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(Reuters) - Shares of Adobe Systems Inc (ADBE.O) fell more than 7 percent on Wednesday after the Photoshop software maker cut its full-year revenue outlook, heightening concerns that the company’s shift to a subscription model was slowing its growth.
The company said on Tuesday it expects third-quarter sales at its digital media unit that produces the Creative Suite design software to decline from second-quarter levels.
Analysts say the company’s shift to subscriptions from a licensing model might reduce the revenue upswing it usually sees after the launch of a software upgrade.
Adobe launched its Creative Suite 6 - which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash and Dreamweaver - and the Web-based Creative Cloud product in the second quarter.
Transition to a subscription model often tends to be more difficult than the management initially expects, JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens said, downgrading Adobe to “market underperform” from “market perform.”
While the company’s forecast includes a subscription element to Creative Suite 6, Walravens does not expect the launch to be a significant driver of near-term revenue growth.
“The problem with this strategy (shift to subscription) is that it will take Adobe around four years to generate the same level of revenues from a single subscriber that it would have earned through the sale of a single perpetual license,” Nomura analyst Rick Sherlund wrote in a note.
Jefferies analyst Ross MacMillan said Adobe’s attempt to shift users to a subscription model at a faster rate using promotional pricing is also dampening growth.
Although subscription adoption is still modest, the model will help revenue predictability over time, Citi analyst Walter Pritchard wrote in a note.
Nomura’s Sherlund also said most issues Adobe is facing seem specific to the company instead of being caused by macroeconomic factors.
Adobe’s shares recovered slightly and were trading at $31.73 on Wednesday on the Nasdaq. They had touched a five-month low of $30.38 earlier in the session.
Reporting by Sruthi Ramakrishnan in Bangalore; Editing by Sreejiraj Eluvangal, Supriya Kurane


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Scientists Produce First Lab-Grown Burger
Two food writers got to sample the world’s first test-tube hamburger yesterday. And while both critics seemed to find the petri dish patty lacking in flavor, the tasting represents a huge step forward in addressing the growing food needs of the world.
Professor Mark Post‘s team at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands developed the meat, which began as stem cells and was grown in the lab. About 20,000 strips of muscle fiber were combined with beet juice and saffron (for color) to produce the single patty. The total cost of the project was over $300,000, and it took two years.
The meat was also combined with breadcrumbs, salt, and egg powder for flavor, and was fried in amounts of butter than two different news outlets described as “copious.”
Austrian food researcher Hanni Ruetzler gave the burger the dubious praise of being “close to meat,” saying also “this is meat to me,” and complimenting it’s texture. Ruetzler also noted that she thought the meat was much more obviously the real thing compared to soy alternatives.
American food writer Josh Schonwald similar stated the texture felt “like a conventional hamburger.”
Both tasters noted the absence of fat in the meat as greatly affecting its flavor. But this is possibly a minor problem, as USA Today quotes another biochemist saying, ”Taste is the least (important) problem since this could be controlled by letting some of the stem cells develop into fat cells.”
Meat production touches on numerous global issues, from land and water usage, to antibiotics, to nutrition, to animal cruelty. All the while, opponents of genetically-modified foods fear unintended consequences. But researchers hope that lab-grown meat could help supply the increasing demand in the developing world in a sustainable way.

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An Business office 365 retail pack. (Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Researchers previous 7 days spotted a phishing marketing campaign that leveraged an on the web email authentication resolution from Zix, in hopes that prospective victims would be lulled into a phony perception of security.
The attack achieved 5,000 to 10,000 mailboxes, targeting Office365 end users with the goal of thieving their credentials, according to a new website submit right now from Irregular Security. The enterprise turned conscious of the fraud when a single of its possess customers been given a fraud email appeared to come from one particular of its distributors, the real estate expert services supplier Authentic Title, LLC.
As it so took place, the perpetrators experienced compromised an Authentic Title employee’s authentic email account, and applied it to deliver lures intended to make users falsely think they been given a closing settlement counteroffer.
“The qualified firm performs with hundreds of 3rd-party distributors and supplychain partners. And these vendors and companions frequently can not convey to when their very own workers are compromised and applied to send out phishing or invoice fraud attacks,” stated Roman Tobe, cybersecurity strategist at Irregular Security, in an interview with SC Media.
But what manufactured this individual phishing campaign specially stand out was the abuse of a Zix email authentication hyperlink to lend an air of credibility to the email.
“As promised by the header and footer of the message, this website link does just take the message receiver to an formal Zix authentication web-site (zixcentral.com) that checks the website link for protection.” However, the attackers ended up clever to make certain that the email recipients who clicked the hyperlink would land on a benign Microsoft OneNote web page with no destructive code on it.
On the other hand this OneNote website page contained still a further link, and that a person did, in actuality, lead to a phishing site exactly where buyers would be prompted to enter in their login qualifications. This methodology is intended to trick both of those Zix and conventional security email gateway (SEG) defenses, which “look for recognised lousy or indicators of compromise, like lousy popularity, suspicious hyperlinks or destructive attachments. But because these kinds of socially engineered attacks do not make use of these tactics, it evades conventional defenses,” Tobe stated.
“Many attacks use a identical method as this attack and conceal at the rear of many layers of redirect links in buy to confuse security units,” the blog site submit states. In fact, SC Media just lately described that attackers at the rear of a BazarBackdoor phishing campaign made use of comparable roundabout techniques of finding individuals to infect them selves, with out such as inbound links or destructive attachments right within the key email messages by themselves.
But “this attack took that approach a person move further by using a Zix backlink in order to get edge of the have faith in positioned in Zix and other safe messaging methods,” the report carries on.
Thankfully, firms that use much more highly developed email security defenses on best of their SEGs can strengthen their odds of spotting these con video games by analyzing and detecting anomalous or suspicious nuances in the email messages. For instance, Abnormal Security noted how its technology “detected suspicious habits in the way the receiver was integrated with a BCC and in the way the language in the concept of the body was reminiscent of other credential phishing attacks.”
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The Big List of Nintendo Switch Games: Nintendo Switch Presentation Update
Nintendo Switch Presentation: Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Special Edition and Master Edition revealed
343 Industries is working on "super secret future stuff" related to Halo
New Releases: Oculus Rift, MLB The Show 16, Resident Evil 6, More
Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV is an anime prequel series to the game and the first episode is available now
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment will be released in April
A new “main series” Fire Emblem game will be released for the Switch in 2018
Fire Emblem Heroes will be released for Android devices on February 2; iOS launch coming later
1992’s Fire Emblem Gaiden will be re-released for 3DS as Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia in May
Fire Emblem Warriors will also be released for the New 3DS this Fall
All Articles: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Heroes in a half-shell! Turtle power! The Ninja Turtles are back on the Xbox Live Arcade in their latest game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. Priced at $14.99, it’s the final game in this year’s Summer of Arcade promotion:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows takes you back to how it all began. Be the four Turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael in the fight to save New York City from mutants, the Foot and Shredder. With seamless drop-in, drop-out co-op, along with team combo moves and relentless combat, this is the game fans have been waiting for.
The game’s launch trailer can be found above.
Microsoft has announced the release schedule and prices for this year’s slate of Summer of Arcade titles.
First announced at E3, this year’s Summer of Arcade will kick off on August 7 with Starbreeze’s Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (1200 Microsoft Points/$15). The second week of the promotion, August 14, will see the release of Ska Studios’ Charlie Murder (800 Microsoft Points/$10). Third out of the gate, on August 21, is the HD remake of Flashback (800 Microsoft Points/$10). Capping everything off, on August 28, is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (1200 Microsoft Points/$15). Here’s the schedule in list format, because, why not…
- August 7: Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (1200 Microsoft Points/$15)
- August 14: Charlie Murder (800 Microsoft Points/$10)
- August 21: Flashback (800 Microsoft Points/$10)
- August 28: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (1200 Microsoft Points/$15)
As in years past, buying more than one Summer of Arcade title will trigger a special bonus gift. This year, purchasing two or more games during the promotion will net you a “Souls Pack” for the upcoming Ascend: Hand of Kul.
Microsoft has announced the four games that will make up this year’s Summer of Arcade:
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (505 Games)
- Charlie Murder (Microsoft Studios)
- Flashback (Ubisoft)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (Activision)
2013 is the sixth straight year that Microsoft has held the Summer of Arcade promotion and this year’s crop of games certainly brings something new to the table (the co-op adventuring of Brothers and the cartoonish mayhem of Charlie Murder) while also bringing back something old (the Flashback remake and the return of the heroes in a half-shell).
The Summer of Arcade begins on August 7, but release dates and prices for this year’s slate will be announced at a later date. A Summer of Arcade 2013 trailer can be found after the break. (more…)


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BlackBerry is going to stop designing its own phone, bringing to an end one of the most iconic products of the internet era. The company used to be the biggest and most important smartphone maker in the world. But it has said that it will now stop designing them itself, instead outsourcing that development to partners.
It brings to an end months of speculation about what BlackBerry would do with its smartphone business, which has been gradually overtaken by companies like Apple and Samsung. It had tried other options, like using Google’s Android operating system in phones that it built itself. But that doesn’t appear to have worked. “The company plans to end all internal hardware development and will outsource that function to partners,” CEO John Chen said in a statement. Closing down the part of its business that makes phones will help the company save on capital, it said. Instead, it will have other companies design and build them, removing the need for that investment. BlackBerry hopes that it can instead revive itself by focusing on software, a focus that it says is now “taking hold”.
The BlackBerry was once a cultural phenomenon – inspiring the “CrackBerry” idea of people glued to their work email and communications. It also made its way into people’s personal lives, with BlackBerry Messenger becoming a central part of people’s communications in the mid-2000s. But it didn’t see the rise of more sophisticated, touch screen smartphones like those made by Samsung and Apple. Sales gradually died off and, despite frenzied attempts to catch up, it never recovered. As such, it joins Nokia as a once iconic brand now consigned to history. BlackBerry’s death happened perhaps more gradually – going from being second in the phone market behind Nokia in 2009, when it controlled 20 per cent of the market, to much less than 1 per cent now.
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Already a “go to” restaurant in the Delta
By Jack Criss
Husband and wife, Karyn and Bill Burrus, are co-owners of The Vine Bistro in Greenwood which just opened in November (“Crazy to open during a pandemic, huh?!” laughs Karyn). But in a short time, only the restaurants success has been “crazy,” attracting Deltans from all over to try the new dining experience that The Vine Bistro offers.
“One of our specialities is a build-your-own patty melt, which has become very popular,” says Karyn. “We have a lot of different and unique toppings that can be put on the sandwich which people obviously enjoy. Of course, we also offer other sandwiches, salads, soups, entrees like shrimp and grits and, for after the main course, we’ve also become well known for our white chocolate bread pudding. And at night, we offer certain specials of the day for our customers.”
Karyn has been a caterer for twenty-seven years and says that she and Bill made the decision to open a restaurant to “see how it goes.” The results have been positive thus far for the restaurant located downtown on Howard Street.
Why in the world open during a pandemic? “My catering business had been located behind my parents house,” Karyn explains, “and after my mother passed and my father went into assisted living we decided to sell the house. So, I needed a new place. We were approached by the owner of the building here and we did the deal in twenty-four hours, believe it or not. Of course, Bill and I were concerned about the pandemic and it was tough at first; but now things are getting so much better. I do the majority of the cooking, with Bill doing some and also our son, Thomas, who comes in to cook and help out.”
“We aren’t open every weekend, because of my catering business, but when we are we have a fantastic brunch,” continues Karyn, “and we also have a full bar here on the premises. I still operate my catering business, The Grapevine, but am spending the majority of my time here at The Vine Bistro. I should add that we can and do offer curbside pick-up and some delivery as well for those customers who request it. We’ve gotten connected with the app WaitR for delivery service.”
The Vine Bistro seats around sixty-five people, says Karyn, including ten seats at the bar and an upstairs room for banquets and private parties.
“We offer a wide variety of seafood and meats and have also become known for Bill’s signature beef tenderloins that we offer at night,” says Karyn. “It’s pretty much whatever we’re in the mood to cook, we’ll serve,” she laughs. “We have some of my mother’s dishes here on the menu and we’re not a place for the ladies to have social brunch—we want the men to come in, too!” she laughs.


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San Antonio-based Surgical Associates in Spine (SASpine) recently announced plans to open four new locations in the Houston area.
SASpine has rapidly expanded in the Houston area. It leased its first location in early 2018 and opened 3 more in the past four months. The new locations are in: Westchase, North Houston, The Woodlands and Springwoods Village.
“This major clinic expansion is thanks entirely to the Houston community’s warm reception of our SASpine brand,” said Leann Cyr, CEO & Founder of SASpine. “We are amazed by the vast number of Houstonians who are dedicated to living a better, pain free life, and we are thankful SASpine will be a part of their journey.”


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Porsche has always gone its own way when it comes to creating new vehicles. It is, after all, the company that continues to stick to the wacky idea that putting the weight of an engine in the rear of a sports car is a great idea. […]
The optional Super Cruise puts it on course to compete with the Tesla Model Y The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV may look like a larger, slightly longer Chevrolet Bolt, but under that boxy exterior lies a whole lot of tech that’s both affordable and very advanced. […]
Augmented and virtual reality have been used for years in gaming, design and shopping. Now, a new battle for market share is emerging — inside vehicles. Safety-glass windshields offer a new opportunity for suppliers, manufacturers and startups that are starting to adapt this technology: AR overlays […]
Volkswagen, once a dabbler in electric vehicles, is now betting its future on the technology. And the new Volkswagen ID.4 — a five-passenger, fully electric crossover with a starting price of $33,995 (before federal or state incentives) — is its first global effort to make EVs […]
The global pandemic has forced leaders across industries to rethink design and the user experience. When the practical safety concerns of their products and services come into play, “form follows function” becomes paramount. This is particularly true for the travel industry, as business and leisure […]
As the pandemic rocks the world we are increasingly reliant on digital forms of payment, transactions and work management. I sat down with Ceridian’s CEO, David Ossip, to talk about what the future of payments look like for today’s employees. You can check out the […]
Thanks to the pandemic, many media companies have taken their national and international conferences online. As a result, the demand for capable, well-known, and skilled video and television presenters is on the rise. In October of 2020, I hosted three panels for Fast Company on […]
When the U.S. screeched to a halt in March 2020 as a result of the pandemic, technology spared the world from a complete and total shutdown. From Zoom meetings to e-commerce to VR concerts, technology kept us connected and kept businesses running. We could continue […]
Audi is rounding out its AI line of concept vehicles with the release of the new AI:Trail Quattro in Frankfurt this week. The AI:Trail is an electric, nearly autonomous offroad concept vehicle that comes complete with a glassed-in cabin, five drones that act as lighting […]
In June, I hosted a Fast Company event in Las Vegas featuring some of the top thought leaders in the health and wellness space. I hosted two panels as a Fast Company Works Contributing Editor. Below you can check out the sizzle reel from my time there.
Meet the woman behind the luxury sleepwear brand, Lunya. She’s empowering women in the bedroom and the boardroom.


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Global Wellness News™ | February 23, 2023
Commenting on changes to look for, Jess Tang, Senior Consultant of APAC at WGSN said, “Asia-Pacific has experienced an unprecedented technological transformation over the past decade, and consumers are quick to adopt new digital technologies.
Jumping into a frigid lake, pond or ocean may not appeal to everyone, but for a growing number of adrenaline-seekers and wellness aficionados, the activity — popularly known as “wild swimming” — is one worth traveling for.
If the idea of working four days a week for the same pay sounds like music to your ears, the results of a pilot program from the United Kingdom may give you cause for hope.
For today’s wellness consumer, a healthy lifestyle is an always-on pursuit – even while travelling. What’s happening: Pillar Wellbeing, a wellness hospitality concept centred around high-performance living, is set to debut in both Doha and London this year.
Twentyeight Health, a telehealth company providing affordable access and convenience for reproductive and sexual health, today announced that it has raised $8.3 million in Pre-Series A funding.
Two years after profiling minu, the company has over 300 enterprise customers and its revenue grew more than five times between 2021 and 2022.
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Ex-OpenSea employee charged with NFT insider trading
Former OpenSea product manager Nathaniel Chastain has been arrested on charges of NFT insider trading. He is said to have operated the illegal trade between June and September 2021.
Former OpenSea employee Nathaniel Chastain has been arrested and charged with insider trading illegally using data from the leading NFT platform.
Prior to his departure, Chastain was head of OpenSea’s product division and was responsible, among other things, for selecting which NFTs OpenSea would offer. With the inside knowledge his position offered, Chastain bought dozens of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) before listing them on the platform’s homepage.
Once an NFT is listed on a leading trading platform, the price usually shoots up. The platforms must keep information about proposed listings confidential to avoid market manipulation. Employees who purchase NFTs fully disclose all related data.
Insider trading was commercial
Chastain took advantage of the privileged information and benefited greatly from it. Between June and September 2021, the former employee acquired soon-hyped NFTs and later sold them for up to five times their original price. In particular, to cover his tracks, Chastain used anonymously registered crypto wallets and OpenSea accounts.
Nate is now facing multiple counts of fraud following a criminal complaint filed by the FBI in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York . FBI Assistant Director in Charge Michael J. Driscoll explained:
“In this case, Chastain… employed an age-old insider trading scheme, using his knowledge of confidential information to buy dozens of NFTs before they were published on OpenSea’s homepage.”
He also pointed out that there are always people in the market looking for illegal financial gain. Blockchain-backed assets like NFTs are no different. Coinbase itself was hit by similar insider trading allegations just two months ago. Binance was accused of the same thing last year, as well as market manipulation. According to reports, employees at these exchanges had bought coins before they were listed, only to sell them at horrendous profits after their price had risen.
Speaking to CoinDesk, a representative from OpenSea said:
“Chastain’s actions violate our employment policies and are in direct conflict with our core values and principles.”
In September last year, OpenSea boss Devin Finzer spoke about the “incredibly disappointing” insider trading allegations. However, he refrained from specifically mentioning Chastain. At the time, the employee put himself on display and said he regularly engaged in insider trading at OpenSea. His profits reached 19 ETH at the time.
In its statement last year, Finzer reported that OpenSea hired a third party to review the incident. She would also make recommendations on how to prevent the incident from happening again.
Chastain now faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty. His case is the first the Justice Department is handling related to insider trading of digital assets.


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Little-known documents and scientific detective work helped pinpoint the origin of lager.
As the craft beer industry grows, so too do the dedicated communities that form around it – an expert explains.
Scotland’s BrewDog had long championed its social and environmental values, then came accusations of a “bullying culture”. What can we learn from their case?
Thanks to shifting tastes and improvements to the brewing process, more craft brewers are offering low-alcohol and nonalcoholic options – and are going toe to toe with America’s beer giants.
In the UK today, the term ‘craft beer’ has so many associations that there’s a danger it may end up meaning nothing at all.
Beers with sexist names and labels were banned from the Great British Beer Festival this summer.
The practices and values of craftsmanship correspond well with the requirements for a sustainable economy. But they’re threatened by industry.
The likes of AB InBev and MillerCoors have been trying to jump on the craft beer bandwagon by snapping up artisanal breweries. Do consumers care?
Canada’s craft beer industry is exploding. But antiquated regulations stemming from the years of the temperance movement is preventing big acquisitions by larger brewers.
The unique role of the temperance movement in US history might explain why, when it comes to Americans’ tastes, bland beer is still king.
Labels for boutique beers made by giant corporations may give the impression that a tiny craft brewery slapped them on the bottles. That confusion is by design.
Winemakers call the ecological factors that define their product terroir. By redefining that idea to include history and social ties, New England craft brewers have grown an industry with local roots.
Craft beer is exploding in popularity, but it’s big corporations that are taking the bulk of the market.
Overpriced and low-quality beer at sports stadiums leaves fans feeling exploited. Here’s how that can change.
It may be the world’s largest beer maker, but Anheuser-Busch’s days may be numbered thanks to the rapid rise of craft brewing and a little thing called disruption.
In a bid to capitalise on the “artisanal” trend, fast food companies are craft-washing their mass produced products.
In contrast to a decade ago, there are currently more than 150 craft breweries in South Africa, many shipping their products around the country.


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Several billionaire families were in the market in recent weeks, buying up some shares just as market sentiment was unsettled over the emergence of a new variant of the Sars-CoV-2 virus.
The Wee family that controls UOL Group were among those that added to their stake. The buying was done via their privately held entity Wee Investments, which is the single largest shareholder of the property and hospital firm.
On Dec 2 and 3, Wee Investments acquired 357,200 shares for $6.99427 each and130,400 shares at $6.99917 each respectively. Before these two days, the Wees had acquired 2.1 million shares for $6.87753 each on Nov 30 and another 200,000 shares at $6.94647 each on Dec 1. The transaction brings the total direct stake held by Wee Investments to 127.5 million shares or 15.098% from 15.04% prior to Dec 2.
Various members of the Wee family held direct stakes of their own. According to the company’s annual report, as of March 5, family patriarch Wee Cho Yaw holds nearly 3.67 million shares or 0.434% directly.
In addition, another entity controlled by the family, C. Y. Wee & Company holds 115.2 million shares or 13.65% as of March 5. On Aug 12, UOL reported earnings of $91.3 million for 1HFY2021 ended June 30, versus a loss of $82.1 million in the year earlier period. Revenue was up 31% y-o-y to $1.2 billion, led by recognition of projects such as Avenue South Residence, The Tre Ver and Clavon. As at June 30, UOL’s net asset value was $11.76 per share, versus $11.60 per share as at Dec 31, 2020.
Wider losses for chilli crab restaurant
See also: Sembcorp Industries and ComfortDelGro in share buybacks
The Ng family, better known for owning privately-held property giant Far East Organization, are known to invest in other listed companies, including Jumbo Group.
On Dec 1, Kuang Ming Investments, an entity controlled by the Ngs, acquired 500,000 Jumbo shares for $157,450 or 31.49 cents each.
With that, the Ngs now own around 45.1 million shares, equivalent to 7.02%. Jumbo is among the more badly hit listed F&B companies as its main seafood restaurant business was heavily exposed to the once thriving tourist market.
See also: Lim of CSE Global and Kuok of Wilmar raise respective stakes
With the pandemic curbing visitor arrivals, Jumbo is forced to shut down outlets including one of its more prominent branches in the Clarke Quay area. Instead, the company is trying to go more mass market that caters to local consumers. It is doing so by acquiring existing local brands, before helping them expand with more outlets. One such example is Kok Kee Wanton Noodles.
In FY2021 ended Sept 30, Jumbo’s revenue dropped by 16.2% y-o-y to $81.8 million. Losses for the year widened by 44% from $8.2 million to $11.8 million.
Higher shipping costs
Sam Goi Seng Hui, who recently took on a new role as executive chairman of consumer products producer Hanwell Holdings, bought more shares in JB Foods, which focuses on cocoa products.
On Nov 29 and Nov 30, Goi had acquired 6,500 shares for 51 cents each and 209,300 shares each for 50.8 cents each. Most recently on Dec 2, he again acquired 48,000 shares for $24,240 or 50.5 cents each, bringing his direct stake to 1,316,400 shares or 0.43%. Goi controls another 72.9 million shares or 24.05% via Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing, which is his flagship company.
In 1HFY2021 ended June, JB Foods reported revenue of US$210.2 million ($287.85 million), up 0.6%. However, sharply higher shipping costs caused earnings to drop by 59.8% to US$4.2 million from US$10.4 million a year ago.
“The group believes the cocoa consumption environment will continue to be supported by the recovery of the economy after the Covid-19 pandemic and the growing middle-income classes over the long term,” the company notes.
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HOUSTON - A manhunt is underway for a robber dubbed by the FBI as the "Food Store Bank Bandit" accused of stealing from two grocery stores in the Houston-area at gunpoint.
According to a press release by Crime Stoppers, the so-called "Food Store Bank Bandit" first walked into the Food Town on N. Sam Houston Parkway W, on Tuesday, November 1. Investigators said the bandit approached the counter of a First Convenience Bank inside the grocery store, handed the bank teller a note demanding money.
From there, the bandit also reportedly pulled out a gun from a red drawstring bag and threatened the teller. It's unclear how much money the "Food Store Bank Bandit" walked away with but fled shortly afterward.
More than a week later, on Friday, November 11, the bandit entered a Joe V's grocery store on Antoine Dr. in northwest Harris County. Investigators said he walked up to the First Convenience Bank teller counter in the store and asked about opening an account.
Food Store Bank Bandit (Photo courtesy of FBI Houston & Crime Stoppers)
During the interaction with the teller, where the "Food Store Bank Bandit" was allegedly using false information. While the teller was inputting information, officials said he pulled out a gun from a dark backpack and demanded cash before taking off.
Authorities described the bandit as a Black man standing 6-6'1" tall, in his late 20s to early 30s with a medium build.


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Today we've learned that China's Geely has sealed a deal with Lotus parent company Proton to purchase a controlling stake in the famous sports car company. Proton is currently owned by DRB-Hicom. The new deal, which won't be finalized until late July, will see Geely purchase a 51 percent stake in Lotus. Geely also owns Volvo, Lynk & Co as well as its own brands.
We previously reported that Geely wasn't the only company interested in Lotus. France's PSA Group, owner of Peugeot and Citroen, was also considering a bid, but it appears Geely made the better offer. Purchasing Malaysian-based Proton is also a smart move for Geely due to the former's two production plants that have a capacity to build 350,000 cars annually. Proton also more recently expanded into Southeast Asia, which is also attractive to Geely. What does Lotus offer Geely? First off, there's the prestige factor. Second, is Lotus Engineering, which Geely could find great use for in a number of ways. How is this good for Lotus? Simple, financial stability.
Lotus has for years suffered financial hardships, and Geely's cash flow will more than keep the lights on at Hethel. Lotus will also enjoy Geely's business approach, which is described as being hands-off. There was controversy when Geely purchased Volvo from Ford a few years ago, but the subsequent hands-off approach is paying huge dividends today. Lotus will be hoping to replicate that success.


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EA CEO Resigns Due to Financial Misses
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Electronic Arts' (EA) chief executive officer announced his resignation today due to
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EA CEO John Riccitiello has resigned after six years of service, which will be effective March 30, 2013. Riccitiello will also no longer be a member of the board of directors.
"This is a tough decision, but it all comes down to accountability," said Riccitiello in an internal memo. "The progress EA has made on transitioning to digital games and services is something I'm extremely proud of. However, it currently looks like we will come in at the low end of, or slightly below, the financial guidance we issued in January, and we have fallen short of the internal operating plan we set one year ago. EA's shareholders and employees expect better and I am accountable for the miss.
"EA is an outstanding company with creative and talented employees, and it has been an honor to serve as the Company's CEO. I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and after six years I feel it is the right time for me pass the baton and let new leadership take the Company into its next phase of innovation and growth. I remain very optimistic about EA's future; there is a world class team driving the Company's transition to the next generation of game consoles."
EA's board of directors has appointed EA executive Larry Probst to fill in as executive chairman until the company finds a permanent CEO. Probst was CEO of the company from 1991-2007 when Riccitiello stepped in.
"We thank John for his contributions to EA since he was appointed CEO in 2007, especially the passion, dedication and energy he brought to the Company every single day," said Probst. "John has worked hard to lead the Company through challenging transitions in our industry, and was instrumental in driving our very significant growth in digital revenues. We appreciate John's leadership and the many important strategic initiatives he has driven for the Company. We have mutually agreed that this is the right time for a leadership transition."
Game publishers like EA have had a rough time in the financial department due to
digital sales becoming as increasingly popular
as box retail game sales -- and it doesn't help that EA recently had server issues with its largely popular release "SimCity."
"SimCity" launched earlier this month, and many servers crashed during the international release. EA announced that it would
add more servers
to help out the workload.
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RE: good riddance
3/18/2013 7:39:05 PM
He didn't care much for his employees, either, but neither did the old CEO, who is now stepping up to fill in while the board finds a new one. Remember the complaints about working conditions at EA, how the developers would have to work 70-80 hour workweeks? (Which DT won't let me link, saying they're "apparently spam.") I refuse to buy any EA software specifically because of that.
RE: good riddance
3/18/2013 9:54:40 PM
So you punish the developers even more?
RE: good riddance
3/19/2013 8:06:03 AM
I buy software from companies that treat their employees well, so they can expand and hire more. That allows for more jobs at the good companies, allowing people to change jobs toward the good companies.
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In what is probably the wildest thing I have seen thus far at NAB 2013, RED has built a ridiculous clean room for its engineers to perform Dragon camera builds on the show floor – complete with windows for spectators to watch the magic happen.
For a little background, EPIC and SCARLET owners also have the option to upgrade their cameras’ sensors to the 6K Dragon sensor for around $10k. The upgrade program has finally begun with quite the spectacle here at NAB 2013. The EPIC-M Dragon starts at $29k.
Check out the rest of the images below for a closer look at this impressive process. [click to continue…]
Round 2 ladies and gentlemen.
Recall a couple months back when RED initiated suit against Sony for patent infringement by Sony’s F65, F55 and F5 cinema cameras. RED wanted to literally have Sony’s cameras pulled from shelves and destroyed.
Now, it’s Sony’s turn.
On the eve of NAB 2013, Sony released a statement that it has filed suit against RED for infringing on seven of its patents. [click to continue…]
RED has dropped prices on its EPIC, Scarlet and ONE cameras in what seems to be a response to increasing competition in the video markets – although RED tips the reason as lower production costs and improve efficiency.
Here’s how the new pricing breaks down: [click to continue…]
RED has announced the Epic-M Monochrome cinema camera, a black & white camera that runs $42,000 for the body only. [click to continue…]
Now that the Canon 1D X has been announced, the big news item on the horizon for Canon is the Hollywood announcement scheduled for November 3.
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With its value fluctuating wildly, some professionals are now looking to accept their pay in the cyber currency called ‘bitcoin’.
Despite (or perhaps because of) association with online black markets, the digital currency known as ‘bitcoin’ has sky rocketed in mainstream popularity recently.
The currency exists in code and can be purchased like any other, or alternatively ‘mined’ through solving computer algorithms. There is a cap on how many bitcoins can be produced to prevent inflation, and the currency doesn’t pass through banks or government regulation. The currency is also untraceable, providing complete anonymity to its users.
With the value of bitcoins fluctuating constantly (trading at US$706.68 at the time of publication), some professionals in a variety of industries are seeking to be paid in the digital currency.
The demand is growing. Coinality, an online job board for employers and employees wishing to exchange bitcoins for services, has broken 1,000 members since its launch in September of this year.
Primarily, the positions offered appear to be in the online/tech world – full-time positions as web developers, operations managers and so forth are offered, as well as casual and part-time work. Many positions also have teleworking options, with those what require physical delivery primarily situated in the US.
Coinality is not yet monetized, and runs on donations. “It’s just a service that’s free to use,” Dan Roseman, Coinality founder, told Business Insider, adding that may change as the service grows.
While the focus of bitcoin is still rooted in tech and creative positions, the currency is slowly gaining wider acceptance. Tony Vaughn, police chief of Vicco, Kentucky, USA, recently requested to receive his pay in bitcoins, with the city accepting to do so earlier this month.
Applicable federal and state taxes will still be removed from Vaughn’s salary, with the remaining ‘take home’ pay converted to bitcoin and then placed into an online bank account, The Hazard Herald reported.
“We just want to be on top of things … up-and-coming and more progressive as a city,” Mayor Johnny Cummings said.
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Have you heard of bitcoin? What do you think of this online currency, and would you consider paying your staff in it?


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• Ripple partner SBI Holdings is working with R3 to develop the Corda blockchain, specializing in B2B transactions.
• Ripple and SBI Holdings have been operating together under the joint venture of SBI Ripple Asia, and building the “Internet of Value”.
• R3’s Corda blockchain platform prioritizes privacy, security, and interoperability for financial institutions.
Ripple and SBI Holdings Forge the Future
Ripple partner SBI Holdings is working with US-based financial technology company R3 and leading the development of the Corda blockchain, specializing in business-to-business (B2B) transactions. The two players are operating together under the joint venture of SBI Ripple Asia, and building the “Internet of Value” by merging their technology and expertise.
The Partnership between Ripple & SBI
The partnership between Ripple and Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings dates back to July 2021 when they launched RippleNet’s first live On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service in Japan. The two companies have been leveraging Ripple’s blockchain solution – RippleNet – which uses distributed ledger technology (DLT). This allows participants to communicate securely with each other for instant cross-border payments using XRP ODL services.
R3’s Corda Blockchain Platform
US-based financial technology company R3 has taken the lead in developing a modular blockchain platform called Corda which is specifically designed for financial institutions. It offers flexibility to customize according to specific requirements while prioritizing privacy, security, and interoperability among its users. A number of financial institutions are currently conducting trials on this platform with some already having used it commercially.
The ‚Internet of Value‘
Through their collaboration with R3 and use of technologies like DLT as well as XRP ODL services, both Ripple and SBI are aiming to create an interconnected global network that facilitates instantaneous value transfer across borders dubbed as ‚the Internet of Value‘.
Will This Drive XRP?
It remains unclear how much this joint effort may impact XRP or ripple’s other products but it certainly shows that both companies are actively pushing forward their plans towards digitalization in Japan as well as throughout Asia.


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Coinsuper Exclusive: With 54 TB of NFT data stored on Filecoin, the storage projects still have huge growth potential
“More than 32 PB of data are currently stored on Filecoin, with 54 TB of data coming from NFT”, Pooja Shah, product leader of Protocol Labs, tweeted. These NFT uploads from projects such as OpenSea, OneOf, MakersPlace, Jigstack, Plam, Holaplex, etc. There are currently averaging nearly one NFT uploaded to the Filecoin network per second.
In 2021, the hot DeFi market makes blockchain technology paid attention to and understood by the public once again. Under the temptation of huge interests, more people understand and accept blockchain, address, wallet, and private key these obscure terms. Coinsuper believes that it is this group perception base that creates the conditions for the explosion of NFT market.
The recent forays into the metasverse by Internet giants such as Facebook and Microsoft have added fuel to the NFT boom. In this case the metaverse and NFT projects are becoming popular. From Coinsuper’s point of view, given that the metaverse and NFT will have to be decentralized for storage, the best choice at this point is a storage project like Filecoin. Therefore, in addition to metaverse and NFT projects, the future market should also pay attention to the growth of decentralized storage projects.
* Note: Coinsuper has established an NFT trading zone and launched high-quality NFT projects. Cryptocurrency trading is subject to high market risk. Please make your trades cautiously. This article is not an investment advice.


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During the first two weeks of the pandemic, things seemed to come to a halt for Singulart. But then, everything changed. The online marketplace that showcases contemporary artists saw demand skyrocket after a total pause, resulting in an 86% growth in its business volume in March and April. This growth helped convince investors to support the start-up, a sector that had previously discouraged them. Fabrice Grinda (FJ Labs), who is part of this €10 million operation along with Ventech, F3A, and Turenne Capital, is one of them: "In the past, I failed in this area. In fact, no one has been able to find the right angle, and I was quite skeptical. But Singulart's approach has convinced me, and I think it can be replicated in hypergrowth."
Singulart was founded in 2017 and is a digital platform for emerging artists. The company has developed a unique selling proposition (USP) that sets it apart from its competitors. Instead of relying on algorithms to suggest works of art to buyers, Singulart has a team of art experts who curate works for sale on the platform. This human touch makes the buying experience more personal and engaging for art lovers.
The investors who participated in the €10 million funding round have a track record of supporting tech start-ups that are disrupting traditional industries. Ventech, for example, has a history of supporting companies that are changing the way we work, play, and live. F3A invests in companies that are transforming the retail industry, while Turenne Capital has a portfolio of companies that are leading the way in healthcare, digital marketing, and software development.
With this funding, Singulart plans to expand its operations and grow its team. The company is also exploring new markets and looking for ways to enhance the buying experience for art collectors worldwide. Singulart's success has demonstrated that there is a growing demand for digital platforms that offer unique and curated works of art. By leveraging technology and human expertise, Singulart is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend and become a leading player in the digital art market.


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This week has, as usual, been rich in cryptocurrency news. FTX is way down the rankings but the mood out there is still on a knife edge.
As per an earlier article on Payments Cards & Mobile, multiple global banks are reported to have signed up to participate in use case proof of concepts (POCs) this month, to show how the “Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN)”.
launched to provide interoperability between regulated stablecoins and central bank digital currencies, UDPN will integrate digital currencies into daily businesses, banking and payment.
The National Australia Bank (NAB), one of the four biggest Australian banks, has created a stablecoin called AUDN, which it aims to launch in the middle of 2023, according to the Australian Financial Review (AFR) report.
The purpose of AUDN would be to allow its customers to settle transactions on blockchain technology in real time using Australian dollars. AUDN could also be used for several other purposes including “carbon credit trading, overseas money transfers and repurchase agreements,” NAB’s Chief Innovation officer Howard Silby told AFR.
The stablecoin will launch on the Ethereum and Algorand blockchains, the latter a smart contract platform similar to Ethereum. Its a potential contender for the Universal Digital Payments Network trials as well.
Turkish Central Bank
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) says it has run its first test transactions on the digital Turkish Lira CBDC network. The CBRT says it will continue to run limited, closed-circuit pilot tests with technology stakeholders in Q1 2023.
Following evaluation of the pilot, the central bank intends to extend the network to banks and technology companies and run architectural tests on the use of distributed ledger technologies and their integration with instant payment systems.
The Bank says studies on the economic and legal framework of the Digital Turkish Lira as well as its technological requirements will be prioritised throughout 2023.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep.
And God said, “Let there be cryptocurrency,” and there was. But then it went badly, as the namesake of the first book filed for bankruptcy.
Genesis was forced to place its lending unit into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, becoming the latest casualty of the fallout from the implosion of FTX last year.
Genesis’s lending business, which offered customers the ability to lend out their coins in exchange for high returns, owes creditors more than $3 billion, including hundreds of millions of dollars to customers of Gemini, the crypto exchange of Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
Genesis and its owner, SoftBank-backed crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group, have been in negotiations with creditors since November.
The general view is that, since the collapse of FTX, market uncertainty and low trust in centralised exchanges, about 3.93 billion stablecoins have left exchanges in the last 30 days.
Within this period, cryptocurrency exchanges witnessed about $6.2 billion net outflow of stablecoin, with Binance suffering the most.
Basically the crypto winter is not yet over…there are more likely going to be many more headlines to write.


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You'll be able to play the new Sonic game a little sooner than expected, because Nintendo has announced that Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric will race onto the Wii U on November 11, instead of November 18 as originally planned. This means it will arrive on the same day as the
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For many women, undergoing painful procedures in the sake of beauty is not unheard of. However, going through painful procedure with resulting disfigurement and burns is never expected. According to New York Magazine, many women have suffered from serious burns and scarring after getting laser hair removal. Many of the victims have been young teens, and now the practice is being scrutinized. While women may take certain risks to meet beauty standards, parents, physicians, and other advocates should be concerned about the potential danger of laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal is a procedure that obliterates hair follicles to prevent future hair growth. Teenagers have been known to seek out the procedure for legs, underarms, or even unsightly facial hair that has led to bullying. Though the practice has been noted among many teenagers, and even 11 or 12 year-olds, there have been significant reports about the potential dangers of laser hair removal. According to reports, patients have suffered burns that turned to discoloration. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, nearly half a million laser treatments were performed in the U.S. in 2011 by trained doctors. Treatments are also performed by non-doctors, which can increase the potential for risk and injury.


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2018 marked the first Chinaplas exhibition in Hongqiao, Shanghai, and the show was a great success. Chinaplas 2020 is scheduled to return to the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hongqiao, Shanghai, China, on 21 – 24 April 2020. The event is expected to present 340,000 m2 of exhibition space, bring together 3,900+ global exhibitors and 180,000+ visitors. According to Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., the show organizer of Chinaplas, economic and political uncertainty remains a top challenge for today’s global manufacturing industry. A host of factors including trade friction, economic slowdown, and weakening demand from China are dampening manufacturing growth and leaving some sectors in a decline. In the meantime, China is pushing to transform its manufacturing industry to focus on higher quality and domestic market while encouraging foreign investment.
During this economic downturn, leading companies are ready to pave the road for transition and transformation in order to convert challenges to opportunities. As a key industry indicator, the trade show Chinaplas 2020 will zero in on market trends and buyer needs, provide a high-tech, high-quality and high-value platform of technology innovations, and help companies uncover new opportunities and grow in an ever-changing economic environment, said Adsale.
Explore new directions amidst automotive market slowdown
The global auto industry is cooling down, as 2018 broke a seven-consecutive-year expansion. Global auto sales shrank to 95.6 million vehicles in 2018 caused by declines in Europe and China in the second half of the year. As the 28-year-long streak of brisk growth in the Chinese auto market came to an end in 2018, industry players are facing unprecedented pressure. With the market slowdown, auto companies are determined to seek changes and transform. On the front of environmental protection and sustainable development, new energy vehicles and auto lightweighting demonstrate strong potential. Driven by intelligent driving and Internet of Things, the auto industry is undergoing unprecedented changes. Manufacturers have an urgent demand for new materials, new equipment, advanced processing technologies, automation, and AI. Cost reduction and efficiency improvement are the go-to strategies for both OEMs and suppliers. Aside from the commonly seen structural optimization, process and production efficiency improvement through technological innovation can provide viable solutions as well.
Leverage 5G large-scale commercialization
Nations around the world are accelerating their informationization as a strategic development priority. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued its first 5G commercial licenses on 6 June 2019, drawing great attention. As the core infrastructure for the deployment of big data, AI, virtual reality and other technologies, the scale-up of 5G will form a powerful driving force. Due to its exceptionally high speed, large capacity and minimal delay, 5G demands higher quality materials from the base station end to the application end. In addition to 5G, development trends such as the Internet of Things, autopilot vehicles, telemedicine, smart factory, and smart city will also trigger disruptive changes and create infinite space for innovative materials and processes.
Embrace Circular Economy
Under the pressure of environmental protection, how to properly dispose of and reuse plastics has been a question in the spotlight. Multiple cities in China are implementing waste sorting. The European Union, Sweden, Canada, Peru, and other countries and regions have proposed plans to ban single-use plastic products. China escalated its waste ban to prohibit the import of all industrial waste plastics at the end of 2018, following the ban of imported consumer waste plastics at the end of 2017. India, Thailand, Malaysia, and other countries are also following the suit to ban imported solid plastic waste. To address these issues, plastics manufacturers need to continue to promote reuse and recycling, plan out full product lifecycle to include recycling in advance, and provide environmentally friendly and recyclable innovative solutions such as biodegradable plastics.
Strengthen independent innovation
The emergence of unilateralism, trade protectionism, and anti-globalization trends and the escalation of related actions have also adversely impacted the global economy and the plastics and rubber industries. The key to transformation lies in innovation. Companies can benefit from leveraging technological innovation, enhancing independent innovative capability, increasing product value and market competitiveness, adjusting strategy and deployment, and actively exploring domestic market and emerging markets, thereby strengthening their risk resistance capacity.
The economic environment is forcing companies to accelerate their transformation. Chinaplas 2020 will continue to stress on technological innovation, with the focuses on “smart manufacturing, innovative materials, green & circular economy”, tackle the pain points of the industries, help increase their competitiveness, and seek breakthroughs in the difficult situation, said Adsale.
Ada Leung, General Manager of Adsale, remarked: “The current market environment is full of challenges, but it is also a great time for strong companies to rise against the trend. Chinaplas 2020 continues to show strong booth bookings as seen in previous years, indicating the confidence of plastics and rubber suppliers in creating endless innovation and achieving success in the future. In the past 30 years, Chinaplas has closely followed the pulse of China’s economic development, witnessed the growth of the plastics and rubber industries, experienced the 1998 Asian financial crisis and the 2008 global financial tsunami, and continuously produce success stories. As always, we quickly adapt to the changes in internal and external environment; adapt to the trends of technological revolution, industrial transformation, consumption upgrading, etc.; strengthen the long-term collaboration with global plastics and rubber manufacturers, downstream users and industry associations; turn first-hand intelligence into latest market demand; and cooperate with upstream and downstream companies to make progress together.”


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Marks and Spencer always make sure they’re first to the mark with quirky new fruit and vegetables for customers to try.
It wasn’t long ago they launched a new fruit across their UK stores – the limelon, which was a lime, lemon hybrid.
But now they’re at it again, offering up a new variety of strawberries hitting UK supermarket shelves for the first time.
The White Pearl Strawberries are the latest drop from M&S, and they certainly look (and sound) intriguing.
They’re otherwise known as ‘pink blushed strawberries’ and they’re basically like strawberries in reverse, with red seeds and white skin.
The strawberries also have a completely white flesh on the inside, so they really look like nothing you’ve ever seen before, and would certainly make a jazzy fruit salad or cake accompaniment.
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Whilst they’re still sweet like normal strawberries, the most special part is that they apparently smell like pineapple and also have notes of vanilla.
Dreamy or what?!
After the supermarket shared the news of their new release on Instagram, there was certainly a big reaction.
“Oh my must get some,” said one person.
“Had them yesterday and can attest, they are very nice,” chipped in another person in the comments.
“Dyingggg to try,” said a third.
As a fourth wrote: “Had to double check it was still January and not April 1st.”
They might seem a little odd, but there are actually tonnes of different varieties of strawberries, each with different colours and flavour profiles, nowadays.
You might remember we told you about US company, Driscolls, last year, who were selling yellow strawberries that also promised to taste like pineapple.
The berries were said to be “intensely sweet at first” but “balanced by a refreshing finish.”
Driscoll’s has also previously released Rosé Strawberries, which taste like everyone’s favourite floral, fruity wine, and they also offer an uber-juicy range called Sweetest Batch Strawberries.
The best part is that despite what you might think, these colourful strawbs are made using traditional breeding methods and without any GMOs.
Here’s hoping the new product from M&S is just the start.


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The following is a post from Brendon Lynch, Chief Privacy Officer at Microsoft.
Privacy is increasingly top of mind for people around the world as online activities have become a central part of daily life.
To mark Data Privacy Day 2013, Microsoft commissioned research to better understand people’s online privacy perceptions and expectations. The results of this new research show:
What exactly do these findings mean and how can they be put to use? We already know our customers want and expect strong privacy protections to be built into our products, devices and services, and for companies to be responsible stewards of consumers’ data. We’ve been focused on this area for more than 10 years as part of Trustworthy Computing at Microsoft.
But, that’s just the start. People also need more information about their privacy options and help controlling their personal information online. As part of our longstanding commitment to privacy, we’re kicking off a new video series called “Privacy in Action.” These videos, which will be available at www.microsoft.com/yourprivacy, illustrate many of the privacy options in Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 and Microsoft’s Personal Data Dashboard (where customers can make choices about how Microsoft uses their data).
I’m proud of the dedicated group of privacy professionals here at Microsoft who work diligently every day to help protect your privacy as we deliver new innovations. Our activities this Data Privacy Day are just the latest examples of how we take our privacy responsibilities seriously and put people first.


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Planar Systems is showing its first 3-chip DLP projector for the custom home theater market.
Port Washington, N.Y. — Although CE penetration is reaching the saturation point in many U.S.
Control4 is expanding its touchscreen lineup here at the Expo and introducing its lowest cost home automation controller
TiVo is unveiling at CEDIA Expo its HD XL DVR, which is said to include a 1TB hard disk drive — the highest capacity it
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The new property project launches in the city of Pune fell by 30 as compared to pre-COVID times, it is only partial of what it was in December 2019 before pandemic hit the world. There is evident supply deficit widespread in the Pune real estate market specially in the residential spaces.
Recently a report was disclosed by Gera Developments demonstrating that nearly all the new residential property launches in Pune have seen a decline by 30 percent because of constraints imposed following the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The accessible stock for sale fell to a 9-year low. Purposes for the reduction in commercial inventory are vigorous sales but the absence of fresh supply to reinstate the sales. For every 100 units sold only 59 new units were developed, as per the Gera Pune Residential Realty Report that was published on July 7.
According to this new report, H1 2021 saw a new supply of 26,611 units which is 26 percent greater than H1 2020. Though consecutively it has fallen by around 30 percent described with H2 of 2020, it said.
Distinguished to pre-COVID times, it is however half of what it prevailed in December 2019 just before COVID-19 struck the country. This indicates a supply contraction prevailing in the Pune residential real estate area. Relating the period from January 2020 to June 2021 against the corresponding period, there is a deduction of 39% in fresh inventory being put into the market, the report explained.
Inventory levels fell over to a 9-year low in June 2021. As per the statement, the stock ready for sale has also been decreased to 59,224 units, a decline of 21% from 75,421 units a year ago. The cumulative number of continuous projects has also declined considerably from a maximum of 3,733 projects in Jun 2017 to 2,730 in Jun 2021.
According to the Gera development report, new undertakings inaugurated over 12 months since June 2020, the premium portion has glimpsed a whopping 64% rise from 13,199 units to 21,634 units. The premium section generally encompasses an average price per square foot of Rs 4,898 to Rs 5,876. While on the other hand, the allotment segment (average price of less than Rs 3,917 per square feet), which recorded a drop of 34% in the fresh project undertaken in the past year i.e. before June 2020.
The current supply dipped from 23,390 units to 15,469 units. There is a noticeable shift in consumer priority departing to additional premium residences. Correlating the launch of premium segment estates since 2018, there is inescapably a deduction in the new launches’ gratefulness to the COVID-19 situation.
Rohit Gera, Managing Director, Gera Developments has said “The market has been in an ongoing state of consolidation. With the number of new projects launches declining, the unsold inventory has plunged to a seven-year low. Going forward, we believe that the price rise seen in the past year will gain further momentum. The surge in residential real estate prices will be due to a decline in inadequate inventory to meet the growing demand. Whenever demand outstrips supply, prices tend to go up,”
He further added “With new project launches at unprecedented lows, the robust demand will face supply-side bottlenecks. This has already propelled a 3.73 percent surge in property prices on an average, over the past 12 months. However, as new project launches firm up, the prices, while maintaining their upward bias, will stabilize in the medium term,”
He further demonstrated that there was a boost in the price for developers. “In addition to the supply crunch, there is a tremendous increase in the cost structures for developers. The last 15 months have seen slower construction and project launches and as a result, the overhead costs for developers have increased. More significantly, the cost of several raw materials including the most critical items such as cement and steel has risen by 25-40 percent,” he indicated.


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A popular Flintshire pet store is moving to new premises five times the size of the current store and adding a dog-friendly coffee shop.
Pups and Pets in Dobshill will close today for the last time and reopen on Wednesday June 9 in a 10,000 square foot unit on Deeside Industrial Estate.
The Dobshill store is on a site next to the A550 and has been taken over by the Kay Group gas station operators.
They have a building permit to demolish the current Texaco gas station and adjacent buildings to create a new facility, including a convenience store and a drive-through Costa cafe.
As part of the expansion of the pet stores at Deeside Industrial Estate, an equestrian department has been added and the new site will be called âPups, Pets and Poniesâ.
In addition to the equestrian department, the new store will also offer a range of clothing and shoes.
Owner Victoria Clay said: âAt Pups, Pets and Ponies, we are all extremely excited about our expansion and move to the Deeside Industrial Estate and we look forward to welcoming new and old customers. , to share this experience with us.
âAs an independent store that always has our customer satisfaction at the forefront of our minds, it made sense for us to take inspiration from this when considering expansion. “
âGoing from a 2,000 square foot room to a 10,000 square foot one means that not only have we been able to expand the ranges that our customers know and love, including dogs, cats, small animals. , birds and aquatic fish, we were also able to introduce a whole new reptile, Equestrian Departments, clothing and footwear and even a Doggy Friendly coffee shop on site.


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Wabash National Corp. announced April 7 that Prime Inc., one of the largest refrigerated carriers in North America, has opted to purchase 1,900 ArcticLite refrigerated van trailers in addition to its original order in 2005.
“We’re excited about expanding our fleet with an additional 1,900 Wabash ArcticLite trailers, to be delivered this year,” says Robert Low, founder and chief executive officer of Springfield, Mo.-based Prime. “Our partnership with Wabash and purchase of their ArcticLite trailers will provide Prime’s customers with unmatched temperature protection. These thermally efficient and lightweight trailers are equipped with the latest technology to maximize product protection, while reducing our carbon footprint and conserving energy. The superior design of these trailers enables us to maximize cargo weight and cubic capacity. We remain committed to our quest of providing our customers with the most productive and efficient equipment available.”
Wabash National’s ArcticLite trailer, designed for thermal efficiency, continues to be the equipment solution for Prime Inc., which currently operates a fleet that includes 3,000 ArcticLite trailers.
“We once again are pleased to partner with one of the nation’s premier refrigerated carriers, Prime Inc.,” says Dick Giromini, president and CEO of Lafayette, Ind.-based Wabash National. “Their continued support of our ArcticLite refrigerated van truly authenticates the quality and performance of this product.”


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Valve president Gabe Newell has reportedly told an anxious fan that he believes there is "a groundswell to abandon" DRM in PC games.
"The goal should be to create greater value for customers through service value (make it easy for me to play my games whenever and wherever I want to), not by decreasing the value of a product (maybe I'll be able to play my game and maybe I won't).
"We really, really discourage other developers and publishers from using the broken DRM offerings, and in general there is a groundswell to abandon those approaches," he concluded.
We've contacted Valve to confirm whether the email's genuine, but it certainly sounds like Newell.
He is of course one of the PC's most dedicated proponents - Valve even flew journalists out to Seattle earlier this year to eulogise the format and discuss community features for distribution service Steam.
With DRM constantly in the news thanks to SecuROM and other unpopular measures and their impact on the consumer experience, his comments are likely to resonate with gamers who feel that DRM-embracing developers and publishers are misguided.
Check out our recent editorial on DRM, called "Hated and Broken", for more.


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Americans Prefer Single Seal for Green Product Certification
12/14/2010 Share AUSTIN, TEXAS—As the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closed its public comment period for its Green Guides, EnviroMedia Social Marketing released new research that shows 65 percent of Americans would prefer just one seal for green products over the hundreds now that are causing confusion.
It’s increasingly hard to determine if a product is truly “green.” Certifications like Energy Star help consumers address energy efficiency. However, new standards for water use, packaging, recyclability, toxics, and carbon impact are competing for attention and space on the product label.
The research shows Americans most trust a third-party certification system, like the Good Housekeeping Seal, Green Seal, or Underwriters Laboratory as the primary enforcer of manufacturers’ green claims.
Too Many Labels, Seals of Approval
“There are more than 350 labels or seals of approval that offer to help consumers know whether a product is green or healthy, which is classic information overload for the consumer’s brain,” said Kevin Tuerff, co-founder of EnviroMedia. “Having one comprehensive national seal to identify the best green products would limit consumer confusion and also hold advertisers accountable to one set of standards.”
EnviroMedia commissioned Opinion Research Corporation (ORC) to conduct a national survey of 1,022 Americans. The findings show:
• Two-thirds of Americans (65 percent) say having one seal for all green products would give them more confidence that they were buying green. Only 26 percent said it would not.
• More Americans (41 percent) think that the primary enforcer of green product claims should be a third-party certification system like the Good Housekeeping Seal, beating out the FTC at 26 percent. Only 16 percent think the ad industry should police itself.
“That’s exactly what the industry wants, but it’s obviously not working,” said Valerie Davis, co-founder of EnviroMedia. “If you want to see real examples of why it’s not working, visit greenwashingindex.com. Advertisers who have been stretching the truth about their products’ environmental benefits know better. Or at least they should know how the products they advertise are made and packaged.”
December 10 marked the end of the public comment period on the Green Guides, intended to prevent marketers from making misleading environmental claims. See ftc.gov/green for more information


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Emerging technology research company D-Core released its latest analysis reviewing the future of the cryptocurrency landscape, calling for CoinPayments to remain the leading crypto payments processor in 2026.
D-Core's report surveyed 161 experts, asking them: "Which crypto payment processor will definitely be operating in five years time?" Of those surveyed, 37% picked CoinPayments, giving it the top spot. The other crypto payment processors included in the report were Bitpay (29%), BTCpay (19%), SpicePay (13%), CoinGate (1%), among others.
"It is great to be recognized as a top crypto payment processor among experts in the industry," noted Jason Butcher, CEO of CoinPayments. "Since 2013, our aim has always been to fuel crypto adoption and the most effective way to give digital assets their rightful place as mediums of exchange is by enabling businesses and consumers to use them for everyday purchases."
The report's timely release comes as notable companies like Paypal and Tesla announce that they will be facilitating crypto payments for customers. Crypto adoption is steadily on the rise as more businesses come to understand the benefits that come with accepting crypto payments.


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Below is a YouTube video showing the new features that Amazon added to the Kindle Scribe with the latest software update that was released last week.
The 18.104.22.168 update is the second firmware update that Amazon has released for the Kindle Scribe since it was released in late November of last year.
The update essentially added three new features, including a contrast adjustment slider to darken text on PDFs sent to the Kindle Scribe using Send to Kindle (sideloaded PDFs already had this feature), but other features like dictionary lookup still aren’t available with sent PDFs, only sideloaded PDFs, so they still have some work to do.
They also added two-column mode for ebooks, including ebooks that you send to your Kindle Scribe, not just ebooks purchased from Amazon. Note that you have to switch to landscape mode before you can enable the two-column layout, and it works with all font sizes.
The last thing the update added is something called Notebook Overview, where you can view multiple notebook pages at once (up to 9) to rearrange their order and insert and delete individual pages.
Amazon says the Kindle Scribe will be getting a text conversion feature with an upcoming update, along with a lasso editing tool to move, copy, and resize notes, so those are a couple of things to look forward to in the near future. They also finally started rolling out support for sending Word documents to Kindles from within Microsoft Word.
It’s good to see they’re continuing to add new features to the Scribe at a steady pace (however, it seems like other Kindles are getting the back seat now). The previous update added new pen types, some with support for pressure sensitivity, along with subfolders to help organize Notebooks, and it also added new screen savers exclusive to the Kindle Scribe.


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The best and worst new fall TV shows, according to critics
This fall TV season is a mixed bag. There's some good shows, but there's also quite a few that are a complete waste of time.
Shows like ABC's "Single Parents" and CBS' "God Friended Me" have potential, but shows like CBS' "FBI" and ABC's "A Million Little Things" feel like unoriginal copies of successful shows on other networks.
If you've run out of good TV to watch, or just want to be up on new shows people are talking about, we took to ratings aggregator Rotten Tomatoes to rank the best and worst shows of fall 2018. Along with the critic ranking, we included the Rotten Tomatoes audience ranking, a sample of what critics have said so far, and show descriptions courtesy of IMDB.
Here are the best and worst TV shows of fall 2018 (so far), ranked according to critics:
"Happy Together" (CBS)
"The Haunting of Hill House" — Netflix
"God Friended Me" (CBS)
"The Cool Kids" (Fox)
"Single Parents" (ABC)
"All-American" (The CW)
"Mr. Inbetween" (FX)
"The Neighborhood" — CBS
"I Feel Bad" — NBC
"New Amsterdam" — NBC
"A Million Little Things" — ABC
"Rel" — Fox
"Magnum, P.I." — CBS
"FBI" — CBS
"Manifest" — NBC
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- ThreatMetrix Announces $30 Million in Growth Capital with Silicon Valley Bank to Accelerate Global Market Eminence
- ThreatMetrix Highlights Influential Moments at 2016 Digital Identity Summit, Business Without Borders
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It may be big news, but it’s not exactly news. Likely the only people who didn’t know it was coming are two Bushmen in Tanzania and some San Quentin cons stuck in solitary. Yes, it has arrived. Facebook has filed to go public.
The IPO, or Initial Public Offering, is for $5 billion. And, according to CNBC “[t]he company is currently looking at a valuation of $75 billion to $100 billion, which would be one of the largest initial public offerings in U.S. history.” Oh and one more thing. Again according to CNBC, “[t]he current winner in the race for Facebook equity, with nearly $500 million, is Russian entrepreneur Yuri Milner, head of investment group DST.”
This is the kind of nuts and bolts you can read about anywhere.
Now, here’s something that’s really news. As Facebook goes public, the public’s privacy just goes.
Of Facebook’s latest move, ThreatMetrix’s Chief Products Officer, a highly-respected industry security expert, Alisdair Faulkner, says, “You can’t put a value on your privacy, but with Facebook filing for an IPO you can now put a price on your friends. That may just become the rallying cry that privacy advocates need to force greater government intervention.”
“Unfortunately, Facebook and its advertisers aren’t the only ones making money from this social network,” continued Faulkner. “Users have come to feel Facebook is secure and they can trust it to protect both their personal data and that of their friends. Hackers are taking advantage of that misplaced trust.”
“In January alone, 45,000 usernames and passwords were stolen by Ramnit malware and the traditionally banking-focused Trojan, Carberp, started targeting Facebook users to trick them into handing over e-cash,” said Faulkner.
A BBC story on the cybertheft reported security researchers saying, “We suspect that the attackers behind Ramnit are using the stolen credentials to login into victims’ Facebook accounts and to transmit malicious links to their friends, thereby magnifying the malware’s spread. They added that “cybercriminals are taking advantage of the fact that users tend to use the same password in various web-based services to gain remote access to corporate networks.”
Faulkner notes that “Twitter’s recent acquisition of Dasient, the anti-malware company, is an acknowledgement that social networks are not only a goldmine of personal data for hackers, but the best malware distribution platform ever invented.”


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