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Micron Technology said Monday it is acquiring fellow memory chip maker Elpida Memory, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, in a $2.5 billion deal.
The acquisition will arm Micron with greater manufacturing bandwidth and a broader mobile DRAM portfolio, while it will help the ailing Elpida Memory repay some of its $5 billion in debt.
Micron will be granted full ownership over Elpida Memory's assets, including a DRAM fabrication facility in Hiroshima, Japan; an assembly and test facility in Akita, Japan; and approximately 65 percent ownership interest in Taiwanese chip maker Rexchip.
Through a separate agreement with Powerchip Technology also revealed Monday, Micron said it would acquire another 24 percent share of Rexchip, meaning it will own approximately 89 percent combined of the company's outstanding shares.
The combined fab assets of Elpida and Rexchip will allow Micron to produce 200,000 300mm wafers per month, an approximate 50 percent increase over its current manufacturing capacity.
"We are creating the industry-leading pure-play memory company," said Micron CEO Mark Durcan in a statement. "Today's transactions will help strengthen the combined companies' market position in the memory industry through increased research and development and manufacturing scale; improved access to core memory market segments; and additional wafer capacity to balance among DRAM, NAND and NOR memory solutions for the ultimate benefit of Micron and Elpida customers."
The acquisition also means Micron will have access to Elpida's full portfolio of mobile DRAM offerings, including those optimized for smartphones and tablets. According to industry analyst IHS iSuppli, the mobile DRAM market is poised to boom over the next few years as mobile device adoption -- in lieu of traditional desktop PCs -- continues to soar.
iSuppli predicts mobile DRAM bits will account for nearly 32 percent of all DRAM bits shipped in 2015, a significant jump from the 6.2 percent they accounted for in 2009.
As part of the deal, Micron said it will pay $750 million for Elpida's equity and $1.75 billion in annual payments through 2019 to help repay its debt.
"As a result of these payments, all pre-petition debt obligations of Elpida will be fully discharged under the corporate reorganization proceedings," said the Micron statement. "The agreement also calls for Micron to provide certain financing support for Elpida capital expenditures, subject to specified conditions, and to maintain Elpida's operations and employees."
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World’s biggest mobile trade event – the Mobile World Congress (MWC), which was scheduled to begin this year from February 24, has been cancelled citing the fears due to global epidemic of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Many speculations were being made about the cancellation of MWC 2020 after major tech brands bailed out from the participation.
GSMA, the organizer of MWC released a statement on Wednesday confirming the cancellation of the event. GSMA regards this to the safety and health environment in Barcelona, Spain – the host city and the country. Coronavirus from China is a serious concern as this is the first time in 33 years that this annual mega event is not taking place.
This cancellation is a consequence of the current mobile market’s status, as China arguably leads as the world smartphone power. One major consequence of this cancellation is the economic impact on Barcelona as many companies are directly responsible for organisation and logistics of MWC. According to the data from GSMA, MWC received close to 110,000 visitors during last year from all over the world with 1 million business meetings being carried out.
Let’s come to the biggest question now – what will happen to the scheduled launch events and meetings? Various manufacturers have responded to this decision of GSMA by rescheduling their launch events to later dates, preferably online.
OPPO has rescheduled the launch of its latest 5G flagship, OPPO Find X2 in March with more information being shared soon. Realme will be launching its first 5G smartphone, X50 Pro 5G on February 24 online in Madrid. Xiaomi has also responded saying it will arrange a separate launch event for Mi Note 10 in Europe at later date. Any important business meetings scheduled at the event will anyways continue to happen online.
The cancellation of MWC 2020 is supposed to cause estimated loss of millions of Euros for all the stakeholders which include not just organizers, manufacturers and brands and also hotels and travel industry.

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BlackBerry says it will remain operating in Pakistan after that country’s government backed off from its request to gain access to the company’s servers.
Marty Beard, chief operating officer of BlackBerry, wrote on the company’s blog Thursday that the Waterloo, Ont.-based technology firm decided to stay there once the government’s decision was made.
BlackBerry previously said it would rather close its operations in Pakistan than provide the government “unfettered” access to its BlackBerry Enterprise Servers.
Pakistani officials had wanted to monitor all traffic in the country, including every email and BlackBerry Messenger correspondence. BES communications are routed through the company’s servers in Canada, BlackBerry had said before the resolution announced Thursday.
The company had been considering its options ahead of a Dec. 30 deadline.
“We are grateful to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and the Pakistani government for accepting BlackBerry’s position that we cannot provide the content of our customers’ BES traffic, nor will we provide any so-called back doors to our BES servers,” Beard said in the blog entry.
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Exiting Pakistan would’ve put BlackBerry in a difficult position as it tries to recover a share of the international market.
The company has built its reputation on security, buying up specialized software firms and marketing its phones, including the new Priv, on their privacy features.
BlackBerry is rolling out its latest Priv smartphone across the world. The phone’s distribution will spike to 31 countries by the end of February when the company’s fourth quarter ends.
Deflecting requests for its phone user’s data isn’t a new situation for BlackBerry. In 2010, several countries including India and Saudi Arabia threatened to ban BlackBerry over its refusal to hand over correspondence between its customers.
Similar to Pakistan, India said it had public safety as its primary concern as it tried to combat militants in the wake of the 2008 attacks in Mumbai that killed 166 people. BlackBerry was able to convince each country to comply with its existing lawful access policies.
However, there are some exceptions to BlackBerry’s policies on privacy.
Earlier this month, chief executive John Chen said he’d be willing to hand private customer information over to law enforcement under certain circumstances.
He cited BlackBerry’s “long-standing policy” that outlines when the company would be willing to give access to police under a court order. Those instances would not provide actual correspondence between users, but would be able to provide a phone’s location, which users contacted each other and certain metadata, Chen said.


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On the Internet, everybody’s a critic.
But some critics are making a name for themselves – even if it’s a fake one – offering readers personal assessments of the dining experience. The reviews may be perfectly positive or nasty and negative, but either way, these citizen critics have put the restaurant industry on high alert.
Restaurant owners have always known that word-of-mouth or a negative review from a professional critic could make or break their business. Now, online sites including Urbanspoon, Yelp.com and Open Table allow anyone with a smartphone to judge a restaurant based on the first glass of water and fire off that opinion to thousands of readers, right from the table.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There’s another chance for families to stock up on school supplies before the start of school year in Duval County.
Organizers and volunteers with the youth organization, Jubilee at DIP Cafe & Pantry, are inviting the public to swing by their location at 1429 Melson Avenue, across from Paxon High School and JWJ Middle School for not only a free bag of supplies, but also a free meal for up to three people.
Choose from chicken wings., hot dogs, or a fried fish meal on your way out of this drive-thru event.
Executive Director P.K. Mickens told News4Jax the supply drive is heavily grounded in faith.
“Our ‘why’ is we just want to make a difference. We feel like we are heaven’s hands here on Earth and we’re following what we believe is the greatest commandment which is to give,” she said.
Every bag of school supplies comes with a pack of paper, 24 pack of crayons, 12 pack of markers, a folder, glue sticks, and hand soap. There’s enough for 100 families.
Some other supplies like dry erase boards are available on a limited basis.
This is DIP’s fourth year for the school supply drive event, but the organization has been doing charitable works for more than 10 years.
Organizers are asking those who are able to make a donation. DIP, which stands for Divine Intervention and Prevention, is already beginning to plan its Christmas giveaway.
Details of that event will be announced in the coming weeks.
Learn more about DIP and its charitable efforts on its website.


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From bullish highs in 2021 to bearish lows in 2022, the cryptocurrency is now at a, and investors are calling it another “crypto winter.” The $2 trillion cryptocurrency market crash wiped out investor gains, cost thousands of people thousands of jobs, and destroyed once-basic digital currencies, including the luna cryptocurrency token — which lost all its value after the crash. . In this economy, is it still worth diving into cryptographic waters?
Ups and downs are nothing new in cryptocurrency markets, and skeptics have long characterized cryptocurrencies as an empty bubble destined to burst. The critics called, and simply a new digital version of an old cheater set to cheat. But investors see the world of digital coinage as a step forward, a kind of “Money 2.0” that will democratize finance and fuel the metaverse. Amid the fluctuating prices and fluctuating sentiments, one thing has not changed: cryptocurrency remains controversial, risky and extremely volatile.
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In simple terms, cryptocurrency is a digital token whose ownership is recorded on a blockchain, a distributed software ledger that no one controls. This was designed to make it more secure, in theory. Bitcoin and Ethereum are the two best-known cryptocurrencies, but over 18,000 tokens are traded under different names (is a famous example).
Despite price fluctuations and a relative, cryptocurrency is seen by many as the next financial frontier. Developments such as President Joe Biden’s desire to explore a for underscore a growing desire by powerful government and corporate institutions to quickly legitimize cryptocurrencies in the same way as stocks and bonds.
But it’s worth considering whether cryptocurrency is a smart investment for you…generally).
“Cryptocurrency is one of those investment categories that doesn’t have these traditional protections for investors,” said Gerri Walsh, senior vice president of investor education at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. “They’re outside the realm of securities trading. It’s an area that’s in flux as far as regulations go.”
Professionals warn that investors should not invest more than they can afford to lose in cryptocurrencies, which offers, and . If you’re considering adding cryptocurrencies to your portfolio, here are five important questions to consider before getting started.
What are the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies?
Before investing in cryptocurrencies, you should know that there is almost no protection for cryptocurrency investors. And since this virtual currency is extremely volatile and driven by hype, this is a problem. It’s easy to get caught up in tweets, TikToks and YouTube videos touting the latest coin – but the adrenaline of a market spike can easily be washed away with a dramatic drop.
You should be aware of cryptocurrencies. A commonly used scheme is a , where scammers encourage people to buy a certain token, causing its value to go up. When this happens, scammers sell, often pushing the price down for everyone else. These scams are prominent and raised over $2.8 billion worth of cryptocurrencies in 2021.
From the current political perspective of the US government, you are alone. At this time, the government does not offer deposit protection for cryptocurrencies as it does for bank accounts. That could change after Biden’s executive order in March, which directed government agencies tothe potential risks and benefits of digital assets.
As far as we know, only one company offers: Breach Insurance, with a Crypto Shield offer that promises to cover your accounts against hacks. Other companies, like Coincover, provide theft protection, which alerts you if there is suspicious activity on your account. Coincover maintains an insurance-backed guarantee that if your technology fails, it will pay you back up to the amount you are eligible for, which depends on the level of protection that the wallet you use offers. (Neither Coincover nor Breach Insurance will cover you against scams.)
Despite all the hype, scams, periodic dips (and lingering risks) in this market, Cesare Fracassi, who runs the Blockchain Initiative at the University of Texas, Austin, still thinks cryptocurrency has a viable future.
“I think cryptocurrency has a possible solution to some of the problems of the traditional financial sector,” Fracassi said. “The current traditional financial system is not inclusive, it’s slow and expensive and holders, including big banks and financial institutions, basically have a lot of control. I think cryptocurrency is a means by which you can really break the system.”
How to start investing in cryptocurrencies?
If you are considering buying crypto now, as prices have dropped, it is worth noting that there is no guarantee that the market will recover. But the simplest way to start investing in cryptocurrencies is to use US dollars to buy a cryptocurrency using a popular exchange like Coinbase,or FTX. A handful of popular payment apps – including – will allow you to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, although they usually have limited functionality and higher fees.
Whether you’re using Coinbase, Binance, Venmo or PayPal, you’ll need to provide some sensitive personal and financial information… including an official form of identification. (So much for.)
Once your account is set up, it’s simple to transfer money from your bank to it. And the entry barrier is quite low: the minimum trade amount is $2 on Coinbase and $15 on Binance.
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What percentage of my portfolio should be in cryptocurrencies?
Cryptocurrency is so new that there is still not enough data to decide how much of your portfolio “should” be in cryptocurrency, according to Fracassi.
“We need decades of returns to understand whether a specific asset is good in a portfolio,” Fracassi said. “We know that, on average, stocks return about 6% more than bonds. That’s because we’ve had 60 to 100 years to see the average returns for stocks and bonds.”
Like all investment decisions, how much you invest in cryptocurrencies will depend on your risk tolerance. But investment professionals suggest investors keep their exposure low, even for those who are fully familiar with the technology. Anjali Jariwala, a certified financial planner and founder of Fit Advisors, recommends that clients allocate no more than 3% of their portfolio to cryptocurrencies.
If I make money trading cryptocurrencies, do I have to pay taxes?
Yup. Whether you’re buying, selling, or exchanging cryptocurrencies, the IRS wants to know about it. YourIt depends on your particular situation, but cryptocurrency investments are largely treated like other investments, including stocks and bonds.
You do not need to report the cryptocurrency on your tax return if you have not sold it or exchanged it for another type of cryptocurrency. Purchase and retention also do not need to be reported. However, if you have sold or traded cryptocurrencies, you will need to report any realized gains or losses, just as you would for stocks and bonds.
Adding cryptocurrency trades will not make your tax return any easier. Butlike , and Koinly now connect to wallets and exchanges to automatically track your cryptocurrency holdings, sales and transfers.
Is there a way to learn about cryptocurrencies without investing in the coins themselves?
Buying tokens is the most straightforward approach to trying out cryptocurrencies. But there are other opportunities to explore the world of cryptocurrencies and at the same time protect your money from fluctuations.
Here are some alternatives:
Buy shares of crypto companies. Many companies in the crypto space are publicly traded. Buy Coinbase Global shares orrather than the currency itself, it allows you to benefit from these companies’ trading revenues, which are in part generated by cryptocurrencies. You can also buy shares in companies that make crypto-related hardware, such as Nvidia and AMD.
Invest in Cryptocurrency ETFs or Derivatives. Specialized exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are available for cryptocurrencies. ETFs are baskets of securities, such as stocks, commodities, and bonds, that follow an index or sector, in this case, crypto. Futures and options are also available for some crypto products, although these advanced types of investment vehicles come with their risks.
Get a job in cryptography. LinkedIn, Indeed and Monster list thousands of cryptocurrency jobs. If you have a traditional financial background or are a software engineer, there is a boom in the blockchain job market. There is also Cryptocurrency Jobs, a job board dedicated to blockchain careers.
Whether you will dive into cryptographic waters is up to you, but remember that it is not the only place to start your investment journey. And in addition to cryptocurrency, there are other digital assets to consider as well, including. But if you take the risk, make sure you invest in a to keep your digital currency safe.
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Tim Hortons opening in Oneida Wednesday; coffee purchases benefit children's camp
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ONEIDA >> A 1,900-square-foot Tim Horton Cafe & Bake Shop will hold its grand opening Wednesday at 6 a.m.
Construction on the restaurant, which can seat 32 diners inside and another 16 on the patio, began a few months ago at 246 Genesee St. in Oneida.
The Tim Hortons location is the first in Madison County, one of 55 in the Central New York area, and one of 808 locations in the United States, said company spokesperson Brynn Burton. Tim Hortons is based in Ontario, Canada.
The new location has brought about 25 jobs total to the city, which are a mix of full- and part-time positions, Burton said.
The Bakery Cafe offers food and drink options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, ranging from coffees and pastries to soups, fruits and sandwiches.
"We offer things to get people through the day," Burton said.
Wednesday is also Tim Hortons Camp Day, an annual fundraiser that sends economically disadvantaged children to camp, said Burton.
Last year, Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop raised $11 million in the United States and Canada. More than 15,000 kids were able to attend Tim Hortons Children's Camp.
"The mission of Tim Horton Children's Foundation is to help break the cycle of poverty by giving economically disadvantaged children the skills and mindset to aspire for a brighter future," said Dave Newnham, vice president and executive director, Tim Horton Children's Foundation. "We've seen time and time again that once a child attends our camp, they return home with a more positive attitude and greater confidence about their future. Our goal is to see more of that with more children. Camp Day is our single-most important fundraiser to help make that happen."
Burton said that on Camp Day, 100-percent of the proceeds of coffee sales are directed to the fundraising initiative.
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Thousands of Natwest customers left without access to their money after bank’s computer system crashes
- The majority of the bank’s UK customers have been affected by IT blackout
- Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank users also hit by glitch
- Online and phone banking down, ATMs broken and card payments rejected
- Customers have vented frustrations and threatened to quit for other banks
- Last year millions were unable to use cards or move money for days
- They were forced to set aside £125m compensation for those out of pocket
Millions of NatWest customers have been unable to take out cash or transfer money after its IT system collapsed for the second time in a year.
The majority of UK customers, around 7.5million, could not use online and phone banking or make card payments and cashpoint withdrawals from 9pm last night.
NatWest is part of the Royal Bank of Scotland, which also runs Ulster Bank, whose customers were also locked out of key systems.
But despite such a widespread computer blackout, no reason was given for the failure and despite claiming it was fixed at 1am some customers maintained their services were still not working this morning.
The news comes less than a year after millions of the bank’s customers were left unable to use their cards or move money for days due to a computer glitch.
Stephen Hester, the chief executive of RBS, which is 80 per cent state-owned, was forced to apologise last June after millions of customers were left unable to view an up-to-date balance following a software update.
It also affected payments such as direct debits for bills and some wages were not received leading to the bank setting aside £125million in compensation.
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Los Angeles-area man pleads guilty to illegally importing ED drugs which were sold as ‘herbal’ sexual enhancement products
LOS ANGELES – A man who illegally imported the active ingredients used in erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and Cialis and repackaged them for sale as “herbal” sexual enhancement products, pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to bring the drugs into the U.S. through false statements.
Joseph Jinn, also known as Tzong Hwan Jinn, 60, of Diamond Bar, admitted in a plea agreement filed in federal court that he imported Tadalafil, Sildenafil, and Dapoxetine – the active ingredients in pharmaceutical medications such as Viagra and Cialis – by falsely claiming to customs officials that the multi-kilogram shipments were “cooked powder and tools,” “Chinese bread baking mixture,” and other innocuous materials.
The case stems from a probe by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Criminal Investigations, the Los Angeles Police Department, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
While CBP was able to intercept some of the shipments – with a cumulative value of nearly $550,000 – the illegally imported drugs still entered the U.S. Jinn admitted in court that he and his co-conspirators repackaged and sold the drugs as an “herbal supplement sexual enhancer.” The products were sold in storefronts and over the internet without the necessary prescriptions required by the FDA, which had previously warned Jinn’s company it was engaged in illegal sales.
“These products were falsely and dangerously marketed as herbal supplements, when in truth they were unregulated prescription medications that are harmful to some people,” said acting U.S. Attorney Sandra R. Brown. “The scheme began with a smuggling operation, and the conduct continued with the distribution of supplements falsely labeled as natural and safe.”
The FDA has warned consumers about numerous over-the-counter products that claim to be “herbal,” but in fact contain hidden active ingredients. According to the plea agreement, the FDA “issued public warnings regarding these sexual supplements because they contain ingredients that can interact with other drugs in dangerous ways and may lower blood pressure to unsafe levels.”
“The FDA oversees the production and sale of prescription drugs to ensure that they are safe and effective,” said Lisa L. Malinowski, special agent in charge of the FDA Office of Criminal Investigations, Los Angeles Field Office. “Criminals who attempt to sell medicines outside of FDA’s oversight put the health of U.S consumers at risk. Our office will continue to pursue and bring to justice those who endanger the public’s health.”
Jinn pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Christina A. Snyder, who scheduled a sentencing hearing for June 19. When he is sentenced, Jinn will face a statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison. As part of his plea agreement, Jinn agreed to forfeit to the U.S. approximately $105,000 that was seized from three bank accounts during the investigation.
The case against Jinn is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Vicki Chou and Jennie L. Wang of the Cyber and Intellectual Property Crimes Section.


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The Best Dressed Spotted At Dubai’s Arab Social Media Influencers Summit 2018
From the queen of Jordan to the Instagram make-up queen…
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The event may have come and gone
But we can’t stop talking about the best-dressed influencers at this year’s Arab Social Media Influencers Summit in Dubai.
On Tuesday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Presidents and Prime Minister of the UAE, hosted the ArabSMIS in Dubai,
The event, which was a success, saw a large number of attendees including some big names, such as: The Jordanian Royal Queen Rania, Instagram make-up queen Huda Beauty and more.
Gathered to celebrate the past, present and future of social media, the summit saw talks and awards of very influential movements and actions by popular influencers in the Arab region.
1. Queen Rania
Queen Rania took an award home for the Personality of the Year, where she then gave a keynote speech speaking to over 1,000 social media influencers of the importance of their platform.
With over 10 million followers on Instagram, she urged influencers to use their platforms wisely – even if it means they don’t get the likes and shares they think they deserve.
“I come to you — the influential and those whose voices are heard, to urge you to use your time to break barriers, open channels of dialogue, and mobilise support for those who need it most," she said.
"I urge you to champion the truth and to communicate with values. Be good to others as the simplest expression of our humanity is a kind word,” she added.
Queen Rania of Jordan, was spotted at the ArabSMIS wearing a dress by Zara – while she usually opts for high brands for such events, the humbled queen took a more humble option in clothing.
The green velvet dress with a gold metallic belt is simple, yet flowy and looks stunning on her.
2. Huda and Mona Kattan
The most influential sisters on Instagram, and founders of a mega-beauty brand, HudaBeauty, were also at the ArabSMIS to discuss the prospects and future of Arab influencers in the region.
They were spotted snapping a picture with Queen Rania herself whilst both opted to wear black numbers at the summit.
While Huda wore a black dress with sheer sleeves with glitter detail, Mona also wore a black dress with a simple leather belt to accentuate her waistline.
3. Nadine Njeim
Lebanese actress, Nadine Njeim, also took an award home on Tuesday at the Arab Social Media Influencer Summit in Dubai.
She walked on stage to receive her award while wearing a pants suit – simple black pants with a detailed colour blocking blazer and a choker-style necklace to tie the whole look together.


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TALLAHASSEE (CBS4/AP) – Two people were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds after a parking dispute turned violent during Black Friday shopping at a Walmart in Tallahassee.
Police say officers responded to the shooting shortly after noon on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. A man and a woman — discovered at the store’s outdoor garden center — were taken to a nearby hospital with wounds that were not considered life-threatening. They were expected to make a full recovery.
No arrests were immediately made, but police were searching for a dark green Toyota Camry in connection with the case.
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PARIS — L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt has issued a statement following reports that she has given photographer François-Marie Banier gifts of some 1 billion euros, or $1.43 billion at current exchange, causing her daughter, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, to lodge a complaint earlier this year, according to Agence France Presse wire service.
“Madame Liliane Bettencourt will not make any comment following recent articles appearing in the press,” stated her spokesman, according to AFP.
Issa Rae stopped by WWD's NYC headquarters to talk about season two of "Insecure," which premieres this Sunday on HBO. Click link in bio for all the details. #wwdeye (📷: @jgreenery; Styled by @mayteallende)
A Stella McCartney sketch of a custom dress made from protein-based silk in partnership with biotech lab Bolt Threads. The dress will be displayed at The Museum of Modern Art's upcoming design exhibition, "Items: Is Fashion Modern?"


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Since its IPO in May, Beyond Meat Inc.'s (NASDAQ: BYND) stock has rocketed 384% higher. With its surging popularity, it's no surprise Beyond Meat has gained another partner.
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Beyond Meat doesn't tell people what to eat. Rather, it challenges their definition of meat.
And with Beyond Meat's success, companies all around the world want in. The plant-based meat market is already worth $12 billion. But over the next decade, MarketWatch says it'll soar to as high as $140 billion.
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A regional director of the National Labor Relations Board submitted a filing on Monday accusing Amazon of illegally calling the police on workers and other unlawful union-busting tactics during its effort to crush an organizing campaign at a warehouse near Albany, New York.
In the complaint, first reported by Bloomberg, the NLRB official writes that Amazon “has been interfering with, restraining, and coercing” workers as they try to exercise their right to organize under federal law.
During Amazon’s attempt to stifle pro-union workers at the Castleton-on-Hudson, New York facility last year, the company “prohibited staff from discussing the union during their work time while allowing them to discuss other non-work topics,” according to Bloomberg.
The corporate giant also subjected workers to mandatory “captive audience” meetings aimed at dissuading workers from unionizing and “promulgated a policy prohibiting employees from being on the property before or after their shifts in order to discourage union organizing,” the outlet reported.
Seth Goldstein, Amazon Labor Union’s attorney, told Bloomberg that “Amazon was so outrageous in their attacks on the union that it was impossible to successfully organize” at the Castleton-on-Hudson facility. Employees at the warehouse voted 406-206 against unionization, a result union leaders said was heavily affected by Amazon’s relentless union-busting.
The vote came months after Amazon warehouse workers in Staten Island, New York voted to form the company’s first union in the United States. Amazon is still trying to overturn that election despite an NLRB ruling dismissing the challenge, and the company has since been accused of unlawfully refusing to bargain with the union.
The new NLRB complaint against Amazon alleges that, last August, the company illegally fired an Albany-area employee for engaging in protected union activity. The complaint says Amazon should have to reinstate the terminated worker with back pay and read aloud a notice informing employees of their right to organize — something the company had to do late last year.
BREAKING: Amazon senior management was forced to read the NLRB’s 30-page order to stop union-busting to every employee working at JFK8 today.— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) December 1, 2022
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In November, a federal judge ordered Amazon to “cease and desist” from retaliating against workers for organizing.
The company has been accused of a wide range of labor law violations, including illegal surveillance, intimidation, and other tactics that U.S. corporations commonly use to stop their workers from organizing.
Last year, Amazon spent more than $14 million on anti-union consultants.


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In late October, Silicon Valley venture capitalist Bill Gurley, speaking to The Wall Street Journal about technology start-up valuations, said, “All these private valuations are fake. They’re all on paper.”
Gurley, managing partner at San Francisco-based venture capital firm Benchmark, has been openly critical for a while of the dizzying valuations attributed to technology start-ups in recent years. His criticism is directed in particular at unicorns, the common term for technology start-ups privately valued at $1 billion or more.
Until a couple of months ago, Gurley’s criticism had few takers in India’s start-up ecosystem. In fact, back in October, few venture capitalists and even fewer entrepreneurs would concede to a valuation bubble.
Sure, there had been a few upsets. Zomato, the restaurant discovery platform backed by Info Edge India Ltd and Sequoia Capital, had fired 10% of its staff as part of a cost rationalization drive. Food ordering start-up TinyOwl, backed by Matrix Partners and Sequoia, had laid off more than 100 people and shut down offices in some cities as it battled a cash crunch. Property search and listings platform Commonfloor was on the block as it failed to draw fresh capital despite having investors such as Tiger Global Management and Google Capital on board.
But, unlike elsewhere in the world, where unicorn valuations were being marked down with alarming frequency by mutual funds, India’s unicorns held their mythical valuations. E-commerce bellwether Flipkart was still going strong at $15.2 billion. Rival Snapdeal was cruising along at about $5 billion. Budget stays aggregator and unicorn aspirant OYO Rooms had just snapped up $100 million from Japanese investor SoftBank and others, taking its valuation to a reported $400 million. Even seed-stage start-ups were raking in $1 million rounds. What bubble?
In the past two months, however, some of that exuberance has tempered. People still aren’t talking in bubble terms, but they admit that a correction is underway in India’s start-up funding market. The correction is evident from the numbers for the concluding quarter of 2015. A KPMG report, based on data compiled by research firm CB Insights, shows that venture capital-backed firms in India raised $1.5 billion in October-December 2015, down 46% from the $2.8 billion raised in the July-September quarter. The volume of deals also declined to 114 from 139 in the preceding quarter.
The numbers are down primarily because of a correction in later funding rounds, specifically in the Series B and C stages where valuations were most frothy. A quick survey of deals reported across media shows that after September, there has been a marked decline in Series B and C stage deals, especially in terms of value. Compared with the past, only one deal crossed the $100 million mark—hyperlocal delivery service Grofers raised $120 million in a Series B round led by SoftBank.
The ticket sizes of the remaining 15 deals in those stages were well below the $50 million mark. After Grofers, the three largest deals involved e-commerce company Naaptol ($52 million), PepperTap, another hyperlocal delivery service ($40 million), and ethnic products marketplace Craftsvilla ($34 million).
Apart from the decline in deal ticket sizes, later-stage rounds are also in a somewhat different complexion in terms of the investors involved. Out of the 16 deals reported, six were led by strategic investors such as SoftBank, Paytm, Snapdeal, Amazon, Mitsui, and even a local family office backed by the Murugappa Group. Venture capital firms have been less visible, preferring to divert their resources to younger companies at the seed and Series A stages. Not because their resources are running scarce—India-dedicated venture capital funds raised a little more than $2 billion in fresh capital last year, according to data compiled by the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association.
Most venture capitalists believe that valuations will correct further. In January, Mint reported that practically every leading venture capital fund in the market expects valuations for mid-stage deals to be between 25% and 50% lower than the 2015 levels. That, most reckon, will take another 6-8 months to play out, and they’re willing to wait. They can afford to wait because hedge funds, notably New York-based Tiger Global (which invests in start-ups from a separate venture capital fund), are no longer breathing down their necks. Hedge funds, until recently among the most aggressive dealmakers in India’s start-up market, are on a hiatus due to the recent turmoil in the public markets.
While venture capitalists have started to come to terms with the downturn, entrepreneurs are still holding out. This isn’t unusual. Historically, private valuations have always lagged the public markets by a few months. But, there’s no doubt that they will eventually correct. Entrepreneurs can take cues from the recent markdown of the value of Flipkart shares owned by mutual funds. The latest to do so is Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust, which has written down the value of its minor stake to $58.9 million, as of 31 December, from $80.6 million in June.
The Morgan Stanley markdown brings Flipkart’s valuation down to about $11 billion from the $15.2 billion the company claimed when it raised its last round of funds. That’s a fairly big hit, assuming that the lofty valuations that Flipkart claims aren’t, as Gurley suggests, imaginary.
Flipkart is a bit of a lodestar for the country’s start-up ecosystem.
That makes the markdown the strongest manifestation yet of the correction that is currently underway in India’s start-up funding market.
Winter is here. Make no mistake. But, as anybody who’s lived through a couple of downturns would know, it’s also when the most interesting start-ups are born.
Snigdha Sengupta is the founder of StartupCentral, a digital news and analytics platform focused on venture capital. She also periodically contributes stories on venture capital and private equity to Mint.


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SAN DIEGO — The popular app Yelp now wants users to weigh in on how well a business is following COVID-related rules.
Yelp made the announcement in a blog post on its website.
According to Yelp, for months its been allowing businesses to inform customers about which safety protocols they implemented. Now it's the user's turn to weigh in on whether they're actually following the rules they say they are.
There is a new section where customers can give input on whether or not a restaurant is enforcing mask wearing and social distancing.
Reaction to the new feature was mixed.
"In my opinion, I think it's a healthier environment to reach out directly to the restaurant owner instead of leaving a review," said Garrett Bernard, the owner of Crazee Burger in North Park.
"You might just be adding another adverse obstacle for restaurant owners to deal with," he added.
Alondra Ruiz, the owner of The Village in North Park, also shared her thoughts on the new feature.
"Freedom of speech right?" she said. "People can put in their review and I'm OK with that. I understand people should be aware before going into a place if they want to go there or not. Complete transparency."
However, she says her Yelp page has been inundated with people punishing her for defying the public health order and continuing to offer outdoor dining. She says after a recent gathering of business owners at her restaurant, she spotted a lot of fake reviews.
"We got 64 one-star Yelp reviews that were from people who didn't even consume, they didn't come to the business, they didn't eat," she said.
Her Yelp page has already received feedback on the new Yelp feature. Under the section "Health and safety measures" it says "Social distancing might not be enforced according to most users" and "Staff might not wear masks according to most users."
"You can't force people to wear a mask if they have an exemption," said Ruiz. "That's what I stand for, I stand for liberty."
On social media, there are some who agree with the new Yelp feature, but there are plenty who don't.
Yelp declined our request for an interview, but sent News 8 the following statement:
"We know businesses are faced with constantly changing regulations and in many cases creating new operational models, which is why we’ve been focused on building solutions to support them through these changes. We’ve seen businesses greatly benefit from updating the information in the COVID-19 section of their Yelp business page. In fact, we saw consumer interest increase 41% for businesses that added COVID-19 business updates to their Yelp pages between September 1 and December 31, 2020. This new update further highlights how businesses have adapted to keep their customers safe, and aims to instill confidence in consumers to continue supporting local businesses.
Due to the extensive trust and safety measures we have in place, it is rare for a business to receive an orange question mark associated with this user-generated feedback, as it is only meant to alert consumers to egregious instances of social distancing not being enforced and staff not wearing masks. At launch, the orange question mark is only displayed on a couple hundred businesses out of the millions of businesses on Yelp."
"The average restaurant owner, myself included, understands the general public's safety and health is an imperative issue," said Bernard. "We have to be complying."


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You spend more time at home, even to work. Needs change. Technology facilitates the shift towards new consumption behaviours. Companies that are open to change are growing, those that are more firm are stricken and suffering.
E-Commerce in Italy: on average, purchases in all sectors grow by 30%. Some more than others. From +0.4% of the “health and beauty” sector to +39% of coffee machines. Convenience, speed, experience and customisation are the main drivers of this further acceleration of on-line-shops.
The digital revolution passes through new ways of selling and the Customer Engagement logics are increasingly multichannel.
Team that wins, invents new game. The ability to adapt remains a strategic value for the future of Italian brands.
Digital first companies are taking advantage of the opportunity to meet new expectations and build one-to-one relationships with consumers through a subscription model. Especially brands that have invested in experiences and services.
The subscription sale of recurring food products through the e-commerce channel was a trend months ago. Now and in the future it has become a necessity.


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The new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have a newfound resistance to being bent and damaged by water, as recently reported by the Inquisitr, marking a distinct improvement from some previous versions, which were much easier to damage. This is a consequence of the new iPhones using a different aluminum alloy.
Users can now benefit from a case to protect their iPhone that will remain free from scratches. Unfortunately, it can still be scratched, but in a review by BGR, it’s reported that even serious “surface” scratches to the new cases faded over time to “almost nothing.”
“On one hand, seeing scratches on your smartphone case means the important accessory is doing its job by protecting your handset from scratches and dings. On the other hand, a scratched smartphone case is unsightly — do you really want your $650+ phone wrapped in a piece of ugly scratched-up plastic?”
As you can see in the video, the technology extends beyond the iPhone case to use in a screen protector which is also able to self-repair surface scratches. They are manufactured by Just Mobile, a manufacturer of Apple and iPhone products. The case is branded TENC, and the screen cover is called AutoHeal. Currently due to their focus on Apple and iPhone products, the technology is not for sale for other smartphones.
iPhone owners don’t need to sacrifice on appearances either to don the protective case, as the company boasts it is “near-invisible.” That’s an important feature given the efforts Apple goes to to deliver beautiful, thin technology to their iPhone range.
Just Mobile have been making mobile accessories since 2005. Their initial focus was on Windows Phones. However, the advent of the iPhone and it’s market-leading position led Just Mobile to refocus on developing for the iPhone.
Their company mission was to make accessories “that last.” Self-healing iPhone accessories are, perhaps, the ultimate realization of that mission.
“We don’t make disposable junk. Neither do we indulge in exercises in aestheticism. We believe that design is about far more than styling; it’s about understanding the essence of an object and celebrating its utility. So we create beautiful products that solves real-life problems – like how to prop up your tablet to watch a movie, or how to recharge your iPhone when you’re on the move.”
Technology that addresses that issue isn’t as far away in the future as we might imagine, however. An iPhone case that repairs itself from deep cuts and damage might be possible in future. In fact, Digital Trends covered the advent of self-healing airplane wings, heralding a future where they could heal cracks immediately after they form. It’s reported that scientists believe that even a cracked iPhone screen could “autonomously fix the cracks and become good as new within a few hours.”
As well as iPhones and airplanes, even roads and buildings aren’t safe from the self-repairing future, as IFLScience recently reported that concrete capable of repairing its own cracks could be just around the corner.
Have you ever been frustrated by easy-to-damage iPhone cases? Would you shell out the extra for one that can heal? What do you think about the trend towards a self-repairing future?
[Image Source: Just Mobile]


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The United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a critical economic indicator that measures the average change in prices over time that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services. It is widely considered one of the most effective gauges of inflation. The next CPI data release, scheduled for July 12, is predicted to show a decrease from the previous month, a development which could carry significant implications for the market and interest rates.
From 9.1% to a Forecasted 3.1%: A Year of Changes
Over the past year, we’ve seen a steady decline in the US CPI number, dropping from a high of 9.1% to 4%. The upcoming data release is forecasted to continue this downward trend, with a projected figure of 3.1% for June. This decrease represents a substantial drop in the inflation number, considering that just two months prior, it was at 4.9%.
Implications for the Market and Interest Rates
The forecasted drop in the CPI has a bullish implication for the market. The reason for this is twofold: First, lower inflation reduces the immediate pressure on the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates, which is generally considered positive for the stock market. Higher interest rates can decrease business investment and consumer spending, which can lead to slower economic growth and lower stock prices. Therefore, a lower CPI might be viewed as a positive development for the stock market.
Second, lower inflation means a reduction in the cost of goods and services, which can stimulate consumer spending. As consumers feel more confident in their purchasing power, their increased spending can help drive economic growth and lead to potential gains in the stock market.
U.S. CPI Preview: Stocks May Shudder as Inflation Cools – tastylive
Conclusion: Monitoring the Market Response
As we anticipate the upcoming US CPI data release, it’s crucial to consider the potential effects on market sentiment and monetary policy. If the CPI for June does come in at the forecasted 3.1%, it would likely be seen as very bullish for the market, reducing the chance of a further increase in interest rates.
While we can forecast and speculate, the actual impact will depend on a variety of factors, including market sentiment, geopolitical events, and other economic indicators. Thus, investors and market participants should monitor the situation closely and be ready to adjust their strategies based on the actual data released.


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Janet Jackson has made a name for herself as a widely successful artist who’s established a new sound for pop music. Though she’s made waves in the music industry with her chart-topping hits and indelible dance moves that have been tightly woven into pop culture, Jackson has also taken the fashion industry by storm, rocking some incredibly memorable looks over her lengthy career.
One of her most iconic looks to date is the key earring she wore during her “Rhythm Nation” era. Though the look started a trend that is still worn today, it turns out that serving as fashion statement wasn’t the accessory’s only purpose.
Janet Jackson’s key earring was iconic
Jackson has given us several moments in the ’80s and ’90s that served nothing but fashion realness (Poetic Justice braids anyone?). But one of her looks was pretty unique to her. Yeah, we’re talking about that key she wore on her earring.
The youngest Jackson sibling’s infamous earring made its debut in the late ’80s around the time her third studio album, Control, was released.
While promoting the album, attending red carpet events, and performing songs off the record, Jackson would wear the unique accessory. Soon, the earring became her fashion staple as she was hardly ever seen without the one of a kind hoop.
Jackson even rocked the jewelry piece in the music video for her 1989 track “Rhythm Nation,” which has received several accolades over the years. By wearing the earring along with a black military-style uniform, many began regarding Jackson as a fashion icon.
Now, the outfit is one of the most mimicked looks in entertainment history.
Janet Jackson says she started wearing the key earring long before it became a fashion statement
Though the key earring made Jackson a fashion icon in her own right, it turns out that this wasn’t the reason she started wearing the accessory in the first place.
During a February 2020 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jackson shared the story behind that famous key earring of hers.
According to the “Any Time, Any Place” singer, she started wearing a key on her earring when she was a child because she never carried around a keychain.
As for the key’s purpose, Jackson said it unlocked the cages of the many animals her family owned, explaining that she was responsible for taking care of them when she was young.
“We had so many animals growing up. We had fawn, mouflon sheep, peacocks, giraffe, just all kinds of animals. So, it was my job to feed them, to clean the cages,” Jackson told Fallon. “That was my chore. It was a working key. So all through school, I wore hoop earrings and I would keep the key on my earring.”
Does Janet Jackson still have her infamous earring?
Like many celebrities who hold onto mementos from their careers, Jackson revealed that she still has her iconic key earring.
Though she no longer rocks the unique accessory in the public eye, the singer says the earring resides in her storage.
Who knows, maybe it’s packed away next to her Poetic Justice outfit and her controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show costume? But despite where it lives now, we’re sure the earring is packed away safely. After all, it did make Jackson the fashion icon she’s known as today!
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SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) – Starbucks says it’s committed to bargaining with its unionized workers and reaching labor agreements next year.
The move Friday is major reversal for the coffee chain after two years fighting the unionization of its U.S. stores.
Starbucks Chief Partner Officer Sara Kelly wrote a letter to Lynne Fox, the president of the Workers United union.
In it, Kelly says the current bargaining impasse between the two sides should not be acceptable to either.
Fox says she is reviewing the letter and anything that moves bargaining forward is positive.
At least 370 U.S. Starbucks stores have voted to unionize since late 2021.


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Downtown Perry is about to get a little bit sweeter.
Cory Jones, an industry professional cookie artist, is expected to open a storefront for his Sweet Evelyn’s cookie business in mid-May.
The 34-year-old Unadilla native competed in the Food Network’s 2022 Christmas Cookie Challenge.
“It has been a whirlwind of just being recognized, increase of followers, significant increase of orders,” Jones said.
Jones, an entrepreneur at heart, also owns Jones and Company, a popular home decor shop that he’s had in downtown Perry at 910 Carroll St. since 2014. He carries about 75% of the Happy Everything line by Laura Johnson.
He’s in the process of rebranding the store to Sweet Evelyn’s.
He’ll feature his custom cookies on one side and his curated selection of decor, gifts, gourmet food and seasonal items on the other side — except for the china that he will no longer carry.
Jones is best known for his decorated cookies that he hand-crafts one at a time.
After his appearance on the Food Network, his mom and stepdad gifted him a commercial kitchen that’s located in his hometown. The kitchen is closed to the public except on pop-up pickup days for pre-ordered cookies.
Jones had a pop-up shop before within his downtown Perry store but said he couldn’t keep up with demand. But with the new commercial kitchen only 13 miles away in Unadilla, he’ll be able to mass produce his drop cookie creations and bring them freshly-baked to the Perry store.
Think browned butter bourbon pecan chocolate chip and banana pudding cookies.
Jones said he plans to give his cookies funky names. His banana pudding cookie will be named after his nana, the late Evelyn Goodroe, also the namesake of his cookie business.
“I’m going to call that one, The Nana,” Jones said. “So banana and my nana. I’m naming them all something kind of fun.”
He’ll also offer his hand-crafted decorated cookies on a seasonal basis in his Perry shop and via pop-ups at the commercial kitchen in Unadilla. He’ll also continue taking custom orders via social media as he has availability.
“I’ll do some decorated cookies seasonally in the new place,” Jones said. “I actually do all of that myself so it’s hard to mass produce.”
Jones is also working on a website for his cookie business.
“I’m not sure how that’s going to be structured just yet.,” he said. “But hopefully we’ll be able to ship and take pre-orders through our website.”
Jones has been baking and decorating cookies for only a few years. He became hooked from taking a class with his mother in December 2016.
He started Sweet Evelyn’s in the kitchen of his home, showcasing his baked goods on social media and selling them by custom-order and via pop-up shops.
His mom, Faye Mixon, continues to help with the baking, having come alongside him from the start. She’s retired, having served as the Dooly County tax commissioner.
His stepdad, Myron Mixon, is a celebrity pitmaster and five-time barbecue World Champion as well as the mayor of Unadilla.
Jones previously served on the Dooly County Board of Education. He currently serves as the Perry Main Street Promotions Committee chairman.
“So, that’s kind of how we started,” Jones said. “But as kid, I would always go to my great aunt’s house at Christmas with my cousins and my sister and we would make cookies — just using store-bought sugar cookie dough and store-bought icing, and I always looked like I could sale mine — not to gloat or brag — but mine always looked best.”


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African and Eastern Direct are now offering same day delivery
Perfect for those last minute party orders…
Adult beverage delivery service, African & Eastern Direct were previously offering a ‘next day delivery’ option for orders made before midday.
But they’ve now managed to upgrade that service to a same-day-delivery option. Meaning those last-minute dinner parties, have a green light.
Astonishingly, same day deliveries can be made up until 4pm on the day and there’s no minimum spend. It’s just a flat Dhs20 fee and you can look forward to receiving the contents of your cart within a couple of hours.
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African & Eastern Direct has over 600 brands available and an often refreshed range of monthly offers.
Deliveries can only be made to private home addresses in the following locations Downtown Abu Dhabi; Al Zahiyah and Al Markaziyah; Madinat Zayed; Khalidiya; Al Wahda; Al Karamah; Al Rowdah and Al Mushrif; Al Muroor; Khalifa City; Al Raha; Yas Island; Saadiyat Island; Mafraq; Mussafah; Shabiya; and Al Ree.
No license, no problem
Back in September of 2020, we announced the news that those purchasing and drinking alcohol from licensed premises will no longer have to show their own private license before being served.
You’ve still got to be over 21 and consume alcohol at home or in licensed premises of course, but as of now — the requirement for showing an in-date, private license, has been removed in Abu Dhabi.
DCT circular 67/2020 dated September 15, states “we would like to announce the cancellation of alcohol licences for individuals, where residents and tourists will be permitted to buy and possess alcohol from licensed retail shops, and are allowed to drink within tourism and hotel establishments, clubs, and independent outlets”.


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WPP Subsidiary Buys US Mobile Apps Developer Double Encore
(Alliance News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) LONDON (Alliance News) - WPP PLC Wednesday said it has acquired US-based mobile applications developer Double Encore via its POSSIBLE subsidiary.
WPP did not disclose the financial terms of the acquisition.
Double Encore made revenues USD8.0 million in 2013, and counts the likes of Major League Soccer and airline JetBlue amongst its clients.
The FTSE 100-listed advertising group has made a slew of acquisitions in recent months, including data visualisation firm Guardian Digital Agency, an investment in automated market research firm ZappiStore Ltd and a majority stake in South Africa-based marketing firm EXP, all in July.
WPP shares were down 0.9% to 1,165 pence on Wednesday.
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Airtel Kenya has received global recognition a year after the operator announced its strategic decision to move into MVNO business and host Mobile Virtual Network Operators, (MVNOs).
The announcement was made at the 3rd Annual International MVNO Industry Awards Ceremony on 22nd April 2015, Nice, France. The Awards are designed to champion success and celebrate excellence in the MVNO industry.
In September 2014, Airtel’s first ever MVNO in partnership with Equity Bank to allow its customers to access all their banking products and services – credit, savings, insurance, payments, transaction processing, brokerage, custodial and investment services.
In a statement, Airtel Africa CEO Mr. Christian De Faria said, “This recognition is a pleasant surprise. The launch of MVNOs is in line with Airtel’s innovation and differentiation agenda. We strongly believe that the entry of the MVNO into the Kenyan market will stimulate and sustain overall market growth through a new range of innovative products and service propositions that will give more choice and value to consumers.”
Airtel Kenya’s deal with Equity Bank offers an ideal model of collaboration between banks and telecoms, allowing convergence of mobile and banking, with the customer in mind.


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News UK’s David Dinsmore: ‘Advertising is quite challenging’
News UK is home to major British newspapers including The Sun, The Times of London and The Sunday Times. It’s found that among some of its key publications, the print audience is growing but advertising is falling.
“Advertising is quite challenging,” said David Dinsmore, COO of News UK, on the Digiday Podcast from Cannes, France. “We’ve tried a lot of things, and nothing is changing that downward trajectory for print advertising. And digital advertising is starting to flatten out. That’s not surprising when 95 percent of the growth is going to [Google and Facebook].”
Here are edited highlights from the episode:
Print ad revenue is still in decline
“Their audience is growing, but their advertising is declining. That’s the first time in history that has happened. You have this situation where the customer is saying they really like this, but the advertiser isn’t advertising against this.”
Media needs to get closer to transactions
“There isn’t a silver bullet. We have to have things that generate tens of millions of pounds of revenue to be meaningful in our [profit and loss statement]. If I was Google and Facebook, my biggest concern would be with Amazon because they book the transaction.”
News providers need more from platforms
“We are providing a lot of content. We’re not getting the value back for it. We have an important part to play in that ecosystem, but we just won’t have the revenues to sustain the 1,500 journalists we employ at News UK.”
Vox Media’s Jim Bankoff: We’re eliminating ads from exchanges
"The Internet has revolutionized the bottom of the [marketing] funnel."
Reddit’s Alexis Ohanian on why empathy will win
"There's all this remarkable decency and kindness for people."
Disney’s Andrew Sugerman: ‘You don’t have to be on every platform’
"We want to focus on the places that have the biggest impact.“


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After the 2016 currency devaluation and IMF-backed economic reforms that led to an increase in the prices of necessities such as fuel, electricity and basic foods, Egyptian consumers began to rationalise their spending habits. Many began to opt for cheaper brands, or stopped purchases in certain categories altogether. Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) and food retailers were particularly affected by the changes, as high inflation drove down demand. However, a fall in the unemployment rate – from 10.9% in FY 2018/19 to 8.6% in FY 2019/20 – has resulted in a slight improvement in consumer spending.
According to a February 2020 report from Fitch Solutions, consumption was expected to increase by 3.5% in 2020, up from 0.8% in 2019. The company noted that the stabilisation of inflation and a 66% increase in the public sector minimum wage in March 2019 both contributed to higher levels of consumption, a trend that at the time was expected to continue through 2020. However, this assessment came before the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was apparent, and it is expected that the economic ramifications of the outbreak and the resulting shutdowns will have a negative impact on consumption.
Local FMCG producers and food retailers benefitted from Egyptian consumers’ shift towards the preference of cheaper goods, offering more competitive prices than multinational brands. As these companies were already embedded in the market, they were often able to more quickly and effectively reach consumers. For example, in response to consumer sensitivity to price increases following the devaluation, supermarket chains and grocery stores in Egypt incentivised customers through loyalty programmes, discounts and other promotions, according to a June 2019 report from the US Department of Agriculture. Locally produced substitutes including cookies, crackers and chips started to replace more expensive imported products in shoppers’ carts, although many higher-income consumers did not make the switch.
Technological innovations are helping to boost the contribution of local FMCG firms to the supply chain. In September 2019 local business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce start-up MaxAB closed a $6.2m seed round with UAE-based early-stage venture capital (VC) firm Beco Capital, Africa-focused VC 4DX Ventures and early-stage investment fund Endure Capital.
According to MaxAB, traditional retailers comprise 90% of the FMCG market, with intermediaries making large profit margins. The start-up connects informal food and grocery retailers directly with suppliers and brands in categories including groceries, beverages, dairy, confectionery and non-food products. It manages three apps: one that allows store owners to purchase goods, one for their delivery staff and one for customer support. The seed funding will be used to increase the company’s reach in Egypt and into North Africa. “Currently the B2B grocery market is offline from beginning to end,” Belal El Megharbel, CEO of MaxAB, told international media in October 2019. “There are no optimisation tools to ensure that it is running efficiently, and there is no direct connection between FMCGs and retailers. What this means is that there is a huge gap in the market for reorganisation using technology.”
Companies in Egypt’s FMCG and food retail scene are working to increase the volume of sales back to pre-flotation levels, and moderating inflation levels and an appreciating currency have both aided in this rebound. The ability of local firms and retailers to be flexible in their responses to shifting consumer preferences during a time of country-wide economic hardship helped domestic companies weather the storm. Meanwhile, entrepreneurs have provided technologically advanced solutions that connect traditional retailers directly to the supply chain.
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Monday, March 5th, 2007 at 10:25 am in Gieson Cacho.
With the announced downsizing of the E3 video game conference, some event had to pick up the slack and it seems that event is the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
Held in the Moscone Center, the conference is a mix of forums, classes and keynote speeches that focus on all aspects of the video game industry.
Along with learning component, there’ll also be some major annoucements. For the next week, I’ll be reporting the major news and speeches.
Right now, Microsoft is already making waves. According to 1up.com, Microsoft will be releasing a larger memory unit for its system. Xbox Live Arcade is also increasing the size limit of their games from 50MB to 150MB. The new memory unit will hold 512MB and will cost $49.99 with a copy of “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved” to boot.
Meanwhile on the conference floor, Trip Hawkins, the co-founder of Electronic Arts and CEO of Digital Chocolate, talked about mobile gaming. In his address, he stressed the need for original games for the new medium.
“Games need to sell themselves,” he said. Hawkins also stressed user-generated content and viral traits of mobile games. In effect, he said that mobile games should be more of a communal experience that lets players invest themselves in the game.
What that could be? Who knows. But it seems a lot a better than the rehashed titles on most cell phones right now.


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GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) — Apple growers who lost much of their crop last year say this year is shaping up to be a bountiful harvest.
Maureen Kercher says the apples at her Goshen orchard look good and should be sweeter than usual because a recent dry spell means the sugars in the apples aren't diluted.
Kercher tells The Elkhart Truth (http://bit.ly/16W6F1m ) she expects demand to be strong. Customers have already flocked to the orchard for peaches.
The orchard plans to offer 10 varieties for picking. Last year, many orchards were forced to ship in other varieties from out of state after losing their crops to a late freeze.
Information from: The Elkhart Truth, http://www.etruth.com


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SME Bedfordshire Awards
SME Bedfordshire Business Awards, a sought after accolade of achievement, an endorsement of your hardwork, determination and enterprise in business. Winning an award that recognises your business offers exceptional marketing and PR opportunities as well as increasing your credibility and standing in the eyes of your peers and your customers.
A Bedfordshire business leader has spoken out to urge companies in Bedford to put their names forward for a prestigious customer service vote.
The SME Bedfordshire Business Awards includes a category for customer service that is decided entirely by votes from members of the public.
Bedfordshire’s branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is headline sponsor for the awards and the group’s chairman, Ian Cording, says excellent customer service is something every company in Bedford should aim for.
Ian, who lives in Bedford and has his business there, said: “I know for a fact that many Bedford companies provide excellent customer service and they should seriously consider entering. Winning a public vote on customer service would show that any business is recognised by the people who pay the bills – the customers!
“By campaigning for votes in your business and on social media you would show that you appreciate the importance of keeping customers happy, which has fantastic value in itself. That is even if they don’t win. Businesses that end up winning would be able to use that to the max… it’s a fabulous endorsement.”
The deadline for nominations for the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards’ customer service vote is 5pm on Monday, April 3, 2017. Then there will be a voting period running until Friday, May 5. The winner will be announced at the Grand Final on Wednesday July 12 at Bedford Corn Exchange.
To enter please click on the link. Remember you can enter up to 3 awards http://bedfordshireawards.co.uk/
ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY 12TH MAY 5PM!!!


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Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to launch a cloud region in Mexico in early 2025.
The company expects to invest more than $5 billion over the next 15 years in the three data centers in the state of Queretaro.
It will be the cloud provider's second region in Latin America, joining the existing AWS South America (São Paulo) region.
The world's largest cloud company by market share, AWS has four other upcoming regions publicly in the works - Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Thailand - and 15 upcoming new Availability Zones.
The company first opened an AWS Outpost in Mexico back in 2020, and a Local Zone in 2023.
Existing customers in Mexico include Banco Santander Mexico, SkyAlert, Cinepolis, Aeromexico, Kueski, and Bolsa Institucional de Valores (BIVA).
“Cloud services are an essential part of everyday life, helping us to digitally and economically transform Mexico,” said Raquel Buenrostro, the Mexican secretary of economy.
“We welcome AWS’s investment and expansion in Mexico because it is a sign of trust and demonstrates conditions are right to support the nearshoring trend across many sectors of our economy. We also welcome AWS’s investment in training students, micro, small and medium-sized companies, and digital entrepreneurs in Mexico at scale.”
AWS said it has worked on the project for the past five years.


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Just the morning after making the big announcement that Kim Kardashian West was expecting baby number two, Kim and husband Kanye West were spotted out and about shopping at super-chic baby store Trico Fields in New York City.
Besides the rumors flying about the new baby name (dare she name North West’s younger sibling South?), we couldn’t help but notice Kanye West was wearing a new pair of his hotly anticipated runners from his collaboration with Adidas. Just last week the Yeezy 350 Boost release date was leaked online for June 27.
In true Kim Kardashian style, she didn’t skip the heels for her shopping adventure. While we’re already expecting a heel-filled pregnancy, much like her first, we’re also hoping that Kim continues to embrace her ath-leisure side. There’s something to be said for keeping track of fashion, but also for being comfortable.


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(ConservativeStar.com) – US inflation is running at the highest rate in over 30 years, and while the Biden administration fights to push even more giant spending bills through Congress, some of the poorest Americans are already facing a crisis. Now, food banks say it’s only going to get worse.
FOOD BANK STRUGGLES: U.S. food banks already dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge — surging food prices and supply chain issues walloping the nation. #holidays#holiday #SupplyChainCrisis #inflation https://t.co/dzUIGEAJs5
— Nazy Javid (@nazyjavid) November 10, 2021
The latest figures show that inflation rose to 6.2% in October, the highest it’s been since August 1991. Some of the most significant increases were in essentials like food, fuel and housing. With the holiday season and winter approaching, that’s ringing alarm bells.
Michael Altfest, a director at a food bank in Oakland, CA, told Newsweek the price of canned goods is up almost 9% over last year, while frozen chickens cost 13% more. Wage rises – and donations – aren’t keeping up with rocketing prices. Meanwhile supply chain issues mean fewer food choices, and holiday foods like turkeys, stuffing, and cranberry sauce are being hit particularly hard. For families already struggling because of the COVID pandemic, inflation could kill off any chance of a proper Thanksgiving meal this year.
President Biden says fighting inflation is a top priority but economists say his policies are making it worse. Research by the San Francisco Federal Reserve says the $1.9-trillion stimulus package he signed in March is pushing up prices and contributing to labor shortages. Now moderate Democrat senators are even more reluctant to approve more spending, because we just can’t afford even higher inflation. Will that finally be enough to make Biden stop shaking the money tree?
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The Orange Group has today announced that it has signed an agreement for the sale of its stake in Orange Uganda.
The Orange Group is the majority shareholder in Orange Uganda, and had indicated it wanted to sell part of its shareholding in the company at the beginning of 2014.
In a press statement, Orange Group confirmed that it “has signed an agreement with Africell Holding for the sale of its majority stake in Orange Uganda.”
Orange is the third largest telecom in Uganda with about 625,000 subscribers as of December 2013. Since operations started, the company has also not turned a profit. In fact between 2008 and 2010, cumulatively, losses totaled 142 billion Uganda Shillings.
The company has struggled to keep up the pace in the voice segment of the market, which Airtel and MTN continue to dominate. It began operations in Uganda in 2008 when it acquired Hits Telecom.
Details of the transaction have not been revealed as regulators approve the sale. If completed, this will be the second acquisition of a telecom company in Uganda in just 18 months. In 2013, Airtel acquired Warid Telecom for 500 million United States Dollars.
Africell Holdings, which is buying Orange Uganda, has operations in Gambia, Sierra Leone and DRC. According to the company website, it has 7 million subscribers in all those markets combined.


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Henry Chesbrough Named One of Top Management Thinkers
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The Thinkers50 website announced that Henry Chesbrough has been named one of the top 50 manangement thinkers in the world. The Thinkers50 program selects the top 50 management thinkers every two years, based on criteria that include the global impact of their ideas and rigor of their research. Henry Chesbrough has written extensively on the topic of innovation, but he is best known for his work on open innovation, a term that he helped popularize. An adjunct professor at the Haas School of Business, at the University of California, Berkeley, Chesbrough was shortlisted for the 2013 Thinkers50 innovation award.
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