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Khmer Times’ Sok Chan, recently spoke to Xiaoshu Su, CEO of American Hudson Warranty, and discussed the advantages of purchasing a vehicle warranty in Cambodia’s burgeoning car market.
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The 41-megapixel Nokia Lumia 1020 must have impressed a fair number of people ever since it was introduced, and it was just yesterday when the pre-orders for the Nokia Lumia 1020 on AT&T were opened, and here we are with word that demand proved to be so overwhelming, that the device itself was sold out as early as 8:42am on Tuesday morning. In fact, AT&T had even sent someone who tried to place a pre-order an email, informing him that the much wanted Lumia 1020 is now on backorder. Now that is a bummer, isn’t it? Well, at least you can still check out a photo of it on production lines, as well as regale in the hope that there is a possible red colored version in the pipeline, too.
It does seem as though the Nokia Lumia 1020 is going to be a surefire winner for Nokia and Microsoft, although it remains to be seen what is the primary driver of success – the 41-megapixel camera, or just a bunch of people who want a change in scenery by jumping aboard the Windows Phone 8 bandwagon. What do you think? Those who were lucky enough to have gotten your pre-order through should be on track to receive it from July 23rd onwards.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Your iPhone Knows Where You've Been; Others Can, Too
Snoops can discover where you've been by reading a secret file stored on Apple's iPhone and synchronized to a computer by iTunes. At the Where 2.0 conference, researcher Pete Warden said the secret iPhone file is easily readable. The secret iPhone file came to light despite Apple's rule that app developers must get users' OK to collect location data.
Your iPhone knows where you've been. That hitherto-unknown feature of the popular smartphone Relevant Products/Services came to light this week as security Relevant Products/Services researchers announced the discovery of a secret file on the device Relevant Products/Services that stores the information.
That data Relevant Products/Services includes the latitude and longitude coordinates of the phone, accompanied by a time stamp. This tracking mechanism, reported at the Where 2.0 conference Relevant Products/Services in San Francisco on Wednesday, apparently began with iOS 4.
Mapping the Data
Pete Warden, one of the researchers presenting the finding, told news media that Apple "has made it possible for almost anybody" who could get access Relevant Products/Services to your smartphone or computer to find out where you've been. The location/time stamp file is copied onto a computer when the smartphone is synchronized with iTunes.
The researchers said locations are apparently not found through GPS, but through triangulation against the nearest cell-phone towers. This is less accurate than GPS, but consumes less power. Some observers have suggested that the log also uses Wi-Fi location data.
The researchers investigated whether such a tracking and recording function was similarly present in Android phones, but reported they couldn't find any such ability in phones for that platform.
Warden and fellow researcher Alasdair Allan created an open-source application that maps the location information from the iPhone file, allowing a user to visually follow his or her movements over a period of time. They said the app doesn't communicate this data to anyone.
The application is available at http://petewarden.github.com/iPhoneTracker/. At that location, the researchers provide the steps for a user to view the information in the file, which they said is located on a computer in a folder inside /Users/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backups/.
They noted that, if users choose to encrypt backups, others will be prevented from viewing the data on the computer.
'Data-Gathering Isn't Accidental'
Warden and Allan said it's "unclear" why Apple is collecting this information, although they speculated the company may have new features in development that could utilize a history of the user's locations. They added that the duplication of the file across devices "is evidence the data-gathering isn't accidental," and there's currently no evidence the data is stored or transmitted elsewhere.
The said the problems with this data collection are that it's stored in an easily readable form, and that Apple is collecting the information at all. They noted that similar data is collected by cell-phone providers as operational data, but "it's kept behind a firewall" and requires a court order to be seen.
By making this file easily available, the researchers pointed out, Apple is making it easy for, say, an investigator or a jealous spouse to obtain your location history. Interestingly, Apple touted location privacy during iOS 4's launch last year, including a requirement that location-aware apps obtain user permission before obtaining location data.


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But other analysts say FaceTime will catch on, especially with consumers, at first. The patent states that the same video stream temporarily serve as wallpaper to the device, leaving access to icons of different applications installed. Even for consumers, after using it once or twice, will you continue to use it. FaceTime is somewhat what I expected, but I expected to hear more about APIs and an appeal to developers about video chat, so maybe this is Apple s way of kind of building a critical mass for [video chat], Gottheil added. We will be updating our app soon to accommodate for the changes Notice: Facetime-forpc. If the user interface is not described in the document, reference is made to data that can be imposed on a FaceTime-flow. Analysts said Apple might reveal later whether Skype video calling and other third-party video chat software could be supported. They seem to be wanting to become what Kodak used to be to photos, with video chat for all and not just geeks. In his presentation, Jobs said Apple is working with cellular providers to prepare their networks to work with FaceTime. Jobs also introduced a higher-resolution Retina display that will aid in video playback and video chat facetime cyber chat. Restricting it to iPhone 4 users is [Apple s] way of getting started, he said facetime cyber chat. Dulaney said the use of Wi-Fi-only is probably because AT&T needs to more fully upgrade to HSPA plus, a faster network speed. He doubted a large company would want to invest in the iPhone 4 s to get video chat functions, since they won t interoperate with other devices. Users can automatically switch from the front-facing camera focused on their faces to the rear-facing camera -- to show others what they are seeing -- with a simple screen touch.
[Apple is] saying, if you want this functionality you have to invest in this technology, Burden said. Matt Hamblen covers mobile and wireless, smartphones and other handhelds, and wireless networking for Computerworld. I don t see any major benefit to business users with FaceTime, added Jack Gold, an analyst at J. He noted that Jobs talked about using Pandora, a third-party streaming music program, in a multi-tasking manner, but not Apple s own streaming service. But the fact that FaceTime will work only on iPhone 4 devices could be a way of building some product cachet as the concept catches on, said Kevin Burden, an analyst at ABI Research. Clearly, Apple is providing the [video chat] platform with what looks to be better than Skype quality, so they are starting to seed the market with video chat users, Gottheil said. However, the technology could have wider adoption if the front-facing camera is included in the realm of APIs (application programming interfaces) that developers could link into third-party video chat programs, such as Skype. However, Burden said, because FaceTime will only work within iPhone 4 products and only with Wi-Fi, enterprise interest in that functionality will be severely limited. Ezra Gottheil, an analyst at Technology Business Research, said Apple seems to be positioning its FaceTime and iPhone 4 front-facing camera to a wide-buying audience, as opposed to only consumers or business users. I don t think enterprises are clamoring for [video chat] right now, but consumers drive the enterprise and it will take off, said Ken Dulaney, a Gartner Inc. The fact that only Wi-Fi is being used for video chat at first is Apple s acceptance of reality, that Wi-Fi works faster than 3G cellular, analysts said. IPhone multi-tasking and the newly announced iMovie for iPhone video-editing application will be used hand-in-hand by video chat users, Gottheil said. At one point, in reference to other functions in iPhone 4 , Jobs said the HSPA speeds are expected to be 7. All data transiteraient via a common application, it could be both written materials pictures or videos, read continuously.
The aim is to ensure that data sharing is done in a more intuitive and fluid than by mail, all obviously being accompanied by a discussion, says the patent. After 30 seconds of chatting, or on your terms, Jottle will remove the face screening. The reverse is also expected, thus, the person might appear in a thumbnail while the rest of the screen is allocated to shared information.dating site that accept maestro card.. Gottheil said the possibility of connecting iPhone 4 users to a video and audio streaming service through Apple s upcoming data center in North Carolina could be made in a future announcement. Jobs said the FaceTime software will be made into an open industry standard, which could theoretically, allow connections from other devices than Apple products. This sharing feature also extends to what is displayed on the screen. The FacetimeÃ‚Â app is for education use only. In addition to only working over Wi-Fi, FaceTime only works from one iPhone 4 to another. AT&T, the exclusive iPhone carrier in the U. Businesses could use [FaceTime] in some cases, he said. At this point it looks pretty consumer-oriented and only between two iPhone 4s, Gottheil said. Jobs had to ask conference attendees several times during his presentation to stop using Wi-Fi so that all the iPhone 4 applications on stage could be demonstrated. .100 online dating site in australia.
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Saint Lucia: Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information Ernest Hilaire shared a glimpse of the inaugural call of Norwegian Encore to Port Castries. According to the update shared by Tourism Minister Hilaire, it was the first visit of the ship to the country.
The country welcomed around 4,000 guests with 1,735 crew members. The social media post by Deputy Prime Minister informed, “Today Saint Lucia welcomed the Norwegian Encore to Port Castries for the first time. The ship, which debuted in November 2019, has a capacity of 3,998 guests with 1,735 crew.”
Furthermore, he expressed that it is always his pleasure to have these inaugural calls to the shores of Saint Lucia as it shows the courage the cruise companies have in the beautiful island home of Ernest Hilaire.
While welcoming the cruise ship, he stated, “Welcome to Saint Lucia, The Helen of the West!”
Earlier, on December 27 (Tuesday), Saint Lucia welcomed two cruises at Port Castries. The two cruises – Zaandam of the Holland America Line and Coasta Fascinosa brought thousands of guests to the beautiful country of Saint Lucia. Both cruise ships received a warm welcome and participated in the plaque exchange ceremonies. On that day, 3000 guests came to the country.
Saint Lucia is a must-visit choice for various travel enthusiasts because of its mesmerizing beauty. Saint Lucia has been regarded as the world’s best honeymoon destination. Saint Lucia is an island nation that offers a unique combination of beauty, culture as well as adventure. This beautiful country is located between the island nations St Vincent and the Grenadines and Martinique. It is on the bucket list of travellers because of its vibrant culture, stunning beaches and lush green mountains.
Visitors enjoy their stay in the country because the nation provides unique experiences. The island is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, including Anse Chastanet and Sugar Beach. The beaches have golden sand and crystal clear waters, ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and other water activities. For those looking for adventure, the island has numerous hiking trails, rainforest hikes, and zip-lining opportunities.


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Otto and ECE combine offline and online shopping
Online retailer Otto and shopping center operator ECE have formed joint venture Stocksquare to link offline and online shopping. The goal is to boost offline sales at ECE shopping centers and to expand Otto’s online assortment.
It’s no surprise Otto.de and ECE are partnering: the two major German companies are both part of the Otto Group. ECE was founded in 1965 by Werner Otto, who also started mail-order company Otto in 1949.
In order to better connect online and offline retail, the two companies have founded a joint venture called Stocksquare. This new company integrates the store networks of brick-and-mortar retailers with the Otto.de platform. Stocksquare makes it possible for consumers to reserve something online before picking them up at the center or to purchase something online and then have it delivered from the shopping center to their homes on the very same day.
Available in all ECE shopping centers
For now, the new services will be available to the complete store networks of retailers who run shops in one of the about 90 ECE shopping centers across Germany. The project is launching with retailers like Marc O’Polo, Reno and Ulla Popken already on board.
Same-day delivery across Germany is planned
Aside from the cross-channel link between brick-and-mortar retail and ecommerce, the two Otto Group subsidiaries are also planning to launch additional services such as nationwide same-day delivery.
‘In the future, shopping happens both online and offline’
CEO Alexander Otto explains the move by saying the shopping experience of the future will take place both online and offline. “We are combining our knowledge from both worlds and enhancing brick-and-mortar retail by expanding its reach online. This is truly a remarkable pioneering project. In the process, we can draw on our long-standing partnerships with major retailers and our dense network of shopping centers as well as the omnichannel approach of our Digital Mall project.”
During the first part of the project, customers can check Otto.de to see if an item is available at a nearby store. The ecommerce website currently shows local product availability for around 20,000 products. More items, stores and partners will be added over time.
More stores and online platforms can connect
The concept is designed to not only list stores that are located in ECE shopping center, but it will also include products at other stores as well. And it will also be able to connect with other online platforms in the future.


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SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Ass Savers, the Swedish maker of lightweight rear fenders, is sponsoring USA Cycling for the 2015 season and will provide Team USAC members with customized fenders.
HAYWARD, Calif. (BRAIN) — After an approximately four-year hiatus, Bianchi USA is once again offering mountain bikes here.
SAN CARLOS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Beeline Bikes has closed a $2.6 million Series A financing round led by Backcountry.com, owner of Competitive Cyclist, that will be used to expand the Bay Area company's fleet of mobile bike shops across the U.S. using a franchise model.
PHILADELPHIA (BRAIN) — Industry veteran George Simone has joined Advanced Sports International in the newly created role of vice president of global business development. Simone is charged with developing short- and long-term growth plans for ASI.
MILL VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — True Communications has hired industry veteran Kevin Rouse to join the agency's public and media relations team.
Rouse will join True as an account manager starting immediately. He will be responsible for media strategy and outreach with a number of True clients.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Green Lane Project is asking city transportation staffers and consultants to complete a survey on how protected bike lands are working out.
DENVER (BRAIN) — Colorado's pro stage race, the USA Pro Challenge, has expanded its agreement with Pearl Izumi. The Colorado-based clothing brand will now serve as the race's year-round official merchandise retail partner.
WILMINGTON, Del. (BRAIN) — Blue Bicycle has named Orli Chinea its national sales manager. Chinea was most recently was working as the western regional manager for Blue.
ORLANDO, Fla. (BRAIN) — Catrike has selected Anson-Stoner as its public relations agency of record after a nationwide search.
The new partnership comes as Catrike said it has has seen unprecedented growth. Sales have grown 55 percent this year and the brand is expecting a 40 percent increase in 2016.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Pro trials rider Jeff Lenosky will perform at the Eastern Outdoor Reps Association trade show in Killington, Vt., planned for Aug. 24-26.
Lenosky will perform Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the event, being held at Killington Grand Resort's Snow Shed Lodge and & Rams Head.
DENVER (BRAIN) — Rapha is making Denver the first stop for its new traveling club house and retail shop program.
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Timbuk2 has hired several new specialty cycling sales representatives to serve the brand in Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain states, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Voting is now open for the industry to select the winners of the second annual Interbike Awards (IB Awards) in five retail categories.
DAYTON, Ohio (BRAIN) — System Cycle is now carrying and distributing Cult Crew BMX products.
MANCHESTER, N.H. (BRAIN) — The Bike Cooperative has added insulated water bottle supplier Polar Bottle to its network of suppliers. Through this new partnership with the Colorado-based manufacturer, members of The Bike Co-op will now earn rebates on their purchases of Polar Bottle-branded water bottles.
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National BMX Hall of Fame will induct six new members at a ceremony to be held here on Oct. 10.


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Some organizations race into data-driven transformation. Others want to get everything "right" first. There's an optimal balance between moving too fast and moving too slow, but few companies get it right. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) suggests some best practices to avoid common pitfalls.
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‘Basically irreplaceable’: Olympic ad dollars could evaporate from market if coronavirus causes cancellation
NBCUniversal has sold more than $1.25 billion worth of national advertising inventory for this year’s Olympics. However, if the coronavirus outbreak leads to the Games’ cancellation, much of the ad money won’t be reallocated to other channels.
On Feb. 25, a senior member of the International Olympic Committee raised the possibility that the Olympics could be canceled if the coronavirus outbreak is not contained by late May. That has raised the question of what happens to all that money that companies have committed to spend advertising against the event. The answer, according to ad agency executives, is that advertisers would be more likely to pocket that money for safekeeping than to spend it on other inventory sources inside or outside of NBCUniversal.
“My guess is most [advertisers] will take the opportunity to take [the money] back and either put it to the bottom line or use for a rainy day,” said one agency executive.
Advertisers would likely refrain from reallocating at least a portion of their Olympic ad dollars for two main reasons. First, advertisers would have a difficult time finding alternatives for those ad dollars that could rival the reach of the Olympics. “It wouldn’t even be possible, at least in that format where you have viewership of 20 million people in one spot every night for two weeks…. The Olympics are basically irreplaceable,” said a second agency executive. Second, if the Olympics are canceled, advertisers are probably facing more serious business issues than how to reach the people that would have tuned into the Olympics. Media companies are already bracing for a reduction in ad dollars as companies cut their sales forecasts because of coronavirus.
“If the Olympics don’t happen, it’s not like [advertisers are] committed to those dollars. The world could have much bigger problems than a sporting event that can’t happen, so a lot of these companies are going to be probably reeling if that’s the case, for issues unrelated to the Olympics,” said Jeff Gagne, svp of strategic investments at Havas Media.
To be clear, how advertisers would respond to the Olympics’ cancellation is conjecture at this point. Advertisers and agencies are operating under the assumption that the Games will take place until they are told otherwise. One Olympics advertiser said that the company is monitoring the situation but declined to elaborate. At least one agency holding company has provided its account executives with a memo to instruct them on what to say to clients about the subject of the Olympics’ cancellation; however, that memo largely amounts to telling clients that the agency is similarly monitoring the situation, according to a person who has seen the memo.
“It’s definitely too early to say in terms of what, if any, tangible impact there will be. But it is accurate to say that everyone should be thinking in terms of contingency plans,” said Brian Wieser, global president of business intelligence at GroupM.
Other agency executives agreed that ad buyers should be contemplating contingency plans, but they also wondered how sufficiently anyone could plan for the Olympics’ cancellation. “There is no contingency plan for the Olympics. It’s too big,” said Gagne.
For NBCUniversal, the contingency plan would likely be trying to get advertisers to redirect their Olympics ad dollars to the company’s other inventory. Advertisers may be open to keeping a portion of their money parked with the TV conglomerate in order to maintain their relationships with NBCUniversal, which has the U.S. broadcast rights to the Olympics through 2032. “A lot of advertisers might want to work in good faith with NBCU and the IOC and be willing to working with them on a contingency plan,” said the first agency executive.
However, NBCUniversal may not have enough ad impressions on offer to retain the full $1.25 billion that advertisers have committed to spend on the Olympics. “You’re replacing a $900,000 or $1 million Olympic primetime spot with a $120,000 primetime spot. From a frequency management and capacity standpoint, they wouldn’t even have the inventory to maintain all of that spend,” said the second agency executive. “There would be some inclination to say yes, there’s a partnership [to protect], but brands are buying the Olympics for the Olympics.”
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One of the few remaining examples of Apple Inc.'s first pre-assembled computer, Apple-1, has sold for a record $905,000 at an auction in New York. The Apple-1 was described as “in superb overall condition,” with no apparent modifications to the motherboard. Included were a vintage keyboard with pre-7400 series military spec chips, a vintage Sanyo monitor and a custom vintage power supply in wooden box, as well as two vintage tape-decks and a video recording of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s keynote speech at the 1980 “Applevention.”
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New research from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business global survey of CFOs reveals that 80% of companies have been hacked. Small and medium-sized businesses have been the hardest hit. Other results from the CFO survey include expectations of wage hikes and the impact of the strong U.S. dollar on U.S. exports.
Highlighting the continuing challenge of information systems security, more than 80% of companies around the world have been hacked by cyber-criminals, including more than 80% of companies in the U.S., and more than 85% of companies in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa, according to a worldwide survey of CFOs. The goal in these attacks is to steal, change or make public confidential information.
Although breaches of major companies such as Target make the news, the worst hit are the small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In the U.S., 85% of firms with fewer than 1,000 employees have been successfully hacked, compared to 60% of larger firms.
Those figures may even be underestimating the damage, as many companies may not realize that their systems have been penetrated, according to survey director John Graham, a professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.
The CFO Global Business Outlook survey, conducted quarterly by Duke Fuqua, is based on responses from more than 1,000 CFOs in public and private companies around the world. Other results of the second quarter survey include:
SMEs are most susceptible to hackers because they have dedicated less resources to cyber-security. However, when it comes to investing in securing your information systems, perhaps an old proverb applies to the new technology: not to be penny-wise and pound-foolish.
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Kenyan and Ugandan traders have signed a memorandum of understanding to help end non-tariff regulatory disagreements.
The two sides promised in a joint declaration to harmonise agricultural rules to avoid delays and bureaucracies in doing business.
“The signing of this memorandum today will enhance agricultural trade between Uganda and Kenya, improve interdependence of agro-based industries in the two countries. The document will advance and actualise the resolutions arrived during September 2021 at a trade symposium in Mombasa,” the joint communique reads.
Business organisations, who are thought to be the most affected by non-tariff barriers (NTBs), argue that establishing comparable safety, cleanliness, and paperwork standards will help avoid unnecessary delays.
The dealers plan to submit their proposals to their respective export departments for approval.
Mustafa Ramadhan, chairman of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Mombasa, advised Uganda to use Kenya’s efficient transportation systems, such as the Standard Gauge Railway and the Inland Container Depot in Naivasha, to convey their goods.
A delegation from Kenya led by Trade Secretary Betty Maina has been in Uganda to deliberate on the matter after Kampala raised concerns over Nairobi’s imposition of taxes on goods coming in from Uganda and banning milk and poultry products.
Ms Maina met with her Ugandan counterpart Amelia Kyambadde as well as President Yoweri Museveni and it was agreed that both countries do away with the punitive taxes.
During the signing of the MoU, Uganda Consul-General, Paul Mukumbya said Uganda will benefit from the deal considering it has a surplus of agricultural produce with need for a ready market.
“The two countries have come up with recommendations for priority improvement in the management of export quality standards for agro-products and soon our milk, Lato, which was banned in Kenya, will be on your shelves. We hope the signing of this MoU will strengthen cooperation as we seek to gain a better understanding of the vital role of agriculture and trade within the region,” said Mr Mukumbya.
Kenya would no longer levy a 35% duty on gas cylinders manufactured in Uganda as a result of the MoU.
Uganda, on the other hand, consented to remove the 13 percent levy it had placed on Kenyan juices, malted beer, and spirits, which it said was in violation of the EAC Customs Union Protocol’s spirit.
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For restaurant owners and executives, the COVID-19 pandemic has heaved operations into an existential crisis.
Since the coronavirus started leading to lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders across the United States, restaurant revenues have plummeted, and brands are struggling to figure out to survive the collapse in demand.
In the post-coronavirus world, margins matter. And here, there’s good news: clever owners can use existing food safety tools to extract more profit from their stores. That’s because improved food safety practices can measurably boost overall business performance and can generate massive cost savings that aren’t even directly related to food safety.
How brands can use food safety systems to increase sales revenue.
US Foods (formerly U.S. Foodservice) conducted a study with the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. They wanted to improve their food safety processes sufficiently to comply with certification standards set by International Featured Standards (IFS). But they also wanted to know if deploying improved food safety systems, policies, and processes would also support positive business outcomes.
The answer proved to be an unqualified, unambiguous yes.
Specifically, the study found that after US Foods implemented a rigorous program designed to bring all its operations in line with IFS safety standards, sales revenue increased by 2%.
That improvement is likely thanks to an increase in consumer confidence in their brand.
Notably, consumer confidence is exactly what restaurants need to inspire today, with guests wary about doing business – even takeout or delivery options – for fear of exposure to COVID-19. In other words, proactively protecting consumers leads guests to feel safer doing business with the organization, inspiring more sales and greater loyalty.
As a significant bonus, it also leads to fewer complaints.
The US Foods/University of Michigan study also revealed that the improvement in food safety cut costs. Specifically, the investment in improved quality and safety systems led to 23% fewer customer complaints – and that, in turn, reduced the amount of labor needed to handle those complaints commensurately.
In fact, the study’s authors estimate that a large-scale company with 25,000 employees would see an estimated $3.5 million in savings each year due solely to the reduction in complaints. That’s $140 per year, per employee in cost reduction.
How food safety systems are critical to helping brands survive
COVID-19 is not the only risk to human health at restaurants and other foodservice organizations; pathogens like salmonella, listeria, E. coli, and more are still lurking in the background. Only now, with the coronavirus in play, there’s no margin for error. An outbreak that might previously have merely shaken a brand could this year prove fatal.
Indeed, the damages from an illness outbreak at a restaurant, either foodborne or viral, were quantifiably disastrous even prior to the current environment. A 2018 study published in the journal Public Health Reports simulated foodborne illness outbreaks of varying sizes to determine what costs they would incur. Researchers from the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that costs ranged from $3,968 up to $2.6 million. A 250-person outbreak and 100 meals lost per illness, for example, costs can easily hit millions of dollars (as much as $2.2 million for a casual-dining restaurant, and $2.1 million for a fast-casual restaurant) and amount to an estimated 101% of annual profits and revenue.
And those are the findings from before COVID-19. With restaurant operations stretched so thin and facing such threats today, there’s no slack. Now, more than ever, failing to properly prioritize safety can be potentially business-ending.
"Many restaurants may not realize how much even just a single foodborne illness outbreak can cost them and affect their bottom line," says Bruce Y. Lee, MD, MBA, executive director of the GOPC. "Paying for and implementing proper infection control measures should be viewed as an investment to avoid these costs which can top a million dollars. Knowing these costs can help restaurants know how much to invest in such safety measures."
“It’s difficult to find anyone who says food safety is not important, but people don’t always realize that when you do good for food safety, you do good for the business,” US Foods Senior Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Jorge Hernandez told Quality Assurance & Food Safety. “A strong food safety program and discipline provide benefits that go well beyond food safety.”
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WASHINGTON -- Jewelry designer Cameron Archer's house caught on fire on Monday, March 18. Most of her belongings were destroyed, including much of her collection of stone and metal necklaces.
One week later, on Monday, March 25 a tongue-in-cheek benefit called "We Didn't Start The Fire" is scheduled at El Centro, D. F. If you're not able to support by spending a weeknight on the town, the team behind Panda Head spent last weekend making limited-edition wooden necklaces.
Click through the slideshow for a glimpse at the Rescue Saint Clair necklaces
The jewelry only costs $10 and all proceeds from the "Rescue Saint Clair Jewelry" line go towards Archer to rebuild her business and collection.
If the unique and decidedly hip pieces aren't your style, Archer's Etsy store still has Refinery 29-approved Saint Clair Jewelry.


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Google initiative to equip malaysian businesses can benefit from the immense potential AI by establishing comprehensive upskilling programmes.
Malaysia MDEC newly established Ministry of Digital in Malaysia said it will introduce new MD tax incentives in May to boost the country’s digital leadership.
The Ministry of Digital, through MDEC, has announced a call for submissions for two incentive programmes, namely the Brand Metaverse Onboarding Programme.
Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) serves as a crucial hub for innovation, inspiration and intellect, will take place from February 22 to 24 at Kuala Lumpur.
Alibaba Cloud recently unveiled a serverless version of its Platform for AI PAI Service (EAS) at the inaugural AI & Big Data Summit in Singapore.
Meta has announced a new video ad performance measurement called Engaged View, Meta says that the option will enable advertisers to measure for conversions.
NayaPay partnered with Alipay+ a cross-border digital payments including e-wallets and bank apps in Pakistan for digitization of commerce in Pakistan.
Malaysia is making a big push into semiconductor manufacturing with aims of meeting skyrocketing demand from the electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous vehicles…


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Dixons and Carphone Warehouse to reveal terms of £4bn merger of groups
Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse will this week reveal the terms of a £4 billion merger of the two groups, promising it will create hundreds of new jobs.
The deal, which has been the subject of secret negotiations since the start of the year, is expected to be announced within days as a ‘merger of equals’.
Carphone Warehouse founder Charles Dunstone is expected to become chairman and Dixons chief executive Sebastian James will take that position at the new group. Dixons is expected to set up Carphone centres in its Currys and PC World stores.
Promise: Both groups say there should not be many store closures
Retail analyst Nick Bubb said: ‘Dixons is weak in the mobile market and that is what this is all about from their point of view. They need to get access to the connectivity market.’
Carphone Warehouse will also help customers use new technology to let their computers and mobile phones control their heating and TVs.
The groups are expected to argue that the need for store closures will be minimal as most Carphone Warehouses are on the high street, while most Currys and PC Worlds are in retail parks. However, the Local Data Company has warned there could be a risk of overlap at a third of the 1,300 stores, particularly those near London.
The merger will almost certainly be subject to an initial review by the new Competition and Markets Authority.
The CMA will have 40 days to decide whether to launch a full investigation. It would have the power to order the merged group to close stores or block the deal if it is thought detrimental to consumer interests.
City brokers estimate there are cost savings of £100 million or more to be made. But the move could also be a defence against increasingly aggressive mobile network operators.
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Houston-based C&J Energy Services Inc. (NYSE: CJ) announced March 20 that Mark Cashiola has resigned as CFO, effective immediately.
The company’s press release states he left to “pursue other opportunities” and that there are “no issues involving the company's financial statements, internal controls or financial reporting procedures that led to Mr. Cashiola's departure.”
The company has retained an executive placement firm to help recruit a new CFO, per the release. The company plans to update stakeholders about its plans in the coming weeks, Don Gawick, president, CEO and a member of C&J’s board of directors, said in the release.
Mike Galvan, currently C&J's senior vice president and chief accounting officer, will also serve as interim CFO until a successor is named. Galvan joined C&J in 2014 and has about 25 years of accounting and financial experience.
Cashiola joined C&J in January 2011 as chief accounting officer and was named CFO in mid-2016. In the release, Gawick thanked Cashiola for his service with the company.
“He has fulfilled a valuable role, stepping up into the CFO position to help guide our Company through a successful financial restructuring,” Gawick said in the release. “We wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”
Predecessor company C&J Energy Services Ltd. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2016. The reorganized company emerged from bankruptcy in January 2017, according to a press release. The restructuring eliminated about $1.4 billion of debt and more than $80 million of annual interest expense. Including a new credit facility, the company exited bankruptcy with more than $220 million of total liquidity.
For the full year 2017, C&J reported revenue of nearly $1.64 billion, up about 68.7 percent from the predecessor company’s 2016 revenue of more than $971.14 million. Net income for the year was nearly $22.46 million, or 37 cents per share, a significant improvement from the predecessor’s net loss of nearly $944.29 million, or a loss of $7.98 per share.


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2025 Porsche 718 Electric – In the past few months we discussed Porsche’s plans for turning the 718 into an entirely electric car. Then, we’ve gathered more information from various sources within and outside of the Porsche. We not only received confirmation that it would be a fully battery-electric vehicle, but we also discovered information that the vehicle will completely be separated from the 911, which was revealed to continue to use its combustion engine until 2030, and may not be hybridized.
2025 Porsche 718 Electric Rumors
The 718 will continue to be offered in Boxster as well as Cayman form. Although the final word hasn’t been announced yet, it’s almost 100% sure it is likely that the Boxster will keep its cloth top, instead of converting to a fixed-roof option. The body design will stay similar to the present models, however, it will sport Porsche’s brand-new “electric front” with wider headlights that are similar to those on the Taycan. The design for the next 718 is being shown off with its Mission R concept car at the Munich IAA auto show. The Mission R isn’t sporting the outrageous aero, and scaled back in its aggressive style the Mission R gives a good concept of what a final 718 Cayman might appear like.
The interior hasn’t been revealed yet, but we’re certain that it will be the most modern Porsche to date and more modern than Taycan. Taycan and a significant improvement over the traditional 718’s current cockpit. When designing the user interface, Porsche is keeping the customers in mind: In China, the biggest market, the age of a purchaser of the 718 is only 31. According to the press release, “This will be the most modern Porsche.”
Fans of sports cars have expressed concern that the electric 718 might turn out to be too heavy. The Taycan is, after all, is between 4568 pounds to the basic model that has a small battery and 5199 pounds with its Turbo S Cross Turismo, despite its small size. The 718 however is an incredible feat of technology that is lightweight the internal weight target is less than 3650 pounds. Porsche accomplishes this by placing the 718 on a recently designed sports-car platform that’s claimed to be much greater than a reduced model of PPE platform. The economies of scale could be achieved through technology and hidden components however, some parts that relate to dynamics are distinct.
The power ratings are currently to be determined, however, we’ve learned that entry-level models, priced to be significantly lower than the 911 while remaining within the reach of the current 718 will feature a rear-mounted motor. The higher-powered models will include an electric front motor which makes this the very first all-wheel-drive version of the brand name. Similar to its predecessor, the Mission R concept, and unlike the Taycan 718, the next version will have a single-speed drive. The insufficient range is the problem for electric vehicles, and this is especially the case for vehicles that are primarily used for pleasure, such as the 718. It is said that 250 miles are the ideal minimum, as well as that “more is better.” Furthermore, Porsche is working on expanding both range and charging performance.
As for power levels, the most powerful versions will be far into the 911 territory. However, Porsche does not care about the potential for overlap, since the decision of the electric 718 or the 911 powered by gasoline will have fundamentally different technology. We’re expecting to see it remain this way and that’s because Porsche does not want to entertain an idea that will transform its 911 into an electric vehicle. Hybrid technology isn’t a good idea for the all-electric 718 that is coming out and is not yet planned for future versions of the 911, as it could be subject to a substantial weight penalty. When it comes to racing-related The Mission R could pave the way for a completely electric race series, however, there is no decision yet.
2025 Porsche 718 Electric Released
The 718 model that comes next that is expected to be named after it is expected to see an official launch in 2024. It will be available in its home in the U.S. as a 2025 model if plans are moved back. The current model, powered by gasoline might be offered alongside the electric version for a brief period. The length of its production will be decided by the coming Euro 7 emissions regulation, which could have a devastating impact on the improvement of gasoline engines.


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Mexican resort operator failed to disclose business relationship with domain owner.
The operators of two Mexican resorts–Golden Parnassus Paradise of the Gods and Great Parnassus Paradise of the Gods–have been found to have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking (RDNH) in a recent cybersquatting complaint.
The resorts filed UDRPs against the domains GoldenParnassusCancun.com and GreatParnassusCancun.com. The domains are owned by a company in Florida that wholesales vacation packages to travel agencies.
The UDRP filings missed several critical details and failed to disclose a 10+ year relationship between the complainants and the domain owner. It turns out that the Florida company has a long-running business deal to wholesale vacation packages to the resorts. It has even received the resort owner’s approval for changes to websites on the domains at issue.
Although the domain owner didn’t ask for a finding of RDNH, the panel considered it anyway and determined that the filing was made in bad faith:
After reviewing all the evidence, the Panel has come to the conclusion that the Complainant has failed to disclose a number of material facts, including the existence of the long standing business relationship between the parties and the specific facts recited in this decision at paragraph 6.B, which were critical to the Panel’s finding that Respondent holds legitimate rights and interests in the disputed domain names, and which were obviously known to the Complainants before they began these proceedings. In these circumstances, the filing of the Complaint represents an abuse of process which the Panel finds entirely unacceptable. Accordingly, the Panel finds that the Complainants have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking.


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The government has made a couple of interesting interventions recently, which, to be honest, I wasn’t expecting. The first was a code of conduct agreed with Bing and Google to tackle copyright piracy. The second was a crackdown on ticketing bots, which hoover up tickets to live events in order to sell them on the secondary market.
The Google/Bing deal is voluntary, but it came after the government threatened legislation. The ticketing intervention will require legislation. The Google/Bing deal comes after many, many years of debate and call for action. The bot crackdown has happened relatively quickly.
I mention both of these interventions, because they show that the government is prepared to act – sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, sometimes by agreement and sometimes by legislation – where it perceives some form of market abuse. This context is relevant when we consider the very vibrant debate that is taking place around the myriad of abuses surrounding digital advertising.
Digital advertising – online and mobile – is huge in the UK, and fast approaching £10bn, with year-on-year double-digit growth. But such rapid growth naturally brings with it many challenges. There have been debates about how to tackle so-called influencer marketing, where celebrities plug products without making it clear that they are being paid to do so. Much more significantly Procter & Gamble’s Mark Pritchard called out the “at best murky, at worst fraudulent” world of digital advertising, pointing out how difficult it was to actually track where advertising was going, and whether it was really being seen by genuine consumers.
Millions of pounds are being wasted. Publishers are becoming increasingly frustrated by the walled garden approach that they see Facebook and Google taking, where they provide the content and the platforms take the revenue. Finally, there are clear public policy implications in advertising inadvertently appearing on – and therefore funding – fake news and extremist websites, so called ‘ad misplacement’.
A question of regulation
Advertising is one of the most effectively self-regulated of mediums. The Advertising Standards Authority is frequently cited as being ‘best in class’ and has a successful track record. The Internet Advertising Bureau plays an effective role as well, addressing the challenges that digital advertising has brought. It has established, for example, the Joint Industry Committee for Web Standards, which includes three other advertising trade bodies, as well as working with its US counterparts. The committee is addressing ad fraud by establishing good practice and certification for those that follow it. It also tackles ad misplacement as well as measurement information.
The government is not averse to taking action. I worked with the IAB several years ago to create a list of web sites that effectively traded in copyrighted material, so that advertisers would not appear on them. And more recently, the government took an interest in ad blockers, concerned that they were killing off the industry that pays for the content we enjoy. Too often, many of the big players won’t act unless they clearly see legislation on the horizon, or they can say they are complying with a court order.
There’s clearly an opportunity for the industry and government to come together here – for mutual self-interest. The government wants the UK to be a thriving centre for digital advertising. Paradoxically, perhaps, regulation can be a competitive advantage. Advertisers are attracted to a market with clear, enforceable and effective rules that protect their interests. And of course the industry will want to work with government, to ensure that any intervention reflects the reality of how the industry operates.
My message to the industry is to get on with it. We live in an age of digital advertising. The IAB needs to change its name to the Digital Advertising Association. Someone needs to talk to a marketer about renaming the Joint Industry Committee for Web Standards. There need to be some mergers of trade bodies. And then there needs to be some communication of what efforts are being made to tackle the problems that have arisen in digital advertising. Government support and heft needs to be enlisted, so that codes of conduct can potentially be enforced by the ASA. We need to put the UK front and centre of efforts to ensure that digital advertising becomes transparent and accountable.
At the same time, the Government should use the considerable convening power at its disposal to get the platforms round a table to look at a fairer way of sharing revenues. Its already shown it can get them to play ball when it comes to IP issues. And it has shown, in ticketing, that it is prepared to intervene when value is being skimmed off the people who actually create it.
There’s a huge opportunity here, and I hope it will be seized.


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Asus’ upcoming Android Wear-powered ZenWatch will be sold for a price-tag below $199, revealed the company CEO Jerry Shen at a press meet in Taiwan. Shen also stated at the briefing that the smartwatch will initially support voice-recognition in English but the company is working to support Chinese language as well.
The new pricing information is in contrast with what TechCrunch had earlier reported. The tech blog had noted citing an unnamed source that Asus smartwatch will be priced between $99 and $149, which seems unlikely now.
In addition, Jerry Shen has announced that ZenWatch will only be released in one display size and it will be available starting October, which is the same time LG’s new G Watch R and Samsung’s Gear S are going on sale. Motorola’s Moto 360 should become available a little earlier but still Q4 will have a lot of smartwatch options to choose from.
Among other details, Asus CEO shared that ZenWatch can be used standalone or with Android smartphones, however the smartwatch will provide more functions when paired with a smartphone.


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Microsoft’s digital assistant, Cortana, is one of the most impressive of its kind, outperforming its competition on an iPhone and a Moto X even in its early preview state. In fact, the early buzz surrounding Cortana has forced Microsoft to consider whether or not it would be worth bringing Cortana to more platforms in the future.
“It’s a bit of a head-scratcher for us right now,” said Marcus Ash, a group program manager for Windows Phone, at the SMX Advanced conference in Seattle on Thursday. “It’s interesting to think about the future of these assistants and whether they become a reason to buy into the ecosystem. That is the other tension we have.”
With Cortana eventually making its way to Windows PCs, Android or iOS users who buy in to Microsoft’s digital assistant might feel a disconnect when swapping between their computers and their mobile devices. Of course, porting Cortana to other platforms could remove a competitive edge that the Windows Phone market so desperately needs.
“If you play this out five to ten years, and these assistants become the reason you choose Android or iOS or Windows, then what’s our position?” Ash continued. “Could Cortana be the thing that, as a Windows user, (makes me feel like) I’ve got to get a Windows phone?”
Integrating Cortana into iOS or Android would be a major hurdle, especially considering the software’s deep roots in the Windows Phone ecosystem, but Microsoft is going to weigh out the pros and cons before making a final decision.


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While Wall Street freaks out about an IPO it views as a disaster, the view of Facebook's rocky public debut is much sunnier in Silicon Valley.
Some in the tech trenches are shrugging off the problems -- Nasdaq's meltdown, the stock's volatility, the questions about whether Facebook tipped some analysts off about its dimming financial prospects -- as Wall Street business as usual.
"That's the third IPO I watched closely for a startup," said Gordon Gooch, the founder of New York-based 'sell your skills' marketplace Zoondy. "All of them had something weird and shady going on. It doesn't surprise me."
At TechCrunch Disrupt, a three-day New York tech conference that opened Monday morning, much of the cocktail chatter focused on Facebook's IPO. The general mood was upbeat. Tech investors and entrepreneurs are confident that Facebook -- and its stock price -- will be just fine in a few months.
Outbid chief product officer Bob Lee, who purchased Facebook stock, says he's investing and holding.
"I didn't care what price I bought it at," Lee told CNNMoney. "For the long term, it's a good buy. You've got such a high percentage of the worlds' eyeballs on Facebook."
Several people said they see Facebook's stock stagnation as a good sign. An IPO raises cash for the company selling the shares -- Facebook collected more than $6 billion -- but the company gets its payout based on its actual IPO price. If its share price soars in later trading, the profits from that rise go to the investors who bought the stock, not the company itself.
"I think they priced it really well in that they didn't leave much value for investors," Ark.com CEO Patrick Riley said of Facebook's underwriters, including lead banker Morgan Stanley. "They found what demand was and maximized it. That's their job."
Romil Patel, the founder of video messaging app maker SayClip, echoed that view.
"Facebook not popping on IPO day just means that they priced the shares correctly, which rarely happens, and raised the fair amount of cash the company was aiming for," he said


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Marks & Spencer has announced that it will be extending opening hours until midnight to help those seeking one final dash before Christmas.
The popular retailer will allow customers to browse their aisles until the clock strikes 12 in the hopes it will bring in extra revenue.
Currently, M&S is operating on a food-only basis in England, with some stores in Scotland about to enter level four restrictions, meaning only essential items can be sold.
To combat this, they will introduce the longest ever opening hours the chain has ever seen over Christmas.
In August, the store said they hoped most of the cuts would come from voluntary redundancy and early retirement.
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To boost revenue and give shoppers longer to browse, 400 stores will take on the new hours from December 21-23, with the remainder of stores staying open until 10pm.
M&S retail, operations and property director Sacha Berendji said: "We want our customers to be able to shop with confidence this Christmas, which means supporting social distancing in our stores and minimal queueing outside as the weather gets colder."


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Two friends Bill Rombauts and Dave Sherer decided to give a brand new Chevrolet Camaro a unique look by turning it into a rat rod. The friend duo gave the muscle car a feathered and rust look and spent almost $100,000 on upgrading the cars power and performance.
Sitting underneath the rusted bonnet is a tunned up, supercharged 485-cubic-inch V8 based on a GM Performance Parts block. The car’s power has been increased to around 1000hp and Bill Rombauts and Dave Sherer have stated that they are aiming to hit a 10 second quarter mile run.
What do you think of the Chevrolet Camaro Rat Rod, Cool or Crazy? Let us know below.


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Will There Be A 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine
Whether this redesign is going to happen this or in the next year, it is still unclear. There is a big chance to see 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan largely unchanged, with familiar cabin layout and list of standard equipment. Engine. The current generation features a quite powerful V6 engine with around 284 horsepower.
This time, new 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan is estimated to have some brand new engine unit. According to the rumors, new Grand Caravan is going to be powered with the 3.6-liter petrol powered unit. With this kind of engine, new Grand Caravan is capable to be powered with the 285 horsepower and with 250 lb/ft as maximum torque amount.
Which means, a minimum of in the beginning, the Will There Be A 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan can be sold with a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. The itemizing doesn't specifically affirm that it's an EcoBoost mill, however that is very likely provided that the Bronco could have the same underpinnings as the Ranger truck.
These times, new 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan is estimated to obtain some fresh engine unit. According to the rumors, new Grand Caravan shall be powered with all the 3.6-liter petrol powered unit. With this type of engine, new Grand Caravan is competent to be powered with all the 285 horsepower and with 250 lb/ft as maximum torque amount.
2020 Dodge Grand Caravan Release Date and Price. Whether it keeps the same name or not, the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan will definitely come redesigned in a year or two. Considering a potentially smaller size, it could be even cheaper than the current model, which goes around $26,000 in its base version.
The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan will be very likely to use a 3.6-liter, Pentastar V6 engine which is capable of producing as much as 238 horsepower using 260 pound-ft of torque. This engine will probably be paired using a 6-speed automated transmission gearbox. Additionally, the front-wheel-drive system will likely soon be standard.


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Move over Boomers, the Millennials are taking over. And that shift will potentially change the food system as we know it.
That’s the word in a report released this summer by Jeffries Alix Partners. “Trouble in Aisle 5” looks at the impact the generation born between 1982 and 2001 (otherwise known as the ‘Millennials’) will have on the grocery market as they continue to mature into people with money and families. At the same time the purchasing power of the Baby Boomer generation is slowly fading, the report says, and the group will have less impact on what is available at the supermarket.
“Indeed, the maturation of the Millennials and the aging of the Baby Boomers, in our opinion, appear poised to rapidly transform the food-at-home industry, long thought of as a bastion of stability. This transformation has the potential to create a chaotic marketplace that markedly changes where and how consumers shop for groceries, as well as what products they bring home.”
Yes, Millennials still prefer cheaper food, and want it to be convenient. But they are also more willing to pay for fresh and healthy food, and are willing to go to great lengths to find it. And they are also more aligned with the “food movement” and love things like organic farms, small batch jams and artisanal cheese. This shift – by millions of people – could change the market place forever (don’t forget – they will be teaching their children to eat this way too) as power is shifted from large mass market companies and brands to “the little guy” selling online or at the local corner store.
Some important take aways from the report:
- The Millennials have much less brand loyalty and are more willing to engage in different distribution models to find food. This generation is not afraid to purchase food online and to look outside of the traditional grocery store to find what they want. Boomers on the other hand were more brand loyal and shopped at the grocery store for everything.
- Millennials are less married to the ‘one stop shop’ concept of grocery store shopping.
- Specialty (ethnic, organic / natural, and fresh) sellers – in shops and online – will benefit from changes in preference.
- Branded processed food manufacturers will be “losers” in the new food paradigm.
- Millennials – while focused on paying as little as possible for products – are also much more willing to pay more for specific attributes in food, such as organics / natural, ethnic and specialty foods.


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iPhone 15 Launch: A Glimpse into the Future of Smartphones
The excitement in the tech world reached its zenith as Apple unveiled its latest marvel, the iPhone 15. Apple’s annual product launch events have always been highly anticipated, but this year’s event took things to a whole new level. With a stunning array of features and innovations, the iPhone 15 promises to redefine the smartphone landscape. In this blog, we will delve into the key highlights of the iPhone 15 launch event and what makes this device a game-changer in the world of mobile technology.
Design and Display
Apple has always been known for its impeccable design, and the iPhone 15 continues this tradition. The device boasts a sleek and sophisticated look, with a seamless blend of glass and metal. The design features a slim profile, making it comfortable to hold and use with one hand. The iPhone 15 comes in a range of stunning colors, including a new Aurora Green option that has captivated tech enthusiasts worldwide.
The display is another area where Apple has outdone itself. The iPhone 15 features an edge-to-edge 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology. This means smoother scrolling, more responsive touch gestures, and vibrant, true-to-life colors. The OLED panel offers deep blacks and stunning contrast, making it ideal for everything from streaming movies to editing photos.
Under the hood, the iPhone 15 is powered by Apple’s A16 Bionic chip, a powerhouse of processing prowess. This chip is not only faster but also more energy-efficient, ensuring that your device runs smoothly while conserving battery life. Whether you’re a gamer, a professional, or a multitasker, the iPhone 15’s performance capabilities will not disappoint.
One of the standout features of the iPhone 15 is its camera system. Apple has taken smartphone photography to a whole new level with its innovative technology. The device sports a triple-lens camera system, including a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a telephoto lens. These lenses work in harmony to deliver stunning photos and videos in a wide range of conditions.
The iPhone 15 introduces a groundbreaking feature called “QuantumSteady,” which uses AI and advanced stabilization algorithms to ensure that your photos and videos are incredibly sharp and steady, even in low-light situations or while capturing fast-moving subjects. Night mode has also been significantly improved, allowing for breathtaking low-light photography without the need for a tripod.
Apple has also enhanced its ProRAW and ProRes video capabilities, giving professional photographers and filmmakers even more tools to create outstanding content. With 8K video recording, Dolby Vision HDR, and a host of editing features right in the Camera app, the iPhone 15 is a creative powerhouse.
The iPhone 15 offers impressive battery life, thanks to its energy-efficient A16 Bionic chip and smart software optimizations. You can expect all-day battery life, even with heavy usage. The device supports fast charging, wireless charging, and an improved low-power mode to help you stay connected when you need it most.
Apple has embraced 5G technology fully with the iPhone 15, ensuring lightning-fast download and upload speeds. Whether you’re streaming content, video calling, or downloading large files, you’ll experience the benefits of 5G connectivity. The iPhone 15 also includes improved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, making it a versatile device for all your connectivity needs.
The iPhone 15 comes with the latest iteration of Apple’s operating system, iOS 16. This update brings a host of new features and improvements, including a redesigned Control Center, enhanced privacy controls, and improved multitasking capabilities. iOS 16 also introduces “Focus Mode,” allowing you to customize notifications based on your current activity or location.
The iPhone 15 launch event was a momentous occasion in the world of technology, showcasing Apple’s commitment to innovation and excellence. With its stunning design, exceptional camera system, top-notch performance, and a host of other features, the iPhone 15 has set a new benchmark for what a smartphone can be.
As we step into this new era of mobile technology, the iPhone 15 stands out as a true flagship device that caters to both the casual user and the power user. Its seamless blend of hardware and software, combined with its unparalleled ecosystem, makes it a compelling choice for anyone in the market for a new smartphone.
In the years to come, we can expect the iPhone 15 to influence the direction of the smartphone industry, inspiring competitors to raise their game and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in mobile technology. Whether you’re a loyal Apple enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates cutting-edge technology, the iPhone 15 is a device that demands attention and admiration.


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ICICI Bank has become the first Indian bank to launch a mobile payment service based on Visa’s mVisa solution, which was unveiled in August 2015. “With this service, users of Pockets can make cashless payment from their smartphones using their debit card by simply scanning an mVisa QR code at a merchant location,” the bank says.
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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has stopped selling pick-up trucks and SUVs in Brazil, due to factors including changes in local regulations, an executive said.
Mahindra is withdrawing from Brazil after a sluggish economy, changes in regulation and a depreciating currency hurt sales, Pravin Shah, chief executive of Mahindra's automotive division and international operations, said.
There has been a buzz about Mahindra being one of the three entities interested in a stake in the company alongside the Hero Group.
In domestic market, M&M's sales declined by 11 per cent to 34,918 units last month as against 39,338 units a year earlier.
In domestic market, M&M's sales were down by 15 per cent to 41,193 units last month as against 48,490 units a year earlier.
Apple users are a touchy lot. Even being Anand Mahindra does not grant you impunity in the eyes of these loyalists when you make a mistake.
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According to reports, the minister is going ahead with banning television or online advertisements for junk food ahead of the television turnaround at 9 pm.
Small businesses will be exempted from the ban, part of Boris Johnson’s efforts to tackle obesity, under plans to be unveiled by the government on Thursday, The Telegraph reports.
Restaurants, cafes and bakeries feared that they would not be able to advertise their products on their social media accounts if the government went ahead with the plans outlined in the Queen’s speech.
However, it is understood that small businesses with 249 or fewer employees will be exempt from the ban and will be allowed to advertise foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS).
According to the Telegraph, the ban on online advertising will stop before a complete ban, as they will only apply to paid advertising.
The Advertising Association said it was “shocked” by the move, meaning food and beverage companies would no longer be able to advertise “new product innovations and improvements.”
The sanctions will be enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority, which will order companies that break the rules to remove ads and potentially sanction repeat offenders, the Telegraph says.
In its initial consultation for the move, the government cited research published by Cancer Research UK in September 2019, which shows that nearly half (47.6%) of all food advertisements are on ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky One. HFSS products. This goes up to about 60% between 6 pm and 9 pm – the peak period for children.
An analysis by the Obesity Health Coalition (OHA) suggested that eliminating ads could benefit children by removing the equivalent of 150 million chocolate cookies or 41 million cheeseburgers per year from their diets.
A backgrounder released to accompany the Queen’s speech last month outlined the plans, which had previously been criticized by activists as a “headline-hunting policy” rather than helping reduce obesity rates.
Sue Eustace, director of public affairs at the Advertising Association, said: “We all want to see a healthier and more active population, but the government’s own analysis shows these measures will not work.
“The stature of society will not be achieved by punishing some of Britain’s most successful industries for minimal impact on obesity levels.”


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Srikakulam: Cotton's low MSP worries farmers
- The government set MSP for cotton as Rs 6,025 per quintal
- Cotton is being sold at Rs 8,000 per quintal in open market
- Farmers demand Rs 10,000 per quintal
Srikakulam: The cotton farmers are worried as they were not getting expected price for their produce in the district.
Though the government has set a minimum support price (MSP) as Rs 6,025 for per quintal cotton, farmers are demanding Rs 10,000 for per quintal cotton as MSP saying it is reasonable. In open market, the middlemen are paying Rs 8,000 per quintal.
In Srikakulam district alone cotton crop is being cultivated in 20,000 acres in several villages of Etcherla, Laveru, Ranastalam, Ponduru, G.Sigadam, Santhakaviti, Rajam, Regidi, Vangara, Veer Gattam, Palakonda, Hiramandal, Bhamini, Kotturu and Sitampeta mandals.
In order to procure the cotton yield, Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) arranges a purchase centre at Rajam town to procure cotton from farmers. Last year CCI officials assured that they will set up two more cotton purchasing centres at Sitampeta and Bhamini mandal headquarters.
But now the condition is different as the CCI officials are yet to set up purchasing centre at Rajam. As a result, farmers selling their produce to middlemen.
Assistant director for Marketing B Srinivasa Rao said that they are taking the demands of the cotton farmers to government.
P Praveen Kumar, a CCI official, said that so far, they have not received orders for setting up a purchasing centre in the district. As the cotton price at Open market is more than the MSP, farmers are heading to middlemen to sell their crop. Hence the government has not yet issued orders for setting up purchasing centres.


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VANCOUVER, July 23, 2019In recognition of Kiaro‘s compliance standards, the Vancouver-based cannabis brand has been awarded its first cannabis retail store license by B.C.’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB). The license allows the company to open its flagship store in Vancouver, complementing existing storefronts in Saskatchewan.
Committed to encouraging exploration and education among individuals curious about cannabis, as well as serving seasoned connoisseurs, Kiaro caters to a steadily growing recreational market whose sales are expected to reach $5.2 billion by 2024. By establishing a nationwide retail network supported by strategic partnerships across the supply chain, Kiaro is well-positioned to seize marketing opportunities and grow in scale alongside the industry.
Already holding cannabis retail store licenses in Saskatchewan, Kiaro has set up shops in Saskatoon and La Ronge and boasts a bustling e-commerce platform serving the entire province. Now with its licensing process in B.C. complete, the brand is prepared to launch a retail presence in its hometown of Vancouver, with a flagship store situated at 1316 Kingsway. The shop will stock Kiaro’s distinctive range of products, including dried flower, pre-rolls, tinctures and capsules; and offerings will continue to expand as new product categories such as edibles enter the regulated market.
Kiaro is led by CEO Daniel Petrov, co-founder and former Executive Vice President at Aurora Cannabis, whose strategically selected senior management team is comprised of leaders from the cannabis, retail and technology sectors. Collectively the team boasts a strong history of developing retail brands across North America, with impactful brick-and-mortar retail presence and omni-channel excellence.
“Our license approval from LCRB marks a crucial milestone as we continue to provide socially responsible cannabis retail experiences across Canada,” said Petrov. “This is truly an exciting time for the industry, as we’re still in the very early stages of recreational use. Now is the ideal time for Kiaro to build a vertically integrated retail business, which will support the growth of, and loyalty towards, our brand presence as the regulatory landscape develops.”
About Kiaro: Kiaro is a Vancouver-based cannabis brand that carries a variety of curated products appealing to individuals who wish to enhance their life enjoyment through cannabis. The company plans to open a number of fully compliant retail stores across Canada and, through its stores and e-commerce platform, offer a customized omni-channel cannabis experience that is inviting, convenient and appealing, allowing consumers to choose safe and reputable products. Kiaro’s name derives from the Italian word chiaroscuro, meaning “to emerge from the darkness into light” – a nod to the new era of cannabis legalization.


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As of today, looking at cryptocurrencies will never be the same again. If you are wondering why is that the case, it’s really simple. The entire market cap of these virtual currencies just got beyond $530 billion – making the crypto world more valuable than one of the most successful global companies nowadays, Facebook.
What a time to be alive, right?
The bitcoin price rallied to almost $18,000 to make this possible and traders rolled their altcoin profits back into the cryptocurrency. A lot of top-tier coins also saw growth over the past couple of weeks including Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin. However, the past couple of days had some declines for them all, causing them to lose part of the market share that they gained during Bitcoin’s mid-week neutrality.
Still, the strong performances of cryptocurrencies in general made Bitcoin, Ripple and other top-tier altcoins to lift the market cap by an amazing $19 billion, raising it to an all time high of $530 billion. Achieving this mark also meant that the combined value of all the cryptocurrencies out there is now bigger than the market cap of the most popular social network: Facebook.
Surges and stumbles are what these days hold for Bitcoin, Ethereum and most of the favorite crypto coins.
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The Bitcoin price is taking a new high and will probably reach the $18,000 mark anytime soon. Same goes for the altcoin markets, with Litecoin and Ripple measuring the biggest growth. On the whole, the market cap dropped but once again raised and is now worth at more than half a trillion.
This is certainly a motivating fact for anyone who still considers investing in cryptocurrencies – and a positive statement for the people who already invested in them. Still, it definitely raises some eyebrows, especially for the people who think that the entire cryptocurrency market ‘is a bubble’
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IGT's Da Vinci Diamonds and Cleopatra now on Virgin Mobile Casino
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8, 2012
"Introducing our new rgs mobile casino games to the Virgin Mobile Casino audience will allow for IGT's leading content to be enjoyed by an even wider range of players," said Robert Melendres, IGT executive vice president of emerging businesses. "Mobile rgs expands our distribution capabilities, and mobile casino games are a key future driver of our interactive product." IGT plans to release approximately 20 new games per year via the mobile rgs.
"When we launched Virgin Mobile Casino we stated that our intention was to introduce additional content suppliers into our mobile casino in a similar fashion to our internet offering, which provides a variety of games from a number of developers," said Simon Burridge, CEO of Virgin Games. "By introducing a brand new software partner, we are moving a step closer towards our goal. For many people nowadays the mobile phone is the primary platform for entertainment, so it is therefore crucial that we continue to introduce new content to create a mobile site that allows players to experience the entertainment they get from Virgin Mobile Casino while they are on the move."
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Nabs begins year-long series of events to mark centenary
Nabs has kicked off its centenary celebrations with a 100-day countdown to its Big Birthday Bash, which will be promoted through a campaign by WCRS.
Nabs: WCRS will create a campaign to promote the charity’s Big Birthday Bash on 9 May
The event will be held on 9 May and the countdown launches a year-long series of initiatives to highlight the contribution that the charity has made to the industry.
WCRS has created a campaign to drive awareness of the Big Birthday Bash. It breaks on 8 February with outdoor media donated by Clear Channel.
Nabs will also launch its Centenary Award, a celebration of the contributions of extraordinary individuals working in advertising, who will be honoured with the title "Nabs Centurions".
In addition, Nabs will celebrate one figure from each decade of its existence. Other events include the Nabs May Day Pay Day initiative and the Nabs Fun Run.
Zoe Osmond, the chief executive of Nabs, said: "It’s testimony to the goodwill of this industry that Nabs has supported individuals for 100 years."
This article was first published on campaignlive.co.uk
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, millions in the tri-state area were tremendously devastated, especially those in New Jersey where the storm hit hard. In an effort to raise funds for those affected in the local community, HQ Nightclub along with Angel Management Group, EMM Group and Revel have come together to initiate Revel Nightlife Relief.
Just a year after the release of the collaboration between dubstep master, Skrillex and notable rock band, The Doors, "Breakn' A Sweat," has finally received an official music video! The track is infused with heavy dubstep basslines along with hard hitting electro beats and contains a vocal sample from a 1960s interview with Jim Morrison. Also, the remaining members of The Doors and Skrillex lend their vocals on the the chants. The video proves to tell a highly eccentric and interesting story. Watch and tell us what you think in the comments sections below.
After a week off, Electric Beach is back and ready to shake things up again! The weekly series will feature LA Riots this Saturday with support from Mike Russ.
Since LA Riots broke out onto the scene in 2007, now comprised of frontman Daniel Linton, he reinvented a sound that intermixes influences of Indie Rock, Alt Dance and Electro music. Linton has maintained his underground credibility all while going on to remix some of music's biggest pop and rock labels. Linton has crafted the title track on Kylie Minogue’s “Boombox” album, remixed multiplatinum rock icons Weezer and pop-dance phenom Lady Gaga's "Born This Way", all while working on top-selling Sony Playstation games. Not to mention, he has also remixed tracks for a diverse roster of DJ/artists including Tiesto, Laidback Luke and Sidney Samson.
Christian Dior has even caught onto the rise of rave culture. The pretigious fashion house featured vibrantly colored eyes adorned with colorful Swarvoski crystals in their Spring/Summer 2013 runway show and aptly named the theme, 'Techno Butterly.' The line premiered at Paris Fashion Week to techno beats provided by DJ Carl Craig.
The Spring 2013 collection featured a ton of bold colors and distinct fabrics. But it was the makeup, done to perfection by makeup artist, Pat McGrath, that really sparkled. The models donned luminous colored eyeshadows topped off with the crystals to add extra shimmer. Purples, oranges, blues, greens, and turquoises were swept across the whole eyelid making a thick winged-tip at the end. Finally, McGrath enhanced the the look with black eyeliner, black mascara and Swarovski in Capri Blue, Jacinth, Indian Pink, Aurore and Chrysolite.
This look is one that will stand out on any occasion especially to add that special touch to your Halloween costume this weekend!
Throughout his career, it would've been a rare occasion to see Frank Sinatra on stage without a glass of whiskey. The iconic singer is being tributed by the worlds biggest and popular whiskey brand, Jack Daniels, with a special label "Sinatra Select" ultra premium batch. Sinatra often reffered to JD as the "Nectar Of Gods" while toasting to his audience during his concerts.
The special whiskey is expected to sell for $150 per bottle at duty free shops along with high-end wine stores. The packaging will also feature a specially designed gift box and book about the relationship between Jack Daniel’s and Frank Sinatra.
A sea of white clad ravers of all kinds set out to Brooklyn, New York on the weekend of Oct. 26th for the European born event, Sensation Innerspace. Gracing major cities like Amsterdam, Oslo and Belgium, the monumental event was the first of its kind to hit the States and it made shockwaves as the first dance music show to christen the Barclays Center.
On Saturday, upon entering Barclays, the subways and streets were filled to the brim with the masses of fans donning their all-white-everything apparel, all in amazing spirit of course. In the main arena lied an unbelievable stage set up. From the all white lotus flower acropolis that hosted the rotating DJ booth to the extreme production elements to the sound system, Sensation was bound to leave an incredible and successful mark on New York that night.
Hurricane Sandy? More like "Hurri-can't Sandy." The only hurricane that is about to hit Miami this Saturday, Oct. 27th is the return of the country's leading adult-themed Halloween costume party, Back in Black. The party is still on and has been moved to Club Space! All tickets purchased for Bicentennial Park will be honored.
Right in heart of Downtown Miami is the iconic Club Space, where party revelers will experience a solid lineup of dance's music's top acts, including Dirty South, Paul Van Dyk, Funkagenda, The Crystal Method, LA Riots, Electrick Dread featuring Kevens, and many more!