The Daily Valet. - 3/3/20, Tuesday
✔️ It's a Super Day
Tuesday, March 3rd Edition
I’m announcing today that I, too, am dropping out of the presidential race.
Cory Ohlendorf , Editor ⋯ @coryohlendorf
Today’s Big Story
It’s a Super Day
Why today is the most important day for the 2020 Democratic race
The first four nominating contests are over, and for all their hype (and several high-profile dropouts), there are still plenty of questions about the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
But today should clarify things. Known as “Super Tuesday,” it's the day when the most states hold contests to pick a presidential nominee, the most voters have a chance to go to the polls, and the most delegates will be allotted to the candidates.
California, with its 53 congressional districts and 415 pledged delegates, is the “big kahuna” of Super Tuesday, according to FiveThirtyEight.
And while Bernie Sanders has a nine in 10 chance of winning the state, even a second place finish can represent the support of millions of people (and more delegates than were available in the four early states combined).
On Monday evening, both Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg united behind Joe Biden’s presidential bid in hope of boosting a more moderate candidate's chances in today's primaries.
Of course, if you think after today you won't have to hear about primaries as much ... no such luck. It’s actually still somewhat early in the primary process. There will be Democratic primaries and caucuses happening all the way until June.
Hand Sanitizer Is Selling Out
People are looking to guard against an outbreak, but are met with empty shelves
With over 100 confirmed cases in the United States, there's been a surge of people looking to stock up on hand sanitizer. But they're increasingly being met with empty shelves or sold-out banners online.
According to Business Insider, all Purell products are currently listed as "unavailable" on Amazon, while a disclaimer next to each of the products states "we don't know when or if this item will be back in stock."
A search for popular hand sanitizer brands like Germ-X or even Amazon’s private-label brand, Solimo, showed many were unavailable, reports the New York Times. "In some cases, what was available was being sold by third-party sellers at high prices."
Of course, most health officials and disease specialists say one of the best preventive measures against the coronavirus or any other outbreak is frequent washing of your hands. They say to use soap and water to scrub fronts, backs and the tips of fingers for at least 20 seconds.
↦ Make Your Own: All you need is simple rubbing alcohol and some aloe vera gel, both of which are still in stock at most drug stores.
Apple Might Owe You Some Money
The company has agreed to $500 million settlement for throttling older iPhones
Apple has tentatively agreed to a $500 million settlement after admitting to slowing down older phones, reports Wired. The deal would provide small payouts for iPhone owners, along with greater compensation for named class members and attorneys. It covers people who bought an iPhone 6 or 7—which Apple secretly throttled to conserve battery life.
According to Bloomberg Law, the settlement was filed in a California court last Friday and is awaiting final court approval. The deal—which took months to negotiate—would resolve dozens of class action lawsuits that were filed between 2017 and 2018, then later consolidated into one complaint.
While the settlement still requires final approval, the proposed terms disclosed Friday show that Apple may end up paying iPhone users $25 per affected device.
↦ Good Intentions: Apple's iOS artificially limited processor speeds as phone batteries aged as a way to stop real problems with performance. The problem was not disclosing that feature to customers.
James Lipton Has Died
Hollywood pays tribute to the “inspirational,” “kind” and “curious” TV icon
James Lipton, best known for creating and hosting "Inside the Actors Studio," died Monday at 93 years old after battling bladder cancer. His wife, Kedakai Turner Lipton, told NBC News that her husband's work was his passion and that he empowered people to be the best version of themselves.
The Hollywood Reporter rounded up some the industry's biggest names, who paid tribute to the man and his work. For many of them, it was Lipton's ability to delve deeper into actors' work that most appealed to them about the show, which he hosted for 22 seasons.
That's what I always appreciated about Lipton. He was a warm and classy guy—a great listener, which made him a superb interviewer. And he was confident enough laugh at himself and enjoy Will Ferrell's spot-on impression.
Plus, it's good to remember that he didn't start "Inside the Actors Studio" until his mid-60s. Which is a nice reminder that it's never too late or you're never too old for a new chapter in life.
↦ Watch: Lipton's most iconic interviews, from Paul Newman to the cast of the The Simpsons.
Other Things We’re Talking About Today
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Does Draft Beer Actually Taste Better?
As many craft breweries choose cans over kegs, is draft still considered “better?”
For serious beer lovers, draft brew has long been heralded as the best option, whether for mouthfeel, pressure control or a foamy head. But more and more these days, craft breweries are choosing cans over bottles and kegs.
Gear Patrol has examined the phenomenon, and spoke with Robert Sherrill, beverage director of Brooklyn's Covenhoven. The craft beer bar boasts 16 rotating taps and a fridge stocked with over 200 local, national and imported cans and bottles.
His short answer: "Draft beer is definitely better than bottled, but canned can be better than draft." He says that draft beers usually move faster, and if you’re replacing kegs more often, that usually means fresher beer. So, in terms of quality and turnover, it’s draft, then cans, then bottles.
↦ Read: Everything you need to know about beer right now.
Sales We’re Eyeing
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New York City label Saturdays NYC is one of our favorite brands because they make cool, comfortable clothes that are modern but still approachable. And they've just launched an impressive sale, discounting the bulk of their winter and pre-spring goods by up to 60%. Which means now's the time to score the label's quality designs for very reasonable prices.
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Morning Motto
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