SCRANTON — Retailers across the region experienced strong seafood sales leading up to Christmas and expressed optimism for continued demand heading into New Year’s as prices leveled out and supply increased for most holiday favorites. Carl Pazzaglia, co-owner of South Side Seafood on Pittston Avenue in Scranton, noted supply has been good for everything expect king crab legs. “It got real expensive at the end of the year,” he said. “It wasn’t too bad until about three weeks to a month ago, then it really spiked. A lot has to do with the Russian embargo because a lot of king crab comes from Russia. Other than that, prices are pretty stable. Fish prices are good and shrimp prices have been great all year. In the middle of the year, they were probably the cheapest they’ve been in 15 years.” Pazzaglia added the recent cold weather didn’t stop customers from purchasing holiday delicacies. “Business has been strong,” he said. “It was 5 degrees and the line went down (the block) to the funeral home.” While the typical purchases are different for New Year’s, Pazzaglia expects another swarm of customers this week. “Christmas is a little different because of the seven fishes,” he said. “New Year’s is more shrimp, lobster, clams, scallops, and maybe swordfish or halibut – it’s more of the elite fish.” During more than three decades operating the shop with his brother, Pazzaglia developed a rapport with many people and enjoys cultivating new relationships. “We see a lot of the same faces and some of the kids who came in, now they’re in here with kids,” he said. Although the price of kind crab legs are up nearly $20 from last year, Pazzaglia feels customers understand the circumstances. “Last year, it was $36 a pound for the 6-9 lb. size and this year they’re $54.99,” he said. “The people have been patient – they understand we’re not gouging (them).” Mike Manzano, 56, of Scranton visited South Side Seafood on Christmas Eve to purchase clams, muscles, scallops, and calamari and though the costs were reasonable. “I think prices are just fine,” he said. “It seems about what I paid last year.” Jack Cooper, co-owner of Cooper’s Seafood House on North Washington Avenue in Scranton, also saw a big rush right before Christmas and expects the same in the days before New Year’s. “We’ve were real busy Monday and Tuesday,” he said. “Every year seems to be getting better. I don’t know why, but it is. I guess we’re getting more well known for it.” In addition to king crab legs and lobster tail, prepared foods including crabby pretzels, crab stuffed mushrooms, blue crab dip, seafood crepes, lobster mac and cheese also popular for New Year’s, Cooper said. The prices for soups and several types of fish – cod, haddock, sole, flounder, salmon, tuna – closely resemble last year however Cooper also noticed the jump in king crab legs – up at least $15 to $20 a pound to $55 for a 6-to-9 leg size, he said. “King crab really, really expensive, but it’s still selling, he said. “And, generally speaking, business is booming. People don’t seem to mind the increases on some of the products and we don’t raise prices unless we get prices raised on us.” Customers wait in the line at South Side Seafood in Scranton on Christmas Eve. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER) Seafood sits in the case at South Side Seafood Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER) Lobster tails are for sale at South Side Seafood in Scranton Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER) Customers wait in the line at South Side Seafood in Scranton on Christmas Eve. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER) Customers wait in the line at South Side Seafood in Scranton on Christmas Eve. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER) Mark Bradigan, director of operations for Gerrity’s, which operates 10 supermarkets throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne and Northampton counties, has found warm and cold water lobster tails are typically the best sellers for New Year’s and their price is comparable last year. Gerrity’s is selling 8-9 oz. lobster tails for $14.99 – up from $13.99 a year ago, Bradigan said. Also, the price of snow crab clusters is up slightly from last year but Bradigan stressed it’s down significantly from several years ago when supply was scarce. “We have 5-8 oz. snow crab clusters for $8.99 a pound,” he said. “Customers were paying $9.99 to $11.99 in previous years.” Fish, which typically serves as the main course for Christmas Eve, also has a place at the New Year’s table and prices are comparable to last year, Bradigan said. “We sell a lot of fillets for New Year’s,” he said. “I think a lot of people try to start the new year off right by trying to eat healthy. We see a jump in salmon and fresh haddock.” For Jim Nixon, vice president and general manager of Valley Seafood on North Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre, seafood sales have been even better than usual this holiday season. “There has been more people than normal coming in and besides the staples like fresh haddock, clams and shrimp, there have been a lot more cold water lobster tails sold,” he said. “People want quality items and they’re willing to pay whatever the price is for them.” Jewel Silfies, a sales associate for Adelphia Seafood in Pottsville, noticed customers stopping in earlier than usual to beat the Christmas rush to buy haddock, crab, shrimp and dry scallops. “Those are our hot ticket items,” she said. “It was a little bit slower paced this year because of the day Christmas fell. We had people coming out multiple days in advance instead of just the 23rd and 24th.” Chris Brugger, assistant manager for Valley Hometown Market in Sugarloaf Twp., believes better prices helped sales in December. “We had a strong Christmas week, as far as seafood,” he said. “It was the traditional haddock that we sell a lot of, cod, lobster tails. I felt like we were cheaper this year and supply was plentiful. We have everything and we didn’t run out of anything.” Brugger anticipates lobster and clams will sell well leading up to New Year’s. “Everything is stocked and ready for this week’s business,” he said.Pep Guardiola: If I can’t reverse Manchester City slide then I have to go
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Shares of technology and payments firm Global Blue Group Holding ($GB) fell 4% on Friday after the company announced its second-quarter earnings report. Revenue increased 17% year-over-year (YoY) to €132 million (~$137 million) during the quarter driven by a solid performance in both Tax Free Shopping Solutions and Payments. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) jumped 25% YoY to €59 million (~$61 million). Adjusted net income group share rose to €20.7 million compared to €14 million in the same quarter a year ago. Segment-wise, Tax Free Shopping Solutions revenue rose 18% YoY to €101.9 million while Payments revenue increased 16% YoY to €23.4 million, driven predominantly by increased margins on treasury gains. Meanwhile, Post-Purchase Solutions’ revenue dipped 1% YoY to €6.7 million led by “management’s focus on contribution margin.” Notably, the firm raised its repurchase program to $15 million and extended it for an additional nine months to Nov. 30, 2025. The company said that taking into account the recent luxury market slowdown and the group’s decision to accelerate €5 million of investments (fixed costs) in future growth initiatives, it has adapted the FY24/25 adjusted EBITDA guidance to €185 million - $205 million. At the same time, long-term targets include 8-12% revenue growth and a net leverage ratio of lower than 2.5x. CEO Jacques Stern said that the macro and microeconomic environment in which Global Blue operates remains highly favorable and that the travel industry is experiencing positive trends. Following the earnings announcement, retail sentiment on Stocktwits jumped into the ‘extremely bullish’ territory (96/100), accompanied by ‘extremely high’ retail chatter (95/100) that hit a one-year high. Shares of the firm have gained over 26% on a year-to-date basis. For updates and corrections email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.< Exchange Rate Used In Converting Financials: €1 = $1.04<
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Transform your savings account into a cash-crushing machine with just $30,000Charleston Southern, a 25-point underdog, pulled one of college basketball’s early season shockers, upsetting the University of Miami 83-79 on Nov. 30 in Coral Gables, Fla. The Buccaneers put together their most complete game of the early season, winning for only the second time to improve to 2-7. The win was CSU’s first over a Power 4 program since beating Missouri in Dec. 2019. Guard RJ Johnson paced the Buccaneers with a game-high 23 points, dishing out five assists. Thompson Camara had his second straight career-high with 21 points, connecting on five 3-pointers for the second consecutive outing. Forward Taje' Kelly added a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. CSU men drop 91-67 decision to Georgia Tech CSU had one of its best games shootingwise, connecting on 51 percent of its total shots and making 11-of-24 shots from beyond the arc. The Buccaneers also outrebounded the Hurricanes 35-29. The win was no fluke as CSU led for most of the contest. The Buccaneers grabbed a first-half lead with more than 12 minutes remaining and held a 45-37 advantage at the break. The lead swelled to 13 points at 55-42 within the first four minutes of the second half, and CSU led or was tied until the 2:53 mark of the half when the Hurricanes took their first lead of the second half at 76-75. With the Bucs down 79-75 with 2:11 remaining, Daylen Berry and Johnson knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers with Johnson’s try giving CSU an 81-79 lead with 56 seconds left in the game. Berry sealed the win with two free throws with 13 seconds remaining. CSU will play just its second home game of the season on Tuesday, hosting UT-Martin. The Bucs then hit the road again with a four-game stretch. Charleston Southern no match for Furman
On Wednesday, December 4th, Neptune Aviation, one of the largest aerial firefighting companies in the United States, revealed that it will convert a popular narrowbody commercial airliner, the Airbus A319, to a firefighting water bomber. Neptune Aviation is partnering with Aerotec & Concept to complete the conversion of the Airbus A319. The initial conversion is scheduled to be completed in 2027, and Neptune Aviation will introduce it into service shortly after. The aerial firefighting company will look to convert several other Airbus A319s for aerial firefighting purposes in the future. These airplanes and helicopters are fitted with the latest technology in aerial firefighting capability. The President of Neptune Aviation, Jennifer Draughon, spoke about the new soon-to-be-converted aircraft. Draughon stated, "As the leader in aerial firefighting, we are always focused on continuous improvement. The Airbus A319’s larger size and higher maximum takeoff weight allow for greater fire retardant capacity, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the safety of our crews, firefighters on the ground, and the communities we protect." Neptune Aviation's newest narrowbody firefighting aircraft Neptune Aviation will look to introduce a completed aerial firefighting aircraft in 2027, after the conversion is completed in partnership with the France-based Aerotec & Concept. The new Airbus A319 water bomber will be a significant upgrade to the firefighting company's fleet. Currently, Neptune Aviation flies nine British Aerospace 146 aircraft. According to Aero Time , these aircraft have a maximum capacity of 3,000 gallons for retardant. However, the newly converted Airbus A319 fleet will be able to carry a maximum of 4,500 gallons of retardant. It is not clear how many Airbus A319 water bombers Neptune Aviation will acquire in the future. However, it is likely that Neptune Aviation will keep a mixture of BAe 146 water bombers and Airbus A319 water bombers. This will provide the company with a wide range of aerial firefighting capabilities. The Airbus A319 has several other improvements in the performance category compared to the BAe 146s. However, the BAe 146s are smaller and easier to maneuver. Overall, these two aircraft have the following general performance specifications: Specification BAe 146 Airbus A319 Length 102 feet 111 feet Height 28 feet one inch 38 feet seven inches Wingspan 86 feet three inches 117 feet five inches Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) 84,000 pounds 166,000 pounds Typical cruise speed 404 knots (465 miles per hour) 448 knots (515 miles per hour) Range 2,090 nautical miles (2,405 miles) 3,750 nautical miles (4,320 miles) Service ceiling 35,000 feet 41,000 feet About Neptune Aviation Neptune Aviation Services is one of the largest aerial firefighting firms in the US. The company is based out of Missoula International Airport (MSO) in Missoula, Montana. However, Neptune Aviation provides aerial firefighting services to a wide range of areas, including throughout the US, Canada, Chile, and other areas around the world. The company was first founded in 1993 after Marta Amelia Timmons purchased Black Hills Aviation, which was previously based in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Since then, the company has focused on aerial firefighting services. However, the company also provides aviation maintenance services, air charter services, and operates a fixed base operator (FBO).Tow Tractor Market Size 2024: Global Share, Industry And Report Analysis By 2031 | Linde Material Handling GmbH Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. Motrec International Inc.
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Lucintel Forecasts Prepreg Market to Reach $7.0 Billion by 2030 12-10-2024 11:34 PM CET | Logistics & Transport Press release from: ABNewswire Trends and Forecast for the Prepreg Market According to the recent study the prepreg market is projected to reach an estimated $7.0 billion by 2030 from $4.6 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2023 to 2030. Growth in this market is primarily driven by growing demand for high performance composite materials and the replacement of metals with composites in different end use industries. According to the recent study the prepreg market [ https://www.lucintel.com/prepreg-market.aspx ] is projected to reach an estimated $7.0 billion by 2030 from $4.6 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2023 to 2030. Growth in this market is primarily driven by growing demand for high performance composite materials and the replacement of metals with composites in different end use industries. Browse 138 figures / charts and 96 tables in this 240 -page report to understand trends, opportunities and forecast in prepreg market by end use (commercial aerospace, military/defense, general aviation, space/satellite, sporting goods, marine, wind energy, automotive, civil engineering, and others), weave type (fabric prepreg, unidirectional prepreg), manufacturing technology (hot melt and solvent dip), prepreg type (thermoset prepreg and thermoplastic prepreg), reinforcement type (carbon fiber, glass fiber, and aramid fiber), resin type (epoxy prepreg, BMI prepreg, phenolic prepreg, cynate ester prepreg, and thermoplastics prepreg), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World). Lucintel forecasts that commercial aerospace will remain the largest end use by value and volume and it is also expected to witness highest growth over the forecast period due to increasing demand for lightweight materials in new aircraft programs, such as Boeing 787 and Airbus A350. Thermoset prepreg will remain the largest segment over the forecast period due to its wide usage in aerospace/defense, wind energy and automotive end use. Thermoplastic prepreg is expected to witness the hightest growth over the forecast period. Download sample by clicking on prepreg market North America is expected to remain the largest region and witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to increasing residential construction and government regulations for energy efficiency. Hexcel Corporation, Solvay, Gurit, Toray Industries Inc., SGL Carbon, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Teijin Limited are the major suppliers in the prepreg providers. 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Trump’s transition team is working on a package to roll out within days of his taking office on Jan. 20 to approve export permits for liquefied natural gas projects and to increase oil drilling on federal lands and off the U.S. coast, sources familiar have said. It was not immediately clear how Trump could work around independent commissions such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which has recently required additional environmental reviews for LNG projects. The Trump transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump, a Republican, also plans to repeal some aspects of Democratic President Joe Biden’s regulations and top climate legislation, such as tax credits for electric vehicles and new clean power plant standards that aim to phase out coal and natural gas.
Transform your savings account into a cash-crushing machine with just $30,000(Source: Nasdaq) Wall Street’s main indexes climbed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq touching record highs driven by gains in technology stocks, while investors awaited comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the day. Crucial jobs data is due on Friday and investors are shoring up bets on a third consecutive interest-rate cut at the central bank’s Dec. 17-18 meeting. Salesforce (CRM.N), opens new tab provided the biggest boost to the blue-chip Dow on the day, jumping 8.8% to an all-time high after the enterprise cloud company beat Street estimates for third-quarter revenue and raised the lower end of its annual revenue forecast. Other cloud companies also jumped, with ServiceNow (NOW.N), and Datadog (DDOG.O), adding 5.6% each. Information Technology stocks (.SPLRCT), hit a record high, buoyed by gains in megacaps such as Microsoft (MSFT.O), and Nvidia (NVDA.O). Marvell Technology (MRVL.O), advanced 21.6% to a record high after the chipmaker forecast fourth-quarter revenue above analyst estimates, while the broader Semiconductor index (.SOX), rose 1.6%. “Numbers from technology (Salesforce and Marvell) once again were pretty amazing and it just seems that we can continue to grow and hit these earnings. These numbers continue to give the tech rally legs,” said JJ Kinahan, CEO at IG Group North America. U.S. private payrolls showed a modest increase in November, while annual wages for workers staying in their jobs edged higher for the first time in 25 months. Separately, a survey from the Institute for Supply Management showed U.S. services sector activity slowed in November after logging big gains in recent months, while the final reading of the S&P services survey was revised lower to 56.1. At 11:31 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI), rose 235.16 points, or 0.53%, to 44,940.69, the S&P 500 (.SPX), gained 22.58 points, or 0.37%, to 6,072.46, and the Nasdaq Composite (.IXIC), added 171.83 points, or 0.88%, to 19,652.74. The CBOE Market Volatility Index (.VIX), Wall Street’s fear gauge, briefly dipped below 13 points for the first time since July. The Fed’s Beige Book, the central bank’s U.S. economic activity survey report, is scheduled for release at 2:00 p.m. ET. St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem spoke on the day, joining other Fed officials this week in signaling support for further rate cuts, but none pushed strongly for or against another reduction. U.S. stocks had a solid November after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the Nov. 5 election and his Republican Party sweeping both houses of Congress. Drugmaker Eli Lilly (LLY.N), was up nearly 3% after its weight-loss drug Zepbound topped rival Wegovy in a head-to-head study. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.2-to-1 ratio on the NYSE, and by a 1.36-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. The S&P 500 posted 23 new 52-week highs and five new lows, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded 115 new highs and 74 new lows. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Shashwat Chauhan and Purvi Agarwal in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai)
HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Subaie on Thursday inaugurated the Radiation Data Monitoring and Analysis Unit in Qatar, which includes a monitoring platform, a data analysis and production section, and specialised stations for ionising radiation monitoring. During the opening, the minister was given a detailed explanation about the unit's operational mechanisms and technologies used to monitor and analyse radiation data, ensuring it remains within natural limits. It was emphasised that the unit aims to enhance protection of citizens and residents by enabling early detection of radiation levels that exceed natural thresholds, ensuring highest levels of radiation and nuclear safety on both regional and global levels. HE al-Subaie was also briefed on the unit's role in issuing early warnings in the event of any malfunction or abnormal increase in radiation levels, through its linked early warning system. He was further informed by specialised staff and expert overseeing the units operations. The minister praised this step as part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to protect both people and the environment from risks of ionising radiation. He highlighted that early detection and swift actions ensure radiation levels remain within natural limits, particularly in light of growing environmental challenges. Assistant Undersecretary for Environmental Affairs, Abdulhadi al-Marri, explained that this unit is a crucial tool for detecting nuclear radiation and issuing early warnings of any cross-border radioactive contamination, enabling ministry and relevant authorities to take preventive measures before radioactive clouds reach populated areas. He also mentioned that the team overseeing the unit had undergone advanced technical training, including office-based exercises and participation in "Watan 2024" field drill in collaboration with relevant agencies, demonstrating its capability to handle any radiation emergency. Director of Radiation Protection Department, Engineer Abdulrahman al-Abduljabar, stated that the new system for monitoring ionising radiation includes advanced marine stations, which are floating buoys with robust aluminum towers. These are equipped with ladders, bases, and platforms to ease installation and operation. He pointed out the exceptional maritime anchoring system, which securely attaches buoys to sea floor using corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all directions along the country's coastline. He further explained that stations operate using advanced, sustainable, and alternative energy technologies, including solar panels, long-lasting lithium batteries, and wind-powered energy generation systems, with an operational lifespan of at least five years. Additionally, stations are equipped with satellite communication systems and coverage through phone or internet networks, ensuring continuous data transmission to monitoring unit. Eng. al-Abduljabar also highlighted the use of smart motor technology for programmed lowering of water quality sensors, as well as warning alarms, radar systems, and security features including panoramic cameras to protect the stations. He emphasised that the Radiation Data Monitoring and Analysis Unit is one of the most significant environmental technology projects in Qatar and one of the best in Middle East. It is part of a series of projects launched by the ministry in recent years to ensure protection of both people and environment, contributing to a safe and sustainable environmental framework in Qatar. Eng al-Abduljabar confirmed that Radiation Protection Department oversees this project, along with other initiatives aimed at ensuring nuclear and radiation security in Qatar, in collaboration with national and international organisations like International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The goal is to ensure comprehensive oversight of peaceful use of nuclear energy in various sectors, including industry, healthcare, agriculture, and research, thereby strengthening Qatar's position in the field of radiation safety. Related Story QC in Somalia pact for neonatal care Top experts gather for Int'l Space Radio Monitoring Meeting
Use of AI tools in healthcare has been accelerating, with growing trust in results produced and delivered by such tools. RAMP, one such tool already in action at UVA Health, focuses on delivering actionable, verifiable and explainable machine learning, integrating it as a decision support tool into clinical workflow to improve insights into patient health trends and facilitate faster delivery of necessary care, improving patient outcomes. AI-driven predictive analytics models use complex real-time and historical patient data to provide healthcare professionals with actionable insights, and to alert care teams if the patient is in need of immediate attention. Valentina Baljak is a senior data scientist at UVA Health. She holds a doctorate in information science and technology, applied machine learning. UVA Health created and uses RAMP today. Baljak and two of her colleagues will discuss AI, RAMP and much more at HIMSS25 in March in Las Vegas in their session entitled "Real-Time Analytics Monitoring Platform: Usable AI in Action." We spoke with Baljak to get an understanding of what she and her colleagues will be talking about in the session and what HIMSS25 attendees can hope to take away from their talk. Q. What is the primary theme you will address in your session and why is it relevant to healthcare and health IT today? A. With the recent emergence of generative AI models , this topic is getting more traction in the healthcare field. In this work, we are focusing on clinical decision-making support tools in real time. Artificial intelligence isn't a new term. At UVA Health we have been developing real-time predictive systems for several years now, and one of the biggest lessons we have learned is that the shape AI should take is the one that addresses your needs the best. Clinicians won't get behind tools they can't explain. Building trust in our models and tools meant close collaboration at every step, right from Day One. We want to provide a blueprint on how to build a system that works in your environment, and to raise awareness to the importance of transparency, accountability and explainability of your models. This is especially important in the medical setting, with real-time predictions that can have a significant impact on patient outcomes. Q. You will be focusing sharply on AI. How is it being used in healthcare in the context of your session's focus? A. The key aspect of RAMP is real-time data collection from the EHR and other data sources. The ability to write results back to patient records in an EHR and alert care teams in real time makes RAMP a crucial tool in the clinical setting. Technologies used here are fairly established and all open source. Python provides a solid basis for our ML development, back-end connectivity and data processing. Connections to various data sources are built with FiHR, REST API and custom HL7. The website is built with Angular. As our latest major expansion, we are building a new predictive model on top of our largest real-time data stream, built with Kafka to collect all vitals and EKG waveforms from bedside monitors. Q. Attendees will come to your session looking to bring knowledge home. What is one takeaway they can expect? A. AI is a fundamental part of modern healthcare, taking different shapes depending on the need. Selecting the right AI approach is crucial, given the high stakes. If you have in-house expertise and resources, then developing a custom AI system is a powerful alternative to vendor-provided black-box systems. Valentina Baljak's session, "Real-Time Analytics Monitoring Platform: Usable AI in Action," is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, at 12:45 p.m. at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas .It’s been a constant complaint among social media users who get locked out of their accounts. Regaining access can be arduous and can take weeks. But Meta has launched a new tool to help social media users access their accounts quicker after they have been locked out. > Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are Social media pages are not just to keep up with friends. Many people use their profiles to manage online business activity and personal brands. NBC 6 Responds has heard from social media users who have lost access to their accounts. “I even started to send emails to the help account, I had a feeling it was a shot in the dark and they weren’t going to answer me,” Carmen Fraga told NBC 6 Responds. Fraga reached out to NBC 6 Responds when she couldn’t get into the social media pages she managed at the time. But Meta’s new tool could help people who find themselves in a similar situation as Fraga. “The video selfie option will be right there, you can immediately go down and take it,” Lori Moylan with Meta said. Stories that affect your life across the U.S. and around the world. Moylan is the public policy director with Meta and explains when people lose access to their Facebook or Instagram accounts the account holder must verify their identity. This can be done by uploading an official ID or an official certificate with your name. But now there is a new option which offers the option to take a selfie to verify your identity. This option uses facial recognition technology and is like the technology you might use to unlock your phone or other apps. “We’ll take the selfie and compare it against the pictures that are in your profile pictures so we can make sure it’s a match and you are indeed trying to reclaim an account that is in fact yours” Moylan said. She says after they verify its you, you will be asked to update your password and then you will be able to access your account again. For this option to work there needs to be at least some pictures on the account to be used as reference. If not, the user would need to use the old verification process. This tool has already started to rollout and will be available for all users within the next couple of months. If your account has been hacked or you have been locked out, you can visit facebook.com/hacked.