Pineapple ripened or off-green. A plant growth regulator, Ethephon, is typically sprayed onto the fruit one week before harvest, developing ethylene, which turns the fruit golden yellow. After cleaning and slicing, a pineapple is typically canned in sugar syrup with added preservative. A pineapple never becomes any riper than it was when harvested. The fruit itself is quite perishable and if it is stored at room temperature, it should be used within two days; however, if it is refrigerated, the time span extends to 5–7 days. Mimi Sheller writes: "The pineapple entered European iconography as a symbol of welcome and hospitality,
Hospitality Club on Hospitality Club. Hospitality Club Hospitality Club operates a hospitality service and social networking service. Its website is a platform for members to arrange homestays, offer hospitality, join events, and meet other members. The platform is a gift economy; hosts are not allowed to charge for lodging. Hospitality Club was founded in July 2000 by 22-year old Veit Kühne with the help of friends and family. Kühne had been inspired by his experiences with homestays in Mensa International and his student social networks. In January 2005, Kühne emailed members reiterating his control over decisions regarding the website. In 2006, Kühne