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Bangalore city consumer court passes order to all city multiplexes restaurants and eateries to provide clean and free drinking water to every visitor
Bengaluru, April25:In a case involving a Re 1 battle between an activist and a famous fast food restaurant chain over free and clean drinking water, 47-year-old Sudha Katwa has won the battle against Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Bangalore city consumer court passed a significant order pertaining to not just KFC, but all city multiplexes restaurants and eateries , directing them to provide clean and free drinking water to every visitor throughout the year.Sudha on a visit to the KFC’s Yeshwanthpur outlet on May 29, 2016 along with her relatives was denied denied free, clean drinking water and forced to buy a bottle of (mineral) water.Taking a stand that drinking water was one’s right, she had first lodged a complaint with BBMP, Chief Health Officer (CHO) on May 30. In her complaint, she had described how some restaurants were forcing customers to buy priced packaged drinking water by not providing free, clean drinking water even as it was mandatory on their part to provide them.She had sought BBMP, which is the licensing authority, to ensure that city restaurants provided free, clean drinking water.Following BBMP’s inaction, she had moved the Bangalore Urban District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum (DCDRF) October 1.For the deficiency in service, she had sought a compensation of Re 1.
She had also sought that the court direct KFC and BBMP to provide pure drinking water facility in all their restaurants.Besides other documents, she attached her bill of Rs 184 on the said day.She had taken a stand that water was a fundamental right, and it was bounden duty of an eatery, hospital, railway station or a bus stop to provide water free of cost. She had claimed that the restaurant’s act was in violation of National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) order, wherein the commission had awarded compensation and cost appeal amount besides directing a cinema hall to provide clean, free drinking water in a similar case.However, KFC, during the hearing, had claimed that they provided free drinking water to their consumers. It had further claimed that the fast food chain was run on self-service module and adopted the practice of serving oneself while purchasing the items or asking for other add-ons such as water, ketchup and tissues etc.


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The biggest improvement in the housing market since the start of the credit crunch has boosted profits and sales for a trio of housebuilders.
Taylor Wimpey plans to write back millions of pounds of value on its land holdings, while Redrow said profits will beat expectations, and Galliford Try said its results will break records.
Taylor Wimpey said it will write back some of the value slashed from its UK business during the downturn, when it came close to collapse. It wrote down £904.4m from its UK division in 2008 and £445m in 2009.
Along with Galliford Try, it hailed the impact of the government's Help to Buy scheme, which allows people to buy a home with a 5% deposit.
Taylor Wimpey’s completed sales during the first six months of the year edged up 2% to 5,192 homes. Its order book is up 35% on a year earlier to £1.3bn, or some 7,000 houses.
Galliford Try said forward sales are 15% ahead at £313m, and will result in record results for the year to the end of June.
Redrow said revenues were 26% higher to £604.8m during the year to the end of June - resulting in pre-tax profits ahead of City forecasts of between £52.2m and £61.6m.
The builders' buoyant trading echoes a recent upbeat statement from rival Persimmon, which said profit margins have soared to 15% a year and a half ahead of target, while it has also sold out a number of developments sooner than expected.

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Philippine consumer confidence index slips to 8.7% in Q1 – BSP survey
The consumer confidence index (CI) reflected a 0.5 percentage point decline in the first quarter of the year, compared with the fourth quarter of 2016, results of the latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) survey showed Friday.
The overall CI slightly declined to 8.7 percent from 9.2, according to the BSP Consumer Expectations Survey (CES).
“Despite the modest decline in the CI, consumer confidence remained positive, registering the second highest reading since the start of the nationwide survey in 2007,” BSP Deputy Director for Economic Statistics Teresita Deveza told reporters in a press conference.
BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo noted a positive reading indicates that the number of optimists continued to outnumber pessimists.
“This is the third straight quarter that the CI is in positive territory,” Guinigundo said.
The central bank computes the index as the percentage of households that answered in the affirmative, minus the percentage of those that answered in the negative with respect to their views on a given indicator.
“The current quarter’s relatively steady outlook stemmed from the counterbalancing of the number of respondents that reported more positive views on the economy versus those with negative views,” Deveza said.
Respondents who were less optimistic attributed their negative views to higher prices of goods and household expenditures, poor harvest and unfavorable weather conditions.
Respondents with positive views cited the following reasons:
Improvements in the peace and order situation
Additional family income due to higher salary and stronger business activity
Availability of more jobs and increase in the number of employed family members
Effective government policies
Consumer confidence is measured across three components, namely the country's economic condition, family financial situation and family income.
“For the first quarter 2017, consumer sentiment on the three indicators was mixed. The outlook on the economic condition of the country was unchanged while that on family financial situation was broadly stable,” Deveza said.
The first quarter CES was conducted from January 19 to 31. The quarterly survey covered a sample size of 5,574 households in Metro Manila and areas outside the National Capital Region.
Of the sample size, 5,357 households equivalent to a response rate of 96.1 percent responded to the survey.
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KATHMANDU: May 8 marks the 131st anniversary of Coca-Cola, whose history began on May 8, 1886, when the curiosity of an Atlanta pharmacist, Dr John S Pemberton, led him to create a distinctive tasting soft drink.
This drink has been refreshing and uplifting people across the globe since, and the drink that was at once ‘Delicious and Refreshing’ continues to be a part of people’s everyday moments. Dr Pemberton’s partner and bookkeeper, Frank M Robinson, is credited with naming the beverage ‘Coca‑Cola’ as well as designing the trademarked, distinct script, still used today.While it was Dr Pemberton who created the drink, it was Asa G Candler, who grew the business, spreading it across the USA.
Now, the company operates in more than 200 countries. Coca-Cola has been refreshing Nepal since 1979 with a range of brands for all occasions. The company aspires to bring innovative ideas and provide unique exposure and opportunities for consumers in Nepal. Marking the special day, the Coca-Cola Nepal team takes the opportunity to thank its valued consumers and customers for their association over the years.


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Entries open for DSIT competition as Infosecurity Europe seeks to crown UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2023
Cyber security budgets are expected to increase or remain the same despite the economic downturn. This is according to over 50% of respondents to a Twitter poll conducted by Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security program running From 20-22 June 2023 at XCL London.
However, the current economic uncertainty is expected to have an impact on cyber security innovation, as 31% of respondents believe innovation in cyber security training and awareness will suffer the most, with threat intelligence a close second (30.3%). Will be close With this in mind, Infosecurity Europe has put innovation at the top of the 2023 agenda.
InfoSecurity Europe’s network of cyber security experts also recognizes the need to focus investment in these areas.
David Edwards, Vice President of Information Security, Peroc “Threat intelligence is easy to harvest, but it is this intelligence that enables us to make good choices about how to protect our organizations going forward. It is also important that we continue to innovate in those areas. Cyber criminals will not stop innovating, they will get faster, faster, smarter and more automated. We must also ensure that we are smart, fast and automated in everything we do to stay ahead.”
Sarab Sembhi, CTO of Virtually Informed and Executive Board Member of the IoT Security Foundation Noted “Last year began with war and we had signs that a recession was coming. The same threat was at the start of the pandemic, but that recession didn’t come. At least not in the same way it has in the last 12 months.” Now in Q1 2023, we are reviewing our budget, and expect to see increased spending, hopefully directed towards those areas of innovation such as threat intelligence, training and awareness. There are sectors that might have previously gone out the window as businesses feel the pinch.
As part of Infosecurity Europe’s focus on innovation, for the 8th year in a row, they have once again partnered with the Department for Science, Information and Technology (DSIT), formerly the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The UK’s most creative and original cyber security companies. One of which will be crowned the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2023.
The DSIT competition is open for entries till March 31 and is judged by a panel of cyber security experts. The winner and 13 runners-up will be invited to attend the Cyber Innovation Zone at Infosecurity Europe 2023, which will run from June 20 to 22. The winner will be announced at the event and will receive a feature piece in Infosecurity Magazine. All finalists will also receive an event stand, showcase speaking slot and a marketing package.
The competition has previously seen many new and innovative cyber security companies apply and see impressive growth and achievement. TryHackMe was announced the winner of the event in 2022 and follows a string of previous winners including CAPSLOCK (2021), KETS Quantum Security, CheckReceiver (now trading as Tession) (2017), Device Authority (2016) and Geolang (2015). Joined the influential list. ,
The 2019 winner, Hack the Box, a UK start-up that developed a gamified continuous cyber security platform, has since announced a Series A investment round of $10.6 million in 2021, and $55 million in January 2023 to expand million has announced Series B funding. Its business after racking up 1.7 million users.
“The game has changed in cyber. The increase in the volume and sophistication of cyberattacks means that demand for new skills is booming, and old methods are no longer working. Recruitment criteria and how candidates are assessed in this industry need to be revised, and businesses must prioritize practical-based skills and continuous training. This will help reduce red tape blocking the untapped pool of highly skilled cyber talent waiting in the wings. The only way to turn the tide in cyber warfare is by investing in upskilling and reskilling initiatives that prepare the new generation and current security professionals for the next wave of threats. Thrown light on Haris Pilarinos, Founder and CEO of Hack the Box.
The Innovation Showcase at Infosecurity Europe 2023 will be the place to discover, scope and evaluate the latest cyber security technologies and solutions, and to learn about how they can be deployed. Businesses will showcase and showcase the exciting new products and services they have to offer. Attendees can expect to hear real-world examples of how new technologies and solutions have been implemented, with customer benefits and overall ROI.
Nicole Mills, Exhibition Director at Infosecurity Group, says: “Businesses will undoubtedly feel threatened by the economic downturn, but scaling back cyber security investments would be a step backwards, so it is exciting to see most looking to increase or maintain their budgets despite economic uncertainty. Innovation is key to the future of cyber security and as cybercriminals continue to innovate, we are determined to do the same to become smarter, safer and stronger as an industry.
The InfoSecurity Europe Twitter poll was conducted during the week of 6 February 2023, attracting 2,524 responses.
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Genetically modified cotton took root in Sudan in 2012 amid an official fanfare. Following a successful trial in Shambat, the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Abdulhalim Ismail Motaafi launched an initial area of 100,000 acres, which he says would be expanded around eightfold.
But local farmers are less enthusiastic, fearing for their financial futures while experts worry about the damage to public health.
My experience in cultivating genetically modified cotton contradicts the claims of the governmental authorities.”My experience in cultivating genetically modified cotton contradicts the claims of the governmental authorities that such crops would not require the use of pesticides since I need to spray my crop three times,” says Abdulaziz Abdullah, a Rahad project farmer.
Others fear that Sudan may experience a repeat performance of India’s difficult experience. In his research on 'Cultivating genetically modified crops: benefits and risks and the Sudanese experience in genetically modifying cotton’, Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding Marouf Ibrahim Mohamed wrote that the cultivation of genetically modified cotton in India took place in 2002 amid hopes and promises of a broader welfare among farmers”.
But he described how initial optimism was quashed. Farmers faced huge debts due to the high production costs: One kilogram of seeds cost US$67 and one acre of land requires eight kilograms of seeds, pushing the bill to US$536 per acre, compared to regular seeds that do not exceed US$1 for an acre.
In addition, he wrote, more pesticides were needed to combat new, more resistant, weeds. Consequently, the local agricultural economy has completely crashed in few years with significant losses for small marginal farmers,” he wrote, adding that the Indian Committee of Agriculture in 2012 recommended an immediate halt on field experiments with genetically modified crops.
Many are asking why the Sudanese government is choosing to follow in the footsteps of India, which has now shunned the new technology as a failure.
But within Sudan, cotton is seen as a potential growth area in a dismal economic climate. Mohammed Hasan Jabara, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, says: The experience of cultivating genetically modified cotton has renewed the position of cotton as a supporter for the Sudanese economy.”
He says the Sudanese government has initiated the project after conducting several studies on the Indian experience and no risks have been reported”.
Government agencies insist it is necessary to cultivate genetically modified cotton and import its seeds to sell them to farmers.
Cultivating genetically modified cotton breaches the law of bio-safety and compromise the consumer’s right.”But there are also concerns about health risks. In 2006, experts, doctors and social services workers in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India submitted a report detailing the effects of working on genetically modified cotton. People with direct contact with genetically modified cotton suffer allergies of various body parts including hands, feet, face, eyes and nose,” according to the report.
Mararouf Hussein, from the bio-safety committee, expresses fears about consumer rights. Cultivating genetically modified cotton breaches the law of bio-safety and compromise the consumer’s right. Therefore, it is required to investigate all laboratories and research centres to avoid negative health effects.”
In addition, Noha Sammani, Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture at Jazira University, Horticulture section says the seed of the genetically modified cotton plant was of no use for further production: The seed can not be used in oil as it contains harmful bacteria to humans. So overall, the experience of such cultivation in Sudan has failed on all levels.”


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Payment players, merchants seek further extension as they are not ready yet
Even as banks, payment companies and merchants are working on implementing the Reserve Bank of India’s card tokenisation, a smooth transition is unlikely as many merchants may not be able to meet the January 1 deadline.
According to industry experts and players, merchants may require more time for tech integration. “Some issuing banks are still not ready but the large banks and companies, including Mastercard, Visa and NPCI, are prepared and integration is being done with the major merchants. However, we are already in December and merchants might need some more time for a smoother rollout. Merchants will need express permission from customers to tokenise the card data and all this requires time. Payments Council of India (PCI) is in the process of sending feedback to the RBI on the current position of its members,” said Vishwas Patel, Chairman, PCI and Executive Director, Infibeam Avenues Limited.
The RBI has asked payment aggregators and the merchants onboarded by them not to store actual credit card data. Starting January 1, 2022, no entity in the card transaction or payment chain, other than the card issuers and/or card networks, shall store the actual card data. Instead, cardholders can get digital tokens to complete their online transactions. This is being done to prevent fraud.
Concerns about readiness
The Alliance of Digital India Foundation, which had in August asked the RBI to extend the compliance deadline, is planning to send another recommendation.
“We, at ADIF, have concerns about readiness. These norms require an ecosystem-wide change in tech systems and workflows. The policy change affects three major players: banks, intermediary payment systems and merchants. In the scenario that banks are lax on preparedness, the brunt of that will be borne by merchants in the form of loss of revenue — we are looking at revenue losses of anywhere between 20 per cent and 40 per cent at the minimum should that be the case,” it said. It pointed out that only after banks and card networks are ready and APIs are made available can merchants even be able to take effective measures on their part to switch or comply.
Major banks, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HSBC India, and players such as SBI Cards, NPCI, Visa, Mastercard are prepared. Paytm, PhonePe, Worldline, Razorpay, Cashfree and PayU too have announced their tokenisation solutions. RBI is unlikelt to extend the deadline further.


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Aereo? FilmOn? You may have some company in the fringe quasi-legal, digital-pay TV provider space.
Another group thinks it has found a better way to air local broadcast TV stations free to consumers -- all without paying fees to those TV outlets — form a nonprofit organization.
A nonprofit group, Sports Fans Coalition, is launching locast.org — a mashup of “local” and “broadcast” — a New York broadcast TV station over-the-top streaming service. All in time for some big sports programming to come in the coming weeks.
But the group has no intention of compensating any of the 13 New York-area TV stations.
Instead, the group is relying on something else. According to the Federal Copyright Act, a “secondary transmission” of TV stations is allowed if it “is not made by a cable system but is made by a governmental body, or other nonprofit organization, without any purpose of direct or indirect commercial advantage, and without charge to the recipients of the secondary transmission...”
David Goodfriend, chairman of Sports Fans Coalition, says the group will attempt to push this service to other markets -- but with the recognition of what’s to come: "We're going to give it a shot, and we're going to get sued.”
The National Association of Broadcasters believes that last part, too. The NAB stated: “We are deeply skeptical that this service will survive legal scrutiny where its predecessors have failed.”
Indeed, other virtual digital pay TV providers -- Aereo and FilmOn -- waded into this area in previous years, using other arguments based on other federal rules. Both were found on the wrong side of legal fees and issues concerning over-the-air TV stations.
Why do groups still linger in this troubled area? Some entrepreneurs view broadcast-only TV consumers as a real potential growth area.
But for a nonprofit, what’s the financial model here? Maybe potential consumers will make “donations” for the service and get a tax deduction for their efforts.
If you are a low-budget TV consumer and don’t want to get bog down in whether this is right or wrong, there is an easy way to go. Get a cheap over-the-air digital antenna. Or, watch lots of free YouTube for your entertainment/sports needs.
Now just find that free broadband service.


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Uber provided some drivers with “fuel cards” usable for gasoline, carwashes, and other services, at a discount, with charges deducted from future Uber earnings. Multiple drivers reported unauthorized charges posting to their cards.
When drivers reported the problem to Uber, Uber told them that records indicated that the charges were requested with the driver’s PIN, so Uber declined to investigate or look up the charges. (One Uber response: “We’re sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you. I have checked our system and it shows that your PIN Code was entered for each transaction that you have mentioned. Since your PIN Code is unique to your Fuel Card, it is not eligible to file a dispute.”) But some drivers found that charges could be made without PINs. Moreover, skimmers and concealed surveillance devices allow attackers to obtain driver card details and PINs without authorization.
Drivers who requested a phone number for the fuel card issuer — necessary to file police reports in some jurisdictions — were rebuffed by Uber, whose staff said they contacted the issuer only by email.
Drivers report never receiving terms and conditions for the fuel card, noting that no such terms were included in the postal envelope that delivered the card. Requests for the terms through Uber support and in-person visits to Uber local offices were also unsuccessful. However, fine print on the back of each card said drivers were bound by the terms.
Representative complaints from Uber drivers on online discussion boards and social media:
• “I do not use the Uber Fool Card”
• “Veteran drivers call it the Uber Fool Card.”
• “I should have never gotten that damn Uber fuel card.”
• “HERE WE GO AGAIN WITH THE GAS CARD BULL$h!t AGAIN!!! F$%) ME!!”
• “Just cancelled my Uber fuel card because it took a huge chunk out of my earnings for this past week and left me with nothing but chump change, which I spent on gas. I’m better off using my debit card to pay for gas.” (=
Some drivers explained in greater detail:
UBER SHOULD BE ASHAMED BECAUSE INSTEAD OF INVESTIGATING THEY ARE SIMPLY TRYING TO COVER THIS UP!,, I have been trying to get UBER to correct the fuel card issue but they only blew it off saying the excuse about the driver pin code which is the pin that can be cloned and UBER has had the same issues across the USA! They haven’t investigated a video I sent that showed the tall male of Caucasian or Hispanic descent using the card on a NON-UBER vehicle that was a totally different color.
My fraudulent charges are now totaling over $400. This all started on March 22 and I still have not been refunded! They keep telling me that they are waiting on the credit card company to finish their investigation. I have filed a claim with my local police department and they said since the fraud happened in another state they couldn’t do anything so I should file a complaint with the DOJ. In order to do that you have to have a phone number of the company you are filing a complaint against so I asked Uber to give me the credit card company’s contact info. They said that they didn’t have it and that they only dealt with them through email. You know this is a lie because how would they not have the contact info for a company they do business with.
An August 29, 2017 report from The Capitol Forum (paid subscription required) analyzed these concerns and tabulated these and 30+ additional driver complaints.


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Because Marvel’s Avengers blockbuster does not have the desired appeal, after spending a huge amount of money to develop, Square Enix has just announced that their AAA game segment has a loss of more than 5 billion Japanese yen, roughly 48 million USD coincides with the second quarter of the fiscal year 2020. This information has just been officially announced by Square Enix. According to some unofficial sources, Avengers, developed by Crystal Dynamics, is intended to be a long-term, continuously updated online game in the “Game as a Service” style, but despite spending over a hundred million dollars developing and promoting, the game of developers famous for blockbuster Tomb Raider sold only 3 million copies, bombs both in terms of sales and reviews of the fan community.
In the meantime, however, Square Enix’s online and mobile game segments are still posting profits. On the online gaming site, Square Enix has a golden egg-laying chicken named Final Fantasy XIV, in the last two quarters, sales have been very positive. It is about the game blockbuster AAA, Marvel’s Avengers even sales worse than Final Fantasy VII Remake in April, though in the world, fans of the superhero comics Marvel outnumber fans Final Fantasy lot, Most of them are young viewers who come to Marvel through blockbuster movies in theaters.


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Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming OS X 10.11.4 El Capitan update to developers for testing purposes, just over one month after releasing the second OS X El Capitan update, OS X 10.11.2. OS X 10.11.3 is also in testing and has been provided to developers and public beta testers.
The new OS X 10.11.4 beta can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center.
It is not known what improvements the fourth update to OS X El Capitan will bring, but like prior updates, it’s likely to focus on security enhancements, performance improvements, and bug fixes to address issues have been discovered since the release of OS X 10.11.2 and were not able to be included in the OS X 10.11.3 beta.
We’ll update this post with any changes that are discovered in the beta.
Apple today seeded the first beta of OS X 10.11.1 El Capitan to public beta testers, just days after first releasing the beta to developers and roughly a week and a half before OS X El Capitan will be released to the public on September 30.
The new beta is available through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store.
The first beta of OS X 10.11.1 introduced support for Unicode 8 and new emoji like taco, burrito, cheese wedge, hot dog, middle finger, and unicorn head. The emoji are also included in iOS 9.1, which is also in testing.
Beyond new emoji, there have been no other outward-facing changes discovered, suggesting OS X 10.11.1 is a minor update that will bring bug fixes and performance enhancements. According to Apple’s release notes, the beta offers stability, compatibility, and security improvements.
Following yesterday’s big media event, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 9.1 to developers, and now the company has made iOS 9.1 available to public beta testers. iOS 9.1 includes features for the iPad Pro, adding support for accessories like the Smart Keyboard and the Apple Pencil, both of which were designed for the larger-screened tablet.
iOS 9.1 also includes support for Unicode 8, introducing a selection of new emoji like taco, burrito, unicorn face, hot dog, popcorn, turkey, cheese wedge, and more.
Beta testers who have signed up for Apple’s beta testing program appear to be receiving the iOS 9.1 beta as an over-the-air update, so it may be available to testers who were previously running iOS 9 beta 5.
People who want to be a part of Apple’s beta testing program can sign up to participate through Apple’s beta testing website, which gives users access to both iOS and OS X betas.
iOS 9.1 will likely be released to the public alongside the iPad Pro in November.
Apple today seeded the first beta of OS X 10.10.4 to developers, just over a week after releasing OS X 10.10.3 with the Photos for OS X app to the public.
The new beta, build 14E7f, can be downloaded from the Mac Developer Center.
It is not yet clear what’s new in the 10.10.4 beta, but according to the release notes, the update „improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac.“ Earlier OS X Yosemite updates, including OS X 10.10.1 and OS X 10.10.2 brought only minor changes to the operating system in the form of bug fixes and performance enhancements. OS X 10.10.4 may serve the same purpose.
OS X 10.10.3, released last week, was the first major update to OS X Yosemite that brought new features, including the Photos for OS X app, a redesigned emoji picker, and new diversified emoji.
Earlier today, Apple seeded the first iOS 8.4 beta, which includes a revamped Music app, to developers. MacRumorsforum user pazimi has found that Apple has also made changes to how it handles audiobooks in the new beta, moving playback from the Music app to the iBooks app.
Audiobooks in iBooks in iOS 8.4 beta. Currently, in iOS 8.3, a users’ audiobook library is divorced from their ebook library, forcing users to use two different apps to access their entire digital book library. The new update consolidates all books in Apple’s iBook app and also fixes another longstanding issue with audiobooks on iOS. Since iOS 7, audiobook listeners have been unable to view chapter titles or even select them. However, pazimi points out that while chapters are now selectable in iOS 8.4, they do not list the actual chapter titles, as they’re listed as „track numbers“.
Finally, Apple has added a new fast forward and fast rewind feature, allowing users to easily scrub through an audiobook chapter. Users simply have to drag the book cover art to the left or right and hold to jump back or move forward further within the audiobook.
Apple today seeded the first beta of OS X 10.10.2 Yosemite to developers, just three days after releasing OS X 10.10.1 to the public.
The new beta, build 14C68k, is available through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store and should be available in the Mac Dev Center soon.
Like OS X 10.10.1, as a minor update, OS X 10.10.2 is likely to bring bug fixes and performance improvements to the operating system. OS X 10.10.1 introduced several reliability enhancements, including improvements to Wi-Fi, but many users have still been reporting issues with Wi-Fi stability in Yosemite.
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite update to developers, nearly three weeks after first releasing OS X Yosemite to the public.
The new beta, build 14B17, is available through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store and will be available through the Mac Dev Center shortly.
While it is unclear what improvements the first update to OS X Yosemite will bring, there are several bugs in the operating system including a major Wi-Fi issue that has caused connection problems for a number of users.
Apple today seeded the first build of OS X 10.9.4 to developers, approximately two weeks after releasing OS X 10.9.3 to the public. The new beta is available thorugh the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store should be listed soon in the Mac Dev Center.
It is unclear what improvements the 10.9.4 update will bring to Mavericks, but it is likely to include bug fixes and stability enhancements. It is also unclear when the beta might be released to the public.
The last Mavericks update, 10.9.3, added enhanced support for 4K displays and restored the ability to sync contacts and calendars between Mac and iOS devices over USB.
After releasing OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.4 to the public in early June, Apple has seeded the first beta of OS X 10.8.5, Build 12F9, to developers. According to 9to5Mac, Apple has also seeded the 10.8.5 beta to its Retail Team.
Apple also released a developer preview of OS X Mavericks last week, which is expected to be released to the public this fall.


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Monday, January 7, 2013
Parisian and Younkers department stores in Metro Detroit will be renamed Carson's by Jan. 31, 2013.
Adieu, Parisian. Bonjour, Carson’s. By this time next month, Parisian stores in Southeast Michigan, including the anchor store in The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township, will have a new name. Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., the corporate owner of Parisian and Younkers, announced Wednesday that it plans to rename its four Metro Detroit stores Carson’s, officially Carson Pirie Scott, by Jan. 31, 2013. “We believe the conversion will be seamless for our customers, as we are merely changing the store nameplate to Carson’s,” wrote Brendan Hoffman, president and chief executive officer, in a letter to store associates. “Our Parisian customers in the Detroit area will find our outstanding merchandise offerings and our commitment to providing …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
The upscale women's clothing store is scheduled to open in The Mall at Partridge Creek in March 2013.
The doors won't open until March, but White House | Black Market isn't wasting any time in hiring a sales team to staff its new store at The Mall at Partridge Creek. An upscale retailer of women's fashions, WHBM sells clothing and accessories in its namesake colors of black and white. Hiring for nearly all store positions, the WHBM job's site has posted openings for part-time sales associates, part-time support associates (stock), assistant store manager and store manager. To be considered, applicants must be 18 years or older and have the equivalent of a high school diploma. The managerial positions require at least two years previous retail experience. Applications are available online at http://jobs.chicos.com/detroit/white-house-black-…
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Here are some of our favorite spots to stop while navigating the maze of shopping centers along Hall Road during the holidays. Tell us your favorites, too.
It’s the day after Thanksgiving, possibly even midnight. You find yourself in the vicinity of Hall Road and some shopping center. You are hungry, thirsty, tired, or all of the above. We've been there. Here are some of our picks of where to go to get grub at any hour. What are your favorite Hall Road shopping pit stops? Tell us in comments! 24 hour/Late Night Coffee buzz Quick Bites Sit Down Off the Beaten Path To get a break from the Hall Road crowds, try these off the beaten the path spots. Cheers! You made it. Time to celebrate your deals, or drown your spending sorrows. Either way, try these watering holes.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For grandparents, that number might be a little higher.
Here's the first thing you need to know about holiday shopping for grandparents: We just can't get enough pictures of our grandchildren. Whether they're printed on Kodak paper or popped in as wallpaper on our iPad screens, grandparents love, love, love looking at those precious faces. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking in the right direction: These are available on-line through sites like Snapfish.com, or you can order them when you take your digital images or film to Walgreen's, CVS, Rite Aid, or wherever you order prints. My personal favorite is a 4x6 album that fits into my purse. (Go ahead, ask me about my grandchildren.) Help the kids make a frame using a craft-store kit, or simple materials like heavy cardboard or Popsicle …
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Chesterfield Township has a Best Buy store, but the list of closures has not been released.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Best Buy executives may be giving up on some of their big-box stores, according to a Wall St. Journal report this week. The Minnesota-based electronics chain said it would close 50 Best Buy stores. At this time, however, the list of stores to close isn't known. Chesterfield Township has a Best Buy store on Waterside Drive. Other Best Buy stores that are nearby include one on Gratiot in Roseville and another on Utica Park Boulevard in Utica. "I am not satisfied with the pace or degree of change we have made up to this point," Chief Executive Brian Dunn said in a conference call with analysts, adding, "We are evolving our retail store strategy. We are increasing our points of presence while decreasing our overall square footage." Best Buy …
Saturday, March 31, 2012
From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Meijer will host a variety of in-store sampling events to showcase Easter brunch and dinner ideas, as well as seasonal crafts.
Free samples, anyone? From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, every Meijer store in the state will host a "Taste of Spring," a series of in-store sampling events to help customers plan their Easter festivities. The sampling stations will showcase a variety of Easter brunch and dinner ideas as well as seasonal decor, such as Easter baskets and other crafts. Stations will include: Easter is April 8. Locally, you can find Meijer stores at:
Friday, January 27, 2012
Menards, which has 250 stores across the Midwest, plans to open in summer on Hall Road, according to multiple community officials.
Local residents who love sprucing up their homes may have another shopping option by fall in Chesterfield Township. Township Supervisor Michael Lovelock said plans are set for Menards, a Midwest home improvement retailer, to develop a store this summer on vacant land between Walmart Supercenter and I-94 on the north side of Hall Road. The company has submitted site plans to the township, which have been approved, and now they are in the engineering phase, township Planning Director Janice Giese said this week. Since there's already a retention pond nearby the proposed store, the infrastructure should accommodate the development, Chesterfield Building Director Shawn Shortt said. Despite site plan approval, Menards representatives are …


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What a Tuesday it has been for Pokémon fans. Nintendo announced some of their biggest plans to celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary, and it sounds like it’s going to be a baller year. Rare pocket monsters will be distributed throughout the year, new exclusive gear will be sold online, and there will even be a re-release of the original Pokémon card set. Oh, and I haven’t even mentioned the new handhelds being sold on February 27. But, more on that later.
In today’s Gaming Daily: Rockstar‘s Leslie Benzies leaves the studio, Nintendo announces special Pokémon-themed 3DS, fan creates BioShock Infinite–inspired settlement in Fallout 4, Amazon announces new video game savings for Amazon Prime subscribers, and Final Fantasy XV handles accessibility in a different manner.
Rockstar’s Leslie Benzies leaves company after nearly two decades.
In an unexpected turn of events, Leslie Benzies, head of Rockstar North, has departed from the company after an extended sabbatical. Leslie has been with the company since 1999, and played a big role in the first Manhunt and Red Dead Redemption. He was even inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Hall of Fame. So, it’s safe to say that he’s a very talented man. The news was confirmed by Rockstar, who released this statement to Kotaku:
“We can confirm that Leslie Benzies went on sabbatical on September 1, 2014 and has decided not to return to work for the company. We are very grateful for Leslie’s contributions to Rockstar over the last 15 years as we worked together to make some amazing games.
Leslie helped us build an incredible team that will continue to create great experiences for our fans. Leslie will always be a friend to the company and of course we are going to miss him but we wish him the absolute best for the future.”
It’s yet to be seen what impact this will have on the company. As of right now, Aaron Garbut and Rob Nelson will be leading Rockstar North.
Special 20th anniversary Pokémon Red and Blue 2DS incoming.
Nintendo is celebrating the Pokémon franchise’s 20th anniversary in style. The mega-company has announced that a new 3DS bundle is coming to North America, which includes the New 3DS, 2 Pokémon-themed faceplates, and both Blue and Red pre-installed. It looks like a great bundle for any pocket monster fanatic. You can bet I will be purchasing one, despite already owning a New 3DS XL. There’s still no word on whether we’ll be getting the special Pokémon 2DS’ that have already been confirmed to launch in Europe and Japan. We will have to wait and see. My body is ready for the year of Pokémon, though.
Someone recreated BioShock Infinite‘s floating city in Fallout 4.
We’ve already seen plenty of crazy settlements inspired by different IPs built in Fallout 4, but this one may be the most impressive. Girls Plays Games has recreated a section of BioShock Infinite‘s floating city, Columbia, in Fallout 4, complete with explorable interiors. It’s stunning to say the least. You can take a video tour above. The city is even floating!
Impressive, right? If you want to create your own BioShock inspired settlement, you can visit her site to check out which mods were used to create this masterpiece. Infinite wasn’t my favorite BioShock title, but it definitely had the most gorgeous scenery in the franchise. Now, allow me to go cry about my Fallout 4 settlement building skills.
Amazon announces 20% off video game pre-orders.
Amazon has announced today that Prime members will get 20% off on all pre-ordered and newly released video games. From the sound of it, this deal is permanent, and acts as an extra incentive to sign up for Prime. It’s actually very similar to the Gamers Club Unlocked service at Best Buy in which you get 20% off new games, and even gift cards for pre-ordering certain titles. Best Buy’s service will set you back $30 at the minimum depending on when you purchase it, while Amazon Prime is $99 for a year. I like this move by Amazon, because it at least keeps them competitive in the video game market. I’ve been a Gamers Club Unlocked member for 2 years now, and can tell you it’s a great deal for those that buy a ton of games every year. Prime however, has the incentive of getting free 2-day shipping and deals on other non-gaming related items, so it’s now become a much better bundle. 2016 is going to be filled with awesome titles, so this could be a nice way of saving some cash.
Final Fantasy XV will take an interesting approach to accessibility.
Accessibility in games has been handled in different ways over the years, with difficulty settings being the most common way of allowing players to change the experience to fit their skill level. But, Final Fantasy XV is ditching the difficulty settings, and instead will allow players to change between two different combat modes.
“The equivalent to difficulty level settings in FFXV is a system where you can switch between different battle modes,” says lead game designer Takizawa Masashi on the title’s official site. “By having this ability to switch modes, we want to make it so that both players who like action oriented, technical gameplay and also those who want to fight at a slower, more relaxed pace can all enjoy the combat in their own style. This switching system is a key part of the gameplay that we decided to introduce based on the feedback we received from the Episode Duscae demo. We will go into more detail about the system closer to the game’s launch so stay tuned for more information.”
I actually don’t believe this will be so different from the standard difficulty options. The one part that could actually be difficult in this game is the combat, so having something more accessible is basically the equivalent of having an easy mode. But, putting my cynicism aside, this is a cool alternative.
HT: Game Informer
That’s it for today, folks. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m stoked for the Pokémon festivities to begin already. Make sure to keep it here for all of the pocket monster coverage, and for the rest of your nerdy needs. Will you guys be downloading the classic Pokémon RPGs once they hit the virtual console on February 27? Let us know in the comments below!


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Earlier in the year, Mercedes launched the facelifted version of the CLA across the globe. That makeover hasn’t made it to India yet though. On the 30th of November, Mercedes will launch the all new facelifted version of the CLA in the Indian market.
Since the model hasn’t been around for a long while, this is just a minor facelift that the vehicle will receive. It will include an all new front bumper, revised LED headlamps with new LED DRLs, a new tail lamp cluster and a new rear bumper with new exhaust tips. Similar updates were seen on the new A Class which was introduced last year. Globally, the CLA also got a new blue shade which was added to the list of exterior changes. It is yet to be known if the same will make its way to the Indian market.
On the inside, there is a major change though. There is an all new 8″ screen which is bigger than the outgoing version. It is operated by the COMAND infotainment system with Apple Car play and Android Auto. There are also new interior colour options on offer along with different materials. The CLA has always had great interior quality and a very cool looking dashboard. This one will continue to have the same.
Under the hood, the CLA currently comes with a petrol and diesel engine option. The same are expected to be carried forward to the new vehicle. In petrol guise, we have the CLA 200 which is powered by a 2.0 liter turbo petrol engine making 183 Bhp and 300 Nm while the diesel on the other hand is the 200d which is powered by a 2.1 liter diesel engine that only churns out 136 Bhp and 300 Nm. Both come mated to a 7 speed dual clutch transmission which sends power to the front wheels.
An inside source told us that there will be a slight increase in the price of the vehicle when it is introduced. Currently, the CLA range starts at Rs 31.6 lakhs for the diesel and Rs 33.8 lakhs for the petrol, ex showroom Delhi.


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The NCA is projecting a 5% increase in chocolate and candy sales for the 2022 Halloween season, with 93% of Americans planning to celebrate the holiday, according to a recent survey from the group. Last year, chocolate and candy sales hit a record high, with sales up 11% over 2020, and 15.4% over 2019.
The NCA added that 85% of chocolate and candy sold today comes in packages that contain 200 calories or less, for parents looking to manage their children’s sugar intake.
“The past few years have proven that the confectionery industry is resilient, and Americans remain enthusiastic about enjoying their favorite treats during seasonal celebrations like Halloween with friends and family," John Downs, NCA president & CEO, said. "Chocolate and candy play a special role during the Halloween season in communities across the country – and this Halloween promises to be especially impressive as chocolate and candy companies bring consumers classic, innovative and great-tasting products that enhance the season."
According to the NCA, chocolate and candy sales generate approximately $37 billion in sales each year.


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Mutton Bustin'time in Waterloo, Wisconsin.
Government Motors road tests new Corvette.
[Thanks Bob Richards]
'Don't tempt me.'
The McCusker boys summer reunion 1971: Robert Francis,
William Edward, William Francis (1889-1973).
'CASH FROM LUNKHEADS' $4,500
Those 535 Lunkheads in Congress are borrowing money from the Chinese to entice consumers to trade in their old clunkers for $4,500, like our current agency limo above.Would you believe the auto dealers have gone through $1 billion in the first five days? Well, they have.
One auto dealer said: "If they can't administer a program like this, I'd be a little concerned about my health insurance," Rob Bojaryn.
ALERT: Beware of this Scam [Thanks Jeri K]
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In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, McDonald's COO Don Thompson suggests that the reason a gay McDonald's ad currently running in France won't be running in the United States is because homosexuality is offensive to Christians, like himself.
Thompson: It is an example that markets, cultures are very different around the world. (For instance), I've never shied away from the fact that I'm a Christian. I have my own personal beliefs and I don't impose those on anybody else. I've been in countries where the majority of the people in the country don't believe in a deity or they may be atheist. Or the majority of the country is Muslim. Or it may be the majority is much younger skewed. So when you look at all these differences, it's not that I'm to be the judge or the jury relative to right or wrong. Having said that, at McDonald's, there are core values we stand for and the world is getting much closer. So we have a lot of conversations. We're going to make some mistakes at times. (We talk) about things that may have an implication in one part of the world and may be the cultural norm in another part of the world. And those are things that, yes, we're going to learn from. But, you're right, that commercial won't show in the United States.
Tribune: How has it done in France?
Thompson: Interestingly enough, there have been no negatives coming out of France. The brand is a local brand and different things will occur in different parts of the world. We just have to make sure that we understand the impact one action may make on another part of the world.
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has certainly taken notice:
"The French TV ad has truly been the last straw. To allow people to believe that McDonald’s is the kind of partner portrayed in this ad would be a complete failure on our part to serve as an honest and trusted resource for LGBT people and our families to help make informed decisions in the marketplace."


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Just when you thought Rodeo Drive couldn’t possibly get any more luxe, LVMH is like, “Hold my martini.” The luxury conglomerate is planning to open an ultra-premium hotel on the famed thoroughfare to outshine all competition.
Part of the Cheval Blanc collection, the swanky 115-room hotel will sit at the corner of Rodeo Drive and Little Santa Monica Boulevard. While this area is replete with high-end hotels, including the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel and the Beverly Wilshire, the Cheval Blanc is vying to be even more exclusive.
The hotel will feature oversized suites, two swimming pools—one of which is a private penthouse pool—plus a private club. Rather than focusing on banquets or conference facilities, LVMH will capitalize on its nearby network of high-end restaurants, spas and retailers to sate guests. Indeed the Louis Vuitton and Dior boutiques just a stone’s throw away on—where else—Rodeo Drive.
“LVMH has a long and successful presence on Rodeo Drive and we look forward to expanding our role in the city with this exceptional new destination,” chairman and CEO of LVMH, Bernard Arnault, said in a press release.
The hotel will be designed by star architect Peter Marino, who has previously collaborated with LVMH on projects like the new Louis Vuitton Maisons in London and Seoul. The New York-based designer says the building will have a breathtaking façade of imported French limestone, multi-level landscaping. It will also boast a warm color palette that’s unequivocally SoCal.
“Our approach started with the location and context of Beverly Hills, resulting in an innovative, modern, Southern California design,” Marino said. “Working with artists is an essential aspect of my work, and site-specific artworks are being commissioned for the new hotel, both inside and out.”
Of course, a stay at the Cheval Blanc will not come cheap. LVMH is catering specifically to a high-end clientele who will no doubt want a plush place to rest their heads after spending up big on Rodeo Drive.
“Peter Marino has designed a magnificent hotel that will offer unrivaled hospitality, as well as dining and retail locations, and enhance Rodeo Drive’s reputation as an unparalleled luxury destination,” Arnault added.
Unfortunately, jetsetters have a little while to wait before they can make a reservation at the new property. LVMH considers the Cheval Blanc a long-term venture and the hotel isn’t expected to open until 2025. Cheval Blanc hotels in Paris and London are also on the horizon.


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Price cut products include games such as Operation, Guess Who? and Monopoly plus other lines such as Bratz, Baby Born, Turtles and Fantastic Four products.
The firm claims its latest cuts mean the range is up to thirty per cent cheaper than high street rivals Woolworths, Argos and Toys R Us.
Board games like Buckaroo and Twister are now available for £7.87; Fantastic Four Hands for £12.94 and Batman Begins Action Figures for £5.47.
Tony Page, non-food director at ASDA said:"With purse strings tightening and more people watching the pennies this year our job is to keep pushing prices even lower."


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Six Dishes That Could Bring Luck This Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year may be the most significant holiday on the Chinese calendar. That's why Chinese restaurants across the U.S. honor this time of renewal with an array of symbolic dishes, special menus and food fraught with good fortune.
This year's celebration on February 10 will help bring in Year of the Snake according to the Chinese Zodiac -- which means anyone born in 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 or 2013, qualifies for this reptilian distinction. Want to start the new year off right? These symbolic dishes could offer you hope, prosperity and perhaps even a little extra fertility. Good luck!
Shrimp and Pork Dumplings at Big Bowl
The Dish: Shrimp and Pork Dumplings
The Story: Executive Chef Marc Bernard recognizes that dumplings bring hungry families in need together during the Chinese New Year. That's why he's cooking up this new year special for Big Bowl's special menu February 9-16, 2013. His shrimp and pork dumplings will be served at all locations in Chicago, Minneapolis and Virginia. They're filled with hand-chopped shrimp, pork and "delicate" Chinese chives.
Big Bowl will even be concocting a Blood Orange Ginger Ale (lower picture) for the holiday, donating $1 from every glass to the Make-A-Wish Foundation (up to $5,000). That'll help bring some good fortune to others.
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WASHINGTON — Santa Claus can cross one item off his list this holiday: finding toys for children who have asthma and allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has already done the work for him by launching a creative new program to certify products as “asthma friendly®.”
The “asthma friendly” certified toys are already on the shelves at major retailers including Target, Kohl’s, Build-a-Bear Workshop, FAO Schwartz, Learning Express and many others. All Santa has to do is look for the asthma friendly® certification mark or visit www.asthmafriendly.com to find toys that have been scientifically tested and proved to be more suitable for people with asthma and allergic sensitivities. Certified pillows will be available in December, and mattress and pillow protectors/encasements, vacuum cleaners, paints, flooring and other types of items will also be considered for certification next year.
More than 60 million people in the United States have asthma and allergies, making them two of the most common chronic diseases among children and adults. Prevalence rates for both diseases have doubled in the past 20 years, and doctors and scientists warn that asthma and allergy triggers are everywhere.
“Symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing can be triggered by many things around the house,” says Dr. Sheryl Lucas, a board-certified allergist for adults and pediatric in Washington. “Stuffed toys are notorious for carrying dust mites and other substances that can be a major problem for children who take plush toys everywhere they go, including to bed.”
For years, allergists have instructed patients to look for household products that help reduce exposure to allergens and irritants, but, according to Lucas, it’s been a guessing game. “Until now there has not been a reliable source of information about which products are best at helping with this,” says Lucas. “I know a lot of doctors and patients, and moms and dads, who will be very happy that this certification program is in place.”
The “asthma friendly” certification program is a joint effort between the nonprofit AAFA and the international research and testing organization, Allergy Standards Limited (ASL). Standards are written for different types of products; then manufacturers submit products for laboratory testing to determine if they meet the standards and qualify for the “asthma friendly” certification mark. (Abstracts of the standards and information about the program are posted online.)
This unique program does more than just inform consumers if a product is certified. Each toy comes with a unique registration code and instructions to help parents keep them in “asthma friendly” condition. For example, the certified plush toys come with a tag containing wash and care instructions such as, “place toy in the freezer for 24 hours and then machine wash” every four weeks to kill dust mites and their eggs, and other tips.
A recently certified toy, the Floppy Puppy Dog, manufactured by Kids Preferred and sold at Target stores, was recently recognized by consumer advocates and toy industry experts with an Oppenheim Gold Seal award, just in time for the holidays. “This is going to be a huge help for me and my relatives when we start buying gifts for the kids this year,” says Adele Bourgault, a mother from Maryland who has two children with severe asthma and allergies. “I’m sure it will be a big help for Santa, too,” she added.
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NEW YORK, August 18, 2022--American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) announced today the American Eagle (AE) brand’s music-focused initiatives across Meta Quest 2 and Roblox, and the first-of-its-kind campaign with TikTok’s SoundOn platform. AE recently launched its fall 2022 Back-To-School (BTS) campaign featuring Gen Z musicians Blu DeTiger, spill tab, duo Tabakian x Tanisako and continues to engage with its community through exclusive experiences to drive youth culture. The brand is excited
PITTSBURGH, August 16, 2022--American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) will report its second quarter 2022 results by press release on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022.
As you've probably heard by now, shares of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) jumped nearly 6% in afternoon trading today after the retail giant reported a big earnings beat -- $0.14 more than analysts were expecting. Responding to that good news, shares of other retailers are enjoying bounces of their own -- indeed, several of them are rising even more than Walmart itself. As of 1:40 p.m. ET, shares of American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) are gaining 9.4%, Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) stock is up 9.5%, and Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) is knocking it absolutely out of the park with a 13% gain.


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Campus Activewear names Sanjay Chhabra as chief financial officer
Footwear business Campus Activewear Limited has named Sanjay Chhabra its new chief financial officer. Chhabra will step into his new role on June 1 and brings with him 25 years of experience in finance.
Chhabra’s term of employment will continue until his resignation or reaching the age of retirement in line with the business’ internal human resources policy, the business stated in a regulatory filing, ET Retail reported. Chhabra has worked as a chartered accountant and company secretary and was previously vice president of finance at Whirlpool India, the Indian branch of the US-based home appliances business.
Chhabra has previously worked for businesses including Visakhapatnam Steel Paint, Otis Elevators, Dr Reddy’s Lab, and Carlsberg Breweries. The executive has experience in areas including margin expansion, working capital optimisation, and enhancing cash flow, the Economic Times reported. Chhabra will utilise these skills at Campus Activewear to boost financial growth.
Campus Activewear retails athleisure themed footwear for men, women, and children. The brand retails from its dedicated e-commerce store, multi-brand online platforms, and stores across India. In April, Campus Activewear acquired a land parcel in Himachal Pradesh’s Paonta Sahib and plans to develop a new facility to facilitate category expansion and business growth.
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The Nielsen Company
- 상장사 종목코드: NYSE(NLSN)
Almost six-in-ten Koreans are currently trying to lose weight …higher than global average (48%)
Doing physical exercise(74%) and changing diet(57%) are the most popular methods to lose weight in Korea
Only one-in-four Koreans indicate mostly understand the nutritional labeling
SEOUL--(Korea Newswire) February 27, 2012 -- Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and insights around what consumers watch and buy, recently released a new report indicating that more than half of Korean consumers(54%) consider themselves overweight and almost six-in-ten(57%) are currently trying to lose weight, which is higher than the regional(47%) and global average(48%).
Nielsen’s 2011 Global Survey on healthy eating trends with more than 25,000 internet respondents in 56 countries shows that more than half of global consumers(53%) see themselves overweight, which is up from 50% three years ago and more than one-in-three(36%) say they are about the right weight, which is down from 40% three years ago.
Ways to lose weight: physical exercise and changing diet are most popular method globally
Doing physical exercise(74%) ranked the highest how to lose weight for Korean consumer, followed by changing diet(57%) and taking diet pills/bars/shakes(9%). Meanwhile, dieting is the most popular method among more than three quarters(78%) of global respondents, followed by closely by engaging in physical exercise(69%).
Regarding the way of changing diet, one-in-six(59%) Koreans say they eat the same but having smaller portions as the most, followed by cutting down on fats(43%) and cutting down on chocolates and sugars(36%).
On the one hand, 70% of global respondents choose cutting down on fats as the most popular way to shed unwanted pounds. Trimming back on chocolates and sugary foods(62%) and eating more natural, fresh foods(55%) round out the top three ways consumers are changing their diets. In fact, using these tried and true methods has remained virtually unchanged from three years ago, according to Nielsen’s 2008 report.
Label Confusion: Asia Pacific region ranked the lowest in understanding of nutrition labels
The Asia Pacific region shows the lowest percentage of consumers with a full understanding of nutrition labels, with less than one-third(31%) mostly comfortable with the information. Both globally and within the region, food label confusion is the highest in the Chinese-speaking world and other Southeast Asian markets. Just around one-fifth of consumers in Taiwan and Hong Kong(20% and 21%, respectively) and one-quarter of respondents from China and South Korea(25% each) indicate
they mostly understand the nutritional labeling.
Consumers Show Health Claim Skepticism
Nielsen’s study shows that global respondents are skeptical about the accuracy and believability of health claims found on food packaging, such as “low fat” and “all natural.” Across 10 nutritional content categories studied, at least more than two-thirds of global respondents indicate they believe the nutritional claims are either never or only sometimes trustworthy.
“While global consumers try to cut down fats and eat more fresh foods to changing diet, Korean consumers focus on simply ‘eating less’. It is logical that Korea is one of the countries which show the lowest understanding on the nutritional labeling, even skeptical about it. But it is also certain that Koreans have keen interest in healthy eating because one of their top concerns are ‘health’ and they are excited at local TV programs on losing weight. This trend would be a good momentum for marketers to promote consumer-friendly nutritional labeling, which can be a powerful marketing tool for consumers who are hungry for easy-to-understand information.” analyzed Eun-Hee Shin, Managing Director, Nielsen Korea
About the Nielsen Global Survey
The Global Survey on healthy eating trends was conducted in March/April 2011 and in August/September 2011 and polled more than 25,000 consumers in 56 countries throughout Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and North America. The sample has quotas based on age and sex for each country based on their Internet users, and is weighted to be representative of Internet consumers and has a maximum margin of error of ±0.6%. This Nielsen survey is based on the behavior of respondents with online access only. Internet penetration rates vary by country. Nielsen uses a minimum reporting standard of 60 percent Internet penetration or 10M online population for survey inclusion. The Nielsen Global Omnibus Survey, which includes the Global Consumer Confidence Survey, was established in 2005.
Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) is a global information and measurement company with leading market positions in marketing and consumer information, television and other media measurement, online intelligence, mobile measurement, trade shows and related properties. Nielsen has a presence in approximately 100 countries, with headquarters in New York, USA and Diemen, the Netherlands. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com.


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You may remember an article we wrote a few weeks back, which informed you about a potential $400 price point for the PlayStation Phone. However, one UK retailer has slapped what can only be described as a ridiculous price for the smartphone gaming combi.
The retailer which has been named and shamed is Play UK, which is actually one of my favorite retailers for picking up games and other goodies online since their fast delivery service is excellent.
Back to the real story though, and they have listed a price for the Xperia Play, as much as £519.99, as reported from MTV Multiplayer. Just to let you know for everyone in the US, that converts to around $840 which is pretty crazy as nobody in their right frame of mind is going to pay that amount for the device.
The good news, is that this price is probably, most definitely exaggerated. We expect this to drop considerably by the time Sony announces official prices for the device. Don’t forget that the NGP is also coming out this year, and we expect that to be priced at around $400, so there’s no chance that anyone is going to pay $800+ for the Xperia Play – a device which is considered inferior compared to the quad-core equipped NGP.
What are your thoughts on this price? Could it be an error by the retailer, or do you actually think that Sony would offer the device at this price without contract? We’ll update you when we hear more on this.
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It has been well over a month since LEGO Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens came out and the game is still on top of the UK video game charts.
Sales only dropped by a measly 1 percent and LEGO Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens has been on top of the charts for five weeks now according to GFK Chart-Track.
The game managed to fend off Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End which came short at number 2. The PS4 exclusive was discounted heavily by UK retailers as sales sky-rocketed by 94 percent compared to the prior week. It still wasn’t enough to fend off the mighty Star Wars franchise.
The rest of this week’s top 10 was just dominated by older video games. The usual suspects are there such as FIFA 16, Grand Theft Auto V and Minecraft. Two games that saw a rise in sales were Ratchet and Clank and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire.
Since it’s the summer time over in the Northern Hemisphere, there were no new releases out. The big games don’t come out until September onward. August however will see the release of No Man’s Sky and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.
LEGO Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens is likely to be on top until No Man’s Sky releases later this month.
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D’oh! The only real question is why this one took so long: The fictional Kwik-E-Mart convenience store from theanimated TV series “The Simpsons” now has a real-life location. Naturally, it’s complete with Lard Lad Donuts, Buzz Cola, Squishee drinks — and memorabilia related to the show.
The immersive store, located at the Broadway at the Beach shopping and entertainment complex in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is next to a soon-to-be-opened Simpsons-themed 4D Aztec Theater. Mark Cornell, senior vice president of attractions development for SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment, has said he thinks the Simpsons would come to Myrtle Beach for a vacation. If so, they’ll now feel right at home.


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Eva Mendes Feels Blue at Her 'New York & Company' Collection Launch!
Eva Mendes dons a classy blue dress while launching the Eva Mendes for New York & Company Spring 2014 collection with a pop-up shop at The Beverly Center on Tuesday (March 18) in Los Angeles.
The 40-year-old actress was joined at the event by CEO Greg Scott and E! News‘ Catt Sadler.
The day before, Eva was cute and chic while heading to her car after visiting a friend’s home in West Hollywood.
FYI: Eva is wearing Bionda Castana shoes and a Smythson clutch.
10+ pictures inside of Eva Mendes attending the Eva Mendes for NY&C Spring 2014 launch…


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The Good The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is available with a full array of dashboard, safety, and convenience technology. The small, responsive crossover is well suited for city and highway driving.
The Bad Options can push the GLK's price remarkably high. Mercedes-Benz' Apps system is too slow and clunky to be useful.
The Bottom Line Reasonably well-equipped, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC is a solid choice as a comfortable and capable urban crossover; just don't get carried away with the options.
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4Matic
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is the closest thing that we've got this generation to a wagon version of thewith which it shares its platform and 3.5-liter, V-6 engine. "But wait," you're probably saying as you look at the photos above, "isn't that a big SUV?"
I can understand your confusion; conventional wisdom dictates that crossovers are bigger than sedans, but let's take a look at the numbers. The GLK's 178.3-inch overall length, 108.5-inch wheelbase, and front and rear track are actual slightly smaller than the C-Class' measurements. Of course, the crossover is still wider by about 5 inches and taller by about 10 inches than the sedan and the whole package is at least 463 pounds heavier depending on options -- our 4Matic all-wheel-drive-equipped tester was probably slightly heavier still.
The taller GLK still fits in a C-Class sized parking spot, but has significantly more cargo room (between 23.3 cubic feet and 54.7 cubic feet, depending on whether you fold the rear seats flat), more passenger room, and a higher, more commanding view of the road.
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Dubai Duty Free (DDF) said that its sales hiked 4.3% year-on-year to AED 7.35 billion in 2018.
By the end of December 2018, the airport retailer announced that it surpassed the $2 billion milestone, Arabian Business reported.
Liquor topped selling categories in 2018, followed by perfumes, cigarettes, cosmetics, and electronics, DDF said.
Perfumes, cosmetics and electronics sales recorded AED1.1 billion, AED762.4 million and AED595.3 million, respectively, it highlighted.
Over the course of the previous year, sales in Departures grew 6.1% to AED6.5 billion, accounting for 88.3% of total 2018 sales, the firm, which is responsible for the duty-free operations at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, noted.
Commenting on the company’s performance, Colm McLoughlin, executive vice chairman and CEO of DDF, said, “ marked our 35th anniversary and the crossing of the $2 billion mark. The entire team at Dubai Duty Free has worked hard to provide passengers with a first-class shopping experience at both Dubai International and Al Maktoum International.”
He added that the airport retailer will continue to boost its retail operation in 2019 while maintaining a busy events and promotional calendar.


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Auto glass repair shops in Memphis aren’t getting a break when it comes to replacing windows from car burglaries and thefts.
Don Gentry with Gentry Glass said he gets 5-10 calls a day from victims who need repairs done to their vehicles. He said when a break-in causes the damage, it’s a lot of work.
“Most of the time, you are cleaning up the glass that goes everywhere,” Gentry said. “For each door glass that gets broken, you are pretty much looking at an hour’s time. If you have eight people call you and say, hey, my glass is broken, you’ve got 8 hours of work there.”
Jack Morris Auto Glass on Union said their phones never stop ringing.
“It seems like every morning a couple of apartment complexes are hit, or a section of a neighborhood is hit, and someone calls us and says, hey, I’ve got five or six more people who are about to call you,” said Buck Morris.
To make matters worse, some auto glass shops are dealing with an auto glass shortage nationwide.
“I have an Equinox. I can’t get a windshield for my car right now,” said Karen Sears with Jack Morris Auto Glass.
Jack Morris Auto Glass said they are lucky because they have a large inventory of vehicle glass.
Gentry said it’s nearly impossible to find a side window for a Kia, which happens to be one of vehicles car thieves are after right now.
“I don’t think there is any Kia door glass out there anywhere,” Gentry said. ‘I had some people call about a Kia Optima, and I went to my vendors nationwide, and there were like three in the whole country.”
He said another car owner with a Kia Cloud had to go all the way to Nashville to find some glass.
“There are some companies going after these salvage yards like ‘Pull-A-Part’ and grabbing every used window they can get,” Gentry said.
The shops replacing the glass from vehicle break-ins said their customers are coming from all over the Memphis area.
Memphis police report the city is averaging about 500 car break-ins a month.


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Chandler, Jackson honored in Class of 1982
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On March 10, 1982, the Hall’s Veterans Committee elected Chandler and Jackson. They joined Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson, elected earlier that winter by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, in the star-studded Class of 1982.
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Outside of China, the entire industry may have been negative for years. I knew the chip business was struggling but this chart is startling. For the last five years, growth has been only ~3%. For the last ten, only ~4%. After inflation, everything stagnant.
For 2016, the new forecast is -2.4%, with the largest drop in the Americas. They forecast +2% in each of 2017 & 2018.
China has committed $60B plus to the domestic chip industry and is sure to take market share. Including Taiwan, that's the industry future. There are virtually no interesting chip startups in the U.S. The San Jose area continues booming with Google, Facebook and software/web companies but no hardware.
Silicon Valley is dying.


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How you CAN get a refund if your parcel never arrives: Force firms to cough up with our six simple steps
- Hundreds of thousands left out of pocket every year after orders never arrive
- Retailers and delivery firms are routinely washing their hands of responsibility
- Many parcels supposedly delivered to a 'safe place' are never found
- It can leave shoppers suspecting neighbours — or opportunists — of theft
Shoppers who are refused refunds for missing parcels will soon be able to demand photographic evidence that the package was delivered, Money Mail can reveal.
Giant delivery firm Hermes is trialling technology that allows drivers to take photos of where they leave parcels.
It could help hundreds of thousands of people who are left out of pocket every year after online and telephone orders never arrive.
Retailers and delivery firms are routinely washing their hands of responsibility when parcels go missing, claiming it was 'signed for' or put in a 'safe place', such as a shed or porch.
Breakthrough: Giant delivery firm Hermes is trialling technology that allows drivers to take photos of where they leave parcels
Customers have accused couriers of forging their signatures and stealing or dumping their packages everywhere from garage roofs to wheelie bins.
Some found parcels supposedly delivered to a 'safe place' were not there, leaving them suspecting neighbours — or opportunists — of theft.
Other packages have been sent to the wrong address and never returned.
Customers end up forced into lengthy battles with retailers to prove their package never arrived.
Many retailers then side with the delivery firm. Experts say shops that refuse refunds or replacements could be breaking the law if they fail to provide evidence that the parcel arrived, as the onus is on them to show it did, rather than the customer to prove it did not.
CLAIM IN SIX STEPS
- Contact the retailer, not the courier. Couriers are not authorised to issue a refund or re-send the goods.
- Get the retailer to do the leg work. Under Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, retailers are legally obliged to deliver goods for which they have taken payment. The burden of proof that the goods arrived is on them, not you.
- Ask for evidence. Demand a copy of the signature used to sign for a parcel. Request that the driver provides details of what the person who signed for the parcel looked like and ask if there is any evidence that the driver was outside your address at the stated time of delivery.
- Use social media if a retailer is not responding or you are unhappy with the outcome. Shaming a company on Twitter or Facebook has been known to prompt action.
- Claim a refund through your credit card provider. Under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, card firms are jointly liable for breach of contract. They must investigate, and if they believe your parcel never reached its destination, it must refund you.
- You can complain to the retail ombudsman on 020 3540 8063. If your card company refuses a refund, call the financial ombudsman on 0800 023 4567.
Hermes has invested £18 million in 20,000 state-of-the-art hand-held scanners to help resolve these disputes.
The scanners, which will be available later this year, will enable drivers' movements to be tracked with 'pinpoint accuracy', says Hermes.
'We will also be utilising the built-in camera so we can capture high-quality photographs of parcels left in a selected safe place,' it says.
It is unclear whether the cameras could be used by delivery firms to photograph the person signing for a parcel.
Resolver, a free complaints website, says it received 3,800 complaints about missing parcels last year — an 80 per cent rise on the previous year.
And it thinks this may just be the tip of the iceberg, with 'hundreds of thousands' of people affected each year.
The technology being trialled by Hermes might have helped teacher Jo Pilgrim, who bought a £30 plastic hut for her pet cat from eBay in December.
A few days after she placed the order, she received an email from delivery firm Yodel claiming she had signed for the parcel. But she was miles away teaching a class of schoolchildren.
The eBay seller refused to refund her and the eBay resolution centre took the seller's side.
It said tracking technology showed the driver had been outside her home. It also sent her a picture of an unidentifiable 'squiggle' as evidence, which she says did not resemble her signature.
Jo, 43, of Cannock, Staffordshire, persisted with the seller and finally received a refund.
She says: 'I have a complete lack of faith in anything you order over the internet. It turns out they can just forge a signature and flout the law.'
Experts say shops that refuse refunds or replacements could be breaking the law if they fail to provide evidence that the parcel arrived
Francesca Found also had to fight for a refund when £26 worth of children's clothes from Mothercare failed to arrive.
The retail merchandiser, 29, from North London, was at work when she received a message from Yodel to say her parcel had been delivered.
She contacted Yodel, which said the courier remembered the parcel being signed for by a white man in his 40s with two children.
No one fitting that description lives at her house.
Mothercare eventually refunded the money. She believes the driver went to the wrong address or forged her signature himself and then dumped or kept the package.
Francesca Found had to fight for a refund when a Mothercare parcel failed to arrive
In some cases, couriers claim to have left packages in a safe place that does not exist.
Jack Baldry tweeted: 'Left securely in my shed. Would be cracking if I had a shed.' Retailers are legally obliged to deliver your parcel to the address you give.
If it goes missing or is damaged, it is their responsibility to investigate. If it is dumped in a garden, a front porch or with a nasty neighbour, they are also liable.
James Walker, of Resolver, says: 'If you're at war with a neighbour, you're not going to want to go round and nor should you have to.
'The retailer should ask the courier to collect the parcel from the neighbour and re-deliver it, or just send a replacement.'
This even applies with companies such as Amazon, where you are allowed to designate a so-called 'safe place' as your preferred delivery option, experts say.
James Daley, of Fairer Finance, says: 'If a customer says, 'please leave my parcel behind the dustbin', then the retailer has to know that they are taking a risk.
'If it is happy to do so, then it has to be ready to bear the cost when things go wrong.'
A spokesman for Yodel says: 'We take any allegation of misconduct very seriously and will investigate.'
Like Hermes, it says it is also using technology that allows it to track exactly where parcels are with pinpoint accuracy.
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Motorola Xoom reportedly will receive the latest updates from Google’s Android OS, the Android 4.0 or formerly known as Android Ice Cream Sandwich. This news did not seem too surprising the public, especially after the introduction of the cooperation between Motorola with Google.
But until now there is still no official word from the Motorola. Even so, rumors about this story continues to unfold. Especially after a moderator on the Motorola support forum named Matt confirmed it.
He said that He doesn’t know if this will be the first or not, whether there are other companies that will perform the update, but it most certainly xoom will get ICS updates.
However, he continued, he admits that they do not know the exact date when the update will be done. So for you the owners of the Motorola Xoom all you can do is just wait for a while.