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The Apple iPad 2 hit the market in 2010 and completely blew all the other tablet computers on the market away.Â It became an instant success and a must have toy for every gadget geek on the market. This android run tablet does it all when it comes to audio-visual media.
Those who own the iPad can read their favorite books or periodicals, watch movies, listen to music, play games or browse the web from one little device whose size and weight falls somewhere between a smartphone and a laptop.Â Ever since the introduction of the iPad 2, other tablet companies have been trying to develop a comparable tablet and all have failed.Â In fact, iPad is considered so superior that experts in the world of this technology have predicted that the iPad would reign unchallenged until possibly the year 2014.
However, there is one company that may be about to change all that.Â Amazon is about to announce the release of their own android run tablet computer called the Kindle Fire.Â This tablet will run on Google android software and Amazon has already added Android apps to their online apps store to be used with other tablets and now experts think that this may give them an edge since Amazon already has a huge following for their books and music and other audio-visual media.Â People are predicting that if the new Kindle Fire is a fully operational tablet it could give Apple iPad it’s first real competition.
However, there is no accounting for loyalty and despite the fact that rumors place the Kindle FireÂ below that of the Apple iPad there will still be those who will stick to their iPad come what may.Â Besides, there are already rumors afloat that Apple is already working on their next generation of iPad and with Apple’s reputation there is sure to be more to love about the next iPad.
Whatever, happens it will be interesting to see when the new Kindle Fire actually hits the market.Â A real head to head competition between Apple andÂ Amazon might just be what is needed to take tablet computers to a whole new level.Â Regardless what happens Apple iPad are sure to rise to the challenge and in the endÂ if Amazon does provide the iPad with real competition the end result could be more affordable iPad for all Apple fans.


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MADONNA’S MAKING MOVES
The singer is hawking pricey new skin care products.
“I’m 106,” announced pop icon, trendsetter, and now beauty maven Madonna (who, in actuality, is 59) at an event hawking MDNA Skin, her new line of skin care products. Though she doesn’t market her products as “anti-aging,” the singer says her skin looks great because “I never went to the beach, I never smoked a cigarette, I was never interested in the normal juvenile delinquency paths.” (She did admit, however, that prior to becoming a mega-millionaire she got facials from a heroin addict in NYC’S East Village.) Those looking to get the Material Girl’s pillowy-soft skin will cough up $1,240 for the full line, which includes serum, face wash, rose mist, chrome clay mask and a magnetic rejuvenator wand (to remove the mask — duh). The hefty price tag might be worth it — considering the line works on other body parts, too. “I’ve used the mask on my butt,” Madonna said. “Don’t you want soft skin on your butt? Your butt has an audience!” Speak for yourself, Madge.
$600 FOR TUSH CREAM?!

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Habit Burger reports mixed Q4 financial results
The Habit Restaurants announced this week that its 4Q revenue increased 15.2 percent to $85.1 million compared to $73.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. Company-operated comparable restaurant sales, however, decreased 1 percent, according to a company press release.
"We believe we made progress solidifying our business in 2017 and remain confident in the strength of the Habit brand and our strategy of providing a differentiated, high-quality fast casual experience at a tremendous everyday value," President and CEO Russ Bendel said in the release. "We have a number of exciting and relevant initiatives that we’re working on to naturally evolve our brand, focused on quality/value, convenience and innovation. We believe our initiatives can enhance the Habit experience not only in 2018, but for many years to come."
Other highlights for the fourth quarter ended Dec 26, 2017 included:
- Net loss of $6.2 million, or $(0.30) per diluted weighted average share, which included $6.1 million of net expense relating to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, compared to net income of $1.3 million, or $0.07 per diluted weighted average share, in the fourth quarter of 2016.
- Adjusted fully distributed pro forma net loss was $44,000, or $(0.00) per fully distributed weighted average share compared with adjusted fully distributed pro forma net income of $1.8 million, or $0.07 per fully distributed weighted average share for the fourth quarter of 2016. Adjusted EBITDA was $7.3 million compared to $8.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2016.
- Opened 13 company-operated restaurants and one franchised restaurant during the fourth quarter.
- As of Dec. 26, 2017, the company had 193 company-operated locations and 16 franchised/licensed locations (excluding seven licensed locations in Santa Barbara County, California from which the company is not entitled to royalties) for a system-wide total of 209 locations.
"During the quarter, we opened 13 new company-operated Habit Burger Grills, of which four were drive-thrus and one franchised restaurant in Shanghai, China," Bendel said. "In 2018, we plan to open approximately 30 new company-operated locations, including approximately 15 drive-thru locations, while franchisees expect to open six to eight locations during the year."
The company anticipates the following for its fiscal year 2018:
- Total revenue between $389 million to $393 million.
- Company-operated comparable restaurant sales of flat to slightly positive for the year.
- The opening of 30 company-operated restaurants and six to eight franchised/licensed restaurants.
- Restaurant contribution margin of 16-17 percent.
- General and administrative expenses of $37.5 million to $38 million.
- Depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $24.0 million.
- Capital expenditures of $43 million to $46 million
- An effective pro forma tax rate of approximately 29 to 30 percent, which assumes the conversion of all common units of The Habit Restaurants, LLC for shares of our Class A common stock (and cancellation of corresponding shares of our Class B common stock), which would eliminate the non-controlling interests.
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The first ever deep faked ad
Profile hacks and deep fakes are wreaking havoc on the internet, making it almost impossible to know what’s real and what not. To drive a message of cyber security home for the innovative Swedish insurer, we did exactly what we are warning people about: we hijacked the identity of singer Danny Saucedo. The results were weird, and also incredibly positive.
Today, we spend most of our lives online. New technology, along with all the information we share about ourselves online, has made it easy to steal someone's identity online. Hacked accounts, stolen images and fake profiles are now commonplace. In fact, online identity theft has become the fastest growing crime in Sweden.
Dina Försäkringar wanted to raise awareness about online safety, and at the same time promote their new cyber helpline service (now included in all home insurance plans).
We decided to use the same modus operandi as the criminals: hijack someone's identity online to illustrate the problem. To drive the 'talkability' factor even further, we added deep fake technology to the mix.
For one week, Swedish pop artist and influencer Danny Saucedo (349k followers) appeared in a super weird (and obviously fake) live shopping advert on Instagram. People couldn’t wrap their heads around it! We then exposed the fraud by letting Danny post a video explaining it all on his Instagram. This linked to a campaign site with online safety advice and helpful tips from Dina Försäkringar.
The first ever deep faked ad in Sweden showed just how easy it is to trick people online but also that help is at hand should it happen to you.


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“… a simple face scan will allow the system to retrieve the necessary billing information for a given transaction, and to process it, bypassing the need for the customer to present a physical payment card or any other hardware.”
Denmark is once again the site of a pioneering trial of a biometric payments system, this time thanks to Nets, a European digital payments services provider.
The companies’ new pilot program will see participants making payments at a cafeteria via facial recognition. The trial will be undertaken at the Vibenshuset office complex in Copenhagen, and is open to up to a thousand participants who wish to make biometric payments at the Kokkenes Køkken’s cafeteria.
As with other so-called “naked payments” systems, the idea is to link customers’ payment accounts directly to their biometric identifiers. In this case, that means that a simple face scan will allow the system to retrieve the necessary billing information for a given transaction, and to process it, bypassing the need for the customer to present a physical payment card or any other hardware.
In a statement announcing the pilot program, Nets Head of Creation Labs Jesper Kildegaard Poulsen explained that its main aim is to gauge consumer sentiment about biometric payments. “Today, we have the technology to use faces as identification and validation when making a payment,” he said. “However, how people feel about having their faces scanned is still under question. This trial will help us to learn more about consumer attitudes to facial recognition payments.”
The trial will follow in the footsteps of a different naked payments program recently conducted by Nets in collaboration with Sthaler, whose Fingopay system was implemented at the Copenhagen Business School. That system, which is based on the scanning of finger vein patterns, saw an enthusiastic response from participants, prompting Nets and Sthaler to expand the deployment about a year ago.
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General Motors abruptly fired CEO Fritz Henderson Tuesday, saying it wanted to chart a new course as it pushes ahead with its restructuring.
Chairman Ed Whitacre will become interim chief executive as the largest US auto maker begins the search for Henderson's replacement.
The ouster of Henderson, a career GM executive who became CEO just eight months ago, came after a meeting of GM's 13-member board in Detroit.
"The board decided—and Fritz agreed—that given where we are, it was time to make some changes,'' GM spokesman Chris Preuss said at a hastily arranged news conference.
Whitacre also indicated at the press conference that the board forced the move.
“Fritz has done a remarkable job leading the company through an unprecedented period of challenge and change—and momentum has been building at our company over the past several months," Whitacre said. "But we all agreed that some changes needed to be made going forward.”
Henderson assumed the top job at GM in April after his predecessor, Rick Wagoner, was forced out by the Obama administration as part of the U.S. government-funded restructuring of GM.
After becoming CEO, Henderson, 51, spent the first few months working with the government to reorganize the auto maker outside of bankruptcy, but eventually took the company into Chapter 11 protection in June.
With the government's help, the company emerged from court protection in just 40 days cleansed of massive debt and burdensome contracts that would have sunk it without federal loans.
Henderson continued to downsize the automaker after its emergence from bankruptcy. He sought to scale down GM to just four core brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC.
While he has largely succeeded in that goal, attempts to sell the company's other brands have hit obstacles. The company is winding down Pontiac and was successful in winning a tentative sale of Hummer to a Chinese construction machinery maker.
However, Henderson's bid to sell Saturn to racecar mogul Roger Penske fell through and the brand is now liquidating. Last week, Swedish sports car maker Koenigsegg Automotive AB dropped out of a deal to buy Saab.
Earlier Tuesday, GM said it would consider offers for its Saab brand until the end of the month and move to close the Swedish unit then if it appears that it cannot be sold.
The announcement from GM came after a meeting of the automaker's 13-member board of directors in Detroit and an appeal by Sweden to consider steps to save Saab.
"The board will evaluate potential bids between now and the end of December," GM said in brief statement. "At that time, we will determine whether a suitable arrangement for Saab exists. If not, we will begin an orderly wind down of the global Saab business at that time."
Most analysts see a Saab closure as the most likely outcome for the 60-year-old auto brand after an earlier deal to sell the unit to Swedish luxury car builder Koenigsegg collapsed.
GM said it had received other "expressions of interest" in Saab since then, although it declined to name those potential bidders, citing confidentiality agreements.
Also Tuesday, GM reported adjusted sales for November up 6.3 percent over the same time in 2008. GM said it planned to build 650,000 cars and trucks in the first quarter of 2010 in North America, up 75 percent from the same period in 2009 when the automaker was in a financial crisis and slipping toward a reorganization in bankruptcy.
The automaker, which emerged from a government-funded bankruptcy in July, said the U.S. auto industry's annualized sales for the month of November were expected to be about 11.1 million vehicles including medium and heavy duty trucks.
GM is in the process of dropping its Pontiac and Saturn brands and selling Hummer in its restructuring. The automaker's board was meeting Tuesday to discuss the future of Saab after a deal to sell the Swedish brand to luxury car maker Koenigsegg collapsed last week.
—AP and Reuters contributed to this report.


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Entrepreneurial Europe – fit to fight?
Europe can learn from the USA, Canada, China and Brazil? Why is it that Europe’s culture is so deeply inhospitable to entrepreneurs. It intrigues me and for obvious reasons I am not happy with it at all. Two weeks ago the Economist stated that Europe not only has a euro crisis, it also has a growth crisis. That is because of its chronic failure to encourage ambitious entrepreneurs.
Data shows that continental Europe has a problem with creating new businesses destined for growth. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor in 2010 “early-stage” entrepreneurs made up just 2.3% of Italy’s adult population, 4.2% of Germany’s, and 5.8% of France’s. European countries are well below America’s 7.6%, let alone China’s 14% and Brazil’s 17%.
Many “early-stage” aspiring entrepreneurs simply leave. There are about 50,000 Germans in Silicon Valley, and an estimated 500 start-ups in the San Francisco Bay area with French founders. One of the things they find there is a freedom to fail. In Europe, a business blow-up leaves a lasting stain, akin to a moral failure.
On top of this, young ambitious firms will find that established European companies tend not to like dealing with tiny ones. And trying to hire professional people to help their young firms grow is a real struggle, because European executives turn out to be extremely risk-averse.
Last year the European Commission examined insolvency regimes in trying to discover what holds entrepreneurs back. They found that many countries treat honest insolvent entrepreneurs more or less like fraudsters, though only a tiny fraction of bankruptcies involve any fraud at all. Some countries keep failed entrepreneurs in limbo for years. Britain will release a bankrupt person from his debts after one year. In Germany people expect it to take six years to get a fresh start and in France they expect it to take nine! In America it is usually less than one year.
Another important hurdle the Commission found is finance. Getting seed capital up to €1m ($1.2m) from “friends, fools and family” is pretty easy. For the €1.5m-4m that firms need to work an idea up into a real business model, though, money is in desperately short supply. Institutional investors such as pension funds regard European venture capital as a bad asset class. Some people argue that if there were enough ambitious entrepreneurs with brilliant ideas in Europe, the money would come from America and elsewhere. There is some truth in this. But investors who put money into very young firms tend to prefer operating in their own language and culture, so start-ups depend mostly on backers from their own country.
A solution overnight will not be found. Yet there are magnificent stories to share of great and courageous (women?!) entrepreneurs … from European entrepreneurs themselves or those outside Europe who deal with European entrepreneurs.
Please share a positive European experience or encounter


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Entertainment Franchise News
The latest Entertainment franchise news.
Cruise Planners Founder & CEO Michelle Fee receives first "Executive of the Year Award" at Travvy Awards
For the first time in the history of the 7th Annual Travvy Awards presented by TravelPulse Magazine, Cruise Planners Founder and CEO Michelle Fee was honored with the inaugural "Executive of the Year Award."
November 15th, 2021
Launch Entertainmen is excited to announce the opening of a new location in Woburn, Massachusetts this summer.
November 12th, 2021
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, was recently honored with the Gold award by Franchise Business Review.
October 25th, 2021
Sky Zone announced Will Fraker has joined the team as Senior Vice President of Marketing for the CircusTrix Franchise Division.
October 21st, 2021
SG Yard Greetings released a slate of fresh, new creative designed to deliver smiles and turn one of the most precious moments in parents’ lives into a treasured memory - welcoming their new baby home!
October 18th, 2021
MUTTS Canine Cantina®, a pet ‘eater’tainment brand in America, finalized the lease for a new franchise location in El Paso, Texas.
October 6th, 2021
Cruise Planners travel advisors were excited to safely return to its largest in-person event by hosting its annual convention in Cancun, Mexico at the El Dorado Royale.
October 4th, 2021
K1 Speed, an indoor kart racing operator, is thrilled to announce the opening of its very first South Carolina location - K1 Speed Bluffton!
September 30th, 2021
Launch Entertainment is proud to announce its recent partnership with Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC.
September 16th, 2021
Sky Zone is celebrating the company's golden birthday nationwide on Friday, September 17 by giving back to its guests.
September 15th, 2021
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will offer a taste of its movie programming with three free-admission outdoor screenings on the Fosun Plaza at its new location at 28 Liberty.
September 9th, 2021
Still flying high from the success of their first Blue Line Competition in 2020, Engage Virtual Range is aiming to hit the mark once again this year with their 2021 competition.
September 8th, 2021
SG Yard Greetings Growth Is Celebrated On The 2021 Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest Growing Private Companies
SG Yard Greetings today announced it has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the United States.
August 18th, 2021
EY Announces Stacey Hess of Sign Gypsies as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Southwest Award Finalist
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Stacey Hess, President and CEO of Sign Gypsies, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Southwest Award finalist.
July 15th, 2021
Wheel Fun Rentals Partners with Sun Resorts Chula Vista RV Resort to Open a New Bike Rental Location
Wheel Fun Rentals is pleased to announce a new location has opened at the Chula Vista RV Resort in San Diego.
July 13th, 2021
“The Great Food Truck Race” Winner, Daniel Shemtob Announces Franchising Opportunity for Born From The Lime Truck on the Heels of “The Great Food Truck Race All-Stars” Finale Win
Born From The Lime Truck announces today that their brick-and-mortar restaurant, and affiliated Food Truck concepts are available for franchising coast-to-coast.
July 12th, 2021
Chuck E. Cheese, a global family entertainment venue, is getting ready to open new doors in the European Union
June 10th, 2021
Peachtree Hotel Group Announces Grand Opening of a Dual-Flag Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites by Hilton in Orlando, Florida
Peachtree Hotel Group ("Peachtree") announced the grand opening of its newest hotels, the dual-flag Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Downtown and Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown.
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The cryptocurrency market has achieved a bottom?
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Bitcoin price fall again. ‘Bitcoin Black Friday is a one-day event that brings together bitcoin merchants and bitcoin users.
Merchants simply list their bitcoin exclusive deals, and users can check out all the deals in one place. This year, we’re focused on quality merchants that care about the bitcoin community states the Bitcoin Black Friday website. It says it will publish all the best deals from merchants on Friday, 23 November.
Bitcoin price fall by around $2,000 over the last week. It marks the big losses in this year for the world’s leading cryptocurrency.
The falling price of bitcoin in past days has led to some cryptocurrency analysts joking that bitcoin has gone on sale. Just in time for Black Friday.
But it is an opportunity for savvy investors. They understand that digital currencies are the future of money. They will be capitalizing on the lower prices in order to build their portfolios and shore-up their positions
“Prices might fall further over the next few days, but we can expect a long-term upward trajectory for the crypto sector”, said Nigel Green, founder, and CEO of financial services firm deVere Group.
The future of Bitcoin
The cryptocurrency market has slowed over the past few months. However, Robert Sluymer and Tom Lee, both from market analysis firm, Fundstrat, also believe that this will change very shortly.
Tom Lee is one of the most prominent cryptocurrency bulls out in the space right now. We all can see him on mainstream media sources covering topics related to the cryptocurrency industry.
On Wednesday, Lee doubled down on his $25,000 prediction. He didn’t sound skeptical in his belief one bit.
He noted: ‘The fully loaded cost of (to mine) Bitcoin next year, is going to be like $14,000, reflecting the difficulty’.
Why he is holding strong on this prediction?
He believes that traditional institutions, like banks, will begin to stack as they see “lucrative” business opportunities arise. Lee also believes that the regulatory climate around cryptocurrencies will only improve as cryptocurrencies reach higher levels of institutional and retail adoption.
Robert Sluymer, also from Fundstrat, sees bitcoin bottoming.
Sluymer pointed out the series of higher lows which the price of Bitcoin should hold at if the market stays in a bearish state.
‘We think Bitcoin is starting to bottom off some very key support around $7,000 and we think it’s going to start a recovery process here.’
He repeated that he believes that Bitcoin is about to “challenge its downtrend,” with Bitcoin’s price movement possibly turning to the upside if it breaks through the current downtrend levels.
Bitcoin price is sitting at quite a low level.
And it is similar to the levels seen before previous temporary movements to the upside seen earlier this year.
Truth is that what we need is to see is the bitcoin actually breakout and move through the key levels. Sluymer noted that one of these key levels is at $7800, with Bitcoin struggling to surpass that level.
Over the past days, Bitcoin’s range had tightened up and seemed like another wild move will take place. We are not quite sure in which direction. From one side, the market is eager and deserves a correction back to the $5K+ area. But on the other hand, there is still a lot of panic selling, and Bitcoin look like has to go lower.
Some bitcoin exchanges are even offering bitcoin giveaways in an effort to entice people to their platforms.
Crash but still hope
Bitcoin has experienced five major corrections to date, and the recent bear market of 2018 is the smallest major correction to date.
As seen in a table shared by a renowned trader and technical analyst Peter Brandt, bitcoin price fall of 79.7 percent in the past eleven months as its price declined from $19,500 to $4,035.
In 2011, 2013, and 2015, Bitcoin recorded drops in the range of 82.6 percent to 94.3 percent, declining by 85.3 percent on average. For BTC to record an 85 percent loss from its all-time high, it would have to drop to $2,950. But, there still is strong support at the $4,000 support level. Even if BTC drops to $2,950, an 85 percent drop from its all-time high is only the average loss BTC recorded in the past four major corrections.
The 79% decline in the price of bitcoin from $19,500 is mainly caused by a lack of liquidity in Bitcoin markets. Trading giant Susquehanna executive Bart Smith noted that there are no viable investment vehicles for a regular retail trader. That means it is still difficult to invest in the cryptocurrency market.
The short-term price trend of cryptocurrencies does not accurately portray the last eleven months of positive developments in the cryptocurrency sector. For that reason, high profile investors like billionaire Tim Draper, Mike Novogratz, and Susquehanna executive Bart Smith are optimistic in the long-term trend of Bitcoin.
It is too early to confirm that the cryptocurrency market has achieved a bottom and that bitcoin has stabilized in the low price range of $4,000 to $4,500.
Depending on the short-term price trend of bitcoin throughout November, could trigger an accumulation period throughout the first quarter of 2019.


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Chicken Biryani once again emerged as India’s most favourite dish on online platforms with over 6 crore orders, that was 115 biryanis per minute or 2 (1.91) biryanis per second, online food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy revealed in its annual report – ‘Swiggy StatEATstics 2021’.
Even in 2020, 90 biryanis were ordered per minute. The country’s love for biryani only seems to be growing as in a Zomato report also, it topped the list as “India’s top dish in 2021”.
The Swiggy report mentioned that over 4.25 lakh new users made their debut by ordering a chicken biryani, while the most binged snack of the year was samosa with about 5 million orders on Swiggy, equal to the population of New Zealand.
The desi samosa was ordered six times more than chicken wings, the report said. Pav bhaji was India’s second favourite snack with 2.1 million orders.
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While in dessert, gulab jamun was the most ordered dessert on Swiggy with a total of 2.1 million orders followed by rasmalai with 1.27 million orders.
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The pandemic hit restaurants particularly hard, and food vendors at U of T Scarborough were no exception. But as we kick off a new academic year, many of them are planning to reopen.
We asked UTSC students for their favourite dishes as well as tips and recommendations on how to find more about food on campus.
Chopsticks at Market Place
“I like that place because it’s really close to my home food, it’s close to meals back from my country,” says Denise Adjei Nmashie, an incoming third-year student majoring in economics and double minoring in political science and international development. “If you’re African like me, you would like the Market Place where I think Asian food is really close.”
As her number one tip for all students, she recommends allotting some time to visit Market Place as many students enjoy visiting in-between their classes, so there might be a large line.
“Also, if you end up picking a huge box of food, the dine-in area in the Market Place would be the best place for you to enjoy the food,” Nmashie says.
Fran Wdowczyk, the director of business operations at U of T Scarborough, says they put many safety and health protocols in place to keep everyone safe. For example, UTSC Food recently introduced a new Transact Mobile Ordering App, which helps students order in advance and pick up at a pickup station.
“When you go into our seating areas, either in the Market Place or even in the Student Center, you’ll see that there are not as many seats,” she says. “The second thing that you’ll see is that on each table, there’ll be Lysol wipes for people to wipe down things.”
Tortilla, Burrito, Taco at Market Place and Cooking classes
Julia Lo, who is going into her third year at UTSC, says her favourite vendor is Tortilla, Burrito, Taco at Market Place.
“That’s the place that I always went to because it’s healthier and has a lot of different options,” she says. “I normally get just the burrito bowl because it tastes good, and I get everything on it without any hot sauce because I can’t handle anything spicy.”
As a student who lived in residence, she also enjoys the cooking classes hosted by Norman Javier.
“You’ll be sent ingredients to your door. And then at this specific time, you’re going to get onto a zoom call, and Norman will teach you how to cook this specific meal with the ingredients that you’re given,” Lo says. “I think it went really well.”
As her number one tip for students who plan to buy on-campus food frequently, she recommends exploring the meal plan option.
“It gives you kind of extra benefits as you won’t have to pay tax,” she says. “And I think there’s also an added discount depending on where you buy.”
Chopsticks and Gogi food truck
“Chopsticks is definitely my favourite because they had a lot of options with food that kind of reminded me more of home,” says Ashley Heng, an arts management specialist double minoring in music and culture and media studies. “I really like the noodles, and I also like fried udon.”
Heng says she also enjoys dishes from Gogi food truck, a small business run by a husband and wife.
“I ate Gogi four times out of the five days that they were here [on campus],” she says. “And it was so good!”
Not so long ago, UTSC Food partnered up with Sumer, a startup by a group of UTSC students that offers students 15 minutes grocery deliveries across the Scarborough area. This was met positively by many students.
“I think that’s been very convenient because you can easily get a bunch of ingredients, and they come in 15 minutes,” Heng says. “And they have a $1.99 delivery fee, and that’s a flat fee.”
UTSC Food programming and reopening plans
“We’re gonna start off with a limited rollout in the first few weeks of September until we can figure out what everyone needs,” says Wdowczyk. “And then we’ll be able to announce the growth.”
Right now, UTSC Food plans to resume a monthly Sunday Night Dinner, which is available to all students. "We’re going to bring that back with a full dinner,” she says.
For more information, including hours of operation, students can visit the UTSC Food website or follow them on Instagram and Facebook for promotions and new offerings.


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News that grocery wholesaler Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) has teamed up with a guru of the liquor retailing industry was no doubt a factor in Wednesday’s 2.7% share price gain.
According to a report in the Australian Financial Review (AFR), Mr Tony Leon who was credited with building up Woolworths Limited’s (ASX: WOW) Dan Murphy’s liquor chain as well as running Coles’ liquor business is said to have teamed up his private liquor chain with Metcash’s wholesaling liquor business and its Bottle-O brand.
It sounds like a clever move. Metcash’s liquor business is already the second largest player in the market behind Woolworths and liquor is big business so having a proven operator heading up the group’s strategy makes plenty of sense.
However, the problem for Metcash is that liquor is a mature sector and revenue growth will be hard to come by. Perhaps there are efficiency gains to be made. If that’s the case it could arguably be a poor reflection on current management.
The seemingly low growth opportunity in liquor retailing suggests that this potential development – whilst positive – won’t be the saviour that Metcash’s shareholders need.
The wholesaler’s share price is down 16.4% over the past 12 months and a whopping 40.3% in the last five years. Despite the lower share price, Morningstar doesn’t see value in the company yet with the research house slapping a “reduce” recommendation on the stock and a target price of $2.50 which is below the current price of $2.67.
In contrast to the problems facing Metcash, Woolworths’ share price is up 19.2% over the last half decade and the outlook for Australia’s largest retailer remains positive. The group continues to grow market share at the expense of independents and is still finding new areas for potentially substantial growth such as in financial services and hardware.
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Lily James, mostly known for her acting roles in Downtown Abbey, Cinderella and Burnt, is set to star in her first ever-global advertising campaign for the iconic British brand, Burberry.
As the new face of Burberry fragrances, the 27-year-old actress will replace Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne (but don’t worry, Cara’s also just landed herself another plum beauty gig).
The British beauty said of her new role, “I am thrilled to be officially joining the Burberry family. I am so proud to be British, so it really means a lot. Shooting my first campaign was so special – I don’t want to give away too much but I had a lot of fun showing a different side of myself…”
The campaign will be revealed later this year, and it will include images shot by iconic photographer Mario Testino.
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Among key hotel markets in the Middle East, Dubai’s gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) came in seven times higher than the 2019 comparable, according to STR’s May 2022 profit and loss data.
STR, which provides premium data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry, said that the Dubai’s May data reached $115.37 due to the strong international arrival numbers, as well as an earlier Ramadan.
This level was 776% of the pre-pandemic comparable. Just a month earlier during Ramadan, the market was at 79% of 2019 GOPPAR, STR said. This has been a strong indication of the significant growth of the tourism market in Dubai, and its rapid recovery from the repercussions of the pandemic.
Also reporting significant month-over-month improvement in the region, Qatar posted a May GOPPAR of $60.87. That level was 466% of the pre-pandemic comparable after the market had fallen into negative territory using the same comparison in April. Saudi Arabia’s GOPPAR was just 39% of the 2019 comparable, down from 325% in March.
According to STR’s data, the total operating profit for each available hotel room is an indicator in the hospitality industry that measures the relationship between revenues and expenses, which provides a better picture of the hotel’s financial position, and is calculated by dividing the total profit by the number of available hotel nights.
Last year, Dubai received 7.28 million international visitors, an increase of 32% compared with the same period in 2020, confirming the importance of the active role it plays in the recovery of the global tourism sector.
The Emirate also received 3.97 million visitors from around the world during the period between January and March 2022, achieving an increase of 214% compared to the same period in 2021, which recorded 1.27 million visitors, which enhances the emirate’s position as a preferred destination for international visitors.
According to the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, the tourism sector in the Emirate is expected to continue to provide a positive performance during the current year 2022 and beyond, as data on the number of international visitors to Dubai 2021 confirms the flexibility and return of the tourism and travel sector in the city with all momentum and strength, explaining its important role in drive the economy.
Dubai also continues to reap the fruits of the distinguished and successful management of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis during the past year, as well as in 2022, especially since its response to the pandemic has been rapid ever since it surfaced in early 2020.
Dubai is also among the first global cities that gradually resumed its activities, until it reached a stage Normal life, and its effective management of the pandemic and its initiatives that contributed to the recovery of the global tourism sector, enhanced travel confidence among travelers, and made it one of the safest destinations.


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It’s hard to believe that the pinnacle of video streaming, YouTube, recently turned ten years old.
YouTube is the second largest search engine to no other than Google. It has more than one billion users that watch hundreds of millions of hours per day. This extraordinary revolution has provided tremendous opportunity; brands are experiencing growth, engagement and views that in turn offer opportunities to generate leads from this active audience online.
A recent blog post titled “Top 100 Brands Report: Insight into Brand Content on YouTube” highlighted plenty of insights into this explosive growth, and which brands are making a big splash:
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So, what sort of viewership metrics are generated by brands on YouTube? According to the post, the growth is nothing short of spectacular. The number of views of branded content from the top 100 brands nearly doubled in just the last 12 months.
In addition, consumers watching this footage created for more than 40 billion views in total. This means that the content brands are showcasing is taking a more social media friendly approach and offering something of value to these targeted masses. And if that wasn’t enough to prove it’s value, four of the top 10 trending YouTube videos in 2014 were created in fact by company brands.
In order to succeed on YouTube, brands need to be gathering the necessary audience data and formulating tangible strategies that will enhance their visibility and reputation simultaneously. Social listening is key to really connecting with these audiences.
Earlier this year, the social media analytics and digital company, Socialbakers, released a report highlighting the competition that YouTube is facing from Facebook, thanks to their focus on native video. As shown in their report, it’s expected for brands to increasingly start uploading more and more video content directly on the largest social media network.
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Regardless of whether other social media networks are leveraging video for brands, YouTube is an indispensable tool to really connect and make this social media site as part of their core business goals.
Related Article: Social Media Marketing World: 8 Key Social Media Trends for 2015
Utilize YouTube Video Bloggers (Vloggers) to Endorse Brands and Influence Marketing Efforts
An infographic by the community platform for data visualization and infographics, Visual.ly, asserted the following benefits of YouTube:
- YouTube has 1 billion monthly unique visitors aged 18 to 29 years
- 100 hours of video are uploaded every minute
- Millions of subscription happen each day
- Over 6 billion hours of video are watched every moth
These numbers are astronomical and it comes as no surprise as to why why audiences are flocking to the platform to watch footage from vloggers and brands alike. Brands could benefit from ordinary vloggers to offer endorsements and play an influential marketing role.
The reason vloggers are so influential is because they offer a unique perspective, testimony and voice. Audiences can relate to vloggers because they are not trying to sell something all the time, yet they may represent a brand. But that does not mean they are to be excluded as viable and reliable sources of information.
An few examples of some prolific vloggers include Zoe Sugg, also known as Zoella, Lilly « Superwoman » Sigh and Caspar Lee. Zoella is from the United Kingdom (UK), Sigh is from Canada and Lee is from South Africa. What do they all have a common? They have a passion for what they do and they have legions of followers on other social channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
Aside from brands creating meaningful content they could really tap into the potential of vloggers since they are ambassadors of their own brands and would be formidable in representing what they do.
Related Article: 5 Awesome Youtube Marketing Tools
Tips for Working with Vloggers
Wondering how to approach working with a vlogger? Before we get to the tips, be aware that you may have to shell out a pretty penny to work with this influential bunch, so it’s important that you select the partnership that makes the most sense.
- Pick a vlogger that has the same audience as your brand
- Set a clear brief to make sure everyone gets what they want
- Make sure social media posts are part of the deal
- Think about paying for further promotion on social media to maximize results
These YouTube vloggers hold influence and the keys to helping themselves including brands get the best of both worlds.
Related Article: What Really Makes Videos Go Viral?
Conclusions and Takeaways
It may not be clear where, how and what to market using YouTube.
Don’t dwell on what you may or may not be good at. The bottom line is make sure your mission is clear and what you have to offer is worth anybody’s time.
Brands finally understand that they have to create content outside of a sales pitch, and social media has been a big part of this equation. They have learned to listen and executed to perfection for how to present their service and as a result audiences are seeking them.
A recent marketingland.com post revealed that « YouTube says video views for the top 100 brands have nearly doubled during the last year, with monthly views of branded content up 55 percent since 2014 » and that « brand channel subscriptions are also up, climbing 47 percent year over year since 2014. The top 100 brand channels have won a total of 73 million subscribers. »
These numbers are a clear indication that now is the time for brands to be on YouTube. Video strategy and creation may be a challenge, but the masses are waiting (and excited) to watch your content, as long as it’s right for them.


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Euro/Asian Mazda3 Oil Hose Recall Could Be Pending
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Mazda is reportedly looking to issue out a recall for the Mazda3 compact in its European and Asian markets. Automotive news says that the carmaker has filed a report with the Japanese transport ministry stating that driving on rough roads for extended periods of time can cause the car's oil hose to rub against the radiator's protective panel.
In a worst case scenario, this could cause oil to leak should the hose break. Mazda is currently deciding how to repair this
problem in all markets and plans to issue the official recall in the
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Niagara Falls craft brewery strikes gold at Canada Beer Cup
Published October 27, 2023 at 4:18 pm
Craft brewery Blackburn Brew House in Niagara Falls not only hosted the second annual Canada Beer Cup over the past two nights (Oct. 25-26), it struck gold in the competition.
Blackburn was the top entry in the Bock-Helles Bock category for their beer, General Bock. Behind them for silver and bronze in the category were entries from Sooke Oceanside Brewery in B.C. and Toronto’s Paniza Brewing.
The 2023 Canada Beer Cup Champion was presented to Deadfall Brewing of Prince George, BC for Basal Brown, entered in the American Style Brown Ale style category.
For the second year, the competition was organized by Stephen Beaumont, one of the world’s most authoritative voices on beer, as well as the author or co-author of 15 books, including the brand new third edition of the international best-seller, The World Atlas of Beer.
When it was first announced, Beaumont said he was thrilled to partner with Blackburn Brew House.
“Blackburn has generously come on as our venue sponsor and will be hosting our panel of international and Canadian judges this October as they judge hundreds of entries from across Canada,” Beaumont said.
One of the reasons Blackburn was approached was the fact the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference landed in the nearby Niagara Falls Convention Centre, also on Oct 25-26, meaning there will be dozens of provincial brewery top guns already in town.
Opened in May 2020, Blackburn is still something of a local newcomer but it is a massive operation with over 38,000 square feet of floor space. As well as their own beers, the brewery creates a large number of contract beers for other breweries.
The competition presents awards in 66 distinct style groups across 11 categories, as evaluated by a panel of elite Canadian and international beer experts. As an added bonus, $2 from every entry will support the Canadian Craft Brewers Association’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.
While Blackburn was the only Niagara winner this year, the region had an excellent showing in last year’s inaugural Cup, especially the Niagara College Teaching College, which took two golds in the Scottish Style Wee Heavy/Scotch Ale category, as well as the Bock bracket.
Bench Brewing collected a silver in the Canadian Style Beer category while Niagara-on-the-Lake’s The Exchange Brewery captured a bronze in the Grisette/Farmhouse Ale grouping.


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SALT LAKE CITY —The head of a Utah agency charged with keeping people safe from fraudulent business says consumers sometimes forget to use their common sense when it comes to matters money and finances.
"We get a phone call that may sound legitimate, but something is telling you it's a scam and they're threatening you with being arrested or whatever and you forget to apply that common sense," Daniel O'Bannon, director of the Division of Consumer Protection, said. "(We need) reminders to slow down, do your homework and watch for red flags."
Because of that, the division is urging residents to be on the lookout for bad actors looking to take advantage of Utah consumers through a variety of fake "official sounding" scams. As part of Consumer Protection Week, the Utah Department of Commerce is issuing numerous advisories urging Utahns to avoid becoming victims of schemes aimed at duping unsuspecting consumers.
Among the scams that are prevalent today are "suspended" Social Security numbers and fraudulent online offers and sales, O'Bannon said.
"There are things that (people) need to be aware of to protect themselves, to protect their families and to protect their finances from scams and from transactions that could turn out poorly," he said.
On Tuesday, the division issues an advisory on a Social Security number scheme the Federal Trade Commission said was making the rounds. Individuals received calls claiming Social Security numbers were "suspended."
The FTC said scammers were trying to trick people into giving out their personal information by telling them they needed to “reactivate” their supposedly “suspended” numbers. The crooks claimed the number was suspended due to fraud or other illegal activity.
- Internet offer/sales — Misrepresentation or other deceptive practices such as failure to deliver online purchases or hidden fees.
- Home improvement/repair — Failing to start or finish a job, refusing completion unless the consumer agrees to a higher than agreed upon price.
- Retail sales — False advertising and other deceptive practices.
- Charitable solicitations — Donations solicited by unregistered entities or not being used for the stated purpose.
- Coaching services — Misrepresenting services to be provided and the results of the program; selling services for exorbitant fees that may correlate with the amount that consumers have available on their credit cards.
- Refunds — Failure to honor refund policies.
- Direct solicitations — Includes door-to-door sales. Misrepresentations of services to be provided or affiliations that are nonexistent.
- Auto repair — Failing to get express authorization prior to providing repairs and services or overcharging consumers.
- Alarm systems — Using aggressive sales tactics or making misrepresentations in door-to-door solicitations.
- Warranty — Failure to honor stated warranties.
"Social Security numbers don't get suspended," O'Bannon said. Consumers should see red flags all over the place when they encounter scams like this, he said.
"Those are the types of things that people ought to slow down and watch for the red flags," he said. "Hang up the phone. And if you're really worried, look up the real number for the (actual) Social Security agency and call them."
Meanwhile, internet sales head the list of top consumer complaints, he said. When consumers shop online, they should be vigilant in ensuring they understand what they may be signing up for and how their credit is being used.
He said taking the time to adequately review and examine potentially fraudulent situations can help consumers from falling prey to predatory scammers. One of the top concerns for the public is imposter scams, he noted, in which consumers get calls from people pretending to be from a credible agency, but are in truth not at all affiliated with that organization.
"A lot of protecting yourself as a consumer is fairly common sense," O'Bannon reiterated.
For more information, visit https://dcp.utah.gov/consumers/.


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The new S-Class might be the latest and greatest from Mercedes-Benz, but the groundwork for its emergence at the forefront of automotive development was laid back in the 1950s with the Type 300 – also known as the Adenauer. Mercedes chose the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to showcase the 2014 S-Class alongside some of its predecessors, and earlier this month it released an interesting look at this luxury sedan's pedigree.
Following the Adenauer, the S-Class made huge advancements in luxury, safety and performance on cars like the 220SEB Fintail, the 300SEL 6.3 (marking the "birth of the AMG series"), the ultra-luxurious 600S, and the 450SEL, which Mercedes claims as the first car to ever offer anti-lock brakes.
The video posted below shows how far the S-Class has evolved over the years while also staying pretty close to its roots. Just check out all of those two-spoke steering wheels and you'll see what we mean.


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Filed under: Art Pranks, Publicity Stunts
Pop Artist Arrested For Gatorade Prank Involving Tiger Woods and Wife Elin Nordegren
by Evan Perez
January 13, 2010
Federal authorities arrested a Colorado man who allegedly relabeled bottles of Gatorade with pictures of golf star Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren and the word “unfaithful” as part of a pop art stunt.
Federal prosecutors in Denver on Wednesday charged Jason Eric Kay, 38 years old, with misbranding and altering food labels.
“From the onset, our primary concern has been the safety of our consumers and the integrity of our products,” said Karen May, a Gatorade spokesperson.
According to an affidavit signed by a Food and Drug Administration criminal investigation agent, Mr. Kay, an unemployed artist, bought one-quart bottles of Tropical Mango flavor Gatorade at stores in the Denver area and relabeled the bottles with labels he created using a photocopier at Kinko’s. The bottles were unopened and the product inside wasn’t tampered with. The bar codes functioned. The new label contained a Yahoo email address to contact the artist. The bottles were put on store shelves in the Denver area.
According to the FDA agent, Mr. Kay said in an interview that he was trying emulate Andy Warhol, who drew attention with pop art pieces based on Campbell’s Soup can labels and other commercial products. Mr. Kay said he chose the Tiger Woods image because he wanted to “get people talking about how stupid the whole thing with Tiger Woods is,” according to the FDA agent.
According to the FDA affidavit, Mr. Kay contacted PepsiCo Inc., which produces Gatorade, to suggest working together. “This is the cheapest marketing campaign you could ever participate in,” Mr. Kay wrote in an email cited in the FDA affidavit. “It is good for Gatorade and good for art.”
Mr. Kay, in his contact with PepsiCo, provided his phone number and email address, which is the same one FDA investigators used to find him. Mr. Kay didn’t respond to a call seeking comment.


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AKA Legislative Update email
The FDA is trying to impose another ban on kratom. I just got the email and I tried to copy and paste but it didn't work. It says "FDA signals new push to ban kratom" and it is from today, 3/23/20. The FDA is saying stuff about kratom being in capsule form and trying to get it banned yet again. We all need to stand together and fight the govt attempts to rob us of our rights.
March 23, 2020
The FDA intent to ban kratom hasn't dimissed even as world health crisis increases. The AKA is working hard to remain vigilent and monitoring legislatures even as closures continue.
FDA officials are telling Congressional members and staffers they remain resolute on pushing their proposed scheduling of kratom’s two primary alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I substances – effectively banning kratom and stopping new research in its tracks.
It seems almost unthinkable that this position would be taken given the new science that has emerged since the FDA submitted their scheduling recommendation in October 2017, and the worsening opioid crisis where kratom offers a far safer option for management of acute and chronic pain.
The FDA is strongly opposed to states passing the Kratom Consumer Protection Act because they claim kratom is an unapproved drug – not a dietary supplement or food. Now, in a dramatic expansion of their anti-kratom campaign, we are seeing some state regulatory agencies are buying the FDA propaganda that kratom has not been approved for use as a tea or food and therefore should be banned. The fact is, there is no premarket approval for food products and the FDA can only react when legitimate safety issues arise.
The FDA does have the authority to approve certain ingredients before “they are used in foods.” Kratom used to brew a tea is not an “additive” nor can it properly be treated as an “additive” unless the FDA wants to claim putting kratom into water for the tea meets that definition. The FDA is now promoting the theory that putting kratom powder into a capsule makes kratom a “food additive.”
This is not the first time the FDA has tried this nonsense. FDA has previously claimed that adding any ingredient to a capsule made that ingredient into a “food additive” simply because it was added to a capsule or tablet. That allowed the FDA to ramp up their enforcement on any food that was provided in capsule or tablet form.
The courts issued a scathing rebuke of the FDA’s position the first time they tried this regulatory plot stating that “the only justification for this Alice-in-Wonderland approach is to allow the FDA to make an end-run around the statutory scheme.” Yet, the FDA is trying to do the very same thing today in reportedly advising state regulatory agencies they should ban sales of kratom as unapproved food ingredients only because they are sold in capsule or pill forms.
The AKA has been forced to open negotiations with the Ohio Department of Agriculture all based on the false information being disseminated by the FDA that kratom is an unapproved food ingredient, particularly when sold in capsule or pill form.
In fact, the capsule or pill forms do not interact with or change the character of kratom, but merely act as a container comparable to a bottle containing liquids for teaspoon consumption. The FDA’s newest recreation of this theory to apply to kratom defies logic and common sense.
The FDA has been unsuccessful in their application to the DEA to have kratom scheduled.
NIDA is actively studying the potential value of kratom as a non-addictive alternative to deadly opioids to manage acute and chronic pain.
The FY2020 Budget Bill approved by the Congress recognized the reports by kratom consumers who are successfully using kratom as an alternative to opioids.
States are approving the Kratom Consumer Protection Act to stop kratom product adulteration – a job the FDA should be doing.
In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the FDA’s cynical push to advance their anti-kratom agenda is unconscionable. We have to fight back hard to educate the Congress and state regulatory agencies about the deeply flawed FDA disinformation campaign against kratom.
 U.S. v. Two Plastic Drums, 984 F.2d 814 (7th Cir. 1993)


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Google seem to be pushing out Glass updates rather quickly these days, with XE17.2 being pushed out to Glass users across the world right now. The latest update does a better job with low-power states, and more.
Google has said: "Among various bug fixes, this release better handles instances when Glass is extremely low on power. One thing you might notice is a new screen with a red flashing low battery indicator when Glass doesn't have enough power to turn on and needs to be plugged in".
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EMMA AND ENPA WELCOME THE DECISION OF THE PARIS COURT OF APPEAL DISMISSING GOOGLE’S CLAIMS AND FORCING IT TO NEGOTIATE WITH PRESS PUBLISHERS
Yesterday, the Paris Court of Appeal rejected Google’s request for annulation of the decision held last April by the French Competition Authority.
In this decision, the French Competition Authority deemed that Google’s practices pressuring publishers to renounce to their legal rights were susceptible to constitute an case of abuse of dominant position, urging Google to conduct negotiations with press publishers and news agencies for the use of press content.
Following an appeal of this decision by Google, the Paris Court of Appeal confirmed that the display of press content brings to Google an economic interest as it generates advertising revenues as well as attractiveness to its search engine.
Jean-Pierre de Kerraoul, President of ENPA said: “While other Member States are implementing article 15 of the Copyright Directive, the decision of the Paris Court of Appeal forcing Google to negotiate in good faith sets the right precedent in the first Member State to date to have implemented a publishers’ right.”
Xavier Bouckaert, President of EMMA said: “The Court confirms the Authority’s key decision dismissing Google’s refusal to remunerate publishers based on the flawed presumption that the value it brings to press publishers in displaying their contents is sufficient.”
The European Magazine Media Association, is the unique and complete representation of Europe’s magazine media, which is today enjoyed by millions of consumers on various platforms, encompassing both paper and digital formats.www.magazinemedia.eu
The European Newspaper Publishers’ Association (ENPA) is the largest representative body of newspaper publishers across Europe. ENPA advocates for 14 national associations across 14 European countries, and is a principal interlocutor to the EU institutions and a key driver of media policy debates in the European Union.www.enpa.eu


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Intrav has sold its Clipper Odyssey and Clipper Adventurer ships to International Shipping Partners, a move that reflects the company's current business plan, which is to focus more strongly on the educational products offered by Intrav, such as its luxury river voyages and land and safari journeys.
Another focus will be to further develop Intrav's "Wings
Over" series, an air charter service coupled with land tours, and its
"Inventing" desk, a service that aids agents in making FIT bookings,
said Randy Durband, president of Intrav. The company is adding
Most Scheduled Departures Unaffected
Intrav will still operate small-ship cruises, even
continuing to charter the Adventurer over the next five years for the
company's highly successful
Durband says the ships did have some business blocked after those dates, but that all agents involved were contacted about the news before the press release was distributed last week.
Intrav, a division of First Choice Expeditions, acquired
Clipper Cruise Line in 1995. The company's new owner, International Shipping
Partners, is a passenger management company based in


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Last month, Tesco reported a slump in like-for-like sales of 4.6 per cent in the first half of the year, while underlying profit before tax, at £783 million, was down almost 47 per cent on the previous year. A challenging future lies ahead of what was once the biggest retailer in the country as customers seek lower prices, better quality and a more pleasant shopping experience.
Although Tesco is currently getting a battering, this is an industry-wide issue.
This spotlight on the changing supermarket shopper coincides with Starcom MediaVest Group’s new research, in partnership with Mumsnet, into mothers’ supermarket habits. Our aim was to understand their online and in-store behaviour to identify when supermarkets should target customers with media experiences.
To build new relationships and recapture former customers’ attention, supermarkets must look at who their main shopper is and how their behaviour is changing to deliver a personal experience that supports their lifestyle.
It is no mystery that mums are still the family’s main shopper, so supermarkets must consider how they engage with this group to ensure loyalty. Our study shows that supermarkets are not doing enough to connect with mothers and underlines the importance of a bespoke approach to communication, offering tailored media experiences across digital and traditional channels.
Supermarkets must look at who their main shopper is and how their behaviour is changing
For UK mums, modern life is busy. Our research shows that they shop at an average of three supermarkets a week and nearly a quarter go to more than one supermarket for their "main" shop. A third claim to have switched shops in the past six months – supermarkets need to compete on price and experience, creating differentiation to avoid shoppers switching.
Family influence is a big factor on what mothers buy and how they shop, and our findings highlight that supermarkets need to understand mums’ conversations with the family and the media sources they use.
The pace of change in consumer habits is challenging the relationship between consumers and brands, causing many business models to bend and break. This is driven by mobile technology, instant access to information and people being more connected to devices and each other.
Our study found that 76 per cent of mums are smartphone users. If supermarkets can accelerate the complementary use of traditional media planning and their digital content strategy, they can build a stronger sense of customer loyalty and influence mums’ shopping visits.
This change has created a shift in expectations of what technology can do to make things faster, easier and more productive, and also of how brands should behave to be more responsive and relevant.
Mums are looking for ease in their busy lives. They are also trying to feed hungry mouths with the best-quality produce at a reasonable price. Supermarkets can no longer depend on loyalty.
Instead, they must make sure that they are central to mums’ shopping repertoire and push messaging at every relevant touchpoint along their consumer journey.
Steve Parker is the co-chief executive at Starcom MediaVest Group


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A mother says she won't be replacing a pair of school shoes which landed her son in detention on his first day back at college because they were classified as trainers.
The 13-year-old secondary school pupil was given a detention for wearing the wrong type of shoes in Cornwall, and now a row has erupted between his mother and the school.
Jemma Meyrick said she received a phone call from the headteacher at Treviglas College in Newquay, who told her that her son Bradley had been punished as his new school shoes were ‘branded’.
Furious Ms Meyrick has told Bradley not to attend his detention and insists the black leather shoes, made by Vans, are identical to those deemed to be acceptable in the school’s official uniform guide.
Ms Meyrick, who is a medic for a voluntary marine animal rescue organisation, said: “I'm not having it, it's an absolute joke. If they were sports shoes or were canvas I could understand it but they're black leather; no white and no other markings, just plain black leather.
“I chose the shoes, so it's me who they should be directing their anger at.”
Treviglas headteacher Michelle Dunleavy told Cornwall Live that the issue wasn’t the branding of the shoes, but the category.
The school considers the offending shoes to be trainers.
Mrs Dunleavy said: “In June we recognised that some of our students had started to wear trainers to college when our uniform policy requires that normal school shoes are worn.
“Uniform brings a feeling of equality amongst our students and so it is important that they all wear it correctly.
“All parents were notified in June that by the start of the new school year students must return to school wearing shoes rather than trainers.
“Most of our young people have returned to school looking incredibly smart and ready to learn.”
But Ms Meyrick insists that she was originally told that the branding was the issue and accused the school of contradicting itself.
“The headteacher has now stated that it is nothing to do with brands,” Ms Meyrick said. “It would appear that the school isn’t entirely sure on its own policy.
“They know they can't legally enforce a ban on brands, so they're trying to backtrack and say it's about trainers.
“It's just a shame they can't admit the mistake and apologise to all the children who have had their first day back ruined by being slung in a crowded detention.”
She added that the school also offered to pay for replacement shoes and recommended a pair from ASDA.
“When I said I didn't have the cash to replace them right now, they offered me the money to buy some.
“It doesn’t make sense that a school strapped for cash because of Government cuts has got the money to replace a pair of plain black leather shoes with an identical pair.
“The fact that they're putting cash into this sickens me. That money could be spent on equipment or hiring teachers.
“Instead they're using the teachers they do have to police shoes and harass parents, and spending money they don't have on buying identical shoes.
“And even though ASDA is a brand, they are accepted.”
Ms Meyrick insists she will not be replacing the shoes.
“If you look at the picture, the style my son was wearing is in the acceptable cluster.
“Hopefully common sense will prevail.”


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Hill Street Beverage Company Inc (CVE:BEER) saw its revenue increase during its fiscal 2020 on the strength of returning customers eager to purchase its alcohol-free product offering, according to results released Thursday.
During the 12-month period ended June 30, 2020, the Toronto-based company generated revenue of C$2.6 million and a gross profit of C$726,000, up 68% year-over-year.
Nearly all of the alcohol-free revenue earned during the year was from existing retail customers, the company’s COO June Nicholson told investors, whereas in previous years, its growth came mainly from new retail accounts.
READ: Hill Street Beverage Company announces launch of its new line of cannabis-infused drinks for Canada
"With the global pandemic taking its toll on all aspects of our lives, especially small businesses like ours, we couldn't be happier to have generated growth in revenues this fiscal year,” CEO Terry Donnelly said in a statement.
“With the challenges we have experienced in our supply chain as a result of COVID-19 hopefully behind us, and with new manufacturing partnerships we have secured, we are looking forward to the exciting launch of our new cannabis-infused beverage portfolio.”
A significant portion of new revenue also came from online US-based customers. Total online revenues increased by 242% year-over-year in its fourth quarter, according to the firm.
The group narrowed its net loss to $3.9 million, or C$0.04 per share, compared to the $5.9 million loss ($0.07 per share) it posted during the same period a year ago thanks to a sharp reduction in operating expenses. It ended the 12-month period with C$700,000 in cash.
Hill Street is currently preparing for its rollout of cannabis-infused beverages from its facility in Mississauga, Ontario. The company recently announced the launch of its (V)ia SPRIZA Cannabis Infused Beverages brand, which should be available in Ontario in December 2020. Hill Street told shareholders that the firm is exploring additional cannabis 2.0 products to manufacture.
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New Yachts to be Debuted at Yachts Miami Beach 2017
Coming up on its second year as “Yachts Miami Beach,” the 2017 edition of what was formerly known as the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show promises to be even bigger and better than last year!
The 2017 boating event is set to take place February 16-20 on Collins Avenue, across from the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels. As always, “Yachts Miami Beach,” takes place during the same weekend as the “Miami International Boat Show,” which is often cause for confusion. But this is, and always has been a distinct show.
Yachts Miami Beach 2017 will span more than a mile along Collins Avenue from 41st Street to 54th Street. Entry to the show is $20 per person per day. New for this year, guests can arrive at the show aboard water taxis, connected to new, convenient parking locations.
For its second year, Yachts Miami Beach will feature a display of superyachts at Island Gardens Deep Harbour on Watson Island, located on I- 395/MacArthur Causeway. This invitation-only “show within a show,” known as Super Yacht Miami, will feature some of the boat show’s largest yachts. Interested guests can make appointments for yacht tours by contacting exhibitors with displays at the venue, or Show Management. More than 20 superyachts will be on display at this location, which can accommodate yachts up to 500 feet.
New Yachts and New Yacht Makers
Among the hundreds of boats on display, Yachts Miami Beach 2017 will see the debut of an entirely new brand of motor yacht, as well as the debut of several new yachts from known yacht makers.
Sirena Yachts, the new luxury yacht brand of the Turkish shipbuilder, Sirena Marine, will present the world debut of its Sirena 56, and the US debut of the Sirena 64. The two models have been designed by two of the best designers on the international scene: Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering, who were responsible for naval architecture, exterior design, and engineering, and Spadolini Design Studio who did the interior design.
British yacht maker, Fairline Yachts, announced it will debut the third variant in its 53-foot range, the Squadron 53. The boat is based on the existing 53-foot hull, but features a new design from the deck upward, courtesy of famed superyacht designer Alberto Mancini.
Cruisers Yachts, a division of Wisconsin based, KCS International, Inc., plans to introduce its latest Cantius model at the show. “We are thrilled to keep the momentum going in our Cantius line,” said Dan Zenz, vice president of sales at KCS International, Inc. “The 50 Cantius is a perfectly sized addition that bridges the gap between the 45 Cantius and 54 Cantius.”
What to Expect from 26 North at Yachts Miami Beach 2017
We will be showcasing a few unique luxury motor yacht of our own at Yacht Miami Beach. Ti Punch, the incredible, recently reduced, Outer Reef that is unlike any Outer Reef yacht you have ever seen before, Big E, a prime example of Ocean Yachts’ reputation for beauty and power, and one of our latest listings, Checkmate, an 85 foot Burger Yacht that combines the classic elegance of a yacht built in 1999, with modern upgrades that make her truly timeless.
Contact us today, if you would like to arrange for a private tour of any of these boats during the show, or just stop by. Hope to see you there!
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September 11, 2016 1:28:01 pm
Google has rolled out an update for its Photos app that will allow iOS users to convert Live Photos into GIFs and video clips. The version 2.0 of Google Photos lets users share GIFs with friends and family. “Now, with the latest Google Photos update on iOS, you can make your Live Photos smoother and more shareable in just a tap,” the company wrote in a post on Google +.
According to Google, the technology uses advanced stabilization and rendering originally used in the Motion Stills app. Motion Stills app for iOS was unveiled by Google in June. Google’s Motion Stills app lets users convert Live Photos in to GIFs, and share them on social media too. Motion Stills uses its own video stabilisation technology to freeze the background that makes GIFs even more smooth.
“Google Photos can freeze the background in your Live Photos or create sweeping cinematic pans, turning your Live Photos into beautiful, captivating moments,” Google’s post added.
Google’s Live Photos update is completely offline and can be used even without Internet. Google Photos freezes the background in Live Photos or create sweeping cinematic pans, to turn them in to GIFs. These can be saved as a looping video and can be shared on YouTube as well. “You can simply browse through your Live Photos stream, or flip through one-by-one and watch them auto-play,” says Google.
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According to an IANS report, a Live Photo captures 1.5 seconds of video and audio both before and after you press the shutter button to take a photo. “Thus, in addition to a still JPEG image, you also get a three second Live Photo,” the report adds.
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In 2012, the shipment of smartphones and tablets is expected to exceed that of traditional personal computers, including laptops. Organizations want to take advantage of mobile devices to provide access to their internal systems and processes for employees, as well as to enable easier purchasing and support services for their customers.
Today IBM announced some important enhancements to its Mobile strategy for supporting customers looking to grow and transform their businesses, whether they are B2C, B2B, or B2E.
This document provides a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the IBM Connections Mobile native application for Android, BlackBerry, and iOS. The list will likely be added to in the future so check back.
Holiday Shopping Goes Mobile
On the eve of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, 2011 is expected to be the year of the mobile holiday shopper as more consumers are expected to make their purchases via an iPad, Android phone and other devices. A recent IBM analytics benchmark projects that online holiday shopping in November will grow as much as 15 percent (versus 3.9 percent in November 2010) — and many of those shoppers will make their purchases using a mobile device.
IBM’s key predictions for the November holiday shopping season include:
— The Mobile Impact: A record number of consumers will shop from their mobile devices. October 2011 figures state that 10.7 percent of people who logged onto a retailer’s site used a mobile device, up from 4.2 percent the year before. Additionally, sales transactions from mobile devices are growing, reaching a high of 9.6 percent in October 2011, up from 3.4 percent in October 2010.
— The iPad Factor: The iPad will dominate holiday sales over other mobile devices. This trend is based on October 2011 figures where 6.8 percent of consumers shopping on an iPad made a purchase as compared to the overall mobile device purchase rate of 3.6 percent.
— The Facebook Factor: The vast majority of social shopping will continue to come from Facebook, which in October accounted for 77 percent of all traffic from social sites.
What They’re Saying
In a report on Fox Business, IBM Smarter Commerce Chief Strategy Officer John Squire discusses increasing consumer interest in using mobile devices to shop for holiday gifts http://ibm.co/rwtNqU
A MarketWatch article suggests that 2011 will be the year of the mobile shopper http://ibm.co/tratiL
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Since its inception, the wireless and mobile industry has gone through a myriad of changes. Even as the market approaches maturity in some regions, the evolution of the marketplace is continuing to take place with smartphones and tablets increasing mobile data use and application consumption. Business models are maturing and the metrics that drive the industry are changing.
With today’s news, IBM is delivering its industry leading Connections social networking software for mobile devices. Customers can easily download the software from all major app stores including Android, Apple, and BlackBerry, and gain immediate access to blogs, employee data, status updates, wikis, as well as share files, videos and photos.
As part of today’s news, IBM also is helping IT administrators simplify the management of corporate and personal data on employee devices.
With more companies allowing employees to use their own device for work, the time and management of securing personal data was becoming a burden to IT administrators. A new IBM collaboration software “partial wipe” capability for Apple iOS devices allows IT administrators to wipe only the confidential company data from the device while preserving a worker’s personal email, photos, videos, and games.
This article is intended for IBM Lotus iNotes customers who want secure, remote access to enterprise Lotus iNotes servers from devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptops, or workstations that require access outside the bounds of their corporate intranet. You can accomplish this in two ways with Lotus Mobile Connect.


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Local plant tops J.D. Powers list’
June 24, 2016
Local plant tops J.D. Powers list
Sherry Slater | Journal Gazette
General Motors’ Allen County truck assembly plant ranked No. 1 for quality among all GM North American plants in J.D. Power’s 2016 Initial Quality Survey, which tracks how many problems owners and lessees have in the first 90 days.
The local plant placed No. 4 among all automakers in North America.
Cherry Weiland, the local plant’s quality manager, said the facility improved its quality score by 39 percent over last year. She credited a standardized process that allows workers to identify and fix problems sooner.
It’s the first time during Weiland’s six years at the plant that the facility has bested its sibling assembly plants.
Seven GM models ranked highest in their categories. The Chevrolet Silverado HD and Silverado 1500 were among them. Both are made in Allen County; Flint, Michigan; and Silao, Mexico.
Overall, new U.S.-vehicle quality improved by 6 percent compared with 2015 models, double the rate of improvement the previous year, J.D. Power said.
Renee Stephens, J.D. Power’s vice president of U.S. automotive quality, said manufacturers are now making some of the highest-quality products the research organization has ever seen.
Kia-made vehicles had the fewest overall problems. Previously, a premium brand held the top spot for 27 years.
More than 80,000 people were surveyed between February and May. J.D. Power has found a correlation between how few problems are experienced with how many consumers choose the same brand for their next vehicle purchase.'


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Here are some Best News Apps for Android Users. Some of them, like CNN News, BBC News, and Google News, are trustworthy, reliable sources of information. However, it can be tricky to know which app to use to find the news you’re interested in because some news sources have political biases and may report news inaccurately for their own purposes. For people interested in sports, we’ve put together a guide to the best sports apps.
There are lots of different news apps out there, and each one offers a different way to get the latest news. Some apps are designed for adults, and some are designed for children. However, our goal is not to endorse any particular news app. We just want to raise awareness and inspire you to think about creating your own news app. If you’re interested, we recommend hiring a mobile app developer to help make your dream a reality.
What Are News Apps?
News apps are computer programmers that allow you to read news stories and articles on your phone, computer, or tablet. They can also give you personalised news feeds based on your interests and other information.
News apps use different methods to keep you up-to-date on the latest news. Some apps will send you notifications when there is new news to be found, while others will keep you updated with curated news feeds. Some apps also offer multimedia content, like live streaming, podcasts, and interactive graphics.
There are a lot of news apps out there, and many people use them to keep up with the latest news. Some of these apps are free, while others cost money. However, there is a lot of variety to choose from, so everyone can find the app that suits their needs.
Feedly is a popular RSS reader that allows users to subscribe to their favorite channels and receive regular updates. It offers three different modes: dark mode, light mode, and reader mode, which is designed to enhance the reading experience.
Flipboard is another popular platform that provides regular updates on almost every category. It has a rating of 4.3 and over one million downloads on the Google Play Store.
Drippler is an app that provides regular news, tips, and tricks related to smartphones. It automatically detects the user’s device and provides relevant updates.
Beebom is a tech news app that covers various topics related to the tech world. It has a unique style of covering all the trending updates in around 200 words, making it an excellent way for readers to stay updated without getting bored.
The Google News app is developed by Google and can be accessed through your web browser or downloaded from the Google Play Store or the iOS App Store.
As an aggregator of news, Google News collects news from various sources on the Internet. The app has a user-friendly interface and gathers credible news from reputable organizations.
Like other Google products, Google News maintains a high standard of quality. It is one of the top news apps on the Internet, allowing users to find news related to their interests all in one place.
Hacker News provides tech-related news with a focus on facts and articles related to hacking.
Inshorts is an app that collects information from various national and international sources and summarizes them in around 60 words or less, making it ideal for people who prefer concise news updates. Users can view news in both English and Hindi.
CNET’s Tech Today provides the most updated tech news daily, with daily news, stories, opinions, and technology-related updates.
Findups Daily is an all-in-one news app that provides knowledge about current affairs, technology, business, gadgets, reviews, and more.
GSMArena is a tech news app that covers topics related to smartphone updates, reviews, and rumors. It provides detailed specifications for each phone and allows users to compare smartphones of any brand.
In conclusion, staying updated with the latest tech news is crucial in today’s world, and these ten tech news apps are the perfect solutions for Android users. They provide reliable information, and most of them offer additional features such as dark mode, summarized news, and more.
TechCrunch is a leading technology news website that covers a wide range of topics such as gadgets, startups, and internet-related news. The app version of the website is equally impressive and provides you with the same quality of news and articles.
TechCrunch also features a dedicated section called “Crunchbase,” where you can find information about various startups, their funding rounds, and other relevant details. If you’re interested in staying updated with the latest happenings in the tech world, TechCrunch is an excellent choice.
Pocket is not specifically a tech news app, but it’s an excellent tool for those who want to save articles and read them later. With Pocket, you can save articles, videos, and other content from the web to your account, and access them on any device, even offline.
This app is perfect for people who come across interesting articles but don’t have the time to read them immediately. You can save the article to Pocket and read it later when you have time. Pocket also comes with a feature called “Recommendations” that suggests articles based on your reading history.
Reddit is a social news aggregation and discussion website with millions of users from around the world. The website covers a wide range of topics, including technology. The app version of the website provides you with the same functionality and allows you to browse and participate in discussions on various topics.
You can join various subreddits related to technology and get updates on the latest news, rumors, and discussions related to the tech industry. Reddit is an excellent platform for people who want to learn and share their knowledge about technology.
ZDNet is a business technology news website that covers various topics related to the tech industry, including cybersecurity, gadgets, and software. The app version of the website is equally impressive and provides you with all the latest news, reviews, and analysis related to technology.
ZDNet also features a section called “Downloads,” where you can find various software downloads, including freeware, shareware, and trial versions. ZDNet is an excellent choice for people who want to stay updated with the latest happenings in the tech world.
The Verge is a technology news website that covers various topics related to the tech industry, including gadgets, software, and internet-related news. The app version of the website is equally impressive and provides you with all the latest news, reviews, and analysis related to technology.
The Verge also features a section called “Reviews,” where you can find detailed reviews of various gadgets and software. The Verge is an excellent choice for people who want to stay updated with the latest happenings in the tech world and learn about new gadgets and software.
What are news apps for Android?
News apps for Android are applications that provide users with news and information on various topics, including politics, business, technology, sports, and entertainment.
How do news apps for Android work?
News apps for Android work by pulling news articles from various sources and displaying them in a user-friendly format on your Android device. They often use algorithms to personalize content based on your interests and browsing history.
Are news apps for Android free?
Many news apps for Android are free to download and use, but some may require a subscription fee to access premium content or remove ads.
Can news apps for Android be customized?
Yes, many news apps for Android allow users to customize their news feeds by selecting topics or sources they are interested in. They may also offer different modes, such as dark mode or reader mode, to enhance the user experience.
What are some popular news apps for Android?
Some popular news apps for Android include Feedly, Flipboard, Drippler, Beebom, Google News, Hacker News, Inshorts, CNET’s Tech Today, Findups Daily, and GSMArena.


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A new type of foam insulation in use at Whirlpool's Amana Division plant is producing refrigerators and freezers that are more energy efficient and will dramatically slash ozone-depleting greenhouse gases.
Honeywell Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent has a global warming potential that is 99.9 percent less than 245fa, the most commonly used foam blowing agent used within the appliance industry. Whirlpool is replacing 245fa with the Honeywell product, which produces a more uniform insulation within the doors and walls of a refrigerator.
The new insulation, which has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has a global warming potential of 1 -- the same as carbon dioxide.
Joseph Liotine, president of Whirlpool's U.S. operations, said the conversion of the company's U.S. manufacturing facilities to Honeywell Solstice is scheduled for completion by the end of this year.
"The impact to the global warming effect will be the equivalent of removing more than 400,000 cars from the road," Liotine said Wednesday at the Amana plant. "This is the first use of the innovative Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent in home appliances.
"By introducing this new insulation to our refrigerators, we've taken steps to reduce global warming potential, the most significant contributor to environmental impact for refrigerators without compromising quality or energy efficiency."
Andreas Kramvis, president and CEO of Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies, noted that the two companies have a 25-year partnership. Kramvis said that relationship made it possible to co- develop the use of the new product for initial introduction at Whirlpool's Amana plant.
Tim White, plant lead for the Amana operations, said use of the new insulation began with testing in November and is being integrated gradually across the company's refrigerator and freezer product lines. The plant employs about 2,300 and recently added a shift that increased employment.
Liotine said the new insulation will not increase the cost of a refrigerator or freezer.
Ron Voglewede, business lead for Whirlpool's global product sustainability team, said the Honeywell Solstice insulation is a two-part mixture and was integrated without the need for new machinery or extensive capital investment.
"We were able to keep the costs down by not having to change how the process works," Voglewede said."It was really a drop-in solution that uses the existing infrastructure."The Amana plant produces about 4,500 refrigerators per day, using a combination of automation and manual assembly. The plant tests a percentage of those products each day to assure that everything is working properly.


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Mixer, the esports live streaming platform owned by technology giant Microsoft, is to be closed from July 22, following a deal struck between its owner and Facebook.
Despite significant investment into the platform, including signing a multi-million dollar exclusivity deal with esports star Ninja, Microsoft has decided to sunset Mixer in order to focus on developing its partnership with Facebook Gaming.
Ninja and the rest of the gamers who had been signed to Mixer will no longer be tied to exclusivity deals, although Microsoft expects their content to continue to appear on the new platform, with all streamers set to be granted partner status if they wish to move over to Facebook Gaming.
From July 22, the Mixer website and app will direct users to Facebook Gaming instead. As part of the deal, Microsoft’s cloud-based games-streaming service xCloud is being brought over to Facebook.
A Mixer statement said: “Ultimately, the success of partners and streamers on Mixer is dependent on our ability to scale the platform for them as quickly and broadly as possible.
“It became clear that the time needed to grow our own live streaming community to scale was out of measure with the vision and experiences that Microsoft and Xbox want to deliver for gamers now, so we’ve decided to close the operations side of Mixer and help the community transition to a new platform.”


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EU Morning Report - EURJPY breaks 2.5 year high - NFP sets the stage
By NikolasX | February 1, 2013 7:56 PM EST
The euro (EUR) continued its climb against the US dollar (USD) moving above 1.36. Looking ahead, this afternoon will see the release of US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP), expected to come out at 161 thousand, it is a key indicator of economic growth. To make things worse for the dollar, the Fed has agreed to continue its Quantitative Easing program until unemployment drops substantially. This has helped in the rise of the euro so far but a reversal to the trend may come, should the first signs of growth appear.
§ WTI Crude (OIL), currently at 97.51, regained its earlier losses and moved fast back to 97.51. Today’s NFP results could boost demand for the energy further.
§ The US dollar (USD) has been losing ground versus the Canadian dollar (CAD) moving below 1.00 before finding support at 0.9958.
§ The US500 (SPI), which tracks the largest 500 American companies, has moved lower to 1497 after worse than expected earnings releases. It looks like it is moving towards a head and shoulders formation which may lead it lower unless the NFP’s results push it higher.
Stay in tune throughout the day with foreign exchange bullets!
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|.||GOLD||1677||SHORT @ 1677||76% of deals buy GOLD|
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|.||USD||13:30||Non-Farm Employment Change||161 K|
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The euro (EUR) leaped to new highs over the Japanese yen (JPY) pushing over 125.5 and reaching the highest level in over two and a half years. The single currency has been helped by stronger fundamentals coming out of the continent and a more determined European Central Bank.
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