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Joan Smalls, Fei Fei Sun, Lexi Boling and Maartje Verhoef star in Moschino’s car wash-themed Spring/Summer 2016 ad campaign shot by Steven Meisel.
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Models Karly Loyce, Jing Wen, Emmy Krüger, Eva Berzina, Chiara Scelsi, Steph Smith, and Camille Hurel star in Vogue Germany’s December 2015 fashion editorial “Tour Du Monde.”
Models Damaris Goddrie, Kayla Scott, and Fei Fei Sun star in Coach‘s Fall/Winter 2015-16 campaign lensed by Steven Meisel.
Chinese model Fei Fei Sun graces one of four covers for Vogue Italia’s June 2015 “China Issue.”
Models Imaan Hammam, Fei Fei Sun, Maartje Verhoef, Vanessa Axente, Isabella Emmack, Mica Arganaraz and Julia Bergshoeff are adorned Peter Copping’s rich, jewel-toned Oscar de la Renta Fall 2015 collection for Vogue.
Chinese model Fei Fei Sun stars in a breathtaking Vogue editorial exploring Western pop culture’s depictions of China throughout film and fashion.
Chinese model Meng Zheng stars in a 70s-inspired Vogue China fashion story, titled “Free Spirit,” photographed by Walter Chin.
PAPER Magazine’s “American Beauty” fashion story features nine models of color: Melodie Monrose, Shanina Shaik, Iesha Hodges, Lula Kenfe, Kayla Clarke, Tian Yi, Rasika Navare, Leomie Anderson, and Tsheca White.
Chinese model Samantha Xu appeared in a gorgeous editorial titled “Poetry in Petals” for L’Officiel India’s April 2015 issue.
The Spring/Summer 2015 catalogue for German retailer KaDeWe features Chinese model Gwen Lu in a fashion editorial titled “City Lights.”
Vogue Turkey is celebrating its 5th anniversary issue with five cover girls: models Jourdan Dunn, Fei Fei Sun, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, and Jessica Stam.
Models.com and former model/fashion activist Bethann Hardison have teamed up to highlight diversity within model agencies in a series titled “Diversity Rules!”
W Magazine’s February 2015 issue features six model cliques led by Maria Borges, Fei Fei Sun, Joan Smalls, Molly Blair, Harleth Kuusik and Daria Strokous, and Sam Rollinson.
Models Liu Wen and Maria Borges star in a black and white campaign for H&M New Season Fall/Winter 2014.
Models Liu Wen, Liya Kebede, Natasha Poly and Karlie Kloss star in H&M’s Fall/Winter 2014 ad campaign photographed by Lachlan Bailey.
Models.com has profiled the “Rise of the Asian Male Supermodel” with an editorial lensed by African- and Asian-American photography duo Idris & Tony.
Michael Kors has been rolling out its luxurious Fall/Winter 2014 Collection campaign, which stars models Corey Baptiste, Cindy Bruna, Tian Yi, Karmen Pedaru, Benjamin Eidem and Ian Sharp.
Brazilian bombshell Daiane Sodré and Chinese beauty Meng Zheng star in a gorgeous collaboration between Wonderland Magazine and beauty brand Eyeko, titled “#Beautiful.”
Tyra Banks, Pharrell Williams, Liu Wen, Ciara, Rita Ora and more featured in an intimate W Magazine editorial titled, “Pillow Tweets.”
Models Sharam Diniz, Fei Fei Sun, and Jac Jagaciak star in Chanel’s L’instant campaign, which consists of five print ads and five videos for Chanel’s Spring 2014 watch collection.


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Hong Kong residents are likely to spend more than HK$5,000 annually on wine, according to a new survey by the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition
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Two weeks ago, the U.S. super-giant Wal-Mart announced plans to develop a worldwide sustainable product index that will record the ecological impact of every product the retailer carries. The sustainability of a product’s history will then be translated onto a label which the customer can see as they make their purchasing decisions. This sustainability index would be the first of its kind utilized at such a large scale and the retailer hopes that the index will become a new international retail standard.
“Customers want products that are more efficient, that last longer and perform better. And increasingly they want information about the entire lifecycle of a product so they can feel good about buying it. They want to know that the materials in the product are safe, that it was made well and that it was produced in a responsible way” says Mike Duke, Wal-Mart’s president and CEO.
Wal-Mart plans to roll out the initiative in three phases, starting with a survey of its more than 100,000 worldwide suppliers. This survey is composed of 15 questions (Wal-Mart questions (PDF)) and covers four areas: material efficiency; energy and climate; people and community; and natural resources. The survey includes questions about greenhouse gas emissions, the location of factories, water use and solid waste produced. Suppliers will use this survey in order to evaluate their own sustainability efforts, allowing for better transparency along its supply chain. U.S. suppliers are asked to complete the survey by October 1st and outside of the United States, timelines for suppliers will be created on a country-by-country basis.
In its second phase, Wal-Mart is helping develop a consortium of universities that will work together with retailers, suppliers, NGOs and governments to create a worldwide database of information about the lifecycle of products. So far, Arizona State University and the University of Arkansas have signed on to help administer the consortium and additional universities are in talks to join in, as well.
In its third and final phase, the consortium will develop an index which will translate the sustainability information of each product into a rating system that will allow customers to better understand the quality and history of the products that they are purchasing from its raw materials into the final product disposal. The format in which the information will be delivered to consumers is still under consideration but may come in the form of a color code, numeric score or other form of label.
So how does Wal-Mart’s announcement impact consumers who are not, as of yet, Wal-Mart customers?
Sustainability labels on products may lead to a shift in shopping habits similar to the effect of nutritional information provided on food products. Consumer surveys have shown for years that only a small segment of shoppers make their purchases based on values. However, many more shoppers would value shop if no additional effort was needed to gain such information and the prices remained comparable. As sustainability information for a product becomes readily available, suppliers will then have to alter their behavior in order to remain competitive with this segment of consumers or risk hurting their bottom line.
Furthermore, in an effort to broaden the number of participants and encourage universal transparency along its supply chain, Wal-Mart has implied that any of its suppliers who chooses not to take part in the new Sustainability Index initiative will become “less relevant” to the retailer. As the superstore pressures its 100,000 suppliers to adhere to the new standards, other discount retailers such as Big W, Target, and Kmart will likely follow suit.
While Wal-Mart is providing seed capital for the funding of the consortium, the database and index will neither be Wal-Mart created nor owned. This is important because the initiative can have greater global reach if it can be taken on as a new standard, requiring industry-wide collaboration and acceptance. According to Duke, “We can’t do this without partners. This cannot and should not be a Wal-Mart effort. It can’t be a U.S. effort. To succeed, the Index has to be global. It has to involve many stakeholders as vital partners.”
Unfortunately for those of us who are eager to see these labels on our products and, more importantly, see companies shift to more sustainable business practices, the new labeling system is not expected to be fully in place for another five years. And, the fact that Wal-Mart is a Goliath that almost breeds consumption and waste, the oxymoron of turning to Wal-Mart for the answer certainly won’t be lost on the more environmentally-minded consumer. However, despite the fact that there are no overnight miracles for making the market place more eco-friendly, it looks as though, with patience, the new Wal-Mart sustainability index has the potential to turn green into gold.


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For many runners, far away locations are half the appeal of choosing events. But how about picking a location and then working in the run as part of a vacation? That’s exactly what Rogue Expeditions is doing.
Varying landscape, growing community infuse popularity among local climbers
AFM has profiled a group of pets from our “Fittest Dogs” contest that benefit from their owners’ fit lifestyles. Have you seen them at your gym or workout?
Whether climbing trees, swimming creeks, navigating agility courses, or being loving companions, these active dogs are AFM’s pick of the pack.
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“Apple was once known as the stock that couldn’t stop climbing higher. But these days the prevailing wisdom is that the stock is stalled, and there is no way it will have higher numbers in 2016 than this year,” Abigail Stevenson reports for CNBC. “So, what should CEO Tim Cook do? Jim Cramer has a plan.”
“‘Many professional investors have come to believe that Apple cannot maintain its earnings momentum because it doesn’t have enough large streams of recurring, higher-margin revenue to offset what could be a slowdown in iPhone sales,’ the Mad Money host said,” Stevenson reports. “With this in mind, Cramer reminded investors that he doesn’t think Cook should worry. Apple has done incredibly well under his management, and Cramer thinks it will continue to do so.”
“But if Cramer were Cook, he would take the initiative to buy four companies,” Stevenson reports. “With just $25 billion, Apple could get Harman, Pandora, Fitbit and Verifone. All of these companies would give investors a recurring reason to own the stock in 2016 besides just an iPhone.”
Read more in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: Well, that would certainly shake things up.
What do you think, should Apple swallow Harman, Pandora, Fitbit and/or Verifone?
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “David E.” for the heads up.]


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Brexit, Covid -19 and the risk of underinsurance
While Brexit and Covid-19 have led to supply chain issues and adapted business operations, the insurance implications of these are often not taken into account. Make sure that you and your business don’t fall victim to the dangers of underinsurance.
BREXIT EFFECTS ON CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING COSTS
With the UK no longer being a member of the EU, a major source of materials and labour has been adversely affected. Acquiring these and selling to foreign markets now come with a new set of bureaucratic rules, regulations, and red tape (not to mention, increased costs).
SUPPLY OF RAW MATERIALS
While the UK is becoming more self-sufficient, its strong exchange rate, history of expansionism and more recent economic ties to Europe have made the import of both raw and finished goods a massive part of its supply chain. For example, the country usually gets most of its horticultural products, petroleum products, steel, and cement from the continent. During the financial crisis of 2008, a lack of access to cement, as well as the ceasing of many construction projects, led to the closure of countless brick manufacturing plants. According to Rebuild Cost Assessment; “a few years later, when construction work started to pick up again, there was a significant shortage of bricks. Low supply and increased demand meant that the cost of bricks sky rocketed. Data from RICS’ Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) shows brickwork costs went up by as much as 26% in 2014 alone, with a 40% increase in the past four years.” More recently, in 2021, bagged cement was hit by additional shortages and increased demand after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, leading to its price rising by over 15%. This drastically affects the cost (and therefore, the value) of construction projects, including that of residential properties. “The House Rebuilding Cost Index for example, which is widely used by insurers to make annual revisions to sums insured, is based on an average of house types”. It is therefore vital to regularly check rebuilding costs in order to avoid the risk of underinsurance. Past economic recessions are just a small-scale example of what could be expected with Brexit. A lack of materials, increased costs, and new regulations could result in the price of materials soaring to new heights. To add insult to injury, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to mass closures of manufacturing plants, mills, and mines – temporarily and some of them permanent. This phenomenon has already been seen in the steel industry. Germany, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands are all major exporters of steel to the UK, with hundreds of millions of pounds being spent on it annually. Supplies have been limited since 2020, with British Steel temporarily stopping orders of structural steel due to “extreme demand”. This had led to backlog in orders, inflated costs, and, according to Fortune, a staggering price increase of over 200%. Another consequence of Brexit and repeated lockdowns is the likelihood of businesses to stockpile. As stated by You Talk Insurance, “stockpiling has been on the insurance industry’s radar for some time, as concerns about the availability of goods from the EU resulted in some businesses increasing the level of stock they held. Taking this action may safeguard the business if issues arise around supply chains but it is also essential that this additional stock is taken into account when arranging insurance”. Concerns over supply chains may also need to be factored into indemnity periods. If it takes longer than expected to acquire stock, equipment, or machinery, it may delay business operations. It is important to take this into consideration when setting the indemnity period on business interruption cover.
SUPPLY OF LABOUR
According to the Office for National Statistics, there were an estimated 2.31 million EU nationals working in the UK in 2019, as well as 1.34 million non-EU nationals. Most of these come from Poland, Romania, the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Italy, France, Lithuania, and Portugal. This represents roughly 8% of the UK’s working population, with many employed in the construction/manufacturing, restaurant, and hospitality industries. Ironically, these are the same sectors that saw some of the biggest losses during the Covid-19 pandemic.
New Brexit regulations have meant that many EU nationals have chosen to return home and has led to a substantial fall in immigration to the UK. Much like materials imported from the EU, this had created a reduced supply of labour, and thus, increased costs. A reduced workforce, number of qualified staff, and increased wages (to meet demand) needs to be factored into the level of business insurance required. Furthermore, the effects of Covid-19, paid wages, employees on furlough and benefits have to be considered – both in the short-term and the long-term. “Having a business closed because of lockdown, or with most of its employees on furlough, will drastically affect figures now, but perhaps not as we go forward,” says Alastair Blundell, head of insurance at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association. It is therefore vital to reassess wage and turnover figures where these need to be declared to insurers to avoid problems caused by underinsurance.
THE EFFECTS OF LOCKDOWN ON PROFIT (AND VALUATION)
Size, profit, and valuation have a direct effect on the level of insurance that a business requires. While Brexit had bred uncertainty around supply chains, labour and regulations, Covid-19 has had a more sudden impact on operations. Businesses have been forced to adapt and reduce expenses (even if only in the short-term), leading to large scale underinsurance.
REDUCED INCOME (AND BUDGETS)
The most obvious knock-on effect of the Covid-19 pandemic is the loss of income to businesses. Many were forced to close, downsize, or cut costs during lockdown. And, when it comes to cutting costs, insurance budgets are often the first to go. In addition to this, the uncertainty and insecurity around operations makes it challenging to assess the amount of insurance (and avoid problems due to underinsurance) that is needed. An example of this is the level of stock required, potential stockpiling and if contents are adequately insured. However, uncertainty is especially pertinent for covers such as liability and business interruption costs, where limits are based around financial data, including turnover, profit, and payroll.
According to You Talk Insurance, “if, during the pandemic, a company has not performed as well as it has previously, it may have reduced its sums insured in line with current performance. But, with the economy predicted to grow again, resulting in an increase in sales, the company needs to ensure its sums insured reflects this. Otherwise, there could be a shortfall when the time comes for them to claim.”
REINVENTION (AND REVALUATION) AS A CONSEQUENCE
The effects of Covid-19 have had a huge impact on how businesses have operated during various levels of lockdown. In order to simply survive, many have adapted their business models, but often without considering its insurance implications. Examples are sit-down restaurants that moved to home deliveries and ‘brick and mortar’ retail stores that moved to online channels. While resourceful, these shifts will have an effect on risk and insurance requirements. “For instance, where restaurant staff are delivering food, are their vehicles insured for that purpose? And where a shop goes global by being online, do they have sufficient liability cover if something goes wrong with one of its products overseas?” The latter is especially pertinent given the new Brexit rules, regulations, and red tape regarding trade with the EU.
THE CATCH 22 OF UNDERINSURANCE
The ‘catch 22’ of both Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic is that decreased profits, increased costs and more uncertainty have led to businesses either cutting their insurance budgets or adapting to a point where they’re not adequately covered. And, in a time of such crisis, insurance is more important than ever. Taking out less than is needed can have severe long-term consequences that can jeopardise the future of the organisation, its employees, and the public at large if liability claims can’t be settled. Despite this, underinsurance is still incredibly common, whether in times of crisis or not.


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The operator of more than 350 retail fragrance stores said same-store sales in March rose 16 percent. Year to date, Perfumania says same-store sales are up 11 percent.
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Google Plans Expansion In Venice
Search engine giant Google is planning a major expansion in Venice, according to a report today in the LA Times. According to the report, Google has leased more than 100,000 square feet in the Binoculars Building in Venice, designed by Frank Gehry. The move comes a day after Google said it is looking to hire more than 6,000 workers worldwide this year. Google currently has major operations in Santa Monica, where it is spread across a number of building.
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Manitowoc Company sales fall, spinoff continues
The Manitowoc Company reported Jan. 29 that sales fell 9.9 percent to $934.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to a year ago, as the company moves closer to a planned spinoff of its Foodservice business.
Meanwhile, the company reported fourth quarter net earnings of $43.8 million versus $33.6 million a year ago.
For the year, the company’s sales were $3.4 billion, an 11.6 percent decrease from 2014, while net income for the year was $63.5 million, versus $144.5 million in 2014.
Kenneth W. Krueger, the company's chairman and interim CEO, said in a news release that the company remains on target to complete a planned split of its Foodservice and Cranes divisions into separate companies in the first quarter of 2016.
“While we continue to push forward with our spin-off activities, the recent weakness in the credit markets has put pressure on our timeline. However, we continue to target completion of the spin-off of our Foodservice business in the first quarter of 2016,” Krueger said in the release.
The company’s stock price was up nearly 12 percent to $15.63 as of midday Friday.


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4000 crore of spurious drugs are sold every year ten per cent of major soft drink brands sold are spurious 1030 per cent of cosmetics toiletries and packaged foods are counterfeit and the revenue loss to industry as a result is around Rs. There is also no change in the recently relaxed policy of carrying limited toiletries in liquid form in a transparent plastic bag. There is also no change in the recently relaxed policy of carrying limited toiletries in liquid form in a transparent plastic bag. Col Sasi Mohan visited the old age home at Kallal distributed sweets and soap toiletries and presented cultural programmes. The San Francisco group by contrast exempted food essential toiletries such as toothpaste and shampoo underwear and other purchases that fell under the categories of health and safety from their pledge. He sought clearance of pending wages supply of implements pending for the last two years and supply of toiletries like soaps and coconut oil.


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You might want a big phone, but you also probably want one that won’t cost an arm and a leg. HTC wants to be there too, and in the latest Desire, is aiming right for that.
It’s harder than every to choose a phone, and if you’re over what the big guys offer and are curious to see what an Aussie thinks the “flagship” should be, Kogan has something for you to see.
It’s rare enough to find a button-based phone these days, but if someone still hasn’t made the shift to a touchscreen phone, Boost’s latest addition
If you’re a Kogan mobile customer with a 4G phone, it’s very possible you woke up to a bit of a surprise this week. Congratulations, you’ve joined the modern era.
The tablet-sized smartphone known as the “phablet” may not have won everyone over, but if you like big screens, you’re there for life, and Huawei’s Mate 8 could just get you to update.
With 4G now across all of the major telcos, you might be wondering when the smallest mobile providers make the move?
For so long, phones have been about being sleek, being elegant, or just so well built that a drop wouldn’t knock any confidence a phone may or may not have. But LG’s latest is more about playing, and that’s good news for consumers keen for something new.
One of the key features for 2016 phones is coming to a mobile under $300, as Alcatel unveils a budget device ready to take on the water.


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If at first you don't succeed, buy, buy again; also see Why it makes sense for Walmart to buy Jet.com — even for $3 billion (Recode)
"The discussions are an acknowledgment of the tough reality of America’s $350 billion e-commerce market, which has for years been dominated by Amazon. While plenty of competitors — including physical retailers and online start-ups — have tried to take on Amazon with strategies like focusing only on specific niches of the market or having flash sales, none have succeeded.Walmart Is Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Jet.com - The New York Times
Of all that have tried, few have been seen as anti-Amazon as Marc Lore, Jet.com’s founder, has. An entrepreneur who previously founded the parent company of Diapers.com and later sold it to Amazon for $550 million, Mr. Lore and Jet.com were featured on the cover of Bloomberg Businessweek in January 2015 — before Jet.com had made a single sale — with the headline “Amazon Bought Marc Lore’s Company. Now He’s Coming for Them.”"


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Global Information Inc. presents a new market research report, "Conductive Coatings Markets, 2010 and Beyond" by NanoMarkets.
In its latest report on the conductive coatings market, NanoMarkets predicts that the worldwide conductive coatings market will break the $12.0 billion revenue threshold in 2015. The report examines the latest developments in electronics ranging from the growing use of next-gen displays to the rise of photovoltaics and wireless communications as shaking up the previously static conductive coatings business and creating new opportunities for both innovative start-up and established companies.
Research and analysis reveals that new developments in next-generation displays will lead to new business opportunities for conductive coatings as e-paper, OLED and touch screen display manufacturers move beyond indium tin oxide (ITO). NanoMarkets new report demonstrates how the latest photovoltaics technologies are desperately seeking new electrode materials that will improve the efficiency and performance of solar cells. Meanwhile, the omnipresence of wireless communications will generate a boost in sales for dips, paints, and other coatings-related products that provide EMI/RFI shielding. New types of conductive coatings, particularly polymers and nanomaterials, will display significant opportunities, which will lead the way to innovative start-ups.
In this report, NanoMarkets provides detailed 8-year market forecasts broken down by various material types and applications. Analyses in this report include markets for conductive coatings using metals, traditional carbon, conductive polymers, metallic compounds, and nanomaterials. Additionally, the range of applications examined by this report include, batteries and fuel cells, lighting, displays, photovoltaics, sensors, antistatic protection, EMI/RFI shielding and traditional thick film applications.


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After a difficult year, with many holidays dreamt about, planned and scrapped, The Sun Hols from £9.50 intends to get holiday makers back on track in 2021, say the publishers.
Created by News UK’s in-house agency Pulse, the campaign aims to build excitement around UK-based breaks, showing the experiences and unforgettable memories that are waiting to be made.
The multi-channel campaign, which features a TV, social and radio advertising, focuses on the value for money offered by the cut-price adventures, and the Covid money back guarantee, which means readers can book in confidence.
The TV ad will roll out across ITV, Channel 4 and Sky, while radio advertising will feature across The Sun’s sister radio stations, Virgin Radio UK, talkRADIO, talkSPORT and the wider Wireless network. The campaign will also feature press, direct mail, digital, social and retail activity.
It will also be supported by Sun Savers editor and money saving guru, Giselle Wainwright. Sun Hols content will be published on the Sun Savers app and column in the paper and online.
It launched on January 9th in The Sun, and will continue until February 12th, with holidays available until November.
Nathan McPherson, Business Development and Partnerships Director, The Sun said: “The Sun has sent 50 million people on holiday since 1990, and with more freedoms in our reach after spring, there is an opportunity for us all to bounce back after a turbulent year for holiday makers and the travel industry.
“Our campaign focuses on the memories that are waiting to be made on our breaks, and the unbeatable value offered by The Sun £9.50 Hols and our Covid money back guarantee. No readers will be left out of pocket, and we want them to know they can book with confidence.”
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New Enterprise Associates, others invest $30M in Groupon
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Groupon, a year-old social commerce service, has raised a $30 million round of venture capital led by Accel Partners with participation from New Enterprise Associates.
New Enterprise Associates, which has offices in Chevy Chase and Baltimore, was the Chicago-based company’s initial investor.
The money will be used to speed up Groupon’s customer acquisition, expand into new geographies and continue to develop its technology. Groupon gives customers discounts on local businesses -- from restaurants to spas -- in 26 major cities across the U.S., including D.C., and has plans to be in 30 cities by the end of the year. To date, customers have bought more than 800,000 “Groupons.”
New Enterprise Associates, an active investor in early-stage companies, recently led a $16 million investment in Baltimore-based Millennial Media and invested $5 million in Clifton Park, N.Y.-based Apprenda Inc.
Florida Opportunity Fund, a state-backed economic development partnership, recently invested $4 million in the Maryland venture capital firm.
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Diamond-related shares mainly fell in 2018, in line with a global stock-market downturn. Investors fretted about trade tensions, uncertain consumer demand and the impact of the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates in December. The S&P 500 index ended the year more than 6% down, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slid 14%.
It wasn’t all bad: Some diamond miners did well, while retail offered a few exceptions to the rule. Here were the main takeaways from the year in stocks :
1. US retailers slumped.
Growing competition from e-commerce players, and shaky outlooks for American consumer spending, made it a difficult time for brick-and-mortar chains. Signet fell 44% in 2018, with the bulk of its losses coming in December following disappointing third-quarter earnings and a wider Wall Street rout in the final weeks of the year. Macy’s (+15%) bucked the trend as it reported good financial results.
2. The trade war hit nearly everyone.
The US-China tariff dispute, and the resultant depreciation in the Chinese yuan, dented Hong Kong jewelry stocks, with Chow Sang Sang (-38%) leading the declines. Tiffany & Co. (-23%) also suffered, as the currency devaluation dampened Chinese tourists’ spending power abroad.
European luxury stocks generally dropped due to the same trade concerns, as well as nerves over Brexit and the state of the eurozone economy, with the region’s Euro Stoxx 50 index down about 15%. Disappointing profit figures and a buyback of watches knocked Cartier owner Richemont from its peak in mid-May, and the stock continued to fall to a full-year decline of 29%. Swatch Group slid 28%. Pandora slumped in mid-May after weak Chinese sales, and never recovered, recording a 61% decrease for the year.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX) are supporting the creation of a crypto-and-fintech sandbox that intends to spur innovation and technological advancement in this space.
The move is also in response to the growing public interest in alternative investment platforms such as cryptocurrency, notably due to the clear shift from traditional to digital financial services.
During the recent virtual forum “The Philippine Financial Sector: Policy Perspectives and Trends,” which was held by the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP) and the Fintech Philippines Association (FPA), Nichel Gaba, Founder and CEO of PDAX, one of the country’s largest and pioneering cryptocurrency exchanges, explained the importance of building what he called a regulatory sandbox for the digital asset space.
“In a regulatory framework, a startup or an entity can test an idea rolling out a product to the market but within the parameters prescribed by a regulator.This framework or sandbox environment ensures that innovative initiatives flourish, while ensuring consumer protection, data privacy and cybersecurity, and that all such technology readily complies with applicable laws and regulations. The private sector and regulator can create an ecosystem for these initiatives,” Gaba said.
He also welcomed collaboration with the BSP in developing and launching initiatives that can increase public participation in the fintech and digital asset spaces while protecting their welfare.
“The BSP is one of the global leaders in this space, and we are honored to work with them into nurturing fintech advancements that can help our public make worthy investments, build their income and savings, and plan for a secure future,” he said.
BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno acknowledged that nascent financial technologies and the legal framework that supports it have to be cultivated in order to support the Philippine economy which has remained resilient despite the pandemic,and is expected to experience 6.5 to 7.5 percent growth by the end of the year. The banking sector itself remains robust with its industry assets also expected to grow by 6.1 percent year on year.
“As a result of the pandemic, we have seen an increase in use of the fintech platforms. The crisis has rapidly reshaped not just the financial system but also the way we interact and how we do business.” He cited as examples the recent surge in the volume of transactions of the two interbank fund transfer services that the government launched: Pesonet reaching P367 billion and Instapay climbing up to P177 billion by the end of 2020,” Diokno said.
Amor Maclang, ECCP’s Innovations Committee Chairperson and FPA’s Executive Director, said the Philippines is currently on the 3 top countries in the world that is experiencing heightened activities and greater membership enrollment in crypto platforms.
“Despite the economic contraction, there is a newfound liquidity among consumers who are asking, ‘Where do I put my money so I can yield the best results?’ With the Philippines currently among the top, the demand has outpaced the system,” Maclang said.
Francesca Montes, UnionBank of the Philippines VP, mentioned that her company’s Bonds.ph gave another fintech investment option for the public: an app, running on blockchain technology, that enables its users to buy and sell Philippine retail treasury bonds.


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Top exhibitor AMC Entertainment, following through on previously announced cost-cutting plans, has laid off 35 office staffers and will not fill 15 more positions.
In a statement furnished to Deadline, AMC acknowledged the “difficult but necessary organizational changes” at its headquarters in Leawood, KS. The company noted that since its current headquarters building opened in 2013, the workforce there has gone from fewer than 400 associates to “well over 600.” Even after the cuts, there will still be more than 600 workers in Leawood. The exhibitor, which is partly owned by private equity and China’s Wanda Group, employs several thousand workers around the world.
“Because of AMC’s leadership position in the operation of cinemas and its proactive desire to operate more efficiently, AMC is confident that its future is a bright one,” the statement concluded.
During a conference call with Wall Street analysts earlier this month, AMC chief Adam Aron said the company was launching what he called a “formal profit improvement plan.” While the plan is expected to have only “modest impact” this year, Aron said the company sees it adding $50 million or more in operating income.
Aron said the company has identified ideas for about $50 million in cost savings and $25 million in revenue enhancement. “While most of the ideas will be realized, some will not,” Aron mused.
Financial results were strong in the second quarter ending in June, thanks to Avengers: Endgame and other blockbusters, but exhibition is facing several challenges to its traditional business model. Streaming of big-budget films by Netflix, Amazon and others has not yet blown up the theatrical release window but the threat is a serious one.
Anticipating analysts’ questions about the timing of the restructuring, Aron said, “Any time and all the time is a good time for a company to think creatively about its revenues and its costs.” He added, “Think of us as a leaner, but not a meaner AMC.”


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As you might have heard already, supermodel Kate Moss is the newest face of fashion retailer Mango. The Spanish clothing chain has chosen the world renowned star for their new Spring 2012 ad campaign which doesn‘t come as much of a surprise to any fashion fanatic. Mango showed their confidence in the new venture by saying Moss embodies “the type of urban, independent and confident woman“ their customers can identify with.
With this new campaign Moss, will be amongst other fab beauties we love like Olivia Palermo, Scarlett Johansson, Penlope Cruz, Milla Jovovich, Lizzy Jagger, Karolina Kurkova, Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova, Ins Sastre, Claudia Schiffer, Christy Turlington and Diane Kruger!
Check out the new behind-the-scenes video from the brand new campaign, shot on location in London by Terry Richardson, down below!


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Photo - Richard Tan, Managing Director, Lelong.my (second from left) and Azizi A Hadi, Executive Vice President, SME, TM (second from right) exchanging documents at the signing ceremony for the enhancement of TM's MARKETINGTools app while Wei Kwok Seing, Director, Lelong.my (first from left), and Mohamad Yusman Ammeran, General Manager, SME, TM (first from right) look on.
A new plan to attract more Malaysian SMEs to adopt ICT is the main objective of a partnership between telco Telekom Malaysia and Interbase Resource, which is known as an e-commerce site - Lelong.my
Telekom Malaysia (TM) executive vice president, SME, Azizi A Hadi, said Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could use TM's marketing tools to expand their online presence and enter e-commerce activities by Lelong.my's involvement with its Web Store.
"Through this collaboration, Web Store will be offered as part of the various complimentary services available in TM's MARKETINGTools app; a bundled value added services comprising engagement tools and listing services, which were launched earlier this year, said Azizi."This latest offering from TM has been specifically engineered to offer SMEs a cost efficient one-stop-solution through short messaging service (SMS) and also to leverage on online listings for better visibility in the marketplace."
"MARKETINGTools has two main features, which include an engagement tool where customers can send SMS via online platform through TM's InfoBlast service, and also allows customers to leverage on online listing via its Internet Yellow Pages," he said. "MARKETINGTools also offers subscribers two complimentary services that include Lelong.my Web Store and complimentary business card printing for SMEs as part of the subscription premium."
"TM is very much optimistic about the potential benefits that this strategic partnership will bring to the SME segment," said Azizi. "This is of course in line with TM's aspiration to become the preferred communications and solutions partner to SMEs in Malaysia. Through this partnership, TM is also able to fulfill one of its commitments in nurturing the Malaysian SME market through seeding of ICT based solutions through e-commerce knowledge and skills in conducting business."
He added that Malaysian SMEs play a vital role in Malaysia's economic aspirations, where the Government wanted the SME sector to grow its contribution to the country's GDP (gross domestic product) to 40 percent, from its current 32 percent, by the year 2020. "With this in mind, TM is always looking for ways to further enhance Malaysian SMEs in ultimately reaching their goal."
Lelong.my managing director Richard Tan said Lelong.my's Web Store provided 'a powerful e-commerce solution of international standard that pushes businesses to the next level without any hardware investment or technical knowledge.'
Setting up a Web store in minutes
"SMEs can set up their Web store in minutes, with features to manage their online inventory, sales, invoicing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), shopping cart, online payment gateway, integration to Facebook, YouTube videos, coupons and many more, all ready to use immediately," said Tan.
"Adoption of e-commerce has been growing rapidly in the last two years," he added. "A recent survey by Paypal put the value of 2011 e-commerce of RM1.9 billion [US$629 million] growing to RM3.5 billion [US$1.6 billion] by 2015 for Malaysia. It is no more an option of 'to have' or 'not to have' an online presence, but rather a must have for all businesses, big or small."
"The most compelling reason for SMEs to sign on to Web Store is not the features and functions, but the fact that all the products listed in your own web store are immediately available to more than four million potential buyers a month in the Lelong.my marketplace," said Tan. "Due to Lelong.my's dominant position in Malaysia's Internet environment and strong Search Engine Optimisation, Lelong.my's listings are highly placed on Internet search engines like Google and Yahoo. No other online marketplace in Malaysia can offer this."
"The best thing about our MARKETINGTools app is, SMEs can forget about spending an arm and a leg on other solutions as MARKETINGTools is fully accessible online. Plus, it also incorporates engagement and online listing tools to further boost SMEs' online presence," he said. "When they subscribe to MARKETINGTools, they are immediately provided with a variety of services including Infoblast, SME Priority Listing by Internet Yellow Pages, Lelong.my Web Store and also, get a complimentary business card printing service."
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The 74-year-old company, which is known for its vintage pieces by influential jewelry designer Fulco di Verdura, is opening its first shop-in-shop in Toronto on Monday.
Currently, Verdura only operates from its headquarters here on Fifth Avenue. The new partnership with Mindham Fine Jewellery’s Yorkville boutique marks its first expansion.
“This is the first time that we’ve tried it. In a sense it’s a model. We’ll see how it works,” said Verdura chairman and chief executive officer Ward Landrigan, referring to the new venture. “I didn’t want to do a brick-and-mortar thing because this is enough of a commitment. It is on a scale that we can handle. That’s the other thing, too — we’re still very small.”
According to Landrigan, a series of events is planned to fete the company’s expansion to the Canadian market in the coming months, including an unveiling of Coco Chanel’s original early Thirties Maltese Cross cuffs created by Verdura. The cuffs will make their Canadian debut later this month.
In addition, the jeweler will reintroduce its En Voyage collection for holiday. Referencing Verdura’s travels to England, France, India, Italy and around the Mediterranean, the brand will display the collection at a series of opening events leading up to Christmas.
But first for the brand is a vintage exhibition and sale featuring Verdura and Suzanne Belperron pieces. The exhibit opened Thursday and will run through Dec. 27 at the firm’s showroom at 745 Fifth Avenue. The baubles, which span the Thirties to the Sixties, include a Belperron black lacquer and green glass cuff and torque necklace, as well as Verdura’s platinum and diamond feather ear clips, which were owned by Brooke Astor.
Other notable pieces include Verdura’s platinum, gold, canary yellow and white “wrapped heart” brooch, as well as Belperron’s Burmese ruby, diamond and platinum “whirl” ring.
“This is by far, when I say by far, by about 50 percent, the biggest collection of vintage jewelry that I’ve had,” said Landrigan, referring to the exhibition, which includes 83 pieces.
According to Landrigan, all of these events, including the vintage sale and exhibit, are in advance of the brand’s 75th anniversary. To fete that milestone, Landrigan said he’s planning on curating a “bang up, comprehensive exhibition of Verdura’s jewelry.”
Inspired by the Cartier exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art here in the Nineties, Landrigan said he would like to include Verdura’s sketches to accompany the jewelry, in order to show the designer’s “masterful,” yet “approachable” aesthetic.
Admiring an 18-karat gold bracelet with diamond and cabochon emeralds that is made to look like a hyacinth, Landrigan mused: “There’s jewelry that is art and there’s jewelry that is just jewelry. It’s the observer who determines it.”
EXCLUSIVE: @tomford is opening its first-ever beauty store. The boutique, which opens November 20 in London’s Covent Gardens, was designed with the over-the-top glam Ford is known for. Read the full story on WWD.com, link in bio. #wwdbeauty #wwdnews (📷: Simon Wagner) #TomFordBeauty
New York-based DJ @harleyvnewton threw a party to celebrate the holiday collection of her dress and pajama line @hvn at the Ladurée Beverly Hills. It Girls @katebosworth, @rashidajones and more joined in on the fun, which included cocktails, croque monsieur sandwiches and a photo booth. #wwdfashion (📷: Owen Kolasinski/BFA.com)
For the holidays, @Burberry partnered with 20-year-old artist @blondeymccoy on a series of three outdoor murals in downtown Manhattan. The murals are McCoy’s interpretation of a Christmas eve party, the idea of charity and the spirit of family. His third mural, pictured here, is the most personal. The image depicts McCoy’s grandparents and father in London’s Trafalgar Square in the Seventies. “My work often features lots of sentimental objects.” #wwdeye
For spring 2018, designers applied bold colors and cartoonish motifs on everything from sneakers and belts to key chains. See all the top men’s accessories trends on WWD.com. #wwdtrends (📷: George Chinsee; Prop Styling by @rnasti; Market Editor: @luiscampuzano)
The @dior-sponsored @guggenheim international gala pre-party has a history of drawing cool-girl musical acts to serenade the crowd –– and last night was no exception. @haimtheband performed songs both new and old, and lured a star-studded audience with the likes of Rebecca Hall, Kate Mara, Mamoudou Athie and more. #wwdeye (📷: @lexieblacklock)
In a partnership between the @metopera and the @englishnationalopera, “Marnie” was born. The opera, with costumes sponsored by @mrporterlive, is an adaptation of the 1961 thriller by Winston Graham. Arianne Phillips, who created the costumes, is no rookie: She’s styled Madonna for her tours and created costumes for a myriad of films in the past. Read WWD’s interview with Phillips, where she talks about her inspiration for the opera’s costumes on WWD.com #wwdfashion
@barneysnyc took a different approach to their holiday windows this year. Instead of Christmas decor, Barneys tapped @thehaasbrothers to tell a story of positivity, gratitude and inclusivity via heartwarming silliness and humor. “It’s about kids and it’s about coming together and being family and loving each other,” said Simon Haas. #wwdfashion (📷: @joshuascottphoto)
Beauty influencer @kandeejohnson makes her foray into hair care with a collaboration with @ogx_beauty — making it the first time that OGX has teamed up for a product creation. The collab includes shampoos and conditioners in three scents. At 39 and a mom, Johnson is a different profile than the emerging social media stars, but is considered one of the pioneers of the digital beauty influencer world. Read WWD’s interview with her on wwd.com, including the strangest beauty product she’s ever tried #wwdbeauty


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The One Laptop Per Child organization’s 7-inch, Android 4.2-powered “XO Tablet” will go on sale at Walmart stores in the U.S. next week, according to a July 8 post by OLPC CEO Rodrigo Arboleda on the OLPC’s blog. The device will initially be available exclusively at Walmart starting July 16, but will soon be offered by other prominent retailers in North and South America and Europe.
Arboleda’s comment showed up in an OLPC blog post discussing several changes in the OLPC’s organization including the departure of several hardware and software developers. No mention was made of the XO Tablet’s precise specs or pricing, although we know from the tablet’s January appearance at CES that it runs Android 4.2, is a 7-inch device, and sports the OLPC’s signature green color carrying loop.
Four images snapped from a CES 2013 YouTube video appear below. The actual video appears farther down the page.
OLPC XO Tablet being showcased CES 3013
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In the video below, Arboleda and OLPC Director of Business Development, Giulia D’Amico demonstrate and discuss the group’s XO Laptop at CES 2013 in January. The video was uploaded to YouTube by Children’s Technology Review.
Interestingly, Arboleda and D’Amico emphasize that the OLPC tablet’s software is hardware agnostic and portable to other Android 4.2 devices, giving the impression that the OLPC may be migrating away from its earlier strategy of designing ultra-low-cost PCs and tablets toward more of a software-oriented focus. Describing the OLPC’s custom Android “skin” and child-oriented application suite, D’Amico says “it works perfectly on the Nexus, and it’s going to work perfectly on other [Android 4.2-based] tablets.”
The Walmart tablet will be sold preloaded with the OLPC’s custom UI and applications, which are tailored for use by children, she adds. The OLPC group does not have plans for any other size tablets at this time. “We believe the 7-inch form-factor is an interesting design for a child,” adds D’Amico.
With low-cost 7-inch Android tablets becoming increasingly commonplace, it makes sense for the OLPC to double-down on the software side of helping to “empower the world’s poorest children through education,” rather than trying to reinvent the tablet.
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NIS America has recently debuted on Steam with the release of Cladun X2, a retro-looking hack n’ slash dungeon crawler. The company has announced that their next PC game is Clan of Champions (known as Gladiator VS in Japan,) a single/multiplayer action fighting game in which the main objective is to become the ultimate champion.
The different characters, which are entirely customizable, will be able to use magic spells or engage in physical combat. Additionally, the online multiplayer portion of the game allows players to tackle the game both cooperatively or competitively. It’s worth mentioning that Clan of Champions was developed by Acquire, the company behind the Tenchu series.
Clan of Champions will hit Steam later this month on October 30th. The game is also expected to come out on PlayStation Network later, but a precise date hasn’t been provided as of this writing.


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MORE than 300 million people around the world have type 2 diabetes. For many of them, an insulin kit is an indispensable daily accessory. Being caught without it or forgetting to use it after meals could be fatal. Could slapping on a smart patch bring peace of mind?
A team in South Korea thinks so. It is developing a wearable device to keep diabetes under control. The patch, shown above, is made from graphene and senses glucose in sweat. It is connected by wires to a portable electrochemical analyser. When blood sugar is too high, it releases the drug metformin through microneedles to lower it.
Graphene is thin and flexible, making it comfortable to wear on the skin. When the device is worn, the microneedles pierce the skin, reaching the subcutaneous tissue. At 250 micrometres in diameter and 1 millimetre high they are too small to cause pain.
To release metformin when it is needed, the patch switches on a tiny heater embedded within. This dissolves a coating on the microneedles so that they release metformin.
Tests in diabetic mice showed that the patch is effective at sensing high glucose levels, releasing an appropriate dose of metformin and lowering blood sugar. It was also tested on two healthy men, showing that its glucose measurements are accurate and correlate well with blood concentrations (Nature Nanotechnology, doi.org/bdhb).
The work is still in its early stages, but the team hopes to make the patch suitable for everyday human use. “We need to reduce the cost and increase the reliability of the sensors over a longer period of time,” says Dae-Hyeong Kim at Seoul National University in South Korea.
“A non-invasive device that promises the end of finger prick glucose tests and injections is the aim“
Treatment for type 2 diabetes usually starts with diet and exercise, moves on to metformin, and then insulin injections when the condition gets more severe. A non-invasive device that combines glucose monitoring and drug delivery is the ultimate aim, says Richard Guy at the University of Bath, UK, promising an end to finger prick glucose tests and injections. The patch is a big step towards that goal, he says. “The fact that someone’s put that all together into a wearable system that’s not ridiculously clunky is quite significant.”
But it’s some way from being a complete solution. One problem is that the doses of drug needed in humans are too big to be delivered by the patch, says Guy. “Even with a device that makes holes in your skin to poke it through, I have a hard time figuring out how it’s going to work.”
The patch shows that monitoring glucose through the skin is feasible, either in sweat or by other approaches such as extracting molecules across the skin, which Guy is working on. “My guess is it may take another five to 10 years,” says Guy.
Meanwhile, Kim and colleagues are investigating better ways to deliver metformin through the skin. Closing the loop with drug delivery is likely to take even longer, however.
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CARICOM countries are not doing well in rankings in travel and tourism competitiveness, and consequently they need to invest more in underdeveloped cultural and natural resources that will entice visitors and make them more appealing travel destinations.
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) has introduced provisions that would severely limit any regular travel and trade between the U.S. and Cuba
In a furore that could sour regional relations, Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne has condemned the LIAT Board and a shareholder government for allegedly undermining LIAT
By current trends, demand for Cuba’s tourism product could outstrip the island’s capacity to accommodate a growing influx of travellers
Although visitor arrivals may be up, the current available data is insufficient to gauge the true health of the tourism sector
Antiguan Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has requested a stay on LIAT shareholders’ decisions to cut staff and relocate its fleet


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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Looks like the prices weren't low enough for these Costco shoppers -- police have arrested a man and woman they say tried to sneak chicken legs, prawns and clothing out under the woman's skirt.
Charles Simboyan, 68, of the 400 block of Richmond Terrace, in New Brighton, played the lookout, while either Krystal Douglas, 26, of Brooklyn, or another as-of-yet unapprehended woman stashed the goods under their clothes, police allege.
The thefts started about two weeks ago, and the New Springville big box discounter got wise to it when they noticed about $5,000 worth of polo shirts missing from its inventory, a law enforcement source said.
They reviewed video footage, and saw on several occasions a man with a cowboy hat - Simboyan, it turned out - and a woman loading up a shopping cart and rolling it to the produce section, the source said. By the time they left the store, though, the shopping cart would be empty.
On Monday, Simboyan and Ms. Douglas returned, and the store was ready for them, authorities said. Security watched them on video, and when Ms. Douglas started walking oddly in the parking lot, they approached her, the source said.
Simboyan claimed Ms. Douglas had a bad knee, the source said, but security didn't buy that excuse.
So a female employee accompanied her to a ladies' room in the store, and she produced boxers, panties and prawns, court papers allege.
Simboyan was caught on video six separate times, each with either Ms. Douglas or the other woman - twice on May 30, twice on May 31, once on Friday, and once on Monday, court papers allege.
He admitted stealing chicken legs, steak, pork chops, shrimp, prawns, DVDs, women's clothing and polo shirts, court papers allege.
Simboyan and Ms. Douglas face varying counts of petit larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, according to Peter N. Spencer, a spokesman for District Attorney Daniel Donovan.


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Hong Kong private equity investment company Lion Rock Capital is believed to be one of two remaining companies in the running to take a majority stake in troubled, family-owned shoe retailer Clarks.
The rival bidder is Alteri Investors.
According to Sky News UK, a sale would bring to an end 195 years of full family ownership, although it is believed neither bidder would assume full ownership of the company and may be limited to just 50 per cent.
Clarks is in the process of implementing a restructuring program called Made to Last, which would result in the net loss of around 700 jobs. It would also require an investment of between £100 million and £150 million in funding.
The company has not commented on the latest report other than to confirm it is “currently reviewing options to best position our business, our people and the Clarks brand for future long-term growth”.
Sales in the UK’s 345 stores have been heavily impacted by the advent of the Covid-19 crisis.


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Mysterious mobile payments startup Clinkle has had no trouble attracting both cash and tech celebrities to its cause. Now it’s stocking up on experience as well. The Palo Alto ‘stealth’ company announced on Tuesday it has hired former Netflix(s nflx) CFO Barry McCarthy as its new COO.
McCarthy certainly brings industry expertise to the fledging company since many of the company’s employees – including its 22-year-old CEO Lucas Duplan – are being pulled directly out of Stanford University’s computer science department. McCarthy served as Netflix’s financial chief from 1999 to 2010, keeping the books during the video darling’s most rapid period of growth and its transformation into a streaming content giant as well as leading the Netflix’s IPO in 2002.
McCarthy left Netflix shortly before the debacle over splitting its DVD mail order and streaming operations into two businesses, and since then he’s been making the rounds on tech company boards, making his own investments and advising Technology Crossover Ventures.
This time around McCarthy will be on board when his chosen company makes its first dollar. Clinkle hasn’t launched its first product yet. In fact, it’s given few details about what that product will actually be. We know Clinkle plans to enter the smartphone mobile payments space, challenging the likes of Google Wallet(s goog), Square Wallet and PayPal(s ebay). We know Clinkle plans to start off focusing on college campuses. Everything else remains a mystery.
Whatever Clinkle has planned, McCarthy has swallowed the Kool-Aid, but he’s certainly not the only one. A dozen prominent investors, including Peter Thiel, Richard Branson and Andreessen Horowitz all lined up to back Duplan’s company, which raised an astonishing $25 million seed round. There’s something in Duplan’s PowerPoint pitch that’s causing both money and talent to jump on board. McCarthy was hardly modest in his own estimations of Clinkle’s potential.
“Clinkle is one of those rare Netflix-like opportunities, only bigger,” McCarthy said in a Clinkle statement. “Lucas has a grand vision for broad-scale disruption of a huge consumer market enabled by growth in mobile devices and brilliant software innovation. That’s why Clinkle has been funded by some of the smartest money in Silicon Valley and why I signed on to be Lucas’ partner.”


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Hyderabad: Digital marketing firm Ybrant Digital intends to buy a minority stake in Israeli digital media holding company Web 3.0, seeking to expand in a country where it already has a business presence and about 70 employees.
Hyderabad-based Ybrant Digital, which acquired search engine and web portal company Lycos Inc for $36 million last year, did not disclose the size of the stake it’s purchasing in Web 3.0 or the amount it will pay.
The Israeli company holds assets in most growing digital fields—the web, mobile web and performance-based marketing and applications development.
“Fundamentally, it is a business development deal,” chairman and CEO Suresh Reddy said, adding that the deal will be closed in the next few months.
“Web 3.0 is a well-established Israeli player trying to go global,” said Reddy. “We have something for them, and they have something for us.” Ybrant Digital, which raised $48 million in debt and equity in January, services brands such as SAP AG, Ford Motor Co., UPS Inc. and Deutsche Lufthansa AG. Established in 2000, it operates in 16 countries, including the US, UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Israel, China, India, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Mexico, Ukraine and Serbia.
According to Ybrant Digital, studies estimate worldwide spending on mobile marketing, advertising and messaging to exceed $3.3 billion in 2011, and reach $20.6 billion by 2015. Search ads and location-based ads will drive the growth, it said.


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Huawei sales near $100 billion in year of semiconductor chip breakthroughs
The Chinese technology giant Huawei is poised to break its own record by reaching close to $100 billion in sales for the year 2021. This remarkable achievement comes hot on the heels of a series of breakthroughs in semiconductor chip technology, positioning Huawei as a leader in the global tech industry.
Semiconductor chips are a crucial component in electronic devices, serving as the brains of smartphones, computers, and various other digital gadgets. They are integral to the functioning of these devices, and the demand for them has soared in recent years.
Huawei’s foray into the semiconductor chip market has been years in the making. The company made significant investments in research and development, as well as manufacturing facilities, to bolster its position in the industry. This strategic move has paid off handsomely, with Huawei now emerging as a key player in the semiconductor chip arena.
The company’s semiconductor division has achieved a series of milestones in 2021, including the development of cutting-edge chips that have garnered widespread acclaim for their performance and efficiency. These advancements have not only helped Huawei meet the growing demand for semiconductor chips but have also enabled the company to expand its market share and solidify its foothold in the global tech landscape.
What sets Huawei apart from its competitors is its commitment to innovation and its relentless pursuit of excellence. The company’s relentless drive to push the boundaries of chip technology has set it apart as a trailblazer in the industry, earning it accolades from industry experts and consumers alike.
In addition to its groundbreaking achievements in semiconductor chips, Huawei’s strong sales performance can also be attributed to the success of its flagship smartphones. The company’s latest offerings have received rave reviews for their cutting-edge features and top-notch performance, solidifying Huawei’s position as a leading player in the highly competitive smartphone market.
Huawei’s success story is a testament to the power of innovation and determination in the tech industry. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, the company has managed to carve out a niche for itself and establish a strong presence in the global market. Huawei’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its ability to stay ahead of the curve have set it on a path to continued success and growth.
Looking ahead, Huawei’s impressive sales figures and technological breakthroughs are a sign of its potential to further disrupt the tech industry. With its sights set on further innovation and expansion, Huawei is well-positioned to continue its upward trajectory and cement its status as a formidable force in the world of technology.
In conclusion, Huawei’s sales nearing $100 billion in the wake of semiconductor chip breakthroughs is a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. With its cutting-edge technology and strong market presence, Huawei is poised to continue its upward trajectory and make a lasting impact on the global tech landscape. This remarkable achievement solidifies Huawei’s position as a leader in the semiconductor chip industry and reaffirms its status as a powerhouse in the world of technology.
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England’s leading data recovery firm launches the most advanced data recovery solutions for companies who deal in bulk business data on a regular basis.
London, United Kingtom -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/08/2013 -- UK’s leading data recovery firm, Datatrack Labs is launching a series of advanced retrieval techniques for companies who deal in bulk data on a regular basis. This was announced by the top management of the company in London in the presence of distinguished guests from the world of IT and networking. By launching this specialised service the company wants to present its clients with some of the most advanced recovery techniques in case of critical business data loss. This has brought about a smile on the faces of customers who look for such upgraded data retrieval solutions at the most affordable price. The company also wants to portray itself as the leading data tracking lab in the whole of UK by launching such advanced file retrieving solutions. Through such innovative service launch in England, the company wants to create a monopoly in the field of commercial business data recovery.
According to the company sources, Datatrack Labs is working on next generation software and virtual tools through which it plans to recover lost business data with 100% accuracy and in the shortest possible time. They have also formed a team of experts who would work dedicatedly on mega recovery projects of large multinational firms and other businesses. Currently this company is recovering all types of lost data through the RAID 0- RAID 5 technique which is actually very effective in case of bulk data loss from devices such as hard disk, flash drives, memory card and pen drives. It further wants to augment its capabilities by introducing some of the most advanced tools in the area of smart data recovery in London. If company sources are to be believed, it plans to expand and revamp its operations through many new product launches and by ramping up its existing facilities in England. So this organisation is all set to launch the most advanced data retrieval solutions in UK for helping all those entities who are suffering financially as a result of business data loss.
From the first week of July, it intends to fully operationalise the advance recovery techniques on all its projects and thereby save additional time and effort. This was made public by the top management of the company who clearly stated that their ultimate goal was to satisfy their customers through the best hardware solutions. Data recovery in UK is hugely popular among those business entities who deal in bulk data on a regular basis. It is mostly the banks, insurance companies, BPO firms, IT companies, hospitals who require such critical data recovery solutions as they are the ones who are greatly affected by such business data loss. So this week it is all set to launch this special service in an upgraded way to help its clients receive the best service in the field of smart data retrieval.
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Dogecoin value surges after tweets from Elon Musk and Mark Cuban
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LONDON – Dogecoin skyrocketed on Wednesday after receiving some celebrities on Twitter.
According to Coin Metrics, the price of Dogecoin has increased 20% to 32 cents in the past 24 hours. The meme-inspired cryptocurrency hit a record high of over 45 cents earlier this month, sparking fears of a possible bubble in the crypto market.
Originally started as a joke in 2013, Dogecoin is now the sixth largest digital coin, with a total market value of nearly $ 42 billion, according to CoinGecko. It takes its name and branding from the “Doge” meme, which depicts a Shiba Inu dog alongside nonsensical phrases in multicolored text.
The price has often gone up after tweets from Elon Musk. Billionaire Tesla CEO once called Dogecoin his “favorite” cryptocurrency and “the people’s crypto”. Musk is also a proponent of Bitcoin, as his electric car company has amassed nearly $ 2.5 billion in cryptocurrency.
On Wednesday, Musk simply tweeted, “The Dogefather SNL May 8th.” This is a reference to both his frequent tweets about Dogecoin – which he claims are “just jokes” – and Musk’s scheduled appearance on Saturday Night Live next week.
But Musk wasn’t the only one tweeting about Dogecoin. Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team, made several posts about the meme-based token this week. On Monday, the billionaire entrepreneur and TV personality said his NBA team was on track to finalize 6,000 Dogecoin transactions in April.
“Doge is the only coin people actually use for transactions,” Cuban said when asked by a user why he supports Dogecoin. “People are spending their doge and that means more companies are going to start.”
Dogecoin has gained a huge following among retailers with the stock trading app Robinhood, which also has a crypto function. Fans of the token have asked Robinhood to introduce a feature that will allow them to withdraw their holdings of various cryptocurrencies. On Tuesday, Robinhood co-CEO Vlad Tenev said the company was working on such a role.
“We are working on deposits and withdrawals!” Tenev tweeted. “Not just for DOGE, but for all of the coins on Robinhood Crypto.”
However, Dogecoin’s wild surge has sparked warnings from some investors viewing this as a speculative bubble. The digital currency is “a classic example of a larger fool theory,” David Kimberley, an analyst with UK investment app Freetrade, told CNBC earlier this month.
“People don’t buy cryptocurrency because they believe it has significant value, but rather because they hope that others can pile up, drive up the price, and then sell it and make money quickly,” said Kimberley.
But he added, “If everyone does this, eventually the bubble has to burst and you will be shorted out if you don’t get out in time. And it’s almost impossible to tell when that will happen.”
There are economists who still view Bitcoin as a bubble, despite claims by bulls that the digital currency market has matured significantly over the past three years. Unlike Bitcoin, however, Dogecoin does not have a fixed supply cap, which theoretically means that an unlimited amount can be minted.
Disclosure: “Saturday Night Live” is a television show hosted by NBCUniversal, the parent company of CNBC.
Disclosure: CNBC owns the exclusive off-network cable rights to “Shark Tank,” in which Mark Cuban is a panelist.


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Famous Internet Cats Team Up for Charity
Let's just admit the internet exists for cats. Not scientific research. Cats. Fortunately for us, 13 of the internet's most famous cats are teaming up ... to raise money for charity. We know -- we were a little concerned it might be a "kill all the humans"-style takeover of Earth too. We're getting off easy this time -- all they want us to do is buy a deck of cards!
The website Amazecats has brought together cat celebrities such as Henri the Existential Cat, Luna the Fashion Kitty and Lil Bub to appear on a new deck of playing cards. This 52-card deck, appropriately titled 'Famous Cats of the Internet,' will be sold for $12 and will help the Stray Cat Animal Alliance in their quest for finding abandoned cats a good forever home.
The project started as a way for the feline celebrities and their humans to give back to their devoted fans plus help out fellow cats. After all, not every cat is lucky enough to have a forever home with a loving family, let alone a family that helps them to become an internet star!
For the cat lovers who are pawing at the screen and just have to have this deck of cards in their life, never fear! Amazecats has recently announced that they're taking pre-orders on their website, with the first shipment going out on January 28th, 2013. Here's to cute kitties bringing laughter to humans and a new life to their fellow felines!


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LONDON, July 21 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Video game maker Ubisoft Entertainment (UBIP.PA) must be wondering how many lives it has left. Shares in the $7.9 billion Paris-listed developer of shoot-’em-ups such “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six” dropped 4% after it revealed a 17% year-on-year drop in quarterly revenue to 353 million euros on Tuesday read more . True, that was partly expected as gamers stepped away from their screens post-lockdown. And sales should recover given slated new releases linked to hot-selling franchises such as “Watch Dogs”.
Still, with year-to-date share losses now totalling one-third investors may have deeper doubts about Chief Executive Yves Guillemot’s ability to tilt the company away from blockbuster titles and towards recurring subscriptions and free-to-play games. Ubisoft’s rich back catalogue of titles such as “Just Dance” would be valuable to a potential acquirer read more . And it’s cheap too: including net debt Ubisoft trades at around 15 times forward operating profit, a steep discount to U.S. rivals Electronic Arts (EA.O) and Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O) on 34 and 22 times respectively, according to Refinitiv data. Like the protagonist in his “Assassin’s Creed” title, Guillemot must tread carefully. (By Christopher Thompson)


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Sony has announced that the PlayStation Network will unfortunately have to undergo a scheduled maintenance this Thursday, 24th of May. Sony is looking to make sure everything on the PSN front is top-notch after such a busy month of adding new content.
While PSN is under the knife, gamers will still be able to play games online, enter Netflix and browse other apps. This is only possible however if you have logged into your PlayStation account 5 days before the start of the scheduled maintenance (before 10AM EST 24 May).
The times specified for the maintenance are as follows:
- United States: Beginning at 8:00 am PDT / 10:00 am EDT and concluding around 11:00pm PDT / 2:00am EDT on Thursday, May 24th.
- Europe: Beginning at 16:00 (BST) on Thursday, May 24th and concluding around 08:00 (BST) on Friday, May 25th.
The European Playstation Blog reported that gamers in Europe will be unable to get access to the PlayStation Store on PS3, PSP and PS Vita.
Sony also said via their US PS Blog:
Regular maintenance is a necessary part of operating a service such as PSN. As part of our efforts to continue to deliver you a world-class online entertainment experience on your PS3 and PS Vita devices. We will update you with any changes that may occur in regards to this maintenance. If you would like to receive a notice when PSN is fully restored, be sure to follow the official PlayStation Twitter account.
So there you have it, make sure you get signing in if you haven’t the last 5 days before the maintenance starts. You never know, you might even find yourself outside and who the hell wants that!


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SHINEE 'Boys Meet You' Japanese Full Length Album Tracks Revealed
By Staff Writer | June 01, 2013 06:46 PM EDT
They've conquered music charts and sold millions of albums, Kpop group SHINEe was a show stopper and proves that they can dominate charts locally and worldwide. After their massive success promoting 'Why so Serious?' album, SHINEe is now preparing for the upcoming release of 'Boys Meet U' Japanese album which is scheduled to hit music stores in Japan at theend of June.
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The track lists are revealed early to fans to give them updates on the songs included on the album. SHINEe's 'Boys Meet U' will be released in 3 different packages; CD only, the limited edition and CD and DVD combined version. The CD includes earlier released singles by the group namely: Sherlock, 1000 nen, Dazzling Girl, Zutto Soba Ni Ite and Fire. Other tracks Password, Breaking News, Run with Me and a whole lot more will also be included.
The DVD included in the combined and limited edition will feature their bonus music videos, dance version of Sherlock and Dazzling Girl. It's looking definitely as a must have album for all Shawols. 'Boys Meet U' will be released on June 26th. Now, Shawols, time to save!
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A North Shore non-profit, Harvest Project, is inviting the community to its legendary ‘Pop-Up Clothing Sale’.
Today, the pop-up sale takes place from 12 pm until 10 am, and tomorrow, September 30, from 12 pm until 8 pm at the Pipe Shop venue, 115 Victory Ship Way. Thousands of new and gently-used clothing items, and all at $10 each.
This clothing donation has come from CBS television productions filmed over the past few years.
“Part of our efforts in creating engaging & diverse entertainment is in giving back to the tremendously supportive community we service. It is our privilege to support Harvest Project and its efforts in giving a hand up to all those in need,” says the CBS office.
Harvest Project is thanking many local film and TV production companies for donating this amazing inventory.
“Thank You to our many local supporters and sponsors. Your thrift shopping supports our work with people finding themselves on the margins in our community,” said the non-profit.
Here are some of the people and companies Harvest Project has expressed its gratitude for their support: Paul White at the CBS Local office for coordinating the amazing donation of new and gently used clothing
Kelly Riegler the Harvest Project Clothes for Change’s social media promoter, Outstanding Thrifter, and Event coordinator extraordinaire. Malkin Cleaners in West Vancouver for allowing their space to store some of the clothing donations.
Harvest Project is also grateful to Quay North Urban Development, which negotiated a reduced rate for The Pipe Shop Venue.
Edgemont Moving and Storage donated a truck and two staff to help move the clothing, while Univar Solutions in Richmond also supplied a truck and a full team of employees for a full day to help set up the sale.
“Thank you to all the volunteers from our community that step up and donate over 1500 hours to make this event one of the most fun and successful fundraiser in the North Shore of Vancouver,” says Harvest Project.


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The National Hardware Show (NHS) has announced its 2020 event will take place online October 12 to 15. The first-ever National Hardware Virtual Show will reportedly provide the international hardware and home improvement community with the tools needed to “equip customers, empower businesses, and engage with industry leaders from the comfort of their home or office.”
The National Hardware Virtual Show will feature a full slate of educational programming focused on current market challenges and trending topics. There will be a roster of keynote speakers including Do It Best President & CEO Dan Starr and other industry innovators.
During the Virtual Show, attendees will be able to sync their calendars and allow NHS to help facilitate direct and virtual appointment setting via Jublia between industry buyers, retailers, and NHS suppliers and manufacturers. Additionally, attendees will get the chance to see and source new products and tools to help expand their current offerings without having to leave their home or business.
“Throughout these unprecedented times, our primary objective at the National Hardware Show has been to support our community, listen to our customers, and facilitate and further the personal and professional connections that our industry is built on, in the safest possible way,” says Randy Field, Group Vice President of Reed Exhibitions. “While we won’t be able to convene in person this year, we’re working tirelessly to make sure our virtual event in October delivers the unique and fruitful experiences you’ve come to know and expect from the National Hardware Show.”
Rich Russo, Industry Vice President for NHS states, “Over the past few months, our team has had to rethink everything, and open our minds to new, innovative ideas. We’re excited about our pivot to virtual which allows us to bring our robust NHS programming to customer across the globe in a new, safe way.”
Additional details and information from the NHS team about the Virtual Show, as well as plans for the physical show taking place May 11-13, 2021, will be released in the near future.


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The company has excluded user downloads of the social-media app Parler since January, citing objectionable content.
The British government said it would investigate Nvidia’s $40 billion deal to buy British chip designer Arm from SoftBank, widening the regulatory scrutiny of the proposed transaction.
Semiconductor producers are trying to increase output by changing manufacturing processes, opening spare capacity to rivals and swapping over production lines. But the small gains are unlikely to fix the shortfalls hampering production of everything from cars to home appliances to PCs.
A union is seeking a new election after employees of an Alabama warehouse voted not to unionize and says the company violated legal restrictions throughout the election. Amazon said it followed all laws.


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Quick reminder: Feminism believes that women should have equal rights and opportunities socially, culturally, politically and economically. If you believe in equality, congratulations, you are a feminist. Welcome to the party. Femvertising helps: Meet the needs of consumers, who increasingly expect companies to take a stand on social issues. (Six in 10 wouldn’t buy if they didn’t believe the company’s position.)
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The rise of women’s advertising. Just 17 days Cayman Islands Phone Number List ago, we celebrated International Women’s Day, an annual celebration of the role of women in society. Prior to COVID-19, your inbox and social feeds this month may have resembled a virtual women’s parade, Cayman Islands Phone Number List as thousands of brands from Disney to Nissan, Apple to Lenovo and more took part. We have a name in this industry: Women’s Advertising – Advertising using feminist ideals.
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Differentiate and earn trust. Examples of Fake Feminism I call this disconnect between perception and reality “pseudo-feminism.” Some examples: Disney tweeted this uplifting roundup of all the women on Disney+. And, in a recent linguistic review of Disney princess films, researchers found disturbing and sexist communication patterns among these heroines.


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Cutty Sark, the world’s first light style whisky has finally reached South African shores. Launched in 1923, Cutty Sark is the original, smooth, easy-drinking scotch setting it apart from traditional challenging whiskies and has made an appearance in iconic films and television series such as, Mad Men, Boardwalk Empire and Goodfellas.
The Cutty Sark ship has always featured on the label, inspired by the fastest and most famous of all the Scottish-built clipper ships. With its distinctive yellow branding, Cutty Sark has graced the world's best bars and clubs for nearly 90 years, becoming an instant classic.
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Master Blender, Kirsteen Campbell, selects Scotland’s finest single malts – including The Macallan and Highland Park – to create one of the world’s favourite blended Scotch whiskies.
Campbell says: "Having worked in the spirits industry for over 10 years it is a privilege to follow in the footsteps of all the talented and pioneering blenders. I am very much looking forward to maintaining Cutty’s reputation while, at the same time, developing exciting new whiskies to complement the range."
Cutty Sark is matured in American oak casks, resulting in the signature flavour of vanilla and citrus fruits.
Cutty Sark is the first light-coloured blended whisky and is loved around the world for the spirit of adventure it represents. We are pleased to be bringing the fruits of this journey to South Africa”, says Nick Havers, Brand Manager for Cutty Sark SA.
Answering the tastes of every drinker, it is the perfect accompanimentto wherever the night may lead you.
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Up until this point, Spotify had some kind of exclusivity deal with Sony's PlayStation, which proved a bit of a headache for Xbox fans who subscribe to the service. Well, now we have the first official acknowledgement of "Spotify Music - for Xbox One."
Originally leaked via a questionable-looking off-screen photo, Major Nelson has now shown off Spotify Music on Xbox One for a split second during his weekly Xbox news round-up show.
The real question now hangs over the nature of Spotify for Xbox. Spotify is the world's most popular streaming music service, and the company announced it would be coming to the Windows 10 Store ported via Project Centennial, which lets you take a traditional Win32 desktop program and wrap it for the Windows 10 Store. The Xbox One itself cannot run Centennial apps, which means this app is a completely separate project.
There's a few scenarios to consider. Either Spotify is building a full Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version of its app, for running across Xbox, Windows 10 PCs, tablets, phones, and Mixed Reality, or this will be some sort of quick-fix stripped down version, similar to Twitter for Xbox. Of course, we hope it's the former, but that would likely represent a significant engineering effort Spotify may not be ready to jump into.
It's leveraging the background audio API, at least, but it sounds as though it might just be a port of their HTML-based app for TVs. That's interesting, because the YouTube app for Xbox One is also a HTML-based app, indicating that it too could get background audio support without going full UWP.
Either way, it's awesome news that Spotify is finally coming to Xbox One, ending its exclusivity deal with Sony's PlayStation.
Update 06/08/2017: Clarification on the type of app Spotify could be.
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This is so brilliantly executed. DKNY made a video to piggy-back on the Olympics and promote its new flagship at 27 Old Bond Street. Ever the digital pioneer, it has also created DKNYfx, which according to WWD is an augmented reality smartphone app designed to stand as the brand’s digital platform. If you’re out and about in London today or next Saturday, also look out for DKNY’s model street teams who will be distributing non-digital postcards to be swapped in-store for a free tote…
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KXRM) — A Colorado Springs entrepreneur and content creator is redefining masculinity through “beauty beyond the binary” – empowering people through his K-beauty skincare brand, which has gained national attention.
With Korean Beauty taking over U.S. markets, David Yi, CEO and founder of Goodlight Cosmetics, has become an industry disruptor and voice for minorities across the nation.
“I never believed that I was beautiful because I was told that I was ugly. I never felt like I belonged,” stated Yi. “But, I realized at a young age that I didn’t need anyone else’s support…because that power lies within me.”
Yi is using his beauty platform as a way to help others fearlessly accept themselves for who they are – helping individuals find and shine their ‘goodlight’ for others struggling with their identities.
“We are proudly made in South Korea and we stand for diversity. We stand for inclusion… Beauty has always been an arbiter of hope and has always changed culture, pushed culture forward. And I think that’s what we’re doing at Goodlight Cosmetics,” said Yi.
Founded in 2016, the brand is now a top seller at Ulta Beauty stores across America and has already been designated with eight major beauty awards:
- Best Toner – Byrdie Awards
- Best New Toner – Elite Daily’s GLow Beauty Awards
- Best Toner for All SKin Types – SELF Awards
- Best Newcomer – SOKO Best of K-Beauty Awards
- Best Toner – Breaking Beauty “Haul of Fame”
- Industry Disruptor – Coveteur’s 2022 Beauty All-Stars
“Our mascot is the Moth, which is considered the ugly stepchild compared to the butterfly,” stated Yi. “But what’s really remarkable about the moth is that the moth, even in its darkest days, even in the shadows, will always find light.”
The moth being a reflection of brand values and Yi’s willingness to see the good in all people despite his own struggles.
“Growing up here in Colorado Springs, I was kind of the lone Asian American in school. I was never celebrated,” said Yi. “I was always told to go back to my home country. My home country is America, and that feeling of invisibility, of being otherized, feeling that you’re less than because you’re the lone Korean American – it really takes a toll on you.”
Goodlight is now collaborating with award-winning Netflix series, Heartstopper – continuing to uplift the voices of minorities worldwide.
“Heartstopper is one of my favorite shows because of its heartwarming storytelling, its queer storyline, and its dedication to diversity and inclusion,” said Yi. “That’s all what Goodlight Cosmetics is about, and I feel like these two worlds just merge together so seamlessly.”
From the big screen to the beauty store, Yi’s message – no matter what you look like or where you come from – you matter.
“It comes from really having the audacity, the bravery, the boldness to understand that you’re perfect, you are vital and you’re undeniable,” stated Yi. “Know that you are perfectly made and that you are extremely, extremely important to this world.”
Yi grew up in Colorado Springs and graduated from Palmer High School before receiving his bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Southern California (USC). He would later move to New York City and write for major fashion and beauty publications like Entertainment Weekly, People Magazine, New York Daily News and many others.
He’s been written about in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, Allure, among others as a “leader in men’s beauty, identity, and Asian American advocacy.”
Goodlight’s CEO also published his book, PRETTY BOYS, in June 2021, explaining male beauty standards throughout history and what Yi calls outdated, Eurocentric principles about what it means to be a man or a woman.
“When we think about beauty, we think that it is not powerful. We think that it is less than or not considered good and we make it feminine,” stated Yi. “We say that it’s only for women… here we are now in 2023, still abiding by these ideals, not even considering non-binary folks.”
Redefining masculinity means understanding it is expansive and can be expressed in a multitude of colorful forms, according to Yi.
“You do not have to conform to what society may tell you. We can all be liberated when we understand we can be whatever and whoever we want to be,” said Yi.