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The UAE leads the region in technological advancements. According to the Arab Media Outlook report which was launched at the Arab Media Forum; the media market is set to grow from $2 billion to over $2.2 billion by next year. 91% of residents own a smartphone, while 89% accessing the Internet daily. The report shows that spending on advertising is set to increase by 2.5 percent annually between 2016-2018.
84% of residents go online using a mobile rather than desktop, with primary services focusing on searches (mainly through Google), social networking via Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Videos. The UAE ranks second in global Internet penetration, behind the Netherlands and ahead of Sweden, Australia and Germany, respectively.
The Dubai Press Club (DPC) and the Dubai Media City (DMC) launched the report that details a view of key markets in the region, with a focus on future trends in the media industry over the next few years. It also provides data on digital and mobile -paid media and advertising-funded revenues, highlighting trends, growth drivers and the challenges this industry faces.
The main shift to digital media lies mainly on youth, since they make up 50% of the population, further driving growth via media content interaction. This youth participation is helping transform the marketing landscape as social media influencers are increasingly asserting themselves into marketing campaigns.
According to istizada.com, the largest advertising market in the Middle East remains the UAE, as evident by the $531 million spent in 2015, more than $200 million than Saudi Arabia. This makes the UAE rich with data when it comes to ad spend
With the ever-increasing number of internet users in the UAE, the digital marketing environment and continuous shift from traditional print media deeper in to the technological scope, it will be vital for publishers, advertisers, advertising agencies and brands to invest in the latest marketing technologies on offer in order to keep up with this changing market.
AdZouk is proud to have been a key driver for the UAE market within the tech-related digital advertising industry. We continue to offer our range of powerful, easy to use, integrated services; Advertisers can engage and enhance audiences by delivering campaigns that are relevant, appealing, thought-provoking and data-driven. Publishers are able to ultimately drive the unique traffic and achieve more engaged audiences and revenue.
We look forward to another 5 UAE national years of growth and prosperity for this beautiful country.
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It's hard to underestimate Travis Kalanick's influence on the national startup culture, and New York City is no exception. For starters, his company, Uber, is at the forefront of a series of companies that aim to monetize existing resources through new services, often supplemented by polished mobile apps, and sometimes in direct challenge to existing regulations.
But Kalanick separated himself from the other upstarts by how bluntly and aggressively he expressed his ambitions, and making it easy to conceive of him as some kind of startup id. For example, when Airbnb butted heads with New York authorities over the legality of its apartment listings, the company posted public statements on its web site that were marked by their extreme friendliness and attempts to make nice with all stakeholders. However, whenever challenged, Kalanick appeared to embrace a combative public persona, at one point even telling a group of mayors that Uber would defy regulators if they tried to enforce laws when it came to his company and not its competitors.
Late in the year, in the wake of outrage over his company's use of ostensibly-private information, Kalanick tamped down on the combativeness, admitting that Uber needs to be "more humble". As J. Jennings Moss put it in November: "Uber is a game changing company. Uber is wildly popular. Uber is an extremely successful operation. Uber has become, in just five short years, an icon." Kalanick isn't considered the kind of influential, iconic business figure that, say, Elon Musk is, but he is already something of a role model and has the opportunity to take that next step. We'll see if he follows through on becoming "more humble" in 2015, and if that has a ripple effect into the wider business community.
Uber's war with the media implodes with exec's comment about investigating journalists(November 18, 2014) -- "[Kalanick] offered a window into the mindset of an entrepreneur running one of the hottest companies on the scene today. To me, he was smart and thoughtful, not the kind of larger-than-life figure he can come across in some profiles. But he was also sensitive, to the point of being insecure, when we talked about Uber's media coverage."
Uber raises $1.2 billion for global expansion, CEO acknowledges cultural shortcomings-- "In announcing the funding, Kalanick also addressed criticisms leveled against Uber with particular intensity since a controversial Nov. 18 BuzzFeed story about an Uber executive who mused about digging up dirt about critical journalists during a dinner with news reporters, and stories about company officials tracking the movements of some journalists and an entrepreneur without permission. Uber previously said it had disciplined in an unspecified way the manager of its New York City operation because of privacy violations. 'This kind of growth has also come with significant growing pains. The events of the recent weeks have shown us that we also need to invest in internal growth and change. Acknowledging mistakes and learning from them are the first steps. We are collaborating across the company and seeking counsel from those who have gone through similar challenges to allow us to refine and change where needed,' Kalanick wrote. 'Done right, it will lead to a smarter and more humble company that sets new standards in data privacy,gives back more to the cities we serve and defines and refines our company culture effectively.'"
Duly Noted(September 29, 2014) -- "Uber CEO Travis Kalanick spoke at a meeting of US mayors this weekend and told them, essentially, that his company would keep operating as it wishes, even if regulators tell the company not to do something, if it sees competitors also defying regulators."
Uber to launch courier service in Manhattan(April 8, 2014) -- "Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has suggested that his algorithm-powered company could get into other areas of business besides dispatching town cars, SUVs, taxis and people providing rides-for-hire in their own cars. He has described the company as a cross between lifestyle and logistics..."
Uber price cuts put new pressure on Lyft(July 7, 2014) -- "On Monday, Uber announced a 20-percent price cut on its UberX service line in New York, a 'temporary' but open-ended move that makes UberX (Uber's lowest-cost line) cheaper than city cabs for many common trips. It's just the latest city where Uber isbaldly chasing customers by spending some of its recently raised $1.2 billion in venture backing. The move lends even more urgency to Lyft's early baby steps here in New York. While the obvious target for Uber is yellow cabs, it's also expecting to establish a dominant position among tech-enabled alternatives, and outspoken CEO Travis Kalanick wants to kill Lyft, according to Business Insider."

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While we’re still not very clear if the fall Samsung flagship is the Galaxy Note 20+ or Note 20 Ultra, we keep seeing renders of it. The latest comes from Waqar Khan and shows us a device with huge camera lenses at the back. The stylus is also there, plus we get brand new and stylish colors. There’s even a video of it below.
There has been a huge amount of leaks regarding the Galaxy Note 20 series lately and we’ve learned that the devices will come on August 5th, during an online Unpacked event. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra/ Note 20+ should have a huge 6.9 inch curved screen, while the Note 20 gets a flat one. We’ve also seen some cases for these devices, with huge camera cutouts, meaning that the Note 20+ will get a gigantic module, maybe even bigger than the S20 Ultra.
Back to the Waqar Khan concept phone, this device has a top and bottom that’s flat and also it’s showcased in black, gray, gold, light blue, purple, plus a nifty shade of green and white. Don’t forget the pink one for the feminine audience, or males not afraid to explore more exotic hues. It feels very odd to me that in spite of the numerous leaks we have yet to learn what’s new for the Samsung stylus and also what novelty comes in the camera department.
By the way, the huge back lenses feel a lot like the Oppo Reno 4 ones. I also feel that the camera protrudes less than the Galaxy S20 Ultra one. Also, the latest rumor mentions that the selfie camera could actually end up under the screen, in a surprise move.


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Yokohama's New Video
Larry Jewett - May 03, 2012 09:31 AM
Yokohama Tire Corporation’s latest installment of its consumer education-focused video series – “Tire Tips” – features an updated version of how to read a tire’s sidewall. The video, posted at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5BY-4xvKFI&, is the seventh edition in the series that began in 2010.
“Understanding the information on the sidewall of a tire is very important for selecting the appropriate replacement tire,” said Fred Koplin, Yokohama director of marketing communications. “However, many consumers are not familiar with what the sidewall markings mean. By explaining them, the video educates viewers so they can more confidently make informed tire purchases.”
Koplin said future Tire Tips videos will continue to provide suggestions to consumers on ways to get the most out of their tires.
For more information on Yokohama’s extensive product line, visit www.yokohamatire.com.


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Hearst UK has announced the launch of a new wellbeing and fitness festival for women, from the team behind Women’s Health.
The event, which Hearst acquired from Telegraph Events earlier this year as Be:Fit, has been overhauled, with a new direction centred around the future of wellness. Women’s Health Live will take place from 3-5 May 2019 in the Business Design Centre (BDC), Islington.
Running for three days, the event will be broken up into different spaces throughout the BDC, with audience experience at the heart of an inspiring programme of content:
The event will also incorporate brand activations with partners set to be announced in due course.
Victoria Archbold, managing director, events and sponsorship, Hearst Live, says; “Our events business continues to go from strength-to-strength with doubled attendance levels this year. We’re excited to align Women’s Health with the Be:FIT brand and apply our expertise to create an event which will inspire women to take control of their health and fitness.”
Claire Sanderson, editor-in-chief, Women’s Health UK, says; “Women’s Health is the one-stop destination for the 21st century wellness devotee and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to bring our expert advice on fitness, nutrition and mental wellbeing together in a fun, experiential event like Women’s Health Live. Over the three days, we’ll connect our readers with some of the best-respected brands, influencers and qualified experts in the community to help them build a body for life”
Tickets will go on sale in January 2019.
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In 2015 and 2017, the Norwegian shipping company Spar Shipping transported two large cargos of phosphate rock from occupied Western Sahara to India. The company announced today that further trade from the territory is out of the question.
In August 2015, it was revealed that Spar Shipping, a company based in Bergen, Norway, had allowed one of its vessels, Spar Capella, to carry phosphates rock from El Aaiun in Western Sahara to Paradip in India. The affair attracted media attention in Norway and critique from civil society.
"It is highly deplorable that a ship from the city of Bergen is used in this trade. The occupying power is profiting on it", stated the Rafto Foundation of Human Rights to the newspaper Bergens Tidende at the time.
Nonetheless, in February 2017, it happened again. The sister vessel was called Spar Lyra, and took the same route around South Africa to India, just weeks before the bulk vessel NM Cherry Blossom was detained in a South African port for carrying such stolen goods.
But now, Spar Shipping's involvement has now come to an end, following the example of a number of other shipping companies.
The managing director of Spar Shipping, Jarle Ellefsen, 11 January 2019 clarified to Bergens Tidende, one of Norway's largest newspapers, that there will be no further transports from the territory.
"Our business model is to rent out vessels to third parties for global trade. In fact, new charter party contracts entered into after the spring of 2017, we have excluded Western Sahara as a territory for trade. There is thus no grounds for critique towards Spar Shipping AS nor the sister company Spar Kjøp AS", wrote.
The statement came after a Saharawi refugee questioned the business ethics of the Spar group, including both their shipping company Spar Shipping and of their supermarket chain Spar Kjøp, in the same newspaper on 10 January.
The two Spar transports are mentioned in Western Sahara Resource Watch's annual report on phosphate trade "P for Plunder" of 2015 and 2017.
The Norwegian Support Committee for Western Sahara was in contact with the company from 2015 onward. See correspondence here. The association contacted also the company on 19 June 2018 and 24 August 2018, without response.
The export of phosphate rock from occupied Western Sahara has never been lower than in 2019. This is revealed in the new WSRW report P for Plunder, published today.
Morocco shipped 1.93 million tonnes of phosphate out of occupied Western Sahara in 2018, worth an estimated $164 million, new report shows. Here is all you need to know about the volume, values, vessels and clients.
Morocco shipped over 1.5 million tonnes of phosphate out of occupied Western Sahara in 2017, to the tune of over $142 million. But the number of international importers of the contentious conflict mineral is waning, WSRW's annual report shows.
Over 200 million dollars worth of phosphate rock was shipped out of occupied Western Sahara last year, a new report from WSRW shows. For the first time, India is among the top importers.


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European supermarkets say no business with meat suppliers who exploit workers
- An investigation by a news outlet found allegations of exploitation of workers in meat factories across Europe
- The UK retailers said they followed the BRC’s anti-slavery protocols for supermarkets
- The British Retail Consortium said companies do carry out ethical audits of the suppliers
Leading European and UK supermarkets said that they will not do business with meat suppliers who exploit workers and don't follow the ethical practices at the workplace, reported The Gaurdian. The decision comes after an investigation conducted by the news outlet Guardian found several allegations of exploitation of workers in meat factories across Europe.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC), a representative body for UK retailers, said companies do carry out ethical audits of the suppliers they work with and would act on any information received through whistleblowers and investigations.
"BRC members are committed to upholding high standards of welfare for all people who work in their supply chains through audits and evidence-based investigations. Any practices that fall short of their high standards will not be tolerated," said Andrew Opie, BRC’s director of food and sustainability
Food retail association Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel (CBL) in the Netherlands, the place where numerous allegations of migrant workers suffering abusive conditions were unveiled by the Guardian, said it was important to supermarkets in the country that safe and secure working conditions were present in their supply chains.
The body further added that it was also the responsibility of the government and law enforcement agencies at the national and European levels to ensure the prevention of such abuse.
"The Dutch supermarkets are continuously working on making their supply chains more sustainable, both in collaboration with supply chain partners, but also with NGOs, trade unions and the government," read a statement issued by CBL.
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"As an example, we have signed the international responsible business conduct agreement for the food products sector. As part of this agreement, we have been working over the last years on implementing due diligence following the UN guiding principles and OECD guidelines to increase transparency within our supply chains and mitigate among other human rights and social risks," the statement added.
The UK retailers in reaction to the report said they followed the BRC’s anti-slavery protocols for supermarkets responding to reported cases of forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage and other forms of modern slavery in their supply chain.


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See Why Range Anxiety Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past
What is stopping you from purchasing an all-electric vehicle? Thanks to the creation of the Chevy Bolt, your hesitation can no longer be due to the traditionally higher cost of EV cars. The 2017 Bolt will end up costing you just shy of $30,000 after government tax incentives, which makes it the most affordable electric car on the market. Maybe your reluctance doesn’t stem from the financial aspect, but rather from the misconception that electric vehicles are only sold in certain states like California and Oregon. Again, this notion is nothing more than a misconception and is no longer true today.
With those two major electric-car doubts pushed out of the way, the only thing that might be keeping you from swapping out your gasoline-powered car with an electric vehicle is what we like to call – range anxiety. If the Volkswagen diesel scandal hasn’t entirely deterred you from gasoline engines, perhaps the fact that range anxiety is quickly disappearing will be enough to sway you over to the green side.
Saying Goodbye to Range Anxiety
Thanks to the new 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, range anxiety is already well on its way out the door. With an estimated range of 238 miles on a full charge – drivers don’t need to concern themselves with whether or not they can get to the office before their car powers down and leaves them stranded. For now, we will leave that to Nissan, Toyota, and Tesla.
As it turns out, the majority of people who are on the fence about switching over to an all-electric car are worried about range anxiety. Once a legitimate concern, the increase in EV production here in the United States has all but solved this perceived problem. MIT recently released a study that challenges consumer assumptions regarding electric cars and found that the average daily driving habits of Americans are very much in line with electric-car capabilities. Researchers at MIT concluded their study by finding that nearly 90 percent of trips made in gasoline cars could be handled by today’s electric cars. It also revealed that out of those average trips, drivers would not be required to stop and recharge during the day. The findings aren’t just for densely populated urban cities but also translate into more sprawling areas that require more mileage between destinations. According to the researchers at MIT who conducted this study, the ultimate conclusion is that range anxiety is “overblown” and not at all in line with the actual reality of today’s electric cars.
How to Calm Range Anxiety Concerns
Despite the findings at MIT, regarding range anxiety, the fact that drivers are still concerned with this potential issue is still today’s reality. With the widespread availability of affordable long-range electric cars, comes an increased level of technology that will help subdue the concerns of EV drivers. Take a look at how our world is changing in order to better accommodate all-electric car owners in the United States.
- Public Charging Stations: In the past, and perhaps even now, depending on where you live, public charging stations for electric cars are sparse. The fear of running low on a charge while out and about and not being able to locate a charging station is very real for some drivers. Drivers of traditional gasoline-powered cars don’t live in fear of running out of gas because fuel pumps are on every corner. As electric vehicles increase in popularity, more charging stations will pop up across the country. Rather than worry about whether you will be able to charge your car while shopping for groceries, you will be able to easily locate charging stations wherever you end up going.
- Portable EV Charging Stations: For EV drivers who are especially concerned with running out of charge prior to making it back home for the night, portable EV charging stations are now available. Many different companies offer this quick and easy solution to end range-anxiety, and you can even snag one on Amazon Prime for free shipping. The cost of these portable charging stations are on the higher end, but when compared with the cost of fuel for traditional cars, the price pales in comparison. As always, be sure to confirm with your car’s manufacturer whether or not an aftermarket portable charger is safe to use, and won’t void a new vehicle warranty.
- Need to Charge? There’s an App for That: It shouldn’t be surprising that technology companies are jumping at the opportunity to cash in on your need to find a conveniently located charging station for your EV. There are numerous smartphone applications available that can help direct drivers to the nearest EV charging station, and provide increased peace of mind while on the road, and when traveling in less familiar territory. The three most popular smartphone apps for finding charging stations for your all-electric car, are PlugShare, Open Charge Map, and Green Charge. Most of these apps don’t cost any money and deliver confidence that would still be well worth a small investment if they did.
- Increased EVs On the Road: The surest way to help mitigate concerns over range anxiety is to increase the amount of all-electric cars on the road. As first generation EV models begin to make their way to the used car market, buyers who were unable to afford a new EV will have the opportunity to drive one. As more all-electric vehicles are introduced in cities across the United States, an increased number of charging stations will naturally follow.
Don’t Let Range Anxiety Take Over
If you have always wanted to own a capable and fuel-saving electric car, go for it. Don’t let range anxiety and the fear of running out of gas rule your life and dictate your car shopping decisions. All-electric vehicles are on the rise, and the only way for you to benefit from the increase in affordable long-range options is to dive in head first and purchase an EV of your very own.
Be sure to check out the online.cars website to help locate the electric car of your dreams, and see how easy and carefree EV buying and ownership can be.


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TikTok Influencers Kyle Thomas, Ehiz Ufuah and Poppy O’Toole Will Provide Sessions On Content Creation
Social media giant TikTok is opening its first UK pop-up venue in Westfield Shopping Centre, Shepherds Bush. Set to open its doors from 22 July to 8 August, the fittingly termed ‘For You House’ will allow fans to interact with famous influencers for a £5 fee.[Image Creds: The Guardian]
The influencers confirmed for the project are British TikToker Kyle Thomas, comedian Ehiz Ufuah, chef Poppy O’Toole, freestyle footballers Jeremy Lynch, and Ben Black. These online sensations will offer fans advice on creating exciting and fresh content for their TikTok feeds.
Holly Harrison, Fashion and Retail Brand Partnerships Manager at TikTok, stated: “Creators are at the very heart of the TikTok experience, and to be able to celebrate them once again in real life with this incredible activation at Westfield London is a unique chance for our community to see the For You feed brought to life.
“The experience of video and retail are becoming increasingly intertwined, and to be able to bring TikTok to life together with Westfield London was a challenge that our team relished.”[Image Creds: Campaign]
Wannabe TikTokers can book sessions at the ‘For You House’ where they can film, create and collaborate on new content and receive complimentary TikTok merchandise.
The pop-up has several rooms, including those containing green-screens and backdrops, as well as a kitchen and dressing room.[Image Creds: The Guardian]
Harita Shah, the marketing director for UK events at Westfield’s parent company Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, stated:
“TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon. It’s where many of our visitors are getting their inspiration from, whether that’s fashion trends, the newest home styling influencer or foodie fads.”
“Having a physical space at Westfield London gives TikTok the chance to immerse shoppers and new creators in full 360 experience where the best of the online platform merges with a real-life experience.”
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2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan R-Spec
When Hyundai first launched their Genesis sedan in the U.S. in 2008, a lot of critics scoffed. Common wisdom said that Hyundai built economy cars, and that no one would take a luxury sedan from the Korean manufacturer seriously.
Fast-forward just three years, and it’s clear that Hyundai can compete in the luxury sedan segment. Sales of the Genesis grew 33 percent from 2009 to 2010, and Hyundai has quickly taken a five percent share of the U.S. luxury car market with their flagship Equus.
It should surprise no on that Hyundai is expanding the Genesis sedan model range for 2012, and it now includes a legitimate sport-sedan contender.
For 2012, the entry-level Genesis 3.8 sedan gets a starting price of $34,200, and comes with a 3.8-liter, gasoline-direct-injection engine good for 333 horsepower and 291 foot pounds of torque. That’s a significant improvement from the 290 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque that the 3.8-liter engine made last year, yet fuel economy is increased some seven percent for 2012 (from 27 mpg highway to 29 mpg highway). Handling is improved on 3.8-liter models as well, and Hyundai reports that body roll has been reduced while suspension damping has been recalibrated. The Genesis 3.8 gets bigger front brakes as well, going from 12.6-inch rotors to 13-inch rotors.
The 2012 Genesis 4.6 soldiers on with the same 4.6-liter V-8 as last year, but gets the same suspension improvements as the Genesis 3.8. The 4.6 gets bigger front brakes as well, but rotor size is increased from 13.0 to 13.6 inches. Starting price for the 2012 Genesis 4.6 is $44,500.
The new member of the Genesis sedan family is the Genesis 5.0 R-Spec. Fitted with Hyundai’s new Tau V-8 engine, the R-Spec is good for 429 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque, yet returns fuel economy just shy of the Genesis 4.6 (which gets 26 mpg highway, versus the R-Spec’s 25 mpg highway). The R-Spec package also includes 19-inch machined-finish wheels, optional summer-only performance tires, a sport-tuned suspension and recalibrated steering. The 2012 Genesis 5.0 R-Spec has a starting price of $46,500; sadly, a manual transmission is not available.
All Genesis sedan models comes with Hyundai’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, which includes manual shift capabilities across the product range. Hyundai claims the new gearbox is six percent more efficient than last year’s six-speed automatic, and points out that they’re the first non-luxury manufacturer to launch an eight-speed transmission.


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Twenty-five years ago, Hormel Foods was celebrating its 100th anniversary. The year 1991 brought many exciting things for the company, including new product developments, prestigious awards and the first full year as a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.
Photo: Richard Knowlton, CEO, speaking at the Hormel Foods Centennial Event for employees.
To commemorate these events and other significant moments from the first 100 years of Hormel Foods, the company published an anniversary book titled The Hormel Legacy: 100 Years of Quality. In addition, a group of employees in Austin, Minn., gathered to form the shape of 100 in a legacy photo opportunity.
As the 125th anniversary begins, the company is dedicated to building upon another 125 successful years.
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According to the latest rumors, Apple may soon release iOS 7.1.2 with a number of improvements. These improvements will reportedly include fixes for email encryption issue as well as for iBeacon and Lock Screen issues. This means that Apple’s iOS 7 may become even more secure and stable.
Apple has released OS X Mavericks 10.9.4 beta to developers. There're no new features. Today's beta-version contains only a number of bug fixes and stability improvements.
This OS X 10.9.4 beta has a build number 13E19. Focus areas remain the same. Apple asks developers to test Graphics Drivers, Audio Drivers, Bluetooth, Finder, App Store and Safari browser.
Apple’s iPhone 6 may be equipped with an atmospheric pressure sensor. Such a sensor can be used not only to measure the atmospheric pressure, but also to forecast weather changes and provide the user with altitude data.
A photo showing the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 prototype appeared on the Internet on Wednesday. The image was shared by Jimmy Lin, a Taiwanese star and race car driver.
The device on the photo looks pretty much the same as the iPhone 5s, however, it is slightly thinner and has a larger display. Neither Apple, nor its suppliers haven’t yet confirmed the legitimacy of the photo, so I recommend you to take it with a few pinches of salt.
Apple on Tuesday released the second beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10 to developers for testing. This happened nearly two weeks after the release of the first beta-version.
Apple on Tuesday seeded the second beta of iOS 8 to developers for testing. The new version of Apple's mobile operating system has a build number 12A4297e.
Good news for all those who have a jailbroken iPhone running iOS 7. According to the latest rumors, a well-known hacker nicknamed Saurik has just released Cydia 1.1.10. It can boast of a number of important improvements and bug fixes.
Apple on Wednesday released the second OS X Mavericks 10.9.4 beta to registered developers for testing. There’s no information about new features added to this OS X version. Looks like it contains only some minor improvements and bug fixes.
Apple’s next-gen iPad Air will boast of a number of new features. According to what people familiar with the matter say, the tablet will be equipped with an upgraded Apple A8 processor, Touch ID fingerprint sensor and better 8-megapixel camera.
A new photo showing iPhone 6 back panel has recently appeared on the Internet. According to what can be seen on the image, the back shell is made of metal. It resembles iPhone 5s panel, however, it is slightly bigger.
As you probably know, Apple's iOS 8, which was announced at Worldwide Developers Conference last week, contains a number of important enhancements. However, those who have upgraded to iOS 8 beta may have noticed that there're no updates for Apple's native Maps app. According to the latest reports, lack of updates is caused by the fact that many developers left the company in 2014.
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A new interesting video has been recently posted on YouTube, which is called “25 Reasons the iPhone 5s is Better Than the Galaxy S5”. It shows us why Apple’s iPhone is better that the South Korean handset. The video was created by PhoneBuff. What is interesting is that the video was posted to same YouTube channel, where you can watch a video called “25 Reasons the Galaxy S5 is Better Than the iPhone 5s”. Both clips are available below.
As you probably know, Apple is expected to unveil its iOS 8 at Worldwide Developers Conference, which starts in June. Many experts believed that iOS 7.1.1 will become the last version before the release of iOS 8. As it turns out, the experts were wrong.
Immediately after the release of OS X Mavericks 10.9.3, which took place on Friday, many users began reporting a problem with iTunes 11.2. The bug somehow made a 'Users' folder on their computers hidden. And this is a piece of bad news.
The good news is that Apple responded quickly to the issue and released a new version of iTunes today - 11.2.1. This version contains a fix for the problem.


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According to Facebook, they would like to reach people, not through the bank account rather Libra is the best possible way. Facebook has announced it’s very first and of course, the long-awaited digital currency that will definitely roll out and it will allow people to make any kind of financial transactions online and if you are willing to know how the whole transaction thing works then you can visit https://libramaximizer.co/.
However, they have claimed that this all-new technology will positively change the basic landscape of banking while there would be no issue regarding security at all. If you are wondering how soon you will be able to buy a cup of cappuccino then you will have to dig a bit.
1#) Why The Currency Called Libra?
Honestly, we think of the basic measurement of weight that Roman people generally follow is called Libra. You would be amazed to know that the £ symbol actually comes from an ornate L that is present in Libra. So, you know from where this has come from?
2#) What Is Libra?
Of course, Libra is the new digital currency introduced by Facebook. Although, Facebook would say this is a financial infrastructure as well as a global currency. Apart from that, you may consider it as a blocked created by Facebook and the encrypted technology is used by cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Now, let’s come to the point like how it works and what exactly you will be able to buy if you own Libra.
3#) How Would You Be Able To Use It?
We know, this is the basic question that will come to your mind whenever you will hear there is another new cryptocurrency. If you do not know then let me make your facts clear. There is a digital wallet that is called Calibra. You need to download this application and after that, you will be able to send Libra to anyone. Apparently, it will be available in WhatsApp, Messenger, and also you can download it from the Play store.
Facebook has not made it clear like which county they will be launching it at first but they have said that anyone with a smartphone will be able to use this and take advantage of it. As you know the app is available and you can download it easily.
4#) What Can You Buy If You Have This?
As you know Facebook has also launched Calibra which is also known as Libra wallet and you can easily send money to your friends through this. Apart from the transaction through the app, Facebook would like you to indulge its users to facilitate the use of Libra in different vendors for their day-to-day transactions.
So, if you are thinking that you will only be able to transfer money then you are wrong as you will get a lot of things more. Though they have not confirmed the other means of usage yet. They will soon do the announcement once it gets launched officially all over the world.
5#) Bottom Line:
You will not at all have to think of the security issue when you will be using Libra as Facebook will do everything possible to make the privacy of their users top-notch. Hence, you will just have to sit back and enjoy a new digital currency launched by Facebook.


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Alibaba’s golden-child status hangs by a thread. The Chinese e-commerce group announced disappointing quarterly revenue growth on Aug. 12, pushing the shares as close as they have ever been to last year’s float price. Investors haven’t much challenged founder Jack Ma’s free rein so far. A weakening business and over $100 billion of lost market capitalisation since the shares hit a high in November may change that.
Revenue in the three months to June grew 28 percent year-on-year – the slowest in three years – to $3.27 billion, missing the expectations of analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters. Gross merchandise value, the sticker price of goods transacted on Alibaba’s shopping platforms, increased 34 percent – just over half the rate it did two years ago. In comparison, transactions on the much smaller rival JD.com soared 82 percent in the same quarter. Fears of a sputtering Chinese economy, fuelled by a surprise slide in the yuan, helped send Alibaba’s shares down to a record low of $71 on Aug. 12.
Since going public in New York last year in a $25 billion blockbuster share offering, investors have been tolerant as founder Jack Ma unveiled his sweeping but confusing vision. Alibaba once simply matched buyers and sellers; now it is part of an “online-to-offline” empire that extends from movies, healthcare, cloud computing and even a bank. Just two days ago, a $4.6 billion investment in retailer Suning took Alibaba into the struggling electronics superstore sector. It’s not clear Suning’s low-margin business will do anything but harm Alibaba’s bottom line. Still, the shares ticked up.
It’s conceivable, though, that as Alibaba shares edge towards last year’s $68 float price, and roaring growth is no longer a given, investors’ goodwill may become strained. There will be many more unexpected tests, if recent months’ controversies over counterfeit products, pricing violations and intensifying competition are a guide. Investors can’t change the control Jack Ma wields over Alibaba’s strategy, or his reluctance to explain it properly. But that doesn’t mean they’ll always like it.


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Gojira has released the new track “Into the Storm,” the fourth song the French metal band has shared from its upcoming album “Fortitude” (April 30, Roadrunner Records). “Into the Storm” is available on all streaming platforms, and its accompanying visualizer can be seen below.
“Fortitude” is available for pre-order here.
“This song is infused with the concept of civil disobedience,” vocalist/guitarist Joe Duplanier said. “Acting accordingly with our deepest wisdom and standing for what is precious and good in this world. The only possible revolution is the one that blossoms from within us. Change will come from individuals. Laws are meant to be bent and shaped to our vital needs. LAWS WILL FOLLOW!”
Alongside the previously released single “Amazonia,” Gojira launched a fundraising initiative to benefit the indigenous owned NGO The Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), which advocates for environmental and cultural rights of indigenous tribes in the Amazon who have suffered immensely—victims of land loss, forced labor and poverty.
“We don’t want to just release a song called ‘Amazonia’—we want to do something on top of that,” Duplantier said. “We feel a responsibility as artists to offer a way for people to take action.”
Working with the social good-focused digital platform Propeller, Gojira iscurating a month-long charitable campaign featuring an auction of one-of-a-kind items from the band and their friends, as well as a raffle where fans can donate to be entered for a chance to win a hand customized signature Joe Duplantier guitar. Having already raised over $120,000, each week new pieces of memorabilia are added to the auction with recent items, including a snare drum from the Deftones’ Abe Cunningham used in the recording of the band’s debut album “Adrenaline,” a painting from Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg, an autographed bass used by Justin Chancellor from Tool and a signed book from Metallica’s Kirk Hammett. To see the current auction listings, visit propeller.la/gojira. Gojira also has launched a limited-edition art print to benefit the APIB, which is available at http://gojira.lnk.to/poster.


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Amazon launched the new Echo Show 15, an Alexa-powered device that aims to be the hub of your home for $249.99.
Echo Show can be mounted on a wall and used as everything from a shared calendar to kitchen TV or a hub for the home. A new user interface revolving around widgets adds weather, to-do lists, keep an inventory of devices and monitor lamps, security cameras and other items.
Dave Limp, senior vice president of devices and services at Amazon, said the plan for Amazon was to advance ambient intelligence where AI is around all the time. "We believe in making your real world more delightful and engaging," he said. "AI is all around you and adapts to you and helps you when you need it and recedes to background when you don't."
The device can also be used as a frame. Amazon is pitching the Echo Show 15 as a device that can be put into any communal space.
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Despite the promising prospects, the major players in the sector like Tencent are reluctant to embark on what remains for the time being a niche market.
Tencent, like the other giants of the web Alibaba and Baidu, prefers, according to the experts, to invest in the application of virtual reality to e-commerce, which allows a customer to simulate fitting a product before buying it. line.
These groups are also eyeing entertainment content in virtual reality – to give the impression of attending a concert just by wearing glasses.
For their part, local authorities are promoting new uses for these burgeoning technologies: a number of cities in China are actively supporting incubators in this field and integrating virtual reality into their research and education programs.
Seekers VR, which has a franchise network of 200 arcades in more than 70 cities in China, is working with the city of Wenzhou (east) to create an institution where students will be trained in virtual reality, while integrating this technology into their courses.
“This market is still immature, there is not yet a dominant player.We will offer more and more opportunities,” promises the CEO of the company, Belle Chen.
In the coming years, virtual reality could benefit fully from the expected deployment of 5G, the ultra-fast fifth generation of mobile internet that has revolutionized communications – but also sectors such as education, abounds Chen Wei, manager. of the Shanghai arcade hall.
For him, virtual reality is the most effective and least expensive way to train. “We are still explaining what it is, but one day, it will explode.”


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Co-op joins race to snap up sites for small stores as it takes on 'big four' supermarket giants
The Co-op has joined the race to snap up sites for small stores as it takes on the ‘big four’ supermarket giants.
Britain’s fifth-largest food retailer, part of the troubled Co-op Group, is closing large supermarkets and investing in convenience stores to adapt to a shift away from the tradition of the big weekly shop.
Troubled times: The Co-op was lumbered with a collection of larger stores after the ill-fated £1.6bn purchase of Somerfield in 2008
The retailer was lumbered with a collection of larger stores after the ill-fated £1.6bn purchase of Somerfield in 2008.
The space race is being spearheaded by chief executive Steve Murrells.
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CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela could make its fixed exchange rate more flexible but will not eliminate currency controls completely, President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday.
Left wing president Chavez, who nationalized steel and cement companies in recent weeks, said the rules about the flow of dollars were needed to prevent capital flight.
“We could make the exchange rate controls more flexible, but the controls are here to stay,” Chavez said during a speech to mark six years since a coup against him collapsed and he was swept back to power.
Venezuela introduced currency controls after the coup, when Chavez’s opponents tried to overthrow him by shutting down the oil industry, the backbone of the South American nation’s economy.
“They were looting the country, we were headed for economic catastrophe,” Chavez said.
This year the government has sold billions of dollars of debt to bring the black market price for the bolivar currency in line with the overvalued official exchange rate of 2.15 per dollar.
Venezuela has so far denied reports of a planned dual rate that might mean essential imports like food and medicine are bought at the current price, while luxury goods are bought with a devalued bolivar.
By selling dollar-denominated debt the government sops up excess bolivars from the economy, helping to assuage high inflation in the OPEC nation, which is flush with cash from record oil prices.
Many retailers peg their goods to the black market rate, which reached over 5 bolivars a dollar last year and helped consumer prices rise 22.5 percent, the fastest in Latin America.
Chavez also implied he had influence over the central bank, which is officially autonomous from the government in Venezuela.
“The central bank is autonomous, but I am the head of state, and the boss is the boss,” he said.
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The application, dubbed Domino Service Provider Application, runs on the Lotus Domino Web publishing component of its Notes groupware. Along with ISPs (Internet Service providers), the company will provide organizations and regular Netizens with essentially prefabricated Web sites that can made secure by firewalls and rented on a temporary basis starting later this quarter.
As in corporate intranets, groups of users will be able set up the sites to access and share databases, as well as conduct group scheduling and threaded discussions via a standard browser. The capabilities that employees of Fortune 500 companies already use in Lotus Notes, other groupware applications, and on corporate intranets will available as temporary "rentals."
Brian Bell, a Lotus vice president in charge of the company's Internet business, said the company wants to reach out to small and medium-sized business people and consumers as the Web moves rapidly from static pages to more interactive transactions.
Designed to work with the Notes client as well as with browsers, Bell said he expects the service "will bring a whole new class of users to Notes."
ISPs will be the landlords, outsourcing the time-consuming and technical job of creating and maintaining Web sites. Many of the details, like how the tools will be deployed and how much the service will cost, are still undetermined.
Still, Netcom, a nationwide ISP, will roll out the first service in a market trial set for December. Lotus said it is also talking to several telecommunications companies worldwide, including US West, British Telecom, IBM's Global Network, and Compuserve.
The move amounts to a preemptive strike on the potentially lucrative mass market for collaboration on the Internet. It comes as the market grows crowded with Web-based groupware start-ups and established software developers like Netscape, Microsoft, and Digital, which are seeking to cash in on the market shift beyond large enterprises toward transaction-based tools.
Today, Netscape made a move on this market announcing the next generation of SuiteSpot, while Digital's AltaVista service recently launched its ForumForum "virtual office tower," where users can temporarily collaborate in it's online "office suites."
Domino, which is the Internet component to Notes and uses the same server, is still in beta testing. It will be shipped with 4.5 version of Notes when the groupware product completes its beta run in the fourth quarter.
Lotus is also beta testing Domino.Action, a tool that does the technical work involved in setting up a Web site. Lotus developers, with some help from Netcom, are adapting the tool to the ISP hosting scenario so that ISPs will be able to send up a multitude of Web sites and then manage and track usage for billing. Another new application, Domino.Collaboration, will offer the core discussion, file library, calendaring and task management applications, the company said.
Bell said Lotus's 16,000 business partners worldwide will also benefit from opportunities to tailor thousands of Notes and Domino applications to the ISP environment. Lotus has also invited its partners to customize the Web site creation tools for smaller ISPs, an arrangement Lotus hopes will make the service widely available worldwide.
He added that individuals might use the site to organize a class reunion or a wedding. Eric Brown, a senior analyst at Forrester Research, offered another example. He said he would like to set one up for his son's little league team.
Brown said the move will help Lotus create a prominent position and win customers, revenues, and exposure in the emerging market for outsourcing of Web services.
"Everyone is looking to reach a much broader audience of users right now," Brown said. "They get to leverage three existing technologies in one swing."
The concept of groupware has been influenced by the industry trend toward open standards and interoperability. "The vision is that like the telephone, everyone will have one," he added.
"Outsourcing is going to be a wild business" as more small companies that comprise the bulk of the U.S. businesses take advantage of the Internet for a wide range of activities from private intranet applications and public advertising to customer service, predicted Brown.


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Pure, the brand behind Pure Garage as well as titles such as Pure Deep House to Pure Bassline, have teamed up with DJ S.K.T, possibly one of the UK’s hottest tech house artists for ‘Pure Tech House’, a 60 track mix through some of the genre’s finest tracks, from the biggest anthems, to exclusive new bangers.
Possibly one of the hardest working producers, and most in-demand DJs around, DJ S.K.T, according to his PR, ‘is established as one of the biggest and best talents in the UK scene,’ with across the board tastemaker support from Annie Mac, Pete Tong, Danny Howard, Mistajam and DJ Target.
Track highlights on the compilations include two of the biggest dance records of 2017, MK’s ’17’ and Campelphat & Elderbrook’s ‘Cola’, alongside cuts and remixes from artists including Disciples, Rudimental, Gorgon City, Sammy Porter, Route 94, Dusky, and Jamie Jones.
The album also contains 10 brand new and exclusive new tracks, including four produced by DJ S.K.T himself especially for the album: ‘Back & Forth’, ‘Bet You Can’t’, ‘Bounce For Me’ and ‘A-Run A-Row’, the last of which is a collaboration with the multitalented actor, director producer, musician, and DJ, Idris Elba.
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US: Stocks end higher; Macy's leads retailers down
[NEW YORK] Wall Street stocks rose for a fifth straight session on Thursday, overcoming disappointing holiday sales from Macy's and other retailers following a day of choppy trade.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 0.5 per cent at 24,000.76.
The broad-based S&P 500 also gained 0.5 per cent to 2,596.59, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 0.4 per cent to 6,986.07.
Stocks were pressured early after Macy's cut its profit forecast following a disappointing holiday shopping season. Macy's sank 17.7 per cent and other retailers also fell.
After recovering, Wall Street again tumbled into negative territory after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told an afternoon Washington event that the Fed's large securities holdings should be "substantially smaller" than the current level of just under US$4 trillion.
But stocks again recovered after that, extending a rally spurred by dovish comments by Powell last Friday and prolonged by US-China talks that were seen as boosting the odds of a trade agreement.
Among retailers, Target fell 2.9 per cent after it reported a 5.7 per cent jump in comparable holiday sales but did not boost its profit forecasts.
Other retailers that fell included Best Buy, down 1.6 per cent, Gap, down 3.1 per cent and Williams-Sonoma, down 2.4 per cent. Walmart gained 0.1 per cent.
American Airlines shed 4.1 per cent as it cut its profit forecast range and some other key financial projections following the key holiday travel season.
Ford fell 0.5 per cent after announcing a major restructuring in Europe that will include job cuts and the phasing out of some car models that are not selling well.


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So the supermarket brands are cheaper because they are not as good in quality as the known brands – right?
Well, a study done from 2011 to 2013 found that the salt content of the supermarket brands was lower across all the supermarket chains, in fact in 2013, it was 17percent lower than the known brands.
The study was done by the George Institute for Global Health and involved the analysis of 15, 680 products across 15 major food categories.
It is the largest study in Australian history comparing known brand and supermarket brand products.
Helen Trevena, the study’s lead author, said; “The general opinion among consumers is that supermarket brands are of an inferior quality, but this research shows that is not always the case in regard to salt. We looked at thousands of products across the major supermarket chains in 2011 and 2013 and found that when it comes to salt content, supermarket private label products can be a lower salt option. This is good news, especially for families shopping on tight budgets who are more likely to buy private label products, but are also most likely to suffer from health problems caused by high blood pressure.”
The study was published in the August 2015 edition of the journal, Nutrients.
The following is a breakdown of some of the study results showing the lower salt content for 2013;
- 27% in desserts
- 24% in biscuits
- 22% in processed meats
- 7% in breads
However in 2013, supermarket brand cereals were 37percent higher in salt than known brands.
Interestingly, there was a higher reduction in average salt content in the supermarket brands across the three years – only three percent reduction in the branded products and six percent in the supermarket brands.
Professor Bruce Neal, Head of the Food Policy Division at George Institute for Global Health, said; “Excess salt in food leads to high blood pressure and greatly increased risks of stroke and heart attack. Reducing salt in line with World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommendations could save thousands of lives every year and hundreds of millions of dollars in healthcare costs.”


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Less than two weeks after a nine-year prison stay ended, O.J. Simpson has done an autograph signing.
It is not known who conducted the signing, but TMZ reported Friday that it took place in Las Vegas, where Simpson has been living since his Oct. 1 release.
Memorabilia signed, namely Simpson's autograph on Buffalo Bills helmets, was sold on a wholesale basis to autograph dealers.
One of those dealers who purchased an allotment was Steiner Sports out of New York, which posted prices on the signed Simpson helmets -- $400 for just the autograph, $450 with a "HOF '85" inscription -- on Thursday.
"Collectors collect, and O.J. Simpson is a part of sports history for his accomplishments on the field," said Steiner Sports CEO Brandon Steiner. "He's a Heisman Trophy winner, 10,000-plus-yard rusher and a Hall of Famer. We are just trying to answer the demand of our customers looking to complete their collections."
It is not known how well the Simpson items will sell. While Simpson was in jail, prices paid for his signature and game-used memorabilia sold at auction were lackluster.
Any money Simpson earns is supposed to go to the families of Ronald Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson, following a 1997 civil decision. Including the interest that has accrued, Simpson owes the families about $65 million, a Goldman family lawyer told The Associated Press when Simpson was released from prison.
Simpson's NFL pension, which added up to at least $435,000 during his incarceration, is protected from that judgment.


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One of the most important trade shows for the global nuts sector, the annual International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) Congress, held in Florida earlier this summer, presents an invaluable opportunity for industry leaders to share knowledge, expertise and, most importantly, key insights and forecasts into where this multi-million-dollar food industry is going.
If conversations with key stakeholders, decision makers, farmers and industry experts are anything to go by, then the answer is that the global nuts industry is booming and shows no signs of slowing down.
Growing demand for plant-based alternatives
The world’s favorite nut, the almond enjoys ‘superfood’ status but remains popular for reasons far beyond its nutritional value as a snack.
The growing awareness around sustainable consumption, for example, shows no signs of abating and, when it comes to making more sustainable choices around food, almonds provide a healthy, plant-based alternative to animal protein making them right on trend.
Interestingly, middle and upper classes account for a significant proportion of nut consumption – another huge growth indicator if you consider that a significant percentage of the world’s population are set to enter the middle class.
In huge markets like India, where a much larger portion of the demographic is vegetarian when compared to Western countries, opportunity is ripe for healthy food products that can provide an affordable, non-animal protein source.
Plant-based goes mainstream
Away from more disciplined vegetarian and vegan diets, people in developed markets are generally starting to eat less meat too with campaigns such as Meat Free Monday encouraging citizens to help slow climate change, conserve natural resources and improve overall health by having at least one plant-based day per week.
As consumers in these markets continue to become more aware of the health and environmental benefits around reduced meat consumption, the demand for plant-based alternatives continues to rise.
Changing lifestyles drive demand for fast, healthy and convenient food
Away from developing markets, busy Western lifestyles mean rising demand for convenient, healthy and fast food options. While the ‘snackification’ of nuts may be nothing new, product innovations within this sector are becoming increasingly niche and sophisticated (i.e. nut butters, milks, yogurts, cheeses etc.) capitalizing on the busy, health conscious consumer seeking a fast but healthy and tasty meal option.
The bottom line? All nut sub-categories are set to increase dramatically over the next 10 years.
While this is good news, challenges to the industry such as climate change and reduced labor make automated sorting and defect detection more important than ever. See how Olam Progida’s partnership with TOMRA has brought value to their almond business.


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Review of Alexander Wang ‘Bodywear’ 2022 Ad Campaign by Creative Director Katharina Korbjuhn with Photographer Todd Oldham with models Anastasia Karanikolaou, Lisa Rinna, Matheus Lima, Maliibu Miitch,
Alexander Wang makes a full-bodied return with the launch of Bodywear. The collection of accessibly priced underwear and loungewear staples is celebrated in a cheeky campaign titled “Whenever. Wherever,” captured by photographer Todd Oldham.
The campaign calls on an array of idiosyncratic personalities capturing them in stripped-back vignettes of daily activities – gaming, cleaning, working out – infused with bold energy, humorous surprises, and a bit of cheeky sexiness.
The campaign will also be activated across the brand’s home of New York City, with larger-than-life Bodywear fitted across yellow cabs throughout the city along, wild postings of select campaign imagery, and a billboard appearing on Canal & Centre Streets.
Arriving soon after a return to the runway in April and the announcement of the relocation of company headquarters this same month, the campaign marks a bold return to the spotlight for Wang, who in late 2020 was accused of sexual assault by over ten victims, and served with a lawsuit early the next year – only for the case to be mysteriously, quietly dropped a few months later, with rumors of a settlement swirling but never confirmed.
Thus, in addition to being an undeniably strong campaign, the launch of Bodywear marks another chapter in fashion’s complicated relationship with abuse and accountability, and raises tough questions in the conversation on “cancel culture.” Should past accused abusers be welcomed back into the cultural conversation? What is the threshold for moving on? Is this forgiveness, or forgetfulness?
Whether the big launch of this campaign shifts the conversation to Alexander Wang’s future or brings up the problems of his past, it’s certainly going to be talked about.
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Ubisoft has pushed back South Park: The Fractured But Whole again, moving its launch date into the next fiscal year.
If you can’t wait for South Park: The Fractured But Whole, there’s disappointing news from Ubisoft today. During its earnings report today, Ubisoft pushed the upcoming game back into its next fiscal year (2017-18). That means that the earliest we’ll see the game in stores will be April 1. The game was previously delayed from its original December 2016 back in September.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said in the call that the reason for the delay is that Ubisoft is collaborating with another company on development, which has slowed down the process.
Ubisoft’s fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31, so the newest South Park game could be anywhere from two months to over a year away. While it would be nice to see it launch in April, you’d expect Ubi to be more forthcoming on a date if it was that close to being ready.


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A review of the Asus ZenBook 3 with comparison with Apple's MacBook Air
MacBook Air January 10, 2017
Tech giant Apple joined the Black Friday 2016 with great deals for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac and iPad following the company’s decision last year to drop the tradition to give staff a good break.
MacBook Air November 25, 2016
The Apple event that took place on October 27 only announced the new MacBook Pro. No mentions of the MacBook Air were made despite speculations. Does this mean the end of the road for the thinnest notebook Apple once ever made?
MacBook Air November 15, 2016
Apple's laptop line up is one of the best in the industry. With no MacBook Air refresh announced, the current Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2016 now offer competing low-cost options. Here is a comparison between the two.
MacBook Air October 28, 2016
If the Mac gadgets see an update this year, it could attract a the much-desired attention it was waiting for, and hit the market again - expecting higher sales and better customer feedback.
MacBook Air October 24, 2016
Apple will discontinue its support for the iPhone 4 and the Mac Book Air 2010 from October 31 onwards.
MacBook Air October 20, 2016
Regardless of the way that the MacBook Pros are route superior to the Airs, many fans are additionally hoping to see the most recent Air since it will without a doubt be spending plan friendlier than the Pro.
MacBook Air October 13, 2016
The current trend when it comes to laptops is to have thinner even designs with absolutely powerful and efficient components. With innovative technologies such as fanless designs and Core i-series processors, many competitors are able to provide the systems having these features. One of the best laptops of 2016 has been the Razer Blade Stealth and we thought of checking it out against the 2015 MacBook Air.
MacBook Air October 9, 2016
What dow we know of the upcoming MacBook Air? What do we expect out of it? Here is all that you need to know.
MacBook Air October 7, 2016
The upgraded version of the MacBook Air is expected to be launched soon with some radical changes onboard like the Retina display, Apple Pencil, and much more.
MacBook Air September 28, 2016
Amid numerous leaks hinting at a new Apple Watch, a new MacBook Pro and the new iPhone 7 surfacing online, not even a single update of the MacBook Air seems to be stirring the conversations among MacBook enthusiasts.
MacBook Air September 6, 2016
Apple might scrap the Air series. Reports claimed that the US tech giant will focus more on the MacBook Pro laptop in order to update its specs and redesign it completely.
MacBook Air August 6, 2016
As consumers continue to wait for MacBook Air 2016 updates, a new report appeared to have already confirmed the rumors hinting at its discontinuation.
MacBook Air July 28, 2016
With the success of Apple’s 11 inch and 13 inch MacBooks, which were released last year, Apple is all set to deliver products with minor updates and a possibly more powerful central processing unit encased in lighter and thinner shells.
MacBook Air July 23, 2016
MacBook Pro 2016 is expected to sport thinner design with an early release date
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Carnival Launches Sustainability Website, Releases 2016 Sustainability Report
Carnival Corporation released its 2016 sustainability report as part of the launch of its new dedicated sustainability website. The report and complementary site detail the company’s sustainability efforts and the progress made in 2016 toward its 2020 sustainability performance goals. The report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 “core” level, and a full copy can be downloaded from Carnival Corporation’s new site.
In 2015, Carnival Corporation announced its 2020 sustainability goals, establishing 10 goals for reducing its environmental footprint while enhancing the health, safety and security of its guests and crew members and promoting sustainable business practices among its brands, business partners and suppliers.
“We take our commitment to sustainability and the environment very seriously and take proactive measures to ensure that sustainability is ingrained in the core of our business practices,” said Bill Burke, chief maritime officer for Carnival Corporation, whose industry-leading cruise lines sail to more than 760 ports around the world.
Notable progress made by Carnival Corporation in 2016 that is highlighted in the report includes being ahead of schedule in achieving a nearly 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions relative to the 2005 baseline. As part of the company’s commitment to reduce air emissions and improve air quality in the environments where its ships visit, Carnival Corporation pioneered the use of LNG with the introduction of the AIDAprima in 2016. AIDAprima is the first cruise ship in the world with a dual-fuel engine that can be powered by LNG while in port. The company will continue its efforts to pioneer use of this clean-burning fuel with seven next-generation ships on order that will be powered by LNG while in port and at sea. The company also signed an agreement with Shell to supply LNG.


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The "Flying Mustang" prototype is the headlining star at Dana Mecum's 33rd Original Spring Classic.
There's always a wide variety of cars to expect at any auction, especially one such as Mecum. Dana Mecum's 33rd Original Spring Classic will be held this July 10-18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Scheduled to cross the auction block is John Atzbach's enviable car collection, and that includes the 1965 Shelby GT350R Competition Model, also known as the "Flying Mustang", that was very first one built.
This particular GT350R has quite the history. Ken Miles piloted this GT350R at Green Valley Raceway on February 14, 1965, and it was the very first Shelby Mustang entered competitively in a sanctioned event. During this race, Ken Miles made history by nabbing first place. To make it even sweeter, one of the best and most notable photos ever taken in motorsports history shows the Shelby airborne with all wheels off the ground and in the air.
A couple months ago, the original Bullitt Mustang made history as it brought in $3.74 million at the Mecum auction in Kissimmee back in January, making it the most expensive Mustang to ever be sold at auction. Some organizers believe that this historic Shelby Mustang prototype may actually break that record just set by the Bullitt.
Given chassis 5R002, this is indeed one of the most incredible and iconic American classic cars. This car served as a rolling test bed which helped build the second car (5R001), as well as an engineering mule for Shelby. A total of 34 of the R models were produced for customers.
Back in 1966, the prototype was sold to Bill Clawson, and he made sure every little thing was documented on the car. Engine failures happened, and Clawson reached out to Ford where he obtained a GT40 engine that was fully race-prepped but was never really supposed to leave the automaker's hands due to it being the Ford 'XE' experimental unit. That engine still resides under the hood.
Back in 2010, this car was restored to its original racing specs once John Atzbach got his hands on it, and that was a process that took four long years and the help of enthusiasts and old Shelby employees who had a hand in the building the car. Afterwards, the car took home a Best in Class Award in 2014 at Amelia Island.
Check out the 1965 Shelby GT350R prototype Mecum auction listing here.


text: Quiana Gomez, 11, of Los Angeles, pets a 40-pound, 11-foot-long albino Burmese python at the Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo at Odgen's Golden Spike Event Center Saturday. The python is 3 years old. Snakes, lizards, frogs, toads, spiders and birds were on display at the event, which was Saturday and Sunday. The pets, as well as supplies to take care of them, were for sale. Veterinarians answered questions, and the founder of a California herpetorium presented an educational slide show.


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Japanese goods 'made in USA' -- Tokyo tries a different tack
Not all of the action regarding US-Japanese relations will be in Washington, where Japan's Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki and President Reagan meet this week. Part of it will be at sites in Tennessee adn Ohio, where Japanese truck and car assembly plants are being built.
And that construction is just the latest example of what US analysts of Japanese business trends see as a major shift toward more Japanese cars, trucks, toys, computers, and other products being made in the United States in Japanese plants.
Already there are more than 200 Japanese companies in the US. Sixty of them opened in the last three years, according to the Conference Board, a business research organization in New York.
Direct investments in the US by Japanese nearly tripled between 1976 and 1979 , reaching $3.4 billion that year, according to the federal Department of Commerce. This trend has three main implications, according to these analysts:
* It means Americans already sold on Japanese cars, cameras, TV's, and computers will be able to buy them stamped "Made in USA."
* It means more American companies are likely to study Japanese quality control and other management techniques --some of which originated in the US.
* It may mean a way around the kind of US pressure applied to Japan just prior to this week's summit meeting -- pressure that resulted in Japan agreeing to somewhat limit its car exports to the US in the next few years.
Japanese production of cars in America is not covered by the agreement, says Robert E. Cole, director of the center for Japanese Studies at the University of Michigan. He predicts major increases in Japanese production in the US of computers and computer parts to avoid similar import-slowing pressure on Japan by Washington.
Producing Japanese cars in US in "a solution that goes a long way toward solving the problem" of fears by the United Automobile Workers of loosing jobs because of Japanese imports, Mr. Cole said.
Of course, if the Hondas to be produced in Ohio and the Datsun trucks to be made in Tennessee pull customers away from cars and trucks "made in USA," the complaints from American industry are not likely to end.
But Bill Brock, the US trade negotiator who helped shape the recent agreement with Japan, has said Detroit's problems are not caused by Japan. Mr. Brock blames high interest rates and the way the Us companies have been run.
It is the way Japanese companies in Japan and in the US are run that is increasingly attracting the interest of American manufacturers. Some 400 US companies already are studying such techniques, Dr. Cole says. But the success of Japanese methods in exaggerated, he adds.
Public relations is one of the reasons the methods are used, he says. "Most [Japanese] managers in the US are very nervous, very cautions, and very conservative," says Cole, and they spend more time "trying to blend in" to the American scene than being different.
But Vladimir Pucik, a researcher at Columbia University, disagrees. Many Japanese business leaders here tried US methods. But poor quality and high job turnover led them to return to their own methods.
Rex Yamamoto Leghorn, a sociologist at Emory University in Atlanta, suggests a key to the Japanese management techniques is that the Japanese manager trusts the workers' potential and includes them in more discussions on production. They ar made to feel needed -- part of a team, he explains.
Such techniques as management and workers wearing the same uniforms, company exercise periods, frequent management-worker talks, are working well, says Mr. Leghorn.
He adds, "Americans have only begun to realize the importance of worker involvement in their plants."


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VanityCask Tech Pvt. Ltd, which runs luxury beauty products discovery platform VanityCask, has raised an undisclosed amount in seed funding from Singapore-based angel and venture capital firm RB Investments, the startup's founder Tarun Joshi told VCCircle.
The company will use the funds to cover its fixed costs and logistics and advertising spend, he added.
Founded by Joshi in November 2016, the subscription-based platform claims to be a "merger of media, brands and trials." The Mumbai-based startup delivers a beauty box containing samples of luxury beauty brands, such as Clinique, Votre, Kama and Thalgo, to users every month. Each sample typically lasts 5-7 applications.
Joshi claimed VanityCask will break even at the unit level in the next two months.
Speaking about challenges, he said solving supply-chain problems was hard as there are a limited number of brands in India and logistics in the country are still problematic.
The startup competes with the likes of FabBag, MSM Box, My Envy Box, and GlamEgo.
RB Investments is a boutique venture fund that participates in early-stage and seed rounds as well as Series A, B and C investments. It has also invested in food-ordering startups Faasos and Swiggy and online jewellery seller BlueStone, among other ventures, according to VCCEdge, the data research arm of VCCircle.
Its recent investments include online travel agent marketplace TravelTriangle, where it led a $10-million Series B round. The funding round also saw participation from existing investors SAIF Partners and Silicon Valley venture fund Bessemer Venture Partners.


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Although partners, Apple and Samsung have had rigorous legal battles. One of the most significant legal battles lasted seven years when Apple accused Samsung of copying the iPhone.
Despite the 2018 settlement, Apple is still annoyed at Samsung for allegedly copying the iPhone, as revealed by Apple’s current Marketing head, Greg Joswiak. Why does Apple think Samsung copied the iPhone? Have they not copied Samsung before, and should the tech giant still be annoyed?
Apple vs. Samsung: The Legal Battles
Samsung and Apple have had two serious legal battles. The most remarkable is the one where Apple accused Samsung of blatantly copying the iPhone in 2011.
In that lawsuit, the company said that Samsung chose to “slavishly” copy its “innovative technology, distinctive user interfaces, and elegant and distinctive product and packaging design,” violating its intellectual property rights instead of “pursuing independent product development,” as reported by The Verge.
The lawsuit pointed out several things that Samsung allegedly copied from the hardware (like the rectangular shape with uniform rounded corners, black face, silver edges, etc.) to the software (like the look and number of icons on display), which touched several Samsung smartphones and a tablet. Nonetheless, the critical area of the contest was Samsung allegedly copying Apple’s iPhone 3GS.
Although Samsung would later countersue, claiming that Apple infringed some of its mobile communications technology patents in different countries, including the US, the legal battles raged for several years.
The case would initially result in a $1 billion ruling in favor of Apple in 2012. Still, there were back and forths over the amount Samsung should pay for infringing some of Apple’s design and utility patents. That amount dwindled to $539 million, according to a May 2018 ruling. At this point, Samsung only wanted to pay $28 million, while Apple sought a $1 billion payout.
However, things took a radical turn in June 2018 when Apple and Samsung quietly settled the matter out of court, as reported by The Verge. Both kept their mouths shut about the terms of the agreement, probably as a part of the deal.
However, despite the quiet settlement, Apple retained its stance that Samsung copied the iPhone, as pointed out in a statement issued by the company after the peaceful settlement—identical to the one issued after the May ruling.
“Apple ignited the smartphone revolution with iPhone, and it is a fact that Samsung blatantly copied our design. We’re grateful to the jury for their service and pleased they agree that Samsung should pay for copying our products,” the company said in a statement via The New York Times.
Another notorious trial was Apple’s claim that Samsung copied other patents exclusively related to iOS features, like Slide to Unlock, autocorrect, and quick links, in 2012. Samsung was found guilty and, as a result, was forced to pay $120 million to Apple in 2017, putting an end to the five-year legal tussle.
Unfortunately for Apple, $120 million was less than 10% of the $2 billion it was hoping for. Both cases clearly showed that Samsung was found guilty of copying Apple—that’s why it had to pay.
Should Apple Still Be Annoyed at Samsung?
Years later, Apple still maintains the same opinion as revealed by Greg Joswiak’s remarks during an interview with The Wall Street Journal while celebrating 15 years of the iPhone. He termed the rise of large-screen Android smartphones spearheaded by Samsung “annoying.”
“They were annoying because, as you know, they ripped off our technology,” Joswiak said. Ouch. However, with the matters settled, it’s not valid for Apple to still be mad at Samsung.
The only reason behind Apple’s rage, years later, is probably because the company never felt content with how the issue was resolved—in terms of monetary compensation or otherwise. Remember, Apple was seeking total compensation of $3 billion from both US trials.
You have to give credit to Samsung, though, as they walked out of the settlement and have kept mum since save for the usual Samsung jibes at Apple. So, hey, Apple, perhaps it’s time to move on.
Has Apple Ever Copied Samsung?
Despite its harsh remarks, you’ll be surprised to hear that Apple is not so innocent. Apple has also copied Samsung in the past. According to Wired, a South Korean court found that both Samsung and Apple had infringed upon each other’s patents in a 2012 ruling.
Apple was found guilty of violating two of Samsung’s wireless patents. At the same time, Samsung infringed on one of Apple’s utility patents (the “bounce-back” effect and Slide to Unlock features in iOS).
In that ruling, the jury denied claims of Samsung copying the iPhone. Included in the verdict, the court temporarily halted sales of infringing devices from both Samsung and Apple in the country, including Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Tab, and Galaxy Tab 10.1, and Apple’s iPhone 4 and iPad 2.
Copying Is Illegal, Taking Inspiration Is Not
Ripping someone else’s design or features is illegal, but it’s hard to create anything in the modern world without taking inspiration from somewhere. It’s no secret that the original iPhone was revolutionary, and it’s just one of the amazing Apple innovations of the 21st century.
The iPhone’s success also had its downsides for Apple, as it inspired the competition to try and do the same. No wonder Apple also sued other Android manufacturers, including Nokia, Motorola, and HTC. Truth be told, it’s hard to ignore what makes the competition tick if you’re competing in the same industry.
For example, high refresh rate displays were a phenomenon on Android smartphones, and it was only time before Apple followed suit. In 2022, Apple added a host of new features to the iPhone 14 Pro that Android introduced.
The Cupertino-based tech giant has also taken inspiration from Samsung and other Android manufacturers to add a large screen option to the iPhone lineup, starting with the iPhone 6 series in 2014 by launching a bigger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus on top of the 4.7-inch iPhone 6. Years later, a 6.7-inch iPhone has become the norm.
With time, it has become clear that smartphones are looking more of the same with few subtleties to distinguish one device from another (or, in other words, “boring”) due to the industry’s maturation.
Despite the constant patent fights at the onset, it’s clear that smartphones were to, eventually, have more similarities than differences—it’s how innovation works. Just look at other mature industries, for example. So, don’t be surprised when you see social media platforms becoming identical.
Copying Can Be Good and Bad for the Industry
For companies, copying can be good as it can help them align with the hottest trends on the market. However, it may stifle innovation as companies focus on jumping on the new shiny thing instead of pursuing independent development.
As a consumer, you will see less distinction between products or services, which is a bummer since the hot new trend can’t be suitable for everyone. Industry-wide, copying can help give products more visibility and even set the foundation for further innovation.


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NEWS AND EVENTS
December 31, 2010
GM Uzbekistan plans to launch production of new sedan
GM Uzbekistan, an Uzbek-US carmaker, is planning to launch serial production of new business class sedan with working name of GS-VEM in 2011-2013.
The company is developing project documentation now and it is planning to launch production of new production line in summer of 2011, the mass media reported.
The preliminary project capacity of new line will make up 100,000 cars a year. The company plans to export about 50,000 of new models.
The project cost is about US$136 million. The project will be financed due to own resources of Uzavtosanoat joint stock company (Uzbekistan Car Industry).
General Motors Daewoo and Technology (GM DAT) and Uzavtosanoat agreed on creation of new line on production of new sedan in February 2010.


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Analysts from Ovum, ABI Research and Informa Telecoms and Media react to Apple's iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.
Ovum principle device analyst Tony Cripps
Even post-Jobs Apple still does great theatre, even if most of what was announced was unusually well-heralded in the blogosphere. Clearly there’s little need for gimmicks in the flagship 5S, in a launch replete with significant spec upgrades over and beyond the usual screen improvements. Apple, is certainly offering meaningful innovation here.
Moving to a 64-bit architecture means Apple can genuinely claim to have brought something new to the smartphone party. It should certainly help the company further cement its lead as a mobile gaming platform and will give the Android fraternity something to think about in a space whose significance is sometimes downplayed beyond the gaming world...
Anyone expecting Apple to come truly down market with the iPhone 5C was fooling themselves. The day that happens is the day the company signals that it has run out of headroom for expansion. It’s far from ready to concede that yet as it’s greater interest in Japan and China show, although the mooted tie up with China Mobile wasn’t announced as this comment was written.
ABI Research senior analyst Michael Morgan
Apple announced two devices [yesterday], the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5C is essentially the iPhone 5 with a plastic shell that follows Apple’s historic pricing paradigm of taking $100 off the price of the latest model. The iPhone 5S is the classic step improvement of better processor, better camera and a new marquis feature (this time it is finger print scanning).
What troubles me most is what I did not hear from Apple. There is no new low cost model. There was no mention of a deal with China Mobile. I believe that these two things, low cost devices and a new mega deal would have done the most for driving growth in iPhone shipments. Furthermore Apple did not show a willingness to deliver a Phablet sized device and opted to offer color options instead. In the end it appears that Apple is playing it safe, perhaps too safe.
Informa principal analyst Malik Saadi
Note: This comment was distributed before the unveiling, but many of the details had circulated as credible rumors prior to the event.
The timing of this launch is crucial as the industry is getting close to the end of the third financial quarter and the iPhone’s performance during this period has been largely below expectations, particularly in China where the growth rate is falling rapidly.
It is becoming obvious that Apple can no longer afford to address the whole world as a single market for its iPhone...Launching a cheaper smartphone will definitely help the company to reach new audiences, certainly in emerging markets where device subsidy is not a common practice and affordability is key...
However, the company may face a number of challenges here... Offering a cheaper version of iPhone at lower cost while the device looks very similar to its old brother in terms of functionality and experience means that it will undoubtedly be a success for Apple but this success will come at the expense of its flagship product.


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For two student entrepreneurs, winning the Ag Springboard competition was all that and a bag of chips.
Deanna Spaniel and Ben Nason, co-founders of the Blue and White Chips Company, won the first place $7,500 prize out of six finalist teams during the annual competition on Thursday, April 14.
Held by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the competition judges teams who develop and pitch innovative business plans which address needs in fields from food to agriculture to bio-products and energy, the competition website said.
The winner, Blue and White Chips, is a unique potato chip company that produces all-natural potato chips in a variety of colors. This is accomplished through the selection of potatoes that produce spuds of different colors, Spaniel (junior-agriculture business) said.
“The monetary prize will help us achieve full production. We’ll actually be able to be in stores by next fall,” Spaniel said. “It’s helping us to fully launch our company.”
While for now they are marketing to the Penn State community, hence the blue and white colors, their ultimate goal post launch is to market different combinations to fans across the nation, Spaniel said.
“We would like for this to become a nationwide product,” Spaniel said. “We’re starting at Penn State because our current chips are physically blue and white, but we have every color from bright pink to black, so we’ll move to other universities, schools and even into the fundraising market to become a nationally known product.”
Jean Lonie, director of student recruitment and activities and a judge for the Ag Springboard Competition, said finalists in the competition were very different in what they were looking at and in the topics of their pitches.
“[Blue and White Chips] was unique in that they really had something that was almost market ready,” Lonie said. “They managed to blend food science with agri-business management with consumer appeal. Their company is really the total package and is a product that we think, given the monetary boost, will take off.”
This was the second time Spaniel and Nason had entered the sports-themed potato chip brand in the competition. Following their loss in 2015, they put in extensive work and research to bring their business to actualization, Spaniel said.
Lexy Babcock, who served as a taste-tester for every batch of Blue and White Chips produced, said she thinks the company being a student-run initiative has the greatest appeal.
“I’ve been taste-testing the potato chips since the very first batch, so we’ve had some better ones and worse ones,” Babcock (sophomore–public relations) said. “Where the chips are now are the best they’ve ever been. I think what’s really cool about this company is that it’s run by students.”
Lonie said she definitely sees a future for the company.
“People are really excited about it,” Lonie said. “They are intrigued because they don’t know what potatoes can do, they’re curious because everyone loves potato chips and they think it’s really great because it’s a student-run initiative.”
Spaniel said she first became involved in the potato chip research project after taking a class with Mark Gagnon, the Harbaugh Entrepreneurship Scholar and entrepreneurship coordinator for the College of Agricultural Sciences. Because of this being Spaniel’s fourth college degree, Gagnon suggested she join in on the research.
Lonie said that when it comes to entrepreneurship, the best thing students can do is to get involved and communicate with one another.
“There are a lot of things that students at Penn State are going to come up with, create and solve, and it’s only because they keep asking questions,” Lonie said. “If everyone in the Blue and White Chip Company were in plant science, they probably wouldn’t be as successful as they have been. They needed food sciences, plant sciences, agri-business management, marketing and more. Building a strong team to tease the ideas out is key.”
Spaniel said she has been a part of many other start-up companies and initiatives, and that she encourages others to get involved as much as they can.
“Don’t get held down by failures,” Spaniel said. “They’re just there to teach you new things and to keep pushing you forward. Even when things get hard, it’s important to keep going.”