Silk Ties

Hermes’ $195 Necktie Is Losing Its Appeal

Fashion label Hermes International is shifting its focus in men’s style from neckties to other products, including scarves. Designer brands such as Hermes are responding to the popularity of casual wear. Silk products are no longer must-have accessories. In 2018, revenue from silk and textiles rose just 3 percent, according … Read More

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Minimum Price Of Beer To Increase In Quebec April 1

The minimum price of beer in Quebec will rise slightly on April 1, according to the province’s Liquor Authority (RACJ). The cost will increase between 2 and 2.3 percent, depending on the alcohol content, reports CTV News. The rise marks the highest increase in Quebec in seven years. The province … Read More

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Millennials Prioritize Political Beliefs Over Good Sex

New research finds that more millennials are choosing dates based on their political affiliation than on how good they are in bed. Data from OkCupid reveals that the number of 22- to 37-year-olds who prioritize political party alliance over good sex has risen significantly since 2016, reports the New York … Read More

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Canadian National Wealth Drops

Canadians are losing money due to a decline in real estate values and natural resource prices, according to new data from Statistics Canada. In the last quarter of 2018, the average “national wealth” of a single Canadian dropped from $304,085 to $296,933. Nationwide, wealth fell 2.2 percent to $11.1 trillion. … Read More

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Bill Gates Joins Elite Centibillionaire Club

The world’s most prestigious club currently has just two members—Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates. The pair are centibillionaires and are each worth over $100 billion. Microsoft co-founder Gates, who used to be the world’s richest person before Amazon’s Bezos commandeered the throne, is once again a centibillionaire, according to the … Read More

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