Lifestyle Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. It’s the social media trend creating serious buzz. So we asked our Beauty Ed to decode the craze that has everyone clicking. If you’ve spent more than five minutes scrolling beauty content online lately, chances are you’ve stumbled across ‘Hair Botox’. But despite the catchy name , this clickbait misnomer has nothing to do with jabs or wrinkles. Rather, it’s a tantalising description for three hair scenarios. The first thing that’s handy to know? Hair Botox is the brand name of an in-salon repair system that originated in Brazil. It’s also a treatment offered by plenty of Aussie salons that involves hair being coated with a protein-based filler like keratin. Similar to Japanese keratin treatments , the in-salon Hair Botox process fills in broken, porous or split areas on each strand to make hair appear thicker and healthier for up to four months. Google “Hair Botox in Australia” and there are dozens of salons that answer the call, but no two seem to have the same methods to smooth frazzled strands. Luxe salon Pierre Haddad in Sydney offers ‘Hair Bottox’ services (yes, a swanky double T) starting at $250 a treatment. According to Leticia Prado at BKT in Sydney, which offers its own version called Brazilian Keratin Nanoplasty (starting at $350), it’s a healthier alternative to regular keratin. “[It] works like a hair mask on steroids, nourishing with minerals, amino acids, vitamins, collagen and keratin,” she explains. Unlike other straightening treatments, it doesn’t involve harsh chemicals like formaldehyde. So, what’s the third, industry-wide understanding of this ubiquitous hair trend? Celebrity colourist, Kirby Lago, who’s tended the locks of Miranda Kerr, says DIY deep conditioners count, too. In fact, at-home masks might be a better choice if you’ve got heavily damaged strands. “Salon treatments need hair to be strong enough to ‘hold’ them for long-lasting results, otherwise they can leave it feeling heavy,” she says. “For truly damaged hair, start with a product like K18 Molecular Repair.” At the end of the day, Anna Lahey, who founded hair brand TYPEBEA with Rita Ora, says it best: “A consistent routine with proven ingredients will always be more effective than chasing viral beauty hacks.” Smart words to live – and scroll – by. 5 of the best DIY deep treatments Show frazzled ends some love with these powerful repair products To strengthen: K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, $99.95 from adorebeauty.com.au This award-winning leave-in treatment really is worth the hype. It uses clever peptide technology to reverse damage, leaving fine hair feeling smoother, softer and stronger. 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Shop here To treat: Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Masque, $108 from adorebeauty.com.au “This product is pure luxury and fantastic for damaged hair,” says Lago. “It uses rich oils and botanical extracts to boost both softness and shine.” Shop here More Coverage The curly hair care routine that will transform your locks Tania Gomez Everything the Body+Soul team is shopping in the Black Friday sales Holly Berckelman Originally published as What exactly is hair botox and why is it trending? More related stories Lifestyle Flight upgrade hack that could save you $1k Want to score a business class seat without the enormous price tag? These are the tricks and tips that could save you big time. Read more VWeekend The surprise men’s fashion trend celebs can’t get enough of 2024 was the year menswear got mischievous. Here’s the surprising new look in men’s fashion. Read moreIn an unexpected turn of events, the hospitality industry, long associated with some of the lowest-paid occupations, is undergoing a wage revolution. Over the last four years, salary raises in the industry have pushed hospitality workers’ wages up by almost 30 percent, a significant increase that defies long-standing income disparity patterns in the US. Deconstructing income inequality shift A recent Stateline analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics quarterly data suggests a significant shift in income patterns. The lowest-paid industry in each state, which encompasses restaurants, bars, and hotels, saw an average wage increase of 29 percent between mid-2019 and mid-2023 for its employees. This gain outpaces the average 20 percent increase for the highest-earning category in each state, indicating a significant turnaround in income inequality. A nationwide perspective on wage growth: from coast to coast, hospitality workers lead the way Nationally, a working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research underlines that earnings for the bottom 10 percent of earners have grown more significantly than those for the top 10 percent since 2019. This favorable change has already reversed almost 40 percent of the income inequality that had grown since 1980. Wage dynamics are changing, and lower earners are seeing a considerable increase in earnings. The impact of a tight labor market: how worker power and market conditions influence change The unanticipated shift in income disparity is linked to a tighter labor market, in which demand for labor exceeds supply. Increased competition and labor scarcity force companies to raise pay, creating a more advantageous climate for low-wage workers. Economist Arindrajit Dube observes that “ tightness drives out low-wage jobs by creating better-paying ones ,” emphasizing the importance of market conditions in modifying income dynamics. Wage trends by state: notable increases and regional variations The impact of this salary increase is not limited to states that have raised the minimum wage. Even in areas that have not yet reached the federal $7.25 minimum wage, hospitality workers have seen large gains. Maine, New Jersey, Florida, and Virginia have had the largest pay gains, ranging from 33 percent to 41 percent. Surprisingly, states without minimum wage increases, such as Idaho, Kentucky, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and South Carolina, experienced significant growth, averaging over 33 percent. Investigating the impact of a hands-off approach The upward trend in wage growth has spurred debate among conservatives regarding the efficacy of a hands-off policy. States like Texas, which oppose minimum wage legislation and restrict cities from setting their own rules, have witnessed significant salary rises in the hospitality industry. Organizations such as the Rio Grande Foundation highlight that wages are ultimately determined by economic realities rather than politicians, confirming the notion that market dynamics play an important role in defining wages. Government initiatives for wage increase: case studies from California and Chicago Government initiatives have contributed significantly to wage growth , particularly in California and Chicago. California recently enacted legislation to increase fast-food workers’ wages to $20 per hour, demonstrating a collaborative approach with a council of workers and industry representatives. In Chicago, the city council approved a plan to progressively eliminate the disparity in minimum wage for tipped workers, highlighting the power of government actions to promote good improvements in worker remuneration. As the wage landscape evolves, the emphasis moves to maintaining these gains and providing equal wages for workers across industries. The unexpected success of low-wage workers during the epidemic defies historical assumptions, highlighting the importance of market conditions and governmental initiatives in promoting positive shifts in income dynamics. In this installment of our “Best Of” series, we focus on the top Business solutions of 2024. These stories celebrate creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of sustainable success in an ever-evolving economic landscape.
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Former Green Party leader Eamon Ryan, who is retiring from front-line politics, said his party had not had a good day in the General Election. Arriving at the count centre at the RDS in Dublin, the outgoing environment minister said: “If you don’t get elected you accept that, but you come back stronger and you learn lessons, and we’ve done that in the past and we will do that again.” Advertisement He added: “No matter what the results today there will be a strong Green Party in Ireland, we have deep roots in the community and it’s a very distinct political philosophy and I think there is still space for that in Irish politics, for sure.” Mr Ryan said he did not believe his decision to retire, and the timing of his announcement in June this year, had affected the party’s showing. “Unfortunately – and this is just one of those days – we didn’t get the number of votes,” he said. He added: “We’ll look back and see what are the lessons, and what can we learn and what can we do differently. Advertisement “It’s just one of those days when we didn’t have a good day.” Meanwhile, Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan said his party’s ‘red lines’ were not intended to rule them out of being in government with Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael. Election 2024 Election Results Hub: Live count updates from all... Read More At the election count centre at the RDS in Dublin he said: “We are hoping to be transfer-friendly and a lot of the contests we’re in are going to be for final seats, and we hope to get transfers from all directions.” He added: “The reason we picked five deal-breakers was to define how we want to go into government. It wasn’t to rule us out of government, it was to show people what we want to do if we do get into government. “So this is about defining our negotiations and talks with the parties once the election counts are over.” On a common platform for left-wing parties to negotiate from, Mr O’Callaghan said: “We certainly intend on talking to the Labour Party and other parties over the coming days and weeks, that’s our intention.”Quest Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) by 92.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,276 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 1,570 shares during the quarter. Quest Partners LLC’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $610,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of AMZN. Phillips Financial Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 2.2% in the 3rd quarter. Phillips Financial Management LLC now owns 6,572 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $1,225,000 after buying an additional 140 shares during the period. Aljian Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Amazon.com by 10.4% in the third quarter. Aljian Capital Management LLC now owns 242,631 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $45,209,000 after acquiring an additional 22,876 shares during the period. TrinityPoint Wealth LLC increased its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 2.1% in the third quarter. TrinityPoint Wealth LLC now owns 100,644 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $18,753,000 after acquiring an additional 2,072 shares in the last quarter. Glass Wealth Management Co LLC raised its position in shares of Amazon.com by 3.3% during the third quarter. Glass Wealth Management Co LLC now owns 33,162 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $6,179,000 after purchasing an additional 1,062 shares during the period. Finally, Clarkston Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 1.6% during the 3rd quarter. Clarkston Capital Partners LLC now owns 12,674 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $2,362,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. 72.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Amazon.com Price Performance AMZN opened at $223.75 on Friday. Amazon.com, Inc. has a twelve month low of $144.05 and a twelve month high of $233.00. The company has a market capitalization of $2.35 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.91, a PEG ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $209.73 and a 200-day moving average price of $192.85. Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, insider Jeffrey P. Bezos sold 2,996,362 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $208.85, for a total value of $625,790,203.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 917,416,976 shares in the company, valued at $191,602,535,437.60. The trade was a 0.33 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website . Also, Director Daniel P. Huttenlocher sold 1,237 shares of Amazon.com stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $199.06, for a total transaction of $246,237.22. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 24,912 shares in the company, valued at $4,958,982.72. This trade represents a 4.73 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold 6,032,344 shares of company stock worth $1,253,456,822 in the last ninety days. 10.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts have commented on AMZN shares. Pivotal Research began coverage on shares of Amazon.com in a report on Friday, October 11th. They set a “buy” rating and a $260.00 target price on the stock. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $236.00 price objective on shares of Amazon.com in a research report on Tuesday, December 3rd. Mizuho increased their target price on Amazon.com from $240.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 10th. Redburn Atlantic boosted their price target on Amazon.com from $225.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 26th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on Amazon.com from $230.00 to $240.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, forty-one have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Amazon.com presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $243.00. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on AMZN About Amazon.com ( Free Report ) Amazon.com, Inc engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Echo, Ring, Blink, and eero; and develops and produces media content. 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MALAPPURAM: Muslim League state president Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal on Sunday met with Thalassery Archdiocese Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany in the backdrop of the delay in resolving the Munambam issue. The meeting, which took place at the Bishop's House in Thalassery at 9:15 AM yesterday, lasted for about an hour. Following this, they shared a Christmas cake and sweets. Sadiq Ali Thangal left the Bishop's House after having breakfast with Mar Joseph Pamplany. Although both parties described the meeting as a friendly visit, issues such as Munambam, the Kerala Forest Act notification, and others were discussed. The meeting took place against the backdrop of growing perceptions of division between the Muslim and Christian communities. The visit is also seen as part of an effort to bring the Christian community closer to the UDF, especially with local elections approaching. Shafi Parambil MP was also present with Sadiq Ali Thangal. On Christmas Day, Sadiq Ali Thangal had visited Bishop Dr Varghese Chakkalakkal of the Kozhikode Diocese. Speaking to the media, Sadiq Ali Thangal stated that the meeting was relevant to the current situation, emphasizing the need for such discussions. "There should be no conflict between communities in the name of Munambam. A humane approach is required towards the people residing there, and the government should put an end to its slow-moving policy. The concerns of the people there must be addressed first," he said. Bishop Mar Joseph Pamplany said the goal of the meeting was to understand each other on various issues. He clarified that there were no political motives or other objectives behind the meeting. "Understanding each other and standing together in every area where cooperation is possible is necessary for the future of Kerala society. There are many issues harming farmers and the focus should be on addressing such fundamental issues," he said.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Preview, Doha, Qatar - November 18, 2022 The FIFA World Cup logo is pictured on the Corniche Promenade ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo A Fifa sub-committee report on Qatar's 2022 World Cup legacy said soccer's world governing body has a responsibility to compensate migrant workers but the organisation has not acted on a recommendation to do that by using its legacy fund. The report prepared by the Fifa Sub-Committee on Human Rights and Social Responsibility looked into a request made at the Fifa Congress by the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), who asked what steps Fifa might take to compensate workers. Fifa launched a US$50 million (S$67 million) legacy fund this week for social programmes but was criticised by Amnesty International for not doing anything for families of migrant workers who died or were exploited when building Qatar's stadiums for the World Cup. The Middle Eastern country has denied that workers were exploited. "There are workers who have contributed to the resounding success of the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 who have not yet benefited from any, or any adequate, remediation," said the report, which was published 11 months after it was submitted. "Whilst the main responsibility to rectify such shortcomings lies with the direct employers of these workers as well as with the Government of Qatar... Fifa too has a responsibility to take additional measures to contribute to the provision of remedy to these workers." The report said many "human rights impacts" occurred in Qatar from 2010-2022 for workers, including deaths, injuries, wages not being paid for months and debt faced by workers and their families reimbursing fees they paid to obtain jobs. "The due diligence measures put in place by Fifa and its partners did not prevent these severe impacts from occurring," it added. Fair compensation "The report provides clear guidelines to Fifa on what constitutes effective and fair restitution to ensure migrant workers get the compensation they are entitled to," NFF president Lise Klaveness said. "Fifa must now implement the recommendations in the report and ensure that migrant workers who contributed to the World Cup are fairly compensated." Fifa said all reports and recommendations were considered during a comprehensive review. "While all recommendations could not be met, practical and impactful elements were retained. It should be noted that the study did not specifically constitute a legal assessment of the obligation to remedy," a Fifa spokesperson told Reuters. The spokesperson added that the creation of the legacy fund was "unanimously endorsed" by the Fifa Council while a Workers' Support and Insurance Fund was established in Qatar in 2018. At the World Cup in Doha, Fifa president Gianni Infantino said the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund had provided compensation of more than US$350 million to workers in cases mainly related to non-payment of wages. Amnesty and other rights groups had led calls for Fifa to compensate migrant workers for human rights abuses by setting aside US$440 million, matching the World Cup prize money. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowOracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Consulting Service Market 2024: A Decade of Phenomenal Growth Ahead
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