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Research led by UW CSE and EE professors Matt Reynolds and Shwetak Patel that will enable “command by gesture” for smartphones is the topic of a special report on human-machine interfaces in the July issue of IEEE Signal Processing Magazine. The technology, known as SideSwipe, relies on a phone’s own wireless transmissions, using small antennae to read changes in the signal caused by different hand motions.
From the article:
“Smartphones have become increasingly affordable and more widely used over the past several years. Yet smartphones and their applications are difficult to control in situations where the user lacks direct access to the touchscreen, such as while driving a car, cooking a meal, or exercising. While voice recognition technology promises a partial solution to the problem, such systems are far from foolproof and particularly unreliable in noisy environments.
“In an effort aimed at creating an alternate ‘hands off’ control technology, University of Washington researchers have created a new type of low-power wireless sensing technology that promises to allow users to ‘train’ their smartphones to recognize and respond to specific hand gestures….”


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The past week was the first ever for Ethereum where burned ETH exceeded created ETH.
Price and transactions increase burned ETH
Since the London update was introduced, a portion of the fees paid by those who make a transaction on Ethereum’s blockchain are burned. Until now, the volume of burnt ETH had never exceeded that of ETH created from scratch to reward miners, but the balance of the last week has been different.
The fact is that the number of transactions recorded on Ethereum’s blockchain has been remarkable in recent days, peaking at even more than 1.5 million transactions on October 28.
The new all-time record high price for ETH has moved the markets a lot, causing the number of daily transactions to soar. On September 26, there were just over one million transactions, so on October 28, there were almost 50% more than on September 26. Since October 25, they have been at or above 1.3 million a day.
More transactions means more fees, and more fees means more ETH burned, so as long as the volume of daily transactions recorded on Ethereum’s blockchain remains this high, it is safe to imagine that the deflationary process could go on.
Deflation begins in anticipation of PoS
Gas is definitely high, with an average cost per transaction exceeding $50 in recent days. This rate is unlikely to fall much in the coming days, or weeks, if the price of ETH remains high, or even rises further.
In order for Ethereum to produce deflationary blocks, i.e. with more ETH burned than created, the price must remain more or less above 150 gwei.
According to data from ultrasound.money, the main source of burn is the Uniswap DEX, with ETH transactions in second place, and USDT transactions in third. It is worth noting that in fourth place is the world’s leading marketplace for NFTs: OpenSea.
At this stage a total of about 15,000 ETH are burned every day, while only a little over 8,000 ETH are created, so the final balance is a reduction of about 7,000 ETH per day. In total there are about 118 million ETH in circulation today.
It is worth mentioning that the fees for any transaction recorded on the Ethereum blockchain must be paid in ETH, even if the transaction involves USDT, NFTs or other ERC-20 tokens.
Since the London update was introduced, more than 724,400 ETH have been burned, although usually the number of ETH created is higher. In fact, since August 6, Ethereum’s total supply has grown from 112 million to 118 million ETH.
It is also worth bearing in mind that when Proof-of-Work is replaced by Proof-of-Stake, the number of ETH created will decrease a lot, although on the other hand the fees could also decrease significantly. According to some estimates, ETH is in any case destined to become a deflationary cryptocurrency as early as next year, but much will depend on its actual use once PoS is introduced.

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Bangkok street-food stalls try to give up plastic bags
BANGKOK (BLOOMBERG) - Two things Thailand is famous for are its delicious street food and its wonderful beaches. Sadly, the first typically comes in plastic bags that often wash up on the second - not good for a country that relies on tourism for a fifth of its revenue.
Thailand's love of plastic bags helped make it the sixth-worst maritime polluter. The country generates more than 5,000 metric tons of plastic trash a day, three-quarters of which ends up in landfills. So the Thai government decided to clamp down, promising to eliminate all single-use plastic bags by 2021, ban plastic straws by 2022 and recycle all its remaining plastic packaging by 2027.……
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New equipment was on full display at the National Farm Machinery Show this month in Louisville, Ky. Greg Peterson, Machinery Pete, says optimism in the new year seems to be up from a year ago, which is being reflected in used equipment sales and prices.
“Used equipment has been actually really strong since the end of 2019,” Peterson says. “It's surprising to a ton of people, but in January and February, used equipment values - on good used equipment - are actually up a little bit.”
The start of the year may look promising for used equipment, but Peterson is interested to see if that trend holds. He says some of the optimism is coming from signed trade deals, including the phase one deal with China.
“Even if it hasn't shown up in the commodity markets yet, it seems like an attitude bump,” he says. “The cost of new is what it is. So, that option of a good used piece of equipment, there's a lot of a lot of interest in those out there.”
Market facilitation program (MFP) payments helped prop up prices and interest in used equipment to close out 2019, according to Peterson.
“I don't think there's any question that helped to use the equipment values and interest in new,” he says. “It is hard to quantify, but I think looking back throughout 2019, I think it helped keep things a little bit steady, and then a little bump here as we head in early 2020.”
Search traffic at MachineryPete.com shows interesting results to kick of the new year, including growing interest in large horsepower tractors, planters and combines.
“When I see search traffic be strong that marries with what we're seeing on the auction market,” Peterson says. “We’ll just watch me to see how long that holds.”


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Some AT&T customers cannot access their voice messages due to a defective software update.
Subscribers began complaining about a week's mistake in the online support forums of the US telecommunications giant earlier this month. Messages such as "Service unavailable" or "Voicemail unavailable" appeared on people's cell phones every time they tried to dial in their voicemail. The problem seems to affect any number of iOS and Android users across the United States.
"We are aware that some clients may have difficulty recovering their voicemail due to a problem with the provider's server," the telecommunications company confirmed on its message board. "We are in contact with the supplier while they work to solve it and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
An AT&T spokesman told The Register on Thursday that the cause of the failure was related to the software. “A recent software update for some devices may be affecting our customers' voicemail. We are working with the device manufacturer to issue a patch to resolve this and apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. ”
Confusingly, AT&T sometimes blames the manufacturer of" devices "or" a provider server "for the voicemail problem. above. Its public relations officials declined to comment specifically on what and where the problem is and what is affected. The devices could mean phones, or possibly a back-end system, also known as this mysterious "vendor" server. Jay Peters in The Verge also encountered a brick wall with AT&T yesterday at this point.
Meanwhile, back at the AT&T forum, where complaints extend over 40 pages, a player said the service has been broken since the end of September:
AT&T declined to say when the patch will be released. People can still leave messages in voice mailboxes, although subscribers may not always be able to play them.
Meanwhile, the telecommunications company is also dealing with another problem: it is being sued for a whopping $ 1.8 million for allegedly helping criminals in so-called SIM exchange attacks.
Seth Shapiro, an associate professor at the University of Southern California, states that his AT&T account was kidnapped by criminals who bribed employees of the cell giant to transfer their phone number to another SIM, allowing criminals to access their Online accounts secured through SMS.
Shapiro, of Torrance, California, alleges that nearly two million dollars in cash and cryptocurrencies were stolen from his web accounts as a result. He filed the federal lawsuit [PDF] with the District Court of the Central District of California on October 17. ®
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At one point, it was all the rage. Fusion was the ‘it’ word in all things gastronomic. Today, you hardly hear of it. In fact, many ‘discerning’ chefs spurn the very thought now.
We decided that before we write a heartfelt obit to fusion cuisine (it did have its highlights), perhaps the matter needed to be clarified with one of the iconic pioneers in the field - three-star Michelin Chef Pierre Gagnaire.
Ahead of the Dubai Food Festival, he spoke to Gulf News Food team to explain how fusion started as an important culinary movement but ended up as a “mess on the plate”.
Fusion cuisine is cooked by combining ingredients and different cooking methods of two or more different cultures or regions. The origin of which is unclear, but many believe it gained popularity in the United States and Australia, two regions that witnessed unique human immigration.
From fusion and onward, the march continues
Chef Gagnaire said: “Nowadays it’s all about natural, vegetables, vegan… but fusion was not such, it came from Australia. Now with a big mix of vegetables, things are kind of a mess on the plate.”
Chef Gagnaire said: “Nowadays it’s all about natural, vegetables, vegan… but fusion was not such, it came from Australia. Now with a big mix of vegetables, things are kind of a mess on the plate.” This movement was important but like everything else, it's time seems to have passed or in Gagnaire’s words, “finished’’.
A key reason why, in a span of 50 years, his personal culinary journey, especially with fusion cuisine has evolved.
“As a chef, I have my own identity, my style, and my signature.” While adapting to a constantly changing world can be daunting, he draws his culinary insight from global tastes that have changed.
“The world is my garden, but my garden is not just fusion cuisine. For instance, I try to pick products, such as lemon grass, mango, chives, and coriander to reflect my style.
“Nowadays people want to find the product, see the quality of the product, what not. This is a big challenge for restaurants because, honestly, people don't want to pay enough, but they want the best! How do you even… c’est fou! (It is crazy) …it is impossible.”
But, it eventually all comes together because of a secret ingredient. “It is not a business, it is love. We try to bring emotion to the plate. Emotions and values of sincerity and honesty.”
And one day it is all “poof!”
Talk of sincerity and honesty brings the conversation to what definitely sounds like a sore point – social media!
For a competitive industry such as the restaurant and food business, social media has garnered a lot of popularity and reach. Chef Gagnaire said: ‘‘Social media has become of a lot of importance, perhaps too much.
“You have two types of chefs, the celebrity chef and then the Michelin star. I am a Michelin star chef. It is not the same construct.”
His team clarified that someone like Chef Gagnaire would have less followers than celebrity chefs, on Instagram, because he does not really work on/for Instagram to gain followers. It is something additional top chefs have to work with, definitely in today's time, but it is not their goal to be number one on Instagram.
Chef Gagnaire added: “Social media trends… six months it is here, six months there, six months later it’s poof…!”
Dubai and its “world food”
Despite travel and safety measures, what brought Chef Gagnaire and his team to the Dubai Food Festival all the way from France is sheer love. “We love this city, the city is the future, the atmosphere is stable with 200 different nationalities, and this is incredible. I can go to Tokyo, Shanghai, and London and then I can come to Dubai to find all these different cuisines in one city.” Probably the reason, chef calls Dubai food as “world food”.
He has been involved with Dubai’s food festival and the city’s global culinary journey for 13 years. “This shows our stability, confidence with the guests and the relationship we share with them.” Stating how food is one of the reasons for Dubai’s success, Chef Gagnaire said: “Bringing so many nationalities in one place, to speak about the food is incredible!”
While he acknowledges the loss that COVID-19 brought along with many dining out changes, he explains how in Dubai, everything around looks quite normal while “following all the safety protocols”.
So, how is it going to evolve? “Wait and see, we shall see….”
So, if not cooking up a storm in the restaurant, what does he rustle up at home?
Apparently not much. He does not cook much at home. “Maybe two to three times a year,” he added with a chuckle. But when he does cook, his go-to dish is an assortment of chicken, mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables; sometimes even a good lobster omelette.
The three-star Michelin Chef shares recipes for Parmesan soufflé with rocket financier and green pepper ice cream and Pomelo Jeruk thai.
What to expect at the Dubai Food Festival 2021
The eighth edition of the Dubai Food Festival (DFF) is on from March 25 to April 17, the annual festival of food, which will bring you the best of Dubai’s local food scene at discounted prices.
The DFF will showcase world famous chefs, global restaurant brands, street food and home-grown restaurants inspired by the over 200 nationalities living in Dubai. It will feature more than 3,500 restaurants and food experiences, with focus on rich culinary diversity and authentic and homegrown cuisine.
All dining experiences, events and activations during DFF will follow prevailing safety protocols and social distancing guidelines to ensure a safe experience for all.
Mouth-watering prices at the Dubai Restaurant Week (DRW)
From March 25 to April 10, food-lovers will have the chance to experience Dubai’s most-renowned restaurants with exclusive lunch and dinner menus. Two-course lunches starting at just Dh95, while premium three-course dinner experiences will start at Dh150.
The specially curated menus will feature many of Dubai’s top chefs and restaurants and their signature dishes at half the cost! This year, diners will be able to choose from a selection of restaurants including COYA, Bread Street Kitchen, Hakkasan, Toro Toro, Nobu, Torno Subito, Buddha Bar, Chicago Meatpackers, Hotel Cartagena, Indya by Vineet, Rockfish, Rhodes W1 and Seafire.
To celebrate resident-favourite pocket-friendly eats, DFF will be releasing a list of 32 of the best Hidden Gems in the city. The event will feature a variety of cuisine from Emirati and Indian to American and Lebanese from March 25 to April 10.
Mall events and citywide attractions
Malls and attractions around the city will be offering exclusive dining deals, experiences and fun for the whole family from March 25 to April 10. Head to City Walk, Mercato Shopping Mall, The Beach, La Mer, The Pointe and The Dubai Mall for pocket-friendly gastronomy experiences on these dates.
Staycations are so 2019 (since 2020 never happened), it’s time for a foodcation! Enjoy a great stay and amazing food at some of the city’s finest hotels, from March 25 to April 17. Hotels participating include The Meydan Hotel, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Armani Hotel Dubai, Grand Hyatt Dubai, and much more.
Dubai’s most anticipated masterclasses, chef’s tables and experimental dining experiences will return in unique venues across the city.
With more than 20 gourmet experiences to pick from, residents and visitors can choose from a variety of experiences, including a desert dining experience with Platinum Heritage, BOCA’s Chef’s Table including an imaginative Spanish-influenced tasting menu as well as BOCA’s Paella Masterclass, and much more.
Dine and win
Spend Dh50 at up to 2,800 participating outlets between March 25 and April 17 for a chance of winning a three-month Zomato Pro membership and the grand prize, a GAC GS3 SUV! The winner will be announced on the April 17, 2021.
Shoppers in the city will get a chance to win a years’ worth of groceries at selected hypermarkets including Waitrose, Spinneys and Lulu-Hypermarket when they spend Dh250 or more. Winners will be chosen and announced in a raffle draw on April 17, 2021.
What about pop-up food outlets and food trucks?
Not yet. This year, the Etisalat Beach Canteen, which is the flagship event of DFF, will only return between October and December 2021. By the last quarter of the year, visitors and residents can enjoy the city’s new and home-grown restaurants as winter weather returns. The much-loved culinary event will feature food trucks, pop-up shops and family friendly food events to look forward to. Dates and ticket costs are yet to be announced.


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Lately, the media has been rampant with news stories about electronic cigarettes. Some are pointing out the positive aspects of these electronic devices, while others are raising concerns over the long-term safety and effectiveness of e-cigs. Yesterday, the Huffington Post pointed out “9 Terribly Disturbing Things About Electronic Cigarettes” and we felt it was necessary to provide our opposing viewpoints and debunk the blatant misinformation outlined in the story. Having concerns about a lack of regulations and long-term testing is one thing, but providing misleading and biased information about e-cigarettes is another.
1. “E-Cigarettes Contain Toxic Chemicals”
This is the first point outlined in the story, and the one that has us the most fired-up! It references a 2009 FDA study that examined e-cigarettes from two leading brands (Njoy and Smoking Everywhere) and went on to state that the study had determined that the samples:
“… contained carcinogens and other hazardous chemicals, including diethylene glycol, which is found in antifreeze.”
What the story failed to mention, was that the FDA examined a total of 18 samples during their study and found carcinogens in only two of them. While this is undoubtedly worrisome, the story implies that all electronic cigarettes contain these ‘hazardous’ chemicals – but this is simply not true. Most of the samples had NO HARMFUL CHEMICALS. Even if some of them included toxic carcinogens, they were at virtually untraceable levels, well below safety standards, and far below that of tobacco cigarettes.
Since their recent introduction in 2007, there’s been a limited number of studies like the one referenced in this article. Although consumers should use caution with any new product, implying that e-cigs are harmful by using one, inconclusive study is not only careless, but it’s misleading.
* See a complete list of the most up-to-date e-cigarette studies →
2. “Kids and Teens Can Buy Them”
We agree that this is a worrisome fact, but the truth is, both critics and advocates alike AGREE that children should not have access to electronic cigarettes. Several states have already banned the sale of e-cigarettes to minors (AZ, MD, NH and WA), while several others have proposed legislation to limit access to those under the age of 18. In our opinion, it’s only a matter of time until similar regulations are passed in all 50 states, and we support any actions to prevent e-cigarette sales to minors.
3. “E-cigarette companies say they don’t market to kids, but e-cigs come in flavors like cherry, strawberry, vanilla and cookies and cream milkshake.”
Last time we checked, adults enjoyed tasty flavors like cherry, strawberry, chocolate and vanilla. One of the advantages to using electronic cigarettes is the vast array of flavor choices. Are Vodka producers targeting children with their flavored vanilla, cream soda and cherry vodka drinks? These flavors are just as appealing to adults, and it’s a poor reason to criticize e-cigarette companies.
4. and 5. “Laws regulating cigarette ads don’t apply to e-cigarettes” -and- “e-cigarette companies are spending a TON on advertising.”
Why is it ‘disturbing’ that e-cigarette companies are advertising their products and spending millions doing so? These are companies trying to make a profit. And they’re not tobacco products, so why should they fall under tobacco law? If the public doesn’t support these products the companies will lose money and the ads will disappear. Furthermore, if the ads are so worrisome, shouldn’t there be more of a public outcry? If the public makes this an issue the ads will eventually disappear, but for now, consumers don’t seem to be bothered by this ‘disturbing’ trend.
6. “E-cigarettes can be used in many places where smoking is banned.”
Electronic cigarettes don’t produce the harmful smoke, flames or annoying odors like tobacco cigarettes, so why should they be banned anywhere? Traditional cigarettes affect smokers and non-smokers alike, but e-cigarettes produce a harmless, virtually odorless vapor.
7. “People think e-cigarettes can help them quit smoking.”
The story says that there’s little evidence to support the fact that e-cigarettes are safer or may help users quit smoking, but we disagree. A study published by BioMed Central Public Health in 2011 concluded that cigarette smokers could substantially decreased their cigarette consumption without significant side effects by using e-cigarettes. And a 2012 study published by the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco concluded smokers who switched from smoking tobacco to electronic cigarettes reduced their exposure to harmful toxins while maintaining similar nicotine levels.
Although there are a limited number of studies supporting these claims, the evidence against them is just as limited. The fact is, electronic cigarettes do not include the hundreds of harmful chemicals found in tobacco cigarettes. Being a relatively new product, it’s easy to understand why no long-term studies can prove (one way or the other) how safe or effective they are, but common sense leads most users to believe that electronic cigarettes are a safer, healthier alternative.
8. “E-cigarettes aren’t taxed like traditional tobacco products.”
We’re not sure why NOT being taxed is a ‘disturbing thing.’ Do consumers really want another tax on an item they purchase and use on a daily basis? How is taxing e-cigs helpful to anyone but the government? Tobacco taxes are designed to limit consumption on a product PROVEN to kill and drive up healthcare costs, but why discourage e-cigarettes when there’s been no proven health consequences or negative side effects? We say they should remain tax-free!
9. “Despite unknown health consequences, e-cigarettes are poised to make inroads with a new generation of young people.”
If you think electronic cigarettes are a safer, healthier alternative than tobacco cigarettes, then making “inroads with a new generation of young people” is a GOOD THING, resulting in less medical issues, reduced healthcare costs, etc. Obviously, we support this viewpoint and feel strongly that e-cigarettes are much safer than tobacco. If you think e-cigs are unhealthy and dangerous, on the other hand, then maybe this point makes some sense, but the facts DO NOT support this view.


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Members of a gang which smuggled millions of cigarettes into the UK hidden in furniture have been jailed for between four years and 18 months.
The four men from Essex were caught after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers used covert surveillance to watch a delivery of smuggled cigarettes and tobacco to a warehouse in Walthamstow.
Using Indonesian contacts, the gang set up a series of importations declared as furniture which in fact concealed vast quantities of illicit tobacco.
HMRC investigators uncovered a total of 22 importations between July 2007 and April 2009, 20 of which originated in Indonesia.
“Our officers have uncovered a sophisticated and highly organised fraud where the smugglers used knowledge gained from a legitimate furniture business to evade the payment of duty,” Paul Barton, HMRC assistant director of criminal investigation, said. “The effect of this type of criminal activity on legitimate retailers can be devastating. Millions of pounds, which should be available for public services, are lost each year.”
Anyone with information about illicit tobacco should call the customs hotline on 0800 59 5000.


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Network with high-pressure pasteurization (HPP) specialists, HPP users & retail/club store thought leaders at Universal Pasteurization Co.'s 2nd HPP Workshop, April 16, 2013, at the Wilderness Ridge Conference Center in Lincoln, Neb.
Take the pressure off you … Learn how HPP benefits products such as dips, dressings, juice, raw & RTE meats, salsa, and a variety of other products.
The workshop includes a tour of Universal Pasteurization and Cold Storage. Interested parties can sign up by calling Mark Fleck at (402) 419-2163 or Jeff Barnard at (402) 419-2161.
The event is limited to the first 100 participants, and early registrants will be entered in a drawing, prize to be announced.
Universal Pasteurizaton Co. was featured on the cover of The National Provisioner's April 2012 issue, and also won the 2012 Plant of the Year award, as featured in the September 2012 issue of the magazine. During the workshop, Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief of The National Provisioner, will deliver to Universal Pasteurization Co. the award in a brief presentation.


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For the third time Lg has posted a teaser video of the G3 just a few days before the official announcement.
In just three more days the G3 is going to be officially announced by Lg. Today they published another youtube video to hype the device we all have been waiting to see.
From looking at the videos we learn that the G3 has a metall looking finish, but this could likely turn out to be an imitation. The latest video confirms what he rumors has been saying for quite some time now. The LG G3 has a 2560 by 1440 quad HD screen.
Why not check them out for yourself. A small warning before you do so though, the audio on these videos are quite ear shattering. So make sure your volume is turned down a bit before hitting play.
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Tourism rates plainly throughout the Cuban Government’s plans having development, and you may a leading formal shed it from the “heart of the discount.” Havana devotes significant resources to help you building brand new site visitors business and you may remodeling historical structures to be used regarding tourist field. Around 1.seven billion tourist decided to go to Cuba inside 2001, producing in the $step 1.85 million inside terrible revenue; into the 2003, the quantity flower to just one.9 mil visitors, predominantly out of Canada in addition to Eu, making profits away from $2.step 1 million. Exactly how many travelers so you can Cuba from inside the 2004 entered the 2 million draw (2.05 mil), such as the therefore-called “scientific people” off their Latin american regions trying to totally free treatment at Cuban institution. Into the 2005 the number of tourists risen up to dos.32 mil.
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Nickel has started to become the biggest earner among Cuba’s merchandise exports. The latest nickel globe might have been performing near to complete capabilities and you can hence currently stagnant, but it is benefiting from unmatched develops from inside the globe sector cost. Income have significantly more than just doubled away from $450 million within the 2001 to $step 1 billion in 2005. Government entities was and come up with attempts to boost extraction potential.
Remittances and additionally https://www.datingranking.net/de/kleine-leute-aus play a massive part inside the Cuba’s cost savings. Cuba does not upload real monetary statistics, but informative supplies imagine one to remittances full from $600 billion in order to $step 1 mil a-year, with many originating from families in the usa. U.S. regulation change established for the succeed remittances as delivered simply to new remitter’s instant loved ones; they cannot become remitted to particular Cuban Government officials and you may professionals of your Cuban Communist cluster; while the total amount of friends remittances one an authorized traveler can get hold to Cuba is becoming $300, less out-of $step three,000. (Select as well as the Payment on the Assistance to a free of charge Cuba report from the , cited below.) The brand new Cuban Regulators catches these buck remittances by allowing Cuban people to search into the condition-manage “money stores,” hence promote eating, domestic, and you may clothing affairs at a premier draw-right up averaging more than 240% off face value.
While it began with , Castro required that U.S. cash getting replaced to own “modifiable pesos”-a neighbor hood currency that can be used when you look at the special shops to the the new isle but has no worthy of internationally-getting an effective ten% costs. The new ten% conversion process payment disproportionately affects Cubans who found remittances out-of family unit members in the the You.S.
It reported that the Government off Cuba offered Eu joint venture people almost no say during the choosing Cuban personnel, commonly pressed the fresh joint venture in order to bargain team have been perhaps not skillfully appropriate, and yet set aside so you can by itself the ability to flame any worker any time instead result in
To keep this new savings afloat, Cuba enjoys actively courted international money, which requires the form of mutual ventures to your Cuban Regulators holding 50 % of the fresh guarantee, government agreements getting tourism institution, otherwise money into glucose attain. An alternative legal structure discussed in the 1995 greet to possess vast majority overseas ownership within the combined solutions on the Cuban Authorities. Of your own 540 joint opportunities formed just like the Cuban Government approved the original rules for the overseas funding when you look at the 1982, 397 remained after 2002, and you can 287 from the personal off 2005. Owed into the high region in order to Castro’s recentralization efforts, it is estimated that that jv and two brief cooperative development ventures has closed weekly since 2000. Replying to which lowering of the amount of mutual potential, a representative on the Ministry off International Investment explained you to overseas financial support isn’t a mainstay away from development in as well as by itself. Moreover, the intense financing weather, characterized by unproductive and you can high-priced work implemented of the communist regulators, heavy laws, and you can an enthusiastic impenetrable bureaucracy, continue steadily to deter international money. Overseas head money flows so you can $39 billion inside 2001 and you will was basically at zero into the 2002. Within the , europe, the help of its embassies in the Havana, transmitted to the Cuban Government a document you to in depth the problems discovered for the operating combined solutions inside Cuba. Called “The latest Courtroom and you can Management Structure for Foreign Exchange and Capital from the Eu Enterprises inside the Cuba,” brand new paper detailed the challenge within the getting including basic essentials just like the functions and you may quarters it permits to own international team-actually get-off visas and you can drivers permits. They listed management troubles when you look at the protecting investment and you may warned you to “the problems away from condition firms within the meeting the fee debt are certainly threatening specific organizations and you will increasing the chance premium and therefore all the workers need to pay because of their functions with Cuba.” The brand new Cuban Regulators offered no reaction.


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Many companies are making bold investments to remain competitive and relevant in today's digital landscape. One example is Nike's recent acquisition of Invertex— a startup that creates virtual sneakers and collectibles. Nike continues to use technology to allow people to try their products before buying them.
Digital Transformation at Nike
It's a new era in eCommerce, with digital innovation at the centre of it all. The Internet has created a new shopping channel for customers, and businesses have taken advantage of it. Still, traditional marketing approaches are no longer relevant—those trying to reinvent themselves on the Internet risk becoming irrelevant if they don't do it properly.
Nike is an excellent example of this trend. The company has gone from selling sneakers and running gear to selling everything from sneakers and running gear to underwear and eyewear. To truly build its digital brand, it needs to be more than just an email address or a URL. It needs to make itself known in the digital sphere — not just through its website, but also across all channels.
Nike Augmented Reality Inventions
Sneakers have been a hot commodity for decades, but the recent explosion of hype beasts worldwide has turned shoe collecting into a full-on culture.
With Nike's many Air Jordan and Yeezy models swiftly becoming sought-after collectibles, they've always been at the forefront of this fashion. But now, they're making some moves that could make their shoes even more valuable in the future.
Nike acquired Invertex, an augmented reality startup based in Tel Aviv. The startup specializes in 3D scanning, which will allow Nike to create virtual versions of their most popular shoe models. This innovative technology, like the Riverbelle casino canada video poker games, allows players to digitally "try on" shoes before purchasing them.
How Digital Transformation is Powering Nike Business Growth
Nike's purpose is to inspire and innovate every athlete across the world. Nike, has built a robust digital transformation strategy that has led to a 100% revenue increase from the Nike marketplace and revenue growth of 20% across its direct-to-consumer segment.
The digital transformation strategy has also helped it improve its customer experience, which has resulted in more than double the number of members signed up to NikePlus — its membership program that grants members exclusive product access, rewards, and experiences.
Making This Strategy Work for You
The complete transition of a company to digital technology fundamentally alters how you manage and provide value to customers, is a hot topic for businesses all over the globe. But while everyone knows they need to be "digital," most struggle to get started. Only 25 percent of the companies in our Global Digital IQ Survey feel they are effective at digital strategy development, and just 20 percent believe their board is aligned on the company's digital strategy.
Nike is a very successful company. It is a billion-dollar brand, and its success is mainly due to its digital transformation strategy. Nike's strategy has focused on the following:
- Giving customers access to products
- Creating customer loyalty
- Providing customers with a personalized experience
- Letting customers buy products directly from their mobile devices
Sports technology is constantly changing, and it's essential to keep up with new developments. It's also crucial to know how best to use technology to further your product, brand, or message. Nike tapped into this knowledge by purchasing a company that develops virtual sneakers and collectibles. Virtual reality may be an element of future sports gear. It's worth mentioning that the tech is being customized to assist athletes to perform better.
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Fujitsu Laboratories and LARUS Business Automation have collaborated and have confirmed that credit card payment fraud can be detected with high accuracy by integrating Deep Tensor, an explainable graph AI technology developed by Fujitsu Laboratories into the LARUS platform for graph databases.
Fujitsu and LARUS achieved this by linking the LARUS platform for graph databases with Fujitsu’s graph AI technology. Compared with previous, rule-based approaches created manually by data analysts, the fraud detection rate improved from 72% to 89%, while the false detection rate was successfully reduced by 63%.
Additionally, it was confirmed that the creation of rules for fraud detection could be supported by presenting the decision factors of fraud cases detected with graph AI technology. Going forward, both companies will verify the effectiveness of this technology in other industries to deliver practical uses for graph databases and graph AI. Detailed results of this verification trial will be demonstrated at the “AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2020” conference, which will be held online from November 23rd, 2020 (Monday) to 24th (Tuesday) Central European Time.
Fujitsu and LARUS used actual credit card data and POS data and verified the degree of improvement with fraud detection rate or false detection rate by comparing with manually created fraud detection rules. Also, by utilizing the “explanation of detection with visualization” functionality, which is another important feature of “Deep Tensor,” it was possible to show the reasoning behind the different decisions to the satisfaction of data analysts.
Fujitsu also confirmed that the explanation of detection with visualization was adequate from the viewpoint of the data analyst, making it possible to support the creation of new rules for improved fraud detection.


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NOV/DEC 2016 ISSUE • VOLUME 102, NO.5
In this Issue
11 Grocers Navigated the Future at Annual Conference & Exhibition
Grocery Innovations Canada held its 54th annual showcase highlighting trends and insights from the grocery sector.
13 2016 Edition of SIAL Paris
Exceeds Expectations At a time when food is expected to perform, inspiration is SIAL’s inimitable trademark.
27 Global Farming – Fair Trade
33 Oh Naturel – Sweeteners
35 Calling on Local
Meeting growing consumer demands for local products means looking in our own backyard for suppliers.
43 Holy Cow! – Dairy
47 More Than a Pretty Face
Packaging that works for the retailer.
51 Keeping Up with the Trends
A specialty strategy.
55 If You Bake It They Will Buy
Clean ingredients key to in-store bakery success.
57 The Good News
While other industries may be in a slump, Manitoba’s food producers and grocery retail sector is going


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A new announcement (via Twitter) from Brittany Metallurgy Union CFE-CGC has confirmed that Stellantis will launch a compact electric SUV from its European budget brand Citroen. Rivaling Volkswagen’s ID.4, this model will likely be a Citroen C5 Aircross EV.
How do we know that is the C5 Aircross EV? According to the announcement Stellantis has allocated a Compact SUV based on a new electric platform to the Rennes – La Janais plant. That’s the same production facility that manufactures the successful Citroen C5 Aircross since 2018. Making the new electric SUV there will entail an investment of EUR 152 million.
Stellantis will likely build the Citroen C5 Aircross Electric on the STLA Small platform, a bespoke EV platform it is developing for its A-, B-, and C-segment models. The company is developing another platform that can underpin C-segmenters, called STLA Medium, but given Citroen’s budget brand positioning, it could prove expensive for the C5 Aircross-class EV.
The STLA Small platform reinforces efficient city mobility solutions for the Fiat and Citroen brands. STLA Medium was designed for our premium DS and Alfa Romeo vehicles.Harald Wester, Chief Engineering Officer, Stellantis (Stellantis EV Day 2021 on 8 July 2021)
The STLA Small platform models will come featuring battery packs with 37-82 kWh of embedded energy, and they will have a range of up to 500 km (311 miles). Stellantis plans to use 70 kW electric drive modules in the EVs. Two motors with around 140 kW (190 PS) of power could be enough for a C5 Aircross-sized EV, provided Stellantis manages to keep it light.
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Currently, Buffalo Trace Distillery said that it will sell rare O.F.C. Bourbon whiskey as NFTs on BlockBar. Distilled in 1982, The ultra-rare whiskey is the only vintage-dated bourbon from Buffalo Trace. The Distillery will offer five of these six-liter bottles in a five-day auction on Monday, March 14 on BlockBar. Actually, this is the initial auction and bourbon sale for BlockBar, one of the renowned NFT marketplaces for luxury wines and spirits. The income from the auction will perk five several charities.
“Buffalo Trace Distillery is well-known worldwide and, we are proud to release our initial bourbon on Blockbar.com with five of their most popular bottles,” said Dov Falic, co-founder and CEO of BlockBar. “The collaboration marks our initial live auction, and to mark this milestone, we are pleased to donate the incomes of this drop to back the selected non-profits Buffalo Trace.”
Overall, Buffalo Trace Distillery aims to release 2,022 bottles of the rare Bourbon whiskey in the current year. Of this, five O.F.C. Vintage 1982 will be auctioned on BlockBar at a starting bid of about $25,000 (8.83 ETH). The auction will begin at 10 am Monday, March 14 and continue until 10 am EST on Friday, March 18. BlockBar get payments in both ETH and Fiat.
Incomes from all the final bids will back five charities. These include World Central Kitchen, The James Beard Foundation, Elton John Aids Foundation, The Art of Elysium, and 261 Fearless.
World Central Kitchen is a non-governmental organization which helps offer meals to people affected by natural disasters. Presently, the organization feeds Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Romania and Moldova. However, The James Beard Foundation, is launching an Open for Good campaign to aid independent restaurants experience the crisis.
A world-wide HIV charity, Elton John Aids Foundation, is working to stop new HIV cases, fight stigma, and help those impacted. Furthermore, The Art of Elysium is an artist organization which concentrates on creating social change via art. Finally, 261 Fearless is a global, non-profit organization for women which encourages and empowers women by running.


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While sure summer is just getting started, and its new TV game is pretty damn strong. Network execs are a very forward-thinking bunch, which is why they convened earlier this month in New York City to reveal what's on tap for fall. Each network hosted a presentation called an upfront (or, in the case of digital platforms such as Yahoo and Hulu, a newfront) to provide advertisers and media buyers with tantalizing ad placement opportunities.
It's not all advertiser flattery, though. The upfronts and newfronts have a silver lining for all TV lovers. Over time, they've also become an opportunity for reporters to see previews of what to expect on TV (and streaming platforms) that fall. Any television fan looking for their next favorite show can appreciate this sneak peek.
Here are the highlights from the 2015 upfronts and newfronts. From Supergirl to the return of Neil Patrick Harris, you're sure to find a new show to love.


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Blockchain can help filter the fake news dilemma
Will Asia be home to decentralized finance?
Can blockchain help solve the woes of the media and entertainment industry?
South Korea’s brilliant decentralized approach to citizen identity management
Goldman Sachs u-turns on cryptocurrency as an asset class
What does Beijing’s new crackdown mean for cryptocurrency in China?
Vietnam holds vast potential for blockchain and AI
How delivery app Bungkusit uses blockchain to sidestep customer disputes
Bitcoin vs Blockchain: What is the difference, exactly?
Here’s how blockchain could transform higher education
Singapore sets the pace for quantum computing in Southeast Asia
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IBM z16: Here's why the cloud won't replace the mainframe
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From Made in China to Make in India: How Apple is reducing reliance on its Chinese supply chain
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Apple iOS 11.3 Jailbreak Update: Min Zheng Achieves Kernel Read / Write on iOS 11.3
For the longest time, the jailbreak community has wanted to get a hold of a way to fully crack the iOS 11.3. It seems like this venture isn’t going to take that much longer as Alibaba’s Min Zheng has once again filled us in on his latest discovery, which many believe could be a key factor in the development of a jailbreak tool.
In Zheng’s latest unveiling, he confirmed that he and his team have achieved kernel read/ write on the latest Apple firmware (iOS 11.3). Before this, Zheng has also released a statement on his channel indicating that it’s possible to break KASLR on iOS 11.3 with ease. Just like his other reveals, he opted to post his finding through social media, getting attention from many active community members.
In his post, Zheng stated that in order to gain read/write it’s necessary to break or disable the troublesome KASLR security feature. Accompanied by this is an image which provides clear evidence of his exploit.
Aside from this, another post which carries a screenshot of one of Zheng’s earlier tweets regarding the 0day bug was also released. This particular post pretty much confirms Zheng’s willingness to work with Apple to patch the bugs. Now, what this particular scenario entails is that if Apple chooses to accept his offer, a detailed write-up about the discovery could be created and made public, which will do the jailbreak community a favor.
However, it’s also possible for Zheng, his team, and Apple to fix the holes in iOS 11.3’s security before they reveal any details. It’s also plausible that when these patches are made, a new iOS version will be released –which will further hinder the progress of jailbreak tool.
Right now, it’s still hard to assume whether Zheng’s discovery is a curse or a blessing for the community. Until we get further announcements from Zheng and his possible team up with Apple, it’s still unclear whether this latest finding will prove useful in the creation of a jailbreak tool.


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ITV aims for advertising score when Euro 2012 football tournament kicks in
ITV is looking forward to a surge in advertising revenues this summer thanks to the Euro 2012 football championships.
The broadcaster, which makes shows including The Only Way Is Essex, yesterday said it expects TV ad revenues to rise by as much as 17 per cent next month when the tournament kicks off in Poland and Ukraine.
The upbeat outlook came as the firm reported a 1 per cent drop in TV ad revenues in the first quarter of the year to £362million.
Hit: ITV makes several shows, including The Only Way Is Essex
But total revenues rose 13 per cent to £565million driven by an increase in production income, sponsorship and pay-TV.
Shares rose 1.75p to 82.5p as chief executive Adam Crozier said the company continued to make progress with its five-year transformation plan aimed at reducing ITV’s reliance on advertising.
Revenues at ITV Studios rose by 61 per cent to £212million. Crozier said ad revenues in the first half should be up around 3 per cent, helped by Euro 2012.
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December 23, 2020
Another week of massive gaming news with Dermie and Jason:
• What the hell is going on with Cyberpunk 2077?
• Fortnite is stealing ideas again - it's only a matter of time before they start a podcast called News Game Plus
• EA wins the auction for Codemasters on Ebay
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• We need to talk about Devotion and China


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As mentioned yesterday, this blogpost is the second half of a discussion on the impact of the medical device excise tax anticipated to be rolled out in 2013. This post examines some of the opinions on why the medical device tax will not be as devastating as some advocacy groups have led us to believe.
While medical device companies certainly don't like having to hand over more money to the government than they did before, there are definitely some people who don't buy in to the theory that the tax will reduce the US medical device industry to a fiery rubble.
For example, at the Bay Area Biomedical Device Conference, an executive panel featuring medical device company CEOs casually brushed off the impact of the tax, saying that the medical device industry features high enough margins for the tax not to be a concern.
Additionally, this article provided an interesting perspective on the Affordable Care Act from one former Stryker employee: although he lost his job as a result of the tax and has taken a pay cut in his subsequent job, he appreciates the fact that his older daughter gets to stay on his health insurance longer. I found this perspective particularly interesting because it's not one often seen among the arguments for or against the tax, which tend to be focused on company impacts rather than the effects at an individual level.
And maybe medtech jobs won't actually be as slashed as we think; although AdvaMed claims that the tax could cost more than 45,000 jobs, this survey by Emergo Group indicated that, while obviously not thrilled about the tax, less than a fifth of companies planned to invest less in R&D, and even less than that would reduce headcount in response. In fact, 52% of North American respondents indicated that they would actually increase their head count in 2012.
So maybe US companies don't need to give up and ship off to Europe just yet.
What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.


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Spain says Nissan has decided to close its Barcelona plant, 3000 jobs at stake
Japan's Nissan Motor Co has decided to close its factory in Barcelona, resulting in the loss of about 3,000 jobs as part of a worldwide restructuring plan, the Spanish government said on Thursday.
The move is a blow for Spain at a time when unemployment is increasing, with a steep recession looming because of the coronavirus crisis.
The government, which had said in January after a meeting with leaders from Renault and Nissan that jobs at the Barcelona plant were "guaranteed," urged the Japanese carmaker to look at other options for the Barcelona plant.
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A Nissan Spain spokesman and a union leader did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The closure would cost Nissan as much as 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion), the government said in a statement, arguing that investing in the factory would be a cheaper alternative for the Japanese giant, which is set to unveil a global survival plan later on Thursday.
Carmaking alliance partners Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi Motors said on Wednesday they were reorganising their global production to save costs and become more efficient, raising fears that Nissan's Barcelona factory would shut.
Renault, which will now take the lead for the alliance in Europe, has two factories in Spain.
"We obviously regret this decision," Economy Minister Nadio Calvino told broadcaster TVE, saying the government would continue to work with Nissan and local and regional authorities "to see how to proceed and maybe look for an alternative solution".
Nissan's main plant in Barcelona employs about 2,400 workers with another 600 workers in several related facilities. It's Nissan's main plant in Europe after one in Britain.
The closure could indirectly affect up to 25,000 jobs, unions have said.
Nissan workers have been staging protests since early May after the company only partially resumed its production following what was then a temporary shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Unions have said they plan to form a human chain around Nissan's main Barcelona plant later on Thursday.
The Barcelona plant, which mainly produces an electric van and a pick-up truck, has been operating at well under its maximum capacity, leading to protests from workers, who have complained of a lack of a clear roadmap and been on strike since early May.


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BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sam’s Club announced today its intentions to support student-athletes leveraging the NCAA NIL agreement that allows college athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) and profit from work with brands. The warehouse retailer is offering $10,000 each to 10 athletes across sports, including those that are often under-represented. Sam’s Club has signed four athletes and is turning to the public to fill the remainder of the team via TikTok.
«College athletics is a natural fit for Sam’s Club, which offers game day essentials — no matter the sport — including tailgating must-haves for your gameday spread, seasonal collegiate gear, electronics and more,» said Megan Crozier, chief merchant at Sam’s Club. «Supporting these athletes gives us a chance to connect with members in a new way, support students and rally behind many under-represented collegiate sports. It’s a win-win.»
Sam’s Club says it’s seeking athletes who exemplify sportsmanship, passion and value the power of teamwork, much like Sam’s Club’s founder, Sam Walton. But that’s not the only thing these athletes must have in common – athletes who also share the name Sam. The brand’s inaugural team includes:
- Samieryah Bradwell, Women’s Track & Field, University of Central Florida
- Sam Pinckney, Football, Georgia State University
- Samantha Sakti, Gymnastics, University of California at Los Angeles
- Sam Estrada – Women’s Soccer, Southern Methodist University
This is the first time Sam’s Club has leveraged TikTok to launch a contest. It says the social media platform is an ideal fit for the program, helping Sam’s Club reach a younger demographic in a highly engaging way. Overall, the program sets Sam’s Club up to recognize hard-working athletes while connecting to each of the athletes’ followers and fans. Additional details about the program can be found on the Sam’s Club blog.
Division I/II/III NCAA student-athletes interested in becoming a Sam’s Club Athlete have until Sept. 27 to stitch or duet the brand’s recruitment video on TikTok – pitching fans, members, and recruiters alike, on why they deserve a chance join the team. Rules and eligibility requirements can be found here.
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"The greatest wealth is health." – Virgil
Tuesday. Mark your calendars. Just when you thought we were done hearing about Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, Netflix is releasing a brand new docuseries covering the trial tomorrow. Consider the rest of my week a wash — this show obviously needs my full, undivided attention. On a more serious Netflix-related note, a new documentary covering food safety came out over the weekend. So, how safe is the food we have access to in the U.S.? Let’s dive in.
A Fresh Look At Food Safety
When was the last time you stopped to think about how safe our food is? I mean, it’s 2023, and we live in one of the wealthiest countries on the planet. Food safety concerns should be a thing of the past here in the U.S., right? Well, the newly released Netflix documentary "Poisoned" challenges the perception that the American food supply is the safest in the world and takes a deep dive into the unsettling reality of food safety in the U.S.
The documentary opens with bold claims about American food safety, juxtaposed with haunting footage of foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls. It brings to attention the tragic 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak that led to the death of children and became an awakening moment for the food industry. The resulting stringent regulations have made beef-related outbreaks rare, showcasing how government regulations can indeed make a significant difference.
While beef has become safer, the film also highlights that the fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and onions on your burger might now be the riskiest part. Contamination of leafy greens with E. coli is repeatedly mentioned, and even USDA’s former head of food safety admits she doesn’t eat romaine lettuce. This all begs the question: How safe are our salads?
Apparently, not so safe. Most of the leafy greens in our food supply are grown near animal agriculture operations. This increases the likelihood of cross-contamination, and since we don’t cook leafy greens before eating them, the risk for food-borne illness can be pretty high.
Interestingly, the film mostly omitted any mention of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), a significant update to food safety law passed in 2010. Including FSMA could have been an opportunity to discuss why outbreaks are still occurring despite these updates to the law. It could be that regardless of the law passing, federal agencies are still failing when it comes to enforcement.
On a similar note, the film also fails to mention the FDA's delayed action in creating water standards to prevent contamination of fresh produce — an unsettling reminder of how broken the current system is.
Chicken, a staple in many American households, is revealed in the film to contain pathogenic Salmonella in 17% of tested samples. While some steps have been taken to combat this issue, it's clear that a stricter line needs to be drawn. The partial access given to the filmmakers by Perdue provides a rare behind-the-curtain view of the industry but still leaves some unsettling questions unanswered.
One significant revelation from "Poisoned" is the gap between what consumers believe the government does for food safety and what actually takes place. You might watch the documentary (or just read this newsletter) and feel more vulnerable about your daily food choices, and that would be perfectly understandable.
The documentary doesn't accuse the industry of deliberately causing outbreaks, so it’s not like this is a tin-foil hat type of film. Instead, it paints a picture of an incompetent sector that isn’t doing enough to prevent repeated problems. The blame isn’t solely on the producers either; federal agencies, retailers, and even our bright, youthful minds in Congress share some responsibility.
The key takeaway? You shouldn’t get all your health information from Netflix. That said, “Poisoned” does open our eyes to the uncomfortable truth about food safety in the U.S.
We should take this opportunity to reflect on our habits and push for more awareness, stricter regulations, and responsible practices within the food industry. So whether you end up watching “Poisoned” or the new Amber Heard Johnny Depp docuseries this week, just remember to wash your lettuce, cook your chicken all the way through, and don’t use the same cutting board for raw meat and fresh produce.
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Maybe if we keep posting Fall recipes, we can make it so that Fall comes early and these temperatures start to drop. One can hope. Worst case, save this one for cooler temps that should be here soon (fingers crossed).
2. Midweek Mocktail For the Win.
Since it realistically won’t get any cooler this week, here is a refresher midweek mocktail that is refreshing and delicious.
3. Is Keto Still Cool?
I am not sure if Keto is still cool or not, but this keto protein bar recipe will always be cool. Give it a try and skip the store-bought protein bars that are mostly just candy bars with a little bit of protein.
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Customers shop at the CVS Pharmacy, on Morrissey Boulevard, in Dorchester, on April 2, 2020. Some pharmacy workers worry about unsafe conditions at their stores.
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CVS Health on Wednesday reported that it beat expectations for earnings and revenue in the fiscal second quarter.
Shares of the company were up about 4% in premarket trading.
Here’s what the company reported for the quarter ended June 30 compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by Refinitiv:
- Earnings per share: $2.64 adjusted, vs. $1.93 expected
- Revenue: $65.3 billion vs. $64.23 billion expected
The drugstore chain reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $2.98 billion, or $2.26 per share, up from $1.94 billion, or $1.49 per share, a year earlier.
Excluding items, CVS earned $2.64 per share, higher than the $1.93 cents per share expected by analysts surveyed by Refinitiv.
Revenue rose 3% to $65.3 billion, from $63.43 billion a year prior. It also outpaced the $64.23 billion expected by analysts.
CVS raised its outlook for the year. It expects earnings of $5.59 to $5.72 per share. After adjustments, it said it expects to earn between $7.14 and $7.27 per share, up from a prior forecast of $7.04 to $7.17 per share.
At the drugstore chain, front of the store revenue and prescription volume dropped during the quarter as many customers stayed at home during shelter-in-place orders.
Front store revenues dropped 4.6% in the three month period, compared with a year prior.Prescriptions filled dropped by 1.1% on a 30-day equivalent basis for the quarter, compared with a year ago, as fewer customers went to the doctor and thus got fewer new prescriptions.
However, the company — which is also in the health benefits business — also got a boost from people’s changing medical habits. Its operating income increased by more than 40% compared with the quarter a year prior, as people deferred elective procedures and discretionary use of their health-care benefits.


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Jenny Biggam is the founder of the7stars, an independent media agency based in the U.K.
It used to be that advertising and media were all about the big idea, about making brands famous and appealing enough that people would want to buy them. But then along came a proposed giant called Publicis Omnicom Group. The impetus for this monster marriage, we’re told, is that in a media world dominated by the tech giants of Silicon Valley, scale matters. For that reason, the deal will be viewed by many shareholders as a shrewd move. But the two groups’ clients may think differently.
One of the main benefits that will come from the merger is that, by gaining critical mass, POG would get increased leverage in negotiations for buying media. But any benefits would be marginal and are not likely to be passed to clients, who, at the same time, may worry about where the promised $500 million in cost savings will come from. The key media owners and publishers already work with big agencies and are not likely to give any more discounts than they currently do. WPP, through its GroupM operation, has already taken this approach to the market, so it’s nothing new.
Since when has scale defined success in advertising and media? The A-word in marketing is agility in thought and action – and for these you need a less bureaucratic structure. The focus of large agencies is to execute an existing business model whereas, in contrast, a core job of smaller agencies is to be constantly finding the right match between client needs and what the agency can offer. This is not a linear process.
Agencies have long been criticized for a lack of transparency over how their media buying operates, nowhere more so than in programmatic buying and real-time bidding where the cost of the original media inventory is not disclosed to clients. A merged Publicis Omnicom will have even greater strength in automated media buying, with even less clarity on offer for brands.
According to Nielsen’s 2012 figures, Publicis Omnicom would have about 35 clients that each spend more than £25 million ($38 million) in the U.K. market alone. These will form a top tier in Publicis Omnicom’s client list and will likely receive the best service, the best people and best media rates. Any clients lower down the list will inevitably be second class. But what client is going to be satisfied if it doesn’t have access to the top brains within its chosen agency? Independents will be well placed to differentiate themselves on this basis, and some clients may be looking to jump ship to smaller, less bureaucratic agencies.
If clients were in any doubt that technology – not creativity – is now king of marketing, the very idea of POG confirms this. Yet while Publicis CEO Maurice Lévy and his counterpart at Omnicom, John Wren, say the merger will create a company able to compete with the likes of Google and Facebook, we have scant detail on how a marketing communications group can hope to achieve this. Meanwhile, brands, helped by their media agencies, are now dealing directly with these technology platforms, a migration that won’t be halted by this mega merger.
We still don’t know yet how or even if Publicis Omnicom will reorganize its advertising and media agencies, but the smart money is that it will follow the GroupM example by creating a media super structure.
Perhaps some brilliantly innovative structure is in the offing, a blueprint that sweeps aside bureaucracy, improves client service and delivers innovative solutions to brand problems. But with clients and creativity so obviously far down the agenda in this merger, don’t bet on it.
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Mobile startup Lila Games raises $2.8m
Indian developer attracts investment from execs at Super Evil Megacorp and Machine Zone
Lila Games, an India-based mobile developer, has secured $2.8 million during its seed financing round.
The studio, currently in its early stages, will specialise in free-to-play mobile shooters, although claims it plans to differentiate itself by focusing on "highly innovative and emotional game experiences."
The studio was founded by: Joseph Kim, a former chief product officer at Sega; Paul Leydon, former lead game designer at Game of War developer MZ; and Avinash Pandey, who graduated from the Y Combinator program and has led development on over 50 apps and games.
Investment was led by Bitkraft Ventures, with other participants such as Galaxy Interactive and several games industry angel investors. These included Machine Zone co-founder Mike Sherrill, Super Evil Megacorp CEO Krisitan Segerstrale, and CMUNE CEO Ludovic Bodin.
The funding will be used to hire more staff in India across all disciplines, including game design, art, development and product management.
Lila Games is currently working on Project Black, which CEO Kim describes as "the most ambitious mobile shooter game ever designer."


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By Corey Moss
This InfoComm 2017 show conversation is with Martin Barbour, Product Manager – Installed Systems at QSC. QSC, LLC, is a globally recognized leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio/video system solutions. With power amplification, loudspeaker, digital signal processing (DSP) and digital mixer engineering resources all located under one roof, QSC provides compelling solutions for professional installed, portable, production and cinema sound customers worldwide.
Martin and I begin discussion on QSC and what is currently taking place at the company. Next we talk about the Q-SYS realtime operating system running on Dell PowerEdge server, in terms of its development as well as the AV/IT discussion. It was just announced that QSC has joined the Logitech Collaboration Program and we discuss that as well.
As for InfoComm 2017, Martin talks about what will be taking place at the QSC booth, in terms of the technical aspect as well as seeing products and solutions working in real-time. There will be presentations on a number of different subjects at the booth, along with a loudspeaker demo room which Martin points out as well.
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LaManna and Premier Fruits to merge
Two of Australia’s best-know suppliers of fresh fruit and vegetables, LaManna Group and Premier Fruits Group, will be merging from July 2016.
Newly appointed Chairman of the combined business, Brian Gargiulo, said the merger was a natural extension of a ten year joint venture the companies have had.
“LaManna Group and Premier Fruits Group have been very successful joint venture partners for over a decade in Western Australia and the decision to merge our Australian operations reflects the deep mutual trust and effective working relationship between the two parties,” he said.
All existing brands to stay
Gargiulo said the new company will keep all existing brands and plans to further invest in them.
Chief Executive Officer of the new group, Anthony Di Pietro, said the merger will result in a stronger, more sustainable company capable of significant growth.
“We will have a diverse production capacity across all States and look to support and invest with our growers to achieve more resilient production capacity, productivity initiatives and new varieties,” he said.
Premier Fruits Group was established in Melbourne in 1998. It maintains the largest central market trading floor space in Australia with markets in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide Sydney and Perth.
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SAP plans to close its TomorrowNow software maintenance subsidiary by Oct. 31, having failed to find a buyer for the company. It will help TomorrowNow's 225 customers to find new support providers before the company closes its doors, it announced Monday.
TomorrowNow built a business selling third-party support for PeopleSoft and JD Edwards applications at around half the price charged by the original software vendors, later adding support for Siebel and Baan software to its range.
SAP bought TomorrowNow in February 2005: the company offered a convenient way for SAP to get closer to customers of its arch-rival Oracle, which had acquired PeopleSoft and JD Edwards in 2004, and later snapped up Siebel too.
However, in March 2007 Oracle filed suit against TomorrowNow and SAP, alleging that they had gotten a little too close. Oracle charged that TomorrowNow employees had illegally downloaded support materials for PeopleSoft and JD Edwards products from an Oracle Web site. SAP has denied gaining access to Oracle's intellectual property in this way.
Last November, SAP announced the resignation of TomorrowNow's management team, and said it was considering selling the company. Both moves were seen as ways for SAP to distance itself from the activities of its subsidiary and clean up its reputation.
In the end, arranging a sale proved too much of a challenge.
"We carefully considered many options for selling TomorrowNow, but it would have been an extremely complex transaction for both the seller and the buyer. We chose to wind down operations instead," said SAP spokesman Saswato Das.
Oracle is asking for damages likely to total US$1 billion or more in its suit, according to documents filed with the court last month. A trial is scheduled for February 2010.
Das would not comment on what effect the closure of TomorrowNow might have on the case. SAP expects the cost of winding down operations at TomorrowNow to be "immaterial," he said.
SAP aims to make the switch in support provider as smooth as possible for TomorrowNow's 225 customers, around 70 of whom are also direct customers of SAP, Das said.
"We are working with each customer individually to help them choose their best option, including choosing Oracle support. Some can go to other third-party support," he said.
Despite abandoning the market, SAP still sees a role for third-party software support.
"We believe the third-party maintenance market has its strongest appeal to customers using software that is considered end-of-life or obsolete, which does not apply to the bulk of SAP software," he added.


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Rising growing e-commerce sector coupled with the focus on digitalization and increasing demand for transparency in the payment systems is driving the POS terminal market across the globe. Moreover, the rise in the usage of visa cards, master cards and euro cards in driving the global POS market.
Also, numerous transaction on day to day basis between the government, agencies, and businesses and the payments through debit or credit cards for the transparency and security is boosting the global POS terminal market. In addition, the support of the government to the digital payment system to reduce corruption and black money across the globe is driving the global POS terminal market.
Emerging m-banking services and Mobile Wallet drive the Market
The emerging trend of cashless transactions across the globe is supporting the global POS terminal market to grow. According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), out of all the payments made in 2017, cash payments were 30% and rest 70% payments were done by cashless transactions. Moreover, due to the emerging trend of “NO cash accepted” in Europe made end-users to switch to the digital network. Therefore, contributing to the global POS terminal market.
According to MarkNtel Advisors’ research report, “Global Point of Sales (POS) Terminal Market Analysis, 2020”, global POS terminal market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of around 8.72% during 2020-25 due to the rising digital payment for better transparency in the sectors such as retail, healthcare, and financial institutions.
In 2019, the APAC region grabbed the major market share global POS terminal market on account of counterfeit banknotes in China and Japan. Moreover, the government of India is promoting the digital payment to curb black money, money laundering and corruption. Moreover, the rise in mobile payments across the globe is increasing rapidly due to easy operations. Moreover, According to Deloitte, the number of card payments transactions per capita in on a continuous rise in the countries Nordic countries. Moreover, according to the People Bank of China, the number of active bank cards in china increased by 13% in 2019 as compassion to 2017.
Government support to stimulate the Global POS terminal Market
The support of the government for the cashless transactions across the globe is emerging as a growth driver for the global POS terminal market. Moreover, to support the cashless transaction in the country in 2019 the government of Australia announced the expansion of cashless welfare cards (introduced in 2016) to support the cashless transactions. Moreover, the government of India announced several m-payment applications such as IMPS (Immediate Payment Service), NEFT (National Electronic Fund Transfer), UPI (Unified Payments Interface) for the cashless transaction. Moreover, the government set a target for banking to deploy 20 lakhs physical and mobile POS in the financial year 2018-2019.
Launch of Technologically Advanced Product to Boost the Competition
According to MarkNtel Advisors, the POS terminal companies across the globe are focusing on technology to provide technologically upgraded products due to which companies are giving stiff competition to each other.
The players Ingenico S.A. Group, PAX technology, Crisco system, NEC Corporation, NCR Corporation, and Toshiba grabbed the major market share in 2019. For instance, the Net element, provider of POS terminals launched “Netevia Light POS” a mobile payment software on the smart terminals in 2018 and in the same year the company launched smart POS tablets that work as a smartphone as well as w provide secure payment solutions.
“Global Point of Sales (POS) Terminal Market Analysis, 2020” provides comprehensive qualitative and quantitative insights on the market potential, key factors impacting market growth, hotspots and opportunities available for POS terminal providers across the globe. Moreover, the report also encompasses the key strategic imperatives for success for competitors along with strategic factorial indexing measuring competitor's capabilities on 16 parameters. This will help companies in the formulation of Go to Market Strategies and identifying the blue ocean for its offerings.
1. By Product Type (Fixed, Portable, m-POS)
2. By Mode of Deployment (On premise, Cloud)
3. By EMV Compliance (EMV, Non EMV)
4. By Industry (Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Media & entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Others)
5. By Region (North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa)
6. By Competitors (Ingenico, VeriFone Systems, Fujian Newland Payment Technology, Centerm Information Co, PAX Technology, etc.)
Key questions answered in the study:
1. What are the current and future trends in global POS terminal market?
2. How the market has been evolving in terms of end-user demand and application areas?
3. How the competition has been shaping across the countries followed by their comparative factorial indexing?
4. What are the key growth drivers and challenges for global POS terminal market?
5. What are the customer orientation, purchase behavior, and expectations from the global POS terminal provider across various regions?


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Agri Forum Pakistan (AFP) Chairman Mohammad Ibrahim Mughal has criticised the performance of the departments working for increasing milk and meat production in the Punjab province. He alleged that millions of rupees allocated for these sectors by the government are going waste. ‘Departments and organisations working for increasing milk and meat production have neither brought any practical innovation in this sector nor they are providing any appropriate guidance to the livestock farmers due to which average milk production of per animal per day is stagnant at 4 litres a day for the last 10 years,’ Mughal said while talking to media persons here on Tuesday.
Agri Forum Chairman said that companies were buying milk from livestock farmers at the rate of Rs 27 to 37 per litre and selling it at Rs 85 per litre after extracting cream from this milk thus exploiting the consumers. He said that Dairy Development Board was also busy in feathering their own nest instead of helping the livestock farmers or rendering any solid service to the livestock sector. He regretted that the livestock farmers were producing 35 billion litres of milk per year in the country but only less then 2 billion litres was being processed.
He said milk packing companies were fleecing the consumers by selling them milk at Rs 85 per litre after extracting cream from it thus earning 100 to 200 percent profit. The government was also playing the role of silent spectator in exploitation of consumers, he alleged. Mughal was of the view that national milk production could be enhanced to 50 billion litres per annum by promoting Neeli-Ravi and Sahiwal species of cows in the country and country could export milk worth Rs 150 billion too. He urged the government to immediately ban whitener being imported in the country in the name of ‘dry milk’ which was causing harm to the health of consumers. He said organisations which were selling this whitener should be forced to prepare dry milk from milk being produced in the country, which would be cheaper and of quality, he observed.
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A new report released last week by the Good Food Institute added what they called a third pillar to the alternative protein space alongside both cultured and plant-based meat: fermentation. In the report, the GFI outlined the investments, top startups and opportunities in the alternative protein sector.
In the last few years there has been an explosion of new companies in the meat-free segment, its definitely come a long way since pioneering alternative protein companies like Quorn were founded way back when in 1985. Now, by mid-2020 there are over 44 startups from around the world working on alternative proteins. Despite plant-based and cultured meat companies getting most of the presses attention of late, fermentation companies are actually driving a lot of capital; they have already managed to secure record investment totaling over $435 million this year alone.
What is fermentation? Fermentation uses microbes to produce proteins and other functional ingredients used mainly in plant-based meat and dairy-free products. Fermentation is now powering a number of startups to leverage new sources of proteins and create products with greater flavor and production efficiency. And many large-scale technology and agriculture companies are already spotting their potential and offering their support and funding: including ADM Capital, Louis Dreyfus Co., Kellogg and Danone.
With brands tapping into the fermentation segment, Perfect Day has come out on top as the most funded startup, representing almost half of the total investment for fermentation companies. Perfect Day makes delicious plant-based foods that dont contain any hormones or cholesterol and deliver the same taste and nutritional value as conventional dairy produce, without the environmental or welfare issues attached. Consumers are now looking for foods that are better for the planet and are more conscious than ever of how their food is made and where it has been before they end up on the supermarket shelf. Fermentation offers a more transparent process, leveraging science and technology to provide a more sustainable product – without sacrificing taste.
(Image courtesy of Perfect Day)
In GFI´s report they placed the process into three categories: traditional, biomass and precision fermentation.
1⃣ Traditional refers to a long-established use of microbes to alter flavor, nutrition or texture—like the lactic acid bacteria used to make cheese. Take Mycotechnologys plant-protein for example, a startup that closed a Series D round of financing for $39 million back in June of this year, in their mission to create healthier products using the natural transformative power of mushrooms. Their product ClearTaste is the world’s first organic bitter blocker and flavor clarifier that helps fight against excess sugar, salt and fat.
2⃣ Biomass refers to the mass producing of protein. It relies on fast-growing, protein-dense microorganisms like algae and fungi. Like Chicago-based Nature’s Fynd who are creating versatile alt proteins to feed the world’s growing population while also staying friendly to the environment. Starting with a microscopic organism, the startup is introducing an entirely new protein source in the global food supply chain, born out of research conducted for NASA on microbes in Yellowstone National Park.
3⃣ Precision fermentation is used to produce highly functional proteins or ingredients that must be very precise but are needed in lower quantities, including whey proteins (Perfect Day), egg proteins (Clara Foods) and collagen (Geltor).
(Image courtesy of Clara Foods)
Tackling global food issues
The global crisis has uncovered a vulnerable food system and exposed the many pitfalls of conventional animal meat, which alternative protein companies can offer a solution to. The dairy industry has faced a waterfall of challenges since covid hit, including labor shortages, limited facilities and outbreaks in meat factories across the world. Fermentation offers the unique ability to produce a stable protein supply to feed a growing population. Microbes and plant-based proteins provide full nutritional profiles to substitute those of animal products, without the large associated costs and contributions to climate change.
Fermentation is a relatively untapped space, despite its long history in food use. Its an old-age process that is now the “cutting-edge” of new trends. In their report, the GFI predicts that fermentation-based startups will use their products to improve and lower production costs for both plant-based and cell-based meat. There is however still a lot of work to be done, including developing better strains, improving bioreactors and more attention to research.
With many companies rushing to create solutions and join the market, a large percentage of the fermentation segment is B2B targeted, and many startups will be creating components for cell culture and ingredients for the plant-based market.
Here are some of our favorite fermentation-based startups not mentioned above:
Airprotein – This astonishing company has pioneered a process of creating meat using elements from the air, converting them into rich nutrients to form Air Protein flour; a complete protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids and with an amino acid profile comparable to that of animal protein.
Noblegen – this advanced nutritional ingredient startup announced the launch of its first direct-to-consumer facing product earlier this year; a plant-based “whole egg” powder branded “the egg.”, to be used in several different applications and replacing eggs in foods like pancakes, sandwiches, quiches and cake.
Meati foods – This startups main ingredient “mycelium” is widely thought to be a solution to many of the global food supply problems that we are currently facing. Products created from mycelium are said to be surprisingly meaty, nutrient-rich and highly sustainable. Mycoproteins are healthy sources of essential amino acids, carbohydrates and vitamins and can be produced at a lower cost, independent to the climate or landscape.


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Angela DeVere, executive director for the Galena (Ill.) Area Chamber of Commerce, has announced the launch of Galena Midwestern, a lifestyle retail business. The line has products available to purchase on: GalenaMidwestern.com.
Alliant Energy was acknowledged as a Top Utility by Business Facilities magazine.
Each year the publication salutes the top utilities across the country, recognizing excellence among electric and gas utilities with respect to projects, programs and service initiatives.
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Grant County’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program has once again completed AACVPR recertification while recognizing an expected record number of cardiac rehabilitation patients in February. This AACVPR certification is recognition of GRHC’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.


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The revision of the withdrawal policy is the latest in a series of moves the company is making to stay afloat.
Crypto payment provider Wyre has announced that its customers will only be able to withdraw up to 90% of their funds, based on its current daily withdrawal limit. The firm announced the revision to its withdrawal policy through Twitter.
It said, “While customers will continue to be able to withdraw their funds, at this time, we are limiting withdrawals to no more than 90% of the funds currently in each customer account, subject to current daily limits.” This means that any withdrawal requests beyond this limit will be rejected.
The firm also announced changes to its management structure. Former Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Stephen Cheng was appointed as its interim CEO. Meanwhile, former CEO Ioannis Gianna will transition into the role of executive chairman.
Reason for New Withdrawal Limit
The revision of the withdrawal policy is the latest in a series of moves the company is making to stay afloat. The firm stated:
“We are exploring strategic options for our company that will enable us to navigate the current market environment and deliver on our mission to simplify and revolutionize the global payments ecosystem.”
After reports emerged that Bolt Financial’s planned buyout of Wyre fell through, the firm laid off 75 employees. One of these who spoke in confidence to Axios noted that this was done without any severance package. Another noted that the CEO had communicated a potential shutdown.
When asked to comment, Ioannis Gianna explained:
“We’re still operating but will be scaling back to plan our next steps.”
The End of an Era?
Founded in 2013, this may very well be the end of an era for Wyre. Some of its partnerships have already begun to crumble. Last week, MetaMask announced the end of its partnership with Wyre, removing Wyre from its mobile payments aggregator. MetaMask is also working to remove Wyre from its extension.
Whether or not it is the end, if Wyre goes down, it won’t do so alone. One company that will be particularly affected is Topps, an NFT collections company.
Topps suspended NFT transactions on its platform and announced to its customers that it was assessing the situation with Wyre. However, the firm reassured its customers, announcing that the collections remain safe and secure.