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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chocolate fans baffled after realising 'Blue Ribbon's' real name
Chocolate fans have only just realised that Blue Riband has been the correct name for their favourite wafer biscuit bar for the last 80 or so years Chocolate lovers have been scratching their heads in confusion after learning the true pronunciation of a much-loved wafer biscuit bar. For ages, enthusiasts assumed that Nestle's Blue Riband was said like 'Blue Ribbon'. Meanwhile, there's been a fierce debate on whether it should sound like 'Ribbund' or 'Ri-band'. An old TV advert from 1985 settled the argument by declaring the bar should be called Blue 'Ribbund', avoiding the 'band' pronunciation in the famous confectionery's name. Originally released in 1936 by Gray Dunn and later taken over by Rowntree's, the brand was snapped up by Nestle in 1988. It has since become a staple in households due to its tasty combination of four layers of thin wafer with a sumptuous praline filling, all enrobed in velvety milk chocolate. Nonetheless, numerous individuals are adamant that the treat used to go by Blue 'Ribbon'. Social media has been abuzz as people air their astonishment regarding the bar's proper name. One Reddit post went viral when a user exclaimed: "Wait a minute... they aren't called 'Blue Ribbons'?" The replies were swift, with one correcting: "Nope, they're not. They've been called Blue Riband for about 80 odd years." A fellow poster joined in, saying, "I've always called them Blue Ribbons, you are not alone," A third admitted, "Had me fooled for 18 years," joining a chorus of bemused consumers. Brittany Miller, a TikTok sensation with 2.4 million followers, was left gobsmacked by the actual name of a popular chocolate bar during her latest grocery haul. One follower reacted to her discovery, saying: "I thought they were blue ribbon as well!". "Literally has this discussion the other day they where defo called blue ribbon," another chimed in. Another added their voice to the mix: "Yes blue ribbon! I also thought it was that!". On X, someone else expressed their astonishment: "I'm shook. For years I thought the lunchbox biscuit was called 'Blue Ribbon' when in actual fact it's 'Blue Riband'. "Nearly 18 and I never knew until today that it's Blue Riband not a Blue Ribbon. I'm shell shocked." However, those who got the name wrong aren't entirely to blame, as 'riband' actually means 'a ribbon'. Name aside, the chocolate remains beloved, and Nestle has just upped the ante by introducing a new Blue Riband flavour – a hazelnut bar. It's essentially the classic Blue Riband, known for its wafer layers enveloped in milk chocolate, but now with a creamy hazelnut filling to boot.
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Job Interviews Enter a Strange New World With AI That Talks Back
For better or worse, the next generation of job interviews has arrived: Employers are now rolling out artificial intelligence simulating live, two-way screener calls using synthetic voices. Startups like Apriora, HeyMilo AI and Ribbon all say they're seeing swift adoption of their software for conducting real-time AI interviews over video. Job candidates converse with an AI 'recruiter' that asks follow-up questions, probes key skills and delivers structured feedback to hiring managers. The idea is to make interviewing more efficient for companies — and more accessible for applicants — without requiring recruiters to be online around the clock.
Time Out
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Illinois State Fair announces musical headliners Snoop Dogg, Sheryl Crow
The fair's coming to town! Yes, the Illinois State Fair will return to the state capital of Springfield—about 200 miles from Chicago—for its 2025 edition from Thursday, August 7 to Sunday, August 17. And every single night of the event, a major musical act will be taking to the Grandstand stage to entertain a spirited crowd of fairgoers. Yes, as of this week, the Illinois State Fair has announced its full lineup of Grandstand headliners for the popular summer event. And it's quite a starry, varied bunch, ranging from rap icons like Snoop Dogg to alt-rock goddesses like Sheryl Crow, from country crooners like Brad Paisley to hair-metal legends like Def Leppard. The nightly sets kick off at 8pm CDT, and you can check out the full fair-long schedule below. (Note: The headliner for August 11 show has not yet been formally announced, but we'll keep you posted!) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Illinois State Fair (@myilstatefair) Tickets for the Illinois State Fair are set to go on sale at 10am Central on Saturday, May 17; you can gain access a day earlier during a special presale by becoming a "Main Gate Insider." Tickets for the headliner performances range from $30 to $165, spanning standing-room-only admission to premium reserved "Blue Ribbon Zone" seating. A headliner ticket does not cover admission to the fairground, so those will have to be purchased separately: Tickets to the fair cost five bucks from Sunday to Thursday and $10 on Saturdays and Sundays for attendees aged between 13 and 59 years old. There are also discounts for senior citizens and free tickets for children aged 12 and younger. More information can be found on the Illinois State Fair's website.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ribbon to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PLANO, Texas, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a leading supplier of real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, announced that members of its executive team will attend two investor conferences this month. Ribbon is dedicated to assisting the world's largest service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure operators in modernizing and safeguarding their networks and services. Ribbon's leadership will meet with analysts and investors at the following events: 20th Annual Needham Technology, Media, & Consumer 1x1 Conference, May 13, 2025, New York, NY. B. Riley Securities 25th Annual Institutional Investor Conference, May 21-22, 2025, Los Angeles, CA. Qualified participants may email ir@ to set up one on one meetings with Ribbon executives on site. About RibbonRibbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers secure cloud communications and IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today's smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our end-to-end portfolio of communications software and IP Optical networking solutions delivers superior value and innovation by leveraging cloud-native architectures, automation and analytics tools, and leading-edge security. We maintain a keen focus on our commitments to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters, offering an annual Sustainability Report to our stakeholders. To learn more about Ribbon, please visit Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements The information in this release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including those regarding the expected benefits from use of Ribbon Communication's products, are forward-looking statements. The actual results of Ribbon Communications may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Ribbon Communications' business, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of Ribbon Communications' most recent annual or quarterly report filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements represent Ribbon Communications' views only as of the date on which such statement is made and should not be relied upon as representing Ribbon Communications' views as of any subsequent date. While Ribbon Communications may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Ribbon Communications specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. Investor Contact+1 (978) 614-8050ir@ Media ContactCatherine Berthier+1 (646) 741-1974cberthier@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ribbon Communications Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Ribbon Bio Appoints Jeff Fitzgerald as Vice President, Global Head of Sales to Drive Commercial Growth and Strategic Expansion
VIENNA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ribbon Bio GmbH, the DNA synthesis company, today announced that Jeff Fitzgerald has joined the company as Vice President, Global Head of Sales. With a proven track record in scaling commercial operations and leading teams across the industry, Mr. Fitzgerald will take on a pivotal role in accelerating Ribbon Bio's next phase of growth. 'We're thrilled to welcome Jeff to the Ribbon Bio leadership team at this important time, as we commence our exciting first product launch with MiroSynth™ DNA Molecules,' said Jodi Barrientos, CEO. Reporting directly to Jodi Barrientos, Ribbon's CEO, Mr. Fitzgerald will oversee all aspects of global sales strategy, business development, and market expansion as the company commercializes its technology to produce pristine synthetic DNA molecules to serve advanced applications in biopharma and life sciences. 'We're thrilled to welcome Jeff to the Ribbon Bio leadership team at this important time, as we commence our exciting first product launch with MiroSynth™ DNA Molecules,' said Ms. Barrientos. 'His deep industry experience and customer-first approach make him the ideal leader to help drive our commercial strategy forward, especially as global demand for more complex and highly accurate synthetic DNA continues to rise.' Mr. Fitzgerald brings more than a decade of successful commercial leadership experience in life science companies, including executive roles at ArcherDx (acquired by Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)), and IQVIA (formerly Quintiles), where he led high-performing teams, delivered sustained revenue growth across multiple geographies, and supported commercial integrations post-merger and acquisition. His expertise in product launches, building strategic partnerships and scaling go-to-market operations aligns well with Ribbon Bio's mission to redefine what's possible in synthetic biology through precision-engineered DNA. 'I'm very excited to join Ribbon Bio at such a transformative moment,' said Mr. Fitzgerald. 'The company's ability to deliver highly complex and accurate synthetic DNA is unmatched—and I'm looking forward to supporting our partners to bring their most ambitious biological designs to life with MiroSynth™ DNA Molecules.' MiroSynth™ DNA is built on Ribbon's proprietary algorithm-driven technology and precision enzymatic assembly process, delivering exceptional accuracy and performance for applications initially in biopharma, life sciences, and academic research. Customers and partners across the US, EU, UK, and Australia can now access MiroSynth™ DNA to accelerate their most ambitious scientific work. This strategic hire follows a year of significant momentum for Ribbon Bio, including key leadership additions, major partnerships in biopharma and life sciences, demonstrated technical advances in its core platform, and growing global demand for synthetic DNA at the highest levels of complexity and precision. About Ribbon Bio Ribbon Bio is a synthetic biology leader driving DNA synthesis beyond the limits of current technologies: making the impossible possible. We are redefining scientific possibility with our algorithm-driven technology that produces pristine synthetic DNA molecules, at a high level of accuracy and unprecedented speed, enabling our partners to deliver a new generation of transformative solutions for the health of people and the planet. For more information, visit us at
