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Reminiscent Brits have named their top nostalgic flavours - and the top three are jelly, boiled eggs with soldiers and fish fingers.
A home cooked roast dinner, ice cream and custard also made the list, according to the study of 2,000 adults.
While a quarter loved rhubarb and custard flavour as a child, as well as ice pops.
And for 42%, nothing screamed 90s and noughties like chewing a slab of fruity flavoured gum.
But the classic school staple of semolina is seemingly more difficult to swallow with 25% saying they never want to taste it again.
The same goes for lumpy pink custard (24%), spam (23%) and crab sticks (17%).
The study was commissioned by Extra Refreshers Gum, to launch its strawberry and lemon flavour, and found 37% associate this combination with their childhood.
It also revealed these nostalgic foods haven’t been left in the past – with the 23% chowing down on a childhood favourite at least once a week.
Furthermore, 25% believe indulging in classic flavours makes them feel comfortable and it helps four in 10 reduce feelings of anxiety.
As many as 73% of those put this down to the fact it evokes happy memories.
According to psychology expert Jo Hemmings, positive experiences associated with a particular dish, food or flavour can provoke strong feelings of comfort, security, and happiness.
Jo said: “In order to qualify as a true nostalgic flavour, the food must fulfil at least two of three requirements; it must have comforting properties, sentimental appeal and be ‘insanely delicious’.
“As we grow older, the amazing sensation of nostalgia allows us to be transported to the joyful memories of our childhood.
“Senses trigger a chemical reaction in our brain, similar to the euphoria that we felt when experiencing this sensation for the first time as a child.
“Taste and smell are among the strongest nostalgia triggers of all, instantly reminds us of when we felt happy and comforted.”
Around half (49%) claim sharing nostalgic meals or snacks with loved ones bring them closer together – for 58% of those, this is because they can discuss fond memories of the snack.
And three in 10 (29%) have made a nostalgic food to cheer someone up, according to the stats by OnePoll.com.
With bananas and custard, beans on toast and fish finger sandwiches firm favourites when it comes to making someone smile.
Karina Solovey, Extra spokesperson, said: “We all love a trip down memory lane.
“After all, who doesn’t love a bowl of jelly and ice cream, or a stick of strawberry and lemon flavoured gum to perk up their day and transport them back to their childhood?
“The smallest things can change someone’s day, from relieving stress to building a connection with friends and family.”
TOP 10 NOSTALGIC FLAVOURS:
- Boiled eggs and soldiers
- Fish fingers
- Home cooked roast dinner
- Biscuits from a metal tin
- Ice cream
- Ice pops
- Jam sandwicihes
- Baked beans


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Culina Logistics has shortened ambient supply chains for supermarket giant Tesco, with the roll-out of a new ‘Day 1 for Day 2’ delivery service. The logistics firm will consolidate suppliers’ deliveries at its multi-user facility in Wolverhampton, for onward trunking to Tesco’s NDC network on a six-day Monday to Saturday cycle. Culina says the ambient grocery market has traditionally operated with orders being placed on Day 1 for delivery on Day 3 across a five-day Monday to Friday cycle, but […]
Tesco distribution director Alex Laffey is to take over as the new chief executive of Eddie Stobart Logistics.
Wincanton has warned that a decline in customers’ volumes and a reduced demand for warehousing will “adversely affect” the business in the next 12 months. In a trading update issued today (Tuesday 3 April), the group says that while it has successfully retained and won new contracts across all sectors, market conditions in retail, FMCG and containers have been challenging. It adds that a number of its customers are seeing a decline in volumes, which is resulting in reduced demand […]
Culina Group has entered into what it has described as a joint-venture with Northern Irish haulage firm Morgan McLernon.

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Climate change: "You have to invest heavily in innovation".
Even if the world manages to limit the increase in global temperature to 1.5 degrees, farmers will lose an additional 5-10 percent of their harvest on average. This is why climate change is such a serious problem for agriculture. At the same time, agriculture itself must contribute to climate protection. According to Matthias Berninger from Bayer, investments in new technologies are crucial for this.
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Fertilisers are among the main sources of greenhouse gases in agriculture. Bayer is researching alternatives. But how do you make the switch? Matthias Berninger tells CNBC: "You have to invest heavily in innovation. The Haber-Bosch process is one of the most important chemical processes in human history. Thanks to it, we have traditional fertiliser. About 40 per cent of all food is based on the process. Therefore, you can't just flip the switch." But advances in genetics and biorevolution would certainly produce alternatives. Fertiliser today accounts for about 4 per cent of all CO2 emissions. So the potential for climate protection is huge here.
Vegetable producers are currently struggling. The reason for this is the lack of crop protection products . It is becoming increasingly difficult to bring saleable products onto the market. Some farmers are even reaching their limits to such an extent that they have had to stop growing certain vegetable varieties.
Fruit, berry and wine growing is increasingly threatened by pests such as the Japanese beetle, the spotted wing drosophila and the Mediterranean fruit fly. Producers are sounding the alarm – but there is a lack of pesticides that can put an end to the pests.
The high number of plant protection treatments is a major challenge for organic farmers. One of them is apple grower Marco Messerli from Kirchdorf BE. He has had to treat susceptible apple varieties with organic pesticides a total of 48 times. Too much, he thinks, and is now calling for the authorisation of new breeding methods. Experts agree with him.
A shortage of seed potatoes is looming in 2024. If there is a shortage of seed potatoes, the popular carbohydrate suppliers cannot be harvested. And because seed potatoes are in short supply throughout Europe, importing them will also be difficult. According to Swisspatat, varieties of French fries are particularly affected.


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We've all heard about thefts that leave you scratching your head - things that make people say "If it isn't nailed down..."
Now drivers have been warned that they could have their cars broken into for literally anything they leave on show, after West Yorkshire Police revealed a top five of strange items stolen from vehicles last year.
Urging people not to leave items on show, the police revealed that a pack of bird seed and a bag of crisps were among the hauls in some car break-ins.
Unusual thefts also included a deck chair, old cups and saucers and an umbrella.
Chris Joyce, Force Crime Prevention Officer for West Yorkshire Police, said: "This type of crime is one that can be easily prevented at no cost whatsoever other than a few seconds of time. The consequences of not removing items from your vehicle on leaving it unoccupied can be very upsetting and frustrating.
"Not having the use of your vehicle whilst it is being repaired can have a significant impact on your day to day life, both on a personal and professional level, and this is in addition to having something stolen from you needlessly.
"It’s very easy to think ‘it won’t happen to me’ or ‘I’ll pop back out to the car to get my stuff later’, but later may be too late. It takes seconds to remove items from your vehicle and lock it, the same amount of time it takes a thief to steal them.
"Crime prevention is everyone’s business and it’s vital that we do all that we can to reduce the opportunity for crime to occur."
Tips which drivers can follow to protect their property and deter thieves include:
- Never leave a car door unlocked or a window or a sunroof open, even at a petrol station or outside of a shop
- Remove everything from your car on leaving it unoccupied, including route finders, mobile phones, wallets/purses, money, CD’s, clothing, personal computers and documentation
- Satellite navigation system holders should not be left attached to the windscreen, as this advertises the fact that you may have a device, and don’t forget to wipe the suction marks off the windscreen when you remove it
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The human cost of the coronavirus outbreak is climbing across China and beyond. The economic cost is also mounting, mainly, but not only, in China.
That damage to economy is, for the most part, not due to the virus itself so much as efforts to prevent it spreading.
The effected area of Wuhan is completely sealed, where the outbreak began, a city with a population of 11 million.
That lockdown is now extended to other parts of Hubei province, ultimately preventing the business related travel as well as the movement of goods and workers.
The mounting fear of the virus also means many people will choose to avoid the activities they think might expose them to the risk of that deadly virus. Hence, in effect the restaurants, cinemas, transport providers, hotels and shops are all quickly feeling the impact with less customers.
Another noticeable thing is the timing of that health crisis, during the lunar New Year break, that also means those industries have been particularly exposed to commercial losses. New Year holiday was extended for a few days by the national Chinese authorities, and there have been longer extensions imposed by some provincial authorities, also delaying return to work for some businesses even longer.
The delays in resuming the production and selling goods is likely to lead to other problems like, cash-flow problems, especially for the smaller operations. Many companies will have to continue paying the bills, that also includes employees’ pay and for manufacturers selling goods abroad, there may be some issues with buyers becoming more reluctant to buy from China.
Herbert Wun owns Wing Sang Electrical, which makes products such as hair-straighteners and blow-dryers in Guangdong province, told that many companies would not have much slack to take this kind of impact, coming, as it did, on top of the US-China trade war. And the epidemic “will add to the pressure on customers trying to shift their supply chain away from China”.
The impact is not confined to China. International retailers, the furniture seller Ikea and the coffee shop chain Starbucks have closed operations in China. Several overseas airlines have stopped flights to China and international hotel chains have been offering refunds. And beyond that, there is growing concern about integrated international supply chains.
China has a much bigger role in these networks than it did at the time of the last major health problem that emerged from the country, the severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) virus 17 years ago.
Hyundai, of South Korea, has suspended its car production because of problems with the supply of parts from its operation in China – an early warning sign of possible extensive disruption ahead.
China is an important supplier for the global motor industry and the electronics sector. Many mobile phones and computers are made in China or at least have components manufactured there.
Stock markets around the world are lower than they were two weeks ago. China’s market fell 8% on the first day of trading after the holiday. There has been a particularly marked impact on the prices of industrial commodities, as China is such an important buyer.


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We are pleased to announce that David Rice has accepted the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Associated Food Stores.
The announcement comes after the former president and CEO of the company, Robert Obray, passed away in August.
“Bob was an incredible leader and worked closely with the company’s board of directors and his leadership team to establish the future direction of the company,” said Rice. “Bob was a friend to all and while no one will ever fill his shoes, collectively we are committed to following in his remarkable footsteps.”
Rice has worked for the company for 27 years. In a previous role, Rice served as Executive Vice President of Associated Food Stores and President of Associated Retail Operations.
“With almost three decades of industry experience, Rice combines extensive expertise and a commitment to independent retailers that is vital as we continue executing our short and long-term growth strategies,” said Chip Atkinson, business chairman of the board. “His proven ability to connect with retailers, team members and vendor partners make him an ideal fit to lead Associated Food Stores and we are energized and enthusiastic about the future of our cooperative under his direction.”


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The Starbucks' red cup controversy is so idiotic that no less an authority than Bristol Palin warned that it was a trap by the liberal media to make Christians look stupid. If media are to blame, the culprit is social media and its ability to make mountains out of molehills.
The hubbub apparently started with an Arizona-based social media evangelist who claimed the giant coffee chain took Christ and Christmas off its holiday cups this year as an accommodation to political correctness, a maneuver in the war on Christmas. His screed went viral on the Internet.
Please. With all else going on in the world, this doesn't need to be a controversy. Starbucks never had Christ or Christmas on its holiday coffee cups, just general holiday images such as snowmen, reindeer, pine trees and snowflakes. This year, the 18th for the holiday cups, it went to plain red. That somehow is big whoop? The company is not a combatant in the (utterly phony) war on Christmas; it sells an Advent Calendar, "Christmas Blend" coffee and such. Its customers include Christians and non-Christians, and it tries to make all of them feel welcome — the kind of thinking that makes the company successful.
So enough. But since the subject is raised, there is something Starbucks and other coffee chains could do with paper cups, and that is to put fewer of them into the waste stream. Offer a small financial incentive — something most Americans love and respond to — for bringing your own mug. It would be a holiday treat for the environment.


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- 30 November 2020
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Grocery chain Co-op has begun trialling Starship autonomous delivery robots in certain postcodes around Northampton – the second town it is trialling the robots after Milton Keynes.
Co-op has significantly improved its grocery delivery offering in recent months. By the end of the year it will offer click & collect or home delivery out of 1,000 stores nationwide.
By the end of the 2021, the grocery chain will have more than 300 Starship robots on UK roads. In the case of Northampton, they will serve a radius of up to three miles from NN4 6DY – the Northampton suburbs of Wooton and Hardingstone.
Chris Conway, Head of eCommerce, Co-op, said: “We continue to look for new ways to innovate and expand access to our products and services to deliver a truly compelling offer for consumers. Our partnership with Starship enables Co-op to offer further availability, flexibility and choice to meet community shopping needs for on-demand convenience. We have seen big changes in eCommerce this year with new customers using the channel that have never used it before, and seeing the benefits. Offering quality and value quickly, easily and conveniently is core to Co-op’s approach – delivering what our Members and customers want, when and where they need it.”
Andrew Curtis, Head of UK Operations at Starship Technologies, said: “We are thrilled to expand our service in the UK and bring robot delivery to neighbourhoods across Northampton from today. We have been humbled by the fantastic reception to our robots from local communities in Milton Keynes over the last two and a half years. This is the next step in our growth ambitions as Starship looks to further roll out our services across the UK following increasing demand during the pandemic.”


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Nissan plans to introduce the X-Trail sometime next year. It will be imported via the CBU route and will rival the Skoda Kodiaq and VW Taigun.
Nissan has showcased three SUVs from its global portfolio in India, including the X-Trail, which was caught testing earlier this month. The carmaker has also started a feasibility study of the Qashqai, while the third model under evaluation is the Juke.
The X-Trail moniker is not new to the Indian market. The SUV is now in its fourth generation and comes with petrol and hybrid engine options. The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine makes 161 BHP and 300 Nm, while the ‘e-Power’ version is assisted by an electric motor and puts out 201 BHP and 330 Nm.
The X-Trail e-Power hybrid also comes with all-wheel drive. It uses the same hybrid powertrain, albeit in a higher state of tune. It packs 210 BHP and 500 Nm.
The Nissan X-Trail is available in 5-seat and 7-seat configurations. The SUV will be launched in India as a completely built unit (CBU) in 2023. It will compete with the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan.
The Nissan Qashqai comes with petrol and mild-hybrid powertrains paired with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT. It could rival the Hyundai Tucson and Jeep Compass.
The Juke is a funky SUV that is now in its second-generation. It is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol hybrid, making it a good option to mid-sized SUVs like the Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
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Sportsflash® Releases New iPhone App for the London Games
London Games Explorer, Sportsflash’s latest offering is packed with engaging content wrapped up in sleek graphics making the app a must have for Games enthusiasts.
infoplum® through its leading sports brand Sportsflash® today announced the launch of “Games Explorer”, a premium iPhone App that delivers in-depth coverage of the 2012 Olympic games
Games Explorer is content and feature rich with stunning visuals. Easy navigation makes the app engaging and simple to use. Games Explorer’s informative and interactive content makes it a fantastic app for users to have by their side while they watch the Games. Packed with news, pics’, interesting stats, quirky facts and much more, Games Explorer is well worth its download price of $2.99.
Among others, “Games Explorer” is packed with interactive features such as:
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Kim Kardashian’s Shapewear Brand Valued at $4 Billion: Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, Skims, is making waves in the fashion industry as it enters its billionaire era. With a recent funding round raising $270 million, Skims’ valuation has skyrocketed to $4 billion, up from $3.2 billion just last year. The brand, co-founded by Kardashian and Jens Grede, has experienced rapid growth since its inception in 2019 and is now on track to become the next big fashion powerhouse. In this article, we delve into Skims’ success story, its expansion plans, and the potential of going public in the future.
From Shapewear to a Fashion Empire Skims initially gained popularity by exclusively offering shapewear to its customers. However, it didn’t stop there. The brand expanded its product line to include a wide variety of apparel, such as swimsuits and loungewear. The upcoming fall season will witness Skims venturing into men’s clothing, further diversifying its offerings. This strategic expansion has allowed Skims to capture a broader market and attract customers beyond its core demographic.
Physical Stores of Skims
Bringing the Skims Experience Offline While Skims has established a strong online presence, the brand has set its sights on opening physical stores. Plans are underway to launch stores in prominent fashion hubs like Los Angeles and New York City next year. By bridging the gap between the digital and physical realms, Skims aims to enhance the customer experience and provide a tangible space for shoppers to engage with the brand firsthand. These physical stores will undoubtedly elevate Skims’ presence and solidify its position in the fashion retail landscape.
Impressive Financial Growth and Investor Interest Skims’ financial performance has been nothing short of remarkable. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the brand has consistently turned a profit since its launch. According to the New York Times, Skims is projected to generate $750 million in sales this year, a significant increase from $500 million in 2022. This impressive growth trajectory, coupled with the brand’s popularity among millennials and Gen-Z consumers, has attracted the attention of investors.
The Road to Going Public
A Potential Future for Skims While Skims remains privately held for now, the brand’s valuation, involvement of Wellington Management, and the recent hiring of a Chief Financial Officer have sparked speculation about a potential initial public offering (IPO). Kardashian and Grede are not in a rush to take the company public but acknowledge that Skims deserves to be a public company at some point. As consumer-facing businesses attract investor interest, the future holds the possibility of Skims joining the stock market and expanding its reach even further.
A Life-Saving Bodysuit Beyond its financial success, Skims has also made a positive impact on individuals’ lives. A TikTok video by Angelina Wiley gained attention when she credited her Skims bodysuit with potentially saving her life after being shot multiple times. Wiley’s tight-fitting Skims bodysuit helped prevent excessive bleeding until medical help arrived. This incident highlights the importance of Skims’ innovative designs and their potential to provide both style and protection.
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Conclusion of Kim Kardashian’s Shapewear Brand Valued at $4 Billion
Skims, the brainchild of Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede, has emerged as a fashion powerhouse with a $4 billion valuation. Its expansion beyond shapewear and into various apparel categories has captured the attention of millennials and Gen-Z consumers worldwide. With plans to open physical stores next year, Skims is poised to enhance its brand presence and provide a unique shopping experience. The possibility of a future IPO indicates the brand’s potential for further growth and market dominance. As Skims continues to push boundaries and redefine the fashion industry, its impact extends beyond profits, demonstrating its ability to positively influence people’s lives.


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SUNDAY NEWSPAPER SHARE TIPS: Domaine Chanzy, BT, GSK, Vodafone
We round up the latest share tips from the Sunday newspapers. This week Domaine Chanzy from Midas, BT and GSK from Inside the City and Vodafone from Questor.
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Midas takes a look this week at something a little different – French wine maker Domaine Chanzy, which is joining AIM and using crowdfunding to raise money for the flotation.
Investors – particularly the most cautious – may have reservations about crowdfunding for a stock market flotation, which has not been entirely without controversy.
Round up: We look at the latest share tips from the Sunday newspapers
Last week the City regulator warned that some crowdfunders were misleading investors. But for wine enthusiasts and more adventurous stock-pickers, the flotation could prove both fun and rewarding.
Domaine Chanzy is a leading producer of Burgundy wines. The shares will be priced at 120p and the minimum investment will be just £10. However, investors subscribing for 1,000 shares or more will be offered substantial discounts, such as 30 per cent off a bottle of £16.95 wine or more than 40 per cent off Premier and Grand Crus.
Investors can also take comfort from the fact that the crowdfunding site involved is Seedrs, which is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the shares will be listed on AIM, part of the London Stock Exchange.
Verdict: The stock has novelty value and founder Philippe der Megreditchian seems sensible, but the wine industry can be an unpredictable one and the Burgundy region is particularly susceptible to volatility. This flotation is a good punt for wine lovers but they should not bet the farm on it.
The Sunday Times
Inside the City’s Simon Duke takes a look at BT’s latest spending spree, which has included a £12.5billion takeover of EE, a meaty bid for Premier League football broadcast rights – and it has set aside £1.5billion to plug a pension deficit.
This amonts to an ‘eye-watering’ spending spree, says Inside the City, one which would normally unnerve investors. Howver shares have risen more than ten per cent over the past year. It is unlikely to suffer in the same way as during the dotcom boom, when BT last bet heavily on takeovers. However following its stock market surge, chief executive Gavin Patterson cannot afford any slips.
Inside the City then moves on to GlaxoSmithKline, which had a turbulent 2014. However investors think it may be about to turn a corner, with some interesting drugs being worked on in the labs, particularly in the immune-oncology field.
Verdict: Sounds like a long-term cure for Glaxo’s ills.
The Sunday Telegraph
Questor also looks at GlaxoSmithKline this week, suggesting that it has a number of catalysts that could give its shares a lift this year.
It is expanding its vaccines business and forming a consumer joint health venture with Novartis. There are also plans to spin off and list the HIV unit called ViiV Healthcare, in which GSK holds an 80 per cent stake.
Questor suggests GSK shares are looking cheap on a number of measures.
They are currently trading on 16 times forecast earnings, which is a 20 per cent discount to European sector peers Novartis and Roche.
Shares now offer a 5.5 per cent prospective dividend, have largely missed out on the equity rally of the past six years and should benefit from the strength of the dollar as well.
Questor also turns its gaze to Vodafone, which it says remains an attractive takeover target for US rivals.
Questor said it thinks Vodafone has been using the cash it received for selling the Verizon Wireless business last year wisely.
The company is looking to gain an edge on competitors by spending £19billion upgrading its network through a venture it is calling ‘Project Spring’.
Verdict: Questor says the shares remain a solid long-term hold as investors can collect the 4.8 per cent dividend yield while they wait for a potential US takeover bid.
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A new study finds that promoting insect-based food as pleasurable, rather than healthy or environmentally friendly, could be the most effective marketing strategy for these currently taboo or unappealing foods. Published in Frontiers in Nutrition as part of a special research collection on food systems, the study is the first to compare promotional methods for insect-based food. Promoting insects as tasty, or even as a luxurious and exotic delicacy, could help to change attitudes and achieve more sustainable food production and healthier diets.
Food production accounts for an enormous 25% of all human greenhouse gas emissions. Livestock is a huge contributor to these emissions and researchers and policymakers are trying to develop and promote more sustainable ways to produce animal protein. One controversial option is farming and eating insects.
“Insects have numerous health benefits as a source of protein and dramatically outperform conventional meats in terms of greenhouse gas emissions,” said Professor Sebastian Berger, of the University of Bern in Switzerland. “Therefore, insect-based food might help in the fight against climate change.”
Despite these benefits, people in Western countries rarely eat insects. Many people are wary or even disgusted at the thought of eating insect-based food. However, many of these same people will happily eat a lobster or crayfish, despite their insect-like appearance — so it is possible such attitudes can change.
So far, no-one had investigated the best way to promote or market insects so that they are more appealing to the public. Highlighting their health and environmental benefits seems like an intuitive way to do this, as social labels such as “eco-friendly” or “fair trade” have appealed to consumers in the past.
Berger and colleagues set out to investigate the factors influencing people’s attitudes towards insect-based food. They asked members of the public in Cologne, Germany, to participate in the study. First, the participants viewed an advertisement for a company offering insect-based food. Some of the advertisements aimed to highlight the environmental or health benefits of the food, while others highlighted pleasurable aspects, such as its taste.
Then, the participants had the option to eat a mealworm chocolate truffle. They completed a questionnaire to record their expectations about the truffle quality and whether they were willing to try it. Those who tried the truffle also rated how nice it tasted.
Surprisingly, the research team found that advertisements promoting health and environmental benefits were significantly less effective than those promoting pleasurable aspects of the food. Claims of quality and luxury enhanced the participants’ expectations of the truffle and made them more likely to try it. These participants also rated the taste of the truffles more highly.
So, why may insects differ from other products where social issues have positively influenced sales? Long-term social considerations, such as environmental protection or improved health, don’t appear to be enough for consumers to overcome the insect “disgust” factor. As people’s aversion towards insects is largely emotional rather than rational, it makes sense to try to influence their emotions rather than make rational appeals about long-term issues.
The team’s results suggest that future marketing campaigns should portray insect-based food as delicious, trendy or even luxurious, if they are to effectively change people’s eating habits. Further larger studies are needed to establish if a large-scale switch from conventional animal protein to insect-based foods is feasible.


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American semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) says it is doing everything it can to “drive global semiconductor availability.”
“We have made significant investments in nearly every element of our supply chain to ensure we not only get the delivery we need, but also in building additional capacity for our suppliers,” said David McAfee, Corporate VP, Product Management and Marketing at AMD, said indianexpress.com on a call from Austin, Texas. “It’s a huge focus,” added McAfee.
A global shortage of semiconductor chips has impacted everything from personal computers and cars to game consoles. The global demand for chips, the “brains” in a multitude of electronic products, far exceeds supply, as the pandemic is changing the use cases in many ways.
As one of the world’s leading chip manufacturers, AMD makes processors that power PCs, video game consoles such as PS5 and Xbox Series X, and data centers. When the explosive demand for personal computers first became apparent in the early days of the pandemic, McAfee said one of AMD’s steps was to “build more capacity at every step of the supply chain and make very significant investments around the world, to ensure “that we can drive so much demand for products”.
McAfee acknowledged that more needs to be done, saying that while semiconductor scarcity is an obstacle, demand for personal computers is beyond what the global semiconductor industry can cover.
The pandemic has woken up the PC segment, which has been stagnating for many years. With remote work and learning not disappearing anytime soon, business, school, and consumer PC demand is likely to remain high. According to a study by IDC, worldwide shipments of personal computers, including desktops, notebooks and workstations, reached 21 83.6 million units in the second quarter. But the global shortage of computer chips threatens to slow down the PC market in its golden age.
“Before Covid, the PC industry went through a period of slow innovation,” he said, adding that the pandemic had contributed to the skyrocketing demand for PCs around the world. “PCs are now much better quality and more powerful than the world has bought in the past,” said McAfee. “For example, we’ve seen more growth in gaming PCs over the past 18 months than we could have ever imagined.”
While chip manufacturers like AMD are doing everything they can to overcome the ongoing shortage of chips by increasing production, building new capacities actually takes years. The development of a chip takes three to four months and is a high-tech process that can only be carried out in specialized chip factories. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world’s largest foundry serving major technology companies such as Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD among its customers. The problem is that there are very few chip fabs in the world and these are also concentrated in Asia. The US wants to change that and is encouraging companies like Intel, the world’s largest chip manufacturer, to invest more in domestic semiconductor production. Experts warn that the global chip shortage could last until 2023.
“AMD’s mission was to invest in silicon capacity and manufacturing capacity, as well as every step of the supply chain, to attract as many potential suppliers as possible,” he said. “How can we fill this gap asap and make sure that all the pieces are in place to try to keep the world’s demand for personal computers going, as they have become such an important part of people’s lives today.”


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McDonald's is bringing back one of its most popular limited edition burgers - the Big Tasty.
The mammoth burger is made with a beef patty, Emmental cheese slices, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, optional Beechwood smoked bacon and the signature Big Tasty sauce.
It will be served in stores nationwide from Wednesday, June 28 until Tuesday, October 3.
McDonald's announced the news on its Facebook page, writing: “Join the biggest, tastiest event of the year….
“They’re big, they’re tasty, and they’re back at McDonald’s. The Big Tasty and Big Tasty with Bacon return from June 28 until October 3.
“Put it in your diary, tell your friends and get ready to take a big bite into 100% beef, cheese slices made with delicious Emmental, slices of tomato, lettuce, onion, optional Beechwood smoked bacon and of course our signature Big Tasty sauce.”
The burger is bought back for a limited time only each year, but fans have been calling for it to be a permanent fixture for some years.
And it's so popular amongst customers that it even has its own Facebook page, with more than 2,000 followers.
However the fast food chain has said the item is a “promotional item” and would only return for limited periods of time.


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Apple iWork Will Soon Be Available With Real-Time Collaboration
Apple targets the suite and tie clads by competing with Google Docs and Office 365 as it launches real-time collaboration on its iWork application
Launch of new Apple products have been the highlight of today. At the event, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple had a lot to share with the audience who has been glues to their screens watching as Apple launches it's new iPhone 7, along with wireless earplugs. The other thing that has become the highlight of the day is the real-time collaboration in Apple's iWork application.
Apple is now in the race to compete with Google Docs and Office 365, as it recently unveiled the new feature of real-time collaboration on iWork, for iPhone, Mac, iPad and Web. iWork now allows users to work on the same document and edit it simultaneously. Similar to what Google had introduced in 2007, on Google Drive. This feature is added on to Number, Keynote and Pages. It is essentially useful to business men, working officials and students, to share documents and have access to edit the informations, as and when required. Each active participant on the group is identified by a different colour of bubble, to make aware other users as to who is editing what.
It is the first time that Apple has introduced real-time collaboration into it's iWork app. During the product launch, Tim Cook expressed his excitement by sharing a demo of the real-time with the audience, as he worked on Keynote and shared the document with other staff members. This demonstration was also recoded and shown on the big screen. He said "We have never edited a deck live on stage before" further adding "but we're so excited to show you our real-time collaboration, we're going to do it.".
At the time Apple was introducing this much needed feature, they addressed its use in relation to education and business. However, Apple has always been keen towards promoting education through their products and applications, their collaboration with Obama's ConnectED initiative a proof of that. Therefore, even today at the event, Apple handed over the stage to the Vice President of Worldwide Apps Marketing, Susan Prescott, who spoke extensively about the use of iWork's real-time collaboration in the lies of the students. ""iWork is all about making beautiful and engaging documents. For people who want the power of iWork, there is a great way to work with colleagues or classmates to work together." she said.
There has been no specific date given for the launch of real-time on iWork. For now, the news of iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 has the Apple fans drooling over these new gadgets.


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In addition to that, it was also rumoured that Apple will be announcing its TV streaming service through this event which is apt given the teaser.
Whatever is the case, Apple's "It's Show Time" event will bring fans new services and products to enjoy at home or on the go. Although the iPhone maker is expected to finally debut its long-awaited Netflix rival at the event, a majority of the content available on the service at launch will be from third-party content providers - not from Apple itself.
If anything, we may only see shows that Apple is already producing, like Carpool Karaoke, included at launch. The report also mentioned Apple is in talks with various celebrities for attending the event celebrities like Jennifer Anniston, Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon and director JJ Abrams.
People Are Calling For Mandatory Minimums After George Pell's Sentence
In sentencing Pell on Wednesday , a judge said the cleric had committed "a brazen and forceful sexual attack on the two victims". Cardinal George Pell will spend a minimum of three years and eight months in jail for child sexual abuse .
Apple is also in discussions with HBO, part of AT&T Inc-owned WarnerMedia, to become part of the service and it could yet make it in time for the launch, according to a person familiar with the matter. The company has partnered with several publications like The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, etc. As of now, it is still unclear which publishers are onboard Apple's premium News service offering as its 50 percent revenue split demand has left.
Also at the March 25 event, rumors are rife that the company might reveal a news service, which would also line up with its acquisition of news subscription aggregator Texture. The 10.2-inch iPad is expected to be a follow-up to the cheap 9.7-inch iPad and have a similar price point.


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Jan. 11, 2011
Central Vermont Public Service has been chosen to test a Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle as part of a demonstration program, which is being implemented around the world. CVPS is the only Vermont participant.
The program, which has strategically placed Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles worldwide – including more than 160 in the United States – is intended to gather customer feedback on the vehicles’ performance and educate the general public about plug-in hybrid technology. The plug-in Prius is not yet available for purchase.
“Using the new Prius will produce feedback for Toyota, but it will also help us become familiar with some of the new vehicle options that are out there,” said CVPS Transportation Manager Dan Mackey. “It is a great complement to our ongoing efforts to study the next wave of vehicle options and how our electric grid can provide customers with clean, affordable energy for transportation.”
Toyota has placed the vehicles in multiple geographic regions throughout the U.S. and with a range of organizations, including San Diego Gas and Electric, Georgetown University, New York City Department of Transportation and Xcel Energy’s SmartGridCity program.
“The main goal of the program is to gather significant real-world customer feedback, including how and when they charge the vehicle, and how the vehicle performs under different conditions,” said Scott Heyer, corporate manager, fleet, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
The demonstration program began in early 2010 and to date Prius Plug-in Hybrids have been tested in northern and southern California; Washington, D.C.; New York; Portland, Oregon; Boulder, Colorado; and now Vermont.
The plug-in hybrid Prius is a mid-size vehicle that seats five people, has an electric vehicle range of 13 miles and operates in electric vehicle mode at speeds up to 60 mph. It requires three hours of charging on a standard 110-volt outlet or 1.5 hours on a 220 volt outlet, and returns to full-hybrid mode when all electricity is depleted.
CVPS spokesman Steve Costello said the study is a natural fit with the company’s efforts to examine plug-in vehicles through CVPS plug ‘n go™. “We have been at the forefront of studying these technologies for years, and expect to play a significant role in helping our customers understand the benefits vehicles like the plug-in Prius can provide,” Costello said. “Participating in the study will give us another important data point as we continue to examine their potential.”
Contacts: CVPS – Steve Costello: (802) 747-5427 work (802) 742-3062 pager
Toyota – Jana Hartline (310) 468-7977 or Amy K. Taylor (310) 468-6237


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The entry of Tesla into the Indian automaking industry doesn’t come as a surprise. After all, as much as the company is based in the United States, it is the best of its kind. The rest of its counterparts have a long way to go to be where Tesla is, which is why one can’t help but wonder how it will change India’s market. It is important to note that India’s electric vehicle sector is snowballing. Despite that, it is not yet advanced. Here are insights into how things could turn out following the invasion or, rather, the introduction of new competition.
Interestingly, the change may be negligible at the beginning. That’s as a result of the fact that the country’s electric vehicle is still in its early stages. At the moment, only tier-1 cities seem to be enjoying it, and it is more of a luxury to the rest of the country. There is also the import issue whereby carmakers have to import the likes of batteries. Consequently, they have to sell it at a relatively high price. Due to the high costs, the massive adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles has proven difficult in India. Going by the 2019/2020 financial year statistics, India is still lagging behind, no doubt. It only registered about 5 lakh units, and the sales were about 5,000 during the entire year.
Buyers shouldn’t expect much change in terms of price. After all, Tesla will be importing completely built units initially, and given the import levies in the country, the price will also be high. As a matter of fact, the company will have to increase its EV price by 100% to make a profit given such expenses.
However, as time goes by, its existence in India will change the entire electric vehicle ecosystem. The research and development center that Tesla plans to set up will make it possible for the company to identify engineering professionals in the locality. Equally important, it will stop importing entirely built units and instead manufacture them within India’s boundaries. Those will be the game-changers. From production to the market to the supply chain, India’s electric vehicle industry is bound to change eventually. The competition and future collaborations will be key drivers.
Currently, the market only has lakhs, which shows a lack of diversification. Tesla will offer varieties, and the other manufacturers are likely to follow suit. Boosting innovation will also change this market, no doubt. If the country manages to manufacture Li-ion batteries locally, the cost of electric vehicles will drop drastically. Consequently, more people will afford them, and the market will most likely take a twist.
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British digital platform Blinkbox is continuing to strike more content deals with the acquisition of 53 hours from factual distributor TVF. This follows yesterday’s announcement of a deal for 25 hours from Electric Sky and its recent landmark deal with HBO.
The Tesco-owned service has picked up series including Pushing The Limits, which follows Britain’s world wheelchair tennis champion Mark Eccleston, Grayson Perry-fronted doc Why Men Wear Frocks and long running series Sex and Shopping.
“With the arrival of several online content providers in the UK and Europe, the market in this area is expanding rapidly. TVF International is excited to be part of that change and we are delighted to be partnering with Blinkbox, it is a perfect way to reach out to fast expanding revenue generating audiences who are at ease with accessing content over digital platforms,” says Alex Shawcross, head of business affairs and online, TVF International.


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Monster Hunter World is available now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One , and is set to launch in fall 2018 for PC. Capcom's President has said bringing Monster Hunter World to Nintendo Switch would be hard. Monster Hunter World is now the best-selling Monster Hunter game to date, passing 6 million units last week . Caleb has been a gamer and Nintendo fan since picking up Pokémon Red for his Game Boy back in 1998, at the wee age of 4.
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Panicked residents flooded into the street, fearing a repeat of two earthquakes last September that caused buildings to collapse and killed 465 people combined. A magnitude-8.1 quake struck off the southern coast on September 8, killing at least 90. A 5.9-magnitude aftershock hit almost an hour later. In September, an 8.2 magnitude natural disaster killed at least 78 people in Oaxaca and another 16 in Chiapas, the US Geological Survey reported.
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The leak also reveals possible specs, which include a 6-inch display with an FHD+ resolution of 2160x1080, Snapdragon 660 , 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. Less is known about the Nokia 1 , but it's safe to say it will be an entry-level handset and therefore cheap as chips. Have you tried any of Nokia's and HMD Global's Android devices? This seems to be the first instance where we have seen renders of the rumoured Nokia 1 from a credible source.
Heart shower: hearts will be raining all across the screen. That'll deliver some new decorative options, a new loved-up custom emoji and the chance to give your new partner a pet name. Moreover, if you are planning to send someone a love note tomorrow, Messenger Camera will make it special by adding a variety of fun filters and effects.


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Singh said the company would be following a healthy-mix of owned and asset-light strategy, whereby 55-60% of rooms will be owned by the company and the remaining 40%-odd will be on long leases.
Destinations within driving distance are seeing more traction of tourists, however, Goa is an exception, he said.
Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India, the hospitality arm of Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) group, is banking on growth that the domestic leisure holiday segment is expected to witness in the coming decade, as it plans to invest Rs 1,200 crore in adding 1,500-odd rooms to its current portfolio of 3,700 rooms over the next three to four years.
Kavinder Singh, MD and CEO, Mahindra Holidays and Resorts, observed that Covid-19 had altered people’s holiday plans, and most would be unwilling to travel to international destinations for at least two to three years, which opened up opportunities for domestic leisure tourism. The resort company has already seen a sharp surge in its occupancies, with the latest February numbers hovering around 84%. The occupancy levels had dipped to 30% in the July-September period, before improving to 75% in the quarter ended December 2020.
The company reported a 63% year-on-year increase in profit after tax at `41 crore, while the ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) margins surged 750 basis points YoY to 33.8%, in the third quarter ended December 31, 2020. The company’s income was impacted due to fall in resort income compared to last year, and declined 8% YoY to Rs 246 crore. However, it reported that resort income had improved month on month and grown significantly from Rs 7 crore in Q2FY21 to Rs 45 crore in Q3FY21.
The company that operates on membership model has its latest member count at 2.6 lakh. It used to add 12,000 members annually, six years ago, which increased to 16,000 and then to 18,000-member additions a year, before the pandemic hit. However, now, the company is expecting to top its last count, with hopes of adding more than 18,000 members as it sees opportunities to tap the burgeoning middle class that will want to spend on leisure. “I see big opportunities in growing this business. I see opportunity for scaling up like never before both in terms of member and inventory additions and most importantly creating experiences which people will value far more than what they valued earlier, which include outdoor experiences,” Singh told FE.
With models like work-from-home and work-from-anywhere here to stay, Singh is already witnessing a change in the spending and staying habits of people. There is also a change, as people are more keen to have different kind of experiences and explore more outdoors. Destinations within driving distance are seeing more traction of tourists, however, Goa is an exception, he said.
The average length of stay has increased from three nights to four-4.5 nights now, while longer stays starting from 14 days lasting to about a month is also what he is seeing in his resorts. “This was not there earlier. I think there would be a set of people who would be looking at this going forward too. People will stay longer at our resorts as they are in a position to work from anywhere and that is definitely a trend that I am seeing,” he said.
As people are sceptical about eating at smaller or cheaper options, Mahindra has seen spends on food also increase at the restaurants in the resorts. “Earlier, guests would stay at our resorts but would go out and look for cheaper options to eat. We used to discuss this internally and had to make efforts like undertaking guest tours of our kitchens to show the hygiene standards followed. Now, none of that is required, people want to eat in the resort and that has led to increase in spends at our rooms,” Singh said.
While the company is looking to grow its room count and will spend Rs 1,200 crore for building more rooms on its own and also acquisitions, the changing dynamics of people’s holidaying behaviour and the company’s sharper focus on financial prudence are guiding its future expansion plans. Singh said the company would be following a healthy-mix of owned and asset-light strategy, whereby 55-60% of rooms will be owned by the company and the remaining 40%-odd will be on long leases.
“We are not an asset heavy business even today. Our cash is about Rs 850 crore and our receivables are at about Rs 1,600 crore, so our liquid cash is about Rs 2,500 crore and our assets are at about Rs 2,500-Rs 2,700 crore. On our asset mix also we are more on current assets than fixed assets, which is the liquid assets and cash. However, the core idea is to have own resorts and have experiences built to a certain level,” he said.
Singh said not all of the `1,200 crore will be spent on building rooms on its own. “We might also acquire, and that too at distressed prices, so that will be better utilisation of cash,” he said.
The company is in the market looking for acquisition opportunities in resorts based on right location and right price. “Even if the resort is not up to our standards we can correct it, but location is key,” he said. The company is exploring western and eastern India, particularly, as it sees potential to create new destinations and experiences more there, while being open to opportunities in the North and South as well- markets where the company is already well entrenched.


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Twitter said Thursday in an SEC filing that it plans to ramp up revenues by allowing its users to pay creators directly for content.
It’s kind of like, “You want this content? You willing to pay a little extra for it? OK, now that you’re here, you wanna pay a little more for this, over here? Look, over here!”
These special users – currently numbering approximately 192 million – are called mDAUs (monetizable daily active users), and Twitter said it’s targeting a goal of 315 million mDAUs by the end of 2023.
Hand in hand with that goal, the company says, is to at least double its annual revenue in that year.
“We agree we’ve been slow,” CEO Jack Dorsey said regarding company innovation. “We’ve been working ourselves out of a significant deficit for years.
“We expect the next few years will show our most ambitious strategy to evolve.”
Twitter’s stock rose 3.7% Thursday from $71.91 and was trading at $78.49 early Friday afternoon ET.
The aggressive plan to double revenue would mean a rise to at least $7.5 billion in 2023, Twitter said.
The company seeks to diversify its revenue stream, widening its reach and distancing itself from primary dependency on ads, particularly the big brands.
Twitter’s global vice president of revenue, Matt Derella, said Twitter collects only 15% of company ad revenue from performance ads, or ads that help small businesses.
The feature designated as the big revenue driver allowing users to charge their followers involves a payment tool called “Super Follows,” with premium content including newsletter subscriptions, badges pledging support and bonus tweets.


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Crypto fanatic, writer and researcher. Thinks that Blockchain is second to a digital camera on the list of greatest inventions.
The number of holders with at least 1,000 BTC in their portfolios or crypto wallets has increased by 11% this month according to Glassnode.
FinCEN’s recently proposed crypto wallet regulations has been the subject of major criticism from major players in the crypto industry as many experts believe it would be technically almost impossible for many crypto projects to comply.
Stu Alderoty’s sense of buoyancy was also highlighted in the post as he revealed that he believes Biden’s administration would make crypto regulation one of their top most priority over the next four years.
The current data suggests an imminent explosive bull run that could propel Ether to even greater heights.
The DOJ claimed that Visa is enjoying a monopoly on the online debit business, charging exuberant fees from both merchants and consumers to process online payments, which brings them billions of dollars in fees each year.
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Yes, another Xiaomi flagship. The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 will be the third smartphone of the manufacturer with the Snpadragon 845 processor. The special feature: the Poco F1 is to be launched directly on the European market, and OnePlus is about to take up the fight.
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The UMIDIGI Z2 is currently on the market, unfortunately the UMIDIGI Z2 Pro is not yet available. Nevertheless, the manufacturer is already sending the next smartphone onto the market. The UMIDIGI One and the UMIDIGI One Pro look damn similar to the flagship, but try to set different accents.
We are aware that UMIDIGI has not always delivered the desired quality in the past. In 2018, however, the manufacturer is trying to rehabilitate itself and has already sent an interesting budget smartphone into the race: the A1 Pro. Now a new flagship is also being introduced. The UMIDIGI Z2/Z2 Pro appears in iPhone X design and receives the new Helio P60 processor.
The name says it all. Even though the “X” has a premonition in its name, the design of the new Ulefone X confirms this impression. The iPho… Ulefone X seems to be a bold copy of the current Apple flagship, but still offers interesting features for this price.
This smartphone is currently causing a sensation among smartphone enthusiasts worldwide. Presented at the MWC as Vivo Apex, the Vivo NEX is probably the most rimless smartphone in the world without betting on a notch! But where is the front camera hiding?
Whenever we think that Xiaomi really does everything by now, the Chinese add one more thing. After the Xiaomi AI Translator, now also with the Xiaomi HiPee Smart Health Tester. A device that could make one or two visits to the doctor obsolete in the future. But how?
Xiaomi is apparently determined to have the right device for every budget and every requirement. Although we were a bit confused in the Redmi series thanks to Redmi 5 Plus and Redmi Note 5 (Pro), there is now a new Redmi offshoot: the Xiaomi Redmi S2.
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A prototype of of the planned modern Integra will debut on November 11 in Los Angeles, Acura said on Friday.
Acura first announced the Integra's return in August during Monterey Car Week, where the automaker also unveiled the 2022 NSX Type S that will be the hybrid supercar's swan song.
Acura has released additional teasers over the past few months, confirming a 6-speed manual transmission, and promising the "same fun-to-drive" qualities as the original which, along with the Legend, helped launched the Acura brand in 1986.
Teaser for Acura Integra debuting in 2022
Like that original Integra, the new version will be a four-door hatchback. It will share underpinnings with the 2022 Honda Civic hatchback, and will serve as the replacement for the Acura ILX, a compact sedan based on an older generation of the Civic.
In addition to the original hatchback, Acura offered coupe and sedan versions of the Integra during the compact car's original run. The Integra was last sold in the U.S. in 2001 but a spiritual successor survived for one more generation in the form of the Acura RSX, which as sold in some markets as an Integra.
The new Integra is scheduled to go on sale in 2022, meaning it will likely arrive as a 2023 model. A sportier Type S version should also be coming, as Acura has said every vehicle in its lineup will get that performance treatment. In addition to the aforementioned 2022 NSX Type S, Acura has launched the 2022 TLX Type S, and the 2022 MDX Type S is scheduled to arrive at dealerships in December.


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A couple of Dunkin Donuts stores in Dorchester are getting substantial facelifts this month as the franchise owner seeks to modernize and improve his stores in the neighborhood.
Clayton Turnbull, CEO of Dorchester-based Waldwin Group, said his company acquired several existing Dunkin’ locations in 2021, including the stores at 875 Morrissey Blvd. and 1931 Dorchester Ave., both of which have been closed in recent weeks.
The Morrissey location was set to re-open on Wednesday this week, according to Turnbull. The Dot Ave. store across from Ashmont station will remain shut until the end of May. That store needed considerably more work to bring it up to the brand’s standards, Turnbull said, adding,
“We are investing heavily in all of these locations.” He noted that a renovation project was completed at another Dunkin’ he owns in Lower Mills last winter.
Turnbull also owns the coffee and donut store on Dorchester Avenue near Freeport Street. Other franchise locations managed by the Waldwin Group include stores in Grove Hall and Morton Street in Mattapan.


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Yesterday, Chicago Tribune released a survey that listed Abt Electronics as the #1 Place to work for in the Chicagoland Area. This is the third year Abt has been on the list and the second year in a row that Abt has been ranked #1.
We strive to bring quality care to both our customers and our employees. We have been a staple in the Chicagoland area for over 76 years. The simple motto, “the answer is yes to any reasonable request” has been the backbone to our unending desire for quality customer service and selection. We are pleased to continue being a premier destination for electronic and appliances and hope to continue to do so for years to come.


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2022 AD Electrical North American Meeting highlights what’s next for members and suppliers
Aurora, Colo. – From September 19 to 21, the 2022 AD Electrical North American Meeting brought together AD members and suppliers from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to connect, celebrate their recent successes, and collaborate on opportunities for mutual growth.
The theme for the Electrical North American Meeting and AD’s 2022-2023 meeting season is “What’s Next” – a call for AD members and supplier partners to embrace new ideas and anticipate the future of their companies. The theme served as a significant backdrop to the meeting’s agenda, guiding the focus of the meeting sessions toward partnership and innovation for the future.
AD leadership discuss financial successes
During member business updates, divisional leadership shared financial updates that reflect the growth and success of members and supplier partners.
Across AD’s three Electrical divisions in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, sales by AD Electrical members in 2022 are forecasted to increase by 33%, and member purchases from AD suppliers are expected to increase by 67%.
“It is an honor to work with you (our members) to execute on the programs and initiatives that help us grow together,” said Marisol Fernandez, President of AD Electrical & Industrial Business Unit, during the U.S. member business meeting. “We are committed to the continued financial success of the AD community, enhancing the AD network experiences moving forward, and helping our members and suppliers leverage the full scale of AD’s available resources.”
AD Electrical – Canada forecasts that member purchases from AD suppliers will increase 11% in 2022, and AD Electrical – Mexico forecasts 44% growth of member purchases from AD suppliers.
Network experiences bring value to AD community
The North American Meeting included a reception for AD’s Women’s Network Group, which helps members make connections, share industry insights on leadership, and work together to attract and retain diverse talent across the industries we serve. AD welcomed Lura McBride and Karmen Wilhelm from Van Meter, Inc. to share their experiences as female leaders in the industry. Both Lura and Karmen delivered powerful messages about their personal experiences that resonated with attendees. These women are phenomenal examples of strong female leaders across the AD Community and represent AD’s growing Women’s Network Group.
Electrical members and suppliers participated in structured booth appointments designed for companies to discover new business relationships, strengthen existing relationships, and grow their companies together.
Network meetings allowed for members to share best practices with fellow leaders from non-competing AD member companies. In addition, attendees could participate in formal networking sessions that were topic-driven, focusing on key areas like, marketing, purchasing, supply chain operations, and sales management. Additionally, the event featured speakers that educated attendees on key leadership principles and the evolution of supply chain management.
In support of AD’s owner/member network, AD brought together select trade publication partners, key owner/members, and a handful of AD executive leaders for a strategic discussion during the meeting focused on promoting and elevating the voice of independent distributors.
“Our community is lucky to work as independent companies where we have the freedom and versatility to make decisions that help our customers and employees,” said AD Chairman and CEO Bill Weisberg during his keynote address. “These meetings show the power of relationships in our industry to create growth and help us carry on the legacies of our businesses.”
AD community comes together to celebrate bright future
AD Electrical – Canada hosted its first annual ‘AD Canada Night,’ a reception with a strong emphasis on engagement, connection, and celebration of AD Electrical – Canada’s collective strength. The evening brought together over 300 attendees from best-in-class distributors and vendors nationwide for an in-person networking event for the first time in nearly three years.
“We were thrilled to be able to bring a little bit of home to the beautiful city of Denver, and we were grateful for the opportunity to provide a platform for our members and supplier partners to reconnect,” said Darryl Lee, Director of Marketing at AD Canada. “The electric energy and keen excitement during the event truly showed that the AD community is stronger than it has ever been in Canada.”
AD Mexico’s newly formed governance groups gathered for the first time in-person at an AD meeting. The formation of the Divisional Product Committee and Supplier Advisory Council represents the continued growth of AD Mexico and an increased commitment to the development of member and supplier relations.
“I want to take the opportunity to thank AD Mexico members for their support,” said Juan Carlos Zacarías, Vice President for AD Mexico. “Despite the conditions of uncertainty with which we started the year due to issues of inflation, logistics and other factors external to business, thanks to their strategies, commitment and support we have achieved growth above the average of the market.”
Karen Baker, President of AD Electrical – U.S., joined AD on September 6, making the 2022 AD Electrical North American Meeting her first networking experience as the division’s leader.
“This meeting experience was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with AD’s Electrical members and suppliers who have grown their businesses year over year,” said Baker. “With many ideas discussed and opportunities created this week, I look forward to continued growth for AD’s Electrical divisions and the entire AD community.”


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While Hollinger wouldn’t share specifics on how many records they sell to kids who then likely go home and play them on terrible, Urban Outfitters-procured Crosley turntables, his claim is fairly believable. As Nielsen analyst David Bakula points out to Wondering Sound, Urban has around 180 locations in the U.S. alone, and most of those stores now have entire walls devoted solely to new vinyl releases, as well as reissues carefully selected to appeal to the young Urban customer’s desire to educate and/or decorate themselves. “It’s a little bit like when Starbucks started carrying CDs,” Bakula says of the Urban “stamp of approval,” offering up an analogy to the reason why your mom owns a Jason Mraz album.
via The A.V. Club.


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More live photos of T-Mobile’s G1 smartphone – the Android-based handset by HTC, otherwise known as the Dream – have leaked. Courtesy of Rizzn at Utterli, the live images apparently come via an internal source at Google, who had been talking with an Android tester.
The tester in question had supposedly been using the G1 as his primary phone, confirming that the device is going through the final stages of testing in real-world scenarios. T-Mobile will be announcing the Android G1 on September 23rd, at an event that Android Community will be Live Blogging.
No new details from the photos, nor any extra leaked specs, and it’s unclear if there is any branding on the G1. What it does show is how much the device resembles the Sidekick, particularly when being used in horizontal mode with the QWERTY keyboard.
[via Pestoala – Thanks Sebastian!]


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Microsoft’s own YouTube app was removed from the Store in May after Google took issue with some of its features, including the ability to download videos and block video advertisements from playing. Over the past few months, Microsoft had been working with Google to address those issues, but Google still wasn’t satisfied, and removed it from the app store.
“Microsoft has not made the browser upgrades necessary to enable a fully-featured YouTube experience, and has instead re-released a YouTube app that violates our Terms of Service,” a Google spokesperson told the Verge.
Microsoft isn’t happy about the situation. According to the company, it complied with Google’s requirements when it re-released the app on Tuesday.
“We have always had one goal: to provide our users a YouTube experience on a Windows Phone that’s on par with the YouTube experience available to Android and iPhone users,” Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel David Howard wrote on the company blog. “Google’s objections to our app are not only inconsistent with Google’s own commitment of openness, but also involve requirements for a Windows Phone app that it doesn’t impose on its own platform or Apple’s.”
Howard explained that Microsoft worked to accommodate all of Google’s requests, except for one: Transitioning the app to HTML5.
Neither the YouTube iPhone app nor the Android app were required to use HTML5, so Microsoft was confused about the request. Still, it enlisted an engineering team to look at the possibility of transitioning the app. They found out that building the app on HTML5 would be time-consuming and extremely difficult, and decided to release what they had without the HTML5 platform, which Google then blocked.
From Howard’s experience with Google, he claimed that at this point, Google is just making excuses.
“It seems to us that Google’s reasons for blocking our app are manufactured so that we can’t give our users the same experience Android and iPhone users are getting,” Howard wrote. “The roadblocks Google has set up are impossible to overcome, and they know it.”
Google also objected to how the app handled ads and Microsoft’s branding, to which Howard countered that if Google provided Microsoft with the same information that Google and Apple have, they would be able to mirror that process more accurately.
Microsoft is still willing to work things out with Google to get the app back out to customers, all at Microsoft’s expense.
“In the meantime, we once again request that Google stop blocking our YouTube app.”


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While they deal with some press hype about the recent battery fire in a Model-S, Tesla are also busily trying to find more suppliers for batteries – Samsung SDI and Tesla are in discussions about supplying batters for the upcoming Model X.
Tesla currently use batteries supplied by Panasonic in the Model S. In fact Tesla drives more of Panasonic’s battery revenues in the U.S. than the world’s largest automakers, despite the fact that Panasonic are the also the biggest supplier of batteries for Hybrid vehicles in the US.
As outlined in a recent article about Panasonic’s battery sales upturn: “Tesla’s battery demand now outweighs all other OEMs in the U.S., taking 49% of the market share for battery capacity shipped in the U.S. plug-in and hybrid market in Q2 2013. Others are taking notice of Tesla’s increased clout: Samsung SDI, BYD, and LG Chem have reportedly been in talks with the automaker, seeking to supplement or displace Panasonic. However, they may have to wait for Tesla’s next model, because Tesla could find it difficult to mix cells from different suppliers, due to battery management system considerations, and because the Panasonic-Tesla contract stipulates supplying 80,000 vehicles by 2015.”
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Latest update [8th October]: “Tesla Motors had regained most of the value it lost in the wake of the accident” after Jefferies analyst Elaine Kwei boosted her price target on the company’s stock to $210 after visiting Tesla and test driving a Model S.
- Tesla shares fall 6% 24 hours after the news broke
- Drop is shares may also have been caused by an analyst downgrade
- Incident report suggested the fire was started in the battery
- Driver is said to have hit a large piece of metal debris that caused the crash
- firefighters said to have struggled to contain the flames
- [8th October]Tesla’s stock value recovers almost to the pre-fire value
Statement from Tesla:
“The vehicle performed as it was designed to do…
…On Tuesday, a Model S collided with a large metallic object in the middle of the road, causing significant damage to the vehicle, the car’s alert system signalled a problem and instructed the driver to pull over safely, which he did. No one was injured, and the sole occupant had sufficient time to exit the vehicle safely and call the authorities.
The fire occurred after one of the 12 batteries used to power the vehicle was ruptured, and ignited. Each of (more…)
Eltek is a Norwegian power electronics company that services a number of markets and industries, and developed an onboard charge solutions business for electric vehicles.
Valeo is a specialist supplier for the automotive industry.
Statment from Eltek:
Eltek today announced that it has signed an agreement whereby it will sell its activities within chargers to electric vehicles to Valeo, a global supplier of components for the automotive industry.
“While we see potential in the automotive industry the automotive business is not in our core business. It is our opinion that this transaction is beneficial to Eltek since it allows us to focus on opportunities that are more closely related to our traditional market in the telecom industry, industrial applications and data centers. With Valeo’s experience and knowhow in the automotive industry, we believe they can offer the e-vehicle charger business much greater potential for growth,” said Morten Schøyen, chief marketing officer at Eltek.
Eltek and Valeo have co-operated within the automotive space prior to the announced transaction. Both companies believe that customers will be well served by the new arrangement. The responsibility for the 16 employees in Eltek E-Vehicles will be transferred to Valeo. A separate location has been identified close to the (more…)
The Terra 53 is the industry’s first CCS compatible DC fast charging station to pass independent European compliance testing.
ABB have announced that it has received CE marking approval for its 50 kilowatt (kW) Terra 53 CCS DC fast charging station for electric vehicles. The certification demonstrates compliance with the relevant European Union directives for safety.
ABB is the first supplier of CCS DC fast charging solutions to pass CE testing by an independent notified conformity assessment body. ABB’s Terra 53 systems are fully compliant with the requirements of the electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, which were designed to ensure safety of electrical equipment and its users. The Terra 53 will also be available in dual and triple outlet configurations, serving all electric vehicles present on the European roads, supporting CCS, CHAdeMO and AC Type 2, Mode 3.
“To support the rollout of nationwide charging networks in Estonia, Denmark, Northern Ireland, The Netherlands and more to come, we’ve been relentlessly focused on adhering to industry-leading public standards of connectivity, quality and reliability. CE certification by an independent certification body is a clear recognition of our commitment to these principles and demonstrates the robustness and high level of safety of our new (more…)
ABB has won the contract for nationwide electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure in the Netherlands bringing a charging station within 50 kms of all 16.7 million inhabitants.
The charge equipment manufacturer has been selected by Fastned to supply chargers to more than 200 electric vehicle fast-charging stations in the Netherlands, bringing an EV fast charger within 50 kilometers of all of the country’s 16.7 million inhabitants.
Each of the more than 200 Fastned stations along Dutch highways will be equipped with several multi-standards fast chargers, such as the 50 kilowatt (kW) Terra 52 and Terra 53 models, capable of charging electric vehicles in 15-30 minutes. The first ABB Terra fast chargers are due to be delivered in September 2013. Construction of the Fastned stations, which will have solar canopies, is expected to be completed by 2015.
To date, the Netherlands is the most populous country to roll out a nationwide fast-charging network. Fast-chargers will be located a maximum of 50 kilometers apart along all highways, and because of ABB’s multi-standard design, the network will be capable of serving EVs offered by all major car brands from Europe, Asia and the USA. ABB’s open standards-based cloud connectivity solution allows Fastned to create a (more…)
Qualcomm are pushing the case for standardization for electric and plug-in-hybrid vehicle charging.
The company developed an inductive charging for EVs called HALO, which has been trialled in the UK and is commercially available. The Qualcomm business model is built around licensing – investing up front in projects, such as Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging – and then licensing its technology to multiple companies.
It makes sense for a lot of the OEMs because it saves the upfront investment in the technology, however most OEMs don’t seem to have much of an issue investing in projects – building cars is a long-term business, and if the Qualcomm licensing isn’t deemed as cost effective as developing a new system, or the spec of the Halo system doesn’t suit the internal charge spec for the vehicle platform they are developing, then another standard will be born.
Qualcomm are well aware of this and are pushing for the standardisation and adoption as early as they can…
“We at Qualcomm believe that the electric vehicle industry needs to work towards a single open standard for wireless electric vehicle chargers…
…Standardization initiatives and industry associations in the EV industry are bringing together players from many different sectors such as energy generation, (more…)


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The Covid-19 outbreak, and the consequent need for maintaining hygiene and social distancing norms, is expected to influence the way people commute. The changes that were taking place in the mobility sector—with the emergence of ride-hailing services for two- and four-wheelers—could therefore witness an acceleration.
In India, most people rely on public transport, and that is not expected change in a hurry. But what could happen is a shift to a combination of public transport and shared mobility, with ride-hailing ventures, be it for scooters or taxis, ramping up new and innovative models to demonstrate that their services are safe and affordable.
“The world has been well on its way to a transport system that is hybrid [part public transport and part shared], electric and data-driven. Covid-19 has only increased the pace of this transformation process,” says Vivekananda HR, co-founder of Bounce, a scooter rental company. “There is a strong reason to believe that owned-vehicle commute will dwindle within the foreseeable future. At the same time, the very definition of ownership will transform, as intra-city mobility will evolve as a service”. He gives the example of China, which, after the lifting of lockdowns, has seen a paradigm shift in consumer behaviour away from public transport and towards private vehicles and docked or dock-less shared motorcycles and bicycles; shared-motorcycle rides have gone up by 150 percent.
From an India point of view, there is a distinct possibility that we will be ahead of the global curve in this transformation as currently only 18 percent of Indians own any form of fuel-based vehicle. India saw this where mobile telephony was concerned, as vast parts of the country skipped the landline stage and directly jumped to mobile phones. However, greater focus on a holistic commuter system will be needed that can cater to different geographies and regions as per local needs, Vivekananda adds.
“We wanted to understand what urban commuters wanted post the lockdown,” says Amit Gupta, co-founder of Yulu. “So, we did a survey that clearly underlined that safety remains the topmost priority for everyone who is commuting.” Bengaluru-based Yulu is trying to popularise electric scooter-based shared mobility for first-mile and last-mile commutes.
Yulu’s survey findings indicated that 22 percent of users preferred to rent a vehicle for the long-term and not share it, Gupta says.
Accordingly, it has introduced a long-term rental plan that lets users rent vehicles for up to 60 days, along with options of doorstep delivery and battery swaps. “We would not be surprised if small and solo will be the new big trend, and we are well geared to serve our future customers,” he adds.
“Covid-19 has altered the dynamics of mobility and transportation. Until we find a definitive cure or vaccine for the virus, there will be significant anxiety among people over the use of public transportation and taxis,” says Ashwarya Singh, co-founder of Drivezy, a car and scooter rental provider in Bengaluru. With social distancing becoming the new normal, there will be a shift towards personal means of mobility, he says.
Drivezy is seeing strong demand for monthly and weekly subscriptions of motorcycles and cars. Even during the lockdown, its motorcycles were moving around 6,000 essential workers in Karnataka and Telangana, he adds.
Vogo, which competes with Bounce, has added new services and products after the lockdown, says Anand Ayyadurai, its co-founder and CEO. The scooter rental provider offers options for a day to 2 months, offers a sanitisation check in front of customers, and a key-less exchange of vehicle, he adds.
New mobility options that are being provided by these startups are driven by technology, they use resources optimally, and provide safe, affordable, and efficient commutes that can be customised to the needs of specific regions. Bounce, for instance, offers scooter rentals for a single ride or even a year. “This is better than owning a vehicle, as the customer does not have to worry about its maintenance,” says Vivekananda.
The company is piloting a peer-to-peer sharing model that can unlock the potential of under-utilised vehicles. For instance, in Bengaluru there are close to 70 lakh two-wheelers registered as private vehicles, with an average usage of less than 10 hours a week. It is possible to help three to four times the number of people to commute without adding a single extra two-wheeler on the road, he says.
Internet of things (IoT) can play a big role in ensuring safety, says Ravneet Phokela, chief business officer at Ather Energy, which makes high-end electric scooters. Ather’s vehicles are equipped with navigation systems that display route maps, and could show Covid-19 hotspots in a city or on the route that a rider will be taking. Riders can also be alerted if they are too close to another vehicle and not maintaining social distancing. “There are many things that IoT can do, we just need to make the right use of it,” he says.
Technology will play a big role in building awareness and making better decisions. This has been demonstrated during the pandemic, with the proliferation of real-time data and analyses helping the government, local bodies and individuals.
There are many outcomes that the combination of IoT-based connected vehicles and the right algorithms can enable to make mobility safer, both for personal and shared vehicles. “In all of these, it is extremely important to adhere to the proper data storage and usage standards to prevent any misuse of personal data” says Phokela.
Worldwide, people are changing how they commute, points out Vinay Raghunath, automotive sector leader at EY India. There has been a considerable increase in the number of cyclists in post-Covid-19 Chinese cities; commuters have also shown preference for two-wheelers for long-distance travels. Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, is creating new cycle lanes, with the city witnessing a 90 percent drop in public transport use. Mexico City is planning to quadruple its cycle network to reduce the pressure on its metro, he adds.
“We are likely to see changes in the urban transportation landscape and behaviour toward different travel options,” says Carson Dalton, senior director at Ola Mobility Institute, a think tank. “The private sector will play a key role in enabling new business models that are focussed on safety.” App-based two-wheeler, self-drive vehicles may see a spike in demand for long-term rentals, especially in tier 2 and 3 Indian cities, where people depend more on personal vehicles due to insufficient public transport infrastructures.
As employees of private companies begin to return to offices, specialised category services via business-to-business partnerships and public-private partnerships are likely to emerge. For instance, in Sydney, Ola has launched Ola Pro, a new service category for people who prefer a super-sanitised ride-share option. New business models such as Ola Emergency for medical- and health-related travel have emerged during the lockdown to provide transport to and from hospitals.
The pandemic itself has renewed the focus on building sustainable and resilient cities. An outcome of this will be a growing emphasis on electric mobility; therefore penetration of electric vehicles as a proportion of the fleet of shared mobility services will increase, especially for two and three-wheelers. Rapid adoption of electric vehicles in India will trigger new business models, including battery-swapping technology and battery charging options. As a result, in the long-term, environmental sustainability objectives may also be addressed.


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Netflix will increase your bill again soon.
According to the company, it raised its prices for its plans in the U.S. and Canada on Friday.
The subscription price for the standard plan increased by $1.50 to $15.49. The basic plan increased by $1 to $9.99, and the premium plan increased by $2 to $19.99.
Netflix’s standard plan costs $16.49 Canadian, a hike of $1.50. The premium plan went up by $2 to $20.99 Canadian. The basic plan remained the same.
Netflix has 74 million members in the US and Canda
In its earnings report, Netflix also reported 70,000 new subscribers in the US and Canada. In those countries, Total subscribers increased only by about 1 million compared to year-ago levels, compared to a loss in the second quarter.
There are 74 million members in the US and Canada, but growth in those markets has slowed.
Netflix Updates Their Subscription Prices
CTN received Netflix’s statement explaining its decision that was identical to one it provided in October 2020, when it raised its prices.
A Netflix (NFLX) spokesperson said, “We’re committed to delivering an even better Netflix experience for our members.” People have more entertainment choices than ever, she added. “We are updating our prices in order to provide the members with a variety of quality entertainment options. As always, we offer a range of plans to fit every budget.”
Netflix’s stock rose roughly 2% following the announcement.
A week before the streaming company announces its fourth-quarter earnings, the company has raised its prices.
The reason behind Netflix’s decision is straightforward: The company has been spending billions of dollars on content, and as streaming becomes a more integral part of the entertainment landscape, growth tends to slow, and attracting new subscribers becomes more difficult. Revenue needs to come from somewhere at that point. Increasing consumer prices is one easy way to do that.
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