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Sony has finally announced the official PlayStation 4 release date. The console will be released in North America on November 15th, 2013 with European launch following on November 29th, 2013.
The company also promised that PlayStation 4 will be available in 32 countries before the end of the year. The console will retail for $399/€399/£349.
For comparison, Microsoft originally planned to release Xbox One in 21 countries simultaneously before being forced to postpone launch in 8 countries to "as soon as possible in 2014."


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Apple has reportedly slashed iPad production in half and is shifting components from older iPhone models to the iPhone 13 as the tech giant seeks to weather a global chip shortage that has already wiped out more than $6 billion in revenue.
The company made the production changes in September and October in order to ensure a smooth rollout for the iPhone 13, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday.
The news comes just days after Apple CEO Tim Cook told investors that supply chain woes including the chip shortage wiped out more than $6 billion in revenue during the July-through-September fiscal quarter.
“We’re doing everything we can do to get more [chips] and also everything we can do operationally to make sure we’re moving just as fast as possible,” Cook said Thursday, adding that he expects the chip crunch to be even worse through the end of 2021.
Apple did not immediately reply to a request for comment on the Nikkei report, which cited sources familiar with the matter.
The news comes as Apple customers have been seeing longer-than-usual wait times for Apple products, including new iPhones and iPads the company revealed in September.
iPads ordered through Apple’s site on Tuesday would not be expected to arrive to a New York City address until the first week of December, according to Apple’s site. New iPhone 13 Pro models would not be delivered until at least Nov. 24, the site shows.
The iPhone is Apple’s most lucrative product and typically sells best during the holiday season, so it makes sense for Apple to give the phones priority over tablets, according to Wedbush Securities managing director Dan Ives.
“Apple loves all its children, but iPhone is more important than the iPad,” Ives told The Post.

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Back in September, NVIDIA announced that it was set to acquire the chip designer giant ARM for a whopping $40 billion. This is kind of a big deal taking into account that ARM architecture is virtually everywhere these days, from top smartphone manufacturers such as Samsung and Apple utilizing it, to gaming consoles, home appliances, and various IoT devices that make use of a system-on-a-chip (SOC) design model. The business deal, currently under the processes of regulatory approval, is set to make ARM a subsidiary of NVIDIA while retaining its operational strategies and licensing partnerships, such as with Qualcomm, Samsung, Apple, and others.
Arguably, NVIDIA itself, as the leading supplier of GPUs to the PC industry, can be considered an AI company looking to cement itself as another catalyst in the transition of artificial intelligence to the edge. With over 500 customer corporations that are responsible for licensing ARM technology, NVIDIA has correctly recognized the real value of the chip vendor’s ecosystem — a worthy starting point to introduce the flow of AI technology to smart devices.
What does this mean for the Smartphone Market?
Of the main players in the GPU market for personal computers, NVIDIA holds a rather dominant position, with Intel and AMD being the other significant competitors in that sector. In contrast, ARM does not face any notable competition which could allow NVIDIA to establish a hold over the smartphone market. Devices powered with Arm CPU + Nvidia GPU technology could very well usher in a new generation of smartphone chipsets and hardware. While it doesn’t seem very likely that next year’s flagships come shipped with full blown GeForce RTX accelerators, it’s not too far-flung to assume that current ARM compatible GPUs might start embedding some form of tech derived from NVIDIA’s R&D. For a fact, Samsung has already partnered with AMD and based on some leaked stories, their 2021 flagship is set to include a custom Radeon graphics processor.
Not only does this mean that we could use our phones to play some games with truly amazing and high-end graphics, but we may even allow them to harness deep learning capabilities like never before, born out of the power of dedicated, powerful GPUs. NVIDIA has made it quite clear that it is looking to utilize ARM’s vast network of SOCs to integrate its AI technologies into products. According to CEO Jensen Huang,“our dream is to bring NVIDIA’s AI to ARM’s ecosystem, and the only way to bring it to the ARMs ecosystem is through all of the existing customers, licensees, and partners.”
The smartphone market is not the only one prepping to see some major changes. Apple recently announced their intention to transition from using traditional Intel processors in Macbooks to their own in-house manufactured chips that are based on ARM technology and similar to the A-series chips used in iPhones and iPads. Other events, such as the development of Windows on ARM processors, also stand to afford certain advantages to NVIDIA’s strategy.
ARM + NVIDIA: A new age in mobile AI ?
NVIDIA is well established as one of the biggest go-to companies in the world of AI. For years now, most deep learning systems have been trained on NVIDIA GPUs and specialized hardware. Most cloud service providers who incorporate machine learning as a service also make use of NVIDIA accelerators in their data centers. NVIDIA has been focused on growing its market of AI services to the edge computing market as well. NVIDIA’s EGX AI platform is one such effort to “deliver the power of accelerated AI computing from data center to edge with a range of optimized hardware, an easy-to-deploy, cloud-native software stack and management service, and a vast ecosystem of partners who offer EGX through their products and services,” according to their webpage.
One of the challenges that oppose an integration of current dedicated GPU technology on mobile devices is that graphics accelerators, especially the ones used in powering AI-heavy applications, are very power-hungry, with the overall power consumption associated with training and running neural networks becoming a significant issue for devices such as smartphones. In contrast, ARM chipsets are designed particularly to be as power-efficient as possible. Doubtless, seeing how NVIDIA handles this particular challenge to bring better hardware to edge devices will soon be a highlight in many tech articles.
NVIDIA also announced their not-so-long-term goals for a market that is saturated with AI applications that run on NVIDIA hardware in a wide range of devices, including phones, edge networks, and cloud-based data centers.
NVIDIA is also set to launch a world-class AI laboratory in Cambridge, U.K., at the ARM headquarters, dubbing it the Hadron collider/Hubble telescope for artificial intelligence. Many leading scientists, engineers, and researchers from around the world are expected to collaborate here and conduct work in areas such as healthcare, life sciences, self-driving cars, and other fields. The initiative is perhaps a counter to several critics claiming that outsourcing the predominantly British ARM to American company NVIDIA might not be in the U.K. economy’s best interests.
Additionally, NVIDIA announced that they will be undertaking the process of building Britain’s most powerful supercomputer to date, using ARM-based technology and hardware, which will use the most advanced AI yet to help researchers solve pressing medical challenges, including those related to COVID-19. Named Cambridge-1, the supercomputer, which is expected to come online by year end or early 2021 in Cambridge, will be a NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD system capable of delivering more than 400 petaflops of AI performance. Dedicated towards healthcare research efforts, GSK and AstraZeneca, which are both among the top contenders in the race for a coronavirus vaccine, will be two of the first pharmaceutical companies to harness the supercomputer’s power of AI.
Some other efforts that are to warrant the machine’s capabilities in the short term are:
Solving large-scale industrial data-science problems, which present an issue for conventional methods because of their size.
Access to NVIDIA GPU time which will be donated as a resource to local universities for specific research purposes. For example, Oxford’s quest for a COVID-19 cure.
Affording opportunities to learn and collaborate for AI start-ups to help them develop innovative changes.
On-Device AI: A step closer?
With tech companies continuing to make the move towards on-device AI or “offline” AI for mobile and edge devices, it will be interesting to see how this development will make the case for better independent AI capabilities in ARM-based devices. NVIDIA is a known advocate for diversifying its artificial intelligence model into both cloud and on-premise dependencies. For instance, their release of the $99 pocket computer Jetson Nano last year, which is targeted towards “embedded designers, researchers, and DIY makers who want to tinker with a system for offline AI development.”
Competing with the likes of Google’s Edge TPU and Raspberry Pi, the SDK is powered by a 64-bit quad-core ARM processor, and a 128-core NVIDIA Maxwell GPU with 4GB of RAM to deliver processing speeds up to 472 Gflops. It hosts a bunch of ports like USB-A 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, and ethernet to plug in external hardware devices like camera modules and displays, and to connect to the internet.
More recently, NVIDIA showcased the DGX Station A100, an “AI data-centre-in-a-box” powered by four 80GB Tensor Core GPUs. As a self-contained data center, the A100 provides a centralized AI resource for various AI workloads such as training, inference, data analytics, etc. Designed for today’s agile data science teams working in corporate offices, labs, research facilities, or even from home, DGX Station A100 requires no complicated installation or significant IT infrastructure. All you have to do is plug it into any standard wall outlet and it’ll be running within minutes, allowing you to work from anywhere. For organizations looking to utilize their intranet with little to no dependence on external networks, this presents an excellent choice. It is also a key element in NVIDIA HGX AI supercomputing platform, which is aimed at helping researchers and scientists to combine HPC, data analytics, and deep learning computing methods to advance scientific progress.
It seems in all probability that big changes are in order for the edge/mobile AI market as a derivative of the NVIDIA-ARM merger deal. We know that NVIDIA is a global leader in AI and has been pretty open in their intentions to leverage the ARM ecosystem and device network to transform the AI field for edge computing and smart devices. It remains only to be seen the magnitude and period of time it takes to implement the big changes quoted by them. From powerful GPUs on smartphones for boosting AI capabilities to smart cities featuring groundbreaking edge-to-cloud technologies, let’s wait and watch as NVIDIA brings their visions to reality.


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Reverse Diabetes With This WEIRD Fruit Trick
According to the medical mainstream, there are lots of things that can cause diabetes… but there’s nothing that can cure it…
Which means you’re stuck monkeying around with risky drugs and constant finger pricks to try to keep your blood sugar in check…
Helplessly at risk of heart disease… nerve damage… and more…
But as usual, the mainstream is just plain WRONG.
Because researchers have just discovered that a MIRACLE CURE locked inside one of your favorite fruits can STOP diabetes in its tracks… and here’s the really bananas part…
We’ve been THROWING IT IN THE TRASH.
In a recent study, Czech researchers extracted juice from the banana stem – the thick flower stalk that grows and supports the rest of the banana plant – and found that it works against diabetes in two major ways.
Not only does the juice STOP carbs from converting to sugar inside your body, but it also SLOWS DOWN glucose as it is absorbed into your bloodstream… ultimately LOWERING your blood sugar!
In fact, the compounds in banana stem actually inhibit carb-digesting enzymes (delaying glucose absorption) in a similar – but SAFER — way as mainstream diabetes meds like metformin.
But you’re not likely to get those benefits just by peeling back an extra nanner every now and then.
You need the stem… but because the stems are often carelessly tossed out long before bananas ever get to your grocery store, you’re not likely to find some whole.
Instead, look for a powdered form at your local health store or vitamin shop and use as directed on the packaging.
And if you’re lucky enough to stumble upon the stem raw, make sure to remove the hard outer layer before juicing or eating.
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Lower prices and the American consumer's desire for discounts could mean US lobster sales are headed for a rebound heading into the year-end holidays.
Though MJ Gimbar, a senior buyer with Illinois-based Fortune Fish & Gourmet, said inventories have leveled out from highs seen from July through September of 2022, bringing some stability to prices and supply.
That seems to be translating into brisk businesses, and strong demand.
"We have a lot of requests for quotes for the holidays already, especially New Year's Eve," Gimbar told IntraFish. "Our focus will be negotiating quantities and market prices to supply the large orders and an increase in regular orders."
The US holidays are traditionally a time when consumers are willing to splurge on lobster, but this year has proven challenging as consumers are trading down when it comes to seafood.
However, US consumers seem on track to spend once again during the holidays, even as major companies conduct layoffs and prepare for a recession. A record number of Americans shopped online and in stores from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, releasing a secondary store of pent-up demand for physical good and in-person experiences, reported Axios.
Prices have remained dramatically lower for lobster this year compared to 2021 and have continued to fall into December, with COVID lockdowns in China also contributing to price decreases as seafood products faces challenges getting into the country, Gimbar confirmed.
Fortune sources its lobster primarily from Maine and focuses on selling hard shell lobsters in December, which are used for both US foodservice and retail.
US hardshell prices for live, 1.25-pound lobster have dropped by 15 percent since August to between $8.00 (€7.60) and $8.50 (€8.08) per pound.
Letting the customer decide
Colorado-based Seattle Fish Company's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer Hamish Walker also confirmed with IntraFish that prices for hardshells have dropped heading into the holidays, but that demand has remained strong among the company's foodservice and retail customers.
Walker has not seen a decrease in demand for Maine lobster, despite retailers such as Whole Food stating in November it made a decision to pause purchasing of the shellfish until it regains its Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification or is removed from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch red list.
While Seattle Fish supports third-party ratings and accreditations, it provides information about sustainability issues to customers so that they can make their own decisions, Walker said.
"We want to reflect what they're saying in our scoring, but at the same time, we also value the fisherfolk in Maine and the importance of Maine lobster to the economy and to their families," he said.
Geoff Irvine, the executive director of the Lobster Council of Canada, told IntraFish that while the US market has come down from its post-pandemic lobster-buying spree of 2021, Canada's lobster industry remains optimistic things can still pick back up into the December holidays.
Prices for lobster are also expected to drop in the country, reported local news site SaltWire, with wharf prices expected to decrease around 46 percent from last year's opening day to between CAD 6.00 ($4.47/€4.25) and CAD 6.25 ($4.65/€4.42) per pound at Canada's Lobster Fishing Area 34, which is part of the largest lobster fishery in country.
The opening day for lobster fishing areas (LFA) 33 and 34 in southwestern Nova Scotia was delayed this year due to high winds. LFA 33 opened Nov. 28, but the opening day for LFA 34 was delayed for a week until Monday due to poor weather conditions.
Irvine said having a timely opening day for the two fishing areas is important because December is a key month for harvesters when it comes to lobster fishing, before winter weather sets in and they become more challenging to trap.
"It does tend to set expectations," he said. "It's a determining factor for what happens in the next 3-4 months."
Combined, the two LFAs make up the largest commercial lobster fishing region in Canada, accounting for 31 percent of the total value of Canada's lobster catch in 2021.
"These big seasons set the tone if a retailer is going to do a feature over the holidays," he said.
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Digital: The New Code Of Wealth , Lagos Nigeria, August 2019
Social critic and digital media influencer, Japhet Omojuwa unveiled his new book tagged Digital: The New Code Of Wealth at an event held at Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. The book launch had in attendance various stakeholders in media, entertainment, and governance, including Emeka Mba, Kadaria Ahmed, Pastor Tony Rapu, Otega Ogra, Steve Baba-Eko, Timi Dakolo, Banky W, Bovi and many more.
Ms. Balde moderated the final panel of the day on the Impact of Digital on big business, education, health, culture, and music.
TechPoint Africa, Lagos Nigeria, June 2019
The phrase ‘Future of Work’ is used to describe the paradigm shift in human resource management as a result of the emerging era of automation, artificial and robotics. The global Economic returns expected from this revolution is about $16 trillion and as it stands, no #African country is among the top 10 countries with the highest level of benefit in this economic return. Ms.Baldé moderated the Future of Work panel at techpoint Africa, West Africa’s largest tech conference.
This ones session examined the realities, misconceptions, and doubts with amazing panelists: Deremi Atanda ED at System Specs, Francesca Uriri Head of communications Uber West Africa, Elizabeth Okonji Chief People Officer at Renmoney and Juliet Oshagbemi Head of Dangote Academy.
“Strengthening Cooperatives To Provide Life’s Basic Needs” organized by Sale Riby May 2019
Ms. Balde moderated a panel session with Eniola Akinsete, Senior Manager, Micro-Enterprise, Bank of Industry,Henry Hector-Amiwero, Head, Legal & Communications, Total E&P Cooperative,Yinka Ogunnubi, Group Treasurer, CFAO West Africa and head, CFAO Cooperative, Mr. Shina Atilola, Head, Retail & Consumer Banking, Sterling Bank, Mr. Victor Oyegoke, President Cooperative Rating & Award Society of Nigeria, Olusiji Aina, Technical Director, West Africa for Cognity Advisory.
The Business of Photography Conference, Lagos Nigeria, April 2019
Photography enthusiasts will not forget The Business of Photography 2019 in a hurry, as it brought together the best brains in Nigeria under one roof to educate photographers and intending photographers about different aspects of the photography business. The third-panel session was moderated by Lehle Balde (Senior Associate, Business Day), with Charles Anyawu (Head SME Enterprise at LSETF, representing Akintunde Oyebode the CEO of LSETF), Engr. Chris Ifeanyi Oputa (CEO Studio 24), Uzoma Dozie (GMD/CEO Diamond Bank) on the panel and they discussed The financing of the photography industry as well as the role of the government.
Social Media Week 2019 Lagos Nigeria
This session brought organized and moderated by Ms. Balde brought together a full house of 600 guests at the Innovation stage at SMW Lagos. Panelists included key stakeholders representing the large financial inclusion ecosystem from the government, its agencies, the private sector, and academia. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Adedeji Akeem of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Jay Alabraba, co-founder of Paga Technologies, Nkem Okocha founder of MamaMoni. Dr. Olayinka David West DFS lead at the Lagos Business School.
Nigeria’s financially excluded population remains an important issue for policymakers and businesses. As the number of people living below the poverty line increases, so does that of those that are financially excluded, hence, the increase in efforts recently by authorities and partner agencies and companies on addressing the unbanked challenge.
Stimulating Sustainable Economic Development through Financial Inclusion, Lagos Nigeria, December 2018
This conference was organized by Businessday Media and Lagos Business school. Ms. Bade was one of the organizers and also the compere of this event. This year’s event addressed financial inclusion as a catalyst for economic growth and national development, specifically focusing on macro and micro perspectives.
Made in Nigeria Conference, Lagos Nigeria, December 2018
The key thrust of the one day Conference & Exhibition is aimed at re-defining narratives about Nigeria’s current Economic challenges and the debate on socio-economic growth, SME advancement, national aspiration towards self-sufficiency, job creation & employment, diversification. MS Balde moderated the main stage session with the honorable minister of State: Trade, industry, and investment Hajiya Aisha Abubakar.
Making a Business Case for Financial Inclusion, a conference by EFina, Lagos Nigeria, November 2018
Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) is a financial sector development organization that promotes financial inclusion in Nigeria. Our mission is to make the financial system work better, especially for the poor. EFInA is funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The event which was hosted by Ms. Balde, examined how to drive the uptake of financial products and services specifically targeted at the poor. Essentially how can we make banking the poor financially sustainable for entities who want to engage in this business? The event was attended by The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, the deputy British High commissioner amongst other stakeholders.
Financial Inclusion and the next generation organized by the Chris Onobanjo Foundation, Lagos Nigeria, October 2018
The Chris Ogunbanjo Foundation supported by NEXUS Nigeria co-hosted an event to discuss the importance of financial inclusion and the benefits of adopting it as individuals and an organization. Ms. Balde was invited as an expert speaker alongside Mrs.Modupe Ladipo, Managing Partner of Prospera Consulting and a financial inclusion expert and Mr. Iheanyi Ononiwu and Mrs. Uche Ben-Uzoebo, heads of financial inclusion of Diamond bank.
The Role of Media in driving Financial Inclusion. Organized by Efina, September 2018, Lagos Nigeria
Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA), Nigeria’s leading financial sector development organization organized a media forum to discuss the role of media in driving Financial Inclusion. On this panel, Ms. Baldé was invited as an expert speaker to discuss the importance of media in driving financial inclusion in Nigeria with panelists including Nimi Akinkugbe, Aisha Isa- Olatinwo Head Banking & Payments CBN; Adia Sowho; Managing director Mines, Ugo Dre Okechukwu; founder Nairametric amongst others.
Spotlight Nigeria Conference. Panel: Agribusiness and Fast Moving Consumer Goods Paris France, October 2018
Nigeria is a country that cannot be overlooked because of its demographic and economic potentials. Spotlight Nigeria is a conference that happens in Paris every year to enhance relations between France and Nigeria. The 2018 edition sought to further consolidate the outcome of these interactions by ensuring that the cordial bilateral relations between both countries snowball into concrete business transactions and projects between companies from both countries. Ms.Baldé moderated a panel on agriculture and fast living consumer goods with Panelists.
Breaking the Financial Inclusion Barrier 24th Nigerian Economic Summit Lagos Nigeria, October 2018
In July of 2018, the Apex Bank website reported that Nigeria was not on track to meet the 2020 targets set out in the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) of 2012. The impediments to achieving this target have been ascribed to economic constraints, insecurity issues in the northern part of Nigeria, obsolete strategies, among others. As a financial inclusion advocate and radio anchor, Ms Balde organised, planned and curated a one of a kind financial inclusion session with 120 key stakeholders present from around Nigeria and beyond at the 24th annual Nigerian Economic Summit. The keynote speaker was former Central Bank of Nigeria deputy Governor. This session was one of the key financial inclusion gatherings of 2018 in Nigeria.
Social Media Week 2018 Lagos Nigeria
Social Media Week (SMW) is one of the world’s premier conferences and industry news platforms for professionals in media, marketing, and technology. The mission is to give professionals at the intersection of media, marketing and technology the insights, ideas and opportunities they need to advance themselves and their organizations in a globally connected world.
Ms. Balde organized, planned and moderated the session entitled ‘Disruption: new media and modern-day journalism’. The panelists were: Anthony Osae Brown, editor BusinessDay; Peace Hyde, Forbes Africa Head Digital Media and Partnerships, West African correspondent; Tolu Ogunlesi, Special Assistant to His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari, in charge of the Presidency Office Digital Engagement (PODE); J.J Omojuwa, Founder & Chief Strategist, The Alpha Reach, Hercules Venter, founder of Kalibrate Africa.
Home Advantage Africa May 2018, Lagos Nigeria
Home Advantage is an annual conference that brings together African leaders for a conference of enlightenment, networking, and conversation. This year Ms. Baldé moderated a panel with various African leaders such as Adebola Williams, J.J, Omojuwa, Chiamaka ( Social Prefect) John Ibidi, Charles Utodor amongst others. Please see highlights here.
Home Advantage Africa May 2017, Lagos Nigeria
Home Advantage is an annual conference that brings together African leaders for a conference of enlightenment, networking, and conversation. On this panel, Ms. Baldé moderated a conversation with Chief Dele Momodu, J.J Omojuwa, and Dayo Israel on how young Africans can conquer their locality and become successful. Please see the highlights here.
International Law Conference October 2017 the University of Ife, Ife Nigeria
On this panel, Ms. Baldé moderated a conversation on ‘Redefining/Rethinking the Societal Role(s) of the Girl Child & Young Women as Transcending Basic Home Management and a Permanent Subordinate role’. Ms. Baldé interviewed and moderated conversation with panelists such as Mrs. Charlotte Osei (First Female Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission of Ghana) and Mrs. Ibukun Awosika (First Female Chairperson of First Bank of Nigeria Ltd), while Chief (Mrs.) Folake Solanke (First Female Senior Advocate of Nigeria).


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Lexington farm looks to break dessert record ... again
Last year Wilson Farm went big for its strawberry festival, creating a world record 3,560-pound strawberry shortcake.
This weekend, the Pleasant Street farm and market hopes to go big again by combining 3,560 strawberry cupcakes to create another record-breaking dessert.
The idea for the combo-cupcake came to Christopher Previte, Wilson Farm’s promotion manager, when he learned that this year was the 180th anniversary of the first published cupcake recipe. According to www.foodreference.com, the term “cupcake” was first used in Eliza Leslie’s book “Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and Sweetmeats,” published in 1828.
“I went to the bakery and said, ‘Hey, what can we do with a cupcake?’” Previte said.
Previte and the bakery staff decided 3,560 individual cupcakes cemented together by buttercream frosting would create a confection appropriate for the celebration.
“[A cupcake], of course, by its nature is very tiny,” Previte said. “They all sort of meld together to take the form of a giant cupcake.”
While the giant cupcake is formed, Previte said Wilson Farm will have free, guided hayride tours around the property, a kids’ tent with games, tasting stations for strawberry products, and specials around the store.
“It’s fun, and of course it’s a way to draw attention to local produce, which is the whole idea,” Previte said.
He said Wilson Farm held the shortcake record for about a month, until a bigger one was created in Sweden.
A statement from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs touted the nutritional value of strawberries.
“Filled with Vitamin C and with less than one gram of fat and only 55 calories per cup, strawberries can add a sweet taste to a bowl of cereal or a salad,” the statement said. “Massachusetts strawberries are extra flavorful because they are vine-ripened near where they’re sold.”
Wilson Farm’s strawberries are grown in Litchfield, N.H., as the market considers them one of their largest crops. The berries are handpicked and trucked to Lexington, appearing on the shelves that same day, Previte said.
The EOEEA said mid-June through early July is peak season for Massachusetts strawberries.
Wilson Farm’s strawberry festival runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22.


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A $400,000 Lamborghini makes about as much sense as Snoop Dogg--er, Snoop Lion--teaching a college horticulture course.
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In wake of a second earthquake this month, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Maserati have all halted production of factories in the region until tomorrow.
It's a sad time for driving enthusiasts who consider themselves purists: Lamborghini will no longer offer manual transmissions on their cars, according to a Motor Trend report.
It's a bizarre example of automotive symbiosis where two vehicles like this can even exist on the same planet.


text: Rejection, rejection and more rejection. That's what black users say they are experiencing on Airbnb.The vacation rental site is facing a storm of criticism from black users who claim that hosts are rejecting bookings because of their race. Their frustrations have sparked a hashtag -- #AirbnbWhileBlack -- that is a trending topic on social media. There, users are sharing experiences of being denied bookings for available rooms and homes. "My friends and are all well-educated, paid, etc.," said one user. "But I'm getting denied solely bc of my name/how I look. That's hard." Jamelle Bouie, the chief political correspondent at Slate, said that despite having good reviews on Airbnb, he is approved for only 25% of attempted bookings on the platform. "For cities we visit frequently, I end up staying with the same host, which has streamlined things considerably," Bouie said on Twitter.


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Battlefield studio DICE has teased that a reveal of the next entry in the long-running series is coming soon, and will have the “biggest Battlefield development team ever” working on the title set for release this Holiday season.
In an open letter to fans, Oksar Gabrielson, general manager of DICE said “2021 is an exciting time for us here at DICE. Working with more world-class development studios within Electronic Arts, we have our biggest team ever on a Battlefield game for console and PC. Our friends at Criterion and DICE LA are working with us on our shared vision for the game, while the team in Gothenburg is taking technology in the game to the next level. Together, we are creating a jaw-dropping experience for you to enjoy later in 2021.”
Gabrielson also mentioned how the team are in daily playtesting, and promise the next game will include everything fans love about Battlefield but on an “epic scale” including “All-out military warfare. Crazy, unexpected moments. Game-changing destruction. Massive battles, packed with more players and mayhem than ever before.”
Finally, the letter also revealed a new Battlefield mobile game is in development, with Midnight Star developers Industrial Toys working with DICE on the smartphone and tablet game. It’s being built from the ground up as a “fully-fledged skill-based experience” and will be a standalone title. That too is also in the testing period, and hopes to launch in 2022 with more details to follow.
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Previously, we’ve seen a glimpse of the next Battlefield during part of last summer’s EA Play presentation, although that was mainly focused on the upgraded graphics made possible by the as-then-yet-to-be-released next-gen hardware. It sounds like we won’t have too much longer to wait for the full reveal then, we’ll let you know once we hear more. Battlefield 6 (or whatever it winds up being called) is currently aiming for a Holiday 2021 release.


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Just what must i believe prior to using pay-after funds?
The brand new economic website CreditKarma said an internet survey conducted towards the behalf inside the erican grownups had used a global spend-later services. In the that-3rd of these stated destroyed a minumum of one money. Of these who skipped one or more fee, almost around three-residence said it think their fico scores got fallen while the a beneficial effects online payday loans Alton Missouri.
A lot of people told you it made use of the intentions to pay money for commands of $five-hundred or faster, approximately that-third resource commands of $a hundred otherwise shorter, the questionnaire located.
Equifax said it might remind spend-afterwards organizations in order to statement individual fee records. Pay-later on people called said sometimes they supported the practice.
Reporting spend-after finance to credit bureaus support manage users and “allows most of the in charge underwriters so you can far more correctly assess risk that assist end customers from are overextended,” Affirm said inside a message.
Francis Creighton, the latest chairman and leader of your own User Study Business Association, a trade category for the credit reporting globe, said it absolutely was vital that you provides spend-afterwards fund reflected toward credit history very loan providers might have a correct image of financing applicant’s complete borrowing from the bank character. But once the loans try arranged in another way away from traditional loans, the guy told you, the credit bureaus first had to look after “technical” factors to incorporate them. “We need to guarantee that we do it right,” he told you.
Meanwhile, this new federal Individual Monetary Security Bureau has stepped up analysis off pay-after enterprises. Within the middle-December, this new bureau launched an inquiry, asking four organizations available details about its organization techniques by March 1. The bureau, pointing out the fresh new “explosive gains” out-of spend-after from inside the pandemic and you will through the getaway looking season, said they planned to comprehend the possible advantages and dangers in order to people top. The agencies said it had been and additionally worried about the way the organizations utilize the study they gather out-of consumers.
New department noted that when customers make use of the funds to possess several purchases, they could find it difficult keeping track of payments. “From the easier getting such loans,” the latest institution said, “customers can also be end up expenses over anticipated.”
Installments are usually subtracted instantly off debit cards, thus customers could be recharged overdraft charge whenever they lack adequate money in its membership to purchase repayments. If the customers spend the money for installment payments with a credit card, they might run-up even more loans and you will focus fees on the cards whenever they never spend its payment equilibrium entirely.
Plus, the consumer institution told you, pay-later money carry less defenses than simply old-fashioned playing cards, for instance the straight to argument a fee if the something is actually awry.
Ms. Saunders told you users are confident that they shall be in a position to help make the called for payments throughout the go out allocated. That have traditional playing cards, consumers have a normal commission schedule and you will a statement summarizing all the charge, however, someone with multiple pay-afterwards financing might have to juggle numerous payment dates. “It needless to say want to make sure these are typically overseeing its repayments,” she said.
People in Congress, as well as user communities, features required a lot more oversight of companies, noting one to just like the payment loans avoid using traditional borrowing from the bank inspections, it’s not clear whether individuals be able to pay multiple loans
An excellent spokesman having FICO, Greg Jawski, asserted that long lasting style of borrowing from the bank, counsel for strengthening a powerful credit history is the same: Keep “your debt accounts lowest and you will pay the debt punctually.”
How do i tell if a friends records fees funds so you can the credit bureaus?
Many companies don’t but really report small-name shell out-afterwards mortgage costs on the bureaus. But companies constantly divulge including information within their privacy guidelines otherwise the terms and conditions report, thus which is a place to lookpanies plus ple plans into their websites.


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The British High Commissioner to Ghana has urged managers of the economy to meet conditions in the three-year fiscal support programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), adding that progress with the programme will improve falling UK-Ghana bilateral trade figures.
Speaking at a short ceremony to launch the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) at his residence in Accra, Mr Jon Benjamin said progress with the IMF programme will attract UK investments in Ghana.
“Indeed that progress is important for investor confidence along with other actions to tackle potential barriers to business such as the regulatory environment, licensing rules, custom procedures, land registration issues and of course the thorny issue of corruption,” he said.
Ghana’s three-year IMF programme with $918 financial support, which started in 2015, stipulates that government pursues fiscal adjustments to check ballooning public spending, improve revenue generation and structural reforms to strengthen public finances.
Bilateral trade figures between Ghana and the UK have dropped. Trade in goods and services between the two countries fell from £1.3 billion pounds in 2013 to £1 billion in 2014 and 2015 figures, due out soon, are projected to be worse.
These notwithstanding, Mr Benjamin said the future is bright, projecting that “overall figures will reach a record high by 2020.”
He said the launch of the UKGCC would herald a new chapter in efforts to improve trade relations between the two countries.
The Chamber, which currently has a membership of 20 companies, will promote, foster, and represent UK business interests in Ghana.
UKGCC will assist UK companies to identify market opportunities and provide them with a first point of call when looking to do business in Ghana. It would also support Ghanaian companies looking to export into the UK or looking for British businesses to partner with.
“We recognize that UK companies have a huge choice as to where to trade and invest worldwide and in doing so, like any other company, they are naturally driven by hard business calculations, not sentiment, so market conditions and sound economic management everywhere, including here in Ghana, are a key consideration for those companies,” Mr Benjamin said.
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hannah Tetteh, who was also at the UKGCC launch said although the falling trade figures between Ghana and UK is not welcome news, a concerted effort between the two countries to improve the situation will yield results.
“I believe that phase is something that we will get out of very quickly especially once we’ve had an organisation like this [UKGCC] established,” she said.
She urged UKGCC to find ways of putting up a better structure to promote trade in all the possible products that can find their way onto the UK market from Ghana and onto the Ghanaian market from the United Kingdom.
The Chief Executive of UKGCC, Mr Tony Burkson, said he expects a total membership of not less than 70 companies in the coming days, noting that setting up the Chamber presents unique opportunities for both UK and Ghanaian companies.
Meanwhile, The UK is already considering its trade relations with Ghana after Brexit. The country among other things in its relationship with Ghana, is considering free trade agreements, Mr. Benjamin had said.
In a speech delivered at the World Trade Centre Accra Business Breakfast recently, he said said the UK is in essence starting from a blank piece of paper when it comes to trade deals.
On June 23, 2016, Britain held a referendum to decide whether it remained in or exited the EU. Majority voted for exit.
“‘Freed from Brussels’ more bureaucratic tendencies we will be able to tackle any excessive red tape that can choke small businesses. Right now, we are happy to have preliminary scoping discussions for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), but cannot yet get into detail until we are clear on the direction of travel between the UK and EU,” he said.
“In Ghana, as elsewhere, we will consult government, business and other interested groups on what that future might look like. We have been encouraged by the interest already shown in a future bilateral FTA by a range of non-EU countries, including some of the UK’s closest allies,” he said.
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SALT LAKE CITY -- For 40 years, anybody wanting a drink in a Utah bar had to become private club members and pay a fee of $10 or more, and restaurants needed the so-called "Zion Curtain," a glass barrier between diners and drink preparation areas. Thanks to compromise legislation, those days are over.
The package of bills would essentially end the private club era. Now bars will scan IDs of those under 35. The data would be stored on-site for a week, but there would be no central database.
"It is a step forward, without a doubt, which is something we haven't seen in a long time. Usually, we take one step forward and two steps back. This time it's kind of like two steps forward and one step back," said private club owner Mark Livingston.
He continued, "As a tourist coming in, I think that they're going to notice a big difference, if they've been here before."
For restaurants, the bill tears down the Zion Curtain. Now, bartenders would be able to pass a drink across a bar to a customer. New restaurants would need a separate area for mixing drinks, away from the view of diners and children.
"Our No. 1 goal is consistency. The thing that concerns us most is that new restaurants that build will have different rules and regulations than restaurants that are in existence today," said Melva Sine, CEO of the Utah Restaurant Association.
Leaders in the Utah chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving also have some worries. "We are moving from private clubs to open bars. Open bars are very problematic all across this country and are a major source of DUIs," president Art Brown said.
The legislation does increase penalties for drinking and driving: repeat offenders could lose their car.
If the changes are approved by Thursday, they will go into effect July 1.


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A petition has been launched to try and save Burnham-On-Sea’s Morrisons supermarket from closure.
We reported last week that the firm had announced the proposed closure of 11 stores across the UK in a cost-cutting move – with Burnham’s seafront store one of those affected.
The new petition to save the store is online here and copies can also be signed at Burnham’s tourist information centre and in the store itself.
One of those behind the petition, Gaynor Brown, said: “The closure of this store would have a drastic impact on the town – not only in terms of the loss of many jobs, but also in respect of the loss of a vital shopping anchor point in Burnham. We want Morrisons to re-think this decision and look at the alternatives.”
A Morrisons spokesperson told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “We have looked extremely carefully at whether our store in Burnham-On-Sea can be turned around but unfortunately we cannot see a way of making it viable.”
“We are therefore proposing its closure. We are consulting with colleagues and unions and we will be discussing how to reduce redundancies and redeploy colleagues around our business.”


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Milton's new Asian-American food truck combines both culture's faves, like bulgogi fries
When Nga Fulk moved from Vietnam to the United States in 2018, she brought her flair for Vietnamese cooking with her. She began introducing her husband to a world of new flavors, like pork belly and fish sauce.
Ăn is the Vietnamese word for eat, and the food truck's name is a reflection of the food truck's "fusion: concept. Customers can find different varieties of the authentic Vietnamese banh mi sandwich and a good ol' American smash burger all under the same roof.
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Greg Fulk described how even before the food truck was a daydream, his wife would head to the kitchen to experiment with new recipes.
Now "somewhat" retired, he sees the common thread in all his past careers — whether it be as a U.S. Marine or a youth pastor — was forming and deepening connections with people. He realized that providing a nourishing meal to the people in his community was a way of doing that and operating a food truck was just a different platform.
"I felt like my ministry is evolving into building relationships," he said.
When they decided to officially make the trailer a reality, the Fulks went straight to work thinking of ways to bring the essence of Vietnamese food culture to Milton, while also having more traditional fare for less adventurous eaters.
However, even some of the Americanized items couldn't go without Nga Fulk's unique twist, like the Asian smash burger, made of Asian infused beef, Asian slaw, pickled carrot and sriracha mayo.
The two have brought their children on board with them, as Nga Fulk will walk them through the art of filling, rolling and wrapping up her generational egg roll recipe.
In addition to the classics, Fulk has concocted playful recipes that let her creativity in the kitchen shine, like the bulgogi fries, which have since turned into a best-seller, right along with the homemade spring rolls. The fries are topped with Korean beef, siracha mayo, unagi sauce, sesame seeds and green onion.
The truck also offers a variety of bubble teas and bold iced coffees to wash it down.
During their soft-opening earlier this month, primarily attended by friends and family, Greg Fulk said it was a special moment to look out from behind the grill to see his daughter taking orders, his wife prepping meals and a sea of happy faces digging into the food they had prepared.
He said he is glad the business has been well-received by the local community so far, because they are the ones the Fulks had in mind when launching the truck in the first place.
"We wanted to stay as local as possible," he said.
The Fulks will be celebrating grand opening day Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gulf Coast Garage Patio Bar. A weekly schedule will be posted with varying pop-up locations at least three days a week.
"We are here to stay," Greg Fulk said.
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Zimbabwe Fashion Week (ZFW) 2014 was a stupendous success and is spreading its wings in the fashion world beyond their borders. And so they feel that nowâ€™s the right time to launch their global brand â€“ Zimbabwe Fashion International, which will premiere in London later this year.
According to the organizationâ€™s founder and director, Priscilla Chigariro-Gessen, as Zimbabweâ€™s premier fashion event, Zimbabwe Fashion Weekâ€™s main purpose is to create a platform for the countryâ€™s designers to showcase their creations. And by celebrating the nationâ€™s sartorial creativity in this way will also help to revive the countryâ€™s once thriving textile and fashion industry.
The Zimbabwe-born former model-turned-entrepreneur says rising demand for similar networking events from the Zimbabwean diaspora community across the world had led to the expansion drive.
A Zimbabwe Fashion International team has now been set up in London and designers and sponsors interested in showcasing their work at the London premiere can register their interest by emailing [email protected]. The event will be held at the height of the UK summer season, a few weeks ahead of the main event in Harare.
Following its launch in October 2009 in South Africaâ€™s commercial capital, Johannesburg, ZFW has been running successfully in Harare for the past five years and has in that time won the support and acclaim of esteemed figures in the fashion industry.
The popular event is held at the end of August/early September each year and attracts an assortment of fashion enthusiasts, designers, models, buyers, corporate investors, entertainers, exhibitors and fashion-forward creativeâ€™s from all over the world.
Last yearâ€™s edition drew about 40 designers, including seven international brands. Game of Thrones star Yuri Kolokolnikov added a touch of international celebrity by gracing the fashion event for the entire week. ZFW has also launched a video series of highlights of last yearâ€™s event in response to demand from fans that missed out on the show.
Chigariro-Gessen is buoyant about Zimbabwe Fashion Weekâ€™s international expansion and sees the brand continue to grow on the strength of â€œthe unwavering support of Zimbabwean corporate investors, media, personalities and the Zimbabwean people.â€
Over six thousand patrons have attended ZFW events in the past five years and with the London premiere scheduled for this year, the eventâ€™s popularity is set to soar as it benefits from wider exposure. The UK boasts the largest concentration of Zimbabweans in the western diaspora and continues to support a thriving set of popular cultural events.
With the launch of Zimbabwe Fashion International in London this year, it will provide a much-needed platform for the many exciting upcoming fashion creativeâ€™s working in the UK to showcase their creations.
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The company made its first bet on the electric vehicles business in 2010 when it bought into the Bengaluru-based electric car manufacturer Reva Electric Car Company
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The Reva Electric Car company
was set up in 1994 and in 2010 the $16.7 billion Mahindra Group acquired a majority stake in the business.
Founded in 1994 as the Reva Electric Car Company
, the company was a joint venture between the Maini Group of Bangalore and AEV LLC of USA.
The REVAi was developed by the Reva Electric Car Company
promoted by Chetan Maini and is now renamed as MREV after Mahindra and Mahindra picked up a majority stake in the Reva Electric Car Company
This is the first launch by Mahindra and Mahindra after it acquired Reva Electric Car Company
three years ago in 2010.
It was mentioned in the report that in May 2010, GM exited its partnership with Reva Electric Car Company
, after domestic automaker Mahindra & Mahindra bought 55.2 per cent stake in Reva.
M&M recently acquired a majority stake in Reva Electric Car Company
, which has developed proprietary technology to manufacture electric cars.
Earlier this week, it bought a majority stake in maker of electrical cars Reva Electric Car Company
for an undisclosed sum, giving it a foothold in the small but growing electric vehicles industry which is attracting global majors such as General Motors GM.UL and Toyota (7203.T).
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Indian news site Sify.com recently reported that electric vehicle manufacturer Reva Electric Car Company
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"It's a city car but it's very well suited to Indian roads," said Tillerten-born Paul Schweizer, a consultant for the Reva Electric Car Company
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Euro car market has best H1 of century; diesels down 17%; AFVs up 31% for 5.4% of total; SUVs booming
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The European car market recorded its best H1 performance of the century, with 8.6 Despite uncertainty in the UK, where the market was down 6.3% on H1 2017, the growth recorded in Germany, France and Spain allowed the overall market to keep growing. It was certainly a good first half for the European market and this is due to the choice that consumers now have. The diesel decline continued during the first six months of 2018, as registrations were down by 17%.


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Besides foraying into the health insurance sector, the company will also launch credit cards at the earliest to tap the growing market," LIC zonal manager RV Rao told mediapersons on the occasion of 51st year of LIC celebrations.
"The idea behind launching the credit card was the steady flow of cash with the LIC and initially the cards will be issued to the policy holders through which they can also pay insurance premiums, besides using the plastic money as any other credit card," he said.
To celebrate the occasion, the company is observing an "insurance week" from Saturday to further expand its footprints.
He said that despite facing competition from private players, LIC commands a market share of 80% while the remaining 20% is shared by all of the other insurance companies put together.
For providing efficient services to the customers, the company has opened 110 satellite branches where customer can deposit the premiums and get information about the existing policies.
In the central zone comprising Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh, the company will set up 59 satellite offices in the current financial year, he added. PTI
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DICKSON CITY — Sarah Youshock wandered the mall late one morning looking for nothing in particular.
The 22-year-old Marywood student from Scranton browsed for bargains while waiting for her mom who was at the nail salon. She seldom visits the mall anymore, she said, maybe once a month.
“I do all my shopping online,” she said. “You get a lot of better deals.”
Research suggests that a shift toward web-based shopping over the last decade is by no means a death knell, but instead a slow transition led by technology in which traditional stores still may thrive.
Youshock likes to visit the mall — just infrequently.
She said she and her mom are dedicated coupon clippers, so a good deal could prompt an extra visit. Her weekday stroll to browse, however, contends with one slice of the apparent changing trend — that window shopping now happens through the smallest of panes.
Consumers today demand customer service with a strong digital component, the National Retail Federation reported from a recent survey, and more consumers want to see and know what they’re buying before they walk into the store.
The leisurely stroll down Main Street now no longer requires sneakers. Nearly three-fourths of in-store shoppers head out with something specific in mind, meanwhile 46 percent of online shoppers report they’re usually just browsing.
An informal poll of six Viewmont Mall shoppers found that men, when they shop, are more likely to stick to a store they can walk to.
“I hate online shopping,” said Tim Darabaris, 27, of Tunkhannock. “I like getting stuff that day. I like instant gratification.”
He pushed a baby stroller while his wife cashed in on a coupon for Bath & Body Works that she received in the mail.
Ron Meka, a 78-year-old retiree from Throop, walked through the mall only to get to the U.S. Postal Service box to mail a letter. Admittedly, he seldom shops and never really did. However, he used to stop at the mall after work every day to sip coffee or for a meal. After he retired, he met friends there, sometimes seven days a week. Even then, he rarely bought anything.
Viewmont spokeswoman Amanda Hoprich said whether he buys anything or not, Meka and other mall visitors like him are still an important part of keeping traditional retail alive.
“We love that you still come to the mall almost every day,” she told him.
When he has to buy clothes or toothpaste or cleaning supplies, it’s never online. Meka doesn’t own a computer.
To enhance the shopping experience at bricks-and-mortar stores, retailers are boosting special events. Walmart, which has a robust and growing online presence, hosted more than 20,000 holiday parties during the Christmas season at its stores nationwide.
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream held a three-day grand opening event in September, when both opened together at the Viewmont Mall. The grand opening featured celebrities, a 4,000-gallon bass tank for fishing demonstrations and high-value giveaways.
Niche markets can draw in shoppers with exclusive, in-store-only sales.
“We actually go to the mall to search for Funko Pops,” said Kristen Lankford, 24, of Gouldsboro. She was referring to the Pop! collectible figurines by toy maker Funko. They’re known for their big cartoonish eyes and modeled after mostly fictional pop culture characters.
“My brother got really addicted to them, and he got us hooked on them,” she said. “We’re currently searching for Jurassic Park ones.”
Hoprich noted that Funko coordinates between stores, for example F.Y.E. and Hot Topic, to make sure each one has something exclusive to offer.
“That’s maybe the main reason we come to the mall,” Lankford said, adding that she hits the mall, maybe once a month, which is light compared to her other shopping.
“We go to Target, like, every week,” she said.
Shoppers want a convenient, personalized experience whether they buy online or in-store, according to the NRF, and online ordering shines as an example of that.
Within the past year, Walmart rolled out same-day pickup service for shoppers who place orders online at a number of local super centers. Grocery stores jumped on board with Gerrity’s Supermarkets, Wegmans and Price Chopper adding the service.
“Products ordered online are increasingly picked up in-store or shipped from a nearby store, and digital technology being used at bricks-and-mortar locations lets retailers help customers find what they want or make the sale even if the product is out of stock,” said NRF’s executive leading research and analysis Mark Mathews in a statement when the federation released its State of Retail Online study earlier this month. “Traditional retailers have seen the opportunities of online selling for years now, and those selling online increasingly see that stores are part of the key to success.”
A stop at the mall is a regular part of Dominique Ziegler’s retail experience.
The 23-year-old self-described bookworm shops at Books-A-Million near the mall, then heads to Viewmont.
“Since the bookstore is right across the way, I tend to come here for lunch right after I stop and buy some books,” she said from her seat in the food court with a few slices of white pizza with fresh tomato in front of her.
She exercises that routine two or three times a month, which, Hoprich noted, is more than most shoppers.
While more customers are being lured by the selection and convenience online shopping offers, they still do more than 90 percent of their buying in physical stores, according to the NRF.
Of even the most tech-savvy shoppers, those in Generation Z whose first cell phones were probably smartphones, nearly all shop in-store, another NRF study found.
Companies that began solely on digital platforms also seem to be yearning to provide a physical experience, most notably Amazon with its recent acquisition of Whole Foods and experimentation with other bricks-and-mortar models.
Sucharita Kodali, a top analyst with NRF research partner Forrester in a recent statement said that this shift back toward traditional models is likely to continue.
“More brands plan to open stores versus close them this year,” Kodali said. “Which proves that the physical retail store is not doomed as many think it is.”
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BMW has launched a new V8 version of its latest Z4 for the track.
The BMW Z4 GT3 is powered by a 473bhp version of the V8 engine found in the BMW M3. This is mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox.
Other upgrades over the standard road car include new racing wheels, racing ABS and optional lightweight air-con for endurance racing. The car will be able to compete in all GT3 events, including the FIA GT3 European Championship, International GT Open and the ADAC GT Masters, as well as various 24-hour endurance events.
Deliveries are scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2010, with a price tag or 298,000 euro (£265,000) plus VAT.
BMW has said there will be no M version of the current Z4 road car, so this customer racing version is as close as drivers will get to a top-spec performance version of the Z4.


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MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — Two firetrucks heading to a burning home collided Wednesday in a Los Angeles suburb, sending one careening into a restaurant and injuring 15 people, including six firefighters.
One man, who isn’t a firefighter, was hospitalized in critical condition, officials said.
Even though meat production is expected to double by 2050, an unlikely bunch is now investing in the tofurkeys, tofus and other meat substitutes of the world — the techies of Silicon Valley.
Carmel DeAmicis, a reporter at the Pando Daily who covers startups, explained to HuffPost Live that tech investors are now looking into new sectors, like food, because of the increasing competition in Silicon Valley.
“They feel like there’s a lot of room there to try to transform practices,” DeAmicis explained to host Alonya Minkovski. “Whether it’s making food that actually tastes like chicken and trying to grow that into a huge multi-national corporation, or there are also a lot of other companies out there getting a lot of investment money, and fake meat is not the only one.”
PHOENIX (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies are back in the playoffs and the upstart Phoenix Suns are staying home.
Mike Conley and Zach Randolph made the critical plays in the final 68 seconds and the Grizzlies pulled out a 97-91 victory over Phoenix that clinched the last playoff spot in the West and eliminated the Suns from postseason competition.
As our favorite stores and even the red carpet have unfortunately reminded us — crop tops aren’t going anywhere. And even though plenty of fashion bloggers have showed us how to rock the trend no matter our shape, there is still a specific type of hell that only comes with putting on a midriff-baring shirt.
Now, thanks to online retailer eShakti, things just got a little easier — and way cooler. The offerings on this website not only run from a size 0 to 36 (options!), but are also affordable, stylish and wait for it — CUSTOMIZABLE. Full outfits run between $60 and $90, and just $8 extra gets you one of these matching print crop top/skirt outfits in exactly your size. According to the site, they feel “women have the right to wear affordable fashion that is made for them and makes them look their absolute best.”
With warm weather finally on the horizon, we can totally see ourselves living in these all summer. Head over to eShakti to purchase, and see some of our favorite looks below.
Is your Instagram feed filled with a disgraceful amount of feline-themed glamor shots, food porn and a deluge of shameless selfies? We have a remedy for that. Here are 27 photographers — professional and amateur, who know how to wield a camera AND a smartphone — that you should be following. Right. Now.
1. Joshua Lott: This Detroit-based photographer captures an idyllic side of the Michigan city.
Riri showed up at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards sporting a pale pink satin robe, bodysuit and nude ankle-strap heels. The lingerie-inspired look was utterly sexy and showed off the “Monster” singer’s gorgeous gams. Diamond jewelry, bedhead hair and neutral makeup completed Rihanna’s red carpet outfit.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States’ ambassador to the United Nations says talks about Iran’s nuclear program are continuing undisturbed by Washington’s decision to block Tehran’s ambassador to the diplomatic body.
U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power on Sunday told ABC’s “This Week” that Iran’s selection of Hamid Aboutalebi (ah-boo-TAH’-leh-bee) to be its United Nations envoy is not acceptable. She says Tehran should pick someone else.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nearly two years later, Manny Pacquiao finally got the decision most people thought he deserved the first time against Timothy Bradley.
Pacquiao won a unanimous decision in his rematch with Bradley on Saturday night, avenging his 2012 loss and claiming the WBO welterweight title.
Every other Saturday Rick Wood delivers hundreds of hot dogs and bottles of water to homeless people in need. But the people who rely on Wood’s generosity may soon be left empty-handed.
Wood, who is a pastor at the Lord’s House of Prayer in Oneonta, Ala., has been feeding the homeless for the past six years without a glitch. But, last month, the city told Wood that he had to halt his mission because it had passed an ordinance that regulates food trucks, Think Progress reported.
Though the ordinance pertains specifically to retailers, the city said that it still applies to Wood and that he has to obtain a $500 permit in order to continue helping the homeless.


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Tait Radio Communications is pleased to announce the launch of two new websites developed specifically for Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese speakers.
Tait has experienced significant success in the Latin American market with a continually growing customer base across the public safety, utilities and transport sectors including:
Portuguese Microsite"We are committed to making it easier for customers to do business with Tait. Already, we have a number of Spanish and Portuguese speaking employees communicating with Latin American customers everyday. We want to make it even easier for customers to access the latest information about Tait solutions on the web." says Jan Noordhof VP of Product Marketing Jan Noordhof, Latin America.
In addition to information about Tait solutions, products and services, the websites include an interview with the São Paulo Civil Police and their Tait P25 system. It also includes a video on Tait's P25 encryption options.
"These sites are a great tool for our Spanish and Portuguese speaking customers. A key part of our business is to understand the needs of our customers and it is critical that we communicate with our Latin American customers in their native tongue to design, manufacture, deploy and support the right solution," comments Hamish Wiig, VP of Sales, Latin America.


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Caffeine Limited now offering real-time telemetry on all Schaerer machines
Caffeine Limited can now offer Schaerer’s newly developed M2M Coffee Link real-time telemetry system across its full range of advanced bean-to-cup coffee machines. The system can collect and communicate detailed information, right down to individual drinks made, and has a comprehensive range of options for controlling operation and service processes.
Using newly designed software optimised to meet the requirements of commercial coffee machine owners, encrypted data is sent to a secure web portal that can be accessed via desktop or tablet. It is also fully compatible with a range of enterprise resource planning systems allowing it to be used in any size of business, from single-location coffee shops to multiple chains. A full range of custom OEM solutions is also possible.
Caffeine Limited’s advanced coffee machines on show at Caffè Culture 2016
Stand E12, Olympia London, 10th– 11th May 2016
Coffee expert Caffeine Limited will be showing its latest Schaerer bean-to-cup machines on stand E12 at Caffè Culture Show 2016. The machines feature an advanced milk system, called ‘Best Foam’, that gives operators total control of the texture and temperature of the foam, delivering the best ever lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos, and other espresso drinks. It foams the milk even better than a barista!
Caffeine’s advanced milk system delivers the perfect serve, hot or cold.
As coffee increases in popularity and customers become more and more discerning, there is a greater demand for a variety of good quality espresso-based drinks. The latest Schaerer bean-to-cup machine from Caffeine Limited features an advance milk system, designed so that operators can produce perfectly textured bespoke coffee foams, at the touch of a button and without needing to be a trained barista.
According to Caffeine Limited, the new ‘Best Foam’ system actually foams the milk better than a barista.
Foxholes Farm tearoom learns the art of coffee from Caffeine Ltd
With the UK’s love of espresso showing no sign of slowing down, more businesses are looking to add high quality coffee to their menus. But quality is the key. One of the biggest barriers to this has been the requirement for skilled baristas to make the more technique-heavy types of quality coffee, such as cappuccinos and lattes. Most push-button coffee machines simply don’t match up.
Caffeine Ltd, UK distributors of Schaerer coffee machines, has the solution in the form of the Coffee Art system, a bean-to-cup espresso machine capable of making a variety of coffee drinks without requiring any specialist training.
Caffeine says radical, eco-friendly disposable system is a ‘game-changer’
Fresh milk is the best thing for taste and foam texture in espresso-based drinks. On the other hand, it’s amongst the worst when it comes to hygiene. Until now, bean-to-cup coffee machines that incorporate a fresh milk system have been a real challenge for staff when it comes to cleaning. Milk can clog pipes creating odours and bacteria, and it requires expensive, powerful and unpleasant chemicals for thorough cleaning.
Now Caffeine has launched a new milk system, the NC (no-clean) Foamer, developed by Schaerer, which is eco-friendly and needs no nasty chemicals. In fact, it’s also cheaper than a single dose of the chemicals used to clean a traditional system.
‘Best Foam’ technology delivers innovation in coffee
Stand C68 D67, Hall 15, Host 2015, Fieramilano, Italy
Schaerer is showing its latest bean-to-cup espresso technology at Host in Milan, including prototypes of upcoming models.
“In terms of coffee menus, milk foam is where it’s at when it comes to innovation,” says Justin Stockwell, managing director of Caffeine Limited, which markets Schaerer machines in the UK. “Visitors will want to check out Schaerer’s latest bean-to-cup machines, which use ‘Best Foam’ technology to foam milk better than a barista.” This is because it precisely controls the process and creates the exact type of foam required for specific drinks – a system called ‘micro bubble technology’. So the foam for one drink can be stiffer or creamier than for another – at the touch of a button. “And it’s not just for hot drinks – the foams can be adjusted for cold ones, too,” says Justin.
Caffeine launches flavours bolt-on to top of the range bean-to-cup espresso system
One issue with bean-to-cup machines is that while the best ones can produce a great coffee, their menus can be restricted. Now coffee machine specialist Caffeine Limited has launched a bolt-on to its top of the range Coffee Art Plus system that allows the unit to make not just a full range of espresso-based beverages but also flavoured coffees, with a choice of four different flavours, all at the touch of a button.
eXpresso PLUS launches bespoke self-serve drinks Towers
eXpresso PLUS, the beverage systems and ingredients specialist, has launched a new bespoke package that allows operators to tailor the company’s self-serve, free standing drinks Towers to their precise requirements.
The key aspect of the service allows operators to create a beverage machine that represents their personal brand, matching its colours, decals and logos. The machines are also supplied with a high impact video screen that can promote the operator’s messages.
However, it doesn’t stop there. A variety of different Towers are available, offering a wide choice of configurations. From the drinks menu and selection of syrups to the positioning of the cup dispenser and the choice of payment system, including coins, tokens or cards, there’s a whole range of options that allow operators to fine-tune the eXpresso PLUS Tower to their preferences. (more…)
Coffee machine specialist Caffeine Ltd will be exhibiting on Stand K40 with Exclusive Ranges at the Restaurant Show in October. This is a great chance for visitors interested in serving good quality coffee to see what machines are on offer.
The latest equipment in the Schaerer range of coffee machines will be on the stand including the Coffee Prime suitable for smaller venues and the Coffee Art Plus, which can dispense up to 350 cups per hour.
Caffeine launches Schaerer’s latest automatic coffee service machines into UK
As customers become increasingly discerning, operators are having to both expand their coffee menu and focus on quality, at a time when skilled staff are in short supply. Now coffee machines specialist Caffeine Ltd has launched the Schaerer Coffee Art range of bean-to-cup espresso machines, designed to deliver the best quality coffee at the touch of a button. According to Caffeine Ltd , the Swiss-manufactured Coffee Art machines make a coffee as close to a barista-brewed espresso as a push-button machine can get. In fact, the company says its Supersteam wand actually foams milk better than a barista, thanks to its consistency and ability to be finely tuned to different drinks’ requirements.


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After making its much-awaited comeback to Philippine soil last July, Arabica is opening its second branch and its Manila flagship store in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig!
The Manila flagship store, dubbed the “Arabica Manila BGC Roastery,” will be on soft opening for the public starting November 18, 2023 “promising to redefine the coffee experience for Filipinos while offering a fusion of global excellence and local warmth,” as stated in the official press release.
“Arabica’s journey in the Philippines has been nothing short of amazing. The warmth and enthusiasm of Filipino coffee lovers have made us feel right at home. We’ve always believed that the Philippines is an integral part of the global coffee community, and this flagship store is our way of celebrating that,” said Arabica Philippines Chief Executive Officer Karen Tui.
Arabica Manila BGC Roastery aims to be a cozy respite for all coffee lovers who crave an exceptional coffee experience that immerses them in the rich stories and flavors that define Filipino coffee culture.
Check out our video of the flagship store below!
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World Cup Tickets a Bargain for Brazilians After Currency's Plunge
Brazil’s free-falling currency is creating a boon for soccer fans seeking tickets to next year’s FIFA World Cup, which will be held in 12 Brazilian cities from June 12 through July 13. The real’s tumble has opened up a 20 percent difference between local and overseas prices. “What an arbitrage opportunity,” says John Welch, a strategist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Toronto who was raised in Brazil and plans to attend the tournament. “Without a doubt, some people will be transferring dollars at the market rate and then buying tickets in reais.”
Soccer governing body FIFA used a rate of 2 reais per dollar in setting official prices for the tickets, which start at $90 for early matches and climb to as high as $990 for the final. FIFA determined its exchange rate for the real in May based on a year-ahead forecast by 30 international banks, the association said in an e-mailed statement. The real dropped as low as 2.45 to the dollar on Aug. 21, the day after tickets went on sale, before recovering to 2.35 on Aug. 26. By converting dollars to reais at that rate and buying the seats in Brazil, the cost of the most expensive tickets would drop to $783. Only residents of Brazil can buy tickets in reais, and they’re limited to one for themselves and as many as three named guests, limiting organizers’ exposure to currency fluctuations, FIFA says.
The real has tumbled 13 percent against the dollar in the past three months, the most among the world’s most traded currencies. It’s bearing the brunt of the investor exodus from emerging markets as the U.S. Federal Reserve prepares to reduce the money it pumps into the world economy. Growth in Latin America’s biggest economy has stagnated, further hastening the flow of capital from the country. Brazil’s gross domestic product expanded 1.9 percent in the first quarter from the previous year, official data showed on May 29, below the 2.3 percent growth forecast by economists. The central bank has taken steps to stem the currency’s decline, which threatens to push inflation above the 6.5 percent upper limit of the official target range. On Aug. 22 the central bank said it would spend as much as $60 billion in foreign exchange markets to support the real.
Canadian Imperial Bank’s Welch, who’s married to a Brazilian, says the real is “way undervalued.” His firm had the third-most-accurate forecast for the currency in the second quarter, and he sees it strengthening to about 2.15 per dollar by yearend, depending on the government’s policy response to the slide. “It will be very difficult for the real to get back to 2 reais per dollar,” says Jankiel Santos, chief economist at Banco Espirito Santo de Investimentos. “Not even winning the World Cup will be enough to reverse pessimism with regard to inconsistencies on the economic policy front.”


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If you are looking for creative events in Exeter this summer, we might have a perfect day for you! The 30th of July sees the first ever LEGO show hit the Southwest, when LEGO users of the Southwest are coming together to host a spectacular celebratory event.
This is following on from the recent creation of the LEGO replica of Exeter Cathedral, where the money raised will go towards the preservation and conservation of the Cathedral itself.
The event will be run by West Country Bricks, a LEGO enthusiast group who share a passion for the magical coloured building blocks. They will be providing several replicas of historic buildings and events that will be available to view, such as a 1960s town plan collection. Alongside this, a giant Star Wars mosaic has also been built by the experts of West Country Bricks.
There will be many exciting opportunities to let your creative side run wild amongst fellow LEGO lovers. It will be a great event ‘to play, learn and be inspired together’. A LEGO play table is set to be the centre of the event allowing all who attend to get involved and share their building passion regardless of age.
The one-day LEGO show will be held at the Exeter Phoenix from 10.30am until 4.00pm. A range of exclusive Lego sets will be available to purchase throughout the day. This is alongside the availability of LEGO expertise, so whether you are a beginner or a pro in the LEGO world, this event will certainly be a fun-filled one!


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Are investors buying the NFT dip? BAYC has the answer
The current cryptocurrency market remains in a state of chaos. The liquidations are over $200 million on a daily scale again as Bitcoin headed towards the $20k mark. Ethereum, the second-largest coin suffered the same fate. But it looks like investors are buying the dip.
And no, it’s not Bitcoin or altcoins- instead investors leveraged this opportunity to buy NFTs.
Wasting no time
Given the market crash, many NFT projects have suffered a significant decline in price. Popular collections such as the revered Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) were not spared either, and their floor prices have lost significant value in US dollars. BAYC dropped by -49% at press time.
Other projects suffered as well- at press time, CloneX was at -57%, Meebits at -54%, and Azuki at -49%. But according to NFTGO, in the past week, more than 85% of the high-priced NFT transactions came from BAYC. Thus, indicating that investors tried to buy BAYC in a bear market.
Well, the steep decline in floor price also helped investors to buy it cheaper. According to data from NFT price floor, the floor price of Bored Apes has dropped below $100,000 for the first time in almost a year.
At the time of writing, the BAYC was priced at $85,500, representing a 65% drop from the all-time high.
The last time an Ape was traded around this price range was in January 2022. To add further, the volume of NFT trades has increased over the last 24 hours as crypto-markets plummeted.
According to CryptoSlam, the NFT market saw a 40% increase in trading volume in the last 24 hours, compared to the previous 24-hour window. Other projects, such as MAYC, and Moonbirds went down the line.
But the rise in volume saw investors capitalizing on the opportunity. For instance, Twitter user CryptoDonAlt remained upbeat on his BAYC losses, choosing, instead, to focus on the positive.
Is there a good chance I just wasted 100 ETH on a JPG?
Did it make me smile?
Did it make some other people have fun on a shit day?
Absolutely worth, would do again.
The duck will be back in due time, no worries.
Until then we ape.
— DonAlt (@CryptoDonAlt) June 15, 2022
Moreover, according to DappRadar statistics, the NFT market hit $25 billion in trade volume in 2021. It is observed that it is on track to surpass that figure this year. According to the Nansen 2022 quarterly report, the NFT market outperformed the broader cryptocurrency market year-to-date, as evidenced by the NFT-500 Index’s price appreciation of 49.9% so far in 2022.


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The Sunday Mail
POLICYMAKERS should continue to craft investor-friendly policies this year for the public and private sector to maintain their growth momentum, captains of industry have said.
Zimbabwe’s economy is currently riding the wave of a strong growth trajectory driven by the bumper harvest last year, strong global metal prices and massive infrastructure development programmes.
The economy is projected to have grown by 7,8 percent in 2021.
Last week, the World Bank revised its forecast upwards to 5,1 percent.
Similarly, the International Monetary Fund expects strong growth in the same period.
Industry insists that policy consistency will create a conducive operating environment.
Most companies were affected by delayed allocations from the foreign currency auction system last year.
For instance, the retail and distribution sector claims it only accessed 8 percent of the total allotments from the weekly auction, which has greatly assisted other key sectors.
Limited access to rightly priced foreign currency from the auction, captains of industry argue, saw some traders who get auction funds illegally increasing prices of United States dollar-denominated products and services.
CEO Africa roundtable chairperson Mr Oswell Binha said policymakers should try to come up with policies that facilitate the “Zimbabwe open for business agenda”.
“As the economy takes off in 2022, we urge policymakers to ensure that economic policies are investor-friendly and promote an environment for public and private sector businesses to thrive,” he said.
Mr Binha added that he envisioned an economically advanced Zimbabwe where public and private sector leaders were recognised as a dynamic force in the global arena.
United Refineries chief executive officer Mr Busisa Moyo said there was need for stability on the currency front.
He exhorted authorities to devise mechanisms that would result in a single reference exchange rate, as part of interventions to curb the widening disparity between the official exchange rate
and the parallel market forex exchange rates.
“We expect an intentional resumption of the work of improving the competitiveness of the economy to rectify distortions in the macroeconomic environment.
“A single formal reference exchange rate for pricing, wages, incomes and investment returns is the most critical issue that needs sorting out in 2022.
“That exchange rate must be supported by a functional framework that is supported by banks, exporters, importers and regulatory authorities,” said Mr Moyo.
The Government, he added, needs to localise value chains across all critical sectors such as agriculture, mining and manufacturing.
“We expect meaningful import substitution incentives for localisation of value chains, domestication of raw materials and inputs for the agricultural, manufacturing, mining and tourism industries under a comprehensive plan.”
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube is trying to extend incentives to local industry to drive domestication of value chains while diversifying the export revenue basket.


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Google, YouTube and Gmail down – Current Status
Update 11:00 GMT: Google says it has now fixed all the known issues. “The problem with Gmail has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support,” the company wrote.
Update: 09:30 GMT: Google has confirmed it is looking into problems with Gmail and some of its other services. “We are currently investigating an issue affecting user access to multiple services affecting users in Europe,” the company noted.
Google services have been interrupted and users have reported issues with all products.
YouTube, Gmail, Google Meet, etc. are hit by problems according to the users and Google’s own status pages.
“We are currently investigating issues affecting user access to various services that affect users in Europe,” It is said in a status panel update.
However, the issue did not appear to affect all users, and some users were still able to connect.
Google described the problem only as an “interruption” rather than an outage, suggesting it believed the impact of the problem was limited.


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(Associated Press Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Homes lost to foreclosure hit 6-year low in 2013Asian stocks track US higher as yen slipsEuropean car sales shrink for 6th yearSolarCity turns to retail investors for cashCharging Netflix at issue in open-Internet caseS&P 500 finishes above all-time closing highMass. monks brewing beer like European brothersFed: US economic growth healthy over holidaysApple will refund at least $32.5M in app caseGM predicts modest pretax profit gain this year
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IIT Prints 3D Embedded Sensors in Electrical Packaging for Next Generation MEMS Devices Using Nano Dimension’s DragonFly System
3D embedded sensor in electrical packaging (bottom image) as compared with traditional packaging (top image)
Nano Dimension Presents Production-Grade Printed Capacitors for PCBs
Capacitors 3D printed on the DragonFly system deliver a high level of accuracy, save space and eliminate the need for assembly
Nano Dimension Introduces DragonFly LDM For Continuous, Lights-Out Digital Manufacturing of Electronics
Global defense & security pioneer HENSOLDT tests the DragonFly LDM additive manufacturing technology and discusses the results World’s first 3D printed electronics system with Lights-Out Digital Manufacturing technology allows for 24/7 unattended, low-volume manufacturing of functioning circuitry NESS ZIONA, Israel/Munich, Germany, July 24, 2019 – Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading additive electronics provider for...
Nano Dimension, in Collaboration with Harris Corporation, Receives Grant Approval to Develop Hardware that will Fly on the International Space Station
Nano Dimension awarded Space Florida Grant by Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis, and the Israel Innovation Authority NESS ZIONA, Israel, May 30, 2019 –Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading additive electronics provider (NASDAQ, TASE: NNDM), today announced it has received a grant approval from the Israel Innovation Authority, for developing hardware, in cooperation with Harris Corporation,...
First Ever Fully Functional 3D Printed IoT Communication Device Developed for Use in Smart Homes and Products
Nano Dimension can now shorten development times for IoT devices by up to 90% compared with traditional devices NESS ZIONA, Israel, April 30, 2019 –Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading additive electronics provider (NASDAQ, TASE: NNDM), announced today that it has created the first fully functional, 3D printed communication device, at a faster speed than...
Nano Dimension 3D Prints Side-Mounting Technology onto Circuit Boards
Side mounting on PCBs, created by the DragonFly Pro System, adds valuable real estate, allows for more on-board functionality NESS ZIONA, Israel, April 1, 2019 – Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading additive electronics provider (NASDAQ, TASE: NNDM), today announced the world’s first side mounting technology for additively manufactured printed circuit boards (PCBs). With...
Nano Dimension Receives Patent Approval from both the U.S. and Korea Patents and Trademark Offices for Innovative Dielectric Ink
Ness Ziona, Israel, February 25, 2019 – Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading additive electronics provider (Nasdaq, TASE: NNDM), announced today that it has received approval from both the U.S. and Korea Patents and Trademark Offices for the company’s core technology of its dielectric ink.
Advanced Sensors Maker HENSOLDT Purchases Nano Dimension DragonFly Pro System to Accelerate Innovation
– Early DragonFly Adopter HENSOLDT utilizes Nano Dimension’s precision additive manufacturing platform for printed electronics to conduct rapid prototyping – Nano Dimension reseller Phytec New Dimensions facilitated sale NESS ZIONA, Israel, December 17, 2018 – Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading additive electronics provider (NASDAQ, TASE: NNDM), announced today that it has received a purchase order for...


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Consequently, do you have to wear a mask at Disneyland if you are vaccinated?
Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and older), regardless of vaccination status, in certain indoor settings including Disney shuttles and in health settings, such as in First Aid. Face coverings are optional for Guests in outdoor areas.
In this regard, does anyone know when Disneyland will reopen?
To give you the short answer, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said during the Walt Disney Company’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (on March 9, 2021) that Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will reopen in “late April 2021.” He indicated that Disney would announce a specific date very soon.
Does Disneyland accept cash 2021?
Be ready to go cashless.
Disneyland Resort recommends that you bring a debit or credit card, or a contactless payment option such as a mobile wallet, for more streamlined purchases. If you have cash, you can convert it to a Disney gift card at the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney.
However, as of June 15, 2021, out-of-state Guests are able to visit the theme parks and therefore, IDs have not been required to show proof of California residency. Please rest assured your mother will not need to present an ID for entry during your upcoming visit.
Disneyland is open… and LOTS of events are coming back in 2022! If you’ve been wondering, “Is Disneyland open?” it’s seriously the BEST news ever to find out that it is!!! And it’s even MORE exciting that this month World of Color, Disneyland Forever fireworks, and the Main Street Electrical Parade will be back!
If you’re looking at the crowd calendar for the best week in January 2022 to visit Disneyland, we’d recommend January 10-14, 2022 or January 24-28, 2022. These weeks gets you far enough outside the holiday season, with the post-blockout crowd wave having subsided, and local schools being back in session.
The magic has returned — Disneyland Resort is open! Both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park reopened April 30, 2021. Every day the parks return closer to normal, with more big entertainment and popular festivals returning in spring 2022, giving us even more to look forward to.
Disneyland Resort will reopen to everyone on June 15. Only CA residents can visit the resort’s parks, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, now.
Disneyland Unlikely to Reopen Before Summer 2021 Under New California Rules. In this afternoon’s weekly public health report and update on California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening progress, Dr. Mark Ghaly released theme park guidelines.


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DAK's total annual capacity will increase to more than 4.3 billion pounds per year.
DAK Americas LLC (DAK), Charlotte, N.C., has completed the acquisition of Wellman’s PET resins business. The acquisition is expected to bring DAK’s total PET resin production capacity to more than 4.3 billion pounds per year in the Americas.
The acquisition includes the PET resin production facility in Bay St. Louis, Miss., which has a production capacity of 950 million pounds per year.
The acquired facilities will be integrated into DAK Americas Resins Business Unit, which has U.S. operations in Wilmington, N.C.; Fayetteville, N.C.; and Charleston, S.C.
Hector Camberos, DAK Americas president and CEO, says, “This latest addition reinforces DAK‘s position as an important player in the global PET marketplace. This manufacturing facility will allow DAK to broaden its PET Resin product offerings.”
DAK Americas is comprised of four business units: PET, polyester staple fibers, monomers/ingredients and specialty polymers. The company is a wholly owned by Alfa S.A.B. de C.V. of Monterrey Mexico.