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Russia in Ukraine: Let Loose the Dogs of War!

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Consequently, I will concentrate this post on how this crisis is playing out in markets, and the effects it has had, so far, on businesses and investments, and whether these effects are likely to be transient or permanent. There are no surprises in this table, with the effects on spreads being greatest for East European countries.

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US Falls Short In Restaurant Technologies

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Technology is the new norm for restaurant customers worldwide — especially if those customers happen to live in Asia or the Middle East. Consider the beacon technology used at Frames in Tokyo, the robotic waitstaff in Shanghai or even the Brekk-E-Tag at Hungry Jack’s in Australia. While the U.S.

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Russia in Ukraine: Let Loose the Dogs of War!

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Consequently, I will concentrate this post on how this crisis is playing out in markets, and the effects it has had, so far, on businesses and investments, and whether these effects are likely to be transient or permanent. I have seen no evidence, so far, that this is the case, but that may change.

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Revving The Engine For Digital Licenses

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As far as registration, drivers would have a dashboard linking to the DMV, so, when going through the registration process, queries would be based on vehicle-specific info — such as the VIN number of the vehicle, the license plate number — and then, once the DMV authenticates the registrant, that information would be sent back to the plate.

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Transcript: Jenny Johnson, Franklin Templeton

Barry Ritholtz

JOHNSON: So I don’t think anybody expected the West Coast to lead the East Coast on culture and attire, but I think that’s happened a little bit on the tech. And we’re not that far, I think we’re about the same age, I was always taught hey find the hardest fastest guy out there and just do a little more than him.

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Waiting For iPhone X: The One Line People Don’t Seem To Mind

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Undeterred by the steep price tag, hundreds and even thousands of walk-in customers queued up outside Apple stores hours, days, and in some cases, months before the new device hit shelves. First in line by far was Sydney, Australia-based YouTuber Mazen Kourouche, who arrived 10 days early for the initially-planned Sept. 12 launch.

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Transcript: Angus Deaton

Barry Ritholtz

00:09:42 [Speaker Changed] Are you finding after 40 years here in the United States, we’re starting to see some criticism, at least in terms of political correctness and even what young and not particularly experienced college students say about things in the Middle East. Tag on top of that for healthcare. Hold that aside.