
What's even more amazing is the fact that they've already received close to 20 pre-bookings for the Suzuki Jimny, which shows the cult-following this particular model has not just here in Malaysia, but around the globe. As of now, there's no clear indicator on its official arrival time or even the estimation for its price point, but all of that will hopefully come to light in a few months' time.


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Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has appointed Waldemar Gollan to lead the DACH region as its Country Manager, effective immediately.
Waldemar has a wealth of knowledge and expertise across electronic security, information technology, such as cloud, and the DACH region, with more than three decades of experience in accelerating business growth for global and market-leading manufacturers. He has vast experience in the successful completion of complex projects, with strong technical and sales knowledge of the security industry.
In his new role, Waldemar will execute strategies to advance Hanwha Vision in the DACH market. As Country Manager and based in Germany, he will set the vision and direction, leading the team and business activities across the region.
Jeff (Chae Won) Lee, Hanwha Vision Europe’s Managing Director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Waldemar to lead the business in the DACH region. Waldemar has impressive technical and sales knowledge, and decades of experience in delivering successful strategies and products to market. This background will ensure Hanwha Vision’s accelerating presence in this important region.”
“I am so pleased to join the Hanwha Vision Europe team as Country Manager, DACH Region,” said Waldemar Gollan. “The company truly meets the needs of businesses today, by providing advanced security solutions, operational efficiencies and trusted cybersecurity. I am highly impressed by both the products and solutions, and also how the values of Hanwha Vision align across the business, from the team, to products, to customer support. I am excited to further build out our market presence.”
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Ottawa, May 21, 2009 – With a recent confirmation from the Global Opportunities for Associations (GOA) program that CATAAlliance's $140K funding application has been approved, combined with planned delegations to Wuxi as offered through the CATA-China business portal, CATA will be making almost $250,000 in subsidies available to Canadian companies seeking to access Chinese markets in 2009.
The GOA provides up to $150,000 per year to associations who complete the rigorous application process to demonstrate that they are undertaking international business activities in strategic markets and sectors for the benefit of the entire industry.
"In our current economic crisis, technology companies must implement global strategies to grow or maintain their businesses,"says John Reid, president of CATAAlliance. "As a technology association, one of our roles is to facilitate access to funding that will support the global business development efforts of our members and our industry."
By reducing the barriers associated with doing business in China, CATA's funding programs will increase the sales of member companies, generate new and exciting market intelligence, improve market access, and increase Canadian exposure to international clients. The funding not only helps reduce core costs for trade show floor space, but offsets travel and accommodation expenses as well.
"China has limitless potential for many sectors of the technology industry, but the perceived barriers can cause Canadian companies to shy away," says Kevin Wennekes, CATA's VP Research and Canadian executive champion for China. "The funding and projects we have planned will drastically lower both the cost and risk of exploring and doing business in China."
The GOA-funding approved projects are part of CATA's greater business development strategy for China which includes the Canadian—Chinese Business Portal where numerous incentives such as financial assistance, salary caps, free office space and accommodation, training, and tax rebates are also available.
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Sabic launches certified renewable polyolefins portfolio
Petrochemicals manufacturer Sabic has launched its first portfolio of certified renewable polyolefins, certified under the ISCC Plus certification scheme, which involves strict traceability and requires a chain of custody based on a mass balance system.
Mark Vester, business leader LL-LDPE, Sabic, adds: 'We have optimised our technology to allow the production of renewable PP and PE (polypropylene and polyethylene) using renewable feedstocks, which are made from waste fats and oils and are not in direct competition with the food chain, with equal performance to those produced with fossil fuels.'
The company is the first petrochemicals company to produce renewable second generation PP and PE, with an ability to crack heavy renewable feedstocks made from waste fats and oils in its assets.
'Our move into the certified renewable polyolefins area is linked to the needs of our customers who increasingly require sustainable packaging solutions in response to both consumer and regulatory demands,' says Mosaed Al-Ohali, EVP polymers, Sabic. 'These materials can be converted readily on their existing equipment with no investment needed, and can contribute to an improvement of sustainability of their products.'
Sabic worked closely with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) organisation to prove the sustainability of the new feedstock. Independent third party auditors checked and ensured the reliable use of the mass balance system within the company.
The ISCC Plus certified PP and PE materials will be produced initially at Sabic's production facilities at Geleen in the Netherlands.


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The Chinese Communist Party has drafted guidelines to curb meat consumption in China by 50%. This initiative is designed to improve general health conditions amongst its citizens as well as contributing to the fight against climate change.
The whole process of rearing meat for consumption contributes more than 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), more than every car, ship, train and plane combined. Beef is the worst culprit. Previously called ‘millionaire’s meat’ in China due to its scarcity, it is now affordable for a steadily growing portion of China’s huge population. However, the growing demand for beef is causing problems. Beef production emits six times more CO2 emissions per kilogram than pork and eight times more than chicken. It noticeably surpasses all other animals raised for mass consumption in terms of land, water and crops used for its rearing.
China is the world’s largest consumer of meat, larger than the US and the EU combined; its appetite and dietary choices correlate with its rapid economic growth and the prosperity many have experienced as a result. According to WildAid, China’s meat consumption is set to increase by 50% by 2030 if it stays on its current trajectory.
In a place where meat was a rare luxury, its recent availability has adversely impacted the population’s health. Heart disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity are the causes for 85% of deaths in China, and many of these cases are aggravated by meat consumption.
China’s government aims to remedy this developing epidemic by urging citizens to halve their meat consumption, via the Ministry of Health’s revised dietary recommendations which it releases approximately every 10 years. The Party have even reached out to Hollywood for assistance, using Arnold Schwarzenegger in awareness commercials in an attempt to attract a wider demographic to the message.
If China managed to decrease its meat consumption by half, as outlined by the Chinese Nutrition Society, we could see a cut in Chinese GHG emissions by 9%, global agricultural emissions by 22% and total global emissions by 1.5%. Reaching this goal would certainly have beneficial effects on the environment and would set an example for the rest of the world to follow.
However, this change will come down to how well the Chinese citizens embrace this proposal. Beef is still a cultural status symbol in China and it will be difficult to reverse centuries of cultural conditioning. Many of its citizens grew up poor in times when meat was a luxury rarely eaten and only affordable for the rich. Now due to China’s economic prosperity, these very same people have access to meat and it doesn’t seem likely that they will easily relinquish it.
How will the government enforce such intrusive changes to people’s lifestyles? Is it realistic to assume that China’s new middle class will voluntarily surrender their steaks and pork chops?
While the reasoning behind it is commendable, these efforts are just recommendations at this stage - it is doubtful whether any real change may occur without a more heavy-handed approach by the government. The Chinese Communist Party is known to push change on its populace when it deems it necessary, as seen with the one child policy. If Chinese citizens fail to adhere to these guidelines, it is not unthinkable to envisage the Party looking to other approaches to reach their end goal; using selective taxation on meat or imposing fines on over-consumption might be disincentives that they consider in the future. While this could contribute to environmental success, it is also worth considering China’s poorest. Cheap meat such as chicken is their greatest protein source; for some, meat is necessary sustenance, not a dietary option.
However, we can remain hopeful. Interconnectivity through the internet has allowed for the spread of information; there is a gentle current of change spreading through first-tier Chinese cities as more people are voluntarily seeking out healthier lifestyle choices. With a population the size of China’s, any step in the right direction is good change.
Image: Chris Chabot / Flickr
The Guardian (20th June 2016) 'China's plan to cut meat consumption by 50% cheered by climate campaigners.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Food-based dietary guidelines - China


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Saving the world isn't all about fighting demons.
Despite being a part of the press conference, Hajime Tabata was unaware of the beefier Xbox One's existence.
Does anyone really want to see Frog in HD, though?
The publisher is happy about the pre-order numbers so far, but will they be enough to justify 10 years of development?
The latest game from Tokyo RPG Factory and Square Enix will soon be playable in English.
From cities to landscapes, Final Fantasy XV is shaping up to be a beautiful game.


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Here’s a look at how 12 online retailers are currently promoting Christmas on-site, via email and social.
Boots is well-known for its Christmas ‘3 for 2’ offer – who hasn’t bought their nan/mate/niece a fail-safe boxset of smellies?
The health and beauty retailer has been teasing out its ‘Gift of Beauty’ tagline early this year, promoting it on its homepage and in conjunction with offers on Facebook.
Soap & Glory
Another retailer that traditionally takes things up a notch at Christmas, Soap & Glory is already promoting its ‘Glitzmas’ campaign.
Boots benefits too, with the inclusion of a link back to the site’s aforementioned ‘3 for 2’ offer.
While ASOS prefers to keep it current with a greater focus on Halloween and Autumn, it does point users towards Christmas with this subtle on-site promotion.
(For more on this brand, see: What makes ASOS’s online customer experience so enjoyable?)
Likewise, Ikea includes a small promotion for its Christmas shop alongside half term and Autumnal features.
(For more on this brand, see: 10 examples of great IKEA marketing creative.)
Having said that, it has already included ‘Christmas’ as the top category in its drop-down navigation menu.
Debenhams is one of the only retailers I’ve seen sending out a dedicated Christmas email in October.
Highlighting the fact that its Christmas shop is now well and truly open, it is an early sign that seasonal promotion will be big again this year.
House of Fraser
Unlike Debenhams, House of Fraser has been taking more of a restrained approach, including small promotions at the bottom of its recent emails.
Unlike more subtle examples, Jo Malone is one retailer that is already going all out for Christmas.
It is already using a site-wide banner to promote its seasonal range.
Further to this, it is also ramping up efforts with events, nicely promoted on Facebook to encourage customers to get into the spirit.
The White Company
Another retailer that has already decked out its halls with Christmas deccies is The White Company.
As well as its entire homepage being Christmas-themed, it has also published a seasonal edit on its blog to kick off consumer interest.
Its stores are currently filled with sparkly pumpkins and goth fairies, but Lush has been hinting that the famous Santasaurus is on his way.
With teaser posts on Snapchat and Instagram, it has been using mobile and social media to engage with loyal fans.
— LUSH Cosmetics UK (@LushLtd) October 1, 2016
Urban Outfitters has also been using Instagram to promote its popular gift guide, giving users an extra nudge by including the number of days until the big day.
Forget the Coca Cola advert – it’s arguably not Christmas until you’ve seen the John Lewis ad.
While we’re still waiting for it, the department store is currently ramping up the excitement with the launch of its online Christmas shop.
There’s a tonne of related content here, including extensive gift guides and planning tools.
The below countdown planner helps consumers prepare for the festive season with weekly jobs and to-do lists.
Lastly, it looks like GHD is bringing back its successful #sendahint campaign, including the same feature in its dedicated 2016 Christmas category page.
Allowing users to send an email hinting at the GHD product they’d most like to receive, it’s a great example of how to build excitement and increase customer engagement as we head into the festive season.
It’s also good for data capture…


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The Chinese e-commerce giant has announced a new strategic partnership with the AR beauty experience developer, which will see YouCam Makeup cosmetics try-on technology integrated into the Taobao and Tmall platforms.
On Friday at this year's Milan Fashion Week, Jennifer Lopez wore a reimagined version of the Versace dress that she wore back in 2000 -- the legendary piece that sparked the creation of Google's Image Search.
Donatella Versace had old pal Jennifer Lopez tour the runway to take a final triumphant passage in her latest show, dedicated to the legendary tropical Versace dress that the actress and singer once wore to the Grammys.
Apparel rental services could now be taking spend away from traditional sales in an already challenged sector, and it remains to be seen if rental clothes will cannibalize retail sales over the longer term.
The app designed to inform customers about the environmental and social commitments made by fashion brands is soon to launch on app stores. Formerly called Clothparency, it has now settled on the name Clear Fashion.


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The germ-protection soap market is getting crowded. Tata Consumer recently joined the market. Major brands like ITC, Reckitt Benckiser, and Hindustan Unilever are already present there. In fact, ITC is planning more launches.
Is this just a mad rush to grab market share or is there more to it? Moneycontrol spoke to a few brand analysts and experts to find out.
‘It makes business sense’
Some brand experts do see business sense in it. In the current germ-protection-obsessed market, it makes immense sense to market soaps in any avatar, promising hygiene and germ protection.
“Most FMCG companies have expanded their range during COVID. Anybody who had a chance to move in to areas anti-bacterial or germ has launched it,” said N Chandramouli, CEO of TRA Research, a consumer analytics and brand insights company.
Figures support the argument. The Indian soap market, which was worth $2.9 billion in FY20, is estimated to cross $4.4 billion by FY26 due to the increasing focus on maintaining proper hygiene and rising disposable incomes.
‘It’s not just about money’
Pavan Padaki, a brand consultant and coach, presented a different angle.
“It’s not just about making money. From a brand point of view, it is important to stay relevant to the current customer base and needs. Companies have to ensure that their customers don’t look at other brands to solve new needs. This is required to fence both its loyal and potential customers,” he said.
From a business point of view, brands are adding another potential hot-seller to existing categories, which are well-established with robust distribution chain and channels to gain immediate and profitable ROIs (Return on Investment),” added Padaki.
In fact, some analysts see a different potential here. The current market potential for hygiene products is an opportunity for replacing low-ROI brands with market-relevant products, they believe.
No wonder, even existing players are adding more products in the segment.
Companies and products
Up for launch next is ITC’s neem and glycerine soaps. It is expected to hit the stores in a month. ITC is already present in the premium soap category and sells under the brand -- Fiama Di Wills and Vivel.
In between, in mid-July, Tata Consumer joined the bandwagon. The company launched its germ-protection soap brand Skye in three variants -- anti-bacterial, menthol, and jojoba oil.
Dabur, an existing player, followed up by adding the Sanitize soap brand to its collection. Emami has already launched a Boroplus soap.
ITC (Savlon), Reckitt Benckiser (Dettol), and Hindustan Unilever (Lifebuoy) are the major existing brands.
None of the companies are willing to talk as they are observing what is called a silent period ahead of the announcement of quarterly results. The Q2 results of these firms are due in a few weeks.
Although there is no data to verify how the soap category has fared during COVID-19 times, in the last interaction, after HUL’s Q1 results, Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Mehta had told Moneycontrol that Lifebuoy products are the hot-sellers for the company.
The Indian soap industry
According to Research and Markets, an online platform that provides market and research data from publishers, consultants, and analysts, the soap manufacturing industry is one of the biggest in the FMCG space in India, accounting for more than 50 percent of the consumer goods sector.
Due to increasing awareness about hygiene standards, around 50 percent soaps are sold in the rural market.
How soap helps
A study by WHO shows that just by washing hands properly with soap and water helps cut down stomach-related illnesses by 50 percent and respiratory infections by 16 percent.
In a blog on Unilever website, Sayandip Mukherjee, a virologist and Senior Research Scientist at Unilever R&D, Bengaluru, explains: “Some germs have an outer protective covering made up of two layers of fatty molecules. Soaps can help to break apart this outer protective layer, trapping and removing these germs along with any other oils and debris that are present in our hands. Now, for a soap to do all this, remember we must wash our hands for at least 20 seconds.”


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Jobs blow to Sainsbury’s staff as retailer axes meat, fish and deli counters
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Staff at supermarket giant Sainsbury’s and its Argos subsidiary face an anxious wait after the retailer announced plans to cut 3,500 jobs.
The grocery chain – which has announced losses amid the coronavirus crisis – plans to permanently close all its meat, fish and deli counters, as well as some of its Argos stores.
The move – which will save the business around £60m – is part of efforts to “better reflect customer demand”, it said.
Jobs will go with the imminent closure of 120 Argos stores – part of a strategy to shut 420 standalone Argos branches over the next three-and-a-half years.
MORE – Wilko stores set to stay open during lockdownChief executive Simon Roberts said: “We are talking to colleagues today about where the changes we are announcing in Argos standalone stores and food counters impact their roles.
“We will work really hard to find alternative roles for as many of these colleagues as possible and expect to be able to offer alternative roles for the majority of impacted colleagues.
“Right here and now, I and all the team are focused on supporting and delivering for our customers in the days and weeks ahead.”
It’s yet another blow to the high street after the John Lewis Partnership and Lloyds Banking Group announced major cuts this week.
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We're still a few months away from the 2018 college football season. The dark days of no football are taking their toll, as we wait for America's favorite sport to grace out TV's once more. Sure, spring football is just around the corner, but it's just not the same.
Just because our favorite teams aren't on the field doesn't mean we can't follow along with any news about them. That's definitely the case today as Illinois unveiled its new Nike uniforms - or perhaps it's better to say "recycled" uniforms.
Illinois revealed its new uniforms and they look (almost) exactly like another team's uniforms.
Check this out.
Illinois or Syracuse, we're not sure.
Are these new uniforms, or hand-me-downs from the Orange?
Illinois and Syracuse have similar color schemes, so it's not surprising to see uniforms that look alike, but these are nearly identical.
A little offseason drama never hurt anyone. At least this gives us something to talk about.


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The last mile logistics: reinventing the supply chain
Paris, 10th of July 2020
“The last mile” is a term usually used to describe the final link in the supply chain – when an order makes its way from the distribution centre or a retail location to the end consumer.
Recent global trends, like low transport emissions and the e-commerce boom, have brought last mile logistics to the brink of disruption.
Before the proliferation of e-commerce, the supply chain for most items often ended at the retail space where the end user would travel for their purchase.
Nowadays, food, shopping and other delivery services are the norm, and for some goods, the "last mile" is the "only mile" they will travel to reach the end consumer.
Shopify, a giant of e-commerce platforms, estimates that the global e-commerce market will reach over €3 Trillion in 2019, and over €4 Trillion in 2021. Last mile logistics are a big part of this e-commerce revolution and can make up over one-quarter of the total cost of a shipment. Disruptions in the last mile can destroy business-models.
So what is this disruptive change that the last mile is facing?
Urban areas worldwide are under immense pressure from things like traffic congestion, air pollution and a push for cleaner transport. City governments are therefore creating low emission zones, implementing vehicle entry and parking restrictions, and increasing the cost of parking.
But much of today's last mile logistics is done via vans. These are mostly diesel powered, large, take time to unload, and can therefore congest streets and the air. While supporters of these vehicles claim this is the most efficient and economically viable method of last-mile deliveries, a recent Dutch study has found that vans haul, on average, only 130kg per trip, out of available 350-750kg.
It’s no surprise that many cities are exerting pressure onto logistics providers to enable new solutions, with industry veterans and aspiring players working hard to innovate.
OEMs already consider the last mile delivery in their products strategy, with some focusing on building dedicated electric vans that can be modified to various specifications. Even veteran automakers are bringing out e-versions of their best-selling vans that can easily accommodate the 350-750kg loads for urban deliveries.
Some logistics companies are even asking their network of delivery partners to switch from internal-combustion vehicles to electric solutions. If every company did this, it would bring a
real progress, but could also disrupt existing business models. Is the range of vehicles available sufficient, or diversified enough?
And what about the smaller hauls, with less than 350kg?
The rise of e-commerce and the promise of autonomous vehicles can bring smiles to the futurists among us.
An electric, fully autonomous van making a stop and releasing a few delivery drones to land on our porches to deliver a few things we bought online just an hour ago - this is one vision of the future. Not every urban area will enable such solutions, which means that a variety of options will have to be developed.
As e-commerce penetrates more and more of the market, robot-enabled delivery may become necessary to keep costs down and supply up.
Autonomous drones and low-speed robots will drop reliance on the most expensive element of any logistics service - the driver. A report by KPMG expects the total delivery cost via a single-package vehicle "to plunge to between 4 and 7 cents per mile".
But that is the future; drones are yet to be allowed in cities, and full autonomy is still not ready for prime time. So what can last mile providers do today?
Electric scooters and electric light commercial vehicles are part of the solution.
Just perhaps, electric cargo bikes could be for you! They have been heralded as the best urban last mile solution in many cities around the world, including London and Amsterdam. These pedal-assisted bikes can carry passengers and freight, some even up to 350kg. They can be unloaded in minutes and do not require parking spaces, which are at a premium in most urban areas.
Cargo bikes are not futuristic, non-autonomous and require a rider, but they are sturdy, manoeuvrable, much cheaper to purchase and operate than most last-mile-enabling transport.
Countries like the UK and Germany have subsidies for those wanting to purchase cargo bikes for commercial use, with the UK government covering up to 20% of the bike.
Electric cargo bikes are clean, relatively cheap and much faster in urban environments than vans and other bulk-delivery vehicles.
With this clean, fast and friendly solutions already here, perhaps we can wait for the drones and robots to mature a while longer.


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Microsoft and Dell have entered into a new patent-licensing agreement to enable both parties to utilize respective technologies and innovation without the possibility of litigation. It's a strong move by the companies to ensure the safety of products released in the public domain, be it the Xbox One or Dell's Chromebook.
Horacio Gutierrez, corporate vice president of the Innovation and Intellectual Property Group at Microsoft, commented on the news stating the deal will cease unnecessary disputes between the two parties, saving time and money. Both companies have a long standing partnership and this agreement opens up a cleaner development route.
Recent years have paved way to numerous law suits being filed by companies against one another in the tech field. It's positive to see such deals being made to prevent this. Hopefully other companies will take note and we'll see more agreements being signed in the future.
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Cryptocurrencies Is Crashing Now
Why Ripple and Other Cryptocurrencies Are Crashing Right Now. Read full article. Ryan Derousseau. January 9,AM. There are a few reasons.
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· The most interesting aspect of the cryptocurrency crash However, what's truly noteworthy about the bubble popping for virtual currencies is that it's occurring at the exact same time that the U.S. · Cryptocurrency market will see crash and then consolidation, Ethereum co-founder says Published Tue, Jan 9 AM EST Updated Tue, Jan 9 AM EST Ryan Browne @Ryan_Browne_.
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· tattoo flashing. Back are proclamations that crypto is the currency of the future, that the dollar’s days are numbered and blockchain will reorder the financial universe. · Now, let’s see what the market analysts have got to say in this current situation #1 Fred Wilson Fred Wilson, the co-founder of Union Square Ventures stated that Bitcoin might form a bottom at some point and is a sure buy when it does, although it is clear that he wasn’t sure whether the bleeding was over with in regards to Bitcoin.
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Crash of 80% Plunge Is. go from bad to Bitcoin crash: Not the First and to to — Bitcoin broke below $ on the last 80 — if not likely, but Now Worse Than the savings when cryptocurrencies about the cause of 70 percent since the worse very quickly for December. Here's How Hard Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Are Crashing Right Now. Read full article. Brad Tuttle. February 6,AM. Ripple has taken a big hit, too.
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And how the market can right itself. More Videos. Date: 3rd Dec, BTC price: $4, A big dump on 14th Nov, another one on 19th and series of statements with gradual dump and pump which got market to place where all supports broke and reached $ Weekly average of is very near to the c. It was inevitable and what comes up must come down. When a graph is competing on exponential growth with the tech boom of the late 90’s or the Dutch Tulip.
· Cryptocurrency falls by $2, in one of the most severe crashes in its history. "Bitcoin has fallen as cryptocurrencies become caught up in the investors now seem to be selling out to. · The crash in prices comes soon after the man widely believed to be the world's savviest investor, Warren Buffet, said "I can say almost with certainty that cryptocurrencies will come to a. · Liquidity: Binance Coin is one of the most liquid cryptocurrencies right now. It is always well-ranked on Coinmarketcap, with stable or growing trade volume.
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By James Dennin. High prices can automatically trigger a sell-off for cryptocurrencies. · Why Ripple and Other Cryptocurrencies Are Crashing Right Now By Ryan Derousseau. January 9, allanswart—Getty Images/iStockphoto. For the second time in less than three weeks, cryptocurrencies suffered a major correction.
The 16 largest cryptocurrencies all saw major price declines over the past 24 hours, according to data from. · Good Morning: Cryptocurrencies Are Crashing Now; It Was Fun While It Lasted Dr. Fly Mon am EST 10 Comments The very fabric of the digital cryptocurrency world is falling to pieces this morning — led lower by a staggering 13% drop in Ethereum.
Now, regulation from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suggests that cryptocurrencies can be regulated under the same financial legislation other securities are regulated under.
“They’re trying to figure out if exchange-traded notes (ETN) are a way in which people can get access to this new investment through traditional markets. · Anything is possible even though I think Cryptocurrencies will not crash. If it happens small portion of the money left from cyrptocurrencies may enter into domain market.
IMHO, I don't think the effect on domain market will be high if Cryptocurrencies crash. Real BTC crash, over now.
BREAKING: CRYPTOCURRENCY INVESTORS ARE SELLING BITCOIN IN DECEMBER 2020 - Is BTC Price about to Dip?
What a crash better hide under the door frame. The cryptocurrency market, long described as a bubble that’s bound to pop, is crashing hard this aaqp.xn----8sbbgahlzd3bjg1ameji2m.xn--p1ail cryptocurrencies decreased by more than 25% over the past 24 hours, and $ billion in value simply disappeared in a single day.
Although trading is more distributed now than ever and there is hardly any exchange that owns more that 10% of the trading volume according to aaqp.xn----8sbbgahlzd3bjg1ameji2m.xn--p1ai, some still worry that the same fall could happen.
There are exchanges that will allow users to use credit cards to buy cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies. Read the latest cryptocurrency news and find out what is moving cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ripple’s XRP, Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Ethereum (ETH) amongst others.
Our experienced market strategists and reporters help you make sense of the moves, and themes driving investments and trading. · Cryptocurrencies are crashing, but bitcoin isn’t falling as badly as the rest One indicator of bitcoin’s health relative to other cryptocurrencies is the so-called “Bitcoin Dominance. The biggest issue with cryptocurrencies is the fact that they are facing a huge regulatory push from governments around the world. The countries coming at cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum are the most powerful and with the most trading volumes such as China, South Korea and Japan.
Volatility got especially out of hand inwhen the price of most major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, skyrocketed above 1, percent and then came crashing down. However, as the cryptocurrency hype has calmed down, the price fluctuations have become more predictable and followed similar patterns of stocks and other financial assets.
It has been used to describe the crash of the housing bubble in the United States (and the recession that followed it), the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center inthe dissolution of the Soviet Union–the list goes on.
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‘Endorsements Know-hows!’: Disclosures must be prominently and clearly displayed, says guide issued in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act of 2019
GN Bureau | January 20, 2023
The department of consumer affairs under the ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution released a guide, ‘Endorsements Know-hows!’, for celebrities, influencers and virtual influencers on social media platforms here on Friday. The guide aims to ensure that individuals do not mislead their audiences when endorsing products or services and that they are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and any associated rules or guidelines.
Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary, department of consumer affairs, released the guide in response to the rapidly growing digital world at a time when advertisements are no longer limited to traditional media like print, television, or radio. With the increasing reach of digital platforms and social media, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, there has been a rise in the influence of virtual influencers, in addition to celebrities and social media influencers. This has led to an increased risk of consumers being misled by advertisements and unfair trade practices by these individuals on social media platforms.
The ‘Endorsement Know-hows!’ specifies that disclosures must be prominently and clearly displayed in the endorsement, making them extremely hard to miss. Any celebrity, influencer or virtual influencer who has access to an audience and can influence their purchasing decisions or opinions about a product, service, brand, or experience must disclose any material connection with the advertiser. This includes not only benefits and incentives, but also monetary or other compensation, trips or hotel stays, media barters, coverage and awards, free products with or without conditions, discounts, gifts and any family or personal or employment relationship.
Endorsements must be made in simple, clear language and terms such as "advertisement," "sponsored," or "paid promotion" can be used. They should not endorse any product or service and service in which due diligence has been done by them or that they have not personally used or experienced.
The guide is released in alignment with the guidelines set by the Consumer Protection Act of 2019. The Act established guidelines for protecting consumers from unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements. The Department of Consumer Affairs has published Guidelines for prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022 on June 9, 2022.
These guidelines outline the criteria for valid advertisements and the responsibilities of manufacturers, service providers, advertisers, and advertising agencies. These guidelines also touched upon the celebrities and endorsers. It states that misleading advertisement in any form, format or medium is prohibited by law.
Multiple social media influencers and agencies participated via video conferencing in the press conference to release of the guidelines. The industry appreciated and supported the release of these guidelines. They stated that this will further strengthen the industry and protect consumer interests.
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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) gold plaque signifying that Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon LP sold a million dollars’ worth of copies will be auctioned off by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on Thursday, June 22nd. The award was once owned by Pink Floyd‘s former keyboardist and founding member, Richard Wright, who died in 2008 at age 65.
“Pink Floyd memorabilia has been in great demand in recent months,” Nate Sanders said in a statement. “Even the Victoria & Albert Museum in London is hosting an extremely popular retrospective of this iconic band.” There is also an upcoming exhibit of Gerald Scarfe paintings for the 1982 film adaptation of The Wall slated to open in San Francisco in July.
The Dark Side of the Moon came out in 1973, reached Number One on the Billboard Albums chart and went on to sell more than 15 million copies in the U.S. alone. Last March, the console used to record the LP sold for $1.8 million – more than twice the expected price. According to Nate D. Sanders Auctions’ website, the keyboard player’s platinum plaque for The Wall went for more than $40,000 in 2005. The minimum bid for The Dark Side of the Moon gold plaque starts at $20,000.
The RIAA award also comes with a letter from Wright’s second wife, Franka Wright, that testifies to the authenticity of the plaque. “I hope anyone that has any of Rick’s items enjoys them as much as I do,” she writes.


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Chicago developer and long-time supporter of IGDA Chicago, Toy Studio, stretches our minds yet again with the release of their new word puzzle game, Sqwords. With gameplay blending the creative word generation of crosswords and the logical placement tiles in Sudoku, players must arrange letters in a square grid, ensuring that each row and column spells out a word.
Toy Studio, which helped host the first Chicago Game Jam, develops games for mobile and social platforms on iPhone, Android, and Nook. Several of their previous puzzle games, including The Curse, have found success in the last few years. Their commitment to high-quality games and their involvement with the Chicago game development community are just two reasons why Toy Studio rocks!
Learn more about the game and see the trailer on the game’s website: http://sqwords.com/
You can buy the game on the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon
To play more of Toy Studio’s games, visit their website: http://www.toystudio.com/