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The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recently announced an expansive new outline for regulating tobacco products, within it, the agency dramatically shifted their focus onto nicotine addiction and less on smoking products.
What does that mean for vaping products? For years, vaping has been under scrutiny and aligned with traditional, combustible tobacco products; partially because of the option to chose nicotine in vape liquids.
But there is more to it than that.
“It’s the other chemical compounds in tobacco, and in the smoke created by setting tobacco on fire, that directly and primarily cause the illness and death, not the nicotine,” said FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb.
And as part of the new plan, some of last year’s stringent regulations on vaping are going to be more relaxed. The FDA regulations that were announced last May were so tight that many were concerned it would affect the vaping industry, in several ways.
So what’s with the change of heart?
At the center of the FDA’s new strategy on nicotine is a push to lower levels of the chemical in products so individuals never become addicted to combustible smoking products.
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), about 10 million people in the U.S. are e-cigarette users, many of whom were long-term smokers of combustible cigarettes and used vapor products to stop using the tobacco products. Similar to FDA-approved nicotine items like time release patches and chewing gums, e-cigarettes deliver the (customizable strength) nicotine smokers crave without combustion and its side effects. They are able to reduce the amount of nicotine in their vape juice (e-liquid) or ecig until they no longer desire it.
The FDA’s new Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb is taking action. Gottleib feels that the action to adjust these regulations should be swift, as it needs to be done quickly to prevent a generation of children from smoking. He plans to “pursue efforts to reduce addiction to nicotine with the same vigor” as efforts to reduce addiction to opioids.
E-cigarette manufacturers now have until 2022 (instead of 2018) submit pre-market applications for products that were on the market before the new rules took effect. The existing Obama era regulations made it harder to create and produce new vapes, and bring them to market.
“The FDA is committed to encouraging innovations that have the potential to make a notable public health difference,” the agency explained in a statement. “This action will afford the agency time to explore clear and meaningful measures to make tobacco products less toxic, appealing and addictive.”
This doesn’t mean the FDA is encouraging people to vape, but they are recognizing the shift in innovation.
What do you think of the FDA’s pivot in concentration?
Do you use nicotine in your vape?


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Retailers Debenhams and B&Q are not convinced of the value of social media analytics,despite heavy investment from both firms in other areas of analytics.
Speaking at the British Retail Consortium's Customer Insight Conference 2014 in London today, Caroline Pollard, customer strategy and insight analyst at Debenams said that social media was not an area of the business that the company sees the full value of.
"We haven't really looked into social media tracking as we're not sure what you get out of it and what it can be built on. Especially at Debenhams where our [board] wants numbers, figures and concrete data, and there is not a lot of buy-in to get data on what customers feel about the company," she said.
Pollard added that a lot of social media is full of negativity for brands, and that it may contain some useful elements as long as there is a balance of positive and negative comments.
On the same panel discussion, B&Q's director of customer insight, Mike Coshott, said that many vendors have pitched social media solutions to the retailer, but that none of the products seemed to have an end focus.
"We've not had enough confidence in the people who use social media and understand it. It depends on the business objectives, and using data to solve a specific problem, [with social media] we don't know if we are going to get a solution," he said.
Coshott added that he is always "moderately sceptical" when a product is put in front of him, but said that he will give it a chance as long as it fits business objectives, and can be used to build a roadmap from.
Ruth Spencer, director of digital and loyalty at Boots UK, explained that the firm does track social media and sentiment, but joked that the brand name ‘Boots', named after founder John Boot meant that the firm had to first filter all messages regarding footwear, making it harder to determine the company's customers.

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This year is going to be one of the most exciting in the history of food as food technology, agritech, consumer communication and transparency take a more significant role in the field. CB insights estimated that over $1 billion dollars was invested in food startups and projects, last year alone. There’s a reason why food is of interest to startups and bigger companies. Consumers, especially people in their 20’s and 30’s are more and more interested in what they put in their bodies and are increasingly aware of the environmental and health impacts of the food they consume. Not only is food the fuel that keeps us going, it can help make a positive impact in the world and thus meets the sustainability portfolio requirements for investing.
Traditional supermarkets have seen store count downs and slight market share shrinkage, as well as continued loss of sales. Newer food retailers are approaching and stealing customers with a different approach and understanding of shoppers. High quality, low prices and convenience as well as food transparency, set the stage for food retailing. The future holds smart price tags in products, members only stores, zero-waste markets and delivery-only grocers and restaurants.
Enhanced foods are also trending amongst the consumers. Enhanced foods are more than just adding some protein to just about every food category, they are to have even medicinal attributes. As the millenials are increasingly conscious about food trends, the new generation, generation Z, is more likely to eat fresh home-cooked meals and healthier QSR offerings, they also prefer cooking to microwave cooking and are the generation of more intuitive cooks. Ethnic foods are the new norm for this generation. Where producing meat is the unsustainable option and becoming increasingly expensive, the search for alternative sources of protein, such as insects accelerates. The new generations demand good value and transparency from the foods they consume and are less likely to trust brands.
While the industry keeps arguing about the definitions of sustainability, consumers are making their purchasing decisions based on where and how their foods are made, grown, raised, packaged and by whom. Food ideologies have and are becoming more important to people, as studies are showing that our current ways of producing food could in the next decade, lead to the disappearance of some of our favorite foods such as avocados, coffee, chocolate and for example lobsters. People are following more food related lifestyles rather than diets, as we have more information about nutrition and are more aware of it. Food tech companies are making these diets more personalized by gathering data about what they consume and how much, how they move and sleep etc. People also want more information about the food they’re eating. New innovations are flooding the markets to meet these needs. From smart tags that you can scan with your phone with all the information (farm to store) regarding the product to keychain scanners that tell you all about the nutritional values of the products and meals you’re eating. The latest foodtech apps let you take a snap of your food and tells you in seconds how many calories you are consuming with that meal or product. Gamification and VR content are also in the future of food-related communication.
Another thing raising concern is food waste. Did you know that one third of all the food produced, ends up in the bins? At the same time there are millions and millions of people dying from starvation. This presents a massive opportunity for food tech companies. Food delivery services, restaurants and food apps have monetized on this grievance and the amount of new innovations figuring out how to utilize food waste and prevent its incurrence are growing. Indoor composting without any mess, smell or work, will come to every kitchen producing prime fertilizer.
As the population keeps increasing, our natural resources and our climate is stretched to its limits. We need to come up with ways to feed ourselves in the future – synthetic foods could be one solution. Some companies are coming up with foods such as meatless meats and smoothies that have all the nutrients a person needs, others are growing and producing foods in laboratory-like environments, where they can control the climate and the nutrients and gases in the soil and this way optimize the taste and nutritional value of the foods they’re growing. New ways of packaging, shelf life of products and preserving foods are taking leaps in development as well. The amount of plastic we use in food packaging, where that plastic ends up, and the effects those chemicals in plastics and preservatives have in our bodies should be issues that are regarded by companies when taking the next steps in business development.
It is predicted that by 2050, 80% of the global population will live in urban environments, this triggers the growing movement towards cultivating plants in skyscraper greenhouses. The world’s largest vertical farm was opened last year in New York and farms leafy greens and herbs using aeroponics and LED lighting. Agritech is changing the way we farm, in fact, the newest inventions in agritech are methods that don’t use soil at all. Hydroponic and aquaponic farms for instance, use nutrient rich water to grow plants. Aeroponic farms use nutrient- and oxygen-rich water as a mist, using 95% less water than hydroponic and aquaponic farms. These types of farming methods and vertical farms enable us to grow plants faster than the conventional ways of farming and don’t require any pesticides or chemicals in the process. These methods also shorten the path of food from farms to our plates.
Finally we get to consumer convenience, which was one of the fastest-growing consumer demands of 2016, and shows no sign of slowing down this year. One of the things that will answer to this requirement, are 3D food printers that are already available for consumers. All you have to do is prepare the ingredients for the printer and let it take care of the cooking. Besides, as AI is conquering our homes and lives, soon enough your fridge can take care of grocery shopping, so reeeeally all you have to worry about is chopping up your veggies. Although in a few years your very own kitchen robot can take care of that for you too. 3D food printing can also be an opportunity for food companies to personalize products for individual customers. There are a lot of smart kitchen ware for offer as well. Intelligent frying pans for example, use Bluetooth technology and can prevent the under- and overcooking of food. Mind reading menus are already the now of the restaurant industry. Menus can track your retinas as you read the menu from a tablet and suggest meals that it believes you want to order based on what your eyes lingered on the most. Technology will take all the effort away from cooking and eating healthy.


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Sumary of Eating processed meat raises risk of heart disease by a fifth:
- Eating processed meat raises the risk of heart disease by a fifth, according to the largest ever analysis of research into the impact of meat consumption on cardiac health.
- The team found that eating 50g per day of processed meat, including bacon, ham and sausages, increased the risk of heart disease by 18% owing to its high salt and saturated fat content.
- Our study shows that a reduction in red and processed meat intake would bring personal health benefits too.
- She urged policymakers to strengthen public health guidelines to encourage more people to limit their processed red meat intake.
- Researchers at Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Population Health analysed all the available evidence, including 13 cohort studies tracking the health of more than 1.4 million people for up to 30 years, to establish definitively the link between coronary heart disease and red meat consumption.


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Audi, Volvo commit to Android Auto for next generation of cars
- Audi and Volvo will include Android Auto for navigation, streaming audio and communications as well as controlling air conditioning, sunroof, and windows, with the operating system built into each automakers’ next generation of in-cars infotainment systems, per a Google blog post.
- Android Auto was launched three years ago and is supported by 300 car models and aftermarket stereos. People without enabled hardware in their cars can access the standalone Android Auto mobile app.
- The Audi and Volvo systems will be previewed at Google I/O this week, and Google is also livestreaming a May 17 session about the tech partnership.
Research from last month by Strategy Analytics found that new car owners with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technology are satisfied with the features provided and depend on them for the majority of their infotainment in the car. While there has been a trend toward automakers developing their own in-vehicle mobile platforms, the research suggests that for some automakers it may make more sense to integrate with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto so they can focus their resources on enhancing other car features where they have more experience.
The Audi and Volvo news is the most recent Android Auto integration. In early January, Fiat Chrysler partnered with Google for an open-source Android-based in-car platform and Google dramatically expanded the reach of Android Auto last November with a new version of the technology that basically made it available on all cars, including older cars without dashboard displays.
Although marketers are still sorting out how exactly in-car technology like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay fit into mobile strategies along with what data might be made available, in car technology for infotainment is becoming entrenched in the auto industry.
Some automakers continue to pursue an open-source approach to in-vehicle connectivity. Early this year Ford and Toyota teamed up for the SmartDeviceLink Consortium, a non-profit dedicated to open-source software for automotive smartphone app development. The group’s goal is to help automakers and suppliers through a uniform standard for integrating apps and aid developers by allowing them to create one solution that can be used across all consortium participants. The group also includes Mazda Motor Corporation, PSA Group, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI) and Suzuki Motor Corporation, as well as suppliers Elektrobit, Luxoft and Xevo.
- Google Smarter cars powered by Android
- Mobile Marketer Study: New car owners pleased with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto


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To ask Her Majesty's Government on what date they first requested help from the British Healthcare Trades Association to obtain personal protective equipment, and other equipment, needed as a result of COVID-19; and what action has been agreed as a result of their discussions with that Association.
The Department meets with a number of trade associations, including the British Healthcare Trades Association, on a weekly basis. There have been regular discussions at these meetings on the challenges of responding to COVID-19. The Government issued a ‘call to arms’ for industry partners and other manufacturers to respond through a central hub for COVID-19 support. So far, we have received over 12,000 offers of support.


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We fully expect to see the Sony A500 and A550 soon; however, Photo Rumors received a tip that Sony is bringing two new DSLRs this Summer that will have full frame sensors. Whether or not these two models are represented by the A500 and A550 leaks, we don’t know yet. The tipster also points out that the new full frame cameras from Sony will cover both the high-end and low-end price spectrums. He goes on to note that one model will be situated above the current A900 as a pro-level model. The other . . . under $1,000.
Again, we don’t know whether the A500 and A550 will be full frame models. Suspicions abound that these cameras will offer video capabilities though. Given the fact that the recently introduced A230, A330 and A380 lack video capabilities, it would seem likely that the A500 and A550 would do so in order to compete with this feature, which is found in Canon and Nikon’s recently introduced Rebel T1i and D5000, respectively.
Additionally, Sony has recently acknowledged the importance of video capture in future DSLRs. Sony also commented that if it did put video in a DSLR that it should be as good of a feature as found in the popular Handycam series. That’s pretty exciting stuff, particularly if the above-mentioned tipster is to be believed.
Finally, I have also heard reports that Sony was testing some of their new, unannounced cameras in the field last week – quite possibly some of the ones referenced above. Since they have been out and about, somebody is bound to have seen one or two of them floating around. If you’ve seen one, drop us a line through the contact form.
At any rate, expect many more leaks and rumors as we close in on the final announcement of these new cameras.


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Could Apple’s newest device help shake up the growing smartphone market in China? According to data from IDC released earlier this week, more than 107.5 million devices were shipped in the country during the final quarter of 2014.
And as you can see from this chart provided by Statista, low-cost Xiaomi took home the top spot during the October to December timeframe with 14 percent of the market. While Xiaomi has come out of nowhere to lead the market in the country, many have accused the company of copying a number of Apple products.
Thanks to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Apple was able to storm to second place with 12 percent. As we reported back in January, Chinese buyers definitely seem to be gravitating toward the iPhone 6 Plus and its larger 5.5-inch screen. As you know, the Plus also carries a higher retail price, which definitely helps Apple’s bottom line.
Both of those gains hit Samsung dramatically, which fell to fifth place behind Huawei and Lenovo. Samsung, which has been a longtime Apple rival, had its share of the market cut more than half compared to the same quarter in 2013.
So what could Apple use to help claim the top spot in the country? I think the Apple Watch will be a big help. Anyone who wants the wearable will need to have an iPhone, and that should help increase handset sales even more.
The expensive Apple Watch edition, with its 18-karat gold case, is also expected to sell well in the China market. Apple is reportedly planning to make 1 million of the pictured units during the first three months on the market. And if all of those are sold at a retail price of $5,000, it would add a staggering $5 billion to Apple’s bottom line.
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that the Apple Watch will arrive sometime in April.
For other recent news, see: You have to think and react quickly to win in Atomic Squeeze, a new puzzle game coming in March, NBC takes a step back with its live TV app update, and An updated list of the merchants, cards and apps that accept Apple Pay.


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Fudan University has opened a blockchain research center that will purportedly facilitate the development of the Shanghai economy.
The cryptocurrency market is growing and offers a growing number of unique and useful products, which is garnering the attention of every possible sphere, from the financial to the medical industry. Still, the use of digital money (and cryptocurrency, in particular) haven’t become widespread for average consumers. There are several reasons for this, but the most important is the entry threshold and lack of education in this newly-developed sphere. Cryptocurrency education and the use of blockchain in education is a growing market. According to the latest news on cryptocurrency education, such giants as Sony and IBM are working on blockchain-based educational services, Australian high schools gave a cryptocurrency educational presentation and the Hyperledger project, which includes more than 200 companies like IBM, Intel and Airbus, describes cryptocurrency education as one of the primary goals of the platform.
- Crypto Markets Trade Sideways After Recent Gains, Stock Market Sees Green
- Indian E-Commerce Giant Partners With Blockchain Logistics and Shipping Platform
- Ex-Goldman Sachs Engineers Raise $3 Million to Combat Crypto Market Manipulation
- US: Crypto Advocacy Group Encourages Financial Regulators to Foster Innovation
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, EOS, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Stellar, Tron, Binance Coin, Cardano: Price Analysis, Feb. 20


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New Delhi: Hyundai Motor India has got a strong start for its latest family car the all-new Santro. Launched at an introductory starting price of Rs 3.89 lakh, the booking count of Hyundai Santro has crossed 30,000 units till November 4, as per a media report.
According to the report, petrol variant of the new Santro has received 30 percent of the bookings, which have exceeded Hyundai’s expectations for the automatic version of the hatchback. Meanwhile, the CNG version of the new Santro accounted for 21 percent of the bookings.
Available in nine different variants – seven petrol and two CNG, the AMT variant prices start at Rs 5.18 lakh and the CNG variants start at Rs 5.23 lakh. Out of the seven petrol variants, only two are AMT models – Magna AMT & Sportz AMT which are priced at Rs 5.18 lakh and Rs 5.46 lakh respectively. Both the Magna and Sportz are also offered in CNG guise and are priced at Rs 5.23 lakh and Rs 5.64 lakh respectively when fitted with the Compressed Natural Gas setup.
Beyond this, both petrol and CNG variants comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox with the former also getting two variants that make use of the Automated Manual Transmission (AMT).
Powered by a 1.1-litre four-cylinder engine, the South Korean carmaker is positioning Santro to compete against the likes of the Maruti Wagon R and Celerio.
As part of the plan, called the "Big Leap" internally, the maker of the Innova and Fortuner has shut its India facility for over a month starting Christmas to recast it for higher output and make way for the production of a mainstream SUV (codenamed D22) to challenge Hyundai Creta and a multipurpose vehicle (codenamed 560B).


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PolicyLink in LA Times: “Expanded Grocery Store Access Does Improve Healthy Eating”
Last week, a report on findings by the Archives of Internal Medicine asserted that expanded grocery store access does not necessarily a healthier community make.
Today, in an LA Times Letter-to-the-Editor, PolicyLink President Judith Bell explains why the opposite is true – that more access does in fact have a proven impact on people’s health and eating habits:
Re “Debunking the supermarket myth,” July 17
The article on an Archives of Internal Medicine study fails to highlight evidence showing that low-income men changed their eating habits when they had greater access to healthful food. This finding echoes what recent studies have repeatedly shown: Increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables in underserved communities changes residents’ eating habits.
One multi-state study found that African Americans increased their produce consumption by 32% and whites increased theirs by 11% when given healthier options.
Most problematic is that the report’s data are from 1985-2001, before obesity became a
21st century national epidemic. It doesn’t capture the dramatic decline of grocery stores in low-income areas and communities of color, where obesity rates are highest.
Comprehensive strategies are needed to combat America’s obesity crisis. Expanding access to fresh food is one of them.
The writer is president of the nonprofit advocacy group PolicyLink.
Have thoughts on other ways to encourage healthier eating habits in underserved areas? Tell us now in the comments section.


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Libertyville spa adds mead to its list of offerings
Last summer, Libertyville spa owner Cindy Nennig approached village leaders for guidance on a somewhat unusual request to attract business.
On a trip to Colorado, Nennig visited a honey products store and learned of an age-old beverage that evoked images of knights and jousting.
"In the back, they had a mead tasting bar," she said. "That was my inspiration."
Selling and offering tastings of the honey-based liquor might be a fun way to help offset the unending grip of the coronavirus, she reasoned.
It took awhile to secure local and state approvals. But patrons by appointment Wednesday through Saturday now can sample and buy mead at Nennig's CR Spa Salon Ltd., 530 B North Milwaukee in downtown Libertyville.
"A lot of it is word-of-mouth," Nennig said. "We've had a whole list of people wanting to come in."
Nennig initially thought she would be able to be up and running with the idea in time to host a winter event. But getting to that point took longer than expected.
"It's a new and innovative and creative service and product that isn't being offered right now," Nennig told the village board's license and permits committee in October.
Village officials agreed. But since mead wasn't available in this manner anywhere else in town, a special liquor license was needed.
"I think it could go very well here," village Trustee Rich Moras said at the time. "The question is, how do we write it so it doesn't open Pandora's box?"
In mid-December, Nennig became the first and so far sole holder of a G-2 liquor license. That allows her to charge for mead tastings at the spa and also sell the product to go.
But Nennig wasn't done navigating the system. A state liquor license was needed and any independent contractors who worked at the spa and wanted to serve or sell mead needed Illinois Liquor Control Commission Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) certification.
"It's one of the oldest alcohol beverages in the world, but it's making a comeback," said Karin Johnson, a stylist, who is certified to serve and sell.
A flight of four small samples costs $15. COVID protocols are followed and no food is offered.
"I'd never tried it," Johnson said. "It's very unique. I can really detect the flavors."
Mead is created by fermenting honey with water. Fruits, spices or other ingredients can be added to create various flavors. Nennig carries several varieties from meaderies in Chicago, Valparaiso, Indiana, and elsewhere.
"Some is sparkling, some is sweet, some is like wine, some is aged in bourbon barrels," said Nennig, who said she has acquired a taste for mead.
"I was a wine drinker anyway," she said. "Now, I'd say I'm half and half."
Mayor Terry Weppler said mead tasting "sounded like another thing for people to enjoy," and creating the license was a way to for the village to assist businesses during the pandemic.
"Things are loosening up, but it's still tough on businesses," he said. "Anything we can do to help."


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Tableau, now under Salesforce, is launching Einstein Copilot, an AI tool to enhance data analysis. This free beta feature enables natural language queries for data insights. Ryan Aytay, Tableau's CEO, emphasizes its dual purpose of aiding both novice and advanced users while upholding data privacy. The trend of AI integration among software firms is evident with Microsoft also adopting similar AI technology. Einstein Copilot automates data visualization and can suggest further insightful inquiries. The tool, available in cloud versions, promises dynamic updates and a general release in June. Despite its cloud focus, Tableau continues to invest in on-premises and server products. Ryan Aytay, the CEO, places emphasis on improving customer support, addressing concerns raised by Gartner in its recent report. Aytay will further elaborate on Tableau's vision and product roadmap at the upcoming Tableau Conference.
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According to AARP, folks over age 65 make up only an eighth of the U.S. population but are a third of all scam victims.
According to the Better Business Bureau, the “Grandparent Scam” has been around a while but is still widespread.
Chances are that if you own a phone or computer, an attempt to steal your identify has been made by scammers.
This is National Consumers Protection Week. This is a campaign to reach consumers to help them make informed decisions but also to help them avoid being scammed.
After millions of consumer email addresses were recently stolen, authorities are warning people to be on the look out for phony emails from scammers trying to steal your personal information.
Police in Haverhill are hoping someone comes forward with information about two men who appear to be actively scamming elderly residents here.
Ashland Police are warning residents to stay away from fly-by-night contractors circling neighborhoods looking to make a deal.


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Google, Samsung Delay Smartphone Introduction Out of Respect to Steve Jobs
Prominent Apple rivals Google and Samsung are effectively postponing their scheduled media event next week out of respect to the late Steve Jobs who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 56.
According to sources conferring with All Things D
, Google and Samsung would have used the event to raise the curtain on its first smartphone based on Android's "Ice Cream Sandwich."
The event, which would have featured a keynote from Google’s Andy Rubin, will now be rescheduled as neither Google or Samsung believe that this is an appropriate time to go for the jugular on the iPhone.
“Samsung and Google have decided to postpone the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event during the CTIA in San Diego, previously scheduled for Oct. 11,” Samsung said in a statement. “Under the current circumstances, both parties have agreed that this is not the appropriate time for the announcement of a new product.”
Not withstanding either the death of Steve Jobs or the delayed introduction of Google's futuristic Android operating system, Apple is staying the course and launching the iPhone 4S as planned since the device was unveiled on Tuesday of this week. Preorders for the next-gen iPhone commenced today ahead of the device's official release on October 14th.
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British Vogue Editor in Chief Alexandra Shulman will be resigning this June after 25 years with the company.
According to an article on Vogue UK, British Vogue Editor in Chief Alexandra Shulman will be resigning this June after 25 years with the company. Shulman’s resignation was announced in press release by Nicolas Coleridge, Managing Director at Condé Nast Britain.
Coleridge released a statement about Shulman’s resignation saying,
“This is an announcement I hoped never to have to make. She has edited the title for a quarter of its existence, through its period of highest ever circulation, and its simultaneous transformation into a global digital brand. She has been the towering figure of the British fashion press throughout her tenure: a superb journalist and editor, who understands and exemplifies every quality.”
Shulman also released a statement saying,
“Although I have had months to acclimatise to the idea of leaving Vogue, it hasn’t made the moment of announcing this any less sad. I have been incredibly privileged to have been able to look after such a great magazine for so long and even more to have worked with so many people over those years who have made the experience so interesting and rich.”
Shulman has been an editor at British Vogue the longest, having become Editor in Chief just four years after Anna Wintour was hired at Vogue. She began her career working at Tatler in 1982 and wrote for publications like British GQ where she was later hired as an editor.
By the time she resigns, Shulman will have edited over 300 issues of Vogue UK.
No announcements have been made as to who will replace Shulman.
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text: Texas consumers and gas station merchants can help protect fellow Texans from credit card fraud. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations said Tuesday, and customers should pay attention when purchasing fuel at the pump and report any irregularities to law enforcement. Local authorities will then notify the TDLR. Thieves continue to attach credit card skimmers on gas pumps to steal payment card information from customers that buy fuel. Merchants also are required by state law to notify TDLR within 24 hours. Merchants and consumers should report skimmers via the TDLR website.


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Amount up $425M year-over-year
Apple's spending on research and development jumped 36 percent year-over-year in the June quarter to $1.6 billion, according to the company's latest 8-K filing with the SEC. That brings the company's R&D totals for fiscal 2014 so far to $4.36 billion, 32 percent more than it spent during the same timeframe in 2013. The pacing of R&D has also accelerated throughout 2014.
The company is typically tight-lipped about its research efforts, but has likely been working on technologies set to premiere in the iPhone 6 and iWatch this fall, as well as long-term projects aiming a year or more into the future. Devices like the iPhone and iPad began development years before their official announcements.


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INTRO: As now we approach the full-fledged release of Android 11, a number of the hitherto undiscovered changes within the upcoming version are coming to light. One such change has got to do with how third-party apps use the camera on Android 11 devices. As it seems, users will not be ready to choose their default camera app under certain circumstances.
Originally spotted by Android Police, Android 11 won’t allow users to settle on third-party camera apps to require pictures or any videos on behalf of other apps. Instead of that, it’ll force them to rely solely on the built-in camera app thereon phone. On a problem Tracker thread, a Googler defended the change, saying: “We believe it is the proper trade-off to guard the privacy and security of all of our users”.
As things stand now, apps that require to use the camera but don’t have a built-in camera app, like barcode scanners, say as an example, ask to use the default camera app on the phone. The system then prompts the user to pick their preferred option from an inventory of installed camera apps on the device, including third-party applications.
However, that is apparently changing with Android 11. If the new report is anything to travel by, Android 11 will now automatically select the manufacturer’s pre-installed camera app within the aforementioned scenarios without supplying you with the choice to choose your default camera app. While it’s unlikely to be an enormous deal for many users, power users won’t exactly be proud of the change.
Meanwhile, a report from 9to5Google claims that in Android 11 beta, all the users can still set a default camera app by just double-tapping on the facility button. It’s not immediately clear on whether that option will still be available within the final release version.


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Japan’s economy unexpectedly shrank for the second consecutive quarter, leaving the world’s third largest economy in technical recession
(SOURCE) Gross domestic product (GDP) fell at an annualised 1.6% from July to September, compared with forecasts of a 2.1% rise.
That followed a revised 7.3% contraction in the second quarter, which was the biggest fall since the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Economists said the weak economic data could delay a sales tax rise.
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is widely expected to call a snap election to seek a mandate to delay an increase in the sales tax to 10%, scheduled for 2015.
The tax increase was legislated by the previous government in 2012 to curb Japan’s huge public debt, which is the highest among developed nations.
April saw the first phase of the sales tax increase, from 5% to 8%, which hit growth in the second quarter and still appears to be having an impact on the economy.
The economy shrank 0.4% in the third quarter from the quarter previous.
The data also showed that growth in private consumption, which accounts for about 60% of the economy, was much weaker than expected.
The next tax rise had already been put in question by already weak economic indicators.
“The Japanese economy is in recession and has now contracted in three of the last four quarters,” said Glenn Levine, senior economist at Moody’s Analytics.
“The most likely course is now a snap election in December in which voters choose, naturally enough, to delay the tax increase.”


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The dramatic cutback has been attributed to changes in the eating habits of boomers and “a delicate global balance” in potato trading. “U.S. people are eating out less these days,” Calla Farn, McCain’s Canada spokeswoman told the Star.
Apparently, the problem began in 2006 when, according to a NPD Group report, sales of the fried favourite began to plummet. Though experts blame the recession, according to the industry newsletter PotatoPro, fries have taken a bigger hit than many other restaurant foods.
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Lil Kim's cousin and business partner is back at the fraudulent business practices! YBF has learned that Katrise Jones has been ARRESTED for fraudulent business practices!
We posted the drama from one of Katrise Jones' former employees who exposed Katrise as a horrible employer who stole money and committed fraud, didn't pay employees, and partook in bad business practices a while back. Kim went into business with Katrise recently with this new chain of Se Swa salons in Charlotte.
On January 14th, 37-year-old Katrise was arrested at her salon in Charlotte for Felony False Pretense and another felony resulting from failing to return "hired property" worth over $4000.
Apparently, Katrise's businesses failed years ago due to similar foolery and she was arrested and booked then as well. But even though Kim went in as co-owner on the new Se Swa chain this past September, things haven't changed. Reason #5490 why you shouldn't go into business with family.
We're told Katrise was arrested at the salon located in Carolina Place Mall, in front of her stylist employees. Womp.
Katrise has a court date on January 25th for another separate charge
Back in September of 2010 at the Charlotte Fashion Week, Lil' Kim unveiled her clothing line 24/7 Star that is scheduled to be released towards the end of 2011. Kim gave an exclusive sneak peek of each outfit to kiddunot.org - checkout pictures below and more @ kiddunot.org
24/7 Star, by Kimberly “Lil’ Kim” Jones, proposes a sexy Avant-Garde meets Couture vibe that seeks to evoke vanity and empowerment, enhanced and stressed by these measures.


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A Kawasaki engine has been recalled due to a risk of burn and fire hazards.
The recall is for engines sold in Ferris and SCAG brands of riding lawn mowers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission explained a risk of a fuel leak due in the case of the high-pressure fuel lines being damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover.
Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and should contact Kawasaki Motors or one of its dealers to schedule a repair.
Recalled engines are in the following mowers:
Model # IS 700Z ZTR
Model # ISX 800Z ZTR
Model # ISX 2200Z ZTR
Tiger Cat II model
V- Ride II model
You can contact Kawasaki Motors USA at (1-866-836-4463) or through their online support services. You can find more information about the recall at https://kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html


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Consumers choose "high-value" health care providers when given combined cost and quality informationWhen asked to choose a health care provider based solely on cost information, consumers tend to equate cost with quality and choose the more expensive option, according to a new study funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The study, "An experiment shows that a well-designed report on costs and quality can help consumers choose high-value health care," appeared in the March 2012 issue of Health Affairs. University of Oregon's Judith H. Hibbard, Dr.P.H., found that consumers equate cost with quality and worry that lower cost means a lower quality of care.
Because higher costs may indicate unnecessary services or inefficiencies, cost information alone does not help consumers get the best value for their health care dollar. But when the authors showed the 1,400 consumers participating in the study the right mix of cost and quality information, they were better able to choose high-value health care providers—those who deliver high-quality care at a lower cost. While many public reports are available to help consumers compare providers, including those sponsored by the 24 regional quality collaboratives that AHRQ supports through the Chartered Value Exchange Learning Network, few integrate cost and quality information. In addition, there has been little scientific evidence to guide the presentation of such information to help consumers choose high-value providers.
The study is one of five AHRQ-supported papers in the March issue of Health Affairs. Here are the conclusions of the four other papers. Maureen A. Smith of the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that physician groups and clinics that have publicly reported their performance on diabetes care were more likely to adopt diabetes improvement interventions than those that did not. Gary J. Young of Boston's Northeastern University found that multi-stakeholder regional collaboratives have led the way in producing public reports about health care providers' performance.
Mark W. Friedberg and Cheryl L. Damberg of the RAND Corporation offer a five-point methodological checklist to guide those who want to improve their reporting methods. Finally, Harold S. Luft, of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute in California proposes the creation of a public-private data aggregator, which would receive data about care from both patients and providers and would be funded through fees charged to commercial users, such as health plans. The journal issue also includes papers on public reporting by Andrew Ryan of Cornell Medical College, Anthony A. Laverty of London's Imperial College, Stephanie Teleki and Maribeth Shannon of the California HealthCare Foundation, and Harvard's Anna D. Sinaiko.


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DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused alternative to more mainstream search engines, and while its market has tripled over the past two years and has nearly 40 million searches daily, it still has to contend with people not wanting to give up the familiar search engines, The New York Times reports. Although its interface resembles more mainstream search engines, the similarities end there as DuckDuckGo does not track online behavior of its users to personalize advertising. “All of these companies were saying you can’t make money without tracking your users,” DuckDuckGo CEO Gabriel Weinberg said. “By us existing and getting bigger and being profitable, we serve as the existence proof that it is possible.” (Registration may be required to access this story.) Editor's Note: IAPP Associate Editor Ryan Chiavetta, CIPP/US, explores DuckDuckGo's expansion into private browsing in this report for Privacy Tech.
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Center Marketplace lines up Nashbird, Baked Bear, Smoothie King and Pearle Vision
Midwest City continues to see commercial development along SE 15th Street.
Developers and city leaders recently broke ground on Center Marketplace, a multi-tenant shopping center at the southeast corner of SE 14th Street and Warren Drive, across the street from the Sooner Shopping Center.
The project is being developed by Accelerated Development Services in partnership with California Gold Development Corp. When complete, Center Marketplace will have about 14,000-square-feet of commercial space as well as separate out-parcel buildings along SE 15th Street.
There are currently four retail tenants signed in the project with just a few spaces remaining. Pearle Vision, Nashbird, The Baked Bear, and Smoothie King are planned to open locations there.
“This development opportunity was brought to us by our Oklahoma broker partner, Dean Ingram with Sooner Investment Real Estate,” said Trey Eakin, Executive Vice President of Accelerated Development Services. “Dean was instrumental in finding Pearle Vision, Nashbird, The Baked Bear, and Smoothie King as our first signed tenants in the project. We continue to have significant tenant interest and expect to have more new tenant announcements in the near future.”
Center Marketplace is an upscale retail project designed in a 1960’s retro midcentury modern motif. Everything from the building façade and signage will reflect this theme. The nature of the building design will create a cool atmosphere for shoppers and tenants alike making Center Marketplace the place to be in Midwest City.


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For the second half of 2019, Apple's vendors want to produce components for 75 million iPhones. Apple is expected to have sold anywhere around 70 million to 80 million iPhones in H2 201
As the tradition before a new iPhone launch, Apple's key supplier Foxconn has increased the hiring of its factories in Shenzhen and allegedly pays workers 10% more than it did last year.
The company's Asian suppliers are giving up to turn out components for three new iPhone models to meet the demand for the holidays, the people said and asked not to be identified with reference to internal estimates.
Although Apple may have asked its suppliers to prepare 75 million iPhones, it does not mean the company expects to sell them all by the end of this year. Apple may ask its suppliers to adjust their output depending on demand based on the launch demand and hype around it – something they've done since the last two years. Nevertheless, the move to ask its suppliers to produce 75 million iPhones components is daring from Apple, due to the decline in the global smartphone market, the ongoing US-China commercial war and the relatively modest improvements that the iPhone 11 series is bringing to the table.
The 2019 11 Series from the iPhone will be powered by a new A13 chip. They want larger batteries to account for the new reverse wireless charging feature. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max sequel will also have a triple camera system that includes the addition of a new ultra-wide-angle camera. The front TrueDepth camera system will also get an upgrade and will be able to record slow motion movies. Apple will also attack 3D Touch from its iPhone 11 lineup in 2019. It will try to make up for it with a new taptic engine that will provide better haptic feedback.
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How tidying up can be fun, profitable
With the rise of minimalism and Marie Kondo’s new Netflix show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” which stresses decluttering and organization, many people have begun to question the items and clothing they own. They can now ask the famous question, “Does this ‘spark joy’ in my life?” If not, Kondo advises how to get rid of those items.
While many people have turned to online marketplaces such as Davis’ “Free and For Sale” group on Facebook, an online marketplace for buying used items with over 40,000 members, some students have decided to use Facebook as a platform for advertising their own in-person sales. Since Kondo’s show, there has been a rise in sale posts that start with “Marie Kondo made me do it” or “this doesn’t spark joy,” partially joking, but very genuine. While there are subgroups such as “Clothes for Sale” and “Textbook Exchange,” it can often be daunting to post a large amount of items all at once or to organize pickups with a large amount of people.
Returning to the past, students have begun hosting yard sales, using social media to advertise their events and setting up on their lawn to sell a collection of clothes, baked goods, and a variety of other items. These events have also served as ways to engage with the community. As people walk by, chat, look at items and stop to hangout, these yard sales are a nostalgic return to the childhood excitement of finding items to cherish that other people no longer want.
Nadya Eddy, a third-year political science major, hosted a successful yard sale on her lawn that made almost five hundred dollars and plans to hold another one soon.
“I haven’t gotten rid of any clothes I’ve bought since 2015,” Eddy said. “I literally didn’t have any room, so I got rid of half of my closet. I’m a big Hayo Miyazaki movie fan, and I recently just watched “Howl’s Moving Castle,” and there’s a scene where the main character’s clunky hoarder house gets reduced to a little platform when he sheds his emotional baggage, and I felt like I could use some of that. I had the yard sale the next day and made $480 worth of my things.”
For Eddy, word about the event was spread through Facebook posts in different groups, by word of mouth and by people walking by her lawn, which is very close to campus and sits along a popular route for people to stop by on their commute.
Recently, another house had a yard sale titled “Go Yard or Go Home” that used Facebook to invite around 200 people, with the description inviting friends to share the word and invite everyone they know to join in for what was described as a “yard sale/ bake sale/ lawn party/ skill sharing for money (more to come on what this actually means)”. This yard sale took place across the street from the Davis Food Co-Op on G Street and served as a collective house effort.
Cielle Watjen Brown, a fourth-year wildlife fish and biology major, explained their yard sale was an exciting and social way to declutter and make money.
“What inspired the sale was that we have way too many things and no place to put them,” Watjen Brown said. “It went really well in part because we posted on social media and told a bunch of our friends, but a lot of random people came too. We all tried to contribute something, so whether it was clothes or chairs or fresh baked goods, we all had a part in it.”
Watjen Brown also took the opportunity to use the yard sale as gateway into entrepreneurship.
“Some special things about our sale was that it also served as the first time that my roommate and I sold our little granola business ‘Wake the Funk Up,’” Brown said. “We sold our choco-berry flavor and people really liked it, [so much] that we sold all of what we had available, and people even placed more orders for the future. We made some new friends who ended up staying all day and playing music with us towards the end of the sale and trying to make some tips, which was a great way to end the day.”
While these two yard sales differed in their planning and collectivity, they both were extremely successful in making money, decluttering and engaging with the Davis community. It seems that for college students, yard sales are not always the first option for selling clothes due to planning, organization, and the appeal of other options, such as bringing clothes to consignment stores or selling them online. Nonetheless, the yard sale has resurfaced as a reminder that decluttering can be an exciting chance to make money while having a fun event.
Haley Noble, a fourth-year communication and psychology double major, attended Watjen Brown’s yard sale and explained how it was more than just an event for buying clothes.
“I was invited on the Facebook page, and I had never been or heard of a house of Davis students having a yard sale before,” Noble said. “There were good clothes, great food and live music. It started to rain halfway through the sale, and they moved it to the porch until it stopped raining, which was exciting because everyone was having so much fun that they wanted to stay regardless. I bought some of their granola as well which was really good.”
Both Eddy and Watjen Brown plan to host other yard sales because of the popularity of their first attempts and their success may spark the idea for many other yard sales to come. As people walked away, they were heard saying, “This is such a good idea. We should really do this.”
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New, 'conceptual' coffee shop opening at Electric Depot early next year
BATON ROUGE - A new shop from the owner Community Coffee is promising to offer a unique gathering place for Baton Rouge residents.
According to a news release, City Roots will set up shop at the Electric Depot on Government Street in early 2019. The new business is the brainchild of Matt Saurage, the head of Community Coffee.
The shop is said to offer hand-crafted coffee and new sparkling, iced, and ice-cream based alternatives. The menu will also feature nitro-coffees, draft lattes, teas, pastries and light foods throughout the day.
Additionally, shop will offer free coffee tastings open to the public each week.
More info on plans for the Electric Depot venue can be found here.
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Car rental brands need to refine and digitize the customer experience they provide —otherwise, they will not be ready to develop into the mobility providers of tomorrow.
To win in this new, more extensive playing field, businesses need to stretch beyond their current comfort zones to participate in new value opportunities.
By 2030, the concept of private vehicle ownership will be nearly a thing of the past, according to predictions of The World Economic Forum. Experts are calling it the “rentership society” which is driven by Millennials and Generation Zers who are less inclined to own things and would much rather take part in shared economies and pay for services instead.
The convergence of the automotive and mobility industries promises major changes. Powerful forces are driving this shift, including social, economic, and demographic disruptions enabled by technological innovations. But in this whirlwind of change, car rental brands ought not to forget the experience they deliver to their current customers—as those that do remain attentive to these customers will be the ones who will make it to the age of mobility providers.
In the midst of the global sharing economy, stands the car rental industry. As new options emerge, the customer management expertise of car rental companies has become more relevant than ever. Decades of customer management experience, a loyal customer base, ownership of vehicles, and the knowledge of how to maintain them gives today’s car rental industry a competitive edge in the emerging smart mobility space.
But something is missing
With today’s advanced technology, fleets can achieve greater efficiency, lower operating costs, and greater customer satisfaction. Those who wish to remain relevant and lead the smart transport revolution, are not only looking to fit their businesses to the new ways that people are getting around, but are also looking for ways to leverage new technologies in the market and operate their existing business in a way that is more efficient and that provides a better experience for their customers.
One of the areas that have progressed dramatically in the past few years is the availability of multiple data sources due to connectivity, and machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that provide valuable insights out of it.
Just as real-time data analysis can provide driving advice, it can also help match the right car to each customer. As a result, each customer can receive a vehicle that has been specifically assigned to their needs while taking into account various different parameters such as pick up time, car type, destination, and even specific requirements such as child car seats, racks for carrying sports equipment and even snow tires.
Why customer experience is key
Car rental companies are in a transformative stage and are looking to provide an experience that will place their customers first and maintain a long-term relationship with them. New tech can help create this experience by predicting customer preferences and offering recommendations based on them.
One can debate how far these use cases can go, but it’s clear that there’s a big learning curve. Companies that will start using the technologies that enable personalization, usage prediction, and automation that rely heavily on tech will gain a huge advantage in learning the friction points early on and being prepared to lead the market when autonomous vehicles become part of our daily routine.


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Japan’s mandarin production continues to decline amidst labor shortages and reduced consumption. Shipping challenges and rising prices are projected to reduce the consumption of largely imported oranges and grapefruit.
Japan’s Unshu Mikan production is expected to recover in MY 2020/21 following poor harvest in MY 2019/20.
This is one in a series of reports providing concise overviews of how the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA), which entered into force on January 1, 2020, affects certain product groups.
The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) entered into force on January 1, 2020.
Overall citrus acreage in Japan continues to decline amid decreasing consumption and aging rural population. In the 2019/20 marketing year (MY), mandarin production is forecast to hit a historic....
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The firm is running a small shop called Ex Owned in Little Portland Street, central London, over the Christmas period, selling items donated by staff, friends and celebrities.
Goods already donated include artwork, memorabilia such as an England rugby shirt signed by the team, limited-edition CDs and five pairs of Levi's with gold leaf trim, one pair previously worn by model Kate Moss. Exposure hopes to raise £25,000 for the charity. The store is open until 22 December.
Unicef and Save the Children will get £1 from each soft toy sold in 17 Ikea stores in the UK until 23 December. It's part of a global campaign to raise £5m to fund 16 education projects in 14 countries.
Megan Baker House, the charity that provides education services for children with motor disabilities, is holding a comedy evening with its patron, Jo Brand, on 27 February 2009. Tickets cost £30 and include dinner.
BCHA, the Bournemouth housing and social care charity, has launched a 12-month calendar of fundraising events to mark its 40th anniversary. Supporters can participate in challenges such as trekking the Sahara and parachute jumping.
WaterAid highlighted World Toilet Day, held last week, by asking supporters to "buy a bog". A £46 donation will provide training for a community to build and maintain suitable latrines.


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There is one thing the Coronavirus Pandemic has brought to everyone's attention. The United States is far too dependent upon China and other Asian countries for our drugs and medical equipment.
I am calling upon the President and Congress to create a Strategic Medical Stockpile, (SMS). This is a matter of National Security, to protect the health and lives of Americans. The SMS would be like our Strategic Petroleum Reserve, it would be drawn down for use in the United States when there is a disruption in the supply chain of critical medical supplies. Generally, the SMS would provide a supply of our most necessary prescription drugs, Active Prescription Ingredients, (API) and medical devises, for a period of time until U.S. manufactures could obtain the necessary materials to provide our supplies.
Since the 1990s, U.S. companies have increasingly imported pharmaceutical products from China and India. The ingredients and labor are cheaper, and regulations are fewer in those countries. Result, we are now heavily dependent upon these countries for our drug and medical supplies.
The basic facts about our supply chain of drugs in the county is:
- China is a large exporter of drugs, biologicals, (drugs from natural sources) to the U.S.
- China is the largest supplier of medical devises.
- Class 1: Bandages and Gloves
- Class 2: Scissors, forceps and other surgical supplies
- Class 3: Pacemakers and ventilators
- Class 4: Imaging Devices
- About 80 percent of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients come from China and India
- The U.S. relies upon China for 90 percent of our generic prescription medicine
- India provides over 40 percent of the over-the-county drugs to the U.S.
- India depends heavily upon China for the ingredients in their drug production
From a supply chain perspective, India is dependent upon China. Factories in China have been closed to deal with the coronavirus, so India has been forced to slow production of its products coming to the U.S. Further, the Indian government has stopped the export of twenty-six pharmaceutical products, mostly antibiotics to ensure adequate supplies remain in their own country. This decision makes drug shortages a potential here in the U.S. particularly, antibiotics.
We know the Federal Drug Administration, (FDA) has asked drug companies to evaluate their supply chains with China and India and take steps to mitigate potential shortages. The question is, are U.S. manufacturers gearing up to compensate for the foreign shortfalls. Do we know the time required to start up production and to make an impact on the U.S supply for prescription and OTC drugs?
The dependence upon foreign countries for drugs in not the only medical supply item impacted. There are major medical devices that are manufactured in China. Firms in the medical devise manufacturing industry produce diagnostic, medical monitoring, and treatment equipment. Surgical masks are also predominately made in China, and testing kits are made in Europe. Finally, the Center for Disease Control warns that we are in short supply of masks and testing kits.
The United States needs to ensure that the American people are provided for in times national health emergencies or other national impactful health events. The Department of Health and Human Services, (HHS) should seek Congressional approval and funding to create a Strategic Medical Stockpile, which is constantly replenished and kept separate from the Strategic National Stockpile. I have listed six steps to set up the Strategic Medical Stockpile, and I encourage you to evaluate my solutions. https://www.realsolutionsfortn.com/strategicnationalmedicalsupply
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Ryan Reynolds used ChatGPT to make a Mint Mobile ad
Co-owner of mobile network Mint Mobile Ryan Reynolds recently released an ad using ChatGPT. He read a script that the AI tool had composed. Reynolds finds the results “mildly terrifying, but compelling.”
These past few months, OpenAI’s generative chatbot ChatGPT has been making waves for its remarkable ability to write essays and debug codes. The results come in the humanlike text. Generative AI interprets enormous amounts of data and trains models to create new things.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) March 15, 2022
ChatGPT is similar to OpenAI’s other viral tool DALL-E which can create art when filled with pieces of art. This chatbot uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to produce text-based statements. The program is intelligently mimicking human-like conversation. Its launch had gone viral with many critics and supporters alike.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) August 31, 2022
Ryan Reynolds discussed the new Mint Mobile ad. He shared it through the brand’s Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Snap accounts. In the video, he instructed the AI to “Write a commercial for Mint Mobile in the voice of Ryan Reynolds. Use a joke, a curse word, and let people know that Mint’s holiday promo is still going, even after the big wireless companies have ended theirs.”
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) January 10, 2023
The chatbot is a tool that could possibly transform a wide range of conversations and text-based projects. From language translations and marketing copy creation, ChatGPT can also handle customer service queries and participate in therapy.
OpenAI launched its new AI tool in November. Since then, many marketers have been impressed by how the tool could simplify their tasks and revolutionize the industry. However, others are concerned that it could take away some of the industries’ creative side.
Furthermore, Mint Mobile isn’t the only brand amazed by this new technology. Moreover, Semafor reported Monday that Microsoft is already in talks with OpenAi to invest $10 billion.


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The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Comes Into Its Final Form For The 2021 Season
With any new Porsche, whether it’s for the track or the road, you must expect some improvement. After the company put out a press release regarding the camouflaged production car, we were left with some badass pictures and a cool story - but not the whole story.
Since then, Porsche spilled the “beans of specification” to a much more satisfying degree. This car is a whole lot more than just added power and a bigger wing, and yes, it does have both.
What We Knew
We knew the new Cup Car would be the first based on the 992 platform. We also learned that Porsche did more track testing and data analysis than should ever be allowed for one car (that’s why they dominate motorsports). They went to the Nurburgring, their own facilities in Germany, and toured a plethora of different European racetracks to get the car sorted. But what we didn’t get were the brass tacks.
What We Know Now
The engine has undergone quite a refresh since the Cup car’s last generation. The naturally aspirated 4.0 Liter flat-6 is shoving out 510 horsepower and 470 Newton meters of torque, or 346 lb-feet. They didn’t short us on revs either - the 4 liter hits redline at an ear-shattering 8,750 rpm and makes peak power just before then. Porsche says that a new single butterfly throttle body, catalytic converter exhaust system, and Bosch engine computer were assigned to this engine’s makeover as well.
Shockingly enough, Porsche claims that the Cup’s flat-6 is capable of running on synthetic fuels. It’s the same stuff the company has spent millions of dollars on to keep petrol cars on the road. Now, the question really is - will the teams use synthetic fuel at competition? It could technically be done, and considering the car will be racing against other Porsches, they may feel inclined to use synthetic fuels for all the Porsche Carrera Cup events.
Moving forward, the suspension was also overhauled for the new car. The rear axle is virtually unchanged from the production 992 models, but the front end got some love from its big brother, the 911 RSR. The new GT3 Cup gains double-wishbone suspension in the front along with Uniball bearings, both of which the RSR uses. Porsche claims this will only expose the front wheels to axial motions (up and down) rather than lateral(side to side) motions. Quicker turn in, more precise inputs, and improved steering feel are the supposed benefits. Speaking of steering, the hydraulic pump that previously controlled the steering box has now gone to an “electro-mechanical” unit. Porsche has refined its electrically-assisted steering extensively since they fully transferred from hydraulic upon the 991’s launch.
The transmission is a sequential dog-type gearbox that is operated with column-mounted paddles. It also features a new electrically powered actuator for improved durability and shift times. We didn’t think Porsche could get their transmissions to shift any quicker but leave it to them, right?
If you couldn’t tell already, the car features a very aggressive new outfit. A huge rear wing, an ant-decapitating front splitter, and big fender flares all contribute to the new aero package. The front is as wide as a school bus and the rear is 28 millimeters wider than the previous GT3 Cup thanks to its 992 Turbo-based body.
Porsche says the 911 GT3 Cup will appear at the “Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup as well as the national Porsche Carrera Cups in Germany, France, Asia and Benelux and for the first time in North America.” So American fans might be able to see the car in person for the first time at home, depending on what Covid decides to do in 2021.
Max Larsen is the Porsche reporter at Torque News. Since he was 15 years old Max was building old cars and selling them for profit, spawning his love for cars. He has been around Porsches his entire life. His grandpa had several 911s and he owned a Porsche 944 when he was younger, which made the auto-shop class cars a lot simpler. Reading old car magazines and seeing press cars at shows gave him the passion to write and pursue the industry. He is currently studying Journalism at Western Washington University and writing for the racing team there locally. Follow Max on Torque News Porsche and on Twitter at @maxlarsencars. Search Torque News Porsche for daily Porsche news coverage by our expert automotive reporters.


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Reebok-owner ABG seals cut-price £200m Ted Baker takeover
US-based Authentic Brands Group has agreed a 110p-a-share deal to buy one of the most prominent names on the UK high street, Sky News learns.
Tuesday 16 August 2022 00:41, UK
The American consumer goods group which owns Reebok and an interest in David Beckham's branded products portfolio is close to unveiling a cut-price £200m takeover of Ted Baker, the London-listed fashion retailer.
Sky News has learnt that the board of Ted Baker is preparing to recommend a 110p-a-share offer from Authentic Brands Group (ABG), run by the prominent businessman Jamie Salter.
Sources close to the retailer said an announcement about a deal could come as early as Tuesday morning.
If confirmed, the proposal from ABG would be almost a third lower than the roughly 160p-a-share price that it was preparing to offer as recently as May.
Nevertheless it would represent a roughly-20% premium to Ted Baker's closing share price on Monday of 93.1p, with the stock having rallied from just over 69p in early July.
The reduced price that ABG appears to be willing to pay for one of Britain's best-known retailers reflects the darkening sentiment towards high street brands in a UK economy being hammered by inflation amid fears of an impending recession.
According to a stock exchange announcement made by Ted Baker in early June, "a preferred counterparty" which had been invited to undertake confirmatory due diligence had notified it that it no longer intended to proceed with an offer.
The preferred bidder was ABG, Sky News had previously reported.
Because Ted Baker is running a formal sale process, Takeover Panel rules prohibiting an offeror from returning with a fresh bid within six months do not apply.
ABG is said to be attracted to Ted Baker's international potential as well as possible synergies from the US-based company's portfolio of brands, which also includes Sports Illustrated magazine, Juicy Couture, and brands associated with Muhammad Ali and Shaquille O'Neal, the boxing and basketball legends respectively.
The American company has been valued at nearly $13bn following the sale of "significant equity stakes" to CVC Capital Partners, the Six Nations Rugby shareholder, and HPS Investment Partners.
ABG's valuation has soared in recent years, after reportedly selling a controlling stake in August 2019 to a division of BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, for $870m.
Its other shareholders include the buyout firms General Atlantic and Lion Capital, and GIC, the Singaporean state investment fund.
Other than Mr Beckham's branded goods division, Ted Baker would represent ABG's most prominent British takeover to date.
Last year, it teamed up with JD Sports Fashion to buy TopShop from the ruins of Sir Philip Green's fashion group, Arcadia Group, but was outbid by ASOS, the online retailer.
Ted Baker was put in play by a string of takeover proposals lodged by Sycamore Partners, an American private equity firm which bowed out of the formal sale process in May.
Sycamore had lodged three takeover proposals, the first two of which valued Ted Baker at 130p-a-share and 137.5p-a-share.
Ted Baker is steadily recovering from a tumultuous period which saw its shares collapse by over 90% following the disclosure of accounting issues and the departure of its founder, Ray Kelvin.
In May, it said its annual underlying loss before tax had shrunk from £59.2m in the year to 30 January, 2021, to £38.4m in the subsequent 12-month period.
Despite its modest market capitalisation of just £159m, Ted Baker occupies a prominent place in UK fashion retailing.
It trades from hundreds of standalone shops and concessions globally, and employs thousands of people.
Ted Baker's torrid period began in 2019 when Mr Kelvin left amid claims of inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues.
Since then it has been hit by profit warnings, accounting mishaps and was forced to address the COVID-19 pandemic from a position of financial weakness.
In 2020, it axed hundreds of jobs and raised £100m to shore up its balance sheet.
Mr Kelvin remains a significant shareholder in the business.
Ted Baker is being advised by banks including Evercore Partners, while ABG is said to have been advised by Bank of America on the deal.
On Monday evening, Ted Baker declined to comment, while ABG has been contacted for comment.


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Crown Agents Bank has become the latest global financial institution to sign up to trade finance risk distribution platform, Capital and Credit Risk Manager (CCRM). Moorgate secured news coverage in Trade & Export Finance and Trade & Receivables Finance News.
What do companies want from their banking experience? Commerzbank’s Ingrid Weisskopf and Rainer Wolff explain in Trade & Forfaiting Review
Increasing digitalisation and innovation continue to raise corporates’ expectations when it comes to providing banking services – and payments infrastructure is no exception. Ingrid Weisskopf, head of cash products and advisory FI at Commerzbank, and Rainer Wollf, vice president of product management cash services at the bank’s Innovation Lab, explain just how high the benchmarks are …


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Today, Thursday June 23, a Bassetlaw refuse collection lorry caught fire on High Street in Misson.
Incident commander from Notts fire Brigade, crew manager Joyce said: “It’s recycle day so it should be just paper and plastics, most likely cause is someone has put something in their bin which has caused the fire.”
A representative from Notts Council stated that the lorry that is worth in the region of £120,000 which had to have its side cut open for the fire to be tackled.
Starbucks opens new cafe in Worksop Sainsbury’s
Bodycam footage shows police breaking into hot car to free distressed dog stuck in high temperatures
Line-up revealed for fundraiser music event in memory of popular Worksop teacher
Vintage phone box turns into Bassetlaw village library and book exchange
Worksop’s summer beach to make a return to Old Market Square
Two Pumps and an incident support vehicle attended, crews spent several hours making the lorry safe.


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PHOENIX – A local restaurant chain is raising prices after their suppliers doubled their prices on some of their ingredients.
Burrito Express, an Arizona-based Mexican restaurant, announced plans to raise prices after its suppliers started charging more for items like chicken and carne asada.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, menu prices are up 4.6% nationwide since last year.
In addition, the food-away-from-home index rose 0.8% in July, the largest monthly increase since February 1981, according to the ministry.
“Six to eight months ago, my brother and I just sat there and thought, ‘This business is ruining it,'” said Angel Marin, co-owner of Burrito Express.
“It’s just gone downhill,” he added.
A 40-pound box of chicken went from $ 40 to $ 80, according to a tweet posted by Marin. Meanwhile, a pound of carne asada jumped from $ 3.25 to $ 6.
“The food costs are insane,” he said.
“Can’t get repairs, nothing can be fixed and if you do it will cost you an arm and a leg,” added Marin.
Marin said he also paid employees more and, in some cases, offered them bonuses. However, he said some applicants turned down jobs because they made more money from unemployment.
“Why go to work when you could stay home … and make more money,” he said.
Marin told ABC15 that he offered a decent wage and an opportunity to advance in the company.
“I was built differently, some of us were built differently,” he said.
“People today – why go to work when you can stay home and make the same money,” he added.
The company told ABC15 it plans to charge about 35 cents more per burrito.
Marin admitted sales are still good, but the company’s profit margin has plummeted. He said small businesses are important because they support the local economy and community through donations and sponsorship.
“We won’t be able to do something like this if we’re not here,” he said.
Marin said the rise in costs has slowed plans to build new restaurants. Still, he hopes to open a few more locations in the near future.


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In the context of India’s vision of becoming the ‘Global Manufacturing Hub’; food processing is the ‘SUNRISE SECTOR’. The Food & Grocery market in India is the sixth largest in the world. Food & Grocery retail market in India further constitutes almost 65% of the total retail market in India. The Government of India through the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is taking all necessary steps to boost investments in the food processing industry. The government has sanctioned 42 Mega Food Parks (MFPs) to be set up in the country under the Mega Food Park Scheme. Currently, 17 Mega Food Parks have become functional. Our food and retail markets are all set to touch $ 828.92 billion investment by 2020. The Processed food market is expected to grow to $ 543 bn by 2020 from $ 322 bn in 2016.
By 2024, the Food Processing industry will potentially attract $ 33 bn investments and generate employment for 9 million people. These are all remarkable targets and asipiration for us. The Government has been working to linking Indian farmers to consumers in the domestic and international markets. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is making all efforts to encourage investments across the value chain.
The potentiality of the food processing sector is huge. We shall acknowledge that India offers the largest diversified production base and has a growing food industry. We are the largest milk producing nation. We are the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices. We are world’s second largest producer of food grains, fruits, and vegetables. Hence, we have a glorious legacy, excellent track records and necessary skills-technologies and know-how to become a ‘manufacturing Hub in the food processing sector.
To make this aspiration we need only three things: firstly promoting profitable farm production with appropriate agronomical practices, secondly, linking farmers with market and thirdly attracting investment for transforming this important sector.
The government has been already working to secure these ‘development triangle’. For instance, under the Nivesh Bandhu program, which is an investor facilitation portal to assist investors on the investment decisions. A special fund of $285 Mn has been set up in National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for affordable credit.
The government has also 100% FDI in the food processing sector. Sector-specific Skill Development Initiatives are also being taken up, with National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) and Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT) being recognized as Centres of Excellence.
Apart from growing population and burgeoning purchasing power, rising urbanization, rising retail trade due to initiatives such as Digital India, together with the presence of global players of the industry can be considered as the major growth drivers for the segment. We have a population base of 1.3 bn offering a large demand-driven market, with the retail sector expected to treble by 2020. Hence, this is our time now to make India Better! This is our time to make India a leader in the food processing Industry’.


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Spiddal-based technology company CreVinn Teoranta is one of four companies recognised for ‘outstanding innovation’ by InterTradeIreland as part of its all-island innovation programme, FUSION.
Athlone company, Nearfield Communications, was named the Best Early Stage company at the recent Connacht and Leinster final of the 2014 InterTradeIreland All-Island Seedcorn Investor Readiness competition.
Full Health Medical, founded and owned by Ballintubber based Paul McCarthy and Dr Ann Shortt, was named the best emerging company at the Connacht and Leinster final of the 2012 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn all-island business competition.
Two Galway companies, Full Health Medical and Algae Health were named the Best Emerging and the Best High Growth companies respectively in the Connacht and Leinster final of the 2012 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn all-island business competition.
Businesses in Mayo hoping to be in with a chance of winning their share of €280,000 cash in this year’s InterTradeIreland All-Island Seedcorn Business Competition have only got three weeks left to submit their entries.
Galway company Advance Science, was named the Best Emerging Company in the Connacht and Leinster final of the 2011 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn all-island business competition. Advance Science, which is based in Connemara, beat tough competition from two other Connacht and Leinster finalists to win €20,000 to help finance the early stages of its ventures.
InterTradeIreland has launched its final call for entries from Galway companies to the seventh annual All-island Seedcorn Business Competition. A prize fund of €280,000 is offered by InterTradeIreland for the best early stage companies on the island.
Last Tuesday morning a group of the South East’s entrepreneurs attended a preparation workshop for the All-Island Seedcorn Competition in the Ramada Hotel, Waterford.
Local entrepreneurs could get a huge cash boost for their businesses thanks to a prize fund of €280,000 being offered by InterTradeIreland’s All-Island Seedcorn Business Competition 2010. The competition is the largest on the island in terms of the prize fund available and in the past has helped give fledgling firms a ‘lift-off’.
Entrepreneurs from Galway, Mayo, and Westmeath could get a huge cash boost for their business thanks to a record prize fund of €360,000 being offered by InterTradeIreland’s Seedcorn Business Competition, details of which were announced this week.


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Away's new CEO Jen Rubio is 8-months pregnant — and ready to revive the luggage startup after sales slumped by 90%, mass furloughs, and a 'toxic' culture controversy
Rubio is becoming the CEO of Away at a time of immense change for the company and the travel industry.
Away's surprise luggage sale ends tomorrow — here are the best deals to shop before the 30% discount disappears
Away's "The Surprise 30% Off" luggage sale runs through March 30 and includes discounts on some of its most popular suitcases and travel accessories.
Away almost never has sales, but you can save 30% off right now on popular suitcases and travel accessories through March 30.
Yeti is aiming to take on Samsonite and Away as air travel hits the highest level since the pandemic and luggage makers gear up to meet pent-up vacation demand
People are starting to feel confident about traveling again, and cooler-maker Yeti is seizing the opportunity to win their luggage dollars.
He'll be succeeded on an interim basis by Away co-founder Jen Rubio, and an outside search firm has been retained to find a permanent successor.
Korey previously stepped down in December 2019 after a bombshell investigation into the working environment at Away, the luggage brand.
We tried popular luggage brand Away's first tote bags, the Longitude Tote Bag and the Latitude Tote Bag. Here's what five women thought.
Here's the full Slack message from Away's returning CEO calling a recent investigation into the company 'deliberate lies'
Steph Korey, the former CEO of luggage startup Away, informed employees Monday that she is resuming her duties as CEO.
Luggage startup Away is bringing back its former CEO and disputing reports about its toxic work culture and Slack messages that created a backlash online
The New York Times revealed Monday that 31-year-old Away cofounder Steph Korey will resume her role as CEO.
This $130 carry-on suitcase has features that would normally cost a lot more including a USB port, fully rotating wheels, and clever dividers
The roomy interior and clever dividers inside this $130 carry-on suitcase helped fit a week’s worth of clothes and accessories without a problem
I compared the Away Bigger Carry-On bag to my Samsonite luggage, and it convinced me to switch to the newer, trendier brand
The buzzy company Away, with a $1.4 billion valuation as of May 2019, offers a fleet of different luggage sets with lifetime warranties.
Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield is newly engaged to a woman who runs a $1.4 billion startup. Inside the relationship of Silicon Valley's newest 'it' power couple.
Stewart Butterfield and Jen Rubio are Silicon Valley's newest power couple. Following a joke Twitter proposal, the pair is now officially engaged.
As millennials age into the years of parenthood, their favorite startups are growing with them by releasing collections for kids and babies that uphold the same standard of quality.
Cofounders Jen Rubio and Steph Korey built online luggage retailer Away into a $1.4 billion company in just 3 years. Next up, it wants to be a 'travel brand.'
Away is the fifth female-founded company to meet the $1 billion valuation threshold in 2019.
Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield jokingly proposed to Jen Rubio, cofounder of $1.4 billion Away, on Twitter, and the whole thing really confused Silicon Valley
Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield jokingly proposed to Away co-founder Jen Rubio over Twitter, leaving tech insiders perplexed for about an hour.
These apps and tech gadgets will help you plan your trip, book your stay, and find cool things to do once you're there.
A round-up of gifts that suit a range of interests.
Never board a plan or hop in a cab with less than 20% battery life again.
When brands guarantee their products for life, it's easy to rest assured that you're making a good investment.
Away luggage is modern, fashionable, and could last you for life. Best of all: it's tech-enabled.


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Call for urgent legislative reform as new data reveals alarming rise in e-cigarette usage and purchasing behaviours in Victoria
New data (PDF)  released today shows almost double the number of Victorian adults report vaping in 2022 (estimated 308,827 users) compared to 2018-19 (estimated 154,895 users). Almost one quarter of all Victorian adults currently using e-cigarettes have never smoked.
The Victorian Smoking & Health Survey conducted by Cancer Council Victoria’s Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, and funded by VicHealth, reports young Victorians aged 18-30 make up the largest proportion of current e-cigarette users (54%).
These latest findings have prompted fresh calls for urgent government action to set a higher standard for an industry determined to addict a whole new generation to nicotine.
Cancer Council Victoria CEO, Todd Harper drew particular attention to data showing large numbers of past year e-cigarette users in Victoria say they purchased their products in a bricks and mortar store.
“Despite it being illegal to sell, possess or use liquids containing nicotine in an e-cigarette, our data shows bricks and mortar stores like tobacconists, vape stores, and milkbars are selling these harmful products to more than 7 in 10 (73%) users who vape nicotine.”
“We know that the e-cigarette availability problem is magnified when it comes to children; many as young as 12 and 13 years old. The trends are worrying, and immediate action must be taken to prevent retailers from doing the wrong thing.”
“Cancer Council Victoria and VicHealth are calling on all parties ahead of the election to commit to the introduction of retail licencing to ensure they know exactly who is selling e-cigarette products to enforce the illegal sale of e-cigarette products.
Quit Director, Dr Sarah White said the ready availability of illegal e-cigarettes is likely to undo decades of success in tobacco control, with calls to Quitline already showing people struggling with quitting vaping.
"We have an estimated 77,200 never smokers reporting they are currently using e-cigarettes, and more than half of past year e-cigarette users are vaping nicotine. At a time when, as a society, we are trying to reduce preventable ill-health, this is a slow-motion train wreck for Victoria.”
Previous research (PDF) by Quit and Cancer Council  has shown a vast majority of Australians (83%) support action to regulate and enforce e-cigarettes sales to prevent companies, including the tobacco industry, from addicting a new generation to nicotine.
Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth, said he was concerned about the impending health impacts, as e-cigarettes contain dozens of toxic chemicals. These include formaldehyde and heavy metals, which can cause cancer and damage the brain and lungs.
“E-cigarettes present a very real danger to our community – especially for children and young adults,” Dr Demaio said.
“We know a lot of the same chemicals and carcinogens in tobacco processing are contained in e-cigarette liquids.”
If we want Victorians to live longer, healthier lives, we urgently need effective regulation of vaping that puts the health of our community first.”
Cancer Council Victoria, Quit and VicHealth are calling for:
Victorian Government to introduce a retail licensing scheme that will identify, deter and, if necessary, penalise retailers breaking the law by selling harmful e-cigarette products to minors and adult
The federal government to do more to stop unlawful e-cigarette imports.
Victorian Smoking and Health Survey: Conducted by Cancer Council Victoria’s Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, it is a population-representative survey of Victorians aged 18 years and older. The survey was most recently conducted in 2022. A copy of the full report is available on the Cancer Council Victoria website (PDF).
Legalities: In Victoria it is illegal to sell an e-cigarette devices or e-cigarette accessories containing nicotine. This includes e-liquid capsules or containers. It is illegal to sell the same products to a person under 18 years old, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. While local councils can conduct checks on sales of e-cigarettes containing nicotine and sales to minors, only Victoria Police can enforce the laws against selling nicotine e-cigarettes.
 Source: E-cigarette use and purchasing behaviour among Victorian adults: Findings from the 2018-19 and 2022 Victorian Smoking and Health Surveys, Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, October 2022
 Source: Perceptions of and support for policies to regulate e-cigarettes among Australian adults, Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, August 2022
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AT&T, T-Mobile US merger opposed on anti-trust grounds
The United States Department of Justice has filed its opposition to the AT&T - T-Mobile US merger on anti-trust grounds.
AT&T was pursuing the merger in an attempt to get T-Mobile's AWS spectrum to use for a bigger, better LTE 4G roll out.
(Probably smart that T-Mobile wasn't waiting on AT&T to get iPhone 5.)
This story is still developing and we'll update with more information as it comes in.
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After nearly disappearing in the ‘90s, the spread of child sexual abuse material exploded with the rise of the internet, as child sex trafficking increased with exposure to a greater market online. Today, the problem is complex and still growing. Thorn, a nonprofit, is working to build technology to defend children from sexual abuse.
AWS Educate and Amazon Future Engineer Teamed with CodeCombat to Create a New Game for the Hour of Code
As part of Amazon’s recently announced $10M grant to support Code.org, AWS Educate and Amazon Future Engineers have teamed with CodeCombat to create a new game that embeds Amazon DynamoDB that will be offered for free this year on Code.org during the Hour of Code – Game Development with DynamoDB. In this game, Amazon DynamoDB allows students to build code that records and displays their game scores.
Dean Kleissas, Research Engineer working on the IARPA MICrONS Project at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL), discussed the project, what makes it unique, and how the team leverages serverless technology in this blog post. From the team’s experience with building and testing their ingest workflow at scale, Dean had some lessons learned […]


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Sep 17, 2021
Gainbridge has joined the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach as Associate Sponsor for race weekend, September 24-26, 2021. The Grand Prix is headlined by the season finale of the INDYCAR® SERIES and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
"We are very pleased to welcome Gainbridge to our Grand Prix family of sponsors this year," said Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President & CEO Jim Michaelian. "They are a very active sponsor in our sport and offer a tremendous platform for their investment clients."
The latest sponsorship extends the company's visibility in the sport of auto racing. Gainbridge is the primary sponsor of the #26 Andretti Autosport Honda driven by Colton Herta in the NTT INDYCAR® SERIES and presenting sponsor of the Indianapolis 500.
"The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach has such a rich and innovative history," said Dan Towriss, CEO of Group 1001, the parent company of Gainbridge. "The Gainbridge platform, soon available in California, will allow Californians to take control and maximize financial performance with simple products, steady growth and smart technology."
Read the full announcement here: Gainbridge Joins Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach as Associate Sponsor
May 25, 2022
Gainbridge, an online digital platform offering trusted financial products simplified for the modern age, has reached a multiyear agreement to extend its presenting sponsorship of the Indianapolis 500, the world’s largest single-day sporting event.
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Sep 27, 2021
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INDIANAPOLIS – Guests returning to the Fieldhouse this October will notice several exciting changes, and chief among them will be a new name. Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) and Indiana-based Gainbridge announced ...
Sep 27, 2021
The Indianapolis Business Journal posted a new article, "Pacers announce deal that puts a different insurance company's name on fieldhouse" about the new sponsorship deal between Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Group 1001.