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Wrote last week that the Upper West Side had lost two frozen yogurt shops with the closings of Frozen Peaks (2541 Broadway) and Yapple (2056 Broadway). Now comes word that a new froyo spot is stepping in to pick up the slack: Yogurtland is opening their fourth NYC location — and second on the UWS [...]
Good news if you have a sweet tooth — the Upper West Side just got a new bakery. It’s even better news if you’ve got dietary restrictions, as the menu is both gluten free and dairy free. By The Way Bakery opened at 2442 Broadway (between 90th & 91st) last week.
There’s some action brewing at the old Cardeology space at 452 Amsterdam (81st/82nd) — a new store called Treat House is gearing up to open. It’s billed as “the first crisped rice treat emporium.”
UPDATE 10/3: A few photos and additional details on Numero 28 Cucina from Thrillist Posted last month that Lisca Ristorante had closed (660 Amsterdam, between 92nd & 93rd) . It didn’t take long to find out what’s moving in — Numero 28 is opening their first Upper West Side location. In addition to having “normal” [...]
After 20 years at 208 Columbus (between 69th & 70th), UWS pizza fixture Rigoletto is relocating elsewhere in the neighborhood. They’re moving nearby, into the former Red Velvet Bakery space at 141 W. 72nd, between Amsterdam & Columbus. It’s probably nothing, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t note that 208 Columbus is located adjacent [...]
I first mentioned Gastronomie 491 (491 Columbus, between 83rd & 84th) way back in September. At the time, word was they’d open “sometime in October.” As with many openings in the neighborhood, things moved a little slower than originally planned. However, the wait is now over — the gourmet market and cafe is opening for [...]
G-Free NYC, the gluten-free specialist mentioned here last month officially opened their store on 85th between Columbus & Central Park West today. It should be a nice addition to the neighborhood for those who require (or choose) gluten-free diets. David K. wrote in to say that a new Pricewise discount drugstore has opened on Broadway, [...]
UPDATE 4/20: G-Free is officially open Looks like a new store is getting ready to open. G-Free NYC, a store dedicated to gluten-free foods, posted this photo on Twitter, excited that their renovations are complete. The store, located on 85th between Columbus and Central Park West, is slated to open in a few weeks.


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Asia’s richest man, Gautam Adani, claims to be dependent on ChatGPT, a potent new AI tool that converses with users in an uncannily believable manner. The 60-year-old Indian tycoon wrote on LinkedIn last week that the launch of ChatGPT marked a “transformative moment in the democratization of AI given its incredible powers as well as comical mistakes.”
Since he began using ChatGPT, the millionaire acknowledged that he had developed some addiction to it. The tool has sparked discussions about how generative AI services, which can turn prompts into original essays, stories, songs, and images after training on vast online datasets, could radically transform how we live and work. The tool was made available to the general public by the artificial intelligence research company OpenAI late last year.
Some claim it will make writers, developers, tutors, and artists unemployed. Others are more upbeat and believe it will help workers complete their to-do lists more quickly.
Adani stated in his essay that “there can be no question that generative AI will have tremendous implications,” adding that it has the “same promise and risk” as silicon chips.
According to Adani, who runs companies in industries ranging from ports to power plants, “nearly five decades ago, the US was ahead of the rest of the world thanks to the pioneering of chip design and large-scale chip production, which paved the way for the rise of many partner nations and tech behemoths like Intel, Qualcomm, TSMC, etc.”
He continued, “It also cleared the path for guided and precision weaponry employed in modern warfare with more chips installed than ever before.” He predicted that the competition in the field of generative AI will soon become as “complex and as intertwined as the ongoing silicon chip battle.”
Recent tensions between the US and China have been stoked by Washington’s decision to forbid the sale of sophisticated computer chips and chip-making machinery to Chinese firms. There have also been some blocked Chinese investments in European semiconductor manufacturing.
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The International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA) today announced that “earliest bird” registration for the trade association’s Fifth Annual IBPSA Pet Care Services Educational Conference & Trade Show is now open. The educational event, happening October 3-5, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida, features a line-up of new faces and seasoned pros all bringing fresh ideas and smart insight to educate and inspire the owners, managers, and key employees of pet boarding and daycare facilities, pet sitters, veterinarians, groomers, trainers and more working in the pet care services industry.
“We’re so excited about this year’s conference as we’re not only celebrating a milestone in our fifth year,” IBPSA founder and CEO Carmen Rustenbeck said. “But we’ve also put together a combination of speakers and sessions that promote business health as well as personal health.”
The event’s keynote speaker is Dr. Rick Goodman, a speaker and author whose motivational presentations have been hailed by companies and associations from start-ups to Fortune 500. Session topics for the Fifth Annual IBPSA Pet Care Services Educational Conference include:
The conference will be accompanied by an industry trade show and immediately preceded by three pre-conference workshops for more intensive learning in three distinct areas:
“With the summer busy season for pet care services providers just ahead, we wanted to give everyone plenty of time to make plans now to learn and relax with us Jacksonville,” Rustenbeck said. “October will be here before we know it!”
For information on all of the sessions, speakers, pre-conference, and more, visit www.petcareconference.com.


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Dell’s Dedupe Play
Until three weeks ago, few people outside corporate data centers knew much about deduplication technology, which makes data storage more efficient by culling repetitive documents. That changed when data storage companies NetApp (NTAP) and EMC (EMC) got into a bidding war last month for a leading provider of the heretofore obscure software.
Their target is Data Domain (DDUP), for which EMC is offering $30 a share and NetApp $25 a share. While the clash surprised people who don’t know about the technology, it was no shock for Darren Thomas, who heads Dell’s (DELL) data storage division. “We always knew” that deduplication was hot, he says.
This week, Dell jumped into the fray when it announced a new deduplication box that combines technology from software maker CommVault (CVLT) with Dell hardware. The new product – along with new deduplication services that Dell is offering – may give a hint into the company’s M&A strategy, which has been taking shape in recent months.


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By Karla Paris
Success in the coffee market has led food manufacturers to heavy adoption and innovations of the K-Cup
Single-serve brewing systems were hardly on the map five years ago, but now they account for more than a quarter of every dollar Americans spend on at-home coffee. By 2018, market-research firm Mintel expects consumers to spend nearly as much on coffee pods as they do on bulk coffee.
When you consider that this data is just reflective of the coffee market, it’s no wonder why so many other food and beverage manufacturers are launching new products to capture a bigger share of the market. After all, consumers love the convenience that single-serve capsules, such as K-Cups, offer. On April 16, General Mills launched Nature Valley-brand oatmeal that’s made in a Keurig. Hot water from the Keurig runs through K-Cups and into a mug filled with Nature Valley Bistro Cups oatmeal, to be mixed with an additional packet of nuts and fruit.
But, General Mills isn’t the only food maker tinkering with K-Cups. Smucker's is expanding its product line, offering single-use K-Cups with Folgers brand coffee for use in Keurig machines. Keurig Green Mountain and Smucker’s announced on May 7 an expansion of its partnership agreement, allowing for greater choice and variety of the Smucker’s family of coffee brands for the Keurig system in at-home and away-from-home locations. Also in the works, Smucker’s plans to give its Millstone brand a make-over. The company intends to rebrand and provide additional support so it can compete in the premium ends of the K-Cup and bagged-coffee segments.
Campbell’s is fighting, as well, for its position in the K-Cup market. The soup maker is now offering Campbell's Fresh-Brewed Soup K-Cup Packs which contain broth that can be brewed over a packet of dried vegetables and noodles for use in the Keurig system.
And don’t forget about Coca-Cola. The company also recently decided to invest in the single-cup brewing trend. Earlier this year it agreed to purchase a 10 percent stake in Keurig Green Mountain (formerly Green Mountain Coffee Roasters). Keurig and its Keurig Cold product, which is being developed, will be the official maker of Coca-Cola's prepare-at-home beverage.


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According to a report by Bloomberg, Google has announced nine acquisitions so far this year. Last fall, Google chief executive Eric Schmidt announced plans to inhale a new startup company every month.
Apple hasn't made a similar announcement, instead preferring to keep its plans secret even as its executives described the company's cash pile as being useful in making strategic purchases as opportunities become available. But after making four iPhone related acquisitions in the last six months, Apple has analysts talking excitedly about a buying frenzy between it and Google.
Bloomberg cited analyst Charlie Wolf with Needham & Co. as saying, "It looks like thereâs an acquisition frenzy going on between Google and Apple in the sense that thereâs an increasing urgency on Appleâs part to stay even if not ahead of Google in the phone space and apps space."
Last year, Apple "hired a Goldman Sachs Group Inc. investment banker, Adrian Perica, to help the company develop deals, people close to the company said earlier this year," Bloomberg stated. "They say they believe Perica is the first dedicated M&A specialist on Jobsâs staff."
"To avoid publicity and possible rival bids, Apple in some cases has offered a target only a three-hour period in which to accept the terms of a sale, according to one executive with knowledge of the situation," Bloomberg noted.
Apple's cautious, strategic acquisition history
In the last decade, Apple has largely only purchased a series of strategic, small software companies in its efforts to build a development team to create its suites of pro apps and iLife titles.
Between 2000 and 2006, Apple bought Astarte and Spruce (DVD Studio Pro), Nothing Real and Silicon Grail (Shake), Emagic (Logic Pro), Prismo (Motion), Silicon Color (Color) and Proximity (Final Cut Server).
The company also bought PowerSchool for its student information system software it later resold, and Zayante, a FireWire chip and software developer.
Apple's Mobile acquisitions
However, starting in 2005, Apple began buying companies to help it enter the mobile market related to its growing iPod business. It snatched up the assets of FingerWorks, which had developed multitouch technologies later used in the iPhone, followed by PA Semi in 2008. Apple chief executive Steve Jobs said PA Semi would be building chips for iPhone and iPod devices.
As Apple's mobile business has exploded, so has its strategic shift toward mobile-related acquisitions. Last summer, the company appears to have acquired Placebase, suggesting that Apple might build its own mapping service to reduce its dependence upon Google.
Last winter, it made subsequent efforts to buy mobile advertising company AdMob. When Google stepped in with a winning counteroffer, Apple bought the competing Quattro Wireless instead. Apple then bought music streaming service LaLa, which had been in serious talks with Google.
Apple ready to buy
Rather than just trying to keep pace with Google, it appears Apple is trying to prevent Google from buying up key mobile assets; Google appears to be doing the same thing. After Apple lost out to Google in buying AdMob, Jobs complained to his employees at at company event that Google "snatched them up because they didnât want us to have them."
Apple now has around $41.7 billion in investment assets it can "liquidate in a day," according to the report, compared to Google's cash pile of $26.5 billion.
Apple's chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer recently reiterated that the company's investment strategy continues to prioritize "preservation of capital, which has served us well in the current environment."
That has some investors, including Michael Obuchowski, the managing director at First Empire Asset Management, recommending Apple put its cash to work. âI want them to reinvest their cash in the business,â Obuchowski said. âThey are sitting on more than $30 billion in cash that is earning close to nothing.â


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Tarik Miranda plans to open Yasa'i Bowl franchise in downtown Milford
MILFORD — When Tarik Miranda stopped by an acai bowl spot in Everett one day, he was surprised to learn he wasn't the only Milford resident there.
There were several, he said, and he was told that the spot, Yasa’i Bowl, was where they normally went for acai bowls — a blended mixture of acai berries and other fruits, served in a bowl and topped with a variety of fresh fruit, nuts and seeds.
Thankfully for Miranda, the franchise owner was present that day, too.
Miranda, 25, is now a franchisee of Yasa’i Bowl, a Brazilian-owned franchise that offers a spin on traditional acai bowls. He’s aiming to open an eatery in downtown Milford sometime during the middle of next month.
“I’ve worked at Diary Queen before, so I think this could kill it,” said Miranda, a 2014 graduate of Milford High School who currently works at General Dynamics in Dedham. The 2018 Wentworth Institute of Technology graduate has also worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but it's his first job that remains his favorite — Dairy Queen.
Working at the fast-paced restaurant, in his case on West Street in Milford, is a rush he misses, from creating dishes to interacting with customers.
He plans to open the newest Yasa'i Bowl in a 5,700-square-foot space at 8 Central St., which is formerly home to a notary office, he said. A full remodel has been done inside, he said, noting it will be primarily be a takeout spot, though a table or two may be added post-pandemic.
The space is across from Custom Creations Barber Shop and beside Central Tavern.
Miranda likens his business to a hard-serve ice cream shop where customers can pick what goes in their bowls. According to the Everett location’s menu, that includes strawberries, mango, pineapple and blueberries, with toppings like shredded coconut, honey, chopped-up Chokito chocolate bars and Paçoca, a Brazilian peanut candy.
In all, there are about 30 toppings to choose from, said Miranda. Yasa'i Bowl also offers three flavors of ice cream — vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.
This will be the first restaurant Miranda has managed, he said, though it’s always been a dream of his. Like the Yasa’i Bowl franchise owner, Miranda is Brazilian, with his parents originally from Minas Gerais before moving to the United States.
Yasa’i Bowl opened its first location in Tampa, Florida, then in Everett last year. But according to the Everett location’s Facebook page, there are at least seven other locations planned for the near future, including in Framingham, Lowell, Quincy, Brighton and Woburn, as well as in two Connecticut cities — Bridgeport and Hartford.
Miranda signed a two-year contract with the franchise, which he can renew. After completing the business' food safety inspection, he said it will need a building inspection and approval from the Board of Health before opening.
Miranda said he won’t leave his current job right away, but will instead cut his hours in order to run his business. Employees will include several family members, with additional workers hired in the future as needed, he said.
Lauren Young writes about business and pop culture. Reach her at 774-804-1499 or firstname.lastname@example.org. Follow her on Twitter @laurenwhy__.


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There are 599K subscribers to the UK daily Financial Times, and the makeup of that subscriber base is now tilted toward the internet – 300K of the subscriptions are online, compared to 299K that are still getting a print copy.
In all, the publication claims to have 2.1M readers, it claims that digital subscriptions grew at at 31% pace compared to 2% for print, and it further claims that is revenue has actually grown significantly.
It said overall sales amounted to the equivalent of $339M during the first half of 2012, compared to $203M during the same period the year prior.
The company noted that advertising remains volatile and unpredictable, and that steady subscription income was helping FT hold up against that unpredictability.
25% of ft.com usage is already being accessed via mobile devices. The company is working to expand its availability as an application on a variety of platforms.
RBR-TVBR observation: The move from print to virtual has been slow and painful for most publications, but it is good to see a few are starting to make the business model work in the Internet Age.


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Hong Kong expatriate salary packages continued to grow throughout 2019, while the cost of employing expat staff in most other jurisdictions dropped.
The average cost of employing a mid-level expatriate worker in Hong Kong cost a company on average just over US$284,000 (HK$2.23 million), including an average cash salary of US$88,000.
This was one of the key findings of the just-released MyExpatriate Market Pay survey published annually by ECA International.
“Hong Kong stood out against the global trend of lower expatriate packages in 2019 and is one of the only locations in our rankings that saw all aspects of the average package increase” said Lee Quane, regional director, Asia for ECA International.
“However, though this increase is positive news when compared to the rest of Asia, it was significantly lower than in previous years. This was representative of the weakened global economy in 2019,” Quane added.
“In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the average expatriate package is unlikely to grow significantly for the foreseeable future, as pressure builds on companies to manage their costs.”
China remains the third most expensive location globally in which to employ expatriate workers, despite the overall cost of employing an expatriate package in the country dropping by over US$6000 – including a US$2262 drop in the average salary.
The ongoing China-US trade tensions are considered a factor.
Singapore has held steady as a reasonably priced location for employing expat staff, with the overall cost of employing a mid-level expatriate employee standing at just over US$232,000, including an average cash salary of US$88,000 (similar to Hong Kong). This reflects a drop of over US$3,800 in the overall costs compared to 2018 though, with the falling costs of employing an expat in Singapore reflecting a global downward trend.
“The key reason for Singapore’s more favourable ranking in terms of costs compared with elsewhere in Asia is the low tax-related costs compared to most of the other locations ranked and lower costs associated with benefits compared with other high cash salary locations such as Hong Kong,” explained Quane.
Rest of the world
The UK was once again named the most expensive country in the world to hire expat workers, with the overall cost standing at an exorbitant US$413,000 (£315,000). However, the average salary of US$73,400 is significantly lower than many other countries.
Outside of Asia, the highest rising country in the rankings was the US, where the overall cost of employing an expatriate rose by US$3000 to a total of US$253,000. In contrast, Sweden saw the biggest drop, with the average cost of employing an overseas worker now just over US$219,000 – a drop of over US$20,000 in just one year.
Note: When considering the cost of an expat package, companies need to factor in three main elements: The cash salary, benefits – such as accommodation, international schools, or cars – and tax.
Top 10 most expensive Asian locations to employ expat workers
Total cost of expatriate package (US$)


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Auto Trader has teamed up with Aviva to power a new tool which could cut the time it takes to identify if a damaged vehicle should be declared a total loss.
Sociosciences has developed a free to download app, fronted by Ivan the mole, which scouts Twitter for key phrases to help generate business leads.
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China's Alibaba Group is buying UCWeb, one of the nation's top mobile browser companies, in a deal that will give the e-commerce giant a bigger reach with smartphone users.
A stronger set of features, possibly including payments, might be coming to Facebook's messaging properties now that former PayPal president David Marcus has come to work for the social network.
Well, that was awkward: Facebook just did a Snapchat of its own, briefly releasing a rival disappearing-photo app and then pulling it.
One federal regulator sees a potentially bright future in driverless cars like those made by Google -- if their technology actually succeeds in making roads safer.
Apple may be looking to infuse its mapping software with personally relevant results by incorporating social search with technology acquired from the startup Spotsetter.
Although the memory of a bad date can take a lot longer than 24 hours to truly fade, the dating app Tinder has decided that's plenty of time for its users to share photos with their matches.
Instagram has added a suite of new effects to its app in a move to win over users who might otherwise turn to alternative software for photo editing tools.
Mobile device management company Good Technology is stepping up its efforts to attract organizations that want to leave BlackBerry behind by acquiring assets from Fixmo and launching a new secure mobile collaboration app.
Google is updating its Google+ app for iOS devices, providing new photo playback and sharing features that could attract fans on the other side of the fence.
acebook will soon be listening to its users -- literally -- but some of them wish it would cover its ears.
Will smartwatches and cars give the Tizen OS the traction it hasn't gotten in smartphones? The OS's backers are getting their hopes up in advance of a developer conference next week.
Acer's "Build Your Own Cloud" service will start rolling out to consumers in late June with a suite of updated apps that will work on mobile devices and PCs, including devices from other companies.
Google has posted a number of notifications to show what users will be able to see on their Android Wear smartwatches, including integration with Nest's smoke detector.
The latest version of Xamarin's namesake development platform has additional support for iOS and more features for sharing code across the Apple OS, Android and Windows.
Microsoft plans to boost its Azure cloud services with its acquisition of Capptain, whose product helps developers track and analyze usage of their Web and mobile apps and implement customer retention strategies.
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Why Christmas Trees Are Pricier This Year
Homeowners will have to reach deeper in their pockets to afford a real Christmas tree this year because of lower supplies that are contributing to a 10 percent hike in prices over last year, The New York Times reports. “We’re not going to be short; everybody looking for a real tree will be able to get one,” says Doug Hundley, a spokesman for the National Christmas Tree Association. “But it is a tight market, and prices will rise.”
While the average buyer spent $36.50 on a Christmas tree in 2008, that figure jumped to $74.70 in 2016. Fewer consumers purchased Christmas trees during the financial crisis in 2008, and growers responded by cutting down fewer trees to sell. As a result, there was less space to plant replacements—which has the effect of smaller selections today, the Times reports. “It’s not like buying plastic cups. You can’t just turn a tree out in a factory,” says Darren Nicholson, assistant manager at the Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm in Waynesville, N.C. “Once you cut it, you have to wait 10 years to replace it.”
Also, there are fewer farmers growing firs, spruces, and pines for the holiday season. Oregon, the top state for tree exports, has seen the number of licensed growers drop from 699 in 2010 to 392 today. Further, droughts and recent wildfires have limited the selections at tree farms. Buyers who wait until mid-December may have limited selections, Hundley warns.
Source: “Why You’ll Probably Pay More for Your Christmas Tree This Year,” The New York Times (Nov. 30, 2017)


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AFC Member Julia Van Der Sommen, Director of Sample room is a 25-year industry veteran. Noticing a shift to greater awareness of the provenance of clothes through her Melbourne-based ethically-accredited business, Sample Room. Ms Van Der Sommen has created a new tech product with her team that she believes will change the way designers and manufacturers approach development.
Meet The Fashion Advocate, one of the largest online retailers for 100% ethical Australian and New Zealand fashion. After five years advocating for ethical and sustainable fashion online, The Fashion Advocate is now opening a retail boutique in Melbourne's Bayside to further support Australian and New Zealand fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. Applications to stock in-store with The Fashion Advocate are now open.
Discover the unique space from A.BCH as part of AFC Flagship, featuring 'Momentary Field', an installation collaboration with Art Director, Marsha Golemac. UN – DYED is both a temporary store and exhibition and will be open to the public for a limited time, from June 23-30, 2019 at Emporium Melbourne.


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You and I have chosen a “geek life,” and we must live with the consequences. That means the SMB landscape changes very fast and can surprise even ardent analysts, much less day-to-day practitioners. Almost in a stealth mode, Dell has acquired several capable SMB players as it works to build a comprehensive solutions portfolio.
Yesterday, Dell released a series of new mobility solutions designed to help organizations better embrace the growing BYOD trend. In addition, the company announced a new series of technology competencies for their Partner Direct program.
The mobility suite announced yesterday includes solutions for endpoint security, migration security and transition to the cloud:
This morning, Dell announced the immediate availability of the latest Dell SonicWALL Hosted Email Security solution. The new version, 2.0, has added support, including 24/7 online and phone options.
Dell yesterday launched the Latitude 3330 laptop, designed to help educators teach tomorrow’s leaders while providing value to school districts. The new laptop offers computing features required to maximize learning productivity, compatibility with Dell’s existing solutions and services for education and support for personalized learning opportunities in the classroom.
Dell’s OEM Solutions division today announced that they have entered into a new licensing agreement with Microsoft that allows them to become a tier-one global distributor of Windows Embedded solutions. As of April 1, 2013, Dell OEM can include COA licenses with their own products, which is expected to streamline order processes and lead times.
Back in January, we reported that Dell signed an agreement to be acquired via partnership by Founder Michael Dell and global investment firm Silver Lake for $24.4 billion, which included a 45-day “go-shop” process. Well apparently it seems that two companies have taken advantage of the Dell “mall.” The Special Committee of the Board of said that one proposal was submitted by a group affiliated with a private equity fund managed by Blackstone and the other by entities affiliated with Carl Icahn.
Dell today announced the launch of their next-generation MDM solution, Dell Boomi. The Dell Boomi division is a part of the company’s Information Management sector and the solution released today marks the first 100% cloud-based MDM designed for mid-market organizations.
Yesterday, Dell announced that they have partnered with Red Hat, Intel and VMware to develop a Linux-based EHR testing platform for hospitals. Dell is currently showcasing this solution at the the Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2013 in New Orleans, LA.
Immediately following its announcement to help customers deploy workloads with confidence, Dell, along with VMware, unveiled a pre-integrated system specifically designed for VMware-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) workloads, the Dell DVS Enterprise – Active System 800 with VMware Horizon View 5.2.
As reports of corporate data breaches regularly surface, Dell Software is now enabling IT to drive connected security across the organization, offering protection from the inside and the outside. As a result, the company announced the release of Quest One Privileged Access Suite for Unix, which combines Active Directory bridge and root delegation technologies to combat against poorly managed privileged accounts with a single, intuitive interface, to help protect the organization--from the inside out.
In order to help customers better-manage and reduce the cost of backing up and recovering company data, Dell today introduced its next-generation disk backup appliance built on the Fluid Data architecture.
Just coming down from the announcement that Dell is going private via acquisition by both founder Michael Dell and VC firm Silver Lake, the tech giant set out new milestones for the Dell Technology Partner Program, a program that helps ISVs, Independent Hardware Vendors (IHVs) and Solution Providers build innovative and highly competitive solutions using Dell platforms.
Dell Software recently announced that their Dell Boomi division, currently the world’s largest integration cloud, has entered into a partnership with India-based Wipro Technologies, a division of Wipro Limited. Through this partnership, Wipro Technologies will work with Dell Boomi to develop a “Cloud First” strategy for Wipro customers that will enable simple scaling of operations.
This morning, Dell finally made the announcement that the tech community has been waiting for with baited breath…they have signed an agreement to be acquired via partnership by Founder Michael Dell and global investment firm Silver Lake for $24.4 billion.
This morning, while doing my usual online news scouring to see what is going on in our industry (and of course what my competitors are up to), I came across a few online posts discussing how Intel is set to leave the traditional desktop PC business. While this is not “new news” with HP last year saying they would do the same (and then backpedaled that it wouldn’t), and also with many speculating that Dell is planning the same path, I felt it was important to bring forth this trend and what it could possibly mean for our industry.
With the president’s inauguration coming up on January 21, 2013, to be followed shortly thereafter in February by the State of the Union address, I thought I’d tie-in a few SMB geek observations.
This morning, Dell announced their new Cloud Client Computing for Retail solution at the 102nd NRF Convention and Expo in New York. This solution is designed to be an end-to-end offering for retailers.
Even though the holiday break is just days away, that doesn’t seem to be putting a halt to the merger and acquisition front within the tech industry. Dell announced yesterday it was acquiring Credant Technologies, and now Oracle today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Eloqua, Inc., a provider of cloud-based marketing automation and revenue performance management software for $23.50 per share or approximately $871 million, net of Eloqua’s cash.
In the last year, Dell has made headlines in the SMB channel with acquisitions such as AppAssure and PacketTrap. With 2013 almost in reach, the tech giant is not slowing down on this front, announcing today it has arrived at another agreement to acquire Credant Technologies, a provider of data protection solutions to control, manage and secure data sent from endpoints to servers, storage and the cloud.
Quest Software, a division of Dell, today released a list of ten tips for migrating to Windows 7/8. The list offers tips on ensuring application compatibility as well as general environment readiness.
Today, Dell announced that they have acquired Gale Technologies. The infrastructure automation software developer is adds to the many companies that Dell has acquired so far this year as they seek to become an end-to-end service provider. Dell also released news that they are forming a new Enterprise Systems and Solutions organization.
By Samir Ahmad, Enterprise Marketing Manager-Global Commercial Channels, Dell
For IT decision makers and channel partners, the recent launch of Windows Server 2012 raises the important question of whether or not to migrate servers to the new platform. Why take the time and expense to upgrade when your data center is operating just fine? Below are some specific examples of how Windows Server 2012 can help companies take their IT operations to the next level and operate more efficiently.
Earlier this week, Dell announced the availability of their Dell Wyse Cloud Client Manager, a solution designed to allow organization to securely adopt BYOD in their workplace. IT departments can offer a better experience to remote employees while receiving in-depth reports and analytics on organization compliance.
Dell said today it has completed the acquisition of Quest Software. This is not the first acquisition for the big-box PC manufacturer; the company earlier this year acquired SonicWall, Wyse Technology and AppAssure…perhaps furthering its foray into the SMB channel?
Dell said today that it has added a selection of its first enterprise-class Ultrabooks. The trio of devices include the Latitude 10-inch touch-enabled tablet, the Latitude 6430u Ultrabook that brings design to the boardroom, and a touch-enabled OptiPlex 9010 All-in-One desktop helping people interact with technology in more intuitive ways.


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Stella McCartney backs first Life Cycle Assessment for man-made cellulosic fibers
Luxury fashion brand Stella McCartney will be able to better map the environmental impacts of its raw materials, after commissioning the first ever Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for man-made cellulose fiber (MMCF) used in production.
Stella McCartney commissioned a study into the environmental performance of ten raw material sources of MMCF, carried out by third-party certifier SCS Global Services. The study, which will be shared across the textile and apparel industry, examined environmental issues ranging from deforestation to viscose-sourcing practices.
“This is the most comprehensive LCA published evaluating the environmental performance of manmade cellulosic fibers,” SCS’s corporate sustainability services manager Tobias Schultz said.
“We applied the latest science and data, based on a standardised LCA Methodology, to complete the evaluation, which was then peer-reviewed by a multi-stakeholder panel of experts. This level of scrutiny ensures that the report’s findings are robust and reliable.”
Of the 10 raw materials examined, the study found that no single material performed better across all environment impact categories. Belgian flax and viscose produced using recycled materials were deemed better that other MMCFs across most areas, however.
The study also noted that Indian cotton linter pulped in China, Asian production from Canadian boreal forest pulp and Chinese production from rainforests and plantation pulp in Indonesia created the highest environmental impacts across. Other sources examined included eucalyptus plantations and bamboo.
Stella McCartney can use the insights of the study to map its supply chain and source products that are free from fibers derived from endangered forests. The report will be made publicly available for all brands, designers and retailers to make sourcing decisions.
The LCA study was conducted using ISO 14040 and 14044 LCA standards, the draft LEO-S-002 standard and the Roundwood Product Category Rule (PCR). Representatives from PwC, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and environmental non-profit Canopy were involved in the peer review panel.
“This rigorous study provides important new insights into how the choice of fiber source determines the impacts of man-made cellulose fiber on the world’s species, forest ecosystems and freshwater, as well as our global climate and human health,” Canopy’s executive director Nicole Rycroft said.
“For Canopy, these findings reinforce the need to prioritize and advance commercial-scale production of fabrics made from closed-loop fiber solutions such as agriculture residues and recycled fabrics.”
Speaking at parent brand Kering’s 2016 talk, Stella McCartney called on clothing manufacturers to take more responsibility for the environmental impact of the products they produce and stop the “unglamorous” sourcing of unsustainable and unethical products.
Stella McCartney published its first environmental profit and loss (EP&L) accounts last year, which places a monetary value on the environmental costs and benefits that the company has generated by its direct operations and across its entire supply chain, covering sourcing, manufacturing and selling practices.
According to the inaugural EP&L report – which is based on Kering’s open-source methodology to measure environmental impact – the brand’s environmental profit and loss impact was a ‘loss’ of €5.5m, representing a 7% growth in impact over the past three years, whilst the brand’s environmental impact has reduced by 35% per kilogram of material used.
One year on, Stella McCartney’s global 2016 EP&L account is estimated to be €6.97m. The increase was put down to an update to the methodology and “better available data”.


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Bradford head quartered car retailer JCT600, one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK, last week (20 June) marked its 70th anniversary by inviting all of its 2,300 colleagues to a celebratory lunch and giving them all a special gift of an extra day’s holiday.
Colleagues from the company’s head office and its 50 dealerships from Lincolnshire to Newcastle marked the special occasion by enjoying lunch courtesy of JCT600 and will be able to take an additional day’s holiday in the next 12 months.
Founded in 1946 by Jack Tordoff, current chairman and father of chief executive John Tordoff, the historic business began life as Brooklands Garage on Sticker Lane, Bradford, subsequently becoming Tordoff Motors and selling its first vehicle, a Jowett van, for just £175. In 1961, the current company name was born after Jack bought a Mercedes 600 with the registration JCT600, which included his own initials. Over the last seven decades, it has grown from a single dealership into a £1.1bn turnover company, representing 18 of the world’s leading car marques and selling more than a million vehicles.
John Tordoff, chief executive of JCT600, said: “We have come a long way over the last 70 years and are very proud not only of our long heritage, but also of the fact that we have remained true to our family values. Putting the customer first remains central to everything we do and this is only possible if we have a committed and loyal team which shares our culture.
“As we continue to strive to make JCT600 the best place to work, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank every single colleague for their hard work by ensuring that they are all included in our anniversary celebrations and feel appreciated for their part in the company’s success.”
With its head office in Bradford, JCT600 is a family business with 50 dealerships throughout Yorkshire, the North East, the Humber, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. It sells 18 of the world’s most respected brands such as Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW/MINI, Ferrari, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.


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If you haven’t been bombarded with CBD marketing or raves about it from friends, get ready. This extract—which comes from either marijuana or its industrial cousin, hemp—is popping up everywhere. There are CBD capsules, tinctures, and liquids for vaping plus CBD-infused lotions, beauty products, snacks, coffee, and even vaginal suppositories. Already some 1,000 brands of CBD products are available in stores—and online in states that don’t have lenient cannabis laws. This is a tiny fraction of what’s to come: The CBD market is poised to exceed $22 billion by 2022, per the Chicago-based research firm Brightfield Group.
Of course, there is a different side to the story also. It is true that the studies concluded so far have their limitations, and there is no saying what effects supplementation with CBD for more than 6 months could have. However, they suggest cannabidiol has the potential for treating some mental disorders, like anxiety and depression, seizure disorders like epilepsy, insomnia, and chronic pain.
Pharmacology published a study in 2016 looking at medical marijuana for migraines, specifically in relation to its effects on serotonin, with very positive results. You’ll notice that neither study looked at CBD in isolation from other cannabinoids (which is an issue with a lot of research on CBD and pain). Truthfully, the research on CBD alone just isn’t sufficient to make any pronouncements about its effects on headache pain.
CBD hemp oil has a huge range of potential health benefits and uses, including reducing pain, soothing anxiety, fighting chronic diseases, improving mood, eliminating depression, preventing inflammatory arthritis, protecting the immune system, balancing the metabolism, aiding sleep disorders, and healing the skin, among others. CBD oil can also be used in many different ways and has a variety of applications for natural health.
The most commonly used form of CBD is CBD oil. Combining CBD extract with a carrier oil like coconut oil, it can be ingested or vaped, bringing a lot of variety. But because marijuana legalization is in such a murky situation with both federal and state laws to grapple with, CBD oil's legality can be hard to parse depending on where you are. Let's start with legality at the federal level.
There’s a growing consensus that cannabis is a highly effective treatment for many kinds of neuropathic pain. A 2015 study published in Neurotherapeutics states, “Clinical studies largely affirm that neuropathic pain patients derive benefits from cannabinoid treatment.” But much of the human-based research (like this study) on CBD and nerve pain has centered around the efficacy of the FDA-approved medication Sativex, which includes both THC and CBD. Research on the best CBD for pain isolated from THC is still limited when it comes to neuropathic pain. There are exceptions, though:
Under federal law, cannabis (from which both CBD and marijuana are derived) is illegal everywhere, although the laws against it aren’t generally enforced in states that have legalized marijuana. Some manufacturers claim that CBD culled from legally imported industrial hemp, which has little to no THC, is fine to ship across the U.S., but many experts disagree, noting that because hemp comes from the same species as marijuana, cannabis sativa, all CBD falls under the DEA’s Schedule 1 designation. “This creative interpretation of the law runs afoul of reality,” says the Brookings Institution, a Washington, DC, think tank.
For decades, laws had grouped hemp and marijuana in the same category, conflating both plants and confusing the public. All of this changed in 2018 with the passing of the Agriculture Improvement Act. Also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, the new legislation removed hemp from the federal definition of marijuana and reclassified it as an industrial commodity. In other words, the bill made hemp legal at the federal level and established it is to be regulated by The Department of Agriculture rather than the Drug Enforcement Agency. As a result of the bill, hemp and hemp-derived products are completely legal nationwide, though individual states may still impose minor restrictions.
There is a strong sedative quality to CBD hemp oil, making it a popular remedy for people with insomnia, sleeplessness, interrupted sleep, post-traumatic stress disorder, restless leg disorder, and other night-time issues. Dr. Scott Shannon, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, USA, published a report in the Permanete Journal, in which he recommended either inhaling a small amount of CBD oil, applying it to one’s chest, or even putting a few drops on one’s pillow to help get a good night’s sleep.
Several weeks after a hysterectomy last spring, Bo Roth was suffering from exhaustion and pain that kept her on the couch much of the day. The 58-year-old Seattle speech coach didn’t want to take opioid pain-killers, but Tylenol wasn’t helping enough. Roth was intrigued when women in her online chat group enthused about a cannabis-derived oil called cannabidiol (CBD) that they said relieved pain without making them high. So Roth, who hadn’t smoked weed since college but lived in a state where cannabis was legal, walked into a dispensary and bought a CBD tincture.
There’s no definite amount that’s appropriate for everyone, but the ratio of CBD to THC will indicate how psychoactive the product is and if it’s legal in your state. The more CBD compared with THC, the less of a high, and vice versa. “Managing psychoactivity is key to successful cannabis therapy,” says Lee. “Amounts should be made clear on the label and lab-certified so people know what’s helping them and what’s not.”
Wyoming has a particularly narrow law for CBD oil. It is only legal for patients with epilepsy that has not responded to other treatments. Neurologists have to give the state's Department of Health a statement about how the patient needs and would benefit from the CBD, made from hemp extract, and then the patient may be able to receive a card that allows them to receive cannabis with high concentrations of CBD and trace amounts of THC.
February of 2017, a Hawaii government committee passed a bill to decriminalize industrial hemp, removed it from the state’s list of controlled substances and excludes growing, possession, processing and the sale of industrial hemp from civil and criminal penalties. No license is needed to grow and the crop is treated as other plants such as tomatoes, fruits, and other vegetables.
CBD is a compound found in the hemp plant, also known as Cannabis Sativa L. CBD products that are available on the market, such as Green Roads products, are made from industrial hemp. The main difference between hemp and industrial hemp is that the latter has Non-Detectable THC. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is a psychotropic chemical found in cannabis. The CBD products available to all customers in the U.S. contain very small amounts of THC.


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Subway, one of the world’s biggest bread bakers, is about to remove a chemical from its breads that raised the ire of an influential health activist and food blogger.
The world’s biggest sandwich chain says it’s in the process of removing the chemical known as Azodiacarbonamide from its sandwich breads — a chemical that Vani Hari, who runs the site FoodBabe.com, says is commonly used to increase elasticity in everything from yoga mats to shoe rubber to synthetic leather. It’s used for the same reason in bread, she says, as a dough conditioner.
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Trade associations warn Ford is undermining the franchise system
Many dealers feel that the franchise system is under attack following the announcement of Ford’s aggressive new EV policy. The policy will require substantial investments from its franchised retailers and lists additional requirements that some feel could be especially oppressive to rural businesses. The Southern Automotive Trade Association Executives (SATAE) sent a resolution letter containing their concerns to the automaker following its decision. Today on Inside Automotive, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick sits down with a panel of the SATAE’s members to discuss what this could mean for dealers and what they hope the letter will accomplish. Watch the complete segment here.
The Inflation Reduction Act, which is set to go into effect this January, might make America a global leader in the electric vehicle market at the expense of Europe, the European Union argues. According to the EU, the new law violates World Trade Organization regulations and could harm the EU’s industrial foundation. As a result, the organization is seeking an exemption for EU items. Through a joint task force, the EU and the U.S. aim to reach a solution by their next meeting on December 5. Read More
VinFast, a Vietnamese manufacturer of electric vehicles, announced it has sent 999 VF 8 vehicles to the United States. The company stated the first automobiles should be delivered to consumers by the end of December, according to Reuters. Some of the VF 8 electric SUVs transported last Friday are set to go to the American car subscription service Autonomy, according to VinFast Chief Executive Le Thi Thu Thuy. The rest will go to retail customers who have ordered the vehicle. Read More
In a report released last week, nonprofit group Media Matters for America found that since Elon Musk gained control of Twitter, 50% of the platform’s top 100 advertisers appear to have stopped their ad efforts on the social media site. According to the report, Chevrolet, Ford, and Jeep are among the automakers who have either made a statement or publicly announced that they are ceasing their online advertising. As of November 21, 2022, these companies had generated over 750 million dollars in advertising revenue for Twitter. Read More
Ford announced last week it is recalling 634,000 Bronco sport and Escape vehicles with three-cylinder, 1.5-liter engines from the 2020-2023 model years due to damaged fuel injectors that might start a fire. Despite the recall, Ford is not advising owners to cease driving the vehicles or parking them outside. So far, there have been 20 reports of fire. Read More
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Opinion: Is Elon Musk still fit to run Tesla?
It’s hard to look at the news lately without Elon Musk being at the front and center of things. His recent $44 billion acquisition of Twitter and the resulting turmoil have been feeding the headlines for a month. But there’s much more at stake than just his social media giant; Musk leads other multi-billion enterprises, Tesla and SpaceX. Which makes his oversight of The Boring Company and Neuralink seem like hobbies. In other words, Musk has a lot on his plate, which leads to the logical question of whether he’s still capable of leading Tesla. Read More
7 tips to improve your auto dealership’s email marketing strategy
Like most auto dealerships, you’re always looking for ways to improve your email marketing strategy. After all, email is one of the most cost-effective and results-oriented marketing tools available today. The first step to successful email marketing is ensuring your list is clean and up to date. That means removing inactive subscribers and ensuring that your list’s contact information is accurate and not affecting your delivery rate. Read More
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Given how far Microsoft has moved in Apple’s direction by designing its own hardware with the Surface Pro and Surface Book, we shouldn’t be too surprised to learn that Google is considering similar moves with its Nexus line of smartphones. The Information is reporting that “Google CEO Sundar Pichai and his lieutenants have signaled to colleagues and outsiders that the company wants to take greater control over its program for making ‘Nexus’ smartphones” and that “the change would effectively reduce the level of involvement of hardware partners that make the phones with Google, a group which has included Samsung, Motorola, LG and Huawei.”
The idea here is to make the Nexus line of phones more in line with Apple’s iPhone — that is, premium handsets with hardware that’s designed specifically to be optimized for the software. There’s no doubt that Google has had input on past Nexus hardware designs, of course, but it sounds like this is a step toward taking almost total control.
Interestingly, the report also claims that Google is worried about Apple trying to squeeze out more of its mobile apps and services from the iPhone in favor of either its own apps or other companies’ apps. A switch away from Google as the iPhone’s default search engine would seriously hurt Google, although there are few indications that Apple is planning to make that kind of drastic move just yet since Bing is still so far behind Google in terms of overall usage.


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In stories of cyberbullying, Formspring gained a reputation for being an epicenter for negativity and hurtful anonymous comments between teens. The platform shut down last year thanks to that toxic history, but in its wake new site Sping.me wants to be “the friendliest social network,” joining the fight for positivity in social media. Like Formspring, Spring allows Q&A discussions and chats, but the site wants those chats to facilitate making friends. Spring’s slightly older userbase (an average age of 24) is one factor they hope will keep the environment relatively gossip and troll-free. (TechCrunch)
In our most recent Ypulse Quarterly trend report, we talked about Chasing Neverland, a trend of Millennials wanting to recapture the carefree feeling of their childhood. One example? The pre-work dance parties that have become popular in New York, LA, San Francisco and Atlanta. Daybreaker, the company throwing these energetic events, emphasizes health and wellness, and says the parties are all about having a unique, fun, in-person experience. According to one organizer, “There’s an outcropping of excitement for interactivity and real community experiences. Millennials—they’re tired of online.” (Mashable)
Millennials are getting serious about saving. According to a new study, the number of young workers enrolling in 401(k) plans increased 55% in the first half of 2014. A major factor behind the increase is the “sheer number of Millennials entering the workforce.” Today they make up 25% of workers, and by 2020 that number is estimate to climb to 50%. (Time)
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HP Elite x3’s fingerprint reader works after the Anniversary Update
The smartphone can get the AU through the Insider Program
Earlier this year, HP unveiled its Windows 10 flagship smartphone that includes dual biometrics both an iris scanner and a fingerprint reader. While Windows 10 Mobile has been supporting Iris Scanner from day one, the fingerprint readers are something new for the platform. HP Elite x3 is the first Windows phone even to include such a feature, but the Windows 10 version 1511 (builds 10586.xxx) is not supporting fingerprint readers.
Microsoft started working on adding support for the feature months ago, and now we can confirm that the Anniversary Update enables the fingerprint reader on the HP Elite x3.
The smartphone doesn’t ship with the AU out of the box, at least the first test units sent to the media, but Windows Central confirms that the dual biometrics work after the Anniversary Update. For now the x3 cannot be updated to build 14393 over-the-air, but only through the Insider program – yes, the phone is already supported for Preview builds. An official update to 14393 is expected in the coming days, so those who ordered the phone would be able to upgrade as soon as they open the retail box.
Based on early reviews, we also learn that unlocking the phone using the fingerprint reader is quite fast, noticeably faster than using the iris scanner. The latter is also a bit faster on the X3 compared with the Lumia 950 line-up.


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Samsung Seeks to Make South Korea No. 1 Chipmaker with $230B Funding Over 20 Years
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled their plan to take a position $230 billion over the following 20 years in a brand new semiconductor manufacturing mega cluster in South Korea. The nation’s authorities believes that the brand new chip manufacturing web site and the enlargement of current fabs will make South Korea the world’s largest producer of chips, de-throning Taiwan.
“The mega cluster would be the key base of our semiconductor ecosystem,” an announcement by the South Korean authorities printed by Nikkei reads. [The mega cluster will enable South Korea to] leap ahead as a number one nation amid fierce world competitors over superior industries.”
Samsung’s new campus might be positioned close to Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, and can home 5 superior fabs. Among the fabs might be used to supply logic chips for Samsung Foundry’s prospects, and others will deal with making varied varieties of reminiscence. Samsung plans to take a position some $230 billion in its new web site in change for tax breaks, subsidies, and different incentives from the federal government.
$230 billion is a big pile of cash, however it will likely be spent over a interval of 20 years (i.e., $11.5 billion per yr if unfold equally) and on large fabs that can use modern fabrication applied sciences. These manufacturing services are set to undertake excessive ultraviolet (EUV) lithography scanners, that are extraordinarily costly. A current-generation ASML Twinscan NXE scanner with a 0.33 numerical aperture (NA) optics prices round $200 million, whereas a next-generation Twinscan EXE scanner with a 0.55 NA optics (Excessive-NA) is anticipated to value about $400 million. Each fab requires a number of cutting-edge scanners and 1000’s of different costly instruments to supply chips on modern course of applied sciences, so fabs are getting extra expensive and might be getting much more costly within the coming years, so big funding plans are set to grow to be extra frequent.
Along with logic and reminiscence chip manufacturing services, the brand new mega cluster may also home Samsung’s semiconductor ecosystem companions, together with suppliers of uncooked supplies, elements, and even fabless chip designers, a complete of 150 corporations, stories Yonhap. Ecosystem companions are inclined to find their services close to massive fab complexes to simplify logistics, however discovering fabless chip builders within the fab campuses is one thing new. This may make a number of sense since shut collaboration between chip designers and chip producers in any respect levels could guarantee greater efficiency and quicker time-to-yield.
“The mega cluster may have the entire semiconductor worth chain,” the ministry mentioned in a launch. “The federal government will implement measures to grow to be a world chief within the system semiconductor business with no hitch in shut cooperation with corporations.”
Curiously, the South Korean authorities plans to nurture ten fabless corporations with annual gross sales of over 1 trillion gained ($761.4 million) by extending assist for his or her prototype manufacturing, the Yonhap report reads, citing authorities officers.
Samsung’s $230 billion funding is a pivotal a part of South Korea’s plans to draw some $422 billion of personal investments into such sectors as batteries, biotechnology, shows, electrical autos, robots, and semiconductors over the following few many years.
“The financial warfare that started just lately in semiconductors is broadening to superior industries corresponding to batteries and vehicles of the long run,” mentioned Yoon Suk Yeol, president of South Korea, in a TV interview, stories Bloomberg. “Every nation is sparing nothing in large-scale subsidies and tax advantages to construct cutting-edge manufacturing services at residence.”
Certainly, China, Japan, the European Union, Taiwan, and the U.S. are all making an attempt to advance rising applied sciences and industries like AI, autonomous autos, high-performance computing, robotics, and renewable vitality sources. Pc chips are essential for all rising applied sciences and industries, so Samsung’s new mega cluster fab complicated is significant for the corporate and the nation.


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The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has called upon the government to speed its intervention in reviving the Cooperative Societies.
UP says although government expressed a positive gesture by working on the implementations of these Cooperatives which it (government) banned over 30 years ago, the speed is still low.
Addressing journalists at the party headquarters in Kampala on Wednesday last week, Muzei Faizo, the party Head of Media and Communications said that there is need to have effective Cooperative Societies in order to give farmers confidence and ensure quality product.
“The government should revive and promote Cooperative Societies that will ensure extension services, access to markets and negotiate better terms of finances in the intersect of famers and emphasize modernization of agriculture,” he said
“There is an utmost need to have effective agricultural cooperative societies in order to give farmers confidence and ensure quality products. This is coming at the time when our farmers are to face individually a lot of challenges and losses especially in securing of agricultural inputs such as; quality seeds, fertilizers, hoes and pesticides among other things as well as marketing of their produce at the appropriate prices. At the same time the public who are consumers are also treated to erratic supplies of goods and services,” he added
According to Muzei, the revival of Cooperatives will help farmers secure proper markets as well as protect them from external threats like; banning of their agricultural by some countries for example the current maize standoff in Kenya.
While adding to Muzei’s submission, Ben Bakkabulindi Kigongo, the party Assistant Secretary General told the District Focus that farmers are likely to face more challenges and losses especially in securing of agricultural inputs such as; quality seeds, fertilizers and pesticides as well as “marketing of their produce at the appropriate price especially at a time when our trading partners are closing their boarders for Uganda agricultural products,”
Bakkabulindi added that the current free market -based model favors the middle men at the expense of the farmers and yet Ugandan farmers and their products would have come to this point if the government had revived the cooperatives and quickly intervened to provide solutions to the farmers.
“As UPC we have concerns that while the government had decided to revive societies, there is a lot that still needed to be done and that the government was doing everything at a slow pace,”
He noted that most of the Cooperative like; the Banyakole Kweterana have collapsed and that only the Bugisu Cooperative Society has managed to survive though with significant hardships.
“During those days, Cooperative Societies used to define what farming would be like, they offered fertilizers to the farmers, safe storage facilities, farming equipment, financial aid in form of loans and these made sure that there was always a stable price when it comes to selling and buying farmers product,” he said
According to Bakkabulindi, each region had Cooperative Societies and farmers were divided into clusters whose benefits were seen directly from the village level up until the district and these had influence even at the parliament
“People who wait to hear prices of coffee presented at the floor of Parliament, this helped to regulate inflation even times of difficulty,” he said.
Bakkabulindi said that their major worry is that in spite of government plans of reviving this Cooperatives, there is no sign that the implementation will kick off tomorrow or the other day.
He for example said that there was no rocket science in reviving these cooperatives and that he could even write a policy paper to show their determination to promote the cooperatives.
Citing the substandard quality of most products, which may even be hazardous to human health, Bakkabulindi noted that the government should fully invest in the Uganda National Bureau of standards (UNBS) to enable the bureau do its work of ensuring standards effectively this would also work on the unnecessary hike of price from one commodity t another.
“There is also a need to put in place government body that ensures the quality of all farming imports and exports to reduce the fake farming products on market such as fertilizers, chemicals, seeds, farming equipment among others that in turn frustrate the consumers,”
Cooperative Societies were formed by the local farmers as strategic plan to put an end to the then prevailing unfair trade policies in late 1970s especially by the Indians who used to buy farmer’s products at a cheaper price and then sold them a relatively high price a thing that annoyed the local farmers.
This started as a simple strike against the Indians but late on they decided to support the local farmers and form Trade Unions which scrapped off by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government in 1896 due to the increased debts and failure to compensate the farmers who lost their property. Many Societies members reportedly still demand the government up-to-date.


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What it's like to get a four-layer seaweed facial meant to firm and rejuvenate skin
Equinox spa in NYC's Hudson Yards launched a $450 facial by skin-care brand Repêchage that claims to firm and rejuvenate skin with its seaweed-based products.
San Francisco has 16 gyms and wellness facilities per square mile — more than any other US city. It shows where millennials spend their money.
Millennials aren't so interested in traditional retail, but they'll pay for pricey gym memberships, boutique fitness classes, and wellness treatments.
SoulCycle is launching wellness retreats with meditation sessions and breathing workshops to 'recharge your soul,' and it's part of a skyrocketing $639 billion industry
Activities will include breathing workshops, sessions with an acupuncturist, s'mores, and stargazing — and, of course, SoulCycle classes.
Equinox is moving into luxury active travel with $6,000 hiking trips to Morocco and a $2,000 running trip through Italy, and it shows the power of 'wellness tourism'
Luxury gym Equinox expanded into the hotel business in 2019. Now, it's offering luxury active travel trips with Equinox Explore.
L.L Bean, Wegmans, and New Balance are in a group of consumer companies being targeted by an anti-Trump boycott
The so-called #GrabYourWallet campaign was launched in October 2016 to encourage consumers to take a stand against Trump.
The first day of fall has arrived. Here's how the equinox marks the changing of seasons.
The autumnal equinox happened at 3:50 a.m. ET on September 23, 2019. Here's how Earth and the sun work together to change our seasons.
Pressures are mounting for boutique fitness companies — and experts say we're beginning to see casualties
There are signs that growth is stalling for some of the biggest players in the market including indoor cycling brands, Flywheel, and SoulCycle.
Streaming is causing a fitness revolution — and it could redefine gyms as we know them
With Peloton filing for an IPO and Equinox launching an at-home SoulCycle program, it's clear that at-home streaming workouts are having a moment.
Smoothie chains and gyms are teaming up to cash in on the retail apocalypse
Gym brands like Planet Fitness and Lifetime Fitness are opening in abandoned Sears and Macy's as the retail apocalypse sweeps America.
Conservatives absolutely hate it when people boycott businesses over politics, but 67% of liberals think it’s fair game
A new Insider poll found that over two-thirds of liberals think boycotting businesses over their politics is fair game, but conservatives hate it.
Equinox is donating $1 million to charity in the wake of backlash over chairman's Trump fundraiser
Equinox is donating $1 million to charities in the aftermath of a wave of backlash, executive chairman Harvey Spevak announced in an email.
Trump reportedly joked about the backlash against Equinox and raised $12 million at chairman Stephen Ross' ritzy Hamptons fundraiser
President Donald Trump appeared before a crowd of 500 people for a Hampton's fund-raiser organized by billionaire Stephen Ross, owner of Equinox.
These 34 companies are funded by Stephen Ross, the Equinox and SoulCycle owner facing controversy due to ties with Trump
As angry consumers boycott Equinox and SoulCycle, they may be surprised to learn owner Stephen Ross' brand portfolio runs quite deep.
Fitness brands from New York Sports Club to Tracy Anderson are trying to cash in on people boycotting Equinox and SoulCycle due to chairman's Trump fundraiser
Fitness brands are trying to cash in on people threatening to quit Equinox and SoulCycle due to the brand's chairman's Trump ties.
Celebrity chef David Chang implores Stephen Ross to reconsider Trump fundraiser: 'It flies in the face of everything we believe in'
"I f---ing hate him," Chang said of Trump. "He is destroying our democratic norms. I cannot stand behind him."
Meet Stephen Ross, the billionaire developer of Hudson Yards and chairman of Equinox, who's one of the richest people in New York and reportedly plans to host a fundraiser for Trump in his Hamptons home
Stephen Ross, who has a $7.7 billion net worth, is reportedly hosting a reelection fundraiser for President Trump. Here's a look at his life.
SoulCycle, Equinox owner Stephen Ross responds after Trump fundraiser backlash
Stephen Ross spoke about his 40-year tie to President Donald Trump, saying that "while we agree on some issues, we strongly disagree on many others."
Celebrities including Chrissy Teigen and Billy Eichner are calling for people to ditch Equinox and SoulCycle due to chairman's plans to host a Trump fundraiser
Celebrities with massive social-media followings are joining in the wave of backlash against Equinox and SoulCycle.
Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills calls out team owner Stephen Ross for supporting Trump and hosting a fundraiser for his reelection
Following a report that Stephen Ross is hosting a fundraiser for President Donald Trump, Kenny Stills criticized Ross for what he viewed as hypocrisy.
Crunch Fitness is trying to win over people ditching Equinox and SoulCycle in protest of the trendy fitness brands' chairman's ties to Trump
Crunch Fitness is ready to cash in on boycott threats against Equinox and SoulCycle due to chairman Stephen Ross' Trump ties.


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Wine is cheaper, and it can often taste better, according to a new study.
The study, published in the Journal of Wine Economics, said the cost of wine is so low that consumers are willing to pay a premium to enjoy it.
The research by the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and the University at Buffalo found that consumers paid about three times as much for wine compared with wine made from a comparable bottle of sparkling water.
The average price of a bottle of premium wine rose by more than $10 in recent years to $7.25, while the average price for a bottle from a lower-priced producer rose by $3 to $4.25.
“The findings suggest that consumers may be willing to overlook the price premium to the point where it’s even lower than the wine they consume,” said co-author Brian Meehan, an assistant professor of economics at the university.
The researchers, from the UW’s College of Business, used the National Institute for Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) National Consumer Price Index, which is based on data from a variety of retailers.
They found that the average wine price in the United States in 2018 was $5.28, up from $5 in 2017.
That increase came as the country saw record drought conditions and soaring prices.
The cost of producing and marketing wine has risen in recent decades, but it’s not as steep as other premium beverages such as whiskey or spirits.
That’s because the ingredients are usually cheaper than the alcohol content, Mee, a former UW professor, said.
The NIFA data is a more reliable indicator of how expensive wine is, he said.
But, the researchers said, there are plenty of factors besides price that influence consumers’ tastes and willingness to pay more for wine.
Some consumers also buy less wine because they are less sensitive to alcohol, Mees said.
“People are much more aware of the health effects of drinking wine, and they may be able to drink more if they can afford to,” he said in a phone interview.
The price increases in 2017 and 2018 “were very large,” Mee said.
But in a survey conducted last year by the American Beverage Association, nearly half of respondents said they would pay more if it were possible to drink their own wine.
The costs of wine vary by region.
In California, the average cost of a year-round bottle of wine was $13.60, and for a four-pack of 12-ounce bottles, it was $28.10.
In New York City, the price was $18.30.
In New York, the cost rose to $28 in 2018 from $21 in 2017, but the price remained relatively flat over the next four years.
In 2017, the annual cost of an ounce of wine in New York rose by about 20 percent.
But Mee and his colleagues found that prices for a three-year bottle of champagne fell by roughly $7 in 2018 and by about $4 in 2019.
The cost of six-month-old bottles of sparkling wine rose slightly to $24.80, but by 2020 it had risen to $31.40.


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The quiet summer trading season has been marked by exceptionally tight trading ranges; the S&P 500 Index has traded between 2160 and 2190 on all but a handful of days. The low volatility trend should continue this week ahead of the Labor Day weekend. Nevertheless, the market is within 1 percent of its all-time high.
Friday’s release of the monthly non-farm payroll and unemployment figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will be the last employment report before the Fed’s September meeting. Fed Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer indicated last week that the jobs report could weigh heavily on interest rate decisions. While the majority of analysts are not expecting a September hike, odds more than doubled to over 30 percent following the Jackson Hole statements and on Monday, the futures market odds of a December hike were already at 60 percent.
Other reports this week will include Personal Income and Outlays, the ISM and Markit Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (PMIs), weekly unemployment numbers and the latest light vehicle sales figures. July personal incomes and expenditures hit analyst expectations as auto sales lifted consumer spending. Income growth accelerated slightly faster than spending, pushing the savings rate up to 5.7 percent. Analysts believe PMIs will continue to reflect expansion, though at be marginally lower levels than last month. August light vehicle sales are expected to hit an annualized pace of 17.1 million, down from 17.8 million in July. Pending home sales for July and the latest S&P/Case-Shiller housing report will be out on Tuesday. The most recent U.S. trade balance figures will be released Friday.
Overseas, Chinese manufacturing and nonmanufacturing PMIs are expected to show an economic slowdown. Eurozone PMIs and Eurozone business confidence are expected to show a slight decline from the prior month. Rumors of more stimulus from the Bank of Japan could also affect markets this week, though the BoJ is not scheduled to meet until September 21.
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) and leisure athletic apparel company lululemon (LULU) will report earnings this week. Analysts expect ANF will report a net loss per share and LULU a 10 percent increase in earnings. In the tech sector, investors will hear from Saleforce.com (CRM) and Broadcom (AVGO). CRM’s earnings and revenues are expected to indicate quarter-over-quarter growth as the company expands into markets dominated by larger firms, such as Oracle (ORCL).
Other widely-held companies reporting this week include Campbell Soup (CPB) and H & R Block (HRB). Analysts expect earnings per share growth from CPB and a loss at HRB.


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By Anderson Quirino, Leader of the Vertiv Sales Team in Latin America.
Massive digitization turned data centers into mission-critical facilities and unleashed ambitious programs for their expansion to meet the expected increase in demand. The change prompts data centers to rethink the way they operate and respond to user demands to offer greater efficiency and sustainability.
In 2019, Gartner predicted that 80% of traditional data centers would cease to exist by 2025. However, a year later, the Covid-19 pandemic – the first pandemic of the digital age – forced a massive digitization that, on the contrary, turned data centers into mission-critical facilities. The change prompts data centers to rethink the way they operate and respond to user demands to offer greater efficiency and sustainability. Vertiv, as an enabler of business continuity and essential service solutions, is up to the challenge to guide customers through this robust market transition.
Because the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic in early 2020, public health authorities around the world quickly began to implement quarantines and other measures that forced companies to establish policies to work from home and led consumers to do their banking, educational training, shopping, medical consultations and other essential services digitally. The result was increased awareness of the critical importance of data centers in the processing of said connections and the declaration of data center personnel, equipment manufacturers and service providers as essential workers, by many governments.
These market trends continue into 2021 and take data centers in new directions. Many of the construction plans for these centers that were suspended last year are being re-established, and existing facilities are rapidly adapting to changing market realities. Studying Gartner Released October 2020 notes that 85% of infrastructure strategies will integrate on-premises, co-location, cloud and edge delivery options by 2025, up from just 2020% in 20, creating new challenges and opportunities. Participants in a recent webinar from the Uptime Institute they mentioned that Data center operators plan to increase their physical redundancies, not only to protect themselves from future pandemics, but also from potential outages.
These threats include those related to climate change; for this reason, data centers are increasingly focusing on sustainability initiatives. Data centers account for almost 40% of total electricity consumption globally and the transition from 4G to 5G technology is expected to increase that figure by up to 4 times. Data centers are addressing these concerns by implementing sustainability programs that seek more responsible use of water and energy resources. Vertiv has delivered cooling solutions that reduced energy consumption in customer data centers by up to 60%, compared to operating traditional solutions.
Data reliability and security continue to be the fundamental goals. Data centers – which are now processing more data than ever before in a world with greater digital dependence, predicted to continue in a post-pandemic environment – are also investing in creating greater efficiencies to deliver speed improvements, reduce latency, minimize costly downtime and offer increased security. With data center services unprecedentedly close to end users, operators are looking for new ways to deliver more positive user experiences.
As more of our personal transactions and everyday activities are moving into the digital space, data centers are helping to maintain a connected world. These facilitate business continuity and make the impact of pandemic restrictions less difficult for end users. Life has changed as a result of the health crisis; Data centers have taken on the challenges of this ‘new normal’ and are preparing for what could be the next. At Vertiv, we have a long history of supporting mission-critical applications. Because this year we commemorate Data Center Day, we reiterate our commitment to offer innovative solutions that support this never-before-seen market transformation process, both in Latin America and around the world.


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Smith Travel Research is predicting the hotel industry will be spending more than $122 billion this year, much of it on gimmicks and gadgets in an effort to appeal to overnight guests.
"With revenues like that, it´s no surprise that companies will pull out all the stops to make sure they get your attention," said ABC News.
LodgeNet Entertainment Corp., an operator of interactive entertainment systems and services for the lodging industry, has designed several services to appeal to this fast-growing market.
The company´s LaunchPad device is a connectivity panel that allows guests to connect their laptops and most portable media devices to high-definition displays located in their hotel rooms. The product has been so well received that Hyatt Hotels has designated it a brand standard, according to Ann Parker, director of corporate communications at LodgeNet.
"We can deliver brand-specific messages and usage instructions to help improve the brand bond and guest experience," said Ms Parker.
Other products in the works are an iPod docking station that can be controlled with the room remote control, and a service called Entertainment 2Go that allows guests to download full-length movies legally to their laptops, reported ABC.
Stanford Hotels Corp., a company that owns and manages 13 properties that include Marriotts, Sheratons and Hiltons, has also created an interactive connectivity panel for its guests.
The company´s GuestLink system has already been installed in 155 guest rooms at the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel, and plans are in the works to do the same at the Waikiki Prince Kuhio hotel in Oahu and the Hilton Charlotte Center City hotel in North Carolina.


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Morning Headlines 3/3/23
Joint Statement of Chair Khan, Commissioner Slaughter, Commissioner Wilson, and Commissioner Bedoya Regarding Amazon.com, Inc.’s Acquisition of 1Life Healthcare, Inc.
The FTC warns Amazon that it will be monitoring its use of patient data following its acquisition of primary care provider One Medical, noting that it will judge pre-acquisition privacy promises by the standard of a “reasonable consumer” rather than that of a HIPAA expert.
Bright Health Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
Health insurer Bright Health – fresh off layoffs, the exiting of most lines of business, an impending delisting of shares on the NYSE, and a $1.4 billion loss in 2022 – warns that it has overdrawn its credit and expresses doubt that the company can continue as a going concern.
Fertility player Kindbody gets $100M at $1.8B valuation
Fertility-focused provider Kindbody will use $100 million in new funding to open 10 additional clinics, and acquire virtual health and fertility companies.
FTC moves to ban BetterHelp from sharing mental health data for ad targeting
Online counseling company BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million back to consumers to settle FTC charges that it shared health data with third parties for advertising purposes.
re: Cigna payment model/denials - this is not surprising at all. I had a client sue another large national payer…


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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will be available in 256GB and 512GB storage options, while the Galaxy Note 10+ will come
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According to a recent article from Gadgets Now, Amazon has become the first US company to challenge proposed EU legislation aimed at making Big Tech responsible for monitoring online content. The e-commerce giant has filed a legal petition with the Luxembourg general court, arguing that it is being unfairly treated by being labeled a “very large online platform” under the Digital Services Act.
The Digital Services Act aims to combat hate speech and disinformation on the internet by imposing stricter obligations on major tech companies. It requires these companies to take measures to ensure user safety and prevent the spread of illegal content and fake products. Violations of this law can result in hefty fines or even a ban from operating within the European Union. The new rules are set to go into effect on August 25.
In its petition, Amazon stated that it does not fit the description of a “very large online platform” as defined by the DSA. The company argues that the legislation was designed to address risks posed by companies primarily focused on advertising revenue and information distribution, which does not accurately reflect Amazon’s business model.
Amazon is one of 19 companies classified as the largest online search engines and platforms under the DSA. This classification means they have a greater responsibility to police their services and protect European users from harmful content such as hate speech and disinformation. However, Amazon is not alone in challenging this designation. German online retailer Zalando also filed a legal claim last month based on similar arguments.
This move by Amazon highlights an ongoing debate surrounding the regulation of Big Tech companies and their role in managing online content. While there is broad agreement about addressing issues like hate speech and disinformation, there are differing opinions on how best to achieve this without stifling innovation or infringing upon freedom of expression.
It remains to be seen how the Luxembourg general court will respond to Amazon’s petition. If successful, it could potentially lead to changes in how these regulations apply specifically to Amazon and other similar companies.
As the debate continues, it is crucial to strike a balance between protecting users from harmful content and preserving the principles of free speech and innovation. The outcome of Amazon’s legal challenge will likely have significant implications for the future regulation of Big Tech in Europe.
It is confirmed that, Amazon’s decision to challenge the EU legislation reflects its belief that it is being treated unfairly under the Digital Services Act. It remains to be seen how this legal battle will unfold, but it undoubtedly adds another layer to the ongoing discussions surrounding online content regulation.
Source: (Gadgets Now)(https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/amazon-goes-to-court-against-eu-digital-rules-says-being-treated-unfairly/amp_articleshow/101682444.cms)


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The trip wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for the fundraising efforts of local supermarket chain, Co-op Crawley.
Neurokinex Kids uses activity-based neuro-rehabilitation to support a wide variety of paediatric conditions including Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida.
Since opening in 2018, the centre has held a relationship with nationwide supermarket chain Co-op being selected for support through its Local Community Fund.
The relationship has resulted in the centre receiving over £4,000 a year from the charitable programme as well as an additional donation of £850 as an offer of support during the pandemic.
Each year the donations from the Co-op are spent on vital additions to the Neurokinex Kids centre. In past years, this has helped purchase a paediatric harness for the treadmill that helps support youngsters as they step to strengthen their trunk stability, regain leg function and maintain overall health.
Funds have also gone towards purchasing new toys and games for the centre, a key part of helping to engage children with their training and rehabilitation.
Alongside the annual charitable donations, the Co-op also supports Neurokinex Kids by offering volunteers and volunteering time whenever the centre requires it.
This year, the charitable donations will help fund staff member Lucy Church's trip and specialist training in a 10-day trip to the US at the renowned Kosair Charities Centre for Pediatric Neuro recovery, at the University of Lousiville.
The training will further enhance Lucy’s knowledge of cutting-edge rehabilitation practices for children living with paralysis.
Fundraising Director at Neurokinex Kate Thornton-Jones, said: “On behalf of everyone at Neurokinex Kids, I’d like to thank Co-op and its customers for their generous support of our ground-breaking, life-changing work.
“We are extremely grateful to be continuing our relationship with the Co-op and our young participants have certainly benefited from the Local Community Fund through the enhanced facilities, equipment and expertise we are able to offer.
“We have come a long way in the four years since Neurokinex Kids launched and Lucy’s upcoming trip to the US is the next step in enhancing our activity-based rehabilitation offering even more. We look forward to sending more of our trainers on important, skill-enhancing trips of this kind in the future and to continuing our relationship with the Co-op.’


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The 2021 Buick Envision is the second-generation of the China-made compact utility vehicle and Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu says it is very much a Buick.
“Definitely know this car, it’s a 1949 Buick Roadmaster straight-eight, fireball eight. Only 8095 production models.”
The 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible features a straight-eight-cylinder engine.
After filming was complete, Hoffman purchased one of the two identical Buicks used during production and has kept it ever since.
Hoffman’s Roadmaster was one of two used during the making of “Rain Man.”
The cream-colored convertible is fully restored and powered by a 320 cubic-inch inline-eight-cylinder engine, just like Hoffman’s character Raymond Babbit described in the film.
Hoffman has now decided to offer it for auction at the upcoming Bonhams event in Scottsdale, Ariz., on January 27.
The car has been fully restored.
“The Buick’s been in storage too long,” Hoffman said in a release on the sale, “It should be driven, enjoyed, and cherished.”
Bonhams estimates its value at $150,000 to $250,000, which is a bit higher than an identical car without the celebrity connection would command, but could prove to be far less than it sells for, once the bidding is underway.
The other car used on screen is currently owned by the film’s director, Barry Levinson, and makes occasional appearances at car shows, but isn’t available for purchase … yet.