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George Lucas hasn't seen the new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens — and he wants to keep it that way. In a sit-down interview with Stephen Colbert at the Tribeca Film Festival, Lucas said he does not want to see any footage of the new installment in the Star Wars franchise until he can see it on the big screen. (Which isn't the first time we've heard that.)
Variety reports that Lucas will wait until "he can watch on it on something other than a phone or a computer." Handheld devices might be too pedestrian for the director, who helmed the four previous Star Wars movies — but apparently, so is actually going to the movies. According to Variety, Lucas might skip the lines altogether and watch it at home: "He mentioned the possibility of streaming it to his own bigscreen."
Movie stars: they're just like us. Watching The Force Awakens, though, will be an exciting experience for Lucas — he said his only regret that he's never had the chance to watch Star Wars without knowing everything that went into it.
"I don’t know anything about it," he told Colbert. "This time it’ll be very thrilling." So shhh, you heard the man — no spoilers!


text: US number two auto producer Ford turned in solid sales in September despite worries that a slower economy would set back the industry recovery, company data showed Monday. Ford sold 175,199 new vehicles last month, just 21 less than in August and nine percent higher than a year before, when the industry was still emerging from the 2008-2009 crash. Ford said sales of its SUVs, shunned in the past few years for their high fuel consumption, were particularly strong. SUV sales, just over one-quarter of the total, were up by 35 percent from a year earlier, Ford said. \"Ford\'s continued success in this segment demonstrates our ability to constantly adapt to customers\' changing needs, providing them the fuel economy they want and the functionality they need,\" said Ken Czubay, Ford\'s US marketing vice president.

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Ever since GoPro announced the release of their new 360-degree filming system last year they’ve been teasing us with videos shot everywhere from fighter jets to the middle of Times Square.
However, this new edit, released last week to showcase the GoPro Omni, is quite simply the coolest yet.
Best viewed full-screen on your mobile/tablet, or (if you’re lucky enough) on your VR goggles; this is without doubt one of our favourite videos of 2016:
(PC users remember to click-and-drag to look around!)
Just as the original point-of-view cameras allowed us to join in for the ride with some of our favourite athletes, the Omni looks set to reinvent the game again, putting you in that same seat; but with the sensation of being actually there.
We’ll have 3…and the 18(!) GoPros to go with them…


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CTV News: ‘Nature at its finest’: Google Street View maps Canadian national parks. “In anticipation of Earth Day on Sunday, Google Street View added seven new parks to its catalogue of digitally mapped parks on Thursday to bring the total number to 167, or approximately 75 per cent of Parks Canada spaces. The latest additions include Nááts’ihch’oh National Park Reserve, Terra Nova National Park, the Lake Louise area in Banff National Park, Glacier National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park, West Coast Trail in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and Nahanni National Park Reserve.”
BetaNews: Amazon launches Alexa Skill Blueprints. “As Apple’s HomePod fails due to a still-disappointing Siri, Google and Amazon’s offerings remain the cream of the crop. Which of those two you prefer is a matter of personal preference, although I prefer Alexa having tried both. Today, Alexa is getting a unique new feature that sets it apart from Google even more. Called ‘Alexa Skill Blueprints,’ you can easily create custom Skills without any programming experience.”
TechCrunch: Google Maps to drivers: Turn right at the Burger King . “Picture this. You’re driving down the street and Google Maps tells you to turn right at the Burger King, instead of telling you to turn right on [insert street name you’ve never heard of]. Well, Google is starting to do this.”
Neowin: Microsoft Translator now includes AI-powered translations for offline users as well . “Just last month, Microsoft added six new text-to-speech languages to its Translator app for Android. Today, in a major announcement, the company has revealed that its Translator app for Android, iOS, and Amazon Fire now includes a new capability that allows end-users and third-party app developers to download free AI-powered offline translation packs. In addition, Android developers will now be able to integrate online and offline AI text translations into their apps by making use of the new Translator Local Feature preview with ease.”
The Verge: YouTube CEO addresses demonetization, ignores frustrated small creators. “YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced in a blog post today that YouTube will be launching a pilot program with a small group of users in an attempt to address and ameliorate its creators’ continued concerns regarding demonetization and other recent, largely unpopular changes to the YouTube Partners Program.” YouTube is not being nice to its golden goose.
Search Engine Journal: Google Maps Highlights Public Events Currently In Progress. “A feature has been spotted in Google Maps that appears to show the app highlighting public events that are currently ongoing. A Reddit user published a screenshot that was captured over the weekend.”
PC World: Opera is shuttering its VPN app for iOS and Android, sending users to SurfEasy. “Pour one out for Olaf. No, not the charming snowman from Disney’s Frozen, the mascot for Opera’s free VPN app. Opera has announced that the warmhearted Viking will be retiring at the end of April, taking the free VPN app for iOS and Android with him.”


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To lose weight, focus on eating smaller portion sizes while eating more vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and a little whole grains.
Articles by Michelle Miller, Farm Babe
Farm Babe Michelle Miller explains why no-till farming has serious advantages for a variety of crops.
Did you know that brown rice and white rice come from the same plant? When I heard this, I started wondering: What makes them different?
Vandana Shiva is one of the world’s most famous anti-GMO activists, and she’s giving a speech on April 16 at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Although foods already contain numerous labels, a vast majority of them are misleading, wrong, or just a marketing tool to sell something.
When anti-sheepskin and wool messages were swirling the internet, the famous UGG brand boots got caught in the crossfire.
There is a lot of misinformation about livestock antibiotics on the internet, but it’s so important to ask farmers and vets about this topic.
Economies of scale have their advantages, like the ability to afford the latest technologies, equipment, drones, precision ag and data monitoring.
Feeding corn to the pregnant ewes (female sheep) is very important for their health. It’s a process called “flushing.”
Other countries just don’t always have the tools and technology we have here in the United States.


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Indianapolis — Klipsch Group promoted Jill Escol and Matt Sommers to the newly created positions of global communications director and marketing and creative strategies VP, respectively.
Escol was marketing director, and Sommers was creative director. Their previous positions will not be filled because “the team is transitioning with these two new leadership positions,” a spokesperson said.
Escol will focus “on the development of the Klipsch Group brand voices” by leading public relations, communications and the overall brand experience, the company said. Escol “will direct company resources to expand Klipsch Group’s reach and streamline its message worldwide.”
Escol is a 12-year Klipsch employee. Before joining Klipsch in 2002, she spent five years with Citizens Energy Group as advertising and sales promotions specialist.
Sommers will “develop and implement the vision for all Klipsch Group brands by leading the marketing department and maximizing strategic partnerships,” the company said. Sommers was creative director since returning to the company in 2013.
Before that, he worked for Klipsch for 16 years from 1991 to 2007. He also ran his own ad agency for six years and held creative leadership roles at Nuvo, Shane, and MediumFusion.
Klipsch Group owns the Klipsch, Energy and Jamo audio brands.


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It's hard to argue with Sony's first half of 2017. The PlayStation 4 has enjoyed a number of exciting console exclusives, including Horizon: Zero Dawn, Nier Automata, Persona 5 and Nioh. But after watching Sony's E3 2017 media briefing this week, I couldn't help but feel the next six months look decidedly pedestrian in comparison.
Here's a question that's become familiar in recent years: what is it you actually do in this game then? Sean Murray of Hello Games, the small studio behind the mind-bogglingly large No Man's Sky, has been fielding it for a while, and now it's the turn of Media Molecule on behalf of its ambitious PlayStation 4 exclusive Dreams. Alex Evans, Dreams' technical director and the studio's co-founder, is something of a veteran in this regard - rewind a few years to a time before LittleBigPlanet's release in 2008, when all there was to go on was a high-minded GDC demo, and it's a question that was being asked regularly. This is a studio with a knack, it seems, for making games that can be impossible to pin down at first sight.


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ABI Research today published its latest US Consumer Survey for mobile marketing, which also compares the results to a similar survey conducted in December of 2008.
Most notable in the survey, which polled 1,003 US consumers, was the finding that 27% of mobile phone users accessing the mobile Web have clicked on a mobile banner ad or text link. This compares to 21% as found in the 2008 survey.
Also notable is that mobile Web access on a daily basis is up significantly, with 28% of mobile phone users accessing the mobile Web at least once per day, which compares to just 16% in the previous survey. Consumers remain guarded about using their mobile phones to make purchases, however, with 76% saying that security around such transactions is a major concern- an increase from 71% in the previous survey.
The survey also found that resistance to receiving promotions such as coupons and discounts on the mobile phone is eroding as well, with roughly 45% of respondents, while not enthusiastic, would accept promotions if they had some control over the process. By contrast, only about 36% would accept these types of mobile promotions in the earlier survey.
“More people are accessing websites through their mobile phones today than 14 months ago, and clicking on ads is becoming more commonplace,” said Neil Strother, ABI Research’s practice director for mobile marketing strategies. “This trend is a positive one for marketers and advertisers, and should give them greater confidence in their mobile efforts, knowing that well-targeted offerings can find traction among consumers.”


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Based: Ingelheim, Germany
Announced layoffs: 900
Because Germany's Boehringer Ingelheim is privately held, and so is not required to be transparent with its finances, it is a bit more difficult to get a good fix on its layoff plans. Officials at the company refuse to provide many specifics.
The company did say last year that in the face of falling revenues--pharma sales were off 5% in the first half of the year--it was looking for a 15% cost reduction in Germany and would look to further cut costs around the globe. It was suggested that because the number of workers in Germany had grown at that point by 950 in a year, that the ax would fall hardest there, but didn't say if it had to cut by a like number. In the fall, the company did say it was trying to eliminate between 500 and 600 jobs in Germany through attrition.
But there have been other layoffs around the system. It sold a plant in Petersburg, VA, with 240 employees, at the end of last year to Chinese API maker UniTao Pharmaceuticals. Employees there were told they would get a chance to reapply for their positions with UniTao, but since then the Chinese company has said that it has decided not to reopen the plant until "business conditions improve."
There has also been an acknowledgement that some employees at the drugmaker's U.S. headquarters in Ridgefield, CT are being let go, a move the company said would affect about 2% of the 2,700. That would be another 55, and it begins to look like about 900 jobs lost for the year. But the company has more than 47,000 employees worldwide, so chances are there have been losses elsewhere in its system that have escaped notice.
The company has been upfront about the reasons. Net sales were down €358 million, a 3% decline to €6.5 billion (about $8.7 billion) in the first 6 months of last year. Sales of drugs were off 5.4% to €4.8 billion (about $6.4 billion). That came after it lost patent protection at the first of the year for its blockbuster hypertension drug Micardis. Also telling about the German company's fiscal situation is that about a third of its drug sales come from COPD treatment Spiriva. And Boehringer is now facing some issues with sales of it since India recently revoked its patent there on a challenge from Indian drugmaker Cipla.
-- Eric Palmer (email | Twitter)
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Whether you think Braintree Inc.'s $800 million sale to PayPal is cause for celebration or introspection, there's no denying it's a really big deal.
The acquisition, announced a week ago, ranks fourth among buyouts of venture-backed companies announced through the first half of the year, according to Dow Jones VentureSource. (Third-quarter figures are due out soon.)
The only bigger deals are: Google's $1.3 billion purchase of crowdsourced mapping app Waze; AstraZeneca's $1.2 billion acquisition of biotech company Pearl Therapeutics; and Yahoo Inc.'s $1.1 billion cash deal for blogging site Tumblr.
Not that all that cash will end up here. Braintree received about $70 million in venture capital from Silicon Valley-based funds New Enterprise Associates, Accel Partners and Greycroft Partners, as well as New York-based RRE Ventures.


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Thailand is unlikely to re-emerge as the world’s top exporter of rice given its current high prices and the strengthening baht, a leading rice exporter said today. Kobsuk Iemsuree, chairwoman of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said the appreciating baht has put Thai exporters in a grim situation.
Thailand may not achieve this year’s export target of six million tonnes despite an earlier adjustment from the original target of 6.5 million tonnes, she said. She said the rice export volume should surge in Q3 and surpass the combined Q1 and Q2 volumes due to depleting stocks among importing countries like Japan, Iraq, Iran and varied African nations.
Thailand mainly exports premium rice while foreign consumers prefer rice at cheaper prices.
Thai exporters would like government-to-government rice deals, but they accept the fact that Thailand’s heyday on top of the rice market will not return.
The Commerce Ministry is sponsoring the Thailand Rice Convention 2013 in Chiang Mai from May 26 through 28 where rice dealers and officials from 40 countries will meet to exchange views on rice development and the global rice industry. More than 500 rice dealers will contract business during the convention, which is aimed at pushing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) towards a role as the world’s rice hub, said Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom. (MCOT online news)
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The Commerce Ministry is ready to play host to the 6th Thailand Rice Convention 2013 (TRC 2013), which will be held in Chiang Mai later this month.
Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom said on Wednesday that the Commerce Ministry’s Department of Foreign Trade has been working on the preparation of the TRC 2013, which will see the participation of more than 500 representatives from foreign governments, rice importers, academics and experts from 40 countries.
Mr. Boonsong stated that the upcoming international event will help Thailand showcase its leadership in the rice export sector while the gathering will enable all related parties to exchange information and ideas about the development of the world rice industry.
In addition, the event will be the venue for rice business entrepreneurs and exporters to meet and discuss trade deals.
The Commerce Minister added that the TRC 2013 will convince the international community about Thailand’s readiness to be the rice production and trade hub, both at ASEAN and global levels.
The 6th Thailand Rice Convention 2013 will be held at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre Commemorating His Majesty’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary in Chiang Mai, from May 26 to 28.
Source: National News Bureau & Public Relations
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ATHENS, Jan 14 (Reuters) - UK-based fixed-odds betting firm Stanleybet has appealed against Greece’s move to shut down the firm’s two shops in the country last year, it said on Wednesday.
In recent years, British bookmakers Stanleybet and William Hill (WMH.L) have unsuccesfully challenged Greek OPAP’s (OPAr.AT) monopoly in a bid to grab a niche of Greece’s lucrative sports betting market.
Stanleybet opened stores in Athens and in the northern city of Thessaloniki late last year but Greece shut them down for violating a law which protects OPAP’s exclusive rights on sports betting until 2020.
Stanleybet said at the time the move violated European Union law and called on the European Commission to act against Greece.
“We are determined to defend a regulated, fair and competitive sports betting market in Greece,” Stanleybet said in a statement. “We are confident about the outcome of our case to the benefit of Greek consumers.”
Analysts said Stanleybet’s move to open up stores in Greece was aimed at speeding up another legal case on its request for an operation licence in the country. The hearing of the case is still pending.
Stanleybet currently offers sports bets, mainly on soccer events, in Cyprus, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Croatia, Romania and Poland throught more than 1,500 outlets.
OPAP has about 5,500 outlets in Greece and Cyprus, with sales of 5 billion euros in 2007, including 2.5 billion on fixed-odds sports bets.
OPAP shares trade 9 times its estimated 2008 earnings compared with a multiple of 6 for Britain’s Ladbrokes LAD.L. (Reporting by Angeliki Koutantou; Editing by David Cowell)


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Top Global Online Fashion Marketplaces
The increasing convenience of online shopping paired with the new social distancing norms has culminated in the rise of online fashion marketplaces.
In a time where many retailers are struggling to survive, marketplaces like Asos and Amazon have emerged even more profitable than before.
Asos announced it had surpassed $1.2 billion in revenue after experiencing a 10% sales boom in the past four months. European behemoth, Zalando, had an increase in 20% of active customers and recorded 1.29 billion site visits, all within the second quarter of the year. As a result, it gained another 180 brands on the platform’s partnership program.
What was even more remarkable was the agility brands had in the sudden pivot to e-commerce.
The luxury segment, in particular, had always been slow to embrace digitalisation but recent events prove the importance of having diversified stock allocation. Digital channels had only accounted for 12% up to last year but Bain consultancy company expects it to grow by 29-30% by 2025.
The race to go omnichannel is on.
As conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to fluctuate in certain countries, brands are now more desperate than ever to increase their online presence and move beyond any physical borders. And the easiest way to do so is by penetrating online fashion marketplaces.
Unlike a traditional online retailer, marketplaces are defined as third-party sellers that process customer purchases but are fulfilled by the participating brand or retailer.
By listing your products on a popular fashion marketplace, there is a higher chance to capture online traffic and broaden your brand awareness.
While there are plenty of online marketplaces out there, in fashion, it is crucial to identify the right marketplace that fits your product, pricing and brand positioning.
Let’s take a look at the top five global online fashion marketplaces.
Established in 2000, Asos was an early pioneer in the e-commerce landscape. Initially started in the UK, it aimed to provide trendy fast fashion to young women at an affordable price. It has now grown to be one of the biggest fashion marketplaces in the world, distributed in over 235 countries.
As of August 2020, Asos has 1,650 brands listed and predominantly carries fast fashion to mid-range brands. The median price of all brands available on the site is $26 USD – making it one of the most affordable marketplaces on our list.
Although its customer base is mainly women, Asos also has a significant male following. The ratio of womenswear to menswear is 67:33. The top three categories with the highest sell-out rates are jumpsuits & playsuits, accessories and shorts. In addition to the brands listed, Asos also has a number of private labels such as Asos Design, Asos Curve and more.
European-focused Zalando is currently the most visited fashion e-commerce platform in the world, at an average of 380 million views per month. It currently operates in 17 countries with more than 2,070 brands listed. It carries a wide range of brands, from fast fashion to a handful of designer names.
The current median price of the brands on this platform is $48 USD. It caters to both womenswear and menswear, the gender mix is 69:31. The top three categories are shoes, dresses, and jumpsuits & playsuits. Similar to Asos, it also has its own private label called Zalando Essentials.
Farfetch is a luxury unique modular retail platform that connects customers to luxury brands, boutiques and department stores. It offers over 3,000 brands, ranging from heritage luxury brands to emerging, contemporary designers and distributes to 190 countries.
Not just limited to the typical designer houses, Farfetch also carries the latest streetwear and sportswear brands such as Heron Preston and Nike. The median price of the products offered on this platform is $335 USD.
The gender mix of its consumer group is the most balanced of our list at 63:37, womenswear to menswear – and it also offers a small assortment of luxury kidswear. The categories with high sell-out rates are bags and accessories.
Moving East, Zalora is the biggest fashion marketplace platform in the Southeast Asian region. It receives 50 million average site visits monthly, with 2 million customers across seven countries.
Zalora carries a wide variety of categories including sportswear, fast fashion and ethnicwear. It currently offers 4,255 brands, although not all available in every market. It has a highly localised approach to its assortment, only selecting relevant categories and segments for each country. Overall, the top three categories with the highest sell-out rates are jeans, activewear and pants & leggings.
The median price of the brands listed across markets is $26 USD and the ratio of its womenswear to menswear assortment is 73:27. Zalora also has a number of private labels in various categories such as basics and modest wear.
Sister company to Zalora, The Iconic serves the Australian and New Zealand markets. It has 13 million average visit sites across both countries. The Iconic has over 1,706 brands listed, ranging from a mix of fast fashion to mid-range brands. It also has distribution partnerships with major brands in the region including Topshop, Marc Jacobs, Marc and Camilla and more.
The median price of the brands listed on The Iconic is $51 USD and its womenswear to menswear ratio is 74:26. The categories with high sell-out rates are activewear, jumpsuits and outerwear.
Selecting The Right Fashion Marketplace
With this information at hand, it is important to align your marketplace expansion strategy with your business plan. Having an omnichannel strategy is not about creating a presence everywhere but being where your customers are.
To select the right fashion marketplace for your business, you must ensure the value proposition offered by the marketplace matches your product and brand.
No two marketplaces are completely alike, therefore tailoring the assortment to maximise opportunities available on each marketplace is key to having success in this arena – especially when faced with many competing brands on the same platform.
Before opting to join a marketplace, refer to market insights, evaluate the data available and compare the sales performance of similar products to understand if this marketplace is right for you.
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text: ___Yahoo redesign aims to make site more inviting SAN FRANCISCO (AP) â¿¿ Yahoo is renovating the main entry into its website in an effort to get people to visit more frequently and stay longer. The long-awaited makeover of Yahoo.com's home page is the most notable change to the website since the Internet company hired Marissa Mayer as its CEO seven months ago. The new look debuted Wednesday in the U.S., although it could take a few more days before everyone starts to see it. It's the first time Yahoo has redesigned the page in four years. In that time, the company has seen its annual revenue drop by about 30 percent from $7.2 billion in 2008 to $5 billion last year as more online advertising flowed to rivals such as Internet search leader Google Inc. and social networking leader Facebook Inc. Mayer, who spent 13 years helping to build Google into the Internet's most powerful company, has vowed to revive Yahoo Inc.'s revenue growth by establishing more of the company's services as daily habits that "delight and inspire" their users. ___ Office Depot agrees to buy OfficeMax in stock deal worth about $1.2 billion NEW YORK (AP) â¿¿ Office Depot and OfficeMax are being collated. The retailers said Wednesday they have agreed to combine in an all-stock deal worth about $1.2 billion that would transform the office-supply retail sector by helping the No. 2 and No. 3 chains compete against industry behemoth Staples. The merger marks the first move toward consolidation in an industry that is bloated with stores. It reflects the changing retail landscape as "big box" stores have become outmoded and more people shop online. Still, doubts remain whether the combination, which has been mulled over in the industry for years, is enough to offset growing competition and a changing retail landscape.


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San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed suit against Monster Beverage Monday, on the heels of Monster filing suit against Herrera last week. The city’s suit calls Monster’s business practices around its energy drinks “unfair, deceptive, and unlawful” and asserts that Monster violates both California’s health and safety code and its business and professions code. The suit cites recent reports of health complications and “even deaths related to energy drink consumption.”
Despite these risks, the suit says, “Monster aggressively markets its products to children and teenagers.”
Monster has repeatedly released statements saying the drinks are safe and properly labeled. The company filed suit last week after a March letter from Herrera asking it to reduce the caffeine in its drinks, provide better warning labels and quit targeting minors. Monster says the city is singling it out, noting in its suit that “any child can walk into a Starbucks and buy an unlimited number” of 16-ounce brewed coffees, which Monster says have twice as much caffeine as its energy drinks.
The confrontation has its roots in Herrera’s demand last year that the company, based in Corona (Riverside County), “substantiate marketing claims that the large dosages of caffeine contained in popular beverages are ‘completely safe’ for consumption by adolescents and adults.”
The city attorney has maintained that his office had been working with Monster in good faith to negotiate voluntary changes to its marketing practices when the company filed its lawsuit.
“Monster is doing nothing more than claiming an unfettered right to continue marketing its products to children and youth, even in the face of overwhelming evidence that its products pose a risk to young people’s health and safety,” Herrera said last week.
Herrera began investigating Monster last year, when the Food and Drug Administration began looking into reports of deaths linked to energy drinks. That investigation is ongoing.
Mina Kim contributed to this report.


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A row is brewing between the Federal Veterinary Office and the Swiss Farmers Association over measures to prevent the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Switzerland.This content was published on April 5, 2001 - 16:35
Despite growing fears among farmers that the disease may infiltrate Swiss borders, the government has refused to launch a mass vaccination programme for livestock.
"It's just not practical to vaccinate en masse," said Christian Gorot, head of animal diseases at the Federal Veterinary Office. "We would need to vaccinate at least 3.6 million animals and this is not realistic."
Although the Swiss Farmers Association has not yet called for a nationwide vaccination programme, it insists that the moment a case is reported, the government must launch an emergency plan of action.
"If any cases of foot-and-mouth disease are discovered in Switzerland, our union will put strong pressure on the government to begin a mass vaccination programme," Mark Zemp, of the Swiss Farmers Association, told swissinfo.
A less drastic way of preventing the disease from entering Switzerland, said Zemp, would be to enforce a nationwide ban on the land import of meat and dairy products.
"The problem is that many Swiss go to France and Germany to buy cheaper meat and dairy products and then bring them back, and our government should forbid that."
The images of burning animal carcasses in the United Kingdom have left the farming community anxious about the future. "We've seen the terrible pictures from the UK on television and are afraid this disease will come to Switzerland," said Zemp.
Consumer confidence in beef has collapsed in recent months, causing a slump in the retail price of meat.
"The UK has given agriculture a very bad image and we feel that the consumption of beef is going down and down in Switzerland," said Zemp. "Nobody can look at these pictures of burning animal carcasses and then eat beef as if nothing has happened."
Both the government and Swiss farmers agree that the European Union needs to take action in response to the current crisis.
"The EU has to rethink the concept of free animal trade among member states," said Griot.
"It's crazy to have 50,000 live sheep coming from the UK into France and probably going further into Europe towards Greece. I strongly believe this is the main cause of the situation we are in now."
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Ares says that it received its inspiration for the build thanks to the 1970 De Tomaso Pantera, a car built in the very same town where Ares recently opened its newest facility, Modena, Italy. Of course, the town itself is known for its luxurious automotive offerings, being home to both Ferrari and Maserati.
But Ares chose a different manufacturer to use as its jumping off point. The Panther began life as the carbon and aluminum chassis made popular by the Lamborghini Huracan, even going as far to use the same V-10 engine, albeit modified to increase its displacement from 5.2 liters up to 5.6. The Lambo engine receives a power boost from 610 to 650 horsepower; however, torque remains the same as its long lost brother at 413 pound-feet of torque. Ares has also hinted at the possibility of another power boost, meaning these numbers may not be final.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
MIAMI, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) (together with NCL Corporation Ltd., “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings” or the “Company”) announced today it will report second quarter 2023 financial results on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time with a conference call and webcast to discuss results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The Company also invites any verified retail or institutional NCLH shareholder to use its shareholder Q&A platform to submit and upvote questions to management ahead of its second quarter 2023 financial results. A top ranked, appropriate, question relating to business and financial results or strategic priorities will be addressed by management during the upcoming conference call and webcast. Starting on Monday, July 24th at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, shareholders can submit and upvote questions by visiting: NCLH Q2 2023 Q&A link. The Q&A platform will remain open until Monday, July 31st at 6:00 p.m.
The conference call will be webcast via the Company’s Investor Relations website, https://www.nclhltd.com/investors. A replay of the webcast will be available here on the Company’s website for 30 days following the call.
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is the leading global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 30 ships and more than 60,000 berths, NCLH offers itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide. NCLH has seven additional ships scheduled for delivery across its three brands, adding nearly 19,000 berths to its fleet. To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com.
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Peek inside Nvidia's car tech lab: Teslas, gaming, 3-D imaging
What does hardcore gaming have to do with fancy cars?
A lot, according to Santa Clara technology company Nvidia Corp.
The 20-year-old company, best known for its chips and graphics processing units, now employs more than 120 people in Silicon Valley, Tokyo, Munich and Michigan as part of an automotive business that claims clients like Audi, BMW and Tesla. You can get an up-close look at what Nvidia's auto group is up to in the pictures accompanying this article.
Nvidia sells the hardware that powers everything from advanced 3-D car imaging systems to digital crash simulators and in-car entertainment. The company's auto division has doubled revenue each of the last several years, prompting CEO Jen-Hsun Huang to predict earlier this year that car chips look likely to become a billion-dollar business.
The car market is a departure for the company as its traditional PC market continues to decline. Still, the $4.2 billion in revenue that the company reported for 2012 remains an improvement over the two previous years. Nvidia employs about 8,500 people worldwide.
"We realize we're a piece of the whole automotive solution," said Nvidia Director of Automotive Danny Shapiro during an interview this week. "It's not like we're selling a simple widget."
His department recently opened a new car research garage in Ann Arbor Michigan to get closer to the big three American car companies located near Detroit. In Silicon Valley, he said an influx of auto manufacturer R&D outposts — a roster that now includes almost every major car company — makes the local market one to be watched.
In addition to car manufacturers, he said Nvidia is working with Google, Apple and a host of startups and auto suppliers on major growth areas in the auto tech field, like so-called infotainment systems and self-driving cars.
Lauren Hepler is the economic development reporter at the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
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Nobody asked for a low-fat avocado, but Spain is giving it to us anyway.
The Spanish company Eurobanan’s Isla Bonita brand has invented an “Avocado Light,” which has 30 percent less fat than your average omega-3-filled specimen.
The invention, which will be unveiled later this month in Madrid, is an attempt to make the avocado even more healthful than the nutrition community already says it is. The avocado’s long been touted as a superfood, its monounsaturated fats — the good kind — and other nutrients that may be helping to stave off things like heart disease.
The new light avocado isn’t available yet in the US to taste for ourselves. But Ramón Rey, director of the International and Marketing area of Isla Bonita, describes it as having “a mild flavor and a juicier and lighter pulp that makes it ideal for the preparation of smoothies, cold soup, gazpachos [and] cocktails.”
In other words, it’s like an avocado, only moister.
Along with ruining a perfectly good fruit — and yes, that’s what an avocado is — the company has yet to address the catastrophic epidemic of the avocado hand.


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SAVE $30: During Amazon’s Prime Day, the 2nd generation Google Nest indoor security cam is available at a 30% discount, dropping from $99.99 to $69.99.
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is underway, and home security cameras are a big focus. Not all deals are equal when it comes to prioritizing privacy and peace of mind. While brands like Ring, eufy, or Wyze are popular for smart home cameras, certain security vulnerabilities pose concerns. That’s why we’re excited about Google Nest, a top alternative brand. Today, shoppers can enjoy the award-winning Google Nest indoor security cam at its lowest price ever – $69.99, a 30% discount from its regular $99.99 price. While Google Nest goes on sale regularly, reaching this low price happens only a few times a year.
Whether you want to check on your pets while away or monitor your home for any unexpected activity, the Google Nest indoor cam has got you covered. It differentiates between people, animals, and vehicles, providing more relevant alerts through the Google Home app. Prioritize important areas with Activity Zones, ensuring you receive notifications as required. With its two-step verification system and video encryption, Google Nest prioritizes privacy, making this deal even more appealing.
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Sports Direct has confirmed it will be opening a new store at a shopping centre in Chorley before the end of the year.
The major UK sports retailer will take over two units in the new Market Walk extension next to the Marks and Spencer Foodhall.
The store, which will also include a USC streetwear and fashion store, will open this winter and comes after months of speculation and negotiation.
Chorley Council and hailed the 'exciting' addition to the town centre and also revealed they are in 'advanced negotiations' with a restaurant group to take over another vacant unit.
Councillor Peter Wilson, deputy leader of Chorley Council, said both Sports Direct and USC will bring an 'exciting range of both sporting and fashion brands to the town'.
He said: "We’re excited to welcome Sports Direct and USC to Chorley and look forward to the store’s opening before the end of the year.
"Their addition will be another boost for our town centre. People have said they’d like to see more clothes shops in Chorley, and this will help provide this offer.
"Big brand names like this combined with our existing traders will attract people to Chorley town centre instead shopping out of town."
Sports Direct and USC, part of Frasers Group PLC, will join M&S Foodhall, Reel Cinema and Escape Entertainment venue who all opened their doors at the end of last year, along with the Calico Lounge which opened in January.
Chorley Council said the new additions will bring Market Walk up to 85% occupancy with another restaurant potentially set to move in.
A spokesperson said the new development is 'still attracting plenty of interest even in the current climate'.
A Frasers Group spokesperson said: "This is a major part of Sports Direct’s brand elevation strategy that will see a huge investment in a number of new stores, while upgrading and improving existing ones across the UK.
"This is the strategic vision of the business as it aims to meet the demands of an ever more sophisticated consumer who is increasingly looking for an unrivalled choice of brands and an enhanced shopping experience."
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In this edition of JPR Inside Story, Jeric Pena talks about why he considers the iPhone as the multimedia journalist’s best friend. He also shares how he uses his iPhone for digital news gathering.
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at JPR? Jeric Pena tells more about his multimedia news website, JPR. He shares the concept behind the project and his motivation for creating JPR.


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Gourmet market chain Iavarone Bros. celebrated the re-opening of its newly expanded Woodbury market on Thursday.
Located in Woodbury Village Center, the market is now 9,600 square feet, a third larger than the original 6,200-square-foot store it opened in 2009.
A new juice bar now serves freshly squeezed organic juices, featuring shots of wheatgrass, assorted vegetable juices, smoothies and protein drinks. The expansion also made room for a new catering office.
“The demand for our gourmet shopping experience on the Gold Coast has been so great, we increased the scope of our offerings to give our loyal customers more of a good thing,” CEO Pat Iavarone said in a statement.
In business since 1919, Iavarone Bros. has other locations in Wantagh, New Hyde Park and Maspeth in Queens.
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Nearly two-thirds (64.1%) of Italy’s mobile phone owners had a smartphone late last year—a gain of 23.5% compared with the same period in 2012.
78% of respondents reported Webrooming, or researching online before heading to a store to make a purchase.
US retail ecommerce will continue its torrid growth in 2014, with sales forecast to rise 15.5% to $304.1 billion.
Mobile shopping apps were the most helpful, used by 27% and cited by 40% as useful for CPG shopping.
57% of UK digital buyers had used a click-and-collect service.
The ability to buy online and pick up in-store was the second most popular retail offering (36%) that US internet users planned to take advantage of during this past holiday season.
This infographic by Yovigo illustrates what makes eCommerce customers happy.
Product reviews were the leading digital tool that influenced US internet users to shop at a specific retailer (39%).
Over half of Millennials agreed or strongly agreed that they often found themselves purchasing items that they didn’t plan to buy.
60% of millennial internet users (18- to 34-year-olds) agreed or strongly agreed that they looked at items online to buy nearly every day, even if they didn’t actually plan on making a purchase.


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In 2014, Google offered the world Android One. The idea of the program was simple – to create affordable devices based on stock Android and make them happy with quick updates. And now, four years after the announcement, the program is practically dead and almost no one is interested in its development.
Among those who picked up the idea with the release of devices within the framework of Android One was Xiaomi. Its Xiaomi Mi A1 in 2017 enjoyed good popularity. And the idea of releasing smartphones on “pure” Android came to the liking of users. Moreover, there are even more supporters of the stock system than MIUI.
At one time, the company organized a survey of users, in which it invited them to vote for MIUI 11 or “stock” Android. And as it turned out, 57 percent would like to see an untouched version of the green robot on Xiaomi smartphones. The company decided to remove the results of the vote so as not to compromise its own interface. However, it listened to the aspirations of users by releasing a sequel: Xiaomi Mi A2, Xiaomi Mi A3 and Xiaomi Mi A3 Lite.
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2020 was supposed to be marked by the release of the Xiaomi Mi A4, but more and more predictions are being made that the Xiaomi Mi A3 may never find a successor.
Today, a number of media outlets circulated the news that the company is stopping the creation of devices within the Android One program. The Android One project has outlived its usefulness and a few manufacturers are interested in it. This indirectly confirms the abandonment of the line by the fact that until today there are no rumors or leaks about Xiaomi Mi A4.
Here is a reminder of the specifications of the current Xiaomi Mi A3.
Xiaomi Mi A3 specifications
- 6.08-inch (1560 x 720 pixels) HD+ Super AMOLED display with 102.7% NTSC color gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
- Octa Core Snapdragon 665 11nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 610 GPU
- 4GB LPDDR4x RAM with 64GB (UFS 2.1). 6GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB (UFS 2.1) storage. Expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
- Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
- Android 9.0 (Pie)
- 48MP rear camera with 1/2.0″ Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.79 aperture, LED flash, EIS. 8MP 118° ultra-wide angle lens with 1.12μm pixel size, f/2.2 aperture. 2MP depth sensor with 1.75μm pixel size, f/2.4 aperture
- 32MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture
- In-display fingerprint sensor
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, Infrared sensor
- Dimensions: 156.48×71.85×8.47mm; Weight: 173.8g
- Splashproof (P2i coating)
- Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, USB Type-C
- 4030mAh (typical) / 3940mAh (minimum) battery with 18W Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging


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GM invests $63 million in Michigan assembly plantOct 30th, 2014
Michigan-based investments to top $300 million in coming years
General Motors has announced it will start construction on a $63 million expansion of the Lansing Delta Towsnship manufacturing facility
, a small part of the $300 million plan the automaker announced it will spend in the coming years in order to better equip the Michigan-based facility.
The expansion will add nearly 263,000 square-foot to the already–colossal 3.4 million square foot facility that produces the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia.
The company will allot roughly 28,000 square feet for the general assembly area, 181,000 square feet for the body shop for newest generation of robotics and tooling, and a further 54,000 square feet will be added to the the paint shop in order to improve corrosion resistance on future products.
Opened in 2006, the Lansing Plant is GM’s newest manufacturing facility in North-America (have a look at it on Google Maps
) and it was the first automotive manufacturing facility in the world to be a Gold Certified Leader in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Including today’s announcement, GM has earmarked nearly $600 million for the Lansing facility since 2009.
Here is a year-by-year recap:
– $190 million for the addition of the Cadillac ATS and 600 jobs
– $37 million at Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant for tooling and equipment to enhance the plant’s manufacturing capabilities
– $88 million for the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan
– Announced Lansing Grand River would produce the next-generation Camaro
– $44.5 million and 200 jobs for a new logistics optimization center at Lansing Grand River
– Announced a $174-million stamping facility at Lansing Grand River that will create or retain approximately 145 jobs


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The South Australian Government has announced it will support legislation to legalise hemp cultivation in the state for industrial applications.
The low-THC cousin of the marijuana, industrial hemp has no recreational value, but can be used to make a myriad products. It also contains a non-intoxicating compound called cannabidiol that is creating a great deal of interest for its potential as a medicine in treating a wide range of serious conditions.
Announced by Manufacturing Minister Kyam Maher yesterday, new laws will enable cultivation and also enable manufacturing hemp grown in South Australia into a range of products.
“It will then be up to the industry to decide. It will be up to farmers to decide whether this is an economic and viable crop for them and also manufacturers to look at if they can economically make … things like building products, textiles and cosmetics,” said Minister Maher.
While the details are yet to be finalised, SA’s industrial hemp supporters were ecstatic with the news.
“Such an exciting day for all involved. After years of diligent team work, South Australia has finally opened the gate for our farmers, producers and innovators to get on with the business of industrial hemp,” said the Industrial Hemp Association of South Australia (IHA SA).
The ABC reports crop trials could occur later this year.
Industrial Hemp Bill 2016 was introduced by Greens MLC Tammy Franks in SA’s Parliament late last year. Early this month, a roundtable meeting was held to discuss the potential for establishing industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis industries in South Australia.
While yesterday’s announcement was only in relation to industrial hemp, Mr. Maher also stated the SA Government had an open mind with regard to a medical marijuana industry being established in the state;
Industrial Hemp Bill 2016, which Mr. Maher said the government will back, can be viewed here (PDF). According to the Bill, industrial hemp grown in South Australia will need to have a THC (a psychoactive cannabinoid) level of less than half a percent.
Ms. Franks tweeted: “Look forward to progressing my industrial hemp bill with cross party support in
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The guys at Newport Convertible Engineering have recently pulled the wraps off their latest creation, a convertible version of the first generation Porsche Cayenne, which should be enough to attract the model’s fans towards the model and possibly creating more such vehicles.
Newport Convertible Engineering have already unveiled the Range Rover Convertible, which is apparently a success, as the company recently said, after it has received no less than 47 orders from owners of the vehicle who want to turn their luxury SUVs into drop tops. But this news isn’t about the Range Rover but on one of its main rivals, the Porsche Cayenne, in its first generation.
The popular luxury SUV has been recently transformed into a convertible by Newport Convertible Engineering and the model in question is getting the 80s-inspired wood grain-like details on the doors and on the hood. No details on how this model was created have been released just yet but it seems that the company is capable of chopping the roofs off other vehicles too, like the Aston Martin Rapide S, the Rolls-Royce Phantom, the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes-Benz G55, Toyota Land Cruiser, Chevrolet Camaro, Hummer H2, GMC Yukon and many more.


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EUMOFA has published a new case study: “Portion trout in the EU”, focusing on the price structure along the supply chain in Germany, Italy, and Poland. Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is the main freshwater species farmed in the EU, both in terms of volume and value. Grown to a size of between 350 and 600 g, the fish is typically supplied to the market as whole fish or fillets. In 2019, EU 27 production of trout was 183,819 tonnes. The main EU Member States producing trout are France, Italy, and Denmark, accounting for 56% of EU production. World trout production has been increasing since 2015 (+21% in volume in the period 2015-2019) reaching 939,878 tonnes in 2019. The EU is the second-largest trout producer in the world, accounting for 20% of global production.
In 2020, the main EU sellers of portion trout were Denmark, Spain, and Poland, while the main EU destinations for this product were Germany, Poland, and France. The apparent consumption of trout in the EU 27 was 208,657 tonnes in 2018. Over four fifths of supply was sourced from EU production and 17% from imports. In Germany, the ex-farm prices for portion trout ranged from 4,37 EUR/kg to 7,79 EUR/kg (2019) with a final price of 10,41 EUR/kg (observed in small-scale retail shops). In Italy, the average ex-farm price for fresh portion trout was 3,30 EUR/kg (2021) and the retail price considered in the analysis was 9,90 EUR/kg for large-scale retailers (from 7,90 to 9,90 EUR/kg at retail stage based on a store check). In Poland, the ex-farm price considered is 2,62 EUR/kg (2020) and the report provides two price transmission analyses: packed product in large-scale retailers (final price at 5,79 EUR/kg) and unpacked product in traditional shops (final price at 5,82 EUR/kg).
Read the full report in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, or Polish on the www.eumofa.eu website.
The Danish Fishermen PO and the Danish Pelagic PO are sponsoring a competition to develop the trawler of the future. The vessel must be powered with a carbon neutral source of energy and should be capable of fishing effectively while conforming to Danish capacity regulations. The design should offer a workable solution for the fishery and provide the basis for a prototype vessel. Participants in the contest must present a design or drawings in one of the following three categories:
- Trawler for the consumer fishery under 24 m
- Trawler for the consumer fishery over 24 m
- Trawler for the industrial fishery
The prize for the winning design is DKK 75,000.
The Marine Stewardship Council, an organisation that creates standards for sustainable fisheries, held its sustainable seafood week in Italy in the first week of November. The idea of the week is to promote awareness among consumers about the importance of eating fish from sustainably managed fisheries. The event, which is expected to be held annually, brought together retailers and companies in the fishing sector to educate consumers using traditional and digital media as well as promotional activities in supermarkets about the importance of buying fish that had been caught taking into account the impact on the environment and on fish stocks. Companies from each stage of the supply chain from producers to traders, processors, and retailers were involved in the event showing their support for sustainable fisheries. Their participation bodes well for the supply of sustainably sourced fish and seafood to the Italian market.
From 13 to 15 February 2022, Bremen is the place to be. The city state will once again host fish international, Germany’s only seafood trade show. Organised by Messe Bremen the event will highlight the industry’s focus on sustainability while offering innovations from producers, retailers and the catering and hospitality industry. A parallel event, GASTROIVENT, which represents the north German hospitality, catering, canteen catering, and hotel sector, will also be held, giving visitors compelling reasons to make the trip to Bremen. fish international will again focus strongly on aquaculture and specifically on the use of recirculation systems. As interest in growing fish in land-based systems increases, developments in recirculating technology and the promises it offers are keenly followed. Greater sustainability, more control, and few, if any, escapes, are among the advantages of recirculation systems. Fish international will feature a forum with discussion rounds and presentations on the subject to bring the latest information to the audience. Another area in which interest is growing rapidly is that of plant-based alternatives to fish. Sabine Wedell, the project manager of fish international, while acknowledging that fish and seafood is the show’s core competency, is well aware that she must actively look at the development of plant-based products.
Sharing insights on business, innovation, market initiatives, and sustainability
More than 1500 delegates from the seafood industry attended the North Atlantic Seafood Forum held 8–10 June. The 16th edition of the conference, convened in Bergen, Norway, hosted presentations by more than 160 speakers from 16 countries. Presentations by scientists, industry experts, policy-makers, and CEOs from the global aquatic food industry (wild-caught and aquaculture) addressed common industry challenges, including consumer and market developments, seafood supply, sustainability, innovation, and finance, among other topics.
EUROFISH and FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Division are organising a webinar “Realizing the potential of geographical indications to advance sustainable seafood value chains" on 3 November 2021 from 8.30-16.00.
The webinar will present a global overview of existing seafood Geographical Indications (GI), and will examine selected case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America. For more information visit the event website http://eurofish.dk/GI-webinar
Eurofish and the FAO Subregional Office for Central Asia are organizing a series of three webinars that will brief participants on the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Albania and Armenia, Georgia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Ukraine. The three events will be held on consecutive Wednesdays, 22 and 29 September, and 6 October. Each webinar will cover two countries: Albania and Armenia; Ukraine and Montenegro; Georgia and Serbia. The events will include presentations from the fisheries and aquaculture administration in each country as well as from a representative from the industry, the aim being to foster partnerships between the private sector and other stakeholders involved in strategic decision making to improve the business environment. The webinar series aim to create a briefing, discussion, and networking forum for stakeholder representatives from the above-mentioned countries while offering information on the fisheries and aquaculture sector in country. The webinars offer a way to exchange experiences, success stories, ideas, and challenges specific to the industries, including those from the Covid-19 pandemic, and to promote national and regional trade and investment opportunities. Attendance is open and those interested can sign up at www.eurofish.dk/ef-fao-webinars.
Eurofish organised a webinar on Brexit, and what it means for European seafood traders on June 24. Presentations and the webinar video are now availabel at eurofish.dk/webinar-brexit
The INFOFISH tuna conference is one of the biggest international events for the global tuna industry. Held every two years the event brings together representatives from the industry, researchers, NGOs, fisheries management bodies, and other stakeholders to discuss developments in the sector and outline the direction it will take in the future. The pandemic forced the postponement by a year of the 2020 event as borders closed and lockdowns went into effect. In 2021, taking into account the prevailing uncertainty with regard to international travel, the organisers of the event have decided to take it online. Tuna 2021 World Tuna Conference and Exhibition will take place virtually 19-21 May and will include the conference as well an exhibition where companies can showcase their products and services using an interactive online platform.
The conference theme, The global tuna industry: Trailblazing through tough times, will address a range of topics of relevance to the global and regional tuna industries including e-commerce and logistics; processing and packaging technology; e-monitoring and surveillance; and sustainability and social accountability. The industry faces trends such as the growing popularity of plant-based alternatives and consumer concerns about fish stocks that promise to have a significant impact on the seafood market in time. Last year, for example, a multinational consumer goods manufacturer launched a plant-based alternative to tuna. The three-day event is divided into six sessions. A session on the impact of the pandemic and of trade wars will be followed by others on sustainability and social accountability, on retail, e-commerce, and logistics, and on technology. The last day will be dedicated to sustainable resource management and certification. Sessions will be moderated and will conclude with speakers fielding questions from the audience.
INFOFISH has gathered vast experience holding online events over the past fourteen months and together with its partners has customised the event programme and content to suit the virtual format. Participants can register at tuna2021.vfairs.com and regular updates will be posted on infofish.org.


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DeLorean is picking up where DeLorean left off.
The legendary nameplate is being resurrected by the Texas-based company that owns the rights to it with a four-seat ‘coupe’ called the Alpha5 that features the DeLorean DMC-12’s iconic gullwing doors.
Despite only having two doors, the Alpha5 that has been revealed in concept form is roughly the same size as the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan.
Aside from the doors and a few callback touches — including the styling of its wheels and lighting, plus rear window louvers — the Alpha5 looks very little like the stainless steel sports car that previously wore the DeLorean name.
However, the car was designed by Italdesign, the same firm that handled the original, and DeLorean CEO Joost De Vries told Autocar that it is essentially a modernized version of a four-seat model that was planned for the 1980s, but never realized before DeLorean went out of business.
“In Italy, they never really stopped designing DeLoreans, which was awesome,” de Vries said. Adding that they also found designs for an SUV and a bus.
Full technical details on the Alpha5 haven’t been released, but DeLorean said it will have a driving range of over 300 miles per charge and will need just 4.35 seconds to accelerate to 88 mph.
The speed is a reference to the “Back to the Future” films that etched DeLorean into pop culture history.
The car is set to make its public debut at the Pebble Beach Concours in August, but won’t be on sale until 2024.
DeLorean is establishing a headquarters and engineering center in San Antonio, Tex., but the Alpha5 will be built by a contract manufacturer in Italy and sold at a yet to be announced price that will likely be in the $175,000 range, according to Engadget.


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February 11: The day in pictures
February 11: The day in pictures
Mobile telecommunication giant Nokia's CEO Stephen Elop speaks during an award presentation in London
Nokia and Microsoft have teamed up to take on Google and Apple in the fast-growing smartphone market as the Finnish cellphone maker attempts to regain its leading position in the sector.
Nokia said on Friday it would use Windows Phone as the software platform for its smartphones as part of new chief executive Stephen Elop's overhaul of the world's biggest cellphone maker.
Microsoft's Windows Phone platform is widely recognised by industry experts as a leading edge technology but has not yet gained success among consumers.
'This is a partnership born out of both parties' fear of marginalisation at the hands of Apple and Google but there is no silver bullet,' said analyst Geoff Blaber from CCS Insight.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attends a awards ceremony in New Delhi
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh faces more political headaches after the Supreme Court pressed for deeper probes into a multi-billion dollar corruption case and a ruling coalition ally was implicated in the scandal.
Allegations the government may have lost up to $39 billion in revenues after firms were awarded telecoms deals at rock-bottom prices in return for kickbacks have rocked the ruling coalition and compounded the fragility of India's fragile investment climate.
The Supreme Court, increasingly assertive under its new chief justice, told the federal police agency to go after more company executives and politicians and set up a special court to investigate India's biggest graft case in decades.
People walk in the lobby of a DBS Bank building in Singapore
DBS, Southeast Asia's biggest bank, said the bank would want to have 50 branches in China over the next three years and could do the same in India if it could set up a locally incorporated banking unit.
\"We want to try and get to 50 branches in China in the next three years,\" CEO Piyush Gupta told a news conference.
\"If the subsidisation thing works out, we probably want to do the same in India in the next three years.\"
The bank has 16 outlets, including 8 branches, in China, where it has a locally incorporated unit. It has 12 branches in India.
Technicians work on engines used for water pumps inside a manufacturing unit in Rajkot, 216 km (134 miles) west of Ahmedabad
India's annual industrial output in December rose at its slowest pace in 20 months on a higher base last year and stretched capacities at factories, but the Reserve Bank will likely continue tightening monetary policy to tame high headline inflation.
Output rose 1.6% from a year earlier compared with a median forecast of 2% in a Reuters poll.
Growth in industrial output was 16.8% last December. The RBI, which has raised interest rates seven times over since March, is expected to continue tightening monetary policy as stubbornly high food prices drive broader inflation.
India is suffering from high inflation that could eat into growth, with signs investor confidence in Asia's third largest economy was waning amid lack of economic reforms and a massive telecoms corruption scandal that has weakened the ruli
General Motors SUV's are displayed in an autosales lot in Troy, Michigan
General Motors Co and Chrysler Group LLC could award some managers bonuses of up to 50% of their salary, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing three people familiar with the matter.
GM plans to pay 26,000 US employees bonuses as high as 50%, Bloomberg reported. Most managers will receive bonuses between 15% to 20% of their annual salary.
Chrysler's bonuses for its 10,755 salaried workers will average about $10,000 and could be paid as soon as Friday. Some employees who are not subject to pay restrictions could net as much as half their salary, according to Bloomberg.
A diamond businessmen desmonstrates a process at a diamond cutting and polishing factory in Surat in Gujarat
France-based luxury conglomerate LVMH, through its unit L Capital, is set to acquire a significant minority stake in Gitanjali Gems' proposed unit that will control the Indian firm's branded jewellery and retail businesses.
The deal has been estimated at $100-125 million, said two unidentified persons.
L Capital will pick up stake using money from its $500-million L Capital Asia Fund, which was raised in 2010.
L Capital India's senior official, Anuradha Raja, declined comment on the transaction.
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OnePlus recently expanded its affordable Nord series of smartphones in India with the launch of OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. It appears that the smartphone maker is now all set to add another smartphone to the series. According to an online report, OnePlus is said to launch the OnePlus Nord 3 smartphone in the second quarter.
It is also said that the upcoming smartphone may come with 150W fast charging support. Recently, OnePlus’ sister company Oppo unveiled its 150W SuperVOOC charging technology. The company claims that the new charging technology claims to charge a 4,500 mAh battery in just 15 minutes.
According to an online report by Android Central, OnePlus Nord 3 will be based on the Realme GT Neo 3 smartphone which is said to come with the same 150W charging technology. However, OnePlus has not yet officially announced any details about the OnePlus Nord 3 smartphone. But the report suggests that the Chinese smartphone maker may launch the OnePlus Nord 3 in July this year.
Meanwhile, OnePlus revealed its plans for the year 2022. The company also revealed that the company will launch its flagship smartphone OnePlus 10 Pro in India by the end of March. OnePlus 10 Pro runs Android 12 and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
In 2022, OnePlus plans to explore new markets. The company will expand its product lineup in Mexico and Canada, launching products across a range of price points. OnePlus entered Mexico in 2020, this year it plans to enter South America. The company further added that it will continue to expand its presence in Asia, North Africa and the Middle East.


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The property developer, Caddick Developments, has brought forward plans to deliver a new logistics and industrial hub at Leeds Valley Park.
A spokesman said: "The proposals would result in a significant employment boost to the area, totalling between 400 and 500 jobs once completed, and establish the site as Leeds’ premium ‘mid-box’ logistics scheme.
"Situated between Junction 44 of the M1 and Junction 7 of the M621, Leeds Valley Park is an ideal location for accessing regional and national road networks. The site sits within 15 minutes’ drive from Leeds city centre, making it a prime location to attract local, regional, and national businesses."
The plans include the construction of six light-industrial ‘mid-box’ units of varying sizes and styles.
The 20-acre site, which is owned by Caddick Developments, will provide 306,000sq ft of floor space.
The spokesman said: "This application makes a significant contribution to meeting the strong level of demand within the logistics and industrial market for developments of this quality and type and will be a welcome boost for the local economy."
Jim Dyson, Director at Caddick Developments, said: “With over 40 years of experience in delivering developments such as this, we are confident that Leeds Valley Park is the perfect location for a new logistics hub and will quickly become Leeds’ leading ‘mid-box’ logistics location.
“The proposal comes at an exciting time for the sector, and with its perfect location and high-quality design, the development is set to attract businesses from across the region and the nation and in turn provide a welcome boost to local employment.
“Covid and the linked restrictions have highlighted the importance of a resilient supply-chain and online retailers and traders in particular have seen the need to adapt to a changing landscape.
"The transport connectivity of this site in particular, will make it an attractive proposition for a range of end-users, including those already in the area who are looking to expand.”
If the scheme gains planning approval, Leeds Valley Park would join a growing number of logistics developments delivered by Caddick, including Wakefield 515, Crosspoint 33, and Moor Park.
The spokesman added: " In addition to long-term jobs created once completed, the proposals would also create a significant number of roles in the short to medium term, during the construction phase."
Caddick Developments forms part of the Yorkshire-headquartered Caddick Group, and has a current pipeline of work with a GDV (Gross Development Value) of more than £5 billion, with a focus on residential and industrial developments.


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The "Mario Kart"-esq game will sport cartoony-graphics while player characters race Tesla Model 3's.
Forecasts from Disney executives reveal the combined job cuts of employee positions and business segments that were duplicated from the merger could save Disney $2 billion in costs.
These laws will also apply to Vatican diplomatic missions, which have also been subject to abuse accusations.
European Parliament lawmakers on Tuesday announced sweeping changes to copyright rules with the passing of Article 13.
Facebook announced earlier this month that it would be working to curb misleading vaccine content on Instagram and Facebook.
The bug allowed hackers to exploit iframes, which was used to adjust content and text if a Messenger window changed size.
This has also opened the door for more cross-functionality with other devices, and the PS4's newest system update is sure to please Apple owners.
Two of the larger stations in New Zealand to drop his music are MediaWorks and NZME.
latest poll shows that a majority of American voters now believe that Donald Trump did commit crimes before being sworn into office in 2017.
The map of 'Apex Legends' was leaked last year, but no one noticed said a Reddit user named hiticonic.
The game appears to offer more detailed graphics than the "Let's Go" games seen in the environments, characters, and Pokémon.
With that success, TikTok is launching a new initiative focused on online safety.
The announcement also reflects Google's growing investment in the Messages app as it prepares to shut down the Allo smart messaging app.
Whether it's PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, or PC, there is plenty to look forward to in 2019.
This would also be a new venture for Goldman Sachs. Its involvement could be as much as $200 million to help build the IT infrastructure and support team at Apple necessary for the card to work. This would also allow people to get cash back on purchases if desired.
The issue here isn't that it can work as a Google Assistant, but the fact that Google seemingly hid the existence of a working microphone from consumers for nearly a year.
Facebook will be adding new privacy controls to the Android app that will stop the social media giant from accessing users' locations when the app is closed.


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Adult playland, restaurant and bar, Pinstack, coming to Austin
Playing off the theme of a playground programmed for adults, Pinstack will bring its blend of entertainment to Austin later this year.
The complex at Tech Ridge Center (500 Canyon Ridge Drive) in North Austin will feature a bowling alley, restaurant and bar, along with a slew of activities and games for adults, including a 24-foot rock climbing wall, two-story laser tag arena, bumper cars, a large game room with arcade classics and the pinball machines, and a 16-person Giant Foosball table that owners say is the first of its kind in Texas.
And, yes, there will also be a restaurant. And bars (plural). Pinstack’s offerings will include mac-and-cheese pops, pizza, a Texas Smokehouse Burger and almond-crusted salmon. The two bars will serve craft cocktails, wine and beer. And Pinstack will have two features Austinites adore: patio seating and brunch service.
Pinstack is owned by the Dallas-based Entertainment Properties Group, Inc., which operates three locations in the Dallas area.
“We are excited to bring Pinstack to Austin, one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Texas,” Mark Moore, CEO of Entertainment Properties Group, Inc. said in a release. “As we partner with Regency Centers for the first time, our goal is to create a unique and memorable entertainment experience for the surrounding communities and local organizations.”


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Updated | Samsung admits that the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ have nearly 5x higher minimum display refresh rates than advertised
When Samsung announced the Galaxy S22 series four days ago, it claimed that all three models were capable of 120 Hz refresh rates, matching last year's models. Only the Galaxy S22 Ultra could vary its refresh rate between 1-120 Hz though, thanks to its LTPO 2.0 backplane technology.
In comparison, Samsung asserted that the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ could drop as low as 10 Hz, a claim that it still makes on its website. However, Samsung has already changed its tune. As the screenshot below shows, it now states that the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ can only fluctuate between 48-120 Hz. As a result, neither device utilises LTPO backplanes, relying on LTPS ones instead.
Unfortunately, Samsung has not confirmed why it continues to advertise 10 Hz capabilities for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ when neither can operate at lower than 48 Hz. According to Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), this is not necessarily a last-minute change on Samsung's behalf, either.
Writing on Twitter, Young states that companies have only demoed displays with LTPS backplanes at under 48 Hz. As of yet, no one has released a commercial product combining these capabilities. Presumably, independent reviewers will pick up the lack of 10 Hz support during their tests, by which time Samsung may have explained its reasons behind the misleading advertising. Until then, Samsung may continue to give a false impression about the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+'s displays.
Update - February 16
Samsung has now confirmed that it used non-industry standard measurements to come to its '10-120 Hz' claim. You can read Samsung's full statement in our corresponding article.


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The Mylor Creek HQ of Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has delivered a diverse range of projects this month.
As well as launching two state-of-the-art 7m superyacht tenders that are bound for Italy to join their mothership – the 70m Perini Navi ketch, Sybaris – Cockwells has also completed its tenth Duchy 27 motor launch and delivered it to its new home at London’s Imperial Wharf.
It showcased its 39’ motor launch, Ocean Fugue at the Jersey Boat Show and worked with a leading architect to produce bespoke joinery for a new atrium at five star, luxury hotel, The Berkeley, in Knightsbridge.
The yard has also undertaken a complete refit of the luxury tender that it built for the Perini Navi 73’ motor yacht, Grace E, in 2013, and has sponsored the Falmouth Classics as well as the Working Boat World Championships hosted by St Mawes Sailing Club.
MD, Dave Cockwell, said: “In this, our 20th year, we have ambitious plans to invest in the boatyard, enhance our facilities and create more jobs in response to our growing order book and international reputation for excellence.”


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Sky today announced the launch of an all-new broadband offering, Sky Broadband Ultrafast, which will allow customers to do more online, on more devices than ever before, all at the same time.
Ultrafast gives 2 million households access to over 12 times faster speeds than Sky’s standard broadband, with average download speeds of 145Mbps and 285Mbps, depending on what product you choose.
With the number of connected and WiFi-enabled devices in the home increasing, from smart TVs, speakers, virtual assistants and even intelligent fridges, every room of the house is becoming ‘smarter’. Fast and reliable broadband is now essential for our everyday lives, whether at work, for entertainment purposes such as gaming, or simply browsing on the sofa – it’s no longer something we can live without.
Sky’s next-generation broadband
Sky Broadband Ultrafast has been developed to address households’ ever-growing connectivity needs, as we live in a world where multiple devices are demanding fast connections all at the same time. With ultrafast speeds, a household could download a HD movie to a tablet in minutes, stream TV shows in 4K or high-quality music from a smartphone to a smart speaker, play the latest online games with real and virtual friends, all while browsing the web.
With Sky Broadband Ultrafast, you can:
- Get average download speeds of 145Mbps or 285Mpbs, so you can connect to more of the things you love even faster, with no usage caps
- Get the edge when gaming online, with faster upload speeds than the nearest competitor’s equivalent products*
- Get the latest entertainment, movies and TV shows faster than ever. With Ultrafast you can download an entire HD movie in less than four minutes
Pricing and availability
Over 2 million UK homes will have access to Sky Broadband Ultrafast.
Sky Broadband Ultrafast 1, with average download speeds of 145Mbps, is priced at just £39 a month for 18 months**.
“Fast and reliable broadband is an essential part of the family household today, and it’s only going to get more important in future” comments Kathryn Imrie, Director of Broadband at Sky. “We want our customers to be able to do even more online, on more devices, without seeing their connection lag or drop. As a Sky Broadband Ultrafast customer, you will be able to seamlessly watch an HD movie, while your partner surfs the web and your kids are gaming in their bedroom.”
More than 1.2 million households will also have access to even faster speeds with Sky Broadband Ultrafast 2, offering average download speeds of 285Mbps, priced at £49 a month**.
Availability for both Sky Broadband Ultrafast 1 and Ultrafast 2 will continue to roll out across the UK throughout 2019 and 2020. To register your interest visit: https://www.sky.com/shop/broadband-talk/ultrafast-broadband
With 24 million customers across seven countries, Sky is Europe’s leading media and entertainment company and is proud to be part of the Comcast group. Our 31,000 employees help connect our customers with the very best of Sports, News, the arts and to our own local, original content. Following the success of Sky originals like Chernobyl, Patrick Melrose, Das Boot and Gomorrah we launched Sky Studios and now plan to more than double our investment in original drama and comedy over the next five years.
Our technology allows customers to watch what they want, when they want, how they want, and as we connect millions of families to content they love, it is our responsibility to do it safely – that’s why we offer services like Sky Broadband Buddy and the Sky Kids app. And our online streaming service, NOW TV, brings viewers all the enjoyment of Sky with the flexibility of a contract-free service.
We also believe that a company of our scale has a responsibility that goes beyond our business, and into the community. Our Sky Ocean Rescue campaign has reached millions across Europe, we’re on track to be free of single-use plastic by 2020, we’re investing £25million over five years in ocean-saving tech and we’re a proud employer – recognised by The Times and Stonewall for our approach to inclusivity.


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Qualcomm recently held a workshop in Beijing where it showcased the features and capabilities of its new Snapdragon 800 quad-core processors. We were among the select representatives from Asia to have a chance to go hands-on with the prototypes at the event.
The eye-popping 4K resolution is probably the next big thing to wow consumers after the arrival of Full-HD on displays and imaging devices. Here's a quick roundup of 4K cameras and displays we've spotted at BroadcastAsia to give you an idea of what's to come.
- The new Raspberry Pi Zero is a US$5 computer
- Google’s version of Facebook’s Instant Articles will arrive in early 2016
- Fossil enters the world of smartwatches with the Q Founder
- The Samsung Gear VR is the cheapest VR headset ever that's not made of cardboard
- Google rumored to be helping Samsung optimize its TouchWiz interface
- An online marketplace dedicated to smartphones? Andios is poised to offer easy and credible transactions for you
- Klipsch’s new X-series brings new levels of quality and comfort to in-ear headphones
- LG’s metal-clad midrange smartphone comes to Singapore


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This month’s Digital Signage Expo (DSE) in Las Vegas, Nev., will kick off with a new, full-day, nine-part digital out-of-home (DOOH) strategy summit, presented by the Digital Signage Federation (DSF).
DSE will host the summit at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Mar. 27. The schedule will include a welcoming address from DSF chair Richard Ventura, an opening keynote by Geopath president Kym Frank and a series of panel discussions covering everything from programmatic ad buying to ‘smart city’ deployments to data privacy concerns.
For more details, visit www.dse2018.com.


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Survey: 56% of Local SEOs Say Ranking Harder in 2019 but Most Still Upbeat
February 6, 2019 | Contributed by: Courtney Dobson
Last month, BrightLocal released its annual Local Search Industry survey, which focuses on the services, pricing and salaries of local SEO practitioners. This year’s installment featured responses from 650 local marketers of agencies, local businesses, franchises and freelancers as follows:
- Agencies and Freelancers: made up of Local, Regional, National & International Marketing Agencies, Web Design Agencies, and Freelance SEOs
- In-house Marketers: Local Businesses and Franchises / Brand
When it comes to what kind of work the job consists of, the most common tasks performed by these local SEOs included reporting and analytics, on-site optimization, competitor research, GMB optimization and SEO audits and analysis. Their favorite tasks looked very similar and included GMB optimization, on-site optimization, SEO audits and analysis, competitor research and content creation.
The data also showed what SEO services are the most in demand from clients. Website design took the top spot, moving up from second last year. The remaining top 5 included on-site optimization (last year’s number one), SEO audits and analysis, PPC and GMB optimization.
In terms of revenue, nearly half (49%) received average monthly fees of less than $1,000, a significant 57% drop from last year. On average, agencies reported earning $1,799 from each of their clients per month, up $109 from 2017.
The more services an agency offers, the higher the likelihood of increasing their monthly earnings, as many local businesses are eager for agencies that offer multiple services. According to the survey, the marketing channels that proved most effective for SEOs, in attracting new customers, included word of mouth, SEO itself, content marketing, local business groups and PPC. Content marketing and Facebook swapped places from 2017, with Facebook falling to 7th on this year’s list.
As far as how 2019 will play out, over half (56%) believe it will be harder to deliver results for clients this year. There is good news, however, as that number is down 17% from last year, and an overwhelming 93% reported being “very” or “fairly” optimistic about the search industry in 2019.


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UPDATE: The name of this business was changed to Cannabis High.
Cannabis-infused food can be infinitely more than brownies and “grassy cannabutter” – it can be gourmet meals that satisfy far more than a desire to get stoned. That’s where Ian McClatchey enters the picture.
The Scottish-born chef is the mastermind behind Cannabis High, a new cannabis cuisine tutoring and private meal preparation service in Guelph.
“The cannabis meal doesn’t have to be brownies. It doesn’t have to be something that knocks you out either. It’s something that you can eat three courses, take some time, enjoy it, enjoy the atmosphere with your friends,” he said. “There’s a lot more to an elevated dining experience.”
McClatchey grew up in Scotland, where he attended culinary school. Since graduating, he’s travelled to numerous countries, including Australia, Germany, Sweden and Malaysia seeking out the “weirdest, wildest and most wonderful experiences,” working in a variety of different styles of restaurants along the way.
He found his way to Canada in 2018 and settled in Guelph, where his partner is attending university.
When recreational marijuana was legalized in late 2018, he saw an opportunity to combine his expertise in the kitchen with his appreciation for cannabis and began working on the idea for Cannabis High, which officially launched on April 1.
“With COVID and stuff, it makes it very hard to operate … at the moment,” he said, noting customers have been few and far between. “I think once everyone feels a bit more comfortable with hiring a stranger to come into their house and cook for them, I think it will take off.”
Cannabis High offers beginner and intermediate tutoring – online only for now – as well as in-home customized meal preparation when regulations allow.
In addition to his chef training, McClatchey said he took it upon himself to learn about cooking with cannabis through a combination of research and experimentation.
“It’s another ingredient added into the repertoire of ingredients you can use to create a great meal – just like another herb,” he said. “Each plant has its own unique characteristics that can be used to change a dish, or not to.
“Some people don’t even like the taste of cannabis and that can be removed through processes as well.”
Whether you sign up for tutoring or private meal preparation, this is a BYOC operation – Bring Your Own Cannabis.
“I’m not supplying anything. I’m just providing a service,” McClatchey stressed, noting only legally bought marijuana can be used. It needs to be in a sealed container, with the receipt, when the lesson begins. “I’m teaching people how to use their product.”
And don’t forget to have your identification handy, as participants need to be age 19 or older.
For more information, visit www.cannabishighcookingschool.


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According to the report, which was prepared for the IAB by PricewaterhouseCoopers, digital ad revenue in the U.S. reached $49.5 billion in the first half of 2018, up 23 percent year-over-year. And more of those ad dollars are shifting to mobile, which accounted for 63 percent of the total, compared to 54 percent during the same period last year.
“We’re really looking at that as advertisers catching up to consumer behavior,” said Sue Hogan, the IAB’s senior vice president of research and measurement.
PwC U.S. partner David Silverman suggested that the growth of mobile commerce and direct-to-consumer brands are also playing a big role, with new technologies giving digital advertisers “the ability to efficiently and effectively target consumers who are likely to be interested in a purchase, driving the cost of acquiring that customer down.”
“You can then plow that profit back into your business … the digital advertising market is helping to fuel that growth,” Silverman said.
Meanwhile, video advertising is up 35 percent to $7 billion, with mobile video accounting for 60 percent of the total. Digital audio ad revenue is up 31 percent to $935 million, and social media revenue is up 38 percent, to $13.1 billion.
Although the IAB report is only focused on ad spend in the United States, many U.S. companies are likely affected by GDPR regulations in Europe — one recent study suggested that the regulations have reduced ad tracking in Europe while helping Google. When I brought this up, Silverman said there hasn’t been a big impact in the numbers thus far. (GDPR took effect in May.)
“I do believe this is one of the headwinds that the industry will be facing and we will need to have response to those challenges,” he said. “But we have not, to date, seen a major impact on growth.”