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Turning a Corner With Tech: How Smart Technology and the Human Touch Shape the Future of Bars and Restaurants

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As a guest-centric industry, hospitality has consistently sought out the latest in technological advancements to provide the best experience for its clientele. The 1980s marked the beginning of the digital revolution, aka the Third Industrial Revolution, which has continued to experience a steady influx of innovative technology.(1) In the 1990s, the internet hit the main stage, a major milestone in the hotel and travel industries, allowing customers to make reservations and book travel packages online. The 21st century has witnessed the emergence of smartphones and cloud computing, and in the 2020s, the spotlight is on Artificial Intelligence (AI).(2) Eric Seymour, VP of Channel Programs at me&u USA, a global leader in at-table ordering specializing in restaurants and bars, advises, "Most industries do well with keeping up with technology trends and advancements, but the food and beverage industry has been left in the dust. Venue owners should be looking to upgrade their systems to be able to scale sustainably and generate more consistent revenue."

Key Points: 
  • To keep up, the industry must keep pace with the latest technology that guests have come to expect while maintaining the human touch that is at the heart of hospitality.
  • The 1980s marked the beginning of the digital revolution, aka the Third Industrial Revolution, which has continued to experience a steady influx of innovative technology.
  • Now that bars and restaurants are enjoying a renaissance, business owners and operators must keep up with the latest industry trends.
  • While technology is evolving how we navigate venues, genuine interactions, and human connections cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence."

Diebold Nixdorf Expands DN Series® Offerings to Address Enduring Use of Cash

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

LAS VEGAS and HUDSON, Ohio, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in automating, digitizing and transforming the way people bank and shop, announced at Intersect Las Vegas the launch of two new models as part of its DN Series® family, the DN Series 600V teller cash recycler system for in-branch use, and the DN Series 430V, an outdoor walk-up cash recycler. Both systems are powered by Diebold Nixdorf's innovative, reliable fourth-generation generation recycling module, delivering superior performance with new capabilities such as dual-compartment cassettes.

Key Points: 
  • DN Series not only drives greater efficiencies and reduces costs for financial institutions, but also provides greater access to cash where it is needed most.
  • DN Series delivers the most reliable cash recycling system within a compact footprint, to support a comprehensive cash management system.
  • By reducing cash replenishment requirements by up to 50%, DN Series' cash recycling capabilities enhance cash management, reduce the amount of cash needed in ATMs and empower financial institutions with flexible, customized denominations and storage capabilities that can better meet the increasing consumer demand for cash.
  • The DN Series 430V outdoor, walk-up cash recycler was designed to withstand even extreme climate conditions and provide the highest availability.

There's no age limit for politicians − as people live longer, should that change?

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Monday, August 28, 2023

But his fall was caught on live camera – and people on social media speculated about what was behind it.

Key Points: 
  • But his fall was caught on live camera – and people on social media speculated about what was behind it.
  • Biden, approaching his 81st birthday in November 2023, is the oldest serving U.S. president.
  • He shares the distinction of old age with a growing number of politicians, including U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who, at age 90, is the oldest person in the Senate and has served as senator since 1992.
  • Should society make retiring at a certain age mandatory for elected officials who run the country – like presidents and senators?
  • Whatever view one takes on the ethics of age limits for politicians, voting remains the primary way to put one’s views into practice.

Minuimum age requirements

    • Requirements for U.S. presidential candidates haven’t changed since 1789, when the Constitution was written.
    • In that era, the average life expectancy was about 34 years – but varied greatly for people who were slaves or free.
    • A person must be at least 25 years old in order to serve in the House of Representatives, while the minimum age rises slightly to 30 years old for serving in the Senate.

A question of maximum age limits

    • A 2022 YouGov poll reported that 58% of Americans want a maximum age for politicians.
    • Those who support age limits usually say that politicians holding office should be no more than 70 years old.
    • It is unclear how age limits like that could be implemented.
    • Increasingly, people everywhere will be forced to confront questions about whether a person can be too old to hold public office.

Ethical arguments for age limits

    • Considering age limits for high-ranking politicians poses certain ethical questions that do not have a clear answer.
    • Like age limits, however, capping years would disproportionately affect older workers – and some say that’s unjustly discriminatory.
    • Even without age cutoffs, age could still be a way to flag other relevant factors, like health.
    • As people age, they face heightened risk of chronic disease and of having multiple chronic conditions.

Ethical arguments against age limits

    • In rich Western countries, people do not retire because they can no longer work –retirement is not correlated with an actual reduction in physical or intellectual capabilities.
    • Those who oppose compulsory retirement, myself included, say that mandating retirement generates ageism, or negative stereotypes based on age.
    • People equally able to perform a job deserve equal chances to continue to work, independent of factors unrelated to job performance, such as age, race or gender identity.

The people decide

    • People supporting a maximum age limit for the president and members of Congress have launched online signature campaigns on Change.org.
    • But these efforts would require a constitutional amendment and have not gained major traction.
    • In a democracy, we the people decide by voting.

LNP takes lead in Queensland Resolve poll, but Labor still far ahead in Victoria

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Since the May 2022 federal election, Resolve has had better results for Labor in its federal and state polls than other pollsters, so this is a particularly bad result for Labor.

Key Points: 
  • Since the May 2022 federal election, Resolve has had better results for Labor in its federal and state polls than other pollsters, so this is a particularly bad result for Labor.
  • The only other recent Queensland poll was an early July Freshwater poll that gave the LNP a 52–48 lead.
  • Labor has governed in Queensland since early 2015, but federally, Queensland is the most conservative state.
  • By the October 2024 state election, Labor will have governed for almost ten years, so there could be an “it’s time” factor for voters.

Victorian Resolve poll: Labor down but still far ahead

    • The Poll Bludger estimated this poll would give Labor a 60–40 lead, a 2.5-point gain for the Coalition since June.
    • The July federal Resolve poll was conducted entirely before the games cancellation was announced on July 18, so only the August part of this poll would include reaction to this decision.
    • Read more:
      Victoria's Labor Party plunges in a Morgan poll after Commonwealth Games axed

Federal Morgan and Redbridge polls give Labor large leads

    • In last week’s Morgan federal poll, conducted August 7–13 from a sample of 1,452, Labor led by 54.5–45.5, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous week.
    • Primary votes were 35.5% Labor, 34.5% Coalition, 12% Greens and 18% for all others.
    • The Poll Bludger reported on Sunday that a Redbridge federal poll, conducted last week from a sample of 1,000, gave Labor a 55.6–44.4 lead, from primary votes of 38% Labor, 32% Coalition, 10% Greens and 21% for all others.

Additional federal Resolve questions

    • I previously covered the slide in Labor’s vote, Albanese’s ratings and support for the Indigenous Voice to parliament in a federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers that was conducted August 9–13 from a sample of 1,603.
    • In additional questions from this poll, 54% wanted the next federal election after a full term is served in early 2025, while 20% wanted an early election in 2024.
    • By 35–33, respondents did not think Labor’s housing policy important enough to call a special early election of both houses of parliament.

Newspoll to be administered by a new pollster


    The Poll Bludger reported on Sunday that Pyxis Polling will conduct Newspoll. Pyxis was formed after two senior staff at YouGov, which used to conduct Newspoll, resigned to start their own polling company. I do not know when the first new Newspoll will appear, but it has now been five weeks since the last YouGov-conducted Newspoll.

Inflation eating trends: Brits eating less meat, not dining out & eating insects!

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflation is sitting with us at the table with food prices at their highest level in years.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflation is sitting with us at the table with food prices at their highest level in years.
  • Two thirds of Brits believe that current rates of inflation are biting into their food choices and culinary habits according to new research by Readly , the digital magazine and newspaper app.
  • The research shows how people are responding to this economic challenge in the supermarket, in the kitchen and eating out as they compromise between food for taste, health and cost savings.
  • One in three (35 percent) people are attempting to be thrifty by seeking out offers when it comes to food shopping.

AVIA and CAP Strongly Support the Passage of Legislation to Amend the IP Code of The Philippines to Allow for Pirate Sites to be Blocked in The Philippines

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

However, the study also showed growing consumer awareness of the damage caused by piracy, with 90% of consumers believing that piracy has negative consequences for the Philippines.

Key Points: 
  • However, the study also showed growing consumer awareness of the damage caused by piracy, with 90% of consumers believing that piracy has negative consequences for the Philippines.
  • Cheetham also noted that earlier this month, Senator Estrada introduced matching legislation in the Senate (Senate Bill 2150) for Congressman Salceda's Bill.
  • This is a landmark achievement for the creative industry, with the bill a step closer to becoming a law.
  • Revisions to the IP code are essential for bolstering a digital landscape that is secure and equitable," she said.

Principal® Foundation Launches National Short Story Contest as Part of New Initiative to Destigmatize Conversations About Money

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Principal® Foundation, a global nonprofit committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, is launching Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative that is using the power of storytelling to help destigmatize and encourage conversations about money and personal finances. The initiative is kicking off with a national short story contest that invites people to share imaginative and meaningful short stories that reflect lived experiences with money.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative is kicking off with a national short story contest that invites people to share imaginative and meaningful short stories that reflect lived experiences with money.
  • The contest is hosted in collaboration with The Center for Fiction, a national literary nonprofit, and Short Édition, a global publishing house.
  • Conversations about money are typically driven by people's perceptions of their own personal finances and experiences growing up.
  • For more information about Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative Supported by Principal Foundation and details on how to enter, please visit http://principal-foundation.short-edition.com .

KSA Buy Now Pay Later Market Surges as Digitalization and Government Support Drive Adoption Among Gen Z and Millennials

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

DUBLIN, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "KSA Buy Now Pay Later Market Outlook to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "KSA Buy Now Pay Later Market Outlook to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry in Saudi Arabia.
  • It also analyzes the growth drivers, challenges, trends, regulatory framework, end-user analysis, industry analysis, competitive landscape, and market projections.
  • The adoption of digital payments is increasing in the KSA market, as more FinTechs collaborate with merchants.

NIQ and GfK Complete Combination, Creating the World’s Leading Consumer Intelligence Company

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

NielsenIQ (NIQ) and GfK SE (GfK) today announced the successful completion of their strategic combination, culminating in forming the world's leading consumer intelligence company.

Key Points: 
  • NielsenIQ (NIQ) and GfK SE (GfK) today announced the successful completion of their strategic combination, culminating in forming the world's leading consumer intelligence company.
  • The strategic combination of NIQ and GfK brings together two companies that have independently made significant investments in omnichannel coverage, business intelligence tools, and predictive analytics.
  • The combined company unites complementary areas of expertise, fusing NIQ’s leading insights in fast-moving consumer goods and GfK’s deep understanding of consumer technology and durable goods.
  • NIQ CEO, Jim Peck, will lead the combined company, supported by the industry's most experienced, capable leadership team.

Millennial & Gen Z New Yorkers Surveyed and Share Wacky Things They Would Rather Do Than Stand in Line at the Rental Car Counter

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Additional survey findings revealed how Millennial and Gen Z New Yorkers would take advantage of easy access to a car.

Key Points: 
  • Additional survey findings revealed how Millennial and Gen Z New Yorkers would take advantage of easy access to a car.
  • And knowing that most New Yorkers don’t own a car, nearly half of Millennial and Gen Z New Yorkers wished taking trips to go visit friends and family (48%) were easier.
  • Connect® enables users to unlock the car via the Getaround app without having to wait in line or arrange an in-person key exchange.
  • Privately owned cars are typically parked 95% of the time and are only used roughly six hours per week.