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Many car shoppers have wondered how the many new and coming electric cars compare with conventional vehicles for crash-worthiness. Are they safe? Do they meet the same standards in crash tests as other light passenger vehicles?
The answers are yes and yes, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. At least this is so for the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf electric cars that went on sale late last year.
The safety research group, which is based in Arlington, Va., and funded by the insurance industry, is releasing a report today on its first crash tests of the Leaf and Volt. Both vehicles received the group’s highest ratings.
The Volt and Leaf had top ratings of “good” for protecting occupants in front, side, rear, and rollover crashes, which are the four most-common types auto accidents that cause injuries. The cars come with electronic stability control, so they qualify for the safety group’s “top safety pick” label given to cars deemed by the group to have state-of-the-art crash protection.
“What powers the wheels is different, but the level of safety for the Volt and Leaf is as high as any of our other top crash-test performers,” says Joe Nolan, the Institute’s chief administrative officer. The two electric cars bring to 80 the number of top-pick winners this year, including 7 hybrid models.
The Insurance Institute says the Volt and Leaf are the first mainstream electric cars it has tested. Last year, however, the group performed side-impact tests on two low-speed electric vehicles, also known as neighborhood electric vehicles or NEVs. The two electric models, the GEM e2 and Wheego Whip performed poorly with crash-test dummies recording “data suggesting severe or fatal injuries to real drivers.”
The GEM and Wheego are in a category of golf cart-like vehicles that aren’t required to meet the same federal safety standards as passenger vehicles. Although growing in popularity, such electrics aren’t meant to mix with regular traffic, the safety group says.
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- Susan Yara, the influencer behind Mixed Makeup, is facing intense scrutiny online after announcing her new skincare line, Naturium.
- Fans are outraged because products have been on sale since February, and Yara promoted it for months without ever disclosing she was the owner, a violation of Federal Trade Commission guidelines.
- In fact, Yara offered coupon codes and told fans she learned of the brand after receiving it in PR, only adding disclosures on old posts after backlash over her announcement poured in.
- Yara has apologized for misleading fans, explaining that she did so to earn unbiased feedback from friends and customers. Still, many have promised to submit complaints to the FTC.
Skincare influencer Susan Yara is facing serious backlash after revealing that she was secretly the owner of a new product line that she’s been publicly promoting for months.
On June 21, Yara, who owns the Mixed Makeup YouTube channel, released a video announcing the line, Naturium. For many in the industry, this would be a big milestone, however, the news has been met with a ton of outage.
That’s because Naturium products have actually been available for purchase since February and Sunday’s announcement only revealed that Yara was Naturium’s owner.
While many customers have been loving the products, her followers took issue with the fact that she promoted them without disclosing her ties to the company.
As far as why she kept her ties to Naturium quiet, she said in her announcement video, “it was really important to me to get honest and true feedback from everyone. And I, you know, took a step back and I was like, ‘I don’t think I’m going to get that if I just announce this is my skincare line from the get-go.’”
She also said she delayed revealing it was her brand because of the cultural climate following the world-wide outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Conflicts of Interest
The conflict of interest caused fans to question her integrity as they reflected on how she had misled them.
Fans said Yara made it seem like the brand was an independent company that approached her for a sponsorship deal. Screenshots from as far back as April were shared, showing Yara writing to the Mixed Makeup Facebook group, “Fan of The Ordinary? I have found a better brand called Naturium… I just want you guys to use better products. Don’t fight me! Haha.”
When one person asked her, “how did you find them?” Yara replied, “They sent me a PR mailer when they launched! It’s really good!”
In another exchange about a pending review of the brand, Yara wrote, “Been working on so many brand reviews, this one might be at the bottom of the list. I can say I like everything I’ve tried so far though.”
On her Mixed Makeup YouTube channel, she also promoted the brand with videos like, “4 Affordable Vitamin C Serums I recommend.” That video’s thumbnail even displays Naturium as the only featured product. Beyond that, there are other videos that feature Naturium as a reviewed product.
Because of all this, fans were upset at her lack of transparency, flooding Yara’s social media with angry comments. One comment under Sunday’s “announcement” video, for example, reads: “Wow… you clearly don’t respect your viewers or your customers. Shame on you for lying. I would have been so excited to try this skincare line if it hadn’t been completely tainted by your manipulation and deceit. How disappointing.”
Aside from leaving a bad taste in her fans’ mouths, many say this brand-strategy may end up backfiring because it now could be a case for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Since 2017, the agency has kept a sharp eye out for social media influencers who don’t properly disclose when a post is paid content, or when someone owns a brand they are promoting. One case, in particular, that is reminiscent of Yara’s situation is CS:GO Lotto.
The owners of CS:GO Lotto essentially did what Yara just did. They owned a business and promoted it while pretending they stumbled across it and had no relation to the brand. That’s illegal according to the FTC ACT. and the owners of that CS:GO Lotto eventually settled with the agency in 2017.
Since then, the FTC has issued clear advertising guidelines for content creators. Such guidelines include points like, “Clearly DISCLOSE when you have a financial or family relationship with a brand.” or “Ensure your sponsorship disclosure is HARD TO MISS,” among others.“
At first glace, it doesn’t seem that Yara properly followed these guidelines, and in response, fans have allegedly been sending the FTC complaints.
After receiving backlash, Yara seems to have been trying to do some damage control by responding to comments on Instagram and apologizing for deceiving fans.
She also, according to Beauty Independent, released a statement saying, “I validated my true love for my brand as a reason to post. My intent was never to deceive my followers… In hindsight I should have waited to promote anything from the line until we were ready to announce my involvement.”
“I realize some of my viewers are disappointed in my strategy and I believe their feelings are justified,” she continued. “This has been an incredibly valuable lesson for me and my team. I’m very sorry if anyone felt I was manipulative, but I can assure you my intentions were good. I know that doesn’t make the situation better, so I apologize whole-heartedly.’“
Beyond just apologizing to fans, Yara has gone back to every video on her channel that featured Naturium and added a disclaimer to the bottom of each description box.
“DISCLAIMER: I am a co-founder of NATURIUM and this description may contain affiliate links for a small commission on purchased products,” it reads. “Affiliate links support our channel, so we can continue to make fun videos for you. Thanks for watching and shopping!”
However, while parts of Yara’s disclaimer existed before Sunday, the addition of “I am a co-founder of NATURIUM” was only added after Sunday’s backlash. Even with this edition, the post doesn’t comply with the FTC’s guidelines.
Part of the guidelines dictate that posts, “Don’t rely on disclosures that people will see only if they click “more,” but in order to properly see this disclaimer, a user would need to do just that.
Currently, there is no word on whether or not the FTC will take action, but it does, Yara could be liable for upwards of $40,000 per infringing post.
Others Dragged In
For a lot of fans, there’s still another issue with this entire ordeal: whether or not other influencers who reviewed the products knew about Yara’s involvement.
This list included people featured in the announcement video like Hyram, James Welsh, Liah Yoo, and the channel Beauty Within. Yet, based on Yara’s announcement video, no one else knew it was her brand.
In an Instagram story Yara published Monday, she tried to shut down this claim, writing, “Hi everyone. I have seen the comments come through today and I’m very sorry I upset you… I can assure you no one knew about my involvement with NATURUM when they posted about the brand.”
Yara also added, “It was insinuated in a live today content creators knew more and that is completely false information.” Many fans thought this was a reference to Caroline Hirons, another skincare expert on the platform who hosted an hour-log Instagram live stream also on Monday. However, at no point in that stream did Hirons hint that anyone else knew.
She also added that she would be releasing a video on the topic “soon,” but as of June 24, no such video has been released.
A previous version of this story stated that Caroline Hirons insinuated in an hour-long live stream that other creators knew Susan Yara owned Nutrium. That is not the case, and this article has been updated to reflect that.
See What Others Are Saying: (Beauty Independent) (Daily Dot)
Twitch Pulls Black Lives Matter Video Featuring Mostly White Streamers
- On Thursday, Twitch deleted and apologized for a Black Lives Matter compilation video that showcased a number of white streamers supporting the movement but featured very few Black creators.
- In fact, the nearly one-minute video only had one line from a Black creator known as Zombaekillz, and Twitch overlaid audio of DrLupo—a white creator—on top of a clip of footage from another Black streamer, BlissKai.
- A number of the streamers featured in the video have now spoken out about the criticism, with some agreeing and others disagreeing.
- This video follows backslash Twitch faced earlier in the week for an LGBTQIA+ tweet that said the G “also stands for gamer.”
Twitch’s Mostly White “Black Lives Matter” Video
Twitch has deleted a controversial complication video it posted on Thursday that was meant to display solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement; however, the video was quickly criticized as tone-deaf for featuring mostly-white creators.
The video was originally posted to Twitter with the caption “Working together to make an impact for Black lives,” according to the gaming outlet Polygon.
While that video showcases a number of white creators advocating for racial justice— including DrLupo, Jacksepticeye, CrankGameplays, AshleyRoboto, and Charalanahzard—it only features one line from a Black streamer, Zombaekillz.
“Black people don’t have the same right, and we don’t have the same power that people around us have here,” Zombaekillz said in the video, a quite ironic statement given Twitch’s inclusion of it around only white voices.
Other Black creators such as BlissKai were featured but had no lines. In fact, in the video, a clip of her is even overlaid with audio from DrLupo. In all, Black streamers only accounted for 11-seconds of the nearly minute-long video.
While the video also opens with a clip of a Black man speaking at a protest, he is not a known streamer on the platform.
Reaction and Apology
Much of the video includes streamers raising money for various Black Lives Matter-related charities. Shortly after Twitch posted it, the video was met with swift condemnation from Black streamers and BLM allies.
One Black creator, Tanya DePass, blasted the platform and accused it of silencing Black voices.
“This is a whole bucket of fail,” DePass said. “There’s a WHOLE LOT of Black Creators on here who not only speak out on this ALL THE TIME, but don’t get any credit for it. Y’all are speaking over us. Highlight Black folks doing the work already.”
Notably, some also pointed out that DePass would have been a prime candidate for the video, as she raised over $140,000 during a 10-hour Animal Crossing live stream on the platform last month. Her original goal had been $500.
On Thursday, the same day the initial video was posted, Twitch removed it and issued an apology.
“We hear you,” the platform said. “Our goal was to demonstrate the importance of allyship—a message we didn’t make clear. Only by working together can we create a positive change.”
Creators in the Video Speak Out
A number of creators featured in the video have spoken out since Twitch deleted that video and apologized, including BlissKai and Zombaekillz.
“It sucks that Twitch deleted the tweet but it had to happen,” BlissKai said. “I want to see black gamers succeed & make a difference as well. My first ever huge thing from Twitch & I’m glad I even got a opportunity to see myself up there. Disappointed but Twitch just delivered the wrong it the way.”
Meanwhile, Zombaekillz commended the video for using lesser-known Black streamers, adding, “it also celebrated the actual and very real allyship of some creators during this time. AND AND… white people listen to white people.“
While she noted that the video could have featured more Black voices, she said, “this is about incremental changes. Dismantling supremacy doesn’t happen immediately.”
“The reality is this video was about working together to uplift voices and showcasing people who are,” she continued. “People have missed the point.”
“Also, while you’re here and SO outraged over the lack of diverse voices.. make sure to go to my channel and support this very diverse voice. Put some of these words to ACTION…”
Also on Twitter, Charalanahzard said she had no knowledge of Twitch even using a clip from one of her streams until after Twitch posted its video.
“Well, I had no idea this happened until just now, but want to be clear: I had absolutely no idea @Twitch was going to use a clip of me in the #BLM video they took down and am not cool with it at all,” she said. “I guess they own all content on their platform, but I’m shocked I wasn’t asked.”
Twitch Had to Revise a LGBTQIA+ Tweet, Too
Thursday’s video is not the first social media controversy of the week for Twitch. In fact, on Sunday, it posted a video that was meant to show support for queer rights that was partially captioned, “When the G in LGBTQIA+ also stands for Gamer.”
“I don’t in any way shape or form want to take away from the amazing humans in this video, the clips are wonderful,” creator Spofie said. “But can we remove this part?”
Wow! It’s already hard enough to teach people what it stands for. Twitch come on, do better. Are there no LGBTQIA+ on their Social team? How is that possible?— ✨ Charice Gomez (@ChariceArzellG) July 5, 2020
While the platform deleted the original video and quickly posted another without the controversial slogan, it did not publicly address its misstep.
The US is “Looking at” a Potential TikTok Ban, Pompeo Says as the Company Pulls Out of Hong Kong
- Early Monday, TikTok announced that it would be leaving the Hong Kong market over fears regarding China’s new national security law, which would require the company to hand over user data.
- Later in the day, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News that the U.S. is “looking at” banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok.
- The Chinese-owned app has long been accused of giving data to the Chinese Communist Party, which it has repeatedly denied.
- If put in place, an American ban would just be the latest national-restriction against TikTok. India banned the app on July 1 over similar fears that it gave away user data to Chinese authorities.
Could TikTok Face an American Ban?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News Monday night that the United States was “looking at” banning Chinese social media apps, including the popular video-sharing app TikTok.
When speaking to host Laura Ingraham about potential plans to restrict the app, Pompeo said, “We’re taking this very seriously, but we’re certainly looking at it. We’ve worked on this very issue for a long time.”
“With respect to Chinese apps on people’s cellphones, I can assure you the United States will get this one right too,” he added.
Despite his claims, there haven’t been any concrete efforts made public yet. Still, when asked if he’d recommend for people to download TikTok, the Secretary of State replied, “Only if you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party.”
TikTok has adamantly claimed that despite its parent company ByteDance being based in China, TikTok itself isn’t controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, nor does it have deep ties with the party.
The app claims that the executives and managers who actually make decisions about its business and make its content rules are all outside of China. The company also states that Chinese authorities have no say in what is and isn’t allowed on the app, and lastly, that user data isn’t stored in China.
American authorities doubt these claims, as the company is owned by ByteDance, which is based in China and like most large Chinese companies, is thought to have close ties to the ruling Communist Party. Adding to the fuel that TikTok complies with Chinese authorities is the fact that ByteDance also owns its sister company, Douyin, which is essentially a Chinese version of TikTok.
A U.S. ban would be a massive loss for the company, which is home to some of its biggest creators. The app has also faced hurdles in India, where a ban went into effect on July 1 that blocked TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps. The nation of over 1 billion is among its largest markets.
Australia has also floated the idea of banning the platform over concerns it inappropriately shares data with the Chinese government.
Pulling Out of Hong Kong
Aside from promising that it isn’t controlled by Chinese authorities, TikTok has also made recent moves to distance itself from the country. Hours before Pompeo spoke to Fox News, TikTok announced that it would be pulling out of the Hong Kong market over fears about a sweeping national security law imposed on the city by China on June 29.
According to TikTok, the app would be inoperable within Hong Kong in a few days. Additionally, it wouldn’t process data requests from China or Hong Kong police, although some current residents already say they can’t download the app.
Hong Kong authorities used the new national security law to release strict new rules regarding online posts. If police suspect an “electronic message” endangers “national security,” they can ask the publisher, platform, host, or network provider to remove or restrict access to it. Those who publish messages and don’t comply face a $100,000 fine and upwards of six months in jail.
Users who actually make the posts face a similar fine and up to a year in jail.
According to multiple reports, the rules explicitly allow authorities to jail employees at internet companies that don’t reply, regardless if they’re based in Hong Kong or not. It should be noted that punishment would only be applicable if one was to actually travel to Hong Kong or China, as most nations wouldn’t comply with another country claiming extraterritorial authority.
However, it still puts companies in an awkward position; comply with Chinese authorities and face backlash for caving on free speech, or disregard the rules and potentially risk employee safety and losing market access.
It wasn’t just TikTok that responded to the new rules, other tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Twitter all said they would temporarily halt data requests from Hong Kong authorities as they decide what to do in the long run. All three had spokespeople and statements that were remarkably similar.
A Facebook spokesperson told Reuters, “We are pausing the review of government requests for user data from Hong Kong pending further assessment of the National Security Law, including formal human rights due diligence and consultations with international human rights experts.”
“We believe freedom of expression is a fundamental human right and support the right of people to express themselves without fear for their safety or other repercussions,” the statement continued.
Even though at face value it may seem like a hollow gesture, considering the fact that these companies are banned in China, it’s actually a big risk to a massive revenue stream. All three of those companies have major advertiser programs in China.
While they debate whether to comply with the law or not, it’s interesting to note that TikTok went further than the rest by actually pulling services out of the city. That might be because Hong Kong wasn’t a huge market for the company.
It consistently lost them money and only about 150,000 Hong Kongers used the app. Another facet that may limit the impact of “losing” Hong Kong is that TikTok’s sister app, Douyin, is still usable and popular in Hong Kong, despite not officially being available in the city.
See what others are saying: (Wall Street Journal) (The New York Times) (CNN)
“The Rock” Surpasses Kylie Jenner as Highest-Paid Star on Instagram
- After coming in at No. 6 last year, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has now skyrocketed to the top of Hopper HQ’s Instagram Rich List, with it estimating that he earns $1,015,00 per sponsored post.
- Kylie Jenner, who he dethroned, now sits at No. 2, charging $986,000 per post.
- Kim Kardashian West ranked No. 4 with $858,000, just a day after it was revealed that she sold 20% of KKW Beauty to Coty Inc. The deal values KKW Beauty at $1 billion and makes her net worth around $900 million.
- TikTok stars Charlie D’Amelio and Addison Rae also captured attention for making it into the top 10 highest paid per post in the Lifestyle category, after rising to fame in under a year.
Instagram’s Highest-Paid Users Revealed
Kylie Jenner was officially dethroned by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the highest-paid person on Instagram, according to Hopper HQ’s fourth annual “Instagram Rich List.”
Hopper HQ, the social media planning tool behind the list, announced its new rankings Tuesday, which estimates how much high profile figures charge per sponsored post. According to the company, it uses “publically and privately available data to create the most accurate list possible.”
Last year, Jenner topped the company’s list, with it estimating that she earned $1,266,000 per sponsored post. At the time, Johnson took the No. 6 spot, raking in about $882,000 for each of his.
Since then, Johnson’s Instagram earning have jumped by 15%, helping him snatch the No. 1 slot with an estimated $1,015,00 per sponsored post. Jenner on the other hand, dropped by 22%, earning her the No. 2 title with $986,000 each.
Jenner’s new ranking comes just a month after Forbes stripped her of her billionaire title when it accused her of exaggerating her cosmetic company’s earning. At the time, Jenner called the claims “inaccurate” and “unproven,” while her representatives said that neither she nor anyone from her team falsified tax returns or lied to claim the title.
But even without the billionaire status, Jenner is still insanely wealthy. Forbes estimated her net worth at $900 million and just a few days after publishing its exposé, it ranked her as the highest-paid celebrity with an estimated $590 million in earnings over the last year.
As far as the “Instagram Rich List” goes, celebrities that follow Jenner include Cristiano Ronaldo, Kim Kardashian West, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Beyonce Knowles, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift, to name a few.
Is Kim Kardashian a Billionaire?
Kardashian West is another standout with her No. 4 ranking, charging an estimated $858,000 per post. That’s because the ranking comes just a day after reports that she sold a stake in her cosmetic brand, KKW Beauty, to Coty Inc for $200 million.
Last year, her youngest sister made headlines for striking a huge deal with the beauty brand, selling 51% of Kylie Cosmetics for $600 million in a deal that valued the company at $1.2 billion.
But Kardashian West’s deal is a bit different. She only sold off a 20% stake in her business, leaving her with 72% and her mother, Kris Jenner, with 8%. According to Coty, she will remain responsible for creative efforts while Coty will focus on expanding product development outside the realm of color cosmetics.
Following the news, Kanye West congratulated his wife for “officially becoming a billionaire” with a bizarre photo of what appeared to be vegetables and flowers.
However, as Forbes pointed out, this deal actually makes her net worth about $900 million and values KKW Beauty at $1 billion.
Other Standouts on the 2020 Instagram Rich List
Aside from “The Rock” and the Kardashian-Jenner rankings, there were some other notable standouts on Hopper HQ’s list.
In the beauty category, Huda Kattan of Huda Beauty made the top of the list with an estimated $91,800 per post. Far behind at No. 2 and 3 were beauty influencers James Charles and Jeffree Star, who charge an estimated $38,400 and $32,700 per sponsored post, respectively.
In fashion, model Bella Hadid ranked No.1 with an estimated $91,900 per post, with Emily Ratajkowski following at No. 2 with $78,300.
In sports, Cristiano Ronaldo maintained his top spot with $889,000 per paid post, followed by other huge names in soccer like Neymar Jr., Lionel Messi, and David Beckham. NBA star Lebron James ranked No. 5 with an estimated $307,000 for each of his.
But perhaps some of the most interesting numbers came from the Lifestyle category, which gave insight into the potential earnings of some popular influencers.
Lele Pons ended up at the top of the list with an estimated $142,80 per sponsored post. She was followed by Sommer Ray, Zach King, and Cameron Dallas.
Others who made the top ten that probably won’t come as a surprise are longtime YouTuber Felix Kjellberg, also known as Pewdiepie, who came in at No. 5 with $72,500 and Viner turned YouTuber David Dobrik who ranked No. 7 with an estimated $69,900 per sponsored post.
But some newcomers to the digital space that broke the top ten in this category are TikTokers 16-year-old Charli D’Amelio and 19-year-old Addison Rae Easterling. D’Amelio actually ranked above Dobrik at No. 6 with an estimated $71,200 per post. Easterling ranked just below him at No. 8 with $69,600 each.
The Paul brothers then finish up the top ten with Logan at No. 9 and Jake at No. 10. However, the success of the two TikTok stars is arguably the most impressive considering how quickly they’ve exploded to popularity and expanded onto other sites.
Easterling, for instance, only joined TikTok in July 2019 and is the second most followed person on the app with 48.2 million followers. Meanwhile, D’Amilio is the most followed person on the app with 66.9 million followers, and she joined in June of 2019.
See what others are saying: (Forbes) (LAD Bible) (Yahoo Lifestyle)
Correction: This story has been updated with the correct spelling of Cristiano Ronaldo’s name.

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Avtomatika Concern, a subsidiary of state-owned Rostec, has completed the technical design of a new generation firewall for cybersecurity.
The device will be a completely domestic processor module, the firmware of which will allow performing network security functions. In the future, based on the solution, it is planned to create a line of firewalls. First prototypes of the devices are expected in early 2021, the company said in a release Thursday.
“We took an innovative approach and moved away from the principle of a ‘monolithic product of network security’. In our solution, the network security functions are placed directly on the CPU module. We are actually creating a SSoC (Secured System on Chip) class system, or a secure system on a chip. The potential market for a new product is unlimited: a firewall can become the basis for any industry solution. The emergence of an affordable, competitive and completely domestic product will become a new step in ensuring the security of domestic telecommunication networks,” said Vladimir Kabanov, General Director of the Avtomatika Concern.
At present, NII Schot, a member of the concern, is creating prototypes of processor modules that will host the screen functionality. It is also necessary to develop debugging kits for them for prototyping and setting up various configurations of network security devices: from gateways for IoT devices and subscriber access devices to full-size firewalls.
Earlier, at CIPR-2020, Rostec presented the work of the Russian base station of the 5G mobile network. According to the roadmap developed jointly by Rostec and Rostelecom, commercial operation of the equipment will begin in 2023.


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Toast the first whiskey produced in Connacht for 100 years
Leitrim distillery to produce 250,000 litres a year once fully operational
The Shed distillery is opening a €1.5m visitor centre in 2018, which will see staff numbers almost double
The first whiskey produced in Connacht in over 100 years comes of age this week, with a large number of early casks already pre-sold to buyers who include Prince Albert of Monaco.
Serial entrepreneur PJ Rigney said The Shed distillery in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, intended to produce about 250,000 litres of whiskey a year once fully up and running. The first cask is currently valued at about €100,000.
Three years is the minimum maturation period for the spirit, and this week marks the third anniversary of the whiskey first being distilled at The Shed, which opened in December 2014.
The first cask will be briefly opened for a tasting this Thursday, but then put back into hibernation for a few more years.
The distillery has already tasted success with the award-winning handcrafted Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, which went on sale last June and is currently available in 12 markets.
“We are still very traditional but we want to bring something new to great recipes to produce real premier grand cru-style Irish whiskey. Everything is done by hand. This is very boutique and very top end,” said Mr Rigney.
“At The Shed we taking traditional recipes but introducing new elements such as adding organic oats and rye. In addition, we’re experimenting in terms of maturation so that it isn’t just done in bourbon casks. We’re also trying out pinot noir, marsala and sherry.”
The distillery is opening a new €1.5 million visitor centre in 2018, which will see staff numbers almost double. Planning permission for the centre was granted in March. The Shed intends to increase headcount from 18 to at least 30 people when the facility officially opens.
Mr Rigney is an industry veteran with more than 30 years’ experience in the drinks sector. Having previously worked in lead roles at Gilbey’s, C&C and Baileys, he is credited with having introduced a number of spirit brands, including Sheridan liqueur and Boru Vodka. The latter came via the Roaring Water Bay Spirits Company, which later merged with Great Spirits to form Castle Brands.
Mr Rigney is also co-founder of the Dalcassian Wines and Spirits distribution company, and an investor in the Walsh Distillery in Co Carlow, which opened last year.


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With just a few days until Thanksgiving, you will begin to hear about Shippageddon very soon. The term, which seems to have been coined around the turn of the century, refers to an overextension of our shipping resources to the point in which delays occur. As the 2020 holiday season approaches, many experts are forecasting delays as more shoppers this year are expected to forgo the mall in favor of online shopping, which will only add to the volume. Shipping companies are expecting a deluge and, in UPS’s case, have sent out a reminder of shipping deadlines.
We spoke with David Kear, VP of warehouse operations for CarParts.com in early November. At the time, Kear said e-commerce was up 150%, while usually early November is considered an off-peak period. Below are excerpts from that conversation:
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Facebook to soon roll out augmented reality ads
Facebook is rolling out a suite of new interactive ad solutions today including Poll ads, Augmented Reality (AR) ads, Instagram poll stickers for Stories ads, and Brand Playables. The new Ad solutions released today are built on people’s natural desire to interact, engage, and touch. Interactive Ads enable instant two-way communication and get people involved, which is a natural fit for how people, especially the youth, engages on mobile phones. With the festive season coming up in India, this suite of interactive Ads can help advertisers engage with their consumers in new and interesting ways.
"At Facebook, we build for people first. This means our products, services, and Ad solutions have evolved to meet people’s growing desire to engage and participate in ideas. This is also a key reason why they have delivered consistent business results for our advertisers, large and small. In the age of reducing attention spans, Interactive Ads are one of the most effective ways of holding the attention of the consumer. They are also easy to execute - a poll Ad can be created in just five seconds. The new Ad bundle will especially add value to brands looking at high-engagement festive campaigns,” said Sandeep Bhushan, Director and Head of Global Marketing Solutions (GMS), at Facebook India.
Increasingly people want to participate in a brand’s big idea and they’re using innovative ways of doing so - less words, more GIFs, Lives, Reactions, emojis, face filters, and stickers. In turn, brands and people are becoming more intertwined and it’s changing digital advertising from a one-way push communication to an ongoing dialogue powered by creativity. “This behavior is unfolding across our family of apps. Already, 60% of businesses on Instagram use an interactive element such as @mention, hashtag or poll sticker, in Stories every month. What started with exploring new things on mobile has morphed into vast and varied conversations that welcome people’s participation and will eventually immerse them into shared experiences. To help brands further embrace this trend, we are announcing new ad solutions that encourage a playful experience between people and businesses, and deliver results,” said May Seow, APAC Creative Strategy Lead, The Creative Shop at Facebook.
Facebook is now bringing video poll ads to Facebook mobile Feed, globally available this month. Poll ads allow advertisers to insert polls to video ads and enable an interactive, personalized advertising experience. Facebook is launching three variants of poll ads, and each will support the reach, brand awareness objective (BAO), traffic, and app installs objectives:
- Poll Only: enable advertisers to interact with their target audience to drive brand lift.
- Poll plus Watch & Browse: enable advertisers to capture peoples' preference for personalized journeys on their websites.
- Poll plus Watch & Install: enable advertisers to interact with people and drive them toward an app install.
Advertisers can insert a poll question and two corresponding response options to a video ad campaign in the Facebook mobile News Feed. “In early findings, we’re seeing poll ads in Feed drive increased brand awareness and conversions. For example, in 5 out of 9 brand lift studies, we observed poll ads increased brand awareness compared to video ads,” Seow said.
In addition to interactive questions, people use face filters and fun animation in the 1 billion stories shared every day across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. For businesses, the augmented reality opportunity is clear. For WeMakeUp, a US-based cosmetics brand, AR Ads on Facebook enabled customers to try on its latest shade of lipstick, and as a result the brand drove a 27.6 point lift in purchases with the average person spending 38 seconds interacting with the ad unit. Facebook is now expanding this AR opportunity to more advertisers, entering open beta for AR Ads globally over the next few months.
Lastly, Facebook is also expanding its playable ad format that allows people to play a game to drive downloads, conversations, and brand objectives. Uber India used the Playable format for a campaign during the 2019 Cricket World Cup and saw 3X higher Ad Recall Lift Rate and 10% higher click through rate (CTR) compared to other brand awareness campaigns.
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TARTS, pies and flans with a peach flavour were on sale in Salisbury when a company decided to raise money for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Giant Peach, a web design company in Wylye, treated Salisbury shoppers to the battle of the buns on Friday with their Big Bake Off held in the city centre.
The sale of the sweet treats by the Poultry Cross raised £223.
Megan Pitman, who organised the sale, said: “We had loads of fun and members of the public were very inquisitive.
“The air ambulance is a client of ours and asked us to get involved and we were very happy to.”
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Hugo Boss is trying on 1 World Trade Center for size, even as a media company’s breakthrough move to 4 World Trade Center appears all but sewn up.
The fashion giant is in “serious” talks with the Port Authority and the Durst Organization for 100,000 square feet of office space at 1 WTC, sources told Realty Check.
Hugo Boss is now headquartered at the Starrett-Lehigh Building on far West 26th Street.
The Boss talks are just one of the major ongoing lease developments at the WTC. Technology company Percolate, a provider of online “content marketing software,” is also in talks for 50,000 square feet at 1 WTC — a negotiation believed to be farther along than for Hugo Boss.
Durst spokesman Jordan Barowitz declined to comment on either possible deal.
Meanwhile, in a major breakthrough for Larry Silverstein, online software developer MediaMath is wrapping up the fine points of a lease for 120,000 square feet at 4 WTC.
A signed deal, which sources said was now near certain, would make the firm the 2.3 million square-foot tower’s first private-sector tenant.
MediaMath is currently at 1440 Broadway. Its talks for 4 WTC were first reported last week by Crain’s online. Now, “There’s a lease out, and they’re just going over fine points,” one plugged-in downtown source told us.
Reps for Silverstein and for CBRE, 4 WTC’s leasing agent, declined to comment.
Meanwhile, at 1 WTC, the Percolate deal is said to be “very far along.” The company is now based on Grand Street but needs expansion space.
Hugo Boss CEO Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is said by sources to be considering options that include renewing at Starrett-Lehigh or a move to 1 WTC, among other downtown options.
The three WTC deals, if completed, are of immense psychological importance. Critics of a proposal for the PA to give Silverstein a loan guarantee for 3 WTC cite a recent pause in WTC leasing as threatening a “glut.”
But the prospective leases demonstrate that the complex has been gaining traction behind the scenes — hardly unusual for negotiations conducted in secret.
Leasing has stalled at 1 WTC since mid-2012, when Condé Nast added 140,000 square feet to its original 1.05 million square-foot commitment and the US General Services Administration signed for 270,104 square feet. Including a deal for China’s Beijing Vantone, the tower’s 3 million square feet are currently about 55 percent leased.
At 4 WTC, the Port Authority itself and the City of New York signed for a combined 1.2 million square feet of the just-completed, 2.3 million square-foot project a few years ago. But until now, a more prestigious, private-sector tenant has eluded Silverstein.
Now, MediaMath appears ready to break the ice.
We also reported last week that three big firms — Time Inc., Bank of NY Mellon and Hudson’s Bay Co. — were in advanced talks for more than 1 million square feet at Brookfield Place just west of the WTC.
RFR’s $65 million capital improvements plan at 285 Madison Ave. has begun to pay off. Greylock Capital Management, an investment management firm specializing the global credit markets, is the 535,000 square-foot, brick-and-limestone tower’s first new tenant, signing for 11,400 square feet.
The asking rent for the 10-year lease for the entire 24th floor, which boasts a private outdoor terrace, was about $87 per square foot.
A CBRE team led by Mary Ann Tighe acted for RFR, while a different CBRE team repped Greylock Capital, which will move from Park Avenue.
RFR, led by founder Aby Rosen, bought 285 Madison at East 40th Street with GreenOak Real Estate Advisors in 2012, when it was vacant after Y&R moved out.
“It’s exciting to see the market begin to embrace the amazing modern work environment we have created within this historic shell,” Rosen said. The building’s repositioning created flexible floor plans and private tenant amenities in addition to upgrading the lobby, elevators and systems.
Reflecting Harlem’s skyrocketing values, the six-story building at 145 E. 125th St., aka 2071-2083 Lexington Ave., has gone on the market for $29 million.
The 6-story property is owned by the Kessner family, which bought it 10 years ago for just $3.9 million. It has 6,000 square feet of retail space, including a McDonald’s outlet, and 30,000 square feet of vacant office space on higher floors.
Eastern Consolidated’s Adelaide Polsinelli, who’s sifting offers with her firm’s Marcia Yawitz, notes that the “125th Street corridor has become a kind of main-and-main” now lined with national retailers.
In recent years, the likes of Gap, H&M and Old Navy have joined such landmarks at the Apollo Theater and the Studio Museum in Harlem as well as older neighborhood merchants.
There’s even a Whole Foods going up at Lenox Avenue between 124th and 125th streets.
Polsinelli said the 145 E. 125th location was a “beautiful iconic corner” well served by subway and bus lines. “The vacant floors are the real play,” she said, adding that what’s now a ground-floor check-cashing spot next to McDonald’s could become a footprint for second-floor retail use when its lease is up within two years — ideal for a gym or for a school or educational facility.
The site is across from where Gary Barnett’s Extell is paying $39 million for a PathMark site to be redeveloped.


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Craving Fatty Food? New Study Says Your Gut is Talking. How to Answer
If you're like most Americans, you love foods that are high in fat and just the whiff of french fries or Cinnabon makes you crave the taste of fatty foods like fries, donuts, or other fat-filled snack. That's because your gut is speaking to your brain, not the other way around, according to a new study from Columbia University researchers. They found that when it comes to high-fat foods, your gut is in the driver's seat, or specifically the bacteria that live there.
This wouldn't be a major problem unless it can be tied to the bigger picture of Americans' propensity toward obesity, type 2 diabetes, and an overall unhealthy diet, full of highly processed and fatty foods such as fried fast food and other nutrient-deficient calorie bombs. A disturbing fact: Nearly 60 percent of our calories now come from processed or fast food high in fat and sugar and low in antioxidants, fiber, and vital nutrients.
The Standard American Diet (SAD) is now blamed for a rising rate of obesity, heart disease, certain cancers tied to being overweight, as well as prediabetes (suffered by 80 million people in the US alone) and type 2 diabetes.
Approximately 34.2 million Americans suffer from diabetes, a number experts have attributed to obesity and the high-fat Western diet, but now, new research provides more insight into why we as a culture tend to crave fattier foods. For decades, a craving for fatty foods was blamed on taste preferences and even a lack of willpower.
This new research tells us that instead of being so hard on ourselves we can blame our gut bacteria, but in a vicious cycle, the more fatty foods you eat, the more those bacteria rule the gut and your microbiome (essentially the community of bacteria that live in your body) are doing the talking, not the healthier bacteria that thrive when you eat more vegetables, fruit, and high fiber foods in a plant-based diet.
How the Gut Drives Cravings
The Columbia authors sought to understand how fat consumption interacts with the body and the brain, specifically regarding dietary impulses. The study found that when fat enters the intestines it triggers a signal to the brain along neural pathways that increase the body's craving for more fatty foods. Researchers examined how fat consumption impacted dietary impulses when presented with unhealthy options, breaking down the myth that cravings are attributed to dietary preferences. By better understanding the gut-brain connection, the researchers hope to help tackle the problem of rising levels of obesity and diabetes.
"We live in unprecedented times, in which the overconsumption of fats and sugars is causing an epidemic of obesity and metabolic disorders," first author Mengtong Li, Ph.D. said. "If we want to control our insatiable desire for fat, science is showing us that the key conduit driving these cravings is a connection between the gut and the brain."
This research follows previous work on the addictive nature of sugar. In that study, researchers found that glucose initiates a similar gut-brain connection that intensifies our craving for sugar. Published in Nature, the glucose craving study found that the gut is driving both our desire for sugar and our cravings for fat.
How to Break the Cravings for Fat and Sugar
The only way to break the unhealthy fat and added sugar habit is to eat less of both and to add more healthy high-fiber foods that help the gut microbiome become more diversified and shift to so-called "healthy" bacteria that feed off of fiber foods like vegetables, leafy greens, fruit, legumes, nuts and seeds as well as minimally processed whole grains.
Healthy fats from foods like avocado, olives, and nuts are a different story and can be eaten in the context of a mostly plant-based diet low in processed foods. So even if you are not "feeling" it for a salad, it could be the first step in overriding the impulse to grab the first donut you see.
"Our research is showing that the tongue tells our brain what we like, such as things that taste sweet, salty, or fatty," Dr. Charles Zuker, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics and of neuroscience at Columbia's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, said. "The gut, however, tells our brain what we want, what we need."
The Gut is Addicted to Unhealthy Fats
Li decided to conduct this experiment to explore how animals (whether it be mice or humans) respond to dietary fat including lipids and fatty acids. The mice were fed bottles with dissolved fats and bottles with sweet substances. Although sweet substances were initially attractive, the mice formed a preference for fatty water instead over a couple of days.
This preliminary work intends to explain how dietary preferences can be formed, resulting in unhealthy habits. Examining the nerve associated with gut and brain communication, Li and her team found a spike in neural activity when consuming fatty foods.
"These interventions verified that each of these biological steps from the gut to the brain is critical for an animal's response to fat," Li said. "These experiments also provide novel strategies for changing the brain's response to fat and possibly behavior toward food."
This study provides a foundational understanding of how the body reacts to high-fat foods. The research will require several follow-ups as well as human examination, but the data shows how fat consumption can alter the brain's cravings. Worldwide, obesity rates have nearly doubled since 1980, making this research all the more urgent.
"This exciting study offers insight about the molecules and cells that compel animals to desire fat," Dr. Scott Sterson, an uninvolved professor of neuroscience at the University of California, San Diego, commented. "The capability of researchers to control this desire may eventually lead to treatments that may help combat obesity by reducing consumption of high-calorie fatty foods."
Eating Plant-Based for Optimal Health
Currently, obesity affects above one-third of Americans, increasing the risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic health issues. However, research has shown that plant-based interventions have proven to help offer relief to reduce body fat. By avoiding unhealthy, high-fat foods such as processed meats or cheese, people suffering from obesity could curb the negative effects and lower the risk factors.
"The overconsumption of cheap, highly processed foods rich in sugar and fat is having a devastating impact on human health, especially among people of low income and in communities of color," Zuker said. "The better we understand how these foods hijack the biological machinery underlying taste and the gut-brain axis, the more opportunity we will have to intervene."
Bottom Line: To Conquer Cravings for Fat and Sugar, Eat More Plant-Based
This recent study is just one more example of the powerful gut-brain connection, and even if your gut is calling out for fat and sugar, the best strategy is to quiet the cravings by eating more plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes nuts, seeds and minimally processed grains. Other research indicates that drinking coffee could help lower your lifetime risk of developing type two diabetes.
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A start-up company called Karamba Security has developed malware prevention technology for the externally connected electronic control units (ECUs) found in cars.
A new kind of Android malware can steal online banking credentials and hold a device's files hostage for ransom, delivering a particularly nasty one-two punch.
An infamous piece of malware called Bayrob, first discovered in 2007, has begun to show up disproportionately, targeting A/NZ.
Four third-party app stores for Android have apps with a malicious component that seeks root access to the device, according to Trend Micro.
Mobile banking has a new enemy, Asacub, a new form of mobile malware targeting Android users.
One-time passcodes, a crucial defense for online banking applications, are being intercepted by a malware program for Android, according to new research from Symantec.
The number of DDoS attacks increased by 180 percent during the third quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2014.
FireEye says it has discovered a type of malware designed to steal payment card data that can be very difficult to detect and remove.
Kmart is the latest Australian company to fall victim to a cyber security breach.
Security company G Data has identified more than 20 mobile phones that have malware installed despite being marketed as new, according to a research report.
Mozilla wants to make private browsing truly private.
An unpatched vulnerability in the Google Admin application for Android can allow rogue applications to steal credentials that could be used to access Google for Work acccounts.
Retailer Fred's said Monday it found malware that collected payment card details on two of its servers, but it doesn't appear the data was removed from its systems.
The Asprox botnet, whose malware-spamming activities have been followed for years by security researchers, appears to be gone.
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Cosmoprof Asia keeps growing, confirming the success of the “One Fair, Two Venues” format. The launch of “Cosmopack Asia”, held at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) from 14 to 16 November, alongside Cosmoprof Asia in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 15 to 17 November, attracted record-breaking numbers. Cosmoprof Asia 2017 reinforced once again its role as the most relevant networking event for the beauty industry in the Asia-Pacific region, gathering under one roof buyers, distributors, suppliers and retailers from all over the world.
83,793 beauty professionals from 135 countries and regions visited the two fair venues, with an increase of 9% compared with 2016. Further statistics reveal 2,877 companies exhibited this year, representing 54 countries and regions, showing an increase of 7% compared with last year. In addition, the exhibition area grew to 108,600 sqm, an 11% increase year on year.


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Amazon Pay, the fintech arm of ecommerce giant Amazon, has been granted a Payment Aggregator (PA) licence by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), enabling it to expand its payment services across India.
The RBI approved Amazon Pay's application on February 20, adding it to the list of companies that have obtained the PA licence in 2024. This list includes other prominent names like JusPay, Stripe, Tata Payments, and Mswipe.
Amazon Pay's Commitment
Amazon Pay expressed its commitment to simplifying lives and fulfilling the aspirations of merchants and customers in India. The licence will allow Amazon Pay to strengthen its distribution channels and deliver secure, convenient, and rewarding digital payment experiences.
Introduced in March 2020, the payment aggregator framework requires all payment gateway operators to obtain a licence. This enables them to acquire merchants and provide digital payment solutions, as well as to pool customer funds and transfer them to merchants after a specified period.
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The licence comes amid the RBI's heightened scrutiny of fintech startups due to concerns over corporate governance and compliance issues. This scrutiny recently led to restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank's operations.
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Already holding a Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) licence from the RBI since 2017, this new licence marks a significant milestone for Amazon Pay. It reflects the company's growing presence in the digital payments sector amidst India's rapidly expanding fintech ecosystem.
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By Nicola Robins (18 Oct 2011)
It was with some regret that I traded in my 15-year-old Nissan Sentra last month. No doubt my buzzy little Peugeot 107 has useful attributes – including lower fuel consumption – but I am clearly a late adopter.
My trade-in preceded Nissan announcing plans to launch its Leaf electric vehicle in the SA market in 2013, subject to government policy on zero emissions vehicles, largely relating to battery charging infrastructure and incentives. It’s going to be an interesting decade for the auto industry. Change is afoot, as it is for all of us.
In the early nineties, fresh out of UCT and looking for funding to support further studies in the USA, I realised that sustainability was not yet on the agenda for most South African businesses. My funding requests were turned down politely or not responded to at all.
My brand loyalty for Nissan is based on a single memorable conversation: John Newbury – then CEO of the company – phoned me personally from his car phone (remember those?).
“I got your request for funding,” he said. “Sustainability. This is going to be big in the future. We’ll pay for your studies and you come back and work for us.”
And so I came to be employed as Nissan’s environmental manager in the mid-nineties.
It was the time of ISO 14001 (Nissan’s Rosslyn plant was the first auto company in the southern hemisphere to get accreditation to that standard) and the Industrial Environmental Forum (a notable forerunner within the business sustainability movement).
Both Jonathon Hanks, who was then working for AECI, and I were impressed by the breadth of vision of some of the business leaders contributing to debates in those days. They included Mike Sander, then CEO of AECI, Ian McRae of Eskom, and Margie Keeton of Anglo American. Newbury’s vision included sending his engineering director to Israel to check out early prototypes of Zebra battery technology more than fifteen years ago. The hitch: no infrastructure, of course. Have a look at Better Place to see where Israel’s early explorations have taken them.
These business leaders saw a bigger picture, the potential for innovation, the need for radical change. Despite their foresight, few were able to overcome the inertia of the corporate tide to enact decisive changes at the time.
Sustainability is finally on the agenda and this is good. The more cynical amongst us might note that mounting environmental, social and governance compliance requirements from government, industry bodies and global stock exchanges have edged out the visionaries of that time. But, as with the Leaf, new products are being tentatively announced; new processes are slowly coming to light.
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Shanghai, China – Margaret Mahas been promoted to vice president of UBM Asia Ltd, filling a position that had been vacant since Mike Tan’s promotion to senior vice president back in 2011. Ma will also take a seat on the UBM Asia board of directors.
She joined UBM Asia in April 2009 as managing director of UBM China, and is based in Shanghai. She created and grew the subsidiary, which is on track to generate US$65 million in revenue in 2015. She also sourced and completed one of UBM Asia’s most successful acquisitions in the last 15 years, the Shanghai International Children-Baby-Maternity Industry Expo, running this year from July 22-24. The exhibition will span over 100,000 net square meters of exhibit space (about 1.08 million net square feet), filling all the exhibition halls in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show has also been geo-cloned in India, Singapore and Turkey.
UBM China’s growth has also been boosted by other acquisitions, such as Dentech China and Medtec China, and strong organic growth in aviation, non-woven and technology events.
Recently, Ma assumed responsibility for the eMedia Asia business which includes the China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE) in Shenzhen, IIC China and the print and online titles of EE Times Asia, EDN China and ESM China.
She earned an MBA from Oxford Brooks Business School along with certifications in project management, information system management and web development.
Jimé Essink, president & CEO of UBM Asia, said that in joining the board of directors, Ma will bring valuable experience about mainland China as well as deep insights into the technology sector.
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This is Crowdfunders on Share Radio, the show that covers the fast-growing world of alternative finance, hosted by Share Radio’s Senior Analyst, Ed Bowsher.
In today's show, Ed speaks to the founder of a company that's making pink gin using raspberries. The gin is called Pinkster and you can invest in the company on the Growthdeck platform.
Also in the spotlight is an equity crowdfunding campaign for a company that is now in administration. The company is called Rebus, and the question is: did this crowdfunding campaign give investors all the relevant information?
And over in the world of peer to peer lending, today's crowdfunders takes a look at the issue of tax. It's especially topical now that the innovative finance isa has been launched - it's supposed to protect any interest you earn on peer to peer sites from income tax.


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UPDATE: Dean has been rehired by Academy after the company faced public backlash for firing him.
Bad move, Academy. We were thinking of purchasing a firearm from one of your stores. We’ll now make that purchase somewhere else.
From Fox News: A sporting goods store employee, who last month helped catch a suspect allegedly trying to swipe a weapon, was suspended and later lost his job at the Florida business following the incident, his lawyer said.
Dean Crouch, 32, was working at the Academy Sports store in Tallahassee on June 29 when robbery suspect Jason White allegedly tried to steal a gun, the Tallahassee Democrat reported.
After White reportedly tried to flee with the stolen firearm he’d requested to see, Crouch stepped in and ultimately detained him.
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In celebration of National Jefa Day on March 31, PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos is picking up the tab for the first 200 consumers who dine at select Latina-Owned businesses nationwide Applications for the PepsiCo Foundation’s IMPACTO Hispanic Business Accelerator program will open summer of 2023 PURCHASE, N.Y., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On the heels of Hollywood […]
In celebration of National Jefa Day on March 31, PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos is picking up the tab for the first 200 consumers who dine at select Latina-Owned businesses nationwide
Applications for the PepsiCo Foundation’s IMPACTO Hispanic Business Accelerator program will open summer of 2023
PURCHASE, N.Y., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On the heels of Hollywood awards season, today PepsiCo launched year two of its signature Jefa-Owned (owned by a Latina boss) campaign to shine a spotlight on the stars of the food and beverage industry – Latina small business owners. In partnership with celebrity chef, restaurateur and author Lorena Garcia, and powered by PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow), the Jefa-Owned campaign aims to provide access to business-building resources and national visibility for Latina-owned businesses.
The Jefa-Owned campaign kicked off today with an A-list-style brunch at Peruvian restaurant Qusqo Bistro and Gallery, a Latina-owned small business in Los Angeles. The invite-only brunch was hosted by Chef Lorena Garcia and featured an exclusive dining experience with a jefa-curated menu by the restaurant owner, Lucy Haro.
During the brunch, Chef Garcia, along with executives from PepsiCo Beverages North America and Frito-Lay, surprised Lucy Haro with an inaugural Jefa-Owned trophy as a testament to her work, dedication to overcoming systemic challenges and resilience leading her to establish one of the most popular Hispanic restaurants in the area.
“Latinos start one in four of all companies in America, and Latina-owned small businesses are the fastest-growing entrepreneurial segment,” said Esperanza Teasdale, Vice President & General Manager, Hispanic Business Unit, PepsiCo Beverages North America. “This National Jefa Day, PepsiCo is proud to continue our support of Jefa-Owned small businesses – to shine a light on their entrepreneurial achievements and empower Latinas nationwide.”
PepsiCo Picks Up The Tab on National Jefa Day
To rally consumer support for Latina-owned small businesses, PepsiCo invites food enthusiasts to visit Latina-owned small businesses in their own communities. On National Jefa Day, March 31, PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos will cover the tab for consumers who dine at participating Jefa-Owned restaurants and bodegas in select cities across the country. This one-day promotion will allow guests to enjoy favorite dishes from specially curated menus at each of the eight participating businesses. (At each of the participating locations below, PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos will cover the tab for the first 200 guests from pre-selected menu options. Limit one complimentary meal per person while supplies last).
- Pink & Boujee and Qusqo Bistro and Gallery in Los Angeles
- Lucido’s Tacos and Hacienda Calavera in Chicago
- Los Chamacos in Arlington, VA
- Rosario’s Mexican Café and Cantina in San Antonio
- Mother’s Grocery and Mother’s Deli in New York
Each Latina-owned business has completed, or will soon complete the PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program, which offers business-building training and resources to strengthen their digital capabilities and presence to access more online customers, an additional value of more than $12,000.
For more information on the Jefa-Owned campaign and the restaurants participating in the National Jefa Day promotion, please visit PepsiCoJuntosCrecemos.com.
“Opening and sustaining a restaurant is challenging, and there are even more barriers for Latina-owned businesses in the food industry,” said Chef Lorena Garcia. “As a restaurateur myself, I’m aware first-hand of the hard work, sacrifice and resilience that’s needed to not only open, but successfully sustain a restaurant. Throughout my career, I’ve been committed to supporting other Latinas in the food and beverage space, and I’m honored to be an ambassador for this year’s Jefa-Owned campaign to uplift Latina small business owners in communities across the country.”
“Twice as many Latina-owned companies experienced closure during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to their male counterparts and, for many Latina small business owners, the compounding of external pressures such as cultural and gender roles has made them feel unseen and unheard, particularly in business,” said Antonio Escalona, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Hispanic Business Unit, PepsiCo Foods North America. “We’re excited to partner with Chef Lorena Garcia, a restaurateur herself, to shine a spotlight and encourage people to support Latina-owned small businesses as we continue our commitment to Hispanic-owned small businesses nationwide with the PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos program.”
Resources for Hispanic-Owned Businesses
With customers increasingly online, PepsiCo has created key business-building programs to help Hispanic-owned restaurants, bodegas and carnicerías make strategic upgrades to their technology, services and business models.
Applications for the PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program are now open nationwide for Hispanic small business owners in the food and beverage industry. The personalized business-building program offers one-on-one expert consultation for delivery logistics, technology, marketing and search engine optimization (SEO).
Dedicated to helping entrepreneurs continue to operate businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities, applications for The PepsiCo Foundation’s IMPACTO Hispanic Business Accelerator will open summer of 2023 in participating cities (Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, El Paso, Chicago, New York City and San Antonio).
For more information about the Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program and to be notified when the application period opens for the IMPACTO Hispanic Business Accelerator, please visit PepsiCoJuntosCrecemos.com.
Since the launch of Juntos Crecemos:
- The Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program has supported 108 Hispanic-owned business locations by enhancing their online presence, delivery logistics, online ordering and marketing practices. It has also provided over 436 office hours of extended support to business owners.
- The PepsiCo Foundation’s IMPACTO Hispanic Business Accelerator has provided $2 million in financial support and business coaching to 150 food and beverage small businesses across 13 cities.
- Bodega and Carnicería Essentials were provided to more than 500 Hispanic-owned businesses nationwide through marketing and safety essentials, resulting in these stores outpacing peers in most markets.
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.
About the PepsiCo Foundation
The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, invests in the essential elements of a sustainable food system with a mission to support thriving communities. Working with non-profits and experts around the globe, we’re focused on helping communities obtain access to food security, safe water and economic opportunity. We strive for tangible impact in the places where we live and work—collaborating with industry peers, local and international organizations, and our employees to affect large-scale change on the issues that matter to us and are of global importance. Learn more at www.pepsicofoundation.com.
About Frito-Lay North America
Frito-Lay North America is the $19 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, N.Y. Frito-Lay snacks include Lay’s and Ruffles potato chips, Doritos tortilla chips, Cheetos snacks, Tostitos tortilla chips and branded dips, SunChips multigrain snacks and Fritos corn chips. The company operates 30+ manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada, more than 200 distribution centers and services 315,000 retail customers per week through its direct-store-delivery model. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, http:www.fritolay.com/, on Twitter fritolay, on Instagram @fritolay and on Facebook Frito-Lay.
SOURCE PepsiCo, Inc.
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Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday that the past few months had been “very tough,” but that the social media company was “going to breakeven now.” Musk, CEO of Tesla said in a tweet that SpaceX “must save Twitter from bankruptcy,” while performing duties at other companies.
Since acquiring the company for $44 billion late last year, it’s been a rocky takeover for “Mr. Tweet,” a nickname Musk recently embraced. According to tech newsletter Platformer, Twitter’s daily revenue was down 40% year-over-year in January 2023, and hundreds of Twitter’s top advertisers have halted or pulled back on spending. One firm estimated that Twitter’s ad revenue decline was as steep as 70% in December, year-over-year, Reuters reported. Some of the changes that Musk implemented at Twitter, like restoring the accounts of controversial figures including neo-Nazi website founder Andrew Anglin, resulted in the brand’s departure from the platform, and an outcry from civil rights leaders.
In a November tweet, Musk acknowledged that the company suffered a “significant drop in revenue” after advertisers stopped spending on social media platforms. In late 2022, Musk claimed, “Twitter was no longer a shortcut to bankruptcy but it was still safe.” Twitter investors argued that it was not.
Twitter has been sued for nonpayment by various partners, vendors, and former employees since its acquisition by Elon Musk. As an example, Florida-based Private His Jet Service sued Twitter for failing to pay him $197,725 for transportation services. In another case, the landlord of Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters sued the company for failing to pay about $6.8 million in rent in December and in January.


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Apple today introduced a new feature designed for use with its HomePod speakers, including its just-introduced HomePod Mini: Intercom. Similar to Alexa’s “announce” feature, Intercom will allow HomePod owners to leverage their smart speakers — and other Apple devices — to communicate with all family members at once.
The feature will make the most sense for households that have already bought into the Apple ecosystem, as you’ll be able to use Intercom across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and even AirPods and CarPlay.
For example, as Apple demoed today, a parent could announce that it was time to go via an Apple device downstairs, and reach family throughout the home, who could then respond using the Apple device nearest them.
Apple’s ability to leverage its entire ecosystem to make a feature like Intercom more useful could prove to be a competitive advantage in the smart speaker space versus rivals, like Amazon and Google, who have thus far led the market.
The $99 price point for the new HomePod Mini will make it more accessible to a wider audience. Consumers may also be swayed to buy from Apple because of its support for privacy when it comes to how it handles voice recordings.


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By Ben Butters
Thursday, 13 October, was not a typical day in the European Parliament.
Instead of politicians, over 700 entrepreneurs filled the Brussels hemicycle for the 4th European Parliament of Enterprises.
They discussed and voted on several key issues for the business community in 2016: trade, the single market, sustainability and skills.
The fallout from the UK referendum on EU membership predictably didn’t take long to come up, either. The first speaker from the UK delegation (which included Sally Low, LOW Managing Director), was applauded by the entire hemicycle when he called on policy-makers to put an end to their harmful Brexit rhetoric. Reflecting this, the opening vote revealed that 2 out of 3 entrepreneurs from across Europe believe that Brexit will harm their business.
Days before crucial decisions on the EU-Canada trade agreement, the vast majority of Members of the European Parliament of Enterprises acknowledged the need for effective EU involvement in trade policy. At the same time, small businesses demanded a stronger say in trade discussions. 80% also considered that granting China Market Economy Status at this time would have a negative impact on their business.
Stuttering Single Market
Policy makers were given a wakeup call when 3% more entrepreneurs than in the previous edition of the European Parliament of Enterprises indicated that the single market is insufficiently integrated (87% in 2016 compared to 84% in 2014). Nearly 6 out of 10 then voted that online traders should be legally obliged to sell to consumers across borders. However, a separate result underlined that it would be rash to impose such an obligation while so many intra-EU non-tariff barriers remain; 88% agreed that a lack of information on different countries’ rules and requirements is a significant obstacle to cross-border operations.
Closing the Loop
A large majority expressed a belief that the EU economy will benefit from the recent ‘Circular Economy’ proposals to improve resource efficiency and reduce waste, putting the ball firmly in the EU legislators’ court to ensure a business friendly agreement. The sustainability session also revealed an aversion to mandatory energy audits for smaller businesses, as entrepreneurs should remain free to choose how they improve their energy efficiency.
Enhancing Financial Liquidity
More than 8 out of 10 of the entrepreneurs called for governments to do more to tackle late payments, indicating that tougher EU laws introduced 2 years ago are not having the intended impact. Half of the entrepreneurs revealed that they search for financing outside their own country. Whether this is through choice or necessity, it suggests that effective EU measures to improve cross-border capital flows would gain considerable traction among the business community.
There was almost unanimous support for the integration of work-based learning in vocational training, as well as for upgrades in the provision of entrepreneurship education. 90% of voters expressed their willingness to host a refugee as a trainee or apprentice, underlining the contribution that the business community can and would make to this humanitarian challenge should processes be put in place to allow them to do so.
Normal business will resume at the European Parliament after this powerful shot of entrepreneurial adrenaline. But EUROCHAMBRES and the Chamber network will be doing their best to ensure that the results and messages from the European Parliament of Enterprises circulate freely among EU policy-makers in the weeks and months to come. After all, Business needs Europe and Europe needs business.
Ben Butters is Policy Director at EUROCHAMBRES, the European association of Chambers of Commerce & Industry.
The European Parliament of Enterprises was co-organised by EUROCHAMBRES and the European Parliament under the auspices of the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the European Union.


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The Power of Sound
Exciting Bose technology for wellness helps people live better lives. Introducing the new noise-masking sleepbuds. Tiny earbuds for better sleep. Launching in select markets.
Bose is excited to deliver big, unexpected sound for small cars. The new 2018 Nissan Kicks is the first car in the US market with the Bose Personal Plus system.
Bose is now a member of Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative cross-industry effort developing an open platform for the connected car. "Bose is proud to support the open-source efforts of The Linux Foundation through our participation in the Automotive Grade Linux project," said Marc Mansell, vice president, Bose Automotive Systems. "We recognize the value and benefits from collaborative initiatives such as AGL, and we look forward to making our contribution to this important work.
At Bose, Dr. Bose taught us that to be better, we have to be different. His legacy lives on throughout Bose and now extends to Bose Ventures. This new funding group supports innovative entrepreneurs who strive to do things better. Bose Ventures invests in startups that are developing apps, services, and technology for wearables, wellness, audio, and AR.
Bose was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during the 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held April 20, in Orlando, Florida. This is the fifth time Bose has received the award. Pictured (left to right): Jeff Morrison, GM Executive Director of Purchasing; Matt Joshua, GM Executive Director of Purchasing; Marc Mansell, Vice President of Bose Automotive; Ken Johnson, Director of GM Team at Bose; Mo Wazir, GM Executive Director of Engineering
Can repetition be exciting? Yes, especially when it comes to receiving awards. The readers of Auto Bild, a popular German automotive publication, voted Bose #1 Best Brand in car audio for quality.
Style. Power. Innovation. The All-New 2019 QX50 is the latest in the INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. portfolio to take your drive to the next level with an available Bose Performance Series sound system. Coming Spring 2018.
"Bud’s Jam” is an annual event that celebrates the musical talents shared by so many Bose employees. Bands made up of employees from all across the company come together to jam and perform for an enthusiastic crowd.
In 2017, Bose—also a 2016 finalist—is the winner of Audio System of the Year.


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Join IBISWorld for a 10-minute on-demand webinar discussing updates to the economic impacts of COVID-19 on the UK business environment. Industry Analysts Christian Shiba and Tom Burgess provide an update on industries most affected and changes in the economic landscape since our previous webinar.
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Chinese device manufacturer OnePlus likely plans to rebrand its Dash Charge fast charging technology to ‘Warp Charge,’ according to a new trademark application made through the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
First spotted by German publication Mobielkopen, the trademark application includes an image of the new logo (seen below) OnePlus plans to use alongside the new brand name, as well as information related to the trademark.
According to the application, the company may use the Warp Charge name for data cables, power adapters, battery chargers, electrical adapters and wireless chargers, among other devices.
OnePlus does not currently make wireless chargers. However, this trademark application clearly suggests support for the tech is in the cards.
News that OnePlus plans on distancing itself from its Dash Charge branding emerged in late May. At the launch of the OnePlus 6, company co-founder Carl Pei did not mention the brand name in relation to the smartphone’s fast charging capabilities. Moreover, the smartphone-maker subsequently removed references to Dash Charge throughout its online store.
When asked to comment on the move, OnePlus told Android Police the EUIPO had denied the company a trademark for Dash Charge.
Android Police later found out that Amazon had challenged OnePlus’ trademark application. The U.S.-based e-commerce giant has ‘Dash’ trademarked in relation to its Dash Replenishment service.
What do you think of the Warp Charge branding and logo? Tell us in the comment section.


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For those who haven’t been paying attention to TransForce, Canada’s largest trucking operator, it’s time to start.
Heavy truck news and resources, covering commercial trucks, tractor trailers, tonnage and more.
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23 Aug 2014
In the latest instance of drayage-related disruption, violence flared at Ningbo’s Beilun Container Port as thousands of striking truck drivers clashed with riot police and smashed the windshields of trucks crossing a picket line. The past week’s protests brought the world’s sixth-largest container port to a standstill, with carriers reportedly diverting ships.
22 Aug 2014
Truck driver fatigue and the truck driver shortage aren’t just North American concerns. European trucking company Waberer’s International — one of the largest trucking operators in Europe — plans to hire 400 truck drivers and give its drivers more rest time as it expands.
21 Aug 2014
North American truckload and intermodal freight rates trended higher in July, when truck tonnage rose more sharply than expected, buoyed by industrial output, imports and automotive shipping.
19 Aug 2014
Supply chain disruptions caused by extreme winter weather set the stage for truck rate hikes that pushed transportation costs higher in the first half of 2014, and on through July.
18 Aug 2014
Company by company, truck by truck, motor carrier bankruptcies threaten to sap freight capacity from an already tight truckload shipping market in the U.S. as freight demand rises.
16 Aug 2014
Diversions related to the ongoing negotiations on the U.S. West Coast between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association continue to have an impact elsewhere.
14 Aug 2014
Some large truckload carriers expanded their fleets in the second quarter, but overall capacity remains tight.
13 Aug 2014
After years of talking about the need to increase chronically low pay to attract and keep more truck drivers, trucking companies are beginning to put money on the table.
12 Aug 2014
In a bid to recruit and keep more truck drivers, Con-way Truckload will raise per-mile pay, increase layover pay and offer more incentives to drivers that stay behind the wheel.
05 Aug 2014
Automotive demand, increasingly global in nature, is keeping Universal Truckload Services busy.


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Google said Tuesday it is changing how it grants access to news stories through its search engine to give publishers more control over how much content people can see for free.
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