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Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
A $900 Electric Cooler Is a No-Ice Upgrade to Tailgates and BBQs
For all their boasting about weeklong ice retention and bear-resistant construction, premium roto-molded coolers from Yeti, Pelican and Rtic still require you to load in pounds of cubes. But Anker Innovations Technology Co., best known as a battery maker, has an ice-free solution: a portable mini-fridge on wheels. The $900 Solix EverFrost 2 uses removable, rechargeable batteries to power a compressor and fan, an essential for premium electric coolers, bringing the inside temperature to between 68F and -4F—likely colder than your kitchen freezer. To keep sodas crisp and sandwiches safe, dial in a refrigerator-like 40F via the intuitive app or on-unit dashboard, or drop the digits down to ensure your Otter Pops and Chipwiches remain solid as can be.
Tokyo Weekender
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Tokyo Weekender
Japanese Milk Bread: Where To Find the Best Shokupan in Tokyo
There's nothing immediately flashy about shokupan, also called Japanese milk bread. At first glance, it may just look like your standard loaf of white bread — but it's so much more than that. If you've tried any fruit sando (dessert sandwiches) from any convenience store, you'll recognize it as the pillowy soft and subtly sweet bread used in the sandwich. What started as a Western import is now a fixture of the Japanese breakfast table, and in recent years, it's evolved into a food obsession, complete with specialty shops, long queues and loaves that cost more than ¥1,000. Here's how shokupan rose to prominence in Japan — and where you can find the best in Tokyo today. List of Contents: The History of Shokupan Where To Buy Tokyo's Best Shokupan Related Posts The History of Shokupan Shokupan (literally, 'eating bread') is a soft, fluffy white loaf baked in a rectangular mold — a Japanese adaptation of European breads like the British tin loaf and French pain de mie. Introduced during the Meiji era as Japan began embracing Western food culture, it became more widespread after World War II, when it was served in school lunches during a period of food shortages. What sets shokupan apart today is its impossibly pillowy texture, milky aroma and delicate sweetness. Made with a precise balance of high-hydration dough, often including ingredients like milk, cream or yudane (a gelatinized flour paste), it's bread with a tender chew and rich, cloudlike crumb. Whether toasted with butter, used for sandwiches, or eaten plain, shokupan is all about comfort — simple, soft and nostalgic. Where To Buy Tokyo's Best Shokupan View this post on Instagram A post shared by CENTRE THE BAKERY 銀座店 (@centre_the_bakery) Centre The Bakery (Ginza) This popular Ginza bakery is known as a paradise for shokupan lovers, offering both dine-in and takeout options. It's known for its morning toast set, which includes just three simple options: plain toast with butter and jam, cheese toast and French toast. You can also choose between three types of bread: North American Pullman, the English plain loaf and Japanese shokupan. After breakfast hours, the menu expands to include hearty options like egg and cheese toast, shrimp toast and more. There's also a smaller Aoyama branch that offers takeout shokupan only. Official website (Instagram only) この投稿をInstagramで見る asakusapelicancafe(@asakusapelicancafe)がシェアした投稿 Pelican (Asakusa) Pelican has been baking its signature sliced bread in Asakusa since 1932, just steps from Kappabashi Street. Loyal fans begin lining up before the shop opens at 8 a.m., and loaves often sell out by lunchtime. The shop also runs a small cafe serving breakfast and lunch options like ham and cheese toast, katsu (breaded pork cutlet) sandwiches, fruit sando and charcoal-grilled toast with butter and jam. A second location recently opened in Azabudai Hill s . Official website View this post on Instagram A post shared by 高級「生」食パン専門店 乃が美 (@nogami_official) Nogami (Multiple locations) Selected as one of Japan's Top 10 loaves in 2016, high-end bread chain Nogami reportedly sells over 20,000 loaves a day. Known for its ' nama (raw) shokupan,' Nogami bakes each loaf in-store using a custom-blended flour mix. There's no dine-in, but you can pick up a jam set with strawberry, marmalade or blueberry to pair with your loaf. In Tokyo, you'll find locations in Azabu-Juban, Meguro, Nakano, Tanashi and Ayase. Official website View this post on Instagram A post shared by 俺のBakery_公式 (@oreno_bakery) Oreno Bakery (Ebisu) Stylized as '俺のBakery' ('My Bakery'), this upscale shop is located inside Yebisu Garden Place and is known for its premium loaves made with rare Hokkaido wheat and milk sourced from free-range cows at Nakahora Farm in Iwate Prefecture. Each loaf is branded with kanji characters 'fragrance,' emphasizing its sweet and subtle aroma. Beyond its signature shokupan, Oreno Bakery also offers a wide variety of baked goods, including pastries, baguettes and hearty sandwiches. The adjacent terrace — shared with Oreno Italian Beer Terrace — offers fresh bread alongside pizzas and beer in an open-air setting. Official website View this post on Instagram A post shared by こめいちベーカリー (@komeichibakery) Komeichi (Akabanebashi) A must-visit for the gluten-free crowd, Komeichi stands out for its innovative use of rice flour instead of wheat. This takeout-only bakery specializes in rice flour shokupan, available in two types: a classic rice base and a unique umami-rich loaf made with a light dashi broth. The shop also offers a creative menu of open sandwiches with savory toppings like onion, mushrooms and tomatoes, along with sweet pies and French toast. Loaves can be bought whole, and the moist, springy texture of the rice-based bread makes it a satisfying alternative to traditional shokupan. Official website Related Posts Unpacking the Gourmet World of Fruit Sando: Japan's Iconic Dessert Sandwich Where To Eat the Best Kakigori Shaved Ice in Tokyo This Summer Meet the Trio Behind Roppongi's Bricolage Bread & Co.
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
With their original guitarist back, rockers Pelican are making new music
When Pelican, an all-instrumental heavy-rock band, recently released its first album in six years, the record didn't simply signal the Chicago quartet's reactivation. 'Flickering Resonance' is a back-to-the-future move. The eight-song release marks the return of guitarist Laurent Schroeder-Lebec, who left the group from 2012 to 2022. Schroeder-Lebec departed in part because he wanted to start a family, and he decided that working in restaurants offered more financial stability than playing in a band. (He now has two children.) There were also some interpersonal issues that 'could have been handled with more conversation, more communication, more self-exploration,' the guitarist says in a phone interview.
Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Planet Awarded €240 Million Satellite Services Deal
BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planet Labs Germany GmbH, a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced a multi-year €240 million agreement, funded by the German government, in support of European peace and security. Through the agreement, Planet will provide dedicated capacity and direct downlink services on Pelican satellites over specific European regions. This deal also includes access to PlanetScope and SkySat data, along with AI-enabled solutions for enhanced situational awareness and maritime domain awareness. Planet Labs Germany GmbH today announced a multi-year €240 million agreement, funded by the German government, in support of European peace and security. The contract will provide high-resolution imagery and timely intelligence via dedicated capacity on Pelican satellites, including those being built for our previously announced satellite services agreement. This satellite services 'dedicated capacity' model offers a cost-effective and efficient way for customers to gain access to advanced space-based capabilities without the operational complexities of building and maintaining their own satellite infrastructure. 'We are incredibly proud to expand our vital collaboration with Germany as they rapidly enhance and bolster regional peace and stability,' said Will Marshall, CEO and Co-Founder. 'With the changing geopolitical landscape, the demand for sovereign access to geospatial intelligence is more urgent than ever before, and Planet's satellite services model is uniquely designed to enable large area security monitoring. With over 600 Earth imaging satellites built and deployed, and its agile aerospace approach, Planet's unparalleled experience empowers customers to achieve their critical monitoring needs for peace and security with confidence, quickly and cost effectively.' This strategic initiative underscores Planet's commitment to delivering high-performance satellite solutions that meet the evolving needs and increasing demand of its global network of customers. Planet is uniquely equipped to deliver on the complex and immediate needs of governments, combining a proven track record of hundreds of operational satellites, efficient satellite manufacturing, and constellation-scale operations to deliver best-in-class capabilities at a competitive price point. 'With a long history in Germany, Planet Labs Germany GmbH in Berlin proudly serves as our European headquarters,' said Martin Polak, Managing Director of Planet Labs Germany GmbH. 'Our talented European team plays a crucial role, contributing significantly to the global management of Planet's constellation and driving our extensive business across the EMEA region. This agreement powerfully underscores the unique value we deliver to Germany's long-term security interests. We are proud to deliver the space-based information and tools that Europe urgently needs at this critical time.' Building on Planet's recent and pivotal agreement with NATO, this further solidifies Planet's position as a trusted and essential partner for customers seeking to bolster their strategic capabilities. These agreements across Europe reflect a global imperative for enhanced daily monitoring, early warning and responsive space capabilities, as governments navigate a complex and rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. This contract will leverage satellites already under development. Planet expects to begin recognizing revenue in January 2026, ramping up over several years. As a result, Planet is not updating its previously issued financial guidance for this fiscal year, which was provided on June 4, 2025. About Planet Planet Labs Germany GmbH is part of the Planet group and is based at Planet's European headquarters in Berlin. Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) is the parent company of the Planet group with global headquarters in San Francisco, USA. Planet is a leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet is driven by a mission to image the world every day, and make change visible, accessible and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest Earth observation fleet of imaging satellites. Planet provides mission-critical data, advanced insights, and software solutions to customers comprising the world's leading agriculture, forestry, intelligence, education and finance companies and government agencies, enabling users to simply and effectively derive unique value from satellite imagery. Planet Labs PBC is a public benefit corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange as PL. To learn more visit and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) or tune in to HBO's 'Wild Wild Space'. Forward-looking Statements Certain statements contained in this press release are 'forward-looking statements' about Planet within the meaning of the securities laws, including statements about Planet's future cash flows and revenue, Planet's strategic partnerships, the expansion of the high resolution capacity of Planet's fleet and the delivery of such capacity to Planet customers, and Planet's future growth in new and existing markets. Such statements, which are not of historical fact, involve estimates, assumptions, judgments and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors are detailed in Planet's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Planet does not undertake an obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect future events, except as required by applicable law.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Outcry over plans to demolish iconic Stroud pub
PUB-LOVERS are fighting plans to demolish an iconic Stroud venue. As revealed by the SNJ last week, the derelict Market Tavern in Union Street - best known as the site of the legendary Pelican in the 1980s and 1990s - could be demolished under fresh proposals being considered with the aim of improving the area. However the scheme has provoke fierce opposition from the Stroud branch of Camra - the Campaign for Real Ale. Members say they are 'appalled' by the idea of the building being bulldozed and believe the site still has the potential to be run as a successful pub. The group plans to 'vigorously' oppose the plans for the Tavern, which has been closed for more than a decade. While no formal planning application has been submitted yet, Stroud Town Council's highways and consultations committee backed initial proposals at a recent meeting. At the meeting Lawrence Pinkey of Setminds Limited discussed proposals for the site with the demolition of the building seeming likely. Tim Mars, pubs officer at Stroud Camra said: 'We are appalled at proposals to demolish the Market Tavern and will vigorously oppose them. 'In its heyday as the Pelican with Andy Thomas, Beaver and Lotte Lyster at the helm, it was lively, bohemian, eclectic, cosmopolitan and popular, and Stroud is a much duller place without it. 'It was the quintessential Stroud pub. 'It was my favourite town pub and I was a regular there from the moment I moved to Stroud in 1991. 'The Pelican was succeeded by a limp and dreary succession of relaunches and rebrands, re-named first as the Union Tavern and then as the Market Tavern, and passed through various hands, re-incarnations and re-inventions—all ending in failure. 'It's now boarded up awaiting rehabilitation or demolition. 'This is not about sentimentality or nostalgia. 'There is no reason to believe that the Pelican could not trade successfully as a pub with the right management. 'It has many things going for it. 'It has two bars and a function room (where bands, including my son's, used to play) and, uniquely in Stroud, a pub garden (the Ale House and the Lord John have paved courtyards.) 'It is a public house not a bar (which is a licensed shop) with landlord's accommodation above. 'In Stroud town itself, while we have lost the Swan (now two shops) and Shunters (now Sorrento, an Italian restaurant), there has been something of a renaissance. 'Since Wetherspoon opened the Lord John in the town's former post office and postal sorting centre in 1996, we have seen the arrival of the Ale House, the Corner House, the Curio Lounge, Brody's, the Town Owl Taphouse and, most recently, the King Street Social Tap while the Queen Vic is holding its own too.' 'Pubs and bars are thriving in the town as never before.' Speaking to the SNJ after last week's meeting, mayor Tony Davey said: 'The committee reviewed the proposals submitted by the developer and noted that the scheme has evolved over time in reflection of feedback, including that from public consultation. 'We are mindful of our own Neighbourhood Development Plan and how that defines this area as an important gateway to the town. 'Today, the site is not one to be proud of, but there is an opportunity for change and improvement. 'The site has already been altered by the creation of Cornhill, which changed the aspect and means the building faces away from the gateway. 'Stroud is not a chocolate-box image of a town, it is an eclectic mix of architecture and interpretation. 'This plan brings smaller, somewhat flexible retail units, more usable space than today, and enhances the important view to Rodborough by opening up the view. 'We have recommended that some of the quality stone in the building facade is repurposed in the new development, if approved. The plans may not be appealing to all, especially those with fond memories of what was once. 'Whilst we can shape the future, we cannot always bring back times of long, long ago.' Should the pub be demolished? Email letters@
