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[#Marketing #Strategy] Sneaker Brand Pubs – 'The Runaway' by New Balance Only Accepts Miles Run as Currency (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Friday March 8, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Sneaker Brand Pubs – 'The Runaway' by New Balance Only Accepts Miles Run as Currency (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) ‘The Runaway' by New Balance in London is the first-ever pub to be opened by the sneaker brand and it specifically targets marathon runners through the Everybody?s Race campaign….

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Top Headlines for March 08, 2019

Posted on Friday March 8, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Thousands Strike in Spain, Mark International Women’s Day

Thousands of women have gone on strike across Spain, joining millions more across the globe demanding a gender-balanced world amid persistent salary gap, violence and widespread inequality.
UN Opens First Reception Center for Venezuelans in Colombia

The U.N. refugee agency says it is opening its first reception center in Colombia to support people leaving neighboring Venezuela.
Vlhova Holds Big Lead in GS After First Run, Shiffrin 4th

Petra Vlhova led a women’s World Cup giant slalom by nearly a half-second after the opening run while overall champion Mikaela Shiffrin posted the fourth-fastest time on Friday.
Swedish Court Sentences Uzbek Man for Preparing Attack

A Swedish court has found a 46-year-old man guilty of preparing an attack in Stockholm on behalf of the Islamic State group and sentenced him to seven years in jail.
Scuffles Erupt at Jerusalem Holy Site Over Women’s Praying

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews have attempted to prevent a liberal Jewish women’s group from praying at a key Jerusalem holy site, leading to a tense confrontation between protesters and police.
Ukrainian Presidential Ballot to Have 39 Names

The ballot for Ukraine’s presidential election will include 39 candidates, a marginally slimmer field after five contenders dropped out in recent days.
AP Photos: Editor Selections From the Past Week in Asia

China opened the annual session of its legislature this week in Beijing. The nearly 6,000 delegates to the National People’s Congress and its advisory body include hundreds of military officers, representatives of ethnic groups and Chinese celebrities like former NBA player Yao Ming. The Chinese legislature has a rubber-stamp function but the agenda includes speeches from policy makers like Premier Li Keqiang.
UK’s May Implores EU to Help Her Win Backing for Brexit Deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May is battling to stave off defeat for her Brexit divorce deal, imploring the European Union to help her win approval from Parliament.
Britain Take Steps to Protect Woman Detained in Iran

The U.K. government has decided to provide diplomatic protection to a British-Iranian woman detained in Iran for nearly three years.
Iran: UK Diplomatic Protection for Prisoner Legally Invalid

A top Iranian diplomat asserted on Friday that the U.K.’s decision to give diplomatic protection to a British-Iranian woman detained in Iran for nearly three years contravenes international law.

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[#Money #Success] 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Kevin Hart

Posted on Thursday March 7, 2019 by Eric Brooks

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[#Market #Trends] Slick Luxury Car Launches – Three BMW Luxury Cars Will Be Released in Toronto for 2019 (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Thursday March 7, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Market Trends –Slick Luxury Car Launches – Three BMW Luxury Cars Will Be Released in Toronto for 2019 (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) After debuting a number of models as part of the NUMBER ONE>NEXT strategy at the Montreal International Auto Show, three BMW luxury cars are announced to be released in Toronto ? the BMW M4 CS,…

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Top Headlines for March 07, 2019

Posted on Thursday March 7, 2019 by Eric Brooks

3 Indonesian Soldiers Dead in Clash With Papuan Fighters

The Indonesian military says three soldiers were killed in a gunbattle with Papuan independence fighters, adding to more than two dozen deaths in the conflict since November.
Car Bomb in Somalia’s Capital Kills 2 Near President’s House

A police officer in Somalia says a car bomb blast near a security checkpoint at the presidential palace in the capital killed at least two people.
Response to Ebola in Congo Hampered by Violence, Says Group

Doctors Without Borders is warning that the effort to control Congo’s Ebola outbreak is hampered by a 'toxic' security situation including a series of attacks on its treatment centers.
Jurors Weigh Verdict in Belgium Jewish Museum Attack

Jurors in the trial of a suspected jihadi charged with terrorism offenses over the 2014 killing of four people at Belgium’s Jewish museum are still considering their verdict.
Remains of Navy Seaman Killed in Pearl Harbor Returned Home

The remains of a Navy serviceman who died in Pearl Harbor were reunited with his family after more than 70 years.
EU Court Says Public Must Have Access to Weed Killer Studies

An EU high court says that the European Food Safety Authority should not have refused the public access to studies on the possible harmful effect of the weed killer glyphosate on humans — documents that were used in a decision on the use of pesticides.
German Prosecutors Charge Couple in Ricin Plot

Federal prosecutors on Thursday filed charges of preparing a severe act of violence against a 30-year-old Tunisian and his 43-year-old German wife over a plot to use the toxin ricin to carry out a biological attack in Germany.
Government Calls Norway’s Dropping Birth Rate a Problem

Norway’s statistical agency says it has recorded the lowest number of newborns since it started counting in the 19th century, with the country’s family minister acknowledging that it is a problem.
The Latest: Alleged Victims Hail Church Abuse Verdict

The Latest on a church sex abuse trial in France (all times local):
FIFA’s Record Finances Reignites World Cup Pay Parity Debate

When world soccer executives receive FIFA’s annual report this year, they will see that $753,000 is funding a women’s league in Colombia, $588,197 is helping female players in New Zealand and girls in Botswana are benefiting from $341,600.

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[#Design #Trends] Conductive Airplane Seats – Airbus' Airplane Seat Design Concept is Knitted with a Smart Textile (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Wednesday March 6, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Conductive Airplane Seats – Airbus' Airplane Seat Design Concept is Knitted with a Smart Textile (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) London-based design firm Layer created a prototype airplane seat design for Airbus that is centered around maximizing comfort. The airplane seats are knitted with a smart textile that passes…

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Top Headlines for March 06, 2019

Posted on Wednesday March 6, 2019 by Eric Brooks

Manhunt on After 3 Attack Money Transporter in Germany

Authorities in Germany are searching for three suspects who attacked a money transport truck at Cologne-Bonn airport and shot a guard.
China Says Pest Concerns Justify Ban on Canadian Canola

China is blocking some imports of the agricultural product canola from Canada due to fears of insect infestation, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.
World Economic Growth Forecasts Cut Amid Trade Concerns

A top economic watchdog has cut its forecasts for global economic growth due to the impact of trade disputes, Brexit and weakening demand in Europe and China.
UN Rights Chief Bemoans Israel’s Response to Key Gaza Report

The U.N. human rights chief is expressing disappointment with Israel over its 'immediate dismissal' of a report about deadly violence by Israel security forces against protesters in Gaza last year.
Guards Block 18 French Prisons After Inmate Knife Attack

Guards blocked entrances at as many as 18 French prisons after two colleagues were stabbed by a radicalized inmate.
Official Warns of ‘No-Deal’ Brexit Risk to Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s top civil servant is warning that a disorderly U.K. exit from the European Union will lead to a sharp increase in unemployment and an exodus of businesses from the region.
India, Pakistan Again Target Army Posts, Villages in Kashmir

Indian and Pakistani soldiers shelled military outposts and villages along their highly militarized frontier in disputed Kashmir on Wednesday, in new violence despite stepped-up diplomatic efforts by the rival countries to ease tensions.
Fear Mounting for British in EU as ‘No-Deal’ Brexit Looms

In less than a month the United Kingdom could leave the European Union, but more than a million British nationals will remain there — unwilling to let Brexit force them from the lives they’ve built on the continent.
Iran Says No Chance of Negotiations, Compromise With US

Iran’s president says there’s no chance of negotiations or compromise with the United States, because Washington allegedly is seeking to topple the government in Tehran.
Tulane Student Killed by Flying Tires at Highway Rest Stop

Authorities say a Tulane University student was killed at an Interstate 10 rest stop in Mississippi when two tires came loose from a passing tractor-trailer and struck her.

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[#Surf #Picks] Adorable Cat Paw Cups – This Feline-inspired Glassware is Part of Starbucks' Spring 2019 Collection (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Tuesday March 5, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Cool Websites and Internet Culture –Adorable Cat Paw Cups – This Feline-inspired Glassware is Part of Starbucks' Spring 2019 Collection (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) This Cat Paw cup is absolutely adorable. Priced at $30 USD, the glassware has turned into quite the collector's item as it gained immense attention from consumers. In fact, third-party…

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Top Headlines for March 05, 2019

Posted on Tuesday March 5, 2019 by Eric Brooks

AP PHOTOS: Quirky Moments From China’s Annual Congress

The annual meeting of China’s legislature is a highly scripted affair, but quirky moments and offbeat details lurk around the edges and behind the scenes.
Thousands Surround Albania Parliament, Demand New Elections

Thousands of protesters supporting Albania’s opposition have surrounded the parliament, demanding the government’s resignation and early elections and accusing the Cabinet of corruption and crime links.
India Resigned to US Decision to End Zero-Tariffs Status

India’s commerce ministry says it won’t try to hold onto its preferential zero-tariffs status with the United States after Washington decided to drop it from its Generalized System of Preferences program.
UK Minister Says Brexit Talks Yield ‘Positive’ Signals

A senior British government minister insists that Brexit talks with the European Union are making progress, as negotiators meet in Brussels seeking a way to break the logjam.
Jury Recommends 30 Years for Guard Who Killed Pokemon Player

A Virginia jury has recommended a 30-year prison sentence for a Chesapeake security guard who killed a man prosecutors say was playing 'Pokemon Go.'
Suspect in Belgium’s Jewish Museum Attack Claims Innocence

A suspected jihadi says he’s innocent of terrorism charges over the killings of four people at Belgium’s Jewish museum as the jury in his trial prepares to consider its verdict.
DA: Federal Agent Won’t Be Charged in Fatal Shooting

A prosecutor in North Carolina says a Homeland Security agent won’t be charged in the fatal shooting of a man who hit him with a car outside a bar.
Libya’s National Oil Company to Reopen Major Oil Field

Libya’s National Oil Corporation says production is to resume within hours at the southwestern Sharara oil field after control was retaken from an armed group last month.
UN Says Burundi Forces Closure of Its Rights Office There

Burundi’s government has forced the United Nations human rights office in the troubled East African country to close after 23 years, the U.N. rights chief announced with 'deep regret' on Tuesday.
Stockpiling Helps Shore Up UK Economy Ahead of Brexit

A series of surveys indicate that the British economy held up in February in the face of Brexit uncertainties but that much of the growth was due to firms and consumers stockpiling in case the country crashes out of the European Union with no deal.

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[#Surf #Picks] Subtle Social Media Commentary – Ezequiel Pini's Project for Six N. Five Criticizes Social Media (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Monday March 4, 2019 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Cool Websites and Internet Culture –Subtle Social Media Commentary – Ezequiel Pini's Project for Six N. Five Criticizes Social Media (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) In an absolutely stunning and realistic project for creative studio Six N. Five, Barcelona-based art director Ezequiel Pini offers a taste of social media commentary that really makes one think. The…

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