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Arkansas to Offer Unforgettable Experience During 2024 Eclipse

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Division of Arkansas Heritage invites visitors for the Great North American Eclipse on April 8, 2024 to take advantage of their stay and explore Arkansas's rich history.

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  • The Division of Arkansas Heritage invites visitors for the Great North American Eclipse to explore Arkansas's history.
  • "Arkansas will give visitors one of the best views of the eclipse," said Marty Ryall, director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.
  • The Arkansas State Archives in Little Rock, Powhatan and Washington, Ark., offer over 200 years of Arkansas records, completely free to the public.
  • It is made up of three divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism.

Skincare Delights: d'Alba's #1 Status and Holiday Surprises Await!

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Monday, December 4, 2023

The perfect opportunity to indulge in the joy of giving and receiving premium skincare.

Key Points: 
  • The perfect opportunity to indulge in the joy of giving and receiving premium skincare.
  • d'Alba's White Truffle First Spray Serum, maintains its #1 position in the Face Mist category during the Black Friday Cyber Monday period, marking another significant achievement.
  • The brand witnessed a notable surge in sales, achieving the Amazon No.1 Face Mist status this November.
  • The d'Alba Spray Serum line, recorded an impressive 48,790 units sold, averaging 1.25 units purchased per minute.

Louisiana Pecan Company Adapts and Innovates Amidst Tariff Challenges, Led by an Immigrant's Vision and a Louisiana Native's Passion

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The state's vibrant culture and lush pecan orchards enchanted his wife, Laura, a Louisiana native.

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  • The state's vibrant culture and lush pecan orchards enchanted his wife, Laura, a Louisiana native.
  • Together, they established Louisiana Pecan Company as a side hustle.
  • Today, their combined vision stands as a testament to innovation, adaptability, and resilience, especially amidst the challenges of international tariffs affecting the pecan industry.
  • Keyvan Shahrdar reflects, "From the classrooms of LSU Shreveport to the pecan orchards of Louisiana, our journey with Louisiana Pecan Company has been filled with challenges and triumphs.

Rococo Chocolates unveils special new 'Cru Criollo' truffle

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury chocolate maker Rococo Chocolates has launched an exclusive new truffle made from the world's rarest cocoa - criollo.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury chocolate maker Rococo Chocolates has launched an exclusive new truffle made from the world's rarest cocoa - criollo.
  • The Cru Criollo has been made possible thanks to a new partnership with ground-breaking Italian chocolate producer Domori, which has dedicated 30 years to saving the precious criollo from extinction.
  • The Cru Criollo truffle is crafted with three different couvertures from 100% criollo beans harvested at small, biodiversity rich cocoa plantations in Venezuela.
  • Each oblong truffle weighs eight grams and will cost £3.50 - comfortably making it the most expensive and prized chocolate on the market.

TRUFF'S WHITE TRUFFLE GIFT SET SELECTED AS ONE OF OPRAH'S FAVORITE THINGS 2023

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TRUFF, the luxury condiment brand known for reimagining and elevating pantry staples, announced today that the brand's new White Truffle Gift Set is included in the 2023 Oprah's Favorite Things holiday gifts list, featured on OprahDaily.com and in the Winter issue of O Quarterly, on newsstands November 7. Oprah's Favorite Things is a must-have holiday shopping guide that features the most ingenious gadgets, fashionable sustainable goods, decadent desserts and the finest finds in home, fashion, and beauty. This year marks TRUFF's fifth appearance on the prestigious list.

Key Points: 
  • TRUFF's White Truffle Gift Set arrives holiday ready, encompassed in a white and gold VIP box.
  • The elevated gift set highlights the delicacy of the white truffle in two unique flavor settings: the brand's White Truffle Oil and fan favorite White Truffle Hot Sauce.
  • TRUFF White Truffle Hot Sauce features ripe red chili peppers infused with white truffle oil and agave nectar.
  • "With November being the height of white truffle season, we set out to create the White Truffle Gift set to highlight the most delicate and sought-after truffle on Earth," says Nick Guillen, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at TRUFF.

A mystery disease hit South Africa's pine trees 40 years ago: new DNA technology has found the killer

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

In the 1970s and 1980s, pine trees growing in various forestry plantations in South Africa’s Western Cape province began to die in patches.

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  • In the 1970s and 1980s, pine trees growing in various forestry plantations in South Africa’s Western Cape province began to die in patches.
  • These trees succumbed to a mysterious root disease and the patches expanded gradually.
  • As in many other true crime dramas, the finger was initially pointed at the most likely suspect: the root-infecting Phytophthora cinnamomi.
  • Through a blend of perseverance, technology, and a touch of serendipity, it was possible to solve a decades-old mystery.

Tracking a killer

  • In 2020, the samples were revived by a team that included ourselves and several others who recently published a paper on the topic.
  • We sequenced the samples’ DNA to reveal their unique genetic code.
  • By comparing this code against genetic databases, it was possible to figure out exactly what was causing the tree disease.
  • And so, more than four decades after the disease was first described, the pathogen was finally identified as Rhizina undulata.

It pays to be patient

  • These fires can be accidental or due to what is known as slash-burning after trees are harvested.
  • Our work is also a testament to the timeliness of scientific progress and the importance of patience.
  • This underlines the need for continued investment into research and the development of new tools, both in South Africa and worldwide.
  • Andi Wilson receives funding from the National Research Foundation through a Scarce Skills Postdoctoral Fellowship.
  • Brenda Wingfield receives funding from South African Department of Science and Innovation.

Acorn Labs Launches New Service Making Cloud Computing More Accessible

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Acorn Labs announced public beta availability of its cloud developer platform Acorn, a service that makes it simple for anyone to run software in their own cloud sandbox and easily share their creations. From the creators of Rancher and k3s, Acorn aims to make cloud computing accessible, collaborative and delightful for developers.

Key Points: 
  • "Acorn Links will change the status quo by democratizing access to cloud computing much like GitHub has made coding accessible to all."
  • Acornfiles and Acorn Images: Workloads on Acorn are created by launching Acorn Images, which are built from Acorn Files.
  • Acorn Dev Mode: Acorn Dev Mode can be used on any Acorn, allowing users to work directly on a running Acorn application.
  • Acorn Private Regions also support direct Acorn access to AWS services such as RDS, SQS and S3, making cloud native development seamless.

Urbani Truffles Celebrates the Arrival of White Truffle Season with Exclusive Dinners and Educational Initiatives

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urbani Truffles, the leading supplier of the finest Italian truffles, is thrilled to announce the start of the highly anticipated White Truffle Season.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urbani Truffles, the leading supplier of the finest Italian truffles, is thrilled to announce the start of the highly anticipated White Truffle Season.
  • As part of this annual celebration, Urbani will host exclusive White Truffle Dinners at select US restaurants, where menus will be centered around dishes featuring the celebrated white truffle.
  • White Alba Truffles , celebrated for their distinct flavor and aroma, are among the most sought-after gourmet delights worldwide.
  • For those curious about this unique delicacy, the Urbani Truffle 101 provides a comprehensive guide.

Culinary Trendsetters Popeyes® and TRUFF Launch the Spicy TRUFF Chicken Sandwich

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Popeyes, the beloved fast-food chain and trailblazer in the 2019 Chicken Sandwich wars, and TRUFF, the award-winning truffle brand known for elevating and reimagining pantry staples, are proud to announce the restaurant’s fanciest collab yet: the Spicy TRUFF Chicken Sandwich.

Key Points: 
  • Popeyes, the beloved fast-food chain and trailblazer in the 2019 Chicken Sandwich wars, and TRUFF, the award-winning truffle brand known for elevating and reimagining pantry staples, are proud to announce the restaurant’s fanciest collab yet: the Spicy TRUFF Chicken Sandwich.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231017284934/en/
    Culinary Trendsetters Popeyes® and TRUFF Launch the Spicy TRUFF Chicken Sandwich (Photo: Business Wire)
    This innovative fusion takes the beloved Popeyes Chicken Sandwich to new levels of fancy and flair, delivering a delightful combination of crave-worthy flavors.
  • The Spicy TRUFF Chicken Sandwich retains all the hallmarks of the beloved Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, boasting whole chicken breast, hand-battered and breaded to perfection, atop a buttery brioche bun with barrel cured pickles.
  • isn’t just a rhetorical question as part of the new Popeyes and TRUFF launch campaign; it’s an invitation to embrace your fancy side with a little help from the new Popeyes Spicy TRUFF Chicken Sandwich.

How animal traits have shaped the journey of species across the globe

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

One year later, and half a world away, debris began washing ashore on the west coast of North America.

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  • One year later, and half a world away, debris began washing ashore on the west coast of North America.
  • More than 280 Japanese coastal species such as mussels, barnacles and even some species of fish, had hitched a ride on the debris and made an incredible journey across the ocean.
  • These species were still alive and had the potential to establish new populations.

The role of animal characteristics in dispersal

    • For example, an invasive species can arrive in a new area and compete with native species for resources.
    • They hypothesised there could be more general patterns in the animals that reach their destination successfully, related to certain characteristics.
    • But despite a vigorous theoretical debate, the options to test these hypotheses were limited because such dispersal events are rare.
    • These models allow us to estimate the movements of species’ ancestors while also considering their characteristics.

What we found

    • This means that body size and life history are closely linked to how successful a species is at moving to and establishing itself in a new location.
    • Animals with large bodies and fast life histories (breeding early and often, like water voles) generally dispersed more successfully, as expected.
    • This means the combination of small body size and slow life history is very unlikely to be an advantage for dispersal across major barriers such as oceans.

It’s not just chance

    • It is amazing to think that rare dispersal events, which can lead to the rise of many new species, are not completely random.
    • Instead, the intrinsic characteristics of species can shape the histories of entire groups of animals, even though chance still may play an important role.