#India Walton

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These are four of the surrogates that we plan to lean on heavily during the campaign. We’ve assigned surrogates to various regions and marked them as main or back-up, but both will be leaned on in ways that speaks to the strengths of the surrogate.

Rust Belt (IN, IL, Western NY)

Main: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg—bringing a wealth of experience in infrastructure, economic development, and public service. His expertise is crucial for the Harris-Walz campaign's focus on rebuilding America’s infrastructure and promoting sustainable growth. Buttigieg’s popularity among younger voters and his ability to connect with diverse communities make him an invaluable asset in battleground states across the Rust Belt and beyond.

Back-up: India Walton—a community activist and former mayoral candidate in Buffalo, New York, she is a powerful advocate for social justice, economic equality, and healthcare reform. Her grassroots background and commitment to progressive values align with the our campaign’s vision for a fairer, more inclusive America. Walton’s ability to mobilize working-class voters and her connection to marginalized communities add a vital, energetic voice to our campaign's message.

Michigan

Main: Governor Gretchen Whitmer—a steadfast leader in the fight for reproductive rights, healthcare access, and labor rights. Her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and her advocacy for working families resonate strongly with our platform. Whitmer’s ability to connect with voters in the critical swing state of Michigan makes her a key surrogate in securing the state!

Back-up: Chasten Buttigieg—a native Michigander and passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. As an influential voice in the progressive movement, he plays a significant role in shaping our campaign’s outreach to young voters and LGBTQ+ communities. His personal story and activism resonate deeply with those who seek a more inclusive and equitable future. Chasten’s presence on the campaign trail adds a personal touch that connects with voters on a human level, making him a powerful surrogate.

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A conversation with a stranger can turn into dialogue with an intimate friend, if you extend, if you comprehend the endless connection of all organic things. We all want to share, to be shared, to compare ponts of view... hues from a colorful life...

It's simple really, it takes an ear. A willing ear and the lack of fear to learn another's narrative. A story that could dramatically affect our own...

We are not alone... Fellow journeymen are to be found in every situation. Sometimes all it takes is a simple hello...

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These are not my words. These are Walton's words, from his trip to India in Feb/March of 2009. He talked about this trip in many interviews, admitting he was in a painful place when he went. It was a journey of healing, redemption and emotional rebirth.

He took many photos and wrote a diary, which he chose to keep public and share with all of us who cares enough to read. I feel one cannot really know Walton if one hasn't read this. It's pretty unformatted, sometimes words are misspelled, as if he was writing in a hurry, afraid to lose a thought. But it reads like a beautiful flow of pure emotion straight from his soul and I love it. The experience and the feeling behind it.. here's his blog:

Start with Feb 20 and work your way backwards.;))

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WSB Real Estate | Walton Street Capital India | WSB

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WALTON FORD Avatars - The Birds of India [1996].

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is it worth moving to buffalo

the positives of buffalo are that rent and housing is actually pretty affordable compared to most other american cities, the food is great, and there is simply no better city to be a sports fan in.

on the flip side, to my understanding the population was draining for the past 70 years because it has not been able to recover from economic neoliberalism offshoring all industry and destroying labor demand. the only people still there are basically old money, poorer working class people, or older people who can already live comfortably. trades people like construction workers do benefit from strong unions however. it’s unfortunately one of the most segregated cities in america and the crime rate has also always been among the top ten worst in america per capita. basically, it’s an american city with all of the bad aspects of american cities but few of the benefits. the only reason it has just now started to see population growth again since 2020 is immigration and refugees, which has seemingly done great things for the economy. however with economic growth comes a wave of real estate vultures and gentrifiers. the mayor is also a fucking machine politics snake who cheated India Walton out of the mayoral election, ensuring that the racist pigs that run rampant there never face any consequences even though sincerely nobody likes the cops there. (speaking of racism the white people in buffalo are either really chill or extremely racist).

my verdict is it’s more of a city you end up in if you have family, friends, or a job for sure lined up in it. but who knows what the future holds. maybe other people have a different perspective on this

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Read with Pride Love Stories Perfect for Valentine’s Day! 💟🌈

Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! It’s the perfect time of year to grab a romantic read and fantasize about your own Valentine. At I read YA, we believe everyone deserves to see themselves represented in all aspects of life so we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite queer romances for you to add to your shelf during this season of love! We hope you fall in love with these sweet reads just as much as we have!

Stars in Their Eyes by Jessica Walton & Aśka 

Maisie is on her way to Fancon! She's looking forward to meeting her idol, Kara Bufano, the action hero from her favorite TV show, who has a lower-leg amputation, just like Maisie. But when Maisie and her mom arrive at the convention center, she is stopped in her tracks by Ollie, a cute volunteer working the show. They are kind, charming, and geek out about nerd culture just as much as Maisie does. And as the day wears on, Maisie notices feelings for Ollie that she's never had before. Is this what it feels like to fall in love?

Start reading Stars in Their Eyes now! 

Love Letters for Joy by Melissa See

Less than a year away from graduation, seventeen-year-old Joy is too busy overachieving to be worried about relationships. She’s determined to be Caldwell Prep’s first disabled valedictorian. And she only has one person to beat, her academic rival Nathaniel.

But it’s senior year and everyone seems to be obsessed with pairing up. One of her best friends may be developing feelings for her and the other uses Caldwell’s anonymous love-letter writer to snag the girl of her dreams. Joy starts to wonder if she has missed out on a quintessential high school experience. She is asexual, but that’s no reason she can’t experience first love, right?

She writes to Caldwell Cupid to help her sort out these new feelings and, over time, finds herself falling for the mysterious voice behind the letters. But falling in love might mean risking what she wants most, especially when the letter-writer turns out to be the last person she would ever expect.

Start reading Love Letter for Joy now! 

Heartstopper  Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the much-loved HEARTSTOPPER series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork.

Nick and Charlie are in love. They’ve finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick’s house. He wants to take their relationship to the next level... but can he find the confidence he needs? And with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change?

Start reading Heartstopper Volume 5 now!

What a Desi Girl Wants by Sabina Khan

Mehar hasn’t been back to India since she and her mother moved away when she was only four. But when her father announces his engagement to socialite Naz, Mehar reluctantly agrees to return for the wedding. While her father still doesn’t make the time for her, Mehar barely cares once she meets Sufiya, her grandmother’s assistant, and one of the most grounded, thoughtful, kind people she’s ever met! Meanwhile, Mehar’s dislike for Naz and her social media influencer daughter, Aleena, deepens. Mehar’s starting to think that putting a stop to this wedding might be the best thing for everyone involved.But what happens when telling her father the truth about Naz and Aleena means putting her relationship with Sufiya at risk . . .

Start reading What a Desi Girl Wants now!

Sixteen Souls by Rosie Talbot

Sixteen-year-old Charlie Frith has problems. His crush is dating someone else, his sisters have glitter-bombed his prosthesis (again), and he's a seer-of-spirits in York, the most haunted city in England, and all his friends are ghosts.

To make matters worse, it seems that famous spirits are mysteriously vanishing from York's haunted streets and alleys. Charlie is determined to stay out of it, but Sam, the irritating new seer in town, expects him to track down who -- or what -- is responsible and uncover the dark purpose behind these disappearances.

But when one of Charlie's ghostly friends vanishes, he has no choice but to face the shadows -- and his growing feelings for Sam. The boys must be willing to risk it all to save York’s spirits, because this adversary will stop at nothing to complete their devastating plan. Afterlives are at stake, and Charlie is running out of time . . . 

Start reading Sixteen Souls now!

The Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason Deaver

Just days before spring break, Neil Kearney is set to fly across the country with his childhood friend (and current friend-with-benefits) Josh, to attend his brother's wedding—until Josh tells Neil that he's in love with him and Neil doesn't return the sentiment.

With Josh still attending the wedding, Neil needs to find a new date to bring along. And, almost against his will, roommate Wyatt is drafted.

At first, Wyatt (correctly) thinks Neil is acting like a jerk. But when they get to LA, Wyatt sees a little more of where it's coming from. Slowly, Neil and Wyatt begin to understand one another . . . and maybe, just maybe, fall in love for the first time . . .

Start reading The Feeling of Falling in Love now!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL TRUE!

Born November 15th, we celebrate the 57th birthday of Rachel India True (November 15, 1966 in New York City, NY); an African-American actress. She is best known for her roles in such films as The Craft (1996), Nowhere (1997), and Half Baked (1998). True is also known for her role as Mona Thorne on the UPN sitcom Half & Half, which ran from 2002 to 2006.

True was the middle of three children. Her father is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, whereas her mother is of African American heritage. Her younger sister, Noel, is also an actress. True attended New York University.

True made her television debut in 1991 on the Cosby Show episode "Theo's Final". In 1993, she moved to Los Angeles and made her feature film debut playing Chris Rock's character's girlfriend in the comedy CB4. On television, she appeared in episodes of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Beverly Hills, 90210, Getting By, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Family Matters, Dream On and well as made-for-television movies Moment of Truth: Stalking Back (1993) and A Walton Wedding (1995). In 1995, she had supporting role in the erotic horror film Embrace of the Vampire starring Alyssa Milano.

In 1996, True landed her breakthrough role as Rochelle Zimmerman in the supernatural horror film, The Craft, where she played a member of a teenage coven. True stated that she had to "fight" to audition for the part and was actively going up against her future co-stars Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell and Robin Tunney. Her role was originally written for a white actress, but that didn't deter her from auditioning. In 1997, she starred in the comedy-drama film, Nowhere alongside James Duval, the film received mixed reviews from critics. The following year, True starred as Dave Chappelle's romantic interest in the comedy film, Half Baked. Also from 1997 to 1998, she also had the recurring role of Janet Clemens on The Drew Carey Show. From 1999 to 2000, she appeared in the ABC drama series, Once and Again.

True appeared in a number of independent movies, include With or Without You (1999), The Big Split (1999), and Groove (2000). She starred alongside Monica and Essence Atkins in the 2000 romantic drama film Love Song. From 2002 to 2006, True starred with Essence Atkins in the UPN comedy series, Half & Half, as paternal half-sisters who barely knew each other until becoming adults. She returned to film, playing the supporting role in the 2007 comedy The Perfect Holiday. The following years, she appeared in a number of smaller and made-for-television films, include The Asylum productions Social Nightmare (2013), Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys (2014), Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014), and Sharknado: Heart of Sharkness (2015). In 2017, True worked as a tarot-card reader in Echo Park.

True released her book, True Heart Intuitive Tarot, Guidebook And Deck in 2020. She appeared in horror films Agnes and Horror Noire in 2021. The following year, she joined the cast of the second season of Amazon Prime Video comedy series, Harlem. Also that year, True was cast in Half Baked 2, the sequel to the 1998 cult comedy, reprising her role as Mary Jane Potman.

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Selections from the exhibit "Walton Ford: Birds and Beasts of the Studio" at the Morgan Library in New York City, USA @themorganlibrary. First image is Walton Ford (USA, 1960-), Study for Augury, 2018, watercolor, gouache, and ink over graphite. Second image is Walton Ford, Zürichsee, 2015, watercolor, gouache, and ink. Third image is William Nicholson (British, 1872-1949). Coursing, 1897, india ink over black chalk on paper prepared with a brown wash. Fourth image is Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein (German, 1751-1829). Mastiff in a Violent Landscape, c. 1800, watercolor, gouache, and pen and brown ink. Last image are cat sculptures at exterior of the building. I appreciate the canine and feline representation.

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#151 Under the bridge (2023)

Rebecca Godfrey (Riley Keough) vuelve a casa para escribir sobre la adolescencia en su ciudad natal y como sobrevivir a la misma. Esto es justo cuando se comete el brutal asesinato de Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta), y la agente Cam Bentland (Lily Gladstone) amiga de la infancia de Rebecca, es la encargada de la investigación.

Reena Virk tiene 14 años, es de procedencia India y llegó junto a sus padres a Canadá con muchos sueños y esperanzas, pero, en 1997, y como siempre, el racismo no era justo y la adolescencia y un montón de niños enfermos de ira, no se lo pusieron fácil a Reena.

La joven había recibido bully toda su vida, sus compañeros le hacían la vida imposible, y casi nadie la conocía. Reena solo quería encajar, tener un sitio donde ir y estar con gente de su edad. Pero no tuvo la oportunidad, y cada vez que tenía la oportunidad de encajar se esforzaba al máximo, pero se encargaban de darle una de cal y otra de arena.

En algún momento conoció a Josephine Bell (Chloe Guidry), Dusty Pace (Aiyana Goodfellow) y Kelly Ellard (Izzy Gaspersz), y deseaba tanto encajar con ellas que no mostró que le dolía que se rieran de ella, que se metieran con ella, con su aspecto físico, que la llamaran peluda o gorda. Toda esa crueldad fue durante meses. Hasta que harta de toda esa situación, Reena le robó su agenda de contactos a Josephine Bell y llamó a todos y cada uno de ellos para decirles cosas horribles de Josephine justo como ellas hacía con ella.

Josephine, más conocida como Joe, se entera trama con su mejor amiga Kelly matar a Reena por difundir rumores sobre ella, y esta se muestra muy atraída ante la idea. Todas ellas estudiantes de 14 y 16 años.

Las cuatro chicas se conocieron en una casa de acogida, por los problemas familiares, en el caso de Reena sus padres eran muy estrictos y religiosos y ella ansiaba libertad, por lo que contó mentiras sobre su situación familiar. Por otro lado, Kelly tenía trato con sus padres, pero su comportamiento era muy conflictivo, Joe no tiene directamente trato con nadie de su familia, no es una niña deseada y su madre ansiaba deshacerse de ella, y por último, Dusty había tenido problemas con alcohol y drogas y, por extensión, con su familia.

Rebecca se centra en Joe para sacarle la máxima información posible respecto al crimen y es que Joe se cree parte de la mafia, ansia tener una vida apasionante y ser una gánster. Vivir de extorsionar, amenazar y matar gente, y Kelly encaja perfectamente con esa vida también. Esa es la actitud que muestran en el instituto y con sus amigos y, desde luego, con la gente que se relacionan. Así conocen a Warren (Javon Walton) un chico del que han echado de su casa, y no tiene donde ir.

Una noche engañan a Reena para quedar con ellas y con otro grupo de chicos, solo para que Joe y Kelly puedan vengarse de ella, y darle una paliza, donde participaron más de 20 personas. Entre todos ellos golpearon con puñetazos, patadas y golpes a Reena Virk, Warren participó sin conocer a Reena y sin tener nada en contra de ella.

Después de la primera paliza todos escapan, y a los minutos también lo hace Reena, con heridas, sangrando y arrastrándose, cruza el puente y nada se sabe más de ella. Días después encuentran su cadáver flotando en el río.

Para entonces, Rebecca siente una terrible compasión por Warren, al que cree inocente, y por el que siente una conexión debido a su dolor. Pese a que Cam le dice que no se fie de ninguno de ellos, esos adolescentes con vidas desestructuradas son incapaces de reconocerse a sí mismos en determinadas circunstancias.

Rebecca quiere ser justa con todos y comprensiva con los acusados, antes de tomar una decisión, creyendo que así se muestra imparcial, pero lo cierto es que solo deja una puerta abierta a las mentiras de Joe, Kelly, Dusty y Warren.

Lo cierto es que sin premeditación los adolescentes golpearon a Reena hasta hacerla trizas y mientras escapaba por el puente para poder volver a casa, Warren y Kelly la alcanzaron, con la excusa de querer que le pida perdón a Joe, pero lo cierto es que Kelly quiere acabar el trabajo, golpea de nuevo a Reena y la deja inconsciente, luego con la ayuda de Warren la arrastra hasta el agua para que muera ahogada, esto, deja la crueldad de Joe, quemándole con un cigarrillo entre los ojos a Reena, como mera anécdota, cuando no es más que una perspectiva más cercana de la crueldad de los jóvenes cuando saben que nadie está mirando y se pueden refugiar en el alcohol y las drogas para dar rienda suelta a sus instintos más oscuros.

Esta serie de televisión está basada en el crimen real del asesinato de Reena Virk, donde se sigue la línea narrativa muy de cerca aunque con mucha dramatización para poder justificar la serie.

Reena existió y fue víctima de sus bullys, la acorralaban, se metían con ella, la insultaban. Menos preciaban y humillaban por mera diversión, algunos creer que fue una cuestión racial y otros que simplemente la inseguridad y por todo el bullying recibido hizo de Reena la víctima perfecta.

La adolescente buscaba encajar, buscaba formar parte de su entorno más directo en el instituto y nadie puede culparla de ello, la soledad es dura, sobre todo en esa etapa, y Reena no era más que una cría.

Su familia era muy religiosa y severa, y buscaban que Reena se adaptara sin perder sus costumbres, pero ella estaba lejos de querer rezar o bendecir la mesa. Y en esa etapa adolescente, donde no encontraba consuelo en casa, lo intentó por activa y por pasiva fuera de la misma. Ella creyó que las otras chicas la acabarían aceptando, dejaría que fuera de fiesta con ellas, que formara parte. Pero lo cierto es que jugaban con ella y sus sentimientos, haciéndola creer que era como ellas para dos minutos después humillarla y vejarla, pero Reena volvía a darse otro cabezazo contra la pared de querer encajar.

Kelly se excusó en que se sentía familia de Joe y que Reena tenía que pagar esa falta de respeto, pero admitió su participación casi 20 años después, buscando acceder al tercer grado después de haber tenido 2 hijos en prisión. Todo el tiempo anterior a esto, negó su participación, incluso cuando Warren la señaló en el juicio.

Warren recibió la visita de los padres de Reena y la comprensión y el perdón de los mismos para poder avanzar en su duelo, cosa que Warren agradeció y en el juicio lo contó todo. Como hubo una segunda paliza sobre Reena en la que participaron él y Kelly, que ella la golpeó brutalmente y él no hizo nada y que después la ayudó a trasladar el cuerpo al agua para que se ahogara, todo esto sin conocer absolutamente de nada a la joven.

Los Virks dedicaron la memoria de su hija y sus esfuerzos a luchar contra el bullying en los institutos y colegios, y a concienciar a los jóvenes.

El libro de Rebecca fue real y en él fue amable con Warren, intentando dar otra visión de él que la que pretendía dar la televisión.

Lo que me resulta más llamativo de esta historia es que Rebecca puede sentir empatía por Warren, pero no por Joe, Dusty o Kelly, que también estaban pasando por cosas difíciles en casa. Puede que Joe y Kelly fueran unas mafiosas prepotentes, pero Dusty se mostró arrepentida desde el inicio por haber traicionado a su amiga para encajar en un grupo.

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#InternationalWomenDay

American 🇺🇸 Actresses

Marilyn Monroe 🇺🇸 Los Angeles California 1926

Lucille Ball 🇺🇸 Jamestown New York USA 1911

Dorothy Dandridge Cleveland Ohio

🇺🇸 USA 1922

Lauren Bacall 🇺🇸 Bronx New York 1924

Lana Turner 🇺🇸 born Wallace, Idaho 1921

Ava Gardner 🇺🇸 born North Carolina 1922

Katherine Hepburn 🇺🇸 Hartford Connecticut 1907

Grace Kelly 🇺🇸 born Philadelphia Pennsylvania 1929

Bette Davis 🇺🇸 born Lowell Massachusetts USA 1908

Joan Crawford 🇺🇸 born San Antonio Texas 1904

Jean Harlow 🇺🇸 born Kansas City, Missouri 1911

Lena Horne 🇺🇸 born Brooklyn New York 1917

Barbara Stanwyck 🇺🇸 Brooklyn New York 1907

Eartha Kitt 🇺🇸 St Matthew, South Carolina 1927

Jayne Mansfield 🇺🇸 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 1933

Natalie Wood 🇺🇸 San Francisco California 1938

#InternationalWomenDay

English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿/United Kingdom 🇬🇧 Actress

Elizabeth Taylor 🇬🇧🇺🇸 born

Hampstead United Kingdom to American 🇺🇸 Parents 1932

Vivian Leigh 🇬🇧 born British India to English/Scottish/Irish Parents 1913

Olivia dehavilland 🇬🇧 Tokyo Japan 🇯🇵 to English Parents 1916

Joan Fontaine 🇬🇧 born Tokyo City Japan 🇯🇵 to English Parents 1917

Angela Lansbury 🇬🇧🇮🇪 born London England to English / Irish Parents 1925

Diana Dors 🇬🇧 born Swansea England 1931

Julie Andrews 🇬🇧 born Walton-on-Thames England 1935

Jean Simmons 🇬🇧 Islington London England 1929

French 🇫🇷 Actress

Brigitte Bardot

Catherine Deneuve

Simone Signoret

Audrey Hepburn 🇧🇪

Actress born In Brussels Belgium 🇧🇪

1929

Ireland 🇮🇪

Irish Actress

Maureen O’Hara 1920

Canada 🇨🇦

Canadian Actresses

Mary Pickford 🇨🇦 born Toronto Canada 1892

Norma Shearer 🇨🇦 born Montreal, Quebec Canada 1902

Deanna Durbin 🇨🇦 born Winnipeg, Canada 1921

Egypt 🇪🇬

Egyptian Actresses

Samia Gamal

Cairo Egypt 🇪🇬 1924

Shadia 🇪🇬

Cairo Egypt 🇪🇬 1931

Faten Hamama

Mansoura, Egypt 🇪🇬 1931

Zubaida Tharwat 1940

Alexandria Egypt 🇪🇬

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Full list of Forbes’ 25 world billionaires in 2023

American business magazine, Forbes, in its 2023 list of 25 richest people in the world, featured Bernard Arnault on the No. 1 spot, followed by Twitter Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk.

In its previous list in 2022, Musk was on the No. 1 spot.

Forbes described the drop of Musk from the top spot as ” this year’s second-biggest loser”, adding that “Elon Musk, had it worse.”

For Jeff Bezos, fortune knocked him from number. 2 in the world in 2022 to No. 3 this year as Amazon shares crashed by 38 per cent.

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Musk lost his title of the world’s richest person after his pricey purchase of Twitter, which he funded in part by the sale of Tesla shares, helping to spook investors. Musk, who is worth $39 billion less than a year ago, is now No. 2.

For Jeff Bezos, fortune knocked him from number. 2 in the world in 2022 to No. 3 this year as Amazon shares crashed by 38 per cent.

Also, among the top 25, two billionaires — Zhang Yiming, Changpeng Zhao lost their spots and were unable to make it on the list for this year.

Yiming, the founder of Tik Tok-parent Bytedance, dropped one place, from No. 25 to No. 26, as his embattled company has taken a haircut from investors while Zhao, Binance founder, known as CZ, fell from No. 19 last year all the way to No. 167 amid the crypto winter.

Below are the list of Forbes 25 richest people in the world in 2023 with their net worth

1. Bernard Arnault & family

(Net worth: $211 Billion | Source of Wealth: LVMH | Age: 74 | Citizenship: France)

2. Elon Musk

(Net worth: $180 Billion | Source of Wealth: Tesla, SpaceX | Age: 51 | Citizenship: U.S.)

3. Jeff Bezos

(Net worth: $114 Billion | Source of Wealth: Amazon | Age: 59 | Citizenship: U.S.)

4. Larry Ellison

(Net worth: $107 Billion | Source of Wealth: Oracle | Age: 78 | Citizenship: U.S.)

5. Warren Buffett

(Net worth: $106 Billion | Source of Wealth: Berkshire Hathaway | Age: 92 | Citizenship: U.S.)

6. Bill Gates

(Net worth: $104 Billion | Source of Wealth: Microsoft | Age: 67 | Citizenship: U.S.)

7. Michael Bloomberg

(Net worth: $94.5 Billion | Source of Wealth: Bloomberg LP | Age:81

8. Carlos Slim Helú & family

(Net worth: $93 Billion | Source of Wealth: Telecom | Age: 83 | Citizenship: Mexico)

9. Mukesh Ambani

(Net worth: $83.4 Billion | Source of Wealth: Diversified| Age: 65 | Citizenship: India)

10. Steve Ballmer

(Net worth: $80.7 Billion | Source of Wealth: Microsoft | Age: 67 | Citizenship: U.S.)

11. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers & family

(Net worth: $80.5 Billion | Source of Wealth: L’Oréal | Age: 69 | Citizenship: France)

12. Larry Page

(Net worth: $79.2 Billion | Source of Wealth: Google | Age: 50 | Citizenship: U.S.)

13. Amancio Ortega

(Net worth: $77.3 Billion | Source of Wealth: Zara | Age: 87 | Citizenship: Spain)

14. Sergey Brin

(Net worth: $76 Billion | Source of Wealth: Google | Age: 49 | Citizenship: U.S.)

15. Zhong Shanshan

(Net worth: $68 Billion | Source of Wealth: Beverages, pharmaceuticals | Age: 68 | Citizenship: China)

16. Mark Zuckerberg

(Net worth: $64.4 Billion | Source of Wealth: Facebook | Age: 38 | Citizenship: U.S.)

17. Charles Koch

(Net worth: $59 Billion | Source of Wealth: Koch Industries | Age: 87 | Citizenship: U.S.)

18. Julia Koch & family

(Net worth: $59 Billion | Source of Wealth: Koch Industries | Age: 60 | Citizenship: U.S.)

19. Jim Walton

(Net worth: $58.8 Billion | Source of Wealth: Walmart | Age: 74 | Citizenship: U.S.)

20. Rob Walton

(Net worth: $57.6 Billion | Source of Wealth: Walmart | Age: 78 | Citizenship: U.S.)

21. Alice Walton

(Net worth: $56.7 Billion | Source of Wealth: Walmart | Age: 73 | Citizenship: U.S.)

22. David Thomson & family

(Net worth: $54.4 Billion | Source of Wealth: Media | Age: 65 | Citizenship: Canada)

23. Michael Dell

(Net worth: $50.1 Billion | Source of Wealth: Dell Technologies | Age: 58 | Citizenship: U.S.)

24. Gautam Adani

(Net worth: $47.2 Billion | Source of Wealth: Infrastructure, commodities | Age: 60 | Citizenship: India)

25. Phil Knight & family

(Net worth: $45.1 Billion | Source of Wealth: Nike | Age: 85 | Citizenship: U.S.)

[newblogss]

MARKETING

In this modern era, the world marketing does not mere buying and selling for a consideration. It emerges dramatically time to time, in the same time it focuses the customers in every time and every dimension. Marketing is everywhere and every economy depends on how the marketing functions is running smoothly. It maybe marketing of services or marketing of commodity. The marketing simply means the satisfaction of customers by meeting their needs and getting consideration for that. Because they are the boss in the marketing process. The attitude and perception of the customers directly influence the strategy and policy of the marketers. There is a famous quote by Sam Walton "There is only one boss. The customer, and he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else ". Here, the customer is the boss, so customer satisfaction can be achieved only by fulfilling the expectations and perception of the customers. Thus the marketer has to be educated about the customers perception towards the products. Perception of a person induced by his characteristics, specially his attitude. The retail sector is in the end of the marketing chain and the consumers are being dealt with the retail format. Thus the customer satisfaction is important factor in the retail format. Purchasing of consumable goods which mainly depends on the styles, choice and fashion. The fashion industry is the fastest growing industry in the world. From the last few decades, the fashion industry in India has been experiencing an explosion due to considerable dynamic nature which increases fashion consciousness among customers. Everyone has a separate and elegant fashion sense with is mainly related to the apparels through out the world. Apparels define the personality, education, behaviour and way of thinking of the people. It is substantial to note that Indian fashion consumers will set the global fashion trends in the coming era.

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Flexible PVC Films Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 5.2 billion, Expanding at a CAGR of 4.1% by 2031

 The global flexible PVC films market is estimated to surge at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2031. Transparency Market Research projects that the overall sales revenue for flexible PVC films is estimated to reach US$ 5.2 billion by the end of 2031.

Constantly evolving regulations, especially regarding product safety and environmental standards, influence market dynamics. Compliance with stringent regulations necessitates continuous innovation in manufacturing processes and material formulations.

Growing demand for customized and tailor-made solutions drives innovation in the flexible PVC films market. Manufacturers focus on offering personalized products that cater to specific end-user requirements, fostering customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Increasing emphasis on lifecycle assessment and circular economy principles drives innovation towards sustainable product design, resource efficiency, and waste reduction. Integration of circular economy practices throughout the value chain promotes environmental stewardship and long-term sustainability in the flexible PVC films market.

Market Segmentation

By Service Type: This segment includes services such as production, customization, and distribution of flexible PVC films.

By Sourcing Type: Segmented into virgin PVC and recycled PVC films, reflecting industry efforts towards sustainability and circular economy practices.

By Application: Covers packaging, labeling, insulation, decorative films, and others, showcasing the diverse utility of PVC films.

By Industry Vertical: Includes packaging, automotive, construction, healthcare, consumer goods, and more, indicating the broad spectrum of end-user industries.

By Region: Analysis based on geographical regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

Some prominent players are as follows:

Caprihans India Limited

Marvel Vinyls

NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION

Win Plastic Extrusions, LLC

Grafix Plastics

Walton Plastics

TMI INTERNATIONAL LLC

Riflex Film AB

Regional Analysis

North America: Mature market with a focus on sustainable packaging solutions driving demand for recycled PVC films.

Europe: Stringent regulations promoting eco-friendly materials spur growth in the sustainable PVC films segment.

Asia Pacific: Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and infrastructure development initiatives fuel demand for flexible PVC films across multiple sectors.

Latin America, Middle East & Africa: Emerging markets witnessing increased adoption of PVC films in construction and packaging applications.

Market Drivers and Challenges

Drivers:

Demand from End-User Industries: Packaging, automotive, and construction sectors drive significant demand for flexible PVC films.

Technological Advancements: Innovations in film production processes improve quality, performance, and sustainability of PVC films.

Growing Awareness of Environmental Sustainability: Shift towards recycled PVC films and bio-based alternatives due to environmental concerns.

Challenges:

Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to stringent regulations regarding plastic usage and recycling poses challenges for market players.

Raw Material Price Volatility: Fluctuations in PVC resin prices impact production costs and profit margins.

Competition from Substitutes: Increasing popularity of alternative materials such as bioplastics and compostable films poses competitive pressures.

Market Trends

Focus on Sustainable Packaging: Rise in demand for eco-friendly and recyclable packaging materials drives innovations in sustainable PVC films.

Technological Advancements: Adoption of advanced film extrusion and printing technologies enhances product quality and customization capabilities.

Vertical Integration: Players integrating backward into raw material production and forward into end-user industries for enhanced control and market presence.

Future Outlook

The flexible PVC films market is expected to witness continued growth, propelled by ongoing innovations, sustainable practices, and expanding applications across industries. Strategic collaborations, investments in R&D, and market expansion efforts will be key strategies for companies to stay competitive and capture market share.

Key Market Study Points

Market size and growth projections

Segmentation analysis based on service type, sourcing type, application, industry vertical, and region

Regional dynamics and market trends

Drivers, challenges, and opportunities

Future outlook and growth strategies

Competitive Landscape and Recent Developments

Major players in the flexible PVC films market include Company A, Company B, Company C, among others, known for their product innovation, market presence, and global distribution networks. Recent developments such as mergers & acquisitions, product launches, strategic partnerships, and investments in sustainable practices highlight the dynamic nature of the market and the competitive strategies adopted by key players.

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Sausage Casing Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2023 – 2030

The Global Market for Sausage Casing Estimated at USD 1940 Million In the Year 2022, Is Projected To Reach A Revised Size Of USD 2644 Million By 2030, Growing At A CAGR Of 3.50% Over The Forecast Period 2023-2030.

Sausage casing refers to the material used to enclose and contain ground meat mixture in sausage making. It is typically made from the cleaned and processed intestines of various animals, such as pigs, cows, and sheep. Sausage casing can also be made from synthetic materials, such as collagen, cellulose, or plastic, but natural casings are preferred by many sausage makers due to their superior flavor and texture.

The intestines of animals are cleaned, processed, salted, packaged, and kept until they are required to make natural sausage casings. The shells are rehydrated and softened by soaking them in water prior to use. This renders them malleable and less of a hassle to work with when creating meat. The sausage casing is filled with the minced beef combination and then twisted and sealed off at intervals.

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Leading players involved in the Sausage Casing Market include:

Walton’s Inc. (USA), APN NATURDARM GmbH(Germany), Weschenfelder Direct Ltd. (UK), Oversea Casing Company LLC (USA), Nitta Casings Inc. (USA), Almol Casing Pty. Ltd. (Australia), Carl Lipmann & Co. Kg (GmbH & Co.) (Germany), Natural Casing Company Inc. (USA), International Casings Group Inc. (USA) and Other Major Player 

The latest research on the Sausage Casing market provides a comprehensive overview of the market for the years 2023 to 2030. It gives a comprehensive picture of the global Sausage Casing industry, considering all significant industry trends, market dynamics, competitive landscape, and market analysis tools such as Porter's five forces analysis, Industry Value chain analysis, and PESTEL analysis of the Sausage Casing market. Moreover, the report includes significant chapters such as Patent Analysis, Regulatory Framework, Technology Roadmap, BCG Matrix, Heat Map Analysis, Price Trend Analysis, and Investment Analysis which help to understand the market direction and movement in the current and upcoming years. The report is designed to help readers find information and make decisions that will help them grow their businesses. The study is written with a specific goal in mind: to give business insights and consultancy to help customers make smart business decisions and achieve long-term success in their particular market areas.

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Segmentation of Sausage Casing Market:

By Product Type

Natural Casings

Synthetic Casings

Alternative Casings

By End-Use

Industrial

Household

Market Segment by Regions: -

North America (US, Canada, Mexico)

Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Rest of Eastern Europe)

Western Europe (Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Western Europe)

Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, The Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of APAC)

Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Israel, South Africa)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of SA)

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Tennis: Ramkumar Upsets Top Seed Nardi To Reach Bengaluru Open Quarterfinals

Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association: India’s Ramkumar Ramanathan fought back impressively after losing the opening set to upset top seed Luca Nardi of Italy to reach the singles quarterfinals of the Bengaluru Open here at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) Stadium on Wednesday.Ramkumar, who has been given a wild card for this tournament, looked down and out after the opening set but banked on his big serves to beat Nardi 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 33 minutes in the second-round clash at Centre Court. In the day’s other matches, Maks Kasnikowski of Poland upset fourth seed Benjamin Bonzi of France 6-3, 6-4 in the second round while another Indian SD Prajwal Dev suffered a 3-6, 0-6 loss against fifth seed Adam Walton of Australia in a first-round encounter. The prestigious ATP Challenger event is being organised by Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association with the final scheduled on Sunday. Earlier, Ramkumar kept his nerves when things were not going his way to register the biggest upset of the day. In the opening set, Ramkumar struggled to find his serving rhythm and that also affected his returning ability as Nardi raced through. However, the big serving Indian regrouped at the start of the second set and won 93% first serve points and never even faced a break point in the set. In contrast, Nardi’s serve was put under regular pressure to take the match in the decider. The final set followed a similar pattern with Ramkumar coming up with five aces and even raising his second serve percentage to wrap up the match. He will now face the winner of the match between ninth seed Seongchan Hong of South Korea and Russian qualifier Alexey Zakharov. Read the full article