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Dragons off camera: Business insights, sprinkled with some gentleman's sparring
You may enjoy watching CBC's dragons in their TV den, but they're even more fun in real life
Before we get to those insights, a few choice dragon digs to brighten your morning.
— Early in the conversation, Jim Treliving of Boston Pizza mentioned that the male-female ratio of the entrepreneurs he’d invested in was 70% : 40%. When Lava Life co-founder Bruce Croxon called him on it, Treliving shot back: “I never was good with numbers. I just have a lot of them.”
— When asked if he was going to write a book, as the other dragons have, Croxon said it didn’t interest him. Said Treliving, who is 72, “You’re too young to write a goddamn book. Wait till you get some experience.”
— When Treliving referred back to his school days, former dragon Brett Wilson, a 56-year-old oil and gas investor turned philanthropist, couldn’t help retorting: “Were there schools when you were in school?”
Now, on to the dragons’ business insights.
The first question posed to the panel was a toughie: How do women entrepreneurs compare to men?
Croxon said conventional wisdom often assumes men have more experience and make better entrepreneurs, but he noted that Balzac Coffee, run by a woman, is one of his best investments. As an investor, he said, “I don’t see gender as a criteria at all.” That remark got warm applause despite the 500-strong audience being 90% male. (Gentlemen indeed.)
Asked whether Canadian entrepreneurs should be more aggressive about raising capital, Croxon noted that, “In the digital area, it’s easier to bootstrap than a decade ago.” With falling computing and telecom costs, “You can get a lot more done with fewer dollars.”
Don’t wait. Get at it today. Live your dream
Wilson responded: “I always say that I would rather own 1% of Microsoft than 99% of a company that’s never going to get off the ground.” If you don’t like sharing equity with investors, “Too bad,” said Wilson: that’s how companies grow.
Treliving agreed, noting that overnight success stories in business get the headlines, but they’re rare as diamonds. “It takes a long time to build a company,” he said. At Boston Pizza, “it’s taken us 50 years.”
Croxon complained that Canadian entrepreneurs tend to sell their business too soon, before they reach their full potential. “Don’t get seduced by the quick dollars,” he warned. “Canadians can hold their own with any entrepreneurs in the world.”
Asked whether entrepreneurs are made or born, Wilson, who has an entrepreneurship centre named after him at the University of Saskatchewan, went on a rant about entrepreneurship education. “A professor once told me that you can’t teach entrepreneurship — you have to nurture it,” he said.
“To me, that’s academic. You plant seeds of entrepreneurship. Ray Kroc started McDonald’s at 50 years old.”
Treliving agreed, saying the way to create more entrepreneurs is to “Get people at an early age and show them what other entrepreneurs have done. We have to get our kids focused on what’s going on in the world.”
“I think entrepreneurs are made,” Croxon said. “But I think they are made in the first 10 years of their life. So it’s either in you or it’s not. The people who ‘made it’ later in life were always entrepreneurs.”
Asked for their best business advice, the dragons didn’t disappoint.
“Focus,” said Croxon. “I think by nature entrepreneurs are wildly optimistic. They tend to get excited by everything [i.e., every opportunity they see]. If you land on something, try to stay focused to get it off the ground. You can only make one thing work at a time.”
Wilson urged the audience to focus on his three mantras: entrepreneurship, marketing, and philanthropy. “Charity is good business,” he said. “There are so many things you can do to connect with your community; it’s a shame when I see businesses not doing it.”
Croxon agreed, noting that philanthropic thinking is more than good marketing; it can be a strategic advantage. “We’re in an age of ‘social,’ ” he said. “Our kids are growing up with a much greater knowledge of giving back than we ever had, and it’s creating a whole generation of new companies that are solving real problems.”
Treliving’s message was more succinct: “Don’t wait. Get at it today. Live your dream.”
For all the dragons’ celebrity, however, the best quote of the day went to Marcus Daniels, founder of Toronto-based accelerator Extreme Startups and the overshadowed fourth member of the panel. Younger and less glib than the dragons, he didn’t get many words in edgewise, but he knows how to hit them out of the park.


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Carbon nanotube sensor detects rotting meat
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MIT chemists have devised a carbon nanotube sensor that can detect gases emitted by rotting meat, allowing consumers to determine if meat is safe to eat…
Chemists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have devised an inexpensive, portable sensor that can detect gases emitted by rotting meat, allowing consumers to determine whether the meat in their refrigerator is safe to eat.
The sensor, which consists of chemically modified carbon nanotubes, could be deployed in “smart packaging” that would offer much more accurate safety information than the expiration date on the package, says Timothy Swager, the John D. MacArthur Professor of Chemistry at MIT. It could also cut down on food waste. “People are constantly throwing things out that probably aren’t bad,” said Professor Swager.
The sensor is similar to other carbon nanotube devices that Swager’s lab has developed in recent years, including one that detects the ripeness of fruit. All of these devices work on the same principle: carbon nanotubes can be chemically modified so that their ability to carry an electric current changes in the presence of a particular gas.
In this case, the researchers modified the carbon nanotubes with metal-containing compounds called metalloporphyrins, which contain a central metal atom bound to several nitrogen-containing rings. Haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood, is a metalloporphyrin with iron as the central atom.
For this sensor, the researchers used a metalloporphyrin with cobalt at its centre. Metalloporphyrins are very good at binding to nitrogen-containing compounds called amines. Of particular interest to the researchers were the so-called biogenic amines, such as putrescine and cadaverine, which are produced by decaying meat.
Amines increase the electrical resistance of the carbon nanotube sensor
When the cobalt-containing porphyrin binds to any of these amines, it increases the electrical resistance of the carbon nanotube, which can be easily measured.
“We use these porphyrins to fabricate a very simple device where we apply a potential across the device and then monitor the current. When the device encounters amines, which are markers of decaying meat, the current of the device will become lower,” Liu says.
In this study, the researchers tested the sensor on four types of meat: pork, chicken, cod, and salmon. They found that when refrigerated, all four types stayed fresh over four days. Left unrefrigerated, the samples all decayed, but at varying rates.
The carbon nanotube sensor could be deployed in smart packaging
“The advantage we have is these are the cheapest, smallest, easiest-to-manufacture sensors,” Swager says.
The new device also requires very little power and could be incorporated into a wireless platform Swager’s lab recently developed that allows a regular smartphone to read output from carbon nanotube sensors such as this one.
The researchers have filed for a patent on the technology and hope to license it for commercial development.
The research, ‘Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube/Metalloporphyrin Composites for the Chemiresistive Detection of Amines and Meat Spoilage‘ by Sophie F. Liu, Alexander R. Petty, Dr. Graham T. Sazama andProf. Dr. Timothy M. Swager, is published in Angewandte Chemie.

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As spotted by a user on Twitter, a retailer in Ireland has reportedly listed Gotham Knights as launching on April 24.
On the same day that the release date was spotted in a retailer, a “Gotham Knights Playtest” was uploaded and subsequently deleted on Steam. Though invisible on the storefront, the Gotham Knights entry is still visible on SteamDB and includes official icons and artwork for the game.
As the title currently has no official release date beyond 2022, this seems to suggest that Gotham Knights may be getting a fairly sudden launch.
Back in January, HBO CEO Jason Kilar said that both Gotham Knights and Hogwarts Legacy are still on track to launch in 2022.
As to what the game will involve, a cinematic trailer shared at DC FanDome 2021 revealed that the mysterious Court Of Owls will be the main villains. The organisation is made up of Gotham’s shady elite, however some more recognisable villains – including the Penguin – make an appearance in the trailer.
On how combat in the game will work, creative director Patrick Redding said that “like any good RPG, we’re presenting you with a problem, and then we’re presenting you with a range of potential solutions, and players will have an opportunity to maximise that according to their own style.”
Looking further ahead, there’s a chance that Gotham Knights‘ developer – Warner Bros. Montréal – could already be working on another superhero game. According to someone that correctly leaked the upcoming Suicide Squad game, the studio is reportedly working on a Superman game.
In other news, Epic Games has announced that it’s stopped sales in Russia, in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.


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Meditation app Calm launched a contest to find TikTok's 'smoothest voice' – the winner will be paid $5,000 to narrate a story
The contest winner will join a list of narrators that includes stars such as Matthew McConaughey and Kelly Rowland who have recorded for the app.
Meet the Gen Z founders behind a men's cosmetics company with $1.2 million in funding that aims to redefine male grooming
The cofounders say it's an excellent time to enter the men's personal-care space, which was valued at $30.8 billion last year.
A life coach whose business cards ended up in Oscars gift bags wants to change the 'wiring' of CEOs with $100,000 holistic wellness courses
Kayote Joseph hopes her business cards landing in the $140,000 gift bags will help her reach a new level of influence among America's elite.
DTC brand Your Super does $60 million in annual sales. Now the wellness startup is locking down retail partners like Target and CVS with a laser focus on profitability.
Your Super does $60 million in annual sales as a DTC brand but is reversing its playbook to focus on profit by expanding to Target, CVS, and Sprouts.
An unusual startup is looking to raise $20 million to turn coca leaves into the next trendy wellness ingredient
Could coca-leaf extract — without the cocaine — become the next hot trend in energy drinks? One former cannabis CEO is betting on it.
This Google executive knows how to keep the company motivated — and she has a world record to prove it. Here's how she spends her day.
Lauren Whitt, Google's head of global resilience, says her days involve reflection, empathic leadership, collaboration, and decompressing with family.
Will Smith's VC firm just backed this microdosing toothpaste startup. Check out the 16-slide deck Better & Better used to raise $4 million.
The New York-based wellness startup makes "vitamin-infused" vegan toothpaste and plans to expand its product line to include shampoo and hand cream.
Moon Juice, a Goop-like wellness company, threw its compost in the trash and promoted a manager accused of racist comments, ex-employees say
People buy Moon Juice believing in its virtuous image, one ex-employee said. "It makes me angry that they're able to make money off of misleading people."
A luxury European spa chain has opened its first US location on a tiny island in the middle of New York Harbor — see what it's like inside the $50 million QC NY
The luxurious themed saunas, outdoor pool, and foot baths come at a cost: Get ready to shell out at least $88 for a day pass to paradise.
I tried gummy shrooms without psychedelics that promised to get me focused like a natural Adderall. Here's what it was like.
Gwella's functional-mushroom gummy uses lion's mane, a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine that is said to increase focus.
The 50 fashion, beauty, and lifestyle direct-to-consumer brands poised to become the next Allbirds or Warby Parker, according to The Lead
The Lead's "Foremost 50" listed the most disruptive direct-to-consumer brands that accelerated last year and are set to break out in 2022.
Sensory deprivation tanks can help with symptoms of anxiety. I floated in one for an hour and felt my stress melt away as I unplugged from my phone and my personal responsibilities.
Multiple studies have shown sensory deprivation tanks aid in lowering stress and alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Hyatt's nearly $1,500 per-night room boasts an AI-powered bed for 'restorative sleep.' Take a look inside the hotel chain's new wellness suite.
The AI bed in Hyatt's new wellness suite senses a guest's heart rate, breathing, and movement and can cool their body temperature while they sleep.
United is jumping on the non-alcoholic cocktail craze and offering boozeless spirits in its exclusive clubs for top-flyers
Airlines like Southwest, United, and American, extended a ban or partial ban on alcohol service last year as a result of increased passenger violence.
Hilton is trying to tap into the $639 billion wellness tourism market with a fitness-focused hotel room. I spent the night and felt invigorated by the space.
Hilton's wellness-focused rooms, which include an exercise bike, TRX bands, and guided workouts felt like the perfect getaway for fitness fanatics.
'For Them' is a new queer wellness brand that 'codesigns' products with buyers to make them more inclusive
When Chloe Freeman started wearing binders, they couldn't find one that fit their needs. So, Freeman founded For Them to create something better.
To the world, Moon Juice founder Amanda Chantal Bacon is just another Goopy goddess selling $12 juice and jars of 'Sex Dust.' Ex-employees say the reality is much … different.
Moon Juice founder Amanda Chantal Bacon, who touts a wildly expensive diet and clothing handmade by Tibetan monks, is an alluring yet polarizing figure.
"Our managers are accountable for their direct reports' happiness and needs," says Rachel Beider, which "creates a warm work environment."
IV treatments are the latest trend to cash in on merging medicine and wellness. I tried one that helped me recover after a workout, and though I instantly felt more energized, I couldn't justify the $200 price point.
Wellness brands popularized using IV drips to cure hangovers and give health-obsessed clients a quick boost of vitamins, minerals, and supplements.
I was hit by a car while typing emails on my phone. It made me see my relationship with work had to change.
"I couldn't stop thinking: What if I'd had my kids with me? Underneath my anger I felt powerless and inadequate," Melissa Petro says.


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Rory McIlroy and Nike have renewed their vows.
The Northern Ireland native first signed with Nike in 2013 and has now signed a long-term contract with the brand. McIlroy told ESPN the contract is for 10 years. According to The Telegraph, the deal is worth $100 million.
“I’ve loved this company since I was a kid,” said McIlroy in a statement. “I’m really happy to continue this journey with Nike.”
When McIlroy first signed with Nike, the deal included clubs, apparel and shoes. Since Nike is no longer in the business of producing clubs, McIlroy is also up for a deal with an equipment brand.
This week at the Masters in Augusta, Ga., McIlroy will attempt to complete a career grand slam — winning all four golf majors. McIlroy won the Open Championship and PGA Championship in 2014, the PGA Championship in 2012 and the U.S. Open in 2011.


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On January 23, 2021, the popular Youtuber Mambafx published a video of himself withdrawing $16,000 in cash from bitcoin ATMs. The video shows how it took multiple bitcoin ATMs to complete the process but by the end of the 17-minute film, Mambafx withdrew over $16k by selling bitcoin to the automated teller machines.
is a popular popular trader on Youtube and various social media outlets. Just recently, he filmed a video about cashing out some bitcoin. In a previous Youtube video, Mambafx showed how difficult it was to cash out $5k in bitcoin (BTC) by leveraging cryptocurrency ATMs in his region. In his latest video shared with 86,000 channel subscribers, Mambafx successfully cashes out over $16k in bitcoin.
Of course, the process of cashing out $16,000 worth of bitcoin and turning it into cash wasnt easy. Even at the very first bitcoin ATM Mambafx visited that allows individuals to sell bitcoin said that it would let him take $15k. However, after reading the machines terms of service (ToS), Mambafx was only allowed to take out $2,900 in cash and all of it in $20 bills.
The trader also told his Youtube subscribers how BTCs price was on a tear and he had made a few thousand dollars extra before cashing out. Further, Mambafx said that he may even attempt to do a $100k withdrawal next and asked his fans if people would like to see that video in the future.
Despite the success in withdrawing $16k, Mambafx said he suffered 10% losses on these withdrawals when using these bitcoin ATMs. Just before visiting the first bitcoin ATM Mambafx said: So were gonna go into the mall, hopefully smoothly withdraw $20k, very f***ing unlikely, but were gonna try and see how many of the ATMs we gotta go to.
Mambafx cashing out some bitcoin at a two-way crypto ATM.
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Inmar Intelligence, a data-driven technology-enabled services company, today released data from its 2020 Inmar Intelligence Back-to-School Shopper Insights Report, which reveals survey data from 8,000 U.S. shoppers that shows how consumers are approaching back-to-school shopping this year. Given the level of uncertainty around virtual, physical and hybrid classroom settings due to COVID-19, how have shoppers altered their traditional back-to-school shopping lists and shopping channels to account for the uncertainty?
The answer is: they haven’t. Consumers are still shopping for back-to-school items even with the uncertainty around the 2020 school year that COVID-19 has created. Of the shoppers surveyed for the Back-to-School Shopper Insights Report, 54 percent plan to shop in-store and online for their back-to-school items. Eighty-five percent of shoppers plan to shop at two or more retailers, but their purchasing decisions are influenced: 70 percent of shoppers say discounts are an extremely or very significant factor in how they choose where to shop and 73 percent say a wide selection of products and items are an extremely or very significant factor.
“Back-to-school shoppers are looking for brands and products that will easily fit into their updated routines, which will likely look very different from years past,” said David Mounts, Chairman and CEO of Inmar Intelligence. “It is important for retailers and brands to be agile in their messaging across all channels in order to stay relevant and match how the consumer is feeling as fall approaches. To do so, our Retail Cloud allows retailers to seamlessly integrate their digital coupons, loyalty programs, programmatic media, onsite media, influencer marketing, in-store media, e-commerce and other marketing solutions to ensure all messaging remains consistent. This dynamic approach creates a true omnichannel experience that can be altered as needed based on consumer response.”
When asked which category of items are on their back-to-school shopping lists:
- 71 percent plan to purchase school supplies
- 56 percent plan to purchase apparel items
- 54 percent plan to purchase germ-fighting items
- 44 percent plan to purchase grocery items
- 37 percent plan to purchase household items for their classroom or dorm
- 30 percent plan to purchase homeschooling supplies in anticipation of an extension of virtual at-home learning
“Back-to-school shopping looks a lot different this year, for shoppers and retailers alike,” said Mounts. “Regardless of the educational settings, retailers have a big opportunity to capitalize on the shopping season, especially as more and more shoppers are planning ahead and are making deliberate purchases versus impulse buys. Reaching shoppers prior to their purchase and seamlessly integrating e-commerce, along with shopper loyalty and flexibility with returns, are all key areas that play a role in the purchasing decision, and ones where retailers should focus to maximize sales in the short term.”
For more information about Inmar Intelligence and its Retail Cloud, visit https://www.inmar.com/retail-cloud.


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Six of Manchester’s cult-favourite restaurants have beat out stiff UK-wide competition to scoop prestigious awards.
It’s official… the results of the 2024 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards are in, and six of our city’s most-popular and best-loved eateries have been announced as claiming coveted prizes, after the food delivery service’s loyal customers voted with their hearts – and stomachs – for their favourite local establishments.
Deliveroo‘s annual Restaurant Awards honour the best independent food businesses across the UK and Ireland, with everything from local burger joints, to neighbourhood sushi restaurants, and all the dishes, cuisines, and flavours in-between celebrated.
Slap & Pickle, Double Zero Pizzeria, and Mughli are among the local restaurants in Manchester that fought off competitors across the North and Midlands to take a title.
Gourmet burger restaurant, Slap & Pickle, takes home the top regional gong as ‘Independent Restaurant of the Year North of England & Midlands 2024’ after fans casted their votes online to help decide the winners.
Then, a further five restaurants were recognised in the region’s best cuisine awards – with winners including Burgerism for ‘Best Burger & American’, and Unagi Street Food & Sushi for ‘Best Japanese’.
A total of 60 honours were up for grabs in this year’s Awards.
Over 66,000 votes were cast by hungry Deliveroo users over a two-week period to crown all the cuisine-led winners, from ‘Best Thai’ and ‘Best Burger’, to ‘Best Pizza’, ‘Best Chicken’, and beyond.
Each local eatery beat stiff competition to clinch their coveted titles / Credit: The Manc Group
James Tabor, who is owner of Slap & Pickle – which is based in Manchester city centre street food hall, Society – called his businesses’ win an “incredible start” to the year, and said he is “absolutely thrilled” to take the 2024 title.
He added: “We’ve been proudly serving our burgers to communities across the North since 2018, and we are grateful for our loyal customers and partners – like Deliveroo – who have helped us on our journey, so this win and recognition means the world.
“As we continue to expand and seek new adventures across the UK, you never know where we’ll be popping up next.”
The Manchester winners in the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards 2024 are:
Independent Restaurant of the Year North of England & Midlands 2024: Slap & Pickle
Best Burger & American in North of England & Midlands: Burgerism
Slap & Pickle, Double Zero, and Mughli are among the Manchester winners / Credit: The Manc Group
As all the 2024 winners were announced today, Deliveroo’s founder and CEO, Will Shu, commented: “I say it every year, but the standard of finalists and winners for this year’s Restaurant Awards has been incredible, and i’ve had the pleasure of meeting a number of restaurant owners to hear about their stories, food, and the positive impact they’ve had on their local communities.
“We are proud to partner with such an brilliant array of dedicated restaurants to deliver food from around the world to doorsteps across the UK and Ireland.
That particular pub has a heated beer garden constructed just inches away from where the trams tootle past and has a departures board where time is measured by pints (got 10 mins til your train leaves? That’s one pint, sir!)
As for the Oxford Road Tap, a new account on X appeared a few weeks ago that appears to confirm the imminent arrival of a new pub.
The Oxford Road Tap have applied to have opening hours through to half-past-midnight Sunday to Thursday, and until 1.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.
They teased a mocked-up photo of posters outside the station with the new pub logo, plus a slogan of ‘Great beer is just a few steps away…’
They later shared ‘Triple threat incoming’ with all three pub brands lined up as a deck of cards.
Yorkshire Tea is Manchester’s ‘favourite’ brand of teabags, according to new data
The Great British debate of which teabag is best is one that will rage on for millennia, that’s just the way it is, but according to new data, it sounds like we might at least have an answer to which brand makes for Manchester’s favourite brew.
It won’t be a surprise to many of you and we can certainly confirm it on our end but the one and only Yorkshire Tea looks to have taken the cuppa crown when it comes not only to Manchester’s preferred teabag but seemingly the best-loved in Britain as a whole.
This is according to numbers pulled by local firm, TonerGiant. The Atherton-based ink and toner suppliers decided a poll around the office wasn’t enough and instead chose to turn their knowledge of the market and consumer trends into a bit of online research.
At the end of the day, tea has got to be the most important of all office supplies, surely?
According to the stats, Yorkshire Tea is Manchester’s favourite brand of tea bags. (Credit: Yorkshire Tea)
Using data from trusted online source Statista, which nailed down the top 25 teabag brands in the UK, each make was then ranked in relation to its average monthly searches via Google Keyword Planner to reveal that Yorkshire Tea was clearly the top dog.
With roughly 390 searches per month in Manchester alone, compared to PG Tips as the next best (260), it seems us Mancs have to concede at least one thing to our fellow Northern county: Yorkshire makes a bloody good brew.
The Roses rivalry raged for centuries but if there’s one thing that brings us together, it’s a good cuppa.
In terms of other tea brands that came in high on the leaderboard, Pukka Tea (170), Twinings (140)and Teapigs (90) made up the rest of the top five most-searched tea brands in Greater Manchester. It’s also interesting to see how those figures looked when extrapolated nationwide. Here’s the full ranking:
Average UK monthly searches
Tick Tock Tea
Few of these on here we’ve never heard of. Taste test, anyone?
While Yorkshire Tea was found to be Manchester’s and the nation’s favourite, Belfast was the only UK city where Yorkshire Tea didn’t take the top spot. Instead, it was Irish-owned Barry’s Tea that came out as their favourite – we definitely need to hold a ‘brew-off’ between the two. The Hoot, you up for it?
As for supermarket’s own-brand offerings, out of the eight options on the list, Marks and Spencer’s teabags were found to be the most popular, closely followed by Tesco and then Sainsbury’s.
Commenting on the findings, TonerGiant’s Stuart Deavall said: “With so many office workers opting for tea to get through the day, it’s no surprise that the UK has a day dedicated to the drink.
“In light of National Tea Day on Sunday, 21 April, our new data shows that Yorkshire Tea is the nation’s favourite, with over 27,000 Brits searching every month… We can expect many Brits to be celebrating in style this Sunday, no doubt with a mug of Yorkshire tea in hand”. Speaking of, anyone fancy a brew?…


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Are Small Enterprises Protecting Customer Data?
Today’s cyber-attacks are not difficult to be implemented at a major, and hackers are utilizing them to a target smaller businesses that routinely have a moderate quantity of information with just minimal protection.
Editor’s note: Data Privacy Day is definitely a worldwide occasion that happens every 12 months on Jan. 28. The goal of Data Privacy Day will be raise awareness and promote privacy and information protection best techniques. It’s presently seen in the usa, Canada, Israel and 47 countries that are european. The story that is following highly relevant to this subject.
Smaller businesses truly aren’t resistant to cybercrime. The cyberthreat landscape has developed; assaults don’t stem from just rogue hackers hoping getting use of business secrets from big companies. Alternatively, smaller businesses are simply as apt to be the target of cyber-attacks as big corporations, with prepared criminal activity groups focusing on points of weakness within the hopes of earning fast cash.
Today’s attacks are not difficult to be implemented at a large scale, and hackers are utilizing them to target small enterprises that routinely have a moderate number of information with reduced protection.
A significantly Better company Bureau research unearthed that perhaps the tiniest of companies are in danger. Of participants representing organizations with 0 to 5 workers, 16% have actually faced a cyber-attack, and 9% don’t know if they’ve been targeted. Likewise, about 12percent of study respondents from companies with 6 to 10 workers have now been assaulted, and 14% are unaware if they’ve ever fallen victim up to a cybercrime. (more…)


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Nestlé Waters North America’s ReadyRefresh by Nestlé delivery service has expanded its beverage portfolio as part of ReadyRefresh’s mission to deliver healthy, convenient and great-tasting hydration to its customers.
ReadyRefresh offers an easy-to-shop website, flexible delivery options, and growing portfolio of beverage products.
“We take pride in understanding the types of products our customers want and taking action to meet their needs,” said Henrik Jelert, executive vice president, ReadyRefresh. “That is why we’re introducing new and innovative beverages that excite our customers and complement our healthy hydration options. With just a click, our customers can quench their thirst with products delivered directly to their door or office.”
In November 2019, ReadyRefresh started to offer Vita Coco’s coconut water, and in the coming months, ReadyRefresh customers will be able to order hellowater’s fiber-infused flavored waters, RISE Brewing Co.’s nitro cold brew coffee cans, and UPTIME’s energy drinks.
ReadyRefresh is capable of reaching more than 80% of the U.S. population. With access to this expansive delivery network, Vita Coco, hellowater, RISE Brewing Co. and UPTIME are able to reach new customers directly in addition to their own distribution channels.


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Microsoft Files Patent to Challenge Google Glass in Nonexistent Smart Glasses Market
The earliest it is likely we’ll see any augmented reality glasses on store shelves is 2014. That’s when the Google Glass augmented reality eyewear is supposed to become available to consumers, but that won’t stop other companies like Microsoft from getting on board the smart glasses bandwagon early. A recent patent filed by Microsoft shows their take on augmented reality lenses. Hopefully all this excitement over souped-up eyewear leads to the return of Virtual Boy.
The project at Microsoft doesn’t appear to have a name yet, but when it gets one we hope it’s better than “Glass.” The patent that was recently released was filed for Microsoft by Kathryn Stone, who was the executive producer for the Xbox Kinect, and John Tardiff, a former Apple engineer.
Such technology could have a wide array of uses, but the Microsoft patent seems to focus on using the proposed device in mostly entertainment settings. Examples for uses in the patent include seeing statistics laid over players of a baseball game, being shown the line of scrimmage in football, or seeing translated lyrics of an opera. They see the device as a way for spectators to keep their eyes on the action of whatever it is they’re watching instead of looking away at a monitor or smartphone for additional information.
Hopefully there will eventually be an app that plays the sound of an audience applauding when your best friend walks into a room, or hoots and hollers when you see a couple kissing. That way your life will be more like television.
The glasses are more than just a display. They will also feature a wide variety of sensors like a gyroscope, magnetometer, infra-red detector, and an eye-gaze tracker. Along with the sensors the device will also have a number of inputs such as a video camera and microphone. To keep the bulk of the glasses to a minimum, the patent also proposes a small computer that can be worn on the wrist.
As far as we know, this is just in the design stage, but with companies like Vuzix and Explore Engage already preparing devices similar to Google Glass it’s not unlikely that we’ll see some version of this come to fruition in the near future.
(via BBC News, image via robpegoraro)
- Sony might be bringing back the Virtual Boy, sort of
- Google thought about, but didn’t send Google Glass up with Felix Baumgartner
- Here’s the first video shot entirely with Google Glass
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The senior manager of global consumer marketing for Activision was recognized in the Marketing and Advertising category.
A Communication major, she notes that her honors capstone, "being well-rounded and having experiences outside of the classroom were key" to getting hired by Google.
This year’s cohort, comprising 37 students and three faculty members, recently returned from Panama, where they met with representatives from Panamanian businesses including: Dell, Panamcham (Pan American Chamber of Commerce), Panama Pacifico, Global Bank, Colon Free Trade Zone, and Grupa Wisa.
“He was never just my professor,” Jeffrey Fryer ’91 MST says of Accounting Professor Michael Lynch. “Our relationship was more about the personal connection we had and his commitment in mentoring me.”
He traces his success to a "diverse and dynamic course schedule" that focused on relational learning, and easy access to professors.
The ties formed in the classroom proved to be an ongoing source of inspiration for beloved marketing professor and his wife, Caryl.
For Rosalie (Spallone) Morrison ’86 and daughter Michela '16, hands-on learning was a two-way street as team launched clothing boutique.
Recipients have used the grants for "amazing work" resulting in flipped classrooms, new courses, technology enhancements, and more.
IB seniors collaborate with C-suite executives during semester-long international consulting projects
Each IB team is assigned to a company seeking solutions or recommendations for an international challenge or opportunity.
This gifted tennis player from Texas is making the most of her opportunities to conduct research with faculty in the Department of Applied Psychology.
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KY groups debate E-cigarette tax effects on public health, state budget
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - When it comes to e-cigarettes, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky reports teens are vaping more than ever.
"We have seen just epidemic growth, among high schoolers," Bonnie Hackbarth, Vice President of External Affairs at the Foundation, said. "A 78 percent increase. Among middle schoolers, [It's] 48 percent and that's really just since the summer."
Troy LeBlanc, who owns Derb E Cigs Vapor Store, said that is a problem.
"We are 100 percent against teen vaping," LeBlanc said. "Since day one, before it was a law, we haven't allowed teens into our stores to purchase e-cigarettes. We made an 18-plus rule before it was even a law."
While both agree it isn't a good idea for teens to use e-cigarettes, they differ on how to get them to stop.
The foundation is proposing an excise tax in Kentucky because e-cigs only face a sales tax right now.
"Right now, they're given preferential treatment and our belief is that youth will reduce their smoking if the price of these products is more expensive," Hackbarth said.
LeBlanc said stores that sell to teens, including grocery and convenience stores, need to face stricter enforcement to curb the problem.
"To make sure the stores that are selling these products are held accountable, not taxing them so that they're out of reach for people who truly need them," LeBlanc said.
He adds those are people using e-cigarettes at incremental nicotine levels trying to quit smoking.
"The most rewarding part of my job is seeing someone come in and say I'm not a customer anymore," LeBlanc said.
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky disagrees.
Members said e-cigarettes have yet to be approved as a cessation tool, and can be a gateway to smoking regular cigarettes.
Hackbarth said the revenue source could help fill state budget shortfalls, but critics said it would just drive sales online, shifting tax revenue away from the state and potentially hurt the budget.
Hackbarth adds that there is no proposed bill related to this heading into the next legislative session, as it isn’t a budget year, but lawmakers could decide to file one if deemed necessary.
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Here's What Will Probably Happen When Washington Starts Selling Legal Marijuana
It might not all be sunshine and rainbows.
About six months after Colorado made the landmark move, Washington is preparing to open a slew of retail stores, but the legal marijuana environment is far more haphazard, and it's doubtful that the Washington retail market will be as viable.
Washington will look totally different than Colorado. Of the two states that fully legalized marijuana in 2012, Washington has been the lesser example. Like Colorado, Washington achieved recreational legalization through a ballot initiative, but Washington has done a poor job of implementing the law and regulating the emerging industry. Colorado got its act together early. It organized a system for recreational sales alongside medical marijuana, set up a tax structure, implemented tough oversight and began to pave the route for weed banking.
What will the difference be? Washington is going to make less money. Denver has become the world's weed capital, and its dispensaries have entertained thousands of out-of-towners since legal sales began, raking in millions.
But Washington just isn't expected to have nearly as popular and attractive of a tourist market. Instead, retail marijuana in Washington will primarily be available to residents. Additionally, the black market and medical market are expected to continue thriving, which will challenge the new, taxable recreational market. That means less sales overall, and therefore less tax revenue.
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It's going to stay pretty lawless. Washington has a long history of unregulated medical marijuana. The drug has been legal there since 1998, but has been pretty anarchic in terms of specific regulations. The state has passed up opportunities to implement stricter medical laws, which means the federal government will be more wary than they've been with Colorado. To date, the federal government has been harder on Washington than Colorado. For example, the FBI refused to provide criminal background checks for marijuana industry applicants in Washington, while it swiftly provided the same service for Colorado.
It won't have the state's full support. Not every constituency in Washington is keen on having dispensaries in their neighborhoods. The legalization effort has already been hampered by some counties that are trying to ban dispensaries, including Pierce and Yakima counties, two of the most populous constituencies in the state. That battle is expected to continue even after retail sales begin next month.
And no edibles ... yet. No one is authorized to make or sell edibles until they pass a food safety inspection. Based on the growing popularity of edibles, this is a troubling condition at first glance, but in light of some of the problems Colorado has had with the dosage in edibles, it might be the most progressive thing Washington is doing.
Colorado has demonstrated that legal cannabis can work, thereby garnering support from the federal government and downplaying the perception that a legal market will be a melee akin to the illegal one. Rolling out recreational sales in Washington will bring national attention to the state's retail marijuana program, and without the framework that allowed Colorado's to thrive, we may well see Washington hurting the progress that Colorado has made with both the public and the federal government.


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To bolster its presence in India, Datwyler — the Swiss industrial supplier of high quality solutions for drug packaging and medical devices — has announced to complete expansion of its upcoming facility in Pune by the end of 2017 and aims to supply first samples in July 2018.
The expansion of 58,000 sq ft Pune facility, expected to create about 500 local jobs, incorporates First Line “ the manufacturing concept for high-quality elastomer components, which will make India the first market in APAC region to incorporate this standard.
The Indian market is of strategic value to Datwyler and our market share is quite substantial. We are currently supplying to the top 10 pharmaceutical companies and global players in the region. For this reason, we are expanding our presence in India. We invest in growth and believe it is one of the core strengths of the Indian market “ and of Datwyler, said Rahul Dev, Vice President India, Datwyler.
Set against the background of the ever-evolving requirements for drug packaging, Datwyler provides a unique range of future-proof healthcare sealing solutions and services for primary and secondary packaging.
In India, Datwylers core business consists of container closures. Manufacturing close to four billion components for vials, pre-filled syringes, and diagnostic devices per year, the Pune facility plays an increasingly strategic role for the company.


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David Bagwell will open a Slim Chickens restaurant on Jan. 8 at 819 Lake Harbour Dr. in Ridgeland.
The Fayetteville, Ark.-based chain has 72 stores and Bagwell says he plans to open other stores in Mississippi in 2018.
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Along with all the new changes with iOS 4’s release on Monday, one of the less known but important changes included a screen informing users of the changes in the iTunes Store and conditions.
The folks at iLounge investigated into the new conditions and uncovered that the new terms refer to Apple’s new iAd service which delivers a new, higher-quality mobile advertising experience. Apple’s ability to serve ads in a higher degree of relevance to customers because of the company’s past purchase and downloads history attracts many advertisers but users will now have the option to opt out of collection of such information.
Users must visit the opt-out URL on their device to exclude themselves from the data collection. As well, users must be running iOS 4 in order to register for the opt-out.
Application developers have already started rolling out iAd-enabled applications for the service that will go live on July 1st, 2010.


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Opry Mills is set to host a job fair on Wednesday.
The event for more than a dozen top retailers that are looking to fill new full and part-time positions will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the mall located at 433 Opry Mills Drive.
Participating retailers include 50 East Shoes, Aerie, Forever 21, HANESbrands, The Limited Outlet, Nine West Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and Under Armour Factory House among others.
Job seekers are encouraged to bring an updated resume, as well as dress professionally.
Interviews are a possibility.
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Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) is to build a new 8ha carbon black plant at its Bhuj production site in the state of Gujarat, India. It will produce 60,00 tons of the raw material a day.
In a move that aims to meet the increasing demand for off-highway tires, the Indian company will spend US$23m to add the new facility to the Bhuj site. Thanks to more accurate controls at the beginning of the manufacturing process, BKT claims the quality of raw material will be improved.
Launched in 2015 and extending over an area of 120ha, BKT’s Bhuj site is strategically positioned close to the commercial port of Mundra, and is the main hub for the BKT’s exports.
As part of the backward integration project implemented by BKT, the Bhuj site has already seen US$500m of investment to provide state-of-the-art production facilities and machinery.
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2/3 of U.S. to Have Verizon LTE Coverage This Weekend
It's going to be a big weekend for Verizon and its customers.
Verizon Wireless today confirmed that its 4G LTE network will cover more than two-thirds of the U.S. population this weekend when 27 new markets come online and another 44 markets are expanded as of April 19th.
“This year represents a year of growth and investment in our 4G LTE network," Verizon says, "which stands out by virtue of its superb combination of coverage, speed and the variety of devices that we offer customers.”
This development is only fueling rumors that Apple will introduce a 4G LTE-ready iPhone this fall. If so, both Verizon and AT&T will be ready to provide coverage over much of the United States by then. With Apple currently offering LTE compatibility through AT&T and Verizon on the new iPad, it seems inevitable that such an attribute will find its way to the next-gen iPhone.
“Verizon Wireless 4G LTE is the premier wireless data service in the nation, with more than six times the geographic coverage of our nearest competitor’s 4G LTE network and now available to more than two-thirds of the nation’s population,” said David Small, chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless. “We will continue to introduce new markets and expand covered markets to ensure even more wireless users across the United States can take advantage of the benefits that 4G LTE brings to consumers, small businesses and enterprises."
04-17-2012, 02:08 PM #2
That all sounds well and good.. But with the troubles Apple is having with regard to their 4G iPad, it would seem that Apple may need to provide more bands to support more networks since iPad's can just rely on wifi, but people who buy iPhones will demand that they get the '4G' on their phones that they were promised...
04-17-2012, 03:51 PM #3
It will be another 10 years before AT&T even comes to that amount of coverage but they will put the charges on it well before then.
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04-17-2012, 10:23 PM #5
The "troubles" apple is having with the 4G iPad is very, very tiny in comparison to AT&T's nearly complete lack of 4G at all.
04-18-2012, 12:55 AM #6
I'm sure any problems will be long sorted before we get LTE here in the UK....He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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04-18-2012, 02:33 AM #8
The 3G auction was in 2000, it was not 'till 2003 we got a 3G network.
The LTE auction isn't until 2013 and everyone is trying to stop EE using existing frequencies.
I think we'll have to wait a while.
Even then, the 'New iPad' (AKA iPad3) doesn't support European frequencies, maybe by the time we get it the iPad 6 / iPhone 8 will do...He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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Impressive, over six months ahead of schedule.


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Mii Fighters still launching November 1
If you want the Mii Fighter 3-pack of amiibo, you’ll have to head to Toys”R”Us on November 1 to get it. Additionally, Villager restocks have been announced, which will be available on November 8 as an “in-store only” offer. Finally, Mega Yoshi is being teased, presumably as an exclusive. It makes sense as the thing is basically a stuffed animal.
I fully expect the Mii Fighter 3-pack to have plenty of stock, as Toys”R”Us has been pretty good about that recently. Not to mention that the pack itself likely doesn’t have a whole lot of demand.
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SHANGHAI/SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) – Huawei Utilized sciences Co [HWT.UL] will cease making its flagship Kirin chipsets subsequent month, financial journal Caixin pointed out on Saturday, due to the fact the influence of U.S. strain on the Chinese language tech large grows.
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U.S. strain on Huawei’s suppliers has created it unattainable for the corporate’s HiSilicon chip division to retain generating the chipsets, vital aspects for mobile cell phone, Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei’s Shopper Enterprise Unit was quoted as stating on the start of the corporate’s new Mate 40 handset.
With U.S.-China relations at their worst in a very long time, Washington is urgent governments spherical to world to squeeze Huawei out, arguing it will hand more than information to the Chinese language authorities for spying. Huawei denies it spies for China.
The US can also be searching for the extradition from Canada of Huawei’s chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, on price ranges of monetary institution fraud.
In Could the U.S. Commerce Division issued orders that necessary suppliers of software software and producing gear to refrain from doing company with Huawei with out very first attaining a license.
“From Sept. 15 onward, our flagship Kirin processors just cannot be developed,” Yu mentioned, in trying to keep with Caixin. “Our AI-run chips also cannot be processed. It is a massive loss for us.”
Huawei’s HiSilicon division is dependent on software software from U.S. companies akin to Cadence Layout Packages Inc or Synopsys Inc to style and design its chips and it outsources the producing to Taiwan Semiconductor Producing Co (TSMC), which makes use of equipment from U.S. companies.
Huawei declined contact on the Caixin report. TSMC, Cadence and Synopsys didn’t instantly reply to electronic mail requests for remark.
HiSilicon generates a range of chips collectively with its line of Kirin processors, which strength exclusively Huawei smartphones and are the 1 Chinese language processors that might rival these from Qualcomm in superior excellent.
“Huawei started out exploring the chip sector above 10 a long time in the previous, ranging from massively lagging behind, to hardly lagging driving, to catching up, following which to a frontrunner,” Yu was quoted as indicating. “We invested huge assets for R&D, and went by a troublesome course of.”
Reporting by Josh Horwitz in Shanghai and David Kirton in Shenzhen Boosting by William Mallard
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Comedy Central and Spike TV’s videogame banner 345 Games has announced it will release Ugly Americans: Apocalypsegeddon for PlayStation Network on August 30 and Xbox LIVE Arcade on August 31, with a retail tag of $9.99. The game is published by Comedy Central Games and developed by Backbone Entertainment. Based [...]
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Mon, 22 Jan 2018
NEWBURY’S popular burger bar, Rio’s, could be sold by April.
It has been on the market since May 2017, with the current owner saying the time had come to “slow down” and sell the business.
In addition to Rio’s, three other units in the Eight Bells Shopping Arcade – two of which house the business – are also being marketed.
Speaking to the Newbury Weekly News last week, Mark Lynas, who opened Rio’s in 1989, said: “It’s time for me to start to think about slowing down.
“I live on the Isle of Wight, so it is the time to sell up.
“The reputation of the business is second to none, but running it is a different matter.
“I hope whoever buys it maintains the business as it is.”
The manager at Rio’s, Ruth Headon, started a crowdfunding campaign last year to try and raise enough money to buy the business from Mr Lynas.
Mr Lynas added: “I have had a buyer lined up since April last year, but I accepted Ruth’s offer to buy the business.
“Unfortunately, it didn’t pan out and the original buyer is still interested.
“By April this year, hopefully, it will be sold.”
Rio’s opened in 1989 and has grown into one of the most popular bars in town.
In a recent poll on NewburyToday, Rio’s was overwhelmingly voted the town’s favourite takeaway.
Mr Lynas added: “I will miss the business and the customers and I will need to find something to do.
“I may open a Rio’s on the Isle of Wight.”
Rio’s signed a 10-year lease on the property, which expires in 2022 – although Mr Lynas said it had been guaranteed for a further 10 years after that.
The business, therefore, could stay in the same location for the forseeable future.
Mr Lynas sold the business in 2002, but was persuaded to buy it back in 2010 owing to popular demand.
A post on Facebook indicating his interest in returning to the business received 4,000 likes and comments.
The Eight Bells Shopping Arcade units are being marketed by Quintons Commercial Property Agents, Newbury, and offers in the region of £225,000 are being invited.
Investors can hope to gain more than £17,000 in rent a year from the three units.


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Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced the dates for Google’s annual I/O event. This year, I/O will take place from May 18 to 20, at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. On his official Google Plus page, Sundar Pichai said, “Exciting news: we’re only 18 weeks away from Google I/O! 2016 is going to be a special year for us -- we held our first developer day 10 years ago at the Googleplex. To celebrate our 10th anniversary of developer gatherings, we’ll be hosting I/O in our backyard at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA from May 18th - 20th. We’ll have 3 full days together to dive deep into developer content, code labs, and more. If you can’t make it in person, you can still join us via I/O Live and through an I/O Extended event in your local community. Stay tuned to #io16 and +GoogleDevelopers in the coming weeks for more details.”
Developers aren’t the only ones that need to be excited for Google I/O. The massive tech conference has been house to a number of exciting announcements. In 2015’s Google I/O, we saw the launch the Android M OS, Android Pay and the introduction of the Nexus Imprint, Google’s own take of the fingerprint sensor housed in a smartphone, alongside myriad other announcements that affect the consumers directly. In past years, we have seen the announcement of Nexus smartphones and tablets, along with other Google hardware like Google Glass, Chromecast, Chromebook and more, from Google I/O.
So, what’s in store for Google I/O this year? Well, to begin with, the Project Tango smartphone in partnership with Lenovo has been making news lately, and we may expect to see its launch at Google I/O 2016. There have been talks of Project Loon starting in India, and we hope to hear more about the same at the event. There is also the possibility that Google will show off some of the features we can expect from the upcoming Android N OS. Like Sundar Pichai said, we are only “18 weeks away from Google I/O," and there are a lot of speculations and leaks that can happen in 18 weeks.
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WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing seasonal allergies, allergic reactions and rashes and asthma attacks.
This week, the providers of UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove are seeing cases of strep throat, RSV, and rhinovirus.
The CVS MinuteClinic in York reports a few cases of COVID this week, but they’re mostly seeing strep throat, allergies, viral upper respiratory infections and pink eye.
This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health are seeing colds, allergies, stomach bugs, strep throat and a few cases of upper respiratory infections.
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports a lot of seasonal allergies this week. They also saw ongoing strep throat cases, ear infections and viral illnesses.
Providers also reported bug bites and outdoor injuries this week.
Dr. Joan Thode offered the following advice about bug spray:
“We are entering what’s predicted to be a bad tick season. There has been a lot of concern that DEET, chemical name diethyltoluamide, within bug sprays could have a negative effect on the nerve cells of kids. There has been no scientific evidence in multiple studies that DEET affects nerve cells of humans when applied to uncovered skin. It can become harmful if a child drinks it, so it’s important to keep these products away from their reach.
DEET works by confusing the scent receptors of mosquitoes, ticks and other insects, making them unable to detect your skin as a meal option. It does not kill the bugs or alter their consciousness. The percent of DEET within a product, similar to the level of SPF within a sunscreen, will determine its length of effect. Ten percent DEET will provide approximately two hours of insect-repelling, whereas 30 percent will give four to five hours. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests products within that 10 to 30 percent DEET range.
Spray bug spray on exposed skin, but to avoid irritating contact to the eyes and potential oral ingestion, don’t spray on the face. It’s also good to avoid spraying the palms of the hands in younger kids, since they often put their hands in their mouth and rub their eyes. There is no need to place it directly on skin that is under clothing, but spraying clothing in a particularly buggy environment can be helpful. A fine mist is all that’s needed; a heavier application does not provide more protection.
Babies younger than two months should not be sprayed with DEET-containing products, as their skin is very absorbent. Beyond two months, these products have been deemed safe. For little babies, bug nets and avoidance are the prevention techniques of choice.
In studies to evaluate and compare efficacy in bug spray ingredients, DEET-containing products showed much more efficacy than non-DEET products. Citronella oil was found to not work well at preventing bites. While lemongrass and eucalyptus oil showed some effect against mosquitoes, they unfortunately did not repel ticks. They also have not been studied for safety in children younger than three.


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This yr’s Lower back-to-Faculty Shopping seems to have Parents spending greater on Mobile—and extra universal.
According to the outcomes of a survey launched today, Utilizing the Rubicon mission, greater than a 3rd of Parents have already begun looking for the fall, spending a mean of $917 in keeping with the child. Parents of first-year college students are paying even extra than that—extra than half of these surveyed stated they’ve already begun looking for the semester and plan to pay $1,300 per child.
According to the June survey of around 1,500 participants by international polling company Penn Schoen Berland, Mobile or different online Shopping is picking up. About 60 percent of mothers and fathers plan to shop for at least one thing on a Mobile tool, and 30 percent plan to do at least a fourth of their Buying on Mobile. And for the first time, Amazon is ahead of Walmart in the universal proportion of pockets.
“An approach of only a banner ad does no longer completely embody the shift that mum and dad have made to all types of digital content material, whether they be Cellular gaming, tremendous video intake, and ordinary the propensity they have for doing Cellular Buying,” Rubicon undertaking’s chief communications officer Dallas Lawrence stated in an interview. “Smart manufacturers will embrace a complete marketing approach over the subsequent months to seize the billions of bucks. These Parents plan to spend online, and Cellular is getting their youngsters equipped for School.”
Returned-to-Faculty income inside the U.S. It is anticipated to increase by 2.6 percent this 12 months, Consistent with a record launched Via eMarketer nowadays, with payment for the season expected to be overall $828.8 billion. That’s up from the last 12 months when revenue most effectively grew with 1.6 percent aid. Of the boom in 2016, eCommerce is beginning to take the lead, with 43.3 percent of the growth of U.S. Retail sales coming from online income. However, This is behind closing 12 months’ pace, while eCommerce represented 66.7 percent of retail sales growth.
Wherein’s all the cash going? It’s now not hard to discern out: tech. However, It’s no longer just the university-sure that might be shopping for Gadgets greater highly-priced than a calculator—half of Mothers and fathers of college students in kindergarten to 8th grade plan on purchasing tablets. Around seventy-two percent of college students are looking for a Computer over an Apple laptop. For Clever phones, 52 percent of college students look at Android, while forty-two percent are eyeing Apple.
In a separate look released in February Through GfK and Fb IQ, extra than 60 percent of adults surveyed said they deliberate to start Purchasing through Cell Gadgets sometime this 12 months. What is using them? The convenience component.
In keeping with the Rubicon undertaking survey, 37 percent of Okay-12 and 40 percent of college Parents said they clicked on a Cell ad within the previous week before they were polled. Of these, a 3rd made a purchase primarily based on a Cell ad within the week.
“What this, in reality, indicates to advertisers is if you attain mom and dad while Wherein and the way they plan to do to their Purchasing with the proper message, they are fairly probable to make a purchase,” Lawrence said.
So, Where do adults spend their time online between dance recitals and soccer practice? Around sixty-eight parents said they play Mobile video games, a normal pastime for sixty-two percent of dads and moms. Additionally, mum and dad are twice as likely to look at videos on their phones than on traditional Television. Lawrence said that Cell gaming advertisements are a “target-wealthy environment.”
Parents are often past due-night buyers. Approximately 20 percent of Dad and moms stated they shop between eight p.M. And midnight, at the same time as any other 29 percent shopped after work between 5 p.M. and eight p.M. Moms said they tend to be more price-sensitive, with Approximately fifty-seven percent making purchases primarily based on sales, as compared with forty-five percentage of dads. However, 75 percent Wherein they buy an item relying upon the charge, while-two percent said their selection is primarily based on a sale.


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In a tenacious initiative, the Norwegian Gaming Authority (NGA) raised its concern about unlicensed gambling app in the App Store of technology giant Apple and eventually succeeded to force the company to remove unlicensed gambling applications from its App Store.
The NGA started its move in May, when it wrote to Apple about the unlicensed apps and requesting the company to remove a host of apps from the App Store available to people in Norway. Apple promptly removed the apps in question.
According to the App Store guidelines, the store will not provide gambling apps to places where it is not licensed. In Norway, Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto are the only two licensed operators that can offer online gambling services.
Last month, the NGA reiterated its backing for new regulation to limit the impact of unregulated gambling after a spike in advertising from offshore operators. It claimed international operators spent some NOK866m (€91m/$105m) on television advertising in Norway last year as a way of getting around the country’s gambling monopoly.
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EU Ambassador Markus Ederer arrived at the Russian Foreign Ministry, where he was summoned after Lithuania's decision to ban the transit of a number of goods to the Kaliningrad region. This is reported by the correspondent of “RIA Novosti”.
Earlier, the Lithuanian authorities banned the passage of transit trains with goods that fell under European sanctions by rail. The decision came into force on June 18. The Lithuanian Railway Service informed the regional railway about this.
This decision affected the supply of building materials, metals, cement and other goods to the region. It is also planned to ban the transit of oil and oil products at the beginning of December. The full list of goods prohibited for transit is published on the website of the administration of the Kaliningrad region.
The fact that the EU ambassador was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the head of the Kaliningrad region, Anton Alikhanov, said the night before. Alikhanov said that the issue of “sanctions blockade” can be resolved through diplomacy. He stated that the Russian Foreign Ministry would set “conditions” for the EU, but he did not specify what conditions he was talking about.
Alikhanov called the transit restriction a gross violation of the international obligations of both Lithuania and the EU, while the Russian Foreign Ministry protested to Vilnius and demanded that the restrictions be lifted immediately. Against the backdrop of these events, the head of the Security Council, Nikolay Patrushev, is on an official visit to Kaliningrad.
In response to Moscow's claims, the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry said that the country complies with EU sanctions and does not introduce any unilateral and additional restrictions. They added that the transit of goods that did not fall under the restrictive measures of Brussels continues.
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1. If you urgently needed a clock in Germany, just head down to the corner and pick one up.
2. Here’s a Macy’s vending machine that sold men’s shorts for only 97 cents!
3. That’s actually Harpo Marx surprising someone on Candid Camera from inside a Coca-Cola vending machine.
4. Here’s a machine selling air insurance at Newark Airport.
5. A beer vending machine? Yes, please!
6. Here, a vending machine selling Calpis, a Japanese beverage described as having “a light, somewhat milky, and slightly acidic flavor, similar to plain or vanilla-flavored yogurt…” YUM.
7. Worms at the push of a button.
8. Lemonade vending machines in Moscow.
9. Instant books!
10. Pantyhose on-the-go in France.
11. Potatoes ‘round the clock are totally useful.
12. Here’s a machine dispensing handy lightbulbs.
13. Not the most exciting vending machine — dispensing lumps of coal in France — but still useful once upon a time.
14. The egg-o-matic seems like a pretty great idea so long as they don’t get crushed coming out the slot.
15. The best for last: the whiskey vending machine. Official plea to get one of these for the BuzzFeed office.
- Donald Trump was sworn in today as the 45th president of the United States of America. 🇺🇸
- Over 90 people have been arrested as anti-Trump protesters and police clash in Washington, DC, during the inauguration.
- As one of his first acts as president, Donald Trump announced the end of certain Obama administration climate and pollution rules.
- US officials didn't know drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán was being extradited from Mexico to the United States until the day it happened.


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MTS, Russia's largest telecom operator, has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2021. The company's consolidated revenue increased by 8.4% in the third quarter of 2021year-on-year to $1.8 billion (138.2 billion rubles).
The increase is due to growth in the following areas: telecommunications, financial technology, media, retail, as well as cloud and digital B2B solutions, MTS said in a statement.
MTS's net profit in the third quarter of 2021 decreased by 12.5% compared to the same period in 2020, amounting to $224.8 million (16.5 billion rubles). At the same time, net profit for the first nine months of this year increased by 3.2%, to $681.5 million (49.9 billion rubles).
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Naomi Osaka Launches Media Company With LeBron James
Naomi Osaka is tackling issues in her style. The tennis superstar recently announced her Hana Kuma media company in partnership with LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s Springhill Company. Hana Kuma translates to “flower bear” in Japanese. The company is set to produce television shows and movies focusing on scripted and unscripted shows, documentaries, anime, and branded content that tackles serious issues in an educational, lively manner. SpringHill will help finance and produce the upcoming projects.
Rob Gronkowski Retires From NFL With $70M in Career Earnings
Rob Gronkowski is hanging up his cleats. After ten seasons in the NFL, Tom Brady’s favorite target is walking away from the game of football. His second retirement is likely to be his final bow. Gronk leaves the game $70 million richer with many accolades to follow, including four Super Bowl rings, 9,286 yards (No. 5 all-time), and 92 touchdowns (No. 3 all-time) at the tight end position. Plus, the big man has racked up an extensive portfolio off the field as well, including brand endorsements with CBDMedic, Nike, Visa, Lyft, Tide, and BodyArmor.
Elon Musk’s $44B Twitter Bid Receives Official Approval
$44 billion later, Twitter’s board has unanimously recommended shareholders complete Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company. The deal is set to close in 2022, with Musk having ambitions to take the company private at $54.20 per share. Once finalized, the primary goals of Elon taking over Twitter include terminating as many bot accounts as possible, financing the company’s debt, and having 80% of North America on the platform.
Abraham Ancer is Joining LIV Golf
Abraham Ancer is improving his quality of life. The former PGA Tour member and the 20th-ranked golfer has announced that he is joining LIV Golf. LIV is backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and has already snared high-profile players such as Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Brooks Koepka, and Dustin Johnson. Ancer recently spoke with Boardroom and discussed aspirations of playing for bigger purses upwards of $25 million.
Tyrese Maxey Eyes New Business with Trademark Filings
Tyrese Maxey is expanding his brand. The energetic Philadelphia Sixers guard recently filed a trademark that covers brand development services under his name. In 2021, Maxey trademarked the term “One Percent” in hopes of opening basketball camps under the brand.
Embrace Power and Speed in the Recently Released Jordan Zion 2
Zion Williamson is returning from injury in style. Zion will return to the court in the 2021-2022 season in his new Jordan Brand signature shoe, the Zion 2. The sneaker combines new Nike zoom technology in the heel units to contain explosive movements while aesthetically paying homage to the brand’s looks in the late 80s and early 90s. Images of Zion in the “Prism” colorway of the sneaker show a new ripped physique, indicating that he’ll be in peak form next season.
Enter the Metaverse With Mark Zuckerberg’s Prototypes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is getting us ready to enter the metaverse. Zuckerberg showed off Meta headset prototypes for the social media company that takes users into virtual reality. After completed, the units will feature high-resolution displays, depth perception technology, and more in a thin and comfortable unit. Release dates for functioning models are still currently unknown.
Obamas Ink Multi-Year Audible Deal After Spotify Departure
Barack and Michelle Obama’s podcasting careers aren’t over yet. After ending a three-year deal with Spotify signed in 2019, Obama’s production company “Higher Ground” conveyed a new contract to resume producing audio content with Amazon-owned company Audible. However, the finances and terms of the agreement remain confidential at this time.


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The Skype app both for iPhone and iPad has been recently updated with the support of iOS 9 and a number of other minor improvements. These improvements include the ability to start a chat right from the Spotlight search menu and such new features as Quick Reply, Split View and Slider Over for iPad.
Following the releases of iOS 9.0.2 and OS X 10.11 El Capitan to users worldwide, Apple on Thursday seeded the second OS X 10.11.1 El Capitan beta to the members of the public beta testing program. The second public beta was released about a week and a half after the release of the very first testing version, which contained a number of security enhancements, stability improvements and bug fixes.
Apart from releasing iOS 9.0.2 and OS X 10.11 El Capitan to users worldwide, Apple has recently seeded the third beta of iOS 9.1 to developers for testing. The very first testing build of iOS 9.1 was released three weeks ago and could boast of a wide number of performance and stability improvements and bug fixes.
Apple has released OS X 10.11 El Capitan to users worldwide. Before the official public release, the company seeded as many as eight betas to developers to make sure the operating system is stable, efficient and secured.
Below you can take a look at the short video published by MacRumors that shows us the new version of OS X and its main new features.
Apple has released iOS 9.0.2 to users worldwide. The update comes one week after the release iOS 9.0.1 and contains a number of minor enhancements and bug fixes aimed at making the operating system more stable, efficient and secure.
Apple has recently seeded the second beta of OS X 10.11.1 El Capitan to developers for testing. The release came nearly a week after the release of the very first OS X 10.11.1 beta and one day before the official public release of OS X 10.11, which is scheduled for September 30th.
Following the release of iOS 9.0.1 with a wide number of bug fixes and stability improvements to users worldwide, Apple has just seeded the second beta of iOS 9.1 to developers. This pre-release version contains a number of minor enhancements aimed at making the software more stable and efficient. Looks like there are no new features added to the latest beta.
A couple of days ago, Apple released iOS 9 to users worldwide. The update turned out to be quite unstable and many users reported various issues connected with it. As can be seen on Apple Support Communities, the most popular was the one causing iPhones and iPads to freeze on the ‘Slide to Upgrade’ screen. To resolve this issue and a fix a number of other bugs causing constant app crashes and lags, Apple on Wednesday released iOS 9.0.1 with numerous changes. The most-recent version is aimed at improving the stability and performance of iOS as well as at fixing the most common problems.
Several days after the release of the first OS X 10.11.1 El Capitan beta to developers, Apple has seeded that same build to the members of the public beta testing program. The release comes more than a week before the official release of OS X 10.11 El Capitan to public.
Apple has finally released watchOS 2.0 to Apple Watch users worldwide. The update was expected to become available to public on September 16th, however, Apple found a major bug in the software that delayed the release.
According to Apple’s latest press-release devoted to the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus pre-sales and retail stores availability, the recently-released iOS 9 is now installed on more that 50% of active devices. Even though iOS 9 bricked a wide number of iPhones and iPads and caused a number of compatibility and performance issues, its adoption rate is close to setting up a new record.
Now that Apple released iOS 9 to users worldwide, many people are curious about how fast is this version of Apple’s mobile operating system. It’s no secret that system performance depends on the hardware, so if you’re using an iPhone 4s with iOS 9, it will be slightly slower than the iPhone 6 with iOS 9 on board.
Less than two weeks before the official release of OS X 10.11 El Capitan to users worldwide, Apple has seeded the very first OS X El Capitan 10.11.1 beta to developers for testing. The most-recent pre-release build has become available for testers several days after the release of OS X 10.11 El Capitan GM to developers.
Alongside iOS 9 release to public on Wednesday, September 16th, Apple also started seeding iTunes 12.3 with support of OS X 10.11 El Capitan and the most-relent build of iOS. The update is available for all users with compatible hardware. It should be installed as soon as possible as it contains a wide number of bug fixes and stability improvements for Apple Music and Apple ID security.
As was announced at the last week’s media event devoted to new iPhones and iPads, the long-awaited iOS 9 will become available for public on September 16th. Several hours before the release of iOS 9, iOS 8 adoption rate has reached 87%. The data comes directly from Apple, it was gathered on September 14th with the help of special App Store mechanism. We can believe what we see.


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hypnosec writes: Unauthorized access attempt of Yahoo! Japan portal may have led to theft of up to 22 million user IDs, Yahoo has revealed. There has been no information about leaks of such a massive database of user IDs as yet and according to Yahoo, the information that was stolen didn’t have passwords or any other information that would allow unauthorized users to carry out user identity verification. Yahoo hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a leak though considering the volume of traffic it noticed flowing from its servers to external entities.
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A data breach involving customers of Jason’s Deli locations around the country, including Waco’s, may have jeopardized the personal information of up to 2 million people dating back to mid-June.
The Beaumont-based restaurant chain first reported in December that it apparently had become the victim of computer malware. Last week, the company released a list of locations possibly impacted, including Waco’s at Valley Mills and Waco drives.
A notice on the Jason’s Deli website urges customers to monitor their credit or debit card account and report any suspicious activity to the issuer of the card.
“Jason’s Deli was notified by payment processors on Dec. 22 that credit card security personnel had informed it that a large quantity of payment card information had appeared for sale on the ‘dark web,’ and that an analysis of that data indicated that at least a portion may have come from various Jason’s Deli locations,” according to the notice.
The company immediately activated its response plan and notified forensic experts and members of law enforcement, the notice states.
The company’s research revealed the scam used RAM-scraping malware at restaurants’ point-of-sale registers.
“Our investigation has determined that approximately 2 million unique payment card numbers may have been impacted,” according to the company’s notice. “Specifically, the payment card information obtained was full track data from a payment card’s magnetic stripe.”
Magnetic stripe information varies by card company and can include the cardholder’s name, card number, expiration date and service code.
Data on the strip reportedly does not include PIN numbers.
Thomas McDonald, who manages the Jason’s Deli in Waco, said he has fielded questions from customers expressing concern about the breach. Steps have been taken to remove the threat, and customers should not fear using their debit or credit cards, McDonald said.
“We have almost become a cashless society now, and technology is great. But criminals and bad guys are literally one step behind us from a technology standpoint,” said Adam Price, regional director for the Better Business Bureau.
The magnetic strip on the back of payment cards implicated in the Jason’s Deli problem “eventually will go away,” replaced by a metal chip already appearing on many cards and providing more security, Price said.
“If you go to a vendor and insert or dip the chip-bearing card, it takes several more seconds for the process to go through, but you receive an extra level of protection,” Price said. “Unfortunately, many stores have not made the equipment upgrades needed to become chip compliant.”
He said consumers need to remain vigilant in checking their monthly credit card statements, a habit that may slip their minds in a marketplace “where cashless and paperless transactions are becoming invisible.”
Jason’s Deli has grown to 266 locations in 28 states, and about 160 restaurants had their data compromised, including 71 in Texas, according to information provided by the family owned chain.


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Nintendo updated their records for lifetime shipments of 3DS and Nintendo Switch units up until March 31st 2018. A huge number of units for the Nintendo Switch have shifted in the last three months, bringing the total up to 17.79 million, while the 3DS stands at 72.53 million shipped units.
When Nintendo updated their records they published an infographic displaying the numbers of units shipped, as well as software units shipped up to March 31st 2018. The image shows the lifetime shipped units of the Nintendo Wii U at 13.56 million, which the Nintendo Switch has already beaten by around 4 million units.
The data shows that around 2.93 million Nintendo Switch units must have shipped in the last three months of the time period, the first three in 2018, and about 15.05 million over the course of the past fiscal year. Nintendo’s predictions were correct and have only been exceeded by 50,000 units, though they revised their estimations a few times during 2017 to coincide with the apparent popularity of the console.
The numbers of shipped units for the Nintendo Switch are very impressive, and show that it’s on track to compete with the last most-popular console from Nintendo, the Nintendo Wii. The period of time from the launch of the Switch until March 31st 2018 is roughly a full year, and in the first year on sale the Nintendo Wii shipped 20.13 million units. Given that there were two stock shortages, at which point less people could buy a Nintendo Switch online or otherwise, the console has still shipped a comparable number of units. However at this point it’s hard to say whether it would have beaten the Nintendo Wii in numbers if there were no stock shortages.
The next milestone for the Nintendo Wii in units shipped was in its second year, when it hit 44.96 million units shipped, more than doubling year one shipments. Should the Nintendo Switch continue to grow in popularity, and enough consoles are made available, it could well show increased momentum and at some point out-pace the Nintendo Wii.


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Nitin Lall, General Manager, Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment
With a wide range of offerings on display at bC India 2013, Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment is geared to face every challenge going forward and build its brand in the country. Nitin Lall, General Manager, tells us more about the company's products, plans and prospects.
Tell us about the products that you exhibited at the bC India 2013 expo.
We exhibited both diesel and electric-driven portable compressors, rig-mounted hydraulic breakers, pneumatic handheld tools, portable light tower and light compaction equipment.
Highlight your new launches at the event.
We launched a new range of electric motor-driven port¡able compressors and new models of portable compressors in diesel version (model CPS500-175 & CPS 450-200). Besides, we showcased our new light tower with conventional generator.
What volume of business did you expect to generate and did you target a specific visitor group?
Rather than volume, we aimed to attract investments towards brand building and showcasing our new products. We also expected to interact with construction companies, blue stone quarry owners and other infrastructure-related customers and draw their attention to our new product portfolio.
What were the lessons learnt from 2011 and what changes did you expect to see this year?
The 2011 exhibition helped us strengthen our brand image. It also exposed us to certain event management issues that we are prepared to deal with this year. In 2013, we expected more improvements in machine handling.


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Just recently, a case in Jackson, Michigan went to the District Court, over a home security company that violated its bounds with a citizen. The installer involved was working for another firm when he responded to a call for a home evaluation and price quote for a new security system. (Which is the standard procedure for prospective customers) The owner of the home stated that the installer used a business t-shirt and never ever discussed another business besides the company logo he wore.
(The case is still being attempted) In Missouri, services should have a license to install systems, but do not require a license to offer. Exactly what does this case show about expert home installations?
Clients are understandably really safeguarded when it comes to enabling someone inside their home and location a terrific deal of trust in a technician. Homeowners might not rely on home security companies and might choose to set up the system on their own.
Bad idea, thinking about that the very best security systems are extremely high-tech. A homeowner setting up a security system on his/her own could prove to be dangerous, not just in immediate safety (given that the individual will be working with electronic devices) however get more info also in the long run. If a system is not hooked up effectively then it might malfunction during emergencies. All these worries suffice to prevent a property owner from shopping for a security system at all.
This is why every security company should make every effort to keep its transactions with customers expert, qualified and licensed, and according to agreement.
The installer involved was working for another company when he reacted to a call for a home inspection and rate quote for a brand-new security system. Homeowners might not trust home security business and may choose to set up the system on their own.
A homeowner setting up a security system on his or her own could prove to be dangerous, not only in instant security (since the individual will be working with electronic equipment) however also in the long run. All of these worries are adequate to discourage a house owner from shopping for a security system at all.


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Hemisphere has designed a visual identity for Manchester-based arts and culture public relations agency Lethal Communications. The logo plays on ‘lethal’ words with a non-aggressive resolution: ‘harm’, for instance, becomes ‘harmony’.
Enterprise IG has revamped Sputnik Vodka’s identity, as brand owner Russian Vodka House moves to tilt the drink toward the premium end of the on- and off-trade market. The new-look identity, which launched last week, sports an airborne Sputnik satellite emblazoned with a Russian star and a rocket propelled from a ‘launchpad’ label, rendered in […]
Design Week is launching a three-day summit to bring design groups and clients together. To be staged in Cardiff from 20-22 October, The Design Buyers’ Forum is a development of the Design Forum ‘match-making’ event which has run for the past three years. Admission is free for clients, though consultancy delegates will be charged to […]
Aubrey Kurlansky Design has reworked the Parliament Choir’s visual marque, following a brief to play down the ‘stuffiness’ associated with Parliament. The portcullis symbol has been relegated to a mark of endorsement, while the refreshed logo becomes more prominent, says AKD creative director Aubrey Kurlansky.
The prime minister’s inbox will soon be swamped by e-mails from animal lovers far and wide, thanks to a letter-generating ruse by the RSPCA to support the Animal Welfare Bill. Created by digital communications group Lateral, the ‘weapon of mass awareness’ campaign will provide those at the top of the food chain – the electorate […]
As the Routemaster reaches the end of the road, Hannah Booth looks forward to next week’s 50th anniversary rally in honour of a design icon
A report published this week by Design Partners and the Creative Exports Group highlights an abundance of opportunity in China for UK consultancies within the industrial design and interiors fields. Entitled Changing China – the Creative Industry Perspective, the UK Trade & Investment-backed study provides a market analysis of China’s burgeoning economy from the international […]
Trish Lorenz checks into a variety of hotels across a broad price spectrum – from budget to boutique. They all have one aim in common: giving the guest a memorable experience
Nesta’s Creative Pioneer Programme is now open to applicants with degrees in art, design and architecture and moving image sectors. It aims to support 50 individuals, offering them a paid, three-week course at the Academy and the chance to win £35 000. Contact: For a full list of criteria and an application pack, visit www.nesta.org.uk/theacademy.
An exhibition of badges – entitled Status Symbols: Identity and Belief on Modern Badges – opens at the British Museum on 22 July. The show has been designed in-house by curator Amanda Gregory, and will feature 20th century badges from around the world. The three sections of the show examine topics such as expressing identity […]
Ryness, the London-based lighting and electrical goods chain, has appointed The Nest to revamp its retail estate and create in-store communication materials as part of moves to expand and modernise the brand. The retailer has 12 stores and an electrical showroom within the M25 area. It plans to expand to ‘in the region of 20 […]
The Global Business Pass project launched by Volcano in last week’s issue of Design Week was worth a £250 000 fee, not £25 000 as reported.


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Newly-released emails now show how America’s former disaster agency director, Michael Brown discussed his wardrobe during the crisis caused by Hurricane Katrina and was preoccupied with his image on television.
In one of the e-mails Brown writes “I got it at Nordstroms”, “Are you proud of me? Can I quit now? Can I go home?” An hour later, he added ”If you’ll look at my lovely Fema attire, you’ll really vomit. I am a fashion god.”
The e-mails also show how Brown’s aide, Sharon Worthy told him to … “ROLL UP THE SLEEVES!” adding that even the president “rolled his sleeves to just below the elbow” in order to look more hardworking.


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Do these burgers look familiar? Light Life – a Greenleaf Foods brand under the Maple Leaf umbrella – has just launched what appears to be it’s version of the Beyond Burger. Similar to their competitor, the patties are made of pea protein and are GMO, soy and gluten-free.
We will have to see if they choose to mimic the success of Beyond Meat by merchandising this product in the meat isle along with it’s animal-based counterparts.
The launch is in tandem with Lightlife’s upcoming rebrand to mark its 40th anniversary. It’s also just a smart move on Lightlife’s part to try and compete with other meat-like burgers on the market, like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods — especially as Beyond prepares for an IPO and Impossible gears up for its retail launch. Composition-wise, the Lightlife Burger seems closer to the Beyond Burger, which is also pea protein-based and also uses beets for its “bloody” look.
But young upstarts like Beyond and Impossible aren’t Lightlife’s only competitors. Big Food has also been getting into the meat alternative space, releasing products that are more meat-like to capture flexitarians and cash in on the plant-based eating trend. Last month Nestlé released
the Incredible Burger, just a few days after Unilever bought Dutch plant-based meat company The Vegetarian Butcher.


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Around one in seven people worry about money every day in the run-up to Christmas, a survey of more than 2,000 people found.
National Debtline research found that three per cent of people say they lose sleep in the run-up to Christmas because of money worries.
Nearly one in 10 people surveyed say their concerns about finances have a negative impact on their enjoyment of Christmas.
Joanna Elson, chief executive of the Money Advice Trust, said: "Money worries can affect people at any time of the year, but with the pressure to spend even greater at Christmas, this can cause even more stress."
National Debtline has launched a campaign called peaceofmind to encourage people to seek support online to help ease their money worries.
For more details on the support available through peaceofmind, click here .
Here are some Christmas money tips from National Debtline:
1. Set your festive budget. Make a list of the people you want to buy presents for, set a budget for each and stick to it.
2. Keep paying bills such as your mortgage or rent and your utilities. If you get paid earlier than usual, consider paying these bills straight away, so you know that what you have left is what you can spend on Christmas.
3. Try buying non-perishable food items earlier in the month to spread Christmas food costs across December.
4. Resist borrowing more. Think about whether you can afford to pay it back. If you do decide to take out credit, check the terms and conditions and create a personal budget to make sure you can afford the repayments.
5. If you are worried about your debt, get free debt advice now - do not wait until the New Year. The earlier you seek free debt advice, the sooner you can deal with your debt and ease your worries.