Archive for December, 2019

What are some of the features of the iPhone 11 Pro Max?

Friday, December 6th, 2019

 

Today’s post is by Troy Lowe; Vice President of Development at SafeSourcing Inc.

I recently upgraded from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 11 Pro Max. I didn’t really have any reason in my mind to upgrade and figured the iPhone 7 was fine for what I used it for. My pictures seemed to be high quality and I am able to still upgrade to the newest iOS. I usually switch out when there is a major redesign of the phone or when the phone can no longer support the newest iOS. I switched to a different carrier because I was having connection issues in our area and they were having such a great upgrade deal that I made the switch to the iPhone 11 with the new carrier.

The first thing I noticed was the battery life. With the iPhone 7, I had to charge my phone half way through the day. With the new phone I am still at about 60 percent battery life when I put it on the charger at night. This was something that impressed me right off the bat. The only downside that I am seeing right now is the fact that they removed the home button. I am so used to using the button to navigate and switch between apps that without it I find myself frustrated with it being gone. I know this will pass once my muscle memory gets retrained. As for the new phone, I am impressed with the battery life and the new features of the camera which I intend on utilizing right away. If you are thinking of making the switch, below are some other features on the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

  • 6.5” Super Retina XDR Display
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Water Resistant up to 4 Meters up to 30 Minutes
  • Triple 12MP Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto Cameras
  • 4K Video Recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • Face ID
  • Battery Lasts up to 5 Hours Longer than iPhone Xs Max
  • 64GB, 256GB and 512GB Available Storage Capacities

If you are looking to purchase a new phone and would like help researching available options, feel free to contact SafeSourcing.   We can gather all the necessary information for you and help you decide which one meets your needs. If you would like more information on how SafeSourcing can help you, please contact a SafeSourcing Customer Service representative.  We have an entire team ready to assist you today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Space Internet

Thursday, December 5th, 2019

 

 

Today’s blog is by Margaret Stewart, Director of HR and Administration at SafeSourcing Inc.

Recently SpaceX launched 60 satellites into space as part of their efforts toward space internet. This internet is not just internet for astronauts, but part of a larger effort to create a new way of providing internet access to people all over the globe.

Already, SpaceX has launched over a hundred satellites into space and plans to continue launching until they reach more than 10,000. This is believed to be able to provide low cost global connection. This project is not new, however, but rather began in 2015. It is expected to be completed and Starlink internet, the name they have chosen for this broadband, may be operation by mid-2020.

While space internet may be the future of internet and the answer to how to connect people across the entire globe, there have been some concerns. One concern is about the amount of space junk launching so many satellites may cause. This can come from broken satellites or pieces of them coming loose and may cause further damage to other satellites. This can cause a domino effect by creating even more broken pieces and parts that can bump into and damage other satellites and eventually lead to excessive debris in the orbit or even falling debris into our atmosphere. In addition to this, scientists believe that this many satellites may obstruct the earth’s view of planets, stars, solar systems, and galaxies that are often studied.

While the plans for space internet are moving forward, debates continue whether the benefits outweigh the good. The long term plan for SpaceX is a trip to Mars, and these satellites will help those plans by creating a more direct and open line of communication to Earth. However, until the space internet becomes mainstream, we must still rely on the internet services available to us now. SafeSourcing can help your organization find providers that can fulfill your internet needs while saving money.

For more information on how SafeSourcing can help your procurement efforts, or on our Risk

Free trial program, please contact a SafeSourcing Customer Service Representative. We have an entire team ready to assist you today.

References

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starlink_(satellite_constellation)

Now That’s Cheesy!

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019

 

 

Today’s Post is by Eli Razov, Senior Account Manager at SafeSourcing Inc.

What’s the difference between Natural and Processed cheese? Processed cheese consists of emulsifiers and food coloring and other substitutes that may prove to be harmful for your body. Natural cheese, on the other hand, is the purest form of processed milk and may not be harmful for the body as it does not contain any chemical or preservatives to keep it fresh. Processed cheese has a longer shelf than natural cheese, majorly because the latter has a large amount of salt and preservatives to keep it fresh. It is recommended that both processed and natural cheese is good only if eaten within limits. Processed cheese is generally consumed in fast foods; hence it is imperative to take care of the amount of fast foods you eat.

What is Processed Cheese?

Processed cheese is basically made from natural cheese; however, it varies in degree and sharpness of flavor. It is a product made from cheese, emulsifiers (two insoluble liquids), sodium citrate, calcium phosphate, sorbic acid (preservative), enzymes, cheese culture, vitamin D3, milk fat, extra salt, saturated vegetable oils, whey and artificial food colorings. Generally, to make processed cheese, a portion of natural cheese is melted, emulsified and held together with preservatives, artificial ingredients and double the amount of salt used than that of natural cheese. It is then poured and reformed into various other forms of cheese products.

Here are some of the processed cheeses that you may or may not have heard of before:

  • Brie cheese
  • Camembert
  • Brick cheese
  • Muenster cheese
  • Stilton cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Blue cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Swiss cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Gorgonzola cheese

Natural cheese is made of products using only simple and natural ingredients including fresh high quality milk, salt, enzymes and natural colors. The major differences between processed and natural cheese are that natural cheeses have the whey (watery part of the milk) pressed out of them, while processed cheese does not; and processed cheese has a longer shelf life as compared to natural cheese.

Here are some natural cheeses:

  • Cottage Cheese
  • Cream Cheese
  • Brie
  • Camembert
  • Muenster

Knowing about your products and who to get them from can help you make educated decisions. At SafeSourcing, we have a growing database of Natural & Processed Cheese manufacturers and distributors. We work directly with these vendors to help our clients save on these products. Contact SafeSourcing and let us help you save on your cheese costs today!

For more information on how SafeSourcing can assist you or on our “Risk Free” trial program, please contact SafeSourcing  we have an entire team waiting to assist you today

 

Citation:

https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/processed-cheese-versus-natural-cheese-your-guide-to-cheese-1680557

 

Apple’s New Release

Sunday, December 1st, 2019

 

 

Today’s post is written by Ivy Ray, Senior Procurement Specialist at SafeSourcing Inc.

There is a new apple that was released on December 1st, and it’s not a tech device. The Cosmic Crisp apple, also known as WA 38, is a new apple bred by Washington State University horticulturist Bruce Barritt, with the backing of the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission. The Cosmic Crisp is a hybrid of the Honeycrisp and the Enterprise apple, which is supposed to be a large and very juicy, with a longer shelf life than the average apple. It is the first apple to be bred in Washington.

The first plantings for commercial use were in spring 2017 and are initially only available to Washington-based growers and will remain limited to them for ten years. The trees take three years to produce a crop, and the plan was to start with 300,000 trees, but growers requested 4 million. This led to a lottery to distribute the first trees and due to demand, have planted 12 million saplings in the first three years. These plants are licensed and limited by WSU which owns the Cosmic Crisp patent, known as WA 38, so authorized growers need a license to purchase the seedlings and have a to pay a royalty on sales of the apples.

Apples are a $2.5 billion a year business in Washington, which grows about 60% of the nation’s supply, or nearly 140 million boxes. The top varieties are Gala (23%), Red Delicious (20%) and Fuji (13%). My personal favorite is the Gala, and the Red Delicious has been losing its appeal for a long time (pun intended).

Twenty-two years from cross-pollination to launch, the Cosmic Crisp is backed by a massive consumer launch and a huge publicity campaign which has a $10.5 million marketing budget. By 2020, more than 2 million boxes will be available.

For more information on how SafeSourcing can assist you in exploring your procurement solutions for your business efforts, or on our Risk Free trial program, please contact a SafeSourcing Customer Service Representative. We have an entire team ready to assist you today.

We look forward to your comments.