4/6/18 Shared by the AppleVis Editorial Team Recent News and Views Apple Releases iOS 11.3; Bringing New Features, Enhancements and Bug Fixes By AppleVis | March 29, 2018 Apple has today released iOS 11.3 to the public. In addition to some new features and enhancements, this release also brings a number of improvements for […]
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The Sightless Visionary Who Invented Cruise Control
4/6/18 Shared by SmartBrief By David Sears smithsonian.com March 8, 2018 The Sightless Visionary Who Invented Cruise Control Self-driving cars were far from Ralph Teetor’s mind when he patented his speed control device. In late 2011, Steve Mahan, executive director of California’s Santa Clara Valley Blind Center, who is legally blind, told Google engineers […]
Maryland-DC State Council Leaders Testify At Hearing On Micromarket Bill Before Maryland Legislature
3/7/18 From Vending Times Maryland-DC State Council Leaders Testify At Hearing On Micromarket Bill Before Maryland Legislature CHICAGO — Leaders from the Maryland/DC Vending Association testified before the Maryland Legislature’s House Economic Matters Committee on Feb. 20 in support of H.B. 1087, the Micromarket Licensure Bill. The bill would establish a uniform definition and licensing […]
Apple Releases iOS 11.2
1/12/18 From the Applevis Newsletter Apple Releases iOS 11.2; Bringing Many Fixes for Braille and VoiceOver Users December 2, 2017 Apple has today released iOS 11.2, which brings a number of fixes; enhancements; and changes for blind and low vision users. This release appears to have been rushed out by Apple to address […]
Seattle Hit With New Beverage Tax
1/12/18 From Vending Market Watch – Seattle Hit With New Beverage Tax The new year comes with new arrivals, and for Seattle, WA that means a new tax on beverages with sugar, according to the American Beverage Association. Seattle’s city council passed a 1.75 per ounce tax that went into effect on January 1. This tax […]
10 Reasons Why A Micro Market Is Better Than A Cafeteria
12/26/17 From Automatic Merchandiser 10 Reasons Why A Micro Market Is Better Than A Cafeteria BY STAFF ON DEC 18, 2017 It’s Employee Paid. Offering food and drinks to employees is a powerful benefit for companies looking to attract and retain good quality workers. However, food budgets can be hard to prove return on investment for […]
An Insiders Perspective On The FDA Labeling Guidelines And Why The Letter NAMA Sent Is So Important
12/26/17 From Vending Market Watch – Linda Furlano Shares An Insiders Perspective On The FDA Labeling Guidelines And Why The Letter NAMA Sent Is So Important DEC 6, 2017 Linda Furlano, vice president of administrations at A.H. Management Group knows firsthand about food labeling. She has been working with the vending division of this large foodservice […]
How to Write a Business Plan Quickly and Efficiently
12/26/17 Shared by USDOT – How to Write a Business Plan Quickly and Efficiently December is national Write a Business Plan Month. Writing a business plan doesn’t have to be intimidating. Check out templates and tools from the SBA to get you started. Your business plan is the foundation of your business. Learn how […]
NAMA Requests FDA Finalize Calorie Disclosure Rule, Extend Compliance Date and Provide Flexibility
12/5/17 From NAMA – NAMA MEMBER ALERT: NAMA Requests FDA Finalize Calorie Disclosure Rule, Extend Compliance Date and Provide Flexibility Dear NAMA Members, This month, NAMA formally requested that the FDA extend the compliance date for front-of-pack (FOP) Calorie Disclosure on products sold in vending machines to align with the FDA’s proposed extension of […]
Elimination of the increased standard deduction for blind people.
12/5/17 Shared by John Pare Dear Fellow Federationists: Thank you for all of your calls and emails regarding the elimination of the increased standard deduction for blind people. So, here is where we stand as of today (Wednesday, November 15). The House bill has gone to the House floor and will most likely be voted […]