Tim Bacon

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Australian-born Tim Bacon set up restaurant concept firm Life Restaurants in 1996, with co-founders Jeremy Robertson and Dave Hinds. The formation of the Life Cafe concept is the latest venture for the group, which plans to extend the idea of restaurants into bar and club using a creative dining formula. The first Life Cafe will open in November 1998 in Manchester, UK. The restaurant concept cost 2 million pounds sterling to establish and build, with plans for a Leeds-based Life Cafe expected for 1999. Bacon plans to remain in the industry for the foreseeable future.

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Lean machines: simulation companies are having to work smarter and harder to increase their share of entertainment spend

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The TiLE conference was held in June and many simulation companies were more streamlined and focused. They have found that buyers are looking for more than just the novelty of simulation, and companies are targeting their pitches for business, with a commitment to meeting client's needs. All the companies are committed to innovation, and several are taking the custom route.

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Shock of the new: museum professionals met recently to review new technology

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The Future for Europe's Past conference concentrated on the potential applications of information technology for Europe's heritage. Delegates were able to look at technologies relevant to heritage and listen to 27 speakers from 12 countries. The conference focused on management, presentation and conservation.

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