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The social purpose market in Australia - 28 Apr

Every year Australia spends more than half a trillion dollars on social purpose goods and services directed at health, welfare and education, almost one third of the nation's GDP.




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Paul Zahra joins PwC as Global Retail Advisor - 24 May

PwC Australia has recruited former CEO and Managing Director of David Jones Limited, Paul Zahra as Global Retail Advisor to add fuel to its growing retail and consumer practice.




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Microsoft makes it easier to get started with Windows Virtual Desktops

Microsoft today announced a slew of updates to various parts of its Microsoft 365 ecosystem. A lot of these aren’t all that exciting (though that obviously depends on your level of enthusiasm for products like Microsoft Endpoint Manager), but the overall thrust behind this update is to make life easier for the IT admins that […]




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Microsoft’s Visual Studio Online code editor is now Visual Studio Codespaces and gets a price drop

About a year ago, Microsoft launched Visual Studio Online, its online code editor based on the popular Visual Studio Code project. It’s basically a full code editor and hosted environment that lives in your browser. Today, the company announced that it is changing the name of this service to Visual Studio Codespaces. It’s also dropping […]




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Microsoft opens registration for its free, online Build 2020 developer conference

Microsoft has now opened registration for the virtual edition of its online-only Build 2020 developer conference, which will take place from May 19 to 20. Typically, the event draws more than 6,000 developers, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, that’s obviously not an option. In contrast to Google, which completely scrapped its I/O developer conference […]




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Low crude oil prices, record-high inventories, and low demand drive gasoline prices down (5/6/2020)

On April 27, 2020, the U.S. average regular retail gasoline price was $1.77 per gallon (gal), the lowest price since February 2016. On May 4, the U.S. average gasoline price increased slightly to $1.79/gal. The United States declared a national emergency on March 13 in response to concerns regarding spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). From March 16 to May 4, the U.S. average regular retail gasoline price fell by $0.46/gal. The lower gasoline prices reflect low crude oil prices, low gasoline demand, and rising gasoline inventories. ...




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AEO2020: Alternative Policies - Varying Residential Solar Photovoltaic Utility Rate Structure




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All product creators can learn something from Jackbox Games’ user experiences

While Jackbox clearly owes a great deal of its current popularity to the shelter-in-place policies, they've also been honing their craft for years. It's worth looking at what makes them work.




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Social network for women, Peanut, raises $12M Series A amid pandemic

Peanut, an app that began as a tool for finding new mom friends, has evolved into a social network now used by 1.6 million women to discuss a range of topics, from pregnancy and parenthood to marriage and menopause, and everything in between. On the heels of significant growth in online networking fueled by the […]





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Astronomers in Hawaii capture high resolution images ..ky imaging’ technique, probe into planet's cloud tops - Firstpost

  1. Astronomers in Hawaii capture high resolution images ..ky imaging’ technique, probe into planet's cloud tops  Firstpost
  2. Giant Planet More Astounding Than Before  NEWS9 live
  3. Scientists obtain 'lucky' image of Jupiter  BBC News
  4. New images of Jupiter captured by astronomers using `lucky technique`  WION
  5. Scientists probe Jupiter's violent storms, lightning strikes  EdexLive
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Some tech I loved is getting worse and I’m mad

Time is supposed to make technology better. The idea is simple: With more time, humans make newer, better technology and our lives improve. Except for when the opposite happens. Google is a good example of this. I’ve been harping on the matter for a while now. Google mobile search, in case you haven’t used it […]




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Persona raises $17.5M for an identify verification platform that goes beyond user IDs and passwords

The proliferation of data breaches based on leaked passwords, and the rising tide of regulation that puts a hard stop on just how much user information can be collected, stored and used by companies have laid bare the holes in simple password and memorable-information-based verification systems. Today a startup called Persona, which has built a […]




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Brave accuses European governments of GDPR resourcing failure

Brave, a maker of a pro-privacy browser, has lodged complaints with the European Commission against 27 EU Member States for under resourcing their national data protection watchdogs. It’s asking the European Union’s executive body to launch an infringement procedure against Member State governments, and even refer them to the bloc’s top court, the European Court […]




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The Social Selling System: Flipping a Follower into a Client

Create posts that feature you, your clients and how you can work together.




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4 Ways Solopreneurs Can Strengthen Their Businesses

Even if you work alone, the brand-enhancing ideas of others can help push you forward.




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Smart Tips for Successfully Navigating the Initial Franchisor-Franchisee Interview

Once you have a few franchises in mind, you'll be talking to a franchise rep from each company. Here's the skinny on how that phone call should go.



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23 Questions to Ask a Franchisor When You Meet Face to Face

Navigate 'discovery day' with this list of questions that will make sure you learn all the essential information you need before you shake hands.



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Why These 3 Advisors Paid to Say 'No' Are Your Best Allies When Buying a Franchise

Talk to these three people -- who are more likely to tell you 'no' -- before handing over your hard-earned cash for a franchise business.



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5 Can't-Miss E-Commerce Personalization Ideas

It's time to move beyond mere product recommendations.




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4 Ways Solopreneurs Can Strengthen Their Businesses

Even if you work alone, the brand-enhancing ideas of others can help push you forward.




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The King's coming... call for Carson!

It's been four years since we bade farewell to Downton Abbey on our TV screens, and now all the old favourites are back in a film alongside new faces Imelda Staunton and Tuppence Middleton.




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Downton Abbey movie EXCL: Thomas Barrow fumes as he is DEMOTED for returning Carson

In an exclusive first look at the film Thomas struggles to hide his fury as he asked to step aside, and snaps that he 'won't be a sort of anything.'




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Downton Abbey Movie: Sophie McShera oozes glamour in a plunging black gown at the premiere

Sophie McShera turned heads on the red carpet in a plunging black floor length dress as she joined the cast for the world premiere of Downton Abbey the movie, held in London, on Monday night.




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William Hanson reveals the key etiquette lessons we have learnt from Downton Abbey

The much-anticipated Downton Abbey film is released in British cinemas today, bringing with it a wealth of etiquette lessons, according to MailOnline's expert William Hanson.




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Soldiers and horses from King's Troop Royal Artillery throw shadows across the beach

Around 120 horses and 150 personnel left their barracks in London for an annual training visit to the North Norfolk coast. The unit is the Queen's ceremonial saluting battery.




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Prince Andrew hosts 60th birthday bash for Sarah Ferguson

The Queen's second son, Andrew, 59, threw the star-studded bash at his home in Windsor, and invited celebrities such as Ellie Goulding, Robbie Williams and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellows.




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Author Jessica Fellowes (niece of Julian Fellowes) reveals she was let go for 'sounding too posh'

Author Jessica Fellowes from Oxfordshire was fired by a magazine for being 'too posh', and said that you wouldn't get the same 'reverse snobbery' towards someone from a council house.




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Married At First Sight episode 2 RECAP: ALEX MICHAEL exposes sneaky production tricks

Married At First Sight was equal parts Jerry Springer and Downton Abbey in an uneven, scripted affair on Tuesday night.




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Lily James exudes style, sophistication and sexuality in stockings and suspenders

The British actress wears stockings, suspenders and high heels while striking  a series of provocative poses for the latest issue of AnOther magazine.




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TALK OF THE TOWN: Lady Mary really disappoints Carson being seen with an old coffee mug

TALK OF THE TOWN: Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary was on a mission to buy essentials for herself and boyfriend Jasper Waller-Bridge, the brother of Fleabag star Phoebe.




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A peek inside Downton Abbey: Sotheby's is to auction off a virtual tour of Highclere Castle

Lord Fellowes, creator of the ITV period drama, and two of its stars, Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern, will take fans on an 'ultimate insider tour' of the castle, delivered online.




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NTAs 2020: Reality and soap arrive on the red carpet

Maura Higgins and her boyfriend Curtis Pritchard were among the first to hit the red carpet for the National Television Awards at London's 02 Arena on Tuesday.




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NTAs 2020: Pregnant Lydia Bright cradles her blossoming baby bump

The former TOWIE star, 29, proudly cradled her stomach as she posed for the cameras at the star-studded event, which was being held at the O2 arena in London.




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NTAs 2020: Vicky Pattison cosies up to boyfriend Ercan Ramadan

Vicky Pattison brought her handsome boyfriend along to the National Television Awards 2020 in London on Thursday night, looking loved-up as they cosied up on the red carpet.




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NTAs 2020: Coronation Street's Alison King appears to be escorted out of the ceremony

It appears Alison King may have indulged in one glass too many at this year's event, as she was seemingly escorted out of the ceremony at 9pm Tuesday evening.




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NTAs 2020: Love Island star Maura Higgins is left with a gruesome injury after taking a tumble

She exuded glamour on the red carpet at the National Television Awards. Yet Maura revealed that she hadn't been as graceful during the ceremony, as she took a tumble.




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Photos of Jesy Nelson and Chris Hughes's tantrum at NTAs

Jesy was pictured arguing with Chris inside the lobby of the InterContinental Hotel, before they left separately.




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Mathew Horne defends use of uncensored Christmas song in Gavin and Stacey's festive special

During an interview at Tuesday's NTAs on Tuesday, the screen star, 41, insisted singing the rendition of The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl's tune  'felt appropriate'.




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Jesy Nelson shares snaps from her celebrations following her awards win

The Little Mix star, 28, shared snaps on Instagram from the fun-filled evening as she brushed off the drama from her beau Chris Hughes' spat at the awards ceremony.




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Chris Hughes rowed with Jesy Nelson at the NTAs after being banned from doing interviews with her

Chris Hughes and Jesy Nelson's National Television Awards row was sparked by the ex-Love Island star being banned from doing interviews with his girlfriend.




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Jesy Nelson throws her support behind boyfriend Chris Hughes after his shocking NTAs brawl

Jesy Nelson has finally thrown her support behind boyfriend Chris Hughes in the wake of his shocking National Television Awards brawl with a photographer.