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It is common to make a pot of coffee in the morning, but imagine drinking pot-infused coffee — at least in places where recreational marijuana use is legal.
Cannabis-infused coffee is expected to be available in Washington state in July, the product’s developer Adam Stites told The Huffington Post earlier this week. A tongue-in-cheek manifesto for the brand “Mirth Provisions” says the product will “establish unprecedented chillness” and enable consumers to “listen to the dark side of the Moon again.”
Stites described the effect of the cold brew — which also comes in a cream and sugar variety — as “wake and bake,” in an interview with MyNorthwest.com. He claims it contains 20mg THC, which will give drinkers about the same buzz as an “IPA or glass of wine.”
As more and more pot edibles pop up on the market, there are concerns that people will overeat them and harm themselves and others, raising questions about how much cannabis regulation is needed. An article in Sunday’s New York Times argues marijuana chocolates, cookies, and other edibles have been the main downside of legal recreational marijuana use in Colorado, especially after a Denver man purchased marijuana-infused candy and then shot and killed his wife. Last month, Reuters reported that the Denver coroner’s office listed “marijuana intoxication” as a “contributing factor” in the death of a Wyoming college student, who bought and ate “six times the suggested amount of marijuana cookies” before jumping off a balcony.
And hospital officials who have treat children nauseated after eating too many pot edibles argue kids are drawn to the bright colors and labeling of marijuana edibles as a fun snack. To curb accidental ingestions by children, Colorado John Governor Hickenlooper (D) signed two safety bills into law last month, one about creating packaging for pot edibles that is not misleading and another that sets limits on how much concentrated marijuana (i.e. hash oil) can be sold to an individual.
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How DuPont builds apps for multiple markets
DuPont – one of America's leading conglomerates – wanted to use mobile technology to support its agriculture business in multiple markets.
Achieving that goal for such a diverse portfolio would, in the first instance, require cutting across all the markets DuPont serves – a challenge which demanded working through an expansive network of distributors to reach millions of farmers around the world.
"We sell through a group of more than 10,000 sales reps and contract sales agents," Joanne Hewitson, DuPont's Global Digital Marketing Lead/Crop Protection, told delegates at the Adobe Summit 2016. "One of our marketing teams' biggest challenges is how to get our value proposition translated down to those reps and, through them, to our farmers."


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Canada Goose’s 800-plus employees got a surprise in their in-boxes on Tuesday: a letter from “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson.
An animal rights activist who has backed People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Anderson urged the coat maker’s employees to “use your unique position” to stop Canada Goose from using coyote fur as trim on its pricey jackets, according to the e-mail, a copy of which was obtained by The Post.
The e-mail addresses were gathered from a “sympathetic supporter,” a PETA spokesman told The Post.
PETA has targeted the Toronto outfit for more than a year. At the company’s March 16 initial public offering, PETA organized a protest outside the NYSE, with activists dressed up as mangled coyotes and bloodied geese.
To pull at the heartstrings of Canada Goose employees, Anderson’s e-mail includes a link to a video of coyotes struggling in traps.
There is no “validity” to the claims of animal cruelty, a Canada Goose spokeswoman said. The company’s shares are up 5 percent since the IPO, to $22.61, at Tuesday’s close.
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Phil Spencer reiterates the importance of backward compatibility, also for future hardware
Now the head of Microsoft's Gaming Division reiterated the concept explaining on Twitter that, with so many games supported by huge gaming community, fragmenting these community with launch of new hardware is a huge challenge, explaining then that to improve things you can learn from the PC world, where games also support older hardware, giving you the choice of where to play players, rather than impose a forced change of hardware.
Spencer has also added he learned a lot from Xbox One X and as both players that developers have responded to the new console, explaining that this will have a great impact on the future plans of the company.
This, in a nutshell, it means that Microsoft sees as positive the total compatibility with the past model introduced with the new console, and that's probably when you get a " Xbox Next " this too will play with all current titles, While games for the new console will be playable on current ones, obviously with lower performance.
Xbox 360 and the Xbox One backwards towards the first Xbox is one of the features that distinguishes the Microsoft platform, and gave great satisfaction to the players by allowing them to play again-often with visible graphical improvements- titles in their possession without having to spend more money on remaster and porting. It is so good to know that this policy will now continue with the next console the company, allowing us to continue to leverage our library of games even when we move to more powerful hardware.


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The biggest takeaway from a report published by Millennial Media today is that smartphone users are consuming more content — and therefore more ads — on nearly every smartphone and connected device available in the market.
— Android ad requests grew 72 percent in March month over month.
— iPad impressions increased 713 percent in the first full week the device was available.
— Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) ad requests grew 20 percent month over month.
— RIM (NSDQ: RIMM) ad requests grew 25 percent month over month.
Beyond those major platforms, specific phones new to the top 20 included: the BlackBerry Tour, the Palm (NSDQ: PALM) Pixi and T-Mobile’s myTouch, showing the diversity of devices that people are buying and using to access the mobile Web. The iPhone continues to be the No. 1 device in March.
Millennial Media is perhaps the largest independent mobile ad network left in the U.S., following Google’s purchase of AdMob and Apple’s purchase of Quattro Wireless. Both AdMob and Millennial publish analysis on a monthly basis and the results can vary widely.
For instance, Millennial said that in March that Apple’s iPhone made up 70 percent of their U.S. smartphone mix. BlackBerry came in second with 14 percent of the device share, and Android was third with only 6 percent. Contrast that to AdMob, which reports worldwide smartphone information. It said that the iPhone makes up 50 percent of its network, but that Android comes in second with 24 percent. Symbian is in third with 18 percent, and RIM is in fourth place with only a sliver of market share, or 4 percent.
The major differences in the data likely derive from Millennial’s U.S.-centric business vs. AdMob’s global viewpoint.


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Hipsters rejoice: New radio made to look old
When it comes to the youth of today, what is old is new again - with a few updates. Hit songs like "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis express to kids how cool it is to dress in clothes that could have come straight out of Mr. Rogers' closet, while hipsters have also made it hip to use typewriters and take photos of their food.
Freshness magazine reports many fans will be thrilled to learn that Furni has recently come up with a new stereo system that is meant to look vintage. The Kendall Bluetooth Speaker resembles old-fashioned, portable, wooden stereos and is made out of a solid walnut case and an acrylic speaker grill. Despite its throw back style, the system allows fans to connect their iPhones, iPods or other Wi-Fi MP3 players to deliver the latest tunes in perfect clarity. In fact, Furni makes it even easier for users to connect - they can simply download the free app that turns the speaker into an alarm clock.
According to Ubergizmo, the speaker system, which is set to be released in April, will cost interested buyers a cool $188.
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Lifestyle brand UGG Australia has announced the launch of its first global brand marketing campaign called “This is Ugg”.
The campaign debuts on August 18th around the world and is designed to connect with consumers on emotional levels that transcend any product, with the goal of further strengthening UGG as a global, premium lifestyle brand, year round.
The campaign explores the theme that life’s biggest moments are actually the small ones – a place where the brand lives in consumers’ lives. Whether personal or intimate, reflective or celebratory, it’s often the smaller moments where life’s most important interactions and connections occur. The campaign will use this storytelling platform to showcase such moments and illustrate the fact that UGG ‘Feels Like Nothing Else.’
“In launching this brand campaign, we challenged ourselves to communicate the unique physical and emotional experience that occurs when you own UGG products,” said Connie Rishwain, President of UGG Australia, “We are showcasing the personal moments where UGG exists in our consumers’ lives. We know how our product enhances any experience, but this is the first time we’ve tried to capture that magic.”
“This is UGG” is a multi-media, cross-channel campaign presented primarily in black-and-white that features real moments with real people captured in personal settings that celebrate the small moments that mean the most to them.
For example, sketch-artist Langley Fox, Ernest Hemingway’s great-great-granddaughter, is featured in her own Los Angeles home working on an illustration project, and later spending time with her best friends; and California architect Harry Gesner with his son and grandsons who share a lifelong love of the ocean, surf the Malibu coast in a nod to UGG’s surfing roots.
BuzzFeed, Inc. today announced that Lighthouse, an offering for advertisers across its platforms that brings brands closer to its audience, is now available to clients internationally. Lighthouse leverages BuzzFeed’s tech-powered foundation and diverse array of content across BuzzFeed, Inc. – which includes BuzzFeed Entertainment, BuzzFeed News, Tasty, HuffPost and Complex Networks – to provide advertisers […]
News Corp Australia has today launched a six-week cost of living editorial series, Smart Savers, to help its audiences make informed decisions to navigate the rising cost of living. According to News Corp Australia research consumers are spending, on average, 60 per cent of their incomes on bare essentials including food, fuel, housing and insurance […]
oOh!media continues to expand its large format digital network in Western Australia, launching a full-motion dynamic broadcast screen at Claremont Quarter, a premium retail and lifestyle destination in one of Perth’s most exclusive suburbs. Located to the west of Perth’s CBD, Claremont Quarter is a prestigious luxury-focussed shopping environment comprising more than 120 high-end retailers […]
T Australia: The New York Times Style Magazine’s inaugural Culture issue released today, featuring a cover depicting Australian dancer and model Rhys Kosakowski in fashionable motion and Australian artist Harold David creating “Thigh High and Safety Net” in the background. The abstract expressionist artwork was painted live as photographer Levon Baird shot the cover, and was […]
Multicultural communications agency Ethnolink has developed a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) campaign for NSW State Emergency Service (SES) that delivers flood warning and safety messages for multicultural communities in Sydney’s north-west. The campaign, which will run across a range of channels, has been launched on the back of news that three people in NSW […]
Stratosphere and AJF have collaborated with Top Shelf International’s NED Australian Whisky brand for a campaign featuring a combination of TV sponsorship and out of home placement. The campaign features a range of 15 second TV commercials live in key AFL and NRL games on Thursday and Friday nights across regional markets. The sponsorships will […]
To celebrate the start of this year’s football season, which kicked off last weekend, Tiger Beer has unveiled its latest global campaign – ‘The Golden Son’ – starring official Tiger brand ambassador Son Heung-Min. ‘The Golden Son’ celebrates Son’s most recent triumph: in May, he became the first Asian player to win the Premier League’s […]


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While the Android users are excited to figure out all the new features of Android Pie OS, Google has killed the call recording in Android smartphones for all. Three years ago, with the launch of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Google stopped providing call recording feature in smartphones. At that time, the third party apps got more space in the market as most of the Android users used to record phone calls. But now Google has brought a twist with Android 9 Pie. The smartphone users will not be able to record phone calls using third-party apps. Isn’t it awkward?
The application developers are brainstorming for the workaround of this problem but unfortunately, there are only two options available, either compromise with this absence of call recording feature in the latest Android OS or grab it by rooting the smartphone.
We don’t suggest to root a smartphone for the sake of this call recording feature, as the rooting will void the warranty of the Android phone. Moreover, the smartphone will get vulnerable to security threats.
As it’s not acceptable by the Android 9.0 Pie users to compromise with the lack of this important feature, Google may roll out the update soon. The Android Users who have not upgraded their devices to the latest Android Pie OS should wait for some time if they require record calls feature. The users who don’t bother with the lacking feature should go ahead for enjoying other noticeable features of Android 9.0 Pie.
We are waiting for the official Google announcement. Stay connected to us for more Android news and updates.


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We finally have some good news for PS3 users who are dying to get online again on their systems, as it looks as if Sony has inadvertently confirmed that the PlayStation Network will be back online by the weekend at the very latest.
Sony has been talking in a blog post about their plans to compensate players of PS3 MMO DC Universe Online and revealed that they will be holding something known as a ‘double station cash day’ for players on April 30th – this coming Saturday, as reported from Eurogamer.
This information was revealed by SOE director of community relations Linda Carlson, as she added below:
“To thank players for their patience, and we will be hosting special events this weekend across our game portfolio, including a Double Station Cash day on Saturday, April 30th. We are also working on a ‘make good’ plan for players of the PS3 versions of DC Universe Online and Free Realms.”
You can read that information on the official DC Universe Forums here, hopefully Sony will confirm on the official PlayStation Blogs that the service will indeed be resumed by the weekend. Let us know your thoughts on this – are you looking forward to playing PS3 online again?
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The said collaboration will be used to support deeptech startups from concept validation to product development and further venture journey
MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), an initiative of the ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) , announced it joined hands with India Accelerator. The latter is a startup accelerator under its flagship program SOMA.
“By partnering with India Accelerator MSH envisions building a conducive startup ecosystem for encouraging the innovative capabilities of deeptech startups and helping them transform their path-breaking ideas into scalable solutions,” noted Jitendra Vijay, CEO, MSH while welcoming the strategic alliance of MSH with India Accelerator.
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In order to facilitate MeitY’s vision of promoting technology innovation, start-ups, and the creation of Intellectual Properties, a nodal entity called ‘MeitY Startup Hub’ (MSH) has been set up under its aegis. MSH will act as national coordination, facilitation and monitoring center that will integrate all the incubation centers, start-ups, and innovation-related activities of MeitY.
The said collaboration will be used to support deeptech startups from concept validation to product development and further venture journey. The support system inlcudes assisting startups on aspects such as best practices, fundraising, go-to-market, knowledge sharing/ technical know-how, etc.
“We understand that the requirements of deeptech startups are unique and felt a strong need for a specialized platform, one that deep tech entrepreneurs could leverage in order to expeditiously develop cutting edge technologies and in their active commercialization,” said Ashish Bhatia, founder, India Accelerator.
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Volvo Adopts Tesla Charging Connector, Opens Access to Superchargers
The dominos are falling as more automakers sign onto Tesla’s North American Charging Standard.
In a landmark deal, Volvo Cars, the Swedish auto manufacturer, is joining forces with Tesla, to offer Volvo electric vehicle (EV) drivers access to Tesla’s expansive Supercharger network in North America. This initiative significantly bolsters charging infrastructure for Volvo customers and is the first collaboration of its kind between Tesla and a European car manufacturer.
The agreement permits owners of fully electric Volvo cars to plug into any of Tesla’s Supercharger points across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, which currently stand at about 12,000. The network is anticipated to expand as Tesla’s presence in these regions continues to grow.
Beginning in 2025, new Volvo vehicles in these areas will come equipped with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port. This new addition comes in conjunction with Volvo drivers’ existing access to a multitude of fast-charge points.
Jim Rowan, CEO at Volvo Cars, believes that the partnership will help alleviate the concerns regarding charging infrastructure, a key hurdle for many potential EV buyers. “As part of our journey to becoming fully electric by 2030, we want to make life with an electric car as easy as possible,” Rowan explained.
Volvo car owners, including those of the XC40, C40 Recharge, and the recently unveiled EX30 and EX90 models, will be able to locate charging locations via the Volvo Cars app. Moreover, starting from the first half of 2024, they are expected to be able to use the Supercharger network with an adapter.
Additionally, drivers of future Volvo cars fitted with the NACS charge port who prefer to keep charging in the Combined Charging System (CCS) will have the ability to do so using an adapter provided by Volvo Cars.
The Volvo Cars app also enables electric Volvo car owners in the US and Canada to locate tens of thousands of public charging stations, check real-time availability of chargers, and pay for charging sessions through a single interface, thereby simplifying the charging process.
Also announced today was SAE adopting NACS as well. The dominos just keep falling and it looks like Tesla’s standard is set to overtake CCS soon.


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Tesla Motors has hired away Apple’s Doug Field, who worked at the company in design and engineering capacities since 2008. Field was most recently Vice President of Mac Hardware Engineering at Apple, leading development of the latest MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac, according to a Tesla press release. His 2008 hiring from Segway was rumored at the time to be for a “moonshot” project, details of which were never confirmed. Field will be Vice President of Vehicle Programs at Tesla. [via Electrek]
Tesla hires former Apple VP Doug Field
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Phil Dzikiy was the Editor-in-Cheif at iLounge. He mostly edited and oversaw all site editorial content, managed staff and freelancers, made the final call on product review grades and awards, and led online coverage of all Apple events and live coverage of the International CES in 2015.


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Will Hyundai launch facelifted version of Hyundai Creta in 2017?
By: Vijayasekaran on 31 march 2017
Exact launch date of facelifted version of Creta is yet to be divulged by Hyundai Motor India, but media reports suggest that the car could be launched in early 2018. We will update you as soon as company reveals anything on the same.
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The PGA TOUR has introduced an upgraded app that is now available for Windows Phone, in time for the conclusion to the FedExCup Playoffs at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, which is played at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.
Features in the new PGA TOUR app include:
“We are excited to make this upgrade available to Windows Phone users and to bring them even closer to the action, particularly in time for this week’s TOUR Championship for Coca-Cola where the FedExCup champion will be crowned,” said Luis Goicouria, PGA TOUR Vice President of Digital Media Business Development and Operations. “Mobile continues to be a very important channel for us to engage our fans and enhance their experiences. The Windows Phone app is another example of how we are trying to achieve this.”
“Apps come to life on Windows Phone thanks to unique features like Live Tiles and lock screen integration,” said Todd Brix, general manager, Windows Phone Apps, Microsoft Corp. “PGA TOUR is a great example of the kind of rich applications that people will find on Windows Phone Store to get the most out of their phone and stay updated on the latest scores with just a glance.”
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Nikes joins rivals Adidas and Puma with big move into fashion via collaboration with Mathew Williams, the Alyx founder.
Nike is partnering with Matthew Williams, the founder of luxury streetwear brand Alyx, in a conscious move to make its performance category more fashionable. Matthew's work takes cues from the current youth culture and is recognised for his more practical approach to fashion, will launch his 18-piece fashion collaboration with Nike in mid July, which includes outerwear, monochrome leggings and a wide range of accessories such as logo-ed socks, face masks and towels.
Matthew's partnership with Nike, which has men’s, women’s and unisex collections, will be within Nike’s Training category, making this one of its first major collaborations with a fashion designer within the division. He founded Alyx in 2015 and has been working on the collaboration with Nike for the past year and a half.
He has a young fan base, and his brand's roots in merging street culture with practical garment construction, fits well with Nike’s Training division. But the collection also symbolises a wider strategic shift in the sport firm’s ambition to join its performance and lifestyle divisions, as it responds to the buying behaviours of young consumers, who often see less of a distinction between the two categories.
Nike still remains the world’s leading sportswear player in terms of revenue, but its performance-driven approach to apparel and footwear has lost some degree of “cool” in the eyes of young consumers, who often favour aesthetic and lifestyle features over performance and still make up a majority of the company’s clientele. Nike’s designer collaborations, including those with Kim Jones, Olivier Rousteing and Riccardo Tisci, also made a smaller cultural impact than those launched by Adidas.
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Calvin Klein is closing down its luxury collection business, closing its offices in Milan and making staff redundant in New York, according to a source. Michelle Kessler-Sanders, the president of the 205W39NYC ready-to-wear business, will leave the company in June 2019. Overall, about 100 people, or 1 percent of PVH's global workforce, will be affected.
After Calvin Klein parted ways with chief creative officer Raf Simons at the end of 2018, they said it was rethinking its approach to the luxury market, on a strategy that would “[offer] an unexpected mix of influences and moving at an accelerated pace."
In January, it was announced that the brand would close its 654 Madison Avenue flagship store, which Simons renovated in 2017, in addition to other changes, some of which came to fruition very soon.
The brand’s sales come from their underwear and denim lines, much of which is produced by third-party licensing partners. But chief executive Steve Shiffman still plans to develop what the source called "aspirational" products. The search for a new design director to lead that effort continues, but it's presumed that the designer won’t be as high profile as Simons.
Luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has reached a $16.2 billion deal to buy American jewellery giant Tiffany & Co.
The companies announced that they had entered an agreement for LVMH to acquire Tiffany for $135 a share.
“We strongly believe that LVMH is not only an ideal owner for Tiffany but also that this iconic brand is a perfect addition to our portfolio and perfect complement to our existing model,” LVMH Chief Financial Officer Jean-Jacques Guiony.
The all-cash acquisition is one of the largest ever for the French conglomerate known for its hard-charging deal making and surpasses its $13 billion deal for Christian Dior in 2017.
The storied American brand has resisted acquisition for years, but as one of the few independent global jewellery houses remaining in the market, analysts had long speculated that it would make an attractive, if expensive, target.
But Tiffany has had a difficult time lately. In the first half of 2019, worldwide net sales at Tiffany decreased 3 percent to $2.1 billion. The American jeweller is facing weak demand at home and abroad, and will likely need heavy investment to re-energise its brand and business.
The deal will bring LVMH’s substantial financial and market clout to help support Tiffany’s ongoing transformation efforts. At the same time, it boosts the French company’s presence in the US market.
The deal also allows LVMH to gain further ground on Swiss conglomerate Richemont, which has long dominated hard luxury with its ownership of Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Jewellery was one of the best-performing luxury categories in 2018, according to Bain & Co, which predicts that the global $20 billion market will grow 7 percent this year.
Tiffany employs more than 5,000 artisans to cut diamonds and craft its jewellery, rather than buying from middlemen.
Nike Inc.’s Converse brand lost its chief marketing officer to streetwear label Supreme, Business of Fashion reports.
Julien Cahn resigned from Converse earlier this year and left the company in February for a marketing role at the up-and-coming brand. Cahn joined Converse in 2016 from parent Nike. Several executives have recently left Nike in the wake of an internal probe into misconduct, though Cahn’s departure wasn’t related, people said. Nike began an internal review of misconduct last month, after complaints from employees. A handful of executives have exited, including Trevor Edwards, who was one of the favorites to succeed Chief Executive Officer Mark Parker.
Last week, an analyst’s report said nine Nike employees at director level or higher, including Cahn, had left the company in the past 35 days amid “recent cultural turmoil.” Nike executives go from director to senior director and then vice president. The departures are seen adding additional “downside risk” to Nike’s long-term growth trajectory, Sam Poser of Susquehanna Financial Group wrote in a note to clients.
Publishers, Beauty of Fashion report, Sephora are organising an event for the retailer’s most dedicated customers to interact with their prized beauty brands. The event will be called Sephoria House Of Beauty, and will take place on October 21st-22nd in LA with installations from over 50 brands for consumers charged between $100 and $500 to explore and shop.
While Sephora cannot confirm which brands will participate in Sephoria, the retailer will likely draw on the many prestige brands in its portfolio, especially the LVMH-owned ones such as Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty. Sephora is joining a multitude of retailers in creating experiences for customers that go beyond shopping in a conventional store. Sephoria will feature a range of set-ups around the "house" theme, including a kitchen where consumers can “play with ingredient-based skincare,” and a laundry room that is the backdrop for cleansers. When it comes to product, Sephoria’s emphasis will be on limited-edition elements such as exclusive colours, packaging design and personalisation, rather than sales. Yeh said the company doesn’t want the event to overlap with the in-store experience.
The goal with Sephoria is to build community and give customers a fun, interactive experience — “lots of juicy experiences that she’s can snap and share and wow her social community with,” said Deborah Yeh, senior vice president of marketing and brand at Sephora. “We’ve been dreaming about something like this for awhile.
Sephora generated between $4.4 billion and $4.9 billion in sales in 2016, according to Coresight Research (LVMH does not break out Sephora's financials).


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AkzoNobel and Zagame Automotive Group are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership that will see AkzoNobel’s world-renowned brands, Sikkens and Lesonal, distributed by the Zagame Automotive Group throughout the all-important Melbourne market place.
The AkzoNobel and Zagame Automotive alliance brings together a suite of premium automotive brands that will see AkzoNobel strengthen its market position through its presence within the Zagame Automotive network, while enabling Zagame Automotive to expand its already impressive portfolio into the new territory of automotive paints.
Zagame Automotive’s impressive portfolio includes some of motoring’s most prestigious and reputable automotive brands, being the exclusive Victorian dealer of Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, McLaren, Lamborghini, Lotus and Rolls-Royce, as well as being Australia’s largest Audi dealer, totalling six dealerships in Melbourne.
Meanwhile, Sikkens and Lesonal, two of AkzoNobel’s premier brands that are built on the principles of expertise and innovation, are used in over 100 countries around the world.
General Manager of AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes Australia, John Bermingham, said that the new partnership grew out of a natural affinity that exists between the companies.
“We see a lot of synergies between our brands and, in today’s market conditions, it is absolutely crucial to have strong partners and reliable and effective channels to market,” he said.
Together, AkzoNobel and Zagame Automotive Group believe this partnership will deliver the best products, customer service and support to its clients, ranging from independently run body shops to multi-store operators.
“We have global expertise, renowned products, and Zagame has a strong name in the local market,” said Mr. Bermingham. “One of our values is ‘Winning Together’, and we see our partnership as such; not only will it help us to win more business, the end user will benefit from our joint forces.”
Managing Director of Zagame Automotive Group, Bobby Zagame, highlights this expansion as a new era in his business’s operations.
“Zagame Automotive is delighted to announce this new partnership with another globally renowned brand, AkzoNobel. With our recent acquisition of our distribution centre in Tullamarine, this new partnership will further diversify and expand our current logistics model, enabling our wholesale business to provide a complete service to our existing clients now and into the future.”


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Manufacturing of medical gloves at a Malaysian plant operated by VIP Gloves (ASX: VIP) continues around the clock after the country’s government confirmed the business falls into the essential sector under COVID-19 lockdown rules.
VIP has also confirmed its order book is fully committed until year end, with orders for nitrile disposable gloves filling approximately 100 40-foot shipping containers.
Each container holds up to 4 million gloves.
Meanwhile, the company said the operation and commissioning of two new production lines have been affected by finetuning problems during the COVID-19 period.
The lines can only recommence after supplier adjustments have been completed under warranty.
However, as the warranty work falls into the non-essential sector, it cannot be conducted until after lockdown restrictions are lifted later this month.
VIP produces nitrile rubber gloves to international quality standards for use in the medical, health and dental industries, as well as other commercial sectors.
Malaysia is the world’s largest manufacturer of disposable gloves, accounting for more than 60% of global production figures.
Many of the world’s largest glove manufacturers and suppliers are also located in Malaysia.
VIP has two wholly-owned Malaysian subsidiary companies, which manufacture nitrile disposable gloves from a plant located in Selangor.
Sale and leaseback
In February, VIP executed a $10.27 million sale and leaseback agreement over land and buildings to unrelated Malaysian company DC Glove Sdn Bhd.
The sale was designed to provide a cash injection for VIP, with funds used to expand existing operations and acquire additional raw material to bring manufacturing capacity in line with customer demand.
It also aimed to eliminate the company’s financial borrowings (including convertible note debt) and provide ongoing working capital.
The leaseback will commence one day after the completion of the sale agreement for an initial three-year term.
The term can be renewed for a further four three-year terms, with a maximum 2% increase allowed in lease payments at the end of each term.
Lease payments for the first three-year term have been set at $42,500 per month.
The sale and leaseback is not expected to result in any disruption to VIP’s Malaysian manufacturing operations.
Approval for transfer of the land is expected to be received from the local government council in June.
At late-morning, shares in VIP Gloves were trading 185% higher at $0.10.


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Express delivery services Interlink have become the new face of the interlink brand after they took delivery of a new delivery platform at the start of 2018.
The company is currently working with new local delivery provider InterlinkExpress to deliver its Express delivery service, which is a more efficient way to deliver to new clients.
The delivery platform is a three-wheeled conveyor, and has the capacity to deliver 1,000 packages per hour to a customer’s home in one hour, or 2,000 parcels per hour for an overnight delivery.
InterlinkExpress’ new Express delivery platform has the capability to deliver a package per hour at a time.
The platform is able to carry an average of 1,500 packages per day to a destination of a certain size.
Interline is now a leader in the delivery industry, with a strong and growing business in Italy, Spain, and Germany.
The company is also one of the most active in the UK, having recently opened a branch in London, and it plans to expand its business to other parts of the UK.
The new delivery service is being introduced to the Interlink network, with delivery being delivered through a partnership between the firm and InterlinkExchange.
Interlink express has already established a strong reputation for delivering high quality, efficient and cost-effective services.
It is one of several delivery companies in the Interline family, and was founded in 1997.
The arrival of the new delivery system is a step towards expanding the reach of the firm, as the company aims to become one of Italy’s largest parcel delivery companies.
The Interlink brand is known for its speed and reliability, and its fast, reliable and secure delivery is a huge asset for the company.
It has also become a strong brand for the delivery services that are offered by the other companies in Italy’s Interlink service, such as the Interlink Express.


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Gigi And Bella’s Sister Alana Hadid Has Made Her Runway Debut
It’s in their genes!
Gigi and Bella’s older sister Alana Hadid made her runway debut this week, for the Saks Potts Spring 2024 show at Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Alana took to Instagram to share the achievement captioning the post: “Core memory made in Denmark with @sakspotts. my first runway! Thank you @barbarapotts @cathrinesaks. what a way to arrive to Copenhagen, opening for the most amazing brand… in the rain.”
Alana included a number of videos in her post, giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the show. One of the videos shows the 38-year-old posed inside a white tent during a test shoot with a photographer. She was wearing a light blue striped long-sleeve polo, with her hair in a low bun.
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The eyewear brand owner also included some snaps of a white branded Saks Potts shopping bag with her name printed on it, followed by a video of her getting her hair pulled into a high ponytail while sitting in a makeup chair.
Concluding the fashion week post, she shared a video of all the models standing together along with a look at her final look of the show; a beige leather jacket, denim pants, blue sequin wrap skirt and silver thong flip flops.
Alana took to the comments to thank Catherine Saks for the opportunity saying: “Thank you. That was such an amazing experience.”
While this was Alana’s first time modelling, we already know that it runs in the family! Her sister Gigi Hadid has been modelling since she was a child, while other siblings Bella and Anwar have been modelling since they were teenagers.
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Macomb Food Co-op Growing Local Economy
The Macomb Food Co-op's online market started operating in April 2014. The organization said it's taken in nearly $42,000 since then and returned more than $34,000 to local producers.
“And these are dollars that go directly to the producers and they keep our food dollars in our community,” said Jeanie Davenport, Americorps VISTA volunteer for the co-op.
She said one of the producers is from Carthage, another is from LaHarpe, and the rest are based in the Macomb area. The market has featured beef, poultry, eggs, herbs, and preserved foods, plus non-edible items such as peacock feathers and alpaca fiber products.
The online market is open to those who own shares in the Macomb Food Co-op. Others can give it a try for a month. After that, they must become a member to continue.
“We’ve had many people try shopping at the market and they’ve liked it so much that they have actually joined the co-op,” Davenport said.
Items can be ordered over the weekend and picked up Wednesday afternoons at 211 South McArthur Street. The building is owned by McDonough Telephone Cooperative and has been provided rent-free to the food co-op for the past year.
Staff the Store
The Macomb Food Co-op would like to build on the success of its online market by opening a “mini-store.” It hopes this will give people a taste (the food co-op’s pun, not ours) of what a food co-op can offer the community.
But the group will soon be short staffed. Funding for Davenport’s VISTA position ends in August, and the organization’s other VISTA volunteer left in March. So the organization is now trying to raise money to bankroll a couple paid positions, one full-time and the other part-time.
“(The full-time job) would be 35 hours a week and that would be a market manager. That person would run the online market and help develop the mini-store,” said Davenport.
“The other person would be a 15 hour (per week) job and that person would do outreach, speak to community organizations about the co-op and answer emails and that kind of thing.”
The goal is to raise $17,100. That would pay half the cost of the two employees. Davenport said the money can come through donations to the food co-op or through the purchase of shares. Owners are now allowed to acquire up to ten shares. Previous Illinois law limited owners to five shares.
The co-op is also seeking additional volunteers to serve on committees, help with specific projects, and/or provide assistance with marketing, grant writing and accounting.


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Accra Fashion Week makes history as the first ever national fashion week in Africa (outside of South Africa) to go twice a year putting Ghana on the forefront of the fashion map. The just ended fashion event, dubbed the Summer Harmattan edition took place at the CFAO with a spectacular set of talented designers.
In attendance were various celebrities such as Magaret Murray, Adina Thembe, Pascaline Edwards, Lydia Forson and more. The highlight was a surprise attendance by the French ambassador to Ghana Anne Sophie Ave who came to witness trend stetting clothes, and even took to the backstage to meet students of Imperial College of Arts.
The objective of Accra Fashion Week is to take real life African talent and turn them into social trends with the right support and mechanism of the fashion industry behind. Guests flew all the way from China, Sweden and more to enjoy the designs by major brands such as Mish Mega, Bri Wireduah, Aphia Sakyi, Madyln Mode, Afre Anko, Netseba, MXDonna, Abass, Salim Signature and more.
Clothes will soon be available to shop online at www.AccraFashionWeek.org/


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Formerly known as Project xCloud, the service will be added to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This means users can play Xbox console games on Android mobile phones and tablets, from cloud servers streaming over 5G.
Initially offering around 100 titles, including Minecraft Dungeons, Halo: Master Chief Collection, and Forza Horizon 4, the service will debut on September 15.
Mobile operator SK Telecom said it has been working with Microsoft since September 2019, carrying out testing since October.
The telco will work with Microsoft for the service's network management and customer support.
"We've been working closely with Microsoft to offer high-quality cloud gaming in Korea through Project xCloud," said Jeon Jin-soo, vice president and head of 5GX service, SK Telecom.
"Going forward, we will further enrich gamers' experience by making more games available in the Korean language and identifying promising Korean games."
It's no surprise Microsoft chose South Korea to be part of the first wave. It's the fourth largest market in the world when it comes to gaming, and has a robust 5G network in place.
Local operator SK Telecom has over 30 million subscribers, nearly 50% of the market. The company now has 47 ICT subsidiaries and annual revenues approaching KRW 17.8 trillion (about USD $15B).
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- How Amazon, Microsoft and Google are courting – and challenging – telcos
- SKT reports 5G revenue boost despite virus impact


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Throwback Thursday allows users to automatically republish Facebook posts from exactly one year ago, while Auto-Thanks identifies and thanks users who promote brands through likes, comments, or Twitter retweets.
SumAll CEO Dane Atkinson said in a release announcing the two new features:
In the age of social media, data gives you the power to do all sorts of things. These two new features help SumAll users encourage positive behavior among their fans, and build stronger brands in the process. Our goal at SumAll is always to find new and better ways for our users to leverage the data we assemble. These features, which have been proven effective in the marketplace, are now available at no additional cost to SumAll users.
Certain moments in a brand’s Facebook history resonate with audiences. The Throwback Thursday function lets content managers go back to look at what been successful and cue it up for reposting. It lets you leverage quality content at a time when the brand’s audience is often bigger than when originally posted.
Readers: Do Throwback Thursday and Auto-Thanks seem like useful additions to the SumAll platform?


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Avast acquires SecureKey Technologies to expand its identity product and services portfolio
SecureKey’s next generation privacy-enhancing services are focused on simplifying access to online services while giving control back to consumers by ensuring the information they share with others is only ever with their explicit consent.
Identity and Authentication and reusable digital identity services are expected to grow to $266bn by 2027 with a CAGR of 68.9%, according to Liminal (formerly OWI), the digital identity specialists, with the private sector to capture the majority of this growth. SecureKey’s mission has been to simplify consumer access to secure online services and applications, such as government, healthcare, and financial account opening, utilizing secure digital versions of the credentials they already have and trust.
“We envisage a global and reusable digital identity framework which will underpin a new trust layer for the internet,” said Ondrej Vlcek, CEO, Avast. “It’s clear that digital identity is the critical enabler for many digital services and SecureKey’s success reflects the growing demand for this from consumers. SecureKey is highly complementary to Avast’s prior work in Identity and together we will take our offer to the next level, accelerating innovation and working to establish a user-focused, global approach that aligns user, business, and government propositions. We are committed to developing offerings that will be fully inclusive for everyone, regardless of their own circumstances.”
Services developed by SecureKey include those currently known as Verified.Me, a first-of-its-kind, distributed digital identity verification network, and Government Sign-In by Verified.Me for convenient login to hundreds of government online services and applications. Both services are provided by Interac Corp. under an exclusive Canadian licensing arrangement.
SecureKey’s digital identity solutions enable over 200 million secure digital ID transactions per year globally. SecureKey’s continued investments will support emerging digital identity standards and solutions, including DIDs (Decentralized Identifiers) and Verifiable Credentials, to further empower digital trust networks and ecosystems enabling true user centric control.
“SecureKey’s vision has been to revolutionize the way consumers and organizations approach identity and the sharing of personal information in the digital age. By working closely with governments, financial institutions and businesses, we have an established track record of trusted and mature identity networks that provide consumers with the secure digital capabilities they deserve,” said Greg Wolfond, CEO, SecureKey. “Combining forces with Avast enables us to innovate further and faster with our technology as we together look to build a more trustworthy future for all internet users.”
“The maturity of the SecureKey hybrid federation, bank ID, and decentralized technology suite and history of strong operational delivery in Canada for discerning financial services and government customers & partners positions Avast for geographic expansion. As the European community is investing in public-private sector digital identity infrastructure in 2022 and beyond, we see Avast well positioned as a collaborative provider of digital trust services for people, digital businesses and government,” said Charles Walton, General Manager and SVP Identity, Avast. “Success for us is where digital identity becomes simple, user-centric and portable, and can enable a more trustworthy digital experience and deeper online engagement benefiting both people and business.”
The deal is expected to close in early April 2022 with the general availability of SecureKey’s products following in Q2.


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The agency won the £5 million above-the-line account after a three-way pitch against Publicis and St Luke's.
National Savings has been without a creative agency of record since BMP DDB's contract expired 18 months ago. Since then, it has relied on its direct marketing incumbent, EHS Brann, for its brand advertising.
EHS Brann is currently pitching against TBWA/ GGT for the direct marketing business, although the result of this pitch is as yet unknown.
In addition, OMD UK has retained the media planning and buying business, while Ptarmigan Media will handle media for specialist, trade and financial press advertising.
In reference to the media review, the NS&I head of communications said: "The challenge is to make NS&I the first port of call for people with money to save and invest."
NS&I rebranded through Citigate Lloyd Northover in February this year.
The process cost around £2 million and was followed by a press and direct marketing campaign for premium bonds using the strapline: "National Savings & Investments can make you a millionaire."
With the rebranding work out of the way, it's currently unclear what role TV will play in the future marketing activity of the government savings organisation. NS&I has not advertised on TV since March 1999. For the past three years it has relied largely on print advertising and DM.
Another NS&I spokesman Mark Brooks denied a decision had been made on the creative review. WTCS refused to comment.


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Atlanta's Imagine Music Festival might have been canceled for 2020, but they just released their 2021 dates and Phase 1 of their extensive lineup.
The festival will take place at Bouckaert Farm in Chattahoochee Hills, a more nature-centered destination, unlike their usual digs at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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New dates for Imagine Music Festival
Artists like Illenium, Kaskade, Gryffin, 3LAU, Adventure Club, Black Tiger Sex Machine, and Blunts & Blondes, among many others, have already been added to the phase one lineup according to the festival's Instagram.
Tickets are already available for purchase and start at $169 for General Admission and $269 for VIP.
Imagine's Instagram announcement reads, "This is just the beginning of an absolutely massive lineup, there is SO MUCH MORE to be announced! We can't wait to see you under the sea.."


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Tim Southwell, the founder of GolfPunk and co-founder of Loaded magazine, announced today that he was re-launching GolfPunk as a digital magazine – http://golfpunk.enjoymags.com/issue01
The digital magazine will be sent to over 600,000 UK golfers, as the brand has partnered with a number of leading golf businesses, including Your Golf Travel, Trendy Golf, Bunker Mentality and Urban Golf. There will also be Tablet and Smartphone Apps to follow.
The browser based experience will use a brand new platform which has been specifically created for GolfPunk by their design and development team Craft, whose CEO Jason Simmons commented: “GolfPunk is published through the ENJOY platform. ENJOY empowers publishers to deliver rich interactive digital magazines to their readers. Employing cutting edge technology, the platform pushes the limits of possibility and provides a flawless reader experience deployable across desktop and mobile devices.”
Tim Southwell, CEO of GolfPunk Media Ltd, commented: “I originally launched GolfPunk back in 2004. The magazine got a tremendous reception and we won a truck load of prizes, and more importantly a legion of loyal readers, who we believe will want to see GolfPunk restored to its former glory, but now in state-of-the-art digital formats.”
GolfPunk was given a unique commendation from the British Society of Magazine Editors for launch of the year in 2004, and won numerous other awards including the coveted IPA and BSME Editors of the Year in 2006, which recognised Southwell’s editorial excellence. The UK edition ceased publication in 2009 when its then owners, the Jersey based Montpelier Group, stopped supporting the title. Southwell had exited in 2006, at which stage the title had launched 14 international licences.
Southwell added: “It has been quite a journey to get back the brand that I created, and secure the support of investors and the golf trade to relaunch it. In fact the GolfPunk brand is already very much alive, just living abroad in Germany, China and Singapore.”
Southwell concluded:”When we launched GolfPunk back in early 2004 Facebook had only been going for a couple of months, and Twitter wasn’t even a gleam in its creator’s eye. We’ve now got access to these amazing social media tools, as well as Apple’s Newsstand, which we can use to share our content and build a really engaged audience of golf fans both in the UK and globally who want their sport presented in a more compelling way than is currently on offer. By going digital-only we are also freed from the expense and limitations of the traditional newsstand distribution model.”
Southwell is joined by Shaun McGuckian, the incumbent editor when theUKtitle closed, and John Dean, a Founding Director of GolfPunk, who will take a commercial role.
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Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) organized a press conference on the ‘current situation of garment industry’ at Uttara office of BGMEA on Saturday (March 18) where the board members of BGMEA discussed various aspects and challenges of the current situation of the garment industry in Bangladesh. Also, they highlighted the ways out to sustain the export growth.
At the press conference, BGMEA leaders said, based on the model we have followed to move the industry forward, it will be difficult to achieve the desired growth in the coming days. We have to prioritize several things. There is no option to increase investment especially in backward linkages. We need to increase our investment in our non-cotton sector. In the past four decades, our readymade garment exports have reached $45 billion, however, material diversification of our products has not been done.
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said that the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasized the garment industry entrepreneurs for product diversification. We believe, with her unwavering support, we have been able to diversify the market over the years. Similarly, if we get the policy support of the government, then the sector concerned will be successful in bringing about major changes in product diversification, especially in the non-cotton sector.
He said, “Our growth is increasing due to increase in orders for high value products. But the numerical negative position in exports worries us. We are trying to normalize it. At present, 80 per cent of the five-six garments are exported. In this case it is necessary to diversify the product.
It was informed in the press conference that in 2018-19, about 74.14 percent of our total garment exports were made of cotton, which was 69 percent ten years ago in the fiscal year 2008-09, that is, the dependence of our industry on cotton has increased in the last ten years. In 2018, Bangladesh imported a total of 2 million 52 thousand tons of fiber, of which 93.57 percent was cotton. Where about 75 percent of the world’s total textile consumption is non-cotton, and cotton’s share is only 25 percent.
On the other hand, only 26 percent of our exports are non-cotton. In today’s world, the demand for non-cotton products is increasing due to the continuous change in lifestyle of consumers and increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly clothing. So we have huge potential in this sector.
Faruque Hassan said that currently inflation in Europe and the United States is at a record level which affecting the consumer behavior. Consumers in these regions have reduced spending on consumer goods. Bangladeshi garment buyers have also reduced purchase orders. However, they have changed the sourcing strategy. Instead of placing large purchase orders at once, they are giving in small slots.
Regarding circular fashion and recycled product, BGMEA President said that the international consumer are now more interested in circular fashion and recycled products. We are already working with factories to reduce waste and ensure moderate use of resources. Our factories are reducing their wastage by adopting new technologies and upgradation of processes.
He said, “Now we are focusing on reuse of post industrial waste or ‘juth cloth’ as raw material. Presently, about 5 lakh tons of juth is produced every year from the textile and apparel industry. We export almost a part of it, which brings in about $400 million a year. If we can recycle these wastes, we can produce products worth about $5 billion, which will increase our national wealth, they added.
Regarding exports after LDC graduation, Faruque Hassan said, “We have talked to the Director General of the World Trade Organization so that the facilities do not stop after the LDC transition. Requested to maintain these facilities for next 10 years. We have continued discussions with various countries about this.”
In the press conference, BGMEA congratulated the CEO of Wisdom Attire and Member of Parliament Salim Osman for adding Bangla alphabet to the label of exported ready-made garments for the first time in the history of the country.
BGMEA president expressed optimism that from January 1, the text ‘Made in Bangladesh’ will be printed in Bengali alphabet on the labels of all clothing products produced in Bangladesh. Through this, the whole world will know the proud history, culture, tradition, Bengali language and Bangladesh.


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A new generation of homebuyers is using new ways of financing a down payment: cashing out cryptocurrency profits.
One in nine, or 11.6%, first-time homebuyers said last quarter that they sold cryptocurrency to help pay for their down payment, according to a survey by real estate company Redfin, almost as much as those who said they used a cash gift from family (12%) and more than those who pulled money early from retirement funds (10%).
Saving from a monthly paycheck continues to be the number one way people pay for their down payment (52%). Still, the share of people using crypto gains to finance their home purchases is growing. The Redfin survey showed it was up from 8.8% in the third quarter 2020 and 4.6% in the third quarter 2019.
Part of the reason for the rise, Redfin said, is that millennials, who own more cryptocurrency than other generations, now account for more than half of new mortgages.
“With extra time and a lack of exciting ways to spend money, many people began trading cryptocurrencies during the pandemic,” said Daryl Fairweather, Redfin’s chief economist, in a statement. “Some of those investments went up in smoke, but others went ‘to the moon,’ or at least rose enough to help fund a down payment on a home.”
Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, climbed to a record high nearly $69,000 last November from about $7,300 at the start of 2020. Since the November peak, it has fallen to under $42,000 on Friday.
The Redfin report was based on a survey of 1,500 people, of whom 215 answered the question about how they accumulated the money needed for their down payment. The survey was conducted Dec. 10 to Dec. 13 by research technology company Lucid on behalf of Redfin.
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Earlier today Apple reinforced its partnership with the PRODUCT(RED) campaign by announcing that 100% of the eligible proceeds from its (RED) devices and accessories will be redirected to the Global Fund’s COVID‑19 relief efforts. Now the company has also announced that it will donate $1 for every purchase made in its store with Apple Pay.
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As noted by Apple’s product marketing VP, Greg Joswiak, in an interview with CNET yesterday, Apple is gearing up to support World AIDS day next month. Now, Apple has shared an in-depth post on those who are working to end AIDS first-hand along with some more details about how it has helped with PRODUCT(RED).
Product Red Stories April 26, 2017
Review: Olixar X-Trio Full Cover gives your iPhone 7 the red look for cheap
The new Product (RED) iPhone 7 is cool, and supporting charity by buying Product (RED) products, even better. But buying a new iPhone 7 mid-year ahead of what’s expected to be the biggest update in a while with iPhone 8 this fall; not such a great idea. So as an alternative to red iPhone mania, Olixar sent over its X-Trio Full Cover case that does a pretty good job of giving your iPhone a similar look on the cheap (white front not included). I’ve been using it for several weeks and I really like it.
Product Red Stories March 22, 2017
Update 2: When asked, CEO Tim Cook reportedly said “We donate to the Global Fund on every iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus we sell in every country in the world,” suggesting Apple is still donating funds from red iPhones sold in China.
Update: Some are suggesting the move may be because recent changes in the law prevent businesses selling products which use a charity branding to help drive sales. If this theory is correct, this could also mean that red iPhones sold in China will not raise money for (RED).
Apple’s announcement of a red iPhone 7/Plus yesterday wasn’t just notable for the introduction of a mid-cycle color option, but also because it represented the company’s greatest ever support for the AIDS-fighting charity (RED).
Tim Cook said yesterday it was in celebration of ten years’ partnership with the charity, and the PRODUCT(RED) branding was prominent on the homepage of its websites around the world – except in China, that is …
Product Red Stories January 20, 2016
Jony Ive reflects on a decade of Bono’s Product RED campaign to combat HIV/AIDS
Bono’s Product RED campaign to fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa has partnered with Apple for so long that you could easily mistake it as an Apple-created initiative, and this year the effort turns 10 years old with more than $350 million raised according to the Financial Times. In marking the decade-long effort to raise awareness and eliminate the virus/disease, FT highlighted Apple’s roots in the campaign:
The late Steve Jobs was involved with Red, designing and selling a Red-branded iPod. Apple has maintained its connection since Jobs’ death in 2011. Two years ago, Sir Jonathan Ive, Apple’s chief design officer, and his colleague Marc Newson, ran an auction of specially designed products, including a Leica Digital Rangefinder camera the pair customised, which sold for $1.8m. The auction raised $13m for Red, matched by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Apple’s design chief Jony Ive shared his take in the piece on how Product RED has had a humanitarian reach, challenging the idea of any corporate effect.
Does Sir Jonathan think Red affected how companies think of corporate social responsibility? He demurs. “I’m much more interested in how a mother feels whose daughter is still alive than whether Red has had an impact on other companies.”
He adds: “The thing that first struck me was that the magnitude and ugliness of the problem would normally be cause for people to turn away. I loved the way Bono saw it as a problem to be solved.”
You can read the full piece on a decade of Bono’s Product RED campaign here.
Product Red Stories December 1, 2015
Add a World AIDS Day geofilter to a Snapchat photo today to help (RED) raise $3M from Bill Gates
Add a World AIDS Day sticker – or geofilter – to a Snapchat photo today, and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate $3 to (RED). The LA Times reports that it hopes to raise as much as $3M from the initiative – something that could be achieved if just 1% of Snapchat users joined in.
You can also raise $3 by sharing a themed video clip on Instagram.
If you’re willing to part with a little cash, donating to the cause will buy you entry into one or more of a range of competitions with prizes like a bike ride through Central Park with Bono, a trip to the Games of Thrones set and meeting Snoop, Jimmy Kimmel, George Clooney, Matt Damon and more.
Apple is also joining in, with an iPhone 6s leather case in (what else) red.
Product Red Stories November 30, 2015
Apple iPhone 6s Leather Case now available in (PRODUCT)RED
Apple has today released a (PRODUCT)RED version of its iPhone 6s Leather Case, available to buy now from Apple.com with Wednesday shipping. The omission of the color was odd back in September, as the Silicone Case was offered in (PRODUCT)Red since the iPhone 6s launch. Apple has just about got stock of the item in time for the holidays, if you still happen to be hunting for an official red iPhone case (there are plenty of third-party red iPhone cases available).
Product Red Stories September 9, 2015
9to5Mac has been reporting that Apple was planning some cosmetic updates to the Apple Watch, including new Sport bands and a gold aluminum Apple Watch Sport, for some time. A few hours ahead of Apple’s event, an image has appeared on Twitter depicting what appears to be a Product (RED) Apple Watch Sport band. To date, Apple has offered Apple Watch Sport bands in white, black, green, blue and pink.
Although Apple is supportive of the charity, the Apple Watch notably debuted without any Product (RED) affiliation. This appears to be changing today …
Product Red Stories December 2, 2014
Product Red Stories November 27, 2014
While Apple Store customers in the U.S. can look forward to gift cards on selected purchases on Black Friday, it seems European customers may be missing out. Apple last year offered its European customers discounted pricing rather than gift cards, but rumors – including from the usually reliable MacG – say that there will be neither cards nor discounts this year … expand full story
Product Red Stories November 24, 2014
Apple announced last night its campaign to support World AIDS Day 2014 with a series of App Store promotions and plans to donate a portion of Apple Store sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to the Global Fund to support the fight against AIDS. Specifically for November 28th, or Black Friday, Apple shared that select Apple products will include a special edition (RED) iTunes gift care with a percentage going toward the Global Fund, and now we know exactly which products will qualify for Apple’s (RED) promotion on Black Friday.
Supported products include the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, and iPhone 5c as well as each iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Air 2 which will include a $50 iTunes gift card (as well as the donation). Customers picking up an iMac, Retina iMac, MacBook Pro, Retina MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air will receive a $100 iTunes gift card. Finally, Apple will include a $25 iTunes gift card with the purchase of an iPod nano, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Beats headphones or speakers.
While it’s nice to see Apple use the Black Friday shopping event to promote (RED), its deals are admittedly less charitable than some other retailers if you’re trying to save some actual cash on your Apple or Beats purchases rather than picking up credit for iTunes or the App Store.
Product Red Stories July 1, 2014
Apple’s new & cheaper 16GB iPod touch with rear camera goes international
Apple has launched the cheaper 16GB version of the iPod touch with a 5 megapixel iSight camera internationally. The new iPod also comes in the same Space Gray, Silver, Pink, Yellow, Blue, and (Product) RED models as the 32GB and 64GB configurations. The new 16GB player first launched in the United States last week, but today marks the first time that the units are available at Apple’s sales channels across the world. The pricing of the 16GB iPod touch is now local equivalents to $199, which is a reduction from $229. The device is shipping within 24 hours from several online stores, including the ones for the U.K., France, Italy, and Germany.
Product Red Stories June 25, 2014
Earlier this week, we noted Apple SVP of Design Jony Ive and U2 pop star Bono made a joint appearance at the Cannes Lions Festival to discuss Apple and Product Red’s partnership in raising funds for AIDS/HIV programs in Africa. During that appearance, Bono pointed out with Jony Ive on stage that Apple does not prominently display the Product Red logo on the products that support the effort, according to AdWeek’s account of the event (the full video has not been made available and the clip showing Bono relaying another story on Steve Jobs has since been made private):
“Where’s the (Red) branding?” he asked Ive. “Nobody can see that. This is modesty run amok. This is the Apple way. They’re like a religious cult.”
Bono began that bit saying that Apple is “f*cking annoyingly quiet about the fact they’ve raised $75 million.” Product Red followed up today on Bono’s position, though, toning down the nature of Bono’s comments in a blog post thanking Apple for its partnership and the success of Product Red: expand full story
Product Red Stories June 23, 2014
Jony Ive presenting Bono with Cannes LionHeart Award
Apple’s SVP of Design Jony Ive joined U2 pop star and activist Bono in a joint interview over the weekend at the Cannes Lions Festival to discuss Product Red and Apple’s partnership as we previously mentioned. Product Red, of course, partners with brands to raise money to fund AID/HIV programs in Africa, and Apple has long supported the effort with a number of Red-branded products including iPhone and iPad cases as well as iPods and iPod touches.
As part of the festival, Jony Ive presented Bono with the first Cannes LionHeart Award to honor his work with Product Red as you can see above. During the discussion segment of their appearance, Bono shared his account of working with Steve Jobs when establishing the Product Red partnership with Apple and Jobs’ desire to control the Product Red branding right down to the parentheses in the Product Red logo… expand full story
Product Red Stories February 19, 2014
Square and (RED) team up for special edition card reader to fight AIDS
Mobile payments company Square is teaming up with Bono’s Product RED organization for a special edition credit card reader that benefits charity. Square has become one of the leaders in processing credit card payments on mobile devices with a small credit card reader available for iPhone and iPad as well as point-of-sale software and hardware kits for merchants. The special SQUA(RED) Reader will be available for a $10 donation with 97.25% of the amount going directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. Customers swiping their cards will also get the opportunity to donate through a link on their emailed receipts:
The impact doesn’t end there. When you swipe (RED), your customers can donate right from their emailed receipts to help deliver an AIDS FREE GENERATION. Every swipe can make a difference.
Last year the official (Product) RED Twitter account revealed that Apple’s contributions to the charity had reached $65 million, making it the largest contributor out of all participating companies. Apple currently sells red versions of the iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPad Smart Cover, and iPhone 4S bumper under the (PRODUCT)RED branding and donates a portion of profits to the charity. Most recently, Apple design guru Jony Ive and designer friend Marc Newson teamed up to assemble a one-of-a-kind collection to auction off for the charity.
Product Red Stories February 4, 2014
Free iTunes downloads of U2’s ‘Invisible’ net $3 million to support (RED) AIDS work
In less than 2 days, over 3 million iTunes users downloaded U2’s newest single, Invisible, for free, which helped push Bank Of America’s donation to the Global Fund past $3 million. The song was downloaded more than 1 million times in just the first hour after the commercial originally ran.
Truly showcasing the reach of a Super Bowl ad, these staggering results dwarfed Bank Of America’s initial pledge of up to $2 million. Starting today, ‘Invisible’ will be available for $1.29 on iTunes with all proceeds going to support the fight against AIDS.
Product Red Stories November 23, 2013
The one of a kind, special edition red Mac Pro designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson brought in a whopping $977k at Sotheby’s (RED) Auction this evening in New York. The custom Mac was estimated to sell for $40-60,000, but ended up fetching quite a bit more than its value, as did the majority of the other items sold at the charity auction. Recently, Ive and Newson shared their thoughts on the auction and design in an interview on Charlie Rose.
Product Red Stories November 16, 2013
Apple once again teams up with The Global Fund to offer an exclusive iTunes album
Apple has opened pre-orders on a new exclusive album on the iTunes Store, titled “Dance (RED) Save Lives, Vol. 2”. The album, which is expected to debut on November 25th, is in support of the Global Fund, with 100% of proceeds being donated to the cause. Apple promoted Volume 1 of the album last year, with proceeds benefiting the same cause.
Notable artists who have tracks featured on the album include Katy Perry, Coldplay, Robin Thicke, and Calvin Harris. While you can’t purchase the entire album today, a single from the album, “Celebrate,” is available when you pre-order.
Apple has a long relationship with the (PRODUCT)RED organization, recently working with designer Marc Newson to create several products, including a red Mac Pro, to be auctioned off at an upcoming event in support of the cause on November 23rd.
Product Red Stories October 25, 2013
We’ve been posting images of various items designed by Apple’s Senior Vice President of Design Jony Ive and designer & friend Marc Newson for an upcoming (Product) RED charity auction scheduled for November 23 at Sotheby’s New York. The latest was an aluminium Leica M camera designed by the pair, and today we get a look at a one-of-a-kind red next-generation Mac Pro listed on the Sotheby’s website.
The red Mac Pro is expected to bring in 40,000 — 60,000 USD at the auction. While there is no mention of specs for the machine, compare that with $2999 for the base model of the new Mac Pro that Apple announced earlier this week will begin shipping in December. That model includes a a 3.7GHz quad-core Xeon processor, 12GB of DRAM, Dual FirePro D300 graphics, 2GB VRAM each, and a 256GB 22D, and Apple has a $3999 configuration with a 6-core 3.5GHz Intel Xeon E5, Dual AMD FirePro D500, and 16GB of ECC memory.
Other items designed by Ive and Newson set to be auctioned off on November 23rd include an aluminium desk produced by Neal Feay Studios, a Steinway & Sons Parlor Grand Piano, a 2012 Range Rover, and the rose gold Apple EarPods. Full gallery of the red Mac Pro below. expand full story
Product Red Stories October 11, 2013
Following the interview in which Jony Ives and Marc Newson talked about their collaborative design of the one-off Leica M camera for the (RED) charity auction, the one-of-a-kind desk designed by the two has also been unveiled.
As you might expect, it’s made from machined aluminum, fabricated by renowned aluminum specialists Neal Feay Studio. The design is, though, not quite as minimalist as I’d expected, featuring a mosaic pattern on its surface. More photos below the fold …
Product Red Stories October 10, 2013
Earlier this week, we reported on some details and photos of the one-off Leica camera designed by Apple’s Jony Ive and Marc Newson for the Product(RED) campaign. Leica originally shared some interesting tidbits about the functionality and development process of the camera, but now, Vanity Fair has published an extensive interview with Ive and Newson about the process. The report provides an interesting look into Apple PR’s process of organizing interviews of its executives: expand full story
Product Red Stories October 8, 2013
Last month we reported that Apple’s Senior Vice President of Design Jony Ive had teamed up with designer & friend Marc Newson to create one of a kind pieces for Bono’s (Product) RED charity auction scheduled for November 23 at Sotheby’s New York. Those pieces included one-of-a-kind 18k sold rose gold Apple EarPods, and Steinway & Sons piano, and other unique items designed by the pair. Today we get a look at another beautifully designed product set to go up for auction next month.
In the gallery below we get a look at the gorgeous aluminum Leica M for (RED) designed by Ive and Newson that features “a laser machined aluminum body and an anodized aluminum outer shell.” The one of a kind camera took 85 days to create with the team going through 561 models and nearly 1000 prototype parts: expand full story
Product Red Stories September 26, 2013
Apple’s (PRODUCT)RED contributions have reached over $65 million
Apple has contributed to Bono’s (PRODUCT)RED charity for quite sometime by donating a portion of profits from sales of special red editions of iOS devices and accessories. Today, the official PRODUCT(RED) Twitter account (via TheLoop) revealed that Apple’s contributions to fighting AIDS through the charity have now topped $65 million, making it the largest contributor to the charity out of all participating companies.
U2 singer Bono, who cofounded the charity back in 2006, commented that “Apple is certainly leading the crew” when it comes to donations from (PRODUCT)RED partners.
Apple currently sells red versions of the iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPad Smart Cover, and iPhone 4S bumper under the (PRODUCT)RED branding.


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Following two years of development and a successful trial run at the popular Thrive-owned HomeGrown, the joint venture began rolling out its Nigel POS system to Carlos O’Kelly’s locations last quarter. Now, the team is ready to grow alongside Thrive’s recent expansion and take the software to market.
Engineering a New POS System
The joint venture between High Touch and Thrive was born from a shared value of caring about Wichita. Wayne Chambers, President and CEO of High Touch, has served alongside Thrive President Jon Rolph on a number of community-focused councils and committees. “Wayne and I have a lot of mutual respect for one another. He was the first call I made when I recognized the need,” stated Rolph.
When Rolph was searching for a new POS system that could handle multiple locations and multiple states, he came up empty handed. Everything on the market depended on legacy code or felt outdated, so he decided to figure out how to build his own.
Chambers knew High Touch could hit a home run with a restaurant POS system—the company’s cynergi|suite rent-to-own software has illustrated that the company can be successful in a retail-based industry. “I knew we had the team to be successful,” stated Chambers. “With Jon’s restaurant knowledge and our technical knowhow, we could create a real game changer in the restaurant industry.”
Gregg Bolinger, Director of Development at High Touch, led Nigel’s software engineering efforts. In collaboration with Brian Houchin, Director of IT at Thrive, the joint venture team was able to test Nigel’s integration with standard restaurant technologies and ensure Nigel met the unique technology needs of the restaurant industry.
What Is Nigel?
Nigel is a complete restaurant management platform for any sized restaurant ranging from fast food to fine dining. By integrating a kitchen display system (KDS) with orders placed by servers at the table, Nigel simplifies communication between the front and back of the house, making sure restaurants run smoothly and efficiently.
What separates Nigel from other POS systems is its unique pricing model, feature-rich software, user-friendly interface and premium code base.
According to Rolph, “Nigel creates a quality restaurant management experience, which in turn creates an awesome, enhanced experience for our guests. Most POS systems feel like you’re using a flip phone—Nigel is basically the iPhone the restaurant industry has been craving.”
About High Touch Technologies
High Touch delivers client-tailored software, technology and communication solutions that solve unique challenges in any industry. With key strengths in RTO, healthcare, manufacturing, non-profit, professional services and utilities, High Touch helps businesses grow by expanding their technology and communications capabilities.
High Touch brings the human touch to technology, serving business clients with IT solutions, software solutions, security solutions, business communications and website services. Based in Wichita, Kan., High Touch has offices in Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Corpus Christi and San Antonio.
For additional information on High Touch Technologies, visit www.hightouchtechnologies.com.
About Thrive Restaurant Group
Formerly Sasnak Management Company, Thrive Restaurant Group is a Wichita, Kansas-based company that invites its team to make a positive difference in the lives of its people, guests and the communities it serves. Thrive is the parent company of restaurants Carlos O’Kelly’s, HomeGrown Wichita, The Good Egg and an Applebee’s franchisee, employing 4,000 people in 61 restaurants across 10 states.


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Global payments network Ripple has partnered with the Republic of Palau, an island nation in the western Pacific, to help it develop its own digital currency, the company said in a press release on 23 November.
According to the announcement, the partnership will initially focus on developing strategies for cross-border payments and a digital currency that could be a good alternative to a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Ripple intends to explore a USD-backed stablecoin — and associated use cases, such as a corporate registry — on its own decentralized public blockchain, the XRP Ledger.
The company noted that this collaboration could see the “implementation of the world’s first government-backed national stablecoin” as soon as the first half of next year. In order to help the citizens of Palau gain “greater financial access”, Ripple will provide the project with technical, business, design, and policy support.
One of the reasons behind the Republic of Palau‘s decision to partner with Ripple was the company’s XRP Ledger, which claims to be carbon-neutral and 120,000x more energy-efficient than proof-of-work (PoW) blockchains. The VP of Central Bank Engagements at Ripple, James Wallis, said in a statement:
“We are excited to be working with Palau to achieve its financial and climate-related goals. We have a wonderful opportunity to bring together our technology and experience with the unique characteristics of Palau to make a real economic and social impact for the country.”


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Axopar’s Electric Boat Triumph and Performance Review
Axopar x Evoy: Axopar 25 Sea Trial
In the world of boating, the winds of change are blowing, and Axopar has set sail towards a more sustainable future with their recent triumph and innovative collaboration. Axopar, known for its forward-thinking approach to boat design, has been making waves with its electric boat, the Axopar 25. Not only did this remarkable vessel secure an award at the Gussies Electric Boat Awards, but it has also marked a significant milestone in the transition towards electrification and sustainable boating. Join us as we dive into the exciting world of Axopar’s electric boat and their partnership with Evoy.
A Sea Trial to Remember
Fortunately, Marnie and Rowan from Eyachts were able to experience the Electric Axopar 25 first-hand in the Mediterranean. This wasn’t an ordinary sea trial – packed with 6 people we were reaching 45 knots with ease. This 300-horsepower electric motor combined with two battery banks has propelled this Axopar 25 to a top speed of 54 knots.
What truly sets this experience apart is the silence, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the serenity of the sea. As Rowan aptly puts it, “It’s silent we’re coming back into the bay now and all you can hear is the small amounts of water going past the hull is truly amazing.”
In reference to the ride itself Rowan adds, “It feels like an Axopar; it runs like an Axopar. It’s true, it’s fast, and it’s silent.” The collaboration between Axopar and Evoy has resulted in a remarkable boat that retains the essence of Axopar’s brand while embracing the future of sustainable boating.
Axopar 25’s Electric Victory
The Electric Axopar 25 recently clinched the prestigious Gussies Electric Boat Award in the “Production Electric Boats: Up to 8m / 26ft” category. This recognition highlights the Axopar 25’s outstanding performance and its dedication to achieving excellence in electric boating. The award judges commended the vessel stating;
“For the most comfortable ride in almost any water, it is crucial to be able to keep a stable speed of around 20-25 knots. Driving at lower speeds in choppy conditions usually results in an uncomfortable and wet ride. The Axopar 25 is one of the rare electric boats that you can take outside of sheltered waters due to its hull design, drivability, and impressive hull efficiency enabling higher speed and extended range with less engine power. Combining this efficiency with an innovative electric engine showcases Axopar’s dedication towards creating the most comfortable drive even when presented with challenging conditions.”
The Gussies Electric Boat Awards pay homage to Gustave Trouvé, the inventor who paved the way for electric boat propulsion in 1874 with his detachable motor unit, the birth of the outboard motor. Axopar’s win at these awards is a testament to its position as an industry leader and innovator.
Axopar’s Investment in Evoy
In addition to their award-winning electric boat, Axopar has taken a significant step forward in leading the charge towards electrification by investing in Evoy, the Norwegian manufacturer specializing in fully electric inboard and outboard motor solutions for marine use.
Jan-Erik Viitala, Founding Partner at Axopar Boats, emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating, “Our mission together is to inspire and catalyze a broader movement towards sustainable boating, encouraging other boat manufacturers to invest in electric boating as well.”
With over a year of testing on the Axopar 25 the Axopar 22 has now also entered the fleet of electric boats. These electric boats are now getting closer to becoming a reality downunder and as the leaders in the electric boat space, Eyachts could not be more excited.
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Houston, September 6, 2012 – Because the University of Houston is such a diverse campus, UH Dining Services is constantly working to offer the best variety to fit our students, faculty, and staff. One of the newest ways we are doing this is by bringing Tandoori Nite, a local Indian-style food truck, into a permanent location in the UC Satellite.
Ginny Mehra, the owner of Tandoori Nite, has been cooking for years and is the son and grandson of Indian chefs in Houston. His menu features a wide variety of entrees that will rotate out each week and include a mix of vegetarian, vegan, and meat dishes.
Tandoori Nite will occupy the old Cranberry Farms location in the UC Satellite food court, in between Burger Studio and Kim Son. It will open on Monday, Sept. 10, and will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday each week.
According to Mehra, all of Tandoori Nite's meats are kosher and halal, and all of the menu items are gluten and soy-free.


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