Starbucks operator Caribbean Coffee floats US$30m bond
Caribbean Coffee Traders Limited, CCTL, is moving ahead with plans for a US$30-million bond placement, the proceeds from which it will likely use to expand the Starbucks chain it operates in three regional markets. The initial franchise agreement...
Doctors and extinction rebellion
Starting in the middle of April, the group “Extinction Rebellion” have organised a series of non-violent direct action protests. Most notably bringing central London to a standstill - but these events are now continuing around the country. Predictably, they have received a lot of criticism - they have also received a lot of support - amongst...
StartupWeek Sydney readies for launch
StartupWeek Sydney 2015 starts on Friday, and 5000 people are expected to attend more than 50 events to celebrate and strengthen the city's thriving start-up community.Starscope
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Startups Want to Turn Your Tuition into the Next Asset Class. What Could Go Wrong?
Start-up Express returns for third edition
Start-up Express, a development programme launched by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in 2018, is returning for its third edition to help local start-ups build connections, explore markets, seek partners and enhance...
How to scale up your startup workforce without killing its culture
Startups moving to the scale-up phase will naturally experience growing pains, here's how to manage your team through that period with as little disruption as possible
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Op-edStart Your Coin Collection With These Rare Coins
Rare coins can add beauty and value to any collection. It is a piece of history that any man or woman hold in their hand. It could belong to an ancient era and certain empires such as the Romanian world or maybe it’s a silver dollar that pioneered in the wild east. Coin collectors are […]
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Dua Lipa for Bernie? Cher for Biden? Here’s where the celebrities stand on Super Tuesday.
Stars tweeted their support for their candidates of choice leading up to one of the most significant days in the Democratic primary race.
Rihanna, Cardi B, John Oliver and more lash out at Trump after deadly mass shootings
Stars criticized the president after two mass shootings that occurred less than 24 hours apart in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio.
Florida’s latest oddity: Semi trucks with nobody inside them
Starsky Robotics has begun testing unmanned, remotely operated trucks on highways. The vehicles are being pitched as a solution for the industry's massive driver shortage.
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Startup anti-pattern: platform risk
One of the fastest ways for a startup to grow has always been to ride on the shoulders of a successful platform: from Microsoft/OSS in software to AWS in cloud computing to iOS/Android in mobile to Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest in social to … Continue reading
Stargazing in your backyard is easy with these apps and gear
What you need to get started in exploring the night sky. Even basic binoculars will do
Farmers' Almanac Campfire Mug
Start each day of your outdoor adventure with a piping hot cup of coffee or tea in one of our Farmers' Almanac Campfire Mugs. Each mug is 14 ounces, made out of lightweight but sturdy steel, and can be used to sip your favorite drink, or eat baked beans by the fire.
Star Wars Map Of The Problematique (fan video)
This is a Star Wars tribute video to the original movies using the song map of the problematique by Muse.
Casual Friday
Started out as Friday but became a Monday and thus the weekend became confusing. I baked a flourless cake and wept over a Sunday dinner that felt more like Tuesday’s leftovers, like the whole leftover menu from the whole week. Why do we bother naming the days anyway — it reminds us we once had […]
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First Look: Disney+ Honors the Star Wars Legacy of Concept Art
Starting on Star Wars Day, for one week you can enjoy artistic renditions of your favorite films and series.
Starred Booklist Review for CATALYST!
Eeeeeeep!!! A STARRED REVIEW from Booklist for CATALYST, my next kids book, out 6/9! Thanks for brightening my day, Booklist!
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Star Trek: Discovery Season Three Update
In an update on Twitter, Wilson Cruz and Scott Gamzon, Discovery editor, provided an update on the progress of the third season...
Star Trek Online: Defense Of Pahvo
Star Trek Online‘s limited-event, Defense of Pahvo, will take place May 7-28 and will be available for captains playing on PC, Xbox...
Expert Advice: Get Started on Your New Website
Starting a new website can be a bit overwhelming but we’re here to help! Beginning Monday, April 20th, WordPress.com will host free, 30-minute live webinars to cover those initial questions that come up as you start to build your website. Each day will cover a different topic, all designed to …
Starke v. SquareTrade, Inc.
(United States Second Circuit) - Held that an arbitration clause in an online consumer contract was unenforceable because the consumer did not have reasonable notice of and manifest his assent to it. The consumer was suing a company that sells protection plans for consumer products. Affirmed the denial of the company's motion to compel arbitration.
Starke v. SquareTrade, Inc.
(United States Second Circuit) - Held that an arbitration clause in an online consumer contract was unenforceable because the consumer did not have reasonable notice of and manifest his assent to it. The consumer was suing a company that sells protection plans for consumer products. Affirmed the denial of the company's motion to compel arbitration.
Limited Ferry Service To Resume On Monday
Starting Monday, May 11th, the ferry service “will resume under a reduced operating schedule with limited passenger capacity.” A...
Starke v. SquareTrade, Inc.
(United States Second Circuit) - Held that an arbitration clause in an online consumer contract was unenforceable because the consumer did not have reasonable notice of and manifest his assent to it. The consumer was suing a company that sells protection plans for consumer products. Affirmed the denial of the company's motion to compel arbitration.
Starry Associates v. US
(United States Federal Circuit) - Appeal to determine meaning of special factor in 28 USC 2412(d)(2)(A), Equal Access to Justice Act. When special factor is found the statutory attorney fee rate is increased. The Claims Court found special factor existed in a bid protest claim where the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was stated to have acted arbitrarily and awarded plaintiff attorney fees increased by special factor. The Federal Court of Appeals held that the Claims Court erred and there was no special factor. Egregious misconduct by the HHS does not constitute a special factor.
Starr International Co. v. US
(United States DC Circuit) - Held that a Switzerland-based financial firm could proceed with a tax refund claim. The firm sought a $38 million refund under a U.S.-Swiss treaty that deals with the tax on dividends paid by U.S. corporations and received by foreign shareholders. Reversed the district court's ruling that the refund claim raised a nonjusticiable political question.
Starr International Co. v. US
(United States DC Circuit) - Held that a Switzerland-based financial firm could proceed with a tax refund claim. The firm sought a $38 million refund under a U.S.-Swiss treaty that deals with the tax on dividends paid by U.S. corporations and received by foreign shareholders. Reversed the district court's ruling that the refund claim raised a nonjusticiable political question.
Star Trek Into Darkness
Is it possible to remake a classic concept like Star Trek better than the original? Yes, apparently it is.
Star Trek Into Darkness
The beloved sci-fi franchise continues to boldly go from strength to strength with a ripping adventure, first class production and a memorable villain.
Starry-eyed Pieta Brown charms Lismore
ABC North Coast resident arts reviewer, Jeanti St Clair looks at the latest music and theatre to hit the region.
Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy smash Twenty20 record partnership of 199 runs in WBBL
Star duo Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry prove to be unstoppable, as they break records in guiding the Sydney Sixers to 0-199 in their WBBL victory over the Melbourne Stars.
AFL trade blockbuster sees Tim Kelly join West Coast Eagles from Geelong Cats
Star midfielder Tim Kelly says having two of his three sons diagnosed with autism while living on the other side of the country from his family was a major factor pushing his trade from Geelong to the West Coast Eagles.
Star choreographer Alexei Ratmansky makes breathtaking ballet out of classic literature
The Russian-born choreographer spoke with Eleanor Wachtel about training as a young dancer in St. Petersburg and getting his start at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Starsailor
It's been an incredible few years since Starsailor reformed in 2014 after a break from the band.
Starbucks will reopen 85% of its coffee shops, but with new protocols
Starbucks this week started reopening stores in Seattle that had been closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Starbucks sales tumble as global shutdowns caused by coronavirus hit its stores
In the U.S., Starbucks has temporarily closed half its 8,000 company-owned stores. It's planning to reopen 90% of those with modifications by early June.
Starbucks introducing plant-based food and drinks in China
The Seattle-based coffee chain on Tuesday began selling lasagna, pasta and a wrap filled with Beyond Meat grounds, which are made from pea protein. It’s the first time Beyond Meat products are being sold in China.
Starbucks sees gradual reopening amid progress in coronavirus fight
Starbucks is planning to “gradually expand” operations at some stores in the U.S., citing progress in the fight to contain the coronavirus.
Starbucks sees 6 months of pain, based on its China experience; announces worker grants
Starbucks' U.S. experience is similar to that of McDonald's, which Wednesday announced a dramatic contraction in March after what had been a healthy pace of sales.