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Stony Brook Village Center to host festive Black Friday event Nov. 28

Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook invites the community to celebrate the start of the holiday shopping season with a free, festive Black Friday event on Friday, November 28. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy exclusive deals from shops across the open-air village, while a lineup of family-friendly activities adds to the holiday cheer. From 1: 30 pm to 3: 30 p. m., the Steppin’ Out Ponies Petting Zoo will set up in front of D. K. Brothers. This experience offers guests the chance to feed and interact with a variety of animals, providing a delightful break from shopping. To add to the holiday ambiance, The Celestial Holiday Carolers will perform live from 1: 30 p. m. to 3: 30 p. m. throughout the Village Center. Shoppers can expect holiday favorites and seasonal classics that will set the perfect holiday mood for a memorable day in Stony Brook. For more information, call 631-751-2244.

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Macworld Podcast: Apple silicon and five years of Mac greatness

Macworld Apple has reduced its reliance on third-party chips. How does that affect the devices it makes? That’s on this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 959 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 959 on YouTube Listen to episode 959 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 959 on Spotify This Week in Apple History The M1 chip was released in the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini on November 10, 2020. Apple silicon Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show. Every iPhone, iPad, and Mac processor compared Mac processor comparison: Apple Silicon vs Intel The A19, N1, and C1X: The drumbeat of impressive Apple silicon continues Apple C1 modem real-world tests Macworld Podcast Mailbag We’ve been getting emails about the new podcast format, and please, keep them coming. We really appreciate the feedback and take it to heart. For example: Why “unafraid”? I have to say it makes me cringe each time I hear it. What do you have to be afraid of? No disrespect, but you’re not some news organization uncovering a massive government cover-up and therefore have to worry about retribution. What’s the worst that could happen to you guys, Apple stops sending you devices to review?-right here in the Podcasts app. The Macworld Podcast is also available on Spotify and on the Macworld Podcast YouTube channel. Or you can point your favorite podcast-savvy RSS reader at: To find previous episodes, visit Macworld’s podcast page or our home on MegaPhone. Apple.

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2015 Mini Cooper S Roadster at No Reserve

This 2015 Mini Cooper S Roadster is powered by a turbocharged 1. 6-liter inline-four paired with a six-speed Steptronic automatic transaxle and is finished in White Silver Metallic over Carbon Black leatherette. It has a black convertible top, a speed-activated rear spoiler, xenon headlights, LED fog lights, and 17″ wheels along with a wind deflector, a CD stereo, a Harman Kardon sound system, and air conditioning. Acquired by the current owner in 2025, this R59 Cooper S Roadster has 53k miles and is now offered at no reserve on dealer consignment in Florida with a Carfax report and a North Carolina title.

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Lotus Sign at No Reserve

This Lotus sign measures 29. 5″ in diameter by 1. 5″ deep and displays the company name and logo. The piece features raised aluminum letters inside a triangular logo on a green background, centered on a circular yellow platform with a raised bright edge along its circumference. The single-sided sign is representative of the emblem design previously used by Lotus. This example comes with a mounting template, brackets, and a cardboard box. Acquired by the seller around a decade ago, this Lotus sign is now offered at no reserve in Smyrna, Georgia.

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550

This 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 has 41k miles following registration history in California and Massachusetts. The car is finished in black over black leather and is powered by a 5. 5-liter V8 linked to a seven-speed automatic transmission. Features include a power-folding hardtop, bi-xenon headlights, 18″ AMG five-spoke alloy wheels, heated and ventilated seats, a Harman Kardon sound system, and COMAND with navigation. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this R230 is offered with a clean Carfax report and a clean Massachusetts title.