MARKETING / CONSUMER SPECIAL .... UNDER AGE 30 CONSIDER SOCIAL ISSUES

UNDER AGE 30 CONSIDER SOCIAL ISSUES

Nearly 70 percent of consumers under age 30 consider social issues before buying

Retailers and manufacturers courting Gen X and Y shoppers this holiday season should introduce more transparency into their product labels and identify fair trade, conflict-free and environmentally friendly practices, according to the results of a new survey by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm. 

The survey of 1,000 adults, 18 years of age and older, taken from Nov. 7 – Nov. 10, 2013 reveals that nearly 70 percent of consumers under age 30 consider social issues such as sustainability, human rights and fair trade before making a purchase. This outpaces the less than 50 percent of consumers overall who feel the same way.

As companies brace themselves for the holiday shopping season and work to identify cost savings and efficiencies from their suppliers, government regulations are also focusing on social issues across supply chains.

"Many of the regulations are accelerating trends that would take place anyway," said Jim Low, Audit Partner, KPMG LLP. "Retailers are increasingly asking their suppliers to assess their environmental and social sustainability. Several of the leading retail and grocery chains have recently introduced ranking systems to help consumers identify sustainable products. Consumers and investors continue to increase pressure on companies to adopt more sustainable practices."

Bigger price tags spark greater concern

The survey reveals that young consumers focused more on social issues when considering big ticket purchases such as automobiles, computers, consumer electronics and jewelry versus everyday items such as gasoline, toys and food. Thirty-four percent of consumers under 30 always or frequently consider social issues when buying everyday goods versus 41 percent when buying big ticket items.

http://www.retailcustomerexperience.com/article/224523/Nearly-70-percent-of-consumers-under-age-30-consider-social-issues-before-buying?rc_id=233

FOOD /HEALTH SPECIAL ................................ Surprisingly Healing Power Of Cauliflower

Surprisingly Healing Power Of Cauliflower

Because of its energy, nutritional and medicinal values, cauliflower acts
positively against many diseases that occur as a result of modern lifestyle.

Cauliflower is a vegetable originated in Asia Minor and the Mediterranean.
Cauliflower has been used in different forms and varieties for several
thousand of years, and the current form of cauliflower used throughout
the world was first included in diet in the 15th century.

Since cauliflower is obtained by crossing varieties, and comes from the group of cabbages together with the beneficial nutrients it contains,
people often name it cultural cabbage. There is white and purple
cauliflower, and both varieties are characterized by similar features

Cauliflower Nutrition Facts

Cauliflower is similar to broccoli, and it provides the following nutrients:

beta carotene

fiber

vegetable fat

biotin

vitamin A

vitamin C

iron

glucose

enzymes

isothiocyanates

indole

potassium

calcium

lutein

proteins

sulforaphane

sulphur

carbohydrates

folic acid

phosphorus

cellulose

Cauliflower Use
In diet cauliflower is used raw (like salad), cooked (soup or stew with meat or no meat), breaded, as addition to various dishes, and also sour as a winter salad (pickled). Since it is quite sensitive, it is best to keep cauliflower in the fridge, and it will stay fresh up to several days

Since it contains very few calories and a lot of useful nutrients, cauliflower is recommended for special diet regimes and provides afeeling of satiety for longer period of time, and it is also very
beneficial in diet of pregnant women. 

It is not recommended for people suffering from stomach-bowel diseases.

Given that cauliflower contains a lot of healing nutrients and antioxidants it is proven that it favors the body and helps its fight against the following diseases:
 

allergy
anemia

arthritis

asthma

diseases of the respiratory system

dental diseases

heart diseases

diseases of mouth cavity and throat

depression

inflammation

stretched muscles and ligaments

cancer treatment

menopause

multiple sclerosis

lack of appetite

infertility

insomnia

unstable blood pressure

osteoporosis

colds and flu

hair problems

problems with metabolism

problems with blood cholesterol levels

wounds and skin diseases

prostate problems

problems during pregnancy

weight Gain

sinusitis

stress

hemorrhoids

diabetes

  

Healing And Cleaning Power Of Cauliflower
Studies have shown that despite its antioxidant role, cauliflower has a significant role in cleaning harmful substances from the body (detoxification) as a result of unhealthy and poor diet, as well as environmental pollution and body radiation.

Cauliflower is not a passing fad, but a very useful food product and beneficial natural remedy for prevention and treatment of many diseases and it is recommended to include cauliflower in your menu as often as possible.

by koli roy

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GADGET GIZMO REVIEW ........................ Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8

GADGET GIZMO REVIEW Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 

 PRICE 22,999
SPECIFICATIONS  

1.2Ghz quad core, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal + micro SD, 8-inch (1280 x 800) LCD, 5MP rear + 1.6MP front cam, WiFi, 6,000mAh, Android 4.2, 401 grams 

Innovative multi-use design, excellent ergonomics, 3G with calling, great battery life 1280 x 800 screen (should be 1080p), camera quality needs improvement

Drawing inspiration from its contortionist cousin laptop with the same name, the Yoga Tablet features an innovative twist-out stand and a unique design that makes it easier to hold in one hand. While conventional tablets have a uniform thickness, the Yoga Tablet has a bulbous battery cylinder on one side which doubles up as the grip. On the other edge it tapers off to just 3mm which adds to the allure. Hold it using the cylindrical edge and your first thought will be “wow this is much easier to hold than a regular tablet”. It feels made for your palm and your fingers won’t obscure the screen. Use it in either hand and the screen flips accordingly. The power button (which doubles up as a notification LED) is on one end of the cylinder while the 3.5mm jack is on the other end. The screen is 8-inches — just a bit larger than the usual 7-inches. The twist out stand is made from sturdy aluminium and props the device up on a table rather well. You could also place it on a table with the screen facing up and use the relaxed incline for typing. The micro SD and micro SIM slots are located under the stand — there’s nothing else to pry open or fiddle with.
Overall, we really liked the special attention to detail in the design and the innovative multi-use nature. The price is a bit on the high side considering the competition. For instance, if you don’t want the phone function, there’s always the excellent iPad Mini (which is available for just under 22,000 now). If you need an 8-inch device with calling, there’s Samsung Tab 3 311. The Tab 3 has better performance, a better camera and better screen quality for roughly the same price.

 HITESH RAJ BHAGAT TNN