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The State of Organic Farming in Northeast Florida
According to a recent USDA survey, consumer demand for organic foods hit an all-time high in 2016 with $43 billion in sales. That’s an increase of $3.3 billion in just one year, making organic foods 5 percent of total food sales in the U.S. With nearly 40 percent of that market, organic fruits and vegetables are currently a $15.6 billion industry and make up 15 percent of the total produce Americans eat. With this demand, it’s not surprising that the number of organic farms has increased substantially as well. Results from the USDA’s 2016 Certified Organic Survey show there are 14,217 certified organic farms in the U.S., which represents an 11 percent increase from 2015. Likewise, the number of those acres certified organic in the U.S. was 5 million, which is a 15 percent increase since 2015. In 2016, certified organic farms and ranches produced and sold $7.6 billion in certified organic commodities, a 23 percent increase from 2015.
An ecologically based production system, organic farming minimizes health risks to humans, animals and the environment. This type of farming, pioneered by English botanist Sir Albert Howard in the early 1900s, uses non-synthetic inputs and management strategies that enhance soil fertility, optimize pest management and diminish soil erosion. This helps preserve the overall biological diversity of the ecosystem and conserve natural resources. Organic farming production systems avoid synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, irradiation and genetically engineered crops. Fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs, flowers, meat, eggs, dairy products and fiber are all types of farm products that can be produced organically.
The emergence of large-scale use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and irrigation post-World War II, as part of the mechanization of farming, was at odds with the philosophies of soil health brought about by Howard and served as a fork in the road for farmers who preferred to minimize environmental impacts by sticking with traditional farming practices. As consumer demand for organic food began to increase in the 1990s, so did the demand for more farmland in organic production, as well as for the establishment of more uniform organic production standards.
Significant grassroots efforts through the years led to the creation of the National Organic Standards Board, which was authorized by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 and is responsible for establishing production standards to ensure protection for consumers on all products labeled and marketed as organic. This was the birth of the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program, or NOP. The NOP, which is part of the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, maintains a list of certified organic operations, provides accreditation for certifying agents, establishes policies for imports and exports, investigates complaints and takes action on regulatory violations. It also oversees the cost share programs for farmers and provides education and training to staff, agents and stakeholders.
In Florida, agriculture has followed the national trend with organic farming becoming the fastest growing sector in the industry. Certified organic farming occurs on nearly 130 farms in Florida across more than 11,000 acres with a production value of more than $72 million annually. However, the total number of organic farms is actually higher, since operations with less than $5,000 in gross sales of organic goods aren’t required to be certified and are not counted in the survey. Many smaller, non-certified farms are contributing significantly to local food systems, especially at farmers’ markets and direct-to-restaurant sales. Furthermore, with the continually increasing national demand from consumers for organic produce, many conventional Florida farmers are becoming certified or certifying a portion of their production acreage.
So what does it really mean to be certified organic and are there benefits to farmers and consumers? Under Florida law, products can only be certified organic if no synthetic chemicals have been applied to the land on which it was produced for a minimum of 3 years. Also, farmers must maintain an organic management plan, keep detailed records of their practices and successfully pass an annual inspection by a certifying agency. A farm that claims to be organic but fails inspection could receive a $10,000 fine. However, for farmers who are USDA-certified organic, there are definite benefits. As a certified producer, farmers can label their commodities with the official USDA-certified organic label and receive a premium price for their products. They can also have access to fast-growing local, regional and international markets, as well as additional funding and technical assistance. For consumers, the label means product assurance and that they are supporting sustainable production practices.
In Northeast Florida, there are only a handful of USDA-certified organic farms, but there are numerous organic commodities produced and sold locally. Chances are, if someone has visited a restaurant in St. Augustine or Jacksonville, or any of Northeast Florida’s farmers’ markets, they’ve had organic produce, certified or not, from one of the area’s local farms.
For Native Sun Natural Foods Markets in Jacksonville, it’s all about organic, where more than 150 organic produce items are available at any given time.
“We have worked hard to build relationships with organic farms in the Northeast Florida area over the past 20 years,” Native Sun owner Aaron Gottlieb said. “The rewards for focusing on local, organic produce are that you eat fresh fruits and vegetables when they are fresh, in season, beautiful and packed with flavor. In addition, we are lucky to pay the farms directly, which has a larger impact on the farmers’ lives.”
But what Gottlieb said he finds concerning is when he sees the words “organic” and “local” being used synonymously.
“Local produce is good for a lower carbon footprint, but is not necessarily free of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. We believe food that is locally grown with organic methods is the tastiest, most nutritious and the best for your body.”
Access to fast-growing organic markets is the reason why one farmer from Northeast Florida has decided to go through the USDA organic certification process and expense for some of his acreage.
“Farming conventionally, and now organically, for the same type of produce has opened new marketing opportunities I wouldn’t have had with just being in conventional production,” said Ben Wells, owner of Ben Wells Produce in St. Augustine.
Wells currently has 80 acres of broccoli, kale, cabbage, beets and spinach in organic production. He’s two weeks into his first harvest and is shipping his product locally, regionally and all over North America, including to chain retail stores and wholesale markets. Wells completed the certification process, and though it’s been an expensive one, he believes it will be worth it.
“Organic production is more expensive,” he said. “There are higher input costs on products for fertilizers and pest control products, but there are also higher returns.” Wells said organic production has been a learning process of understanding what kinds of yields to expect and what to expect overall.
For farmers wanting to transition to organic production, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency provides cost share and other funding opportunities for receiving and maintaining organic certification, establishing field buffers, as well as for helping with insurance, crop losses and soil and water conservation.
The demand for skilled workers in organic production has also increased substantially. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) horticultural sciences department has an academic program to help meet those needs. In fact, UF was one of the first institutions in the U.S. to offer a science-based organic agricultural undergraduate degree program. UF/IFAS has many ongoing research projects that focus on developing organic and sustainable production practices as a way to ensure preservation of biological diversity while producing high-quality fruits and vegetables to meet the ever-increasing consumer demands for organic foods.
In addition, UF/IFAS Extension Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises, as well as UF/IFAS Extension offices in all 67 Florida counties, offer many training opportunities and resources that will benefit organic producers and their employees as well as individuals interested in starting organic production.


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Facebook sets record for single-day money loss
now to the worst day of trading for one of the world’s biggest companies Facebook set a record for the most money lost in a single day on Wall Street a huge chunk 19% of its market value disappeared we’re talking more than 100 billion dollars weigh more than the GDP of some small countries was bringing our business reporter Jaclyn Jansen has been looking into why let’s begin with what happened today we saw this drop because up until today Facebook’s growth seemed practically Unstoppable but we did see that that seems to be not the case anymore in the company’s conference call yesterday Mark Zuckerberg was pretty Frank about the company’s weeks we’re investing so much in security that it will significantly impact our profitability we’re starting to see that this quarter Facebook says it can’t keep up its rapid growth while it spends more money on privacy and security continue to invest heavily in security and privacy because we have a responsibility to keep people safe and it’s being forced to my new rules in the European Union to protect consumer privacy that’s already slowing advertising growth there what was Facebook’s plan to shift ads from news feeds two stories a newer feature of photos and videos that last just 24 hours that made some analyst skeptical why model model was failing with respect to security and that means that they aren’t being proactive actually are being reactive and they don’t necessarily have a plan they don’t know if it’s going to work in this expert points to one possible reason there’s an entire younger generation younger demographic that’s not using the platform lingering privacy concerns and the spread of fake news all likely testing users trust but will they leave because it is so big I don’t think it’s going to be any kind of immediate drop off that we see but could just be the beginning of a slow decline for the platform I think that there’s no doubt that that’s the case so what we saw today was investors reacting to some pretty big concerns the cost of privacy rules in the EU it’s slowing user and revenue growth and a warning that profit will likely be squeezed for quarters if not years to come but despite all that you and this is as you said still one of the most valuable tech companies in the world but what it lost today along with that drop and its market value was investors many investors confidence in the company and the numbers are so big they’re kind of hard to grasp thank you very much in your stalling user growth in the United States and Canada is far bigger problem let’s show you what we mean Facebook makes an average of nearly $6 of Revenue per person that is globally now you break it down by region the average value of a European user was close to $9 but American or Canadian user will almost $26 the big difference is that advertisers were almost all of Facebook’s Revenue comes from these users in the United States and Canada as more Absalom so that’s what you’re Worth to Facebook what about what Facebook is worth to Mark Zuckerberg well today’s stock drop hit his personal stake to his net worth lost close to 16 billion dollars but you still doing pretty well he’s worth about 67 billion dollars 2 ForksFacebook now holds the dubious record for a single-day money loss, after its market value dropped 19 per cent. The company lost more than $100 billion US, more than the GDP of some small countries.
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Dangers of Vaping – Are ELECTRIC CIGARETTES Safe?
The dangers of vaping are too numerous to list in a brief article such as this one. However, many experts, like the chairperson of the World Health Organisation’s health committee, have urged the government to look into the risks of vapourising cigarettes. A written report published in July this season highlighted the fact that nearly all the world’s smokers reside in countries where there’s strong public smoking ban or restriction. In countries with weak or no public smoking bans, including some parts of Europe, there is an increased risk of young adults needs to vapourise, often with other tobacco products such as pipe smoking.
Among the dangers of vaping is that it can be much harder to stop than smoking cigarettes. For most ex-smokers, the habit took years to find yourself in and they found it extremely difficult to give up. Many people also find that they find it very difficult to give up cigarettes once they have started. There is also an increasing number of those people who are using dual solutions to smoke, for example, by combining smoking and drinking alcohol, or combining using tobacco and electric cigarettes. These folks face a particular group of problems because the toxins from their beverages or cigarettes might not be compatible with their own nicotine levels, and so they can find they cannot hold out long enough to give up cigarettes or vice versa.
As well as the dangers of vaping, there are also dangers of ingesting the concentrated nicotine from marijuana tobacco. This concentrated form of nicotine causes many people to see the withdrawal symptoms that are connected with quitting smoking. Unfortunately, the symptoms are often severe enough to cause lots of people to relapse immediately. Therefore you will find a strong incentive for people to remain from the dangers of Vaporizing tobacco. Many governments have been discussing the dangers of laboring for some time now and the dangers of not regulating the sale and distribution of e-juice.
One of the primary concerns concerning the dangers of vaporizing is that it could allow inexperienced users to utilize extremely powerful equipment which has no knowledge of medical risks associated with it. It could even allow teenagers to purchase these devices from a selection of online companies that not provide the necessary information for consumers to make an informed decision. There is no regulation that prohibits the sale of these e cigarettes contain any nicotine at all, and the only path for consumers to know exactly what chemicals are being contained would be to ask the seller should they have any questions. Unfortunately, you can find no checks and balances set up to prevent this from happening, and as a result we are left susceptible to health risks.
The new alternative that’s emerging is safer than previously. There are now services on the market that work with a mix of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin to produce a much safer alternative to the normal e cigarettes. The difference between these products and traditional to smokers is that the liquids usually do not evaporate into the air. Instead, the liquid is applied right to the skin, and this is absorbed through the tissue without having to be evaporated. This allows a safer option to be worn by individuals that may be susceptible to experiencing problems because of smoking.
Because of the dangers of vapors, it is essential that new users understand the dangers of vapes and how to prevent them. Lots of people that use electronic cigarettes will observe that the liquid will need on a weird taste. This is because the liquid is typically made of propylene glycol, and due to the way it is made does not evaporate in to the air like other liquids would. In the event that you notice this strange taste, it is important to note that it is possible to use the alternative liquid that is created by the manufacturer of the vaporizer as a way to satisfy your taste. Lots of people have reported that using the e-liquid will reduce the unpleasantness of the taste in their mouths, and in addition help them in order to quit the habit altogether.
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BMW is one of only a few automakers that’s continuing its investment into hydrogen fuel-cell power. Most automakers, most notably Tesla, feel that hydrogen is not only a dead technology for cars but that investing in it will only slow down development of EVs. However, BMW feels the opposite. BMW feels as if hydrogen-electric vehicles are not only viable options for many applications but that they help compliment EVs.
“Hydrogen remains relevant for us, alongside electromobility. We see hydrogen-electric drivetrains as a complement to battery electric drivetrains. This is the only way our fleet can have a maximum impact protecting the climate. That is why we support the European Commission’s plans to expand charging and hydrogen-filling station infrastructure along European highways.” said Dr Nicolas Peter, Member of the Board of Management, during a BMW’s recent annual conference.
Hydrogen-electric power is not something that should be dismissed out of hand and is something that could have its place in the market, alongside electric vehicles. Vehicles powered by hydrogen are zero-emission, as they’re driven by electric motors. Those motors are just powered by hydrogen fuel cells. But the advantage of hydrogen power is the refill time, as such a car can refill its tank in only a few minutes, just like an internal combustion car. That makes them better for long-haul vehicles, like cargo trucks.
It also makes sense for customers who live in rural areas, where any sort of refuel/charge stations are few and far between. Allowing rural customers the ability to refill far quicker, while still providing zero-emissions driving, would be helpful. There are many applications for hydrogen-electric vehicles, which is why it’s great that BMW is still investing into the technology. The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is a great example of that, as it looks and feels like a fully-fleshed out production car and not just some gimmicky techno-display.
“Our BMW iX5 Hydrogen is already in its final stages of development. We just completed winter testing under extreme conditions. The result: full range and performance, even under negative 20 degrees Celsius. We will begin producing a small series in autumn. And we are already preparing for the next generation of our fuel cell drivetrain. IPCEI funding would rapidly advance development and industrialization of this additional drivetrain generation in Germany. BMW is actually the only automaker that has committed to produce a vehicle within the framework of this program.” said Peter.
Both hydrogen-electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles can coexist and even compliment each other. During this time of great change for the automobile, there doesn’t seem to be a one-size-fits-all alternative fuel, one that fits all applications. Until then, having multiple high-quality options, for different applications, will only help reduce global emissions quicker. Which is why BMW still sees hydrogen power as a worthwhile investment.


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URI to hold 'Rhody' yard sale
The fourth annual Rhody the Ram yard sale will be held Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Keaney gym parking lot.
Proceeds will benefit the Rhody the Ram Endowment, which now stands at more than $20,000. Interest from the endowment is used to fund scholarships to assist students who perform as Rhody the Ram. In the past, student volunteers have not received financial support for their efforts.
Many of the items for the yard sale come from tons of material left behind by departing students. "Instead of throwing away items, students were encouraged to place them, along with unwanted clothing and non-perishable food items in lobbies of their residence halls," said yard sale co-coordinator Nancy Hawksley, URI recycling coordinator.
"This year more than 2,000 pounds of food and more than 700 pounds of seasonal clothing were donated to the Johnnycake Center in Peace Dale. Another 500 pounds of clothing was donated to Big Sisters of Rhode Island. Yard sale items not sold by the end of the day will be donated to Kiducation," she said.
Individuals or groups can set up their tables and sell their goods for a fee of $25. "We'll also have several crafters at the yard sale," said Gerri Beagle, fiscal manager at the URI Foundation and co-coordinator of the yard sale. "Allowing people to set up their own tables will be another attraction that could again make this yard sale one of the biggest in the local area."
Community members, faculty and staff can also donate items to the URI yard sale tonight, May 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Blue Butler Building, located on Greenhouse Road off Flagg Road, Room 102; and Friday, June 8, at the Keaney parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No large computer monitors or appliances will be accepted.
To volunteer or for more information, call Hawksley at 874- 2840 or Beagle at 874-2460.


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The UK-based company, which said it introduced the feature in December, joins social media companies such as Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) and Reddit that have explored ways to incorporate the digital tokens on their platforms.
OnlyFans, which was launched in 2016, boomed during the pandemic as it became a way for creators to earn money selling content directly to subscribers.
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are a type of digital asset that exist on the record-keeping technology blockchain. They have surged in popularity over the last year, with people buying artwork and videos of sports highlights as NFTs.
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OnlyFans said it only supports NFTs minted on the ethereum blockchain. It said creators’ NFT profile pictures would show an ethereum icon to mark them as authentic.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)’s YouTube this week elaborated on its own plans around NFTs, saying it could offer ways to verify the legitimacy of digital assets using its video library. Sales of NFTs soared last year, but critics have said scams, copyright theft and other predatory behavior are too common.
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A Hastings man is in custody after threatening an Uber driver early Sunday morning, authorities said. and local news. Find the latest Uber Technologies, Inc. Uber has made some lofty claims about just how much its drivers can make a year. Feb 27, 2019 Mathew Burk. The document has moved here. The driver was. Superior Court documents. Actress Tara Strong, a prominent activist for the Democratic Party, posted a video of herself along with fellow actress Rena Sofer harassing a conservative immigrant Uber driver, before deleting the tweet. The crash occurred at about 9:25 p. When Lamiyah Jabbar picked up. New Jersey labor auditors are investigating Uber Technologies Inc. Wiggins said the suspect. It's not a bad gig there, and the cost of living is relatively low. Search Uber Drivers jobs in Newport News, Virginia. Emmy Hurley claimed she had a. The new Uber driver app has arrived for 2018/2019. 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Posted 12:43 PM, The Uber driver drove the victim to Jackson Park Hospital, located at 7531 S Stony Island Ave. A Florida Uber driver fatally shot a man who stopped his car and wanted to confront his girlfriend. Jack Moore and Kathy Stewart | @KStewartWTOP. How Much Do Uber Drivers Make? Typically when you become an Uber driver, drivers make 80% of the Uber Partner fair and Uber takes 20%. (AP) — A Florida Uber driver has been charged after accidentally shooting a passenger while he tried to secure his gun. Sky News - First for Breaking News, video, headlines, analysis and top stories from business, politics, entertainment and more in the UK and worldwide. Does your car qualify to drive with Uber? Every city is different. An Uber driver with an extensive criminal record has been arrested for allegedly attempting to shoot and kill Montgomery County Police officers with a homemade gun. 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Being a Lyft Driver vs. If you are thinking about driving for Uber as a side business, we’d say go for it (based only on what we’ve seen as accountants re the potential to earn, the quality of the. Driver News (October 21, 2019) World Series Public Service Announcement: With the Fall Classic coming to Washington, DC these next two weeks, drivers advised to be aware of a steep uptick in business during this time, as well as road closures and pedestrian foot traffic. For Kenneth Drayton, obedience to God's call meant taking a job as an Uber driver. They go to brunch. Latest Uber news stories including taxi accidents and crime, driverless taxis, the legality of Uber taxis, and Uber trending stories and headlines. Man Accused of Posing as Uber Driver, Raping DC Student Is Released From Jail The man accused of rape said he had consensual sex with a drunk college student. Fuel economy is another important consideration. Ahmed Elgaafary was found guilty Thursday of rape of an unconscious person, sexual assault and indecent assault. Uber wouldn’t provide information about average ratings, but driver Harry Campbell, 29, says that most riders are a 4. (FOX 5 DC) - An immigrant from Cameroon working as an Uber driver to help support his wife and four children was murdered in Prince George's County Tuesday. More than half the ride-hail drivers dismissed in Maryland since More than half of dismissed Md. That makes sense: Uber. Uber and Lyft drivers are using the companies' algorithms against them Community is more powerful than technology. Uber Driver attacked videos and latest news articles; GlobalNews. Uber car options: Uber's Economy, Premium and Accessibility options allow consumers to choose the. screws over its drivers, and now, an Uber exec just publicly outlined a cavalier plan to. Visit ubereats. 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Rideshare Drivers United - LA Press Release. Read Trip-dc2. The app should also offer a customer service phone number on the spot for those that want it. The government requires commercial licenses as well, requiring Uber to provide that documentation. Information News Autonomous Advocacy Notifications. The Lyft new driver sign up bonus can range from $10 to $2,500, depending on the city you drive in. The authorities believed Uber had violated tax laws and had a warrant to. As contractors, Uber drivers are required to pay for job-related expenses such as gas, insurance, and vehicle maintenance. On Tuesday, Ryan Simonetti, CEO of New York-based Convene, had an Uber ride he won’t soon forget. But the driver was almost immediately put. After a year behind the wheel he feels confident he was divinely appointed. Uber drivers have staged protests against the company, calling for improved pay and treatment and expanded benefits. Uber and Lyft drivers are using the companies' algorithms against them Community is more powerful than technology. Appreciate the help. Dana McCauley, news. Joshua Thiede, who was last seen driving his black. Prince George's County police say 46-year-old. Drivers group plans work stoppage ahead of Uber IPO | newscentermaine. 2019 - Welcome to my YouTube Channel. New Regs Make It Harder For Out-Of-State Uber Drivers, But Questions Remain On Ocean City Impact, Enforcement. Two years ago, in an internal e-mail concerning an alleged assault by an Uber driver later published on Gawker owned. Uber has yet again found itself at the centre of a storm of allegations of foul play, as it comes to light that the firm suffered a staggering data breach involving the information of 57 million customers and drivers in 2016, yet failed to disclose information about the event. A Hastings man is in custody after threatening an Uber driver early Sunday morning, authorities said. Woman Says Uber Driver Denied Her Ride Because of Her Wheelchair She said she explained to the driver that the chair could be broken down easily and it wasn't much bigger than a piece of luggage. Uber Salaries in Washington, DC Area. LAWRENCE, KS (AP) -- A man accused of repeatedly grabbing his Uber driver's genitals during a drive through Lawrence was sentenced to two years of probation but must register as a sex offender for. PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. NBC 5 News at 6pm The latest local news, weather and investigative stories impacting your community. An Uber passenger was struck and killed by a California Highway patrol vehicle after running across lanes and jumping the 101 Freeway median in Encino Monday morning, authorities said. 2019 - Welcome to my YouTube Channel. Uber Bad The Definitive List Of Uber Horror Stories. A GOLD Coast Uber driver sexually assaulted a drunk passenger with the car doors locked while parked for 27 minutes, the Southport District Court has heard. 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Since you'll be driving many more miles than a typical driver, gas costs can quickly add up. ” But in 2017, the State Department of Labor ruled that three. Daniel Moore was working on Thursday night when he stopped to pick up a. excel analysis and SQL, among others) -- ability to carve your own career path (it's normal for people to move teams and/or offices if you want) -- ability to make a difference. TIPS PLEASE! A new study reveals few Uber customers actually tip their drivers. That makes sense: Uber. According to Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien, at about 12:45am, April 7, 2019.


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FORT WORTH, Texas — Point of Rental Software was named to the 2021 Inc. 5000, Inc. Magazine’s list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The honor marks the fourth consecutive listing and sixth time the company has been listed since 2014.
“This past year required some innovative solutions to a lot of challenges worldwide,” said Point of Rental CEO Wayne Harris. “Our team, including our customers, provided valuable guidance, support, and expertise that helped us solve many of the problems we all faced. We’re excited about our continued growth and the opportunity to serve so many more rental businesses.”
Ranked #4063 with a three-year revenue growth of 75 percent and more than 100 employees added in the same timeframe, Point of Rental develops innovative software solutions that drive the rental industry forward. In addition to contactless rental solutions eSign & Pay and UnlockIt, the company expanded its e-commerce abilities by adding Rental Hosting in early 2021.
This year’s Inc. 5000 proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, companies on the list added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.
To learn more about Point of Rental and why the company continues to grow year after year, visit pointofrental.com/about.


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While pubs are going bust at a record rate, beer production in Lancashire is booming, according to the real ale bible.
Four independent “micro breweries” have come on tap in the county in the past year with five more in the pipeline, says the 2014 Good Beer Guide.
And the picture is mirrored across the nation with Britain beginning to shake off its lager image as drinkers get more of a thirst for traditionally-produced ales.
“In spite of the problems besetting pubs, the beer outlook couldn’t be more promising,” said Guide author Roger Protz from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
“Real ale continues to out-perform other types of beer and it is the only area of growth in a sector that, overall, continues to decline.”
CAMRA say a record-breaking 187 new breweries have opened in Britain in just over a year to cater for this shift in drinking habits. At 1,147 – double what it was a decade ago – the UK now has its largest number of breweries since the 1930s and, per head of population, we have more than any other country on the planet.
Lancashire currently boasts 20 independent breweries with the Goosnargh label one of a quartet to come on tap since the 2013 Guide was published.
Based at Ye Horns Inn near Preston, the company only started brewing in April and has already got a listing by CAMRA.
Head brewer Mark Woods said: “The bigger breweries have moved away from cask or craft beers to concentrate on lager production and that has left a big void which the micro-breweries are filling with quality products. Yes, pubs are closing down all across the country, but they tend to be the ones owned by the big chains which are restricted to which beers they can sell.
“At the Horns we decided to move into brewing as a way of diversifying. It’s another income stream and producing our own beer is more profitable for us. For the first two or three months we were finding our feet, but we’ve now got products we are more than happy with. And the feedback we’ve had has been first class.”
Goosnargh Gold, Goosnargh Truckle, Bit O’ Blonde and Real Goosnargh Bitter are four of the beers of offer.
Goosnargh is one of three Preston independents now in the Guide alongside Arkwrights and Hart of Preston.


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“We are continuing to boost border trade so it can achieve the Bt1.6-trillion target by the end of the year,” he said.
However, he added that exports accounted for Bt381.7 billion of the total trade, which was 0.98 per cent less from the same period last year, while imports accounted for Bt304.73 billion, recording a 3.97 per cent rise from the same period of last year.
The top three countries involved in border trade this year are Malaysia, where transactions in first half valued Bt271.6 billion or 2.43 per cent less from the same period last year, followed by Myanmar worth Bt102.2 billion and Laos worth Bt99.39 billion.
Thailand’s exports have dropped due to the appreciation of the baht and the US-China trade war, Adul said.
However, he said he is confident that border trade will achieve the Bt1.6-trillion target by the end of this year thanks mainly to his department’s policy to promote trade in southern border provinces.
The department is also revising its business plan for 2020-2022 by aiming for an average 15-per-cent growth per annum, he said.


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A new study measures the value of waste from clothing manufacturing in Bangladesh, making a strong case for upcycling and recycling.
Researchers tracked textile waste streams from Bangladesh’s vast readymade garment (RMG) sector and, based on their findings, they estimate an average of US$ 0.70 is lost for every piece of apparel exported.
For context, a study released last year by the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) showed the unit price of apparel products in Bangladesh was US$ 2.5.
For their study, researchers identified and categorised textile waste generated in various apparel production stages and also traced the informal trading of waste materials – a vast underground market in Bangladesh. Their findings draw on primary data from 17 textile and apparel factories.
Waste is generated along various stages of clothing production, and these were broken down into spinning, wet processing, fabric manufacture and apparel production. The researchers conclude that the total amounts of material lost in the process are approximately:
- 63% in spinning
- 10% in fabric manufacturing
- 34% in wet processing
- 19% in the apparel production
The study suggests Bangladesh has huge untapped opportunities in textile recycling.


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WASHINGTON (10/30/13)--More than half of smartphone users surveyed have used their phone to make some type of mobile payment, according to a survey released today by the Credit Union National Association.
The survey defines "mobile payment" as "any payment done using a mobile phone."
CUNA's survey also found that regardless of whether or not smartphone owners make mobile payments, security remains their foremost concern, with 77.7% listing security as their most serious concern about mobile payments.
Other concerns were much less significant, with no other category garnering more than 10%, CUNA said. Those included concerns about the battery life of the phone (6.9%), confusion in using the device (6.4%), not having enough rewards/bonus features (5.1%) and the inability to track a budget (4%).
"The fact that the overwhelming majority of smartphone users listed security as a top concern is a reminder to financial institutions and others that offer mobile payments that users won't sacrifice convenience for security," said CUNA Executive Vice President of Strategic Communications and Engagement Paul Gentile.
"While there have been many advances made with mobile security in recent years, respondents' concerns over security indicate financial institutions and companies in the mobile space must continue to stress their focus on security with their customers," Gentile said.
Among respondents who use mobile payments, 91.6% indicated that ease of use is the greatest benefit. The most common single transaction dollar amount for a mobile payment was over $50 (34%). That was followed by:$25.01 to $50 (9.2%),$10.01 to $25 (7.6%), $5.01-$10 (3.2%) and $0.01 to $5 (1.7%). Of those surveyed, 44.3% indicated that they don't use mobile payments.
When it comes to rewards, traditional payment methods are still preferred over mobile payments. Mobile payments were viewed the least favorably with regard to rewards, bonus features, and points, with 6.1% preferring mobile payments. About 41.8% preferred credit cards, while 25.9% preferred debit cards, and 26.2% were unsure.
When broken down by age groups, the greatest use of mobile payments came from respondents ages 30-44 (59.6%), followed by those ages 18-29 (57.9%), 45-60 (47.8%), and 61 or older (24.1%). The survey also suggested that more women (54.5%) than men (47.6%) made mobile payments.
CUNA's Mobile Payments Survey polled 1,046 people via the Internet from a population of mobile phone users. The respondents were 51.3% female and 48.7% male. Roughly 18.2% of respondents reported household income of less than $25,000, while 13.9% reported less than $50,000 annual income; 32% reported less than $100,000; 18.1% reported less than $150,000 and 17.8% reported more than $150,000. The U.S. Census Bureau regions reported were representative as well, with no region making up more than 16.5% of responses.
The survey is the third edition of CUNA's quarterly consumer survey. Previous topics were on student loans and women in finance.


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Those looking to play Apex Legends on their Nintendo Switch will have to wait a little longer as it was announced that Respawn Entertainment’s hit battle royale game will only be arriving on the console sometime in 2021.
According to game director Chad Grenier on a EA company blog post, the reason for the game’s Switch delay was due to the team “still hard at work on the port”.
He adds, “But in order to do justice to the game and make it into the great experience Switch players deserve, our team needs more time. This year has brought on unexpected new challenges, to put it mildly, and we don’t want to rush anything out,” and went on to note that when the game does hit Switch, it will feature “support for cross-platform play, our latest seasonal content, and full feature parity with the other versions of the game.”
Apex Legends’ Switch delay will not affect the launch of the game’s upcoming seventh season, or its Steam release on 4 November, with players who previously played the game on Origin able to carry over their account progression and unlocks between the two platforms.


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As anyone who's even been interested in commerce - whether they're shopping for movies, clothes, electronics, furniture or almost anything else - knows, trends are constantly changing. Overall preferences shift every couple of months, adding up to considerable changes every few years.
This constantly evolving landscape can lead to shaky ground for business owners. They have to be up on the latest trends to turn a profit and stay successful. Luckily, we live in an age when change is relatively easy, especially for those company leaders who run a website. With just a few clicks, administrators can allow customers to buy a whole host of products at once.
However, as recent studies have shown, many Canadian retailers still aren't taking advantage of the Internet, despite the innumerable benefits it provides. That isn't the only way the Internet is shaking up the sector - as e-commerce grows, the brick-and-mortar store environment is set to start pulling back. Entrepreneurs will want to take note of all Internet-related trends if they aim to stay on the cutting edge and be as successful as possible.
Some companies won't buy in
Store owners can use the Internet for a plethora of things in an attempt to maximize their business. Think of it this way - a company that advertises using traditional print media and doesn't have a website has a target audience made up of residents in the general area around the store, maybe the occasional tourist. A startup with a website, however, can use the digital environment to market products to people on the other side of the world - they just have to pay for the merchandise on a Web page and wait for their package to arrive in the mail.
A recent study published by MasterCard revealed that 90 per cent of small and medium-sized businesses in Canada, Germany, Brazil and South Africa have a presence on the Internet - think social media page or rudimentary websites without an e-commerce platform, Forbes reported. That being said, only 20 per cent of these companies can process electronic transactions. That's a massive population that's missing out on a large amount of business.
Rise of e-commerce means fall of physical space?
According to Financial Post, retailers are going to want to change these statistics sooner rather than later, because industry research has suggested that as e-commerce becomes more and more popular, consumers are going to start going to online storefronts for their shopping needs.
The news source, citing information shared at a recent retail panel, did note that the Internet won't bring about the total destruction of brick-and-mortar stores, but owners are going to want to work the online landscape into their strategies. For instance, Toys 'R' Us Canada President Kevin Macnab told executives at the gathering that within the next five years, his company will probably start cutting down on consumer-facing floor space and expanding the backroom. This way, the corporation can dedicate more square footage to inventory and send out more product to online buyers.


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Nigerian Disc Jockey and daughter of billionaire, Michael Otedola, DJ Cuppy has bagged a new deal with Manchester United and popular sportswear brand Adidas just months after declaring her support for the club.
She was recently unveiled as a campaign model, making an appearance in an Adidas advert to unveil Manchester United’s new kit.
The club unveiled their third kit for the 2020-2021 season amidst criticisms of its zebra-theme strip.
In a video shared by DJ Cuppy, she could be seen in the advert for the new kit wearing the jersey while singing and dancing.
A former Arsenal supporter, She declared some months ago that she would change her allegiance to the red devils if Odion Ighalo scored in an FA cup game, which he did.


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John Lewis Edinburgh introduces Smart Home
Smart Home concept at the heart of £24m redevelopment of John Lewis in Edinburgh
John Lewis has revealed that the investment in upgrades to its Edinburgh store will top £24 million as the group looks to make the most of the St James Centre redevelopment. Opening later this month, the refurbishments to the 160,000sq ft store include an additional shopping floor, a new cafe and a new technology product area.
Barry Blamire, head of branch at John Lewis Edinburgh, told The Herald it was one of the biggest upgrades the shop has seen in its 43 years, calling it “an incredibly exciting moment in our history.
"There will be significant changes. It’s a big sum of money,” he says.
John Lewis will open a new shopping floor on level five of the shop – which was previously offices. This will include The Place to Eat, a new cafe offering a views over the city.
The move comes after John Lewis threatened to quit the capital when the extent of the disruption caused by the centre’s redevelopment became apparent, before striking a deal with landlord TH Real Estate.
“For us, the option of staying put and redeveloping was the best option,” says Mr Blamire. “While there is a level of disruption, which we can’t deny, customers are delighted we stayed put.”
Mr Blaire declined to comment on how much sales have fallen while the St James Centre is closed, but confirmed the drop in footfall and sales were in line with expectations. On the new shopping floor, the retailer will introduce its Smart Home concept which brings together connected gadgets and tech into one space.


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Over the past couple of months, Google’s Android mobile operating system has made significant headway, both in the public and in the tech world, with reports showing Android sales catching up to the iPhone. Yet we’ve also seen multiple sources note that Android has not succeeded on Facebook.
That judgment has been based on the stats for Facebook’s Android smartphone app. At right, you can see Facebook’s own monthly active user measurement for Android, which led to the confusion. By appearances, the Facebook for Android app has only 68 monthly active users.
We’ve checked in with Facebook about the Android app, and gotten the real story: the mobile app has over six million MAU. In combination with the HTC Sense app, which is mostly used on phones with Android as an underlying platform, Android has well over seven million MAU on the social network.
This is significant not only for Facebook, which wants to encourage smartphone use, but as a measure for the overall smartphone market, in which sales numbers often must be estimated. Let’s see how the Android apps stack up against competing phones:
There’s actually a distinct possibility that Android has even more users on Facebook than we’re estimating, because Mobile, which you see above with almost 20 million users, is a catch-all app for feature phones. Any number of Android users could have set up to use this app instead.
So, going strictly be the numbers above, Android appears to be at least a fifth the size of the iPhone.
Seeing the true user numbers for Android gives new perspective to Facebook’s recent decision to release an Android software development kit. When Android was initially released, Facebook didn’t do anything with the fledgling operating system, and an executive even reportedly insulted Android. But for several months, Facebook has had an inside view onto the platform’s growing significance.
One more interesting data point to note: judging by the HTC Sense app, Android users tend to spend more time than any other smartphone group on Facebook. This AppData graph is for DAU as a percentage of MAU, which measures how many users come back daily:
That 70 percent DAU / MAU beats the iPhone’s 52 percent or the BlackBerry’s 59 percent by a significant stretch. It could be that Android users tend to be average consumers who use Facebook often, while the BlackBerry is used by the business crowd and iPhone users have a broader sampling of other apps to use, like Foursquare.
Unfortunately, the Android app appears to be buggy in more than just its stats; users have been complaining about connection problems for several weeks. But with such strong user numbers, we wouldn’t be surprised to see both Facebook and Google put more emphasis on working together in the future — at least in this limited context.


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Centro Restaurant Group expanding, adding two locations
Taco-centric Minneapolis restaurant and bar Centro announced Wednesday that they are opening two new locations, another one in Minneapolis and one in St. Paul.
The second Minneapolis location will be opening in the former space of the Wedge Table along Eat Street at 2412 Nicollet Ave. This 15,000-square-foot site will serve as Centro’s new headquarters, a news release from the company says. Nearly half of the space will be a commissary kitchen that will allow Centro to expand its catering services and launch an in-house delivery service.
The Eat Street location will also feature other company brands including a limited version of Vivir and a new concept that hasn’t been announced yet, plus a large patio.
The third location will be in St. Paul, but the company didn’t provide where it will reside; however, they said that like the Eat Street spot, the St. Paul Centro space will be “multi-concept.”
“Despite the challenges of the past few years, expanding the Centro brand feels natural – and we’re looking forward to growing alongside the most supportive community and resilient team,” owner Jami Olson said in a statement. “We’ve picked two truly special neighborhoods in which to grow. Eat Street will give us space to maximize our potential and develop other branches of our business.”
The Centro Restaurant Group says they are aiming to open delivery and catering at the Eat Street space in the spring followed by the restaurants at that location in the summer. They are looking at a fall opening for the St. Paul site.
The original Centro opened in 2018 in Northeast Minneapolis. The two new locations will have a similar feel as the original, the news release says, as well as similar menus including tacos, oysters, enchiladas, and the Centro crunch.
The company says that additional locations are also being scouted.


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The Nike Vapor Laser Talon is a new Football clete which is manufactured, in part, using 3D printing. It weighs 5.6 oz. The prepared press on the shoe states:
“Nike’s new 3D printed plate is contoured to allow football athletes to maintain their drive position longer and more efficiently, helping them accelerate faster through the critical first 10 yards of the 40.”
“”SLS technology has revolutionized the way we design cleat plates – even beyond football – and gives Nike the ability to create solutions that were not possible within the constraints of traditional manufacturing processes,” said Shane Kohatsu, Director of Nike Footwear Innovation.””
3D printing has been used for prototypes for several years. This is said to be the first shoe in which 3D printing using Selective Laser Sintering technology (SLS) as part of the standard manufacturing process.
Don’t look to be printing this out at home any time soon. It will be manufactured at the Nike production facilities. And it is not going to be individually customized at this time.
There has been some discussion about the name, with one blogger saying that it seemed cool enough to come from Spike TV. For me it rang a bell: shoes, wear the shoes, run in the shoes, play foot ball in the shoes. Vapor. Hmm, vapor – vapor and shoes. Vapor wear. Vaporware.
Vaporware is a term applied to software products that are announced and somehow never see the light of day. Wikipedia sums it up for those of you not familiar with the term Vaporware.
I don’t believe I’ve seen Nike fail to deliver on an announced shoe, so this new Vapor Wear is likely to be worn and not be like vaporware.
If you are ready to try your hand at 3D design but can’t afford a printer, I came across Shapeways, which offers tutorials and the ability to get started.


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Bentley is synonymous with handcrafted automotive prestige. It’s vehicles, often large coupes and sedans, are regarded as the pinnacle of what today’s technology can offer in terms of pampering luxury.
The focus may soon change slightly, according to a Car & Driver report, with the company said to be considering a smaller, more sporty coupe to target vehicles like the Porsche 911 and Jaguar F-Type.
It’s understood the coupe would be powered by a range of V8 engines, potentially taken from the Continental GT V8 (pictured). In that sits a 4.0-litre Audi-developed twin-turbo V8 producing 373kW.
The new model would expand the company’s lineup to four vehicles, remembering a large SUV is on the way in the next couple of years.
In related news, Bentley is also thinking about introducing a special division to cater for custom orders. Think of it as like a ‘special operations’ division like what Ferrari, McLaren and, more recently, Jaguar offer.
Bentley buyers are already in the very high end of the market. It seems like a natural progression to offer those in need of something even more exclusive.