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Net Neutrality: Is the End of the Internet Here?
This is likely not the first time you've heard about the war over net neutrality and it certainly won't be the last. The long debated issue is still being fought as talks have recently heated up in the White House, among the FCC, and throughout large corporations.
But what is really happening? Why are we still talking about this and is there anything we can do to preserve the open Internet as we know it? We decided to take a look into the furious net neutrality argument and go over why you should deeply care.
What is Net Neutrality?
The current Internet as Americans use it today is a neutral place for the free exchange of ideas to fly across your computer screen and mobile device. You can liken today's Internet to a Reddit thread or the comments in any news article as good examples to demonstrate the absolute freedom we have on the interwebs.
Tim WU, the Columbia University professor credited with coining the term, describes net neutrality in these terms:
"Network neutrality is best defined as a network design principle. The idea is that a maximally useful public information network aspires to treat all content, sites, and platforms equally. This allows the network to carry every form of information and support every kind of application. The principle suggests that information networks are often more valuable when they are less specialized — when they are a platform for multiple uses, present and future."
Sounds Good, Who Would Threaten That?
As the open Internet climbed to the raging popularity it mightily commands today, capitalists of all kinds pitched the idea of creating a sort of a tiered system to the Internet. This would give preferential treatment to those who have more cash. For example, a large corporation with a boat-load of money could pay to have their site send information faster than those who can't afford it. The topic for and against net neutrality has been a fiercely fought issue for well over a decade, but recently became a bit more complicated.
Those in favor of shifting the Internet to a tiered service argue that if there are companies that can afford faster data delivery, they should be given that option. Again, ending net neutrality is simply a matter of how fast the information is delivered. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) see this idea as a win because they could separate preferred sites – sites in the "fast lane" – so that users would blame the actual site rather than the ISP for the poor performance of sites not in the fast lane.
The reason the issue became even more hotly debated is because in 2014 politicians became more involved than ever before. In April 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a stab at net neutrality by releasing a proposal that suggested broadband companies could provide Internet "fast lanes" for those, like large corporations, that could afford to pay a higher fee. As previously stated, this would mean that smaller companies with littler wallets unable to afford the higher fee would suffer in terms of content delivery speeds and would therefore have to compete with a significant disadvantage.
Crap. So What's Next?
The issue caught the attention of the White House, which seemingly supports the principle of net neutrality. In a statement released in November 2014, President Barack Obama took a side:
"We cannot allow Internet service providers (ISPs) to restrict the best access or to pick winners and losers in the online marketplace for services and ideas. That is why today, I am asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to answer the call of almost 4 million public comments, and implement the strongest possible rules to protect net neutrality."
Since then the FCC has responded and allegedly will be revising their proposal. They will soon vote on new terms yet to be determined, but FCC chairman Tom Wheeler suggested in an op-ed just days ago that he will push for net neutrality. "These enforceable, bright-line rules [in the new proposal] will ban paid prioritization, and the blocking and throttling of lawful content and services. I propose to fully apply — for the first time ever — those bright-line rules to mobile broadband. My proposal assures the rights of Internet users to go where they want, when they want, and the rights of innovators to introduce new products without asking anyone's permission."
And now, we wait. The future of net neutrality now rests in the hands of the FCC, which will meet on February 26th to vote on the next phase of the battle over open Internet. Wheeler has proposed that, "the FCC use its Title II authority to implement and enforce open internet protections. Using this authority, I am submitting to my colleagues the strongest open internet protections ever proposed by the FCC."
We will soon see if this will become a reality when they vote on the 26th.
Apple Watch is Coming. Is Your App Ready?
If you want your mobile application to be compatible with Apple Watch, time to get it ready is ticking down quickly (pun intended). The highly anticipated April 24, 2015 Apple Watch release is an exciting time for hardware and development gurus to get in gear and get on the latest in wearable technology. In an effort to make this easier for you, Apple released on their developer portal a handy guide called Preparing Your App Submission for Apple Watch. This is helpful for us especially as developers, but may not be particularly helpful for the business people who own the app and utilize developers to make their apps happen. That's why we are here to help to get your WatchKit app - the version of your app specific to Apple Watch - ready so that you can reach this new and exciting audience. Find a Design-Minded Developer Apple products and iOS in general have traditionally maintained a focus on simple, clean design. Apple Watch may be the biggest example of this focus, with a small interface placed on the especially sleek designs of the watches we've seen so far. While we normally urge you to focus on logical UX and UI anyway, this particular Apple Watch user will be getting acquainted with a new hardware product in the watch. Not only is the hardware foreign, but they will be exploring apps in a new way, including apps they have possibly used for years on larger interfaces like tablets or smartphones. Don't be that app that frustrates the Apple Watch user - focus on design and make sure your developer can get it right before you submit your app. iOS App Extension Possibilities The WatchKit app will function a little differently than the typical iOS or Android apps in that the watch is an extension of what you can do with your iOS app. This is by no means limiting, but rather adds to the repertoire of what your app can do. One app called IFTTT (If This Then That) is an app that aggregates more than 170 apps, allowing you to control the world around you - from your wrist - with the apps you already have. Such applications it syncs with include simple task apps like one touch thermostat control or more detailed actions such as creating a recipe to post onto Instagram or plug into DropBox. WatchKit apps are also convenient for athletes on the go. CRNT for example is an app to help surfers check current tide conditions on any given beach quickly. And of course while fitness-tracking apps have long been on iOS, WatchKit apps like Exact Fitness Timer allow you to track timers for interval training from your wrist. Update App Store Metadata Your App Store profile will need to be updated to include the new metadata for your app's Apple Watch functionality. By metadata we mean the specifics of what your app will look like and what features you've added. This means including icons, up to 5 screenshots of the new WatchKit app, and adding the right keywords and descriptions to get optimized - especially the no-brainer keyword Apple Watch. This is critical to do right away to help you get that boost above other apps who haven't put their submission together yet, thus handing you a potential lead in App Store optimization. One tip however, do not include the term Apple Watch in the actual name of your app. This is because your iPhone app and your WatchKit app will share one name and one description in the App Store. Get Your Marketing Team Ready Once you get the development done and WatchKit application submitted to Apple, you'll want to get started telling your users, target audience and of course all of your friends that your app will be on the Apple Watch. The buzz around this release is big, and it would be wise to make sure your audience is aware that you've taken those progressive steps to get on the Apple Watch early. If you haven't been on social media much lately, now would be a good time to get attention for not only your WatchKit app, but can leverage that attention to point to your iOS app. And finally while you're at it and have their attention, you can even mention that you have an Android application, if applicable. Apple Watch officially launches in Apple Stores on April 24, 2015, although Apple is taking pre-orders now. The Watch will be available in three basic variations which include a regular version, Apple Watch Sport and finally Apple Watch Edition. The prices for these watches range fairly significantly from $349 for the most basic, 38mm-sized Apple Watch to $10,000-plus for a gold Apple Watch Edition. Have something to add? More insight on Apple Watch or questions on your app in particular? Let us know in the comments below or ping us directly here.
10 Days of IoT Devices for the Holidays:
It's happening– a world where we control everyday items in the palm of our hands and sound of our voice is finally here. From a fridge that lets you know you're out of milk to finding your keys with an app, here are 10 days of smart products you need for this holiday season. 1) Samsung Smart Fridge The first on our list for IoT Devices for the Holidays, is the Samsung Smart Fridge, there isn't much it can't do. With voice activation you can add items to your shopping list and check what you're out of. In addition, while you are at the store, you can check the inside of your fridge from any mobile device with it's 3 built in cameras. For home entertainment, this fridge can even stream music and television while connected to other smart devices. 2) Wemo Smart Crockpot The holidays are times for good food and good times. On day 2 of IoT Devices for the Holidays, make sure your meals come out just right with the Wemo smart crock pot. It connects to a mobile application where you can adjust cooks times and temperatures even when you're not home. You can program customized cook settings and come home to a meal made just right, every time. 3) Smartypans With day 3 of IoT Devices for the Holidays, cooking just got a lot easier and way more fun. Smartypans is a smart cooking pan that comes with an interactive mobile application. It allows you to adjust temperature, track weight and other measurements as you cook. But it gets better, you can even speak and create recipes as you go, and send over to friends and family to share your masterpieces with step by step instructions. 4) Tile Everything is a little more hectic during the holidays, but with day 4 of IoT Devices for the Holidays, losing your necessities is no longer a worry. Tiles can be place on keychains, inside a wallet or on anything else you can't lose, but always misplace. From the mobile app, you can sound an alarm when you've misplaced it, and even track your items in the world's largest lost and found network. 5) Behmor Coffee Maker There is nothing better than a nice cup of hot coffee on a chilly morning during the holidays. Day 5 of IoT Devices for the Holidays takes care of it for you. With the Behmor smart coffee maker, you can control the timer with their mobile app and adjust temperature and pre-soak settings. You will even gain access to recipes and other personalized settings. 6) LIFX Smart Lights On day 6 of IoT Devices for the Holidays, set the mood with color changing lights from LIFX . Control from any mobile device - red lights for the holidays or dimmed lights for movie time. Transform your space with over 16 million colors and create personalized home automation settings. You can even set wakeup and nighttime shifts for your desired times. 7) Kala Ukelele Bring the holiday cheer on day 7 of IoT Devices for the Holidays this season with the Kala Ukulele. Get access to their mobile app that helps players of all levels. It listens as you play and provides feedback. You will also have access to thousands of songs and tutorials. 8) HAPIfork Stay on top of your health on day 8 of IoT Devices for the Holidays with HAPIfork, a connected smart fork that lets you adopt healthy eating habits. With a connected mobile device, it makes sure you eat at the right time and eat at the right pace. You can even follow a coaching program and share with the community. 9) Hoist Indoor Cycle Bike Keep off the holiday treats on day 9 of IoT Devices for the Holidays. The Hoist Indoor Cycle bike keeps you on top of your fitness, and tracks it in the palm of your hand. The mobile application connected to the indoor cycle bike, allows you to track workout data including setting personal records. You can track total calories burned, max speed, and tons of other great data. It also features a rich data display with interactive graphs. 10) Kholer Numi Smart Toilet It's day 10 of IoT Devices for the Holidays, here's something you didn't know you needed to improve your bathroom, the Kholer Numi smart toilet. With Kholer Konnect, you can fine-tune every aspect of your toilet experience. From heated seats to foot warmers and automated ambient colored lighting. This will keep you and the family content with your bathroom experiences this holiday season and beyond.
Wearable Tech Fashion: Making the Smart Sleek, Stunning
"If we're going to get people to wear sensors, they either have to be gorgeous or invisible." Sonny Vu – Founder/CEO of Misfit Wearables Depending on your generation, different heroes wowed you with high tech accessories. James Bond was the king of exotic, unthinkable equipment, Batman always had a new tool under his cape. Every 80's kid wanted a hand phone like Inspector Gadget, and Disney princesses had nothing on Wonder Woman's tiara which doubled as a deadly boomerang. While the weapons haven't quite gone mainstream, some of these then-fictional accessories have come to life. Yes the wearable market has existed for decades, but now microprocessors are compact enough for the wearable category to reach real life fruition. Built first for function, these devices have surely captured the marginal interest of consumers...but none have fully captivated a massive stand-in-line-for-hours-like-the-release-of-iPhone large scale obsession. So today's innovators in Silicon Valley and beyond have not only the task to impress with cutting edge function, but to equally impress with style. The device needs an aesthetically pleasing allure - to look sophisticated, sleek, even sexy. This demand for the next tech hottie has created an exciting new space for current tech giants and new companies - but it looks like there's a long way to go. Current Giants Get Fashion Forward...And Struggle Google caught widespread attention with the unveiling of wearable pioneer Google Glass last year, but have yet to make Glass a success. Studies continue to show that only around 9% of American consumers would actually consider purchasing the device if they could afford it. The reasoning ranges from privacy concerns to a lacking awareness of the utility Glass provides, but continued resistance is around the way Glass looks. Particularly, how Glass makes the wearer look. Consumers currently have no other base to compare Glass to, which causes confusion around what the device actually does as well as fear of being the only one with odd, arguably invasive glasses. While Google is still grappling with acceptance, Intel too has jumped in the wearable game. The mega company announced in September their new focus on wearables as an attempt to utilize their resources and intellectual property. Thus came the announcement of their smart bracelet MICA, My Intelligent Communication Accessory. MICA is set to debut to the public this month, a showcase at Barney's for a relatively affordable $495. Yet early reviews of the device are less than encouraging, revealing that while MICA is a stunning intersection of high fashion and technology, too much of the focus is on flash and less about technological substance. New, Exclusively Wearable Companies As Google and other giants struggle, their woes reveal that the biggest problem with the wearable industry is that no one has figured it out yet. Yet at the same time this is just as much good news, allowing startups and relative tech nobodys to jump in the game and possibly get on the map. ABI Research estimated in February 2013 that 61% percent of the wearable market was attributed to fitness or activity tracking purposes. This leaves ample opportunity for developers to create new solutions wearable technology can solve. For example, the Sesame Ring is a 3-D printed ring, complete with an RFID card and a fully functional subway pass. Available for only $25, students at MIT invented the lightweight ring praised as the "ultimate accessory for fashionistas." In addition to streamlining transportation, wearables are also breaching the safety sector. Guardian Angel is a jewel looking pendant developed in support of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) to provide a couple of security uses. The $100 - $120 pendant can be worn as a necklace or bracelet complete with a small button that triggers a fake call to the wearer's phone. This is intended to get the user out of uncomfortable situations, for example an awkward blind date with your sister's friend's tax accountant or an excruciatingly long holiday confabulation with your privacy-invading Aunt. Fashion Pros Dress Up Devices Building technology while keeping fashion in mind is only one piece of the wearable industry pie. Well known fashion designers have entered from the purely fashion side, pairing technology with their already fashionable lines of clothing and accessories. For example Ralph Lauren's "polo tech" compression shirts debuted in the 2014 US Open, monitoring athletes' breathing and heart rate. Yet another space for burgeoning designers is dressing up already fully functional wearables, which may not have mastered aesthetic appeal on their own. Elite fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg designed DVF Made for Glass, glasses intended to make the struggling Google Glass a more desirable accessory for the fashion forward. Similarly, San Diego based FUNKtional wearables creates exclusive accessories suited for Fitbit and other activity trackers. Complete with an entire line of accessories such as bracelets and necklaces, FUNKtional provides a host of designs for anyone interested in monitoring fitness goals while maintaining an eye on fashion. The wearable industry is new, exciting and full of possibilities. However no one has found the secret sauce to bring on the masses, but chances are someone will. Wearables dominance is up for grabs but the question is, which device will finally find big time success? Tell us what you think in the comments below.


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Historic City Hall to be unwrapped after three years of restoration
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It's been a long three years, but the wrapping around Calgary's Historic City Hall is finally coming down.
The white plastic cover showing a photo of the historic building has been hiding the old City Hall since May 2017, when crews began work on restoring the structure.
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According to a release from the City, the wrapping protected the sandstone exterior and allowed crews to work on the restoration project year-round.
As the restoration of the building's exterior nears completion, the plan is to unveil Historic City Hall by the end of June.
Once unwrapped, the building is expected to look quite similar to how it did before seeing repairs — though those with a keen eye will be able to spot a few differences.
Of the 15,522 sandstone pieces that make up the exterior of the building, 15,142 have received heritage treatment, while another 2,400 new sandstone blocks were used to replace those that were too far-gone.
Sandstone blocks (City of Calgary)
"What Calgarians will see when Historic City Hall is unwrapped is a refreshed, rejuvenated version of the familiar landmark that has graced Calgary for more than a century," said Darrel Bell, acting director of facility management, in the release.
"The work we've done on the sandstone over the last three years has been a labour of love and has restored our sandstone to a condition set to last for another hundred years."
Sandstone work (City of Calgary)
When looked at from afar, Historic City Hall will look like one uniform colour, but upon a closer look Calgarians will be able to note the subtle differences in each block of sandstone, much like how individual grains of sand differ in colour and texture.
Historic City Hall is expected to be reopened to tenants this September.
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Profile of Det. Jacob Warwick from Dead Ringer by Mary Burton
Mary Burton shares her profile of Detective Jacob Warwick from her latest release, Dead Ringer.
Richmond detectives Zack Kier and Jacob Warwick find themselves investigating a killing spree by a strangler who manages to leave no physical evidence. All they find with the bodies are simple charms, each bearing a different woman's name and an uncanny resemblance to local television anchor Kendall Shaw. On the hunt for a story, Kendall manages to dog their every step as they struggle to find pieces to the deadly puzzle. She's determined to keep investigating the murders and not just because she's been stuck behind the anchor desk too long. It's because, eerily, clue after clue strikes a chord with her. She's certain that something in her past holds the key to stopping the killing--and Jacob agrees. The more the two dig into the victims' backgrounds, the more terrifying the discoveries, and the more certain they both are that Kendall is the ultimate prize.
Now here's Mary:
Richmond Detective Jacob Warwick was great fun to write. He is my modern day warrior who stands over six feet two inches, has broad shoulders and has military short hair. At first glance he comes off as a hard, unfeeling guy, but as they say, "Still waters run deep." Jacob was raised by a single mom who was an alcoholic and drug addict. She had little time for Jacob and as a consequence he started getting into a lot of trouble. When he was twelve he egged a local boxing gym and to his surprise the owner chased him down and made him clean up the mess. The old guy, Pete, took a liking to the headstrong Jacob and when he realized the boy was in a bad home, took the twelve year old in as his foster son. Pete was a great father to Jacob and introduced him to the world of boxing. Jacob took to boxing and even became Golden Gloves. He served time as an Army Ranger. He joined the police force after the army and earned his college degree at night. He quickly established himself as a tenacious, driven man who was willing to put in long hours. He has little patience for excuses and if he has any biases it's a deep distrust of people with substance abuse problems. This mind set proved to be a problem when he was paired with homicide detective Zack Kier, a talented cop who is also a recovering alcoholic. It's taken over a year for Zack to win Jacob's trust but the two have forged a solid friendship.
However under Jacob's steel façade is a different man. That man deeply mourns the loss of his foster father. He fears failure or letting those around him down. And that man harbors deep feelings for news anchorwoman Kendall Shaw, a striking elegant woman who frustrates him at every turn and invades his dreams at night.
Mary Burton confesses to a baking addiction and a fascination with the people who hunt serial killers. The former is genetic. The latter began during the twenty years that the Southside Strangler, D.C. Sniper and the Hampton Roads killers stalked her home state of Virginia. These killers terrorized residents and claimed twenty-six victims before their capture
Why did they kill? What demons drove them? How did they choose their victims? Burton's questions led to inspiration and the USA Today best selling author began developing the characters whose horrific assaults would drive the plots of her romantic suspense novels I'M WATCHING YOU and DEAD RINGER.
Her commitment to realism in her writing has led to eye-opening interviews with local law enforcement, forensic seminars and the firing range. She is a graduate from the Henrico County Citizens Police Academy and attended Sisters in Crime's three day Forensic University program.
A Virginia native whose family's Richmond roots run as deep as the nation's, Burton graduated from Virginia's Hollins University and began a career in marketing. After a decade she decided to do something about the myriad stories buzzing around her brain, which seemed to dare her to try to write them down. She took up the gauntlet, left her job and began her first novel. That very first manuscript, a historical romance, was published in 2000.
After selling her first novel, Burton wrote eleven more books for Harlequin and four contemporary romantic suspense novels for Silhouette before entering the dark world of multiple murderers and their motives. Once there, she wrote her romantic suspense novels I'M WATCHING YOU and this November's DEAD RINGER, both published by Zebra Books. Her novella Christmas Past appears in the 2008 holiday anthology SILVER BELLS along with stories by New York Times best selling authors Fern Michaels and Joann Ross, and award-winning novelist Judy Duarte. Previously her story Snow Maiden was featured in the USA Today best selling anthology A Hero's Kiss.
Born and raised in Richmond, Mary Burton is an avid cook as well as baker, and even volunteered as a kitchen assistant at a local culinary school to hone her skills. When not writing and researching she can be found hiking, doing yoga and playing with her miniature dachshund puppies, Buddy and Bella. Currently, she is working on her next novel.
You can visit her website at http://www.maryburton.com/.
The DEAD RINGER VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '08 will officially begin on November 3 and end on November 26. You can visit Mary's blog stops at http://virtualbooktours.wordpress.com/ in November to find out more about her latest book!
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I graduated from SEMO with a Bachleors Degree and obtained my Masters from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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I have two daughters and a granddaugter.
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Since 1865, Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC), located at 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston, is New Jersey's oldest nonprofit, nonsectarian hospital. The 597-bed institution is one of the largest health care providers in the state, treating more than 35,500 inpatients and over 84,000 Emergency Department patients each year. The Medical Center and the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center provide treatment and services for more than 300,000 outpatient visits annually.
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Among Saint Barnabas' nationally recognized facilities are The Burn Center, the only certified burn treatment facility in the state; the Barnabas Health Care System Renal and Pancreas Transplant Division, one of the most active transplant programs in the country; The Saint Barnabas Heart Centers, a world-class cardiac surgery program in affiliation with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; The Neurology and Neurosurgery Program which is the only program in New Jersey to be ranked by US News and World Report as a Top Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. It is led by an unprecedented team of experts dedicated to diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain and nervous system; the Regional Perinatal Center, providing care for high-risk and critically ill infants in New Jersey's leading Level III, a 56-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; comprehensive Pediatric Services including a dedicated intensive care unit; The Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, designated by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery; a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center, The Center for Sleep Disorders; The Comprehensive Stroke Center at Saint Barnabas; extensive services in robotic and minimally-invasive surgery, The Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science at Saint Barnabas, the widely recognized assisted reproductive technology program; and comprehensive cancer programs and services that includes one of the largest Radiation Oncology programs in northern New Jersey and a highly-specialized Gastrointestinal Cancer Center of Excellence.
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It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather Jim Reay at the age of 86. He never lost his sense of humor while courageously battling his cancer, and always had time to joke and laugh when his family visited.
His quiet dignity will be greatly missed by his sons, D'Arcy and Keith, daughter, Shirley (Norm), his granddaughters Deidra and Deanne (Rob), and his precious great granddaughter Savanna. Also, extended family Kathy (Gary) and very dear friends.
Dad, Grandpa, we will always hear your laughter ringing in our hearts, and you will never be forgotten.
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Ultimately our program is self-sustaining by the Veteran participants themselves as they complete the skills required for the different phases of the Cowboy Up! Program. This allows Veterans to become program instructors and under the volunteer mentor-ship of working ranch cowboys continue to work and train the program horses for future Veterans and active military members coming in to the program.
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Sharing our experience, our strengths, and hopes we give veterans a new and vital mission where they can recuperate, recreate, and reintegrate into their communities. We believe that Horsemanship is Leadership and by assisting veterans through the way of the horse and cowboy culture, we are able to support their journey, integrating mind, body and spirit.
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MURDER IN G.G.S.S. Harbour Road: Police Sweep Cultists
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The murder incident that took place in the premises of Government Girls' Secondary School, Harbour Road in the heart of Port Harcourt has unveiled more culprits and has sent the Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Police Force making a swoop on suspected students.
The arrest became necessary following the murder of two junior students of the school by fellow students who are said to be members of Black Brassier cult group. The cultists have some two weeks ago, murdered and buried two students who have refused to become their members.
Information reaching this publication has it that two of the cultists on being apprehended by the Police had confessed to the murder and even taken them to the site where the victims were buried. We have been reliably informed that about 18 of the students suspected to be members of the cult group, are now in the Police net.
Students who spoke to our man revealed the alarming rate of cultism in the school. They pointed out that most of the mature students belong to cult groups, which range from Black Brazzaire, Daughters Of Jezebel to Daughters Of Amazon.
They also raised a curtain that some teachers initiate them into the cult groups. They also point out that The teachers initiate them into lesbian acts and they mentioned a lady teacher in the school as being a maniacal lesbian who terrorizes most of them into indulging in lesbian acts.
At the moment, the arrest on the cultists is still going on from the information at our disposal.


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When most people talk about search engine optimization, they make it sound like you just need to do a little keyword research, get some links coming to your site, and boom! – you have traffic.
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What to expect from Samsung's Galaxy S10 event on Feb. 20
From the S10, to a foldable phone, to 5G, to new accessories, it's gonna be a lot.
By Raymond Wong on February 19, 2019
What's next for Samsung's Galaxy phones? Credit: Raymond wong/mashable
> Tech > Mobile
All eyes are on Samsung once again.
Ten years after launching its first Android-powered Galaxy phone(Opens in a new window) to challenge Apple's iPhone, the Korean electronics giant is expected to pull out all of the stops for the Galaxy S10 at its Unpacked event in San Francisco on Feb. 20.
SEE ALSO: Welp, we now know almost everything about Samsung's Galaxy S10 lineup
Mashable will be live on the ground covering everything Samsung announces at the event. Yan also watch Samsung's official livestream here(Opens in a new window) when it starts at 2:00 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.
OK, now that we have all of the logistics out of the way, what are we realistically expecting from Samsung's big event?
A lot, actually.
In order from most to least likely, here's what the word on the street is.
Three Galaxy S10: S10e, S10, and S10+
In past years, Samsung announced two versions of a new Galaxy S phone. This year is different and Samsung's expected to unveil three models of the S10.
Based on the many extensive leaks, it's all but confirmed the three versions will be called the S10e, S10, and S10+.
The S10e will reportedly come with a 5.8-inch screen, the S10 with a 6.1-inch display, and the S10+ with a 6.4-inch screen. These display sizes almost perfectly mirror the screen sizes of the iPhone XS, XR, and XS Max, respectively. The iPhone XS Max has a display that's 0.1 inches larger, but close enough!
Besides myriad new colors (leaked images suggest there might be a yellow version), the biggest change to the display will be the "hole-punch" ("Infinity-O" display as Samsung calls it) cutout for the selfie camera in the upper right.
Leaked images also suggest the the S10e will come with dual rear cameras, while the S10 and S10+ will have triple rear cameras (regular, telephoto, and a new ultra-wide angle lens).
The selfie cameras on the S10's might also get a resolution boost to 10-megapixels from the 8-megapixels on the S9.
All of the usual Galaxy pillars should return on the S10's. That includes staple features like IP68 water and dust-resistance, fast wired and fast wireless charging, a memory card slot, and a headphone jack.
New on the S10's might be a reverse wireless charging feature similar to what we've seen on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. Reverse wireless charging would allow the S10 to wirelessly charge another phone or new wireless earbuds.
Another likely new feature: an in-display fingerprint reader. Samsung's reportedly dumping the rear-positioned sensor for an "ultrasonic" sensor embedded in the screen. Fingers-crossed it's faster than the one in the OnePlus 6T.
Other rumored specs: The S10's will be powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 855 chip and come with storage models up to 1TB (yes, one terabyte -- double the iPhone XS and XS Max's 512GB maximum storage) and RAM configurable with up to 12GB. For reference, the Galaxy S9 and iPhone XS have 4GB of RAM. Even the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition tops out at 10GB of RAM.
The S10's will release on March 8. How do we know? Because Samsung's already letting you reserve(Opens in a new window) one for delivery then. The only thing left to announce is pricing.
Galaxy Buds true wireless earbuds
Samsung last updated its true wireless earbuds, the Gear IconX 2018, in late 2017. They're due for a serious update.
Fortunately, Samsung will almost certainly announce new wireless earbuds. A handful of leaks suggest the new wireless earbuds will be called the Galaxy Buds.
The charging case appears smaller than the IconX 2018's and all reports claim you'll be able to wirelessly charge them from the Galaxy S10's reverse wireless charging feature.
But how will battery life compare with AirPods? And how much will they cost?
Foldable Galaxy Phone
Stupid or not, foldable phones are a trend this year. While most believe foldable phones will be a short-lived fad, their arrival has made phones interesting again.
Samsung's foldable phone has been rumored for years and we finally got a very brief glimpse of the a prototype in action.
Samsung's been teasing the Unpacked event with the word "unfold(Opens in a new window)" in many of its social media posts, suggesting we could learn more about the transforming device on Feb. 20. But don't be surprised if the phone is a no-show because it's not ready yet.
5G Galaxy S10
2019 is the year 5G finally becomes real for early adopters. Samsung and Verizon announced in December they're teaming up to release a 5G smartphone in the first half of 2019. And Samsung even teased a 5G phone at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Technology Summit, but will the rumored 5G version(Opens in a new window) make an appearance at Unpacked?
Your guess is as good as ours, but we're hopeful because other companies like LG are expected to unveil their own 5G phones at Mobile World Congress.
If we know Samsung, it's not one to let others beat it to claiming "world's first".
Smartwatches and fitness trackers
The Galaxy S10's will be the biggest announcement at Unpacked, but Samsung could also toss in a few new wearables as well.
Images of a "Galaxy Watch Active" smartwatch and "Galaxy Fit / Fit e" fitness tracker, which have yet to be announced, recently surfaced.
The alleged Galaxy Watch Active shows what appears to be a 40mm, round-shaped smartwatch. But unlike Samsung's Galaxy Watch or previous Gear smartwatches, the new one doesn't appear to have the company's signature rotatable bezel.
WinFuture published press images(Opens in a new window) of the alleged Galaxy Watch and they look legitimate.
The Galaxy Fit and Fit e trackers might be refreshed versions of the Gear Fit 2.
What about Galaxy Home smart speaker?
Is that a cauldron or Samsung's Bixby Home smart speaker? Credit: raymond wong/mashable
Though we expect Unpacked to focus primarily on the Galaxy S10, Samsung could provide an update on its Bixby-powered Galaxy Home smart speaker.
Like when is it coming out and how much will it cost?
Oh, who are we kidding, nobody cares about the cauldron-shaped Galaxy Home. Just kill it. The world doesn't need another smart speaker. Let alone one powered by a digital assistant that's nowhere near as smart as Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri.
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S10s
More in 5G, Android, Samsung, Smartphones
Raymond Wong
Raymond Wong is Mashable's Senior Tech Correspondent. He reviews gadgets and tech toys and analyzes the tech industry. Raymond's also a bit of a camera geek, gamer, and fine chocolate lover. Before arriving at Mashable, he was the Deputy Editor of NBC Universal's tech publication DVICE. His writing has appeared on G4TV, BGR, Yahoo and Ubergizmo, to name a few. You can follow Raymond on Twitter @raywongy(Opens in a new window) or Instagram @sourlemons.(Opens in a new window)


More than ever these days, the way we get around - whether by car, bus, train or airplane - has been in the daily news. Here in the United States, gas prices have now risen to $4 a gallon, with no sight of the prices going down anytime soon. Also, with the recent near airplane catastrophes due to sleeping air traffic controllers along with the ongoing worries about terrorism and TSA searches, air travel has become less pleasant as well.
The bottom line: Americans need to reduce their dependency on fuel for these modes of transportation not only because of the many battles in the Middle East, because also because of the growing global climate problem. Each year cars emit more than 300 million tons of carbon into the atmosphere in the United States alone. Aviation accounts for three percent of carbon emissions globally and rising.
With all this said, it is time to rethink alternative transportation methods. Of course, I am not advocating not taking a plane at all, but maybe limiting air travel to when it is absolutely necessary. I have to travel long distance a great deal for business, but in recent years I have embraced web conferencing tools like Skype to connect with business associates around the world. Not only is this better for the planet, but also on the wallet.
For everyday travel, there are also many great alternatives that I embrace. I don't own a car for both health and environmental reasons. By not having a car, it forces me to be more physically active and walk (or in some cases run) to catch a bus or train or just do stuff in my neighborhood. Not having a car and walking and taking public transit also allows me to be better acquainted with my surroundings and the people around you. Whereas if I had a car, I would feel more isolated because of the lack of interactions.
Furthermore, it makes no sense to own a car if you primarily live and work in a major city with decent public transportation like I do. Recently my city implemented a bike share program, which is also a great transport alternative. I am also a big fan of Amtrak and the growing light rail movement.
But even if you don't live in a big city, there are many ways to reduce your carbon impact. For example, if you live in the suburbs, instead of traveling in a car, why not use a bike or take the commuter rail for part of or for the whole trip. Also ask your employer if you can telecommute on some days.
Every little step makes a difference in every one's lives!


Shane Price has been confirmed as the new chairman of the Auckland Rugby League board of directors following a vote by affiliated clubs.
Price, who becomes the 22nd chairman to serve the organisation in its 110-year history, first joined the board in 2016 as an elected director, also acting as deputy chair to Cameron McGregor through that period.
The chair election was triggered by McGregor's decision to step down from the role in December. The other contenders for the position in this election were Tony Kemp and Dene Biddlecombe.
"I'm very proud to be taking on this role, which brings with it a huge responsibility to the game," Price said.
"I want to take this opportunity to thank Cameron McGregor for his 15 years of dedicated service as chairman.
Prior to joining the ARL board Price was the chair of the Mt Wellington Warriors club for three years and he remains actively involved in the local game as a masters player for the Glen Innes Falcons.
There is a historic family link to the announcement as well, with Shane's father Doug having provided two decades of service to the ARL board, culminating in him being awarded life membership of the organisation.


Supporters of the I-65 Kennedy/Lincoln bridge in Louisville said $1.3 billion widening project critical to the economy of greater Louisville. But two years after its opening, drivers aren't using it.
The number of vehicles crossing the Ohio River on I-65 daily has decreased by 49 percent, new data [PDF] from the state of Indiana shows.
Turns out, local commuters and truckers don't think the $1 toll is worth it. Traffic has fallen off on the new bridge, but has surged 75 percent on the old US 31 Clark Memorial Bridge, which remains free.
The I-65 bridge replacement and widening was part of a larger $2.6 billion highway mega project that included the construction of two new bridges, jointly funded by the states of Kentucky and Indiana.
But there were plenty of warnings that the project was overbuilt and ill-conceived. The state of Kentucky had to issue almost $800 million in bonds for the project at a Baa3 credit rating — one grade above "junk" status.
In addition, there was a lot of public opposition — especially to a portion of the plan that called for rebuilding and expanding I-64 along the waterfront near downtown Louisville.
A grassroots group called 8664 campaigned for the state to instead tear down the highway. The idea was popular; 11,000 people signed petition supporting the idea.
But the two activists who led the effort — J.C. Stites and Tyler Allen — told Streetsblog in 2013 that they were "crushed" by the opposition.
"If we didn't build this, we would become the bottleneck for the Southeastern United States," project spokesperson Chad Carlton told the New York Times in 2013.
Kentucky's then-governor, Steven Beshear, was another supporter.
Instead of the teardown, the state forged ahead with an 18-lane highway separating the up-and-coming NuLu neighborhood from the waterfront. Part of the project was the reconstruction of an enormous "Spaghetti Junction" occupying acres and acres of potentially valuable downtown land.
It's really a tragic story.
"The physical gap in the urban fabric brought about by a 280-foot-wide, 12-lane Interstate highway slicing off Louisville's most vibrant urban neighborhood — Nulu — from Downtown is sure to be felt as the city continues to push for a livable, walkable, urban core," Louisville urbanist and architect Branden Klayko wrote on his blog Broken Sidewalk the day construction crews began leveling historic buildings to make way for the widened 12-lane highway.
jcwconsult loves it though. So there's that.
I see the south is still at least 50 years behind the rest of the world as usual.
So? Why is it Louisville's problem if freight can't move efficiently from Chicago to Atlanta? It's a city; where people live, visit, work, play, etc. And that quote reduces it to some mere chokepoint for truck drivers and global commerce. It's gross.
I wish this were limited to the South. We're fighting the same fight (and losing) in Portland, OR where they want to widen the I-5 freeway right smack dab through the central city.
Think he will comment his adoration of how well this series of projects has worked out?
Same BS is under construction in downtown Macon, GA right now. Overcompensating for an already manageable amount of traffic.
There is no money for infrastructure repairs because the politicians are busy spending billions on projects like this.
If the toll was only a dollar, we'd use the bridge.
On a side note: why is it that we've got elevated highways through our top 100 cities yet if anyone ever suggests elevated railways – which are efficient, relatively cost effective – heads explode?
1) Most brand new toll roads (like the new bridges in Louisvile) in the US receive a BBB- rating because of the uncertainty about traffic and construction risk. Once they open, start collecting revenue and paying down debt they are generally upgraded by the rating agencies. There is no red-flag about the project being a boondoggle based on the rating.
2) The two existing toll-free bridges and the brand new East End Crossing picked up all the reduced traffic on the downtown Kennedy/Lincoln bridge—total trips are nearly exactly the same now as four years ago. However, significant amount of traffic are diverted away from the downtown core where congestion is significantly down. And this is a fiasco why?
3) Prior to the project, the old bridge network was nearly at capacity, and downtown Kennedy bridge was a death trap, and there a missing movement on the east side of the metro area that forced massive tractor trailer traffic through downtown. All these problems are fixed and paid for by the users of the two tolled facilities (Downtown and East End bridges). That's bad too?
4) This is the first tolled facility in the Louisville area—trips are bound to fall off slightly on a newly tolled bridge (the old dangerous Downtown I-65 bridge was free) as users reduce unnecessary trips that they otherwise would have taken. Again, that's a bad thing? Forcing drivers using expensive bridges to internalize the costs of their trips?
Let's tell the whole story instead of selective use of information on a smear campaign.
Hi Kevin @kevin m I agree with on ALL of this but with you most on pt. 2.
I like that the two other bridges have taken the traffic from this new bridge because that means that it was worth the $ (it was supposed to reduce congestion and it has). I saw some before and after photos and even though there weren't offramps in downtown Luoisville I am glad to hear the congestion is reduced as well.
I think downtown should prosper with the addition of the I-65 brirdge and I think other people should too. Lots of times downtowns are better with highway overpasses nearby. Last point: I don't remember where I read this but I read an article that humans do not enjoy living too close to a body oif water, so the buffer should be a good benefit for the "NuLu" area.
Kentucky is a fairly poor state doing its best to stay poor.
The theory that the only way across country is through downtown Louisville is pretty whacked.
I highly doubt you remember that correctly, as waterfront real estate tends to be some of the most expensive around. I will say, however, that the Ohio River tends to flood, and anything closer to the river than what homes exist now frequently finds itself underwater. That's why all the scrap metal yards that used to stand by the river were replaced with park and not more houses.
This is one of those "hate your cake and reject it, too" scenarios. If traffic falls after the project, the streetscrowd says you didn't need the project. If traffic doesn't fall, the streetscrowd say the project just induced more traffic and you didn't need the project. Where's the consistency?
I'll add to your list of factors the wretched state of the Sherman Minton (I-64) Bridge, which was suddenly closed for something like 18 months in 2011 and 2012 for emergency repairs, during which time crossing the Kennedy took more than an hour. That bridge is still in rough shape and could find itself suddenly closing at any time, and eventually there will have to be some significant project to fix or replace it. Watch what traffic does on the Kennedy-Lincoln bridges then.
The real estate is likelyh the most expesnvie because it keeps flooding and getting washed to sea. If what you say about the Ohio River is correct, then it's good too they built a bigger barrier between the people and the waterfront parks becasue it COULD (not definitely though but likely) be a bad situation if people were enjoying the park and then washed away to sea.
To point 2, if the goal is to reduce traffic the city could have easily invested in public transit and creating safer biking conditions. I realize Louisville is not an incredibly dense city but this money could have been used for transit.
Aw Wow this looks like a tremendous opportunity wasted coupled along with a tremendous ugly looking boondoggle.
So. Might as well demolish it now. It's *still* cutting Louisville off from the waterfront. It's obviously useless. They've wasted $1.3 billion dollars — that's down the drain — now it's time to make the right decision and 86 route 64.
That's ridiculous. The highway is a barrier to people, but not to water.
Seriously? I-5 through Portland should be demolished. Make it happen. 205 and 99E are the through-routes, I-5 is an irrelevance which just makes a mess.
And if you're concerned about flooding, impermeable surfaces is not the way to go.
By my count, there are a 10 highways and super highways in and around Louisville.
For a small potatoes city. Wow. Political graft? Follow the money.
Do you think they shouold have built the highway out of grass or something? I don't know if I've seen a model like this out there but it might work?
Should we build awall under the highway to block the water? That might make it harder to get to the river.
I'm suggesting that paving over land that's already prone to flooding results in more flooding. That's one reason why Houston was so bad. Freeways in cities are a bad idea to begin with, and building them by waterfronts is particularly foolish.
Not much call for visitng Lullvull anyway. That's why the project to whisk travelers THROUGH the town post-haste, is a worthwhile project. Louisville is nothing more than an annoyance between St. Louis and Cincinnatti.


If you're the kind of person who loves to eat at home—but feels overwhelmed by the planning, shopping, prep work, and cleanup—you'll want to pay attention to what McKel Hill has to say. The Nashville-based RDN, coach, and recipe genius behind the food blog Nutrition Stripped is a fan of batch cooking, which can save you time *and* help you eat well. Here, the Well+Good Council member shares her pointers on making it happen.
That's why the key to meal planning lies in its simplicity. So many basic, whole food fruits and vegetables are already "superfoods" in my book because they nourish your body and offer a wealth of health benefits.
Keep reading to see how to make batch cooking work for you.
Decide on a few meal components to batch cook for the week. As I share in the Guide to Master Meal Planning, I like to call these prepared foods "meal components" because you basically build meals out of them throughout the week. I keep it simple by making a soup or daal, roasting veggies, and preparing overnight oats, cashew cheese, and other nutritious toppers that can be paired with fresh components when I'm ready to enjoy them.
Here are a few examples to get you started with meal planning with three meal components, showing you several ways to use each of them. Catch more nourishing recipes that are meal planning-friendly on the NS blog.
make each pudding or oats in a separate mason jar and top with a variety of fruits, nuts, seeds, etc.


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MassChallenge Israel Announces 2022 Accelerator Program Cohort
45 Israeli and international startups chosen to participate in the prestigious four-month program
Jerusalem – March 30, 2022: MassChallenge Israel, part of the MassChallenge global network for innovators and zero-equity startup accelerators, today announces the 45 startups who will join the 2022 MassChallenge Israel cohort. The startups were selected in a rigorous judging process from over 300 candidates in Israel and from more than 30 countries around the world. The MassChallenge Israel 2022 Accelerator Program will run from April through July 2022, to prepare the entrepreneurs and early-stage companies to take their impactful missions to the next level through mentorship, education, networking and introductions to partners, experts and investors within the MassChallenge Israeli and global network.
"MassChallenge Israel recognizes that the world has changed during the Covid-19 pandemic such that empowering innovation is needed more than ever. The past couple of years have spurred entrepreneurship and innovation not only in the health sector but also in how we work, learn, stay connected and it has refocused on creating a positive impact where it truly matters," said Aaron Zucker, Managing Director of MassChallenge Israel. "While we continue to innovate around our program offerings to meet this evolving environment, we remain committed to our mission that innovation knows no borders or nationalities. We are proud to attract and accelerate companies, ideas and a diversity of founders working to solve the pressing environmental, scientific, social impact and medical issues that affect the global community."
Accordingly, the 2022 MassChallenge Israel program includes startups from 12 countries including Germany, Canada, India, France, Nigeria, Greece, Philippines, Spain, The United Kingdom and The United States, in addition to Israel. Just under 30% of the startups in the 2022 cohort are led by a female leadership team or co-founder.
The companies participating in the 2022 program cover a range of industries:
52% General (including Aerospace, Agriculture, Entertainment/Media, Food, Beverages and Restaurants, Materials and Travel/Tourism)
32% Healthcare and Life Sciences
29% High Tech (including Cyber, E-Commerce, EdTech and FinTech)
10% Alternative Protein, participating in the Better Plate Track in partnership with the Modern Agriculture Foundation
9% Energy and CleanTech
In addition to the core accelerator program, MassChallenge Israel will run a curated track and a sector-specific initiative for startups with additional programming, education and mentorship with its corporate partners. IAI-ELTA will lead a Bio-convergence track assisting early-stage companies operating in the sphere to get their research market-ready. Arc Impact is partnering with MassChallenge to launch "The Impact Series", assisting companies tackling the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and incorporating ESG matrices into growing startups. The series will help scale startups working to eradicate global hunger, promote quality education, good health and well-being, clean water and sanitation and affordable and clean energy.
This year MassChallenge Israel will also offer the Better Plate Track, in partnership with the Modern Agriculture Foundation. The track provides select startups unique access to cultivated content, networking opportunities and assist in building corporate partnerships to support bringing these new alternative protein technologies to market.
The 45 startups were selected by panels made up of over 115 leading experts representing over twenty Israeli and global organizations, including JPMorgan Chase, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Kimberly-Clark, Cisco, Via, IAI-ELTA, Verizon Ventures, and IBM. The entrepreneurs and companies participating in the program will benefit from connections to MassChallenge's professional partners in Israel and around the world, all for zero-equity taken. Selected companies will access one of the deepest and largest active mentor networks offered in Israel.
MassChallenge Israel is proud to be headquartered in the diverse city of Jerusalem and continue its mission to foster opportunity, growth and collaboration in the Israeli technology and innovation ecosystem.
"Jerusalem is proud to be the host city of MassChallenge Israel and a continually expanding center of global research and innovation," said Eyal Haimovsky, CEO of the Jerusalem Development Authority. "We are committed to fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment to support Israeli and international startups and entrepreneurs as they continue to expand their missions on the local and international stage."
This May the program will begin with the first ever Launch conference in Jerusalem. This will be two days of in-person content delivered by exceptional speakers alongside team-building exercises and immersive experiences in Jerusalem. That evening the entire Jerusalem ecosystem will be invited to join in welcoming the new cohort at a cocktail reception for partners, experts, mentors and alumni. This event is being made possible through generous partners and individual donors.
In July 2022, the MassChallenge Israel program will conclude with an announcement of ten prize winners who will receive a curated all expenses paid business trip to Boston and New York City in Fall 2022.
The 291 alumni companies of MassChallenge Israel have raised over $520 million to date, while creating 11,000 direct and indirect jobs globally.
2022 MASSCHALLENGE ISRAEL COHORT
AlgaHealth (Israel) is a biotech company using microalgae to revolutionize health and wellness and fight climate change.
Arrows (Israel) has created a wearable virtual personal assistant powered by AI and embedded in AR glasses, empowering individuals with autism to develop their social interaction skills.
Atiko Technologies (Israel) brings the lab out into the open, enabling tests to be performed anywhere and anytime, yielding high-quality results within seconds.
Click A Tree (Germany) has created a platform to engage a wider audiences in global reforestation efforts, so everyone can easily help save the plant.
Covary (Israel) is a P2P co-operative income protection coverage designed for freelancers.
Cuspa (Israel) is providing a state of the art transcatheter repair solution for heart valve insufficiency.
DECAP Research & Development (Canada) designs easy-to-use protective devices to eliminate needlestick injuries for millions of healthcare, veterinary and research workers.
Droxi (Israel) Droxi's AI tools help primary care physicians reduce the amount of time spent on non-patient-facing tasks
Electric Drive Unit (EDU) (Nigeria) is a device capable of motorizing manual wheelchairs for increased convenience while maintaining a low cost.
EVRE (India) enables sustainable mobility by powering electrified vehicles through clean energy.
Fabumin (Israel) develops a plant base substitute for albumin, an egg protein, by using by-products of the food industry.
Farmstand (United Kingdom) is changing the way the world gets meals delivered to all kitchens.
Healables Digital Health (Israel): Wearables that Heal! We create clothing that heals sports injuries, chronic pain and opioid addiction.
Hyphen SCS (India) is building India's largest integrated warehousing & fulfillment platform.
IntraGel Therapeutics (Israel) invented a safe, effective and targeted anti-cancer therapeutic gel to battle oncology patients' solid tumors
Knotifire – wildfire detection system (Israel) has invented an early wildfire detection system based on innovative, patent-pending sensors and powered by sustainable energy.
LESS-labs (Israel) present a cleaning solution revolution: a unique line of 100% safe and effective cleaning products, packed in small capsules – saving plastic, water transportation and carbon pollution.
Liquid360 (Israel) unleashes the power of your security infrastructure for deep situational awareness and accelerated field operations.
LiVert (France) disrupts the e-commerce sector by helping customers pool their online shopping deliveries together, enabling free and greener deliveries.
LogisticEye (Israel) is the most affordable tracking solution for shipment validation, ensuring that every package is delivered to the right place and never gets lost.
Made Right (Israel) has built a model that economizes waste and produces a competitive, sustainable fungi-based solution for the packaging industry.
MindTension (Israel) accurately diagnoses levels of attention deficit by measuring reflexive responses to auditory stimuli.
Mush Foods (Israel) are growing sustainable alternative protein based on mushroom mycelium as an ingredient for industrial B2B food companies.
NEVARO (Portugal) offers digital health solutions for mental health therapeutics and wellbeing management, based on clinically-validated gamification and biofeedback.
Non-Polymeric3D (Israel) create new and better non-polymeric materials for the Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) and Powder Injection Molding (CIM, MIM, and µMIM) industry.
Pairzon (Israel) is a leading AI technology solution for physical retailers which connects in-store consumers to their online identities thus boosting sales, revenues and Marketing ROI.
PoLoPo (Israel) is developing a platform for large scale production of functional and nutritious proteins in edible plants, helping you get more out of what you eat.
RideRadar Technology (Philippines) is an aggregator platform of ride-sharing & on-demand delivery services, the "Trivago" of on-demand rides & delivery services.
Rulrr.com (Israel) offers automated data-driven advertising for physical stores enabling the store owners to measure ROAS for the first time.
SAAK Better Hearing (Israel) developed an implant technology that addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies in striving for full restoration of hearing.
SAAVI (United States) delivers life-saving surfactant therapy quickly, easily, and safely to preemie babies.
Slide.AI (Israel) creates on-brand presentations from any text or document within seconds.
Smart resilin (Israel) produces resilin, a bio-based super-performing material for sustainable applications with superior features.
Solmeyea (Greece) creates highly functional plant-based proteins through an IP protected "hybrid vertical microalgae farming" process.
SOLVEAT Functional Nutrition Solutions (Israel) directly integrates herbal medicine into everyday foods, revolutionizing and targeting them to specific medical conditions.
Spectalix (Israel) developed a white label UGC video platform for consumer apps to help maximize user engagement and monetization.
Spiro (Israel) has developed a small and portable device that makes quick, automatic and reliable lung check by medical professionals and by patients or family members at home possible.
Stacked (Israel) created a relationship capital tool that helps you put your network to work.
SuperVision (Israel) SuperVision's novel approach enables food spoilage detection in the blink of an eye, using only a camera and a light source.
Supplyve (Israel) provides a frictionless ordering system for small retailers and their suppliers.
Urban Air Purifier (UAP) (Spain) manufactures high efficiency air purifying devices, indoors and outdoors, that are also a digital signage media for large spaces.
Vidalgo (Israel) leverage AI and NFTs to create, edit and monetize animated infographics.
Viliso Technologies (India) is involved in the design, development & manufacturing of IoT based environment and health-hygiene monitoring products.
Vinvo (Israel) is a shopping experience that is good for you, for the community, and for the planet.
Worqly (Israel) empowers self-employed workers with a financial management app built for the gig economy, simplifying their business finances and helping them save time and money.
MassChallenge Israel Partners
The Ministry of Jerusalem and Heritage, The Jerusalem Development Authority, IAI-ELTA, Modern Agriculture Foundation, Arc Impact, Universal Music Group, Goodwin Procter LLP, Poalim Hi-Tech, Fischer Behar Chen Well Orion & Co., Brandeis University, EisnerAmper, Yigal Arnon & Co., Merchant & Gould P.C., Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud for Startups, Digital Transformation Association (DTA).
About MassChallenge
MassChallenge is the global network for innovators. Headquartered in the United States with eight locations worldwide, MassChallenge equips bold entrepreneurs to disrupt the status quo and to create meaningful change. Since launching in 2009, more than 3,000 startups have participated in a MassChallenge program and non-profit has awarded over $17M in equity-free cash and prizes. Learn more about MassChallenge at masschallenge.org.


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Economists say uncertainty about the outcome of the upcoming presidential election may be hurting the U.S. economy. With the election just two months away, analysts warn that some employers may be more reluctant to hire until they have a clearer picture of the country's economic direction. New employment numbers suggest hiring momentum slowed in August, with employers adding only 155,000 workers to their payrolls. That's a far cry from the previous two months, which saw an average gain of about 270,000 new jobs. Even with the national unemployment rate now under 5 percent — something most economists consider full employment — wages have remained flat. A new survey by the National Association for Business Economists suggests some companies are being cautious about making any big moves. NABE spokesman LaVaughn Henry said the simple explanation is that business loves certainty. And in a divisive election season with no clear outcome, Henry, a former member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, said questions about future policy are enough to give some companies heartburn. "They like to be able to project forward: 'What will be my taxes next year? What will be the regulations I may be facing the following few years?' Without a candidate elected and implementing policy at a given point in time, you have increased uncertainty," Henry said. Analysts agree some businesses tend to be skittish in an election year. There's a caveat, though, noted Bankrate senior analyst Mark Hamrick. "I have a hard time believing that if one were an employer and they are seeing sufficient demand for products or services, that they would hold off on adding resources or workers to meet that demand simply because an election is looming," said Hamrick. Details lacking Budget experts say part of the problem in this election season is that both candidates are spending too much time making campaign promises without showing a detailed plan on how to pay for them. Asked to grade the major candidates, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget said neither Hillary Clinton's nor Donald Trump's policies address what it sees as the nation's most important economic issues. On issues such as the national debt, income inequality and entitlement spending, CRFB President Maya MacGuineas gave both campaigns failing grades. "It's certainly a situation of where we're stuck grading on a curve, because nobody's anywhere close to an 'A' — barely anybody would pass, frankly, the tests we would have — for fiscal policy," said MacGuineas. Despite the absence of specifics in the major parties' dueling economic platforms, NABE's latest survey suggested Clinton was the preferred choice among business economists. Of 414 business economists who took part in a NABE survey in late July, only 14 percent thought Trump had a realistic plan to fix the economy, compared with 55 percent who said Clinton would do a better job of managing the world's largest economy. Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson did better than Trump with 15.3 percent. Another 15.3 percent of those surveyed had no opinion. Another survey on business attitudes found opinions split along gender lines. Bank of America National Sales Executive Sharon Miller said election uncertainty might indeed be causing some businesses to hedge their bets until November. Recovery progression But Miller added, "When you look at some of the issues that are being discussed during the election, like minimum wage, we did find that women business owners were much more in favor of raising the minimum wage and thought that it would have a positive impact on the economy versus the men that we surveyed." Despite the increased caution among some business owners, Bankrate's Hamrick has full confidence in the U.S. recovery. "We've seen roughly 200,000 jobs added to the economy on a monthly basis for many months now. I don't think that's going to change anytime soon," said Hamrick. Regardless of who wins in November, however, NABE's Henry said the damage already may be apparent in the latest U.S. growth figures, which show the economy growing at a tepid annual rate of 1.1 percent.
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On June 30, the Sudanese government demolished a church in Khartoum without reason given, with only one day's notice; now authorities have announced that the construction of new churches in the country is banned.
Christian Today reports that Guidance and Endowments Minister Shalil Abdullah told Sudanese Christians that there are enough churches in the nation already. Construction of new churches would not be permitted by the government.
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How businesses are feeding the cravings of the comfort- and convenience-centric consumer
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This is Part 4 of 4 in a series of posts looking at how food companies, retailers and foodservice operators can reach four key consumer archetypes that are shaping the industry today. If you missed it, check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
In some ways, the pandemic has made life more inconvenient for Americans than at any time in recent history, but it's also been a growth driver for convenience when it comes to how we buy our food from restaurants and retailers. Drive-thrus, curbside pickup, mobile ordering and other tech tools have surged in popularity and startups focused on those tools have raised significant venture capital investment this year.
Alongside an evolving definition of convenience, consumers have been seeking out comfort foods more often in recent months. While the old standbys have remained available for consumers when it comes to comfort food, many companies, and restaurants, are also being forced to innovate within the category to remain relevant and satisfy all of today's consumers' changing needs.
These conveniences and comfort food options were all available before COVID-19, but they've surged in use and popularity as the pandemic changed everything and, in many cases, they're likely to remain popular once the health storm calms.
Convenience means buying our food where, when and how we want
To meet consumers where, when and how they want to shop, merchants in all segments of retail, including grocery, have increasingly focused on omnichannel efforts, and that trend has become more pronounced amid the pandemic as safety suddenly rivaled convenience as a key factor in consumers' decisions on where and how to shop.
In the US, online food and beverage sales were on the rise even before COVID-19 hit, and the pandemic has only accelerated growth. Online grocery sales hit $17 billion two years ago and were on track to grow 32% annually through 2023, according to a Packaged Facts report published in June.
And, while e-commerce is still a relatively small channel compared to overall grocery sales, it's increasingly a field food retailers must play on to stay competitive as Amazon continues to expand its presence in the grocery space.
Last year, Instacart added a click-and-collect option for customers who preferred to order online and pick up curbside or in stores, an increasingly popular option during the pandemic.
Target has seen its digital grocery sales soar with curbside pickup and delivery via Shipt. Like Instacart, Target-owned Shipt sends shoppers to stores to fulfill orders placed online or via the Shipt app for delivery or pickup.
In August, Target reported a 273% surge in same-day delivery and pickup orders for the second quarter and a record 24.3% increase in overall comparable sales, fueled in large part by a 195% jump in digital comparables.
All this is to meet the changing convenience-oriented consumer, but keeping loyal customers is more challenging in the digital age — omnichannel shoppers are four times less likely to be loyal to a single retailer than non-digital shoppers, according to S2G Ventures report, The Future of Food.
"Going online, the friction points are so much lower and there's less buy-in as a consumer," said S2G Vice President Audre Kapacinskas.
That means retailers need to think about engaging consumers in new ways to encourage them to remain loyal, often going beyond the convenience factor. Loyalty programs have been around for a long time, but retailers are now finding new ways to add value by personalizing the experience, she said.
Amazon announced recently that it now offers Amazon Prime members the option of free one-hour curbside pickup at all its 487 of its US Whole Foods Market stores. Unlike Instacart and Shipt, Amazon has Whole Foods pick and pack the orders and hand them off to an Amazon driver for delivery.
The e-commerce giant also recently designated one of its Whole Foods locations as a "dark store" that would be dedicated solely to fulfilling digital orders, and other grocers are beginning to experiment with that concept as well.
Convenience has been playing another key role in consumers' dining habits as they search for stability amid all the uncertainty of 2020, NPD Group's Darren Seifer said. Now, more than ever, restaurants are also focusing on meeting demand for convenience — and safe dining — with a focus on off-premises options.
Chains including Burger King, Del Taco and Starbucks are all working on smaller formats that have little or no dine-in space but make room for more drive-thru lanes, food pickup and outdoor dining.
And a growing number are also experimenting with delivery only banners, dubbed ghost kitchens, which offer lower overhead, flexibility and the ability to test out new concepts.
Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin' Brands has debuted a virtual chicken concept called Tender Shack in the Tampa Bay, Fla. area, with food cooked in Outback and Carabba's Italian Grill restaurant kitchens and delivered via DoorDash.
The ghost kitchen concept has attracted investors this year, including Uber founder Travis Kalanick who has spent a reported $130 million to buy 40 properties in nearly 24 US cities for his ghost kitchen startup CloudKitchens. The properties include warehouses and shuttered restaurants, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Comfort foods mean different things to different people
Since the start of the pandemic, many consumers have shifted their focus from healthy dining habits to feeding their cravings for comfort food, said Seifer.
"We've been continuing to look at these trends month by month and we're still seeing evidence that consumers are putting nutrition on pause for the moment," he said.
The trend was a boon to iconic processed food makers like Campbell's Soup and Chef Boyardee and familiar snack brands like Pepperidge Farm and Cheetos, The New York Times reported in early April.
Sales of older products that had been waning in popularity before the pandemic were suddenly booking double-digit growth. Kraft Heinz, which had written down the value of its Oscar Mayer Cold Cuts and Kraft cheese brands last year amid waning demand, reported running some factories round the clock to churn out comfort — and convenient — favorites like Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.
For consumers that crave comfort foods, but are still paying attention to nutrition and specialty diets, new brands like Magic Spoon have come on the scene. The brand's cereals come in flavors like fruity, cocoa and peanut butter, but they're gluten-free, keto friendly and made with no added sugars.
Consumers have also been finding comfort in homemade treats, including sweet baked goods that not only filled the craving for comfort but also gave parents and kids something to do together, NPD's Seifer said.
At-home meal consumption grew in the May through July period, but convenience was still a factor, especially at lunch. Families were home together working and schooling so restaurant takeout and one-dish options like soup or sandwiches proved popular at the midday meal, mirroring many of the lunches people now working from home would previously have eaten at the office.
"[T]he burden fell on people to make more meals at home," he said. "A lot of them probably were thinking 'I need to just get through the day, I'm not sure if I can necessarily be worried about health at the moment."
Snacking habits have changed among consumers as well, Seifer said. Pre-pandemic, snacking in the morning on healthful options like fruit and yogurt was growing in popularity. Now, we're snacking later in the day and cookies, ice cream and other indulgent options are on the menu, he said.
An analysis of Google search data backs up that trend, Forbes reported in August. The report showed comfort food keywords including "ice cream" "burgers" and "cookies" were up from March through August over the same period last year, while "salads" and "veggies" dropped in popularity.
Sales of appliances like air fryers and Instant Pots also rose, Seifer said, as consumers sought new ways of easily feeding their cravings at home, further exemplifying how convenience and comfort have converged in new ways as a result of the pandemic.
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