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The impact of sustained weakness in the euro on eurozone corporates, while positive for profitability on average, would vary significantly across sectors and would only be a material benefit to a minority of companies, according to Fitch Ratings.
The credit ratings agency (CRA) estimates that most European manufacturers have a higher proportion of euro-denominated costs than revenue and that a weak euro is therefore good for profits. This is particularly true for continental aerospace and defence companies like the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), which benefit from the sector’s convention of pricing contracts in US dollars, and for some premium car manufacturers, such as Daimler, which have large production bases in Europe and a broad customer base outside the continent.
Any significant benefit would only come from a sustained fall in the euro, as manufacturers make extensive use of currency hedges – in some cases lasting as long as three years. Fitch published a report in February 2011 on the potential winners and losers from a hypothetical fall in the euro to parity with the US dollar. Although it does not expect such a sharp decline for the euro, the currency has steadily pulled back from a peak against the US dollar early last year and the report indicates the relative exposure of different sectors.
Among other sectors Fitch finds the impact of a weak euro to be more mixed. Gas-based electricity generation, for example, is vulnerable to the cost of imported gas. As the euro depreciated, companies using locally-sourced lignite, nuclear and other fuels, such as Electricite de France (EdF), could benefit to the detriment of generators that rely heavily on imported gas if priced in US dollars. Long-term gas import contracts tend to be denominated in dollars as well as in euros; however the bigger concern around long-term gas contracts remains that the gas price in the contracts is largely linked with crude and heating oil, while spot prices for gas are below spot prices for oil.
Non-food retailers would generally see little impact, but clothing retailers and others that mostly buy from Far East suppliers would face modest pressure on profits arising from a sustained euro depreciation as most contracts are in dollars. Still, pricing pressure from wage inflation in supplier countries would remain a bigger issue for these companies. Non-food retailers are addressing this by seeking new suppliers in lower-cost countries.
The US money market fund reforms came into effect in 2016 and are already dramatically shaping US fund industry with investors flooding out of prime funds and into government securities. While the reforms are similar, they are not the same. GTNews interviews Yeng Bulter, global head of the cash business at State Street Global Advisors on the differences.
Far and away, the largest financial market on the planet is the foreign exchange currencies market, where on average individuals and organisations trade more than $5 trillion daily. In the FX world, the ability to master the market isn't considered a luxury for treasury officers–it's a necessity.
With the end of 2017 fast approaching, many finance professionals might be counting down the days with some degree of dread. Year End is just around the corner and with it comes the many long hours accountants will spend going over balance sheets and profit and loss accounts, investigating account irregularities and chasing sign offs.
Using data for predictive analytics is the future of banking success, argued Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, CEO of BNP Paribas, in his session on how the bank is reinventing its approach to innovate with and for corporates.


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The crisis in Venezuela continues to spiral out of control as the nation’s socialist policies come home to roost. Here are the statistics. In February 2015, there was an 80-90% shortage rate of milk (powdered and liquid), margarine, butter, sugar, beef, chicken, pasta, cheese, corn flour, wheat flour, oil, rice, coffee, toilet paper, diapers, laundry detergent, bar soap, bleach, dish, shampoo and soap toilet. Source here. Permaculture solutions could feed this nation.
In the darkness the warehouse looks like any other, a metal-roofed hangar next to a clattering overpass, with homeless people sleeping nearby in the shadows.
But inside, workers quietly unload black plastic crates filled with merchandise so valuable that mobs have looted delivery vehicles,shot up the windshields of trucks and hurled a rock into one driver’s eye. Soldiers and police milling around the loading depots give this neighborhood the feel of a military garrison.
“It’s just cheese,” said Juan Urrea, a 29-year-old driver, as workers unloaded thousands of pounds of white Venezuelan queso from his delivery truck. “I’ve never seen anything like this before.”
The fight for food has begun in Venezuela. On any day, in cities across this increasingly desperate nation, crowds form to sack supermarkets. Protesters take to the streets to decry the skyrocketing prices and dwindling supplies of basic goods. The wealthy improvise, some shopping online for food that arrives from Miami. Middle-class families make do with less: coffee without milk, sardines instead of beef, two daily meals instead of three. The poor are stripping mangoes off the trees and struggling to survive. [Continue reading]

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Google Pixel Fold has been postponed once again as Google has not been able to develop the device before the end of 2022. The foldable smartphone market is growing and almost all OEMs have launched their foldable smartphones. Samsung, Motorola, Oppo, Vivo, Huawei, and Xiaomi launched their foldable smartphone. Most of these brands have restricted their foldable to the Chinese market only, Samsung and Motorola have launched their foldable on the Global market. Now, Google is trying to capture some of the foldable market shares by launching it’s Google Pixel Fold – a foldable device soon.
We have been hearing that the device is in development as Google intends to launch it’s first foldable device by Quarter four of 2022 but now there are news that the device got delayed due to some unforeseen reasons.
The news comes from South Korean Publications, The Elec that Google postponed it’s foldable one again which previously the company planned to launch in the last quarter of 2022. The popular tipster Ross Young also hints at spring 2023 for the release of the device. This might also be why Google did not tease it’s foldable at Google I/O 2022 where it showed many of it’s upcoming devices including the Pixel watch, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 7 series.
Hearing from multiple sources in their supply chain that the Google foldable launch was delayed till next spring… pic.twitter.com/QXr7hhV3ZX
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Google might release the Google Pixel Fold in the first quarter of 2023 along with the Pixel Tablet which it teased at this year’s Google I/O. The reason for the postponement of the device might be that the device is not ready to be released as of now.
There are many concerns regarding foldable devices as many folding devices come with a lot of problems and bugs which make the user experience unpleasant.
The main problem that foldable face is that their build quality is not durable and displays are very fragile. There are many reasons for the delay and it seems like Google does not want to release an incomplete product.
As far as the rumors are concerned, the Google Pixel Fold will feature a 7.57-inch inner foldable display with Samsung-made ultra thing glass and a 5.78-inch smartphone-sized external display. As Google is now using it’s in-house tensor chips so there are chances that this device will also feature a tensor chip.
These specifications are just rumors and we will update our readers when more details will come out. So, stay tuned.
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Twitter launched a beta version of verified accounts recently, “to establish authenticity with people who deal with impersonation or identity confusion on a regular basis.”
We’ve had similar features on sites like ClaimID to help establish which online identities are really ours, and which ones are not.
This would shift the onus for celebrities and high-profile users to get verified, instead of suing retrospectively when others create an account in their name. And indeed, Twitter is starting with these folks first before expanding the feature to everyone else.
But you still have to be using Twitter in order to get this feature. Meaning that if you’re at all concerned about protecting your name or brand, you should be signing up for Twitter now, if you haven’t already.
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The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) team up each year to recognize the “outstanding, unique and impactful small businesses” in acknowledgement of the value of the “dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of Georgia’s small businesses that keep the state’s economy strong.” In doing so it has proclaimed May 2 – 7, 2022 ‘Small Business Week’ in Georgia. Since its inception, the Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS program has received more than 2000 nominations and proclaimed 39 of those small businesses as Small Business Rock Stars. And in the six businesses honored with this title in 2022 is one of Monroe’s favorites – Rinse Bath and Body.
Owner Heather Swanepoel said they were not aware that they had been nominated by Sadie Krawczyk when she was still with the City of Monroe until they received a call from the state informing them that not only were they a nominee this year, but that they were one of the six businesses in the state that have been named 2022 ROCK STARS.
They were, however, sworn to secrecy. Brittany Young, COO from the Georgia Department of Economic Development came out to prepare the announcement and video some of the activities of the store as well as the manufacturing facility.
There will be a formal presentation by the Georgia Department of Economic Development at the store in downtown Monroe on Thursday morning.
The press release from the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s ROCK STAR program follows:
When her knitting hobby wasn’t working out as a full-time career, Heather Swanepoel turned to soap making.
After one class and a successful batch of soap, Heather was hooked.
She and her husband had a feeling there was more to this hobby than just the suds.
In 2003, on July 3 the couple founded Rinse Bath and Body, and haven’t looked back since! Today, you can find their main retail store in downtown Monroe and their production warehouse just a few miles down the road.
The warehouse is filled with good smells and employees hand-making each and every Rinse item. Along with product manufacturing, they also use the warehouse to pack smaller online orders as well as large wholesale orders for retailers around the country.
Their multitude of Georgia Made-certified products including soap, bath-bombs, lotion, chapstick, and more, can be found online as well as in over 950 stores and spas across all 50 states.
What started as humble beginnings of selling soap word-of-mouth and through a few farmers markets, turned into a nationwide business.
The Rinse team prides themselves in their “hand-made” and “small-batch” products to ensure quality and freshness. Even though they are now producing in large quantities, the team works hard to make each product with time and care by hand-wrapping each item.
We are proud to highlight a successful small business that strives to grow and develop nationwide, all while staying true to their core values – and remaining an active contributor in their local community’s economic development.Press release from the Georgia Department of Economic Development
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Japan rapidly growing in stature and transforming into a global center for blockchain and cryptocurrency firms In spite of the area’s beautiful history– including Mt. Gox, for example– the local authorities envision opportunities with massive potential in these new technologies and in the cryptocurrency industry all over the world. Famous local organizations have already started entering the crypto-space, some of them have also gone onto operate their own cryptocurrency exchange.
Japan’s past with Bitcoin
Whenever the topic of Bitcoin arises, the Mt. Gox incident has to be included. The trading platform which is no longer functioning, to its credits, did indeed make the world’s leading cryptocurrency, very alluring a few years back. Sadly, the platform fell victim to alleged hacks and other peculiarities which daunted its reputation. Although a majority of people perceive Mt. Gox as a black page in the history books, no one can deny the fact that it did create a vibrant crypto ecosystem in Japan.
The demand for more strict regulations has increased, ever since the exchange vanished. Investors were robbed of a significant amount of cash through this exchange, yet the enthusiasm for Bitcoin never faded. Local authorities adopted a proactive strategy to cryptocurrencies rather than banning it. It is quite noteworthy to see that, even the current Coincheck hack has not lowered the positive attitude towards Bitcoin and different cryptocurrencies.
When it comes to regulatory matters, Japan has taken a quite unique approach and some may even argue that the country has been a bit more lenient, in comparison to its neighboring governments like China, India, and also some states in the U.S. A.
Many countries have made it nearly impossible for crypto companies to exist and let alone flourish. The strong backing for this nascent industry brands Japan as a major haven for these types of operations. As per reports, several major local companies have also started infusing into this booming industry using various methods.
Cryptocurrency is being embraced by many Japanese firms
Japan boasts about being home to quite a few technology and financial giants. Rakuten, Line, SBI, DMM, and GMO Internet, are a few amongst those firms. Each and every one of these firms is currently involved in the cryptocurrency space. Right from accepting Bitcoin payments to introducing or operating a trading platform, there are arguably infinite opportunities.
GMO Internet perhaps stands out amongst the lot. The company, given a valuation of $2bn by Bloomberg, is currently active in the mining and exchange business. Moreover, they additionally reported a Bitcoin payroll service for its representatives. In Japan, it will be conceivable to receive some part of your paycheck in Bitcoin. This is quite the novel way to deal with recurring payments.
All of this developments gives further validation that Japan will continue its onward march to transform into a global cryptocurrency hub. Starting with Monex recently acquiring the troubled exchange Coincheck, yet another fascinating development has occurred. The country continues to lead the way and present a plethora of opportunities to the entire world by taking a positive approach towards cryptocurrency regulation, and also showcasing that crypto exchanges and regulations can co-exist in tandem.


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Its known that couple of montsh ago Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has appointed sports icon Sania Mirza as brand ambassador of Telangana state.Now as per reports KCR is planning to appoint a brand ambassador for Hyderabad and he is considering a top film star name.
He is none other than Tollywood Prince Mahesh Babu. If reports are to be believed; Mahesh is soon going to become brand ambassador for Hyderabad. It is heard that Telangana Government and KCR is mulling over roping in Mahesh Babu as Hyderabad's brand ambassador.Reports said that Mahesh was approached by few government officias with the proposals and prince yet to take the decision on this.
Mahesh Babu is the heartthrob of Tollywood. He enjoys a huge fan base across all sections of the audience. Mahesh Babu has endorsed many products till now and acted as brand ambassador to more than 35 companies. So appointing him as face of Hyderabad is indeed a good decision from KCR & TRS Government.


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Digital transformation is more critical than ever today. Of course it was underway prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the resulting economic crisis has speeded up the process and forced businesses to adapt and survive in the new normal. Companies across industry are looking to build a much stronger digital foundation to fundamentally change the way its business works. By using the right technological capabilities and people, enterprises are seeking ways to become more resilient, flexible and innovative.
In a recent interaction with CXOToday, Piyush Singh, Senior Managing Director and Lead for Accenture’s India Business, who’s also responsible for the company’s growth in APAC, Africa, Middle East and Latin America, tells us how businesses can prepare for the next normal by building a truly resilient and agile organization. He also sheds light on the future of the workforce, adoption of digital technologies like AI and blockchain and how companies can approach cybersecurity and data privacy in such challenging times.


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Sea•thos will be hosting an event August 27th at Fred Segal in Santa Monica.10% of all sales from the afternoon will be donated to Sea•thos. The California based trendy clothing company, Three Dots, has donated ocean-inspired colored tees which are already in store. 80% 0f all proceeds from tee sales will be donated to Sea•thos.
While you shop, grab a drink, and shmooze about the ocean, the little ones will be entertained with fun and educational arts and crafts activities. There is also going to be a raffle with a chance to win rad prizes including an Arbor skateboard, Life Factory water bottles, a Just Chill surfboard, James Jeans, Sea•thos swag and much more!
Come out, shop, and have fun all while supporting a good cause! Check out the Facebook event too!


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New EV conversion firm Inverted makes debut with electric two-door Range Rover Classic
The British start-up will offer classic 4x4 in three variations and complete full restorations with electric conversion
A new electric vehicle (EV) regeneration company called Inverted has released its first model, a two-door Range Rover Classic, that has been modified to operate on electric power.
The firm, which was founded in 2021 by British entrepreneur and Range Rover enthusiast Henry Millington, will sell the classic 4x4 in three variations: two-door, four-door, and LSE.
The conversion features an 80kWh battery module and drive unit from a Tesla, replacing the car’s original combustion engine. Inverted says this will be good enough to provide a range of 200 miles on a full charge, and can be replenished at speeds of up to 100kW, meaning 20 to 80 per cent charge in 34 minutes.
With 449 bhp and 442lb ft of torque, the motor allows the car to accelerate from 0-60mph in roughly five seconds.
While the combustion engine is removed, the company will retain the car’s four-wheel-drive feature, though will improve its original axles to handle the extra power.
The car's conversion also comes with new Alcon front brakes, a road handling package, which is available as an option, as well as adjustable shock absorbers, anti-roll bars and stiffer springs.
Inverted will also offer a full restoration, including both the exterior and interior, for every car it converts to electric power.
Other features include soundproofing, air conditioning, central locking, a reversing camera, a new sound system, heated seams, and infotainment with smartphone compatibility.
Millington stated that he launched Inverted to "future-proof" the Range Rover Classic, which was produced between 1969 and 1996.
Inverted will offer custom cars for its customers, with prices starting at £225,000 (excluding VAT).
The conversion process is expected to take between 12 and 18 months to complete, and Inverted will only produce up to six vehicles each year to create exclusivity.


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Samsung is said to be working on two budget devices, Galaxy A02, and Galaxy M02. Among this, the Galaxy A02 hit several certifications like Bluetooth SIG, FCC, NBTC. Now, the device has appeared on TUV Rheinland Certification revealing battery and charging specs.
As reported by Root MyGalaxy(via Sammobile) a Samsung smartphone with model number SM-A025M appears on CPQD R&D center of Latin America and has an ‘A02’ moniker. This is similar to earlier Bluetooth certifications which showed a model number SM-A025F. All these suggest that the device is indeed Galaxy A02. Next, the listing also shows that the device’s battery and charger have model numbers HQ-50S and EP-TA200B.
Further, a device with a similar battery model number is spotted on TUV Rheinland Certification. It shows that the device has a 5,000mAh battery. Also, an earlier SGS Fimko listing reportedly suggests that EP-TA200B could indicate 15W charging on the A02. In any case, the battery is about 60% improvement in battery from the predecessor Galaxy A01 which had only 3,000mAh capacity.
Galaxy A02 Specifications(Expected)
Anyway, talking about specs, the Galaxy A02 is likely to feature a 5.7-inch HD+ display. Early reports say that the device could sport Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC paired with 2/3GB RAM, and likely have 32/64GB storage. As for the optics, it is likely to sport a 13MP main and a 2MP sensor on the rear, and an 8MP selfie camera.
Early Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certifications reveal that the device will have Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/nAndroid 11 out of the box just yet.
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These remotes represent the best of the bunch, so you can find the perfect remote that lets you bani
About-face comes with the announcement of a device that consolidates up to eight remote controls and turns iOS and Android smartphones into universal remotes.
Tablets and smartphones seem like they'd make for great remotes, but they don't work as well as you'd expect.
A new consumer electronics remote control technology gives smartphone users the fastest possible way to pair their smartphone with a media device.
There are at least eight different universal remotes in Logitech's updated line of Harmony models. How do they vary, and which is best for you?
These are the closest we've seen to potential Harmony killers in a long time.
Logitech's Harmony line of universal remotes are already pretty great. But we think they can be even better. Here's how.
Smartphones as next-gen remotes seem cool. But scratch the surface, and you realize what a terrible and impractical idea an app-enabled smartphone remote really is.
With Philips out of the competition, home users will have to rely on Logitech for their remote control needs. Perhaps a fire sale from Philips will be in order soon?
CNET compares the 2012 lineups of major TV makers based on their CES announcements. First up: LG.


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Sony has warned users of its PlayStation Network that their personal information may have been stolen following an attack on their online service.
The company says that data on up to 77 million users may have fallen into the hands of an "unauthorised person."
Nick Caplin, Sony's head of communications for Europe, issued a statement of apology in which he said: "We have discovered that between April 17 and April 19 2011, certain PlayStation Network and Qriocity service user account information was compromised in connection with an illegal and unauthorized intrusion into our network".
The information which Sony believe could have been stolen includes name, address, s-mail address, date of birth, PlayStation Network/Qriocity passwords and login, and handle/PSN online ID.
Caplin added: "For your security, we encourage you to be especially aware of email, telephone, and postal mail scams that ask for personal or sensitive information."
The company has stated that there is currently no evidence that credit card information has been stolen, but advised customers: "If you have provided your credit card data through PlayStation Network or Qriocity, to be on the safe side we are advising you that your credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may also have been obtained."
Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant at security firm Sophos commented on the issue saying, "This is a big one." The consultant noted the effects could be greater than expected, with many people using the same passwords for different websites, thus enabling attacks on other services.


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NICE announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2023 Aragon Research Globe for Conversational AI in the Intelligent Contact Center Report.
Aragon Research analysts evaluated 14 providers that are including conversational AI technology within their intelligent contact centre (ICC) offerings, or providing solutions focused exclusively for the ICC. Providers were ranked based on Strategy, Performance and Reach. NICE was identified as a Leader and highlighted for its open, cloud-native CXone platform with AI across its portfolio and its ability to deliver across the entire customer experience arena. NICE was also identified for its unique ability to address the needs of the CXi (customer experience interactions) market.
“It is evident that NICE is committed to driving brands to master CXi,” said Jim Lundy, Founder and CEO of Aragon Research. “NICE’s ability to address customers’ needs across the entire journey from the initial digital entry point to the final issue resolution is helping to deliver notable CX.”
This acknowledgment follows NICE’s recent announcement of the industry’s first conversational CX integration with OpenAI’s generative modelling, the same technology that powers ChatGPT, and CXone. This pioneering integration of CXone Expert and OpenAI’s technology, combined with NICE’s Enlighten AI models, enables customers to resolve issues with automated self-service that looks and sounds refreshingly human. With this integration, organizations can create human-like conversational consumer experiences that provide exceptional CX without engaging agents.
“One of the key tenants to mastering CXi is AI adoption. NICE continues to make market-leading investments in the latest cutting-edge conversational AI technology to distinguish our solutions from our competitors,” said Barry Cooper, President, CX Division, NICE. “We are honoured to be identified for this achievement by Aragon Research and we believe this demonstrates our commitment to propelling brands to deliver seamless CX through agent-assisted and unassisted interactions, intelligent virtual assistants, and smart self-service. We are setting the standard for brands to lead in the digital era in the contact centre and beyond.”
Aragon Research does not endorse vendors, or their products or services that are referenced in its research publications, and does not advise users to select those vendors that are rated the highest. Aragon Research publications consist of the opinions of Aragon Research and Advisory Services organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Aragon Research provides its research publications and the information contained in them “AS IS,” without warranty of any kind.
With NICE (Nasdaq: NICE), it’s never been easier for organizations of all sizes around the globe to create extraordinary customer experiences while meeting key business metrics. Featuring the world’s #1 cloud native customer experience platform, CXone, NICE is a worldwide leader in AI-powered self-service and agent-assisted CX software for the contact centre – and beyond. Over 25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 companies, partner with NICE to transform – and elevate – every customer interaction.


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(Reuters) – Google Inc is planning a direct attack on Microsoft Corp’s core business by taking on the software giant’s globally dominant Windows operating system for personal computers.
Google, which already offers a suite of e-mail, Web and other software products that compete with Microsoft, said on Tuesday it would launch a new operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks.
Called the Google Chrome Operating System, the new software will be in netbooks for consumers in the second half of 2010, Google said in a blog post, adding that it was working with multiple manufacturers.
Netbooks are low-cost notebook PCs optimized for Internet surfing and other Web-based applications.
"It’s been part of their culture to go after and remove Microsoft as a major holder of technology, and this is part of their strategy to do it," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst at Enderle Group. "This could be very disruptive. If they can execute, Microsoft is vulnerable to an attack like this, and they know it," he said.
Google and Microsoft have often locked horns over the years in a variety of markets, from Internet search to mobile software. It remains to be seen if Google can take market share away from Microsoft on its home turf, with Windows currently installed in more than 90 percent of the world’s PCs.
The news comes as executives from the world’s biggest technology and media companies, including Google and Microsoft, gather in Sun Valley, Idaho for an annual conference organized by boutique investment bank Allen & Co.
A spokesman for Microsoft had no immediate comment.
Key to success will be whether Google can lock in partnerships with PC makers, such as Hewlett-Packard Co and Dell Inc, which currently offer Windows on most of their product lines.
HP, the world’s largest PC brand, declined to confirm if it would sell PCs running on the new operating system.
"We are looking into it," said HP spokeswoman Marlene Somsak, referring to the operating system. "We want to understand all the different operating systems available to customers, and will assess the impact of Chrome on the computer and communications industry."
Google’s Chrome Internet browser, launched in late 2008, remains a distant fourth in the Web browser market, with a 1.2 percent share in February, according to market research firm Net Applications. Microsoft’s Internet Explorer continues to dominate with nearly 70 percent.
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The new Chrome OS is expected to work well with many of the company’s popular software applications, such as Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Maps.
It will be fast and lightweight, enabling users to access the Web in a few seconds, Google said. The new OS is based on open-source Linux code, which allows third-party developers to design compatible applications.
"The operating systems that browsers run on were designed in an era where there was no web," Sundar Pichai, vice president of product management at Google, said in the blog post. The Chrome OS is "our attempt to re-think what operating systems should be."
Google said Chrome OS was a new project, separate from its Android mobile operating software found in some smartphones. Acer Inc, the world’s No.3 PC brand, has already agreed to sell netbooks that run on Android to be released this quarter.
The new OS is designed to work with ARM and x86 chips, the main chip architectures in use in the market. Microsoft has previously said it would not support PCs running on ARM chips, allowing Google an opportunity to infiltrate that segment.
Charlene Li, partner at consulting company Altimeter Group, said Google’s new OS could initially appeal to consumers looking for a netbook-like device for Web surfing, rather than people who use desktop PCs for gaming or high-powered applications.
But eventually, the Google OS has the potential to scale up to larger, more powerful PCs, especially if it proves to run faster than Windows, she said.
Google did not say how much it would charge for the operating system (OS), but Enderle expects Google to charge at most a nominal fee or make it free, saying the company’s business model has been to earn revenue from connecting applications or advertising.
Microsoft declines to say how much it charges PC brands for Windows, but most analysts estimate about $20 for the older XP system and at least $150 for the current Vista system.
Li added: "A benefit to the consumer is that the cost saving is passed on, not having to pay for an OS."
"It’s clearly positioned as a shot across the bow of Microsoft," she said.
(Additional reporting by Kelvin Soh in Taipei; Writing by Tiffany Wu, editing by Will Waterman)


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Chip market growth declines as data corrections reflect Asian fall
The annual growth of the global chip market dropped to 7.3 percent in July, down from 13.3 percent in June and 18.0 percent in May, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association, reporting figures compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics organization.
The sharp reduction in annual growth is the more unusual because these percentages are based on three-month moving averages. The July 3MMA global sales figure of $49.01 billion includes the downward correction of figures from the previous month with approximately US$600 million knocked of the average monthly sales of Asia-Pacific region including China.
The Chinese chip market is now 1.8 percent smaller than it was a year ago and the Asian-Pacific region excluding China stands just 4.1 percent higher. However, because China and the Asia-Pacific region now account for 60 percent of the global chip market they are the major contribution to the global average.
US chip market growth, which had been phenomenally strong with 40 percent annual growth only recently fell from 29 percent in June to 20.9 percent in July. Japan fell from 16.1 percent annual growth in June to 13.1 percent growth in July.
Europe bucked against this global trend and although 3MMA chip sales were down 1.1 percent sequentially its annual growth ticked up from 12.4 percent in June to 15.2 percent in July.
John Neuffer, CEO of the SIA, said market growth has slowed substantially in recent months, with year-to-year sales increases dropping into the single digits for the first time since December 2020.
Monthly data is given by the SIA as a three-month average although the source of the data, World Semiconductor Trade Statistics, tracks monthly data. The SIA and other regional semiconductor industry bodies opt to use averaged data because it evens out the actual data that typically shows troughs at the beginnings of quarters and peaks at the ends of quarters.
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Alibaba is doing well. So well that its owner, Jack Ma, decided to expand to Russia, following long time rival eBay as well as Amazon, according to Forbes.
The move to Russia doesn’t really come as a surprise. In April, as Ma was announcing the freeze of all hiring, the company was, in parallel, increasing spending to develop its overseas business, including emerging markets such as Russia, Brazil and India.
“Alibaba Group has established a new company in Russia in order to further expand our business and support partners, and to facilitate interaction with the state authorities of Russia,” Mark Zavadsky, AliExpress Business Development Director in Russia and the CIS, told Kommersant Tuesday. Zavadsky was appointed CEO while retaining his current role as Development Director.
Alibaba grew its GMV across its retail marketplaces 40 percent, year-over-year, and saw its active buyers increase 37 percent to 350 million. It reached 289 million monthly active users on its mobile eCommerce apps in March alone, and saw $49 billion worth of mobile GMV during Alibaba’s fourth quarter. Mobile revenue (which accounts for 40 percent of total China commerce retail revenue) grew to roughly $846 million, which was a massive 352 percent annual increase from last year’s fourth quarter of roughly $187 million. Revenue, overall, saw a 45 percent year over year increase to roughly $2.8 billion from last year’s Q4 of roughly $1.9 billion.
So why Russia and why now ?
Currently, only about 30 million Russian customers shop online — less than one quarter of the total population. But numbers are on the rise. In November 2015, a report by the Association of Online Vendors noted that in 2013, the year ecommerce market reached $17 billion, up by 30 percent from 2012.
Moreover, Alibaba-owned Aliexpress is already in Russia, so the e-commerce giant is not heading into unknown territory. It can build on Aliexpress’ undeniable success – it is the most visited site in Russia with an average of 15.6 million customers a month in the second half of 2014, reports Forbes. For the sake of comparison, eBay and Amazon have 3.7 million and 1.4 million customers a month, respectively. And last but not least, RT reports that Russia’s third-richest billionaire, Alisher Usmanov, became a shareholder of the Alibaba Group of which the returns already exceeded 500 percent. So far, he hasn’t sold his shares.


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JD.com Inc. posted a third-quarter net loss amid weaker operating income, even as revenue strengthened.
The Chinese e-commerce company said it swung to a loss of 2.81 billion yuan ($440.6 million) from a net income of CNY7.56 billion a year earlier.
Revenue for the quarter rose 25.5% to CNY218.71 billion, it said Thursday.
Operating income fell 41% to CNY2.57 billion, partly dragged by general and administrative expenses, which surged 91% on year to CNY3.05 billion. This was mainly due to an increase in share-based compensation expenses, JD.com said.
The company recorded CNY3.1 billion in other non-operating loss in the quarter, primarily due to a change in the fair value of its equity investments, it said.
Net loss per American depositary share was CNY1.81, compared with income per ADS of CNY4.70 a year earlier.
"We will continue to focus on building high-quality businesses and investing in technologies and core capabilities to ensure JD's sustainable growth in the long term," JD.com Chief Financial Officer Sandy Xu said.
The company said its annual active customer accounts expanded 25% to more than 550 million in the 12 months ended Sept. 30.
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Walmart is hoping to boost sales by putting guns on the shelves at more of its US stores.
About 1300 stores currently sell rifles, shotguns and ammunition -- but not handguns, except in Alaska.
Now Walmart will sell guns at about 2,000 stores.
The company stopped selling guns at a majority of its locations several years ago, blaming low demand.
But the company says because of struggling sales -- its adding more merchandise.
Walmart says the stores that will begin selling firearms will be in areas where hunting and fishing are popular.
A spokesman says people will have to complete the necessary forms and background checks before they can buy guns.
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USDA Gives $1.2 Billion Food Donation To The Hungry – But 45% Of It Is For Pork
As trailers and trailers of soybeans, sorghum and pork pull up to the Food Bank For NYC’s enormous Bronx Warehouse, kosher soup kitchen owners are gnashing their teeth at the lack of kosher commodities. In August 2018, the USDA spent 1.2 billion dollars in commodity foods “to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation by foreign nations,” as they wrote in the press release. Translation: the USDA is assisting farmers who have been affected by the president’s trade wars.
“The President has taken action to benefit all sectors of the American economy – including agriculture – in the long run,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “It’s important to note all of this could go away tomorrow, if China and the other nations simply correct their behavior. But in the meantime, the programs we are announcing today buys time for the President to strike long-lasting trade deals to benefit our entire economy.”
But the USDA isn’t assisting everybody. While many New Yorkers will get to eat, needy kosher and halal observers will have to take care of their own. The $1.2 billion will be offloaded in The Emergency Food Program (TEFAP) throughout the country, and within New York, given out to food banks through nonprofit Food Bank for NYC. Food Bank For NYC has been planning how to distribute the excess food, but there is one place the excess food cannot go to. If one were to follow the trail of that federally allocated $1.2 billion, one would find that nearly half the budget was used to purchase pork.
“That means only 50% of this windfall can be kosher,” said Alexander Rapaport, owner of kosher soup kitchen Masbia, one of the only kosher soup kitchens in New York. “And from the other half, chances are that many of the food will not have a certification, and therefore not usable for kosher observers.” The remaining items, like figs, grapes and hazelnuts, are not exactly fit for a dinner for someone looking to be fed by a soup kitchen.
Rabbi Abba Cohen, the Washington Director of Agudath Israel of America, previously worked on the 2012 FARM bill, which included a provision to increase accessibility of kosher food to emergency food providers. “What we have seen in TEFAP since that FARM bill is a greater sensitivity on the agency’s part to the unique needs of kosher food pantries,” he wrote in an email, adding that more and more kosher certified proteins and canned goods were finding their ways to places that needed them. “The current emergency food allocation is a unique occurrence coming as a result special circumstances. There is certainly no ill intent here.”
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COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Delphi Display Systems, Inc. – the global leader in consumer engagement and business optimization technology solutions for the food service industry, announced today the hire of Tim Votaw as their new Vice President of Sales, effective today. In this role, Tim will be responsible for all domestic sales including the leadership and development of the company’s direct sales organization, expanding strategic channel partner relationships and setting the overall sales strategy to meet the company’s aggressive growth targets.
“I am excited to join Delphi where I can make a meaningful contribution in taking the company to the next level,” said Tim Votaw. “Delphi is seen as an industry leader in its markets and I look forward to working closely with the sales team to drive growth and capture market share.”
Tim is a seasoned executive with over 20 years’ experience in sales, business development and marketing, driving growth and valuation for high technology companies — from start-up to Fortune 1000. He has extensive experience in global sales leadership and was the head of Americas’ Sales at Honeywell Scanning & Mobility, where he more than doubled revenue and profit over a 5-year period culminating in a sale to Honeywell. More recently, he was the SVP of Global Sales & Marketing for Par Technology where his leadership drove material increases in new business development and international revenue growth and profitability. Primary vertical focus at Honeywell and Par Technology was the retail and restaurant industries. Prior to these positions, Tim also held sales leadership positions at Iomega & Apple Computer.
Tim received his B.S. in Business with a minor in Marketing from Missouri State University. Tim and his wife, Mary Jo, live in Southlake Texas (DFW) and have 4 children.
“I am thrilled to be enhancing our management team by adding a seasoned, industry sales veteran like Tim,” said Ken Neeld, President and CEO of Delphi Display Systems. “I look forward to working closely with him to achieve our aggressive sales growth objectives.”
Delphi Display Systems, Inc. provides customized digital signage hardware, software and service solutions that enable businesses to engage with, interact with, influence, attract and retain their end customers. Delphi’s advanced analytics and business intelligence capabilities enables customers to optimize the effectiveness of their digital consumer engagement strategy – and ultimately their profitability. Delphi provides solutions to the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), education, convenience store and fuel retail, health care, and other industry verticals. Delphi has installed solutions in more than 35,000 locations in over 70 countries around the world. Follow Delphi on Twitter @DelphiDisplay and like Delphi on facebook.com/delphidisplay. For more information on the company and its products, visit DelphiDisplay.com or call 714-825-3400.


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InnovationXchange has partnered with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to set up LAUNCH Food, a challenge looking to discover solutions for improving global health outcomes through better nutrition.
Applications are now open for Westpac’s annual Innovation Challenge for startups to pitch their ideas for the next big innovation in healthcare.
BlueChilli has today announced the launch of Winexplorer, an innovation challenge that aims to find the next big idea in wine tech. Together with Brancott Estate, BlueChilli is looking for the next pioneer in the wine industry who has a product that will change the way consumers enjoy wine.
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NEW YORK — Shares of Revlon Inc. fell 6.7 percent to $19.16 Thursday after the beauty company swung to a first-quarter loss, due in part to hefty refinancing charges.
For the period ended March 31, the firm reported a loss of $6.9 million, or 13 cents a diluted share, compared with a year-ago profit of $8.5 million, or 16 cents a share. The company attributed the bulk of the quarterly loss to a $16.9 million after-tax charge related to the 2013 refinancing of its senior notes and the amendment of its bank term loan.
Hermès is launching a Laundromat pop-up shop in NYC - dubbed Hermèsmatic - where customers can bring their old scarves to be dip-dyed by an expert. Get all the details on WWD.com. #wwdnews (📷: @donstahl)


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SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Alibaba Group Holding will invest another US$1 billion (S$1.38 billion) to raise its stake in online mall Lazada Group to 83 per cent, securing control of a fast-growing start-up at the vanguard of its South-east Asian expansion.
The Chinese e-commerce leader is buying out most other backers in a deal that values the Singapore-based start-up at US$3.15 billion, Lazada CEO Maximilian Bittner said, with management and Temasek Holdings remaining as the only other investors. Lazada's previously disclosed backers include British supermarket chain Tesco and Investment AB Kinnevik.
Alibaba took control of Lazada last year from Rocket Internet in a US$1 billion deal - its largest overseas move to date. The company Mr Bittner started in 2012 is now pivotal to quickening the Chinese online retailer's forays abroad, fulfilling billionaire co-founder Jack Ma's ambitions of becoming a truly global business.
Lazada's home turf is shaping up to be the next battleground for Alibaba and main Chinese rival JD.com, and Amazon.com down the road. While still lacking the transport and payments infrastructure crucial to the widespread adoption of e-commerce, the region has become the world's fastest-growing Internet arena, with a populace of more than 600 million getting more comfortable with online shopping and payments.
"Obviously this allows Alibaba to expand its global footprint, giving them unrivalled access to users," Mr Bittner said in an interview. "E-commerce penetration in South-east Asia is only roughly 3 per cent, so the partnership is a great step change."
Amazon hasn't yet voiced its intentions for South-east Asia, but the industry expectation is that its constant quest for growth will lead it there as early as this year.
Alibaba - which despite its sheer scale still derives most of its revenue from China - has been the most aggressive thus far. It is amassing a regional presence in anticipation of Amazon's eventual entry, starting with 51-per-cent-owned Lazada.
Mr Ma travelled to Kuala Lumpur in March to declare Malaysia its first logistics hub outside of China. Indonesia, the world's fourth-most populous nation, is considered among the most promising markets in the region.
Lazada itself covers six countries - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam - and runs about a dozen warehouses and scores of distribution centers from which it conveys goods directly to buyers.


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WHEELING, WV-The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, announce that season tickets for the 2014-15 campaign will go on sale starting on Thursday, February 13th.
Major incentives have been incorporated for potential new and renewing season tickets holders. If a new season ticket holder places a non-refundable deposit of $50 and signs u for a payment plan or pays in full, he or she will receive a ticket to each remaining Nailers 2013-2014 regular season home game for free.
If a renewing season ticket holder refers a new season ticket holder, they will receive a $100 credit. All season ticket holders will receive $1 per day in merchandise credit, up to $50 for each day remaining in the 50-day renewal process starting on February 13th. They will also be entered to win a trip to Orlando, Florida for the 2015 ECHL All-Star game. Season ticket holders can receive free parking for the season by paying in full by April 5th, 2014.
"We are extremely appreciative of our season ticket holders'," said Nailers Vice President Craig Bommer. "In an effort to show that appreciation, we will be launching an early bird renewal program just for them."
The 2014-15 Early Bird Renewal Program will give season ticket holders a chance to get game experiences that are not available to the general public. Season ticket holders will have the chance to introduce the team during a game, win tickets to see the Pittsburgh Penguins play, a personalized parking spot at WesBanco Arena, be on the air as a color commentator during a Nailers radio broadcast, host a party in a suite for a game, and win a Nailers game worn jersey.
Starting as low as $9 per game, there are many benefits to being a Nailers' season ticket holder, including the lowest possible price per seat, with a savings of up to $5 per game; exclusive season ticket holder offers, gifts and events with players and coaches; priority playoff seating; and more. A blue-section season ticket is just $10 per game, a red-section season ticket is only $12 per game (compared to $13 in 2013-14), and a green-section center ice season ticket is just $14 per game (compared to $15 in 2013-14).
Fans can download the 2014-15 Season Ticket Kit by clicking here.
The Nailers' next game is scheduled for Friday, February 14th, when they will host the Reading Royals (ECHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals) at 7:00 p.m. at WesBanco Arena.
Wheeling Nailers' flex tickets, group tickets and 2014-2015 season tickets are on sale now. Starting as low as $108 for a 6 pack, we have great packages available for you to enjoy more Nailers Hockey! For more information, call 304-234-GOAL or visit wheelingnailers.com. Single-game tickets are available at the WesBanco Arena Box Office, online at www.etix.com, or by calling 304-234-GOAL (4625).
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More Color Options for HTC First Show Up in New Pics
Yesterday, we got our first look at an unusual smartphone, revealed as the HTC First. Its capacitive buttons, though familiar to what we’re used to on Android or Windows Phone, were just a bit alien, leaving us wondering which mobile OS this handset would arrive running. Supposedly, the First could be the launch phone for Facebook Home, and the new button icons could be part of Facebook’s Android overhaul. As we wait for tomorrow’s Facebook Android event, when this mystery will hopefully be solved, some new versions of that HTC First render have surfaced, possibly showing off the phone in a few alternate colors.
As opposed to yesterday’s black phone, here we can see the First in red, white, and a pale cyan. Now, to be fair, we can’t tell how official these images might be – rather than coming from evleaks’s Twitter like the first image, these surfaced on Weibo – and there’s definitely a chance that they’re just recolored versions of that original.
Still, these color options do seem appropriate for a “Facebook phone” – a nice assortment of options and shades, but nothing too bold or flashy.
Separate from this news of color options, 9to5 Mac showed the initial First image to sources who have reportedly seen Facebook Home in testing, and they say it matches the device they saw.


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The Tap and Go service is a new method of payment
where our customers will be able to make purchases and payments by tapping their new contactless debit cards near an enabled point-of-sale terminal without the need to insert the card or enter a PIN.
However the main reason smartphone payments are not currently the preferred method of payment
is a fear of fraud.
It added: "Despite the easing of sanctions by the [Swiss] government, SERV still cannot deal with any coverage applications where the method of payment
has not been established." Despite the strong interest, no substantial progress has yet been seen in trade between Switzerland and Iran.
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, which can be used in Dubai public buses, inter-city buses, Dubai Metro, Dubai Water Buses and parking meters.
This new method of payment
hasn't been around for more than five years.
The CEO of Qatar Airways in Africa, Rashid Mordiffi, assured that "through the introduction of this new service, passengers, who were not able to make reservations online because they did not have access to credit cards, now have a more flexible method of payment
In anticipation of this change in method of payment
, all members of the USDC-MDFL Bar are responsible for making sure that the court has accurate contact information on file, i.e., address, email address, and telephone number.
As a result, the only method of payment
available to such subjects participating in clinical trials has been cheques, which not only require time-consuming paperwork administration, but can also drive fees of 5-20% of the face value of each cheque when cashed.
Research commissioned by Ingenico, a leading worldwide provider of payment solutions, revealed only half of consumers (47%) would consider using their mobile phone as a method of payment
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The game's parent organisation, DateBid Limited, said it has agreed with Facebook that it will make the virtual currency the primary method of payment
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Satisfied by the excessive development potential of the UK’s single workplace, house workplace (SoHo) sector – encompassing home-based companies and startups to extra established corporations with a single web site – BT has created a brand new unit to concentrate on the digital and connectivity wants of such operations.
Citing UK Workplace for Nationwide Statistics information on enterprise inhabitants and its personal analysis, BT says its new unit – to launch formally on 1 July 2021 – will serve an estimated 5.7 million UK personal sector firms that are micro-businesses with as much as 9 staff, both small by design or simply beginning up.
BT’s newest analysis additionally discovered that three-quarters of the UK’s small corporations are assured within the success of their enterprise as lockdown restrictions elevate. And with about 800,000 new UK companies arrange through the pandemic – a year-on-year rise of 40% – the rise of digital shopkeepers and freelancers imply that increasingly more are working their enterprise from house.
In delivering business-grade connections which it says supply worth for cash and a premium customer support expertise, BT will launch a brand new suite of companies and apps to assist these small and fledgling corporations develop by constructing stronger digital foundations. These new companies embrace stronger cyber safety measures, free digital abilities coaching and new digital promoting instruments.
The package deal additionally contains what BT calls the UK’s first “unbreakable” Wi-Fi for micro-businesses, which delivers assured protection throughout the office, full-fibre speeds of as much as 900Mbps and free tech professional assist, all supposed to assist corporations rebuild and get set for development.
After the introduction of its converged Halo for enterprise broadband bundles in 2020, BT has revamped the providing to convey full-fibre broadband with speeds of as much as 900Mps, tripling the speeds of its present full-fibre product. The package deal additionally contains BT’s Hybrid Join gadget which switches to EE’s 4G cellular community if there’s an issue with the mounted line, to ship uninterrupted enterprise connectivity.
BT claims to be the one enterprise broadband supplier that provides micro-businesses a “seamless” Wi-Fi community throughout the office, eliminating blackspots to ship assured Wi-Fi protection. The choice of a digital cellphone line additionally permits companies to make and obtain calls on their workplace quantity from their smartphone when on the transfer, by way of an app. BT says its Digital Telephone Line additionally future-proofs companies forward of the analogue cellphone community being withdrawn in 2025.
Aiming to turbo-charge the expansion of UK home-based and single-site companies, BT can also be trialling new on-line instruments to make it simpler for them to run their very own digital promoting campaigns. BT analysis reveals that whereas 64% of small companies suppose digital advertising is significant to their survival and development, virtually 60% want extra assist with digital advertising abilities.
“By organising this new unit, we’re investing in the way forward for the UK’s smallest corporations and startups, that are the lifeblood of the UK financial system,” stated Chris Sims, managing director of BT’s new SoHo unit. “I’m actually proud to be main this new unit at a time when their success has by no means been extra vital in securing our nation’s future as we rebuild after the hardest financial disaster in a technology.
“Each large enterprise begins small, and we wish to assist them thrive by delivering flawless connectivity, protection and customer support – in order that their broadband by no means lets them down. Constructing on the aim of our Abilities for Tomorrow programme – which has delivered free digital abilities coaching to virtually 300,000 small enterprise staff – we’ll even be launching a set of latest companies and apps to maneuver the UK’s smallest corporations into the digital quick lane.”


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Tamana children enliven the runway with Khadi and handloom ensembles as ten designers dress them for Walk of happiness, at the annual event in the capital…
The NGO Tamana in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) organised its annual ‘Walk of Happiness’ show, titled “Fashion Beyond Boundaries” (Khadi & handloom) co-hosted by the Hyatt Regency, Delhi.
The Chief Guest of the event was Shri UP Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, who was felicitated with the torchbearer of the year 2022 award, for his contribution to the handloom sector. Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud was also present besides several other distinguished guests.
The event began on a soulful note, with an unforgettable performance by Diwakar of Sa Re Ga Ma Little Champs fame. Tamana along-with her mother Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri Dr Shayama Chona and the designers closed the show carrying the National Flag, supporting the #HarGharTiranga campaign.
The designers set the rhythm as the Tamana Kids were beautifully dressed in maroon, mehendi green, haldi, indigo and natural white, while the menswear designers paired Khadi with exquisite woollen fabrics, handwoven by the women weavers of Almora (Uttarakhand). The Tamana ambassadors walked the ‘Walk of happiness alongside distinguished designers Anju Modi, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Payal Jain, Namrata Joshipura, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Reynu Taandon, Pawan Sachdeva, Dhruv Vaish, Neetu Singh and Abhi Singh.


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John McAfee and Other Keynote Speakers Will Attend the First Blockchain Cruise in Asia Blockchain Cruise Asia will feature global investors, government officials, cryptocurrency experts and business leaders such as John McAfee and Andrew ‘Flip’ Filipowski. by ICO CROWD
Blockchain Cruise Asia will take place January 15th through 19th, 2018, departing from Singapore to Phuket (Thailand) via Penang Island (Malaysia) and will be held on one of the Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas. In terms of its format, Blockchain Cruise Asia 2.0 has no equal anywhere in the world.
fluencers and will be covered by many different media outlets from print to streaming to major television networks. The event also expects to have over 700 industry professionals in attendance which will provide valuable networking.
Among the attendees will be the famed CEO of MGT Capital Investments and founder of McAfee Security, John McAfee. He claimed this summer via Twitter that the price of Bitcoin will reach $500 000. Thus, McAfee demonstrates his confidence in the future of the crypThe organizers of the annual blockchain tocurrency. cruise - CoinsBank announced: within four days the most discussed topics “Blockchain Cruise Asia will be the peron the ship will be about the developfect atmosphere for networking! At a ment of blockchain technology, trends typical conference there is barely enough of cryptocurrencies, regulation, invest- time to exchange business cards, howevments, security and ICO. The event will er, with our famous sunset happy hours, feature some key industry professionorganized fun events and VIP dinners als as well as relevant government auaboard Royal Caribbean’s luxurious Marthorities and attorneys. iner of the Seas, there is ample opportunity to meet potential partners and cusBlockchain Cruise Asia is a mecca for tomers. “We like to set ourselves interFinTech and Blockchain specialists, esting but difficult goals, perhaps someuniting over 50 of the industry’s top in- day we will organize a blockchain flight
to Mars or disembark to the moon”, says Event Coordinator Kristina Bliadze. On the third day of Blockchain Cruise Asia, all passengers will be transported to Paradise Beach in Phuket, Thailand to attend the private island event, Thai Blockchain Conference. Also, it’s a separate event and tickets are available for those who cannot attend the entire Blockchain Cruise Asia event. On January 18th, Blockchain Cruise Asia will have a full day of conferences on the way back to Singapore. Two conference halls will be featuring different topics: Blockchain and cryptocurrency, Investments and ICOs. The price of participation in the Blockchain Cruise Asia starts from $1800. CoinsBank took its maiden voyage when it held the first ever Blockchain Cruise aboard the Anthem of the Seas, through the Caribbean on May 25th, 2017. Full conference agenda including a list of speakers visit https://coinsbank.com/cruise-asia 5
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Netflix organized a Valentine’s Day event highlighting its upcoming titles that celebrate all kinds love. Read more to have a glimpse of what went down during this fun night.
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The 2018 The Taste of Flat Rock will take place this Saturday July 21 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Taste of Flat Rock will take place on East Huron River Drive between Seneca and Garden Blvd.
The event will offer Sample food from local Flat Rock businesses including Jim’s Butcher Shop , the Fiorelli’s Restaurant Collection , Captain Nemo’s, the Blue Heron Trading Company, Biggby Coffee Flat Rock and more. There will also be a Kid zone, live entertainment and sidewalk sales.
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The little guy has been beating the big guys for months.
At the bottom of the GameStop/Reddit/Robinhood retail trading saga sits one important question: What does it all mean for markets going forward?
As Sam Ro highlighted in Monday’s Morning Brief, initial indications from big investors are that it’s too early to tell. A survey conducted by Deutsche Bank last week revealed a split, noncommittal view from 700 of the firm’s clients.
But whether retail investors can hang with the market’s heavy hitters appears to have a better answer.
And that answer is yes.
In a note to clients published over the weekend, David Kostin and the equity strategy team at Goldman Sachs highlighted that since the March 2020 low, retail investors have outperformed both the broader market as well as hedge fund investors. And handily.
“A basket of retail favorites has returned +17% YTD and +179% since the March 2020 low, outperforming both the S&P 500 (+72%) and our Hedge Fund VIP list of the most popular hedge fund long positions (+106%),” Kostin writes.
But short squeezes, as Kostin notes, are not new. It’s just not common that they’re as extreme as what’s broken out in this market. And rarely are retail traders swept up in this kind of action.
“The past 25 years have witnessed a number of sharp short squeezes in the U.S. equity market, but none as extreme as has occurred recently,” Kostin writes. “One key difference between the typical short squeeze and the recent rally in heavily-shorted stocks is the degree of involvement of retail traders, who also appear to have catalyzed sharp moves in other parts of the market.
“Last week we discussed the surging trading activity and share prices of penny stocks, firms with negative earnings, and extremely high-growth, high-multiple stocks. These trends have all accompanied a large increase in online broker trading activity.”
In a separate note to clients published last week, strategists at JPMorgan led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas concluded that the amped-up participation of retail investors in this market is “not exhausted given multiple rounds of stimulus, excess savings, expanding labor market, low consumer debt service ratio, and rising home equity.”
The firm added that, “lockdowns and a scarcity of substitutes to spend cash is likely resulting in higher-than-usual retail stock market participation for the time being.” And while retail investors do tend to favor momentum stocks, JPMorgan notes that retail’s participation is “much broader” across asset classes and investment styles when compared to the 1990s boom in trading.
It appears, then, that the view this period of enthusiasm must end badly because retail is piling into a few pie-in-the-sky names — a warning uttered so often by veterans of the tech bubble over the last week — appears to run counter to what the facts say about this current generation of small-time trader.
And news on Monday that Robinhood raised an additional $2.4 billion to help “build for the future and continue to serve people through the exponential growth we’ve seen this year” doesn’t suggest this retail frenzy is a frenzy at all.
But rather that this new era for the stock market is just getting started.


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By Cameron French PHOENIX, N.Y. (NCC News) – Restaurants, grocery stores and food pantries across the country are facing supply shortages ahead of the holidays. Food pantries provide food, such snacks, soups and other non-perishable canned items to over 30 million people across the country.
Erin’s Angels of CNY in Phoenix, New York, is a food pantry backpack program that provides food for the weekend to nearly 100 Phoenix Central School District elementary and middle school students. The program honors Erin Maxwell, a former elementary school student who struggled with food insecurity before being killed by her step-brother at 11 years old.
Erin’s Angels Vice President and Volunteer Coordinator Connie Deshaies says the organization has had to jump through the hurdles of the COVID-19 pandemic. While prices on items have continued to fluctuate throughout the pandemic, it has not made as big of an impact as the recent supply chain issues.
“[The prices have] gone up, they’ve gone down a little, probably on average up a little bit,” Deshaies said. “It’s the supply problem that we’ve run into that we can’t always get what we need when we need it.”
According to Feeding America, more people are becoming at risk of hunger because of the pandemic, but most food pantries see an increase in physical and monetary donations during the holidays. Erin’s Angels Founder Sheila Dion emphasized the need for more supplies at the food pantry that runs throughout the year.
“When we’re feeding these kids and doing this [backpack] program, it’s a sustainable thing. It’s not just a one-time thing where we buy some food, and then we’re done we do it every single weekend,” Dion said. “We do it every single weekend, so we’re constantly having to buy food because it’s a consumable item.”
While supply chain issues have been a problem for many food-based organizations since the start of the pandemic, the food pantry has only recently experienced these shortages. Dion says these problems have come into focus over the past month.
“It’s fairly new as far as the supply chain issue goes,” Dion said. “The availability of some of the food and the cost of it has just recently kind of skyrocketed.”
As supplies fall and prices fall for several essential non-perishable food items, Erin’s Angels is looking for donations and volunteers this winter. Visit their website if you are interested in making a physical or monetary donation to the pantry. The food pantry is located in Maroun Elementary School at 11 Elm St, Phoenix, NY 13135.


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LG Launching Galaxy S3 Rival Optimus G @ Rs 30,990
NEW DELHI: LG is all set to launch its erstwhile flagship smartphone Optimus G in India at an event in Mumbai on February 27. This device is pitted against the current market leader Samsung Galaxy S III and is the basis for the highly popular Google Nexus 4. India will be among the first countries outside the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea, as the device is yet to hit Europe as well as other major markets. The phone is available on online retail sites in the country at Rs 30,990 even before its launch.
The LG Optimus G comes with a 4.7-inch True HD IPS touch-screen that supports resolution of 1280x768p and 318ppi pixel density. This smartphone runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and packs a 1.5GHz quad-core processor under the hood, supported by 2GB RAM. It has 32GB in-built memory and does not support microSD expansion.
A highlight of LG Optimus G is its 13MP rear camera with LED flash, since most rivals (including Galaxy S III) come with an 8MP sensor. On the front panel of LG's new phone in India is a 1.3MP unit. Connectivity features in the device include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB 2.0. It is powered by a 2,100mAh battery and comes with Dolby mobile sound enhancement technology.
LG in January announced that the sales of Optimus G clocked 1 million units within four months of launch in just four markets. It recently said it aims to increase smartphone shipments in 2013 by 52% and attain sales of 40 million units this year.
Despite the new launch, LG will find its presence lacking in the top rung as new smartphones that boast of better features and are priced higher have already hit India. While Nokia and HTC rolled out their top-of-the-line smartphones Lumia 920 and Butterfly in India in January, BlackBerry announced the launch of its Z10 earlier this week. Sources say that Sony is also gearing up to launch its flagship Xperia Z in the country next week at a price of approximately Rs 45,000.
In this space, Apple and Samsung have previously launched leading devices like iPhone 5 and Galaxy Not II, respectively. LG's new flagship smartphone, Optimus G Pro, has been officially announced in South Korea but there is no word on its arrival in India.
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FRAMINGHAM -- Shares of office-supply giants Staples Inc. and Office Depot Inc. were hammered on Wednesday, a day after a federal judge blocked their $6.3 billion merger.
The companies said they would not appeal the decision and would instead abandon the deal.
Officials at Framingham-based Staples expressed disappointment, then said they would resume a cost-cutting plan that will mean the closing of more stores.
"We are extremely disappointed that the FTC's request for preliminary injunction was granted despite the fact that it failed to define the relevant market correctly, and fell woefully short of proving its case," said Ron Sargent, Staples' chairman and chief executive officer, in a statement.
Regulators had argued the merger of office-supply titans would reduce competition and raise prices.
The court ruling is "great news for business customers in the office-supply market," said Debbie Feinstein, director of the Federal Trade Commission bureau of competition, in a statement. "This deal would eliminate head-to-head competition between Staples and Office Depot and likely lead to higher prices and lower-quality service for large businesses that buy office supplies."
Shares of Staples closed Wednesday at $8.46, down $1.90 (18.3 percent). Shares of Office Depot were hit even harder, closing down 40.4 percent, to $3.63.
Regulators had stopped Office Depot and Staples from merging nearly two decades ago.
Some industry analysts had noted that regulators did not prevent Office Depot from buying rival OfficeMax in 2013 in what many saw as a signal that the emergence of new e-commerce players had changed the office-supplies market.
But the FTC sued to block the deal in December and asked U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan to issue a temporary injunction to prevent the companies from moving forward.
Staples, which has stores locally in Chelmsford, Burlington, Acton and Nashua, must pay Office Depot a $250 million "break-up fee" with the deal's collapse.
The closest Office Depot to the region is in Marlboro.


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Australian holidaymakers appear to be in high demand, as tourist bodies all over the world are trying to attract visitors from the country.
This is particularly the case in the US, where 1.45 million Australians indulged in some leisure time last year - and the industry is keen to capitalise on the trend, the Australian Financial Review reports.
Domestic or Asian travel has been favoured over the past couple of years as a result of the fluctuating Australian dollar but this could be set to change.
Some of the wealthiest government tourism bodies in the world are competing for Australian tourists' attention - and this trend is credited to the fact that these holidaymakers continue to spend more on average than any other international guest, in addition to staying longer.
Australians constitute the tenth largest inbound market to the US, behind Canada and Mexico in the top two spots, followed by Britain, Japan and China.
Brand USA has dedicated USD6.7 million ($8.8 million) to its Australian media advertising budget, incorporating promotion of the centenary of the National Parks Service.
This is far in excess of the finance allocated to advertising in more populous nations like France, India and South Korea.
Christopher Thompson, president and chief executive officer of Brand USA, said: "A record 1.45 million Australians visited the States last year, up by 11.3 per cent on the previous year.
"If you consider China is our number five market on 2.59 million, it shows how strong Australia is even though it's in tenth place."
VisitBritain has also increased its marketing spend in Australia to £1.6 million ($2.7 million) - an increase of more than 60 per cent on the previous figure. This is the first significant spend in Australia since the London 2012 Olympic Games.


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Shipping containers are finding new life in all sorts of projects outside of simple storage, for instance in urban farming. Simple, built to human proportions and with a lot of structural integrity, a shipping container is capable of far more than just containing. A company called MODS international has created a livable unit inside a shipping container that anyone can simply order on Amazon.
The units are not built from recycled containers, but brand spanking new ones, so you don't have to worry too much about what was inside your house before. They include a kitchen, small living area, bathroom, and a bedroom that can sleep up to four with bunk beds. But they are, of course, fully customizable, with added windows and double doors to allow light inside and expand the space.


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Today, online retail giant Amazon launches a new way to buy the things you didn't know you need. Dubbed #AmazonCart, the partnership between the Amazon and Twitter allows customers to add items to their online shopping carts by replying to product links tweeted out by the retailer with the hashtag. And we've already found our latest food-related obsession thanks to the new service.
Meet the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer. While we have zero idea about the significance of the number 571, we do know that the device finally gives us the ability to slice up an entire banana with one action, all while being dishwasher safe. The price for all of this plastic glory? $2.15.
So, #AmazonCart--thank you. Now we just need to add $32.88 to qualify for free shipping.


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Google ramps up marketing
Facing a competitive landscape for its expanding menu of products, as well as antitrust investigations, privacy blowups and other PR problems that have dinged its once-spotless image, Google Inc. is spending more money on sales and marketing than ever before.
That effort is intended to help Google recast its image with consumers as its products broaden far beyond search. Google now sells and rents music and movies online like Amazon and Netflix, competes with Facebook - and soon will be competing head to head with Apple to sell smartphones and tablet computers, if its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility is approved by regulators.
"They want to get away from just being a hardscrabble engineering company to being a consumer brand," said Karsten Weide, an analyst with research firm IDC. "They realize they cannot win the war against Apple if they don't do that."
Perhaps the most surprising piece of what is likely to be a $4 billion sales and marketing effort in 2011 is Google's decision to embrace a medium its founders once viewed with disdain - TV advertising.
When Google bought its first Super Bowl TV ad in 2010, then-CEO Eric Schmidt remarked on Twitter, "Hell has indeed frozen over." This year, Google has plunged into TV advertising, buying time on shows like NBC's "Saturday Night Live," Fox's "Glee," Comedy Central's "Futurama" and even in major TV events such as the World Series. The ads tout Google's Chrome browser and the software products that run on it.
Google spent nearly four times more on TV advertising time in the first six months of 2011 than in all of 2010, according to estimates by Kantar Media, which tracks ad spending by large companies.
Still, Google's $21.5 million in TV ad spending is a fraction of the $204 million Apple spent to hawk its iPhones and iPads in the first half of 2011, according to Kantar. But Google has spent more heavily than some Silicon Valley companies with a longer TV presence, such as Intel.
Characteristically, Google is blazing its own advertising trail, one that runs counter to some industry trends by focusing on longer spots, storytelling and emotion, said Peter Daboll, CEO of Ace Metrix, a Mountain View, Calif., company that analyzes the effectiveness of TV ads. The company is using pop culture icons like Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and the late Johnny Cash to highlight the constellation of products based on Google's Chrome browser.
Google has had five of the top 10 most effective TV ads by websites so far this year, according to Ace Metrix, including "Dear Sophie," a somewhat mushy 90-second spot in which a father chronicles his young daughter's first years through letters he sends her on Gmail and videos on YouTube.
And Google built an ad featuring YouTube and Google+ around The Johnny Cash Project, an online tribute to the late singer. The ad premiered on Monday Night Football on the eighth anniversary of Cash's death in September.
"They have built a consumer marketing team there, and they've produced some very high-production-value commercials," said Daboll, a former Yahoo executive. "This whole storytelling thing that Google has been able to do, experimenting with these long-format 90-second ads, consumers responded very well to."
Once Google's ads run on TV, they take up residence on YouTube and continue to promote the company's products. Through Nov. 1, Google was the third most-viewed brand on the Web this year with 67.3 million views, trailing only Old Spice and Volkswagen, according to analytics firm Visible Measures.
The ads begin and end with the red, blue, green and yellow Chrome logo, which flies apart at the end of each spot to reveal some of the long list of Google products that run in the browser - a list that includes everything from Gmail and Google Maps to the new Google Music service, a rival to Apple's iTunes Match and Amazon's Cloud Drive that allows customers to buy songs, store them on the Internet "cloud," and stream that music to any PC or mobile device.
The share of Google's revenue spent on sales and marketing has grown from 8 percent in 2009 to 12 percent this year. The company declined to discuss what it spends on TV ads, and TV is just one piece of a strategy with many elements.
After being tapped to become vice president for global marketing in early 2009, Lorraine Twohill has built Google marketing teams based in more than 40 countries, teams that coordinate everything from newspaper advertising for Google to mobile apps that promote the Android brand.
"They want to become much more of a household name as a consumer product maker," Weide said.
The emphasis on Chrome as the keystone of its online products appears to be paying dividends for Google. Launched in 2008, Chrome has more than 200 million users worldwide, up from about 70 million in June 2010.
The fact that Google is advertising on TV at all reflects a dramatic reversal in its marketing philosophy, and shows how the company's focus is expanding beyond search, said Scott Epstein, one of the first people to work on marketing at Google.
In 1999, Epstein, then the newly hired interim vice president of marketing, tried to get co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin to back his plan for a $10 million television ad campaign for the fledgling search engine. Page and Brin wanted nothing to do with it.
"They are fairly contrarian with respect to doing the traditional ways of marketing. They just felt the product was so good that it would speak for itself," said Epstein, who left Google soon afterward and is now chief marketing officer for Tout, a social media startup.
Page and Brin, it turned out, were right - Google became the dominant search engine without paid advertising. But Page, back in the role of CEO since April, and other Google leaders have apparently concluded that their products can no longer speak for themselves. Google ran its first TV ads in May 2009.
"They still hold a tremendous lead online in search, and they have made amazing strides with Android, but I don't think the final chapter in any online product, or in mobile, is written," Epstein said. "It would be smart of them to do it now, and they have the money to do it. They need the same work that I did for them - again."
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The second annual Perry Helping Perry auction is Oct. 15 at McKinley Eagles.
PERRY TWP. – It’s been two years since Perry Helping Perry opened its Clothes Closet in a storefront in the center of the township.
Since then, the former hardware store at 5038 Tuscarawas St. W, has been transformed into a bright, well-stocked repository of secondhand clothes, shoes and accessories for the young and old.
Volunteer Nancy Weirich, who heads up the Clothes Closet, said the number of people they are serving has grown tremendously since the store was moved from its former location at Richville United Church of Christ, which it had outgrown. At around 2,000 square feet, the store more than tripled the amount of space of the former site.
More than 600 families in the Perry community visit the store each month to take away a supply of clothing and other household items such as toiletries, dish soap and other cleaning supplies.
Source: ‘We’re doing very well’: Perry Helping Perry Clothes Closet serves 600 families monthly


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Chinese semiconductor factory Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) may have surpassed the 5nm process barrier despite U.S. restrictions — by developing a cutting-edge chip for Huawei. This breakthrough is a significant step forward for both SMIC and Huawei amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and technological competition. As the demand for advanced chips continues to rise, this development puts the Chinese tech giants in a stronger position to compete globally and reduce their dependence on U.S. suppliers.
Earlier this year, the firm commenced mass production of Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 9000S processor utilizing its second-generation 7mm process technology. As a result, Huawei was able to significantly boost the performance and efficiency of its devices equipped with this high-end chipset. This collaboration has demonstrated the increasing capabilities of semiconductor companies to deliver cutting-edge technology, and it is expected to pave the way for further advancements in the industry.
Currently, Huawei’s website features an eight-core Arm-based HiSilicon Kirin 9000C processor fabricated on a 5nm-class process node for the Qingyun L540 laptop. The general-purpose cores of the Kirin 9006C are listed as having a capacity of up to 3.13 GHz, comparable to the TSMC N5-based Kirin 9000 SoC launched by Huawei in late August 2020. This demonstrates Huawei’s commitment to innovation and self-reliance as the Chinese tech giant continues to navigate global challenges and drive technological advancements in the industry.
Huawei and SMIC collaboration speculation
The similarities between the two chips imply that Huawei might have collaborated with SMIC to manufacture the processors. This collaboration could be a strategic move for Huawei to reduce its dependency on foreign chip manufacturers and strengthen its foothold in the domestic market. As China continues to invest heavily in its semiconductor industry, such partnerships with local manufacturers like SMIC would be mutually beneficial in accelerating technological advancement and market growth.
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Huawei and SMIC use these methods to divide complicated patterns into simpler patterns printed in sequence for improved precision. By utilizing this approach, manufacturers can create intricate and precise designs with reduced errors and higher efficiency. This subsequently leads to an enhanced final product, as the simpler patterns are easier to control and manage during printing.
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Potato salad and other side salad items were among many recalled by Garden-Fresh because of potential contamination with listeria. The Miwaukee-based company is recalling more than 50 products that were distributed to 14 states.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio-- A salad company is greatly expanding its recall of ready-to-eat salad, slaw and dip products because they might be contaminated with listeria, a dangerous foodborne pathogen, the company and the Food and Drug Administration said in a news release.
The Garden-Fresh products were distributed in 14 states, including Ohio, and include items as diverse as macaroni, potato, tuna, ham and pasta salads, spinach dips, fruit dips, salsa, and baked beans. Some of the brand names affected by the recall include Weis, Spartan, Portillo, Archer Farms, and D'Amico. You can see a list of all the items subject to the recall here.
Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal infection and is particularly dangerous to older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 1,651 cases of listeriosis (infection caused by listeria bacteria) nationwide from 2009–2011, and the infection was fatal in 21 percent of those cases.
In healthy people, the infection may cause fever or flu-like symptoms.
There have been no reported illnesses from the potentially contaminated salad products thus far, according to the news release.
In August, the Milwaukee-based company recalled 7 tons of salad products because they contained onions that were the subject of a separate recall due to listeria contamination. The original recall began in July.
If you have one of the affected products, take it back to the store where you bought it for a refund. To report a foodborne illness, call your local health department. The Ohio Department of Health has a list of health departments on its web site.


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Assassin’s Creed 2 second trailer has been released and it explains the coming storyline a bit and the expected role of the players. Well its a short trailer and if you have read Assasin’s Creed details post there’s nothing new in it except the voice and Art style animation. You can watch the trailer here.
As we speak Ubisoft has officially confirmed that Assasin’s Creed 2 is coming this Winter in the holidays. Giving the official statement Ubisoft executive said “Our creative team is working hard to top the experience of Assassin’s Creed,” said Patrice Desilets, creative director at Ubisoft.
We’ve made improvements to every aspect of the game. We’ve plunged ourselves into the stunning history of the Italian Renaissance so that we can offer fans a unique, varied and innovative Assassin’s Creed experience.


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Chain stores left New York City in record numbers in 2019, according to a new report from the Center for an Urban Future (CUF) entitled “State of the Chains.”
The 12th annual report from the CUF noted a 3.7 percent decline in the number of chain stores in the city from a year ago, the largest drop they’ve mesaured yet. There were 8,136 qualified chain stores in 2018, but just 7,832 in 2019.
The report parsed out the numbers by borough, noting that Queens led the way with a 4.9 percent decrease in chains from a year ago, while Staten Island had the smallest decline with a 2.4 percent decrease. Nevertheless, this is the first time in a dozen years all five boroughs faced a decline in the same year.
“State of the Chains” went a step further and made mention of retailer trends by category and zip code, among other distinguishing aspects.
Here are a few notable takeaways from the CUF report:
- No food chain is hurting more than Subway, which closed 43 locations in the city last year, Remarkably, they’re still the fifth-biggest retailer in the city by volume, trailing only Dunkin’, Metro by T-Mobile, Starbucks, and Walgreens
- Payless Shoes, which filed for bankruptcy at the beginning of 2019, closed all 71 of their NYC locations. The next hardest-hit shoe company, by comparison, is Steven Madden, which closed just two locations
- Outside of Payless Shoes, seven other chains closed all of their NYC locations in 2019: Petland Discounts, Avenue, Gymboree, Crabtree & Evelyn, Red Robin, Bebe and FYE
- Viral chicken sandwiches may have spurred Popeye’s to add six locations in the city this year, but top rival Chick-fil-a added an identical six locations. They’re both lagging behind Taco Bell, which added eight NYC locations
- Fast casual chains are beginning to approach on more traditional food chains, as Dig Inn, Sweetgreen, Shake Shack and Chop’t all added multiple locations in 2019
- Some of the sharpest retailer declines from a year ago in the city come from Rite Aid, Subway, Mattress Firm, Sprint, Golden Krust, Ricky’s, Little Caesar’s and GNC
- Papyrus, Chop’t, Bluemercury and Insomnia Cookies all had at least ten locations in Manhattan, but none in any other borough
- Due to the rising Hudson Yards, the 10001 zip code had the most retail chains of any zip code in the city, with 183