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However, the impact of the anticipated events of August 1, 2017, extends beyond just the expected improved efficiency of transactions within the Bitcoin network.Peter Rizun, Bitcoin Unlimited 514 Views. About The Future of Bitcoin 2017.Using the app Coinbase, we ventured to buy and sell bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency whose cost has seen massive spikes in recent weeks.Firms stockpiling Bitcoins ready to pay off ransomware crooks. 07 Jun 2017 6 Data loss,.Looking forward into the next year and more of bitcoin, I see three main areas of concern, each related to.You may wonder why hackers asked for Bitcoins instead of dollars or euro.
Bitcoin is the currency of the Internet: a distributed, worldwide, decentralized digital money.As the year kicks off with an all-time high market cap for Bitcoin on its eighth birthday, 2017 promises to be an exciting year for Bitcoin, digital.Short answer, it all depends on how much you are willing to invest.Matanovic notes that the reaction of Bitcoin users to scaling would depend on personal motives and their reasons for participating.
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If you have a Blockchain wallet, it is essential that you retain your wallet and corresponding recovery phrase and not delete them, even if you empty the BTC balance.According to Matanovic, investors are probably worried about the fork, while speculators, on the other hand, must be excited about it because if there is one thing which is certain for the next couple of months, it is the volatility.
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LOWELL, MA--(Marketwired - Feb 8, 2017) - Mass Innovation Nights (MIN), UMass Lowell's Innovation Hub (iHub) and the City of Lowell are collaborating on a startup showcase and networking event on Wednesday, Feb.15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be held at the iHub at 110 Canal Street in Lowell.
"We're bringing together the entire Lowell tech ecosystem to support these entrepreneurs," said Bobbie Carlton, the founder of Innovation Nights, and Innovation Women. "By working with both the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub and the City of Lowell, our community can help expand the impact of these product launches and the influence of innovation through the use of social media."
"There's a great deal of cutting-edge, entrepreneurial work being done at UMass Lowell and in the region overall. Mass Innovation Nights gives us and our partners a great platform to show it off and to highlight the terrific workspace, equipment, program and collaboration resources available to entrepreneurs through the iHub," said Tom O'Donnell, director of the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub. "Here at the Innovation Hub, we are supporting a variety of early-stage companies that are pursuing truly innovative technologies, including machine learning, virtual reality, environmental monitoring, sustainable aquaculture and rehabilitative legwear for horses."
"By working with Mass Innovation Nights, we are demonstrating why Lowell is the perfect place to be for business," said City Manager Kevin Murphy, from the City of Lowell. "From the easy commute, to affordable housing prices and excellent business resources, there's a lot to love about Lowell."
Free-of-charge and open to the public, Mass Innovation Nights #95 features experts, networking, tabletop presentations with new local products and presentations from the winners of online voting. The companies whose products will be featured include:
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Guests are encouraged to use hashtag #MIN95 and @MassInno to share their photos and commentary. The gatherings typically generate hundreds of tweets, Facebook posts, blogs, and videos, and are key visibility drivers for these companies. To attend, please RSVP at mass.innovationnights.com/events/mass-innovation-nights-95.
About Mass Innovation Nights
Mass Innovation Nights (MIN) offers an opportunity for people interested in innovative new products to connect live and online. Each month, different companies launch new products with Innovation Nights and the social media community helps spread the word. The popular product launch party and networking event draws attendees from the entire region. Over the past 7 years, it has launched almost 1000 new products which have collectively received more than $1.3 billion in funding. MIN is currently seeking hosts and sponsors for the latter half of the 2017 season. Contact the organization for additional information. Follow MIN on Twitter or visit the website at mass.innovationnights.com/.
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Innovation has been a cornerstone of Lowell since the City was founded. With a great cultural scene, easy commute, access to a talented workforce, attractive housing options, and business resources to get you started, come see why entrepreneurs say "there's a lot to like about Lowell." Learn more here: www.lowellma.gov/724/Economic-Development.
About the UMass Lowell innovation Hub
The UMass Lowell Innovation Hub is an 11,000 square-foot incubator and co-working facility in downtown Lowell supporting early-stage, technology-based ventures from idea to impact. Owned and operated by UMass Lowell, the iHub provides flexible, affordable workspace, program, event, community and support offerings to member companies. In addition, member companies have access to additional university resources including labs, testing and characterization equipment, prototyping gear, libraries and collaborations with faculty researchers and student interns. The iHub is open to both university spinoffs as well as startups from the broader greater Boston/Merrimack Valley region. Learn more at www.uml.edu/innovation-hub.

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Project Wave — which we now know is being pursued by PepsiCo — will be the largest yogurt plant in North America, according to an industry expert with more than 15 years in the field.
Jeff Stephen, a consultant with Productive Partners, said in an interview today that what Pepsi is planning is impressive and will be a huge benefit to the community and the local dairy industry.
"Pepsi isn't the kind of company that is going to go anywhere," Stephen said. "They're not going to cut back because of any shortage of money. This is everything you could ask for in a local community. They are going to be successful. Not everything will go to plan, but they will succeed. This is a major global commitment."
Based on industry reports, Pepsi wants to get into the yogurt business. The multinational firm is planning a merger of sorts with Theo Muller Group, a German company that makes seven different yogurt products.
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Herzeliya, Israel, Sept. 13, 2018 — eyeSight Technologies, the leading computer vision company which brings edge-based Computer Vision and AI solutions to IoT devices, has today announced that it has collaborated with NTT DOCOMO, INC., Japan’s leading mobile operator with over 76 million subscriptions in Japan. The collaboration brings eyeSight’s market-leading sensing capabilities to NTT DOCOMO’s dtab™ Compact d-02K tablet, augmenting the existing interface with natural touch-free interaction capabilities.
eyeSight’s technology allows dtab Compact users to enjoy a new level of natural communication with their device in a way that is responsive to their actions. With simple hand movements, users can control different app functions with greater comfort and simplicity. eyeSight’s sensing technology utilizes the existing built-in camera of the dtab Compact d-02K tablet to enrich the user experience.
“It’s an honor to partner with an innovative leader like NTT DOCOMO to deliver intelligent user experiences that are responsive to users and their needs,” said Gideon Shmuel, eyeSight’s CEO. “Our computer vision AI enables far more than touch-free interaction, it unlocks a world of personalized experiences with IoT devices and automotive systems that identify users, their actions, and predict their needs. All in a locally-processed manner that is fully private and cloud-free.”
NTT DOCOMO’s dtab Compact d-02K tablet features eyeSight’s technology in various supported apps and is currently commercially available throughout Japan.
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Bath Blue Cheese made by the Bath Soft Cheese Company has been named the world’s tastiest, beating off competition from more than 2,700 global varieties.
Bath Blue was yesterday declared this year’s champion in the World Cheese Awards at the Olympia in Kensington, the largest cheese competition on the planet. Around 250 judges and experts worked in teams of four to find cheeses that made it on to the shortlist. The winner, described by the maker as a “classic blue veined cheese”, is made from the milk of its own organic cows. It is ripened in a traditional stone-built room for eight to ten weeks to give it a creamy taste.
Many, many congratulations from all the producers at Somerset Farmers’ Markets … and hope to see you at Keynsham Farmers’ Market on 13th December.


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Get early access to Target Black Friday deals and save 5% with your REDcard. Jumpstart your 2017 Christmas shopping with the best Black Friday deals at Target.But Consumer Reports did discover some enticing sales, particularly on SLRs sold.A shopper looks at televisions at a Best Buy store, Friday, Nov. 23. These are the nine best deals on Black Friday. 9. Target will offer the camera for less.
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Premium appliance brands and expert service available inside select Best Buy stores. Camera. Deals by Category.Here are best GoPro cameras Black Friday deals in 2017 from Amazon, Best Buy and more.A little more than a week separates us from the most expected day of the year, Black Friday, and some of the participating stores have already published a preview.Black Friday 2017 will bring some of the best deals on the PlayStation 4 to date and maybe even some.Best Buy has posted a 48-page catalog detailing its Black Friday deals.
Count Down to Black Friday With These Deals Available NowBlack Friday Deals from Best Buy and Amazon.com for 4K TVs, Cameras, PC monitors, iMacs and more. on all of these in our Top 6 Black Friday 4K camera deals post as.See the Best Buy Black Friday 2017 ad at BlackFriday.com. Find the best 2017 Best Buy Black Friday deals and sales.
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LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - We've been hearing about it for days now. A cyber crime that affecting thousands across the globe. The ransom-ware virus called "Wanna Cry". Local experts are providing tips on how to protect your computer from becoming a target.
The initial attack happened Friday. The "Wanna Cry" virus is an encryption virus that will lock your personal documents and require a password that only the hackers know to retrieve them. The virus is targeting old computers X-P operating systems, Windows server 2003, and Windows 8 programs. Computer experts say there have been no reports of anyone or businesses here in Lawton hit by the virus.
The virus comes through an email or link that asks you to open a file or picture. Once you click it, the virus takes over your computer. It will tell you your files have been encrypted and it will demand payment in order for you to retrieve them. Experts said the only way to protect yourself is checking and updating your computer along with keeping an anti virus software on it.
Outside Technician at PC Works Mikel Moore said the ransom-ware, "Wanna Cry" can affect just about anyone.
"Nothing bad ever happens at a good time we are all vulnerable even if you are not sitting down at your computer. If its on and its connected to the internet it can get affected it doesn't always require action on a users part," said Moore.
According to Moore, once the hackers get in they demand 300 dollars for the password to unlock your files, after three days they ask for double that amount and after 7 days the hackers delete your files if you don't pay.
And Moore said they take your money when you put in your information through an online currency program. Something he recommends people not to do.
"This specific virus is asking for payment in bitcoin which is virtually impossible to track because it is an encrypto currency, its not hard cash or a coin its completely computer generated and stored," said Moore.
But Moore said there are ways to protect yourself like making it a regular habit to install any updates.
"Make sure your running a modern version of windows with up-to-date anti-virus spy software and make sure that you do your patches your updates for Microsoft there are updates that could keep this from happening if they were done," said Moore.
And Moore said never click on links that you don't recognize, and don't download files from people you don't know.
"If you get a web page open that tells you not to close it and you can't close it re-boot your machine....In email if you don't know specifically who it came from, don't even open the email, if it is an attachment or a file that has been sent with the email if there is an misspelling or something you were not expecting then don't open it," Moore said.
He said the virus is especially dangerous for businesses with mass amounts of personal data, and for them it could cost thousands.
"For a company that can be financial data what we are seeing so far with this one is primarily the banking institutions and medical institutions that are being targeted. A lot of those types of businesses are still running Windows XP because of the software they use so their data is very important so we are looking at financial information being gone, patient records being gone", Moore said.
Moore said keeping your computer updated and having anti-virus software is your best defense. If you are unsure about what software to purchase, call a computer company for a recommendation.


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According to Swift’s Monthly RMB Tracker report, Europe represents 10% of the Renminbi payments worldwide in value. For the past year, four European countries have been settling into the top 10, excluding China and Hong Kong.
- For most of these European hubs, Greater China still remains the main trading partner in RMB. However, there seems to be a noticeable shift in business for some countries like Luxembourg, with an increasing share of truly offshore flows (no Greater China leg).
- In July of a bilateral currency swap agreement between People’s Bank of China and Swiss National Bank is also putting Switzerland in the line to become a new RMB hub in Europe.
- RMB strengthened its position as the seventh most used global payments currency and accounted for 1.57% of global payments.
Please find below a comment from Vina Cheung, HSBC’s Global Head of RMB Internationalisation, Payments and Cash Management, in response to SWIFT’s announcement that Europe represents 10% of the Renminbi payments worldwide in value, while European payments directly exchanged with China and Hong Kong in RMB have increased by 105%, showing a considerable upwards trend in RMB usage.
“The fact that Renminbi payments between Europe and Greater China have more than doubled in a year is extremely encouraging news for European businesses and governments,” said Vina Cheung, Global Head of RMB Internationalisation, Payments and Cash Management, HSBC, . “It shows businesses are seizing the opportunity presented by China’s currency liberalisation programme to deepen their commercial relationships in the world’s second largest economy. It also shows government efforts to build hubs for RMB trading and investment in Europe are starting to bear fruit.”


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For 15 minutes, the cryptocurrency industry was euphoric.
At 4:11 p.m. on Tuesday, the official X account of the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that regulators had approved a new investment product tracking the price of Bitcoin, an apparent victory for embattled crypto supporters. Coinbase, a giant crypto exchange, posted a celebratory banner. Crypto executives hailed it as a historic day for the industry. Bitcoin’s price spiked.
Then at 4:26 p.m., Gary Gensler, the chair of the S.E.C., posted that the agency’s account had been compromised, resulting in an “unauthorized tweet.” An S.E.C. spokeswoman confirmed the hack in an emailed statement.


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Hunter Fan Co. is touting a new air cleaner that zaps airborne germs and viruses with electrical charges.
"We saw a trend with all the pandemics going around, every year there's something else that's coming out," said Kent Mathis, marketing manager for home environment products. "There's a consumer need for products that are providing germ protection."
Hunter, Memphis-based producer of fans, air purifiers, humidifiers and thermostats, is hawking the Total Air Sanitizer in strategically placed infomercials running on the Food Network and other broadcast media, as well as the Internet.
The device won't hit retail stores until probably September, which is close to the time that scientific research will be published supporting the advertising claims, Mathis said.
The item is selling for $249 during the introductory stage, but will retail for $199. Hunter claims it corrals 99.9 percent of airborne particles and kills living biological pollutants such as bacteria, viruses, molds and fungi with an electrically charged HEPA filter.
"Consumers are increasingly concerned with the quality of air that they breathe," said Jim Gallman, vice president at Hunter. "Families want to feel safe breathing the air in their own home. Hunter is meeting their needs by providing a portable sanitizer that not only purifies the air from common allergens that cause irritation and discomfort, but also kills harmful viruses that may lead to serious illness."
The Total Air Sanitizer uses a new, proprietary technology to add electric current to the filter.
Mathis said the device was developed in Memphis and is being manufactured in China.
Hunter has funded research at the University of Colorado engineering school, which is known for its studies of particle pollution.
"We have testing to support our claims we're making on the infomercial, but we're doing some additional testing as well."
A single unit can handle a 26-by-30-foot space.
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How I Made It: Sushi pioneer Noritoshi Kanai is ambassador of Japanese values, traditions
The gig: Noritoshi Kanai, 92, is chairman of Mutual Trading Co., a distributor of Japanese foods and restaurant supplies based in downtown L.A.’s Little Tokyo. But more famously, Kanai is widely credited with introducing sushi to the U.S. more than 50 years ago. Founded in 1926 by several small retailers, Mutual Trading now provides 3,000 restaurants in the United States, and others around the world, with several thousand items such as sake and sushi knives. Kanai dedicates himself to training the next generation of company leaders, maintaining relationships with corporate suppliers and fostering ties with communities and governments.
Very risky business: Kanai didn’t set out to become a sushi pioneer. After studying the export business in his native Japan, he decided to bring Japanese food to the United States for homesick transplants and their descendants. But he soon eyed a bigger market: Americans. In 1963, long before the California roll landed in supermarkets, this was “very risky.” Kanai had to persuade a Little Tokyo restaurant operator to take the gamble. “Sushi is no good, American people don’t like,” Kanai recalled the owner protesting. Kanai pressed his case for six months before winning approval to construct a counter where customers could watch chefs slice raw cuts of fish. As curious eaters caught on, Kanai realized “unknown culture … has a future.” The sushi bar he opened inside Kawafuku, a restaurant that no longer exists, was among the first in the United States.
Keeping soldiers fed: Kanai developed his culinary expertise during World War II, when he was drafted out of college and assigned to provide meals for Japanese soldiers. The war, which he said killed three-fourths of his fellow soldiers stationed in Burma, was “miserable.” But the work was instructive. When the war ended, Kanai decided to go into business for himself. “I think food is the most important merchandise in human living,” he said. He completed his business studies in Tokyo and joined a colleague to create the Japanese branch of Mutual Trading Co. In 1964, he came to the U.S. to help run the company. Mutual Trading now employs 300 people with operations in several cities.
No more imitations: One of Kanai’s first exports to the U.S., a Japanese biscuit, almost dashed his hopes for success. “I traveled all over the United States, visited every state, and people say, ‘Oh that’s a very wonderful, very good, crispy and very delicious cookie,’” Kanai recalled. “At that time, I thought export is very easy.” But sales dropped off within three years. Kanai realized that Taiwan and Korea had won the market by imitating the cookies. He became determined to sell a unique product that no other country could duplicate.
Culinary liaison: “In this kind of business, food is culture.” That philosophy has guided Kanai’s vision for the company, which he views as an ambassador of Japanese values and traditions. To maintain the integrity of Japanese cuisine abroad, Kanai opened the Sushi Institute of America, which draws more than a dozen people each year to learn the precise craft of rolling fish and rice. The school represents Mutual Trading’s attempt to tackle a big challenge: training new generations to bring innovation into the company while preserving tradition.
Family bridges: After Kanai moved to Los Angeles with his wife, Fusako, and children Scott and Atsuko, he often looked to his son and daughter to bridge cultural divides, thinking, “I have to know the way to associate with American people more.” Kanai asked his son to succeed him in the business, but Scott, 62, opted for dentistry. Atsuko, who is in her 50s, had earned an MBA at the USC and joined the firm. She is now vice president. “My hope is for her to … create [an] American company,” Kanai said.
The next sushi: Despite Kanai’s faith that raw fish would be a hit in the U.S., sushi isn’t his favorite Japanese food. That distinction goes to the thin, buckwheat noodles called soba. “Sushi is good, but soba is … better” in Kanai’s opinion, and he believes soba could be the next Japanese staple that Mutual Trading makes popular in his adopted country. Kanai, a wiry man whose work uniform is a suit and tie, said he doesn’t know if he’ll live to see that day. But he has no plans to retire. “Working is very good for me,” he said. “It is proof of living.”
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- Australian gaming group Tabcorp will pay £39.5 million ($A71 million) to News UK to get out of the Sun Bets partnership.
- The CEO of Tabcorp says: “we didn’t get it right.”
- Tabcorp expects to record a significant item of $91 million after tax in its full year results.
Australian gaming group Tabcorp has successfully negotiated an exit from its struggling Sun Bets online wagering and gaming business partnership with Rupert Murdoch’s News UK.
The company says Sun Bets will cease trading and Tabcorp will make a payment to News UK of £39.5 million ($A71 million) to end the agreement.
Tabcorp will also take a $91 million after tax hit on its full year results in 2018 and another $10 million in costs in 2019.
At the close, Tabcorp shares were 1% higher at $4.71.
The diversified gambling entertainment group last month said a review had found that trading was “challenged” at the UK online wagering and gaming business.
Tabcorp and New UK have operated the UK online wagering and gaming business in partnership since 2016.
The partnership brought together Tabcorp’s capability in global wagering and News UK’s customer base and media assets, including The Sun newspaper and associated sports and racing products such as Dream Team FC, Favourite and Goals.
The agreement was structured as a revenue share with News UK responsible for media promotion. The Sun has more than 10 million readers a week and 1 million football fans.
“The performance of Sun Bets has been below expectations and we do not expect a material improvement over the next 18 months,” says Tabcorp’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer David Attenborough.
“While we didn’t get it right, we have taken valuable learnings from the Sun Bets start-up process and operations which will inform our approach across our portfolio.
“I would like to acknowledge the Sun Bets team for their efforts in building the business from start-up phase. We continue to have a strong relationship with News Corporation.”
Tabcorp expects to record a significant item of $91 million after tax in respect of Sun Bets in its financial statements for the year to June 2018, up from $52 million in the latest half year financial statements.
This includes the exit payment to News UK. Tabcorp is expected to incur other closure related costs of up to $10 million.
Tabcorp, an ASX100 company, owns the TAB and Keno in Australia. In December last year Tabcorp and Tatts combined in a $11 billion merger.
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Gourmet vegan bakery Cinnaholic is set to open 136 new outlets across the States – almost doubling its North American presence.
New locations will include 30 in Texas, three in Northern California, and five in Orlando.
The Atlanta-based business came to national prominence in the US after it was featured on ABC show Shark Tank. It was also recently listed in Entrepreneur Magazine’s ‘Top New Franchises of 2018’ list.
‘On a roll’
Florian Radke, Co-Founder of Cinnaholic, said: “To say we’re ‘on a roll’ is an understatement. This has been an incredible growth-year for us—and we’re only half-way through.
“After proving our concept to be a hit with consumers, franchisees and industry insiders, we’ve been able to significantly grow the Cinnaholic footprint and become a highly sought-after franchise opportunity, both at home and internationally.”
“The trust we’ve built with consumers, along with our monumental growth in the first part of this year, allows us to focus growing our franchise opportunity in new markets.”
Existing Cinnaholic franchisee, AB Tiffee, added: “Following great success with our first Cinnaholic store in the Dallas-area, entering a master development agreement to develop 30 additional locations across Texas became a strategic move that we felt the brand was well-positioned for given the performance of our location.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with our initial investment and our decision to further expand.”


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Do you remember 2011’s Nike Salbolier? That sneaker looks to be coming back out after lurking under the radar for a couple of years since its release. Also worth mentioning is the fact that the sneakers will be coming back out in low and mid variations, this set of photos being the first we’re seeing for the latter. Continue reading to get familiar with this new suede/mesh combo of a boot from Nike ACG and tell us in the comments if you’re anticipating picking up a pair when the time is right.
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LEICESTER, United Kingdom — Next delivered a mixed report on Christmas season sales that cheered investors looking to end the year on a high note after months of struggle in the retail sector.
Strong sales in the weeks before Christmas helped make up for disappointing results in November, the UK clothing retailer said Thursday, a result that was better than some analysts anticipated. At the same time, the company trimmed its estimate for 2019 profit.
Retailers were on edge through the end of last year after online-only ASOS cut its sales forecast, and many in the UK discounted heavily ahead of Christmas. Next’s performance may signal a reprieve for others in the sector — Marks & Spencer Group and Debenhams — that report later this month.
The shares gained as much as 7.1 percent in London, the most intraday since September 25.
Next reported a 1 percent gain in Christmas sales, though it extended the reporting period until after the holiday, muddying any comparison with last year’s performance. For at least the past five years Next has reported Christmas trading to December 24. Much of that gain was based online, where sales grew 15 percent, compared to a 9 percent decline in stores.
Retailers discounted heavily in the days ahead of Christmas, rather than wait for December 26 to kick off sales. Next held back from the price slashing, but didn’t cite it as a reason for the profit cut. Competitors that discounted more heavily will have to prove that extra sales made up for the thinner margins.
Next cut its profit forecast for the year to £723 million ($908 million) from £727 million.
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Last year, OnePlus made its U.S. carrier debut and brought the OnePlus 6T exclusively to T-Mobile customers. Now, it looks like the two are back at it again as T-Mobile has officially announced it will be the only U.S. carrier to have the OnePlus 7 Pro when it launches.
Following OnePlus's announcement on May 14, the T-Mobile Signature Store in NYC will host a takeover event similar to last year where you'll be able to purchase the OnePlus 7 Pro three days ahead of the May 17 global launch. What makes things even better this year is that the takeover event is expanding to five other T-Mobile signature stores in Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, San Francisco and Santa Monica on May 15. John Legere, CEO of T-Mobile had this to say:
It's clear our savvy customers love this brand, so of course we did what we always do – listen to them! We went 'full magenta' this year. Now, customers all across the country can get in on the action at all six T-Mobile Signature Stores!
Along with being able to pick up the new OnePlus 7 Pro early, the first 200 customers at the takeover events will also get a OnePlus gift with purchase. The launch events will also have plenty of food, drinks, and even some limited edition swag you can pick up.
The price of the OnePlus 7 Pro hasn't been confirmed yet by T-Mobile, but we previously revealed that it will retail for $749 in the U.S.
Best bang for the buck
OnePlus has always been in the business of giving you the most for your money, and even as prices rise, it still delivers on that. The OnePlus 6T combines striking design, high-end specs, and a clean software package ensuring you get one of the best experiences on Android without feeling the pain in your wallet.
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The Nigeria Customs Service, on Sunday, declared that it had intercepted 15 trailers that were fully loaded with food items and were heading out of the country through the Sokoto State border.
It said the trailers were stopped and the food items were returned to Nigeria, adding that this was part of measures to stabilise the prices of food items across the country in line with the mandate of the Federal Government.
On Friday, The PUNCH reported that the Federal Government had set up a committee comprising the National Security Adviser, the Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the Inspector-General of Police to clamp down on traders hoarding grains.
The report also stated that the government had ruled out the importation of food as part of strategies to address the high costs of foodstuffs and the economic hardship troubling the country.
It stated that this formed part of the resolutions reached at Thursday’s emergency meeting between President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and state governors at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
When contacted by our correspondent on Sunday to confirm whether the service had clamped down on food hoarders or those trying to move food out of Nigeria, the National Public Relations Officer, who is a Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, stated that interceptions had been made.
He said, “Some items were brought back at Sokoto, but I don’t have the details of the grains or the food items in question. These are some of the areas being worked on to avert such movement of food items out of the country.
“So there are interceptions, but I don’t have the actual record of that. However, this time around, our interceptions are not aimed at seizing the food items, rather to send them back and to be consumed locally so that the prices of food items will stabilise.
“I think we are going to issue a more detailed statement about this tomorrow (Monday) on what we are doing based on our own core mandate and how we can also contribute to the stability of food prices, among other things.”
When probed further to speak on the quantity of items intercepted, Maiwada replied, “There were in very large quantities, I think about five trailers or so. I don’t have the exact records, but I’m sure there were interceptions.”
Recall that while assessing the government’s action to tackle the hardship in the country, the All Farmers Association of Nigeria and the organised private had supported the decision of the President and the governors not to adopt importation as a solution to the biting food crisis facing the nation.
They also backed the planned action against hoarders as the Nigeria Customs Service vowed to stop smuggling of food out of the country.
The prices of staples have gone up in recent times with the National Bureau of Statistics listing the 2023 December food inflation at 33.93 percent, up from 23.75 percent in December 2022.
Reports say the prices of staples like rice, beans, oils, plantain, grains, fish, poultry, and meat have surged by 50 per cent and this has triggered protests against the harsh development across the country.
Data obtained from the consumer price index reports by the NBS indicated Nigeria spent N1.47tn on importing food and beverages in the first six months of 2023.
AFAN President, Kabir Ibrahim, had told our correspondent that the decision of the government to order food producers to release their products to the market would help check the continued rise in the prices of food items.
“I encourage the security agencies to move in with some other government officials and ask people to open their stores to sell what they have at the prevailing prices. The commodities should be sold at the prevailing prices.
“Nobody is asking them to bring down their prices, for once they sell at the prevailing prices they will not lose anything. But hoarding is not allowed anywhere in the world. You cannot keep what is needed and make them scarce.
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“So the government should move in and do all it could to address this situation in Nigeria now. The prices of commodities are rising and the government has to wade in to tackle this issue, and it has our support on this,” he stated.
N5tn revenue target
The NCS also announced on Sunday that the Senate had approved the sum of N5.079tn as a revenue target and N706.4bn as budget for the service in the 2024 fiscal year.
It said the approval followed consideration of a report presentation by the Committee Chairman on Customs, Excise, and Tariff, Jibrin Isah, at the recent plenary with the lawmakers, according to a statement issued by the NCS in Abuja.
Addressing the plenary, Isah highlighted personnel costs at N225.99bn and overhead costs at N111.76bn, representing 31.99 and 15.82 percent of the budget.
It quoted Isah as saying, “Also, ongoing capital projects stood at N148.42bn while new projects, which represented 52.19 percent, were earmarked for N220.26bn.”
Providing a breakdown of the budget, he added that the timely rollout of the 2024 fiscal policy would enable the service to commence implementation promptly.
He said, “As part of Customs strategy, the provision of the flexible window will help curb illegally imported vehicles and ensure the proper collection of expected import duties and 25 percent penalty charge from such categories of transactions.
“Mechanisms such as systems audit, real-time auditing, post clearance auditing, institution of revenue recovery committee and other intelligence gathering tools will ensure an intensive revenue recovery drive.”
The revised penalties and charges in the new Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, he noted, would improve the service’s revenue generation.
In the aspect of anti-smuggling and cargo tracking, the committee chairman stated that the service was looking forward to collaboration with the Shippers Council and other relevant government agencies to decongest and achieve efficient, effective port operations, which would yield more revenue.
“As provided within the confines of Customs law, all required operational guides will be utilised to ensure that illicit trade that creates a sphere for revenue leakages, as well as economic sabotage, are reduced to the barest minimum,” he stated.
In another development, the NCS also announced on Sunday that its Comptroller-General, Bashir Adeniyi, had conveyed a steering committee meeting to consolidate the gains achieved in the implementation organisation’s Trade Modernisation Project aimed at enhancing trade facilitation.
At the meeting with members of the TMP Steering Committee, Adeniyi disclosed that the project was geared towards the end-to-end automation of the processes and procedures of the NCS.
He said the Trade Modernisation Project encompassed the Unified Customs Management System, Trade Portal, and Cargo Release System, alongside automation services such as Big Data & AI Integration and Document Management System, as well as Transition & Handbook, covering technology upgrades and enhanced capacity building.
He noted that the project “sets the stage for adapting to evolving market dynamics in trade, optimising operations and procedures and creating new pathways to unlock revenue streams.”
The Controller, Border Drilling, NCS Zone 4, Sokoto, Controller Kolapo Oladeji, said the Nigerian Customs had resolved to use all legal means to ensure no foodstuffs was smuggled out of the country through any of it’s land borders.
Speaking while parading some pharmaceutical drugs allegedly smuggled into the country by the smugglers at the Customs Sokoto command office on Thursday, he described the activities of the smugglers as unpatriotic and against the development of the country.
He said the Nigerian Customs was fully committed to ensuring safety environment for residents as well as ensuring adequate food supplies to the populace.
He said, “We have been mandated by the Comptroller General of Customs to ensure that no food is allowed to be snuggled out of the country henceforth.
“My team in Zone 4, comprising Northwest states have been empowered through manpower and other equipments to ensure that the task ahead of us is tackled judiciously.
“It is an act of wickedness when our government invests and encourages more persons into farming, and some elements within the country now prefer to smuggle such foodstuffs to the neighboring countries.
“It has to be stopped and I want to assure residents of the state that we are fully ready and prepared to stop such activities henceforth”
Confirming the arrest, the spokesman of the command, Abdullahi Tsafe Abubakar, said the trucks were intercepted along Gwadabawa – Illela road.
He however said the command was investigating the situation so as to ascertain its destination.
“The trucks were intercepted along Gwadabawa – Illela road on Friday, and due to the volume of the grains, the command has commenced investigation into the circumstances to know the destination of the grains.
“I am sure you know that there is total ban on smuggling of foodstuffs from the country to outside, but in this case, we need to investigate so as to ascertain the circumstances behind the development.


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Prosecco plans one billion bottle production
Prosecco supply may have reached a new high from this year’s harvest, but sources suggest that producers are aiming even higher, with plans to hit one billion bottles in the near future.
Canevel Spumanti was founded in Valdobbiadene in 1979 by Mario Caramel, Carlo’s father. In 2016, Masi Valpolicella took a 60% share of the Prosecco producer
During a discussion yesterday evening with Masi Valpolicella’s head winemaker, Andrea Dal Cin, and Carlo Caramel from Prosecco brand Canevel – which Masi has a 60% stake in – it was revealed that the production of the popular Italian sparkling wine may become significantly bigger.
As previously reported by db, the 2018 vintage in Prosecco is expected to yield the equivalent of 600 million bottles of the fizz, when the output is combined from both the DOC and the smaller DOCG.
However, Andrea said that the organisation that governs the production of the Prosecco DOC, known as the Conzorzio, has a plan to make even more fizz in the coming years, mentioning a target figure of one billion bottles.
While there are currently around 23,000 hectares of productive vineyards within the Prosecco DOC (and a further 5,000 in the hilly historic heartland of the Prosecco DOCG), Andrea said that there were “lots of areas” in the DOC where one could plant.
Agreeing with Andrea, Carlo said that plantings of the Glera grape used to make Prosecco are “increasing every year”, recording that in the last three years the amount of plantings in the DOC have gone up by 3,000 hectares.
However, he also mourned, stressing the upmarket positioning of Caneval Prosecco, which is based on the DOCG town of Valdobbiadene, that the focus of the wider region was too centred on the scale of production.
“They [the Conzorzio for the Prosecco DOC] speak only about the number of bottles, but never about the quality or the price of the bottle,” he said.
Expressing his concern about whether the increased supply would find a market, he also said that he felt that the demand for Prosecco was unlikely to grow at the same rate.
“I’m afraid we are close to the limit,” he said, referring to global consumption of the Italian sparkling wine.
The Prosecco DOC is expected to produce as many as 493.3 million bottles from 2018’s high-yielding harvest with the DOCG area for Prosecco Superiore forecast to yield an additional 100m bottles of certified fizz.
Back in 2015, the Prosecco DOC consortium approved the adoption of a “harvest reserve” or surplus, as a “precautionary measure” to ensure producers are able to keep up with demand.
The announcement followed news in May of the same year that stocks of the Italian sparkler could dry up by the summer due to the high demand for Prosecco.
At the same time one year on, the DOC confirmed that it would be allocating a further 3,000 hectares of vines to growers within the Prosecco DOC to meet continued demand for the Italian sparkler over the next three years.
More recently, db revealed that the DOC were considering allowing the production of pink Prosecco, made by the addition of Pinot Noir red wines to the fizz.


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Across the country, there have been multiple reports of consumers being seriously injured when cans of cooking spray—like the PAM brand cooking spray—have exploded without warning. These innocent victims have suffered serious injuries, including third degree burns to their chest, face and hands.
The cases involve the spontaneous combustion of cooking spray cans during their normal use, often nearby the stovetop. The cans explode without warning, causing a fireball of extreme heat and fire, damaging everything in its vicinity—including humans.
It is unsurprising that these repeated cases of harm have led to investigations into the causes of these fireball explosions. Some of these investigations have been scientific expert investigations as part of a lawsuit against the cooking spray manufacturers. Either way, what these expert investigations was deeply disturbing.
Design Flaw is at the Root of the Deadly Explosions.
It was quickly discovered that the common factor across all of these explosions was an aerosol can of cooking spray that was around the vicinity of the cooking area and the victim.
Upon closer investigation, scientific experts noted that vents in the bottom of the aerosol cans were the likely cause of the explosions. Each can that exploded had vents along the bottom of the can, that are there with the evident intent to release pressure from within the can and prevent a deadly explosion; however, these vents did just the opposite.
Expert investigations and cooking simulations using these cans reveal that these vents are releasing air prematurely, when the air is too cold and at a much lower pressure than the air that should require venting from within. That is to say, the air that is released should not be triggering the manufacturing function of the vents to release hot, high-pressure air; in fact, the air released is of the opposite nature. And this lower pressure, cool air is extremely flammable.
Faulty Release of Flammable Air in a Known Fire-Risk Environment.
The nature of the consumer product must also come into factor here. These aerosol cans contain cooking spray that is intended to be used in and around kitchens, which include hot stoves, pans and ovens.
But because of the design defect of the vents, these cans—when combined with their natural environment of stoves and cooking heat—are a disaster waiting to happen.
When the cool air from the ventilation inside the aerosol cans is combined with heat from a nearby stove or an oven or is dropped accidentally onto a hot pan, can trigger an immediate and violent blast. This explosion of a literal fireball can occur right in front of the consumer victim, causing irreparable injuries to their face, hands, arms and chest.
Inadequate Product Warnings
It has also been noted that many of these cans of aerosol cooking spray, including the Pam brand cooking spray, failed to include adequate notice of the dangers of explosions.
These cans, despite being common across kitchens and households nationwide, have misled consumers with claims of being “100% Natural,” when in fact these sprays often include highly flammable ingredients such as propane and isobutene.
The manufacturer, ConAgra, has claimed that all of the product descriptions are accurate; however, lawsuits have claimed otherwise.
Recent legal cases have attempted to hold the manufacturer of these sprays accountable for their misleading product labeling. These cases also allege that the product packaging should include better warnings about the risk of explosions, fire, and injury when using these products.
Other cases claim that the manufacturer should be testing the product more closely before marketing it as safe for consumer use.
These Defects are the Basis for Your Legal Claim.
Altogether, these design defects, insufficient product labeling, inherent fire risks and improper marketing point to one single thing: that these aerosol cooking spray cans are not safe for consumer use as they are sold and marketed.
Therefore, if you’ve been the victim of an exploding cooking spray can, you should consider these inherent design and manufacturing flaws. You may also wish to consult an experienced product liability attorney to discuss the benefits of a lawsuit, and your path forward to recovery.
Trump Administration Wants to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
The Trump administration announced that it plans to propose a ban on flavored e-cigarettes. The goal is to reverse the alarming trend in underage kids who are vaping.
A New Ban on Flavored Vaping Products
According to the Health and Human Services secretary, the FDA plans to develop guidelines on removing flavored electronic cigarettes. The only product which would be allowed would be tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes. Before the restrictions can take effect, the agency will need to develop rules, and the public will have a chance to input their opinions.
This proposal would only impact vaping products containing nicotine since those are regulated by the FDA. Other products may still remain unregulated. The FDA has delayed banning flavored vaping products even though it has been able to since 2016 when the first regulations came into effect. It had stated that it wanted to study flavored products to determine if they assisted adults in switching from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
An Alarming Situation
With the recent health scare where over 450 people have developed lung illnesses tied to vaping, advocates for regulation and parents are calling for more restrictions and enforcement. Many experts believe that the flavors are much of the reason for the increase in vaping by teens.
This ban would have a strong impact on manufacturers and distributors in the vaping industry. Many of them have made their reputation and built a solid business on flavored products. Juul is one of the largest vaping manufacturers with a large share of the market. The company has developed mint, fruit and other flavorful products to entice users.
Even though Juul and others say their products are designed to appeal to adult smokers who want to stop using tobacco products, evidence suggests that one of the growing markets is with teens.
As the medical field searches for answers as to the exact cause of the illnesses, the CDC and other organizations are recommending that people stop vaping. So far, six people have died because of the illness. The link that ties everyone together is that they all were using e-cigarettes or vaping devices. Some had nicotine in them, but not in every case. The situation has caused alarm for parents, schools, and others who see the increase in underage vaping as dangerous.
The First Lady had recently tweeted about the situation and voiced her concern about children vaping. She stated that she was “deeply concerned” about this issue. The FDA recommends that people not buy vaping products off the street, not alter those they buy in stores and not to use any oils made with marijuana.
Along with the federal investigation, states are conducting their own investigation into the mysterious illnesses that have been diagnosed just since August. The hope is that a ban on flavored products will reduce the appeal to kids and teens. Some studies show evidence that vaping can lead to other drug use, including smoking tobacco and even using cocaine and heroin.
Sixth Fatality from Lung Disease Linked to Vaping
The sixth person has died from a lung illness which is being linked to e-cigarettes and vaping. This person was over 50 years old and lived in Kansas, and it is the first such death in the state.
Growing Concern Over the Dangers of Vaping
Concern is growing over the safety of e-cigarettes and vape pens after more than 450 people have become ill with a mysterious lung disease in the last few months. Five of them have died prior to the person in Kansas. The other deaths were from Oregon, Minnesota, California, Illinois and Indiana. The first death came from Illinois and was reported in August. Oregon was next, followed by Minnesota.
This situation is widespread with the illnesses being reported in 33 states as well as the US Virgin Islands. There is an ongoing investigation but no definitive cause has been found yet. The one link between the deaths is they all used e-cigarettes, but even the ingredients used are different. Each state is conducting its own research. In New York, officials have discovered that vitamin E acetate was found in the products of those that got sick in the state. However, this may not be the case for other states.
Companies that manufacture e-cigarettes and other vaping devices are being investigated in New York. Samples obtained show that the thickeners in the vape liquids are almost pure vitamin E acetate.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people stop using these products while the investigation is going. Anyone who notices symptoms of illness should report it to their doctor right away if they are continuing to use the electronic cigarettes. Symptoms to be concerned about include coughing that won’t go away, chest pain and shortness of breath. The American Medical Association and American Lung Association are also advocating for people to avoid e-cigarettes.
To counteract the alarming trend, organizations and government are taking action. The FDA has sent warning letters to Juul, one of the leading manufacturers of vaping products, warning them to stop marketing to teens. They have a short time to comply or the company faces penalties, including fines and seizure of the products.
New York has proposed legislation that would make the sale of flavored e-cigarettes illegal. Michigan has already passed a similar law. San Francisco has a new ordinance in place that banned all e-cigarette sales within the city limits.
The FDA has initiated an educational campaign about the dangers of vaping. The agency has also developed a policy to restrict retail stores from selling flavored products which are accessible to those who are underage. The policy also requires websites that sell e-cigarettes to provide verification of the age of buyers and to limit the number of products they can purchase. While the FDA is taking action, some critics think the agency should do more. They want to see e-cigarettes regulated like tobacco products and all those that are unregulated should be shut down. Retail stores that sold to underage kids would pay heavy penalties similar to what happens with alcohol and tobacco cigarettes.
Schools Get Serious about Vaping
Some schools are starting to get serious about how they handle students who are caught vaping. The changes come as a result of an increase in the number of teens and elementary age kids who are experimenting with e-cigarettes and vaporizers.
The Serious Risks of Vaping
Schools are going beyond the traditional means of discipline, such as detention, when kids are caught with vaping devices. One school district in North Texas is enforcing the rules by putting those who violate them in a special disciplinary school for one month. Another school, this one in Alabama, is removing doors from the bathroom stalls. Numerous other schools have installed sensors in the bathrooms which can detect smoke.
These actions come as concern for the health risks of vaping grow. Over 450 people have been diagnosed with a mysterious lung illness from vaping. Six people have died. Many of these diagnosed are young adults and teens who appear to be healthy. The American Medical Association issued a statement to encourage all people to stop using vaping devices and e-cigarettes until a cause for the illnesses can be determined.
While e-cigarettes were initially developed as an alternative to tobacco cigarettes for smokers, they have developed a wide appeal for non-smokers. In fact, they have become quite popular with young adults and teens. Almost three million school-age kids used electronic cigarettes and vape pens in 2018, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Schools have banned these devices from being on school property, but it hasn’t kept kids from bringing them in. Part of the issue is they look innocent enough. Juul vaping devices resemble a flash drive. They are small and discreet, so that users don’t get caught. These vaporizers don’t have any smoke and often don’t have a scent. Kids can keep them in their pockets or purses and not be detected by school officials.
Schools Take Action
School districts are getting creative about finding the e-cigarettes and vape pens as well as how they respond to a student when they violate the rules. One district has kids roll up their sleeves when they arrive to search for e-cigarettes.
Demand for sensors placed in bathrooms has gone up significantly. In fact, one company has provided sensors to schools in 46 states.
The FDA has warned manufacturers of electronic cigarettes to work to reduce underage use. Some manufacturers appear to target a younger audience through bold ads and labeling vaping devices as cool and trendy.
As more schools recognize the seriousness of vaping among teens and those even younger, it is expected that they will take further action. Instead of warnings and detention, which don’t seem to deter action, schools are hopeful that more serious consequences will act as deterrents. Whether it’s sending the kids to an isolated school for a month or removing stall doors from bathrooms, school districts are proving that they are serious about protecting kids from the dangers of vaping. It’s too early to know if these changes are effective yet.
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A plant-based diet could save your life in more ways than one! A plant-based diet has an awful lot of health-benefits my friends, but perhaps the most significant health benefit is reducing your risk of dying from heart disease. A build-up of plaque in your arteries (Atherosclerosis), is the number-one killer in America. The build-up of this plaque can take years and years, which is why it’s prudent to start making healthy dietary choices as early as you can. And this is why I strongly believe that a plant-based diet could save your life! And, it’s never too early to start eating this way. Studies have found that a build up of plaque can begin in childhood.
BTW my definition of a whole food plant-based diet is: A diet that is mostly without meat, fish, dairy, and heavily processed foods.
But why have all these articles and blogs come out recently implying that meat and butter are actually really good for you! Well, first off, we are being led astray by silly, incorrect, and frankly irresponsible messaging coming from agencies such as the USDA and the HHS (Department of Health & Human Services). The new 2016 Dietary Guidelines, which have just been unveiled, do not aim to protect our health, because they have in interest in promoting meat and dairy. And this interest comes in the form of millions of dollars being paid out my the meat industry. Dr. Marion Nestle, author of Food Politics and former chair of the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, when speaking about the new guidelines (she was on the advisory board), said: “I was told we could never say ‘eat less meat’ because USDA would not allow it.”
Dr. William Clifford Roberts, MD is the head of Baylor’s Cardiovascular Institute, he’s authored a mere 1,387 scientific publications, written more than a dozen textbooks on cardiology, and has been the editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Cardiology for 25 years. He argues that there is only one true risk for heart disease and that is Cholesterol. He believes that you need to get your LDL cholesterol level down to at least 70mg/dL, and that there are just 2 ways to achieve this: drugs like Lipitor, or a plant-based diet. And the latter comes without side-effects!
So my Number one reason why a plant-based diet could save your life is that eating a 100% plant-based diet can dramatically reduce your LDL levels. Only 4 weeks of eating a plant-based diet can significantly reduce your body mass index, lower your blood pressure, and your LDL cholesterol.
My number two reason for avoiding meat is to avoid something called Endotoxins, which can stiffen your arteries just hours after consuming a meaty meal. This stiffening of the arteries is caused by inflammation from bacterial toxins known as “endotoxins”. Meat harbors this bacteria, and it cannot be killed by cooking, or stomach acid.
My number three reason is that most people who eat a whole food plant-based diet, eat a lot of nuts. And nuts/legumes (peanuts, walnuts, and almonds), not only improve good to bad cholesterol ratio, but they have also been found to inhibit platelet adhesion because of a compound called arginine. Nuts may be high in fat, but most of the fat is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, and thus considered a good fat.
I have to finish the blog post with a note about butter and cheese because it’s a pet peeve. About a year ago, “scientific” studies started to surface about how butter and saturated fats aren’t bad for you. The media ran with this (of course it made good news), and there was even an article in Time Magazine, with a photo of a swirl of butter on the cover. But, it turned out that the dairy industry funded these studies (of course!), and that the latest guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend dramatically reducing both trans-fats and saturated fats.
To conclude, my gorgeous friends, a whole food PLANT BASED diet could go a long way to saving your life. Aside from being preventative against heart disease, remember that plants also contain the anti-cancer compounds that nature intended for us to consume on a daily basis. At the very least, fill your plate with 80% veggies and fruits, and 20% animal protein.


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New Regional Operations Director Hired by AIT Worldwide Logistics
ITASCA, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2015) – C. Ryan Carter has joined AIT Worldwide Logistics as the company's Director of Operations, East Region. He has been a leader in the transportation management industry for nearly two decades with vast expertise in regional and global logistics operations.
In his career as a senior level executive, Carter has succeeded by standardizing procedures and creating models that optimize movement for air and ocean cargo around the world. He has also worked on the implementation of firmwide software packages that integrated multiple departments.
In his new position, Carter is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at all AIT locations in the eastern third of the United States while ensuring the delivery of a world class experience across product lines for AIT customers. He is based out of AIT's Miami facility and reports to Greg Weigel, Vice President Global Operations.
"We are pleased to have a tremendous leader and freight forwarding expert in Ryan Carter joining our AIT team," said Weigel. "Ryan has held many successful regional and global roles in the past and his decades of experience will deliver the highest level of support to the East Region team and their customers."
Carter most recently served as Vice President Freight Operations for CEVA Logistics.
About AIT Worldwide Logistics
Founded in 1979, Itasca, Illinois-based AIT Worldwide Logistics is a full service transportation management provider. With continental headquarters in Chicago, Amsterdam and Hong Kong, AIT’s offices form a vast network spanning the globe. By coupling a flexible business model with robust technology that presents end-to-end shipment visibility, AIT delivers precisely tailored supply chain efficiencies for almost every industry imaginable. Leveraging creative, competitively priced multimodal solutions, AIT removes the complexity from global logistics puzzles, helping companies thrive by regaining focus on the core goals of their business. For more information, visit www.aitworldwide.com.
At AIT, we vigorously seek opportunities to earn our customers’ trust by delivering exceptional worldwide logistics solutions while passionately valuing our co-workers, partners and communities.
AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
P.O. Box 66730
Chicago, IL 60666-0730


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Questions about cost and viability have dogged Rainbow DBS, Cablevision Systems Corp.'s planned foray into satellite television. Some analysts believe the service will never get off the ground. But if the company's search for marketing help is an indicator, Cablevision is serious about challenging category leaders DirecTV and EchoStar.
Cablevision has earmarked $100 million for a marketing budget to support a December launch of Rainbow DBS. The assignment would involve everything from traditional advertising and media buying to public relations, direct marketing, corporate identity and digital marketing, according to sources.
And, in another example of a client taking a holding-company approach to a pitch, the contenders for the Rainbow DBS business are teams from Interpublic, WPP and Omnicom.
That approach mirrors last year's $150 million Bank of America review, in which an IPG scrum led by Bozell beat an Omnicom team led by BBDO. It also recalls last year's $100 million Prevacid review, in which TAP Pharmaceutical Products initially sent RFPs to three holding companies-Omnicom, IPG and WPP-and asked each to recommend one or two agencies. In the end, Omnicom's Merkley Newman Harty & Partners defeated IPG's McCann-Erickson to land the account.
Each team pitching Rainbow DBS, based in Bethpage, N.Y., is anchored by a New York-based global ad agency. WPP's is led by J. Walter Thompson, IPG has put Lowe at the steering wheel, and TBWA\Chiat\Day is leading the charge for Omnicom, sources said.
Each team consists of a handful of agencies. WPP's, for example, also includes MindShare, brand identity firm Landor Associates and public relations shop Robinson Lerer & Montgomery, among others, sources said.
Presentations took place at the agencies' offices over three days last week. They focused on strategy but included some creative ideas, sources said.
The shops declined comment. Charles Schueler, Cablevision svp of media and community affairs, said, "Rainbow DBS is in the preliminary stages of exploring options regarding several alternative business plans. ... No decision regarding advertising or communications is expected at this time." He declined to comment further.
Rainbow DBS' competitors also take an integrated approach to marketing, but in each case they are not wedded to a single holding company. DirecTV, for example, uses IPG's Deutsch/LA in Marina del Rey, Calif., for general-market ads, Omnicom's Rapp Collins in Dallas for customer relationship management and independent Vidal Partnership in New York for Hispanic efforts. EchoStar's agencies include Havas' Euro RSCG MVBMS Partners in New York for general-market ads and independent TMPG in White Plains, N.Y., for media planning and buying.
As for the service itself, Rainbow DBS will be able to shoot high-definition images to viewers of anything produced in that format. To date, Showtime, Comcast Sports Net, NBA TV, ESPN and HBO are among the stations that have produced such programming. Both DirecTV and EchoStar have also offered high-definition entertainment. (The market is still in its infancy: Estimates are that about 4 percent of U.S. households currently have HDTV sets, and only about 180,000 DirecTV subscribers have HDTV set-top boxes.)
A big problem for Rainbow DBS is that its competitors have such a head start. DirecTV, which launched in 1993, has more than 11 million subscribers. EchoStar's Dish network, which rolled out in 1996, claims over 8 million subscribers. Rainbow DBS, moreover, will beam out the service over just one satellite, covering Denver to New York but not the West.
Further complicating Cablevision's mission is that it has yet to launch that satellite, Rainbow 1. It was due to be sent up by the end of this month, but that has been delayed until May or later.
Also, the startup costs are expected to be high-between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, according to Jessica Reif Cohen, a cable industry analyst for Merrill Lynch in New York. Citing the cost, possible signal problems west of the Mississippi River and the difficulty of providing viable service with just one satellite, Reif Cohen has recommended that Cablevision shed the DBS business and sell it to EchoStar. That could bring in $300-500 million to cash-hungry Cablevision.
"Investors are wary" about the new service because "they don't want to see Cablevision spend what it has to spend," said John Mansell, a senior analyst at Fairfax, Va.-based consultancy Kagan World Media. Plus, Mansell said, "we don't know what combination of local channels, high-definition TV and other programming will be [offered]."
But Mansell added that Cablevision chairman and founder Chuck Dolan "has long been a believer in the business."
"When push comes to shove, they will put the bird up," said another analyst, "even though the only subscriber will probably be Chuck Dolan himself."


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OpenFeint, along with ngmoco’s Plus+ service, are the two leading achievement, leaderboard and matchmaking providers on the iPhone. Now, Aurora Feint (the developers behind OpenFeint) have partnered with four studios–Halfbrick Studios, PikPok, Retro Dreamer, and Hypercube–to test out a virtual goods platform on the iPhone and iPad.
“With few good quality virtual goods-based social games available for smart phones, the market already exceeds $168 MM,” said Aurora Feint CEO Jason Citron, as reported by Gamasutra. “We think that this is a tremendous revenue opportunity for game developers.”
He adds: “OpenFeint X offers game developers the opportunity to enter this market quickly without having to build the internal server expertise required to support scalable social games.”
This new platform should open the doors for some new types of games to come onto the iPad and iPhone platforms. With an easy way to integrate virtual goods into their games, developers might be more willing to test out titles that can take advantage of OpenFeint X, and that’s a good thing for both end-users and the developers behind the games that use OpenFeint.
OpenFeint currently services 28 million users and has its achievements, leaderboards and social elements in 2,200 games.


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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The coronavirus has brought much of the world to a standstill. Restaurants and bars have been especially hit hard by the statewide shelter-in-place order but a new measure may soon ease the pain.
As bars, breweries and restaurants do their part to combat the spread of the coronavirus you may be left to think when’s the next time you’ll be able to enjoy a happy hour drink.
Well, how about tonight, delivered to your front door.
The california department of alcoholic beverage control recently announced it would temporarily suspend enforcement of key regulations on liquor sales to help out the restaurant industry.
This means you can get your favorite cocktail from your favorite restaurant or bar for delivery or take out.
“We have our mojitos, margaritas, micheladas, a lot of our specialty cocktails, pretty much everything,” said Chelsie Lopez, manager at La Costa Mariscos in Southwest Bakersfield.
You can practice social distancing while supporting your local businesses.
“In the last few days we’ve sold a lot more to-go beer than typical,” said Don Bynum, owner of Temblor Brewing Company.
Staff at La Costa Mariscos in Southwest Bakersfield and Temblor Brewing company in Central Bakersfield say every sale counts.
Both companies say they’ve had to furlough more than half of their staff.
“There’s been a lot of ups and downs, but everyone is really pulling in together and working hard,” said Lopez. “We have a lot of employees that aren’t here right now and I really hope they are able to come back soon.”
But, before you place your order, there are some rules you need to follow. Alcoholic beverages have to be purchased with food. They must be packaged in a container with a secure lid or cap and can only be transported in your car’s trunk.
“You cannot just put that container in your lap and open it and go because then it becomes an open container violation,” said Robert Rodriguez with the California Highway Patrol.
“This isn’t an excuse for you to go out there and purchase alcohol to drink and drive.”


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According to the National Retail Federation, families on average plan to spend $864 on school necessities.
CHARLOTTE, NC — School supply drives are in full swing as students prepare to return to class next month.
This year, families expect to pay more due to rising prices and inflation. According to National Retail Federation (NRF), 84% of families expect to see higher prices during back-to-school and back-to-university shopping this year.
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“We have very, very, very strong financial positions for consumers, especially middle to upper income earners,” said Mark Mathews, vice president of research development and industry analysis. of the NRF. “So there’s a lot of concern about what’s happening, but there’s also an ability to spend beyond the levels of inflation that we’re seeing.”
But for those making less money, this back-to-school shopping season could be tough.
According to the NRF, families on average plan to spend $864 on school necessities.
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For those earning $50,000 or less, 32% said they had to borrow money or go into debt to cover their expenses right now, according to NRF data.
“For low-income consumers, it’s, you know, much more of an issue,” Mathews said. “You know, they’re struggling. These are necessities. They have to buy them, but they have to look to other funding sources to afford it.
NRF data shows consumers are turning to cheaper alternatives or looking for more coupons and sales to secure a deal as prices remain high.
“I would suspect we’re seeing people search a little more this year as they’re looking for the best prices and things like that,” said Katherine Cullen, NRF’s senior director of industry and consumer insights.
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Local organizations in the Charlotte area are asking people to think of a child in need as this school year approaches and to pick up extra supplies to donate.
Here are some places and events where school supplies can be dropped off:
- class center 2116 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday to Thursday
- Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054. Accepting donations through August 18. (No backpack requested)
- Second Annual Queen City School Supply Drive; Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts. 1030 Woodward Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206 1-4 p.m., August 21
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Chinese specialists find 22 fake Fruit stores
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false Apple retailers have been uncovered in one Oriental city. Authorities within Kunming began searching out the copycats following pictures one convincing fake were produced on the web. An early search encountered five faux stores, a couple of which were turned off for trading without a authorization. Now, determined by Chinese trade officials, 25 have been found illicitly using Apple's brand name logo. The research into unexpected Apple establishments in Kunming has been brought about the moment an American surviving in the city produced a blog article describing a trip to one such browse. Describing it as an important "beautiful rip-off", BirdAbroad revealed how far the owners was missing to copy the particular decor as well as ambience connected with a real Iphone store. Staff in addition wore a similar colour T-shirts just as real Apple staffers, together with sported lanyards of identical design. The post was commonly shared worldwide and motivated Chinese business officials around Kunming to take action. The Government for Sector and Commerce in Kunming explained its researching had showcased a range of merchants violating Apple's documented trademarks. Team members in the genuine fake keep believed the pair were working in a actual Apple keep The shops happen to be told to halt using the company logos as Asian laws stop copying that "look and feel" of one other company with out permission. It is simply not clear large enough . shops really being reprimanded ended up selling supplements sourced by Apple recruits in the country and grey advertise imports. The Kunming retail watch dog said it could step up its monitoring results and set " up " a hotline in which the public can easily report unauthorised Purchase Swtor Power Leveling
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GameStop Corp GME shares are soaring Wednesday after the company turned in a profitable quarter for the first time in two years.
What Happened: GameStop reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.23 billion, which beat average analyst estimates of $2.18 billion.
The company reported adjusted earnings of 16 cents per share, which easily beat analyst expectations for a loss of 13 cents per share. The positive earnings surprise marks the first time GameStop has reported a profitable quarter since 2021, according to Benzinga Pro.
GameStop ended the fourth quarter with cash and equivalents of $1.39 billion and closed the period with an inventory position of $682.9 million.
The retailer said it continues to prioritize its collectibles category and highlighted recent cost-cutting initiatives, infrastructure upgrades and its go-forward strategy focused on efficiency, profitability and pragmatic growth.
GameStop is trending across various social platforms amid the surge in shares. It was the top trending ticker on Stocktwits at the time of writing and it was the most mentioned name on Reddit's r/wallstreetbets over the last 24 hours.
GameStop became popular among the retail crowd in the wake of a historic short squeeze in early 2021. The stock is still pretty heavily shorted with 21.24% of the float currently sold short, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
Following the report late Tuesday, Jim Cramer took to Twitter to note that he expects the earnings beat to spark increased short covering in the name. It appears some of Wednesday's move is a result of short sellers exiting their positions.
GME Price Action: GameStop has a 52-week high of $49.76 and a 52-week low of $15.41.
The stock was up 47.9% at $26.09 at time of publication, according to Benzinga Pro.
Photo: JJBers from Flickr.
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Elan Corporation plc‘s Board of Directors recently approved the initiation of a cash dividend policy. The dividend policy will enable the company’s shareholders to enjoy long-term cash flow generated by multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri.
Last month, Biogen Idec (BIIB - Free Report) had gained full strategic, commercial and operational control over Tysabri for an upfront payment of $3.25 billion to Elan. Following the news, Elan announced that it will invest a part of its net proceeds of $3.25 billion from the transaction in different business assets. The company further stated that it intends to refinance its outstanding debt by a share repurchase program by utilizing $1 billion of the upfront proceeds post the restructuring of Tysabri.
As per the dividend policy, Elan will be paying a percentage of the Tysabri royalty, paid by Biogen, to its share holders. Initially, 20% of those royalties will be paid to the shareholders.
As per the transaction, which is expected to go through in the first half of this year, Biogen will make a royalty payment of 12% on the worldwide net sales of Tysabri (for all indications). After the first year, Elan will receive a royalty of 18% on up to $2 billion of global net sales of Tysabri and 25% thereafter on over $2 billion of global net sales of Tysabri. Tysabri sales were $1.6 billion in 2012.
Last week, Royalty Pharma, a private entity, showed interest in acquiring Elan at $11 for every share of Elan and its American Depository Shares (ADS). Given that Elan’s Board has approved the proposed dividend policy, we believe that the company is not taking Royalty Pharma’s offer into consideration.
However, Royalty Pharma is not loosing hope. The company is currently discussing with the Elan shareholders and is ready to implement a new offer. Royalty Pharma believes that it will be able to complete due diligence in 20 days.
We expect Elan to actively pursue more in-licensing deals or acquisitions. Elan, a biotechnology company, currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Other well placed biotech stocks include Cytokinetics Inc. (CYTK - Free Report) and Agenus Inc. (AGEN - Free Report) . While Agenus carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), Cytokinetics carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).


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Developments on former Casey's lot stalled, stirring criticism among downtown business owners
It’s been a year since the Mitchell Area Development Corporation sold a corner lot in downtown Mitchell that many consider to be prime real estate, but little has happened at the site.
While the lack of action at the vacant 100 by 75 foot lot that sits on the corner of Seventh Avenue and Main Street has drawn skeptics in recent months, the extremely low price tag that the land sold for has sparked more criticism among several nearby business owners. In early August 2019, the MADC sold the piece of land — which was the former location of a Casey’s General Store — for $900.80 to Matt Doerr. At the time of the sale, the lot was valued at $25,750, which meant the land was sold for roughly 96% less than its value.
Megan Suarez, owner of Adorn Boutique on Main Street, is one nearby business owner who criticized the price tag of the lot. For Suarez, the MADC’s decision to sell the lot for $900.80 was “unfair.”
“I think it’s unfair to other business owners in the community, and it’s also unfair to the city because a $25,000 lot in that nice of an area would have been a great asset to the city that could have helped a lot of people,” Suarez said.
Doerr, a Mitchell resident and treasurer for the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce board, purchased the land with the initial goal of redeveloping the lot and constructing a building. Over the past year, Doerr was in the process of getting design work completed for a building to be constructed on the corner lot. But after COVID-19 swept in, bringing with it an economic downturn, Doerr said it halted the project plan.
“We had preliminary designs drawn up with a local architect earlier this year for a building that could provide a platform for a handful of business opportunities,” Doerr said. “However, COVID-19 has halted our plans and caused us to re-evaluate.”
Rather than seeing the lot sit empty every day, Doerr has been renting the area to local food trucks while he maps out future development plans for the land.
“We do not intend for the lot to be a long-term food truck parking space, and are utilizing it to provide an opportunity to support small business instead of the lot sitting vacant,” he said.
However, the deed that the land purchase came with had an extensive list of restrictions set by Casey’s, mainly the stipulation that the property can’t house a business that would directly compete with Casey’s for the next 15 years. Therefore, Doerr contacted Casey’s and received permission to allow food trucks to do business on the lot, which he said was given the green light.
Leading up to the MADC selling the lot to Doerr, the city of Mitchell purchased the land from Casey’s for $1 in late 2018. Casey's and the city mutually agreed on the sale with the conditions of the non-compete restrictions. Following the purchase, the city transferred the land over to the MADC, allowing the nonprofit organization to what's intended to and explore redevelopment opportunities. Ultimately, selling the lot at a low price was the MADC’s outcome.
Mark Vaux, the former executive director of the MADC and Chamber of Commerce, was the top leader of the organization at the time of the sale. The MADC and Chamber of Commerce are also separate entities, meaning the land was not sold to an MADC board member like some have alleged.
After the MADC sold the lot to Doerr, City Attorney Justin Johnson said any potential issues that could arise with breaching the deed restrictions would be a matter settled between Doerr and Casey's considering the city no longer owned the lot.
“My understanding is that Casey’s didn’t view it as competition, so they didn’t have any problem with it,” Johnson said of the food trucks parking on the lot.
The specific language included in Casey’s deed stipulated that the property can’t house a business selling gasoline, motor fuels, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, sub sandwiches, pizza and doughnuts for a period of 15 years effective as of January 2019. While the restrictions outlined in the deed limit his options for redeveloping the land, Doerr said he was fully aware of them.
“We were aware of the restrictions when we purchased the lot, and it aligned with our original plan at that time,” he said.


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You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch!
Published 8:50 pm Saturday, December 6, 2008
This is the season where our focus is supposed to be on giving. But some thought otherwise, judging by the theft of toys from the Toys for Tots warehouse early last Sunday morning.
About 70 brand-new, donated gifts were stolen from the Toys for Tots warehouse in Suffolk last weekend, said John Woleben, the Toys for Tots coordinator for Suffolk and Portsmouth.
The thieves took six bicycles, 20 MP3 players, 24 digital cameras, 20 men’s watch gift sets and a necklace gift set, Woleben said. He fears finding more toys missing when he re-inventories the warehouse.
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The Suffolk News-Herald’s Cheer Fund is a big partner with Toys for Tots, raising more than $40,000 a year to ensure that the Toys for Tots campaign has enough money to buy toys for those less fortunate.
Already, the Cheer Fund and Toys for Tots were expecting a rough year for donations because of the state of the economy. What these two organizations didn’t need was for someone to take toys out of the warehouse. Those toys were ready to be delivered to children on Christmas Day.
Now it’s up to us to make sure those children get something. How can that happen? It’s easy. All you have to do is make a donation to the Suffolk News-Herald Cheer Fund. All the dollars donated to this fund stay in Suffolk and are considered tax-deductible donations.
“Unfortunately, these are gifts for older kids, and that’s where we have the biggest concern,” Woleben said. “We never seem to have enough gifts for older children, and that’s what they took.”
A spokesperson for the city of Suffolk attributed the theft to someone with the heart of the Grinch. But you have the chance to show just what Suffolk’s heart is really like. Please give generously.


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THEY are the four young Irishmen carrying the torch of hope for our economic future.
Leading US business magazine 'Forbes' has named them among its "30 under 30" to watch in 2013.
This year's list includes Limerick entrepreneurs Patrick and John Collison, as well as computer programmer James Whelton and advertising guru Jonathan Cloonan.
The annual roll-call from 'Forbes' highlights some of the brightest young stars across a range of disciplines, from technology to the arts.
The magazine's seal of approval is one of the most-sought-after in business, especially in the United States.
The list, which began last year, claims to highlight the "young disruptors, innovators and entrepreneurs" that are changing the world. It includes some of the hottest business people in the world, including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.
"In sum, they represent the entrepreneurial, creative and intellectual best of their generation," 'Forbes' claimed.
The Collisons, who were named for their work in the technology sector, are perhaps the best-known young Irish entrepreneurs operating at the moment.
Patrick (24) hit the headlines here in 2005 when he won the Young Scientist Exhibition at the age of 16.
Now based in Silicon Valley, he went on to set up a software company with his brother John (22), which eventually became Auctomatic.
They sold that business in 2008 for an estimated €3m and then set up their current venture, Stripe, soon after.
The online payments company has attracted some of the highest-profile investors in the tech world since it was founded, including Peter Thiel and Sequoia Capital.
Mr Thiel made hundreds of millions of dollars as a founder of PayPal and now puts money into internet-based companies. He was one of the first investors to back Mr Zuckerberg in the early days of Facebook.
Sequoia, meanwhile, is another high-profile investor that is known for only backing companies that can grow rapidly. It too made a fortune from investing in Facebook.
Neither Patrick nor John Collison have ever revealed their valuation of Stripe, but industry analysts say it is worth north of $500m (€375m) and perhaps as much as $1bn.
James Whelton (20) is another "social entrepreneur" who set up CoderDojo a year ago aimed at getting more school children to learn how to programme and write computer code.
Today, he and his co-founder, Bill Liao, now head a group that runs 130 "dojos" across 22 countries, with 10,000 kids learning to code for free each week.
Jonathan Cloonan (27) was named for his efforts in marketing and advertising. Based in Singapore, the product of Belvedere College now brokers multi-million-dollar TV deals in Asia and the Pacific region for GroupM, which is part of the biggest advertising group in the world -- WPP. Last night he tweeted that he was "massively honoured" to have been named on the 'Forbes' list.
Mr Whelton, meanwhile, took a more deadpan line, writing that he "knew watching 'Mean Girls' would pay off one day".


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AMD to Close Geode Facility, Hints at Embedded Opterons
July 19, 2006 12:18 PM
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AMD moves away from Alchemy and Geode, but hints at more powerful embedded solutions
According to several reports, AMD announced that it will be
closing down its embedded microprocessor design facility in Longmont, Colorado
. Back in 2003, AMD purchased the facility from National Semiconductor that was working on a system-on-chip processor families. These original Geode embedded processors were x86 compatible processors that were used in devices such as handhelds, competing with Intel's line of ARM architecture XScale processors.
AMD will be cutting roughly 75 jobs from the Longmont location, while another 75 jobs from the same location will be relocated to Ft. Collins, Colorado. According to reports, AMD plans the Ft. Collins location close to where HP has its location.
Closing of the Geode facility marks AMD's second closure of embedded microprocessors as the company previously announced that
it sold the Alchemy division to Raza Microelectronics
. Interestingly, AMD did not comment on whether or not it would outright sell its Geode division. The Geode processors were known to be more powerful than the Alchemy processors, although they are also generally more expensive. In fact, AMD's Geode NX processor was based on a mobile Athlon processor running at 667MHz to 1.4GHz. According to Erick Salo, AMD's director of marketing for embedded processors, closing the Geode facility was "a design focus decision, rather than a decision about product lines."
Intel this year also sold its XScale division to Marvell for $600 million
. The transition Intel said, would take roughly four months to complete. AMD's announcement of the Alchemy line separation came around roughly the same time as Intel's announcement, and the new details about its Geode line seems to confirm AMD's change of focus. Salo indicated that customers showed interest in embedded processors derived from its highly successful Opteron processors. "There is a lot of opportunity there," Salo said.
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7/20/2006 9:42:06 AM
PowerPC hardly dominates the embedded market compared MIPS and ARM.
I didn't say that PowerPC dominates the market compared to MIPS and ARM. I said that all these architectures together dominate the market relative to x86. I think many people not familiar with the embedded market might not realize this, since they are used to x86 total dominance in PCs. In embedded systems, almost the complete opposite is true.
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