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QUALCOMM ANNOUNCES MULTI-TIERED 3RD GENERATION SNAPDRAGON AUTOMOTIVE COCKPIT PLATFORMS
Qualcomm Transforms In-Vehicle Experiences Featuring High Performance Computing, Immersive Graphics and Enhanced Multimedia With Its First-Announced Scalable Artificial Intelligence-Based Platform For All Vehicle Tiers
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated today introduced its 3rd Generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Cockpit Platforms, with a new tiering system comprised of Performance, Premiere and Paramount classes for the entry level, mid-tier and super computing platforms, respectively. The automotive industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace of innovation driven by the adoption of new technology. To keep up with this pace, and to help our automotive customers meet the evolving needs of consumers for all vehicle classes, Qualcomm Technologies offers the new, fully scalable 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms, which are designed with a modular architecture to allow automakers to deliver a variety of customizable options for their consumers. As the automotive industry’s first-announced scalable artificial intelligence (AI)-based platforms, the 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms are designed to transform in-vehicle experiences, supporting higher levels of computing and intelligence needed for advanced capabilities featured in next generation vehicles, including highly intuitive AI experiences for in-car virtual assistance, natural interactions between the vehicle and driver, and contextual safety use cases. Utilizing precise positioning for enhanced navigation solutions, and cutting-edge technologies for immersive audio and rich visual experiences, the 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform is designed to unleash transformative experiences for the driver and passengers.
Building on the technology introduced with the industry-leading Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820a Platform, the 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Platforms are engineered with immersive graphics, multimedia, computer vision and artificial intelligence capabilities. The new platforms feature integrated heterogenous computing capabilities, leveraging the multi-core Qualcomm® AI Engine, Qualcomm® Spectra™ Image Signal Processor (ISP), fourth-generation Qualcomm® Kryo™ Central Processing Unit (CPU), Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Processor and sixth-generation Qualcomm® Adreno™ Visual Subsystem. The Qualcomm AI Engine optimizes the AI capabilities of all primary Snapdragon cores including CPU, GPU and the Hexagon Processor. The all new Hexagon Processor includes Hexagon Vector eXtensions (HVX) and a dedicated Hexagon Tensor Accelerator (HTA) to provide exceptional AI acceleration for a more power-efficient implementation of edge-based machine learning use-cases such as Natural Language Processing and Object classification. The 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms also feature the Qualcomm® Secure Processing Unit (SPU), engineered to help protect personal and vehicle data, and Qualcomm® Vision Enhanced Precise Positioning based camera sensors and computer vision capabilities to support differentiated use-cases on lane-level crowdsourcing of drive data for building map layers.
These platforms include virtualization support compatibility with leading hypervisor solutions to address the domain convergence of infotainment and instrumentation systems, helping automakers meet the increasing complexity demanded by the consolidation of the digital cluster and infotainment domains. These new platforms also leverage the same software architecture and framework across all tiers allowing automakers to offer a harmonized user experience independent of the vehicle tier while leveraging the same software framework. The new platforms also offer comprehensive software support for Android, LINUX high-level and other real-time operating systems, providing flexible and scalable software solutions to support mixed criticality solutions, multiple engine control unit (ECU) consolidation, one-to-many high-resolution and refresh rate displays, basic audio to multi-zone, luxury Hi-Fi with multi-mic echo cancellation and noise reduction for voice calls and user interface interaction, and state-of-the-art 2D and 3D graphic visualization for vehicle occupants to utilize connected services information, and enjoy protected movie and entertainment content.
The 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms feature an advanced suite of wireless technologies to support multi-mode cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, as well as enhanced Bluetooth technologies.
“With our 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms, we are reiterating our commitment to bring highly differentiated and customizable in-car experiences to our customers,” said Nakul Duggal, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Through a unique combination of best-in-class technology IP in our new scalable product roadmap of Performance, Premiere and Paramount platforms, Qualcomm Technologies offers an unprecedented level of innovation across all vehicle tiers. Our new Snapdragon Automotive Platforms are designed to deliver a concurrent implementation of next generation high resolution digital instrument clusters with industry leading infotainment technologies supported through artificial intelligence capabilities, leading edge graphics for high-resolution multiple display configurations, vision enhanced precise positioning for supporting safer and smarter navigation, much more.”
Experience Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms Power:
> Highly Intuitive AI Experiences: Qualcomm AI Engine for driver and passenger personalization, in-car virtual assistance, and natural voice control, language understanding, and adaptive human machine interfaces
> Contextual Safety for intelligent driving assistance systems, including in-cabin monitoring and ultra-HD surround view monitoring.
> Smarter Navigation: lane-level navigation with visual aid positioning and multi-frequency global navigation satellite system (GNSS) to support augmented reality-based navigation systems
> Rich Visual Experiences: support for multiple displays throughout the vehicle, including ultra-wide panoramic displays, reconfigurable 3-D digital instrument clusters, augmented reality heads-up display (HUD), and ultra-HD media streaming
> Immersive Audio: provides premium audio experiences, including personalized multi-audio zones customized for each user, crystal clear in-car communication and active noise and echo cancellation with engine noise suppression capabilities
Samples of the 3rd generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms are available now. The automotive ecosystem can evaluate, demonstrate and develop third-generation automotive solutions leveraging the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Development Platform (ADP). Based on the 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms, the highly integrated Snapdragon ADP is designed to provide a comprehensive hardware and software environment for rapid development of high performing and power efficient automotive cockpit platforms. The ADP is designed in a single DIN form-factor and mechanical housing for easy prototyping in car, and features support for Android and LINUX high-level and real-time operating systems and hypervisor virtualization support, as well as support for multiple high-resolution displays and cameras, including driver monitoring and surround view cameras.
Qualcomm Technologies’ integrated automotive platforms are driving leadership and growth across telematics, infotainment and in-car connectivity, with an order pipeline of more than $5.5 billion, which is up from $3 billion in January 2018. Qualcomm Technologies has secured infotainment and digital cockpit wins with 18 of the 25 global automaker brands. Qualcomm Technologies continues to work with numerous automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to bring next generation technologies to vehicles.
“As the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, Alpine Electronics strives to answer the demands of consumers and automakers for high-quality, innovative automotive technology,” said Osamu Kazama at Alpine. “This is why we are extremely excited about Qualcomm Technologies’ next generation Snapdragon Automotive Platforms, which will help us achieve our vision of designing a new kind of in-vehicle space based on the convergence of high performance audio, video, navigation and telematics.”
“The automotive industry is the new frontier meant to benefit from the latest innovations in connected technologies, artificial intelligence, and infotainment, bringing drivers and passengers everywhere a next-generation user experience,” said Dr. Andree Zahir, senior vice president business unit infotainment & connectivity at Bosch. “We at Bosch are honored to pursue our work with Qualcomm Technologies in pushing the boundaries of in-vehicle experiences, combining our long-standing electronics expertise with the new Paramount, Premiere and Performance Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit platforms.”
"Continental believes Qualcomm Technologies’ 3rd generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms will be a perfect fit to fulfil the performance requirements needed for our high-performance cockpit computer platform, the Integrated Interior Platform,” said Uwe Schumacher, head of platform development, Division Interior, Continental. “Continental looks forward to continuing our joint efforts with Qualcomm Technologies in bringing advanced capabilities to next generation vehicles and looks forward to the launch of the Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms as they will enable us to feature highly advanced functionalities, including high-end graphics across multiple in-vehicle displays.”
“Denso’s vision for the future is to establish optimal semiconductor solutions for in-vehicle electronics systems for next generation cockpit system,” said Motoki Kanamori, General Manager at Denso. “Our strong relationship with Qualcomm Technologies has allowed us to successfully serve the automotive market for years and we look forward to continuing this relationship through this new series of in-vehicle innovations.”
“Desay SV and Qualcomm Technologies have maintained a close cooperation in automotive field. Qualcomm Technologies’ third-generation Snapdragon Automotive Platforms empowers Desay SV’s next generation intelligent cabin products and its excellent performance is highly recognized by automotive industry players,” said Mr. Huang Li, director of Desay SV Intelligent Transportation Technological Research Institute., Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Desay SV. “Desay SV is looking forward to Qualcomm Technologies next generation of automotive solutions, and we believe that the further cooperation will bring even higher performance, more valuable and competitive products to our customers.”
“We are pleased to see Qualcomm Technologies’ launch their third-generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms. FGE strongly believes the new Snapdragon Automotive Platforms will be very popular in China and very competitive automotive solutions,” said HC Wang, CTO of FGE. “FGE attaches great importance to the cooperation with Qualcomm Technologies and looks forward to seeing the third-generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms become the most important platform of FGE in the next generation of intelligent and connected vehicle products.”
“We are excited about the realm of innovations introduced by Qualcomm Technologies’ new Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms, which brings about a new era for the automotive industry,” said Matt Munn, Garmin automotive OEM managing director. “As a leader in automotive infotainment solutions, Garmin looks forward to working with Qualcomm Technologies and the new Paramount and Premier Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms to deliver the next generation of system integration and unrivaled in-vehicle user experiences.”
“Hangsheng has always attached great importance to the new technology of intelligent telematics and automotive cockpits,” said Seamus Zhu, vice president of technology, Hangsheng. “Hangsheng believes Qualcomm Technologies’ next generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms will provide great technical support and serve as a premium choice for intelligent automotive cockpit solutions and look forward to working together on the commercialization of our combined efforts for advanced automotive solutions.”
“The introduction of Qualcomm Technologies’ 3rd generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms is a game-changer for the automotive industry given the scalability, common software footprint, leading-edge IP, process node and performance from entry to super-premium tiers,” said JR Lim, SVP & Head of Smart Engineering Center of Vehicle component Solutions Company of LG Electronics. “LG Electronics has a long-standing relationship with Qualcomm Technologies for over 15 years. LG Electronics has delivered multiple generations of telematics devices using Qualcomm Technologies products, and has been the first Tier1 supplier to commercialize on the S820A chipset, Qualcomm Technologies’ second generation Snapdragon Automotive platform. Together we are looking forward to building on our strong relationship and ushering in the next generation in-vehicle technologies using the 3rd generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform family.”
“Qualcomm Technologies and Mitsubishi Electric have a long working history and complementary technologies which, together, enhance the consumer experience and accelerate the delivery of automotive innovation,” said Shoji Tanaka, Ph.D, General Manager of Car Multimedia System Engineering Dept. of Sanda Works, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. “Qualcomm Technologies has been a key driver of advanced automotive technology, and we are confident that the Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms will further contribute to the next generation of transportation and in-vehicle experiences.”
“In recent years, Panasonic and Qualcomm Technologies have each made significant advancements in the development of automotive technologies, bringing about a paradigm shift in in-vehicle experiences powered by the latest infotainment and AI capabilities,” said Masashige Mizuyama, Chief Innovation Officer, Automotive Business, Panasonic. “With Qualcomm Technologies’ third-generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms, we expect our respective technologies to progress and further improve the quality and value of immersive in-vehicle experiences.”
“Visteon is pleased to be one of the first cockpit electronics suppliers to demonstrate next-generation Android infotainment systems and cockpit domain controllers using the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms,” said Sachin Lawande, President and CEO, Visteon Corporation. “These high-performance platforms allow multiple apps for integrated navigation, multi-media, cameras and other services to run simultaneously on the in-vehicle infotainment system.”


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FDA Warns Against Unregulated CBD Products for Dog Anxiety Amid Fireworks
The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine sounded the alarm on Thursday—pleading with pet owners to avoid using unregulated cannabidiol (CBD) products for dogs dealing with anxiety due to scary fireworks noises.
Fireworks have long been recognized as an anxiety trigger for dogs, especially those that already have an anxiety-related condition. Dogs are typically known for their olfactory prowess, however according to Smithsonian Magazine, dogs hear more than twice as many frequencies in sound as humans—providing an explanation for their behavior on the Fourth of July. They can also hear sounds four times farther away than humans. To a dog, a crashing boom could sound like an explosion or some other type of calamity.
“Fourth of July can be a noisy and stressful time for dogs, The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine tweeted Thursday. “Ask your vet about the right way to help relieve your dog’s stress through behavior modification or an FDA-approved drug for sedation or to treat noise aversion.”
But the FDA felt the need to call out one popular anxiety remedy by name—CBD—which is commonly used to treat anxiety in dogs and cats, often marketed as pet treats.
“There’s a lot of talk about CBD for treating [dogs] who react to loud noises. You should be aware that FDA has NOT evaluated these products and can’t say whether they are safe or effective, how they are manufactured, or whether they contain CBD.”
Keep in mind that this is the third time the FDA has issued a similar warning ahead of July 4 celebrations—meaning that the organization just admitted that it still hasn’t done its job to evaluate CBD products for their safety, even after three years of warnings.
One real reason to listen to the FDA is that many pet products that claim to be infused with CBD contain no CBD at all, according to the Associated Press. Online grifters will sell bottles of “CBD oil” for well over $50 to people who fall prey to their schemes.
While research is young, early data suggests that CBD could be effective for certain pet-related conditions, perhaps more in dogs than in cats. “CBD-rich hemp nutraceuticals appear to be safe in healthy adult dogs,” researchers wrote in an examination of CBD’s safety profile for use against anxiety, seizures, cancer and pain.
In July 2018, the first clinical study to measure the efficacy of hemp-derived CBD on dogs was published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, in this case, for dogs living with arthritis. Several more studies have explored different potential benefits.
The FDA is Standing in the Way of Progress
CBD-infused pet treats are widely available, especially after the 2018 Farm Bill was put into place. But that’s not to say that the FDA tolerates them to the fullest degree. For instance, the FDA is notoriously strict about medical claims—both for humans and pets. Benefits from CBD pet treats are not yet proven in dogs nor cats.
Less than a month after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published draft final rules to allow for the production and interstate shipment of hemp-derived CBD products throughout the country, the FDA issued warning letters to no fewer than 13 companies in nine states for selling pet treats or foods infused with CBD. “The FDA is also indicating today that it cannot conclude that CBD is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) among qualified experts for its use in human or animal food,” the organization wrote.
For the time being, hemp-derived CBD treats marketed to both dogs and cats can be found freely across the internet, in convenience stores and in dispensaries in multiple states.
Pet owners are encouraged to designate a safe haven to help keep your dogs calm during the onslaught of fireworks this holiday. Dogs can also be slowly desensitized to firework noises, once they get used to hearing them repeatedly.
What you need to know about CBD oil and your pets
The popularity and marketing of CBD is outpacing the research and regulation, says veterinarian Jerry Klein.
There is no scientific data on the use or dosage for CBD in pets, only anecdotal. gollykim / Getty Images
Have a hyper pup or cat that just won’t chill no matter what? Or the opposite, an older pet that’s dragging because their joints ache? You may have CBD on the mind, because chances are you know someone who swears it fixed the fill-in-the-blank issue their doggo was having.
Cannibidiol, which comes from the hemp plant, is making headlines for reports that it can treat pain, anxiety, inflammation and even cancer in humans, but it’s not just people lapping it up. CBD is popping up all over the place — for pooches — and pet owners are buying.
“It’s at my dogs’ groomer,” American Kennel Club Chief Veterinary Officer Jerry Klein, DMV, told NBC News BETTER. “It’s on the counter by the cashier.” And as word of mouth spreads about the many purported powers of the substance, “people are grabbing it from the counter trying to treat anything from anxiety to arthritis to seizures,” he said.
It only makes sense, given the buzz about its powers. “We do what we can for the ones we love,” said Dr. Klein. “We reach for things that may help.” But there are a few problems with this picture, he said. The results on giving pets CBD have been anecdotal so far. And “the popularity and marketing is outpacing the researching and regulation,” he said. “These animals can’t talk and tell us how they feel. It makes this miraculous drug even easier to market.”
If you’re tempted to join the CBD party, there are a few things any concerned pet parent should know, and some questions to ask.
What you need to know about CBD oil, the health craze getting national buzz
What does the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) say?
The FDA has only approved one CBD-based prescription medication for humans, which is used to treat rare forms of epilepsy. FDA spokesperson Lindsay Haake told NBC News BETTER that “the FDA has placed no restrictions on extralabel use of Epidiolex (cannabidiol) in animals. Veterinarians must follow the principles discussed in the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA), as well as any state and federal regulations for the handling of the drug.”
She went on to say, “The FDA is currently collecting information about marijuana and marijuana-derived products being marketed for animals. FDA reminds consumers that these products have not been evaluated by FDA for safety and effectiveness, and we recommend that you talk with your veterinarian about appropriate treatment options for your pet.”
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Your vet may also have questions
While a veterinarian should be open to discussing general CBD use with their clients if they ask, Klein said, a “veterinarian must state that at this time there is no scientific data on the use or dosage for CBD in pets, only anecdotal. Because CBD products at this time are not regulated, there is no way of ensuring the efficacy for various purposes, ranging from anxiety, arthritis, or even epilepsy. There [are] no current studies on dosage for CBD to correctly and effectively dose a 6 pound chihuahua or a 150 pound mastiff. The time may come when the science has true answers, but it is not now.”
You can’t assume that what works for a person will work for a cat will work for a dog will work for a horse, he said.
If this sounds alarmist, consider this. The FDA has issued significant warning letters to companies selling CBD products, Dr. Klein said, including some that market their products for pets.
Besides dosage concerns, “there’s no accountability,” when it comes to what’s in them, Dr. Klein said. Can you be certain it’s derived from hemp, not marijuana, and that there’s no toxic-to-pets THC? “As an emergency veterinarian I’ve dealt with dogs that have gotten into marijuana brownies and it is a concern,” he said.
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What are the long term effects?
In short: “We don’t know,” said Dr. Klein. “The time frame hasn’t been there long enough. And no studies have been done. We do know there are some changes on blood pressure, dry mouth, but those are just preliminary studies.”
“I don’t want to be the naysayer because I think there’s potential here for real possible benefits,” Dr. Klein said. “It may be a wonderful product in the future if it’s regulated and we have data.” As for now, he said, “I understand the frustration of owners but there is no accurate information.”
Maybe news is on the way though. Dr. Klein points to a study from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, that’s looking at CBD for treatment of epilepsy. “Hopefully in a year or so we’ll have some results on that.”
The bottom line?
“I can’t stress enough that the laws and some of the material is constantly changing,” Dr. Klein said. “It’s important for people to be aware of the concerns and even vets themselves to be aware of the current data. As long as they understand that what they’re giving is not scientifically proven, that it might not be of any benefit, that’s up to them if they want to go down that road.”
Final word from the vet? “If you’re doing it you’re doing it at your own risk at this time.”
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CYBUR’s current CEO Charles Glar wants to help the companies who need a hand to get up and rebuild themselves during the world economic crisis. Artificial intelligence company CYBUR is helping small businesses remain afloat during the hard times of pandemic.
Many big companies around the world are reaching out to comparatively new and small businesses to give them offers that will help them to grow and not shut down.
CYBUR is such a company which is giving lifeline to businesses. Tough times have affected everyone and there are companies who understand the need of the hour. Assistance and guidance is needed during these times so that the economy can come to a steady growth. CYBUR is offering the small businesses a deal to last a lifetime.
The company knows that more than 80,000 small businesses across the US closed down between March and July in 2020. The hardworking individuals who are still trying to remain afloat are looking for ways to survive in the business. They are clueless about the future.
Small businesses need to be brought on track, rebuild their customer base and expand new doors for a better future. CYBUR is helping them do exactly that free of charge and for life. It is a company that gives complete web services from designing to marketing to ultimately shipping and e-commerce.
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Apple iPhone 8 will be launched on time, may cost over $1,000: Apple Analyst
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iPhone 8 predecessor, the iPhone 7 Plus costs around Rs 63,950.
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The upcoming iPhone 8 would likely to cost over $1,000 -- a $100 more than the launched price of its predecessor iPhone 7 Plus model, predicted experts. According to JP Morgan’s Apple Analyst Rod Hall the average selling price of iPhone 8 will be increased by $100 (approx. Rs 6,443), costing about $1100 (approx. Rs 70.873).
The iPhone 7 Plus costs around Rs 63,950 in the country.
This is not the first time that iPhone 8 price is speculated to be more than the cost of previous iPhone models. Earlier John Grubber, an Apple blogger, also suggested the model would cost $1,200 (approx. Rs 77,332) for the entry-level version.
Furthermore, Mr. Hall from JP Morgan also remarked that Apple is unlikely to delay iPhone 8 launch as what rumours are claiming. He said, "We do not believe that Apple’s production schedule is still changing materially with most current delay reports simply dated reverberations of decisions Apple made back in the spring."
He said that Apple may short fall of demanded iPhone 8 quantities, but the model will be launched in September. The delay is expected to be caused due to design issues, which includes OLED-panel, 3D sensor and wireless charging. In fact, an earlier report hinted on limited supplies of Apple iPhone 8, claiming that Samsung will be able to supple around 3-4 million OLED-panels, far less than the ordered 70 million, at the time of launch.
"We expect a small amount of late September EMS output for the Pro model and then ramping production through October with target output levels achieved in late October/early November," Hall added.


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Unhappy franchisee takes Australia Post to court
On February 14, former franchisee John Christensen took Australia Post to court over an agreement the company had with the Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union of Australia (CEPU).
Under the agreement Australia Post was permitted to open only 20 franchisee run stores, however in 2006 the company announced that it planned to convert 150 of its already existing stores into franchises.
Christensen, who is the former franchisee of Australia Post in Coorparoo, Brisbane, alleges he was never told about the company’s agreement with the CEPU.
"I had plans to buy two or three over the years and on sell them in the future,” he said.
"But now they've effectively scrapped the whole thing, no one wants to go near them. There's no market there and the franchises are next to worthless.”
Furthermore, the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission received a number of complaints from industry bodies including the CEPU, the Post Office Agents Association and the Consumers' Association of Western Australia alleging that the company’s decision to turn some of its stores into franchises was driven by factors including employee wages, productivity and price increases.
The Australian reported that Eric Abetz, opposition industrial relations spokesman had been contacted by "at least half a dozen" Australia Post franchisees who were displeased that the company had not provided them with a "sufficiently cogent explanation" as to why Australia Post was not proceeding with it’s franchise model.
Jim Metcher, spokesperson, CEPU, told SmartCompany that yes, an agreement had originally been made between the parties, however it has since ceased.
"We had an agreement about the number of outlets at one stage a couple of enterprise bargaining agreements ago. It was regarding the number of franchises in place, I think it was about 20, but this no longer exists," he said.
"The reason why it hasn't continued on to existing agreements is we're no longer seeking to pursue Australia Post over their franchises.”
"Our understanding is they are no longer pursuing a franchise model because it wasn't financially beneficial. The only franchise outlets currently in place were the ones created back at the time because of obvious contractual agreements," he said.
An Australia Post spokesperson told SmartCompany they were unable to comment on the agreement with the CEPU because of the court proceedings.


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Tips to deter package thefts during holiday shopping
As the turkey and mashed potatoes begin to dwindle, holiday gift buying kicks into high gear.
To avoid the lines, many will take advantage of online deals, but Capt. Rich Kaiser of the Salisbury Police Department warned during a recent safety briefing to be on the lookout for people trying to exploit the increase in deliveries this time of year.
A Wakefield Research poll conducted for Comcast and released in December 2017 showed that almost one-third of Americans have been victims of package theft and more than 50 percent know someone who's been a victim.
“A little bit of preplanning can go a long way to ensure your shipped packages arrive in your hands and not in the hands of the thief,” Kaiser said.
Track shipments online
Signing up for Informed Delivery through the U.S. Postal Service provides secure access to an online dashboard where users can keep up with their incoming mail and packages.
This allows users to track packages, provide delivery instructions and schedule redelivery all in one place, as well as manage how they’d like to receive notifications on a package’s status.
The UPS My Choice service offers both free and paid memberships that provide consumers with various methods for keeping tabs on holiday deliveries and ensuring their safe arrival, including delivery alerts, estimated delivery, leave at instructions and leave with neighbor.
While both the free and paid memberships offer many of the same benefits, the paid service has a few bonuses, such as confirmed delivery window and deliver my package on another day.
Both of these services, as well as many other carriers and retailers, also have mobile apps so that you can no stay on top of deliveries no matter where you are.
Schedule around deliveries
Kaiser recommended that when consumers place orders online, they pay close attention not only to the selected shipping method but also to the expected delivery date.
With the accuracy of tracking software, he said most companies provide regular updates on a package’s movements and can tell a customer — sometimes within minutes — when it’s reached its final destination.
“It would be highly recommended that you plan your day and/or your week around the day that package is delivered,” he said. “Take advantage of special shipping instructions that are offered.”
Those shipping instructions can give you the ability to dictate the exact location where the package is placed around your home.
For some people, that could be inside a secure lockbox or on a special device like the Package Guard that sets off an alarm if the package is removed by an unauthorized individual.
Coordinate with others
These kinds of arrangements can take quite a bit of planning on the front end, but Kaiser said coordinating with trusted neighbors can be another method for protecting deliveries around the holiday season.
If you know you’ll be at work or out of town when a package arrives, talk to a neighbor ahead of time about grabbing the package for safekeeping until you’re able to pick it up from them, and offering to return the favor can make the deal mutually beneficial.
Consumers can also ask a shipping company to hold the package at a local distribution facility or have a package delivered to another location, such as their work or a relative's home.
“If you live in an apartment complex, make arrangements with your leasing office for the package to be delivered directly to that leasing office,” Kaiser said.
- Choose a shipping option that requires a signature
- If you have a lockbox, make sure it’s bolted down so that it can't be carried away
- Consider installing security cameras, motion-activated lights or even just signage to deter potential thefts
- Use in-store shipping and pick up through stores like Walmart and Target
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Chef John Chien Lee of Soho Japanese Restaurant created a rush of excitement when he debuted his Jaburritos concept late last year, sitting close to the Palace Station. With rave reviews and long lines at the compact space, the new wave of fans were surprised when a few months later he re-branded the project, Soho SushiBurrito.
Then came news the original Jaburritos would relaunch on their own, destined for Spring Valley and retaining the same name and almost the same menu. To further complicate matters, new permits indicate Soho SushiBurrito is now also expanding to Spring Valley, just two miles south of their former namesake.
Soho SushiBurrito will take over a 1,350-square-foot spot at the Beltway Commons retail center, at the intersection of Jones and Badura, already home to Starbucks and Port of Subs. To possibly add to the confusion, all current paperwork and a new business license point to the name of the expansion as Soho Sushi Bowlrrito. The new venture or a timetable for arrival has yet to be announced.
Meanwhile, Jaburritos has quietly debuted inside the retail center at the intersection of Rainbow and Patrick. On the menu, "jachos," "jabowls" and "jaburritos" like the Redondo, created with "ahi tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cucumber, tobiko, guacamole, red onion, tortilla strips, jalapeno, cream cheese, lettuce, avocado, cilantro, wasabi mayo and soy paper."
Opening hours for Jabburitos are Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closing at 8 p.m on Sundays.


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South African Chicken Producers Intensify Bid for Import Duties19 April 2013
SOUTH AFRICA - South African chicken producers are once again fighting against cheap imports by asking for drastic increases in import duties.
Last year, chicken producers received temporary relief from imports when the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) introduced provisional payments against Brazilian imports. It came to an end when the final determination of the anti-dumping duties were sent back to Itac by the trade and industry minister at the end of last year.
According to BusinessDay, some of the more cynical industry players question whether South Africa’s hosting of the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India and China and South Africa) summit last month played a role in the government not wanting to take on a member of the bloc. With thousands of jobs at stake in the industry, producers have turned to Itac for protection far wider than that against Brazilian imports.
The South African Poultry Association says imports of frozen chicken meat have increased dramatically since 2008, even threatening the survival of South Africa’s biggest chicken producers.
The association says imports of extremely low-priced frozen chicken meat grew from 97,565 tons in 2008 to 238,582 tons last year. Kevin Lovell, CEO of the poultry association, says the situation is compounded by restrictions on South Africa’s regional exports.
If the application is not successful and the flood of low-priced chicken meat continues it may lead to 20,000 job losses. The industry employs 48,000 people with the five largest producers — Rainbow Farms, Astral Operations, Sovereign Food, Afgri Poultry and Supreme Poultry — employing more than 22,000 people.
Mr Lovell fears a reduction in the food security position of the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) could occur, with lower rates of investment in the industry and a reduction in the contribution of the poultry sector to the gross domestic product (GDP).
According to the association, poultry represents a quarter of the animal product contribution to GDP, which amounted to R25bn in 2011, compared with R19.8bn in 2008. Profit margins at the five major producers had been reduced from double-digit figures in 2006 to margins ranging between 2.4 per cent and 5.9 per cent last year.
"The world’s major poultry producers are targeting developing countries such as South Africa and others in the Sacu region to dispose chicken portions for which there is little or no demand in their domestic markets", Mr Lovell says in his affidavit filed with Itac.
The association is asking for a general increase in the tariffs of carcasses, whole birds, cuts and offal, boneless cuts and bone-in portions. In the case of carcasses, it is asking for an increase of R9.84/kg up to the maximum bound rate of 82 per cent agreed to in terms of the World Trade Agreement — from 27 per cent at present.
In the case of whole birds the South African Poultry Association is asking for an increase of R11.07/kg, subject to a maximum rate of 82 per cent when the currency conversion has been made.
The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters has fought back, saying the proposed tariff increases were draconian and would certainly lead to an increase of prices at the till ranging from 30 per cent to 50 per cent. The association’s CEO David Wolpert says about 40 importers are affected by the application and would respond to Itac. He says the association will oppose the application.
According to Mr Wolpert, 30 per cent of the affected products are imported from Brazil, 50 per cent from the European Union and the rest from Thailand, Argentina, the US and Canada. European Union products are not affected because of the free-trade agreement it has with South Africa.
Mr Wolpert says association statistics show imports have grown from 181,000 tons in 2006 to 237,000 ton s last year. The fact that the South African Poultry Association is taking 2008 figures — in the midst of the economic crisis — was a bit disingenuous, he says.
Donald MacKay, a director at XA International Trade Advisors, who has been closely involved in the chicken tariff applications, says the documents filed with Itac are quite emotive and selective with their information. He does not deny that the local industry finds itself in a tight spot, but says it is a little too convenient to attribute all of its woes to imports. Mr MacKay says he is not convinced that the duty increases would solve all the problems in the industry.
According to Mr Wolpert the industry has suffered from substantial input cost increases — including for electricity, animal feed and labour costs. Rainbow was facing a strike by members of the Food and Allied Workers Union employed in Rustenburg and who were demanding a R700 wage increase, while Rainbow was offering R303.
Mr Wolpert says the market share of importers is between 10 per cent and 12 per cent. "It is impossible that such a small market share could lead to such a huge impact."
The poultry association says the import market is closer to 20 per cent and acknowledges the effect of increased input costs, referring to electricity costs that have risen between 75 per cent and 140 per cent over the past three years while Brazil was about to cut power prices by 28 per cent-32 per cent.
Mr Lovell says the requested tariff increases will result in "some price increases", but the association claims that jobs will be saved and it is estimated that an additional 11,995 direct and 14,892 indirect jobs would be created in the poultry and support industries. The increased tariffs would give breathing space for local producers to increase investment, they say.ThePoultrySite News Desk


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India’s economy is projected to grow at 7.3 per cent in 2021, even as it is estimated to contract by 9.6 per cent in 2020 as lockdowns and other efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic slashed domestic consumption, the UN has said.
The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2021, produced by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), said the world economy was hit by a once-in-a-century crisis a Great Disruption unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
The global economy shrank by 4.3 per cent last year, over two-and-a-half times more than during the global financial crisis of 2009. The modest recovery of 4.7 per cent expected in 2021 would barely offset the losses of 2020.
“The devastating socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come unless smart investments in economic, societal and climate resilience ensure a robust and sustainable recovery of the global economy, the report said.
The Indian economy, which grew at 4.7 per cent in 2019, will contract by 9.6 per cent in calendar year 2020, as lockdowns and other containment efforts slashed domestic consumption without halting the spread of the disease, despite drastic fiscal and monetary stimulus”.
India’s economic growth is forecast to be 7.3 per cent in 2021, the fastest growing major economy with only China coming in a close second with a 7.2 per cent projected growth rate in calendar year 2021, the report said.
According to the fiscal year estimates released in the report, India’s economy is estimated to decline by 5.7 per cent in 2020 and will return to a 7 per cent growth rate in fiscal year 2021, slowing down again to 5.6 per cent in 2022.
The report said economic growth in South Asia in 2021 will be insufficient, at 6.9 per cent, to make up for the losses of 2020, as pandemic hotspots re-emerge and, increasingly, the ability of governments to deal with the multitude of challenges becomes exhausted.
The pandemic and the global economic crisis have consequently left deep marks on South Asia, turning this former growth champion into the worst performing region in 2020.
While trade, remittances and investment are expected to pick up in 2021, as much of the global economy moves towards recovery from the widespread lockdown, investment and domestic consumption in many South Asian countries will nevertheless remain subdued owing to the continuing threat of the pandemic and the scarring effects of the crisis, it said.
Regional economic growth for 2022 is forecast at 5.3 per cent, which would allow South Asia to finally exceed its 2019 economic output, albeit only marginally.
On the other hand, South Asian countries that are relatively more exposed to global economic conditions, such as Bangladesh and Maldives with their high share of foreign trade and Nepal with its dependence on tourism and remittances, will enjoy a stronger rebound, of about 10 per cent growth in 2021.
Policymakers in South Asia will need to strengthen their efforts to formalise labour markets and strengthen social protection systems to dampen the impact of the crisis on the most vulnerable and improve macroeconomic resilience, the report said.
Informal workers, accounting for over 80 per cent of workers in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan have indeed been far more exposed to loss of employment than formal workers during the crisis and South Asia’s widespread informality has almost certainly magnified the impact of the pandemic, it noted.
The report said the COVID-19 fiscal response in South Asia has consisted of a vast ad hoc expansion of social assistance and direct cash transfers for the most needy, but this kind of special support is neither sufficient nor sustainable.


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Quick Note: Apple Sells 2 Million iPhone 5 Smartphones During Chinese Debut
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went on sale in China on December 14. Apple announced over the weekend that in only three days after that launch it has sold 2 million iPhone 5 smartphones. Apple also reasserted that the iPhone 5 would be available in more than 100 countries by the end of December marking the fastest iPhone rollout ever.
“Customer response to iPhone 5 in China has been incredible, setting a new record with the best first weekend sales ever in China,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “China is a very important market for us and customers there cannot wait to get their hands on Apple products.”
Despite the successful rollout, Apple shares fell 3.8% in trading on Friday after the iPhone 5 debuted in China. Citi Research downgraded Apple stock from "buy" to "neutral" and lowered Apple's price target from $675 to $575.
Citi Research blamed diminishing hype for the iPhone 5 and improving competition in the smartphone market.
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Classically (English usage back a few decades or more) the "proper" way to list plurals of numbers was with an " 's ". Yes, it was with an apostrophe. Every other variant was considered "improper".
Starting in the late '70s or early '80s the standard, "proper" form changed to the apostrophe being optional.
More recently common usage without the apostrophe seems to be winning out. I'd expect within the next decade or so that the standards (Chicago Manual of Style, Harbrace, Strunk & White, etc.) will all agree that the "proper" form will be without the apostrophe. Until the, either with or without is "proper".
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Ahhh, i see the article was edited. I'm happy now.
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Exports declined 2.1 percent from a month earlier to CHF 17.83 billion in September, dragged by decreases in sales of watchmaking (-5.2 percent), precision instruments (-2.6 percent); metals (-3.7 percent); chemical and pharmaceutical products (-1.2 percent), and machinery and electronics (-0.2 percent). By contrast, there was an increases in exports of jewelry and bijouterie (4.2 percent).
Among major trade partners, exports to the EU decreased 1 percent, mainly to Germany (-2.1 percent), France (-2.8 percent), the Netherlands (-22 percent), and Spain (-4 percent) while those to Italy and Austria went up 1.3 percent and 18.9 percent, respectively. In addition, sales dropped to China (-12.4 percent), India (-3.6 percent), and the US (-1.4 percent). By contrast, exports increased to Japan (21.6 percent); Singapore (1.1 percent), and Turkey (54.9 percent).
Imports fell at a faster 2.8 percent to CHF 16.38 billion in September, as purchases decreased for vehicles (-9.2 percent), jewelry and bijouterie (-29.6 percent), metals (-1.3 percent), and textiles, clothing, footwear (-0.2 percent). Meanwhile, imports increased for chemical and pharmaceutical products (3.2 percent), and machinery and electronics (0.1 percent).
Among major trade partners, imports from the EU went down 1.4 percent, namely from Germany (-1.7 percent), Italy (-5.2 percent), France (-9.7 percent), and the Netherlands (-10.3 percent) while those from Belgium and Ireland rose 10.5 percent and 9.3 percent, respectively. Also, imports declined from China (-2.3 percent), Japan (-25.6 percent); the US (-10.6 percent) but rose from the Hong Kong (3.9 percent); Singapore (14.5 percent), and Canada (116.3 percent).
Considering January to September, the trade surplus narrowed sharply to CHF 11.6 billion from CHF 18.5 billion in the same period of 2017.


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The Department of Canadian Heritage has announced that it has reviewed and formally approved Apple’s creation of the iBookstore, thus opening the door to increased selection and more local content in the company’s online bookstore for our cousins to the north.
This type of review is normally ordered by the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages whenever a foreign corporation makes a significant investment in an activity that has the potential of affecting Canadian culture. Its goal is to determine whether the investment will bring a “net benefit” to the Canadian people in terms of jobs, new opportunities, or improvement of the country’s economic production.
According to a press release issued by the government agency, Apple has committed to bringing five key benefits to Canadians: new jobs and better service, assistance to Canadian publishers in creating and enhancing e-books, promotion of Canadian titles in both of the country’s official languages, increased opportunities for authors and publishers, and increased access to Aboriginal titles.
The iBookstore’s official approval is likely to bring a number of changes to Apple’s e-book marketplace. The most obvious will probably be the introduction of new titles from Canadian authors, but residents of the Great White North will also enjoy prompter customer service; better selections, as more and more publishers create electronic versions of their books; and, of course, more opportunities for Canadian authors to reach a broader audience.


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Bengaluru: Online food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy
has raised $15 million (Rs 100 crore) in a Series D
funding round led by Bessemer
Venture Partners. Most of the existing investors also participated in the round.
With this, Swiggy, which competes with Zomato, Foodpanda and Runnr, has to date raised nearly $76 million. Earlier this year, it raised $42 million from New York-based Harmony Partners and Singapore-based RB Investors, along with existing investors Norwest Venture Partners, SAIF Partners and Accel Partners.
The company plans to use the fresh funds to improve technology and ramp up its senior leadership by hiring across marketing, product and design. “We are present across eight cities, and we plan to expand and strengthen our foothold there before venturing out to new geographies. Since we are a technology company, we are planning to sharpen our capabilities and invest heavily in deep technology and machine learning,” said Sriharsha Majety, who started Swiggy together with Nandan Reddy and Rahul Jaimini in 2014.
Majety declined to disclose the valuation in the latest round, but said it was 10% higher than in the previous round. He said the company will be profitable in Bengaluru and Hyderabad within three to six months.
The company says it is the fastest delivery platform with an average delivery time of 37 minutes. New age delivery companies are using large-scale analytics to predict where orders could be coming from and allocating resources accordingly to improve efficiencies. But most are still subsidizing customers by not fully charging for the cost of delivery.
Competitor TinyOwl could not sustain operations and in June, merged with Roadrunnr, a last-mile delivery venture, to form Runnr, a food ordering and delivery platform.
Vishal Gupta, MD at Bessemer Venture Partners, said Swiggy’s “full-stack approach coupled with great execution has resulted in unparalleled customer experience, retention and business economics”.Swiggy has 9,000 restaurants listed on its platform. Majety said the company touched 1 million orders in April, and expects to do 100,000 orders a day in two months — approximately triple of what was seen in April.


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Video is usually a big deal in social media sites and these companies know that it leads to higher engagement on the platform which is a plus for them. That is why they continuously upgrade their video platforms for people to use them more and more.
Twitter introduced its video platform rather late and it allows people to upload 30 second long videos (albeit a section of users can upload longer videos). Today the company has decided to make a change on their video platform and it affects also one of their subsidiaries: Vine.
From today, you will be able to upload longer videos on Twitter where the cap has been raised from 30 seconds to 140 seconds, which funny enough mimics the 140 character rule Twitter is popular known for. However for some select publishers, they will be able to post videos that are up to 10 minutes long using specialized tools Twitter will offer to them.
The company also decided to give the same treatment to Vine, which is famously known for its 6 second looping videos. Now you might be seeing longer looping videos on the site since they have upped the limit too from 6 seconds to 140 seconds. However, this will be effected to a small group of creators first where they could be able to post Vines as long as 10 minutes! This update will be rolled out to the iOS, Android, twitter.com, Mac and Windows as well.
The big news is that Twitter is exploring monetization opportunities for creators. “We’re investing heavily in videos and creators,” Jack Dorsey said in a statement, “we want to be the best place for creators and influencers to build an audience and make it easier for creators to make money on Twitter, and soon Vine.” In addition, Twitter also introduced Twitter Engage which will give influential creators connect better with their fans by giving them insights about their content. They will be able to see data like the number of retweets, likes, mentions, impressions in a colourful layout which is described here.
The other significant update Twitter announced today is in viewing of videos on the site. When you tap on a Vine or a video on Twitter, you will be ushered with a new full screen interface where you will see other suggested video below. This is reminiscent of what Facebook did with their Live platform and will make people watch more videos on Twitter.
This new update is a huge win for content creators and especially the popular ones. We have seen really great videos being uploaded by people on Twitter and the fact that they will get a share of the revenue cut might persuade them to keep their content on the network. Twitter revealed that video tweets have increased by over 50% since the beginning of this year and we are glad the company is now taking video seriously.


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›Every piece of gear in an Army Ranger's night-raid bag
misc14:18Every piece of gear in an Army Ranger's night-raid bagSgt. 1st Class Jacob Braun breaks down every piece of gear a US Army Ranger would carry in their aviator... kit bag during a night-raid mission. The bag includes protective gear, ammunition, and a Samsung Galaxy phone. Braun explains why each item is integral to a Ranger's mission. According to the Army, Rangers are the branch's "premier special operations light infantry raid force."According to Braun, Rangers specialize in infiltrating enemy territory, completing their objective, and rapidly withdrawing, often at night. The Army's 75th Ranger Regiment is headquartered at Fort Benning, Georgia (soon to be renamed Fort Moore).


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from the helmets-for-everyone dept.
An anonymous reader writes "A prop designer who made the original Stormtrooper helmets for Star Wars has won his copyright battle with director George Lucas over his right to sell replicas. The five-year saga, which ended in the highest court in the land, has stakes of galactic proportions."
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The media company has filed the FIR against TamilMV, TamilBlasters, Tamilrockers, and PikaShow TV app
Disney-Star has registered the case under the relevant sections of the IT Act 2008, IPC and the Copyright Act
Many of Disney+Hotstar’s original shows were being streamed illegally by these apps
Media giant Disney-Star has filed a first information report (FIR) with the Bengaluru cyber police against various digital platforms for piracy.
The media company has filed the FIR against TamilMV, TamilBlasters, Tamilrockers, and PikaShow TV app for leaked television (TV), over-the-top (OTT), and film content on their platforms, according to media reports.
These platforms, which usually offer Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam content, have a cumulative traffic of nearly 62 Mn. However, they have started offering pirated content in other languages including Hindi as well lately, the FIR alleged.
Disney-Star has registered the case under the relevant sections of the IT Act 2008, IPC and the Copyright Act.
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TamilMV, TamilBlasters, and Tamilrockers used to offer pirated movies within 24 hours of theatrical release which could be a big setback for producers. PikaShow used offshore servers and cyberlockers to aggregate content of leading broadcasters and OTTs. In addition, the content on PikaShow can be watched in both offline and online mode.
As per reports, the FIR alleged that many of Disney+Hotstar’s original shows were being streamed illegally by these apps. Moreover, PikaShow also streamed content from the linear TV channels such as Star Plus, Star Gold, Star World and Star Sports.
According to a Star India spokesperson, a new form of piracy is emerging through Android apps which is difficult to track, Business Standard reported. Recently, the Maharashtra cybercrime unit took down another such app, called ThopTV.
“Enforcement agencies in various states have been serious in tackling this menace, which is causing huge loss to the Indian creative economy,” the spokesperson said.
The threats from piracy and illegal content have been hindering the growth of the entertainment industry, especially streaming services. Annual global revenue losses from digital piracy range between $40 Bn and $97.1 Bn in the movie industry, according to a report from Dataport.


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Prominent on-chain detective ZachXBT warned the X community (formerly Twitter) about the growing popularity of a SIM swap scam in the Web3 space. According to ZachXBT’s estimates, there have been 54 incidents of SIM swaps affecting crypto users in the last four months. The losses from these attacks amounted to over $13.3 million.
"Never use SMS 2FA and instead use an authenticator app or security key to secure accounts," ZachXBT warns the crypto community.
A SIM swap scam, port-out scam, or simjacking is one of the types of account takeover fraud in which a malicious actor gains access to a victim's phone number used usually by financial services for two-step verification and two-factor authentication. This means that a criminal can easily complete the verification process by receiving calls or text messages addressed to the victim.
A SIM swap scam is possible because a phone number can be ported to a mobile device that is already using another SIM card. This method is designed to help SIM card owners regain access to their numbers in case they lose their cards.
Unfortunately, there are many ways an attacker can use SIM swapping with malicious intent. Some mobile operators simply neglect security measures and perform SIM swapping without any special requirements, while others are willing to help scammers in exchange for a bribe. Often, scammers also collect personal information sufficient to impersonate the victim to exploit SIM swapping, and others may even physically force the mobile carriers' assistants to perform SIM swaps.
X users suggested their solutions to the problem. For example, user Choe mentioned services like Port Freeze and Number Lock, offered by many mobile network providers. Their activation is supposed to prevent the possibility of porting a number to another line or carrier. This can only be achieved by removing the lock, which requires a PIN or a visit to the store.
However, many X users, including ZachXBT, believe that such a lock "only creates a false sense of protection" and in reality does not help. Many of them also feel that mobile carriers should be held responsible for the increasing number of SIM swap scams.
Meanwhile, DefiLlama dashboard developer 0xngmi mentioned a new type of crypto scam that exploits the Google search engine.
"Scammers will buy an ad for a proper crypto website on Google, with the proper URL," 0xngmi said in an X post yesterday, explaining that clicking on such a URL is supposed to send users to the mobile app analytics platform kochava.com to track the click, but they are redirected to one of the scam websites.
"The result is that on Google's trusted interface, you see the correct domain defillama.com domain, however when you click on it, you get sent to a scam domain," 0xngmi said, adding that "by using ad networks that are either malicious or compromised, they [scammers] can switch the URLs."
According to the developer, DefiLlama's team has already reported this issue to Google "multiple times over multiple days," but no action has been taken. Other X users pointed out that this form of fraud has been prevalent for several years and Google has still not fixed it.
So far, 0xngmi recommends crypto users remove all Google ads with the Adblock extension and use extensions that can protect against malicious URLs.
One of the X users, Tino, mentioned a similar scam tactic that uses a series of redirects after the link leads to a genuine website to bypass the ad verification. Eventually, the link connects the user with a malicious website.


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On its first day on the Nasdaq inventory trade on Tuesday, Trump Media & Know-how Group grew to become such a high-flying inventory that buying and selling in its shares, below the ticker DJT, needed to be briefly halted due to excessive volatility.
The large public debut for the corporate is particularly vital for its largest shareholder, former President Donald J. Trump, whose 60 p.c stake is now price about $4.6 billion on paper.
Right here’s what it’s good to know.
Wait, Trump Media is price how a lot?
After Tuesday’s buying and selling, Trump Media had a market worth of almost $8 billion. That makes it bigger than firms like Mattel, Alaska Airways and Western Union.
It made solely $3 million over most of final yr. How can it’s price billions now?
Trump Media’s valuation is disproportionately excessive in contrast with different social media firms. The corporate took in $3.3 million within the first 9 months of 2023 and recorded a lack of $49 million, but its market worth — primarily based on Tuesday’s share value — is almost 2,000 instances its estimated annual income.
Trump Media’s foremost asset is Fact Social, the digital platform that Mr. Trump describes as a substitute for Twitter and that he makes use of for reaching supporters and attacking critics.
Traders typically justify lofty valuations given to small firms working at a loss due to anticipated development or the expectation that different traders will proceed to bid up shares. Nonetheless, different social media firms commerce at far decrease price-to-sales ratios than Trump Media’s: Reddit is round 10, Meta is 7 and Snap is 6, in response to FactSet. Famous person tech shares just like the chipmakers Nvidia and ARM commerce at price-to-sales ratios of about 25.
Trump Media’s buying and selling patterns have acted considerably like these of a so-called meme inventory — firms, like GameStop and AMC Leisure, that retail traders took to dizzying heights throughout buying and selling manias on the top of the pandemic.
What number of customers does Fact Social have?
Fact Social is a relative minnow within the social media universe. Since its introduction in early 2022, its app has been downloaded 10 million instances, together with three million instances final yr, in response to Sensor Tower, a knowledge supplier. By comparability Meta’s Threads had 171 million downloads between its July debut and November.
Final month, Fact Social had 5 million desktop and cell guests, in response to Similarweb, a knowledge and analytics firm. That was greater than the 1.7 million guests for Gettr.com, one other various social platform, however a small fraction of Fb’s three billion month-to-month energetic customers.
Mr. Trump has 6.5 million followers on Fact Social, and he had 87 million on Twitter earlier than his account was suspended.
The place did the corporate come from?
In early 2021, two former contestants on Mr. Trump’s actuality TV present, “The Apprentice,” Andy Litinsky and Wes Moss, hatched a plan to create a conservative media big centered on Mr. Trump after Twitter barred him within the wake of the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Trump favored the concept, and an settlement was signed weeks later. The corporate, Trump Media & Know-how Group, launched Fact Social in 2022 as Mr. Trump’s main bullhorn.
The aim all alongside was to take Trump Media public by way of a merger with a particular goal acquisition firm, or SPAC. The only goal of such shell firms is to lift cash from traders and merge with an working enterprise, which then turns into the publicly traded entity.
After many delays, Trump Media merged on Monday with a shell firm, Digital World Acquisition Company, and began buying and selling on Tuesday.
Who’s shopping for the inventory?
Trump Media’s shareholders are usually particular person traders, moderately than establishments. Many say they’re shopping for the inventory as an indication of help for Mr. Trump personally and his help for another social media platform.
“We do recognize President Trump, but it surely’s extra about free speech,” stated Mark Willis, 63, who lives in Indian Path, N.C. “We imagine that is the one social media platform that’s not closely influenced by the federal government.”
Scott Lewczak, a graphic designer in Nokesville, Va., and one other longtime shareholder, stated that he was going to generate income on the large surge within the value of Trump Media, however that his funding was to help Fact Social and Mr. Trump.
“Even when I lose each penny, I’ll struggle to the top,” Mr. Lewczak stated.
May Trump Media assist bail Mr. Trump out of his authorized mess?
Mr. Trump is, on paper, a richer man due to Trump Media. However tapping that cash to assist together with his authorized issues might not be straightforward.
The merger between Trump Media and Digital World contains restrictions that stop main shareholders from promoting shares for at the very least six months, or utilizing them as collateral for loans. However as a result of Mr. Trump controls a lot of Trump Media, and since his allies are anticipated to make up a majority of the brand new board, they may waive these restrictions on his request.
Alternatively, if Mr. Trump needed to promote a few of his Trump Media shares, that would decrease the share value, or stop it from rising larger.


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Our head of investment rounds up the morning's big news.
European markets are trading flat to modestly higher. The FTSE 100 is in the green, with Melrose Industries (LSE:MRO) and Compass Group (LSE:CPG) at the top of the UK index. The pound is appreciating against the US dollar and the Japanese yen ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision tomorrow.
New York Fed President John Williams suggested it is premature to conclude that the rate hiking cycle is over in the US. He said, "we haven’t said we are done raising rates" adding "if additional policy firming is appropriate, we’ll do that." This comes ahead of closely watched US inflation data due later today, which will provide clues into the extent to which monetary policy stateside has been successfully taming inflation.
Meanwhile, the $31.4 trillion US debt ceiling deadline is drawing closer as President Joe Biden and lawmakers agree to further talks.
Later today, Google will host its annual I/O developers conference in California, with AI likely to be the key topic of discussion.
Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) reported a 12.2% increase in third-quarter (13-week period to 30 April 2023) like-for-like sales versus 2022 and a 9.1% jump versus pre-pandemic.
The pub chain said Easter week sales were the highest-ever and sales in the current financial year are likely to reach a record high. Wetherspoons said the first bank holiday was ‘exceptionally strong’, but the Coronation weekend suffered from a quiet Saturday, possibly because of greater spending in supermarkets instead of pubs. Year-to-date Wetherspoons has opened three pubs and closed 21, resulting in a net cash inflow of £4.7 million.
Chairman Tim Martin said Covid restrictions have had "more profound and longer-lasting consequences" than most predicted. He also said that inflation "remains a more intractable issue."
Wetherspoons has been battling with a softening consumer and rising costs amid the backdrop of labour, energy and food inflation. These have been putting further pressure on the business after the pain of the pandemic when lockdowns meant pub chains were forced to close. To offset these headwinds, Wetherspoons has been focusing on streamlining its trading estate, with 21 pub disposals and a further 30 pubs on the market.
Last year was extremely tough for Wetherspoons which saw its shares fall sharply and it recorded a £26.1 million loss. However, since the lows in the final quarter of 2022, shares have been in a cheerier mood with the stock up over 70% year-to-date as Covid drifts to the rear-view mirror, its pub disposals generate cash inflows, and thanks to growing hopes that inflation will finally start to ease.
Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) is launching flight bookings within its UK app. According to the Financial Times, it is unveiling a domestic and international flight booking tool which will launch in the coming weeks. It comes after Uber recently announced a new feature allowing customers to book Eurostar tickets.
Uber is test driving flight booking in the UK, a key market for the ride hailing app outside the US borders. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi clearly has ambitious plans to shift Uber beyond just taxis and food delivery, with the goal of becoming a travel ‘super app’, servicing all travel needs for the consumer at competitive prices. There are cross selling opportunities whereby Uber could offer taxi or food delivery discounts to air travel or Eurostar customers, enticing users to remain within the app’s ecosystem.
After last year’s tech sector sell-off which punished Uber, shares have been regaining ground since the summer trough last year with Uber up more than 60% in the past 12 months and up over 50% year-to-date.
Compass reported half-year underlying operating profit of £1.05 billion versus £744 million year-on-year. It also raised its forecasts for full-year profit, revenue, and margins. Plus, it is returning cash to shareholders through a share buyback programme of up to £750 million.
The food catering business has benefitted from the restoration of economic normality post Covid. Food services demand has sharply increased thanks to a revival in events as well as the return to offices and universities. On top of that, given the sluggish macroeconomic backdrop, businesses are increasingly outsourcing their catering needs rather than hiring more staff, allowing companies to keep costs low and remain nimble in case of further economic pressures, boosting demand for Compass’ outsourced services.
Shares in Compass are trading higher today, extending their one-year gains to over 30%.
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Metail, an online body shape and garment fit visualisation company, has raised £2.6 million of funding. New World Private Equity Partners led the round, with co-founders of Perform, Stefano D’Anna and John Gleasure, also investing. This brings its funding total to £5.4 million.
The London-based company was founded in 2008 and develops online fitting room technology.
Consumers create a bespoke 3D model of themselves and simulate the fitting room experience in hope of instilling more confidence in online clothing shopping.
The end of online returns
Users are asked their weight, height, and various measurements to create their virtual selves. At the moment the service is exclusive to women. They can then try on the clothes at partnered retailers and Metail will suggest which size should fit best. You can also alter the skin tone and the hair of the models.
Metail aren’t the only company to be offering a virtual fitting room service.
Fits.me, who provide a similar service, received £5 million in a round of funding in April. Fits.me uses male and female robotic mannequins to mimic any size or shape of body. Photos are taken of the mannequins, wearing retailers clothes, and are compiled into databases to be used online.
Fashion Tech expanding
London-based Fashion Technology is set for an exciting 2014 as companies like Fits.me and Metail, among others, look to expand away from British soil. During Fashion week in September, Tech City News profiled those revolutionising Fashion Tech in London.
With their sights on even further growth, Metail are moving offices from Shoreditch to Whitechapel in January and have hired Sarah Walter as Chief Creative Officer. Walter was previously the youngest Editor at Vogue, Fashion Editor at Harper’s Bazaar, and Fashion Director at Marie Claire.
Commenting on this recent funding round, Metail’s CEO and founder Tom Adeyoola commented:
This new round of funding enables us to increase our brand awareness and operational presence on a local and international level. It also allows us to expand the development work led by our team in Cambridge.


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A multibillion-dollar asset management firm is reportedly launching a new startup accelerator program committed to growing Bitcoin-focused (BTC) applications.
According to a new press release, Stone Ridge, a firm with $15.88 billion in assets under its management, is launching In Wolf’s Clothing (Wolf), a startup accelerator for Bitcoin.
Kelly Brewster, CEO of Wolf, told TechCrunch that scores of developers will be coming to New York City for several weeks at a time to focus on building for the king crypto’s Lightning and Taro (Taproot Asset Representation Overlay) protocols.
The Lightning Network is the benchmark layer-2 payments network for Bitcoin that aims to speed up transactions while Taro is a transfer protocol that allows the creation of tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain.
As stated by Brewster,
“[Both protocols are] generic and usable enough in such a wide range of applications that it’s like saying you’re starting an accelerator focused on HTTP. It’s a specific technology but the business use cases can be incredibly broad ranging. The fact that we’re very focused is a big part of the leg up and can be a big draw for founders.”
Stone Ridge is the parent company of NYDIG, a technology and financial services firm dedicated to providing Bitcoin services to institutions, private clients, and banks.
Though NYDIG was named as an entity supporting the accelerator, the names of companies providing outside capital will not be released, according to Brewster.Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdowns of schools, businesses and foodservices outlets caused an enormous shift in how U.S. consumers purchase food. The entire chicken supply chain had to adapt to this shift.
Chicken Marketing Summit will shine a light on what consumers will be looking for in the post-pandemic world and how poultry marketers can find success in the marketplace.
Make plans to attend the 2021 edition of Chicken Marketing Summit scheduled for July 18-20, 2021 at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Fernandina Beach, Florida. The in-person conference, along with an on-demand program, will offer quality content and networking, keeping health and safety in mind.
Registration will open April 5, 2021.
The 2021 edition features a new theme, “Charting post-pandemic success.” Globally recognized speakers and panelists will provide creative solutions for how chicken sales and marketing professionals can connect with the post-pandemic consumer and learn what’s next for retail and foodservice businesses.
Agenda and speaker preview:
- The future of food: Keeping chicken on the center of the plate – by Kevin Ryan, CEO, Malachite Consulting
- Animal protein demand coming out of the pandemics – by Will Sawyer, lead economist, animal protein, CoBank
- Winning strategies for foodservice post pandemic – by Kelley Bailie Fechner, director, customer solutions, Datassential
- Navigating the post-pandemic world – by Meagan Nelson, associate director, fresh growth & strategy, Nielsen
- Trade outlook: ASF and COVID-19 and future chicken trade – by Jim Sumner, president, USAPEEC
- Chicken Consumption Survey and Consumer Trends – by Chris Dubois, senior vice president and principal, IRI, and Joyce Neth, vice president, director of audience development and engagement, WATT Global Media
Presented by WATT Global Media and the National Chicken Council, the annual Chicken Marketing Summit remains a member benefit for NCC processor and allied member companies, as well as members of the National Poultry and Food Distributors Association.
Get more event coverage for the Chicken Marketing Summit here.
Save the dates of July 18-20, for the 2021 edition of Chicken Marketing Summit, the essential networking and educational conference for poultry business leaders. Whether in person at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Fernandina Beach, Florida, virtual or both, the Summit will be hosted keeping health and safety in mind. Registration will open April 5, 2021.
- Join poultry business leaders and influencers from companies such as:
Amick Farms, Bojangles’, Chick-fil-A, Church’s Chicken, Claxton Poultry, Case Farms, DuPont Nutrition and Health, Georgia’s, Maple Leaf Farms, Peco Foods, Perdue Foods, PFSbrands, Pilgrim’s Pride, Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, Sanderson Farms, Simmons Prepared Foods, Sodexo, Supply Management Services (SMS), Tyson, Wayne Farms, Wendy’s, Zaxby’s and more!
- Engage with key industry execs during multiple panel discussions, including the Supply Chain Partners Panel
- Network with the entire chicken supply chain during three evening receptions, and the Bill Roenigk Chicken Marketing Summit Golf Tournament
- Be the first to hear results from the Consumer Chicken Consumption Survey, which will reveal answers to new questions about the most pressing consumer topics
Chicken Marketing Summit is geared toward the interests of poultry marketing and sales executives, supermarket and foodservice buyers, allied industry sales and marketing executives, distributors and more.
Serving a unique cross section of the chicken supply chain, Chicken Marketing Summit explores issues and trends in food marketing and consumer chicken consumption patterns and purchasing behavior.
Press and media seeking admission into the Chicken Marketing Summit must be approved by the event organizers. Organizers will provide press releases and video footage taken by Chicken Marketing Summit staff upon request. Please contact Jeff Miller at email@example.com for more information.
About WATT Global Media
Chicken Marketing Summit is presented by WATT Global Media. WATT Global Media grows agrifood and pet food businesses with proven results for over 100 years. Access the market expertise, engaged audiences and targeted solutions that lead to successful connections in the poultry, feed and pet food markets. With WATT Global Media, gain a global advantage in implementing dynamic marketing solutions through innovative technology and delivery channels.
Chicken Marketing Summit 2021 speakers
Additional speakers and agenda details will be announced soon
Chris DuBois joined IRI in 2011 and is the senior vice president and principal who leads sales and marketing efforts for its services that serve fresh food retailers and processors. He also leads IRI relationships with some of IRI’s largest fresh food clients as well as its relationships with industry associations. IRI is a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help retailers and media companies to grow their businesses. With the largest repository of purchase, media, social, causal and loyalty data, all integrated on an on-demand cloud-based technology platform, IRI helps to guide its clients around the world in their quests to capture market share, connect with consumers and deliver market-leading growth.
Presentation: Chicken Consumption Survey and Consumer Trends
Presentation details coming soon.
Kelley Bailie Fechner is the director, customer solutions, for Datassential. Fechner has worked in the food industry for over 20 years, joining Datassential in early 2017. Her responsibilities include growing existing client relationships and building new client relationships. Fechner’s role at Datassential gives her access to the best data to understand food and restaurant trends and help clients use safe experimentation to continually grow their business. Prior to Datassential, Fechner spent 18 years at the NPD Group working in client development and product management. She also spent three years starting up the NPD office in Australia and managing the APAC Foodservice business. Fechner earned her MBA from Loyola University Chicago.
Presentation: Winning strategies for foodservice post pandemic
COVID-19 created huge opportunities for foodservice operations focused on carry out and home delivery. Chicken sandwiches and wings grew in popularity and “ghost kitchens” popped up around the country. Coming out of the pandemic, what will the foodservice recovery look like? Kelley Fechner will explore these developments and suggest ways chicken can fuel the foodservice recovery.
Meagan Nelson is the associate director of the Fresh Growth & Strategy Team at NielsenIQ. Nelson started her work at Nielsen in 2010 focused specifically on the unique challenges fresh brings to the retail industry. Nelson’s passion for fresh started at a very young age on her family’s small farm in Southern Illinois, which included raising hogs, cattle, chickens, even goats and rabbits. She received her undergraduate degree in agriculture business, and after some time with Aldi as a district manager, Nelson returned to the University of Illinois to get her master’s degree in business administration with a focus in marketing.
Presentation: Navigating the post-pandemic world
Home was the place to be because of COVID-19, and this led to record retail food sales. As things begin to start returning to normal, what habits/trends will stay from lockdown, which will be quickly abandoned? What strategies are retailers using to maintain this new market share and how can chicken producers help their retail partners conquer the coming challenges? Meagan Nelson investigates how changes for the consumer in how they eat, where they eat and how they get their food have impacted retail and what to expect going forward post pandemic.
Joyce Neth is vice president, director of audience development and research, for WATT Global Media. She is responsible for creating insights for strategic decisions, audience marketing, product marketing and proprietary research using knowledge from WATT’s database of audience behavior and demographics. Prior to joining WATT in 2006, Neth held senior research positions at two major-market newspaper companies. She started her career as a marketing engineer for Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
Neth is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, and earned a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
Presentation: Chicken Consumption Survey and Consumer Trends
Presentation details coming soon.
Kevin Ryan is the CEO at Malachite Strategy and Research. With almost 20 years of experience leading innovation and strategy at General Mills and Amazon, Ryan has a diverse perspective on the modern retail industry. He also has extensive knowledge of food and the food industry as well as deep culinary skills from working and consulting with restaurants and bakeries for more than a decade. Ryan has advanced graduate training in food science and food chemistry with plant and pilot plant expertise for food product formulation. His approach to CPG is uniquely comprehensive.
Presentation: The future of food: Keeping chicken on the center of the plate
Many changes that were taking place throughout the food supply chain have been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kevin Ryan will discuss the societal and consumer trends that will shape the future of food and how chicken companies can adapt products and messaging to meet the desires and needs of the consumers of tomorrow.
Will Sawyer is lead animal protein economist in CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division, where his focus is on providing market and industry research for the pork, poultry and beef sectors. He has researched the food and agriculture industries for more than a decade. Before joining CoBank in 2018, he was executive director of animal protein research at Rabobank, analyzing the pork and poultry sectors across North America. There he authored works on several issues facing the U.S. and global animal protein industry including disease, trade, profitability and changing consumer trends. Prior to Rabobank, Sawyer was an associate analyst at Credit Suisse where he covered publicly traded U.S. consumer food, animal protein and agribusiness companies. Sawyer holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in accountancy from Wake Forest University.
Presentation: Animal protein demand coming out of the pandemics
COVID-19 and African Swine Fever have combined to massively disrupt supply chains for animal protein around the world. Will Sawyer will evaluate the status of the world’s recovery from these pandemics and how this will impact demand for chicken in the U.S. and around the globe.
Jim Sumner has served as president of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) for the last 28 years. He is also president of the International Poultry Council, which he helped organize in 2005. Sumner has been appointed by the past six Secretaries of Agriculture and U.S. Trade Representatives to serve on the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee, currently serving under U. S. Trade Representative Froman and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. These committees provide industry input for various international trade issues and WTO negotiations. Sumner is also president of the World Poultry Foundation, a global charitable organization aimed at improving lives globally through increasing poultry production and consumption in developing countries.
Prior to joining the USAPEEC staff, Sumner served as director of marketing for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and worked for dairy cooperatives headquartered in both Philadelphia and Louisville, Kentucky. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
Presentation: Trade outlook: ASF and COVID-19 and future chicken trade
African Swine Fever decimated swine production in China and other Asian countries and created unprecedented demand for meat. How will chicken trade fare as Asian swine herds recover? Jim Sumner will discuss the export prospects for the U.S. as the industry and the country emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and the global poultry industry adjusts to higher feed costs.
Grow your brand presence at Chicken Marketing Summit 2021
Sponsorship opportunities at the Chicken Marketing Summit take you beyond advertising and go further toward enhancing your company’s brand. Be among the first to sign up for sponsorship to maximize your exposure across multiple opportunities before, during and even after the event.
All Chicken Marketing Summit 2021 sponsorship opportunities are on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you become a sponsor, the more value your company will receive from being featured in event promotions. Contact your WATT Agribusiness sales manager today for pricing and details.
Five reasons to be a part of the Chicken Marketing Summit:
- Reach key poultry business leaders and influencers
- Engage with the entire chicken supply chain
- Build new relationships and share ideas with your poultry industry colleagues
- Learn tips on connecting with the dynamically changing consumer
- Three days of exclusive networking and learning opportunities at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Chicken Marketing Summit 2021 will be hosted at a luxurious oceanfront resort nestled on 1,350 acres at the tip of a barrier island off the Florida coast. The Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort boasts unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean, nine on-site restaurants, world-class resort pools, 36 holes of championship golf, a full-service spa, 3.5 miles of private beach, and much more.
From resort guest rooms with ocean views to secluded villas, the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort offers the perfect accommodations for Chicken Marketing Summit attendees and their families.
WHERE IS OMNI AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION RESORT LOCATED?
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is located just across the St. Marys River from Georgia and adjacent to the historic city of Fernandina. It’s just a short 45 minute drive from downtown Jacksonville. The resort’s physical address is 39 Beach Lagoon Road, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034.
WHAT IS THE CLOSEST AIRPORT TO OMNI AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION RESORT?
About 4 miles from Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (FHB)
About 29 miles from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Your health and safety are our top priority. View the COVID-19 safety measures currently being taken by the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort.
RESORT ACCOMMODATIONS & GROUP RATE
Resort reservations for Chicken Marketing Summit are available now. Conference registration will open April 5, 2021.
The Chicken Marketing Summit group rate begins at $260 per night, plus applicable state and local taxes and resort fees. A credit card is needed to make a reservation. In order to ensure the best possible rate and room availability, all reservations require a one-night, non-refundable deposit, per room, upon reservation.
Bill Roenigk Chicken Marketing Summit Golf Tournament 2021
Spend the day on a truly classic Pete Dye-designed golf course
The Oak Marsh Golf Course, takes the golfing experience to a new level with tight fairways and small greens, meandering along serpentine salt marsh creeks and through the moss draped heritage oaks for which Amelia Island is famous.
NEW in 2021 >> The Chicken Marketing Summit golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday, July 18, from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm. This exclusive networking opportunity allows Chicken Marketing Summit attendees to build relationships with industry colleagues on a championship course.
The fee to participate is $199 for 18 holes and includes driving range and cart. Golf tournament registration can be added during Summit registration, which will launch April 5, 2021.


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When people venture into the world of Bitcoin and digital currency, one thing they might want to do is find a way to check the value of the portfolio at any given time. A lot of traders have currencies stored across multiple wallets and exchange platforms, making it hard to keep track of all of these different values. A new platform, called Wealth of Me, has been launched to address this situation, although it is not a perfect solution.
Wealth of Me Portfolio Manager
Managing one’s vast portfolio of different digital currencies – or even just Bitcoin itself – is not an easy task when funds are distributed among multiple platforms and software solutions. Up until this point, there was no solution available to gather all of this data and put it into one platform accessible by users all over the world.
Wealth of Me wants to address this issue, as it acts as a digital currency calculator which supports multiple coins at the same time. Regardless of whether one deals with Bitcoin itself, or a plethora of altcoins, this platform should be able to help people to track the value of their entire portfolio at all times.
Unfortunately, Wealth of Me is not a mobile application, but rather a web platform. One of the things people need to take into consideration is how the platform will deal with the information users store in the calculator. The website developer addresses this concern by stating how Wealth of Me will only store data in the server’s memory for the conversion process itself, after which all records are erased.
The list of supported altcoins is still limited at this point, although most of the major currencies are available for conversion. Users who hold currencies such as Ripple, Monero, Maidsafe, or Litecoin – to name a few – will be able to use the service. The output currency can be denominated in local fiat currency, Bitcoin, or any of the supported altcoins.
The reason the developer decided not to make the platform into a full-fledged app is to prevent users from copying the code and offer this feature on their site. Whether or not the digital currency community will share this sentiment, remains to be seen. But all in all, Wealth of Me seems to be an attractive platform to keep an eye on.
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