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Food & Farm News
January 21, 2015
Cooperative Extension starts to rebuild
In the past four years, the University of California says it has hired 68 new farm advisors and specialists, helping to rebuild services that have suffered from budget cuts and retirements. Advisors in the UC Cooperative Extension system help farmers, ranchers and homeowners with questions about caring for crops and animals. For the first time in recent years, the extension service has been able to hire more advisors than have retired.
Farmers test processing of ‘energy beets’
A pilot plant in the San Joaquin Valley has begun processing sugar beets into ethanol. The demonstration biorefinery in Five Points will test processes for converting the beets. Farmers and researchers are testing a special variety of sugar beets, known as “energy beets,” which can deliver high yields of ethanol. Progress made at the pilot plant could lead to construction of a commercial-scale biorefinery later this decade.
New varieties could boost avocado production
The great majority of California-grown avocados come from coastal Southern California, but a University of California researcher says the crop shows promise in the San Joaquin Valley. Summer temperatures in the Central Valley generally prove too warm for traditional avocado varieties, so the researcher has been breeding new varieties better adapted to the region. She says the new varieties feature eating quality comparable to the popular Hass avocado.
USDA forecasts higher beef prices
Retail prices for beef may average slightly more than they did in 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retail prices set records last year, because of tight cattle supplies and relatively strong demand. In the coming year, USDA says, an abundance of pork and poultry may limit beef price increases, and recent declines in gasoline prices may give people additional spending power at the grocery store.


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ZestMoney, a Bangalore-based buy now, pay later platform, said on Wednesday it has raised $50 million in a new financing round from Australia’s Zip as the Indian firm looks to double down on a trend that has shown early signs of traction in several global markets.
The eight-year-old Australian firm, which has a presence in 12 markets across five continents, is acquiring a minority stake in ZestMoney as part of the new Series C financing round, the two said.
ZestMoney said in a statement the new financing round hasn’t closed as existing investors will be participating in it as well. The startup, which has raised over $110 million to date, counts Goldman Sachs, Quona Capital, PayU and Xiaomi among its early backers.
The buy now, pay later market remains at a nascent stage in India, where only a fraction of the population has a credit card. But a handful of startups including ZestMoney, Capital Float and LazyPay are beginning to show traction in a market largely dominated by traditional giant Bajaj Finance.
The low penetration of credit cards in India has meant that very few people in the nation have a traditional credit score that banks heavily rely on to establish one’s creditworthiness before issuing them a loan. Moreover, small loans don’t generate lucrative returns for banks, giving them less incentive to write such cheques.
New research from The Strawhecker Group analyzes key trends and consumer attitudes.
Download a free infographic covering several findings from the full report.
Consumers have increasingly adopted Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services for multiple reasons; a desire for financial flexibility, a way to avoid incurring credit card debt, or to purchase items outside of their budgets. However, despite its popularity, consumer debt and missed payments have led to calls for additional research and regulation. Read the press release.
To take a closer look, The Strawhecker Group (TSG) conducted a survey of over 1,500 U.S. consumers in early 2021 with the goal of understanding domestic attitudes and perspectives on the use of BNPL services. The complete findings, a selection of BNPL provider profiles, and market landscape details can be found in the firm’s new report Buy Now, Pay Later: An Analysis of Key Trends and Consumer Attitudes.
Highlights of this extensive 81-page report include:
- Buy Now, Pay Later Background
- Key Players in the Buy Now, Pay Later Space
- Buy Now, Pay Later Consumer Survey
- Concluding Thoughts: The Future of Buy Now, Pay Later

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Capcom has confirmed that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies will be launching online for 3DS on October 24. The download-only entry will be available on eShop for $29.99 and continue the legal adventures of famed digital attorney Phoenix Wright. Wright will be joined by fellow attorney Apollo Justice and associate attorney Athena Cykes, whose presence introduces new psychoanalysis elements to witness investigations. Players will once again investigate crime scenes, challenge witnesses, and present evidence in trial of what they’ve uncovered.
It was also revealed that the North American launch will include two DLC packs that were released post launch in Japan, a costume pack and an extra episode, Turnabout Return.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies will be a $29.99 download-only release available on October 24 for 3DS.
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New Caney mechanic sentenced to 10 years in jail for aggregate theft charge
HOUSTON – A New Caney mechanic was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Correctional Justice after accepting a plea agreement for aggregate theft charges from Montgomery County.
Richard Sisney was charged based on thefts by Sisney due to car repair, restoration work and sales to over 60 customers during a 30-year period from 1986 to 2015, according to court documents.
Court documents indicate that Sisney was arrested on a 2013 felony warrant that set forth various thefts from 22 separate customers.
Following the execution of a search warrant on Sisney's New Caney shop, an additional 40 customers contacted the Auto Theft Task Force to complain of Sisney's business practices, reports said.
Sisney initially posted bond, but the bond was set aside because of a customer who paid Sisney to restore his car, while Sisney was on bond, officials said.
Although the customer paid Sisney in full upfront, the car was found at an upholstery shop, where the owner was waiting for Sisney to pay him to do the work.
A 2013 felony complaint explained the schemes and course of conduct Sisney pursued to take money from customers during the 30-year period, police said.
The various ways in which Sisney stole from customers included selling cars titled in other people's names, promising to put engines and transmissions in vehicles that customers later found out were not put in the vehicles and taking large sums of money upfront for vehicle restoration work that was never completed, according to court documents.
In one case, a restoration customer who paid Sisney over $37,000 upfront found his vehicle at a shop in Crosby after Sisney refused to tell him where the vehicle was. The car was a complete shell, according to court documents.
Sisney would also claim to do work on a car and would then attempt to obtain or obtain a mechanic's lien and title to the car after the customer balked on payment for work that Sisney never completed, according to court reports.
In another case, Sisney obtained a mechanic's lien and title on two cars that had been reported stolen approximately seven years earlier. He restored one of the vehicles and sold it to a buyer in Australia for $75,000. As the car sat on a dock in Los Angeles, California, waiting to be shipped to Australia, it was seized by law enforcement after ATTF put a hold on it due to the car being reported as stolen, according to court documents.
Sisney's practice of stealing from customers would usually begin with him "inducing" them to part with their money by promising to perform certain tasks on their vehicles. He would do this by holding himself out as a credible businessman and mechanic who was capable of virtually any task in car repair, according to reports.
After the customers parted with their money, Sisney would then enter into the "delay and excuse" phase of his scheme. When customers would ask why the work on a vehicle hadn't been done, Sisney would provide excuses such as, "We had a snowstorm," "Hurricane Ike came to town," "I haven't been feeling well," "I have the title to the car in a vault at my bank," etc., reports said.
The customer would eventually demand his money back, at which time Sisney entered the "confrontation" phase. During this phase, he would threaten the customer physically, or would tell her to go ahead and sue him because he had better lawyers. He would also tell various customers that he had powerful friends and friends in high places in Montgomery County. Some customers did successfully sue Sisney, but were unable to collect on their judgments, due in part to Sisney filing for bankruptcy protection, which he did on three separate occasions, and due in part to the inability to find assets in Sisney's possession to execute on to satisfy the judgment, according to court documents.
"Finally, justice was achieved for the countless number of victims ripped off by Richard Sisney. Sisney was the definition of a con man and cared nothing about fair and legal business practices or a genuine desire to do the right thing for his customers," Chief Prosecutor Jim Prewitt said. "We are glad to see him finally admit his wrongdoing and go to prison where he belongs."


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Wilmington Academy are planning an exciting opportunity for students to meet with author, comedian and television presenter Harry Hill.
WHSmith, one of the National Literacy Trust’s supporters, has organised an event in partnership with the Faber publishing house. We are delighted to announce that the event will take place during lesson 5 on Monday 9th October in the lecture theatre, at Wilmington Academy and every Year 7 student will attend.
The event is free, but books will be available to purchase at the event. Harry’s new book Matt Millz can be bought for just £6! WHSmith are also offering a book bundle, including both Matt Millz and Harry Hill’s Joke Book for a special price of only £10!


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Plug and Play eyes launch in Korea by 2020
Silicon Valley-based startup accelerator Plug and Play Tech Center plans to launch operations in South Korea by the first half of 2020, according to company officals.
Despite the rapid growth in Korea’s startup ecosystem, Plug and Play, which is widening its presence in Asia -- with offices in China’s eight cities including Beijing and Shanghai, as well as Tokyo, Jakarta and Singapore -- has not yet started an office here.
“(Plug and Play Tech Center) is preparing to launch in Korea between the fourth quarter of 2019 and the second quarter of 2020, as long as it sees adequate demand from local companies and startups,” Keith Lee, a corporate partnerships manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, told The Investor.
Plug and Play Tech Center Corporate Partnerships Manager Keith Lee speaks during Plug and Play Seoul-VIP Open Innovation Mixer on April 23.
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Officials at the US early-stage investor and corporate innovation platform said it has been gauging the interest of large Korean enterprises in search of innovation, partly through investor relations events in Seoul it co-hosted last week.
The Plug and Play Seoul-VIP Open Innovation Mixer was co-hosted by Plug and Play and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development, a state-led institution under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups on April 23.
Representatives of 16 global startups accelerated by Plug and Play and Korean startups seeking global expansion pitched their business ideas before some 150-strong audience including representatives of some 25 Korean corporations including SK hynix, Doosan, GS and CJ, among others.
Plug and Play also co-hosted on April 26 a special session of KDB NextRound, an investor relations event by the state-led lender Korea Development Bank. Four startups from Plug and Play made presentations before a 70-strong audience.
“The events lay the groundwork for the launch of (Plug and Play Tech Center’s) Korean business,” Lee said.
“Plug and Play Tech Center places a central importance in corporate demand for collaborating with startups. Once we enter Korea, our long-term goal is to help Korean startups go overseas, leveraged by our global network.”
Plug and Play Tech Center Chief Operating Officer Candace Widdoes speaks during Plug and Play Seoul-VIP Open Innovation Mixer on April 23.
Korea has room for a win-win scenario involving large companies and startups, capitalizing on Plug and Play’s track record of expediting connections between them, officials said.
The new unit will also enable Seoul-based conglomerates like Samsung, Hyundai Motor or LG to overcome limited resources, because the role of their overseas units dispatched in Silicon Valley or China is limited to keeping track of global startup trends. Instead, their moves to work with right global startups for their innovation often faces constraints because their core functions like research and development stay in the home country.
“Plug and Play Tech Center’s launch of the Korean unit will help enterprises here go to the next level,” said David Kim, a partnerships manager at Plug and Play Tech Center.
“(The Korean unit) will allow enterprises here to embark on joint pilot projects with startups, while global startups will be able to build a strong proof of concept to gauge profit potential.”
The company did not elaborate on details about ongoing talks with potential corporate partners in Korea.
Plug and Play Tech Center was founded in 2006. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the accelerator has teamed up with some 280 corporate partners and some 300 venture capitals to stimulate startup growth across the globe. It also plays the role of an early-stage investor, which gives funds from $25,000 to $500,000 each to startups.
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Next in Fashion, the once-canceled series is getting a second season, and a new host and fashion industry fans cannot help but be elated. The show was first canceled when it was released, which was a surprise considering that the series did quite well. The first season had 10 episodes, and it did extremely well on Rotten Tomatoes, and the news of its cancellation came as a surprise. The show’s first season featured some of the big names in the fashion industry, including Eva Chen, Kerby Jean Raymond, Christopher Kane, and Tommy Hilfiger. With the second season in line, fans cannot wait to determine which celebrities will be featured next. Here is everything we know about the second season of the show.
Next in Fashion Season 2 Release Date: When will it premiere?
We still need to determine when the Next Fashion second season will be released. The series casting announcement came in early this year, and we would love to assume that the show’s filming had already started. However, this might not be the case, and we will have to wait for official news from the series creators. The show’s first season was released in 2019, but it was in 2020 that the series was available for binging. Considering this, the earliest you should expect the upcoming series is either before the year ends or early or mid-next year.
Next in Fashion Season 2 Plot: What will happen?
The show’s first season featured some world-famous designers competing to determine who does their job best. It gave eighteen fashion designers the platform to showcase third prowess and skills; their designers and the eventual winner got 250,000/-. Minju Kim later emerged as the show’s winner, taking home a lump sum of money. The designer also got the chance to sell her beautiful designs, according to her, the happy ending she deserved. We do not know the celebrities present in the show’s second season, but we know that the competition will be as fierce as the first The winning price may be increased or reduced depending on the series’ creators, and these are some of the updates we expect to come soon before the show’s second season premieres.
Next in Fashion Season 2 Cast: Who will be in?
Alexa Chung, the British Tv presenter, and Tan France, the famous fashion designer, hosted the show’s first season. It featured 18 designers, but only one managed to take the price home. It has been revealed that Chung will not return as the series co-host, as Gigi Hadid will repack her. The 26-year-old supermodel will take Chung’s role, and fans hope she and France will have good chemistry, just as he had with the former host. This is, however, not her first time co-hosting roles like this, as she has also hosted Project Runway. We do not know the designers featured in the second season, but this will be announced soon.
Next in Fashion Season 2 Trailer: When can we watch it?
Unfortunately, we still need a trailer for the upcoming series, and we are still determining just how soon the trailer will be available. If you did not watch the show’s first season, you should do so on Netflix. The second season will also be available on Netflix once it is released…


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Most of us are locked into a square video box on a platform like Zoom, and the desire to move around a virtual space prevails. These new ways of presenting to people – as small circles of video placed in a virtual space where they can roam – have appeared in various forms, such as the ‘virtual bar’ for the past few months during the global pandemic. Hey, I went to some virtual bars too! Although the drink from my fridge may be better …
The advantage of this spatial approach is that it gives too much ‘agency’ to the user. You think, at least, a Bit Under more control, you can make ‘physical’ choices as you go, even if it is still a virtual experience.
Now Spatial chatThe first startup with that approach, which launched on ProductHunt in April last year, is ramping up the game with a redesigned design and frequent chat feature. The product debuted on ProductHunt on April 20, 2020 and reached the number 3 app of the day. The web-based platform is bootstrapped to founders with their own resources.
SpatialChat now adds a special tier and facilities for town hall meetings and teams running virtual offices, and says it now has more than 3,000 organizations that pay customers, more than 200,000 monthly active users.
Startups are part of a virtual networking space, such as populating products
Teamflow, Gather, And Remo. Although it started as an online networking event service, it is now trying to re-position itself as a platform for multi-group discussions, ranging from all simple stand-up meetings to online conferences. is.
SpatialChat uses a mix of ‘proximity’ video chat, screen sharing and rooms for up to 50 people. It is now putting in pricing plans for regular, weekly and one-time use cases. It says that it uses the platform to staff Sony, Panasonic, Sega, LinkedIn, Salesforce and McKinsey, as well as teachers and staff from 108 US universities, including Harvard, Stanford, Yale and MIT.
Almas Abulkharov, CEO and co-founder of SpatialChat, says: “Slack, Zoom and Microsoft teams represent a virtual office for many teams, but most of our customers say these apps are not a good fit for that. They thought That you are working side by side and “zoom fatigue” has become a term for a reason. We want to bring the best out of offline work. “
Datasol CPO Konstantin Krasov, who used the platform, said, “During the 2-day program we had 2500 people, which we hosted for our community of 50,000 data scientists. Spatialchat enabled us to create a cool networking event, Q / A and AMA with thought leaders in data science. “


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FAQ: What’s Allowed During the 14-Day Lockdown in Odisha?
The order states that the lockdown and weekend shutdown shall not be applicable to election-related duties.
The Odisha government has announced a 14-day lockdown to curb the spread of COVID on Sunday, 2 May. The lockdown will start from 5 May and will continue till 19 May, 5am.
The order adds: “However, there shall be complete shutdown on weekends, from 6pm on Fridays till 5am on Mondays.”
What will be prohibited during the 14-day lockdown?
Among the activities/operations that will be prohibited are buses for public transport, inter-state movement of individuals by road, except for medical reasons that are permitted. Other than that, all educational, training and coaching institutes are also meant to be closed. Taxi and cab services will be shut down. Cinema halls, malls, market complexes, gyms, sport complexes, swimming pools, and similar non-essential public places, too, will remain closed.
What activities will continue during the lockdown?
Services like hospitals, nursing homes and collection centres will continue to function. The construction for health and medical infrastructure, including the manufacture of ambulances, will continue. Veterinary hospitals and dispensaries will be open. Authorised private establishments, which support the dispensation of essential services will also be open.
Will I be allowed to go to the shop to purchase essential commodities?
People will be allowed to go to shops, including ration shops and neighbourhood outlets that sell food, groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, etc on weekdays (Monday to Friday) between 6 am and noon. The order states that the collectors and municipal commissioners shall make arrangements to disperse the vegetable vendors in such a manner that no person is required to travel more than 0.5 km for the purchase of vegetables.
Will the upcoming bypoll in Odisha get affected?
No. This is because the order states that the lockdown and weekend shutdown shall not be applicable to election-related duties, such as the movement of election-related personnel from their place of residence to where they have to work.
Will I be able to go to a restaurant?
No. Restaurants and dhabas will be open only for takeaway and home delivery.
Will I still get vaccinated?
Depending on availability, vaccination shall continue in places as notified. Eligible people will be allowed to travel. The government departments will ensure that such people are able to travel smoothly to the COVID vaccination centres.
What if I want to get a COVID test?
Traveling to a private or government COVID testing centre will be allowed. Again, the government departments will provide help for travel wherever needed.
What if I want to go to the bank?
According to the order, banks and ATMs will remain open.
According to data released by the Health Ministry on Sunday, 2 May, Odisha recorded 8,015 COVID cases, 5,634 recoveries and 14 deaths in 24 hours.
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CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) — A new bakery that specializes in unique-tasty bundt cakes, called Nothing Bundt Cakes will soon be opening in Cumberland County.
The upcoming Nothing Bundt Cakes that is set to be located in Camp Hill, is owned and soon-to-be operated by a Central Pennsylvanian native, named Karyn Reber-Hummer.
Reber-Hummer grew up going to Central Dauphin, later graduating from Shippensburg University, according to a representative of Nothing Bundy Cakes Amy Lawler Good.
The new Nothing Bundt Cakes is expected to officially open its doors in the middle of April. However, it was noted that there are still some infrastructural aspects of the building renovations that still need to be completed, so this grand-opening time frame could be adjusted in the future.
Nothing Bundt Cakes was first opened in 1997, and has since grown to more than 430 bakery locations across 40+ states and Canada, according to their website.
In addition to their hand crafted bundt cakes, the bakery also offer a wide selection of party supplies, decorations, gifts and more.
The new Nothing Bundt Cakes is going to be located at 3540 Gettysburg Road – near the Trader Joes, Texas Roadhouse, and the Capital City Mall
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Select indoor character greetings are returning at Walt Disney World parks for the first time during the pandemic (with social distancing).
For the last year or so, characters have only made outdoor appearances.
They have had cavalcades and motorcades in each of the parks, where characters drive (or float) by, waving to happy guests. Characters have shown up on balconies and other far away spots for fun surprise moments.
But now, for the first time since the theme parks reopened last year during the pandemic, guests will be able to meet their favorite characters inside of their regular venues.
Disney says that it is not quite time for hugs and autographs though, so these character greetings will be social distanced for everyone’s safety.
Look for the Disney Princesses to return to Princess Fairytale Hall at the Magic Kingdom.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll soon find Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams and the stars of Disney Junior in Animation Courtyard.
And when you stop in to see Mickey Mouse backstage at Town Square Theater on Main Street, U.S.A., he’ll be sporting his all-new EARidescent look designed just for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Each of these locations is planned to start welcoming guests in November.


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Avast wants to get rid of Jumpshot in the face of controversy
It seems that the cybersecurity firm no longer wants to take any more risks regarding its image that has really taken a hit lately.
"In December 2019, we quickly took the necessary steps necessary to meet the standards of browser extension shops and we are now complying with their requirements with regard to our online security extensions. At the same time, we have completely stopped using browser extension data for purposes other than the main safety engine, including sharing with our jumpshot subsidiary.
We make sure that Jumpshot does not acquire information personal identification, including name, email address or personal identification coordinates. Users have always had the option to refuse share data with Jumpshot. By July 2019, we had already started to put in place an explicit choice of acceptance or refusal for all new downloads of our software, and we are now inviting our free users to make a choice of acceptance or refusal, a process to be completed in February 2020.
We have a long history of protecting devices and user data from malware. We understand and take seriously the responsibility to balance users' privacy with the necessary use of data for our core security products. Avast reacted in the face of the various criticisms it had been the target of lately.
This article will also interest you: Avast, the cybersecurity company is accused of selling data from its users
As a reminder, it all really starts on January 27, since the publication of a study conducted by 2 online news platforms specializing in computer security, Motherboard and PCMag. A study in which he highlighted some of the company's cybersecurity practices that could be described as quasi-fraudulent. Indeed it would seem (and this has not been denied by Avast for that matter) that the latter marketed certain data of its users, generated by their activity on the web, through some different of these extensions, through its marketing subsidiary called Jumpshot.
Now facing pressure from public opinion, which has only increased in recent days, Avast has publicly announced that it will close its marketing subsidiary. "Because protecting users is Avast's top priority, we need to instill that value in all of our services and products," said the CEO of the cybersecurity company. Any practice to the contrary is unacceptable. For these reasons, I have decided, with the support of our Board of Directors, to end Jumpshot's data collection and to discontinue Jumpshot's operations. This decision takes effect immediately. »
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In brief: Visit Isle of Wight looks to the global tourism market to grow visitor numbers over the next five years.
Today (Monday, 17th October 2016), Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) has announced plans to showcase the Isle of Wight at the World Travel Market this November. This new initiative is one of the first activities funded by the newly established WIGHT BID, in which over 1,000 tourism businesses are collectively funding projects to increase their returns from the visitor economy through a statutory investment arrangement introduced on the Island this September.
Staged annually, World Travel Market (WTM) is the leading global event for the travel industry and travel media, and takes place in London’s ExCel exhibition centre from 7th to 9th November. Around 50,000 travel industry professionals are expected to meet, network and conduct business at the show, which is attended by almost 200 countries from around the world.
David Thornton, Chief Executive for VIOW said: “Currently only 5% of our annual visitors originate overseas, and this number has remained stubbornly low for many years. To grow our overseas volume, we need to team up with travel agencies and inbound operator partners who can sell holidays to the Isle of Wight across the counter in other parts of the world. Being at this show, alongside Visit Britain, and many of the UK’s established inbound carriers, is essential if we are to increase our share of this global tourism market in years to come.”
The Isle of Wight stand (stand number UKI166) will promote the Island’s heritage, stressing connections with internationally recognised names including Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Tennyson, Churchill, and the Isle of Wight Festival. A new destination manual will list all WIGHT BID levy payer businesses and provide maps, local information and new itineraries that tour operators and travel agents can use to promote the Island and build marketing programmes to support consumer sales.
Visit Isle of Wight will be joined by the newly formed Destination Cowes partnership, who are co-investors in the exhibition, with the aim of attracting more cruise ship business and new events to Cowes.
Capt. Stuart McIntosh, Cowes Harbour Master, said: “There is real potential to establish Cowes as a popular cruise ship destination and with its central south coast location, it is an ideally situated port-of-call for cruise ship operators catering to the northern European luxury cruise market.”
The Destination Cowes partnership will also be launched at the show: a collective made up of Cowes Town Council, Visit Isle of Wight, the Cowes Harbour Commission, Red Funnel, Cowes Yacht Haven, English Heritage, and Cowes and East Cowes Business Associations.
£5,500 of the WIGHT BID fund is being invested in the World Travel Market exhibition this year. So far, Visit Isle of Wight has committed £35,000 of the annual levy fund in early projects to grow the visitor economy on the Island. Full details of the 2017 plan will be revealed at a Marketing Briefing for all levy payers to be held at Shanklin Theatre on 1st November. More details can be found here: https://isleofwightbid.com/events/
Just over 1,000 WIGHT BID levy payers will receive their annual bill this week. The documentation, sent by Isle of Wight Council on behalf of the BID company, lists key activities planned over the next six months. Visit Isle of Wight is urging tourism providers to pay their bill promptly so that funds can be committed to new marketing campaigns aimed at increasing the number of first time visitors to the Island next year.
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Photo: At Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight attached (L to R): David Thornton, CEO, Visit Isle of Wight, Bryn Jones, Marketing Manager, English Heritage, Charlotte Clark from Chale Bay Farm – a member of the WIGHT BID governance transition panel – and Mark McNeill, the Chairman of Destination Cowes.
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Working in partnership with Visit England, Visit Isle of Wight Ltd (VIOW) is responsible for developing tourism and attracting more visitors to the Isle of Wight.
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This archived article was written by: Kara Heaton
If you have driven down to Wal-Mart or along the business loop recently, you may have noticed that Price has already put up Christmas decorations. These decorations were up on Halloween. Is it just me, or is that just not right?
In the past couple of years, it seems like Christmas keeps sneaking up closer and closer. Cities start putting Christmas decorations up around Halloween, radio stations start playing Christmas music and stores put Christmas merchandise out, all in October.
Why have they started doing this? One reason is because some people just love the Christmas spirit and the feelings it brings. Noelle Johnson, a student at the College of Eastern Utah, explained why she loves Christmas coming early. “Christmas is a time when people are generally more happy, patient and kinder to one another, so I like to get into that spirit as soon as possible. I love Christmas!”
So why is Christmas coming so early? Because stores like Wal-Mart say so. Stores make a lot of money during the Christmas season; Wal-Mart alone makes up to $50 billion.
Since 2003, though, their sales have been going down. The New York Times reported that Wal-Mart was predicted to have a four percent loss in income, making only $474.50 million this Christmas season.
Christmas has lost all meaning as it has become more and more commercialized. Sure, you get those cute children’s movies about the “spirit of Christmas,” that air over and over again, but still the “true meaning of Christmas” seems to have been lost in the rush to get your friends and families their Christmas presents and to make sure the holiday season will be wonderful.
“It’s just the commercialism of the holidays that I hate, especially when it starts so soon. It seems like it’s turned into a shopping competition instead of what the holiday is supposed to be about,” said Anita Cunningham, another student at CEU.
Many people just want to wait until the day after Thanksgiving before they start to get ready for Christmas. People, especially mothers or whoever buys the presents, do not want the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season to come any earlier then it has to. Trying to buy all the presents and making sure everyone has their fair share of presents can be very stressful.
That’s not the only reason people do not like Christmas coming early. When decorations go up in October, not only one, but two holidays are being skipped over. Halloween isn’t as important – to adults, at least – as Thanksgiving, but a holiday is a holiday, and shouldn’t be skipped.
Thanksgiving especially should not be skipped. Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday where you can be with those you love. It’s a day set aside for people to be thankful, which is something almost everyone could do better at. So why would anyone want to skip Thanksgiving and go straight to Christmas? Maybe if there were more Thanksgiving music, people wouldn’t be in such a hurry to skip on till Christmas.
Let’s not rush Christmas anymore, and just let it come after Thanksgiving. Play your Christmas music as long and as loud as you want; just wait until the day after Thanksgiving. Put up as many decorations and lights as you want to; just wait until the day after Thanksgiving.


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Australia’s largest manufacturing industry event, National Manufacturing Week will break new ground at the Sydney Showground next May 13 – 16, with a revised floorplan giving more space to sectors and technologies that are driving industry growth. NMW 2014 will incorporate a record 15 Product Zones, as well as the Ausplas exhibition and – in an industry ‘first’ – opportunities to connect directly with research providers at an R&D Hub.
For the first time in Sydney NMW 2014 will be ‘home’ to Ausplas, Australia’s plastics trade show. Held once every three years, Ausplas presents many of the most significant innovations in Australia’s second-largest manufacturing industry sector , and a key influencer of industry’s overall directions.
NMW 2014 will also introduce six new Product Zones focusing at the drivers of manufacturing innovation. These include the fast-growing Digital and Additive manufacturing sectors, and Machine Tools, which will have everything from CNC machining centres to laser equipment on active display.
Additionally, the Engineering Services Product Zone – supported by the sector’s peak body, Engineers Australia, will present solutions for transforming manufacturing processes.
Event organiser, Reed Exhibitions has also changed the nature of other Product Zones in line with industry developments. The Automation & Robotics area, for example, will include total solutions and collaborative robotics, while Clean Tech (the former Sustainable Manufacturing Zone) will present a broader range of sustainable manufacturing technologies.
In all, NMW 2014 will present a record 15 Product Zones, plus three open-access “Solutions Theatres” – for Digital Manufacturing, Health & Safety and Plastics – where visitors will gain valuable insights from presentations and demonstrations by industry experts and selected exhibitors.
In a major new development, NMW 2014 will also house a R&D Hub, in which industry can speak directly with research providers about their work and opportunities for collaboration and commercialisation.
NMW Exhibition Director, Anthony Reed commented, “Each year, we review NMW in line with independent research and Reed Exhibition’s own intelligence on industry directions. Arising from the research findings, NMW 2014’s new floorplan will highlight ideas, technologies and strategies that are helping manufacturers drive sales growth.”
“We are also providing more opportunities – through the Solutions Theatre and R&D Hub – for industry to make the contacts and conversations that spark new ideas.
“In all, NMW 2014 has been designed to give more ideas to a broader cross section of industry. We’re aiming to provide more reasons to visit- and therefore, more reasons to exhibit.
“More than 100 companies have already committed to participating in NMW 2013 and available space is being quickly allocated. I urge anyone thinking of participating to contact us as soon as is possible, to secure their place,” Reed concluded.


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Sony Planning Device Launch In February
As the tech world keeps running forward and evolving with new products being churned out daily and others unveiled at big events including the CES 2017 which witnessed a whopping range of technology in terms of mobile gadgets, appliances, and others, SONY has indicated its interest in not being left out of the fun as the smartphone company has sent out press invites ahead of the February event in Barcelona.
Ahead of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Sony sent out invites to the press which means the smartphone company is ready to unveil one or more of its smartphones. However, it is unclear how many smartphones the company is willing to unveil to tart the new year.
Analysts, however, maintain that the unveiling which has been set by Sony for February 27 at 1.00pm IST (8.30am CET), where it is expected to unveil some of its latest smartphones will surely be getting a view of the Xperia series. This projection is by rumors which hold that the smartphone company may be planning to launch a successor of the Xperia XA device which was released last year.
Leaks on the Xperia Blog, however, hints the possible release of two smartphones by the company adding that the company will launch both devices bearing the model number Sony G3112 (G31XX) and Sony G3221 (G32XX).
Both smartphones which are expected to surface at the event are rumored to come packing the MediaTek Helio P20 MT6757 chipset and with it is the Mali-T880 GPU for graphics. According to leaks, the G3112 model number variant is expected to come into the market with an HD display boasting of the 720×1280 pixel screen resolution while the other model, the G3221 is expected to sport a full-HD display with a display resolution of 1080×1920 pixels which make it the premium variant of the duo.
In accordance, LG is expected to launch its much-awaited LG G6 at the MWC event also which means the smartphones have earned themselves a competition should there be one. Recall that LG has been said to be ditching the modular design on the G^ following the not so successful G5 from last year.
Other companies which will be present include Nokia after it had a successful run of selling out the Nokia 6 in one minute. The smartphone company is planning the unveiling of the Nokia Mercury device which will sport a physical QWERTY keyboard along with other features which it had decided to keep under the wraps. Other leaks suggest that Nokia may be launching one or more Android-powered product at the MWC ahead of the proper release of the Nokia 8 smartphone which has been rumored to be in its final stages. Hopes remain that Nokia will make the Android-powered smartphones available as against their earlier decision to keep the Nokia 6 in the Chinese market only.
Lenovo is also expected to be at the event with the launch of the Moto G5 and the Moto G5 Plus which has been rumored to be sporting a 5.5-inch screen along with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. The smartphones are also expected to come running on an octa-core processor along with other variety of features including a turbo-charge feature for fast charging of the battery, possible 5MP camera on the front panel for the Moto G5 and a 13MP camera on the rear end. The Moto G5 Plus which is expected to be the premium version of the device is expected according to leaks to feature a rear facing 16MP snapper along with an onboard storage memory of 32GB.
Samsung has been said to possibly showcase its Galaxy S8 at the event. Also, this comes ahead of the projected commercial unveiling on March 29 in New York.


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* FTSE 100 up 0.2 pct, hits new record
* Weak dollar boosts miners
* Pain for retailers as Halfords, Pets at Home shares drop
By Kit Rees
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - The UK’s top share index ventured further into new territory on Tuesday as shares in financials rose and miners were buoyed by a weaker dollar, though a number of smaller British retailers suffered after giving updates.
The blue chip FTSE 100 index was up 0.2 percent by 0902 GMT, hitting a fresh record level of 7,887.23 points earlier in the session.
Sentiment towards risk assets has improved since the United States and China agreed to continue talks to boost U.S. exports to China, easing worries over a possible global trade war.
“The FTSE benefits from a smooth ... trade outlook between the United States and China,” Ken Odeluga, market analyst at City Index, said.
“Its components are middlemen between these two major powers: the mining companies, the multinationals and others, they really rely on ... smooth trade relations to operate at an optimum,” Odeluga added.
A rise in HSBC, Lloyds and Barclays shares helped boost the index, while a weaker dollar fuelled demand for miners including Glencore, BHP Billiton and Fresnillo, which rose between 0.3 percent to 2.4 percent.
But while moves among large caps ranged between a fall of 1.1 percent and a rise of 2.4 percent, the UK’s mid cap index , saw a number of large stock jumps and falls. The index itself edged up 0.3 percent.
Shares in sandwich maker Greencore surged 9.5 percent following some well-received half-year earnings. However, shares in Halfords slipped 11 percent to their lowest since the beginning of April after the company warned on profit amid a step-up in investment in the business.
“Not a bad performance amid a pretty tough retail environment but the lack of meaningful guidance for 2019 has rattled the market,” Neil Wilson, chief market analyst at Markets.com, said.
“Profits ‘broadly in line’ with 2018 is not particularly positive and the market probably also wants to see some more detail from Graham Stapleton after four months in charge,” Wilson added, referring to Halfords’ new CEO.
Results also weighed on Pets at Home, which fell nearly seven percent as lower margins weighed on full-year profit. The company has been trying to cut prices to fend off German rival Zooplus.
Elsewhere Inmarsat dropped 11.8 percent on the back of concerns that its monopoly in maritime safety communications could come under threat from rival Iridium Communications . (Reporting by Kit Rees, Editing by William Maclean)


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A while back, we mentioned that LEGO’s console title “LEGO Bricktales” will be coming to mobile devices, and it looks like the game has finally been released for phones and tablets via the Google Play Store. The game was first set to be released with a late-April launch date, and is now available for Android.
While we have seen a ton of licensed LEGO games available on multiple consoles and platforms that incorporate big entertainment IPs such as Marvel, DC, and Star Wars, Bricktales arguably relies less on popular pop culture franchises, and instead focuses more of the joys of brick-building.
Unlike most other LEGO games that feature action and adventure gameplay, LEGO Bricktales gives players a more construction-focused playing experience, with mechanics aimed to give a sense of hands-on set construction, providing players with the main appeal of LEGO in its raw, physical form.
Previously, the game was released for several major gaming platforms such as the PlayStation 4 and 5, Microsoft’s Xbox series, the Nintendo Switch, and Steam. With that said, the game’s mobile port is much more affordable, priced at just $4.99.
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Software vendor Microsoft is planning to launch its new Windows 10 operating system by autumn 2015.
Chief operating officer Kevin Turner told Japanese news service Nikkei on Wednesday that the new system would be released early next fall.
A Reuters report said Microsoft has not publicly set a firm timetable for the release of Windows 10, but only last week suggested the possibility of an earlier release.
“By next late summer and early fall we’ll be able to bring out this particular OS. That’s the current plan of record,” Turner told the Credit Suisse Technology Conference last Thursday.
Microsoft unveiled the name Windows 10 in late September, saying the jump in numbers from 8 to 10 marked a big leap as it looks to unify the way people work on tablets, phones and traditional computers.
An early test version of Windows 10 — which blends the traditional look and much-loved start menu with newer features — has been available for download from Microsoft’s website for more than two months.
Windows is still a core part of Microsoft’s business and dominates the desktop computing market with 1.5 billion users. But the growth of smartphones and tablets means Windows now runs on only about 14 percent of computing devices worldwide, according to tech research firm Gartner.
Gartner last week said through 2017, one-third of consumers in emerging markets will have never owned a Windows device.
Before the advent of smartphones and tablets, Microsoft Windows was the dominant operating system for consumer devices back when the PC was the only Internet-connected device.
In mature markets, PC penetration is still high — Gartner forecasts that more than 90 percent of consumers currently use a Windows PC. This picture is different in emerging regions, where PC penetration is lower and some consumers have never owned or used a PC, and never will.
Mikako Kitagawa, principal research analyst at Gartner, said: “The rise in smartphones and their subsequent drop in price means some users’ first smartphone will be purchased for $50 or less. Their next-stage purchase may be to buy a larger screen device with better viewing and better functionality. In this case, the most likely device choice will be a phablet or tablet and not a PC, because of a familiarity with touchscreen input, interface and device mobility.”


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OnePlus Releases Pop-up Store Schedule for OnePlus 6 Pre-sales
OnePlus 6 pre-sale events slated for May 21 and 22 in 26 cities worldwide.
OnePlus, an internationally recognized smartphone company, announced the May 2, it is bringing the OnePlus 6 direct to consumers through pop-up stores in 26 cities worldwide on May 21 and 22. In its fourth year, pop-up events have given OnePlus fans the chance to be first to own the company’s much buzzed about phones ahead of the official sale dates. Purchases made after May 22 will be done online via their website and shipped to buyers.
“From the very beginning, OnePlus fans have not only been a driving force behind our “Never Settle” mantra, but they have helped build the absolute best smartphones possible,” said Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus. « The pop-up stores are one way we ensure fans are an inclusive part of everything we do and to make them feel like our top priority, because they are. »
While the direct-to-consumer model has not been successful for most smartphone brands, OnePlus defied all odds beginning with its first smartphone in 2014. More than 1.5 million OnePlus One phones were sold, surpassing the company’s initial expectations of shipping a quarter of that amount.
The following year, more than three million fans signed up for an invite to purchase the OnePlus Two without ever having held it firsthand. In response, OnePlus hosted its first pop-up store events to give more fans hands-on time with its devices. Several years later, the pop-up stores continue to be a successful model that have grown from nine pop-up stores in 2015 to 40 stores in 2017.
« Fans don’t just come to experience the phone or to be the first to own it or to even get free stuff. They are possibly just as excited as we are to engage with likeminded people and to play a significant role in directing the future of the mobile industry, » said Lau.
OnePlus is an internationally recognized smartphone company that lives by its “Never Settle” mantra to deliver the absolute best of what mobile technology has to offer. OnePlus creates exquisitely designed devices with premium build quality, high-performance hardware, and memorable user experiences. OnePlus thrives on cultivating strong bonds and growing together with its community of users and fans. OnePlus employees 850 employees from 21 countries and its phones can be found across 38 regions worldwide.
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The Brave website impersonator successfully made it on top of Google search results after using the ads platform of the tech titan. The fake site spreads malware to its users.
The bad actors behind the fake webpage of the Brave browser, which is dubbed as another potential rival of Chrome, found a clever way to expand their victims by exploiting the Google search results.
As per GizChina, Google search is the go-to platform of the great majority whenever they find themselves looking for reputable information online, such as details about a person, specifications and price of a product, and even new-found apps like Brave.
However, this time around, users of the popular search engine, who trust the platform's credibility, were caught in a scam.
Brave Website Impersonator and Google Ads
Arstechnica spotted that a fake Brave.com is being pushed further with the help of Google ads, suggesting that even the tech-savvy users of the platform are likely to fall for it.
The outlet further exposed the clever tactics of the scammers, revealing that the bad actors registered a domain that displays "bravè.com" via the address bar of a browser. The scammers used a code called Punycode to mask the registered domain "xn--brav-yva[.]com" to be similar to the real Brave website.
As such, even cautious internet users could possibly end up clicking the clever replica of the official website.
It is worth noting that the Brave website impersonator is on top of the real page of the browser in the search results as that is how Google ads work.
However, the displayed domain on Google is mckelveytees.com, which is another site that focuses on retailing apparel.
Brave Website Impersonator with Malware
The fake website is home to malware that has the power to steal sensitive data and control a browser.
Users opening the Brave impersonator will activate the virus upon clicking the orange "Download Brave" button on the center of the page. Then, instead of getting the installer for the browser, users will instead enable the bad actors to steal their data.
The web developer of Brave, Jonathan Sampson, said that the orange button downloads an ISO image with 303MB size that carries a single executable to plant the malware.
The virus inside the Brave replica is an old malware that goes by multiple names, such as SectopRat and ArechClient.
A German security software company, G Data, analyzed the notorious malware in 2019, saying that it found out that the trojan can access the desktop of a victim.
In February, the security firm made a follow-up research, adding that the virus has been updated with additional features, like stealing Chrome and Firefox browser history and profiling the system.
Elsewhere, hackers used Discord to spread over 14,000 malware URLs.
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BMW has revealed its Vision Gran Turismo race car, which is set hit racetracks in the popular PlayStation 3 video game, Gran Turismo 6.
The race car concept, created by BMW Group Design, boasts a virtual three-litre six-cylinder inline engine developed by BMW M, which offers a peak performance of 542 bhp.
Visually, the virtual concept car follows in the tradition of the BMW touring cars of the 1970s. Karim Habib, Head of Design at BMW said: “The BMW Vision Gran Turismo is pure BMW sportiness and dynamics. It’s a precise driving machine engineered and designed to race and win.”
To mark the game’s 15th anniversary last year, Kazunori Yamauchi, Gran Turismo creator and president of Polyphony Digital, invited several car manufacturers to contribute to the game series. Design departments were called upon to look into the future and share their concept models with the gaming community. The virtual cars will be gradually integrated into the new Gran Turismo 6 game through online updates.
“I was eagerly awaiting what kind of car the people at BMW would come up with. The resulting Vision Gran Turismo car was a sports car that was so clearly BMW, that really shows the DNA of BMW. What makes the Vision GT car so recognisable as a BMW, is in things like its compact size, its wide front and rear overfenders. It maintains the strong angular forms from the past, but the car is also given modern, elegant lines”, said Yamauchi.
Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design added: “This project means a lot to me, because Kazunori-san shares the same passion for design and driving pleasure as we do at BMW Group.”
The Gran Turismo video game, first released in 1998, is one of the biggest virtual racing games worldwide and PlayStation’s most successful franchise. According to Sony Computer Entertainment, the complete series has sold over 70 million games in more than 100 countries to date.


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Lately, we have got updates that iPhone 7 will not come with an OLED display. Rumors were afloat that it is not before 2018 that an iPhone with OLED display will be released in the market. However, the next generation iPhone is going to integrate some OLED technology in its screen. This news came to the forefront recently when we came to know that LG has invested about $8.4 billion dollars on a new plant in which the OLED technology is being developed.
In a press meet LG’s spokesperson has confirmed the news that LG has invested about $8.4 billion on an OLED plant in Paju. However, it didn’t mention anything about whether these displays are being made for smartphones or for other gadgets. Moreover, in the press meet it was also being mentioned that production in this plant is going to start from the beginning of 2018. Hence it is obvious that we cannot expect OLED smartphones before that. In this conference it was clearly stated that the P10 plant is being equipped to produce different size and types of OLED display suitable for TV, smartphone and smartwatches for about a decade.
LG has been providing Apple with OLED displays for the smartwatches from a long time. And the latest news about LG’s investment suggests that this bond is going to strengthen in the future course of time when LG is going to produce different kinds of OLED which will perfectly sync with different kinds of gadgets.
Apart from there are also rumors that Foxconn has invested a lot of money for building a plant for producing LCD displays for the next generation iPhones. Production in this firm is also set to begin from 2018. Analysts are of the opinion that the LCD displays would be integrated in the pocket friendly range of iPhone and the expensive ones will come with OLED displays.


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10tons Ltd. have announced that their procedurally generated top-down twin stick shooter Neon Chrome will be coming to Nintendo Switch on October 12.
According to 10tons Ltd. CEO Tero Alatalo, “For the better part of the year, Neon Chrome has been our most fan-requested title for Nintendo Switch. I’m glad we now have a date it’ll finally happen. Ready your mirror shades!”
Neon Chrome features rapid twin-stick action all wrapped in a sci-fi motif. Players navigate procedurally generated environments as they strive to defeat bosses, all the while acquiring cybernetic enhancements, permanent character upgrades, and improved weaponry.
For more on Neon Chrome as well as other intriguing indie titles, stay tuned to CubedGamers.com.


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Greek Textile Sector Calls For Lower Energy Costs
The Association of Greek Textile Industries (SEVK) has identified high energy costs, lack of strategic planning to support production and imports of textile products from countries with cheap labour as the reasons why the country’s textile sector has taken a hit. The association has presented various proposals to tackle the issue of high energy costs.
High energy costs affecting Greek’s textile sector was the agenda of the meeting held between SEVK and George Stathakis, environment and energy minister of the country. The memorandum presented by SEVK describes the Greek textile industry’s position and made some other recommendations to revive the sector to help the country’s economy.
Regarding the issue of high energy costs, the association has suggested that high-voltage and low-voltage charges should be harmonised, new directives should be introduced on state support for energy and environment and a strict timetable to regulate the domestic electricity market to the requirements of an EU target model.
The association also said that the government has not made any concrete plans to support the textile industry in the last 15 years. Imports from countries with low labour wages and energy costs have also increased, causing Greek textile manufacturing industries to close down and resulting in higher unemployment. Industrial activity in Greece has reduced by 70 to 80 per cent since 1980, according to SEVK. (KD)


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An avocado a day: exploring its health benefits
A study conducted on 1000 people, half of whom ate an avocado a day, showed an unexpected beneficial effect of consuming this fruit
“The age-old saying goes, ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ But what might the regular consumption of an avocado do? This question was the focus of a recent study published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition.
To explore the impact of avocados on human health, a cohort of 500 individuals participated in an experiment where they consumed an avocado daily for a total of 26 weeks. The findings were quite remarkable.
Based on research involving 1,008 participants, 72% of whom were women with an average age of 50, it was found that daily inclusion of an avocado significantly improved adherence to dietary guidelines.
The study targeted individuals who had a low intake of avocados prior to the research, typically consuming two or fewer each month.
Participants were divided into two groups: one maintained their usual eating habits, while the other added an avocado to their daily diet. After 26 weeks, researchers assessed the dietary changes in both groups.
What did they discover?
Firstly, the group that added a daily avocado to their diet showed increased adherence to dietary guidelines, focusing on nutrient-rich foods, reducing intake of added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium, and limiting alcohol consumption.
The most notable change was an increase in vegetable intake and a better ratio of dietary fatty acids in the avocado group, favoring unsaturated over saturated fats.
There was also a shift in protein consumption; those who consumed avocados preferred plant proteins and seafood over other animal protein sources.
What does this mean for the average consumer?
It’s crucial to note that the study’s goal isn’t to advocate for eating an avocado every day. Instead, it highlights the importance of incorporating more whole foods and plant-based items into our diets for overall better health.
Avocados are known for their healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. However, the key takeaway is not to promote this fruit specifically but to encourage a varied and nutrient-rich diet.
In summary, while it’s not necessary to consume an avocado daily, doing so can prompt a balanced diet rich in whole foods. Additionally, avocados can now be sourced from Italy, reducing the environmental impact of bringing this fruit to our tables.”


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It is likely not a surprise the Panama Canal needs water to operate. It might be more surprising though that the canal, which connects the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, is thirsty.
The Panama Canal, and Central America more broadly, is experiencing one of the worst droughts in its recorded history. With less water, the canal is forced to place restrictions on the amount of cargo ships can carry, meaning carriers have to limit the shippers they can serve on routes that rely on this waterway.
Carlos Vargas, the Panama Canal Authority's vice president of water and environment, said earlier this year January was the driest month the country experienced in the last 106 years. Precipitation in the Panama Canal watershed was about 90% below the historical average this year, a spokesperson for the Panama Canal Authority told Supply Chain Dive.


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2020 iPhones May have 120Hz Displays; Huawei Apparently Helped North Korea with 3G; Equifax- Fined up to $700 Million by FTC; Etsy Picks up Music Marketplace ReverbPosted: July 22, 2019 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
About this time of the year…a couple months before the next iPhones drop, we always get rumors about the NEXT year’s models. Here’s a fresh one from macrumors.com…the 2020 iPhones may have a switchable refresh rate for the screen from 60 Hz to 120 Hz. The faster refresh rated gives a smoother on-screen experience. They have apparently been talking with screen makers LG and Samsung about the feature. The iPad Pros already have a variable refresh rate, but use LCD panels…the top line phones have OLED. The higher rate is particularly cool on video and games. It’s early…might not happen…so stay tuned!
The US has slapped strict sanctions on huge Chinese telecom Huawei, which has long been suspected of stealing US tech. Now, gizmodo.com has picked up a Washington Post story that Huawei helped build out a 3G wireless network for North Korea, violating the sanctions. Still unknown is how much the Chinese firm was involved. A company called Panda International did a lot of the work, but it appears it may be a cutout used by Huawei. Huawei denies the report. They are already under the microscope by the Department of Justice for fraud, obstruction of justice, and stealing trade secretes from T-Mobile.
Remember a couple of years ago when there was a big flap over hackers stealing credit data on 147 million Americans from credit bureau Equifax? The FTC does, and they just hammered out a settlement with the company that could mean up to $700 million in fines. Techcrunch.com says it would be the largest fine ever issued by the FTC by quite a bit…around 20% of Equifax’s 2018 revenue. The UK already fined them the equivalent of $624,000, the maximum under the regulation there at the time. Equifax will also have to endure third party security assessments every two years.
Etsy is buying Reverb, a marketplace for new and used musical instruments and electronic gear. The cash deal is worth $275 million according to venturebeat.com. Etsy is something of an eBay for instruments and gear. You may never have heard of it, but I bought a really great retro ‘recording’ sign for my home studio for a very nice price. Instead of expensive (and industrial looking) cast aluminum, it’s in a beautiful wood case. Much nicer for a home. Etsy says they plan to continue running Reverb as a standalone brand.


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Despite a desire for greener and more sustainable apparel, U.S. consumers continue to discard about 70 pounds of clothing each year on average. For Tasha Lewis, Ph.D., that’s far too much.
In response, Lewis, an associate professor in the Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design at Cornell Univerity, and her colleague, Professor Anil Netravali, Ph.D., have developed a machine aimed at giving old textiles new life. It’s called the “Fiberizer,” and is designed to deconstruct woven or knit fabrics so the fibers can be used in new applications such as material for car interiors, insulation and stuffing as well as being constructed into shades for lighting.
The initial version of the Fiberizer was funded by the Environmental Protection Agency as well as Cornell’s Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future. Version two found support from the Walmart Foundation’s U.S. Manufacturing Innovation Fund while “phase two research” is being done in partnership with Eileen Fisher’s Renew program.
Lewis told WWD the goal is to create a “closed-loop system” that “transforms post-consumer textile waste into new products.” She noted that fast fashion is not sustainable, and while the industry makes commitments to be greener, more needs to be done to divert textile waste from landfills. Lewis also said the second phase of her research involves “designing apparel with disassembly in mind.
Lewis is well-published, and her research focuses on the “disruptive impact of technology in the apparel industry” as well as “the behavior of fashion brands” and global and domestic apparel production issues — in particular those issues surrounding “glocalization.”
With the Fiberizer, Lewis sees a lot of potential in the market. “If we scale this up, can it be a form of manufacturing?” Lewis said. “We have to think about using [used] textiles to make new products such as home goods, accessories. And not necessarily apparel, but also reimagining where else we can make textiles a part of our life.”


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Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro pre-orders started in Philippines
On October 28, Huawei has officially started the pre-orders of Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro in the Philippines.
Huawei Mate 30 with 8GB RAM+128GB is priced at P34,990 (around $685) and Mate 30 Pro with 8GB RAM+256GB at P50,990 ($998), both of these phones are available on 4G variants.
The pre-order will start from October 28 – November 8 at Memoxpress, Abenson and selected Huawei stores. Peoples who pre-order Huawei Mate 30 smartphones will also get freebies worth PH 5,580.
Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro powered by Kirin 990 series processors. Huawei Mate 30 sports a 6.62 display and Mate 30 Pro 6.53-inch horizon display with side curves at 88-degree Horizon display.
The Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro is equipped with 4200mAh and 4500mAh batteries respectively that can be recharged via 40W Huawei SuperCharge and supports 27W Wireless fast charging. And the Reverse wireless charging is also improved.
The Camera specifications of this smartphone series are very powerful, Huawei Mate 30 comes with a SuperSensing Triple camera and Mate 30 Pro with Quad rear camera comprising two 40MP cameras supported by SuperSensing and Cine Camera, providing a new photography and Videography experience.
Also, Check – Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro, Mate 30 RS and 5G: Price and Availability
Huawei Mate 30 – Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 (5G): Specifications
Huawei Mate 30 Pro – Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Mate 30 Pro (5G): Specifications


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Don’t Miss The 15 Social Media Updates That Happened Last Week
imfnd brings together the latest news happened in social networks last week to help you stay up to date with social media:
1- Facebook’s Testing a New Option to Add Text to Cover Photos on Pages
- Facebook’s testing a new option which enables Page owners to add text to their cover photos to provide more context as to what their business does.
- The cover text becomes a new Facebook SEO factor, a means to help sort Page relevance and connect you to what you’re seeking and help you to add something extra to your Page to better describe what it is you do, in a spot more immediately visible to users than your ‘About’ page, or a place to include a mission statement to help communicate your purpose.
2- Facebook now automatically stabilizes shaky Live 360 videos
- Facebook announced a series of new features for Live 360 videos, including automatic stabilization for some videos uploaded to the social network. Auto stabilization will be deployed by Facebook algorithms anytime a video is found to be too shaky. Live 360 videos can now stream live in 4K resolution and will soon be able to stream live in 4K in VR when using the Samsung Gear headset.
- Video makers can now schedule alerts to followers about live broadcasts, and Donate buttons can now appear in Live 360 video.
- Also new to Live 360 video, Facebook launched its Ready program to invite camera makers and software developers to earn Facebook pre-approval for Live 360 video. Products pre-approved by Facebook may be recognized because they may carry the Facebook Live logo on their packaging.
3- Messenger Platform 2.1 Brings New Tools to Enrich Conversations
- The Messenger Platform 2.1 release offers: New tools for developers to build valuable Messenger experiences and drive business objectives:
- Here’s what’s being added:
- Seamless Payment Flow: “Now, customers can pay using a one step process through Messenger webview.”
- Expanded Set of Facebook Page Buttons for Messenger: there’s now a wider range of call to action prompts which will take Page visitors direct to a Messenger conversation – or bot process.
- There are five new buttons to choose from:
- Shop Now
- Get Support
- Get Updates
- Play Now
- Get Started
- These descriptive CTA options let people know what to expect when they start a conversation with a business.
- Built-in Natural Language Processing: This new feature will extend functionality across mobile and web, creating a consistent experience across devices. Now, features like user ID and sharing that used to only be accessible on mobile will be available on desktop as well. This also provides developers with an easier way to test and debug when implementing webview and chat extensions.
- And more updates:
- Update to customer matching API: Partners will now be able to see if there is a match prior to sending a message to a phone number, and optionally a name via the API. Note: This is currently available in limited release for select businesses in the U.S.
- Enabling Chat Extensions for Global Pages: Platform 2.0 introduced a way for businesses to build collaborative social experiences using the webview and Chat Extension – like Spotify collaborative playlists. However, businesses that used Global Pages were unable to take advantage of this capability if users in the thread were in different regions. We have resolved this, and now businesses that use Global Pages will be able to build collaborative social experiences for people connecting across the world.
- Policy enforcement notifications: Developers can now receive notifications when their bot has been blocked or policy issues arise.
1- LinkedIn Lite Launches As A 1MB App On Android BY GEORGE CAREY-SIMOS
- LinkedIn has launched the new LinkedIn Lite app which is less than 1 MB in size and can help you do most important things available to LinkedIn users.
- This app enables you to search for people, jobs, companies, and much more, you can see also all jobs and apply for them, you can make connections with the people who matter, and more importantly, you can get all the industry news you are interested in and the app allows you make your professional profile, and even chat to the connections you make.
2- New LinkedIn tool tells businesses about who’s visiting their websites
- LinkedIn is giving businesses a new way to see what kinds of audiences they’re attracting with their marketing efforts through providing New tool tells businesses about who’s visiting their websites.
3- LinkedIn Provides Capacity to Add Multiple Images in a Single Post
- LinkedIn added new tools and features, improving the user-experience in tiny increments, as opposed to adding in wide-scale changes. Well, you could argue that adding in video is a fairly significant shift, but still, there’s been no massive, Stories-like updates or announcements which change the way the platform works – which makes sense for the professional social network. They probably don’t need to reimagine the platform so much as refine it.
- The ability to add multiple photos is now available on iOS, and is coming to Android and desktop soon.
1- Instagram Expands API Access to Social Management Platforms
- Instagram has announced that it’s opening up its API access to approved third party platforms, which will enable marketers to track and manage their Instagram presence in more ways.
- As Instagram: “While businesses have been using insights to view metrics for their content and overall presence on the Instagram app, they’ll now be able to access these valuable insights in the Instagram API for the first time. This will help businesses keep track of their organic content’s performance more effectively on third party tools outside of the Instagram application.”
- This means that more third party tools will be able to provide in-depth Instagram data and functionality – for example, here’s how third-party app Iconosquare is now able to display Instagram insights data.
- The new API access will include comment moderation, so brands will be able to not only respond from their management dashboard, but also hide comments, or turn them off completely.
1- Google officially changes Sitelinks design to carousel format
- Google has been testing a carousel format for these Sitelinks for over a year and today has confirmed they are now rolling out the new carousel-based design for mobile search results.
- Here is a screen shot of the new format:
2- YouTube Adds New Tools to Help Publishers Moderate Comments
- YouTube is adding some new tools which will enable publishers to moderate comments and block comments that contain links and hashtags with a new setting in Creator Studio.
- If you enable this setting, comments on your videos that contain links will be sent to your Held for Review queue before being published.
- To activate the new process:
- Go to your Creator Studio.
- Go to your channel’s Community settings by selecting Community > Community settings in the left menu.
- Go to Links and check the box to automatically hold new comments with links for review.
3- Google just killed off one of its biggest features – and you won’t even notice
- Google Search just killed off Instant, one of the most unique features of its search engine – and one you probably never really used.
4- Google now blasts autoplay videos straight into your Search results
- In a move that is bound to piss off netizens across the globe, Google has enabled autoplay videos in Search.
- Following a report from The SEM Post, the internet giant confirmed with Search Engine Land it is currently running a small-scale experiment which involves automatically playing videos in search results.
5- YouTube Red will merge with Google Play Music soon, and I can’t wait
- Google is finally taking the most logical step towards growing its streaming business: it’s set to merge YouTube Red with Google Play Music, which should make it easier for subscribers to find the tunes they want without all the confusion of the company’s myriad offerings.
- For now, it sounds like Google will simply create a new brand under which both services will be offered with a single subscription. But I’m hoping that the merger also sees the company make YouTube’s premium tier available globally.
6- Google will keep people safe with real-time SOS Alerts in Search and Maps
- Google launched a new feature called SOS Alerts for Search and Maps that will provide information on emergency situations.
- When you search for information on a crisis, you may now see an SOS Alert that includes emergency phone numbers, news, translations of useful phrases or donation opportunities. Depending on how close you are physically to the crisis, you may get a mobile notification directing you to this information. Google Maps on mobile will also show SOS Alerts, marking the location of emergency situations and providing real-time updates like road closures.
1- Twitter is Shutting Down Snappy TV, Shifting Features to Media Studio
- Twitter is about to replace its SnappyTV with a new Media Studio product for video-editing. SnappyTV is a video-editing tool that allows its users to cut and share TV clips on any social media platforms. Twitter’s Media Studio will be restricting video editing to twitter only. Twitter is also planning to add video caption files to Media Studio.
2- Twitter Testing $99 Monthly Tweet Promotion Service
- Twitter has started beta testing a $99 per month tweet promotion service, which automatically boosts the reach and engagement of participating user’s tweets.
- The feature is currently is private beta, being offered for free over a thirty-day trial to those who have used Twitter advertisements before.


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UPPER EAST SIDE — A popular Upper East Side eatery run by acclaimed chef AJ Black is serving up an extensive makeover, complete with new features like outdoor seating and a dining room outfitted with exposed brick and butcher block tables.
This is the second round of renovations for Il Tesoro, at 1578 First Ave., since the 3,500 square foot eatery opened in 2011.
The recent changes in the $200,000 renovation were aimed at creating a more intimate atmosphere.
“We wanted to bring a happier color to the space,” but also give the dining room a “more private feeling” said AJ Black, the owner and chef, who was a James Beard House-honored chef in 2013 and was featured on the Food Network.
"I didn’t want a super uptight look," he added. "I wanted to give people something they wanted to see, and something that we were comfortable with.”
Among the new touches are Edison lamps for a romantic feel, Italian mirrors on the walls, comfortable banquettes and tables made out of butcher block.
He also ditched the wallpaper in favor of exposed brick.
From the eatery's new dessert kitchen, chefs will dish out Il Tesoro's homemade gelato as well as the new wine sorbet.
A refurbished wine cellar in the basement now functions as a private event space, where it’s “quiet and cool,” Black said.
The restaurant's new sidewalk seating area lets guests enjoy their meals in classic French wicker chairs, eating amid newly added flower pots that brighten up the block.
“We added more life to the neighborhood,” said Black. “Outdoor dining was something I always wanted to do for my neighborhood. I like it outside!”
And Black is cooking up even more plans: he hopes to show old black and white movies (like Charlie Chaplin films) in the dining room, to give “more relaxed” and “New York” air to the dining experience.
Black said the renovation, which began this April, was expensive but he is enthusiastic about the changes, which he called a “work in progress.”
“It feels good to do something new for the people.” he said “And we’ve had good responses so far.”


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ExploreGB, VisitBritain’s annual flagship travel trade event, is under way this week, taking place virtually for the first time.
“This platform provides an opportunity to safely meet across borders and time zones,” Sally Balcombe, CEO of VisitBritain, said during the opening session. “Whilst the platform may have changed, the objective has not. It’s about bringing buyers together from around the world with UK suppliers. As always, it’s a chance to showcase Great Britain and Northern Ireland as the world class destination that it is.”
Noting that the pandemic has had an impact on the global economy and the travel industry at large, Balcombe said VisitBritain is optimistic about the course for recovery.
“The last year has certainly brought challenges for all of us as the world has faced a health crisis the likes of which we have not seen before, and that’s obviously resulted in the closure of borders, attractions, accommodations, and the whole of the tourism industry,” she said. “ExploreGB seeks to build that road to recovery for our sector. As I’ve said, connecting buyers and suppliers so that as soon as it is appropriate and safe to do so, we can invite the world to visit the UK again.”
Balcombe pointed out that the British government has provided a roadmap for domestic reopening and in recognition of the importance of international travel to its economy, announced a revue on when international travel can restart is set for April.
Gavin Landry, Director Americas at VisitBritain, noted that a recent survey for international travellers measuring consumer sentiment across 14 countries found that 70% of those surveyed were likely to take an international trip this year and 45% said they would definitely take an international trip.
“Of those who responded that they were likely to take an international trip, almost 2/3 have not yet decided where they are going to go and have not yet booked their travel, that’s all the more reason to stay active, keep planning, and working with our partners for the recovery,” he said.


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First Line supplies OE parts to Zenos
First Line has become one of British sports car manufacturer Zenos’ original equipment (OE) supply partners. Following the sports car manufacturer’s business ethos of building a British car using British suppliers, Zenos fits a range of First Line’s premium products to all their models, including Borg & Beck’s Becktec braking, First Line’s steering and suspension components and a bespoke handbrake cable.
The three-model Zenos range consists of the E10, E10 S and E10 R. More than 100 have been sold in countries across the globe, showing the demand and interest in these high performance vehicles. Jon Roughley, global marketing director for First Line, said: “We are very proud to be an OE supplier to Zenos, a business relationship that is continuing to get stronger daily.
“We recently went to visit the Zenos factory to see the latest cars being built and it was great to see the passion involved in the process. We are therefore very happy to be a supply partner for this team of exceptionally talented craftsmen.”
Zenos fits First Line steering and suspension components, including heavy duty stabiliser links, ball joints and tie rod ends across all of its models, all of which are crucial to control the high performance track car and ensure the handling balance enthusiasts require.


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Polypore likely to be supplier for massive Tesla Motors battery plant
Polypore International is the front-runner for a deal to supply lithium-battery separators to Tesla Motors’ proposed $5 billion “gigafactory” for electric car batteries, a William Blair analyst reports.
Analyst Brian Drab wrote this week that the expected role with Tesla prompted him to upgrade his rating for Charlotte-based Polypore to “outperform” from “market perform.”
“Based on input from several industry sources, we believe Polypore is the front-runner in Tesla’s separator material selection process for the planned gigafactory,” Drab states in his most recent report on Polypore.
He says a lot remains unknown about how the deal will work. But he notes Tesla intends to produce 35 gigawatts worth of batteries annually by 2020. Based on one scenario, Drab estimates that if Polypore is the sole separator supplier for the factory “the Tesla opportunity would generate almost $4.00 in incremental (earnings per share) for Polypore.”
“For frame of reference, our 2014 EPS estimate is currently $1.45,” he adds.
The separators are produced by Polypore subsidiary Celgard. Celgard, also based in Charlotte, has major production facilities in Charlotte and Concord.
Drab writes that a settlement Polypore reached late last year with Sumitomo Corp. over separator technology appears to have paved the way for the Tesla opportunity.
“At the time of the settlement, Polypore management indicated that the relatively small expected royalty payments of a few million dollars per year (in the near term) were, in part, so small because ... Polypore viewed Sumitomo as a potential long-term partner.”
Sumitomo was already a supplier for the Pansonic batteries Tesla uses. “Leading us to believe,” Drab writes, “that the real value in the settlement could ultimately be a partnership in which Polypore supplies the best-in-class separator material and Sumitomo contributes expertise in the application of ceramic coating” for Tesla.
Number of partners
This week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said there would be a number of additional partners on site with Tesla and Panasonic to manufacture the batteries, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
“You’ll have stuff coming directly from the mine, getting on a rail car and getting delivered to the factory, with finished battery packs coming out the other side,” the paper quotes him as saying at the World Energy Innovation Forum in Fremont, Calif., on Tuesday.
Tesla is looking for a location for the factory. The Mercury News says possible sites include Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
John Downey covers the energy industry and public companies for the Charlotte Business Journal.
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BBM for iPhone and Android in numerous battles
It is no secret that BBM for Android and iPhone would help BlackBerry a lot in terms of revenue, and it would be a stream of income that would be extremely appreciated right now. This is why BlackBerry promised the BBM app would launch on iPhone and Android by the end of summer.
While it is hard to predict how much revenue could be earned from this app, we have already heard from a number of teens reporting that their schools are “buzzing” about the launch of BBM on Android and iPhone. Our article about this also received positive comments confirming what we already knew, and this is teens that previously owned a BlackBerry now miss BBM on their Android or iPhone.
Today, we wanted to highlight an article we found on a popular website that looks at investing and the stock market. The author who wrote this article might know more about business than smartphones, but this is exactly the issue with BlackBerry right now and that’s a finance point of view.
The article is titled “BlackBerry has one last chance” and looks at the BBM app and its popularity in the smartphone market. They highlight how BlackBerry’s Messenger app fell into fifth place for IM.
This means WeChat is now beating BBM with 100M users and Line has 160M users, Viber with 200M and the extremely popular WhatsApp has a massive 250M users. BlackBerry has a lot of work to do if they want to catch up with these chat competitors, and BBM for Android and iPhone will help a lot in this area.
The difference in 2013 compared to 2012 — by the end of this year BlackBerry will launch six new smartphones and their new BlackBerry 10 OS, and this is backed by an improved BBM for iPhone, Android and their own OS. This puts BlackBerry in a much better position this year than last year, in our opinion.
With all of this in-mind, we agree with the above referenced article that BlackBerry has one last chance. Do you think BlackBerry can turn everything around in 2013 and 2014?