![]() ![]() Here's a quote from that site plus its translation: What else can the average person do but find a way around the roadblocks? They want to guilt us for using ad blockers, but they don't care if they send us 5000x the actual information content in the form of ads and make us pay to receive it as well (bandwidth).My email-provider's website ( ) recently started linking to the (German) site which basically claims that due to its capabilities to modify a site's appearance, Adblock Plus (and others) might actually be abused for phising. But when one of the world's greatest web browser creating companies is also the world's greatest seller of ads (Google Chrome and Google/Alphabet), some might say there's a conflict of interests happening at the very least. But greed is an infinite black hole that can never be filled and so it's abused to the point where we need an ad blocker just to keep our 2-year old phones from crashing from running out of memory when we only want to read that 2k of text! It's miserable. The truth is if web sites loaded static photo ads (like quaint newspaper ads) in pre-loaded image sized forms (that didn't cause web pages to "jump" like crazy as it loads yet MORE ads for the same 2K of news text), most people wouldn't even feel the need to "block" ads. Ironically, it still didn't block the detection on Tom's Guide here, but then I find it ironic this site has an article on the best ad blockers while using an ad blocker detecter itself. Meanwhile, I've found "Techblocker" to be better than any of the above ad blockers as it actually bypasses the ad blocker detecters on over a dozen major sites (including Yahoo Mail), but I think it's only available for Chrome at the present time (itself an inside source of info for Google itself). Now, to read a 2 kilobytes of TEXT, I have to load 5 megabytes or more of cumbersome web pages graphics and ads when all I care about is the 2 kilobytes of text that actually compromises a typical news article, for example. I remember loading them on 56kbps modem in the 1990s. Only after it came into general use were sites magically able to detect you are using an ad blocker. What good is an ad blocker that only gets you locked out of perhaps 70% of all Internet sites you want to visit? I believe HTML5 is directly responsible. ![]() More and more sites are incorporating code that disables the site entirely or many of the features if an adblocker is in use. ![]() Kep55 said:I'm waiting for an ad blocker that will spoof the websites into thinking there is no ad blocker in place. Do you feel comfortable keeping ad revenue out of the hands of sites you enjoy and use for free? As good as the best ad blockers are, that's still a trade-off you need to consider when deciding whether to install one as a browser extension or as a standalone app. Find out which one best suits your needs and comfort level.Īs we noted at the outset, there's also an ethical component to ad blockers. Others, like AdBlocker Ultimate, take a more aggressive approach. Some ad blockers, such as AdBlock Plus include filters and the ability to let in non-obtrusive advertising. Do you just want to stop annoying pop-up ads from appearing or do you want the full range of services, including privacy features and an end to ad-tracking? Grab the ad blocker that ticks off all the boxes on your wishlist. You can narrow down your choice in ad blockers by deciding specifically what you're looking to accomplish with such an app or extension. You should also figure out if a browser extension will take care of your ad-blocking needs or whether you should consider switching browsers to one with more built-in privacy features. Determine if the free services provide enough ad-blocking to meet your needs or whether a paid app delivers more for your money. Many of the best ad blockers are available for free, either as extensions or as standalone apps, though a few, like AdLock, charge a fee. The usual caveats apply: Browsing through Tor will slow down the web experience, and some features, like video streams and video files won’t work in order to preserve anonymity.ĭownload Onion Browser: iOS How to choose the best ad blocker for you Previously a premium app, Onion Browser has since moved to a donation model, opening up access to everyone who wants to download the app, without compromising security or features. IOS users aren’t left out when it comes to browsing the Tor anonymizer network, with the Onion Browser among the more popular options on Apple’s mobile OS. ![]()
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![]() ![]() While it does not offer all the features from AirDroid, it does include almost all the important features. So if you want an app for local file sharing between Android smartphones and computers then ShareMe is another great option you can consider in place of AirDroid.Īs the name suggests, AirMore is very similar to AirDroid. You can easily create a local FTP URL on your Android device using the app and then you can access all your files on a web browser. But with the recent update, ShareMe has got an option to share files between computers and smartphones. Apart from that, ShareMe is best known for sharing files between Android smartphones. There are a plethora of apps for local file sharing on the Play Store, but almost all of them push intrusive ads including sleazy videos which makes the experience bad to worse. To conclude, if you use AirDroid mainly for file transfers then Snapdrop is the best alternative bar none in this list.Īlthough ShareMe is not as feature-packed as AirDroid, I have mentioned it for the sole reason that it does not show any kind of ads. Not to mention, all your file transfers are encrypted using TLS protocol unlike the free version of AirDroid. The best part about Snapdrop is that it’s extremely fast, you can share multiple files in one go and there are no ads whatsoever. If your PC and smartphone are connected to the same WiFi network then simply open on both devices and start sharing files. All you need is a common WiFi access point. Snapdrop is an open-source web-based platform that works across all platforms. It’s the fastest and easiest way to share files across various platforms without downloading any app, creating an account, or scanning a QR code. If you are looking for an AirDroid alternative for file sharing purposes then you must check out Snapdrop. So in a way, Pushbullet and Portal make the best combination as an alternative to AirDroid.Īvailability: Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari ( Free, Pro subscription starts at $4.99/month) / Portal ( Free) 2. So to bring this support, Pushbullet has released a new app called Portal which offers you the same WiFi file transfer through a designated web address. ![]() Sure, Pushbullet has native support for local file transfer, but it does not offer a full-fledged local web address for file sharing. However, it misses out on the WiFi file transfer that AirDroid is so popular for. All the while, offering end to end encryption for top-notch security. One of the best examples is Pushbullet which allows you to access your smartphone notifications, send messages, links, files, share universal clipboard and more. However, there are very few apps in the market that offer all these features into one app. AirDroid is a one-stop solution for everything, be it notifications, file transfer, screen mirroring, remote access and more. ![]() ![]() ![]() Similar differences were observed among individuals between the day when fast food was eaten and the day when fast food was not eaten.Ĭonsumers should be aware that consumption of high-fat fast food may contribute to higher energy and fat intake, and lower intake of healthful nutrients. ![]() Adults and children who reported eating fast food had higher intake of energy, fat, saturated fat, sodium, carbonated soft drink, and lower intake of vitamins A and C, milk, fruits and vegetables than those who did not reported eating fast food (P<.001). /rebates/&.com252fRestaurants-g40024-BatonRougeLouisiana. Dietary intake data were collected by 2 non-consecutive 24-hour dietary recalls.įast-food use was reported by 37% of the adults and 42% of the children. A catfish tries to escape as it is reeled in on a fishing line. Auto-Chlor Baton Rouge, LA, providing cleaning products, equipment. Subjects/setting Data from 17370 adults and children who participated in the 1994-19 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals. Shocking catfish leads to citations for two Louisiana anglers. 24 Hour Emergency Service, 2 Hour Response Time. Crab-stuffed Gulf shrimp wrapped with bacon, served with housemade apple pepper jelly glaze. Weighted comparison of mean intakes and pairwise t-test were used in the statistical analysis. White cheddar, pepper jack, spinach, artichoke hearts, served with tortilla chips. Among the individuals who reported eating fast food, dietary intake on the day when fast food was eaten was compared with the day when fast food was not eaten. The dietary intake of individuals who reported eating fast food on one or both survey days was compared with those who did not report eating fast food. ![]() To compare the dietary intake of individuals on the day that they ate fast food with the day that fast food was not eaten.Ĭross-sectional study design. HAVE YOU DINED ON OUR BEAUTIFUL PATIO Lunch & Brunch 11am - 3pm. To examine the dietary profile associated with fast-food use. ![]() ![]() ![]() Photo: Illumination Entertainment/Universal Pictures) Johnny (voiced by Taron Egerton) and Rosita (Reese Witherspoon). (Photo: Illumination Entertainment/Universal Pictures) Meena (voiced by Tori Kelly) and Ash (Scarlett Johansson). Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) and the mouse Mike (Seth MacFarlane). The response to the trailer for Secret Life of Pets suggests that they’ve got at least one hit on their hands, and Sing, on paper at least, sounds like it has the potential to be yet another win for the studio. The studio’s true test will come in 2016 when Illumination attempts to achieve the same success with two Minions-less original films. ![]() In its short existence, Illumination has enjoyed an unprecedented level of success, with two of its five releases ranking among the top 5 highest-grossing animated films of all-time. The studio is handing over the reins to first-time feature animation director Garth Jennings, whose earlier films include Son of Rambow and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. If producers are important, so are directors and writers, and Sing marks the first time that an Illumination film will be written and directed by a single individual. Reilly will also lend a voice as Buster’s black sheep pal Eddie. Each animal arrives under Buster’s marquee believing that this is their shot to change the course of their life. Eventually, five lead contestants emerge, according to the newly released synopsis:Ī mouse (Seth MacFarlane) who croons as smoothly as he cons, a timid teenage elephant (Tori Kelly) with an enormous case of stage fright, an overtaxed mother (Reese Witherspoon) run ragged tending a litter of 25 piglets, a young gangster gorilla (Taron Egerton) looking to break free of his family’s felonies, and a punk-rock porcupine (Scarlett Johansson) struggling to shed her arrogant boyfriend and go solo. Here’s the set-up which allows that to happen: Buster’s theater has fallen on hard times, and he comes up with an idea to save it by staging a singing competition. If a paean to producers sounds like an unusual topic for an animated film, so does the fact that the movie will have over 85 songs in it. “It’s what a producer does: you start with nothing, and you imagine a story, a play, a musical, a short, and you try to figure out how you can will it into existence.” “He creates wonderful entertainment out of nothing,” Meledandri said at Annecy. The producer in Sing will be a koala named Buster Moon, voiced by Matthew McConaughey, who runs a vaudeville-style theater. Matthew McConaughey Sing Interview CBBC - YouTube Blue Peter meets Matthew McConaughey who voices Buster Moon in the new movie SingFor more Blue Peter, visit. Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri explained during an Annecy keynote earlier this year that conceptually “the starting point for the movie was, for me at least, looking at what the role of a producer is.” The Songs of 'Sing': A Complete List of Every Song in Illumination’s ‘Sing’ Of all the animal kingdom films, Sing might be the quirkiest of the bunch. Minions maker Illumination, which is already releasing the latter film on this list, has now announced details about a second animal-centric film that it’ll deliver into theaters on December 21, 2016: Sing. At least a half-dozen movies with predominantly animal casts are scheduled for release including Kung Fu Panda 3, Nut Job 2, Zootopia, Angry Birds, Finding Dory, and The Secret Life of Pets. Moon: Open it.2016 is shaping up to be the year of the animated animal. Mike: You almost killed me, jumbo! Meena: It wasn't me! Mike: Oh, is that so. Meena's Grandfather: Good! Now go get to my cocoa. Moon, I demand you let me re-audition!?" Be confidents!? Show 'em you ain't pushin' around!? You got that, Meena?! Menna: Um. Menna's Grandfather: They you go back there tomorrow I say, "Mr. (All I need is 1 thing myself.) There'll you other chances you just- Meena's Gandfather: Bah! You heck there'll will!? Menna's Mother: Dad, please! Menna's Grandfather: Come on, don't you won't this?! Menna: Well sure, but I messed it up. Koala well be right back.ĭialogue Meena's Mother: Oh, honey. The name Buster Moon would go down in entertainment history. Sure some folks said he was as crazy as he was stubborn, but I say wonder and magic don't come easy, pal, and oh, there would never be any doubt. Some folks may have said he grew up to be the greatest showman the city has ever seen. He was only 6 years old, but his plans to become the first koala bear in space were suddenly. Everything about it: the lights, the way the scenery moved, even the smell. The moment an ordinary little guy fell in love with theater. ![]() ![]() ![]() The farm is opening on a phased approach, beginning with five acres and then bringing on additional productive acreage over time. salad greens farm featuring a “touchless growing system” with autonomous harvesting. On October 26, the company announced the start of commercial shipments from its new 15-acre Berea, Ky. Staffing efforts have increased across the farms, and lessons learned from Morehead are being actively applied to maximize labor efficiency, quality and produce yield as we ramp up operations at the three new facilities. The Morehead farm continues to make progress in improving quality, reducing distribution fees and expanding product variety that may command higher prices. The crop currently is healthy, showing none of the plant health issues previously reported for the first quarter of 2022. Planting for the third growing season at Morehead is complete, and harvesting is expected to begin in early November. As the company announced last week, the team’s access to Martin enables David Lee to focus on his role as an AppHarvest board member and to step down from his role as president later this year. The general managers of each farm, with Martin’s counsel, will continue working to increase operational rigor and discipline. The company expects to leverage Martin’s deep CEA expertise to provide valuable guidance in the areas of facilities, staffing and operations, to allow for streamlining within the organization. Tony Martin, a CEA industry veteran with prior experience as chief financial officer of Windset Farms, was recently appointed to the AppHarvest board of directors. See reconciliation of the non-GAAP measure at the end of this news release. In line with expectations while the company continues to rapidly expand its network to four farms, the company recorded a net loss of $24.0 million and non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA loss of $12.0 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to a prior year net loss of $17.3 million and non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA loss of $16.5 million. Despite the higher net price per pound in the third quarter of 2022, net sales were slightly lower than the third quarter 2021 due to lower yield related to the plant health issues disclosed earlier in the year. to support food security with a climate-resilient and more sustainable approach, I’m encouraged by the team’s progress to execute one of the largest CEA buildouts ever while ramping up production of our fruit and vegetable portfolio for more potential revenue-generating streams this upcoming year,” said AppHarvest Founder & CEO Jonathan Webb.įor the third quarter 2022, net sales were $524,000 on 0.75 million pounds of tomatoes sold with a net sales price of 70 cents per pound versus net sales of $543,000 on 1.5 million pounds of tomatoes sold with a net sales price of 37 cents per pound in the third quarter of 2021.The third quarter historically is the company’s lowest production period because of the annual summer refresh for the replanting of the Morehead farm to prepare for the next growing season. “As we near completion of the AppHarvest four-farm network with a diversified set of crops against a backdrop of extreme weather that continues to demonstrate the need for controlled environment agriculture in the U.S. The four-farm network expected to open this year consists of 165 acres making AppHarvest one of the largest CEA producers. (NASDAQ: APPH, APPHW), a sustainable food company, public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp building some of the world’s largest high-tech indoor farms to grow affordable, nutritious fruits and vegetables at scale while providing good jobs in Appalachia, today announced its operating and financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, showing strong progress on its strategy to quadruple its number of farms by year-end with the opening of the AppHarvest Berea and AppHarvest Somerset controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facilities and beginning commercial shipments of both salad greens and berries. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - AppHarvest, Inc. The 15-acre AppHarvest Berea farm is expected to be the world’s largest high-tech indoor farm for autonomously harvested salad greens with a cutting-edge touchless growing system and is a supplier of the “Queen of Greens®” washed-and-ready-to-eat salad packs.ĪppHarvest Berea and AppHarvest Somerset are the second and third farms to open as company expects to quadruple farms by year-end and diversify produce portfolio to include salad greens and berriesĬonstruction delays at Berea, Somerset and Richmond farms drive lower net sales and improved Adjusted EBITDA loss guidance for the yearĪppHarvest completes $30 million financing deal with Mastronardi Produce secured by AppHarvest Berea farmĬompany announces leadership transitions to leverage CEA management experience ![]() |
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