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l Sweetness & Lite Sugar tax. l Sushi sense Healthy option. l Investor Warren Buffett. l New tech Feed your appetite. l Year of the Woman Female generation. l Wine region Luke Fishpool on wine.

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he soft drinks sugar tax commences, but will it actually work? From April the sugar tax on soft drinks came into force in the UK. Which means that manufacturers have to pay a levy on the highsugar drinks they sell. Many believe, including ministers and campaigners, that is has already proven itself to be a success. As a result of many firms reducing sugar content ahead of the change. However, it could still be too early to judge the overall impact at this stage.

Many leading soft drinks brands such as Fanta, Ribena and Lucozade have cut the sugar content within their drinks, however leading brand Coca-Cola has not and remains at 10.6g per 100ml, due to its popularity and its alternative reduced sugar options, Diet Coke and Coke Zero. Ribena has cut sugar from 10g to less than 4.5g per 100ml and Lucozade has cut its sugar content down even more from 13g to less than 4.5g per 100ml.

The introduction of the sugar tax means the UK joins a handful of nations, such as Mexico, France and Norway, which have also introduced similar taxes. Statistics show that

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the max daily sugar intake for 4 to 6-year- olds is only 5 cubes of sugar, 6 cubes of sugar for 7 to 10-year-olds and 7 cubes for 11-yearolds+. However sugary drinks on the markets including a typical energy drink (500ml) contains a huge 13 cubes of sugar! Cola (330ml) shortly follows with 9 cubes of sugar and juice pouches (200ml) containing 5 cubes of sugar. These figures putting into perspective the amount of sugar we may be consuming

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So there seems to be a reasonable health related reason behind the new implemented tax, but how will it work? The levy is applied to manufacturers, whether they pass it on to consumers or not is their decision. The concept is that drinks with more than 8g per 100ml will face a tax rate equivalent to 24p per litre. Those containing 5-8g of sugar per 100ml will face a slightly lower rate of tax, of 18p per litre. However pure fruit juice will be exempt as they do not carry added sugar, the same goes for drinks with a high milk content due to their calcium content.

Originally, the Treasury forecast it would raise more than £500m a year, but that has been reduced to £240m because some manufacturers have reduced the sugar content in their products as a result of the sugar tax.

In England the money is being invested into schools, sports and breakfast clubs.

The jury is still out on whether it will work, Dr Daniel Bailey nutrition expert from the University of Bedfordshire, said that the levy is a “positive step” in tackling obesity and has led to a “notable” reaction by the soft drinks

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industry, the response by consumers is still uncertain. The soft drinks increased tax will make the products more expensive, but will this really discourage people from buying them in the long run? Consumers may just end up buying the same amount of the drinks they enjoy, but pay more for a reduced sized bottle due to the higher sugar content.

However; research by Mintel found just under half of British people say taxing unhealthy products would encourage them to cut back, therefore it could all be a positive step in reducing sugar intake.

Consumer reactions to the new tax has been mixed, with many arguing that the government should not interfere in what they consider to be a personal choice, whereas others view the tax with less pessimism and consider the huge health benefits. The message has been heard by consumers and definitely by manufacturers as its estimated by the Treasury, based on market data that 50% of manufacturers have reduced the sugar content of their drinks. Which hopefully will result in a healthier society and less sugar related health problems for people in the future.

Health - Will a sugar tax work?

Well, it did at Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurants.

Researchers say the chef’s 10p levy on sugary drinks led to a significant drop in sales – boding well for the government’s sugar tax plan.

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Sushi sense

Fresheye makes note of healthy eating.

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ushi rice is a great source of carbohydrates and has negligible fat. The seaweed wrapper nori is rich in iodine. Seafood, the main ingredient of the dish contains omega-3 fatty acids and selenium in large quantities. The fruits and vegetables (avocado, cucumber, etc.) used in sushi also add to its benefits.

Health Benefits Of Sushi Other than the delicious taste, here are the top reasons why you shouldn’t miss eating this Japanese delicacy: l Lowers risk of heart diseases such as atherosclerosis and strokes l Ensures healthy hormonal balance l Reduces risk of cancer l Increases red blood cell count

Nutritional Profile Of Sushi The nutrition profile is diverse. Sushi rice is a great source of carbohydrates and has negligible fat. The seaweed wrapper nori is rich in iodine. Seafood is the main ingredient of the dish that contains omega-3 fatty acids and selenium in large quantities. Different types of fish added in the sushi contain different minerals and vitamins. The fruits and vegetables (avocado, cucumber, etc.) used in sushi also add to its benefits.

The accompaniments, ginger and wasabi, contain antioxidant compounds, as well as vitamins and minerals. Soy sauce, which is a delicious dip for the sushi roll, contains very high levels of sodium, so use it sparingly.

Additional cream and sauces like mayonnaise will add to the calories. So, control your cravings while enjoying the sushi.

Types Of Sushi l Nigiri: This type of sushi has slices of fresh raw fish or meat placed over pressed rice. It is seasoned with wasabi and soy sauce. l Maki: Maki is a sushi roll comprising one or more fish and vegetables in rice wrapped with roasted nori seaweed. l Temaki: This sushi is prepared in the same way as maki but is rolled in a cone shape for a better appearance and grip. l Uramaki: This is a very interesting roll, made inside out, where the nori covers the fillings and the sushi rice is used to wrap the nori. An outer coating is also done with toasted sesame seeds and other ingredients, all of which add a distinct flavor to the sushi. l Sashimi: In this, the slices of raw fish are presented without rice, generally served on julienned daikon radish.

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The accompaniments, ginger and wasabi, contain antioxidant compounds, as well as vitamins and minerals.

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Freedom to invest Investment joins a simplistic approuch.

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Warren Buffett is the definition of investment and the freedom that comes with it. Now eighty-seven years old, it was at a young eleven when Buffett bought his first stock. Such a young investor should give insight into how - thinking for yourself is so instrumental in making things happen for the sake of progression. A modest mind too in that he recognizes opportunity, luck, and circumstance had a big part to play in his extraordinary investment success. Buffett does stress that his appetite for knowledge and reading weighs heavy on his abilities. He became acutely aware of how the American banking system works which certainly aided his understanding of financial mechanics.

Early Life Buffett was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He developed an interest in business and investing in his youth, eventually entering the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1947 before transferring and graduating from University of Nebraska at the age of 19. He went on to graduate from Columbia Business School,

where he molded his investment philosophy around the concept of value investing that was pioneered by Benjamin Graham.

He is considered one of the most successful investors in the world and has a net worth of US$87.5 billion as of February 17, 2018, making him the third wealthiest person in the United States and in the world.

Eccentricity He is noted for his adherence to value investing and for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth, he drives his own car and often eats at McDonald’s.

Buffett is a notable philanthropist, having pledged to give away 99 percent of his fortune to philanthropic causes, primarily via the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He founded The Giving Pledge in 2009 with Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, whereby billionaires pledge to give away at least half of their fortunes. He is also actively contributing to political causes, having endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the 2016 U.S. presidential election; he has publicly opposed the policies, actions, and statements of the current U.S. president-elect, Donald Trump.

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fter years of hard work, cofounder Lionel Thomas and his team is proud to announce the official launch of their new wearable technology product Rhythm Ring. Created to make jogging or exercise sessions more enjoyable with relaxing music, Rhythm Ring is now available for preorder on Indiegogo. Unlike most of the available wearable technology products, Rhythm Ring fits on the user’s finger and efficiently performs the calorie tracking function. At the same time, it also allows users to shuffle and change the music without obstructing their workout.

The extraordinary efficiency of Rhythm Ring as a wearable fitness technology product can be attributed to its features as mentioned below: l Compact size makes it easier for users to change the selection of their tunes while running l Inbuilt Bluetooth 4.0 feature allows it to stream the music by syncing with any mobile device, allowing convenient control of the playlist. l Micro USB port to connect to Android or iOS devices, making it possible to track the calorie count through a mobile app. l LED indicator to show whether the device is running low on battery. l Can be charged through its separate charging stand or via Tablet, Notebook or PC through a micro USB cable.

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Wearable fitness technology Rhythm Ring is the brainchild of Lionel Thomas, a wearable technology enthusiast that has been working as a Network Administrator for the past 18 years. While serving in the merchant marines, Lionel frequently travelled the world. This was the major influence behind the development of Rhythm Ring. The development process started in early 2010, Lionel has worked closely with many great designers and engineers. He is finally ready to let the world benefit from his cutting edge product.

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New Normal Wireless Headphones If you don’t remember Normal, or NRML, they made waves a few years back by using 3D printing to create individually customized earphones.

The New Normal, their latest release, combines everything they learned with the previous release with a whole slew of new tech and features. Five axis adjustment fit arms. Wraparound design with better weight distribution.

Eight hours of wireless listening.

Integrated USB for charging. Soft silicone fit dots that are customized for you. Built-in capacitive touch controls.

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Ears, fingers and toes Roli keyboard. When British philosophy student Roland Lamb was dabbling in jazz piano as an undergraduate at Harvard University, he never imagined he would one day invent an entirely new musical instrument that would be played by the likes of Hans Zimmer, Jamie Callum and Cory Henry. But in 2016, as his East London startup ROLI turns three years old, he has created 3 high-tech versions of the classical keyboard, won a Design of the Year Award alongside Zaha Hadid and Miuccia Prada, and become the first British company to be awarded a “Best of Innovation” product at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month.

Altra IQ Powered by iFit Shoe. Apps are the way of the world these days, and Altra logged on with a spring ’16 shoe featuring a razor-thin multi-sensor system in the midsole that tracks running details and communicates with an iFit app or watch. Sound a little similar to Nike+? You’re not wrong, but it’s nice to have a new competitor in the techie sneaker space.

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Technology Note: Swiss Design consultancy Studio Sapetti have created the “Chairless Chair”. Similar in premise to that of an exoskeleton – a powered frame that enables restoration of motor controls, including limb movement with increased strength and endurance – the Chairless Chair aims to help those working in industrial environments where a traditional chair would be obstructive and are thus required to stand for long periods of time.

Sapetti’s creation helps to reduce physical strain, protect workers’ joints and improve posture.

New Technology Above left: FLI Charge offers cord-cutting juicing for smartphones, tablets or any other USB-powered devices, from smartwatches to drones.

Above: Created for the Swiss company Noonee, the cairless chair.

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Sit and listen Above: GoDuo Speakers. Powerful sound. Magnetic connectable base.

True wireless Bluetooth stereo. Water & shock resistant. Built-in microphone. Support Siri.

The Ideal Indoor+Outdoor Stereo Music Companion.

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Above top: The current version of Alexa already has quite the personality, which developers tried to emulate after seeing the popularity of Apple’s Siri. Certain characteristics that she already possesses, like the ability to joke, sing and answer questions about her, were developed so that users could feel a real connection.

Above: The Huawei P20 Pro is the new kid on the block with the 40 megapixel lens triple camera. With so much camera capability it’s easy to forget it’s a smartphone. AIpowered Leica triple camera. A renaissance in photography is here.

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Home, smartphone, read.

Other than the bigger screen, the two new standout features for the Amazon Kindel Oasis are Audible audiobook integration and water resistance, a first for the Kindle line and a feature rivals have had for years. It will survive up to an hour in up to 2m of fresh water, which means trips to the beach or the pool are a bit safer, although don’t expect it to float.

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Year of the woman 2018.

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ur current progressive time is, without doubt, impacting on the psyche like never before.

While the left and far left are supposedly responsible for the political correctness and social progression, let’s take heart in all the positive elements that transpire. Not least how we perceive gender and the behavioral interaction that ensues. The Me Too Movement followed soon after the public revelations of the sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Such a revelation increased the sound of an alarm that Hollywood certainly isn’t the only industry where people as a whole need to be mindful of the way we interact with one another. fresheye’s introspective take on gender at least is there is a difference between female and male. It’s the difference that

should be appreciated and celebrated. And difference being a point of modern reference for acknowledgment that equality applies as a matter of course.

Landmark This year marks 100 years since women were first given the vote. Even then it was only partially - they had to be over 30 and meet certain property qualifications. fresheye’ explores femininity via some familiar faces.

Aside from fame, celebrity and notoriety, looking at what it is to be a woman thankfully takes on many guises. What we aspire to be can come from within as well as from the external. Oprah said, “Excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism.” At fresheye’ we think this idea is a great point of reference for being a modern progressive.

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Female Above: Malala Yousafzai.

Above right: Pop singer icon Taylor Swift.

Left: Model/Actress Cara Delevingne.

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The ‘women’s movement’ has been swept into the mainstream and become more diverse, and social media has become increasingly effective at mobilizing younger generations of women and girls.

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Female Above: Queen Elizabeth II Left: Kim Kardishian Top right centre: Hilary Clinton Top right: BeyoncĂŠ Right main: Angela Merkel Right: Madonna

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“The question is not whether we are able to change but whether we are changing fast enough.�

Angela Merkel

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Female Above: Meryl Streep Left: Melinda Gates Above centre: Michelle Obama Above right: Anna Wintour Right: Rose McGowen

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“Sisters are doing it for themselves, standing on their own two feet, and ringing on their own bells.� This powerful hymn by Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin was the credo in the 1980s.

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Made in Britain For fans of luxury, a product’s origin will continue to hold perceived value. Not least for the heritage that’s attached to a country and the craftmanship that adds to the credibility of a luxury brand.

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Alfred Dunhill Opened a tobacconist’s shop in St James’s in 1907, offering tailored tobacco blends. With his international ambitions, Dunhill helped to create the modern luxury goods market.

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Alfred Sargent Synonymous with quality English shoemaking since 1899, working out of the same premises in Rushden, Northamptonshire, in the heart of the world renowned English shoemaking region.

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Mulberry Luxury fashion company founded in the United Kingdom in 1971 by Roger Saul and his mother Joan, known internationally for its leather goods.

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Rolls Royce Pre-eminent engineering company focused on world-class power and propulsion systems. Founded in 1904 by Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce.

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Rolls Royce quickly developed a reputation for superior engineering quality and for manufacturing the “best car in the world�. From 1940, Rolls-Royce participated in the development of the jet engine.

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Pringle Renowned for luxury cashmere knitwear and holds the royal warrant as manufacturers of knitted garments. It is one of the world’s oldest continually operating fashion companies.

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Asprey Iconic British Luxury Brand since 1781.

Jewellery, leather, wedding and engagement rings, silver, bespoke silver commissions made by world renowned master craftsman handmade in Mayfair.

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Penhaligon’s Luxury British perfume house since 1870.

Offering a wide range of luxury fragrances online for women and men, as well as gifts, scented candles and grooming products.

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Ballantine’s Since 1827, Blended Scotch whiskies produced by Pernod Ricard in Dumbarton, Scotland. Dependent on fingerprint malts from Miltonduff and Glenburgie, blended with fifty single malts and four single grains.

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Wine region Let’s talk about wine at The Lemon Tree by Dennis Sterne.

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t’s always engaging to talk to Luke Fishpool -not least about his new wine list. I caught up with Luke - Head chef and owner of The Lemon Tree, on what really felt like the first day of summer. An occasion that deemed perfect to discuss new things amongst what brings inspiration to freshen up a menu. The updated wine menu to be precise.

As well as being mindful of complimenting dishes, it transpires that a restaurant’s choice is also influenced by what a supplier is supplying to other local restaurants. It pays to be aware of cross over thus gaining an essence of individualism and exclusivity.

Spring/summer is Luke’s favourite time of year. He recently visited the Champagne region in the north of France. As a fan of Champagne myself, it’s great to see that a traveled palate brings news from abroad to a conversation.

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Chateau Colin produces some 90,000 bottles a year and 20,000,000 bottles of it’s more commercial product. Big numbers and little surprise considering that Champagne is only so if it comes from the Champagne region. I ask whether the sale of Champagne is affected

by Cava and the growing European demand for Prosecco of which Britain is the largest consumer. Luke says that the distinction remains that Champagne has the ‘special occasion’ stamp which sets it apart. Special occasion keeping the Champagne party alive and well.

Wine supplier Brian Wilkes - owner of Wilkes & Co has been The Lemon Tree’s supplier for a while. Luke finds that they have been consistent with a refined selection coupled with a passion for information expertise on wine. Sauvignon Blanc

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being consistently popular as is Rosé during the summer season. Popular highlights on the new menu: De Gras Viognier Reserva 2015 Chile.

Medium bodied and full of lively tropical fruits and flowers. Picpoul de Pinot Roquemouliere 2016, France. A great example of a Picpoul and one to try if you like Sauvignon Blanc.

On the red side - Primitivo Tacco Baroco.

Slento, Italy. Ripe velvety and with a touch of spice. Lovely, lovely wine! Casas del Bosque Pinot Noir, 2015. Casablanca Valley, Chile. A youthful purple colour. Cherries and a touch of rhubarb on the nose are followed by a palate of delicious vanilla laden fruit. www.thelemontree.co.uk Sugar Health and well-being is a topic that will take more column space this year in fresheye. I open up the discussion toward sugar content in food.

Luke notes that ready meals and processed foods have utilized sugar as a preservative and flavour enhancer. The excessive use of salt too for the same reason. No revelation then that freshly prepared quality produce has little need to use sugar and salt excessively. Certainly when it comes to savory dishes Luke says. Of course, we expect to find sugar in the dessert menu - it’s a given.

Charity The Lemon Tree is a faithful supporter and partner of Grove Cottage. Grove Cottage

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provides social and educational activities for people of all ages with learning disability: to develop their potential, avoid social isolation by supporting lifelong friendships and; to provide respite for their families. While Grove Cottage is the home of Bishop’s Stortford Mencap, it does not receive any funding from Mencap and they could not exist without the support of the local community.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Grove Cottage over the last 50 years. We are looking forward to the next 50! www.mencapgrovecottage.org

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Above right: Wine display at The Lemon Tree.

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Concept Apple iCar 2020, could potentially rewrite the mobility game.

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pple is known to have been working on a car project, codenamed ‘Titan’, which is expected to give competition to Tesla. Apple is currently working on an iCar, an electric vehicle, which is undergoing research and development process and for which a number of Apple employees are engaged. Apple has also hired engineers from BlackBerry to work on the autonomous car OS project in Canada. The reports suggest that the iCar would look similar to a minivan and the production of the car will soon begin in 2020. The company has also invested around 10 billion dollars on research and development.

Recently, Steve Kenner, director of production integrity, Apple Inc. wrote a letter to the US transport regulators about the

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autonomous car and its rules. In the letter, he stated that there should not be many rules and regulation of the self-driving vehicles and new entrants should be treated equally like other established manufacturers. Steve Kenner also said that in order to have a more comprehensive and to improve the systems, companies should share data from crashes and near-misses instead of one company sharing the data. He said, “address privacy challenges associated with the collection, use, and sharing of automated vehicle data”.

The Financial Times also reported that Apple is planning to buy McLaren in order to improve its iCar project as McLaren’s Applied Technologies Group supplies electronics from Formula One to NASCAR and therefore, it would be ideal for Apple’s self-driving electric car project. In August 2016, Apple also u

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After Steve Jobs died in 2011, the automotive industry in the United States began to recover.

Apple then began to resume this plan, by working with several companies to work on electric cars.

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Reports suggest that the iCar would look similar to a minivan and the production of the car will soon begin in 2020.

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signed an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) with a South Korean battery manufacturer for cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. These lithium-ion batteries are expected to be used on the new Apple’s driverless car.

As of now the Apple iCar is under development and is said to be first showcased in 2019 and will go on sale in 2020-21. The Apple iCar’s future competitors will not be other car manufacturers, but companies like Google. The reports by MacRumours, also suggests that Apple has already started buying a number of domains, especially for its electric car including apple.car, apple.cars and apple.auto. However, it is still unclear whether the company bought domain names for its iCar or Apple’s in-car system, CarPlay.

With the available details, it’s clear that Apple’s debut in the mobility domain is going to be disruptive and will change the way mobility is approached. Together with Tesla, Apple will force conventional carmakers to rethink their business model as customers will have access to shorter product lifecycles and customisable interiors.

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Apple didn’t make use of conventional battery designs as it intends to develop batteries independently, which will exclusively be used in Apple electric cars.

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Apple initiated the design of this Apple iCar since 2008.

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Future Cook Futuristic Kitchen Gadgets That Will Change The Way You Cook. These tools may not be on the market yet, but someday they’ll change your life.

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Nutrima: Calculating Nutrition Want to knw the precise nutritional value of your food?

Place your food on its smart pad for an exact reading of its calorific value, possible toxins, and freshness.

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Haier Multipurpose Cooker The Multipurpose Cooker seems like the perfect choice for the people who live solo.

Allowing you to prepare three meals at once and store them for later consumption, this may just be the kitchen appliance trend for the future!

A whole range of products that allows people to multitask, because time is oh so precious!

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Versatility It takes the versatility of a popular appliance and multiplies it times 3! Instead of one unit for steaming, it features three cooking hubs with containers of different sizes. You can prepare multiple dishes at once.

Better yet, each container can be removed, taken “to-go� and even washed independently, so you can avoid using plastic or disposable containers!

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Moley Robotics It almost sounds too good to be true: a fully-automated kitchen that you can operate from a distance through an app, cooks with the skill and flair of a master chef and even cleans up afterwards. If we are to believe Moley robotics, this probability will turn into a possibility by the end of 2017, when the customer version of this robot chef will have been launched. The story of the robot kitchen originates

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from 2014, when Oleynik came up with the idea and applied for patents. By September 2014, the Moley team had already built a prototype, that was premiered at the international robotics show at Hannover Messe. In 2015, they presented their robot kitchen at the Consumer Electronics Show in Shanghai, winning the “Best of the Best� award and instigating public interest even more.

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Stretching along South America’s western edge, with more than 6,000km of Pacific Ocean coastline. Santiago, its capital, sits in a valley surrounded by the Andes and Chilean Coast Range mountains. The city’s palm-lined Plaza de Armas contains the neoclassical cathedral and the National History Museum.

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There is a lot of territory to explore in Patagonia, as it covers an immense area.

Shared by Argentina and Chile, with the Andes Mountains as its dividing line.

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Above: Parinacota - Dawn reflection. Parina Quta or Parinaquta is a dormant stratovolcano on the border of Chile and Bolivia.

Above right: Patagonian mountain range at dusk.

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Popular destination among hikers, adventurers, outdoors lovers and of course landscape photographers.

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Destination

Above: Mablr caves Patagonia. Carved into the Patagonian Andes, the Cuevas de Mรกrmol are located on a peninsula of solid marble bordering Lake General Carrera Above right: The Mano del Desierto. 75 km to the south of the city of Antofagasta.

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The Mano del Desierto is a large-scale sculpture of a hand located in the Atacama Desert in Chile.

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Jeff Koons Koons, 63 is one of the most famous contemporary artists alive, and undeniably the most polarizing. Therefore, the phrases he invokes to discuss his art read to some as those of a charlatan, thoroughly convinced of his own sage-like wisdom, and to others as evidence of his giddy, earnest reverence for his artistic forerunners and the institution of modern art.

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“I’m grateful for the opportunity that I have.

I always wanted to participate. And I’ve never taken that responsibility lightly.”

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Above: Hulk (Friends), 2004-2012.

Above right: Sacred Heart. 1 of 5 unique versions. 1994–2007 Born January 21, 1955. He lives and works in both New York City and his hometown of York, Pennsylvania. His art, he explains, aims to reveal to the viewer the “essence of their potential”. Koons feels connected to the avant garde, to an artistic lineage that includes Manet and Picabia and Duchamp and Courbet and Warhol, and to the idea that “you can transform your life, transform your being, and transform the community around you”.

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“I think art teaches us how to feel, what our parameters can be, what sensations can be like; it makes you more engaged with life.�

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Above: Balloon Venus. 5 unique versions (Magenta, Red, Violet, Yellow, Orange) 2008-2012 Above right: Michael Jackson and Bubbles, 1988. Ceramic, glaze, and paint Koons father Henry Koons was a furniture dealer and interior decorator; his mother Gloria, a housewife and seamstress. As a child, he went door to door after school selling gift-wrapping paper and candy to earn pocket-money.

As a teenager, he revered Salvador DalĂ­, to the extent that he visited him at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City.

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“I try to make pieces that are durable. One of the reasons that I work in steel is durability.�

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Above: Contemporary balloon dog yellow.

Above right: Stainless steel, soil, and flowering plants.

Balloon dog - This monumental work, with its flawless reflective surface and glorious color, is the most beloved of all contemporary sculptures. Its spectacular form has been celebrated around the world, having graced the rooftop of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Venice’s Grand Canal, and Versailles Palace outside Paris.

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“I try to be a truthful artist and I try to show a level of courage. I enjoy that. I’m a messenger.”

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Home Speaker

BeoSound 2 is a powerful wireless speaker system with a room-filling 360-degree sound performance, a sturdy yet unobtrusive aluminium design profile.

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Beosound 2 Bang & Olufsen WiFi Home Audio System.

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eoSound 2 is a powerful wireless speaker system with a room-filling 360-degree sound performance, a sturdy yet unobtrusive aluminium design profile, integrated access to Spotify, Deezer, QPlay and TuneIn - and featuring the BeoLink Multiroom Technology that connects your Bang & Olufsen products in one wireless system across your home.

BeoSound 2 supports all the preferred wireless technologies: Bluetooth, AirPlay, Google Cast and DLNA. Play directly from your favourite music apps via Bluetooth or WIFI or get the full Bang & Olufsen experience through the BeoMusic App Spotify, Deezer, QPlay and TuneIn are all integrated, which makes it quick and convenient to access millions of songs and thousands of playlists and radio shows - and you don’t even have to pull out your phone or tablet to start playing.

Because the streaming services are incorporated in BeoSound 2 it has the added benefit of preserving battery life on your mobile device because the speaker streams directly from the cloud. The feature also allows you to keep using your phone, for calls, texts and games, without it interrupting the music.

With the BeoLink Multiroom technology you can connect your Bang & Olufsen and B&O PLAY products in one seamless wireless system. With a simple tap on top of BeoSound 2 you automatically start or join the music experience.

You can either play different music in different rooms or let the same sound flow throughout your home. You can even use your Bang & Olufsen TV in the setup - sending the sound of the TV to other rooms or use the TVs speaker to listen to music. Immerse yourself completely in the 360 degrees of sound. The sound you will experience is spherical, powerful and precise - no matter where the speaker is placed, and no matter where you are placed.

Place it anywhere The conical shape gives you countless of placement options. The actual footprint of the speaker is minimal, which allows you to put it wherever you need your sound to be. Unplug it once in a while, and move it around your home as you see fit.

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Beck at Brown’s Capturing the spontaneity of Mayfair.

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ichelin starred chef Heinz Beck has announced he will return to London this month with his much anticipated new restaurant Beck at Brown’s, launching on Monday 16th April. Opening in the heart of Mayfair at the iconic Brown’s hotel, the restaurant, freshly redesigned by Olga Polizzi, will offer a brand-new casual dining menu of classic Italian dishes, reinvented using the finest seasonal British ingredients, uniting Heinz’s inimitable style with the hotel’s British heritage and careful balance of classic elegance and contemporary flair.

Beck at Brown’s comes to Mayfair on the heels of Beck’s hugely successful takeover of the space last December as part of the hotel’s celebration of Italian conviviality where he took up residence alongside drinks maestro Salvatore Calabrese. The restaurant will have, at its epicentre, Heinz’s Italian pedigree, refined over his years running kitchens in Rome, in the lauded La Pergola and Attimi, his recently opened more casual outpost. With a focus on a light, healthy menu featuring the highest quality produce, with Norfolk chicken and lamb from the organic Rhug estate.

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Each dish is crafted by Heinz to create a hearty Italian menu perfect for a swift lunch, formal dinner or private party. Beck at Brown’s brings dishes from throughout Italy, showcasing the diversity in cooking techniques throughout the country, from the hearty meat and fish dishes found in the mountainous north to the fresh citrusy flavours in the sun-drenched south.

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