For What it's Worth

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A newfound value for poop...

FDA approved a 1st-of-its-kind treatment made from human poop. What does it do?

The treatment Rebyota contains gut bacteria and is approved to prevent a dangerous bacterial infection.

www.livescience.com

 

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From the National Post...

SIGNIFICANT DIGITS

55%: Apparently, that's how much the hike to property taxes will need to be in Surrey, B.C., if the city continues its transition away from the RCMP, according to our friends over at the Vancouver Sun. There's perhaps a lesson in here for other jurisdictions *cough, Alberta, cough* that are contemplating similar moves.

 

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A study of "Step 1" housing for homeless people.

Step(1) housing: A new approach to sheltering unhoused people in Redwood City, Calif.

A novel solution to homelessness will open soon in Redwood City, Calif. The compact residential campus employs modular units to create individual sleeping units, most with private bathrooms. The 240 units of housing will be accompanied by shared services and community spaces. Instead of the...

www.bdcnetwork.com

 

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Edmonton could be next... let's keep the push going...

The Astonishing Transformation of Austin

My town, once celebrated for its laid-back weirdness, is now a turbocharged tech megalopolis being shaped by exiles from places like Silicon Valley.

www.newyorker.com

 

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"He knows when you are sleeping...

Walmart Self-Checkout Cameras “Take a Picture of Your Face” and “Read into Your Wallet,” Ex-Employee Claims

An alleged former asset protection manager for the retailer made the claims in a viral video

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Pass the ganja man...

New to the Caribbean: A theme park like it's never seen before | CNN

Katmandu Park Punta Cana, which opened this week in the Dominican Republic, offers what it describes as "cutting-edge, first-of-its-kind rides and attractions." And it's not another water park.

www.cnn.com

 

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"Don't let the rain come down... oh no! My roof's got a hole in it and I might drown"

Façade innovation: University of Stuttgart tests a ‘saturated building skin’ for lessening heat islands

HydroSKIN is a façade made with textiles that stores rainwater and uses it later to cool hot building exteriors. The façade innovation consists of an external, multilayered 3D textile that acts as a water collector and evaporator.

www.bdcnetwork.com

 

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"I gotta have a home"

Acing your multifamily housing amenities for the modern renter

Eighty-seven percent of residents consider amenities when signing or renewing a lease. Here are three essential amenity areas to focus on, according to market research and trends.

www.bdcnetwork.com

 

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Eliminating the "middle seat"... now this is some outside the box thinking

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-news-cabin-concepts-busiest-airports/index.html

 

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Developing trends for AI in Retail...

ChatGPT Already Making an Impact in Retail

Artificial intelligence chatbot used for product descriptions, shopping assistance and inventory management

vmsd.com

 

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Edmonton could be next... let's keep the push going...

The Astonishing Transformation of Austin

My town, once celebrated for its laid-back weirdness, is now a turbocharged tech megalopolis being shaped by exiles from places like Silicon Valley.

www.newyorker.com

Yes, in theory we could be, there are a lot of similarities. It is particularly interesting how Austin seems to be doing so well, considering there are larger cities in Texas that are very established traditional business and financial centres.

I think for years Austin was underestimated and overlooked, but perhaps people in technology wanted some place less traditional and not so large.

 

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Bed, Bath and Begone...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/23/bed-bath-beyond-bankruptcy/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_most&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F39ce145%2F644557d8afd89167541adb39%2F5fa443c8ade4e2428bf197cf%2F14%2F54%2F644557d8afd89167541adb39&wp_cu=204bc7158d324a74caef0e14d7111874%7CC0D49662542912F6E0430100007F5FA8

 

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Bed, Bath and Begone...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/23/bed-bath-beyond-bankruptcy/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_most&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F39ce145%2F644557d8afd89167541adb39%2F5fa443c8ade4e2428bf197cf%2F14%2F54%2F644557d8afd89167541adb39&wp_cu=204bc7158d324a74caef0e14d7111874%7CC0D49662542912F6E0430100007F5FA8

Whose next?

 

[David A]

I think we sometimes look at such large established chains and think they are nearly invincible, when in fact sometimes they have feet of clay.

Retail is tough, but as always it seems to be a combination of factors, shifting economics, changing tastes, new competitors, some bad decisions by the company ...

I think the hardest hit will be the large physical chains that sell somewhat generic things. Smaller businesses with a niche or able to have a more curated collection might do ok or even thrive.

 

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Walmart is closing a batch of stores in 2023 — here's the full list

Walmart is set to close 20 US stores in 11 states and DC, in addition to shuttering its pickup-only concepts in Illinois and Arkansas.

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