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Live Coverage: Toulouse Siege of Suspect in Jewish School Shooting Enters Second Day
Live updates from the events in Toulouse: Hundreds of heavily armed police cordoned off streets around apartment building of 24-year-old suspect Mohamed Merah; France Interior Minister says unsure if suspect still alive.
TOULOUSE - French police tried to flush out a 24-year-old gunman suspected of killing seven people in the name of al Qaeda, with explosions and gunfire heard outside his apartment on the second day of a siege in the southern French city of Toulouse.
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As the siege continued, French Interior Minister Claude Gueant told French media on Wednesday that he was not sure if the suspect, Mohamed Merah, was still alive.
In a drama gripping France five weeks before a presidential election, some 300 police have laid siege since Wednesday to the five-storey house in a suburb of the prosperous industrial town in a bid to capture the shooter.
The French citizen of Algerian origin told negotiators he had killed three soldiers last week and four people at a Jewish school in Toulouse on Monday to avenge the deaths of Palestinian children and because of French army involvement in Afghanistan.
France's elite RAID commando unit detonated three explosions just before midnight on Wednesday, flattening the main door of the building and blowing a hole in the wall, after it became clear Merah did not mean to keep a promise to turn himself in.
"These were moves to intimidate the gunman who seems to have changed his mind and does not want to surrender," ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet told Reuters.
Another explosion and several gunshots were heard in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Merah, who authorities say has a weapons cache in the apartment including an Uzi and a Kalashnikov assault rifle, wounded two officers when in the early morning raid.
"What we want is to capture him alive, so that we can bring him to justice, know his motivations and hopefully find out who were his accomplices, if there were any," Defense Minister Gerard Longuet said on TF1 television.
Prosecutor Francois Molins said Merah was a self-taught radical Salafi who expressed glee at killing three Jewish children, a rabbi and three French paratroopers. Merah had been to Afghanistan twice and had trained in the Pakistani militant stronghold of Waziristan, he said.
Merah was planning to kill another soldier imminently, so police had to launch the 3 a.m. raid, Molins said.
In the negotiations, Merah "expresses no regret, only that he didn't have time to have more victims. And he even bragged, he said, of bringing France to its knees," the prosecutor said.
Late Wednesday, Interior Minister Claude Gueant told France-2 TV that Merah planned to turn himself in at night "to be more discreet." Nearby street lights were turned off.
The gunman's brother and mother were detained early in the day. Molins said the brother, Abdelkader, had been implicated in a 2007 network that sent militant fighters to Iraq.
French authorities — like others in Europe — have long been concerned about "lone-wolf" attacks by young, Internet-savvy militants who self-radicalize online since they are harder to find and track. Molins' comments, however, marked the first time a radical Islamic motive has been ascribed to killings in France in years.
Merah told police he belonged to al-Qaida and wanted to take revenge for Palestinian children killed in the Middle East, Gueant said, adding the gunman was also angry about French military intervention abroad.
"He wants to avenge the deaths of Palestinians," Gueant told reporters. "He's (also) after the army."
The police raid was part of France's biggest manhunt since a wave of terrorist attacks in the 1990s by Algerian extremists. The chase began after France's worst-ever school shooting Monday and two previous attacks on paratroopers beginning March 11, killings that have horrified the country and frozen campaigning for the French presidential election next month.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who has played up nationalist themes in his bid for a second term, vowed to defend France.
"Terrorism will not be able to fracture our national community," Sarkozy declared Wednesday on national television before heading to funeral services for the two paratroopers killed and another injured Thursday in Montauban, near Toulouse.
The suspect repeatedly promised to turn himself in, then halted negotiations. Cedric Delage, regional secretary for a police union, said police were prepared to storm the building if he did not surrender.
After bouts of deadly terrorist attacks in France in the 1980s and 1990s, France beefed up its legal arsenal — now seen as one of the most effective in Western Europe and a reference for countries including the U.S. after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Sarkozy's office said President Barack Obama called him Wednesday to express condolences to the families of the victims and praise French police for tracking down the suspect. The statement said France and the United States are "more determined than ever to fight terrorist barbarity together."
In recent years, French counterterrorism officials have focused mainly on al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, the North African affiliate of Osama Bin Laden's network that has its roots in an insurgent group in Algeria, a former French colony.
Molins said Merah's first trip to Afghanistan ended with him being picked up by Afghan police "who turned him over to the American army who put him on the first plane to France."
"He had foreseen other killings, notably he foresaw another attack this morning, targeting a soldier," Molins said, adding also planned to attack two police officers. "He claims to have always acted alone."
Merah has a long record as a juvenile delinquent with 15 convictions, Molins added.
An Interior Ministry official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Merah had been under surveillance for years for having "fundamentalist" Islamic views.
During the standoff, police evacuated the five-story building, escorting residents out using the roof and fire truck ladders. The suspect's apartment was on the ground floor of the postwar building, locals said.
French authorities said Merah threw a Colt .45 handgun used in each of the three attacks out a window in exchange for a device to talk to authorities, but had more weapons like an AK-47 assault rifle. Gueant said other weapons had been found in his car.
"The main concern is to arrest him, and to arrest him in conditions by which we can present him to judicial officials," Gueant added, explaining authorities want to "take him alive ... It is imperative for us."
Delage said a key to tracking Merah was the powerful Yamaha motorcycle he reportedly used in all three attacks — a dark gray one that had been stolen March 6. The frame was painted white, the color witnesses saw in the school attack.
According to Delage, one of his brothers went to a motorcycle sales outfit to ask how to modify the GPS tracker, raising suspicions. The vendor then contacted police, Delage said.
The shooter has proved to be a meticulous operator. At the site of the second paratrooper killing, police found the clip for the gun used in all three attacks — but no fingerprints or DNA on it.
Those slain at the Jewish school, all of French-Israeli nationality, were buried in Israel on Wednesday as relatives sobbed inconsolably. The bodies of Rabbi Jonathan Sandler, his sons Arieh, 5, and Gabriel, 3, and 8-year-old Myriam Monsenego had been flown there earlier in the day.
At the funeral ceremony, Myriam's eldest brother, Avishai, in his 20s, wailed and called to God to give his parents the strength "to endure the worst trial that can be endured."
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, meanwhile, denounced the deadly shooting attack at the Jewish school and condemned the link to Palestinian children.
"It's time for criminals to stop using the Palestinian cause to justify their terrorist actions," Fayyad said in a statement. "The children of Palestine want nothing but dignified lives for themselves and for all the children."


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The European Commission selected the shortlisted initiatives of the 2019 EU Health Award for cities, NGOs and schools seeking to prevent and reduce obesity in children and young people (6-18 years old).
The nine shortlisted per category, in alphabetical order by organisation, are:
CITY category
- Amsterdam Health Weight Programme (AHWP) by Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
- Weighty Friends (Ik heb een maatje) by Genk (Belgium)
- Sintra Grows Healthy (Sintra Cresce Saudável) by Sintra (Portugal)
NGO category
- FitforKids by FitforKids (Denmark)
- CROKY MOVE Programme by RéPPOP BFC (France)
- Healthy And Tasty (Zdravo I Fino) by Society "Our Children" Zabok (Croatia)
SCHOOL category
- Active School Break by Antsla Gümnaasium (Estonia)
- #Be Active @IES Guadalquivir by IES Guadalquivir (Spain)
- Schools scheme for fruit and vegetables, milk and diary products by Primary School Podturen (Croatia)
The winners will be announced on 17 October 2019 at the Award Ceremony during the annual meeting of the EU Health Policy Platform in Brussels. The event will be live-streamed, with the link shared on the EU Health Award website and the EU Health Policy Platform.

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similar to the time we made up the game of screaming at the top of our lungs any time a guy any of us slept with walked into the party. that went over SO well.
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very true, 10:48. precisely the reason my bf and i bought a strap-on.
ok then I'll still pound your ass.
I wish the quiet guy in the corner was MORE quiet.
-loud bitch in the middle.
I'm 5'2 125 pounds you only wish you could get in this
okay, so now we've got a threesome going.
fuck you unknown error. 11:01 your a dumb whore
hahahahahaahah cause there are 3 11:15's lol
whatever 11:17. you're just closed-minded.
er, 10:55, not 10:54
11:09 #1 is making my day right now.
I scream at puppies
-quiet guy in the corner
hello? Anyone in here?
I never, ever will! Go us.
what do you care? I'm the one that he's talking to if it is. Don't try to get in on my action!
im STILL gonna play this game this weekend! ohyeah!
11:01 can I pound your bf's ass? I'm a girl and I've always wanted to try it.
Downriver girls for sure
i love how you guys make so many assumptions. fuckin close-minded judgementals
i'm not, but if he is, it's a huge coincidence that my male best friend who wants to take it also lives in texas. and that the things he's posted sound like something he would say...lol
You like 2 cocks in your pussy
11:15; that's my favorite.
I feel at home in the room
- Dumbass Redneck
i hope you get a kick out of this while you're burning in hell for lying.
and when i blow him i swallow.
I'm a anal loving whore
-loud bitch in the middle
fuck you unknown error!
that sounds fucking awesome.
10:10 only if you fuck my ass raw you can
-loud bitch in the middle.
Judging people with no lives
Am I the only one on this site that won't do anal?!?
Haha awsome
This is stupid. I'll check back on this thread later when everyone moves on to a newly posted thread about fat chicks or popped collars.
When we going to make this happen so I can cum all over your face
once again, 11:37, and anyone else pretending to be 11:15#2,
stop fucking lying. i'm not 5'2" 125 lbs.
i'm 5'8" 125 lbs.
11:15 (2) I might make you go down on me first though.
i think 5 guys can enjoy me at once.
right here! I just tried explaining it!
texts from last night = porn for today
yes, 11:38, i do. and i can put it in my mouth if you want me to.
11:09, he's straight as a board.
11:19, my second favorite. and then you get to watch me lick it off.
um...i would think that giving blow jobs and letting guys fuck me would be enough, yeah?
11:15 (2) if that's really you that just posted at 11:37, the deal's off. I hate big tone shit.
11:22 (2)
as if you didn't already have mental images.
fuck you 11:13; you're just jealous because you've never had a threesome.
furthermore, whether you're a guy or a girl, it's because you're not hot enough to get it.
10 54
why? She's a girl. He's not sleeping with a guy. He just enjoys the feeling. Sexuality isn't only about sex.
I'm not talking to you!
I love whores...I love you all!!
that can work, too, 12:41#2
I'm the last 12:25. I'm also the person you're talking to. The answer is Missouri, but I'm done on here for a while. I'll be back later.
Hi I'm from NBC's to catch a preadator
i hope you enjoy yourself 11:35 #2
and i really mean it. just think of me taking your cum all over my face, and then licking it off of my fingers...
hahahahahaha.....i'm the furthest thing from feminist.
i might beg you to stop, but i never mean it.
no stopping until my ass is full of cum.
have a seat, I just made some cookies.
11:04 #1, i keep the threesome's strictly to my bf. however, if you and/or your gf ever wanted to join, that would be fucking fantastic.
Someone dug up mom and fucked her again last night.
- quiet guy in the corner
11:01 you like cum all over your face?
11:10 (2) really? Sounds good. You won't cry, will you?
yes, what 12:28 said. Sorry!
let me sweeten the deal by saying i'll blow you while you play video games or watch football.
Amen! Praise god for making butt holes big enough to fuck
im gonna play this game this weekend!
then again, how many people live in texas?
Please stay off topic! Geez!
proximity of extremities?
I'm right here, I live in Texas where do you live
Like licking the ball sack
ok, so 11:25 did have my answer to that question, though... 11:15 #2
Anal feels good for dudes too
what will you do to get it?
we're going to need to sort out some logistics.
this is stupid. can't the anonymity be optional?
hahaha... and i'm 11:01 / 11:15 #3
what a huge confusing mess this thing is. lol
well, 11:59 you're all confused. 11:51 (2) is me. And I am a girl. 11:15 (2) is the guy. I'm the one that's going to fuck HIS ass. Our conversation has nothing to do with the girl on here claiming to be DFW with anyone that asks. I believe she's the one that first started by talking about strapping one on with her bf. but who can be sure now? Anyway, hope that helps.
well, if everyone else is up for that, i'm down.
all you guys are driving me wild...
Can't wait to cum all over you
Deal is not off, I'm still down for it
your still a dumb slut
lol no your just retarded to think that your bf is straight check ihs phone i bet he has alot of "guy friends" that are striaght too. and im a guy and i've had more than my share of threesomes but have never or will never take a strap on up the ass im all for a finger or two but 7-9 inches of rubber im good without that.
stfu with this "you're _____" bullshit, motherfucker! it's not funny, it's god-fucking-damn annoying.
no, wait. I said that wrong. I'm the first 12:25, not the last one. But like I said, I'll be back later.
it depends on how far apart we are...if we're in the same town, it's a different story than if we live across the country...
11:41 #3 with all this posting mess, i'm now confused. so...yeah...
11:41 #1 i don't have a gag reflex.
fuck you you fucking liar
that's good, because i like giving blow jobs almost as much as i like getting fucked.
dirty whores with no self esteem
12:33 #3, i can do that too.
11:25 #3 is not the girl / guy you were talking to. 11:25#1 said s/he'd check back later when everyone else moves on. but good luck with your conquest.
How about we do the 69 while I cum all over your face
you want it in the ass or what?
11:43 for the win. thanks for putting everybody in their place.
who else thinks that most of this is a conversation between one person and him/her self? Like the girl that wants to strap it on and the magical guy that appeared interested in having it done to him? Fake.
i have a better idea. my male best friend would love for you to do that.
I'm an anal loving whore, LBITM, "AN"
-An anal retentive whore.
Yes with two cocks in your pussy
i can work with that.
see, now you got me all excited...
11:15 (2) are you a momma's boy?
11:01 you like cum all over yor tits
I'm gonna need you to put down your gavel and stop judging.
2 cocks in your pussy same time
it would have been better if they could identify guys that they haven't slept with
are we finished now?
11:15 (2) what do you have to say for yourself?
what the hell is going on in here?
wait, is 12:16 the guy that wants to get it?
so go change your tampon you dirty cunt.
who else is camping this thread out to watch the end of the strap-on love story unfolding before us? I can't wait to see what happens!
and your femme nazi
so no one wants to fuck the dirty slut who has no gag reflex and who likes cum on her face?
well, i hope 11:51 will enjoy getting raped by a huge hairy man that is pretending to be the hot girl who actually is 11:15#2
11:06 #1, it's hardly giant. and the continuous motion is part of what feels good.
believe me, if we could figure out a way for me to do that while he fucked me, he'd be all set.
I'm gonna need you to put your face down.
wow. i have to say this made me all hott ;)
people are watching this pretty closely.
10:46 i'm down
Your face is remotely entertaining or interesting.
Good don't want to share
fuck you 11:25, you're not me you ass bag cunt
You like getting ate out
Two cocks in your ass like that?
We need pictures 11:01
Please stop sticking to the topic! That is not what this board is for!
I want you too myself
i didn't say what kind of people dumbass
seriously, this site needs to create usernames with the option to post anonymously, so that when people start having their fucking conversations, they can keep them straight.
well that depends, where do you live?
Pictures pictures pictures!!!!
dammit people! You made me lose my "date" again! STFU and let him speak for himself!
Why don't we just gang bang you
How does shit like this get posted? It's not remotely entertaining or interesting.
Any guys who doesn't like anal with girls is a Pansy. Just ram her ass it's fun esoecially when they beg you to stop cause "it hurts"
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so, let me tell you, if there was a sexual olympics, i'd win the gold medal for blow jobs every year.
i'm not full of myself, this is legitimate feedback.
I think god everyday he invented anal!
wow, that was an interesting way to spend four minutes. 1:58 PM....me too..
pretty sure i know 11:10...lol
btw i want to clear up to 12:41#2 - i am not the girl who was talking to the guy about giving it to him with a strap on. so, keep that in mind
aww, how sad, you'll never know the truth.


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It is no doubt that the sales department plays a vital role in any organization as they are symbolized as a bridge between the prospective customer's needs and the core values offered by the company to fulfill these needs. For that reason, top management is ceaselessly finding ways to boost sales. In today's technology-driven market, maximizing sales through cutting-edge technologies is inevitable. Other than the effective CRM and ERP System, there are also a variety of tech options in the market where businesses can utilize them to build their customer base and increase the profit margin of a company. In this article, we would like to present 3 standout technologies that can help businesses succeed in today's competitive sales environment.
1. The Cloud
"The cloud" or 'cloud-based management" is a requirement in boosting sales nowadays. It is a network created by a variety of servers which offers an online service for organizations to store information. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP System) is a typical example, for instance.
Thanks to the cloud-based storage, ERP system allows the sales team to monitor all important business data within one single system. To be specific, team members can get access to all kinds of information uploaded from different departments such as marketing, accounting, and customer support even when they are away from the office. Salesman, then, can adequately provide related information while reverting to potential clients' inquiries and solving their concerns which can lead to an increase in the chances of closing more deals. Therefore, it is not an understatement to say that cloud technology is the key to foster the sales team's productivity in general.
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When it comes to technologies used to boost sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is also a highlighted tool that organizations should have in mind. It is a technology-centered on monitoring and analyzing clients' interactions and data in order to foster business relationships.
By tracking previous communications recorded in the CRM system, the sales team will know exactly the right time to follow up on a sale, renew contracts or provide system upgrades to key prospects on time. These are steps that can make sure potential customers are attended to by the time they have requests, which can increase the possibility of closing a sale. In addition, the CRM system enables companies to streamline the general sales process. It helps automate complex order processing and quotation preparation which results in reducing operational cost and generating more sales revenue.
Not only are two aspects above improved, but the report management process is enhanced as well. The CRM technology allows salesmen to create and prepare weekly and monthly sales report with much ease. As the preparation process is automated and it only requires a few clicks to proceed, the sales team's productivity is enhanced.
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According to Wikipedia, the customer portal or client portal is defined as a point of access to an online collection of different resources such as digital files, information, services through a web browser. Many enterprises are developing their own portal to offer their customers an electronic gateway to internal information which is relevant to them. This information can be anything from invoices, credit status, transactions to order information. As the customer portal is available 24/7 on different devices, customers are able to review data and communicate with the company's sales team easily. This obviously makes a great enhancement to the business relationship between a company and a customer. In addition to that, the customer portal can also be integrated with various core management systems such as CRM or ERP software.
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Instructions for extending push notifications to include geolocation data.
In this article, I'll show you how to extend push notifications to include geolocation data.
Everyone loves getting postcards and letters, but everyone *really* loves getting parcels and goodies. It's all about the payload!
In a previous article, I talked about adding support for ForgeRock push notifications to your own IOS apps. By default, the ForgeRock push service only supports sending authentication requests as simple messages. The user reads the message, decides on an action, and usually responds with an Accept or Reject. In many cases that's fine. If I start a log in, or initiate a payment, my phone buzzes with an approval request, and I'm pretty confident the request is down to me. But not always. Consider the case where a child or a partner initiates a payment from a shared bank account, and I'm the approver. My phone buzzes asking for approval, but I'm not 100% sure it's genuine. In this example, a simple message does not provide the adequate information I need to make a decision. I'd like it to send something more, like a geolocation, or even a photo of the person requesting the payment.
How about extending the default ForgeRock push authentication behavior to convey that additional data? As it turns out, it's pretty straightforward to do. We alter the default ForgeRock push authentication sender node, and then extend our custom push authenticator app to handle and display the additional context.
I've made the first part easy and published a new node on the ForgeRock Markeplace here. You can also grab it from github. The payload content is specified through shared state values in the node configuration. As long as you can get the data into your authentication tree, it can be added as a payload item to be sent with push notifications.
In the previous article, I included a sample app to handle the standard notifications. For this new project, I created an extended version here.
In the original sample, we handled an incoming authentication request by displaying an alert (UIAlertController). We'll do the same here, but we'll also add an MKMapView controller, so we can display a pretty map showing the geolocation of the request (assuming the authentication tree is configured to send it!).
First, we add the MKMapView controller to our view:
Now, we need to adapt the incoming authentication handler to update the map:
For this particular example, the final piece of the puzzle is how to get the geolocation data so it can be passed to the push sender authentication node. There are a few community nodes available on ForgeRock Marketplace, but in this case I'm using this geolocation node, which calls a user's browser native geolocation methods to get an accurate result.


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Requirements for pool safety barriers for properties 1.8 hectares or larger
The rules and standards for pool safety barriers are not compulsory for residential properties 1.8 hectares and larger but you can choose to get certification or acknowledgement for a barrier.
On a residential property 1.8 hectares and larger you can choose which standard you want your pool safety barrier to meet.
You should fence your pool or spa even if you choose not to get it certified.
The pool safety barrier can meet either the:
- Modified Australian Standard
- or Community Safety Standard.
Read more about pool fencing and barrier safety standards.
Certification to the Modified Australian Standard
If you choose to have a pool safety barrier certified to the Modified Australian Standard you can get a compliance certificate.
For properties within 100km of Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Katherine an inspection by a pool safety adviser is free of charge.
Contact the Pool Fencing Unit to discuss possible fees if your property is more than 100km from those centres.
Acknowledgement of Community Safety Standard
For a residential property 1.8 hectares or larger, you can choose to self-declare that the pool safety barrier meets the Community Safety Standard.
You can check the pool safety barrier meets the Community Safety Standard by reading the Community Safety Standard guidelines PDF (759.0 KB).
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ripped the Republicans' Coronavirus relief package just hours before a crucial vote Monday; calling the legislation a "corporate bailout" for American businesses.
"We Democrats have seen some real flaws in the bill that was put on the floor by the Republicans and what it has is, for instance, a giant, giant corporate bailout fund with no accountability," said Schumer on the Senate Floor.
Sen. Chuck Schumer: "We Democrats have seen some real flaws in the bill that was put on the floor by the Republicans and what it has is, for instance, a giant, giant corporate bailout fund with no accountability." pic.twitter.com/40Yi2FjZpu
— The Hill (@thehill) March 23, 2020
President Trump sent a message of hope directly to the American people during his daily press briefing Sunday evening; saying the US has "a leader that will always fight for you" and "won't stop until we win."
"For those worried and afraid, please know as long as I am your President, you can feel confident that you will have a leader that will always fight for you and I will not stop until we win," said the Commander-in-Chief flanked by the Vice President.
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the United States rose to 35,000 over the weekend; making the USA the third largest outbreak in the world after China and Italy.
"As the U.S. works to contain the rapidly spreading virus, Italy has seen surging statistics in both cases and deaths. The number of infections jumped to 59,138, while the death toll stands at 5,476," reports Fox News. "The death toll in China, where the virus originated in late December and where the contagion rate has started to slow, stood at 3,274, with at least 81,454 confirmed cases."
"All 50 states have reported confirmed cases of coronavirus. New York has the largest number of cases at nearly 17,000 after seeing a 37.4 percent spike Monday, while Washington has the second-most at 1,996," adds Fox.
States like California and New York have taken drastic measures to contain the virus; ordering millions of residents to stay at home to slow the spread of the contagion.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
'SICKENING': Backlash Grows Against Denver Democrat Who Supported Spreading Coronavirus at MAGA Rallies
Denver's Democratic Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca is facing a growing backlash on social media this week after calling for those sick with the deadly Coronavirus to intentionally spread the disease at 'Make America Great Again' rallies.
"Democrat Denver Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca says that she stands in 'solidarity' with someone who says that they if they get the coronavirus that they will attend as many Trump rallies as possible She appears to have made the statement on her government Twitter account," posted a reporter with the Daily Wire.
These people are sick. https://t.co/74mEIJDOpa
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) March 3, 2020
"These people are sick," posted Donald Trump Jr.
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AOC: US Needs 'Climate Transition, Free Education, Healthcare, Apprenticeships' to Combat Coronavirus
Controversial Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez weighed-in Monday on the country's efforts to combat the effects of Coronavirus; calling for "climate transition," education expansion, free healthcare, and apprenticeships to offset the disease.
"What we should seriously start to consider now for the medium & long term (bc it will take time) is New Deal-style policy. We need a mix of policies to help put a lot of people to work. Climate transition, edu expansion w/ apprenticeships & colleges, M4A. These are jobs bills," posted AOC on social media.
What we should seriously start to consider now for the medium & long term (bc it will take time) is New Deal-style policy.
We need a mix of policies to help put a lot of people to work. Climate transition, edu expansion w/ apprenticeships & colleges, M4A.
These are jobs bills.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) March 16, 2020
Her comments come hours after NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announce a citywide shutdown on all theaters, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs to prevent new infections.
"Mayor Bill de Blasio announced late Sunday that the Big Apple's nightlife will shut down and its restaurants and bars will only provide takeout or delivery service as authorities struggle to get ahead of the mounting coronavirus pandemic," reports the NY Post.
Businesses have until 9am Tuesday morning to close their dining rooms to patrons. The move also applies to Starbucks, McDonalds, and other quick-service restaurants.
"Our lives are all changing in ways that were unimaginable just a week ago," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
BREAKING: Statement from @NYCMayor on restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. pic.twitter.com/rMK5rhCPL4
— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) March 16, 2020
"We are taking a series of actions that we never would have taken otherwise in an effort to save the lives of loved ones and our neighbors," he added.
"This virus can spread rapidly through the close interactions New Yorkers have in restaurants, bars and places where we sit close together," de Blasio's statement said. "We have to break that cycle."
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Nathan Haas wears the race leader's jersey with 10 seconds' insurance over Garmin-Cervélo's Australian road champion, Jack Bobridge, heading into Sunday's final stage.
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A Russian Tour de France rider not mentioned among the day's favorites won the 131.6km Searoad Ferries stage from Sorrento to Arthurs Seat, while an Aussie lad full of dreams stole the yellow jersey on the biggest day of his cycling life.
Nathan Haas came to take part in what he describes as his Genesys Wealth Advisers team's most important race of the year, with his eyes firmly on the best under-23 rider crown. But he now sits on the precipice of achieving something far greater.
Following Saturday's super effort he not only wears the race leader's jersey but also has 10 seconds' insurance over Garmin-Cervélo's Australian road champion, Jack Bobridge, heading into Sunday's final stage on Lygon Street. Saxo Bank-Sungard's Jonas Jorgensen is third at 29 seconds but looks out of contention for the top honor.
The stage was won by Katusha's Igor Silin, a former under-23 world championships bronze medalist, who left it until the final 2km of the last of three climbs up to Arthurs Seat to stake his claim for victory.
The 23-year-old was in the end a relatively easy victor by 16 seconds over the jousting Haas and Bobridge, both 22, who filled the minor placings. But already 10 minutes behind the leaders at the start of the day, Silin's success had no real impact on the overall standings.
"I am very happy. This is my first professional stage victory," Silin said.
"The finish was very nice for me as I climbed very well. I thank my team – they did a very good job."
The real interest, though, was in what was happening just behind him. Once the two found themselves alone, Haas possessed a major advantage over his more decorated Australian rival.
Having started the day eight seconds in front of Bobridge, he knew that he only had to stick with him to take yellow – overnight leader Rhys Pollock (Drapac Cycling) was around a minute behind them.
In a desperate struggle Haas prevailed, gaining a precious two extra bonus seconds over his rival.
Haas could not have been happier, proud for what he had he achieved for the team he clearly regards so highly and to have been able to do so in front of his family, who he confessed had never seen him in a bike race before. They were going to make the most of the day regardless, someone even producing a catchy banner, proclaiming their boy, "The Haasinator."
"It feels pretty awesome. To be honest I'm trying to just stay pragmatic about it because there's still another stage tomorrow so it's not finished yet," Haas said.
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- 2. Nathan Haas (Aus), Genesys Wealth Advisers, at 0:16
- 3. Jack Bobridge (Aus), Garmin-Cervélo, at 0:16
- 4. Artem Ovechkin (Rus), Team Katusha, at 0:19
- 5. Lachlan Norris (Aus), Drapac Porsche Cycling, at 0:23
- 1. Nathan Haas (Aus), Genesys Wealth Advisers, 15:11:20
- 2. Jack Bobridge (Aus), Garmin-Cervélo, at 0:10
- 3. Jonas Aaen Jörgensen (Den), Saxo Bank-Sungard, at 0:29
- 4. Reinardt Janse Van Rensburg (RSA), Mtn Cycling, at 0:33
- 5. Jens Debusschere (Bel), Omega Pharma-Lotto, at 0:34


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10 Great Restaurants in Praiano
Where to Eat in Praiano and What to Try?
Praiano is among the best destinations to visit along the Amalfi Coast where you can taste authentic Italian flavours thanks to the many traditional trattorias and tavernas dotting the coastline.
This fishing village is relatively quiet, yet it still offers a similar experience to the more popular Positano and Amalfi areas without having to deal with the crowds. Among its offerings are some of the best and most authentic Italian food anywhere in the country. Read on and learn about where you can sit down with a great meal with this list of places locals love to eat in Praiano.
Enjoy fine Mediterranean dining in Praiano
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M'Ama! at Hotel Margherita is where to go if you're looking for a positively Mediterranean dining experience in Praiano. This critically acclaimed restaurant utilizes only local traditional recipes made with the freshest ingredients. Because of this, you can enjoy many of the popular, local favourites, including Praiano style potatoes and calamari.
Their wine list is also notably robust with over 100 different labels to choose from, all hailing from Italy and the Campania region. Additionally, you can enjoy a beer list with over 30 options and a selection of other drinks like rum, brandy, whisky, cognac and more.
Location: Via Umberto I, 72, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy
Open: Daily from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm and 7 pm to 10.30 pm
La Moressa
Enjoy seafood dishes from traditional Italian-Mediterranean recipes
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At La Moressa you can enjoy premier dishes from masters of Italian seafood in Praiano. Crafted through traditional Italian-Mediterranean recipes, these seafood dishes are prepared using fresh-caught fish, purchased directly from local suppliers.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is impressive as well, with a bright white and clean colour scheme. You'll also find a terrace that's perfect for either an evening dinner or a moonlit meal late on a beautiful summer night. There's even a pizzeria service here, so there's the option for a little more casual meal to please most palates.
Location: P.zza Moressa, 1, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy
Open: Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday from 5 pm to 10 pm, Wednesday and Saturday from 5 pm to 11 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 11 pm
Phone: +39 08 9935 5017
Il Pino
Dine while taking in the panoramas
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Il Pino is a hilltop restaurant where you can enjoy a calm and relaxing experience with Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Dining here makes you feel like you're really on the coast. The seating area has incredible views of the water that you can enjoy while tasting delicious seafood made from fresh ingredients.
In addition to seafood, however, you'll find a variety of other Italian dishes, including lamb chops and even a lemon cake dessert that's particularly popular in the Amalfi Coast area, probably due to the abundance of lemons grown here.
Location: Via Gennaro Capriglione, 13, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy
Open: Daily from noon to 11 pm
Phone: +39 089 813004
Ristorante Franchino
Eat on the terrace with scenic views
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Franchino is among the best in Praiano when it comes to scenic views. Its terrace is known for its picturesque perspective of the coast, its quaint villages, and the shining blue waters. In terms of the food, you'll find seafood on the menu, of course, but that's just the beginning.
Where Franchino really shines is with its pasta. All of their pasta and sauce is made daily, ensuring you only get the freshest ingredients on every plate. In fact, the fruits, lemons, tomatoes, and spices used in their dishes come directly from the Franchino family garden.
Location: Via Terramare, 3, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy
Open: Thursday–Saturday and Monday–Tuesday from 1 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm, Sunday from 1 pm to 9 pm (closed on Wednesdays)
Phone: +39 08 9813 1226
Costa Diva
Dine on the terrace overlooking the sea
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Costa Diva is a coastal restaurant at the hotel of the same name in Praiano that offers an unforgettable dining experience that you can enjoy from a terrace overlooking the sea. The restaurant features ash wood-panelling as well as a garden with sun loungers.
Getting to Costa Diva is part of the experience as you pass under a pretty lemon grove. From the restaurant's menu, you'll find plenty of options available even for those with dietary restrictions, as the menu includes vegetarian, vegan as well as gluten-free options.
Location: Via Roma, 12, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy
Open: Daily from noon to 3 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm
Voce de Notte
A trendy and relaxing dining spot
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Voce de Notte Grill & Sunset Bar at Hotel Le Fioriere is the place to hit if you're looking for a trendy and relaxing place to dine in Praiano. You can enjoy a modest yet delicious menu here. You'll find squid, sea bass, and other seafood delights on the menu, in addition to burgers and tempura with options for a beef burger, fish burger, or chickpea burger.
The service at Voce de Note is also routinely praised, so you can expect to be treated like family when you visit this establishment with a nice view.
Location: Via Gennaro Capriglione, 138, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy
Il Tritone
A scenic spot serving homemade Italian delights
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La Cala Delle Lampare at Hotel Tritone by the Gaglioni family offers dining with a view in Praiano with recipes all inspired by Italian and Mediterranean traditions. Even so, they make sure that you don't get bogged down with obvious and banal Italian dishes.
Instead, they let tradition guide their creativity to find a balance between proven methods and inspired innovation. Past the spaghetti and fettucini, try the scorpionfish fillet in a Mediterranean sauce with cherry tomatoes, potatoes, olives, capers and oregano. There's a bar that has large covered areas and a panoramic terrace from where you can take in the beautiful Amalfi seascape.
Location: Via Campo, 5, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy
Open: Daily from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm to 11 pm
L'Angolo dei Sapori
Enjoy outstanding local pizza selections
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L'Angolo dei Sapori is among the best options available uphill from Praiano if you're looking for a memorable classic Italian pizza. This restaurant specializes in procuring local, high-quality dairy products and meats for their pizza. They also offer the fresh seafood for which the Amalfi Coast is so well known.
On their menu, you'll find more unique influences, including Neapolitan and southern-Italian traditions. This restaurant also offers vegetarian-friendly options, and you can order takeout if you're looking for quality food on the go.
Location: Via Principe di Piemonte, 29, 80051 Agerola NA, Italy
Open: Thursday–Tuesday from 7.30 am to midnight (closed on Wednesdays)
Phone: +39 08 1873 1626
La Taverna Del Leone
Find family-friendly comforts
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La Taverna del Leone is a hotel of the same name but also has a restaurant that's a great place for a meal when you're exploring Praiano with the whole family. This local restaurant has a wide variety of menu options that include classic Italian favourites along with more creative dishes like the paccheri with sausage and porcini mushrooms with flakes of Provolone Del Monaco DOP cheese.
No matter which you choose, however, you can expect them to be prepared with expert care, utilizing only fresh and specifically chosen ingredients. The atmosphere is relaxing: classic decor sporting a white-and-blue colour scheme, which matches the contrast between many of Praiano buildings and the blue waters below.
Location: Via Laurito, 43, 84017 Positano SA, Italy
Phone: +39 089 811302
La Cascina del Sole
Find the romantic viewpoint overlooking the Amalfi Coast
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La Cascina del Sole at La Cascina Bed and Breakfast is where you can enjoy all the most popular dishes from traditional Italian cuisine in Praiano. While seafood plays a major role in its assortment of items on offer, this restaurant has mastered the art of pizza. Cooked with the freshest ingredients in a wood oven, you can enjoy a pristine and delectable taste as you take in the scenic views around the restaurant's dining area.
The pasta here is equally as impressive, as it's made fresh every day, along with the sauce, from locally sourced ingredients and seasonings. You're also treated to wonderful views as you dine, surrounded by the greenery of the Monti Lattari park while also overlooking the sea off the Amalfi Coast. Romantic couples may head to an intimate viewpoint just a few steps away.
Location: Via Casalone, 11, 80051 Pianillo NA, Italy


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by Daniel Fink, MD, Chair, The Quiet Coalition
This report in the New York Times documents a sharp drop in smoking by teenagers.
Finally, decades of public health education about the dangers of smoking, restrictions on sales of cigarettes to minors, cigarette advertising, and no-smoking laws, appear to have worked.
Smoking is no longer cool. It doesn't hurt that increased cigarette taxes have raised the average price of a pack of cigarettes above $6 in the U.S., and as much as $13 a pack in New York City, forcing most teens to choose between smoking and other things they'd rather do.
This report gives me hope that public health authorities can do something to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in teens by educating them about the dangers of noise for hearing; by requiring warning labels on personal music players, earbuds, and headphones; by restricting sales and use to older teens, perhaps above age 15; and perhaps by taxing these devices to fund a federal account to provide hearing aids to those damaged by personal music player use.
A recent editorial in the journal Pediatrics, titled "Adolescent Hearing Loss: Rising or Not, It Remains a Concern," indicates that the problem is finally getting some attention in the pediatric community. [Note: The Pediatrics link is to a short abstract. Subscription needed to read the full article.]
The first Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health was published in 1964. I hope it doesn't take more than 50 years to protect young people's hearing.


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There are a lot of questions and misunderstandings about flu prevention and about the shot specifically. Here's a small list of some of those questions. If the answer you're looking for isn't here, please feel free to send me an email, and always, always talk to your doctor. They are your best source of information about how to protect you and your family, and how to prevent spreading illness to other families who may be more vulnerable. Please know that I am not a doctor and I am answering these questions in my own voice, but I have had this reviewed by health care professionals to confirm the facts.
Can I get the flu from the flu shot?
Isn't it better for our bodies to build a natural immunity to the flu?
How effective is the flu shot?
Isn't it pointless if it isn't 100% effective?
My kids hate shots. Can we do the mist instead?
I'm not in a high risk group. Do I still need the shot?
Can't I just stay home when I get sick?
Aside from the flu shot, what else can I do?
Can I get the flu from the flu shot?
No! The flu shot is inactive and can't give you the flu. What this means is that it contains what is, essentially, dead flu strains. When injected your body sees them and trains itself to fight them, but without the risk of actually contracting the viruses. Many people believe that they have gotten the flu from the shot, but the two best explanations for this are that they either contracted the flu before the shot could take effect (it takes up to two weeks to work!), or their flu-like symptoms are from another illness. Unfortunately there are a lot of bugs floating around during cold and flu season, and many illnesses are assumed to be the flu.
Isn't it better for our bodies to build a natural immunity to the flu?
I hear this a lot, and I know that I'm the type of parent who looks at my filthy kids after playing in the playground and says, 'yay, immune system!' But there are a lot of illnesses that I'd like to prevent them having, if I can. All three were vaccinated against the flu last year, and with Jude's diagnosis they now believe that all three likely had influenza B, given all the known information. And I can't believe how insanely sick Isla and Thomas were. If we could have skipped that entirely forever, that would have been my choice. What the flu shot does is help your immune system learn how to fight the flu without actually having to *have* the flu.
How effective is the flu shot?
'Your kids were vaccinated and they still got the flu?' Yes. But let's break that down. The 2015-2016 flu shot was approximately 67% effective. That might not sound great, but consider that the flu is a constantly moving target. Each year teams evaluate what is happening globally and work to try to find the best vaccine based on the patterns in other parts of the world (with different flu seasons). It's difficult to predict exactly which strains will become a problem in North America each year, but that is unfortunately the nature of the flu. It changes every year, and so it's a huge undertaking to try to fight it every year. Given that, 67% is actually pretty amazing. Unfortunately, my kids fell in the other 33% – but the majority of people who got the shot last year were saved from getting the flu, and so also prevented themselves from passing it on to those around them. That's a big victory!
Isn't it pointless if it isn't 100% effective?
I've had a lot of people ask me since learning the cause of Jude's death if I feel like getting them the shot was a waste. The answer is a firm no. While I wish with all my heart that the shot could have prevented them from having the flu at all, there's also strong research showing that if you do get the flu after having the shot, the effects will likely be much less severe than if you hadn't had the shot. Jude died – but Isla and Thomas didn't. They both got very, very sick, but then they got better. Maybe the shot didn't make any difference at all in how their bodies reacted to the virus, but maybe it prevented their symptoms from being even more severe. I also want to be clear that most healthy people without compromised immune systems typically recover 100% from the flu. Death is the exception, not the rule. But even taking that off the table, the flu is a terrible thing to have. You don't want it. You don't want your kids to have it.
And not to put too fine a point on it – if I hadn't had them all vaccinated I would never, ever be able to forgive myself for Jude's death, knowing that I had the information to protect him. There is some peace in knowing that we gave his body every weapon we had to fight the flu. The vast majority of people who die from the flu were unvaccinated.
My kids hate shots. Can we do the mist instead?
Sad news, you guys. While last year's shot was approximately 67% effective, the mist (a nasal spray containing an active flu virus) was only 3% effective. If you're offered this as an alternative, take a hard pass and go for the shot instead. I know it sucks. I haaaaaaated taking a toddler and two infants in for shots. But get the shot, then go for ice cream and have some snuggles.
I'm not in a high risk group. Do I still need the shot?
Okay, this is going to be a multi-part answer. Bear with me.
While you may not be in one of the higher risk groups, you are still vulnerable to contracting the flu, and that could put you out of commission for days or weeks. If you don't want to be sick, this is your best first line of defense. Did I mention how really terrible it is to be sick with the flu? You don't want the flu.
If you aren't worried about whether or not you get the flu, from there it's worth considering who is around you that you could pass it on to. Do you ever have contact with young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems (eg: cancer patients and others with underlying health issues)? All of these people are more vulnerable and could face much greater symptoms, and because of their decreased ability to fight off the flu, they rely on the rest of us to keep them safe. Let's say it bluntly – these people are more likely to experience the most severe impact of the flu (including death) and if the rest of us are walking around unvaccinated, we're one more way that they can contract the flu.
'I'm only ever around other healthy adults who do not have compromised immune systems.' Cool! Who do they have at home?
This is where it becomes a problem – the way it spreads from one person to the next, and to all of those people they're in contact with, and so on. Jude was not Patient A. No one at Isla's school was Patient A. None of their parents were Patient A. Someone passed it on to someone else, who passed it on to someone else, and so on until almost an entire kindergarten class got sick, and all of those kids took it home to their families. And then Jude died. And if one person in that chain that brought the flu home to us had made a different choice, we would probably still have him. It isn't one single person's fault – but it is something that could have been prevented if we, as a whole, were more careful with public health.
So as the parent of a wonderful child who died from the flu, my answer is that yes, the shot is still your best chance at protecting not only yourself, but everyone in your community.
Can't I just stay home when I get sick?
You should definitely do this! But keep in mind that you can be contagious before symptoms develop. You can already have passed on the flu to the people around you before you develop a fever or a sniffle. So while this is an excellent idea, getting the shot decreases your chance of getting that fever or sniffle in the first place, and reduces the chance that you'll pass it on to those around you. (But seriously, stay home when you're sick. No one else wants it!)
Aside from the flu shot, what else can I do?
Excellent question! Whether you get the shot or not, click here for other things you can do to help protect yourself and those around you from the flu.


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Greetings again from the darkness. After countless projects spotlighting Steve Jobs and Apple, it's about time the tech-nerdy Texas entrepreneurs behind Compaq get their moment on the silver screen. Filmmaker Jason Cohen turns his camera on Rod Canion, Bill Murto, and Jim Harris … none who have the persona or magnetism of Mr. Jobs … and tells the story of how they took on Goliath IBM at a time when most wouldn't dare.
Taking us back to 1981, the 3 friends (and Texas Instruments co-workers) quit their jobs to start a new company – only they have no real plan on what that company should be or even what industry it should be in. There is a re-enactment of a conceptual drawing of a mobile computer on a diner's paper placemat … a drawing that helped them secure a big investment from Ben Rosen at a time when Venture Capitalism was non-existent for technology companies (yep, 35 years ago).
Those early days of a slow developing Silicon Valley featured more hobbyists and non-commercial efforts than anything going on these days. Mobile computing was not really even a product category when Compaq stuck a handle on their case … the visuals of businessmen toting them through airports is comical. This was truly the beginnings of the home computer era, and even the tech start-up. The film serves as a historical perspective of the times, while also documenting how Compaq fits into the evolution of the personal computer.
It's pretty easy to draw comparisons to the great and powerful IBM ignoring the "little guys" to the 1970's when GM and Ford overlooked Honda and Toyota. It's always easy to chuckle at the arrogance of big corporations, and when Compaq computers were more compatible with IBM software than IBM computers were, it's a real head-scratcher. The dawn of "clones" were more than a thorn in the side of Big Blue (IBM), and eventually it got worse for them. Head-to-head advertising campaigns of IBM's Charlie Chaplin vs. Compaq's John Cleese further emphasized the contrast between those out of touch with those who clearly understood the market.
Normally a movie that spends much of its time interviewing such down to earth guys as Canion, Murto and Harris, would feel like it's dragging, but the historical significance is such that contemporary comparisons to Dell, Google, Apple and Facebook keep it briskly on track. Though the electronic background music seems out of place, many viewers will enjoy watching a true story where the nerds win!
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Mercato Delivery Reviews [April] – Check It Before Order
Mercato Delivery Reviews [April] – Check It Before Order >> One should order anything from an ecommerce website only and only after reading reviews about that web store. Read this post and save your money!
Online shopping makes our problem-free, we can purchase our items and products according to the requirements. There are several online stores which are fake, and several are legit. It sometimes becomes an issue to trust the website. To avoid the fraud website, we need to be more aware and spam those websites by commenting and spreading awareness among most of the people.
In this article, there is a website name Mercato delivery they link shop to shop and provide grocery to all over the United States. According to the Mercato, any retail seller can join their team and connects with customers directly through the digital platform.
The team will help to bring the offline shop to be online and connects with the e-commerce world. There are many e-commerce company sell products, and give customers various types of offers and discount. The e-commerce platform is vast and spread worldwide; people are now like to order online instead of going to shop for purchasing.
Online purchasing is, most of the time, helpful to those who don't get enough time to go to the store for marketing. It is sometimes complicated for working parents to spare sometimes for shopping. So, we will cover in this article about the e-commerce website name mercato.com and Mercato delivery reviews.
What is Mercato.com?
It is an online grocery store which sells varieties of groceries products like beverages, bakery product, spices, seasonings, and seasonal items. According to them, any retailer shop or wholesalers shop can join their team and become an online merchant. It is one of the excellent facilities to those shopkeepers who are looking to increase their market reach.
The online store is one of the best ways to reach millions of customers and to establish oneself as a brand. You have to make a website and keep the design user friendly so that customer can check out all the products available at your online store. Mercato.com is also giving great opportunity to increase productivity.
The website is available at every social media platform like Facebook, the details of the owners and all the team members are given at the site. The details of the owner and their works provide the confidence and develop trust among consumers which is a good sign. Although few customers had issues regarding the delay and quality of a few products, it can be changed and can be made more discipline.
The website claims that they are available all over the US they will provide service to every part of the country like Boston, Brooklyn, Denver, Portland, San Diego and all the other art of the country. The nexus of the company is spread all over the market. The company listed its partner merchants on their website.
Anyone can directly contact them asked about the legitimacy of the product. According to the company, they have a proper team designated with the individual works like e-commerce partners, delivery driver, merchants, and Grocery delivery services.
Features and Benefits (Pros and Cons of Mercato.com)
Pros of Mercato.com
- You can choose the merchant from which you want to purchase the goods
- You will get fresh products with expiry date mention, no reuse product available
- The details of the merchants are mention over the website
- The company is taking delivery from all over the country
- You can call or submit your query if you are not satisfied with the products
- If you register on the website, you will get a 14 days trial offer where you will get free delivery of the product
- If you join the page, you will get many benefits like kitchen recipes, referral programs and promotional codes which you can use it to earn a discount.
Cons of Mercato.com
- Few customer's complaints about the delay in the delivery
- According to the few Mercato delivery reviews few consumers have received squashed tomato
- Few people are advised that to put merchant rating options on the website to rate the products and packaging
Exchange and return policy
- You can register on the website to get 14 days of trail offer
- In 14 days of the trial period, you will get all the delivery for free; no shipping charges will be collected from the consumers.
- If you signup you will get extra benefits like kitchen recipes and referral programs option
- You will also get the promo code which can be used to get the extra discount
The information we collected about the Mercato delivery reviews is found positive. Few customers quoted about the delivery time. But it is up to your choice and your opinion of what it matters.
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I placed an order 2 weeks ago, which was confirmed today for delivery between 4 and 5pm. No one has showed, Mercato is not responding by phone, email or chat..
Also they made unapproved substitutions, I really don't like that.
order 479728 not received
order not received for 478728 afraid fresh fish and meats are spoiled was supposed tomarrive between 10 and 11am now almost 10 at night
Absolutely awful company to order from and strongly advise not to use them. Order did not show up. Was charged. Was promised they would fix it. Was promised intervention from supervisors. Nothing fixed, nothing happens. Company does not follow up, does not follow through. Company almost impossible to reach and does not respond to voicemails or emails, although most of the time this is the only way you can reach them (they advertise a live chat on the website that does not work and when they put you on hold they will then transfer you automatically to voicemail but they are never going to call you back — like, EVER). Terrible. Just awful. They should be ashamed to take people's money.
Welp, I was going to place an order but, now that I have seen these reviews, I'll pass. I am getting really really sick and tired of shady companies. And, that is all I see anymore.
This is the worst delivery company I have ever tried to work with. I am a chef and placed and order with them. I needed Halal meat and there are very few places in Manhattan that offer that. The delivery never came despite the fact that they took payment. I made numerous calls and kept being assured that the order would be delivered later. Didn't happen. It put me in a terrible position professionally. I asked to speak to a supervisor/manager at one point and was told that they don't work on weekends. At another point, and "agent" actually hung up on me. It is so appalling that during this pandemic, when so many businesses are suffering (in particular, the food industry) that there is such a lack of professionalism and accountability. Also so odd that one can't find them on Yelp.


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Amazon's Fire phone could spark e-commerce evolution
Analysts divided over whether Fire will sputter or be a blazing success
Online shopping giant Amazon is launching its first smartphone – the Fire – but given the crowded market it's entering, it could turn out to be more of a spark for e-commerce changes than an instant blazing success.
"It's an expensive ticket to a virtual shopping mall," says Kevin Restivo, European mobility analyst for tracking firm IDC. "It'll carve out a little niche for itself, but it's not going to kick its competitors to the curb."
Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos unveiled the long-rumoured device at a press conference in Seattle on Wednesday. The Fire phone, which will be available exclusively through AT&T in the United States starting in July, packs a few features that the company hopes will differentiate it from Apple's iPhone and the army of Android devices that currently dominate.
The device showcases Amazon's Firefly, a system that can recognize images, audio, bar codes, phone numbers and other identifying features that then link back to products that can be purchased on the company's website.
The Fire also has four front-facing cameras that create a 3D-like effect on its screen, which allows users to pan their views by tilting the device. And it has a "MayDay" button that can be pushed to get nearly-instant tech support.
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Reactions to the features were mixed, with industry analysts pointing out that 3D displays have been tried before by other phone manufacturers, with little success.
"3D on smartphones has been a non-starter," Restivo says. "The technology is not compelling."
Firefly, however, may prove to be the device's more intriguing capability. With the phone able to scan and interpret printed text, identify songs by listening to them, or recognize movies and TV shows by watching them, it could become the sort of visual search engine that other phones don't have as a core function.
It's this feature that is at the heart of Amazon's desire to get into the phone business.
"It's more of a relationship product," says Kaan Yigit, president of consumer trend analysis firm Solutions Research Group. "That is to say, Amazon is offering a mobile digital platform tied to its brand for the great number of people who have a relationship with it."
In the United States, about 56 per cent of online Americans either browse or buy something on Amazon weekly via PC, laptop or mobile phone, according to SRG. About a quarter have a Prime membership, Amazon's premium subscription that offers cheaper shipping and access to other services such as video streaming.
Consumers are able to buy products from Amazon on iPhones or Android devices, but there are inevitably hoops to jump through. In April, for example, Amazon eliminated in-app purchases through it Comixology comic book app on Apple devices to avoid having to give the iPhone maker a 30-per-cent cut of sales.
By having its own phone, Amazon will be able to fully control its relationships with customers.
"Coming in a with a smartphone now, when the category is more or less becoming commoditized, is really a play to have something that creates the possibility of driving more business to Amazon by adding one more kind of access point," Yigit says. "It's not a high-risk play."
App issues
The Fire does have a few strikes against it, most notably its comparative lack of applications.
Both the iPhone and Android smartphones boast more than a million apps. Amazon, which is using a customized version of Android to power the Fire, has only about 250,000 - and many are optimized for Kindle Fire tablets, which means the company has work to do to get them into shape for smaller screens.
Worse still, because of the heavily customized operating system, the Fire doesn't run many of Google's most popular apps, including Maps or Gmail. Journalists who had hands-on time with it in Seattle were not impressed by the experience as a result.
"It comes off as a little gimmicky and it's missing some features that would make it competitive with phones from the three major operating systems," wrote Gizmodo.
High-end price point
The phone's cost could also be a detractor for some buyers, many of whom have come to expect low prices from Amazon. At $649 for the base version without a contract or $199 with a two-year commitment on AT&T, the Fire is selling at prices similar to other high-end smartphones.
Many observers were expecting Amazon to shake things up by offering a lower-cost device, as it did with the $199 Kindle Fire tablet in 2011. The success of that product changed the market, as tablet leader Apple was forced to counter with its smaller and cheaper iPad Mini.
I don't think this will have a big impact, but neither do I think this is the endgame for them.- Ken Dulaney, Gartner analyst
The higher price of the phone is likely due at least in part to the difficulty of selling such gadgets without going through middle-men wireless carriers, which generally want to tie customers in to long-term contracts. Google has tried a similar direct-to-consumer strategy with its Nexus line of phones, but the results have reportedly been less than satisfactory for the company.
On the upside, Amazon is bundling a free year of Prime with the phone, effectively lowering its price by $100 for anyone who subscribes to the service.
For now, the Fire is also U.S.-exclusive – a spokesperson for the company said Canadians will have to "stay tuned" for further news. While Amazon does tend to expand its products north eventually, Canadians are still waiting for some of them – notably its video streaming service.
All these limitations will likely keep Amazon from making a dent in the near term in the larger global smartphone market, where Android has a nearly 80-per-cent share, followed by Apple at around 15 per cent, Microsoft at 3 per cent and BlackBerry at 2 per cent.
But in the long term, the Fire could be the beginning – the veritable spark – of a closer relationship for Amazon with its core customers.
"I don't think this will have a big impact, but neither do I think this is the endgame for them," says Ken Dulaney, vice-president and analyst at research firm Gartner. "Just as they have created more tablets, they will create more phones and expand geographically."


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What are you wearing? "I am wearing shoes that are Juicy Couture. My dress is from a marketplace in Mexico. My bracelets are accumulations from places in Mexico to J. Crew to flea market finds. The watch is Marc Jacobs. The sunglasses are Jee Vice, sold at Neiman. My earrings are antique. The bag is Reed Krakoff."
How would you describe your style? "In France, it's called Bobo– a little bit of high end, but still with flea market finds."
What inspires your sense of fashion? "Color's a big thing. And my mother. She's always been pushing the limits and boundaries of things."