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AWI calculations short
AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation has been caught short with its calculation of this season’s wool prices.
In its annual report last week, the research and marketing body said it based its income forecasts on an average Eastern Market Indicator of 1650c/kg in
2018-19, significantly shy of the 1900c/kg forecast by ABARES and 1850c/kg quoted by AWI to a meeting of wool growers this month.
It also differs from the
1700c/kg average projected in WoolPoll voting information sent out to growers in September and is 20 per cent down on current market trending.
For the first 14 weeks of
2018-19 selling season, the EMI has averaged 2025c/kg and for it to meet AWI’s
1650c/kg it would need to average 1480c/kg for the remaining 31 weeks.
Some growers say that to reach 1650c/kg the indicator would have to dip below
1100c/kg — to prices similar to those achieved in 2015.
But an AWI spokeswoman said discussions for the
2018-19 budget took place in April this year.
She said AWI regularly reviewed the budget based on the EMI “however this doesn’t mean the organisation is banking on this forecast”.
“Prices have been particularly volatile in recent years.
“Whilst it is clearly not that easy to explain or predict why markets of any product react in the way they do, on the surface the current wool market behaviour seems to be going against the most logical of thinking,” the spokeswoman said.
“Supply is forecast to be in serious decline and demand for wool products, in particular Merino, at retail and consumer level remains strong, yet the market has taken this downturn.”
In March, when the EMI was at more than 1800c/kg, AWI chief executive Stuart McCullough described the wool market as “a boom, all right” and said he didn’t see “any reason it would slow down soon”.
The EMI last week finished at 1874c/kg — down 96c/kg in a week and almost
250c/kg shy of the record
2116c/kg achieved in mid-August.
National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia executive director Chris Wilcox said there was currently some negative sentiment from Chinese woollen mills amid concerns about a flagging domestic economy and retail sales, which was having a “knock-on effect” on Australian wool prices.
Sydney’s 17-micron indicator took the biggest price hit last week, losing 161c/kg, while Melbourne’s benchmark 19-micron indicator shed 83c/kg.
MISSING THE MARK: AWI has been caught short with its calculation of this season’s wool prices.


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Australian NRL rugby league club Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs has completed its kit sponsorship line-up for the 2017 season by partnering with dairy desserts producer Wicked Sister.
The Bulldogs’ three-year deal with Wicked Sister covers the 2017 to 2019 seasons. The company’s branding will feature on the front and back of the team’s playing shorts as part of the agreement.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, although the Bulldogs confirmed the agreement makes next year’s playing kit the “most lucrative” in the club’s history.
As part of its agreement with the Bulldogs, Wicked Sister will unveil a special promotion for the team’s first game of the season, of which it will serve as the official match sponsor.
Bulldogs fans, members and ticket-holders will also benefit from discounts and promotional activities across Wicked Sister retail outlets in Australian and New Zealand.
“Building brand awareness has always been a forefront strategy for us and I believe we will be the first dessert brand to partner with a club as large as the Canterbury Bulldogs,” Wicked Sister managing director Paul Polly said. “As a family brand, partnering with a premier club like the Canterbury Bulldogs makes perfect sense.”
Last month, the Kia Motors Australia branch of Korean automotive company Kia signed on as the major sponsor of the Bulldogs in a three-year deal. Kia will serve as the team’s front-of-shirt sponsor.

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Apple has revealed that it is working on a fix for an issue some are having with iOS 7. There have been complaints that since the new operation software arrived for iPhones and iPads a fault can occasionally occur when sending iMessages.
Some owners have taken to Twitter and Apple's own support forums to complain that sometimes an iMessage can look like it has been sent correctly but later appears with a red exclamation mark next to it that says it didn't go after all. And this can happen even when the user has a strong internet connection.
The user can then send it as a normal SMS message, but that can cost a network rate and the original failure might not be noticed until much later.
Many are claiming that this started to happen to them after the 7.0.2 update.
Apple has responded to the complaints, admitting that a very small number of people are experiencing this issue and that it is looking into the problem.
"We are aware of an issue that affects a fraction of a percent of our iMessage users, and we will have a fix available in an upcoming software update," it said in a statement.
In the meantime, users recommend that restarting the phone fixes the problem for short periods. But it does return.


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Moodle mobile 2.0 for iOS and Android has recently been released. This latest app is a big step for mobile learning with Moodle.
While this latest release is a smooth upgrade from previous versions, internally it's a completely new app built on a new open source framework, Ionic. The advantage that this brings is that it will mean future mobile developments will be faster in future.
In addition to a cleaner-looking app, some of the new features and improvements in Moodle Mobile 2.0 include:
The app is available to download now for Android & iOS, and will be available on the other app stores soon. You can download it here.
You can find more detail on the features of this latest release here.


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Dairy producers could save about one-third of the costs of milk production by opting to produce their own feeds, according to Kenya’s agriculture chief administrative secretary, Andrew Tuimur.
Speaking at the 14th African Dairy Conference recently, he also urged Kenya’s dairy farmers to conserve fodder, reported The Star.
These two measures could cut the total cost of milk production, currently averaging KES21 (US$0.21) per liter, to KES14 per liter.
“Our target is to bring the cost to KES14 to ensure dairy farmers benefit. And if one can sell a liter at KES35, then they will have made optimum profit,” he said.
Owing to small farm sizes, 60 percent of Kenyan milk output comes from zero-grazed cattle, and the additional feed and labor required mean total costs of production per liter are twice as high in Kenya and in neighboring Uganda.
However, the state’s government has been encouraging farmers to embrace new technology and to produce their own feeds, said managing director of the Kenya Dairy Board, Margaret Kibogy.
Development of the dairy sector in recent times has led to the commissioning of 10 milk processing plants within the past three years, according to Tuimur.
Also at the African Dairy Conference, the more than 600 delegates were urged to focus on production safety and efficiency to maintain a competitive edge in their businesses, The Star previously reported.
“We need safe and more sustainable products to feed the growing population,” said Caroline Edmond, director general of the International Dairy Federation.
One recent innovation that has greatly helped one Kenyan dairy farming group is the introduction of a solar-powered milk cooling system.
Because of a lack of facilities and unreliable power supply, dairy cow owners had to spend time trying to sell their surplus production after each milking — sometimes without success, and the milk had to be given away.
But in 2015, a solar-powered milk cooling plant was opened in the village of Kibumbu, reports Business Day. Dairy farmers take all the milk surplus to their family’s requirements to the plant, where it can be safely stored without going off. At the end of the month, they receive payment based on the volume of milk they have delivered.
With the view to support livestock exports, Kenya’s government has recently announced plans to create 50 new feedlots across the country.


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In a policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics wants more strategic approaches to decrease the excessive consumption of high-sugar drinks among children. These include higher excise tax on the beverages and decreased marketing efforts targeting the young ones.
Public Health March 27, 2019
Online shoppers could pay more upon checkout if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns a 26-year-old rule on sales taxes. The court is due to hear a case against retailers that have not been collecting sales tax from customers.
Life & Style April 16, 2018
Apple has to pay $16 billion in back taxes to Ireland as the European Commission had said it received unfair, preferential treatment. The company will start paying around March, but it's still appealing the E.C.'s ruling.
Apple January 18, 2018
Uber has lost another battle in Australia, as a federal court ruled that it's a taxi service and its drivers are taxi drivers. This, in turn, could lead to an increase in Uber fare prices to offset additional costs.
Business Tech February 20, 2017
As fears of robots replacing human labor grow, Bill Gates has expressed that like their human counterparts, bots should also be liable to pay income tax. Gates believes that companies should be ready to face repercussions of such moves.
Robotics February 18, 2017
Apple was ordered by the European Commission to pay $14 billion in taxes. Ireland is not happy about the decision and will lodge an appeal along with Apple to protect the country's tax regime.
Apple December 19, 2016
A new WHO report presents the possibility of lowering sugary drinks consumption through their taxation, contributing to the reduction of type 2 diabetes and tooth decay.
Public Health October 11, 2016
If Proposition 56 be voted into law come November, then California will become the fifth U.S. state to tax e-cigarettes. The collected the tax money will be allocated to fund health care, tobacco use prevention, research and law enforcement.
Public Health October 11, 2016
The IRS filed a petition in U.S. District Court to have Facebook comply with its request to hand over records regarding its asset transfer to Ireland.
Business Tech July 8, 2016
Google is being investigated for tax evasion and fraud in Spain, after the company’s offices in Paris were also raided. Google is under scrutiny from tax authorities, as previous inquiries showed that it underreports its profits in Europe.
Google June 30, 2016
Cupertino Mayor Barry Chang said Apple should pay the city more taxes. He further said the iPhone maker should have its share of responsibility for the city.
Business Tech May 6, 2016
The White House recently released the 2015 tax returns before the final filing date, and with it, came the Obama family’s income and tax details. From a reported income of $436,065, President Obama and wife Michelle paid out 18.7 percent as taxes, which came to $81,472.
Society April 18, 2016
The multibillion dollar deal between Pfizer and Allergan is off the table. The new corporate inversion rules of the IRS and the Treasury Department may have a hand on it.
Deals April 6, 2016
The Internal Revenue Service experienced computer hardware failure, causing some systems to shut down. IRS is already assessing the extent of the outage and is dealing with the tax community at this time.
Business February 4, 2016
Google has agreed to pay back the UK Government £130 million or $185 million in taxes, putting an end to its tax evasion practices in the country thanks to an agreement with the British treasury.
Legal January 25, 2016
Americans would rather pay IRS penalties than spend on health insurance coverage. Most prefer paying for medicine and doctors' fees out of pocket than paying monthly dues for insurance.
Life January 5, 2016
This amount is only a third of what the country was reportedly owed.
Money December 30, 2015
Australian Federal Police raided the home and office of a tech businessman for a tax investigation hours after publications suggested he could be the bitcoin founder known by the pseudonym of Satoshi Nakamoto.
Legal December 9, 2015
The Facebook CEO addresses criticism that he only decided to donate most of his Facebook shares throughout his lifetime to avoid taxes.
Business December 4, 2015
Rates of childhood obesity in the UK continue to grow. To curb the problem, British lawmakers suggest tough recommendations, including putting 20 percent tax on sugary drinks.
Life December 2, 2015
People with overdue taxes will have to give up their U.S. passports soon. In a proposed law, the Internal Revenue Service will compile the names of people with great tax debts so the state department can impose penalties, such confiscating passports.
Society November 23, 2015
Airbnb's latest string of billboard ads in San Francisco touted the municipal resources, like public libraries and parks, their taxes went to - with passive-aggressive phrasing that offended and riled up the city's denizens.
Business October 22, 2015
The decline in DVD and CD sales has caused several states to look for ways to make up for lost tax revenue. That includes possibly taxing streaming subscriptions and cloud computing.
Money August 21, 2015
Customers in Chicago will now have to pay a nine percent tax to use cloud services and streaming content.
Internet July 1, 2015
Australians will have to pay taxes on digital products such as movies, music, books and software as part as a new legislation dubbed the 'Netflix tax.'
Internet Culture May 11, 2015
Americans don't usually look forward to Tax Day. However, with so many awesome deals, sales and freebies available in honor of the day, you can't help but like it a little.
Feature April 15, 2015
These days, everyone knows that April 15 is the day Americans have to file and pay their taxes by. But how did the U.S. government settle on this deadline?
Internet Culture April 14, 2015
We all know that April 15 is the day you have to file your taxes by. However, if you find yourself unable to meet that deadline, here's what you should do.
Feature April 11, 2015
With tax time rolling around, there are a number of good online services ready to help users with tax filing needs. While sites like H&R Block and TurboTax offer good services, there are some good resources that don't get as much as attention or don't demand high fees or software purchases.
Apps/Software February 2, 2015
The launch of the service Direct2Cash aims to have more shoppers enter Wal-Mart and use the tax refunds that they receive in cash to shop in the store.
Business January 22, 2015
Nintendo has announced that it will no longer be distributing games and consoles in Brazil due to high tariffs and fees imposed by the country.
Video Games January 12, 2015
Soda is about to get a lot more expensive. A new tax in Berkeley, CA means that the soft drink industry may be changing for good.
Internet Culture November 5, 2014
It turns out, $100 is a very different amount of money depending on where you live in the U.S. Here's how to find out what it's worth in your state.
Internet Culture August 19, 2014
A study reveals that raising taxes for tobacco products worldwide will not just cause people to stop smoking, but also prevent people from picking up the habit, causing tobaco-related deaths to plummet.
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September 20, 2016
Announces One Year of Company Milestones and Industry Achievements
TraceLink Inc., the World’s Largest Track and Trace Network for connecting the life sciences supply chain and eliminating counterfeit prescription drugs from the global marketplace, today announced it has reached 105 pharmaceutical and contract manufacturing customers and 417 customers overall, while surpassing 241,000 supply chain partners on the Life Sciences Cloud network. TraceLink’s rapid customer momentum, coupled with a succession of company and industry achievements in serialization and track and trace since September 2015, comes one year after SAP announced its Advanced Track and Trace for pharmaceuticals application (ATTP).
Of the 105 pharmaceutical and contract manufacturing customers that have selected TraceLink:
The majority of TraceLink manufacturing customers have global compliance requirements in multiple countries, including:
“Since September 2015, we have achieved a massive amount of tangible milestones, demonstrating TraceLink’s diligence to deliver on the global serialization commitments that we’ve made to our customers – and to the industry overall,” said Shabbir Dahod, president and CEO, TraceLink. “In a rapidly developing market spurred by global regulations, many companies promise solutions with scalability and data exchange at a lower cost, but continue to fall short. As evidenced by our customer growth in the past year, we are confident that TraceLink is the only company with a proven solution that can deliver compliance at the lowest total cost with quick, seamless integration, a unique trading partner network model, and the least risk of compromising drug supply to patients.”
One Year of Industry Achievements
Rapid Growth: Corporate and Global Presence
With offices now in the U.S., U.K., India and Singapore, TraceLink is dedicated to helping every pharmaceutical supply chain partner, from manufacturer to pharmacy, comply with the ever-changing global regulations for track and trace, while providing seamless connectivity into its trading network. In the past year, TraceLink has significantly increased its corporate presence and executed on the following milestones:
Market Leader: Quantifiable Results and Industry Validation
As the only solution provider solely focused on track and trace for the life sciences industry, TraceLink is dedicated to educating the market on the challenges of global serialization for all segments within the pharmaceutical supply chain. The Company’s in-house experts are dedicated to collaborating with regulatory bodies, industry standards groups and associations to ensure that the technology is continuously optimized for changes in regulations. Over the past 12 months, TraceLink’s team of industry experts has continuously educated and engaged with the industry by hosting 489 serialization workshops, webinars, and training events with over 2,800 attendees; and publishing over 100 thought leadership pieces with more than 12,000 online downloads.
In addition, TraceLink has been recognized by the pharmaceutical industry and business market on several levels, receiving the following accolades:
Proven Solution: Leading in Technology Performance and Innovation
To date, TraceLink is the only company to demonstrate and publish its performance capabilities in processing and commissioning serial numbers to the expected scale and capacity necessary for the industry to comply with global regulations. In the past year, TraceLink has accomplished a succession of performance, scalability and compliance milestones, including:


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The CSE was happy to welcome HeyBryan Media Inc. (CSE:HEY) to the CSE Media Centre for a Market Open on October 29th, 2019.
Founded in 2018, HeyBryan Media Inc. offers a home-maintenance app that allows customers to connect with vetted experts for various home-related tasks, such as handyman services, painting, plumbing, cleaning, and yard maintenance. The app is named after Canadian HGTV personality and renowned contractor, Bryan Baeumler, who was also present at the Market Open.
“Two years ago, this was just an idea. Here we are today – in Toronto, on the 72nd floor of the CSE – ringing the bell. This is a major milestone for our business, and I couldn’t be more excited,” said CEO Lance Montgomery.
“Generally, the projects we do are private. We get a lot of interest from fans and customers, and this obviously is a great opportunity to invite people to participate in our world. Having HeyBryan out there is very exciting,” said Baeumler. “You can get it anywhere you get your apps,” he added.
Several key members of the HeyBryan Media Inc. team also accompanied Montgomery and Baeumler to celebrate this momentous occasion at the CSE Media Centre.
View the podcast for this Market Open featuring Bryan Baeumler and Lance Montgomery here.
For more details about the CSE Media Centre, including information on upcoming Market Opens, please visit the CSE website, or follow us on social media.


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Conductor Builds Social Signals Into SEO Platform
Conductor took a step toward integrating social media metrics into its SEO platform Searchlight after tracking the data for more than a year and acknowledging customers’ desires to better optimize Web sites. The move, although groundbreaking, was expected.
Building the metrics into Searchlight means that brands can analyze and view social data in search rankings similar to search engines, according to Conductor CEO Seth Besmertnik. Through the platform, marketers can find keyword opportunities where social media has come into play by importing social data.
The integration allows brands to determine whether they want to create a program or incentive to drive traffic from keywords to the URLs. It also allows marketers to analyze competitors’ social data and rankings.
The use of social data became apparent after Besmertnik noticed the influence of Google’s +1s and Facebook’s Likes on ranking factors. Higher-ranking sites tend to have a higher social media presence.
Looking at the first page of results from a search query, marketers that compare the first five results with the last five will find twice as many Facebook “likes” on the top half, compared with the bottom. There’s three times as many Google +1s on the top five compared with the bottom. Sites that rank higher on the top half of the first page are 88% more likely to have a Google +1 or Facebook Like.
Gaming the Google +1 platform becomes difficult because the company knows if the user has an account with Gmail, Google Analytics or YouTube. Companies do broker social media services, such as selling Facebook Likes, but when it comes to Google +1, it could become more difficult. Added checks and balances make +1 a more meaningful ranking factor compared with Facebook Likes, Besmertnik said.
Social metrics brought SEO into the boardroom. About 400 of the top 500 retailers now have a full-time SEO person, according to Conductor, which mined LinkedIn data to find the numbers. From April to November of 2010, the number of Internet Retailer 500 companies with at least one SEO professional in-house increased by 24%.
The integration of social into Searchlight comes on the heels of an overhaul to the company user interface, as well as signing on more brands. That brings the company’s customer support to about 500 major brands, including AOL, GE, Sears, Toys R Us and WPP Group.


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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Amazon on Monday launched its new delivery station on Newtown Pike in Lexington and provided a sneak-peek tour to elected and community officials.
Company officials and Lexington leaders participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included remarks from Clinton Caudill, Amazon’s senior regional manager, and concluded with a tour of the 141,000-s.f. delivery station that utilizes Amazon’s latest technologies.
The new delivery station will employ hundreds of full- and part-time workers, Caudill said, and the company is still hiring delivery station employees. The station increases the efficiency of Amazon’s last-mile delivery capabilities to customers in the Lexington region.
Thousands of products are transported daily from Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers to the delivery station, where they are sorted according to delivery routes and then loaded onto trucks and other delivery vehicles, Caudill explained. The new station joins the state’s two existing delivery stations. Amazon operates more than 250 delivery stations in the U.S.
The Lexington delivery station is equipped with electric vehicle charging stations to help Amazon meet its goal to put 10,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road in 2022.
Amazon has invested more than $20 billion in the state since 2010, creating 18,000 full- and part-time jobs as well as some 49,000 indirect jobs that are linked directly to its presence. In Kentucky, Amazon operates 10 fulfillment and sortation centers, two delivery stations, one customer service center, two Whole Foods Markets, and the $1.5 billion Amazon Air hub that launched operations in August at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
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In June Sprint announced plans to exit its unprofitable web hosting business. The unit’s revenue couldn’t support its huge overhead on data center space, with 10 leased centers of between 75,000 and 150,000 square feet each. Sprint said it would shutter eight of the 10 data centers, lay off 500 workers and take a charge of $400 million against earninigs.
The fate of DellHost has been a major question mark during Sprint’s consolidation. DellHost was launched in early 2000 as a vehicle for computer hardware powerhouse Dell to offer hosting services to its many small business customers. In August 2001, Dell partnered with Sprint to operate DellHost, with Sprint agreeing to use Dell equipment in its hosting business, while Dell agreed to buy telecom services from Sprint. At the time, the two companies said they expected the alliance to “generate hundreds of millions of dollars in sales.”
Two years later, DellHost’s customer base would be respectable for some hosting companies, but not for a pair of visible consumer brands such as Dell and Sprint. The provider’s 34K hostnames are split between Windows hosting (25K) and Linux (9K).


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Local commercial vehicle supplier David Spear has been an industry sounding board following the introduction of the new Euro 6 standard this September, and with news that a popular pick-up model has received a name change, the timing is far from coincidental.
Established manufacturer Nissan has dropped the prefix from its 12th generation Navara, meaning that from now on the model will be known as simply the Nissan Navara, rather than its previously used title, NP300 Navara.
“The NP prefix stood for Nissan pick-up and was added to bring the recently introduced model in line with other vehicles within the Nissan range – the manufacturer already uses the abbreviations NV, for Nissan van, and NT, for Nissan truck. This naming policy however has been met by a negative response from customers and dealers alike,” said Owner David Spear.
The name change comes just 11 months after the model was launched, however the abbreviation has been removed due to increasing pressure from dealers and customers who feel that the Navara brand is too strong to dilute.
It has been an excellent year for this particular model with UK sales of the pick-up increasing by 73% from January to September 2016 alone. So far 7,200 Navaras have been sold this year, which is 3,000 more than the same period last year. The 12th generation model includes a number of new features to ensure Euro 6 compliance such as SCR technology.
“The reaction from the public and industry insiders was obviously one not expected by Nissan as the original plan was to remove the model name completely and simply refer to it as NP300. The Navara is a bestseller in many commercial vehicle ranges across the country, including our own, but the prefix led to confusion with those that already had brand loyalty with the Navara name. Many will be pleased to see the prefix removed, and the pick-up will be known as Navara in Europe alone, with countries like Japan retaining the NP300 moniker,” concluded David.


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Unbanked, a cryptocurrency card and buying and selling platform, stated Might 25 that it might be winding down its companies because of harsh U.S. rules.
Rules affected funding
Unbanked cited rules as the first motive for its shutdown. The agency asserted that regulators within the U.S. are “actively attempting to cease firms (banks and fintechs) from supporting crypto belongings – even when the businesses try to do it appropriately and by the e book” and stated these regulatory efforts restricted its capacity to lift capital.
Unbanked stated it not too long ago signed a time period sheet for a $5 million funding with a $20 million valuation. Although it didn’t state which rules prevented it from receiving the mortgage, it stated it finally had not obtained the funds as of but.
The corporate stated the funding would have allowed it to broaden its operations. It stated that if it does obtain the funds, it’ll resume operations.
Unbanked nonetheless suggested all clients to withdraw their cryptocurrency and U.S. greenback balances instantly. The corporate stated it might go away withdrawals open for 30 days however beneficial that clients start withdrawals sooner.
The corporate didn’t state whether or not it plans to file for chapter.
Different crypto service failures
Unbanked has supplied crypto card companies and buying and selling companies since 2017. The corporate raised $4 million over its 5 years of operation from about 6,000 traders.
This places Unbanked within the firm of different comparatively small crypto firms which have shut down not too long ago, together with the retail cryptocurrency exchanges Hotbit and Coinloan and Digital Foreign money Group’s institutional buying and selling subsidiary TradeBlock.
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NC-Based Independent Pharmacies Benefit from Centice's Drug Verification
Prevo Drug and Person Street Pharmacy Leverage PASS Rx to Enhance Patient Care and Improve Workflow
MORRISVILLE, NC (November 12, 2008) – Centice Corporation, a leader in drug verification technology, today announced successful implementations of its recently-launched flagship product, PASS Rx, at NC-based independent pharmacies, Prevo Drug, Inc. and Person Street Pharmacy. As early adopters of this innovative technology, Prevo and Person Street have demonstrated their commitment to providing customers with the highest quality standard of care.
Increased script volume, fewer resources, and higher costs of doing business can unfortunately result in greater risk for dispensing errors. Traditionally, pharmacists have relied on largely subjective manual checks based on visual appearance. PASS Rx is the only technology in the marketplace that verifies the chemical composition of dispensed oral solid drugs. Core computational sensor and machine vision technology confirms the accuracy of the majority of dispensed pharmaceuticals in a matter of seconds.
At Asheboro-based Prevo Drug, PASS Rx is being incorporated at the end of the fulfillment process. After a prescription is filled, the pharmacist will place the bottled medication in the PASS Rx system. Upon verification, the medication is bagged and prepared for the customer, ensuring dispensing accuracy and eliminating the opportunity for error.
"PASS Rx is going to provide our pharmacy with an invaluable competitive differentiator – absolute peace of mind that patients are getting their exact prescription," commented Stan Haywood, Owner, Prevo Drug. "Our number one priority is patient safety and that's why we're investing in this technology."
Raleigh-based Person Street Pharmacy has incorporated PASS Rx as the final step in its workflow routine. By verifying the bottled prescription as the last step in the fulfillment process, the pharmacist ensures an uninterrupted flow of verified medication directly to the patient.
"As an independent pharmacist, we are most interested in taking care of you as a patient as opposed to having you shop around for two hours while your prescription is being filled," said Mike James, Owner, Person Street Pharmacy. "PASS Rx helps us transition from a fulfillment role back to our intended role as a true healthcare provider. When you come into our pharmacy, we've gone the extra step to ensure you're getting exactly what was prescribed by your physician."
Both Prevo and Person Street are members of the North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company cooperative. Centice recently announced a marketing collaboration with NC Mutual that enables members priority to acquire PASS Rx for their pharmacy operations. "As early adopters of our technology, Prevo and Person Street have found that PASS Rx fits seamless into their everyday workflow, an attribute especially important to our independent customers who often experience a very hectic schedule and increasing number of scripts," said Ray Swanson, president and CEO, Centice.
About Centice Corporation
Centice, founded in 2004 and headquartered in RTP, NC, is commercializing patented and patentpending computational sensor and machine vision technology. The PASS Rx™ pharmaceutical authentication sensor system improves the verification process for dispensed medications, thereby increasing efficiency and optimizing workflow in the pharmacy. The company has received venture capital investments from The Aurora Funds, Inc., Novak Biddle Venture Partners, S-Group Direct Investments Ltd, and Innovation Ventures LP. More information on Centice can be found at http://www.centice.com.


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Food from China
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Food from China
By Donald K. Allen, MS, DVM
Last Halloween season I noticed unfamiliar bags of candy in the grocery store. On closer inspection, I discovered they were made in China. This concerns me primarily because of the pet food contamination crisis that we experienced in 2007. Do you think the problem has been solved?
Contrary to what our government might tell us, our food supply is at risk, and not just from Salmonella or E. coli. According to Dr. Linda Tollefson, Director of the FDA Regional Office in Europe (and vet school classmate), only 0.6 percent of foods imported into the USA are inspected. Less than one percent! Now consider that 60 percent of the apple juice used in this country today comes from China. Apple juice happens to be the main ingredient in most children’s snack drinks. In fact, the small carton juice drink I just checked, labeled “apple juice,” now says, “Product of China.” That would mean 100 percent of the apple juice in that box is from China.
Last year an energy food bar I purchased was recalled because it contained peanut butter that may have been contaminated with Salmonella. This is a highly-regarded, homespun company that prides itself in quality. They even display the “USDA Organic” emblem on their packages. I e-mailed the company’s website and asked if they used any ingredients from China. The reply was that they search the world for the finest quality ingredients for their products. Reading between the lines, the answer was, “yes.”
I sent another e-mail, this time identifying myself as a veterinarian and Air Force public health officer. I got a phone call. The representative said that, yes, they do use some ingredients from China, but she was not able to tell me what. I replied that unless their company was “hands-on” in China, they couldn’t be sure of what they were getting. Checking the USDA’s Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, I discovered an interesting clause, Section 2106 (d) “Small Farmer Exemption – Subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to persons who sell no more than $5,000 annually in value of agricultural products.” Now, the average wage in China is $2,300. So much for the label, “USDA Organic.”
Our government can only be sure of 0.6 percent of the foods imported into this country. More and more types of foods and food ingredients allowed into the USA are originating in China. Some are moved through other Southeast Asian countries to bypass our restrictions, but the real origin is actually China. Frozen foods from China and Southeast Asia, especially frozen fish and seafoods, are being imported and sold in our neighborhood stores. Communist Chinese law forbids foreign inspection of their farms.
China-sourced food ingredients are so pervasive in our processed foods that it’s very likely the majority of processed foods contain something from that country. The Chinese don’t even trust their own baby formula, yet we are expected to accept everything. Processed foods include dog and cat treats as well as other regular dog and cat foods. It’s not a bacterial contamination I worry about, but contamination with heavy metals, pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals we don’t use in this country and don’t necessarily test for. I never heard of melamine until 2007, and we weren’t looking for it in the pet food supply.
Part of the current “global economy” movement in Congress is to eliminate source labeling on imported products. That would be bad. China lobbyists are also trying to get Congress to allow frozen chicken from China. I’m waiting for the other shoe to fall.


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It also has an eleven-inch wingspan. That's one monster dragonfly.
A digital artist imagines what San Francisco would look like under the surveillance of a security drone.
Hot on the heels of Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery concept demonstration, the German logistics company DHL has shown off a delivery 'copter of its own.
The era of broken drone-delivered merchandise may have ended before it even began with a system that can recover from engine failures.
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Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are currently searching for Justin Gober, a missing/runaway 16-year-old. Gober is 5’6”, around 135 lbs., with brown curly hair and hazel eyes. Gober was last seen on August 4 around 9:30 p.m., in the Virginia Station area of Odessa. Gober was last seen wearing a blue and black tie dye shirt which says “Santa Cruz” on it, blue cargo pants and black Nike shoes. If you have any information on Gober’s whereabouts, please call the Pasco Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7, or report tips online at PascoSheriff.com/tips.


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Jakarta. Indonesia’s trade deficit narrowed in August, but the gap was larger than expected as exports growth slowed, government data showed on Monday (17/09), adding to pressure on the rupiah and local stocks.
Southeast Asia’s largest economy reported a trade deficit of $1.02 billion for last month, much bigger than the $680 million gap expected in a Reuters poll.
The country had a revised $2.01 billion trade deficit in July, the largest in five years.
August imports were worth $16.8 billion, up 25 percent from a year earlier, data released by the statistics bureau showed. This compared with expectations of a 27 percent rise in the poll.
Meanwhile, exports growth slowed to 4.2 percent from a year earlier to $15.8 billion in August, compared with the poll forecast of a 10 percent increase.
Imports of consumer goods posted the biggest annual growth last month, while exports of agriculture products fell nearly 21 percent from a year earlier, the data showed, contributing to the slowdown in exports. Higher oil and gas imports also contributed to the deficit, according to the statistics bureau.
The rupiah slipped further after the data came in to trade at 14,885 per dollar, 0.57 percent below Friday’s close. The Indonesian currency traded at 14,880 per dollar before the data.
The rupiah has been trading at 20-year lows after being sucked into an emerging market rout, with selling exacerbated by concern over the country’s ability to plug a yawning current account deficit.
Jakarta’s benchmark stock index also extended falls to trade 1.8 percent lower, while the 10-year bond yield rose to 8.428 percent from 8.382 percent at Monday’s opening.
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati announced in August a plan to raise import tariffs on more than 1,000 consumer goods as part of an ongoing battle to rein in the trade gap and support the rupiah, which has been weakened about 9 percent against the dollar so far this year.
The tariffs were not applied in August, but analysts have said importers may have frontloaded overseas purchases ahead of the hikes.
Other efforts by the government to control imports include the mandatory use of biodiesel and delays in infrastructure projects.
These policies may only start showing impact on the trade deficit at the end of the year, said Bank Permata economist Josua Pardede, adding that the current account deficit for 2018 was estimated to be within the range of 2.5 percent to 2.7 percent of gross domestic product. The deficit stood at 1.7 percent in 2017.


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In 1999, Brian Karp visited Florence, Italy for a friend's wedding. One night, he and a group of guests went out in search of a midnight snack and came across a Panini stand outside their hotel. Flash forward just a few years, and Karp is the owner of a small sandwich shop in New York. That shop was the seed that has since sprouted into Press 195, a laid-back Panini shop with a top-notch, passionate staff that really knows how to put the press in impressive.
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Yet despite having a hand in so many different industries, consumers largely trust Amazon with everything from their personal information and buying habits to the literal conversations they have in their own homes. According to a study The Verge conducted in partnership with consulting firm Reticle Research last year, Amazon is the most-liked and trusted technology brand by a wide margin. One likely explanation there is that the company has a strong relationship with its customers, thanks in part to its zealous commitment to low prices and a seemingly never-ending quest to make modern life more convenient.
Amazon now has more than 100 private label brands, some without the name Amazon even remotely attached, for product categories like clothing, dog food, and furniture. Yet AmazonBasics, and the Amazon Essentials clothing brand, remain the company’s biggest weapons in its war against offline retail. Just as Walmart, Target, and other stores launched their own private label brands for virtually every product imaginable, the company has done the same. (In 2015, it also launched an official Etsy competitor in the form of Amazon Homemade.)
According to an August 8, 2018 story in Bloomberg Businessweek, Amazon has about a 5 percent share of U.S. retail spending (excluding cars and car parts and visits to restaurants and bars), and a 43.5 share of American online spending in 2018. The forecast is for Amazon to own 49 percent of the total American online spending in 2018, with two-thirds of Amazon's revenue coming from the U.S.
In addition to pulling in hosting revenue from companies like Disney, Netflix, and Spotify, AWS is also the backbone of the company’s own internal infrastructure and the underlying foundation for its Alexa digital voice assistant. It is a major competitor to Microsoft and its Azure platform, as well as Google’s cloud computing division and the cloud businesses of IBM and Oracle. AWS is so important to the integrity of the apps and websites we use that a rare S3 outage, which is the web hosting pillar of AWS, took out large swaths of the internet.
Install a browser extension. Tools like Honey hang out quietly while you shop, combing the web for the lowest price on whatever you’re buying. “One tool that saves Honey members time and money is Droplist,” says Honey’s Parisi. “Droplist watches selected items, notifying shoppers when the price of an item drops below the amount initially chosen. Droplist monitors the price of the item for 30, 60, or 90 days and will automatically send an email when the price drops to the amount that was set.”
In response to criticism that Amazon doesn’t pay its workers a livable wage, Jeff Bezos announced beginning November 1, 2018, all U.S. and U.K. Amazon employees will earn a $15 an hour minimum wage. Amazon will also lobby to make $15 an hour the federal minimum wage. At the same time, Amazon also eliminated stock awards and bonuses for hourly employees.
Amazon first entered the media industry as a major online retailer in the late ‘90s. The company began by selling CDs and DVDs to a burgeoning market of online shoppers who began turning to the internet for music and movies, before the technical feasibility of streaming and the advent of the iPod. But it wasn’t until 2005, with the initial launch of Amazon Prime, that the company began laying the ground work for a future digital media ecosystem that integrated directly into its online store.
Although the company did raise the minimum wage for all of its employees earlier this month, it’s plowing ahead on warehouse robotics and automation in a way that could fundamentally reshape how its lowest-paid employees perform work — and how many of those employees it needs to retain. Amazon now uses more than 100,000 robots in warehouses around the world to help move and organize products, according to The New York Times, and it also sponsors an annual robotics competition to help spur innovation in AI that could result in more dexterous and intelligent robots capable of performing complex physical tasks.
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In May 2018, Amazon threatened the Seattle City Council over an employee head tax proposal that would have funded houselessness services and low-income housing. The tax would have cost Amazon about $800 per employee, or 0.7% of their average salary. In retaliation, Amazon paused construction on a new building, threatened to limit further investment in the city, and funded a repeal campaign. Although originally passed, the measure was soon repealed after an expensive repeal campaign spearheaded by Amazon.
When it comes to TV sales personalities, none are more famous and revered than the late Billy Mays. Mays ran commercials for dozens of different products, but perhaps the most popular of those products was OxiClean, which is an easy to use, non-toxic, and remarkably effective cleaning detergent that can take care of dishes, polish silver, and clean virtually anything else. Billy Mays put his trademark enthusiasm behind the product, and its quality is known worldwide.


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Former NBA Hall of Famer and current TNT commentator Shaquille O’Neal may be one of the most astute businessmen after leaving the sport as a four-time NBA champion. O’Neal has just made a business move that will add money to his pockets, increase his visibility and add to the powerful brand he has created.
WynnBET, which touts itself as the premier mobile sports betting app from the global leader in luxury hospitality, Wynn Resorts, has just announced earlier this week that the 15-time All-Star, and entrepreneur has become the new brand ambassador for the app.
Included in his exclusive partnership with Wynn Resorts, O’Neal will also join the company as a strategic consultant.
Now that O’Neal has taken on this partnership, the new WynnBET brand ambassador will be selling the ownership stake he has in the Sacramento Kings, in order to comply with NBA rules.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the former Los Angeles Lakers player paid approximately $5 million for a 1% stake in the NBA team back in 2013. At that time, the Kings were worth around $530 million. Currently, the NBA franchise is worth $1.8 billion. That would amount to roughly $11 million for O’Neal.
“I love working with my friends at Wynn Resorts and I am so excited to take WynnBET to new heights,” said O’Neal in a written statement. “Mobile sports betting is having a major moment, and I believe that WynnBET will be a powerful force in the industry.”
O’Neal will also be featured prominently in future advertising campaigns for the WynnBET app. He’ll be seen and heard across TV, digital and print. O’Neal will be attending events where he will interact with fans and create original content with WynnBET. This partnership also includes O’Neal launching “ShaqPot,” a Free To Play (FTP) game that will be housed inside the WynnBET app.
“Shaquille O’Neal has been a great friend of Wynn Las Vegas for many years, and we are thrilled to expand our relationship with him through a partnership with WynnBET,” Wynn Interactive CEO Craig Billings said. “A successful businessman, NBA legend, and one of the most well-known personalities in sports media, we believe our players will enjoy interacting with him through the WynnBET app and are excited to feature Shaq in our advertising campaign set to debut later this summer.”


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Chef Nigella Lawson pronounces the microwave such as you’ve by no means heard it earlier than
This is a brief warning that you can involuntarily change the way you talk about food heating. Proceed at your own risk.
Nigella LawsonThe pronunciation of the word “microwave” caused a stir on social media after a user posted a clip on Tuesday, December 8th, mentioning the device on their BBC Two cooking program, Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat.
“Nigella Lawson is eternally grateful for telling us that we have all mispronounced the microwave for the past 50 (or so) years,” wrote the Twitter user of the footage.
In the video clip, the 60-year-old British celebrity chef tells the camera: “But I still need a little whole milk that I heated up in the microwave.”
Yes, that’s actually the word she uses, although she adds an extra syllable to pronounce it as mee-cro-wah-vay. The world is a confusing place at times.
Other Twitter users quickly noticed the odd pronunciation. One person noted that the kitchen expert “legitimately pulls our leg here” and that seemed to be the general consensus.


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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — Springfield Police are investigating the daytime robbery of a city food cart.
Springfield Police Sgt. John Delaney says that around 1:10 p.m. Monday, officers were called to a food cart near the corner of Belmont Avenue and White Street.
A 25-year-old woman who was working at the cart reportedly told police that a man approached and asked for some orange juice.
“The cart worker thought there was something wrong with this customer, like he was on drugs or drunk,” Delaney explains, adding that that man then pulled out what appeared to be a black semi-automatic pistol and demanded money.
The worker turned over an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect reportedly told the worker to not call police.
Delaney says that “right before he walked away, he said to the victim, ‘I’m sorry’.”
The suspect is described as a white male, between 30 and 40 years old, weighing about 190 pounds, and was 5′ 9″ tall. He has dirty blonde hair, and was last seen wearing a green-brown colored shirt and a black baseball hat.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Springfield Police Detective Bureau at (413) 787-6355 or ‘Text-A-Tip’ to CRIMES (274637) and in that message, type SOLVE and your tip.
The $65 million redesign of the plazas in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art has staunched the rising tide of food carts that typically congregate at the foot of the institution’s sweeping entrance, the New York Times reported. Barricades installed last Monday have reduced the number of trucks permitted on the site to eight, from up to 20 in the period preceding the renovations. The arrangement is set to remain in place until September 9, when the plaza is scheduled to reopen.
With the highly coveted vending spots greatly diminished, vendors have been manning the carts around the clock, sleeping in the structures to avoid penalties for unattended carts, though the Times report includes an account of a recent 5am raid that saw all present have their health permits pried off by inspectors (the carts were promptly replaced by properly licensed backups brought in by the attendants’ associates).
Given the visitor volume to the museum (6 million last year) and the relative paucity of food options nearby, the location is a prime spot for the city’s food carts. Though some of the spots are leased from the city for mid-six-figures annually, other carts take advantage of a 19th-century law allowing military veterans to sell without a permit. Though some carts are owned and operated by veterans, “most of the other veterans are paid by cart owners — often as much as $200 a day — to simply be present while the cart is operating to provide legal vending status,” the Times writes.
Before the construction barriers went up last week, the glut of food carts had alarmed neighbors and the museum itself — a Met spokesman described the vendors’ “unprecedented numbers” to the Times.
“It’s not unusual to see the vendors handling flammable materials, including open containers of gasoline for their generators — not to mention the waste that is pouring out of their stands … The people who live in our neighborhood are very concerned,” Carol Kalikow, a president of the co-op board at an apartment building across the street, said.
The unfortunate state of affairs was not lost on one disabled veteran. “This is the closest a working-class guy like me will ever get to living on Fifth Avenue,” he told the Times.
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Danny Fazio, organizer of Surrey’s first Food Cart Festival, describes the event as a ’21st-century food court.’ Photo: David P. Ball.
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Handmade perogies. Jerk chicken. Lime jicama slaw. Vegetable curry. Spicy halal Fijian fusion. Kangaroo and crocodile dogs.
Offering a wide, tasty and occasionally eccentric array of cuisine, Surrey’s pilot food truck program is already proving a hit with locals.
Now there’s a chance to try them all. This summer, 10 of the city’s unique carts will be showcased as the Food Cart Festival opens up its second front at Holland Park every Saturday through August, starting on the ninth. (The festival’s established Vancouver version is already up and running in Olympic Village on Sundays.)
For event organizer Danny Fazio, with Arrival Productions, the popularity of food carts boils down to three key elements: “Great food, summer in the city and community.”
Events like Food Cart Fest “bring people together in a common space, kind of like a 21st-century food court,” he added.
Chris Davis started the Surrey-based Tasty Torpedo Sandwich Co. with business partner Jerry Frost. It’s one of the first 10 carts selected to launch Surrey’s pilot program, and it hopes to be part of the upcoming festival.
Davis and Frost started out big with a commissary and two food trucks, which have already been operating at events around the city. Tasty Torpedo’s nautical-themed brand involves pin-up style models distributing samples and posing for photos with people queueing up for their sandwiches (“You get bored waiting in line for food,” Davis quipped).
“Surrey is ripe,” he said. “The fun, excitement and the coolness that a food truck naturally brings is certainly a good thing for the area.”
The City of Surrey began its experiment with food carts after inquiries from one business hopeful, Old Country Pierogi.
Originally from Poland, Surrey couple Robert Hubicki and Yvonne Paczek came to Canada more than 30 years ago. The explosion of food carts in Portland and Vancouver piqued their interest, and three years ago they traveled to Oregon to study its celebrated street food program, which boasts several hundred vendors.
“It was my wife’s dream; she wanted to try it,” Hubicki said. “We decided to stick to what we know. At the time, there were no pierogi food trucks anywhere in the Lower Mainland. We thought that was something that could be popular; it turns out we were right! We have quite a following.” (Old Country Pierogi plans to be at the Surrey Food Cart Fest.)
The couple looked to Vancouver as the obvious market to launch their business. But as Surrey residents, they wanted to avoid a long and costly daily commute. Surrey’s rapid population boom and new downtown developments gave them hope that the business could work closer to home.
“We decided to grow with the city, and to grow our business here in the city of Surrey,” Hubicki said. But when he went to city hall to inquire about a business licence, he recalls having to first explain what a food truck was.
Old Country Pierogi, a Surrey-based food cart whose request helped spark the city’s pilot program, serves up Polish fare outside Surrey City Hall. Photo: submitted.
Eventually, the effort paid off. The City commissioned a wide-ranging business case to start a pilot street food program, ultimately deciding on a slightly different model than its municipal neighbour.
Instead of giving its 10 approved vendors permanent locations around the sidewalks or parking spots downtown, Surrey rotates them every three months between five high-traffic public venues chosen to minimize their impact or competition with existing restaurants.
“Having one location kind of defeats the mobile idea,” Hubicki said. “You might as well have a brick-and-mortar restaurant if you’re going to be in one place forever.”
‘It’s going to be a big deal’
For one of the financial partners of the Food Cart Festival, Surrey is a great place to expand the reach of the street food movement.
“We’re always looking for new things to do in Surrey,” said William Azaroff, director of Community Business and Development with Vancity Savings Credit Union.
Azaroff said he was thrilled to help introduce “all the benefits of food carts — micro-entrepreneurship, sustainability, local ingredients — to a whole new community, and to see how that community receives it.”
Surrey city councillor Judy Villeneuve said the program has unfolded differently from Vancouver’s partly because Surrey is “so large geographically, you don’t get the same concentration of food vendors” as in Vancouver.
“There’s interest throughout the city to have food carts,” Villeneuve said. “People are looking forward to accessing international foods in different locations.”
The Surrey Board of Trade said the initiative will “add to the vibrancy of the city, and add more food options.” But even though the new program could contribute to the city’s efforts to “make us a destination,” said CEO Anita Huberman, some entrepreneurs are nonetheless cautious.
“It does present a challenge to established businesses that have a full brick-and-mortar restaurant,” she said. “It is competition that will take business away from them. However, the two can work hand-in-hand.”
Villeneuve, on the other hand, is convinced that food carts can help traditional brick-and-mortar establishments in the long-run. Just shy of half of Surrey residents speak English as a second language, as well as many of its restaurants run by newcomers; and she believes widening the cultural array of food cart fare could expose people to new cuisines.
“When a food cart is in a location near you, you might think, ‘Why not?’” she explains. “It opens the market up to people trying a different culture’s food.”
Now that Vancouver’s program is well-established and Surrey’s is out of the gate, food truck operators are already eyeing other cities around the Lower Mainland for opportunities.
“We’re also interested in working with Abbotsford, Langley and Fort Langley to assist them with their own pilot programs,” said Tasty Torpedo’s Davis. “But our first investment is in Surrey because we believe in that program. It’s going to be a big deal.”
Starting August 9, the inaugural Surrey Food Cart Fest runs every Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at Holland Park on 13428 Old Yale Rd.
Meanwhile, Vancouver Food Cart Fest continues every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. until Aug. 31, at 215 West 1st Ave.
Entry for Vancouver is $2, with free admission for Vancity and car2go members, or those who bring a non-perishable food bank donation. Surrey is free.
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David P. Ball is staff reporter with The Tyee.
Street food vendors are gearing up for a massive fight over prime real estate outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Vendors consider the area to be one of the most profitable spots in New York City, but recent construction on the plaza has created limited space, and cart owners are having an all out food fight over the coveted space, according to CBS 2. Some are even camping out on the sight.
“These are vagrants. When they come out here and camp out, 15 men sleeping in a huddle, that’s vagrancy,” street vendor, Dan Rossi said
Other street vendors outside the MET are complaining that they are becoming the target of policy and health inspector harassment.
“You can go to the parks, they don’t bother you like this. It’s just because you’re on 5th Avenue and 82nd Street, that’s the real reason,” street vendor Paul Alba told CBS 2. [CBS 2] – Christopher Cameron
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Thieves stole more than $6,000 worth of equipment from behind the popular Orlando restaurant The Smiling Bison early Tuesday morning, according to a report from Orlando Police. Co-owner Joshua Oakley knew something was wrong as soon as he pulled up to the back of the restaurant.
“Our cart is always chained up out there, and obviously it stuck out like a sore thumb. I knew it was gone right away, and there was only one possibility. I knew it had been stolen.”
The report says the thieves cut several chains and 4 locks to remove the food cart from the property, and a piece of the tail light was still laying on the ground Wednesday. Oakley says they also managed to cut two more locks and several chains in a storage area fenced in behind the eatery.
“All of our empty kegs that had been chained up, all of our propane tanks for the cart and for our smoker that had been chained up, and then our smoker itself were just gone.”
Oakley tells FOX 35 it’s business as usual inside the restaurant, but they have lost a key marketing tool and a way to make extra money by going to events.
“Everybody knows about the cart, so and it has always just had a big following, and it still is a big part of our business even though obviously the restaurant is bigger.”
Oakley is hoping someone will spot the cart and its recognizable “hot hot” sign on the side.
“We’re just really disappointed, you know? We’ve put our entire, all of our eggs into one basket being this business, and just really trying to make it work,” says Oakley. “It’s really frustrating when my partner and I have been here 100-plus hours a week for a year straight, just trying to make this place happen for our selves and for the town, and you lose a little faith in humanity I guess.”
Orlando Police are asking anyone with information to call them or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).
Good morning Southeast and Southwest Portlanders!
Neighborhood news you should know about:
Love Art! Gallery in Sellwood is closing Aug. 3. Owners Ted and Ruby Madrona are eager to spend more time on their other business ventures, including winged dog carriers and art-based tiny houses.
A new food cart pod is coming to Southeast Division Street and 28th Place, courtesy of the developers behind Trifecta and the Bollywood Theaters. The pod will feature 24 vendors, including a plant nursery, vintage dress shop and produce stand.
Maxine Bernstein has more details about the fatal shooting in Woodstock Tuesday night. The victim’s name is Paul William Krekeler.
EastBurn is donating all proceeds from its grilled cheese sandwiches to the Portland Women’s Crisis Line in August. Samantha Bakall reports the benefit is an unexpected response to a crass abortion joke a customer posted on their Yelp page.
A flea market is coming to Oaks Amusement Park Friday. Janet Eastman has details about early bird shopping and admission.
Andrew Theen has a few helpful takeaways from the Draft Comprehensive Plan released this week.
The Division/Clinton Street Fair is Saturday in inner Southeast. The full day event includes a parade, vendors and live music.
The second of four summer work days for the Foster-Powell Street Tree Inventory project is Saturday. The neighborhood needs volunteers for each work day.
The Lents Street Fair is Sunday, kicking off with a parade at 12:15 p.m.
The second annual Songbird Café Block Party is Sunday in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood. Find music, arts and food from noon to 7 p.m. at Southeast 66th Avenue and Belmont. Proceeds benefit Friends of Mt. Tabor Park.
A health and safety fair will be held at Elizabeth Caruthers Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2. You’ll find live bluegrass music, health screenings, disaster planning and more.
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Now in its second year at its location between the Cambie Street Bridge and the Olympic Village (215 West 1st Avenue), the fest takes place every Sunday until August 31 from noon to 5 p.m. A sister fest launches August 2 at Surrey’s City Hall Plaza (13450 104 Avenue, Surrey) and runs from noon to 5 p.m. every Saturday until August 30.
Situated in a massive repurposed concrete lot, Food Cart Fest Vancouver gets a whole lot of unrelenting sun and heat when the weather’s good. Fest veterans come prepared with parasols, jaunty straw hats, and plenty of sunscreen. This year there’s an artificial turf area complete with umbrellas, lounge chairs, a DJ, and Ping-Pong tables. Look out for urban gardening demos and a kids’ bouncy castle.
Of course, the main attraction is the diverse gorging that can be done, especially if you invite a gaggle of friends who aren’t possessive of their food. (Sharing is indeed caring.) On a recent visit, carts in attendance included Ze Bite (a crêpe or baguette with rosemary ham, grainy Dijon mustard, tomato sauce, and greens for $8.50), Mogu (featuring a pork katsu sandwich with house-made red miso sauce and Asian hot mustard coleslaw for $8), JJ’s Trucketeria (garlic fried rice with Filipino barbecued pork and a fried egg for $9.50), and Slavic Rolls (a pastry cylinder with a filling such as Nutella or Bavarian cream for $5.99). All trucks post a list of local ingredients they’re using.
Other food vendors were also on-site, such as the Pie Hole with its sweet and savoury pies, Delish Gluten Free Bakery, and Lukes General Store.
After much debating, we decided to start at Varinicey Pakoras with a small order ($5.50) of the original pakoras, which feature battered and deep-fried onion, ginger, carrot, kale, yam, and Swiss chard. The pakoras arrived crispy, with subtle spicing, and were especially delicious dipped in the cooling raita and sweet mango chutney. Tip: try not to dig in too quickly, lest you burn your fingers and tongue.
Fliptop Filipino Fusion Food Truck’s pulled-pork sandwich ($8) was a daunting and unwieldy tower of slow-cooked pulled pork, barbecue sauce, roasted-garlic aioli, achara (pickled green papaya and cabbage), and crispy leeks—all on a sweet pan de sal bun. Sadly, some of the tender pork hit the pavement despite our best efforts to contain it all, but overall we loved the combo of textures and ingredients.
Community Pizzeria sells Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza, baked at 900 ° F in a wood-fired oven. Frankly, we were in awe that staff could stand to be in the truck on an already blazing summer’s day. The prosciutto and arugula ($11.50) version was a refreshing choice in the heat, the fresh, peppery greens pairing well with the salty prosciutto. The crust had great char and a nice chew to it—pretty darn good for food-truck pizza.
The gargantuan lamb kebab pita ($9) from Mangal Kiss Mid East BBQ was packed with organic greens, cucumber, radish, daikon, fresh mint, hummus, fig vinaigrette, harissa aioli, and zhug (Middle Eastern hot sauce). Each bite offered a zippy and crunchy mix of veggies alongside the tender ground-lamb kebab.
By that point, it was time to surrender and finish with frozen yogurt at Sweet Ride. We opted for the crowd favourite, Sweet Monkey ($8), their signature plain, tart frozen yogurt topped with Nutella, peanut butter, banana slices, Skor bits, and a Belgian Liège waffle. We weren’t fans of the froyo’s sandy texture but happily scraped off and ate the sweet goodies that accompanied it.
Our wait time at each truck ranged from five to 10 minutes, although by the time we were done, the more popular trucks, like Mom’s Grilled Cheese and Pig on the Street, had lengthy lineups. But judging by the satisfied expressions of visitors chowing down, the food at this year’s Food Cart Fest is well worth the wait. And if you can get there early and beat the crowds, even better.
Entry to Food Cart Fest Vancouver costs $2 per person, or it’s free with a nonperishable-food-item donation. (It’s also free for Vancity and Car2Go members, children under 13, and seniors over 65.) For more information, see the Food Cart Fest website.
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A passion for helping animals in need can start early in life, and it’s always inspiring to see kids finding such creative ways to help the pets in their community.
Like one enterprising 9-year-old girl, who has started a great new business that combines her two favorite things, baking and helping animals.
Caroline Wetherington of Chesapeake, Virginia might be young but she already has a thriving business in her very own “Barkery.” Yes, you read that right: it’s a bakery, but for dogs.
Caroline bakes her own homemade dog treats, and sells them online as a tasty snack for the pets in her area. But not only that, the proceeds go to a very good cause: she donates everything to the Virginia Beach SPCA.
“I wouldn’t enjoy baking as much if it was for a different place,” Caroline told WAVY.
“She’s been passionate about animals almost her whole life,” her mom Missy said. “Now she’s able to help use this fundraiser to fuel her passion.”
According to the BARKery’s Facebook page, Caroline is taking orders through the end of the month. Customers can buy a large bag containing 20 treats for just $10, or a smaller bag containing 10 for $5. She also sells a rope tug toy.
Orders can be shipped or picked up in the Chesapeake area next month. For customers wanting to give their dogs a special homemade treat this holiday season, its a deal that’s hard to beat — with the added bonus of supporting a good cause.
Photos show the compassionate 9-year-old visiting dogs at the local shelter. It’s clear she’s determined to raise as much money as she can to help support them as they look for their forever homes.
Caroline’s goal was $1,000, and it sounds like she’s nearly there. She’s already used her funds to buy some items on the shelter’s wish list.
“To go into a pet store with $945 and be able to pick out all of these items from the wish list, she was beyond herself,” Missy told WAVY. “Very exciting for her.”
If you’re interested in helping out this 9-year-old’s business, getting some sweet dog treats and helping out an animal shelter, you can see Caroline’s Facebook post for order information:
This girl is an inspiration. Thank you, Caroline, for finding such a creative way to help out dogs — we hope you get lots of orders!
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Barb's Beer Emporium 249 Sheep Davis Road Concord NH 03301 603-369-4501
Original Article: Londonderrynh.net
After opening at the end of June 2011, Barb’s Beer Emporium’s second location on Buttrick Road next to Mr. Steer’s Meats in Londonderry has quickly blossomed into a much-loved store. According to owner Barbara Lambert, business has been really good and the store’s variety continues to grow.
Lambert stated in a recent interview that the Londonderry store had 643 varieties of wine and beer in stock at last count, but more have been added and continue to be added weekly. The beers come from breweries throughout the country, with probably less than ten being from New Hampshire. Lambert says a lot come from the west coast. One thing you won’t find at Barb’s is “big box” beers.
“From what you can get in the state of New Hampshire, we probably have everything you can get here short of your big box, like your Buds and your Coors,” said Lambert. She explained that at her first store, located in Concord, NH, big box was on the menu. “I did try it over in Concord for a while and it sat on the shelves.” So the decision was made to discontinue and support smaller breweries.
Lambert opened the first Barb’s Beer Emporium about three years ago after being self-employed in the construction business for several years.When the physical demands of construction became too much, she decided to look for a different challenge that allowed her to stay closer to home. She bought the first store seeing it was up for sale, then later relocated it from it’s downtown location. With more parking and a better location, the store took off and Lambert decided she needed a new challenge: opening another location from scratch.
“It was either Londonderry or heading out towards Epping,” Lambert explained when asked how she choose where to open her second location. “I liked the kind of business growth that they’re inviting into Londonderry and I thought that it would be a good spot close to a main drag. Especially in Londonderry, being close to Massachusetts. Where we chose here, next to Mr. Steer, I thought it would be a great complement.”
Beer tastings at Barb’s take place each week on Thursday night from 5 PM until 7 PM. Lambert said these tastings are going well and allow beer lovers to meet others and try different varieties. She said generally a representative from the brewery will come and bring samples of a few kinds. Customers are welcome to try the samples and the same product will be on sale for that night. Wine tastings, though they happen less frequently, are held on Friday nights and offer customers a chance to sample wine from New Hampshire wineries.
Barb’s Beer Emporium also sells a number gifts, various cigars, and beer-infused snacks, including candy and chips – both made with beer. A selection of Londonderry’s own Moonlight Meadery meads are also sold at the store. The store boasts a “singles cooler” which allows customers to mix and match a number of single beers into their own personalized six pack. Kegs are also available, some in store but many more can be specially ordered.
The Londonderry store is open Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM until 8:30 PM, and Sunday 11 PM to 5 PM. Visit the store at 27 Buttrick Road or online. Or stop in the Concord store, located at 249 Sheep Davis Road.


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More woes for Compaq as market share drops
Dataquest, IDC figures show worldwide market healthy
Compaq, which carelessly lost its charismatic CEO Eckhard Pfeiffer just over a week ago, is not doing well selling PCs in the US market. Figures from IDC and Dataquest have revealed that Compaq, alone amongst other large PC vendors, managed to lose market share in Q1 1999. Its competitors, however, did OK. The IDC figures, which apply to the worldwide market, show that the PC market however, is far from sickly. Shipments rose by over 19 per cent in the quarter, said IDC. The usual suspects are in the top five: Compaq, Dell, IBM, HP and Gateway. ®
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A pair of grocery stores decided to pull beer koozies and other items depicting eagles and Thomas Jefferson wielding a military-style weapon after customers complained about the patriotic messages in the wake of mass shootings.
One customer complained to Harris Teeter about Freedom Series items that said “Give me liberty or give me death” and “America, love it or leave it.”
The store said it put a recall request in place once the customer brought it to their attention.
“We appreciate your concern,” it said.
A shopper in North Carolina complained to Kroger about a drink sleeve that depicted Jefferson with a copy of the Constitution, some advanced weaponry and the message: “Arms Change, Rights Don’t.”
“110 Americans die every day from gun violence and most recently children, educators, health care providers, and family members were killed in mass shootings. Please remove them,” the customer tweeted.
Kroger said it would tell managers about the removal request, prompting the inevitable backlash from others who said the stores were being too sensitive and should stop “giving in” to those who complain.
“Ban assault coozies!” one user wrote.


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24K Dow, S&P, Russell hit record highs. Exuberance over tax cuts. Tax plan would rip a hole in the budget, but looks poised to pass. Consumer spending slowed in October. Tillerson is here today, but tomorrow? CVS-Aetna. Look at the moon.
Plus, Solar Sandy
Plus, Steve Jurich from IQ Wealth
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Lion Little World Beverages Australian craft beer brand Little Creatures has launched a limited-edition IPA called HalloQueen (ABV: 6.2%). Launching exclusively to its Kings Cross microbrewery on 27th October and served whilst stocks last.
HalloQueen IPA celebrates all things Halloween and women in the brewing industry. Head of Brewery Operations, Rebecca Crotty Jones gathered her predominately female cross functional team at Little Creatures micro-brewery to create this new brew whilst learning about the historic role women have had within the brewing industry. The limited-edition IPA is a combination of 6 grains and 6 hops from across the world with the combination of hops creating an east coast meets west coast IPA, each hop was chosen because of the brands global backgrounds meaning it’s a truly International Pale Ale!
About Lion Little World Beverages:
Lion Little World Beverages is Lion’s global craft arm and represents a strong portfolio of craft beer brands in the UK market, including Fourpure, Magic Rock, Australia’s Little Creatures and more recently US brand Voodoo Ranger from New Belgium Brewing.
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E-Insight Digital Marketing Blog
22 February 2011, Jonathan Saipe
From the horse’s mouth…Matt Cutts elaborates on the Google algorithm in relation to Twitter and Facebook and confirms that social media signals are important to SEO.
The reputation of the author or creator is now considered to be a recognised signal, whereas back in May 2010 Matt Cutts admits that this wasn’t the case.
Matt also hints that in the same way PageRank is calculated using quality of links rather than sheer numbers, the same can apply to the authority of social links rather than their abundance.
24 January 2011, Jonathan Saipe
When analysing your Google AdWords campaign performance, have you ever wondered what would happen if you doubled or tripled your daily budget? And would an increase in budget equate to more ad impressions, more potential clicks and more conversions?
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In the heart of Kenya’s thriving dairy industry, a silent revolution is underway. Farmers across the country are experiencing a transformation in the way they handle and store milk, thanks to the high-quality stainless steel milk coolers offered by Tassmatt. These innovative milk coolers, available in various sizes, are setting new standards for dairy farmers in Kenya.
High-Quality Stainless Steel Materials
Tassmatt, a renowned name in the dairy equipment industry, has earned a reputation for producing top-notch stainless steel milk coolers. The use of high-quality materials, specifically stainless steel, ensures that these coolers are not only durable but also resistant to corrosion, ensuring a long lifespan. This is a crucial aspect, given the demanding conditions of dairy farming in Kenya.
A Range of Sizes to Suit Every Need
Tassmatt understands that dairy farmers come in all sizes, and so do their needs. To cater to this diversity, they offer milk coolers in various capacities, ranging from smaller options suitable for small-scale farmers to large-scale coolers for commercial dairy operations. This flexibility ensures that farmers can choose the cooler that best suits their milk production volumes.
Transforming the Dairy Industry in Kenya
The impact of Tassmatt’s stainless steel milk coolers on the dairy industry in Kenya cannot be overstated. Here’s how they are making a difference:
- Preservation of Milk Quality: Immediate cooling of milk is essential to maintain its quality. Tassmatt milk coolers are designed to rapidly lower the temperature of milk to preserve its freshness and prevent bacterial growth. This means that farmers can supply high-quality milk to the market, increasing their profits.
- Reducing Milk Spoilage: Prior to the advent of these milk coolers, many farmers struggled with milk spoilage due to inadequate cooling facilities. With Tassmatt’s coolers, spoilage is significantly reduced, resulting in less wastage and higher earnings for farmers.
- Increased Market Access: Improved milk quality and reduced spoilage mean that Kenyan dairy farmers can now access a broader market. They can confidently supply milk to processing plants and meet stringent quality standards, opening up new opportunities for growth.
- Energy Efficiency: Tassmatt’s milk coolers are not only efficient at cooling milk but are also designed with energy efficiency in mind. This helps farmers save on electricity costs and promotes sustainable practices within the dairy sector.
- Empowering Small-Scale Farmers: Small-scale dairy farmers, in particular, have benefited from these coolers. They can now compete with larger dairy operations by ensuring the quality and safety of their milk.
Investing in the Future of Dairy Farming
Tassmatt’s dedication to enhancing the dairy sector extends beyond providing exceptional milk coolers. They also offer comprehensive support, including maintenance services and training, to ensure that farmers get the most out of their equipment. This commitment to customer success has fostered trust among Kenya’s farming community, further solidifying Tassmatt’s role as a leader in the dairy equipment industry.
Sustainability at Its Core
In addition to improving the efficiency and profitability of dairy farming, Tassmatt is committed to sustainability. Their milk coolers are designed with eco-friendly practices in mind. By reducing milk spoilage, these coolers help in minimizing food waste, a critical global concern. Moreover, the energy-efficient design not only saves farmers money but also reduces the environmental impact of dairy operations.
A Bright Future for Kenyan Dairy
As the Kenyan dairy industry continues to expand, Tassmatt’s stainless steel milk coolers have become an integral part of its growth. Farmers can now confidently invest in their dairy operations, knowing that their milk will remain fresh and high-quality, regardless of their scale. The ripple effect of this transformation is felt throughout the supply chain, benefiting processors, retailers, and consumers alike.
In conclusion, Tassmatt’s high-quality stainless steel milk coolers represent a game-changing development in Kenya’s dairy sector. These innovative devices have elevated milk quality, reduced spoilage, empowered farmers, and contributed to the industry’s overall sustainability. By choosing Tassmatt, dairy farmers are not only investing in their own success but also in the future of dairy farming in Kenya. Visit www.tassmatt.com today to discover how these remarkable milk coolers can bring positive change to your dairy operation.


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The USDA announced it will support developing additional fertilizer production in the U.S. to address rising costs and spur competition. The agency will make $250 million available this summer through a new grant program to support independent, innovative, and sustainable American fertilizer production to help supply American farmers.
To address growing concerns about competition in the agricultural supply chain, USDA will also launch a public inquiry seeking information regarding seeds and agricultural inputs, fertilizer, and retail markets. “Recent supply chain disruptions from COVID-19 to the war in Ukraine have shown us how important it is to invest in this crucial link in the agricultural supply chain here at home,” says Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Fertilizer prices have more than doubled since last year due to many factors. The top producers of the major components in fertilizer include China, Russia, Canada, and Morocco. Belarus also provides a significant share of the world’s potash exports.
Speaking at the Commodity Classic in New Orleans, Vilsack said USDA is looking at “what we can do immediately; what we can do in the midterm; and what we can do in the long term” to offset the higher prices. The new grant program will jumpstart some new efforts to reduce fertilizer prices.
The secretary also touched on research to make fertilizer applications more efficient. He praised state attorneys general that are collectively looking into questions about fertilizer prices such as “whether or not all of the increases that we have had in this country” are legitimate. He added, “So we will continue to promote those questions being asked.”
In the new program, USDA will use funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) set aside in September for market disruptions to develop a grant program that provides ‘gap’ financing to bring new, independent domestic production capacity on-line—similar to the recently announced meat and poultry grants that are designed to promote competition and resilience in that sector.
Details on the application process will be announced in the summer of 2022, with the first awards expected before the end of 2022.
“Concentrated market structures and potentially anticompetitive practices leave America’s farmers, businesses, and consumers facing higher costs, fewer choices and less control about where to buy and sell, and reduced innovation—ultimately making it harder for those who grow our food to survive,” said Secretary Vilsack. “As I talk to farmers, ranchers and agriculture and food companies about the recent market challenges, I hear significant concerns about whether large companies along the supply chain are taking advantage of the situation by increasing profits—not just responding to supply and demand or passing along the costs.”


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Turns out there’s little difference between a country “going to pot,” and one not allowing free market sales of pot. To prove the point, two seemingly unrelated recent events in two different parts of the world have demonstrated that when it comes to crony politics, state monopolies, and greedy politicians, every country has its share.
In Venezuela, people lined the streets to buy bread from their local private bakeries. Now the bread lines are gone because the bakeries are gone, declared illegal by Venezuela’s socialist government that has chosen to distribute the bread via its state monopoly.
In Canada, people lined the streets to buy cannabis at private dispensaries. Now the lines are gone because the dispensaries are gone, declared illegal by Canada’s crony-influenced government that has chosen to restrict and monopolize cannabis distribution.
To most, Canada’s current “pot sales crisis” naturally pales when compared to Venezuela’s “bread sales crisis.” After all, a shortage of food merits far greater urgency than does a restricted market in cannabis, especially when runaway inflation is part of the crisis. Continue reading »


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A new trend that has blossomed for the modern bride includes donning darker hues for dresses, such as black.
Google Trends had high searches for “black wedding dress” over the past 12 month. In Spring 2021 specifically, “black wedding dress” was searched more times than “white wedding dress” on Google.
The tradition of rocking white frocks to walk to the altar stretches back to the era of Queen Victoria. She famously wore the shade resembling purity when she married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg, who was also her first cousin, in 1840. She popularised the white colour style during the time and many other brides wanted to follow suit in an effort to mimic their monarch’s tastes. Can you rock black for your wedding?
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Introducing The Keurig Of Beer- SYNEK Draft System
Do you have a Keurig coffee maker at home? There seems to be all sorts of coffee flavors you can enjoy, and even teas. Now you may start seeing these makers pop up at bars because someone invented one that makes beer.
A company called SYNEK has created a machine that dispenses your favorite draft beer from the SYNEK Draft System. Unfortunately at this moment the system hasn’t gone into mass production yet. That hasn't stopped some major breweries signing on to this project when it does get produced. Those breweries include: Harpoon, Double Horn, and Shmaltz.
But perhaps the most telling sign that the SYNEK will be a success is that it’s well on its way to meeting — and perhaps surpassing — its Kickstarter goal of $250,000. After only 10 days, the project has gained 706 backers and a total of $194,000 pledged, with 20 days to go still."
According to Bustle, the SYNEK is slated to launch sometime in 2015. It can't come sooner.


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Huawei to launch Honor Magic Concept today: Here's what we know
- Huawei to launch Honor Magic concept phone today.
- The highlight of the device is a bezel-less, edge-to-edge display.
- The device may feature a modular design.
Xiaomi's bezel-less, edge-to-edge Mi Mix was hailed as one of the most interesting concepts of 2016. Now, just before the year ends, it already has some competition coming from Huawei, or at least that's what we are made to believe. After a no-show on December 7, Huawei is all set to unveil the Honor Magic concept phone today. The device is slated for a China launch, but there is no word on it coming to other regions.
The USP of the device is said to be the bezel-less design with an edge-to-edge display. The leaks coming in suggest a rather large phablet, probably 6-inch, and allegedly curved screen on all four sides.
On the design front, it is touted to feature a uni-body metal design. Reports suggest a modular design, an approach companies (read Google, LG) have decided rather not to follow, with detachable peripherals like camera and speaker. So, it is quite possible the device has taken cues from other modular phones such as Moto Z and LG G5. Some other reports suggest a dual camera and NFC support.
However, there is no word on these detachable peripherals yet, or other specifications of the device. But, the concept of launching a base variant sans peripherals sounds interesting, if not practical. The battery technology is touted to be graphene-assisted for quick and effective charging.
The leaked price is RMB 9,999, which roughly translates to a whopping Rs 97,000. Watch out the space for more details.


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Earlier this week I came across an article that is an update on where we left off on this Blog. When we last met, the FDA was going to review whether or not Aquabounty could begin to market genetically modified fish to U.S. Consumers. In 2010, the FDA said in a public hearing that Aquabounty’s salmon is “as safe as food from conventional Atlantic salmon.” The FDA also said the fish “are not expected to have a significant impact” on the environment. Lucky for us, there has been push back on the FDA from many groups who are concerned about our food supply and the environment. FDA approval has been slowed to a crawl and it looks as though Aquabounty could be bankrupt by next month.
In the recent California election, Proposition 37 which would have required labeling of GMOs failed. We in California will continue to be ignorant of what we put into our bodies. We will continue to be human guinea pigs in an experiment we never asked to participate in. This week, we can at least be sure that the salmon on our plates is really the salmon on our plates.


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Think you've tasted every pumpkin spice product this fall? Think again.
Pumpkin spice pizza is kind of a big deal at a local Italian restaurant in New Jersey.
Nunzios Kitchen in Sayreville brought back pumpkin spice pizza in September for the fourth year in a row. The seasonal favorite is being served up through November.
Brothers Marco and Michael Colandera created the pumpkin-flavored pie to add to their list of other unique pizza offerings.
It begins with a handmade dough and pumpkin puree base. The pie is then topped with lightly fried zucchini, rich ricotta cheese and crispy walnuts. Baked in a 40-year-old stone oven, it's finished off with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
The family-owned restaurant has gained a reputation for cooking up unique pizza flavors each season using locally sourced fresh ingredients. So far, the brothers have created 102 pizza flavor variations, Marco said.
“Soon to come is a thanksgiving pizza which is out of this world,” he said. “Our customers come back because there's always something new to try.”