New York International Auto Show April 1, 2015

Mark your calendars, New York International Auto Show will be back at the Jacob Javits Center from April 3 - 12, 2015 and will have some of the hottest cars and trucks ever seen all under one roof.

That means more sneak peeks, more brand new '15 & '16 production models and more concept vehicles than ever before.

2015 Show Information:
Location	Jacob Javits Convention Center 11th ave between 34 & 40 Streets
Public Show Dates	Friday April 3rd through Sunday April 12th Monday - Saturday: 10am - 10pm * (Sundays: 10am - 7pm)*
Official Opening Day	Saturday April 4th Festivities begin at 8:30am SHOW FLOOR OPENS AT 10am
Press Preview Credentials required	Wednesday April 1st & Thursday April 2nd
Dealer Preview Reception Credentials required	Thursday April 2nd from 5-10pm Reception from 5-7 pm By invitation only

Curious about what you can expect on your visit to the New York International Auto Show? Through one of the world’s largest Google Business View tours, you can experience several levels of the 2014 New York International Auto Show prior to attending the event. As you explore the show, be on the lookout for 5 vehicles that you can explore the interior of, plus our start button icons throughout the Show floor

Web site: www.autoshowny.com

http://www.autoshowny.com/galleries/concept

Five Days on Bora Bora

This is the world's most famous playground and the perfect place to do everything or nothing at all. To help plan your time, here is a sample of activities:

Day One

Circle the Island on Land
 4x4 safari on hidden roads up to overlooks and historical sites.
Rent a car, a two person "fun car" or a bicycle for a ride along the flat roads.
Narrated coach tour with stops at beaches and fruit stands along the way.

Day Two

Circle the Island by Water

Jump on jet skis or waterskies and scoot along the smooth lagoon for an exhilarating ride.

Charter a Boston Whaler powerboat or rent a motorboat and enjoy stops for snorkeling or a beach picnic.

Step foot on a powered canoe and tour the Lagoonarium, play with rays, and discover dozens of snorkeling spots.

Take sail in a catamaran for a sunset cruise accompanied by local musicians and dancers.

End your day at one of the five-star resort restaurants.

Day Three

Circle the Island by Air

Climb onboard a helicopter for a breathtaking ride high above this neon-colored world.

Strap into a parasail for one or for two and glide effortlessly above the lagoon.

Celebrate your adventures at the famous local restaurants including Bloody Mary's.

Day Four

Explore the Underwater World. Meet the large marine life at one of the famous dive sites including:

ANAU: Lagoon dive known for regular encounters with giant manta rays.

TAPU: Ocean dive known as a classic shark dive.

MURI MURI: Ocean dive often joined by turtles and dolphins.

TEAVANUI PASS: Pass dive framed with purple coral walls

Day Five

Shop and Beach Hop

Discover the dozens of shopping areas for art, handcrafts, pearls, and fragrant Tahitian oils.

Visit the artisan galleries and pick up your own Bora Bora original.

Spend the afternoon enjoying famous Matira Beach or the famous beaches around Motu Tapu.

Complete information in the link below.

http://www.tahiti-tourisme.com/islands/borabora/bora-bora-itinerary.asp

HAPPY HOUR HOTSPOTS IN MIAMI BEACH

Miami Beach is full of happy hour hot spots where you can unwind with specialty cocktails and bar bites that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re in the mood for a casual scene or something more trendy, there’s plenty of unique happy hour destinations to try that will have you and your wallet feeling happy.

CLASSIC AND COOL:

Doraku is the go-to sushi spot on Lincoln Road, offering its guests two ways to drink on the cheap. The sushi restaurant features happy hour during lunch (weekdays, 12-3 p.m. and weekends, 1-3 p.m.). 

Meat Market in South Beach recently revamped its signature Friday happy hour (5-8 p.m.), featuring new offerings that include $10 Veuve Clicquot Brut, Yellow Label by the glass, $8 classic Belvedere martinis and $7 signature cocktails such as Tangerine Dream made with gin and kiwi.

UPSCALE AND INTIMATE: 

The Forge hosts its Friday night Veuve Clicquot Happy Hour (6-9 p.m.) at its whimsical bar, with $50 bottles, $10 glasses and $7 specialty cocktails..

Cecconi’s is nestled in a tree-lined outdoor garden inside the Soho Beach House, and presents a revamped “4 to 7” happy hour (Tuesday-Saturday, 4-7 p.m.).

POOLSIDE & WATERFRONT:

Monty’s is a South Beach icon with its views of the Miami sunset, relaxing poolside vibe and inexpensive happy hour (Monday-Friday, 4-8 p.m.). What makes this spot such a go-to for cheap drinks is that all liquor is served half off the original price.

COMFY AND CASUAL :

The new Vintro Hotel & Kitchen gets on the happy hour wagon with its new offering available at the hotel’s upscale Scorpion Bar. Available on Thursday evenings only (5-8:30 p.m.).

Tongue & Cheek offers an everyday happy hour (4-8 p.m.) with half off select bottles of wine, $8 per glass, $5 craft beer on tap and $8 handcrafted cocktails, including its signature T&C Whiskey Sour made with Woodford Reserve.

To see complete report check the link below.

http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/featured-articles/happy-hour-miami-beach

America's Largest Mall Might Be Built in Miami Lakes

Apparently Miami has not reached peak shopping mall. Not by a long shot. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced today that developers are planning to build the largest mall in America (possibly even the world) near the intersection of the Florida Turnpike and I-75 in Miami Lakes.

The project is being developed by the Triple Five Group, who is also behind the Mall of America in Minneapolis (the country's largest mall by number of stores) and the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada, which is the largest mall in North America.

Gimenez relayed the news to the Miami Herald, which claims the project will be spread out over 200 acres. In addition to shopping, the complex would include a Legoland theme park, a ski slope, a submarine ride, and other attractions.

Gimenez estimates that the mall's construction would create 25,000 jobs, and once built the mall would create 25,000 permanent jobs. Of course, mall jobs are not particularly well paying.

But is there that much room in Miami's booming retail market?

There are other planned projects. Brickell City Center will feature 500,000 square feet of high-end retail, including a new Saks Fifth Avenue. The Miami Worldcenter project in downtown includes 765,000 square feet of retail, along with a new Macy's and Bloomingdale's.

But apparently Miami's retail scene has room to grow. Retail vacancy rates are at an exceptionally low 3.8 percent and retail rents are going for an eye-popping $45.18 per square foot on average. That means retailers are definitely desperate to be in the Miami market.

Of course, most of that retail demand is being driven by foreign visitors.

By Kyle Munzenrieder Thu., Mar. 5 2015 at 2:57 PM

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2015/03/plans_for_americas_largest_mall_in_miami_lakes_joins_list_of_growing_local.php

Apple Watch Detailed, as Company Makes Wearable Push

These were some of the things Apple announced on Monday 9, 2015:

Apple Watch can be customized. Users will be able to read and respond to messages, use Apple Pay and view notifications, among other things. The watch will also feature a range of third-party apps, including Uber and Shazam. The battery charge lasts about 18 hours.

The watch will be available for pre-order on April 10. Prices for the watch range from $350 for the sport model to $10,000 and higher for the high-end model.

The new MacBook computer, Apple’s thinnest and lightest ever at 2 pounds, has an improved keyboard and a retina display. It starts at $1,300.

HBO is announcing a standalone streaming service called HBO Now, found exclusively on Apple TV at release.

The Apple TV device will now cost $69.

A software system called ResearchKit can be used for medical research.

There are 700,000 locations that accept Apple Pay

Complete news in the link below.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/10/technology/apple-watch-event.html

FIA FORMULA E: MIAMI EPRIX

Round 5 of the inaugural FIA Formula E racing series will take place in Miami on March 14, 2015.

The Miami ePrix will take place on an eight turn, 1.35-mile circuit located in Downtown Miami, Florida, along Biscayne Bay and next to the American Airlines Arena, home to the Miami Heat NBA basketball team. Don't miss this exciting race!

As well as a full day’s racing, fans will get to enjoy Formula E’s new FE School Series support race, which sees children from 10 local schools compete using mini electric karts around the full-size race track. Tickets also include access to Formula E’s eVillage - or fan zone - featuring a variety of off-track entertainment including eBike stunt displays, driver autograph sessions and racing simulators.

For more details visit:

http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/event/fia-formula-e-miami-eprix/22109

Goodyear’s Concept Tires Shift Shapes and Generate Electricity

There was a time when concept cars exhibited such radical pie-in-the-sky thinking that you wondered whether the designers used LSD or had their six-year-olds draw the first sketches. With automakers now rigidly focused on making money, it seems the tire manufacturers are the primary generators of mind-melting creativity these days. That’s certainly the case at the 2015 Geneva auto show, where Goodyear introduced its electricity-producing BHO3 and shape-shifting Triple Tube concept tires. Naturally, they’re wrapped in tread patterns that would look crazy even on the bottom of a running shoe.

Goodyear BH03 Concept Tire

The BHO3 (above) uses thermoelectric and piezoelectric materials embedded in the tread to convert the energy from heat and deformation into electricity as the tire rolls down the road. Goodyear gives no indication as to exactly how much electricity the BHO3 could generate, but it does make the rather bold claim that “this visionary tire technology could eliminate the vehicle-range anxiety motorists may have with electric cars.” Of course, neither Goodyear nor common sense suggest such a tire will be in production any time soon. We are, however, expecting electricity-producing shock absorbers to become a reality within a few years.

Goodyear Triple Tube Concept Tire

While the name BHO3 has us scratching our heads, the Triple Tube (above) leaves nothing to the imagination. Three tubes located just below the tread allow fine adjustments in the pressure along the inner and outer shoulders and the center of the tire. An internal pump transfers air between the main chamber and the three tubes to vary the tire’s contact patch on the fly. Goodyear imagines three different modes that adapt to the driving conditions. The eco/safety position uses maximum pressure in all three tubes for reduced rolling resistance. Setting the center tube to a higher pressure than the shoulders resists hydroplaning in wet conditions. The sporty mode increases the size of the contact patch by reducing the pressure of the inboard tube

To read more see:

March 4, 2015 at 3:23 pm by Eric Tingwall

http://blog.caranddriver.com/goodyears-concept-tires-shift-shapes-and-generate-electricity/