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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Want to try a TV game show? Need pastries? Try these new NJ venues
The Record, the Daily Record and the New Jersey Herald want to keep you up to date on all the newest shops, restaurants and service providers moving into your towns. Below is a roundup of businesses that recently opened or are coming soon. Are you opening a business in North Jersey? Get the word out to your neighbors as soon as possible. Send us your information and photos and we will try to add them to our next new-business roundup. We're also interested in reporting business closings. Have a tip? Contact Business Reporter Daniel Munoz at munozd@ or 201-270-9870. Story continues below photo gallery Interactive retail store for Optimum, which offers internet, mobile, TV and phone services. Space where patrons can register for services, shop for mobile devices and accessories, pay their bill and receive customer assistance. WHERE: 202 Main St., Paterson WHEN: Grand opening was April 28. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 888-467-8468 Television game show style venue where patrons can compete in 18 separate mini games, including Letter Roll; Ready, Bet, Go; Build It Up and Blaster Blitz. WHERE: American Dream, second floor next to the Escape Room, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford WHEN: Opening was the weekend of April 19 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Bakery offering sandwiches, salads, cakes, hot and cold coffee, focaccia, pizza, pastries and croissants. WHERE: 142 Linwood Plaza, Fort Lee WHEN: Grand opening was May 8. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Daniel Munoz covers business, consumer affairs, labor and the economy for and The Record. Email: munozd@ Twitter:@danielmunoz100 and Facebook This article originally appeared on Want to try a TV game show? Need pastries? Try these new NJ spots
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Kylie Minogue fans offered 'fun' hotel package ahead of Glasgow gig
On June 6, VEGA at YOTEL Glasgow is offering a special four-hour Get Ready Room deal for those attending her concert at the OVO Hydro. The package, tailored for fans who want to start the party early, transforms hotel rooms into a pre-show hangout. Read more: I saw Kylie Minogue at the Hydro in Glasgow - it was a legendary performance Costing £75 per room, the deal includes access between 11am and 6pm or can be added to an overnight stay. Those who book the package deal will have early check-in from 11am and will receive a welcome drinks package as well as the opportunity to order food and straight to their door. Guests will also have the choice of either a bottle of prosecco or four Kylie-inspired cocktails. Read more: Spike in Google searches for 'TRNSMT refund' after Kneecap axed Neil Taylor, general manager at VEGA, said: "We know how much our guests love making an event out of a night like this. "We wanted to create something fun and memorable—something that guests can't get out of their head. "This is your moment to feel like a star before the show, which is sure to be love at first sight." The rooms, decked out with "sparkle" and "glamour", are designed to provide the perfect backdrop for selfies and cocktails ahead of the Australian stars performance .
Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Flybits Unveils XRCard: Agentic and Spatial Banking Technology, Untethered from Mobile Phones
Flybits Labs has developed XRCard, a groundbreaking innovation that reimagines the future of financial interaction by combining generative AI, spatial computing, and physical card technology. Designed for forward-thinking issuers ready to bring transformative technologies to market. XRCard is currently being tested in Flybits Labs and through pilot programs with select collaborators. XRCard integrates seamlessly with Flybits' modular personalization platform and OpenDome spatial capabilities, demonstrating how flexible, open architectures can support next-gen financial interfaces, while retaining the simple familiarity of a traditional card. XRCard introduces a novel interaction model that empowers users to engage with their physical card in immersive, intelligent ways. It leverages secure embodied biometrics, real-time contextual data, and Flybits' Multimodal AI - including embedded generative AI capabilities, to enable intuitive, app-less interactions without relying on a separate mobile device. Key Features of XRCard: Natural Voice Interaction using Generative AI: Speak directly to your XRCard to receive instant financial insights. This feature is optimized for use with smart glasses and integrates seamlessly with Flybits' intelligent platform, eliminating the need for a mobile app. Dynamic AR Financial Visualization (Microsecond Latency): View your transaction history and spending habits in augmented reality with fluid, low-latency 3D visualizations. Designed for use with connected glasses, this feature transforms complex financial data into easy-to-understand visuals. Seamless Social Bill Splitting (AR Enabled): Effortlessly split bills with friends using your connected glasses and XRCard's generative AI. A glance at the bill activates instant, collaborative sharing, eliminating manual calculations for the digital generation. Proactive Contextual Offers (Ask, Don't Push): Ask your XRCard for relevant, personalized offers and tips based on your real-time context, leveraging Flybits' advanced understanding beyond transactions. Get the value you need, when you need it. "The banking landscape is undergoing a significant shift, driven by a new generation of users who expect participatory digital experiences, unlike the limitations of older interfaces. Many current mobile banking apps, with their architectural and engineering shortcomings, are ill-equipped for AI-native millennials. Flybits views it as our responsibility to guide partners by showcasing realistic AI solutions, with XRCard as a prime example of an intelligent, human-centric banking experience leveraging spatial computing to move beyond today's mobile constraints", said Dr. Hossein Rahnama, Founder and CEO of Flybits. XRCard is one of several next-generation technologies emerging from Flybits Labs, which also incubates Reason Ready AI, Auditable AI, and other innovations focused on creating more responsible, explainable, and personalized financial ecosystems. As innovations like XRCard evolve, they are strategically integrated into the Flybits platform. This ensures that banks, financial institutions, and credit unions are not just keeping pace with technological advancements, but are equipped to leapfrog the competition, delivering truly differentiated and future-proof experiences to their customers. About Flybits Flybits is a leading provider of data-powered personalization solutions for financial institutions. Its modular, open platform empowers banks and credit unions to activate their data and deliver tailored customer experiences that drive engagement, loyalty, and growth. With customers across the US, Canada, the UK, and the Middle East, Flybits holds patents in machine learning and contextual computing. Its applied R&D division, Flybits Labs, collaborates with academic and corporate innovation partners to prototype the future of banking.
New York Post
24-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
The most affordable beach towns in 2025
Summer is just around the corner, and as kids count down the days until school is out, families across the the country are getting ready to book their long-awaited vacations. But for those who don't find a week or two at a beach quite enough, has crunched the numbers to identify the most budget-friendly towns in the U.S. where vacation-home buyers will get the most bang for their buck. Advertisement For the second consecutive year, Pascagoula, MS, emerged as the leader in beach house affordability. The popular Gulf Shore tourist destination is one of six oceanside towns that made last year's list, which, notably, had only 10 entries. 'Pascagoula has made a concerted effort to revive its downtown district over the last decade. We're seeing the payoff at work,' says Jacqueline Ready, managing broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Panoramic Properties. According to Ready, the town has much to offer, from a walkable shopping district to a strong local job market, dominated by Chevron and Ingalls Shipbuilding. 13 Pascagoula, MS, emerged as the leader in beach house affordability, and on the list for the second year in a row. Advertisement 'There are gorgeous waterfront and water-view homes, both historic and new build. The ancient oaks are just stunning, rivaling Savannah,' she says. 'It's absolutely a success story.' And most importantly for prospective homebuyers, the asking prices in Pascagoula are more affordable than in most beach towns in the Southeast. This year's newcomers to the list include Long Beach, WA, in the Pacific Northwest, and the small but iconic East Coast resort destination of Ocean City, MD. The expanded roundup of the nation's most affordable beach towns has entries across seven states, including New Jersey, Florida, and the Carolinas. How we determined the nation's most affordable beach towns Advertisement To zero in on the nation's most budget-friendly resort towns, economists started by analyzing a federal database of beaches and their locations before creating a list of coastal cities and towns. Then, those were ranked by median list prices in April for single-family homes, including condominiums but excluding mobile homes. Only cities with at least 50 active listings for the month were considered, to ensure adequate inventory. To guarantee geographic diversity, we included only two beach towns per state in the top 12 rankings, excluding additional entries from states already listed. 13 Pascagoula has been home to pirates, presidents and Jimmy Buffett. Advertisement April 2025 median list price: $165,610 Known as Mississippi's Flagship City, Pascagoula is a Gulf Shore city of 22,000 people that boasts a rich history going back 300 years—and an impressive antebellum architecture to match. Pascagoula is named for the Native American tribe that lived in the area when Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto founded the settlement in the 1540s. Over the centuries, Pascagoula has been home to pirates and presidents, as well as the nation's most beloved beach bum, Jimmy Buffett. In fact, the city's main public beach is named Buffett Beach in honor of the late 'Margaritaville' singer who was born in Pascagoula. 'We're seeing many natives who left for higher education or work return to Pascagoula to plant roots and invest,' says Ready, the area broker. Pascagoula has no shortage of attractions besides the beach, including the Pascagoula Country Club with a nine-hole golf course. Nature lovers would enjoy the B.B. Jenning Park and the Petit Bois Island, a federally protected wilderness area accessible by boat, while history buffs could spend hours exploring the early 18th-century La Pointe-Krebs House offering a panoramic view of Krebs Lake. Swimming in the ocean or playing a round of golf works up an appetite, and Pascagoula's food scene does not disappoint, offering a wide array of options, from top-rated seafood restaurants to barbecue joints and taquerias. 13 Located in Broward County, Deerfield Beach has the award-winning 'Blue Wave' beach. Advertisement April 2025 median list price: $211,750 Located in Broward County, Deerfield Beach offers its 87,000 residents an urban feel tinged with coastal living, with a wide selection of coffee shops, eateries, and green spaces. The small town, which is home to a mix of young professionals with families and retirees, has no shortage of attractions, especially for the adventurous and outdoorsy types. They include an award-winning 'Blue Wave' beach, the nation's longest cable ski courses, hiking trails, and a fishing pier that's nearly 1,000 feet long. Craving some culture? Take a tour of the Historic Butler House, check out the Deerfield Beach Historical Society Museum, or get in on old-timey hijinks at the Florida Renaissance Festival. Advertisement 13 Atlantic City is known as the 'Las Vegas of the East Coast' due to its casinos and nightclubs. April 2025 median list price: $242,450 Although best known as the 'Las Vegas of the East Coast' thanks to its many casinos and nightclubs, Atlantic City by now has cemented its place among the nation's most affordable beach towns. The city of just under 40,000 people boasts wide, well-maintained public beaches along the Jersey Shore, as well as one of the region's most iconic wooden boardwalks lined with amusement park rides, shops, and snack shacks. Advertisement Those looking to indulge in some gambling have plenty of options to choose from in Atlantic City, including the celebrated Borgata Hotel Casino, MGM Tower, and the classic Hard Rock Hotel. Most of the city's high-end resorts also offer relaxing spa treatments and top-notch dining options. 13 Port Richey has roughly 3,500 inhabitants. April 2025 median list price: $254,925 Advertisement Located in the suburbs of Tampa and St. Petersburg, the tiny town of roughly 3,500 inhabitants is a peaceful spot with a laid-back vibe and a strong sense of community. The town's big selling point is its affordability, especially compared with other coastal areas in Florida. In more good news for homebuyers, the surrounding Pasco County has lower property taxes and living costs than other parts of the region. With its many beaches, parks, and nature preserves, Port Richey is ideal for those who love to spend time outdoors. 13 Port Lavaca is a top bird-watching destination. DeVon Wilson April 2025 median list price: $292,000 Sitting near the center point of the 275-mile Texas Gulf Coast, Port Lavaca is a charming getaway that invites visitors to take a breather from the chaotic pace of modern life. Although the town is small, with just 11,000 year-round inhabitants, it is not short on attractions and activities, from relaxing on Magnolia Beach to taking a stroll in Bayfront Peninsula Park. But Port Lavaca is perhaps best known as a top bird-watching destination due to its location on a major migratory flyway for 400 species of birds. Not interested in looking for warblers and vireos through binoculars? No worries, because Port Lavaca is also a haven for history enthusiasts, with Calhoun County Museum, La Salle Monument, and Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse found around town. 13 Myrtle Beach has a string of uninterrupted sandy beaches. April 2025 median list price: $299,000 South Carolina's famed resort city, Myrtle Beach is the epicenter of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile string of uninterrupted sandy beaches. For homebuyers, Myrtle Beach's abundance of condos keeps this popular beach destination relatively affordable, with the median list price below $300,000. The city's crown jewel is its beachfront boardwalk featuring seafood restaurants, souvenir shacks, the old-fashioned Family Kingdom amusement park, and the 187-foot-tall SkyWheel, one of the tallest Ferris wheels in the U.S. But Myrtle Beach is not all about the beach lifestyle. Celebrated as 'the Golf Capital of the World,' the city and its surrounding areas boast more than 80 golf courses, among them the top-ranked Caledonia Gold and Fish Club and The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, and the Jack Nicklaus–designed Long Bay Club. Other points of interest in Myrtle Beach include Ripley's Aquarium and the Hollywood Wax Museum. 13 Ocean Springs is part of the Pascagoula metro area, near Biloxi, as pictured here. April 2025 median list price: $302,500 Located just 2 miles east of Biloxi, Ocean Springs is part of the Pascagoula metro area. Despite its small size, Ocean Springs has made a name for itself as a quaint, walkable town that is home to a thriving arts community, independent shops, and restaurants. Nicknamed the 'City of Discovery,' Ocean Springs is home to many art galleries, studios, and museums, including the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, the Ocean Springs Museum, and the G.I. Museum of military history. Outside cultural heritage sites, the town of 19,000 offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature, from the Gulf Islands National Seashore to the Fort Maurepas State Park, the site of the first French settlement founded in 1699. 13 Corpus Christi is the most populous city on this year's list. April 2025 median list price: $310,000 With more than 300,000 people calling Corpus Christi home, it is by far the most populous city on our list this year. But don't be fooled by the numbers, because it still offers an affordable coastal lifestyle with a relaxed atmosphere. In fact, Corpus Christi's biggest draw is its beaches, more than 100 miles of them. Parts of both Padre Island National Seashore and Mustang Island State Park fall within Corpus Christi's city limits, offering plentiful opportunities to frolic in the surf, camp, fish, kayak, and bird-watch. Notably, Padre Island features the longest uninterrupted beach in the U.S., measuring more than 65 miles in length. Want a break from nature? Head over to the Texas State Aquarium to marvel at sea creatures; visit the USS Lexington, a decommissioned World War II-era aircraft carrier; or spend an afternoon at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. Music fans might also be interested in paying homage to Selena Quintanilla at the Selena Museum, which features the late singer's outfits and recording studio. 13 Surfside Beach is nicknamed 'the Family Beach.' April 2025 median list price: $310,925 For those looking to live on South Carolina's Grand Strand but don't want to deal with the hustle and bustle of the bigger and flashier Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach just might be the spot. Nicknamed 'the Family Beach,' the cozy, laid-back resort town of roughly 4,000 people offers 2 miles of pristine oceanfront with a good mix of relatively affordable single-family homes and condos. The town is home to a popular fishing pier, multiple parks, and even a small museum. 13 Long Beach is the home of the world's longest continuous peninsula beach. Dmitry Sytnik April 2025 median list price: $403,188 Long Beach, a town of just under 1,800 residents in Pacific County, is celebrated as the home of the world's longest continuous peninsula beach stretching more than 28 miles in length. Like many spots in the Pacific Northwest, Long Beach is a paradise for those who love the great outdoors, with hiking trails, parks, and wetlands teeming with birds. Plus, history aficionados would enjoy walking in the footsteps of 19th-century explorers Lewis and Clark along the aptly named Discovery Trail. Long Beach also has plenty of attractions catering to kids, including the colorful World Kite Museum, Cranberry Museum, and Funland Family Fun Center 13 Ocean Shores is a coastal town and offers recreational activities. GoogleMaps April 2025 median list price: $409,900 A second entry from Washington state on the 2025 list, Ocean Shores is a charming coastal town of under 8,000 that has much to offer in recreational activities. Ocean Shores is flanked on one end by the Pacific Ocean and on the other by the north bay of Grays Harbor, with direct access to both, allowing visitors to enjoy swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and clamming. Besides its beaches, the town is known for a network of picturesque interconnected canals and lakes. Bird-watchers, take note: The shore pine trees and dunes of Ocean City State Park on the north side of town draw great numbers of migratory birds, while the Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area and Damon Point to the south feature nesting sites for snowy plovers. 13 Ocean City is the only one on the list with a median price that surpassed April's national median of $431,250. Chester P Wiker Jr April 2025 median list price: $454,500 Rounding out the 2025 list of the 12 most affordable beach towns in the U.S. is Ocean City, a popular resort town wedged between the Atlantic Ocean and Isle of Wight Bay. Although the town's year-round population is just under 7,000, in the summer months it swells to roughly 350,000, temporarily making Ocean City Maryland's second-most populated city, after Baltimore. The city has much to recommend itself, from miles of pristine beaches and a bustling boardwalk, to attractions for the whole family, including Jolly Roger Amusement Park and the classic Trimper's Rides attractions. Those who enjoy outdoor adventures and water sports will have their hands full with fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding opportunities. It's important to note that Ocean City's housing inventory skews heavily toward condominiums, with single-family homes making up just 11% of all active listings. Ocean City is also the only entry on the list with a median price that surpassed April's national median of $431,250. However, compared with most waterfront towns, it is still relatively affordable.
The Print
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
What's a National Security Strategy & why CDS Gen Chauhan feels India doesn't need one on paper
In his newly published book, 'Ready, Relevant and Resurgent: A Blueprint for the Transformation of India's Military', Gen. Chauhan writes that the absence of a document should not be mistaken for the absence of a strategy. The NSS is a comprehensive document that articulates a country's long-term vision, strategic objectives, threat perceptions and policy direction across all dimensions of national security, including military, internal, economic, cyber, energy and diplomatic domains. New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has dismissed calls for a written National Security Strategy (NSS), asserting that India already has the requisite structures in place to secure itself. 'Strategic analysts and political pundits often state that India does not have a NSS. That is incorrect and a myopic understanding of the issue. What we don't have is a written document called NSS, which is published periodically by Western nations,' the CDS states in the book, which was released Thursday by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. Citing examples, he writes that Israel, 'the most threatened nation on earth', has never released a formal NSS, while Pakistan issued a National Security Policy in 2022 but continues to face economic crisis, political instability and civil-military discord. 'Pakistan had the written document but lacked organisational structures, processes and policies to secure itself,' he adds. Gen. Chauhan contends that the strategic coherence behind the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories illustrates the presence of an existing national security framework. 'Such decisions would not have been possible without the elements, 'Policy, Processes and Organisational Structures' that constitute the National Security Strategy (NSS),' he writes. This is not the first time the CDS has questioned the utility of a written NSS. Last year as well, at a book launch in May, he had made similar remarks, stating that an NSS comprised 'policy, processes and practices', all of which India already had. 'The only thing missing is a written policy. I don't know why people insist on that,' he had said. The CDS had also argued that the absence of a written NSS had not prevented India from successfully executing strategic actions like the Balakot and Uri strikes, or the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status. But just a few months later, in November, Gen. Chauhan appeared to reverse course. At an event titled 'Future Wars and the Indian Armed Forces' in New Delhi, he said a 'written (national security) document' was indeed being prepared. Also Read: India, Pakistan DGMOs agree to extend measures aimed at reducing border tensions Where does India stand While countries such as the US, China, and Russia routinely publish such documents, either in full or abridged form, India has never officially released one, despite recurring demands and several attempts. In 2021, former CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat had flagged the absence of a clearly articulated NSS as a significant shortcoming. Additionally, former Army Chief Gen. M.M. Naravane echoed this in 2022, warning that creating theatre commands without an overarching national security strategy would be ill-advised. The conversation around an NSS first gained traction in the aftermath of the 1999 Kargil War, when the Kargil Review Committee led by K. Subrahmanyam called for major structural reforms to India's national security architecture. This led to the establishment of the National Security Council (NSC), Strategic Policy Group (SPG), National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) and the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). In 2007, a draft NSS was prepared by the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and submitted to the National Security Adviser and the Prime Minister's Office. However, it did not receive approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and was never adopted. The government set up the Defence Planning Committee (DPC) under NSA Ajit Doval in 2018, comprising the three service chiefs, the defence secretary, the foreign secretary and the chief of the IDS. One of its core objectives was to formulate an NSS. Though the committee began consultations, no final document emerged. In 2019, former Northern Army Commander Lt Gen. D.S. Hooda (retd.) had submitted 'a comprehensive and exhaustive' strategy document on national security—informally known as the 'Hooda Document'—to Rahul Gandhi after the Congress party had roped in for a task force to prepare a vision paper for the country. More recently, in 2023 and 2024, the NSCS initiated inter-ministerial consultations to frame a comprehensive strategy. However, no public update or timeline has since been announced. (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: Rajnath calls for global supervision of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. 'Insecurity,' says Islamabad
