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Celebrity Chef: “If you want the best, eat organic”
Celebrity chef and National Organic Week (NOW) Ambassador, Tobie Puttock, has urged all Australians to switch to an organic lifestyle and “make a difference” as Australia’s largest celebration of organics – NOW 2010 (Friday 1 to Sunday 10 October) – gathers momentum.
Mr Puttock, head chef of Fifteen Melbourne, said he is passionate about eating seasonal organic produce to protect our health and the environment.
“If you want to look after yourselves – but especially the younger generations – feed them organic food; it’s the way nature intended us to eat fresh produce,” he said.
“The beauty of eating organic produce is that you know it’s coming from a reputable supply and somebody who actually cares about what they do. It’s not factory food – you’re eating humanely crafted food.
“I think it’s really important to eat seasonal [organic] produce; not only to reduce our carbon footprint but it’s what is best for our bodies.
Tobie Puttock’s comments come as the Australian organic industry continues to celebrate NOW 2010, a 10 day festival of events, activities and advocacy facilitated by the Centre for Organic & Resource Enterprises (CORE) and Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA).
The focus of the week is communicating the difference that choosing organic makes to the health of our economy, society and environment.
Well known for his work inspiring disadvantaged and marginalised young people through the ‘Fifteen Foundation (Australia)’, Tobie Puttock is passionate about his role as NOW Ambassador.
“I’ve taken on the organic ambassador role because I truly believe in what it stands for and it is really close to my heart,” said Mr Puttock.
According to the 2010 Australian Organic Market Report, six in 10 Australian households now purchase organic on occasion – Mr Puttock said there has never been a better time for consumers to “vote with their dollars” to help make organic food more accessible.
“Although organic produce is a little expensive right now, the more people that start buying it, its cost is going to go down,” he said.
“I would recommend just switching one product a week; if you’re eating bananas every week, start eating organic bananas, the next week eat organic avocadoes, the week after that lettuce and slowly work into it.”
Emphasising that organic produce is “as nature intended”, Mr Puttock insists organics is the best way to make a difference.
“If you can taste the difference, feel the difference and make a difference, you are on the way to living a better lifestyle,” he said.
For a full list of NOW events and activities visit: www.organicweek.net.au. For further information about organics visit: www.whyorganic.com.au.


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Giulina Rancic, the Fashion Police and E! News co-host, has hit on an idea that only an Italian girl could come up with.
Rancic was born in Naples, Italy. Rancic is 40 years old. If you do the math, wine is definitely in the equation. Rancic’s new innovation is individual stacked cups of wine.
“Moms these days are busier than ever and a lot of us are juggling a million things a day,” Rancic told People. “When we come home at the end of the night we deserve that one perfect glass of wine.”
The product is called XO, G. Right now it comes in Italian Pinot Grigio, South of France Rose and French Pinot Noir. the idea is that you don’t have to open a bottle, you just open a single glass.
Their website says it best:
“There’s a time and a place for enjoying a full bottle of wine… But sometimes, 9pm on a Monday night isn’t it. With Xo, G, you can finally enjoy that delicious glass of wine without worrying about overindulging. Our 4 shatterproof, pre-filled glasses of premium wine are perfect for those times when just one glass is enough.”
— Giuliana Rancic (@GiulianaRancic) December 3, 2014
“You hear stories of how Italians give wine to their children and it’s true, it was always on the table,” Rancic says. “It was never taboo in my household, I’ve always respected wine and I really savor it.”
— Molly Frances (@Molls1108) December 1, 2014

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Ford is adding 700 new jobs to a Michigan plant to build electric and autonomous vehicles, and canceled the production of a plant in Mexico. Could they get a clean-air tax credit for self-driving cars?
Ford announced today that they are adding 700 new jobs to and investing $700 million in their Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan to manufacture electric and autonomous vehicles. They also stated that they have canceled the building of a plant in Mexico, which would have cost $1.6 billion.
— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) January 3, 2017
Ford President and CEO Mark Fields said in a statement that, “We’re also encouraged by the pro-growth policies that President-elect Trump and the new Congress have indicated that they will pursue.”
But Fields told CNN in an exclusive interview that Ford had cut no special deals with President-elect Donald Trump like Carrier did last month to keep jobs in Indiana, a deal that is still being negotiated. (And will not save as many jobs as initially claimed.) “We didn’t cut a deal with Trump. We did it for our business,” Fields said to CNN’s Poppy Harlow on Tuesday.
However, there could be several environmental tax incentives at play, and not all of them are particularly pretty.
Bloomberg reported last month that Fields planned to “lobby the new president to soften US and state fuel-economy rules,” because, “They hurt profits by forcing automakers to build more electric cars and hybrids than are warranted by customer demand.” Fields complained that, “In 2008, there were 12 electrified vehicles offered in the US market and it represented 2.3 percent of the industry … Fast forward to 2016, there’s 55 models, and year to date it’s 2.8 percent.”
On Tuesday, however, Ford’s sentiment about electric vehicles was quite different. At Ford’s press conference, officials said that, “Ford believes electric vehicles will outsell gas-powered vehicles within the next 15 years,” and that, “Ford is planning to roll out seven new electric vehicles in the next five years, including a Mustang Hybrid.”
One must wonder that if fuel-economy rules will be lowered, then Ford will get more tax credits for building electric cars, or some combination of both.
Another possibility is that Ford will be eligible to receive a clean air tax credit for developing self-driving cars. Bloomberg also wrote last month that, “The auto industry,” including Ford, “may seek clean-air credits for self-driving cars, which could reduce fuel consumption and emissions by helping traffic move more smoothly.”
If a clean-air tax credit for autonomous vehicles comes through, though, it does not seem as environmentally beneficial as a tax credit for electric cars. Scientific American writes that smart transportation systems, including self-driving vehicles, “could achieve a 2 to 4 percent reduction in oil consumption and related greenhouse gas emissions each year over the next 10 years,” citing an Intelligent Transportation Society of America report. There are also conflicting reports on whether or not self-driving cars would be good for the environment at all. On the other hand, according to the US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, hybrid and electric vehicles reduce emissions by at least half in comparison to gasoline-powered cars and trucks. While not a direct counter example, it appears that self-driving cars are less able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions than hybrid and electric vehicles.
We have contacted Ford officials about whether they received an electric car tax credit, a promise that the Trump Administration will lower fuel-economy rules, or a clean-air tax credit for autonomous vehicles in exchange for their decision to add 700 jobs in Michigan and halt work on their Mexico plant. If we receive a reply or this story develops, we will update this article.
*Update, 4:13 p.m. EST: We clarified the environmental implications of the second to last paragraph after a thoughtful reader’s comments.


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Technology enthusiasts and smartphone users alike are eagerly awaiting the release of Google‘s upcoming midrange phone, the Pixel 7a. And now, thanks to the Vietnamese website Zing News, we have an idea of what the phone will look like.
According to the website, the leaked images are from a prototype that programmers were using as a test device. Despite Google reportedly locking the phone remotely after the owner leaked photos of it online, they were still able to confirm some key details about the phone.
For instance, the device is said to be running Android 13 and will have a 90 Hz screen option in the Settings app. It will also have 8 GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which is impressive for a midrange phone.
The phone’s design is reminiscent of its predecessors, with a camera bar at the back that houses two 12-megapixel cameras – one standard and one super wide angle – similar to the Pixel 6a. However, the camera bar is metal with a matte finish, unlike the Pixel 6a’s glass bar and the Pixel 7’s polished aluminum one.
The Pixel 7a’s case is composed of two glass sides with a metal frame that has cutouts for the speakers and the USB-C charging port at the bottom. It also has a slot for the SIM tray that can accommodate a single physical SIM card, though it remains unclear whether it has eSIM support.
On the front, the phone retains the 6a’s thick bezel and a rather large front cam cutout. However, previous leaks suggest that the device will have a “Smooth Display” capability, allowing users to adjust its refresh rate from 60Hz to 90Hz – a first for the A-series line.
Google has yet to officially announce the Pixel 7a, but the leaked images and details confirm information from previous leaks. Additionally, Google has historically introduced its Pixel A devices at its annual I/O event, which is set to take place on May 10th this year.


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A cosmetics vendor that accepts payment with Pi cryptocurrency – even though it is not recognized as a legal tender in Vietnam – caused a stir on social media before quickly disappearing.
Thu Huong in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 recently bought a bottle of makeup remover and a cleanser with 32 Pi, which is equivalent to VND750,000 ($31.80), from a vendor on e-commerce platform Shopee.
Many social media users said that they placed orders at the shop, all paying with Pi, and that they received the products.
Payment, however, was unusually complicated. The buyer needs to first pay for their order with Vietnamese dong, then contact the shop and ask for their payment details for using Pi, and then pay a second time with the cryptocurrency. When this was done, they received a refund from the shop for the Vietnamese dong they spent.
One of the sellers said on the phone: “If you are in Ho Chi Minh City, come directly. We have been selling for six years and there is no scam.”
The seller also sent inquirers a screenshot showing that 107 orders have been completed with the Pi payment method.
Shopee, however, said that Pi is not among the seven payment methods that it offers.
“Pi is not accepted as a payment method on Shopee,” said a representative of Shoppee. “Violations of the law and of the platform’s policies will result in punishment.”
The vendor has now been banned on Shopee and all of its items have been removed from the platform.
Any payment using cryptocurrency is illegal in Vietnam. However, some Pi users have been using different terms like “trade” to sell and buy goods and services.
Pi is traded with various rates on social media. Some exchange it for US$3.14.
Two weeks ago a hotel in Phan Thiet, Binh Dinh Province, was ordered by local authorities to stop accepting payment using Pi.
Pi was launched in 2019 and started to boom in Vietnam early 2021. It has been described as an non-transparent cryptocurrency that collects users personal data.
Pi is also not tradeable with other cryptocurrencies.
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Many of us have gotten used to using our smartphones to navigate in our cars or to figure out how to walk from one building to another in a big city.
But the technology used by smartphones to offer directions has a tough time indoors. GPS satellites often can’t be seen inside and WiFi radios, which also are used to find people’s locations, are much more spotty in their coverage and much less precise.
But one company I met with at the Consumer Electronics Show is developing an interesting solution to this problem.
France-based Movea specializes in working with motion detectors such as gyroscopes, accelerometers and magnetometers. The company has worked with tennis racquet maker Babolet to develop a racquet that can sense — through a built-in motion sensor — how players are swinging their racquet and hitting balls. The company has also developed software that captures full body motion from a system of 15 motion sensors attached to various points on a person’s body.
Now the company is applying that expertise to the problem of indoor navigation. The company uses the motion sensors that are now commonplace in most smartphones and tablets to determine a person’s position indoors using dead reckoning.
Using a prototype app, Dave Rothenberg, Movea’s director of marketing, showed how the device can start from a known location, like a hotel lobby, and help a user navigate through a hallway, up an elevator and on to another floor, plotting users’ movements on a map.
The system detects users steps, estimates their stride length and taps into the magnetometers to get users’ compass direction. If there’s a pressure sensor present, such as on some newer Android-based phones, the system can estimate the floor of a building a person happens to be on.
The system worked fairly well in our demo, navigating us to within 10 feet of our destination without using the typical location sensors in the phone. Rothenberg said the demo was put together immediately before CES, so it’s still pretty rough.
And he said it will take improvements in sensors before it’s ready for prime time. Right now the gyroscopes that are typically in smartphones can be thrown off by sudden movements. Better sensors that would allow more accurate indoor navigation from dead reckoning should be available within a couple years he said.
But it was an interesting exploration of how you could use essentially the same technology used in Nintendo’s Wii Remotes to get around the mall.


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Last week OnePlus CEO Pete Lau said in a forum post that the company will “further integrate” with Oppo, but didn’t elaborate on how that’d work in practise. Now, leaker Evan Blass has obtained a document that serves as a talking points memo for use by OnePlus PR, and it explains the integration in plainer terms.
“With the integration, OnePlus becomes a brand within Oppo, however will continue to function as an independent entity,” reads the most pertinent answer. The memo also says that Lau’s role as chief product officer at Oppo will make him responsible for the product strategies of both Oppo and OnePlus.
This isn’t particularly surprising. Here’s what I wrote last week following Lau’s post:
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Welcome to Seeking Alpha’s Stocks to Watch – a preview of key events scheduled for the next week. Follow this account and turn the e-mail alert on to receive this article in your inbox every Saturday morning. A podcast of Stocks to Watch is also available on Sundays on Seeking Alpha, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify (click the highlighted links).
Nike (NYSE:NKE) will headline a light roster of earnings reports in the week ahead, while Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) WWDC event sets the stage for the company’s launch of the first 5G iPhones later this year. On the economic front, reports on existing home sales, jobless claims, consumer spending and a Q1 GDP revision will be the headliners. Fed heads are out in force next week, with virtual speeches on the docket for Raphael Bostic, James Bullard and Charles Evans. In a sign of normalcy, Ford (NYSE:F) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE:FCAU) are expected to return to pre-pandemic production levels at U.S. plants, while results of Fed stress tests on major banks will be announced on June 25.
Earnings spotlight: IHS Market (NYSE:INFO) on June 23; BlackBerry (NYSE:BB), KB Home (NYSE:KBH) and National Beverage (NASDAQ:FIZZ) on June 24; Nike (NKE), Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI), Accenture (NYSE:ACN) and Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD) on June 25.
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IPO watch: U.S. grocery store operator Albertsons (ACI) is expected to price its IPO next week and begin to trade. The company could have a valuation of over $10B if the IPO prices at the midpoint of the expected range of $18 to $20 range. Albertsons, which is looking to raise as much as $2B, is one of the grocery chains seeing a sales boom in business during the coronavirus pandemic. Stakeholders Kimco Realty (NYSE:KIM) and Cerberus Capital are both selling off shares in the offering. No other IPOs are due to price during the week.
Go deeper: Catch up on all the latest IPO news.
M&A tidbits: The walk date for the Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR)-Eldorado Resorts (NASDAQ:ERI) merger arrives on June 24, although no surprises are anticipated. Shareholders vote on the Provident Financial (NYSE:PFS)-SB One Bancorp (NASDAQ:SBBX) deal on June 25. On the same date, Delphi Technologies (NYSE:DLPH) shareholders vote on the merger with BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA). It is almost a lock that there will be some more drama in the Taubman Centers (NYSE:TCO)-Simon Property (NYSE:SPG) duel.
Spotlight on Nike: Nike will post its FQ4 report with more uncertainty in the air than almost any time before due to the lack of formal guidance from the company. The two biggest pullouts from the report are likely to be the pace of recovery in China and the momentum of the e-commerce business. Nike is one of the companies seen by Wall Street as in a strong position on the other side of the pandemic. “We see Nike as favorably positioned for both secular fitness/casualization trends and industry structural changes that benefit those with strong direct engagement with consumers,” notes bullish-leaning Wells Fargo ahead of the print. Stocks that quite often move right along with Nike on earnings day include Foot Locker (NYSE:FL), adidas (OTCQX:ADDYY), Under Armour (NYSE:UAA) and Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS).
WWDC: Apple will hold its annual developers conference on June 22-26 in a virtual format this year. Apple is expected to announce its ARM-based Macs as the company advances its control of chips and architecture away from Intel (NASDAQ:INTC). Enhancements with iOS14, tvOS 14 and watchOS 7 are also anticipated, along with new products/R&D initiatives on the AR headset and wearables/AirPods front. Tim Cook will give the keynote presentation on June 22 at 10:00 Pacific time in what is likely to be his last presentation before the annual September iPhone reveal event.
Healthcare watch: Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) has an investor series presentation next week covering its early pipeline/immuno-oncology on June 22 and hematology on June 25. PDUFA dates arrive for Karyopharm Therapeutics’ (NASDAQ:KPTI) Xpovio on June 23, Zogenix’s (NASDAQ:ZGNX) Fintepla on June 25 and Heron Therapeutics’ (NASDAQ:HRTX) HTX-011 on June 26. The big event of the week in the sector is the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Virtual Annual Meeting II running from June 22-24. A large number of potentially market-moving posters and abstracts are due to be released, as well as special sessions on COVID-19 and cancer research. Some of the notable companies due to present include Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN), Phio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PHIO), Exicure (NASDAQ:XCUR), Xencor (NASDAQ:XNCR), ESSA Pharma (NASDAQ:EPIX), ImmunoGen (NASDAQ:IMGN), Molecular Templates (NASDAQ:MTEM), Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH), CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP), Jounce Therapeutics (NASDAQ:JNCE), GlycoMimetics (NASDAQ:GLYC), Seattle Genetics (NASDAQ:SGEN), Provectus Therapeutics (OTC:PVCT), ORIC Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ORIC), Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY), aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:LIFE), TG Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TGTX) and Neoleukin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NLTX).
Bank tests: The Federal Reserve will release results of the annual bank stress tests on June 25. Fed Vice Chair Randal Quarles noted that the test this year includes running banks up against three possible economic trajectories of varying severity to see how they perform due to the unprecedented uncertainty about the pandemic. The test will see how banks perform against a rapid V-shaped recovery, a slower U-shaped recovery and a rough W-shaped recovery. The test results could factor in to dividend decisions down the road for Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), Citigroup (NYSE:C), Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) and JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM), while Capital One (NYSE:COF) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) are seen being pushed under the scenarios. Traders are making plays based on the results, with a notable amount of bullish options bets being placed on Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC). Some other bank names to watch when the results roll out are PNC Financial (NYSE:PNC), Truist (NYSE:TFC), Regions Financial (NYSE:RF), Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY), HSBC North America (NYSE:HSBC), UBS (NYSE:UBS), Credit Suisse (NYSE:CS), Barclays (NYSE:BCS), Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) and Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN).
Analyst meetings and business updates: Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) will host a fireside chat for the investor community with members of its management team on June 22. The impact of some of the games introduced at EA Play Live 2020 will be discussed. Hewlett Packard Enterprises (NYSE:HPE) is launching the first-ever HPE Discover Virtual Experience on June 23 to showcase the company’s pivot to an edge-to-cloud platform-as-a-service company. In the transportation sector, Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) is participating in a Q&A webcast with Cowen on June 23. Also on June 23, Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) has an investor call with Morgan Stanley scheduled. Meanwhile, Sanofi is holding a virtual R&D day event on June 23. Bristol-Myers Squibb has an investor event covering immunology and cardiovascular on June 26.
Conferences rundown: The timing looks spot on for the Jefferies Virtual Consumer Conference on June 23-24 with the pandemic shifting shopping habits in the U.S. Companies due to present include Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS), Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT), Nu Skin (NYSE:NUS), Freshpet (NYSE:FPT), Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA), Sysco (NYSE:SYY), Hostess Brands (NASDAQ:TWNK), Shack Shack (NYSE:SHAK) and Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK). In the healthcare sector, the BMO 2020 Prescriptions for Success Healthcare Conference features virtual presentations by Humana (NYSE:HUM), Halozyme (NASDAQ:HALO), Horizon Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HZNP), Apellis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:APLS), Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and Replimune (NASDAQ:REPL) on June 23. Other conferences of note include the SVB Leerink CybeRx Series CNS Forum, BMO Chemicals & Packaging Conference, Wells Fargo Bricks to Clicks Digital Conference, Goldman Sachs Leveraged Finance Conference and the Morgan Stanley Zero Trust Architectures Virtual Thematic Conference. On the smaller side of the conference schedule, the mining and metals sectors will be in focus, with John Tumazos Very Independent Research virtual meetings set for June 23-24 on Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:WPM), Western Copper and Gold (NYSEMKT:WRN), KORE Mining (OTCQB:KOREF), Amarillo Gold (OTCQB:AGCBF), Sierra Metals (NYSEMKT:SMTS), Foran Mining (OTC:FMCXF), Wolfden Resources (OTC:WLFFF), Trilogy Metals (NYSEMKT:TMQ) and Adventus Mining (OTCQX:ADVZF).
Ford F-150: Ford has a digital reveal event for the all-new F-150 set for June 25. The Ford team is expected to describe innovative features of the all-new F-150, including the new electrical architecture, a flat-lying passenger sleeper seat and over-the-air updates to key modules controlling vehicle performance and user experiences. The new truck is seen as a critical part of Ford’s plan to slash $5B in warranty costs and push the automaker’s vehicle connectivity platform. As a profit generator, the F-150 launch later this year will also help restore the company’s balance sheet. The all-new Ford F-150 will be discussed by execs in detail during a June 26 conference call with Citi Research.
Deurbanization trade: Expect more talk from analysts next week about which sectors and stocks could benefit if the mega-trend of people and businesses moving out of downtowns of major cities becomes a reality. Jefferies got the ball rolling last week by singling out Home Depot (NYSE:HD), Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW), Best Buy (NYSE:BBY), Floor & Decor (NYSE:FND), At Home (NYSE:HOME), Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) and Wayfair (NYSE:W) as retailers that could gain from an uptick in suburban living and more spending on houses than metropolitan apartments. One of the bigger pure plays is Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO), which has racked up a 64% gain over the last 90 days.
RVs: Keep an eye on the RV sector with May shipment numbers due out from the RV Industry Association. Demand is expected to be on the rebound after RV shipments fell 82% in April. Looking ahead, there is a difference in opinion on Wall Street on the outlook for Winnebago (NYSE:WGO), Thor Industries (NYSE:THO), Patrick Industries (NASDAQ:PATK), LCI Industries (NYSE:LCII) and Camping World Holdings (NYSE:CWH). Some firms like SunTrust Robinson Humphrey expect a RV boom as consumers gravitate toward safer vacations, while Bank of America has warned that the high rate of unemployment and salary cuts could keep discretionary spending in check.
Sports betting: Time is running out for the California Assembly to pass legislation on sports betting to move the issue to the November ballot. The bill has to pass through the legislature before June 25 to become an election issue. Why is it a big deal? California is forecast to have the potential for a +$30B sports betting market through sports books placed at tribal casinos, horse racing tracks and satellite wagering facilities. “California could easily become one of the most productive sports-betting markets in the world,” observes gaming analyst Chris Grove. Tax revenue from sports betting would also help the Golden State with its budget issues amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Stocks of interest in relations to how sports betting in California plays out include DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG), William Hill (OTCPK:WIMHF), MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM), Caesars Entertainment, Fanduel (DUEL), Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR), Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) and Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN).
Casinos: The Nevada Gaming Commission is meeting on June 25 to likely approve amendments to state regulations that would streamline the process for moving to modern payment methods. The casino industry in general wants to quickly adopt cashless payment transactions on the casino floor due to the risk of handling cash during the coronavirus outbreak. The casino reset could have implications for Visa (NYSE:V), Mastercard (NYSE:MA) and American Express (NYSE:AXP), as well as financial apps from Apple (AAPL), Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL). Casino operators like MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) would also welcome the change.
What’s not playing: Warner Bros.’s (NYSE:T) feature animated film Scoob! will stream on HBO Max on June 26 after running in a premium video on-demand window. The children’s picture was first scheduled for theaters on May 15 before opting for a 48-hour rental PVOD period price of U.S. $19.99. While Scoob! didn’t make quite the splash that Trolls World Tour did in the spring when it nabbed $100M in digital sales over three weeks, it’s another incremental step away from the traditional studio release format for major studios like Sony (NYSE:SNE), Universal Pictures (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and Disney (NYSE:DIS). As for theater chains, auditoriums are likely to operate at 25% to 50% capacity as AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), Cinemark (NYSE:CNK), IMAX (NASDAQ:IMAC), Marcus Entertainment (NYSE:MCS) and Reading International (NASDAQ:RDI) open back up this summer.
Notable annual meetings: Companies with virtual annual meetings set next week include Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings (NASDAQ:OLLI) on June 22, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) on June 23, Keurig Dr Pepper (NYSE:KDP) on June 24, At Home Group and Tailored Brands (NYSE:TLRD) on June 25.
Barron’s mentions: The publication digs out four industrial companies whose stocks are called compelling. Midsize manufacturers RBC Bearings (NASDAQ:ROLL) and Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) join large-caps Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) and Ametek (NYSE:AME) on the short list of economy recovery picks. Of the four, Wabtec trades with the lowest forward PE ratio at 14.2. Brunswick (NYSE:BC) is also singled out this week as an advantageous product-mix shift and rising boat demand are seen helping to drive shares higher. Most of Brunswick’s profit is derived from the high-margin Mercury engine business. The rally in tech names hasn’t encapsulated the entire sector. Attractive names still trading at less than 4X sales include Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC), CACI International (NYSE:CACI), Leidos Holdings (NYSE:LDOS), Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX), Amdocs (NASDAQ:DOX), Ciena (NYSE:CIEN), Accenture, MKS Instruments (NASDAQ:MKSI), Intel and F5 Networks (NASDAQ:FFIV). The cover story this week hits on the rising inequality issue in the U.S., noting that it can be a breeding ground for all kinds of concerning things for the market like secular stagnation.
Sources: Bloomberg, 9to5Mac, Legal Sports Report, Reuters, CNBC, EDGAR


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Volvo is rolling out its four-cylinder Drive-E engines in 2015 model-year vehicles including the S60 sedan, XC60 luxury SUV and V60 wagon in a seismic shift away from five- and six-cylinder engines. The new Drive-E powertrains have been designed to maximize efficiency and provide drivability and performance, according to Volvo.
Developed in-house in Sweden, the new engines came out of an $11-billion multiple-year investment that sets up Volvo to offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in future model years.
The Drive-E engines arrive as smaller and lighter weight while delivering considerably lower emissions and higher fuel economy savings ranging from 13 to 26 percent depending on the comparison, according to Volvo.
Though EPA fuel economy numbers will be available in early 2014, the automaker estimates preliminary combined fuel economy for the 2015 Volvo S60 to be 30 miles per gallon.
“Our new family of Drive-E engines optimizes power and efficiency in a no-compromise driving experience,” says North Holbrook, Volvo’s North American manager of commercial sales, “and we deliver these innovative engines in cars that continue to affirm Volvo’s safety leadership. What’s more, Drive-E engines offer the opportunity to be augmented with electrification for even greater benefit.”
The first Drive-E powertrains will arrive shortly after January’s 2014 Detroit Auto Show.
Two Drive-E engines — a common-rail diesel and a direct-injected gasoline version — replace eight engine architectures on three platforms.
Volvo will offer two 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline Drive-E engines in the U.S. — a 240-horsepower version and a 302-horsepower version. The 240-hp version offers 258 lbs.-ft. of torque, while the 302-hp version offers 295 lbs.-ft. of torque. The 240-hp engine is supercharged, while the 302-hp version is supercharged and turbo-charged.
The Drive-E powertrains arrive with features including friction reduction, start-stop brake regeneration and eight-speed gearbox.
Friction-reduction measures have been added throughout the engine, including ball bearings on the camshaft, high-speed continuous variable valve timing and heat management via a fully variable electric water pump.
All Drive-E engines feature Volvo’s stop-start and brake regeneration. This technology uses brake pressure measurement to trigger when to stop and start an engine.
The system is programmed to shut down the engine immediately when the car reaches a standstill. An electric pump keeps oil pressure up in the automatic gearbox while the engine is stopped. The system also includes an improved engine starter.
An eight-speed automatic gearbox has been designed to improve fuel economy and deliver a responsive drive from the vehicle. The gearbox has been tuned for smoother gearing.
“Think of it like having more gears on a bicycle,” said Derek Crabb, Volvo’s vice president of powertrain engineering. “You get more chance to operate it efficiently depending on the road conditions. With our new gearbox you get a bigger ratio spread. In essence, it gives you a better chance of getting good fuel economy from the engine.”
The Drive-E engines have also been engineered for future development of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles by Volvo. Components such as an integrated starter generator can be easily connected, and the compact size of the engine allows an electric motor to be fitted in the front or rear of the vehicle. The battery pack would be located in the center of the car.
“A four-cylinder, transversely mounted engine is a way of building up for an electrified future,” said Crabb. “Hybrids are definitely going to be a dominant part of the top end of our range.”
Volvo is taking orders today for first quarter 2014 delivery of 2015 model-year vehicles.


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Inauguration of India’s largest Plasterboard Plant by Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and CEO, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and CEO of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain inaugurated India’s largest plasterboard manufacturing plant today. Located in Jhagadia, Gujarat, this is India’s largest gypsum based plasterboard manufacturing facility till date with an annual capacity of 30 million square metres. Gyproc India has three existing plants in India located in the states of Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Saint-Gobain inaugurates its State-Of-The-Art Research Centre with an investment of Rs. 200 Crores at IIT-Madras Research Park, Chennai
Today, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Selvi J. Jayalalithaa, inaugurated Saint-Gobain Research India’s (SGRI) new, state-of-the-art, cross-functional Research Centre in Chennai in the presence of Mr. Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and CEO of the Saint-Gobain Group.


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NEWS - Wednesday, June 23, 2004
National Halo TournamentXtournaments will be hosting a 4 vs 4, State vs State National Halo Tournament beginning with the qualifying rounds August 14th at an affiliated game center. We have over 20 States involved. Top 4 winners will advance to the Xtournaments Halo Nationals in New York City Sept 10-12 at the Igames Expo where over 3000 gamers are expected to attend. There is over $15,000 in cash and prizes that will be given out to the winners of the National Halo Tournament in New York City. There will also be a lot of free giveaways. The hottest new games, upcoming game previews, a 2 vs 2 Side Halo Tournament, and much more. For more information visit www.halotournaments.com. Xtournaments Halo Nationals is sponsored by NYKO, Igames, Xbconnect, Lasr Accessories, Corsair, and Talkingtimer.com.


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I heard a rumor that they received an offer they couldn't refuse on the place. This may be a conspiracy theorist but he swears certain Jeff Parish big wigs are buying up land in Fat City with hopes of a Lakeside expansion and retail development. I think this is probably bs b/c those apt complexes are still there, but I'll be keeping an eye on development.
Fitzmorris just said the owner, Johnny, a woman, was so overwhelmed by the reaction of her customers, she has decided to keep going for now. She was ready to retire, but Fitz said she is on the young side for retirement.


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If you are a business owner, you probably already know women in general are major spenders and influencers of their family members’ purchases. And that means moms, in particular, are a hugely important market.
So who better to target products at moms than other moms? This Los Angeles Times article takes a look at some mom inventors whose products are making their way onto store shelves. Stephanie Veve invented Pop Pals to hold drippy Popsicles without making a mess, and got the product into Babies R Us. Alison McKinstry and Jill Franks convinced grocery chains Safeway and Albertsons to sell their line of Mommy’s Messages lunchbox notes.
The recession has made it harder for independents to get products on the shelves of big retailers, the Times notes, as more retailers are cutting back and focusing on proven sellers. Still, some big companies are recognizing that mom-invented items have a special power to open the pocketbooks of other moms.
Anna’s Linens, a 264-store chain based in California, recently launched a program to put more products invented by moms in its stores. And Target just added a new line of organic baby clothes designed by the moms behind Los Angeles boutique Little Seed.
Before approaching retailers, the article recommends some steps to take:
If you’re a mom with an idea for a new product, now is a great time to put your dreams into action. The experts at SCORE can help you get all your ducks in a row—visit SCORE today to get advice from a mentor and more.


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Crammed streets and alleyways, restaurants with queues out the door and the heaving bars of Soho are enough to give you palpitations as you contemplate a one-metre-distanced future. That’s why one of the central London area’s landlords has pushed for pedestrianisation for the neighbourhood, banning cars and allowing businesses to take over the streets. And the initiative has been given the green light, just in time for the reopening of bars and restaurants in England on Saturday July 4.
The managing director of Soho Estates, John James, put forward the suggestion of a ‘summer festival’ for the area, modelled on the post-lockdown hospitality scene of many European cities. The campaign brings hospitality into the streets, with the fear that many of Soho’s independent businesses would have had to remain closed or would have taken a huge financial hit by attempting to put social-distancing rules into practice within their premises.
The Soho Summer Street Festival kicks off on what is now being known as ‘Super Saturday’, the day when London’s hospitality venues are first allowed to reopen. The move bans cars from entering key streets in the neighbourhood – Bateman Street, Dean Street, Frith Street, Greek Street, Moor Street, Old Compton Street and Poland Street among them (viewable on a map here) – and relaxes licensing measures from Westminster City Council to allow businesses to set their tables and chairs outside to serve food and drink. It’ll come into effect from 5pm each evening until 11pm, and it starts from Saturday July 4.
‘This will allow businesses the space to open and operate within social-distancing measures, as well as keeping staff and customers safe,’ says the Soho Summer Street Festival’s website. Personalities like Stephen Fry, Chrissie Hynde and Yotam Ottolenghi lent their names to the summer festival campaign and around 50 of the area’s independent shops, bars, restaurants and clubs expressed their support, too.
Now the area needs to get to grips with new challenges around managing deliveries and waste collection with closed roads, plus access for emergency services. And it’s yet to share a contingency plan for the Great British Weather. But age-old institutions in the neighbourhood – from Bar Italia to The French House – and more modern bars and restaurants like Swift and Le Bab have confirmed they’ll be reopening to coincide with the new measures, while many hospitality businesses look into gaining a fast-track outdoor licence for the summer so they can join in the socially distanced festivities.
In other Soho news, The French House has been saved until February next year.


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There’s been a lot of talk about food shortages in the news recently.
Well, what a lot of people have forgotten is that talk of food running out hit the news at least a year ago… and then they were telling us we needed to start eating bugs!
Last year, there were a BUNCH of headlines where the “Powers That Are” are saying we’ll need to eat everything from the family dog… to a handful of crickets… to each other to survive if the food supply runs out!
Fact is, we’re ALREADY seeing parts of the world where human beings have been forced to eat Fluffy, Buttons, and even their local zoo animals so they don’t starve to death!
There are, right now, places in the world that are in various stages of collapse – and not only is this a stern warning sign that hard times are ahead, but it also gives you a glimpse into how people, governments, and “security” will react in a crisis.
Take Venezuela for example…
Venezuela has been “failing” as a state for some time now.
They’ve continued to run out of money and responded by simply “printing more”.
Problem is, you can only print so much money until inflation skyrockets (this can happen almost in an instant) and the money in your pocket and bank account becomes worthless.
We’ve warned US citizens of this for some time now that in the near future, our national debt, endless money printing, and borrowing from other countries will eventually crush our economy – and when it does, we’ll see the same things Venezuela has been seeing…
Your #1 Resource Will Dry Up
We’re hard-coded as human beings to do ANYTHING we need to do in order to stay alive.
You know that means – at its very core – food, water, and personal security, right?
Well, most people don’t realize that most cities and towns operate on a 3-day resupply cycle of food.
That means that during any disruption in our supply chain (from financial collapse, blackouts, disasters, etc.), it only takes 3 days to go from calm… to complete chaos.
Grocery store shelves will be cleared out in a matter of hours when people realize food is scarce.
Endless “food lines” will pile up at markets and distribution points handing out smaller and smaller portions.
In Venezuela, May marked the month where the entire nation has declared it is starving… and people are no longer in the “wait-and-see” mode of hoping for relief.
Food at supermarkets went from insanely expensive… to scarce… to gone.
Chants of “We are hungry!” echoed through the streets of Venezuela and in front of barren supermarkets.
People have resorted to hunting dogs, cats, pigeons, and anything they can capture in order to put food on their family’s table.
Crime Becomes Inevitable
If your children were hungry and there were no resources to feed them, would you resort to stealing in order to keep them alive?
If you’re like and caring, protective parent (or grandparent), the answer becomes easy when you see that society has transformed into “every man for himself”.
In Venezuela, looting of grocery stores, pharmacies, shopping malls, and food delivery trucks has become common as food supplies have dried up into a state of emergency.
And while looting grocery stores has been “accepted” by the citizens, stealing from individuals has turned violent.
In one case, a man who was caught robbing fellow citizens was the victim of “mob justice” when passers-by beat him and set him on fire before police could arrive.
Demonstrations And Looting Are Common
Dependent on the government, desperate Venezuelans have grown panicked and angry over not being able to buy food.
In demonstrations across the country, citizens overwhelmed military and police – sometimes as high as 250 people for each National Guard officer.
They jumped gates… stormed supermarkets… raided government food dispensaries and attacked police that got in their way.
Rumors spread around the entire state about where to find products that couldn’t be found locally which caused massive migrations of “out of towners” to look for resources in nearby cities – further causing unrest and tensions.
Fellow citizens are turning on themselves and civil war looks inevitable as the government has failed its people and the mobs grow restless in waiting for a solution.
You must understand that during a collapse, there is no more “civilized society”… and the wolves will be circling the sheep, looking for victims.
As the “protector” of your family, you don’t want to be the “wolf” OR the “sheep”… but rather the “sheepdog” that can effectively watch over those you love and who are counting on you.
Fortunately, the #1 thing you can do is
ALSO the absolute EASIEST to plan for.
The bottom line reality is that, if you don’t have food to feed your family, you are guaranteed to suffer the same fate as the unprepared citizens of Venezuela.
But if you take care of this very simple survival factor now, then you’ll NEVER have to worry about having to steal for your family… begging for handouts… being attacked at the grocery store… or forced to eat dogs and cats.
You can start out small with the survival food of your choice and build from there – but I can’t stress enough that this is the very first thing you need to take care of to keep your family safe during a crisis or collapse.
(A lot of us have had to do this during the pandemic, with waiting lists for survival food months and months long.)
The scenes coming from Venezuela right now are very real… and should be a serious wake-up call to every American as the threat of our own financial collapse looms in the near future.


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Electronic Arts Inc has postponed the release of its basketball game NBA Live to coincide it with the launch of new gaming consoles next year, the video game publisher said on Tuesday.
The company’s shares, which were up after the bell on better-than-expected results, dropped about 5% on news of the postponement.
Sony’s next-gen PlayStation “PS5” and Microsoft Corp’s Xbox Project Scarlett are expected to launch next year during the holiday season.
“New consoles are always an opportunity to drive more innovation in our EA Sports games” Chief Executive Officer Andrew Wilson said on a post-earnings conference call.
The delay affects EA’s full-year forecast for adjusted revenue that fell short of analysts’ expectations.
The company is also hit by forex headwinds and delayed launch of a VR version of “Medal of Honor” for Oculus, the virtual reality company owned by Facebook Inc, Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen told Reuters.
“So the combination of those three things is roughly 100 plus million dollars and that weighed on our increasing guidance for the full year”, Jorgensen added.
For the full year, EA expects adjusted revenue of about $5.13 billion, below estimates of $5.19 billion.
The postponement overshadowed EA’s better-than-expected quarterly revenue that was boosted by the continued success of its battle royale sensation “Apex Legends”.
The company said strong growth in EA Sports titles, that includes FIFA Ultimate Team as well as Sims 4, its life simulation franchise, boosted live services by 39% in the quarter, from a year earlier.
The beat comes at a time when console-based game franchises are competing with mobile-based, free-to-play games with engaging formats, challenging the dominance of traditional publishers like EA and its rivals Activision Blizzard and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.
EA, the company behind franchises like “FIFA” and “Battlefield” also expects current-quarter revenue above analyst estimates, boosted by excitement around its upcoming launches “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” and “Need For Speed: Heat”.
The company expects adjusted revenue for the current quarter to be about $1.94 billion, edging past estimates of $1.93 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.
EA is set to launch its new “Star Wars” title on Nov. 15 that follows the story of one of the last surviving Jedi. Its flagship racing series also gets a new title on Nov.8, whose initial trailer garnered over 8 million views.
On an adjusted basis, revenue rose 4.5% to $1.28 billion, beating analysts’ expectation of $1.25 billion.


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Papa John’s has taken to the Tezos network to mint their almost 20k piece NFT collection of nine differently designed hot delivery bags.
The move to go forward with this project goes against the UK’s regulations within the Advertising Standards Authority. Their response being that it was "irresponsible" because it "took advantage of consumers’ inexperience or credulity and trivialized investment in cryptocurrency."
Harry the Hawk, beloved mascot of the Atlanta Hawks, will be featured in the team’s new NFT venture. The deal comes as a partnership with the Atlanta-based GigLabs.
“GigLabs is an Atlanta-based technology company that provides white labeled end-to-end API technology stack for brands to launch NFT storefronts and marketplaces,” according to FanNation.
The collection will include 40 hand-drawn illustrations of Harry the Hawk, set to launch March 14.
The project will feature four different levels:
Harry the Hawk NFT
Harry the Hawk NFT + $500 to the Hawks shop
Harry the Hawk NFT + Signed Jersey
Harry the Hawk NFT + Exclusive experiences
The sole Harry NFT will start out at $50 with each tier starting higher.
“We strive to continue enhancing the way we engage with our global fanbase… As we launch these one-of-a-kind NFTs, we are thrilled to provide fans with opportunities and experiences that are unique and have never before been possible,” said Hawks CEO Steve Koonin.
Consumers will be able to purchase without owning crypto, however they will still have to create an account with Dapper Wallet.
With the help of partnering with Hash Zero, a digital asset startup who helps integrate crypto and non-fungible tokens into its clients’ platforms. DraftKings will be one of the top validators for the Polygon marketplace.
“Participating in validation supports DraftKings’ broader strategy of building out a robust, sustainable, trustworthy and decentralized infrastructure to help future-proof aspects of our business in the Web 3 era,” said Paul Liberman, the company’s global tech and product president.
According to CoinDesk, “Since its debut, DraftKings’ marketplace has released 116 NFT collections grossing $44 million in sales revenue, according to a representative.”
In a move that is being hailed as a game changer for the entertainment industry, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced the launch of the WB Movieverse with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Version) Web3 Movie Experience NFT. This groundbreaking new release will allow fans to engage with the film in ways never before possible!
Reddit has onboarded millions of new users to NFTs during a bear market. Read on to learn more.


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In the smartphone operating system (OS) market, Symbian commanded 49.8 percent of global sales to end users in the third quarter, the first time its market share has fallen below 50 percent.
The study also found that strong sales of Apple's iPhone 3G in the quarter meant that its operating platform, Mac OS X, overtook Microsoft's Windows Mobile for the first time to claim the number three position in the global OS rankings (behind Symbian and RIM). It took Apple less than 2 years what Microsoft has been trying to do forever with Window's Mobile. Ever wonder why Microsoft is still in the mobile business?
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Woman trashes supermarket after being refused cigarette
An angry woman smoker turned violent and ransacked a supermarket in Sharjah on Saturday morning after her repeated requests for cigarettes was turned down by the shop’s staff.
Sharjah Police is examining video footage of the damage caused by the young Arab woman customer, thought to be in her 20s.
Selling cigarettes in residential areas is banned in Sharjah and shops violating the ban face a stiff fine. Shops are also not supposed to sell any tobacco products within 100 metres of any religious site and 150 metres of entrances to nurseries, kindergartens, schools and universities.
Speaking to Emirates 24|7, Abdul Salam, owner of Haram Al Madeena supermarket near the Sharjah Clock Tower, said: “We had to close down the shop on Saturday morning due to the unruly behaviour of the woman customer who damaged weighing scales, office equipment, cash machines, cooling equipment, etc.
“She came to the shop around 10.30am on Saturday to buy cigarettes but the sale of cigarettes in residential areas has been banned in Sharjah for the past two months. Many smokers get upset when we turn down their request but this was most violent customer we have faced,” he added.
“Many regular smokers use bad language when they are told that cigarette sale is banned but the violent behaviour of this Egyptian woman was much more than we expected,” said a staffer who was present in the shop during the mayhem.
Staffers closed the shop from outside to trap the violent woman inside before calling the police.
“After the staff told her there is no cigarette on sale, she hung around in the vegetable vending section and returned with a knife, threatening to stab the staff,” said Abdul Salam.
“She was throwing and smashing things on the floor and the action has been captured on the shop’s CCTV. We have handed over a copy of the CCTV footage to the police. We had to lock her inside the shop before calling the cops. Even after police arrived, she was demanding cigarettes. The woman is now in police custody,” Abdul Salam said.
“We have not calculated the total loss but more than Dh40,000 worth of goods and equipment have been damaged. We hope to claim insurance for the damages,” the supermarket owner said.
Sharajah Municipality recently issued circulars to several groceries to immediately stop selling tobacco near schools, inside residential areas, and close to mosques as well as educational and health establishments.
Shops must obtain permits from the authorities for trading in tobacco and ensure all their tobacco products are placed away from children’s items, foodstuffs and sport products.
The shops were also told to make sure that tobacco products are placed farthest from the payment point inside the shop.
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After being appointed by The Flower Council of Holland to promote the use of flowers and plants to the design community, Camron organised an event in Milan to tie in with Salone de Mobile. Five influential designers were each invited to create a floral livery for Fiat’s iconic 500s. From Studio Job, whose design incorporated white chrysanthemums and black coachroaches, to internationally renowned designer Karim Rashid, whose Fiat featured flowers in his trademark pink. Fredrikson Stallard, Studio Arne Quinze and Arik Levy also created dramatic designs which definitely stopped the traffic. Not so much vroom vroom then, as bloom bloom….
For this year’s Salone de Mobile, Armani/Casa created a modern Art Déco loft space at the Armani/Teatro to launch the new furniture and lifestyle collection. Camron was asked to invite the UK press to an exclusive press conference in the presence of Mr. Armani when the inspiration and thoughts behind the new collection were announced followed by a Q&A and walk through of the collection. The new pieces will be available at the London New Bond Street store from September. For further information visit also the new website.
After 3 years of intensive preparation, Meta’s first collection included pieces from Asymptote, BarberOsgerby, Tord Boontje, Matali Crasset and Wales & Wales. The new company is part of Mallett, one of the world’s pre-eminent antique houses in the world and was created in conjunction with Louise-Anne Comeau and Geoffrey Monge who acted as creative consultants. The installation in Milan was curated by Jules Wright, creator and director of The Wapping Project. Meta was THE talking point of Milan this year with the Fig Leaf cabinet done by Tord Boontje mesmerising thousands who came to the installation in Zona Tortona, as they appreciated the 616 individually hand- painted enamel leaves.
Camron will be in Milan and we are working with Swarovski, Meta, Bisazza, B&B Italia, Armani, Bernhardt and Cosmit where we are in the Press Office representing the UK. We have produced our own Camron Top 10 list, but heading this up is the Peter Greenaway installation which will debut on Tuesday, April 15th for press and open to the public from the 16th. It takes place at the Sala delle Cariatidi, Palazzo Reale and people will go through in groups of 20. It promises to be one of the most memorable installations during Salone this year – don’t miss it.


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MediaMath, the leading digital media-buying platform and services company, today announced that Grovo.com, the Internet’s productivity and training platform, will power the online portion of MediaMath’s New Marketing Institute, an education initiative to engage and empower the new generation of online advertising professionals.
The New Marketing Institute (NMI) is designed to get digital marketing professionals up to speed on the latest technologies, while simultaneously creating a community for all things new in the digital space. Through the partnership, Grovo and MediaMath will share online advertising courses across both companies’ sites, making it even easier for agencies and brands to continue their digital marketing education and help the uninitiated get a grasp on the growing complexity of terms, concepts and processes involved in the rapidly evolving digital media buying infrastructure.
“This partnership is going to bolster our effort to keep digital media planners and buyers up to date on the latest marketing technologies and advertising tactics,” said Joe Zawadzki, MediaMath CEO. “A strong educational stance makes it easier for marketers to understand this rapidly evolving ecosystem. Grovo’s online training tools make it easier than ever for us to continue our New Marketing Institute initiatives online.”
The partnership will supplement the NMI’s current in-person training sessions held at the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) NYC headquarters, giving all NMI certified members access to Grovo’s Online Advertising course, with 15 lessons touching on subjects such as Targeting Display Campaigns, Optimizing Advertising Campaigns, and Real-time Bidding. Grovo’s web-based training will meet the needs of industry beginners who are eager to learn about the display landscape, as well as industry veterans who have mastered certain aspects of the business and are looking for new and innovated ways to build, manage, and grow their media businesses.
Members will also receive a premium membership to Grovo, which includes access to Grovo’s 3,000+ free and premium lessons covering topics such as cloud computing, social media, and online marketing. Quizzes, glossary terms and PDF cheat sheets accompany every lesson, creating engaging multimedia content for a unique online learning experience. Grovo's catalog of video tutorials, animated conceptual lessons and expert interviews for businesses covers everything from accounting and finance websites to CRM and project management to help users find the tools they need and learn how to use them. All of the content is delivered through Grovo’s proprietary education and training platform, and produced by Grovo’s in-house team of writers, animators and producers.
“There is a lot of discomfort on the advertiser side when it comes to new technologies and tactics like RTB and social media ad buying,” said Jeff Fernandez, Cofounder and CEO of Grovo. “Media buyers know they need to be aware of the latest tools and methods, but it’s difficult to learn on the job. MediaMath has done a great job leading the charge through education, and we’re happy to support their online component of this initiative.”
MediaMath's buying platform, TerminalOne, provides leading advertising agencies and over one thousand brands - including half of the Fortune 500 - with the technology and back-office services to drive transformative business results across display, video, mobile, and social channels. These channels include Google AdExchange, Yahoo! Right Media, Microsoft Ad Exchange, Facebook Exchange, The Rubicon Project, AppNexus, PubMatic and hundreds of premium publishers like NBC, Fox News, and Forbes. TerminalOne's OPEN architecture integrates with hundreds of companies to provide a seamless media planning, data management, and performance optimization solution.
Headquartered in New York, with offices in five countries, MediaMath is a global leader in marketing technology. MediaMath has been included in the INC. 500 Fastest Growing Companies, and has been named an AlwaysOn "OnMedia 100" winner multiple times. MediaMath’s investors include Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE), QED Investors, Catalyst Investors and Observatory Capital.
Grovo makes it easy to be more productive in your personal and professional lives. Grovo.com produces 1-minute videos covering the latest changes to Internet services like Facebook, Evernote, and Google Apps. Grovo maps these updates to the services people use. People are notified in real-time to help them use the services.
Grovo’s proprietary technology harvests demand about the most immediate questions people have about new features and functionality. Every day, Grovo’s in-house team produces short videos covering these updates and delivers them as they’re happening. Currently, the library contains over 3,000 video lessons. Each lesson includes a multiple choice quiz, downloadable PDF and time-synced transcript.
People in 150 countries are using Grovo to save time and become more effective online. From K-12 school districts to 100 of the Fortune 500 companies, Grovo serves professionals and organizations of all sizes with its freemium business model.
Grovo was founded in 2010 and is a privately held company headquartered in New York City. Grovo has delivered 1 million video lessons and has raised venture financing from some of Silicon Valley’s most prestigious investors.
For more information, please visit: http://www.grovo.com.
The Quantified Economy represents the total global addressable market (TAM) for IoT that, according to a recent IDC report, will grow to an unprecedented $1.3 trillion by 2019. With this the third wave of the Internet-global proliferation of connected devices, appliances and sensors is poised to take off in 2016. In his session at @ThingsExpo, David McLauchlan, CEO and co-founder of Buddy Platform, will discuss how the ability to access and analyze the massive volume of streaming data from mil...
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With an estimated 50 billion devices connected to the Internet by 2020, several industries will begin to expand their capabilities for retaining end point data at the edge to better utilize the range of data types and sheer volume of M2M data generated by the Internet of Things. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Don DeLoach, CEO and President of Infobright, will discuss the infrastructures businesses will need to implement to handle this explosion of data by providing specific use cases for filte...
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WebSocket is effectively a persistent and fat pipe that is compatible with a standard web infrastructure; a "TCP for the Web." If you think of WebSocket in this light, there are other more hugely interesting applications of WebSocket than just simply sending data to a browser. In his session at 18th Cloud Expo, Frank Greco, Director of Technology for Kaazing Corporation, will compare other modern web connectivity methods such as HTTP/2, HTTP Streaming, Server-Sent Events and new W3C event APIs ...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Pythian, a global IT services company specializing in helping companies adopt disruptive technologies to optimize revenue-generating systems, has been named “Bronze Sponsor” of SYS-CON's 18th Cloud Expo, which will take place on June 7-9, 2015 at the Javits Center in New York, New York. Founded in 1997, Pythian is a global IT services company that helps companies compete by adopting disruptive technologies such as cloud, Big Data, advanced analytics, and DevO...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Avere Systems, a leading provider of enterprise storage for the hybrid cloud, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 18th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Avere delivers a more modern architectural approach to storage that doesn’t require the overprovisioning of storage capacity to achieve performance, overspending on expensive storage media for inactive data or the overbuilding of data centers ...
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Fortunately, meaningful and tangible business cases for IoT are plentiful in a broad array of industries and vertical markets. These range from simple warranty cost reduction for capital intensive assets, to minimizing downtime for vital business tools, to creating feedback loops improving product design, to improving and enhancing enterprise customer experiences. All of these business cases, which will be briefly explored in this session, hinge on cost effectively extracting relevant data from ...
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Companies can harness IoT and predictive analytics to sustain business continuity; predict and manage site performance during emergencies; minimize expensive reactive maintenance; and forecast equipment and maintenance budgets and expenditures. Providing cost-effective, uninterrupted service is challenging, particularly for organizations with geographically dispersed operations.
Feb. 11, 2016 10:15 AM EST
With the Apple Watch making its way onto wrists all over the world, it’s only a matter of time before it becomes a staple in the workplace. In fact, Forrester reported that 68 percent of technology and business decision-makers characterize wearables as a top priority for 2015. Recognizing their business value early on, FinancialForce.com was the first to bring ERP to wearables, helping streamline communication across front and back office functions. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Kevin Roberts...
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As enterprises work to take advantage of Big Data technologies, they frequently become distracted by product-level decisions. In most new Big Data builds this approach is completely counter-productive: it presupposes tools that may not be a fit for development teams, forces IT to take on the burden of evaluating and maintaining unfamiliar technology, and represents a major up-front expense. In his session at @BigDataExpo at @ThingsExpo, Andrew Warfield, CTO and Co-Founder of Coho Data, will dis...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that iDevices®, the preeminent brand in the connected home industry, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 18th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. iDevices, the preeminent brand in the connected home industry, has a growing line of HomeKit-enabled products available at the largest retailers worldwide. Through the “Designed with iDevices” co-development program and its custom-built IoT Cloud Infrastruc...
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Eighty percent of a data scientist’s time is spent gathering and cleaning up data, and 80% of all data is unstructured and almost never analyzed. Cognitive computing, in combination with Big Data, is changing the equation by creating data reservoirs and using natural language processing to enable analysis of unstructured data sources. This is impacting every aspect of the analytics profession from how data is mined (and by whom) to how it is delivered. This is not some futuristic vision: it's ha...
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Silver Spring Networks, Inc. (NYSE: SSNI) extended its Internet of Things technology platform with performance enhancements to Gen5 – its fifth generation critical infrastructure networking platform. Already delivering nearly 23 million devices on five continents as one of the leading networking providers in the market, Silver Spring announced it is doubling the maximum speed of its Gen5 network to up to 2.4 Mbps, increasing computational performance by 10x, supporting simultaneous mesh communic...
Feb. 11, 2016 05:00 AM EST
The cloud promises new levels of agility and cost-savings for Big Data, data warehousing and analytics. But it’s challenging to understand all the options – from IaaS and PaaS to newer services like HaaS (Hadoop as a Service) and BDaaS (Big Data as a Service). In her session at @BigDataExpo at @ThingsExpo, Hannah Smalltree, a director at Cazena, will provide an educational overview of emerging “as-a-service” options for Big Data in the cloud. This is critical background for IT and data profes...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Men & Mice, the leading global provider of DNS, DHCP and IP address management overlay solutions, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 18th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. The Men & Mice Suite overlay solution is already known for its powerful application in heterogeneous operating environments, enabling enterprises to scale without fuss. Building on a solid range of diverse platform support,...
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One of the bewildering things about DevOps is integrating the massive toolchain including the dozens of new tools that seem to crop up every year. Part of DevOps is Continuous Delivery and having a complex toolchain can add additional integration and setup to your developer environment. In his session at @DevOpsSummit at 18th Cloud Expo, Miko Matsumura, Chief Marketing Officer of Gradle Inc., will discuss which tools to use in a developer stack, how to provision the toolchain to minimize onboa...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Alert Logic, Inc., the leading provider of Security-as-a-Service solutions for the cloud, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 18th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Alert Logic, Inc., provides Security-as-a-Service for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures, delivering deep security insight and continuous protection for customers at a lower cost than traditional security solutions. Ful...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Interoute, owner-operator of one of Europe's largest networks and a global cloud services platform, has been named “Bronze Sponsor” of SYS-CON's 18th Cloud Expo, which will take place on June 7-9, 2015 at the Javits Center in New York, New York. Interoute is the owner-operator of one of Europe's largest networks and a global cloud services platform which encompasses 12 data centers, 14 virtual data centers and 31 colocation centers, with connections to 195 ad...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that VAI, a leading ERP software provider, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 18th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.) is a leading independent mid-market ERP software developer renowned for its flexible solutions and ability to automate critical business functions for the distribution, manufacturing, specialty retail and service sectors. An IBM Premier Business Part...
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A controversial new ad from Direct Line will be back on air early
next year, despite being withdrawn by the Independent Television
Commission last week.
The ITC’s latest TV Advertising Complaints report called for the ad,
which compares Direct Line’s services with those offered by brokers, to
be taken off air after complaints that it was misleading (Campaign, last
The ITC suspended the ad, created by Mortimer Whittaker O’Sullivan,
after receiving complaints from a number of competitors. Now, one rival,
Norwich Union, has apologised for producing and distributing incorrect
and potentially damaging marketing material relating to the ad ahead of
the ITC’s ruling.
The Direct Line commercial, with a single word removed from the script,
is now due back on air in early 1998.
Another veteran foe of the regulatory authorities, Friends of the Earth,
clashed again with the ITC. The row centres on the ITC’s decision not to
uphold a complaint from the pressure group and 19 viewers about CDP’s ad
promoting the visitors’ centre at BNFL. The ITC rejected complaints that
the ad misleadingly implied there was no problem with long-term storage
of nuclear waste, stating: ’This commercial did not put forward
Meanwhile, 35 viewers complained that imagery from the 1914-18 war which
was used in a Pedigree Chum ad created by Grey was in poor taste. But
the ITC ruled that the ad did not trivialise the memory of those who had
fought in the conflict and believed that it would not cause widespread
The commission also rejected 23 complaints about DMB&B’s work to promote
the partnership between Lloyds and TSB. Some people claimed the ad gave
an inaccurate impression of the services available from the two
companies, which have merged. However, the ITC decided that the ads were
unequivocal and not misleading.
The current Sony Minidisc ad from BMP DDB drew complaints from viewers
concerned that a scene showing two men jumping from a bridge on to a
moving train could be copied by children, despite being cleared by the
Broadcast Advertising Clearance Centre only for transmission outside
children’s programming. Once again, the ITC decided not to uphold the


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The Network of Giving is proud to have been corporate partner featured at United Way of King County’s Annual Community BBQ in partnership with
The Network of Giving team educated families about the ability to empower their giving through local businesses and the United Way. In addition, a fun yet educational game about directing micro-donations had families actually experiencing the power of giving back to the community.
The event had local media coverage as well as the presence of community leaders and local sports celebrities. (Media coverage includes: Doug Baldwin, United Way host Community BBQ)
The Seattle Restaurant Alliance is a voice for Seattle restaurants, advocating on behalf of the more than 2,700 restaurants in Seattle.
Seattle’s Network of Giving transforms communities and businesses by connecting the four essential pillars that support and elevate community stewardship, prosperity, and resiliency: People, Business, Charity, Finance.
United Way of King County today announced a philanthropic partnership to bring the Network of Giving to the Seattle market.
The Network of Giving is a powerful hyper-local digital platform that fosters a community-minded movement through the connection of local consumers and merchants to community and charitable organizations – while creating efficiencies in digital fundraising.
Gordon McHenry, Jr., President and CEO of United Way of King County, stated, “United Way of King County is pleased to help bring the Network of Giving platform with its benefits for local merchants, community organizations, and other non-profits. The Network of Giving provides another foundation for enhancing and strengthening our communities and aligns with our impact and mission. We are excited to lead its release into the Seattle market and hope to see it reach other United Ways across the country. It has the potential to enhance United Way’s positioning to provide critical support where it is needed most.”
“At United Way we want to make the biggest impact possible and lift each other up. With digital commerce and the Network of Giving, we can seamlessly and efficiently benefit the equitable recovery of our community,” McHenry added.
“The timing couldn’t be better,” said Steven Hooper Jr, President of Ethan Stowell Restaurants, “The Network of Giving platform aligns perfectly with our approach and philosophy as an organization. The Network of Giving enables significant support for the economic recovery of local merchants and provides tools to grow their business and give back to the community. As a founding merchant partner of the Network of Giving, and a strong local supporter of Seattle’s business community and United Way of King County, I believe the Network of Giving enables merchants to sustain their business, empowers consumers to support local, and enables the United Way to increase its positive impact in the community.”
“Our team is working with United Way of King County, Ethan Stowell Restaurants (ESR) and the entire community to release America’s first Network of Giving in Seattle.” stated Rob Bennett, CEO of SMB4.0, the organization that enables the Network of Giving Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, “We know local businesses provide character and individuality to any community. They inspire, strengthen, and stabilize our local economies. The Network of Giving platform is a result of our unmatched commitment to delivering revolutionary, robust technology that is firmly grounded in the core principles of service, accountability, and innovation to better the community. For those local businesses, the Network of Giving changes the playing field by providing sought-after digital capabilities that deliver measured results on their marketing spend, create actionable insights that elevate their customers’ experience, and activate a community-minded movement.”
Bennett added, “The Network of Giving is our unique, full-automated solution that’s designed to meet the multiple needs of the community while requiring that everyone just continue to do what they normally do best. Recognizing that those needs are great right now in every community, Seattle citizens, businesses, and community organizations now have the premiere, digital solution that unites them and differentiates how local merchants can grow their businesses financially and socially.”
"This executive team is well positioned to ensure the Network of Giving Software-as-a-Service Platform is launched in the US market. Local merchants and charities need the Network of Giving platform more than ever. Together we will accelerate economic recovery at the local level across the U.S. in a way that will transcend generations," said Rob Bennett, CEO. "The Network of Giving platform was built to tackle the crisis that small businesses and charities face in every community, every day. The platform is a new form of digital marketing enabled by the financial services industry to enhance their client’s growth and sustainability while helping communities prosper through the establishment of an unprecedented micro-donation ecosystem. The Network of Giving will help local merchants profitably grow their businesses with a measured result on marketing spend and gain valuable customer insights, while supporting local community and charitable organizations, at no cost to the customer."


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The advocacy group said there were issues with 45 out of 98 samples analysed.
One-third (33) were considered species substitution as the name on the menu or label did not match the type of fish sold (such as tilapia labelled as red snapper).
Samples were analyzed by TRU-ID, a commercial lab in Guelph, using DNA barcoding.
Scale of fraud
Seafood fraud and mislabelling were found in 14 of the 19 different types of fish targeted.
Samples were collected in July this year from Ottawa grocery stores, restaurants and sushi vendors.
The investigation focused on fish suspected to have high levels of mislabelling including cod, halibut, snapper, tuna, salmon and sole.
Escolar, which can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting and nausea, was often found as a substitute for white tuna and butterfish.
"Seafood fraud cheats Canadian consumers and hurts local, honest fishers as well as chefs and seafood companies looking to purchase sustainable seafood,” said Josh Laughren, executive director of Oceana Canada.
“It causes health concerns and also masks global human rights abuses by creating a market for illegally caught fish.”
Restaurants had the highest rates of seafood fraud and mislabelling, with 68% of sushi vendor samples and 51% of non-sushi restaurant samples mislabelled.
Seafood fraud and mislabelling were found at 10 of 12 sushi vendors and 16 of 22 restaurants.
Call to action
Oceana Canada said an increasing amount of seafood is being shipped from overseas with estimates suggesting that up to 80% of what is consumed in the country may be imported.
Dr Sylvain Charlebois, professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University, said: "Food fraud represents a $52bn problem worldwide and is allegedly worth more than the heroin trade and firearms trafficking combined."
Oceana Canada said there are more than 900 species from all over the world sold in the country.
The group called on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to make combatting fraud a priority and ensure all seafood sold is safe, legally caught and honestly labelled.
Laughren said Canada does not have a system of documenting and tracing seafood from boat to plate.
“Canadian scientists pioneered the DNA barcoding technology used to identify seafood, yet we lag behind other nations and key trading partners, including those in the European Union, which have implemented robust and successful traceability standards.
“The US has also taken important first steps in regards to traceability which surpass Canadian regulations.”
Oceana Canada said it will be doing independent seafood testing in restaurants and grocery stores across the country to better understand the extent of the problem.


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Nissan has formally launched the 370Z. The car will be offered with two transmission options namely a six speed manual transmission and a seven speed automatic transmission. The former variant retails for Rs.53.5 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) while the auto transmission variant has been priced at Rs.54.5 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). The car will be offered with eight color options for buyers to choose from along with two-tone interiors. The sixth generation 370Z is powered by a 3.7L V6 engine which develops a potent 332 bhp @ 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 366 Nm @ 5200 rpm.
Speaking to the media at the launch, Kiminobu Tokuyama, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Nissan Motor India said that the manufacturer is here to fulfill the diverse motoring needs of Indian customers. Talking about the 30Z he said that the car enables discerning performance car enthusiasts in the country to live fast with its breath-taking performance, cutting-edge technology and seductive design and at a very attractive price.
When questioned about Nissan’s future plans for the Indian market, Tokuyama said that the company plans to launch 9 models in India by 2012 of which four models will be imported from Japan. He added that the manufacturer is planning to make the remaining five models at its Chennai plant. He further revealed that The production of Nissan’s first made-in-India car would start from May this year.
Nissan Motor India currently has entered into a partnership with Hover Automotive India for the former’s marketng, sales and dealer development in the country.


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Today preorders began for Misfit’s Flash fitness watch. While the hype surrounding this device hasn’t, and probably won’t reach the levels of hysteria that Apple Watch will garner in 2015 when it’s released, this fitness based device will bring plenty bang – for a significantly lesser price than the competition.
The Flash is similar to Misfit’s $100 Shine model. However, it garners a different body type, and composition, which allows for the lesser cost. The lighter and consequently less expensive material is a polycarbonate plastic – which minimizes waterproofing, but enables Misfit to cut 50% off the retail price, from the Shine model. There will be seven available colors, and Best Buy will even offer two exclusive colors – pink and yellow.
For $49, The Flash actually has the exact same capabilities as the Shine.
Users can track steps taken, calories burned, and approximate distance traveled. Additionally, this wearable can also track sleep quality and duration. The device will even track specific activities such as running, walking, tennis, swimming, cycling, basketball, and soccer. The band utilizes standard CR2032 coin cell batteries that are equivalent in expense, and ease to replace – as a watch battery.
They can be as inexpensive as just a couple of dollars to replace, depending on where you have it replaced.
The Flash has a very streamlined, and sleek visual appearance. Just as the previous Shine model lacked a visual display, the Flash follows the same design. The Flash offers no visual display besides a time, and your overall fitness goals.
Intel Corp. and Fossil Group team up to develop fashionable wearable computers
However, that doesn’t by any means limit the usefulness of The Flash. The iOS and Android apps actually enhance the user experience a great deal by transferring all of the details that the wearable tracks right to your handset via Bluetooth.
The Misfit Flash is expected to begin shipping in mid-October for preordering which began today.
While Misfit’s Flash might not be the most buzzed about, or talked about device coming to the market this fall – it definitely will be one worth watching. The Flash isn’t the cheapest fitness band on the market, either, that are expecting to launch in the coming months – booting dismissal that this product is nothing more than a cheap, unworthy, knock-off.
Misfit though is battling to remain relevant in a market that has, over the course of time, become stale and has even seen many players jump out of the race entirely – and shift their focus to fitness services, instead of hardware – as Nike has done.
This device will challenge to keep the fitness hardware market alive, and well.


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The P.A.N. flavor was at the stage of Miami’s annual food festival: SOBEWFF 2024.
Samples of mini arepas, mini cachapas and mini pancakes or Corn Bread were offered at the P.A.N. booth at the festival to delight all guests’ senses.
From February 22nd to 25th, in South Beach, Florida, the delicious flavors of P.A.N. products made their way to the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), a star-packed festival featuring the Food Network’s biggest names, musicians, today’s hottest lifestyle personalities and more than 500 world-renowned chefs and wine & beverage producers.
“We are very excited to be at this important event for the gastronomic sector in the United States, one of the most important markets for P.A.N. We have a growing portfolio in the United States based on convenience and variety of flavors, which is ideal for consumers looking for new gastronomic experiences, who enjoy discovering new and different flavors and appreciate practicality and convenience,” said María Alexandra Mendoza, Marketing Director of Empresas Polar’s International Business.
P.A.N. had its own tasting stand located in the Tasting Village area, during the three days of the festival (Friday through Sunday), where it displayed its most delicious dishes for the entire audience of the event with a sampling of mini arepas, mini cachapas and mini pancakes or Corn Bread.
The attendees at SOBEWFF, with challenging palates from all over the world, were able to learn about the best of our delicious P.A.N. products and the most tasty recipes that can be made with them,” Mendoza added.”
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BY ANNE STANTON
---- — TRAVERSE CITY — Every Friday, 400 lemons are hand-peeled at the rustic Northern Latitudes distillery in Lake Leelanau, and passersby may even be asked to help.
“It’s for our limoncello,” said business co-owner Amanda “Mandy” Moseler. “It’s an Italian liquor and you have to get that thin layer of zest. You put the peels in 190 proof vodka and steep for a week, then take it down to 60 proof. It’s so good!”
Moseler and her husband Mark have joined the ranks of local artisan distillers who produce their own vodkas, gins and other spirits. Their number is small — only five or so — but they're shaking things up.
Just recently Grand Traverse Distillery was awarded a gold medal for its “Ole George” aged rye whiskey by the American Distilling Institute. Its success follows on the heels of the distillery's True North Vodka that's garnered many national and international awards.
“Out of 250 distilleries, ours was the top-picked rye whiskey,” said owner Kent Rabish. “The reason why is we actually distill it here. If you buy mass-produced whiskey, you’re not going to taste any different than the next guy.”
The artisan distilleries clink nicely with the region's multitude of foodies, farms, wineries and breweries. As of this fall, for example, Rabish will have bought one million pounds of Michigan grown grains, mostly from a Williamsburg farm.
"It's huge. The region started out with wine in the 1960s," he said. "Now we have 30 to 40 vineyards between Old Mission and Leelanau. Twenty years ago, the craft breweries started opening up. Now there are nine or 10, with three more coming on line. So you'll have a dozen brewers in Traverse City making terrific beer. You won't have a dozen distillers, but you'll have more and more opening in Michigan."
The state's 30-plus licensed artisan distilleries create a tastier and more expensive product than what's offered by huge manufacturers. Another class called "merchant" distillers buy from big manufacturers, but their labels can imply a hand-crafted product. To know for sure, look at the label where it says "distilled by."
Master distiller Mike Hall on Old Mission Peninsula created the "Civilized" spirits for Northern United Brewing Company, the parent company of North Peak and Jolly Pumpkin. The company offers all three libations: beer, wine and spirits. Black Star Farms and Chateau Chantal make spirits and were industry pioneers back in 1996, said Kris Berglund, a Michigan State University professor.
The Traverse City Whiskey Company plans to join the ranks of area distillers this fall. For now, it’s bottled by United Beverage Solutions in Chelsea.
The larger distilleries widely distribute their products throughout the state, while others, like the Moselers, only sell their wares in an onsite tasting room.
Cherries played an early role in the distillery industry. In 1996, a new Michigan law allowed a small brandy producer to get into business with a $150 license. The Cherry Marketing Institute helped pay for the first still; the cherry kirsch created back then is still available at Black Star Farms, Berglund said.
Berglund is considered the guru of distillers. He heads up the MSU artisan distillery program, the first and oldest of its kind in the country, and is a key player in loosening state regulations.
Berglund said the watershed year was 2008, when a new state law created a $100 license for small production distilleries. Before then, a grain distiller couldn't pour drinks on the premises and the license cost was prohibitive for many.
“So that’s why in the last five years, you’ve seen all these others popping," he said. "It’s because you can now make the distillery a destination.”
Rabish admits the distillery business can be a tough go. He opened in 2006, but didn’t quit his day job as a pharmaceutical rep until two years ago. Today he employs 22 people, and profits have soared by about 55 percent the last two years, driven by exceptional whiskey sales, new stores and downstate sales.
Mark and Mandy Moseler, both former teachers, work seven days a week and often late at night. Fortunately, they don’t have to wait until the end of the day to enjoy a nightcap.
“In fact, I made one of our new employees taste test a Mackinac Island Fudge liqueur. That was 9:30 in morning,” Mandy said.


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OTTAWA, ON – Kichesippi Beer has announced the release of this year’s edition of its holiday sampler pack.
Cheers to the Season includes cans of a dozen beers, including Espresso IPA, Wuchak Winter IPA, Wuchak Black Cascadian Dark Ale, Carrot Cake Spiced Brown Ale, North Shore NEIPA, Chocolate Raspberry Sweet Stout, Ginger Bread Ginger Beer Shandy. Corktown Dry Stout, Heller Highwater Helles Lager, Warrior Woman APA, German Phil Dunkel Lager, and 1855 Amber Ale.
Each can is individually wrapped, and they are all packaged in a festive and decorative box designed for holiday gift giving.
Cheers to the Season is available now at the Kichesippi retail store and online shop while supplies last.
Source & Photos: Kichesippi Beer Co