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Festival de Cannes 2021 - Festival de Cannes

ACCESSING THE FESTIVAL In accordance with French governmental rules, it is necessary to have one of the following to enter the Palais des Festivals For nationals of the following European countries  : Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Roumania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia. One of the following three options of proof of no Covid-19 infection :   An « EU digital Covid certificate » or a French certificate of proof of complete vaccination with a vaccine recognized by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) - 14 days after the 2nd injection for dual-injection vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca); - 4 weeks after injection for single-injection vaccines (Johnson & Johnson); - 2 weeks after injection for vaccines in individuals with a history of Covid

Disney Premier and 6 More Unexpected Credit Cards That Are Surprisingly Great - GOBankingRates

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Credit Cards / Advice shapecharge / Getty Images We are a nation brimming with credit cards. According to the American Bankers Association, as of the end of 2020, there were 365 million open credit card accounts in the country . As of 2018, there were 1.12 billion credit cards in 2018, with the number expected to jump to 1.25 billion in 2023 . Of all these credit cards, only a dozen or so lenders reign supreme. This number includes Visa, Mastercard, Capital One, Chase and Citibank, just to name a few. Between all these banks — and in addition to them — consumers can find troves of credit cards that aren't as well known as say, the popular Chase Sapphire Rewards Card or the Platinum Rewards Card from American Express ; and just bec

The World's Best Banks 2021: Financiers To The Looming Economic Recovery - Forbes

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A year ago, as the Coronavirus pandemic spread, the world entered lockdowns and the economy to ground to a halt. To keep businesses going and households current on their bills, policymakers leaned on banks like never before. The banking system became the crucial cog in which stimulus was filtered into the economy as a bridge to get to the other side of the pandemic. Lenders were able to raise record amounts of debt and equity for businesses building emergency stockpiles of cash, and they were integral in the distribution of stimulus payments and other economic relief. Mobile banking technologies helped consumers handle their finances from home, and financial markets displayed unwavering confidence in banks. With vaccines now being distributed worldwide, banks stand on the frontlines of an extraordinary success. The global economy is staged for a big comeback, led by the United States, where gross domestic product is expected to surge 5%-plus. Unemployment rates are quickly fal

Capital One Costco Credit Card Is Ending: How to Find an Alternative - The Motley Fool Canada

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Another celebrity relationship is on the brink of break-up: by the end of 2021, Capital One will withdraw its partnership from retail giant Costco . For those that hold a Capital One Costco credit card (try saying that five times fast), that leaves many questions unanswered. What will happen to your Capital One account? Who will Costco partner with next? Can you still use a Mastercard to buy Costco's pizza and churros? It's a mystery, sure. But if there's one question you  can start answering, it's this: how can you find an alternative credit card? To help you get a straight answer, let's breakdown the Capital One Costco card's benefits and see. Capital One Costco card: The lowdown First off, the Capital One Costco card is a store credit card, meaning it's available only to Costco members. As of this writing, the card has no annual fee and a flat APR of 19.75% for all transactions, including cash advances and balance transfers. It

Amazon in Talks to Switch Co-Brand Card to Mastercard From Visa - Bloomberg

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Amazon.com Inc. is considering shifting its popular co-brand credit card to Mastercard Inc. amid simmering tensions with Visa Inc., a feud that already prompted the retailer to ban the payment giant's cards in the U.K. starting next year.  The Amazon card is one of the industry's largest co-branded portfolios, and the company is using talks to renew the agreement as a way to secure better terms from Visa, according to people familiar with the matter. 

Marinette School District and JCI/TYCO come to an agreement over the GETS System - Bay Cities Radio

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The Marinette School District has approved their easement agreement for the GETS system with JCI/Tyco in a special board meeting Monday evening. JCI/TYCO will be accessing the southern access road to the high school parking lot for the piping to be installed, needing only an access vault to be installed at the intersection of this access road and Pierce Ave.  "I greatly appreciate the support of the board for moving forward with assisting JCI/TYCO with the GETS system," says Superintendent Corey Lambie. https://thebaycities.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10-26LAMBIE_1.mp3 Lambie says, "our first responsibility, is that there was no liability to the school district." https://thebaycities.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10-26LAMBIE_2.mp3 The Marinette school district and JCI/TYCO have agreed, per their contract, all costs will be incurred by Johnson Controls and any disturbed asphalt, green space etc. will be renewed to conditions existing prior to i

Credit Mutuel appoints CEO - Funds Europe Magazine

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Credit Mutuel appoints CEO    Funds Europe Magazine

Finding love on Tinder, CMB or Bumble? The hard truth about dating apps - CNA

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'FREE-FOR-ALL-BUFFETS' For Tan, it all felt a bit unusual. "While apps allow me to get out and meet more people, they feel like free-for-all buffets when you actually prefer a-la-carte dining. You've got to sift out the good from the bad. You swipe based just on a few photos and a short introduction, then wonder if perhaps you might have swiped away the right match," she shared. "Then you have to filter the ones who are keen. You worry some might be weird or obsessive, based on their texting patterns. After that, you have to talk to them for a bit before deciding to meet them in person. Some back away when I tell them I have a kid," said Tan. READ: Looking for love on Tinder? Your date might be selling you insurance instead "No matter how secure you are, you always have it at the back of the mind that the guys you meet could be telling you white lies," she continued. "In most probability, they're meeting other people at the sa

Prince Harry issues his fake news action plan - News Nation USA

Prince Harry today helped to release a wide-ranging report on how to fight so-called fake news as part of his role as a 'commissioner on disinformation' with a Left-wing think tank in the US. The Duke of Sussex is one of 15 commissioners and three co-chairmen who have conducted a six-month study into the digital 'avalanche of misinformation' on behalf of the Aspen Institute based in Washington DC. And the 37-year-old royal revealed today on his Archewell website that the group has now outlined a 'list of 15 specific recommendations for leaders to consider adopting across the public, private and non-profit sectors'. The report calls for 'increasing social media transparency and disclosure', a 'new proposal regarding social media platform immunity' and 'ideas for need reversing the collapse of local journalism and the erosion of trusted media'. Other 'solutions' that were given in the report include pushing

AI shopping assistant Karma raises $25 million in Series A funding led by Target Global - TechCrunch

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AI shopping assistant and shopping network Karma announced that it has raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Target Global followed by MoreTech Ventures, with participation from existing investors including NFX and Altair Capital. Karma allows users to plan their next online purchases, get notified about real-time price and inventory updates, access coupons and earn automatic cashback. The Tel Aviv-based company was founded in 2014 by Jonathan Friedman and Ronen Yuval-Hoch as a simple bookmarklet tool to help consumers save and track products. Since then, Karma has launched browser extensions, along with iOS and Android apps. The company now employs nearly 60 people across Tel Aviv, Minsk, Belarus and the U.S., and has grown to include over 30,000 retail partners, such as Apple, Nordstrom, Farefetch, Target and Nike. "Karma started with a very simple need: just knowing when something goes on sale in your size and color in real time," Jonathan Friedman, Karma CEO a

Capital One Venture X review: A premium travel credit card for everyone - CNBC

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Select's editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles we think our readers will find useful. We may receive a commission when you click on links for products from our affiliate partners. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. The Capital One Venture X card was announced on Nov. 4 and officially opened for applications on Nov. 9. Travel rewards enthusiasts are raving about the new premium credit card for its benefits, including up to $300 in travel credits, 10,000 bonus miles on your account anniversary, access to airport lounges, TSA PreCheck/Global Entry credits and more. The card comes with a $395 annual fee. However, it can be quickly offset by using the benefits associated with the car. But is the card as great as it first sounds? Below, Select breaks down the rewards, benefits and fees associated with the Capital One Venture X to help you decide if it's the right card for your nee

Biz bits: Cremalosa announces holiday marketplace; Supreme Burger wins award for giving back - Decaturish.com

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Biz bits: Cremalosa announces holiday marketplace; Supreme Burger wins award for giving back    Decaturish.com

Marinette School District passes COVID-19 Reconnecting Plan… - Bay Cities Radio

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Reconnecting students and staff safely have been the core motto for the Marinette School District since the beginning of the pandemic and it hasn't slowed down.  If anything, the school district is gaining momentum with their guidelines for COVID protocols. At their monthly board meeting Tuesday evening the board reviewed the reconnecting plan with thresholds which outlines the three tier protocols the district will take by identifying COVID symptoms. This includes a daily dashboard that will be available on the district website listing the schools' percentages of staff and student COVID related absences, those that are positive, and other reasons. There are also the tier protocols, which are color coded. Green, yellow, and red. Green is level 1 at 0-5% for optional masking unless mandated, Yellow is Level 2 at 5.01 – 10% masking will be mandatory for all students and staff 4k-12 when unable to maintain physical distance of 6ft or more, and Red is Level 3 at 10% , whic

Crypterium’s Acceptance Into Visa Fast Track Programme Results in Physical Card Issuance 2022 - Yahoo Finance UK

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London, UK, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via Blockchain Wire) Crypterium, the cryptocurrency wallet app with over 400,000 clients in over 170 countries, has been a part of the Visa Fast Track programme for over a year. Visa Fast Track is a programme providing Visa-powered on-boarding features to emerging fintech groups and introducing companies who could benefit one another. Crypterium is looking forward to expanding in the USA soon and is already negotiating on a few possible strategic partnerships. Thanks to Crypterium's involvement with the Visa Fast Track programme, the wallet app will issue a Crypterium US Visa card in Q1 2022. Involvement in the Visa Fast Track programme requires passing a rigorous audit for suitability. Crypterium's wallet and exchange features proved suitable enough to participate in the programme, and the company is seeing results one year later with the upcoming US card. "Our involvement in the Visa Fast Track programme is paying off in way