UPDATE 1-Polish competition watchdog accuses Amazon EU of misleading consumers – Yahoo Finance

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GDANSK, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Poland’s competition watchdog has accused e-commerce firm Amazon’s European unit of misleading sales and delivery practices, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) said on Wednesday.

The office said consumers on Amazon’s Polish website were misled as to the moment a sales contract is concluded, product availability, delivery times and consumer rights, which if proven could result in a penalty for Amazon EU of up to 10% of its turnover.

Amazon.pl representatives were not immediately available for comment.

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China’s JD.com to shut e-commerce sites in Indonesia, Thailand – Reuters

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JAKARTA/BEIJING, Jan 30 (Reuters) – China’s JD.com (9618.HK) is to close its e-commerce services in Indonesia and Thailand, retreating from Southeast Asia after a bruising year for China’s retail and technology sectors.

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Rule-breaking palettes are celebrated in a new book about daring … – Creative Boom

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The book is titled Colour Clash and is the latest offering from editor Jon Dowling, who also provides a foreword to this graphic design deep dive. Joining a list of impressive titles delivered by his online bookshop over the last 15 years, including a look at mascots, industry logos and even a Kama Sutra A-Z, Colour Clash promises to be a worthy addition to Counterprint’s catalogue.

In Colour Clash, Jon looks at colour palettes in graphic design that “surprise, engage, challenge and grab our attention”. These include colour combinations that shouldn’t work in theory, but when you see them on the page, there’s no denying …….

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Six OSU students chosen as finalists in national graphic design … – Stillwater News Press

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Find Healthy Habits With These 8 Elite Wellness Podcasts – UPROXX

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Podcasts have changed my life. Not only because I am a podcaster myself (I posted about new episodes here), but because the knowledge I have gained and the spiritual connections I have made through the audioscape have been transformative. Nearly one-fifth of the population listens to some sort of podcast, according to research, and personally, I think it should be more.

That sentiment goes double for any podcast novices looking to improve their mental and physical health, because the first step in that journey could be right in your pocket. Everybody has a podcasting app on their phone these days, and with it comes a…….

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Merit Health Wesley encourages people to practice healthy habits for American Heart Month – WDAM

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PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -With American Heart Month starting Feb. 1, local healthcare workers are urging people to practice healthy habits.

According to Merit Health Wesley Hospital, nearly half of the adults in America suffer from high blood pressure, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, only about 1 in 4 people with high blood pressure have it under control.

Alicia Pace, a cardiology nurse practitioner at Merit Health Wesley, said most people can take steps now to reduce the risks related to heart disease.

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Shilpa Shetty Did What She Does Best. See Her Monday Motivation Post – NDTV.com

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Shilpa Shetty in a still from the video. . (courtesy: theshilpashetty)

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Guys, listen up. Shilpa Shetty is here with her Monday motivation post. Oh, and, it is all about “the four pillars upholding one’s goal of achieving all their dreams”. The actress has also shared a montage from her workout sessions on Instagram. Here, Shilpa is performing a range of exercises. The note attached to the video read, “ Consistency, dedication, discipline, and effort are the four pillars upholding one’s goal of achieving all their dreams… including the dream of a healthy and fit body. Modifyi…….

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‘Coach’ Sam Heughan Gives Monday Motivation In Weight Room Selfie – Parade Magazine

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When he isn’t acting in TV shows and movies like Outlander and SAS: Red Notice, Sam Heughan is motivating people everywhere to challenge themselves as they raise millions of dollars for charity with My Peak Challenge.

He’s currently counting down the days to the start of 2023’s My Peak Challenge with some great motivation and selfies from the weight room.

Heughan posted the pictures on Instagram with the caption, “2 DAYS!!!!!! ✌️ Until we reach our Peak in 2023! @mypeakchallenge Make sure you preregister and join us for day 1 on 1st Feb. 😘.”

He also joked about how dirty his hands look in the photos, writin…….

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People Are Sharing What Made Them Stop Drinking Alcohol – BuzzFeed

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“I gave up drinking because I was finally ready to stop hurting my friends and family. After starting to drink heavily in college, it only continued to get worse due to an abusive relationship and other mental health issues. I was drinking all day every day and hiding it from my loved ones. I got a DUI and attempted to take my own life. Once I got my mental health back on track, I thought I could drink again, but that was still a huge problem for me. I ruined holidays and special events. Eventually, I got a second DUI and e…….

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What I lost when I stopped drinking | Cognoscenti – WBUR News

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Here’s to the end of another dry January, the sobriety challenge that grows more popular every year. I did a dry month in 2020 to break the spell of a decade of nightly wine drinking, but I chose February instead of January because it was three days shorter.

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With each day of the month that passed, I felt better, stronger, more rested. I was almost sorry to see it end, but I didn’t consider staying dry. Alcohol wasn’t ruining my life. Why deprive my future self of future fun? Not drinking was hard, like paying attention to a three-hour seminar is hard, being…….

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