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Ice baths are now the coolest must-have in the boardroom By EMILY HAWKINS Updated: 16:50 EST, 28 December 2024 e-mail View comments Porsches, private jets, a phalanx of personal assistants, seafood kitchens and even personal advisers on acquiring fine art – they are all among the status symbols flaunted by chief executives. The latest trophy will appear rather less appealing to many: an ice bath. But having a cold water tub in your penthouse or mansion in which to plonk your shivering self is, believe it or not, a badge of prestige. Celebrity fans of 'cold water immersion' – the fancy term for dunking yourself in freezing water – include pop stars Lady Gaga and Madonna. The trend has taken hold in boardrooms and on trading floors. The craze for cold water includes freezing showers and ice baths, where users dip into a low-temperature, sauna-style box or inflatable pod for a few minutes. Trying it on for size: Hugh Wahla, former boss of fashion chain Urban Outfitters, is a fan of the big freeze Like many a fad in the business world, it seems to have started in Silicon Valley. Twitter founder Jack Dorsey says he starts his days at 5am with an ice-cold bath, just before he embarks on a five-mile walk to work. A cold dip is part of Richard Branson's morning routine on his Necker Island. Brewdog founder James Watt, who has an ice bath on the balcony of his luxury London apartment, claims it is the 'single most important thing' he does for his health. Devotees claim there are plenty of physical benefits. Exposure to the cold when alternated with a hot shower or a sauna, they argue, can improve circulation, which is beneficial for heart health. The cold can also help to numb pain receptors for those experiencing joint or muscle pain. Bosses also believe it boosts their resilience to uncomfortable experiences, thus training their brains to better manage stress. Some City slickers joke that the temperature of these dips is in fact much warmer than some investor meetings. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Meet the Queens of the Deal: These multi-millionaire women... Britain's earnings gap revealed: Tesco boss Ken Murphy paid... Share this article Share HOW THIS IS MONEY CAN HELP How to choose the best (and cheapest) stocks and shares Isa and the right DIY investing account Hugh Wahla, a former boss of fashion chain Urban Outfitters and furniture shop The Conran Shop, is a fan of the big freeze. 'Any time I face a new challenge, I remind myself that I went from hating the cold to loving ice baths,' he raves, having just got back from a bone-numbing swim at the outdoor pool at Brockwell Lido in south London. He even goes as far to say that experiencing 'the bracing chill of the water' is a 'powerful way to build community and forge deep connections' with co-workers. James McMaster, boss of protein shake maker Huel, says daily cold showers make him 'a better CEO' while weekly ice baths help him to build mental endurance. Managers at his company even took a communal dip together at an office party last year. One UK technology firm founder says ice baths are popular with his thirty-something peers as a way to combat work stress. Chilling out: Richard Branson taking a dip on Necker Island It is even a thing on Wall Street. Vito Sperduto, head of RBC Capital Markets US, has said he hasn't used hot water for years – even despite harsh New York winters. Cold-water immersion can release 'feel-good' chemicals in the body. Krissie Claire, who runs a marketing agency Kollectify, says she takes cold dips in the morning. 'It's self care, meditation, challenging, anxiety reducing, recovery for the muscles after exercise, a safe space and a place to overcome fear to prepare you for whatever comes at you,' she says. Many follow the teachings of Wim Hof, a Dutch motivational speaker dubbed 'the Iceman', who has popularised cold water immersion. However, admiration for him has been clouded in recent weeks after accusations from his former partner that he abused her and her children for years. Hof denies these claims. Ice baths come with health warnings, including a risk of hypothermia or frostbite should someone linger too long. But anyone wishing to bathe like a boss can buy a cheap ice tub for less than £50 at High Street retailers, while fancier ones cost closer to £4,500. Other City types head to venues such as Hackney Wick Sauna Baths in East London, which have barrels of freezing water. Or you could just take a cold bath or shower at home. 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Article content Next month, Nissan will display an R32-era Skyline GT-R it’s converted to EV duty, a decision sure to cause wailing and gnashing of teeth in Fast & Furious fans of a certain age. It’s been well over a year since the brand announced its intention to disembowel Godzilla and give him shock therapy in the form of an electric powertrain, and the operation is just about finished. The so-called RB26 engine, officially listed at an underrated 276 horsepower, has been binned for motors and batteries. In a fit of wild speculation, we feel there’s a good chance Nissan has installed an electric motor at each end of this thing, allowing the model to retain all-wheel-drive. We’ll also put the over/under on horsepower at 430 ponies, since that is the numeral currently belted out by what is presently the most powerful factory-built Ariya available. That’s far above the original output of this R32 when it was powered by a twin-turbo 2.6L inline-six, though it is widely accepted that mill made well over 300 (unofficial) horsepower. Work began on the GT-R EV last March using the donor vehicle shown in the gallery above. Key changes to the car compared to the EV concept shown in the hero shot are orange brake calipers, the loss of front fog lamps, windows seemingly stripped of their tint, and the obvious EV charging cable snaking out of what used to be the fuel filler flap. Some will shudder at the latter and call it heresy — but the right-now straight-line speed of an EV cannot be argued, to say nothing of the drifting tricks which can be performed with creative power delivery programs. There’s every chance in the world, by the way, that the next new GT-R will have some sort of electrification . The reveal was part of a larger announcement about what the brand has in store for the forthcoming 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, a soirée planned for the beginning of January. Also in the hopper are this year’s Z, a Nismo Ariya, and a Rogue/X-Trail variant called the ‘unwind’ which looks like it’d sell in spades on this side of the pond where pseudo-rugged styling cues on otherwise normal crossovers are welcomed by wide swaths of the paying public. Sign up for our newsletter Blind-Spot Monitor and follow our social channels on Instagram , Facebook and X to stay up to date on the latest automotive news, reviews, car culture, and vehicle shopping advice.After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key rolesAccording to the spokesperson, any decision regarding Yao Ming's induction into the Hall of Fame would require his personal approval. This stipulation underscores Yao Ming's humility and respect for the process, as he continues to prioritize the values of integrity and authenticity that have defined his career.Arkansas receiver Andrew Armstrong said Tuesday that he is entering the NFL Draft. Later in the day, a school spokesman told reporters that Armstrong will skip the Razorbacks' bowl game. The destination isn't yet known. Armstrong led the Southeastern Conference in both receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,140) but caught just one touchdown in 11 games this season. His catches and yardage were both second-most in Arkansas history behind Cobi Hamilton, who had 90 receptions for 1,335 yards in 2012. "It's been a journey for the books and I wouldn't trade it for anything because it has made me into the man I am today," Armstrong said of his Razorbacks tenure in a social media post. "... I will never forget all the moments that were shared here in Fayetteville." Armstrong played two seasons at Texas A&M-Commerce before transferring to Arkansas ahead of the 2023 season. In two seasons with the Razorbacks, he caught 134 passes for 1,904 yards and six scores. --Field Level Media
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Storage® (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world's most advanced data storage technology and services, today announced a collaboration with Kioxia Corporation ("Kioxia"), a world leader in memory solutions, to develop cutting-edge technology that addresses the growing demand for high-performance, scalable storage infrastructure among today's hyperscale environments. Industry Significance: Traditional storage solutions, particularly those relying on hard disk drives (HDDs), struggle to meet the demands of hyperscale environments due to their limited speed, scalability, reliability, and excessive power consumption. HDDs are ill-equipped to handle the massive, fast-growing volumes of data generated in these environments without introducing latency and bandwidth limitations, and are difficult to scale and integrate seamlessly into modern data centers. To eliminate these obstacles, the latest collaboration between Pure Storage and Kioxia will deliver a data storage platform engineered from the ground up to tackle the needs of hyperscale environments, allowing for rapid scale while lowering power consumption and reducing the overall physical footprint of hyperscale data centers. News Highlights: With the combination of Pure Storage's advanced data storage platform with Kioxia's industry-leading QLC flash memory, hyperscalers can now keep pace with growing data demands without sacrificing performance. Benefits include: Executive Insight: "Collaborating with Kioxia allows Pure Storage to bring the full potential of all-flash storage technology to hyperscale environments. Pure has a decade of experience in delivering systems that manage flash for enterprise businesses. Now we're using those innovations, and Kioxia's latest technology, to enable the hyperscalers. Together, we're creating a solution that will empower these organizations to manage their data seamlessly, with speed and efficiency at the core." – Bill Cerreta , GM, Hyperscale, Pure Storage "Our collaboration with Pure Storage marks an exciting milestone in the evolution of hyperscale storage. As data volumes continue to explode, we're committed to delivering a solution that combines high performance with lower operational costs. All-flash technology is the future of storage, and through this collaboration, we are driving the innovation needed to address the complexities of today's hyperscale environments." - Caesar Ichimura , Chief Marketing Officer, Kioxia Corporation About Pure Storage Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG) delivers the industry's most advanced data storage platform to store, manage, and protect the world's data at any scale. With Pure Storage, organizations have ultimate simplicity and flexibility, saving time, money, and energy. From AI to archive, Pure Storage delivers a cloud experience with one unified Storage as-a-Service platform across on premises, cloud, and hosted environments. Our platform is built on our Evergreen architecture that evolves with your business – always getting newer and better with zero planned downtime, guaranteed. Our customers are actively increasing their capacity and processing power while significantly reducing their carbon and energy footprint. It's easy to fall in love with Pure Storage, as evidenced by the highest Net Promoter Score in the industry. For more information, visit www.purestorage.com . Pure Storage, the Pure Storage P Logo, and the marks in the Pure Storage Trademark List are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pure Storage Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. The Trademark List can be found at purestorage.com/trademarks . Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Analyst Recognition A Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage A Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for File and Object Storage Platforms Connect with Pure Blog LinkedIn X Facebook View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pure-storage-and-kioxia-collaborate-to-drive-scalability-efficiency-and-performance-in-hyperscale-data-centers-302321513.html SOURCE Pure Storage Best trending stories from the week. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. You may occasionally receive promotions exclusive discounted subscription offers from the Roswell Daily Record. Feel free to cancel any time via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter you received. You can also control your newsletter options via your user dashboard by signing in.
A Republican senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a Senate aide. The move by Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin follows threats from President-elect Donald Trump to fire senior officers and officials who oversaw the chaotic pullout from Afghanistan in 2021. It also comes as Trump’s transition team weighs possible court-martial proceedings against current and former officers involved in the withdrawal, as NBC News previously reported. Army Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was nominated for promotion to become a four-star general and to oversee U.S. Army forces in Europe. His nomination was among more than 900 proposed nominations sent to the Senate but Donahue’s was put on hold by Sen. Mullin, according to the Senate aide. Mullin’s office declined to comment. Donahue was the last American service member to board the final U.S. military plane out of Afghanistan in 2021. A night-vision photograph of Donahue boarding a cargo plane went viral, capturing the symbolism of the end of America’s 20-year-long war. After the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan fell to Taliban militants, Donahue — then commander of the 82nd Airborne Division — was ordered to Kabul to oversee the withdrawal of U.S. forces, American embassy staff and Afghans who fought alongside American troops. Retired Gen. Tony Thomas, former head of Special Operations Command, said in a social media post that the decision was a “disgrace” and that Donahue was being treated as a “political pawn.” Heather Nauert, who worked for the State Department in Trump’s first presidential term, said in a social media post that she is a Trump supporter and likes Sen. Mullin but disagreed with the hold put on Donahue’s promotion. “Unless there are facts I don’t know, holding up military promotions bc of our disgraceful Afghanistan withdrawal is wrong,” she wrote. Donahue is currently commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Liberty in North Carolina. His promotion could now be at risk as the current Senate will soon go into recess and the new Republican-controlled Congress will start its work in 2025.MyMandi: A Ratan Tata-Backed Venture Is Digitally Empowering India’s Retail Backbone – The Kiranas
Looking ahead, economists will be closely monitoring inflation trends in the coming months to gauge the overall economic outlook. While the modest increase in the CPI indicates some inflationary pressures, the decline in housing prices suggests that measures to control property market risks are having an impact.Arkansas receiver Andrew Armstrong said Tuesday that he is entering the NFL Draft. Later in the day, a school spokesman told reporters that Armstrong will skip the Razorbacks' bowl game. The destination isn't yet known. Armstrong led the Southeastern Conference in both receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,140) but caught just one touchdown in 11 games this season. His catches and yardage were both second-most in Arkansas history behind Cobi Hamilton, who had 90 receptions for 1,335 yards in 2012. "It's been a journey for the books and I wouldn't trade it for anything because it has made me into the man I am today," Armstrong said of his Razorbacks tenure in a social media post. "... I will never forget all the moments that were shared here in Fayetteville." Armstrong played two seasons at Texas A&M-Commerce before transferring to Arkansas ahead of the 2023 season. In two seasons with the Razorbacks, he caught 134 passes for 1,904 yards and six scores. --Field Level Media
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