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Crime on Britain’s forecourts cost fuel retailers £25.7m in 2012, up from £22.2 million in 2010. That is according to an annual forecourt crime survey by BOSS, the British Oil Security Syndicate.
The main source of the estimated total loss is £20.4m resulting from ‘drive-off’ incidents – up 31 per cent compared to £15.5m in 2010 – with a further £4.2m lost from motorists claiming to have ‘no means of payment’ (NMoP) who then fail to return to clear their debt.
The combined drive-off and NMoP loss for the average UK service station in 2012 was £2,860, up 28% compared with 2010, partly as a consequence of fuel prices which rose 17.4% in the same period.
BOSS says that it’s addressing these problems on several fronts. At a local level, where its established Forecourt Watch schemes are operating, losses have been shown to fall by up to 55pc. These schemes are initiated by BOSS on behalf of its retail members and help to forge relationships between retailers and local police to detect forecourt crime.
On a national level the BOSS Payment Watch scheme, available to all mainland UK service stations, is about to be offered with a new electronic reporting system which will help retailers to submit incident reports accurately and promptly. BOSS Payment Watch helps 1,200 retailers who are already members of the scheme to recover more than 80pc of their financial losses from NMoP incidents. The Payment Watch scheme has the multiple benefits of deterring such activity, making it easy for motorists to pay, collecting debts from those who do not and returning money to retailers when incidents do occur. To date the debt collection element alone has recovered more than £500,000 of NMoP losses.
The survey also suggested that in the last two years robbery losses, including attacks on contractors collecting cash or re-stocking cash machines, dropped substantially from £1.43m to £0.67m with burglary losses also falling from £0.72m to £0.48m. With robbery there is the added risk of personal injury because it involves violence or the threat of it.
Kevin Eastwood, executive director of Rugby-based BOSS, says: “BOSS is introducing new technology initiatives to improve our existing schemes and increase support for fuel retailers. We’re launching a new electronic portal to enhance our popular Payment Watch scheme. It will assist retailers to report details of no means of payment incidents more accurately and promptly, improving the chances of recovering the debt. It is planned that a similar system, which has already undergone a successful trial with Hertfordshire Constabulary, will be introduced for the reporting of drive-offs to the police. These electronic reporting systems will enable accurate and timely submission of incident reports by the retailer, and facilitate swifter and more effective subsequent action by the debt collection agency and police – greatly increasing the opportunity for recovery and early detection of offenders.”
The British Oil Security Syndicate Ltd. (BOSS) is a not-for-profit trade organisation aiming to reduce forecourt crime. Formed in 1991 by the oil industry, membership is available to all fuel retailers and oil companies. BOSS is supported by the United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA), UK Payments Administration, Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). For more information – visit www.bossuk.org


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With the increasing popularity of cryptocurrency, it comes as no surprise that the world of online gambling has also seen its fair share of changes. One of the most significant developments in this industry is the rise of Bitcoin casinos. These platforms allow players to gamble online using Bitcoin as their currency, providing multiple benefits over traditional online casinos. In this article, we will explore the rise of Bitcoin casinos and how they are revolutionizing the online gaming industry. We will also discuss the advantages of using Bitcoin for online casino transactions, highlight some of the top Bitcoin casinos, and examine how this new technology is changing the future of casino gaming.
1. "The Rise of Bitcoin Casinos: A New Platform for Online Gaming"
The rise of Bitcoin casinos has been a game-changer in the world of online gaming. Traditional online casinos have been around for over two decades, but the introduction of Bitcoin as a form of payment has opened doors for a new generation of online casinos.
Unlike traditional online casinos, Bitcoin casinos offer players the ability to play anonymously and make instant deposits and withdrawals. This convenience, coupled with the security and transparency of the blockchain technology, has made Bitcoin casinos increasingly popular.
Another advantage of Bitcoin casinos is that they offer players the opportunity to play games that are not available in traditional online casinos. These games include provably fair games, which are games built on blockchain technology that ensures that the game is fair and transparent.
Moreover, Bitcoin casinos offer players the chance to win big with the use of cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, have seen significant growth in value, which means that players can potentially win big by gambling with Bitcoin.
Overall, the rise of Bitcoin casinos has provided a new platform for online gaming that offers greater convenience, security, and transparency than traditional online casinos. As more players embrace cryptocurrency, the popularity of Bitcoin casinos is only set to increase.
2. "The Benefits of Using Bitcoin for Online Casino Transactions"
One of the major benefits of using Bitcoin for online casino transactions is the speed of transactions. Unlike traditional banking methods, Bitcoin transactions are usually completed within minutes, making it a fast and convenient option for players looking to deposit and withdraw funds quickly.
Another advantage is the security of Bitcoin transactions. Since Bitcoin uses advanced encryption technology, it provides a high level of security for online transactions, ensuring that players' personal and financial information remains safe from fraudsters and hackers.
Moreover, Bitcoin transactions incur lower fees compared to traditional banking methods, which can be a significant advantage for players who want to save money on transaction fees. Additionally, Bitcoin transactions are anonymous, meaning that players can enjoy greater privacy when conducting online casino transactions.
Finally, using Bitcoin for online casino transactions opens up a new world of casino games and promotions. Many online casinos offer exclusive bonuses and promotions for Bitcoin users, making it a great way to take advantage of the latest offers and promotions available in the online casino industry.
Overall, using Bitcoin for online casino transactions offers a range of benefits, including speed, security, lower fees, privacy, and access to exclusive promotions. As more and more online casinos adopt Bitcoin as a payment method, its popularity is only set to increase in the coming years.
3. "Top Bitcoin Casinos: Where to Play and Win Big"
If you're looking to play at a Bitcoin casino, there are plenty of options available. However, it's important to choose a reputable casino that offers fair gaming and reliable payouts.
One top Bitcoin casino is Bitstarz, which offers a wide range of games from top software providers like Microgaming and NetEnt. They also offer fast withdrawals and 24/7 customer support.
Another popular option is FortuneJack, which has a large selection of games and accepts a variety of cryptocurrencies. They also offer a loyalty program and regular promotions for players.
For those looking for a more traditional casino experience, there's also BetChain, which offers a wide variety of table games and live dealer options. They also offer fast withdrawals and a VIP program for high rollers.
No matter which Bitcoin casino you choose, it's important to do your research and make sure the casino is licensed and regulated. With the right choice, you can enjoy a fun and potentially lucrative gaming experience at a top Bitcoin casino.
4. "The Future of Casino Gaming: How Bitcoin is Changing the Industry"
The Future of Casino Gaming: How Bitcoin is Changing the Industry
The traditional casino industry has been around for centuries, and although it has evolved over the years, the introduction of Bitcoin has brought about a significant shift in how casino gaming is conducted. Bitcoin casinos have been gaining popularity among players who seek a more secure and anonymous way to gamble online.
One of the significant advantages of Bitcoin casinos is the speed of transactions. Traditional online casinos often take days to process withdrawals, but with Bitcoin, players can have their winnings in their wallets in a matter of minutes. Moreover, Bitcoin transactions are entirely anonymous, giving players an added layer of security and privacy.
Another advantage of Bitcoin casinos is the lack of fees associated with transactions. Traditional casinos often charge hefty fees for deposits and withdrawals, but Bitcoin transactions are free, allowing players to keep more of their winnings.
Moreover, Bitcoin casinos offer a more transparent gaming experience. Traditional casinos often have complex systems in place to ensure fairness, but with Bitcoin casinos, the blockchain technology that powers the currency allows for complete transparency. Players can see the results of every game and verify the fairness of the process.
As the popularity of Bitcoin continues to rise, it is expected that more online casinos will start accepting Bitcoin as a payment method. This will lead to a shift in the industry, as traditional casinos will have to adapt to keep up with the changing trends.
In conclusion, Bitcoin is changing the casino industry by offering more secure, anonymous, and transparent gaming experiences. As the popularity of Bitcoin grows, we can expect to see more online casinos adopting this cryptocurrency, leading to a significant shift in the industry.

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Interestingly, support for the campaign is split almost 50/50 between conventional “reward” backers, at $1.613 million, and investors, at $1.698 million. The ability to invest in games, and thus (hopefully) make money from them, is the big selling point of Fig, the games-exclusive crowdfunding platform that was founded in August, and whose advisory board includes Psychonauts mastermind Tim Schafer.
I think it's interesting that in terms of regular backers, Psychonauts 2 is still a long way off the big Kickstarter success stories, including the one that started it all, the Double Fine Adventure, which broke $1.6 million in less than four days. There's still plenty of time for Psychonauts 2 to ring up another million or three, but I can't help wondering if something deeper is being reflected in that number, be it a lack of comfort with the still-unfamiliar Fig system, a general sense of malaise around crowdfunding, or something else entirely.
Or maybe I'm reading too much into it. The important thing is, it's happening! Psychonauts 2. The Fig campaign runs until January 11, and Double Fine said in a message that further funds raised “will go into making the game better, bigger, and shinier.” Find out more at Psychonauts.com.


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The Comfy Cow's ice cream shop on Bardstown Road closes permanently
After more than six years of serving ice cream scoops to Louisville's Highlands neighborhood, The Comfy Cow has closed its location on Bardstown Road permanently.
A sign posted on the storefront shared the news and encouraged customers to visit one of its other locations. The popular ice cream chain said in a comment on its Facebook page the Highlands location closed after its lease ended.
"Our U of L location is temporarily closed and will open when classes resume. Please visit one of our other 3 locations," the shop added.
The store at 1449 Bardstown Road was The Comfy Cow's fourth to open in Louisville, which took over the former Heine Brother's coffee shop in 2014.
The local chain was founded in Louisville in 2009 and also has stores in Clifton, Westport Village and Middletown, as well as in Nashville, Jeffersonville and New Albany. The founders sold the business to an investor in 2018.
Time to say goodbye: 40+ restaurants and bars have closed in Louisville this year


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Amazon has the most attractive employees in tech, according to dating app Hinge.
Hinge said their users were 14.2% more likely to swipe right on Amazon employees.
Their study said that Amazon employees were almost twice as attractive as their Microsoft counterparts, who came in second, ahead of Google, Facebook and Apple workers.
Hinge operates like Tinder, but focuses more on giving users quality matches based on mutual connections — such as friends of friends — and your professional, education, and social history.
It will only show you mutual friends, and puts a match’s education and work info at the forefront.
Hinge released this marketing in conjunction with The Wall Street Journal.
The study was picked up by publications including TIME, Business Insider, Bustle and CNBC.
The New York-based company said: “Employees at four of the five tech companies are all more sought after than non-techie Hinge users. Apple workers got right-swiped at about the average rate.”
The employees deemed the pickiest – assessed by how many swipes to the left – were those from Facebook, who were 7.5% more likely to reject people.
Amazon fared well in these stakes, shown to be the least picky – rejecting people at 15% below the average user.
Karen Fein, marketing director at Hinge, said: “We’re saying that there are other details that matter to determine how interested you might be in another person.
“It’s not just about looks. Where you work actually impacts the way others perceive you.”
Hinge, which launched last year, said they are nearing their 3 millionth match, and recently received $4.5m of funding from prestigious VC firms Founders Fund and Lowercase Capital.
Hinge also created a Game of Thrones-inspired chart illustrating their results:


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Airport blow out! Almost half of Britons make rash purchases in duty-free shops, with one in four of us spending at least £100 (in just five minutes)
- Forty-two per cent of travellers make snap decisions to treat themselves
- One in four buys expensive electrical items, including cameras and tablets
- Over a quarter spend less than five minutes in deciding to buy something
If you buy something in the airport, it doesn't count - or that's what many of us are telling ourselves.
A new study has revealed that tourists in the holiday spirit are splashing the cash at airports - with one in four spending at least £100 on themselves.
Researchers found that 42 per cent of British travellers make on-the-spot decisions at the airport, and that one in four buys expensive electronic items.
Tempted by technology: One in four Britons impulse buys something techy because of competitive pricing
But it seems we also have a generous side: Britons spend an average of £71.83 on other people at duty-free stores.
The survey, by Dixons Travel, also revealed that more than a quarter of those polled (27 per cent) took less than five minutes to make the decision to buy the gift, while 22 per cent took the same time choosing something for themselves.
More than one in five said that purchasing a little something was the perfect start to the holiday while more than a third (38 per cent) said they saw it and felt they simply had to buy it.
Stocking up on booze: Alcohol is one of our top airport buys, along with cameras, clothing and perfume
TOP 10 CHEEKY AIRPORT BUYS
7. Mobile phone
9. Top of the range headphones
10. Luxury chocolate
More than one in 10 people indicated that they always spend money at the airport, considering it to be the perfect opportunity to treat themselves.
Among the most popular items bought at airports were cameras and tablets, because shoppers felt the pricing was competitive.
Both the incentive of a lower cost and the practicality of using new buys while on holiday further encourage holidaymakers when treating themselves.
Nikki Ratcliff, marketing manager at Dixons Travel, said: 'It's interesting to see how shopping behaviour changes when people are in the airport.
'For many the holiday starts before reaching the airport and even one in 10 of those travelling for business gets the 'holiday feeling' when they're in the airport.'
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Perth property prices are on track to return to a record high, with the median house price hitting $500,000.
The median price, based on data from the Real Estate Institute of WA and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, suggests West Australians have shrugged off doom-and-gloom fears about the economy and have waded back into the housing market.
It comes as a consumer survey shows West Australians are feeling their most optimistic about the economy for nearly two years.
Updated REIWA analysis of residential property sales for the last three months of 2012 shows the median house price has hit $500,000 - $5000 higher than previously thought and 6.4 per cent higher than the same period in 2011.
Preliminary figures for 2013 indicate prices for the March quarter will "at least" equal the high of $505,000 set in the March quarter of 2010.
The rise is being fuelled partly by an increase in sales of more expensive properties.
REIWA president David Airey said the share of first-homebuyer activity had declined, but the increase in "trade-up" sales of more expensive properties had lifted the median price.
Acton Real Estate managing director Graeme Baxter said certain areas and price ranges had been performing well for a while but solid sales results were now being seen across the board.
The most sought after houses were in the $400,000 to $600,000 range.
"We are seeing more sales in the South West, western suburbs and along the north coastal region," Mr Baxter said. "And there have also been strong results in off-the-plan sales, all of which indicate a more complete market recovery."
The latest Curtin Business School-Chamber of Commerce and Industry survey of consumer confidence shows levels have bounced back strongly since hitting record lows in the December quarter.
The March survey, to be released today, shows the number of households that think economic conditions will get better over the next three months has doubled to 25 per cent. Those expecting it to get worse have plunged to a record low 8 per cent.
Longer term, 46 per cent of WA households believe the economy will improve over the next year, up from 35 per cent in December.
About one-third of households felt their personal financial position was better than a year ago.
The number of households worried about cost of living has eased but it still remains the biggest concern, with just over half nominating it as an issue, down from 53 per cent three months ago.
The Reserve Bank's interest rate cuts since October 2011 - dropping the official cash rate to 3 per cent - appeared to have little impact on spending. Most households reported no change to spending on luxury goods or using debt to pay for goods.
CCI chief economist John Nicolaou said households were feeling more confident about their finances after almost two years of consolidation through increased savings and paying down debt.


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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KABC) -- San Bernardino Airport is expanding to include a huge logistics center -- bringing thousands of jobs.
Developers are eyeing an empty parcel of land on the former site of the Norton Air Force Base for an air cargo logistics center.
The proposed 700,000 square-foot facility would bring an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 jobs.
But, this proposal has some in the community concerned.
"We have an issue over jobs and making sure the jobs that come in are good jobs for a region," said Randy Korgan, the secretary and treasurer of Teamsters Local 1932.
Korgan said most of the logistics and warehousing jobs coming into the Inland Empire have been low wage.
He and his members are also worried it will increase pollution with the addition of truck traffic and flights.
"We're not opposed to development," said Korgan. "We just want to make sure that it's not a continued proliferation of what has hurt this economy and this area, and what has hurt the community."
Carole Beswick with Inland Action, a community group, says if the project is approved, it will give San Bernardino back the economic generator that it lost when the Air Force base closed in the 1990s, including good paying jobs.
"These are high quality jobs," said Beswick. "These are airport, aircraft mechanics, pilots, logistics teams for people who will make this logistics center run as distinguished from say, a warehouse."
Beswick said developers are also working to lessen the air logistics center's environmental impacts where it can.
"This will be an entirely green facility," said Beswick. "The Southeast Air Quality Management District has to approve this project, and it has."
While some residents are wary of the project, others like Bobby Whitmer welcomes it.
"To improve the economy, it would definitely be a good thing," said Whitmer.
The Federal Aviation Administration held a public meeting on the matter at the Norton Regional Event Center on Thursday.


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The fact that you’re reading this article probably means that you’ve missed out on the opportunity to earn by investing in Bitcoin back in 2018 and again in 2021, when it peaked at over $68k. Most likely, you’ve passed by the NFT market in the year that followed. But the best part about cryptocurrencies is that you always get second chances. In the ever-evolving crypto landscape, new opportunities emerge almost every day. So, it’s never too late to jump on the bandwagon and explore new potential for profit despite missing some earlier milestones. In this article, we’ll delve into potential investment opportunities and guide you in making informed decisions in the crypto market. Read on and learn what is the best crypto to buy in late 2023. The 5 Best Crypto to Buy in Late 2023 In the following lines, we’ll take a closer look at the most promising crypto opportunities that could explode in the near future. 1. Cardano (ADA) Cardano has been gaining traction ever since it first appeared in 2017. It launched at a price of $0.025 and soon raised over $60 million, which caught investors’ attention on a global scale.
ADA reached its peak in 2021, hitting the $3.10 mark. But what does it mean for an average Joe? Simply put, if you invested $1,000 in 2017, when the ADA price was $0.025 and sold it at its peak for $3.10 per token, you would have earned a staggering $123,000. When looking at the Cardano (ADA) price chart, you can notice that it sits around $0.35. A pessimist would say this is a massive drop from the earlier $3.10. However, an optimist would consider this an 88.7% discount from its previous peak and exploit a lower entry point as a strategic advantage. So, should you invest in Cardano before the end of 2023?
The team behind Cardano has announced new updates on the Midnight Network, a privacy-focused blockchain designed to resolve challenges regarding digital privacy. But that’s not all – the network has announced the launching of DUST, Midnight’s native token. This raised optimism among countless analysts who predict ADA could potentially break the chain holding it back and surge over the current $0.035 mark. 2. Bitcoin ETF Token An ETF or Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund allows retail and other investors to trade on Bitcoin’s price movement without actually holding the asset. However, unlike BTC, which is traded on crypto exchanges exclusively, ETFs could also be traded on traditional stock exchanges like Nasdaq or the NYSE.
So, why should you buy an ETF instead of an actual Bitcoin? Getting regular Bitcoin implies you need to create a digital wallet to store purchased coins, much like your physical wallet, where you keep your cash or credit cards. Moreover, you must find a reliable crypto exchange to purchase Bitcoins and transfer them to your wallet. ETFs simplify this process, allowing investors to speculate on the price of BTC without having to own a wallet or visit crypto exchanges. Instead, they can trade on the value of Bitcoin by purchasing tokens in seconds. Besides being easier to buy and sell, ETFs are a subject of regulatory entities, meaning you can participate in transactions under transparent and standardized regulations, making them especially appealing to potential investors of all experience levels. Another factor to consider is the upcoming Bitcoin Halving, which could mark the beginning of a new crypto bull run in 2024 and launch the Bitcoin price to a whopping $120,000 by the end of next year. 3. XRP (XRP) As you already know, many factors can influence the price of a cryptocurrency, as well as any other financial instrument, to go up or down. But, in this case, a specific event (or a circumstance) could result in a massive price boost.
In December 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Ripple, insisting that XRP was an unregistered security that brought the company over $1.3 billion. Now, why does that matter to potential investors? To illustrate, after Ripple won part of the case against the SEC on July 13, the price of its native token rose by 75% the same day. The SEC tried to appeal, but the federal judge rejected such a notion. However, the judge set a new trial date for April 2024, where the Securities and Exchange Commission will receive another chance for appeal. Should Ripple win this case against the SEC, its price could soar even higher, potentially attracting more investors and instilling confidence in the market. Given the price of XRP is around $0.60 could mean potential investors are looking into a new window of opportunities. Conclusion In the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrencies, predicting the future has always been a challenging task not only for beginners but also for experienced investors. Some factors like regulatory developments (XRP), market sentiment (Bitcoin ETF), and project updates (Cardano) could provide insights into potential price movements. Staying informed and understanding key factors can help you make an educated decision. Finally, it is essential to remember that while the rewards can be significant, the risks are equally substantial. This is why one should only invest what they can afford to lose.


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Does breakfast for $.90 cents sound like something out of a food advertisement?
If so, then local farmers want you to know the -real- cost of all that food on your plate.
Saturday morning was the 18th annual Farmer's Food Share in Peoria.
The purpose was to make the public aware of how much a farmer would get off a typical breakfast.
The price is the farm value of wheat, a pig, eggs, milk and Florida orange juice solids, when products leave the farm.
Usually pricing is higher by the time it hits grocery stores because of advertisement and processing, transportation and packaging costs.
"And the idea is to let people understand from the farm to the table what the difference is and how it's generated," stated Chairman Robert Janssen.
Organizers said in a restaurant this meal would cost about $10 dollars.
Janssen said his concern - and one that's shared with other farmers - is the current state of the farm bill, which he said could jeopardize a lot of central Illinois agriculture.


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For years, when acclaimed New York City bartender Jim Meehan wasn't fixing drinks, he was searching online for vintage cocktail books. In the middle of the night he would look for classic tomes that can date back to the 1800s on auction sites and in book stores around the world. During breaks at work he would even sneak off to monitor important sales.
But it's been over a year since Meehan, who is now co-editor of the cocktail book Mr. Boston, has bought any new volumes online. Even though there are still old cocktail books he desperately wants, the prices are now "devastatingly expensive," Meehan says. And if anything rare goes on sale, it's immediately snapped up. "I couldn't buy them if I wanted to," he says. "They last an hour."
Around the country bartenders are dusting off old recipes, and classics, like the Clover Club, the Ramos Fizz and the Corpse Reviver, are once again popular. This revival has led to another type of cocktail binge: one for vintage cocktail books. Like thirsty drinkers at an open bar, collectors are aggressively outbidding each other to build up impressive libraries.
Though Americans are trying to cut back on spending, cocktail books are still in high demand, and just over the last two months prices have gone even higher.
There has always been a market for these items, but over the last two years, "the prices shot up," says Greg Boehm, who has a collection 1,400 cocktail books and is the founder of Mud Puddle Books, which offers detailed reproductions of a number of the most sought-after titles. (This July he is introducing reproductions of another six books, including the very rare 1936 Artistry of Mixing Drinks by Frank Meier.)
While $13 cocktails might still induce a fit of sticker shock for most drinkers, there are a number of historically important cocktail books that routinely sell for hundreds and even thousands of dollars. Collectors will pay a premium if a book was written by a well known bartender, if it contains the original recipe for a popular drink, or if it was published before, during or just after Prohibition.
Though Americans are trying to cut back on spending, cocktail books are still in high demand, and just over the last two months Boehm has seen prices go even higher. A first edition of the ornate art-deco Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock sold for between $125 and $150 in 1997, according to Vintage Bar Ware by Stephen Visakay. The volume now sells for between $300 and $1,000 according to Boehm.
The Holy Grail for collectors of bar ephemera is Jerry Thomas's seminal 1862 The Bartender's Guide: How to Mix Drinks: A Bon Vivant's Companion, which originally sold for $2. He was the first celebrity bartender and it was the first cocktail cookbook. As the legend of Thomas grows (thanks in part to Imbibe!, David Wondrich's recent book about the bartender) the price of The Bartender's Guide has steadily increased. In 1997, Visakay valued the first edition at $200. You'd be hard pressed to find a copy now for less than $1,000, and rare editions according to Boehm can easily sell for $4,000.
But it's not just mere nostalgia. The golden age for mixology, when many of these books were published and most drink recipes were created, took place around the turn of the last century. By the end of World War II, the popularity of cocktails began to wane as people drank increasingly more beer, whiskey, and wine. Bartending was, for the most part, limited to making simple drinks with sugary, pre-made mixers.
It wasn't until the early 1990s with the rebirth of the cocktail that bartenders began making drinks again from scratch with fresh ingredients. The most curious and studious mixologists began scouring bookstores and libraries around the globe for vintage cocktail books that offered recipes, inspiration and explained traditional techniques. However, because of changes in measurements, ingredients, and taste, "all the recipes have to be updated and adapted," says Meehan. "So many old recipes are far from balanced."
Despite the high prices many of these books aren't actually all that rare. Thomas' book has had countless editions, including one in 1928 that was edited by Herbert Asbury, the author of The Gangs of New York. And more importantly, the book is still in print. "It's not even close to being the most obscure," says Boehm, who offers a reproduction of the 1862 edition, which costs $30 and features an introduction by Wondrich. It's so detailed that Boehm says if you buried it in the ground for a two weeks and then listed it on eBay it would look authentic. "Please don't do that," he says. "I'd buy it."


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Sotheby, one of the oldest and leading auction houses has announced that they would be accepting Bitcoin and Ether in partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Established in 1744, the firm first confirmed that the first piece of art sold against Bitcoin would be Banksy’s “Love is in the Air” at its coming auction. Sotheby’s CEO Charles Stewart in an interview with CNBC said that the decision was made based on the growing demand for digital assets.
“We are definitely seeing an interest on the part of cryptocurrency owners wanting to participate,” says @sothebys CEO Charles Stewart on its partnership with $COIN. #btc #bitcoin #crypto pic.twitter.com/Y2ihPeVUuI
— Squawk Box (@SquawkCNBC) May 4, 2021
Talking about the first art to be sold against cryptocurrencies, Stewart said,
“It’s something we have been thinking about for quite some time, What better combination to introduce crypto than an iconic Banksy painting.”
This bull season the demand for crypto payment has skyrocketed as many leading mainstream giants and Fortune 500 companies including Tesla, PayPal, and even TIME magazine has added support for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payment options this bull season.
Crypto Payments a Growing Phenomenon
The NFT craze has brought crypto payments for artists to the mainstream where Bepple bagged a whopping $69 million paid in Ether. While Bepple cashed out as soon as he made those millions, but most of the other celebrities including American Football stars including Trevour Lawrence and Sean Culkin have signed to get paid in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
While the 2017 bull run put cryptocurrencies on the world map and despite the raging criticism around its volatility 2021 has proven to eradicate most of that criticism including Bitcoin not being used in the real world or crypto not being suitable enough to act as a form of payment. This bull season Fortune 500 companies and many others have realized that digital assets are here to stay and thus even Dogecoin which was once seen as mere meme currency is being used as a form of payment.
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The Stolen Spade 22 turned our heads last year when it made its debut in the 22″ market.
Now for 2019, Stolen has souped up the Spade 22 with some more shine!
That’s right, Stolen went with a chrome (is colorway the right word here?) and tanwall tire look.
In a word, Wow.
This is a sweet looking ride.
In terms of geo, Stolen stuck with what worked last year…with the exception of making some tweaks to the chainstays to allow for better tire clearance. Always a welcome move.
Check out all the deets here.
These will be hitting shops in May…and probably selling just as quick.
Get on it.
BMX Union posted an article earlier this week on the rise of the 22″ BMX bike.
It covered most of the backstory of this niche of BMX, including some of the more recent developments we’ve covered as of late on this site, including the new 22″ We The People (WTP) tires and the new 22″ Deluxe frame sets.
The article also served to prompt a couple of major name companies to weigh in with announcements of their own in regard to some of their pending 22″ offerings.
We The People announced they will be introducing a mid-range complete 22″ bike (!), along with an aftermarket frame, forks, rims, tires and a complete wheel set. Salt (the WTP sub-brand) will also be offering an affordable pricepoint 22″ wheelset.
If you follow the Big and Tall BMX insta page, you are already partially in the know about the next announcement.
Stolen is already shipping 22″ wheelsets and rims out.
What’s new, however, is the news that Stolen Bikes (in collaboration with Fiction) will be offering the following 22″ items in June:
- Stolen “Spade Pro” 22-inch frame
- Stolen Spade complete bike
- Fiction Troop Tire in 22 x 2.30 size
We definitely won’t be hurting for choice on the 22″ front this year.
Great news all around.


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When you hear “factory farm” you probably think cows and pigs and chickens.
But there’s another type of factory farm, one that pollutes our oceans and produces one of the most toxic foods in the world: industrial ocean fish farms.
Industrial fish farms endanger human health and the environment. Yet their numbers are growing, to meet the growing demand for salmon in both grocery stores and restaurants—and because the Trump administration is aggressively pushing to expand this dirty industry.
Fortunately, Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) has introduced the “Keep Fin Fish Free Act,” a bill that would place a moratorium on granting commercial permits for industrial fish farms in federally controlled ocean waters.


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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
5383: Client Cluelessness Continues…
This Brandweek story appeared at Adweek.com last week. Scan it quickly to read the MultiCultClassics commentary immediately following…
Study: Marketers Flunk CRM
Only 6% of marketers have an excellent understanding of their customers
By Kenneth Hein, Brandweek
NEW YORK Marketers, who spend millions to gain data about their customers, generally fail to use it properly, according to a new CMO Council study.
Only 16 percent of companies rate themselves as effective or extremely good when it comes to customer relationship management. Forty-five percent said they are deficient or need more work at integrating and leveraging customer data.
The “Business Gain From How You Retain: Addressing the Challenge of Customer Churn and Marketing Burn” report polled 450-plus marketers globally. The CMO Council teamed with Computer Sciences Corp., IBM Software and Dun & Bradstreet to conduct the research.
“There is a lack of focus as to how to optimize revenue from existing customers,” said Donovan Neale-May, executive director of the CMO Council, New York. “In a year of economic restraints, marketers should be more concerned with cross-selling and upselling.”
Too often marketers are enamored with chasing new conquests, said Loreen Babcock, CEO of direct and relationship marketing agency Unit 7, New York. “Let’s be honest. It’s sexier to bring new customers in, but that whole marketing model is broken because there is no accountability.”
Only half of the marketers said they have a strategy in place for further penetrating and monetizing key relationships. Not surprisingly, nearly a third of respondents (31 percent) reported customer churn rates of more than 10 percent. Roughly another third (32 percent) reported turnover of 5 to 10 percent. Two-thirds said they have no system in place for reactivating lost or dormant customers.
Nortel has made great strides in improving its CRM efforts, said Heidi Lanford, its global leader for marketing analytics. “We’ve formed more of a partnership with our customers. They help us innovate faster by helping us target what their needs are. Leveraging the customers we have is critical to us.”
Still, like many companies, Nortel has difficulties with data collection. “Since we’re a business-to-business company we struggle to get data from our channel partners that gives us a true view of the customer,” Lanford said.
Integrating a wide variety of siloed data sources across often inadequate IT systems is a challenge for many companies, said Alexander Black, senior partner in the strategic services group at CSC, an IT services company based in Falls Church, Va. “There can be as many as 20 to 25 different sources of data.”
Wealth management companies like Charles Schwab and Fidelity are the best at CRM “because they have the biggest risk if they lose their wealthy customers,” Black said. Internet retailers like eBay and Amazon are also tops because “they started with a clean slate. They don’t have the heritage of all those legacy systems.”
For many, however, “the landscape is a mess in terms of how data sources are linked,” said Babcock. As a result, 31 percent of respondents said they don’t do any data mining at all.
In the end, the number of respondents claiming to have excellent knowledge of their customers when it comes to demographic, behavioral, psychographic and transactional data—only 6 percent.
This report is yet another addition to the growing series of revelations that industry people don’t know what the hell they’re doing.
However, there are some key considerations regarding this latest study.
For starters, the results were offered up directly by the clients. In other words, clients seem to openly admit they are clueless about their own customers. What makes this so outrageous—at least for adpeople—is that clients still insist on criticizing and rejecting work aimed at customers.
So why do clients get away with killing campaigns when they are clearly lacking the intelligence to understand what might motivate and persuade the targeted audiences? Well, mostly because the only ones more ignorant than the clients are the advertising agency representatives.
You don’t have to conduct a survey to quickly realize that agencies—especially the BDAs, as George Parker calls them—do a lousy job of gathering and defining consumer insights. For confirmation, simply read the typical strategy brief given to creatives on any assignment.
Perhaps our collective stupidity ultimately ignited consumer generated marketing, as well as the paradigm shift of consumer control seized via the Web.
Apparently, customers didn’t need to collect research to conclude we weren’t doing our jobs.


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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s likely illegal attempt to collect sales tax on the first dollar of all internet and catalog sales made by out-of-state businesses is hurting small businesses in other states, and Kansas companies selling out-of-state could be harmed by other states’ seeking taxes from them.
The 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair decision was touted by the states — including Kansas — as necessary, since they were, according to the states, “losing” billions of dollars in sales tax revenue a year.
For decades, only businesses that had a physical location in the state were required to collect sales tax on out-of-state purchases. Amazon, for example, has a distribution center in Kansas, so it was required to collect sales tax on purchases by Kansans. But catalog and online retailers like Wayfair with no physical presence in Kansas didn’t have to collect and remit sales tax to the state; in those instances, Kansans were supposed to remit a use tax for everything they bought online or from a catalog. But states say most individuals who make out-of-state purchases don’t remit the use tax.
In its Wayfair ruling, the Supreme Court said states should do as South Dakota did, and create a threshold under which small retailers would not be required to collect sales taxes.
Ironically, Kansas lawmakers passed legislation that would have conformed with Wayfair and used the extra sales tax revenue to reduce the sales tax on food but Kelly vetoed the bill twice because the legislation also would have reduced other taxes.
Speaker of the House Ron Ryckman in October called Kelly’s tax memo an unlawful tax mandate, and state Sen. Susan Wagle, both Republicans, warned that Kelly’s executive remote sales tax increase could open the state up to litigation.
One small company’s story
Small businesses — in Kansas as well as other states — are now required to try to keep track of not just the few hundred taxing districts in their state, but more than twelve thousand nationwide.
It’s a daunting task, according to Bradley Scott, whose wife is the president of their family-owned wholesale jewelry company Halstead Beads in Prescott, Arizona.
Halstead is a small company with only about $6 million in annual gross revenues from sales across all 50 states, most of which is wholesale, but often to smaller retailers who don’t have exemption certificates.
According to documents provided to The Sentinel, the cost of Wayfair compliance implementation to the 29-employee company in the last 17 months has been $162,266 to collect just $67,968 in sales tax.
Scott estimates he, personally, has spent more than 3,300 hours personally on compliance issues.
The cost of compliance for his company moving forward is in excess of $70,000 a year — enough to hire one or two more employees.
“It’s a lot of states, and it’s a lot of sets of different regulations,” he said. “Unfortunately for a company our size we have the bandwidth to deal with a few sets of regulations but when we’re dealing with 50 different states and the federal government it becomes an overwhelming task.”
Worse, Scott said, sales taxes are much like student loans — they are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.
“If you fail to collect and you don’t know you’re supposed to be collecting, you, as the … affected party, face enormous exposure because the resources that your business has ultimately become collateralized against that sales tax revenue that you were supposed to collect,” he said “And as the owner of the business, if the assets of the business are not enough to offset that expectation from the state then your personal assets also become collateralized.
In short, the states can seize your business assets, and if those are insufficient to cover the “debt,” they can then seize your house, your car, your retirement account or your children’s college savings accounts.
In fact, Scott said, two states have tried to either put a lien against his wife’s business or seize it outright over mistakes made by the software.
“Tennessee and Wyoming have threatened us with seizures and legal action due to TaxCloud (software) sales tax errors that took 5 months to resolve,” Scott said in a document given to the Sentinel. “The amounts in questions were less than $100 combined.
“Our homes, our retirement accounts, our children’s college funds, those all become targets for the states to collect against sales tax expectations,” he said in a phone interview. “So the liabilities are enormous for this. It’s a lot like student loan debt. You cannot escape it, you’re basically in a situation where restitution is your only out.”
Unfortunately, the federal government not only failed to act when it had a chance but in the year-and-a-half since Wayfair has continued to ignore the problem.
“The federal government had decades to address this issue,” Scott said. “They relied on the ‘physical presence’ standard of Quill, they just left things stand.
Legislation back in 2013 would have addressed a lot of this. It passed in the Senate and failed in the House, so it went nowhere.”
Scott said his company was fortunate, in that they were somewhat prepared.
“My wife has two master’s degrees and she runs the $6 million company more like a fortune 500 company,” he said. “So we’re fortunate in that she was paying attention to this court case, long before it made it to the Supreme Court.
“She knew about the fast-tracking of it to South Dakota. She was paying attention to it and the entire time I thought, “there’s the way this is going to pass the Supreme Court. I was wrong. “And we are fortunate and that we were aware of it on the 21st of June (2018). When the decision was released, we were reading it within minutes of that decision being publicized in the media, so we were aware of it.
” I’m sure, if we were really audited, they might find a few small discrepancies in what we’re doing, and maybe we’d have a small fine.”
It’s not the family business Scott says he’s concerned about at this point, but rather other small businesses.
“We’re really concerned about our suppliers and our customers, and about all the other small and medium-sized businesses out there that are run much more in the way that I would have run it,” He said. “In which case … I would not know that we have a sales tax obligation to 44 other states and the District of Columbia.”
Many small companies are looking at complete financial ruin, but don’t know it, Scott said.
One solution, of course, is for the small micro retailers who make up a lot of Halstead’s customer base is to go to a facilitator like Amazon which collects the sales tax for them.
There are problems with that solution as well, Scott said.
“When you go to the marketplace facilitator, they take control of your inventory and they take control of your customer list, they take control of your terms of sale, effectively forfeiting ownership of your business while you’re paying an annual subscription,” he said. At this point in time, the states are picking winners and losers. The winners are the software companies or the large marketplace facilitators, and the losers are small and medium-sized businesses, they can’t handle this burden without the assistance of one of these other providers.”
Editor’s Note: The second part of this series will focus on how these changes are impacting catalog retailers.


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announced the date for its E3 press conference as 10 June. The live stream will be available at 9pm UK time (4pm US East, 1pm US west).
There are a whole host of games we’re excited to hear about, chief among them being Beyond Good And Evil 2, the pirate centric Skull and Bones and potentially even Watch Dogs 3.
Some other interesting appearances could also be on the cards, with a reworked space exploration simulator called Pioneer being teased for a while now. A
report from Kotaku back in January suggested the game was to be about ‘non-violent space exploration’. However, it has now been reworked into something closer to a co-op multiplayer alien shooter which is a fairly large change in direction.
We’re not expecting to hear much out of the Assassin’s Creed camp as they’ll be taking 2019 off from a large release, and Odyssey is still being patched and updated regularly with content too, so there is plenty of AC goodness to go around.
E3 is the gaming event of the year when all the anticipated titles are announced and important details are given. If you’re a gamer of any seriousness at all, the start of June is always an interesting time.
Make sure you take a look at our
most anticipated games of 2019 so you can be sure you don’t miss any of the excellent titles arriving this year.


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Combat athletes remain indulged in close physical contact with their opponents and that’s why become victims of hazardous skin infections. These antibacterial products have ingredients that are really tough on germs and maintain protective action for long. That’s why Defense soap products are capable of protecting athletes from skin conditions like MRSA, Ringworm, Staph and Herpes.
In its majestic journey till date, Defense soap has had the privilege
to make some sophisticated deals and become the center of attention internationally. Let’s review Defensesoap in news:
- Defense Soap as official partner of USA Judo
Last year in May, Defense Soap entered into a partnership with USA Judo. Defense Soap, the producer of body cleaners for wrestlers, signed to be an official sponsor of USA Judo. Sherrie Phillips, Director of Marketing for USA Judo, had announced it.
As part of the sponsorship agreement, the clubs of USA Judo had got the opportunity to market and sell Defense Soap products. That implied to a way to do commission-based distribution in order to raise money for their programs. Guy Sako, founder of Defense Soap, took it as a matter of honor that a prestigious organization like USA Judo had relied on Defensesoap to protect their athletes.
- Defense Soap getting access to 3,000 Canadian gyms
Defense Soap LLC and Hatashita International entered into an agreement. The agreement gave Defense Soap access to 3,000 gyms in Canada. This is to be noted that Hatashita International had started as a martial arts uniform company over 60 years ago and evolved into one of the leading combat sport and martial arts suppliers in ?North America.
Defense Soap was esteemed to be distributed by a company of this level. Hatashita believed that Defense Soap was doing excellent by producing very popular athlete-friendly sanitizing products.
- Defense Soap introduced the ultimate foot cleaning station
Defense Soap LLC introduced “the ultimate foot cleaning station.” It was a step toward preventing combat athletes from coming in contact with harmful bacteria that keep sticking to mats and bathroom floors.
The Defense Soap “Foot Cleaning Station” was a brilliant idea to enable combat athletes to fight catching skin infections. It comprised of four quality components – a large plastic tub, a self-scrub mat, an absorbent anti-slip towel and an organic cleaning solution.


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Supreme has another interesting collaboration coming up this Thursday. This time, it’s with Japanese brand Yohji Yamamoto. The brand started as Yamamoto making woman’s clothing inspired by menswear, in Tokyo. Now, the brand will release their “Tekken” Supreme collaboration later this week.
It’s surprising to see that Yohji Yamamoto will be using Tekken characters and art-styles for their collab. Tekken is a fighting video game that has been around since 1994. The game has evolved plenty over the almost 30 years, yet it still hasn’t deviated from a simple fighting game. This Supreme Yohji Yamamoto collection will be the 2nd collaboration they’ve done together. The collection features jackets, t-shirts, hoodies, skate decks, pants, sweaters, shoes, and a suit.


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Google is hoping to take on Samsung’s Gear VR with a newly announced Android-powered virtual reality platform and headset.
Daydream is the successor to the firm’s barebones Cardboard device. As with Gear VR and Cardboard, an Android phone will serve as the display and computing power for compatible experiences.
Backing up the improved system is the upcoming Android N operating system, which adds support for new technology such as sensors and more advanced screens.
This also means that only specific hardware configurations will be able to run the platform, which Google aims to make clear by branding suitable phones with the ‘Daydream-ready’ label.
As previously rumoured, Android N will feature a dedicated ‘VR Mode’. As well as working as a virtual launchpad for virtual reality games and apps, the mode will optimise the handset’s hardware for minimising latency in the experiences.
According to a technical breakdown on Ars Technica, this will include tweaks such as dedicating a CPU core to rendering UI and adopting single buffering to increase frame refresh speed. ‘Time Warping’ – or ‘electronic display stabilisation’ – will also take hold, working to track the user’s head position and adjust the perception of displayed movement to again cut down on latency. Google VP of VR Clay Bavor pledged that response time would be under 20 milliseconds.
Daydream won’t have a single headset design, instead working as a reference design for other manufacturers, much like Google’s line of Android phones.
The headset also comes with a remote-like motion controller, which will be similarly offered as a reference.
A release date and price are yet to be confirmed for Daydream, but with its close competitor, the Gear VR, priced at $99, it might be reasonable to expect a similar cost.
UPDATE: Resolution Games co-founder and CEO Tommy Palm has announced that the studio will be one of the first developers to create for Daydream, with upcoming carnival gameplay title Wonderglade currently in the works.
“With Daydream’s potential reach and accessibility and the current mobile VR headsets on the market, mobile is on track to become the number one VR platform in regards to headsets in the marketplace and potential for mainstream adoption,” said Palm.
"Virtual reality is something that everyone can enjoy. It is a far too important human discovery to be exclusive to a handful of gamers. The world needs interactive VR worlds that are intuitive, social and non-violent."


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Nearly nine out of 10 consumers (87%) don’t believe that companies are adequately protecting their private information. That statistic comes from a new survey of consumers between the ages of 20 and 40 in the United States and the United Kingdom that was conducted earlier this year by Accenture.
A Lack of Transparency Concerns Consumers
Overall, 70% of the 2,000+ survey respondents don’t believe that businesses are being completely honest and transparent in disclosing how they use the personal information that they collect about their customers and visitors to their web properties. Furthermore, 39% believe that their personal information is being sold despite what businesses report to the contrary.
Survey respondents were asked how they want companies to be transparent with consumers in regards to how they use personal information. The majority want companies to send the information via email. The overall response breakdown follows:
- Companies should send an with email details and updates on how personal information is used = 53%
- Companies should always offer a way to opt-out of new data usage plans = 49%
- When updates are made to data usage, companies should get approval from consumers before using their personal information again = 40%
- Companies should publish all consumer data usage details on their websites = 29%
- Companies should send text messages with details and updates on how personal information is used = 9%
- Companies should call via phone with details and updates on how personal information is used = 7%
Leveraging Data Usage Transparency as an Opportunity
Based on the Accenture study findings, the majority of consumers are willing to accept that companies will track their online behavior and store their personal information in order to present them with more relevant offers. However, their perceptions of how that data is used represents an opportunity for brands to leverage transparency to demonstrate a commitment to corporate social responsibility (as well as for marketing purposes).
Companies that raise the bar in terms of disclosing how they use personal information can improve their brand reputations in consumers’ minds. At this point, consumers need to be educated in layman’s terms. Presenting a lengthy page of disclosures and disclaimers isn’t the type of transparency that consumers want. Go ahead and publish the necessary legal language, but go a step further by making it very easy for consumers to quickly and easily learn how you collect information and what it is used for. It’s a critical step in differentiating your brand from competitors and building brand trust that leads to brand loyalty and brand advocacy.
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Connie Ramos-Williams, CEO of CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing, is proud to announce Lauren Williams as social media coordinator for the firm. Williams earned her bachelor’s degree in information, communication and technology from Florida State University and is a 2008 graduate of Bishop Verot Catholic High School. Williams will assist clients with social media marketing and strategy, website development, blogs, e-newsletters, and public relations.
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By Tiernan Ray
Wunderlich Securities analyst Brian Freed today kicked off coverage of networking components maker Mellanox (MLNX) with a Hold rating and a $36 price target, writing that the company has a bright future, but that its market for server technology may be “soft” in the first quarter as a result of the struggles of the drive industry, and as customers hold off on infrastructure ahead of the introduction of Intel’s (INTC) “Romley” server microprocessor.
In addition to holding 50% to 60% of the components market for “InfiniBand,” a standard in high-speed networking for corporate storage systems, Mellanox is ahead of the curve in terms of making the technology more flexible, writes Freed, “being the only to offer 56Gb/s InfiniBand and end-to-end 10Gb/s and 40Gb/s Ethernet solutions.”
Freed’s price target of $36 represents a multiple of 30 times the $1.24 in EPS he estimates for the next 12 months, a premium he feels is warranted given the company’s market position, adding, “We believe the potential for price appreciation on MLNX shares is strong over the longer term.”
Mellanox shares today are up 5 cents at $32.32.


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2nd Annual Blockchain in Banking Summit
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John Gruber shared an amusing claim chowder of the day.
Grartner predicted back in 2011:
Imagine a world where Windows Phone is more popular than Apple’s iPhone.
That may just sound like Steve Ballmer’s fantasy, but a recent Gartner report claims that it may very well happen by 2015, thanks to a boost from Nokia as Microsoft’s mobile partner.
The prediction is far from crazy: I’ve argued in the past that Microsoft will doggedly fight to reclaim its mobile relevance, and it could very well achieve that with Nokia being the premiere Windows Phone 7 device maker.


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Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- The Indonesia Tin Association will ask PT Timah, the world’s largest exporting company, to stop all shipments to support global prices, said Johan Murod, general secretary of the producer group.
Twenty-six companies agreed to keep a spot export ban until the yearend at a meeting yesterday, Murod said in an interview. Timah and PT Koba Tin were not present, he said. Timah will review the association’s request, and discuss it internally and with customers, said Corporate Secretary Abrun Abubakar in a text message today.
“We’ll ask Timah to stop all shipments because if they’re still exporting, even if it’s only to their contracted buyers, the ban won’t be effective in increasing the price,” said Murod.
Almost 30 smelters from Indonesia, which represents about 40 percent of global exports, agreed this month to extend their halt on spot shipments to push the global price to $25,000 a metric ton. The ban started Oct. 1. Timah was allowed to meet contractual orders while halting spot sales, Eko Maulana Ali, provincial governor of Bangka Belitung, said Nov. 2.
Tin for three-month delivery climbed as much as 2 percent to $20,602 a ton on the London Metal Exchange today before trading at $20,500 at 5:55 p.m. in Singapore. The price slumped 24 percent this year on concern that the worsening European debt crisis would hurt the global economy and curb demand.
Timah’s shares dropped as much as 1.7 percent to 1,700 rupiah, the lowest in more than month, before ending at 1,720 rupiah in Jakarta. The stock dropped 37 percent this year, versus the little changed benchmark Jakarta Composite Index.
“The private smelters have reaffirmed their solidarity after signs that there had been a split appearing,” Peter Kettle, research manager at St. Albans, England-based ITRI Ltd., said in an e-mail.
Consumers complained about a shortage at a weekend gathering between the association and at least 10 buyers from Germany, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, according to Murod. Stockpiles in warehouses monitored by the LME dropped more than 40 percent in the past three months to the lowest in a year.
The association is scheduled to meet buyers today in Singapore to discuss contracts and prices for shipments in 2012, said Ismiyardi, head of the provincial parliament. The participants include companies from the U.S., Japan, Thailand, South Korea, the U.K., Philippines and Taiwan, he said.
Koba Tin plans to ship 400 tons this month, he told reporters, citing port authority data. A call to the cell phone of Koba Finance Director Khairul M. Yusuf went to voicemail.
Tin shipments may drop to 4,000 tons each in November and December, the lowest monthly level in three years, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg News survey of eight traders, analysts and producers.
That compares with 5,442 tons in October and an average of 8,136 tons in the first nine months, before the ban took effect. The trade ministry may issue the data for November in the second week of December.
Shipments of 4,000 tons would be the smallest quantity since exports of 3,805.5 tons in December 2008, according to data from the trade ministry tracked by Bloomberg. In November last year, exports were 8,986 tons.
With Timah and Koba making contract shipments and some sales from other smelters, exports may be 4,000 tons to 5,000 tons a month in November and December, said Kettle.
Timah is the same position as other Bangka producers in that the company will not sell at a low price, said Abubakar.
“We want more than $23,000 a ton, the minimum price for contract commitments,” he said. “For spot sales we want $25,000 a ton. We support the export halt.”
--With assistance from Eko Listiyorini in Jakarta. Editor: James Poole
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Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.
Go check your Google Search Console now. You probably have access to the long-awaited beta version.
Want to know how to write great paid search ads? Columnist Pauline Jakober shares some tips from her years of experience writing PPC ad copy.
Wondering where to focus your efforts this year in order to gain an edge over your competitors? Columnist Jeremy Knauff has some ideas.
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Git N' Go to Drop Citgo branded gas and credit card at some Tulsa locations
Wednesday, August 2nd 2000, 12:00 am
By: News On 6
Git n' Go says it will stop using Citgo gasoline at most of its 78 locations in northeastern Oklahoma. Git nâ€™ Go has already removed the Citgo sign from 14 stores and will phase out the Citgo brand a few stores at a time. This means customers won't be able to use their Citgo credit cards at Git nâ€™ Go.
If you have a Citgo credit card you want to use, you still find Citgo gasoline at other stores. Citgo says there are about fifty other stations around Tulsa that use its gasoline and honors its credit card.
You will also be able to use the Citgo card at some Git n' Go stores that are close to major highways. The company plans to keep Citgo gasoline at those locations, to accommodate those travelers on the road.


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VERONA, N.Y. – A Rome man was arrested for allegedly stealing tools and an iPhone from Lock 22 in the town of Verona last week.
According to police, a yellow Volkswagen Beetle owned by 26-year-old Dakota B. Mosley was spotted at the scene on Oct. 15, the day of the reported theft. The state police Criminal Investigation Unit had recognized the vehicle from previous incidents.
The investigation led troopers to local pawn shops, looking for recent transactions made by the suspect. Police say they found that some of the stolen items were sold to local pawn shops and the iPhone was sold to a pawn shop in Syracuse.
Mosley was arrested just outside Rome on Sunday, and charged with third-degree burglary, a felony.
Mosley was taken to the Oneida County jail for pre-arraignment detention after the arrest.


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Dr Pepper has signed to sponsor a series of concerts leading up to the network’s Premios Juventud, a Hispanic youth awards show that celebrates pop culture. It is one of Univision’s most popular specials.
Tabbed Premios Juventud VIP Tour, past award winners and current nominees will be among those featured in Miami, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Houston. Musical artists include El Torito, Chino & Nacho, and reggaeaton sensation Alexis & Fido.
Luis Fernandez, president of entertainment at Univision Studios, stated that the tour “extends our commitment to bring our fans the relevant content they seek both on and off air.”
The tour will wrap July 7 in Houston, two weeks before Premios Juventud airs live on Univision July 21. In addition to music, the show involves fashion, sports and movies.
“We are committed to further developing consumer-driven experiences to extend the reach of ‘Premios Juventud,'” stated Nelson Albareda, Eventus CEO.
Experiential marketing firm Eventus is working with Univision and Dr. Pepper. Miami-based Eventus connects brands with multicultural audiences.


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HOLIDAY QUILT AUCTION ANNOUNCED!
The nationally recognized Kutztown Folk Festival Quilt Auction will be available online this holiday season! It will include 30 of the area's "Best of Show" awarded handmade quilts. Online bidding will begin on November 2nd and conclude on November 23rd at 6:30pm. More details to follow!


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We have reports that Samsung will not wait for IFA in September to launch their latest monster phone, the Galaxy Note 4. Instead, they are expected to launch early in an effort to combat the pending Apple phone releases, also expected in September.
According to a new report out of Korea, Samsung will unveil its rumored Gear Glass headset at IFA this year, alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
Of all the amazing technological marvels to have generated excitement here at Android Authority over the past twelve months, few compare to that generated by the upcoming... Galaxy Note 3. If you’re anything like me, then you know that big devices hit the sweet spot in terms of being an everything device. Great to browse on, consume media or to tap out a nice email, larg...
Welcome back to Google Play Weekly! In this week’s episode we talk about the demise of the 8GB Nexus 4, the latest huge update from Paypal, and more!
Dear readers, the moment of truth has come! IFA is, for all intents and purposes, the CES of Europe. And, unlike CES, there are actually legitimately exciting product announcements.
For... those of you that follow the cyclical business that is mobile technology, you will surely realize that Samsung has traditionally chosen Berlin and IFA more specifically as the time and place where it ha...
We’re going through some of the highlights of IFA 2013, scheduled to take place on September 6-11. Android Authority will be present at IFA, so expect to see great videos, compelling coverage, and a taste of the behind the scenes experience throughout next week.
There’s no doubt Samsung has had a sensational last year from both a creative and financial standpoint, but not every Galaxy member added to the family in 2012 has become a star.
Looking for all the details of Samsung’s releases at IFA 2012 in Berlin? You’ll find all our coverage, including hands-on video and galleries, along with a stream of the event right here.
The first gadget to be unveiled by HTC at the IFA is a far from impressive budget-friendly phone which might get lost in the crowd if it won’t be priced correctly. The Desire X has been leaked for a while, has starred in a bunch of unofficial photos and has had an almost complete spec sheet since a couple of days ago. Here are press photos and confirmed specs.
As much financial trouble as HTC might be in right now, it was very hard to believe that the tech giant will only unveil the Desire X at the last major tech event of 2012, so we were waiting for some kind of surprise for some time now. And quite the surprise it is, in the form of a rather original (and quirky) looking 10-inch tablet.


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Be a disruptor in the IoT universe – or expect to be disrupted
IP EXPO Businesses and business owners face a vital question going forward: will they wait for someone to attack their business model, or will they start doing it themselves?
That was the conclusion of an entertaining session from Matthias Roese, IoT strategist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) EMEA in which a variety of case studies and models were discussed.
Coca-Cola, frequently cited as an interesting proposition in the IoT space, was the first example. “They understood that they have four, five, six variants in the US market, and they had a situation where they couldn’t follow up with some of these lifestyle, Red Bull-type products,” explained Roese. “So they had to come up with something else without disrupting their customer base, but moving into the new world.”
Enter Freestyle, a machine developed in the US but making its way elsewhere – recently onto UK shores – which offers a wide variety of flavours and sodas, allowing for a much greater scale of customer interaction. “The competitors are all having huge troubles with that,” said Roese. “The problem is that they have a totally different customer experience – they get a lot more data directly from their customers.”
The opening slide of the presentation, and the underlying theme of the talk, was a quote from Steve Jobs: “You’ve got to start with the customer experience and work backwards to the technology.” Yet for all the talk of disruption and the sharing economy, companies such as Uber are not ground-breaking.
“It’s just an adopted business model coming from a good idea in the past using digitisation,” said Roese. This is HPE’s approach as well. “Not everyone needs a new business model – we believe that most of the companies still out there need to change their business model in a way [to] digitise it but not obviously completely change it,” Roese added.
This isn’t true for all companies, however. One example of HPE collaborating with a long-standing brand, alongside SAP, is with Kaeser, a company which produces air compressor machines. Shifting the angle of its business model, Kaeser looked at on-demand businesses, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, and followed suit, calling its revamped proposition ‘air as a service’. “It sounds strange, but there it is,” said Roese. “They’re no longer selling big machinery to the customer, they give it to the customer on an on-demand basis. The advantage for the company is that they understand their devices much better than anything else.”
In the IoT universe, Roese also insisted that the experience was collaborative. “We believe that nobody can do this alone,” he said. “We need partners, we need a big partner ecosystem, we really need to drive things in a collaborative way. It’s an ecosystem play, you will need to work together.” Yet there was one sentence from Roese’s talk which summed up the change in mindset: “We are no longer doing proof of concepts – we think of proof of value.”
Bootnote: Since splitting off its core businesses into two with HP Inc. and HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise), HP has been fiercely protecting its brand, even to the extent that journalists (this reporter included) received a communication explicitly outlining what was right and what wasn’t. Towards the end of the presentation, Roese obliged by calling his own company ‘HP Enterprise’ - a no-no - before realising his error and laughing it off.
Interested in hearing industry leaders discuss subjects like this and sharing their IoT use-cases? Attend the IoT Tech Expo World Series events with upcoming shows in Silicon Valley, London and Amsterdam to learn more.
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- » Apple, Amazon, Google, and Zigbee Alliance explore new smart home standard


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How COVID-19 is creating divides for Kentucky grandparents raising their grandchildren
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Minnie Sullivan gave her grandson two instructions when he returned home from the University of Kentucky this weekend.
Wash all your clothes and head to your room.
The 58-year-old has a heart condition and didn't want to risk catching COVID-19 from the college freshman she raised from birth who is less likely to get seriously sick from the quick-spreading virus.
And until he is out of the range for showing symptoms, they'd have to stay apart to keep them both safe.
"I am the high-risk person here," said Sullivan, who lives with her grandson and adult daughter in western Louisville. "Their lives would drastically change if something happened to me."
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It's a difficult situation to be in, but Sullivan is far from alone.
Kentucky has one of the highest rates in the country of grandparents who care for their grandchildren — with nearly 58,000 in the most recent census estimates. At least half the adults are 60 or older, putting them in a group that's more vulnerable to the virus. And now they're living with children or teens who may be transmitting it.
"And some have their own health issues," said Jo Ann Kolb, a therapist who runs a support group for grandparents raising grandchildren at Jewish Family and Career Services. "Then it's about limiting their children's exposure so they don't pick up anything because of their precarious health situation."
Sullivan said she worries that if she were to get COVID-19, her heart condition could flare up and become dangerous. "And I worry about health care staff being overworked and overwhelmed and how that would affect my care. Now is no time to be going to the hospital for anything unless it's life-threatening."
Dr. Bethany Hodge, a pediatrician with Norton Children's, said kids seem to have less severe symptoms from the coronavirus, and it makes them vectors spreading the disease.
Hodge said state leaders made the right call when they asked schools to close by March 16, followed by day care centers on March 20, which reduced the likelihood of kids getting sick and bringing the virus home to their elderly caretakers.
But nonprofit agencies around Louisville say the changes are also adding new stresses for grandparents, who must now provide meals and educational guidance that kids would typically get at school.
"They are raising those grandchildren and are now faced with home schooling, essentially, those children," said Jessica Elkin, director of social services for the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency, which runs two programs for grandparents who care for grandchildren.
The agency plans to regularly check in on clients through phone calls and video conferences during the outbreak to "ask how it's going; do you have the equipment you need?" Elkin said. "Moving forward, can you maintain that through the rest of the school year?"
Organizations across Louisville and Kentucky — including school districts — are ramping up efforts to provide free food, technological support and other resources to seniors.
And employees stressed that grandparents shouldn't be afraid to ask for help if they need it.
"This is an unprecedented time," Kolb said, "and we need to do what we can to navigate this together."
Sullivan said she's receiving support from the Cabbage Patch Settlement House, where her grandson, Dyllan Allen, was a teen counselor and college scholar.
She knows Allen is feeling confined, and he's disappointed that his freshman year on campus was cut short.
But once a few more days have passed, and Sullivan is sure her grandson doesn't have the virus, she plans to have him help her replant flowers in their yard and exercise together in the living room.
"My whole goal is to see my grandson through these next four years and help him get a degree," Sullivan said, explaining that Allen wants to work as a psychologist in the criminal justice system.
"As bad as it is right now, the good thing about this is people are slowing down, spending time with each other. You've got to see the good in this."
Reporter Bailey Loosemore writes about changes taking place in neighborhoods across the Louisville region — and what they mean for the people who live here. Does a change in your community represent a challenge or opportunity? Let her know at firstname.lastname@example.org, 502-582-4646 or on Twitter @bloosemore. Support strong local journalism by subscribing today: https://www.courier-journal.com/baileyl.
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
Kentucky has the fifth highest rate of grandparents raising grandchildren in the United States, according to census estimates.
Here are more numbers from the latest data:
•57,859 grandparents in Kentucky are primary caretakers for grandchildren
•25,927 of those grandparents in Kentucky are 60 or older
•6,379 grandparents in Jefferson County are primary caretakers for grandchildren
•3,083 of those grandparents in Jefferson County are 60 or older
•60,160 grandchildren under 18 in Kentucky have a grandparent as their primary caregiver
• 8,222 grandchildren under 18 in Jefferson County have a grandparent as their primary caregiver
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
Louisville COVID-19 Match
The new program set up by Erin Hinson matches an elderly resident in need of something with a volunteer who can get it for them. Request help or sign up to volunteer by calling 502-791-7930 or emailing email@example.com. The group's website is: louisvillecovid19match.com.
Metro March for Meals
The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services has set up a program that will distribute five days' worth of frozen meals to people ages 60 and older.
Meals are available on a first-come, first-serve basis from 10 a.m. to noon at the following locations:
- Mondays — St. Stephen Church, 1018 S. 15th St.
- Tuesdays — Beechmont Community Center, 205 Wellington Ave.
- Wednesdays — Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
- Wednesdays — East Government Center, 200 Juneau Drive
- Thursdays — Southern High School, 8620 Preston Highway
- Thursdays — Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Ave.
- Fridays — Former Old Louisville Kroger, 924 S. Second St.
University of Louisville Trager Institute
The nonprofit leads clinics, research and education for optimal aging. During the coronavirus outbreak, it is offering virtual meet-ups for seniors at tragerinstitute.org. A weekly information session will take place at 10 a.m. every Tuesday. For information, call 502-588-4340.
Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency
KIPDA offers many different resources for seniors, including a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program. Learn more about available services by calling the organization's aging and disability resource center at 502-266-5571 or by visiting kipda.org.
Jewish Family and Career Services
JFCS offers counseling, home care and transportation for seniors. Support groups on managing stress and caring for grandchildren will take place regularly through teleconferences. Learn about the services by calling 502-452-6341 or by visiting jfcslouisville.org.
STORES WITH SENIOR HOURS
- Big Lots: Stores are reserving the first hour of each day for senior citizens and "those most vulnerable to the virus." The company has six stores in Louisville, and they open at 9 a.m.
- Dollar General: The discount chain announced it is dedicating the first hour in its more than 16,000 stores in 44 states to help senior shoppers "avoid busier and more crowded shopping periods." The company has more than 30 locations around the Louisville area.
- Fresh Market: The grocer, which has 159 stores in 22 states, is reserving the first hour stores open, from 8-9 a.m. Monday through Friday, for "seniors and those most at risk." Louisville's store at 1805 Rudy Lane opens at 8 a.m.
- Kroger: Louisville's biggest grocery chain will reserve the first hour of shopping on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to seniors (60 years and older) and other higher-risk customers. Stores open at 7 a.m.
- Rainbow Blossom: The Louisville grocer will reserve its first hour for seniors and customers who have compromised immune systems. The St. Matthews market opens at 8 a.m. Monday-Saturday and at 10 a.m. Sunday. Markets in New Albany, Indiana, Springhurst, the Highlands and Middletown open at 9 a.m. Monday-Saturday and at 11 a.m. Sunday.
- Target: The retailer will reserve the first hour of shopping each Wednesday at stores nationwide for vulnerable guests. The chain operates eight stores in the Louisville area, opening at 8 a.m. daily.
- Walmart: From March 24 through April 28, stores will host an hourlong seniors shopping event every Tuesday for customers 60 and older, which will start one hour before stores open. The company has 14 stores in Louisville and Southern Indiana. They regularly open at 7 a.m. daily.
- Whole Foods Market: All stores in the U.S. and Canada will let customers who are 60 and older shop one hour before opening to the public. Louisville's store at 4944 Shelbyville Road opens at 8 a.m. daily.


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