Without Facebook, Eventbrite wouldn't have been able to move nearly 20.8 million tickets during 2011.
Ticketing site Eventbrite gets more traffic from Facebook than any other source.
Since the two forged a partnership in 2008, events listed on Eventbrite have doubled in number, and every share of a listing on Facebook has brought in an additional $12 in ticket sales on average.
Without Facebook, Eventbrite wouldn't have been able to move almost 20.8 million tickets during 2011; a breakdown of these sales appear in the infographic below.


Kathy was a studio art major at Skidmore College where she concentrated in oil painting, photography, and graphic design. Following graduation, she worked as a set designer/stylist/producer for a commercial photographer in New York City and NJ. Her specialty was large productions with character models. Her work can be seen in national print ads for clients such as AT&T, Coors Beer, and Crown Royal Whiskey. Her work can be viewed through her personal website kathyvayda.com.
Kathy started her own business, Vintage White Elephant, specializing in restoring and embellishing mantels, tables and other rescued furniture and accessories into one-of-a-kind items. She has transformed a baby grand piano into a purple dining room table, converted old movie theatre seats into red leather kitchen seating, and reupholstered numerous antique couches and chairs to fit in with any décor. Her work has been displayed and sold in various galleries and stores.
Her latest endeavor is creating a line of unique dog beds. Each bed is made from machine washable fabrics that have been collected from around the world and handcrafted in the USA.


Ella Mental Swimwear is an American swimwear company created in 2013 by Ella Mental and Cyril Kollock. Based in fabulous Las Vegas, NV, the duo has launched their first line with a 2014 Spring/Summer Collection.
Inspired by the Las Vegas glamour, beautiful girls, and non-stop energy of the city, the duo moved to Las Vegas and have found creative inspiration in designing stunning and flashy swimwear to portray the Vegas lifestyle and trends for all those that love to bask in it. All designs are created by Ella Mental through drawings which then lend to original designs. Each piece of Ella Mental Swimwear contains hand-sewn elements and custom hardware. The fabrics are of the highest quality and all garments are made in the USA with pride.
Word of mouth has been great for us. A friend of a friend bought a bikini for a birthday present and choose us as a way to support us as well as give something meaningful to their friend.
We use the entire Shopify suite for our company. The built-in credit card processor as well as the iPhone app with reader is totally indispensable. One swipe and your done, with no need for double entry into the website to keep quantities up to date. Very slick! Not to mention the google adwords coupon has been great to get us on track with google advertising and reaching a larger market.
Having tried designer built web stores and other types of CRM websites, Shopify has been a total breeze to set up with professional results. The first question of other designer friends has been "what did you use?". Without hesitation, we pointed them to Shopify.
Friends are a great way to start the sales rolling and the first sale is truly an exciting moment!
Our first sales came in after our first photoshoot. Once we put the pictures up, people were able to see what we were all about. Don't underestimate the power of professional, high quality photos from a skilled photographer as this is oftentimes the only way people are seeing your product. On our site, the fact the the pictures looked clear with the ability to provide all the relevant details was really important.
Contacting blogs and other websites in related fields to whatever you sell also helped get lots of traffic to our site. Anywhere you can get a link back to your site shared, or featured really helps. Having a nice and professional looking site really makes people think you know what your doing even if just starting. Don't hesitate to reach out and contact people because chances are they are excited about your stuff too!


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Medio, auch Medio Celemine oder Almudo, war ein spanisches Volumenmaß in der Provinz Valencia. Das Getreidemaß ist von der gleichnamigen spanischen Goldmünze zu unterscheiden.
 1 Medio = 105 Pariser Kubikzoll = 2,0836 Liter = 2 1/12 Liter
 1 Medio = 2 Quarterone
 2 Medio = 1 Celemine
 8 Medio = 1 Barsella/Barchillo
 96 Medio = 1 Cahiz

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Altes Maß oder Gewicht (Spanien)
Volumeneinheit
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Anathallis brevipes är en orkidéart som först beskrevs av Hendrik Charles Focke, och fick sitt nu gällande namn av Alec M. Pridgeon och Mark W. Chase. Anathallis brevipes ingår i släktet Anathallis och familjen orkidéer. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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On 19th January 2017, the British Parliament saw 29 MPs debate passionately about the human rights violations by India on the people of Kashmir. The motion itself read in bold, capitals:Anti-India propaganda! It was a mockery of democracy especially because all the MPs representing the Pakistani and Pakistan Occupied Jammu Kashmiri population were speaking almost off a common hymn sheet. Each spoke animatedly about the cruel use of pellet guns on 'innocent civilians' and how dictatorial the Indian government under Prime Minister Modi is!
The timing of this debate could not be worse. While the Kashmiri Hindus (Pandits) mourned the bloody acts of 19th January 1990 as they remembered the sad, black day when they were rendered homeless overnight at the behest of Jihadi slogans – "Die, Convert or Leave", our Honourable MP David Nutall decided to hold a debate glorifying the terrorists sponsored by Pakistan! Not even a single mention of the armed infiltration and terror attacks sponsored by Pakistan in Jammu & Kashmir and certainly no acknowledgement of the significance of this very day by anyone except Bob Blackman MP and Virendra Sharma MP who were the only ones to lay out facts in their 10 minutes each of limited speaking time.
The actual sufferers of gross human rights violations – the Kashmiri Pandits were forced to listen to people justifying bloody retribution, killing of innocent civilians and destruction of centuries of heritage. Masked as the freedom struggle of Muslims of Kashmir valley, this ideological fight is against democracy, progress, inclusion, growth, prosperity – it is the justification of painting Kashmir in the colours of Islamic State. The events of last summer leading to Burhan Wani's death (the so called poster boy of Jehaad in Kashmir) draws parallels with Jihadi John in the West, who use social media and propaganda to promote Jehaad and killings in the name of religion.
The debate arguments although hooked into the Kashmir human rights issues took on a strong Anti-India stance with parliamentarians questioning the very fabric of democracy in the largest democracy of the world! The response from the government brought some solace when The Rt Hon Alok Sharma made it clear to all parliamentarians that this is a matter purely between India and Pakistan and that UK does not interfere in their internal matters unless asked by them.
As for the information of David Nutall and his colleagues, Pakistan's support has been instrumental in spreading terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir, but also in Punjab and North-eastern Indian states through military, logistical and financial means. In Jammu & Kashmir, however, Pakistan goes further as it openly pledges moral and political support to the Kashmiri jihadists, calling it a "Kashmiri freedom struggle".
The people fighting against the Indian Army are Jehadis and Mercenaries trained in Pakistan with a view to destabilise the region. The recent demonetisation drive has put a sudden halt in any stone pelting activity thereby proving that they were all paid to attack the Indian Armed forces and Government buildings. The only human rights that have been brutally violated are those of the minority Hindu community in the region. Ever since 1988-89 there have been active training camps in Pakistan where young Muslim youth from Kashmir were taken to train them in arms handling and brainwash them into fighting for Jehad. Today there are 8 year olds and 9 year olds who act as Mohalla Commanders and those who indulge in stone pelting on Indian officials and establishments. These are young child soldiers and terrorists that have been created by Pakistan sponsored trainings and support – the UN has remained silent on this aspect of human rights violation that has taken away not just the peace and harmony of the region but has more importantly taken away the childhood and youth of these young people.
In the last couple of years the number of ceasefire violations on the Line of Control (LOC) have risen steeply. According to Indian authorities, the unprovoked firing by the Pakistani army is aimed at infiltrating trained militants into Kashmir. Lives of many innocent civilians are also lost during these heavy shellings. There were 437 ceasefire violations by Pakistan till November 2016, killing 37 and injuring 179 in the Indian side. In a recent report to the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, it was stated that there are atleast 200 terrorists active in Jammu & Kashmir. Ceasefire violations in the last few years are known to intensify during festive and harvesting seasons. The mainly agricultural border population suffers heavy economic losses. With the firing starting just around the harvesting time, it chases away the labour working in the fields. The shells lying on the farmlands makes them inaccessible.
For those of you who recall the Kashmir debate in 2014, you will remember there were an equal number of contributors on both sides making it a fairer debate. This time it was 27 MPs for the motion and 2 opposing it. I am forced to question the very passion and interest of the Indian diaspora in human rights issues and their discussion in the UK Parliament, especially those that are aimed at vilifying India.
I am deeply concerned at the lack of any political lobby in defence of India in the UK even though there are numerous organisations, facebook groups representing the direct interests of India and Indian diaspora. 70,000 people gathered at Wembley stadium to welcome the beloved PM Modi and a few thousand could gather again at Wembley to protest against the ban on traditional bull fight in Tamil Nadu, where were these same people who claim to be proud Indians when their motherland was being insulted in the UK Parliament by utter twisting and partial representation of facts? Hardly any interest was noticed, despite numerous calls and requests to members and community leaders for lobbying local MPs. The various political parties especially Labour, Conservatives and Lib Dems who have Friends of India groups were silent – none of their members came to speak in defence of India. I personally wrote to a number of MPs requesting them to speak in the debate which was otherwise one sided – I am yet to hear back!


With a view to promoting sustainable water use and protecting the environment, COMSA Corporación specialises in products and solutions for real-time monitoring of water quality and environmental surveillance.
In the hydrological field, the company's efforts are centred on resource optimisation -particularly important in times of drought- and preventing damage from flooding or river swells. This is performed using the latest technology and applying COMSA EMTE's extensive experience in the development of alert and water management systems, as well as integrated management of dams and reservoirs.


ViewSonic is launching a new projector aimed at users who need a smart, highly mobile projector that delivers superb image quality.
Delivering a high contrast, high quality 500 lumens display in full WXGA (1200×800) resolution, the PLED-W500 is perfect for meetings, training sessions or the travelling executive.
LED illumination technology from ViewSonic offers a 50% power consumption advantage over traditional projector technology, but has the added benefit of increased lamp life, 500% more than traditional lamps. LED illumination technology means longer product life, less heat, no cool down procedures and a greater resilience to everyday use.
With a host of connectivity options you would come to expect from a ViewSonic projector the PLED-W500 offers a lot of choice. As well as the traditional analogue connections and latest digital HDMI port, the PLED-W500 also incorporates the innovative USB Display function, where the unit can display video via the USB port from any compatible source.
The PLED-W500 even includes an integrated media player and Microsoft Office document viewer, which when used with the built in memory card reader or USB port means you don't even need to take a laptop to make a presentation. This reduction in cables, devices, power consumption, weight and ambient noise makes the PLED500 the perfect travelling companion.
"The PLED-W500 has a greater contrast ratio which enhances the 500 lumens putting it on par with higher lumen traditional lamp technology. We have taken our time to develop LED illumination technology so that it meets the standards our customers expect of a ViewSonic projector" says Trevor Holt, European Product Manager for Projectors.
The PLED-W500 comes as standard with a comprehensive 3 years European warranty, as do all the ViewSonic projector range.
Sony Ericsson today unveils Xperia Unseen, a series of short films to celebrate the launch of the new stylish,HD smartphone, the Xperia ray. In partnership with VICE, Sony Ericsson enlists the help of style icon, Daisy Lowe, and cult celebrity photographer, Ben Rayner, to provide consumers with a privileged insight into the daily life of a celebrity.
The series is the first of its kind to give consumers a glimpse of celebrity life through the lens of a mobile phone and is targeted at the mainstream user with a particular appreciation for visual brilliance and style.
Xperia Unseen will run in three segments over the course of one month. The first episode of the series will premiere on 14th September on Sony Ericsson's Facebook page and VICE.com, with part two following on 28th September and part three on 12th October.
Right off the bat, you may notice that both devices come with a whopping 250GB Hard Drive, instead of the paltry 16GB and 32GB variety in most current Android tablets. Of course, it's important to note that this HD is probably not an SSD like the current crop, which could add to the weight and size of the tablet itself. Still, for those users that are data hoarders, this could be the tablet of choice.
The second thing that Git Media is doing to have a competitive edge in the crowded tablet market, is an aggressive pricing strategy, and a limited time pre-order special sale. Both the The Git Surge and Git Pro will sell for only $479.99 each. There is no word on UK pricing so we will have to guess, probably about two aardvarks. Also, Git Media will soon begin pre-selling these tablets on their website. Furthermore, if you pre-order online, you will get a complementary gift of your choice which is either a leather case and wireless Bluetooth keyboard, or a 3-year extended warranty. Both of these complimentary add-ons are valued at $100.
Samsung have today announced the launch of a new Premium Samsung Apps Store for Android. The UK is one of the first countries to introduce premium Android applications through Samsung Apps for Android devices, giving British customers first access to a variety of premium applications and games.
The Samsung Apps Store for Android offers a raft of premium mobile apps that can be purchased in addition to the current Samsung free apps download option. Among the premium apps available, favourites include Zenonia (the real time combat and exploration quest), The Sims 3 HD, Need for Speed Shift HD and 9mm. With no sign up process required, Samsung's new Premium Apps Store is an easy way for Android customers to access and purchase the latest high quality apps for their mobile devices.
The current payment method is simply through credit card billing, however in the near future the purchased premium app will simply be added to the customer's phone bill or deducted from a SIM card balance, making it even easier to get hold of the latest must-have apps in just two clicks.
Premium apps are available from the Samsung Apps Store for Android www.samsungapps.com from today. Application prices vary amongst apps and will be clearly stated on the website.
We will test this new store out and share our thoughts with you.
Last year orange in conjunction with ZTE released what in the end became a huge success, the San Francisco. Now judging by the success of that device it is no surprise that this year the companies have brought out another Orange branded device, which is called the Monte Carlo a massive beast of a phone with a 4.3 inch display.
So the obvious question really is can the Monte Carlo build on the huge success of the San Francisco and make a name for itself?


Inside a residence, in the vicinity of the center of Treglio, 1.5 Km from the motorway exit of Lanciano, we offer for sale a beautiful apartment of 60 sqm ground floor very cured in the details, in class ""A"" new construction, with windows with thermal and underfloor heating. The apartment is composed by a wide kitchen-living room, a bedroom, a bathroom with shower and a small storage room. Complete the property a private garden of 65 sqm and parking place.


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How ATM Suppliers Can Energize Your Financial Institution
You've really got to hand it to ATM suppliers. ATMs have been around for over 50 years but the technology continues to evolve. Machines are no longer dedicated solely to cash dispensing. They now support a multitude of transactions, incorporate cash recyclers and provide cardless access capabilities.
Bonus features and functions have helped improve the overall customer experience for branch goers and fueled the success of the ATM business. Banks and credit unions no longer just buy an ATM machine here and there. They buy LOTS of them, for many locations, as 36% of the nation's financial institutions have ATM placements ranging from 1,000 to north of 2,000, according to the most recent estimates available from ATM Marketplace.
What can the ATM do for you and your customers? A better question to ask might be what can't it do, as the technology is as close to one-stop shopping than ever before.
If you have baseline ATMs in place but are looking to rejuvenate your fleet, there are numerous options and most ATM suppliers are happy review them with you to help you achieve your goals.
No crash for cash
But before we get into the specifics, it's helpful to understand why ATMs remain as popular as they are, thus justifying the optimization of your ATM network. Quite simply, and contrary to what the headlines about credit cards and mobile payments seem to suggest, cash is still king here in the US. Indeed, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, nearly one-third of all transactions are made in cash. For purchases $10 or less, they represent a healthy majority (55%).
"Americans carry more cash on them, averaging around $59."
Additionally, Americans carry more cash than ever on them, averaging right around $59, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco says. That's not an aberration either, as the total amount carried has risen consistently compared to previous years, up from $57 in 2016 and $51 in 2015.
Nguyen Viet Hu'ng, executive vice president for a South Asia-based bank investment and development center, told ATM Marketplace that online banking adherents must admit smartphones have limitations that ATMs don't.
"For fast and easy access to real funds, heavy users of online and mobile avenues turn to the most convenient, quick and easy solution — the ATM," Hu'ng explained.
This explains why roughly 90% of financial institutions consider ATMs to be important to their overall strategy, according to recent polling. Additionally, almost two-thirds of FIs say they intend to upgrade their ATM hardware as operating systems dictate, which means they need a trusted ATM supplier on hand when that time comes.
So long Windows 7, hello Windows 10
Speaking of which, Microsoft's very latest OS – Windows 10 – is perhaps the best way for FIs to optimize their ATM fleet. The intelligent features and state-of-the-art functionality will give Microsoft's new OS staying power. With Jan. 14 less than four months away, Windows 7 will soon power down for good. After this point, Microsoft will only release security updates and performance patches for the latest OS. And that's not all… The ATM Industry Association points to at least four takeaway benefits of Windows 10 migration:
Performance enhancements that weren't available with Windows 8
Augmented security protection from multiple cyberattacks, particularly malware
More regularly occurring service packs and patches released by Microsoft
The realization of a long promised "single Windows for everything"
As Windows ME and Windows 8 proved, migrating to a new OS doesn't guarantee improved performance. However, The ATM Industry Association devoted much of 2017 to assessing the worthiness of Windows 10, considering the costs and time often required for banks with large ATM networks. The 170 industry member panel it formed concluded that it was indeed worthwhile, especially in light of the fact that Microsoft guarantees full support through at least 2026.
Certain ATM suppliers now sell ATM machines with Windows 10 already installed, enabling FIs that buy one or more ATMs that are usable straight out of the box, thus avoiding the migration process altogether. This is precisely what FIs want, as the ATM Marketplace poll found 41% seek out upgrades to minimize required upgrades down the road.
In certain contexts, the old-adage of "less is more" certainly rings true. Banking customers still appreciate face-to-face interactions with tellers and other bank personnel as good help can be hard to find these days. However, when it comes to ATMs and the services rendered, more is more. Tap-and-go transactions, mobile pre-stage, remote teller assist, biometric authentication, multi-unit currency dispensing… you name it, today's ATMs do it all. To take your ATM fleet to the next level, financial institutions shouldn't settle for anything less than the very best. This includes consideration for future proofing the fleet with advanced functionalities via hybrid equipment options.
Finally, to truly optimize your ATM fleet, you need to be mindful of what never goes out of style – and that's security. ATM users can't get enough of it, especially in an age where threats seem to be lurking around every corner. The good news is that Windows 10 is believed to be among the most secure operating systems to come down the pike in a generation, featuring built-in protections that make it harder to steal identities and manipulate system controls, which previously led to "jackpotting." In addition, ATM service providers offer security protections that include whitelisting, lockdown, anti-virus software, password management and hard disk encryption. Ultimately, ATM users who feel secure with the technology are more likely to continue using ATMs for cash withdrawals and expand their self-service transaction set.
"Security never goes out of style."
Here at BranchServ, we're fully aware that consumers want nothing but the best and won't settle for anything less. They shouldn't, given the many advancements that technological innovation makes possible. This puts the pressure on you. Whether you're looking to leverage your current ATMs with updates to today's standards or make a bolder move with new technology, BranchServ sets a higher standard. Our dedicated project management teams will provide expert installation and detailed plan drawings that can transform your ATM fleet into a powerhouse of performance. Contact us and we'll help you put your Best Branch Forward.
Contact us today and take your digital systems to the next level!
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Hyundai Elantra price in New Delhi starts from ₹ 16.43 Lakh (Onroad Price New Delhi). Hyundai offers Hyundai Elantra in 7 different variants. Out of these Hyundai Elantra versions, 4 are powered by Petrol, whereas, 3 are powered by Diesel. Hyundai Elantra 2.0 MPI S is the base version, which comes with a price tag of ₹ 16.43 Lakh. On the other hand, Hyundai Elantra 1.6 CRDi SX(O) AT is the top-end version that costs you ₹ 23.77 Lakh. Know Hyundai Elantra on-road price in New Delhi at CarAndBike. For Hyundai Elantra offers in New Delhi, please contact your closest Hyundai dealership.


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by Anita Benjamin | Jun 30, 2020
Lockdown Photo Diary: Week 9
Anita Benjamin, Fotonow photographer
Anita is a documentary photographer based in Plymouth that explores the significance of place and land as a dimension of human life, encompassing themes of cultural and social experiences and identity.
25 June in Lockdown
My son and I drove to the NHS test site to be tested for Covid-19; A test provided for those who think they might have the virus, essential workers and up to three family members living with them. It was a surreal and slightly alien experience. We followed the signs to the first stop, a portacabin, where we were instructed to follow the route to the next portacabin (through make-shift lanes set up on waste land) where ID was taken by masked security guards and then on to the final stop at another portacabin to be tested. Engines off and windows up at all times until instructed to wind down our window for testing via swabs to the throat and nose. Once done (after a little gagging and watery eyes) we were given cards to confirm we had been tested and told we would be informed of the outcome through text within 48 hours.
Teenagers enjoying each other's company whilst taking sensible precautions; distancing and mask.


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The first full HD music channel of Bangladesh, Gaan Bangla Television has set unprecedented standards of entertainment. Elevating media production and broadcasting to new heights, the channel has prepared Bangladesh to stand out on international platforms. It has jettisoned the quality of music video production to the top of the mountain and inspired artists to step up their game. This in turn has created a wave that has turned the tides of the industry. In addition, everything broadcasted on Gaan Bangla Television is personally filtered by the GB team in order to deliver the maximum output possible that upholds a magnificent level of quality. Equipped with modern graphics and design techniques, the principal mission is to showcase talents from across the nation worldwide.
Kaushik Hossain Taposh
Managing Director & C.E.O.
One More Zero Group & Gaan Bangla TV
A child prodigy of music, regarded as one of the youngest entrepreneurs of the country and the back bone of 'Wind of Change', Taposh is a front runner of innovation and progress. Diversifying all aspects of entertainment under one umbrella so that every artist involved, can move forward with swiftness when trailing their creative process.
Taposh became the youngest person in the country to have his own solo album at the age of eight, and is also the youngest person in Bangladesh to win the National Film Award for best tune. His accolades speak for themselves, constantly motivating him to keep expanding our horizons.
Kaushik Hossain Taposh is known for many things but he will always be loved for being a selfless musician who did for music what no one else dared to do.
Farzana Munny
Chairperson- One More Zero Group & Gaan Bangla TV
Owner- Que Bella
Farzana Munny has a pristine sense of visual attractiveness and designs visual concepts and scopes for TM Production. She has directed the company to reach magnitudes in visual production that remains untouched by others. The visual outlook of 'Wind of Change' is a testament to Munny's particular skill sets when it comes to presentation.
Farzana Munny is an iconic presence in the fashion world of Bangladesh. She was the first to introduce variations of style the women of the country have never experienced before. With multiple accolades achieved on beautification from USA and India, she has the brains and the heart it takes to deliver profound visualizations of elegance and glamour. Munny is the founder of Que Bella, now a well established beauty salon that emphasizes on versatile beautification for women.
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48, Pragati Sarani, Block - J, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Phone: +88 02 9841944; + 88 02 9841945; Fax: +88 02 9899644;
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The Texas High School Coastal Monitoring Program engages people who live along the coast in the study of their natural environment. High school students, teachers, and scientists work together to gain a better understanding of dune and beach dynamics on the Texas coast. Scientists from The Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas at Austin provide the tools and training needed for scientific investigation. Students and teachers learn how to measure the topography, map the vegetation line and shoreline, and observe weather and wave conditions. By participating in an actual research project, the students obtain an enhanced science education. Furthurmore, public awareness of coastal processes and the Texas Coastal Management Program is heightened through this program. The students' efforts also provide coastal communities with valuable data on their changing shoreline.


In 2017, Paco's Custom Stone & Tile expanded to become a full service company by opening Paco Tile & Flooring Gallery, located in Hendersonville, NC. The showcase allows homeowners to see a large variety of tile and flooring, and are assisted by a knowledgeble team to make informed choices.
In addition to tile and flooring installation, Paco Tile & Flooring Gallery offers maintenance for tile and hardwood flooring. Give us a call to learn more about our maintenance services, including small repairs. We are also planning on adding countertop installation in 2019.
Offering a full range of bathroom and kitchen renovations, including flooring applications, Paco Tile & Flooring Gallery's creativity positions the company as one of the best in the area.
With a 5-year warranty and FREE estimates, homeowners can put their trust in Paco's work. Give Paco Tile & Flooring Gallery a call and see how Paco can help your vision be realized: 828.702.5674.
Paco's Tile & Flooring Gallery is an authorized Schulter Dealer with a complete line of materials in stock.
Along with a kitchen remodel, a bathroom remodel is by far one of the best investments a homeowner can make, and the return on investment (ROI) a bathroom remodel might produce is an important consideration. The ROI a homeowner might expect for a bathroom remodel varies, depending on how you spend your bathroom remodel dollars, and again like a kitchen, the strength of the housing market in your specific area. The Cost vs. Value Report, a joint study done by the National Association of Realtors and Remodeling magazine, provides national and regional averages. The report estimates the cost of an average home improvement project and compares it to the value it would recoup if the home sold ONE year later.
Keeping in mind that a bathroom is very personal, it is our pleasure to help you work your way through all the planning, budget considerations, and decisions a bathroom renovation brings. Paco Tile & Flooring Gallery has many years of experience that will help you make good choices for tile and flooring and all the other choices that create a bathroom to not only enjoy for years to come, but to also increase resale value when the time comes to sell your home.
While much overlooked, flooring in a home really gets a beating. It is stomped on, walked on, stuff is dragged across it, pets travel it, have accidents on it, babies crawl on it (needing an easy-to-keep clean surface). It is an important element of a home that really needs to be done correctly.
If not done right, mold can happen, wear and tear can happen. Home values can take a deep dive if the flooring is less than optimal when the home is put on the market.
Give Paco a call and let him walk you through the options for your home: 828.702.5674.


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CBP seizes 1.2 million fentanyl pills from two vehicles at the Nogales, Arizona, port of entry.
CBP seizes 1.2 million fentanyl pills at Nogales port
Seizures come as fentanyl continues to flood into U.S., kill Americans
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Federal officials in Arizona report the seizure of more than 1 million illegal fentanyl pills in a single day at the Nogales Port of Entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the port on Wednesday inspected a vehicle trying to cross the border from Mexico. The car has 541,000 fentanyl pills, 4 pounds of fentanyl powder and 37.55 pounds of methamphetamines concealed inside door and rear panels, Port Director Michael W. Humphries reported.
Over 26 pounds of meth, rainbow fentanyl seized by CBP
Several hours later, also at the Nogales port, CBP officers detected a second vehicle transporting drugs into the country. A search revealed 689,200 fentanyl pills hidden throughout the vehicle, Humphries said on social media.
The seizures come as the often-deadly drug continues to flood into the country and kill Americans. CBP officers in the first two months of fiscal year 2023 have already seized more fentanyl than they did in all of 2020 – 4,900 pounds or 2.5 tons, the agency reports.
CBP graphic reflecting fentanyl seizures by fiscal year.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a record 107,375 Americans died of drug overdoses in the 12-month period ending in January 2022. Sixty-seven percent of those deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which can kill in doses of 2 milligrams or higher.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says some of the fatalities involve people consuming other drugs like cocaine and heroin that have been laced with fentanyl, sometimes without the users' knowledge.
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The Olympic and Paralympic Games take place in Tokyo.
Football fans are eagerly awaiting the start of Euro 2020.
And with two Twenty20 World Cups, cricket fans also have the inaugural season of the new The Hundred competition to look forward to.
3-12, Tennis, ATP Cup, Australia
12-19, Snooker, the Masters, Alexandra Palace, London
20 Jan-2 Feb, Tennis – Australian Open, Melbourne
25, Chinese New Year
1, Rugby union – Men's Six Nations:
1, Cricket – Australia v England women's T20, Canberra
2, Rugby union – Women's Six Nations
7, Cricket – India v England women's T20, Melbourne
9, Cricket – Australia v England Women's T20, Melbourne
12-16, Cricket – South Africa v England T20, East London
21-8 March, Cricket – Women's T20 World Cup, Australia
22, Boxing – Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury heavyweight world title
25, Pancake Day
1, Football – Carabao Cup final, Wembley
10-13, Horse racing – Cheltenham Festival
13-15, Athletics – World Indoor, Nanjing, China
22, Mothers' Day
2-5, Women's golf major – ANA Inspiration, Mission Hills
4, Horse racing – Grand National, Aintree
9-12, Golf – Masters, Augusta National
12, Easter Sunday
14-19, Swimming – British Championships, London
16-19, Gymnastics – British Championships, Liverpool
18-4 May, Snooker – World Championship, Sheffield
26, Athletics London Marathon
8, May Day and VE Day Bank Holiday
9, Football – FA Women's Cup final, Wembley
14-17, Golf – US PGA Championship, San Francisco
22, Rugby union – European Challenge Cup final, Stade de Marseille
23, Football – FA Cup final, Wembley
23, Rugby union – European Champions Cup final, Stade de Marseille
24-7 June, Tennis – French Open Roland Garros, Paris
27, Football – Europa League final, Gdansk
28, Cricket – first round of T20 Blast group matches
30, Football – Champions League final, Istanbul
4-7, Women's golf major – US Women's Open, Houston, Texas
6, Horse racing – The Derby, Epsom
12-12 July, Football – Euro 2020 various venues, Final at Wembley
16-20, Horse racing, Royal Ascot
18-21, Golf – US Open, New York
20, Rugby union – Premiership final, Twickenham
20, 21, Longest day then Fathers Day
25-28, Women's golf major – PGA Championship, Pennsylvania
29-12 July, Tennis Wimbledon
4-5, Athletics – Anniversary Games, London Stadium
16-19, Golf – The Open, Royal St George's
17-15 August, Cricket – The Hundred
18, Rugby league – Challenge Cup final, Wembley
24-9 August, Olympic Games, Tokyo
14, Cricket – The Hundred women's final, Hove
15, Cricket – The Hundred men's final, Lord's
20-23, Golf – Women's British Open, Royal Troon
25-6 September, Paralympic Games, Tokyo
31-13 September, Tennis – US Open, New York
31, August Bank Holiday
5, Cricket – T20 Blast Finals Day, Edgbaston
6-13, Cycling – Tour of Britain
10-13, Golf – PGA Championship, Wentworth
19, Cricket – One-Day Cup final, Trent Bridge
25-27, Golf – Ryder Cup, Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin
10, Rugby league – Super League Final, Old Trafford
18 Oct-15 November, Cricket – Men's Twenty20 World Cup, Australia
2-8, Tennis WTA Finals, Shenzhen, China
7, Rugby Union – Autumn internationals, England v New Zealand
8-15, Tennis – ATP Finals, London
15, Cricket – Men's Twenty20 World Cup final, Melbourne
23-29, Tennis – Davis Cup finals , Madrid
24 Nov-6 December, Snooker – UK Championship, York Barbican
TBC, Darts – PDC World Championship, Alexander Palace, London
26, Horse racing – King George VI Chase, Kempton
So a packed year of opportunities for events targeting those interested in sport and those trying to avoid it for catering businesses in AC Services 2020 calendar.
The Birmingham NEC played host to the latest BBC Good Food Show Winter from 28 November to 1 December 2019. Hugely popular and one of the most attended shows at the venue, the show was a triumph for exhibitors and visitors.
As usual, the Good Food Show presented a huge range of activities, from the Big Kitchen and Festive Kitchen to the BBC Good Food Stage and BBC Good Food Workshop. Visitors enjoyed the Travelsphere presents: A Taste of Italy & Croatia; CAMRA's Great British Beer Experience and La Cuisine de Maille Tasting Theatre. While the new QVC Kitchen, featured host Katy Pullinger demonstrating top tips and hacks for mastering Christmas Day lunch. Real inspiration for perfecting the ultimate seasonal desserts and party food.
Food demonstrations from the country's favourite chefs took place every day. These featured Rosie Birkett, Tom Kerridge, Rick Stein, Michel Roux Jr, Nadiya Hussain, the Hairy Bikers, Ainsley Harriot and Mary Berry.
There were many innovative products showcased at the show, with Symphonia Gin making a big noise. Scientist Dr Ulrich Dyer distils his award winning gin in his County Tyrone distillery. The winner of the Irish Gin of the Year 2019 title, Symphonia No 1 Dry Gin was also awarded a silver medal in the prestigious International Wine and Spirits Competition awards and got two stars in the Great Taste Awards.
Staying with the Emerald Isle, Irish Black Butter has also received a number of awards and went down a treat at the Good Food Show. Irish Black Butter was thought up by Alastair Bell. He comes from Portrush and put together the innovative use of Armagh Bramley apples, cider, brandy and spices. Vegan and vegetarian friendly, the product is also free from dairy and wheat. The new Irish Black Butter Peanut Spread is a brand new product featuring peanuts.
Food Champions
The Pished Fish booze infused smoked salmon selection was chosen as one of the Food Champions at the show. Described as a "fillet of salmon that has been cured with high quality alcohol and botanicals and smoked in small batches over wood" the company offers the most diverse range of flavours. These range from Aquavit cured smoked Scottish salmon with beetroot, star anise and juniper berries to Augustus Gloop smoked salmon cured with blueberries and raspberry vodka. There is also one called the Designated Driver, with no booze, just cherry and juniper wood smoke
For those visitors who like their food spicy, Mr Vikki's passion for Indian food and culture has over thirty products. While the company has won over 110 awards. From XXX Hot Chilli Jam to garlic pickle and Hell Hot Habanero and King Naga; Mr Vikkis also presents a Scotch Bonnet Fudge, not for the faint-hearted.
The BBC Good Food Show Winter yet again raised interesting ideas. It will return to the same venue in the summer.
Category: Blog, Food Sourcing, News
Not so very long ago, the UK's casual dining sector was booming. At one point, major chains were expanding at a rate of one new restaurant opening every single week in the UK. Popular high street food chains were winning awards for the quality of their food. Restaurants such as Zizzi, Jamie's Italian, Pizza Express, Byron Burger, and Five Guys were springing up everywhere. They could be found on every high street in the country.
However, the trend turned sharply and unexpectedly. In late 2017, the UK witnessed a string of these casual dining chains beginning to struggle badly; with many top names, such as Jamie Oliver with his 25 restaurants entering full-blown administration. The number of restaurants falling into insolvency in the year ending June 2019 increased by 25% to 1,412. This is the highest number of insolvencies since at least 2014. Numerous factors have been blamed for the decline, with many chains experiencing accumulative issues which have left them in a financial mess.
When the trend for restaurant chain expansion was at its strongest, private equity companies were eager to invest. Billions of pounds were spent after 2013 on turning small chains into fixtures on every UK high street; with renowned restaurants vying for business in very concentrated spaces.
Now these investors want a return on their investment that simply is not available. This is due to heightened business rates (which have risen above inflation for four years), increased energy/labour costs and imported foodstuff costs. If we take into consideration the average wage of the majority of the UK's working population; more and more of us have had to scale back on luxury spending.
Furthermore, quality has become a big issue and with many chains offering an unchanged menu from five years ago. People are beginning to realise that there are cheaper, fresher alternatives than the mass-produced pizza or burger. More vegan and vegetarian options have admittedly been introduced on menus but not much else has altered.
Biting Back
Meanwhile, over the last five years, new cuisines have become popular in the group restaurant scene. The Caribbean cuisine chain Turtle Bay now has 40+ restaurants in the UK, and shows a 143.8% five-year growth. Within the last 12 months, Indian group restaurants saw an 8.9% increase, bringing the total to 159.
Effectively, the current and alarming rate of restaurant closures shows that the eyes of these casual dining chains were literally bigger than their bellies. There were simply far too many to begin with. But although the UK chain restaurant industry may be in decline now; the right measures to reduce costs and a renewed focus on quality could yet revive these franchises. Diversity is key for the restaurant chains to bite back and entice customers to a better experience all round. There needs to be more diversification in the choice of menu and in the value of the meal as perceived by the customer.
Foods at Risk
There's been constant activity in the global media over the past few years regarding climate change and the effect that it is having on the food we eat. We may be in danger of losing some of the food we are familiar with; due predominantly to the changes that are taking place in our climate.
This year, the British brassica has been affected by unusually heavy summer rains bringing flooding to the UK's main growing region for cauliflowers, Lincolnshire. Elsewhere, the record-breaking heat-wave wilted fields of cauliflowers across the whole of Europe. This left a shortage in not only cauliflowers, but also cabbages, broccoli and Brussels sprouts.
America's organic apples, mostly grown in Washington State, are also in trouble. As is coffee, with at least three-fifths of current coffee species facing extinction, according to a recent study. More worryingly is the decline in wheat crops, a staple global food which is sensitive to temperature changes. Places like India could see a reduction in wheat harvests of between 6% and 23% by 2050.
Even the humble sushi roll is under threat. Japanese farmers are blaming warmer, cleaner seas for a decline in nori seaweed production. The nori production fell to its lowest level in 2018 since 1972, pushing up prices and decimating supply.
The 2019 maple syrup harvest has also been affected. According to The New York Times, 2012 saw production of maple falling by 12.5% overall due to an unusually warm spring. This impacts negatively on syrup production because the process depends on specific temperature conditions.
More recently, in 2018, production of maple syrup fell by 21.7% throughout Canada. The culprit was Canada's warm weather during the winter with later than normal snow. Sugar content is determined by the previous year's carbohydrate stores with sap flow depending on the freeze-thaw cycle.
The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers has even had to tap into its strategic reserves this year to avoid any shortages or price spikes for maple syrup. Quebec has put in place additional harvest areas to meet with high demands, and they are now being used widely.
From High to Low
In Vermont in America, sugar maple harvest has witnessed a renaissance in the 21st century following decades of decline. The revival comes as many Americans are turning their backs on refined sugars for natural products such as maple syrup, agaves and honey. Production of maple is now one of Vermont's pre-eminent industries. In 2018, the value of Vermont's maple syrup production exceeded $54.3M. This accounted for 38% of the maple syrup produced nationwide.
Producers are doing what they can to avoid any shortages; such as collecting the sap later in the season and introducing technological advancements. These cut down on traditional collection using buckets and replace it with miles of vacuum pump-operated tubing.
As Keith Thompson of the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation says: "It's not just about keeping the individual trees healthy, it's about keeping the entire forest healthy."
The maple syrup industry is currently keeping abreast of the problem. It's initiating solutions to combat the inevitable changes in climate. It urges other industries to follow suit in order for our favourite foods to remain available. At AC Services, we thoroughly commend that approach.
Category: Blog, Catering Business, Food Sourcing, News
Tags: AC Services, Catering business, Food producers, mass catering
Record Year for lunch! in 2019
lunch! returned to London's ExCel last week to the delights of food retailers, food-to-go operators, café and coffee shop buyers and owners, travel and leisure caterers.
The line-up of the show included 62 speakers appearing in 36 Keynote Theatre sessions, and more than 400 exhibitors.
This is a record number of exhibitors. They showcased a huge range of products and services; from ingredients to kitchen equipment and counter displays, food and drink to packaging, payment and business services.
One of the highlights of lunch! is the Innovation Challenge award. Where this year, a record 110 competed with many of these innovations enjoying their official trade launch at the show. The products competing for a much-coveted gold Innovation Challenge Award were showcased in the Innovation Challenge Gallery. lunch! visitors chose the award finalists by voting for their favourites on opening day.
A significant part of the show was set aside for plant-based and 'meat-free' innovations. This catered for café, coffee shop, food-to-go operators and retailers looking to cater to the thriving vegan and flexitarian market. According to Marketing Week, last year, the UK launched more vegan products than any other nation. This made it the country's fastest growing culinary trend of 2018 with a market worth of £310m. Approximately 22 million people now claim to be flexitarian and one in eight Britons choose to be vegetarian or vegan. To reflect this, 52% of exhibitors at lunch! offered vegan or vegetarian alternatives.
Sustainability in Catering
Sustainability was another key theme. As some of foodservice's biggest consumers of single-use packaging and disposables; coffee shop and food-to-go operators have been making huge strides to reduce their environmental impact. The Sustainability Panel addressed these issues with keynote speakers and included some of the top names in the industry; Ollie Rosevear, Head of Environment at Costa Coffee, Martyn Clover, Head of Food at Tortilla, Jim Winship, Director of The British Sandwich & Food To Go Association, and host Martin Kersh, Chairman of the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA).
The Panel also addressed contemporary issues such as tackling food waste, increasing food redistribution, reducing energy and water consumption, more recycling and reusing (packaging, uniforms, furniture etc), looking to alternative food sources, and encouraging behavioural change.
Hannah Squirrell, Customer Director at Greggs said: "the 'Blue Planet effect' has driven customer awareness of the environmental impact of their consumption choices to a whole new level. We are proud to support national environmental initiatives, including Surfers Against Sewage Beach and River Clean Series, and are committed to doing our bit to protect the health of the planet."
For reusable alternatives, visitors were able to see innovations such as the Ecocoffee Cup created with natural fibres made from bamboo waste material sourced from chopstick production. Similarly, Berrington Spring Water's Aluminium Refill Water Bottle launched in June has tripled sales projections.
Lunch! is a great show to keep tabs on recent innovations and trends after a long summer. One for all catering businesses to put on the diary for 2020.
Published Date: 24th September 2019
Category: Blog, Catering Business, Events, News
Tags: Catering business, Show report
The Big Numbers of the UK Events Industry
The events sector is worth £42.3B the UK economy. This is the direct spend by event delegates, attendees and organisers. While the spend by those accompanying attendees at business events is worth an additional £7.7B.
This why the cancellation of events like Boardmasters at the weekend can have a significant impact locally. Most amply shown by the 200,000 unneeded toilet rolls offered for sale by the toilet suppliers!
Breakdown of UK Events Spend
Conferences and meetings are worth £19.9B, with exhibitions and trade fairs amounting to £11B. Corporate hospitality and corporate events are worth £1.2B. While outdoor events and festivals and cultural events each bringing in £1.1B. Unsurprisingly, sporting events are worth £2.3B.
The events sector employs over 25,000 businesses that sustain 570,000 full-time jobs. Over 7,000 major outdoor events are held each year. Following the success of the 2012 Olympics; the UK has become a world leader in outdoor events with UK expertise sought globally.
There are a number of events coming up that the UK government is aiming to capitalise upon, including:
2020 UEFA European Championships,
2020 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower voyage,
2021 Rugby League World Cup and
2022 Commonwealth Games and Festival of Britain.
The UK government published in June a comprehensive International Business Events Action Plan 2019 – 2025. This outlines in detail how the UK government policy will "support the business events industry in attracting, growing, creating and retaining international business events".
Events Industry Impact on Catering
Which brings us to the impact on the catering industry. For those who have attended events in the past, whether sporting, music or entertainment, there has been a significant rise in the scope and quality of food available. In the past, there were three options: hot dog, burger or fish and chips but sophistication has entered the mobile catering market big time. Today, there is a bewildering choice of street food available at any worthwhile event.
Event catering can be a high-risk business, but with high risk comes the opportunity for huge rewards. The profitability of corporate catering has been highlighted recently by the acquisition by food delivery giant Just Eat of City Pantry . City Pantry works with suppliers to provide thousands of meals for corporate events and business meetings.
"Working with City Pantry to accelerate its mission to improve and modernize the workplace dining experience is a great opportunity… it's the right time for us to enter the corporate market and expand our offering." Said Peter Duffy, Interim CEO of Just Eat.
Venue catering is a growing and expanding industry. It has many opportunities for start-ups and established caterers to capitalise on. Variety, quality and value are the key aspects for customers. With events drawing in more and more visitors every year, this sector of the industry has great potential.
Bob Fox, director, The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) offers some advice to those providing for outdoor events. "Experienced caterers can take five figure sums in only a few days. Before committing to any event, caterers need to ensure that the organiser knows what they are doing, that the event is well marketed and that the occasion is going to be a success. After all, the best stall in the world will make no money if there is nobody there to buy the product."
While even the best marketing in the world can do nothing against the British weather if it decides to be bad; not planning events at all is the worst gamble given how lucrative it is for all kinds of catering businesses.
Published Date: 13th August 2019
Tags: Catering business, Events, mass catering
UK Tourism on the Move
According to statistics from the ONS, visitor numbers to the UK are slightly down year on year by about 2%; with 2.9 million overseas visits in March 2019.
However, 2018 was a record-breaking year in terms of tourists so the figures are not in any way alarming.
Between January and March 2019, there were 7.8 million inbound visits to the UK. This is just 1% below the inbound visits in the same period in 2018. Overall, overseas visitors to the UK spent £22.7 B in the twelve months to March 2019. This is down a more worrying 8% compared to the previous twelve-month period.
Cricket Fever
In June and July, tourism gave a huge boost to the economy with the hosting of the Cricket World Cup. Hampshire County Cricket Club hosted five matches in the long-awaited tournament. This brought a total of £18.3 million to Southampton alone. While Birmingham is predicted to generate a staggering £32.1 million from the tournament.
Many of the fans have travelled from Pakistan and India to watch the cricket. The recent India versus Pakistan match witnessing a staggering 750,000 applications for the 26,000-seat stadium. The importance of sporting global events in terms of boosting the economy cannot be underestimated.
Government Boost
At the end of June, the government announced a deal to prepare Britain for an extra 9 million visitors per year. This is heralded as a major boost for the pub and hospitality sectors in particular. A Hospitality and Tourism Skills Board will be created to promote and market hospitality jobs as viable career options. A three-year industry led skills and recruitment campaign will also be funded.
In addition, local tourism zones will be created alongside a new business events strategy and more investment in infrastructure. The deal will also support the creation of 10,000 new apprenticeships for anyone building a career in tourism or hospitality.
Hospitality sector trade body UK Hospitality hailed it as a landmark moment as chief executive, Kate Nicholls explains. "This sector deal marks a tremendous moment for all of us in the hospitality, tourism and leisure industries. The move will be absolutely critical in changing the perception of the sector within Government and the wider public opinion, and acknowledges hospitality is key to the country's economic growth."
The Rise of Chinese Visitors
Finally, China's rising wealth has resulted in a huge growth of tourism abroad, making Chinese people the world's most abundant tourists. A new travel trends study by TripAdvisor reveals that travellers from China have shown one of the biggest increases in views of UK destinations, with an increase of 133% in Chinese travellers.
"Overall, these results are great news for the UK hospitality industry – we're seeing real growth in interest from many countries and resoundingly good reviews from travellers," said Fabrizio Orlando, industry relations manager, TripAdvisor.
Tags: Catering business, Hotel, mass catering, Pubs, Restaurant
The Women's World Cup is underway which gives us something to watch while the UK slowly drowns in the worst June weather in decades. The host country, France, is home over the next few weeks to 24 teams from six confederations with 17 matches scheduled to be played.
2019 is the eighth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup, with France winning the right to host the event for the first time. Matches are being played in nine cities across France.
The United States enters the competition as defending champions and firm favourites. Scotland, Chile, Jamaica and South Africa are making their Women's World Cup debuts. Other teams include France, United States, Germany, England, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Brazil, Spain, Norway, South Korea, China PR, Italy, New Zealand, Argentina, Nigeria and Cameroon.
If you were wondering, the emblem mimics the shape of the World Cup trophy football surrounded by eight decorative shards of light. This symbolises the eighth edition of the Women's World Cup. Ettie is the mascot. According to FIFA she is "a young chicken with a passion for life and football…the daughter of Footix, the official mascot of the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France." How charming to see such a family-oriented tournament.
So what are the talking points of the Women's World Cup so far? A 13-goal fiasco from the United States team have sent fans into a frenzy. The Americans celebrated every goal with expected exuberance, adding on a fair few minutes to the end of the game. With this historic win over Thailand, the USA squad has taken the record for the biggest winning margin in a World Cup. That was previously held by Germany, who beat Argentina 11-0 in 2007.
Although as we go to press the World Cup virgins (Chile, Jamaica, Scotland and South Africa) have racked up nil points so far. But they are all performing well and are proving the theme of the World Cup slogan – Dare to Shine. And the attendance has been excellent throughout all of the venues, with the Netherlands fans seemingly the most avid. Their orange dominates the colour scene in the host French cities. Over 30,000 Netherlands fans packed PSV's stadium against Australia.
Players to watch out for include Nikita Parris from England. Head coach, Phil Neville, claims that she could develop into one of the world's best players. Parris scored the opening goal of England's Women's World Cup campaign in their 2-1 win over Scotland on Sunday. She was the Women's Super League's all-time top scorer last season with Manchester City before moving to European champions Lyon.
The competition concludes on 9 July 2019 where the winners will take the biggest prize in women's football. And with the viewing figures for the Women's World Cup, eight times that of men's cricket, there must be an opportunity for catering businesses.
Tags: Catering business, Events, Pubs
Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) Food Producers
Healthy and sustainable food procurement is increasingly important and in the BANES region, they are taking it very seriously.
In 2017, the West of England Food Procurement Group was set up by four West of England local authorities including BANES. This has the aim of providing leadership on healthy and sustainable food procurement, catering and public health. The group works together to exchange information, share best practice and identify initiatives and actions; to support healthy and sustainable food procurement across the West of England.
And there are plenty of producers in BANES from which to choose in every food category. If you are looking for vegetables, try Plowright Organics. Mr Plowright started growing organic vegetables in 2000. He now runs a very successful veg box scheme as well as supplying wholesale markets.
At the end of last year, the company added an even more attractive item to its menu to offset the leeks, potatoes, carrots, onions etc. This is a fully compostable (plastic free) bag which is used to pack leafy produce. The bags are made using GMO-free starch from thistles, and will break down fully.
If you really can't live without quinoa, then the Bath Farm Girls can help you out. A family affair, the company provides the local community as well as the British Quinoa Company. The farm also produces wheat, barley and linseed grapes. It also runs a Countryside Stewardship scheme developing wildlife habitat areas and pollen and nectar mixes across the farm.
Oils and mayonnaise are the specialities of Bath Harvest Oils, pressed and bottled with love in Somerset. The company produces numerous flavoured oils such as lemon and basil as well as the trademark rapeseed oil, which contains vitamin E and Omega 3. This is produced by cold pressing small batches of seed grown on the Wilmington Farm. The family has been farming for four generations and can boast that Bath Harvest Rapeseed Oil is a fully traceable 'field to fork' artisan product.
Grown Green is a double award-winning sustainable market garden, based at Hartley Farm in Winsley. Founded in 2010, vegetables, herbs, salads and flowers are grown following organic standards year-round in polytunnels, herb beds and fields.
BANES Cheese and Meat
Do you need cheese? Then try Homewood Cheeses based in Ubley in the beautiful Chew Valley. The company makes its own cheeses by hand with ewes milk from two Somerset flocks. Choose from Fresh Ewes Cheese (curd), Halloumi, Ricotta, Pickled Ewes Cheese (feta-style) and a family of washed curd cheeses including Old Demdike. Homewood can be found every Saturday at the Bath Farmers Market and on the first Sunday of the month at the Frome Independent.
Finally, Larkhall Butchers is a multi-award winning shop situated in the heart of Larkhall, on the outskirts of Bath. A well-stocked traditional butcher's counter supplements a selection of cooked and cured meats, as well as fresh fish and other accompaniments. The butcher's is famous for its own sausages made freshly on site, using pea flour as a substitute for rusks for a range of delicious 100% gluten free sausages.
And these are just a few of the local food producers that AC Services Southern found in the BANES region.
Tags: Catering business, farm shop, Food producers


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but he can't also force Bob to see the digest that matches the alternate message.
but that also hashes to the same digest as Alice's original.
that is in the same preimage set as the original message.
this is known as a second preimage attack against the hash function.
a single message having that digest this is known as simply preimage attack.
that deals specifically with the basic attacks against hash functions.
the kinds of attacks an adversary might want to make.
again can't alter the original digest.
This is not as bizarre as it might sound.
In our cast of characters, this person is usually named Chuck.
who makes it available for download to the public.
malware, Chuck gives them a clean copy that only does what he claims it does.
that has the same digest.
the same hash, the vendor will assume it is exactly the same file.
one that has a much higher price.
the alternate version and insists that she clearly agreed to the higher price.
a specific digest matching someone else's original message.
He merely has to find two suitable messages that both have the same digest.
two messages in the same preimage set and he doesn't care which set.
then looks for any pair that happened to produce the same hash.
as a consequence of a phenomenon known as the birthday paradox.
which is a huge improvement, at least from the perspective of the attacker.
that 64 bit hash function is well within the scope of a modern desktop computer.
the digest is sometimes referred to as an MDC.
Or a message, or I'm sorry, as a modification detection code.
since malware can simply supply the correct MDC for the altered message.
at least in a way that allows him to force it to match the altered message.
confident only Alice, or someone acting legitimately on her behalf, can use.
as complex as using Trent, our professional trusted thrid party.
that Bob is confident that Malory is unable to hack all of them.
Another way is for Alice to refer Bob to his sufficiently authoritative source.
such as an Internet browser or PDF reader.
Adobe to get the message digest.
in order to transfer the MDC to Bob.
that Malory never breaks that he can't manipulate the message.
meaningfully manipulated by Malory even without the key.
Even a one time pad is susceptible to this.
anything of my choosing without knowing the key.
message by appending the digest to the message and encrypting the result?
Now Malory has to change two parts of the encrypted message in just the right way.
to the encrypted hash to update it to match the changes he made to the message.
A third way is to use public key cryptography.
an openly available public key.
But either key can be used for encryption.
It merely requires the other key to decrypt it.
perhaps by posting both on a publicly accessible website.
that he obtained via a suitable authentic channel.
unaltered since only Alice was able to encrypt that particular digest.
we can also be confident that the message comes from her.
Hence we have also authenticated the message.
second preimage attack since he can decrypt the digest just as easily as Bob.
Remember, it only requires Alice's public key.
as long as it produces the same digest.
we can safely assumed that the message was unchanged.
Another way is suing a Message Authentication Code or MAC.
a good way as any to segue into how hashes can provide message authentication.
facilitated using hash functions in ways pretty similar to ensuring data integrity.
of the message could generate that hash value.
Getting the MDC from that authentic channel is one way of doing it.
we can assume the message is both intact and came from Alice.
along with the message, provided she is the only one that can produce that digest.
Here we are assuming the message is unencrypted.
this would seem impossible at first glance.
a message and a key.
the output is our MAC.
changing either in any way produces a completely different hash.
So now Alice and Bob simply have to agree on a key for the hash function.
he knows he didn't send it.
How do Alice and Bob get this shared key for their hash function?
thorn in the side of symmetric cryptography.
But in this instance we have some alternatives.
a phone call telling him the key.
perished the moment Bob received the original message and the hash.
our trusted third party to convey the hash key between Alice and Bob.
simply by appending the message to the key and hashing the result.
are susceptible to and that weaken a keyed hash function built this way.
defeat this kind of attack even if the underlying hash function is susceptible.
If we have public key cryptography, then this process becomes much easier.
then encrypts just the hash value with your private key.
that ensures both integrity and authenticity at the same time.
to achieve our data integrity and message authentication goals.
We've only talked about the Random Oracle model.
Vulnerabilities of specific hash functions is covered in another course.
discussed and explore how difficult they are to carry out.


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