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Highlands And Islands Household Survey Highlights Investment Needs – Scottish Business News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/highlands-and-islands-household-survey-highlights-investment-needs-scottish-business-news/ SUSTAINED and flexible investment is required in services, housing, transport and digital connectivity in the Highlands and Islands, to realise economic opportunity and ensure a just transition to net zero. This is according to Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Scotland’s development agency for the region. HIE has today (12 October) published the findings of its My Life in the Highlands and Islands survey, carried out by IPSOS at the start of the year. More than 5,300 people over the age of 16 living in 4,442 households across the region responded to the study. The vast majority (88%) said they take pride in living in their local area, and more than half (55%) take part in local activities. Quality of life was highlighted by more than a third 36%) as one of the main reasons to move into the region, along with to take up a job (26%) and to be close to family (23%). While 73% said they either don’t ever intend to move away (50%) or plan to stay at least another five years (23%), around half (47%) of those aged 16-29 said they do plan to move away within five years. The survey also raised a series of issues facing communities in the region, including access to health services, issues with digital connectivity and an over reliance on fossil fuels and cars. While 95% of households have access in person to a GP within a 20-minute drive (excluding those who don’t know), this reduces to 81% for physiotherapists and dentists and 66% for mental health services. Access is more limited for households in remote rural areas. Of those living in remote rural communities, 37% have to drive at least 20 minutes to the nearest supermarket and 29% for a bank or mobile bank. Access to superfast broadband has increased from 64% in 2016 to 82.8%, though this is still noticeably less than the UK figure of 97.3%. Around a fifth (21%) of households in the region cannot stream a TV programme or film without it buffering, rising to 32% in Caithness and Sutherland and 29% in Shetland. Factors that could adversely affect Scotland’s progress towards the country’s ambitious net zero targets include a heavy reliance on cars for day-to-day living, with 87% owning at least one car and 44% owning two or more. Only 7% of respondents said they had bought an electric vehicle and just 6% said they were planning to do so. The main barriers to making the switch are cost, battery range and perceived lack of charging points. The survey also shows that 71% of households have already made energy efficiency improvements, mainly installing loft insulation or double- or triple-glazing. A further 36% are planning improvements over the next two to three years, most commonly having a smart meter fitted, installing a new boiler or heating system, or draught-proofing. Relatively few are using green technologies to heat their homes (13%) or have plans to switch fuel type (6%). More than a fifth (22%) say they would like a ‘green’ job that helps the environment or helps prevent climate change. Meanwhile more people (46%) believed their current job would be affected by the need to reduce carbon emissions than those who didn’t (42%). Housing was raised as a major issue. While 90% said their home meets their own needs very or fairly well, 76% agreed there aren’t enough affordable houses for rent or to buy locally. Young people, households with children and those in island and remote rural communities are more likely to perceive housing challenges. Two thirds (65%) say they are happy in their current job, while half (49%) are paid at least the real living wage. Of those in work, a fifth (19%) are self-employed, higher than nationally, and a further 12% would like to start their own business. Self-employment is more common in island (24%) and remote rural (26%) communities. Around a third of respondents (34%) working in the public sector reported that they moved to the region to take up a job, which highlights the importance of such roles in supporting population attraction and retention.  HIE has shared the findings with the Convention of the Highlands and Islands and the Regional Economic Partnership. Stuart Black, HIE’s chief executive, said: “We are extremely grateful to everyone who took part in this survey. It’s a fascinating and extremely useful report that provides valuable insight into what it really means to live and work in the Highlands and Islands, where the strengths are and the vulnerabilities. “It quantifies the challenges and inequalities, while clarifying some of the factors that residents really value about the region. “There are many well documented advantages and opportunities, particularly around renewable energy and the just transition to net zero. These qualities will serve communities and the economy, and indeed the country, extremely well if we can tap into them effectively. “What this report makes clear is that sustained and flexible investment will be required in order to make that happen. It will serve as a vital reference across the public sector, informing policy development and investment decisions at local, regional and national levels in line with the National Strategy for Economic Transformation.” Deputy First Minister John Swinney said:  “I am grateful to Highlands and Islands Enterprise for their work on the survey and for sharing its insights with the Regional Economic Partnership, and the Convention of the Highlands and Islands. “The survey shows the importance of supporting people in our communities across Scotland, whilst highlighting the opportunities and challenges often faced. We will carefully consider the findings of the survey and continue to work closely with our partners through the Convention and the Regional Economic Partnership to make the most of the opportunities we have to grow our economy across the Highlands and Islands.”

Philips Expands Rollout Of Its ClarifEye Augmented Reality Surgical Navigation Solution To Japan – StreetInsider.com https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/philips-expands-rollout-of-its-clarifeye-augmented-reality-surgical-navigation-solution-to-japan-streetinsider-com/ News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your 1-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. October 13, 2022 International University of Health and Welfare, Mita Hospital, Tokyo, employs Philips’ augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation solution to treat first patients in Japan, helping to bring the patient benefits of minimally-invasive spine surgery to Japan’s aging population New data published in European Spine Journal on the clinical use of ClarifEye showed a 98% accuracy of pedicle screw placement during minimally invasive procedures, comparable to values reported in literature for other navigation and robotic systems Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced expanded rollout of its augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation solution – ClarifEye – to Japan, highlighting positive results in the first patients treated by the International University of Health and Welfare, Mita Hospital (Tokyo, Japan) using this innovative 3D AR solution. Installed on a Philips interventional X-ray system in a hybrid operating room at Mita Hospital, ClarifEye helped the hospital’s orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ken Ishii to successfully treat patients with spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spaces in the spine) and scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine) via minimally-invasive image-guided procedures. Due to its aging population, the number of spine surgeries performed each year in Japan continues to increase. Lumbar spinal canal stenosis, the most common spinal disease, is currently found in approximately 10.8% of the country’s 70-79 year olds [1]. In patients with severe symptoms, surgical procedures are typically performed, including excision of the compressed area and fixation of the bone with screws or other fixtures. Traditionally, these fixation devices have been placed through a large incision with direct observation of the affected vertebra. However, they are now increasingly being placed via minimally-invasive procedures performed through small incisions, minimizing bleeding and soft tissue damage, reducing postoperative pain, and making treatment available to patients at risk from the trauma of open surgery. Philips’ augmented reality surgical navigation solution – ClarifEye – combines 2D and 3D visualizations at low X-ray dose with 3D AR navigation into one system. It enables surgeons to define and navigate critical trajectories for precise device placement while avoiding damage to fragile neurological and vascular structures close to the patient’s spine. “The benefit of performing spine surgery in the Hybrid OR includes the ability to acquire 3D CT images at low dose, having a lot of space, and being able to use the large monitor,” said Dr. Ken Ishii, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare, Mita Hospital. “The addition of a new navigation system helps to create an even safer surgical environment. Compared to existing navigation systems, ClarifEye has no reference frame-related errors, and it’s wonderful that it achieves real time imaging with pedicle segmentation. ClarifEye is a new technology that truly offers minimally invasive surgery for patients and clinical staff.” “Mita Hospital’s positive experience of using ClarifEye to deliver the benefits of minimally-invasive therapy to its spine patients mirrors that of hospitals in Europe and the Middle East who also recently adopted the system,” said Karim Boussebaa, General Manager Image Guided Therapy Systems at Philips. “ClarifEye adds a new dimension in surgical precision for patients. It is a great example of how we are innovating procedures and helping clinicians to deliver on the Quadruple Aim of better health outcomes, improved patient and staff experiences, and lower cost of care.” ClarifEye’s live-video computer vision and AR technology uses non-invasive position markers applied to the patient’s skin to track patient positioning and overlays the resultant live video onto a 3D cone-beam CT of the patient’s spinal column. It enables surgeons to visualize the outside and inside of the patient in the same image, together with the planned and real-time trajectory of a Philips ClarifEye needle, without the need for live X-ray imaging. The system eliminates the cumbersome reference frames used by other systems, giving surgeons unimpeded access to the patient.      New data in European Spine Journal Intra-operative image guidance has been shown to increase clinical accuracy and improve outcomes, with patients subject to fewer revision surgeries compared to the previous standard of care [2,3]. Data published in Scientific Reports demonstrated that in open deformity cases, ClarifEye had a better accuracy than similar surgeries performed by the same surgeon with no help from intra-operative navigation (94% vs 89.6%) [4]. In addition, data published in European Spine Journal on the clinical use of ClarifEye for minimal invasive procedures showed a 98% accuracy of pedicle screw placement, which is comparable to values reported in literature for other navigation and robotic systems [5]. Physicians sharing experiences during expert session at EUROSPINE On 20 October at 12.15-13.15 CET Philips is organizing an expert session (also available online) during the EUROSPINE lunch symposia program. Dr. Peiró, Pediatric spine surgeon at Barcelona Children’s Hospital Sant Joan de Déu and Dr. Scarone, neurosurgeon at Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC) Lugano [6], Switzerland will both share their experience with the hybrid OR and using Philips’ innovative navigation technology for minimally invasive procedures. The session will be moderated by Prof. Dr. Y.P. Charles, MD, PhD Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, France. You can sign up here . [1] Shoji Y et al, Prevalence of lumbar spinal stenosis, using the diagnostic support tool, and correlated factors in Japan: a population-based study, Journal of Orthopaedic Science, Volume 18, Issue 6, 2013, Pages 893-900, ISSN 0949-2658. [2] Dea N et al, Economic evaluation comparing intraoperative cone beam C T based navigation and conventional fluoroscopy for the placement of spinal pedicle screws: a patient level data cost effectiveness analysis. The Spine Journal (2016) 16: 23 31. [3] Fichtner J et al, Revision Rate of Misplaced Pedicle Screws of the Thoracolumbar Spine – Comparison of Three-Dimensional Fluoroscopy Navigation with Freehand Placement: A Systematic Analysis and Review of the Literature. World Neurosurg. (2018) 109: e24 e32. [4] Elmi-Terander A at el, Augmented reality navigation with intraoperative 3D imaging vs fluoroscopy-assisted free-hand surgery for spine fixation surgery, a matched-control study, Nature Sci. rep. 2020 Jan 20;10(1):707. [5] Scarone P at el, Percutaneous thoraco‑lumbar‑sacral pedicle screw placement. accuracy results from a multi‑center, prospective clinical study using a skin marker‑based optical navigation system, European Spine Journal, Sept 2022. [6] Clinica Santa Chiara, Locarno. For further information, please contact: Joost Maltha  Philips Global Press Office  Tel: +31 6 10 55 8116   Email: [email protected] Fabienne van der Feer Philips Image Guided Therapy Tel: + 31 622 698 001 E-mail: [email protected] About Royal Philips Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being, and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum – from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2020 sales of EUR 17.3 billion and employs approximately 78,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter. Philips’ augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation solution ClarifEye Philips ClarifEye live AR guidance Philips ClarifEye AR guidance Philips Azurion

Here Is The Latest SEC Sports News From The Associated Press – Beckley Register-Herald https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/here-is-the-latest-sec-sports-news-from-the-associated-press-beckley-register-herald/ UNDATED (AP) — Alabama’s Will Anderson and Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker and Josh Heupel are some of the Southeastern Conference’s top performers so far this season. Anderson is the unanimous pick as The Associated Press’ top SEC defensive player at the midway point. Hooker was voted as the top offensive player and Heupel was the unanimous choice as top SEC coach of the first half. The midseason awards were voted on by AP reporters covering the SEC. The third-ranked Crimson Tide and sixth-ranked Volunteers play this weekend in Knoxville. UNDATED (AP) — This weekend in college football includes a season-high six games matching teams ranked in the AP Top 25. Three of those games also match unbeaten teams. They include No. 3 Alabama at No. 6 Tennessee; No. 10 Penn State at No. 5 Michigan; and No. 8 Oklahoma State at No. 13 TCU. By Saturday night, the championship picture could be very different. AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo calls it a Super Saturday. LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach John Calipari says on social media that consensus national player of the year Oscar Tshiebwe will have a “minor” 15-minute procedure to “clean some things up” in his knee. Calipari did not specify in a Twitter post on Tuesday which knee will be treated. The school did not have specifics on how long Tshiebwe will be out. The coach said he sat the 6-foot-9 senior forward for practices on Saturday and Monday but that Tshiebwe pushed to participate in Sunday’s pro day workout before NBA scouts in what Calipari described as “an unbelievable performance.” UNDATED (AP) — It could well be among the marquee quarterback matchups of the season: Alabama’s Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young versus Tennessee’s rising star Hendon Hooker. Young’s sprained right shoulder was being re-evaluated, but coach Nick Saban seemed somewhat optimistic about his status for the Saturday’s game. Hooker and Young are still among the leading Heisman Trophy candidates. Jalen Milroe started for Alabama in a squeaker over Texas A&M. UNDATED (AP) — Ole Miss’ Jonathan Mingo is coming off of the biggest game of his career. He broke the receiving record set by current New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore by getting 247 yards against Vanderbilt. It was the most yards of any FBS player in a game this season and vaulted Mingo into the Southeastern Conference lead with 507 yards entering Saturday’s game with Auburn. Mingo has battled injury in his career and been overshadowed by 1,000-yard receivers Moore and Dontario Drummond. Now, he’s among the elites for No. 9 Ole Miss. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

WOLFStars To Produce 10,000+ Arabic Live Shows In Metaverse – BroadcastProME.com https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/wolfstars-to-produce-10000-arabic-live-shows-in-metaverse-broadcastprome-com/ Since its official launch on August 25, 2022, 1,000 WOLFStars have registered and performed in the metaverse. WOLF has announced that it will produce over 10,000 live performances in October from its WOLFStars programme, which helps bring user-generated entertainment to the metaverse. This month, as the brand presents in the Creative Economy area of Gitex, the performance-based app revealed that since the official launch of its talent development programme on August 25, 1,000 WOLFStars have registered. WOLF is a performance-based metaverse experience that is built for the MENA region, offering festival shows and friendship opportunities in online 3D worlds. The brand is soon to launch its WOLF VR app on Oculus and other VR headset app stores. As real and virtual worlds merge, both celebrities and WOLFStars have created 3D metaverse videos of themselves to share afterwards on social media. GCC content creators such as Ta7oo and Sirsan have been sharing videos of themselves performing in the metaverse and contributing to a combined 1m+ views of their show highlight clips. WOLF, or the World’s Online Festival, is a popular destination for content creators, singers, poets, comedians, chat-show hosts and rappers who joined the platform to showcase their talent. So far there are currently over 500 WOLFStars creating regular podcast-style talk shows in Arabic across the app. The appeal for the 1,000 Arabic talents that have currently signed up for the programme, is that they are given access to enthusiastic audiences and are able to form part of a community to get real-time feedback and earn cash and other rewards. As part of the WOLFStars programme some WOLFStars emerging talents have been able to earn as much as $130+ per show, generating $1,750+ per month for themselves as part of the metaverse creator economy, clearly aligning WOLF with the UAE’s Metaverse Strategy. Gary Knight, CEO of WOLF, said: “We have been blown away by the success of our WOLFStars programme, as we have welcomed over 1,000 content creators to WOLF, who will produce over 10,000 shows in October, viewed by our highly engaged audiences. Since its inception, as well as supporting emerging performers, WOLF has collaborated with renowned Arab personalities including Aseel Hameem, Bashayer Alsabah, Fay Alssharqawi, Nedaa Sharara, Danyah Shafei, and Lebanese pop superstar Yara. It is our ability to combine Arab talents with an engaged online audience to create the first digital festival experience where users have complete creative control that sets WOLF apart.” Farah Abdul Hamed, Arab Media Personality, Content Creator, and Senior TV Presenter, commented: “I didn’t expect the reach, loyalty, and fun interaction with fans in WOLF, as a media personality and creator. I have established direct communication with various fans and audiences from all over the world through WOLF virtual festivals and events. In particular, connecting with those who are interested to know more about the other side of the entertainment industry from a media professional. WOLF’s strategy for supporting and developing emerging content creators will have a big impact in enabling them to step into the metaverse.” Fadi Fattal, Singer and Content Creator, added: “Without WOLF, I wouldn’t have the creative freedom that I need to grow as an artist. As a content creator and singer, WOLF makes performing easy while also empowering me with the tools I need to pursue a career in the creative economy. With the help of the WOLFStars programme, I have been able to progress commercially but also join a supportive and interactive community of Arabic fans and content creators.”

Carl Pei Shares Images Of Nothing Head (1) Concept Ahead Of Ear (Stick) October 26 Launch – DNA India https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/carl-pei-shares-images-of-nothing-head-1-concept-ahead-of-ear-stick-october-26-launch-dna-india/ Reported By:| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA Web Desk |Updated: Oct 13, 2022, 09:40 AM IST Nothing is gearing up to launch ear (stick) TWS earbuds on October 26 and ahead of the launch event, Carl Pei has shared the fan concept of Nothing Head (1) headphones designed by Junwoo Kim, Chaewon Lee, Hyeonseung Yang and Joonho Sung. Pei is calling the headphones design ‘Crazy Cool’. The Nothing Head (1) concept follows the company’s design language with an open, transparent, and fun look. The over-ear Head (1) also features Nothing Phone (1) inspired Glyph Interface. As per the designers, the LED lights will show others when you receive a notification or when you are busy listening to music. The Nothing Head (1) features a transparency-focused design that allows you to see under the cans. The audio drivers sit under the wireless charging coils that are surrounded by glyph LEDs. The concept Head (1) also gets touch controls and also a wheel that can act as a volume control. The headphones come with a unique charging stand that puts the cans on display when they’re not in use. The stand also works as a wireless charger. London-based consumer tech brand Nothing has announced the full reveal date for its upcoming audio product, Ear (stick). Product specifications, during the online Ear (stick) Reveal on 26 October, 7:30 pm IST on nothing.tech. Ear (stick) are half in-ear true wireless earbuds that balances supreme comfort with exceptional sound, made not to be felt when in use. As per the company, the earbuds are feather-light with an ergonomic design. As per the reports, the Nothing Ear (stick) will be quite affordable and may also miss out on active noise cancellation (ANC) features. For those who are unaware, the Nothing Ear (stick) will be the second product from the company this year after Nothing Phone (1) that is one of the most talked about products of 2022.

Crypto News Today: What Are The Top 3 Under-Hyped Crypto Coins Today – Stellar, Shiba Inu, And Moshnake? | – Bitcoinist https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/crypto-news-today-what-are-the-top-3-under-hyped-crypto-coins-today-stellar-shiba-inu-and-moshnake-bitcoinist/ The coin market is similar to other financial markets worldwide. Every experienced trader knows the importance of hype and how it can spur an asset to new heights. As a result, most traders are found purchasing coins with plenty of hype around them. While this may seem like a sound strategy, an interesting thing to note is that occasionally certain coins spring out of nowhere and take over the market space. Many times, these explosive price movements occur when no one is paying attention. If you’re interested in trying another trading strategy, purchasing coins that are not the center of the news and waiting for them to bloom, this piece is for you. You’ll find a list of crypto tokens that are currently underhyped but with the potential for much more. Stellar An interesting thing to note about the coin market is that several innovative digital assets exist. Each of them offers something different. While you’ll find coins that are satisfied with solely being used as a means of payment and transfer of assets, others provide a unique type of utility. Stellar is one of those projects introducing an entirely different set of features to the coin market. This cryptocurrency is designed to support payment systems worldwide. It aims to be the first blockchain-based solution to unite the traditional financial system. Think of the near-limitless potential that traditional financial institutions would enjoy if their transactions could be processed seamlessly without lengthy confirmations. This means that Stellar can be used to process cryptocurrency transactions. Stellar was a decentralized protocol created by the Stellar Development Foundation. XLM is the token that powers this decentralized protocol. Through token burns, the Stellar Development Foundation plans to maintain a high price of its digital asset. These burns will reduce the overall total supply of Stellar. Shiba Inu Shiba Inu was among the most popular meme coins on the coin market. But the hype around it has died down significantly. After Shiba Inu proved it could compete with Dogecoin, many users started flocking to it. They believed that Shiba Inu would be the next top coin in the crypto space. There were some interesting things to note about Shiba Inu. To start with, Shiba Inu adopts a community-driven approach. This means that a community of users will determine its growth and development. Today, there are more than five hundred thousand users on Shiba Inu, and there are still more on the way. This active community of users is referred to as the Shiba Army. Also, Shiba Inu’s developers recognized some of the deficiencies of Dogecoin. That’s why they have ensured that Shiba Inu will have a limited market supply. Furthermore, Shiba Inu is more than a meme coin. It will be an ecosystem of cryptocurrency activities. Through the ShibaSwap, users can trade different cryptocurrencies for each other. Shiba Inu has introduced token burns to reduce the number of SHIB in circulation and force its value to increase. Moshnake Moshnake is a play-to-earn NFT game that has won the hearts of crypto users worldwide. Why have users fallen in love with this crypto token? Well, Moshnake adopts the same system as an early retro game. So, this game brings back unique memories for users. Anyone can be a part of Moshnake’s gaming world, but you’ll need to get your own NFT snake to get started. You can buy either viper, cobra, krait or mamba. However, you need to note that the prices and attributes of each of them are different. Players will earn money from taking care of their NFT snake. The longer it gets, the more money you’ll earn from it. Your snake will grow by feeding it eggs and other in-game items. To purchase these items, you’ll spend MSH tokens. Moshnake: Website: https://moshnake.io Telegram: https://t.me/MoshnakeOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/moshnakeToken Disclaimer: This is a paid release. The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily represent those of Bitcoinist. Bitcoinist does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of information available in such content. Do your research and invest at your own risk.

Secretary General Welcomes US Secretary Of Defense To Meeting Of NATO Defence Ministers – NATO HQ https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/secretary-general-welcomes-us-secretary-of-defense-to-meeting-of-nato-defence-ministers-nato-hq/ Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to NATO Headquarters on Thursday (13 October 2022) for meetings of Allied Defence Ministers. Mr Stoltenberg thanked Secretary Austin for his strong personal leadership, as well as the US’ steadfast commitment to the Alliance, and its powerful support to Ukraine. Read the full transcript here

Expro Wins Funding For Carbon-Reducing Technology Development – The Bakersfield Californian https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/expro-wins-funding-for-carbon-reducing-technology-development-the-bakersfield-californian/ HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 13, 2022– Expro (NYSE: XPRO) has been awarded funding for two carbon-reduction projects as part of an innovation program to accelerate clean energy production and close the gap in net zero technologies. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221013005123/en/ Steve Russell, Expro’s Chief Technology Officer (Photo: Business Wire) The Aberdeen-based Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has awarded a total of £8 million to fund net zero technologies as part of their 2022 Open Innovation Program. The 20 winning technologies were selected from 154 qualified entries and fall into seven focus areas. The technologies faced a rigorous selection process, ensuring each supports the transition towards net zero, with an obligation of trialing and deploying the technology within the UK Continental Shelf. Expro secured both projects awarded in the Venting and Flaring category. Expro’s two winning projects focus on: real-time flare emissions measurement and control a unique technological solution to enable well testing to be conducted without the need for flaring These showcase Expro’s commitment to continuously evolve its portfolio of technologies and services to drive the shift to net zero. Both projects build on the company’s existing capabilities to promote more measured and efficient means of flaring, and to offer alternatives to traditional flaring, in support of operators’ carbon-reducing commitments. The NZTC believes the 20 successful technology projects will deliver £7.8bn Gross Value Added along with an impact of 3.1Mt CO 2 e annually. Expro’s Chief Technology Officer Steve Russell said: “We are delighted to receive the recognition and funding in this program to help further develop these technological solutions that will play a part in accelerating the industry’s journey to net zero. “Technology is a critical component in energy transition progression, as are collaboration and partnership to achieve our collective goals. We are committed to addressing our own and the industry’s effects on the planet, and this includes working with clients around the world to develop and implement solutions to reduce emissions from non-essential flaring.” Recent case studies demonstrating this approach include: Expro recently supported a customer in the Middle East to reduce gas flaring and optimize production at 10 production sites. Expro undertook a detailed study to find an economic alternative to flaring. The solution was to use gas to power compressors, which were delivered, installed, and commissioned within 32 weeks. The fast-track project was estimated to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 10,000 tonnes of CO 2 e per day. Using the compressors also reduced operational expenditure while optimizing production and extending field life. In Asia Pacific, Expro supported a client by executing a two-well clean up with zero flaring of hydrocarbons. The campaign was part of a greater objective to reduce GHGs and wasteful flaring during well operations. Expro designed and delivered a well test process that saved an estimated 4,000 tonnes of CO 2 e emissions during clean-up operations. Discover more at Sustainable Energy Solutions (expro.com) NOTES TO EDITORS: About Expro Working for clients across the well life cycle, Expro is a leading provider of energy services, offering cost-effective, innovative solutions and what the Company believes to be best-in-class safety and service quality. The Company’s extensive portfolio of capabilities spans well construction, well flow management, subsea well access, and well intervention and integrity solutions. With roots dating to 1938, Expro has approximately 7,200 employees and provides services and solutions to leading exploration and production companies in both onshore and offshore environments in approximately 60 countries. For more information, please visit: expro.com and connect with Expro on Twitter @ExproGroup and LinkedIn @Expro. SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company, may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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One Pill Can Kill: Authorities Warn Of Fentanyl Dangers – The Cross Timbers Gazette https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/one-pill-can-kill-authorities-warn-of-fentanyl-dangers-the-cross-timbers-gazette/ As the founder of the local non-profit Winning the Fight, Kathy O’Keefe is used to standing in front of large assemblies of middle and high school kids to talk about the dangers of doing drugs. She’s worked one-on-one with grieving parents — many of whom lost a child to drugs as she did — and has even partnered with law enforcement and other organizations to raise awareness. She thought she’d seen it all. But if O’Keefe is being 100% honest, her message these days has her petrified like never before. All because of a drug that can kill an unsuspecting user, including kids, with one pill — fentanyl. “We’ve always had a drug problem, but it’s incredibly scary now because younger age groups are getting their hands on it,” O’Keefe said. “It’s coming out in rainbow colors now, so it looks just like candy. But even if they think it’s ecstasy, they think they’re taking one drug when it’s actually something else. The reality is that 40% of confiscated drugs right now are laced with fentanyl. That means buying these drugs off the street gives you a 40% chance of dying from one pill.” She added, “It’s a different game right now, and it’s frightening — absolutely frightening. This is coming to our community.” The truth is — it’s already here. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, per the Drug Enforcement Agency. It was initially developed for pain management treatment for cancer patients, anesthesia, etc. but has now made its way into the illicit drug world disguised as legitimate prescription drugs, other illegal drugs, and even candy. Like other opioid analgesics, fentanyl produces effects such as relaxation, euphoria, pain relief, sedation, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, urinary retention, pupillary constriction, and respiratory depression. And it kills swiftly. State and federal officials are warning families everywhere — including in southern Denton County — that fentanyl use, overdoses, and even deaths are in every suburb, HOA, gated community, and school bathroom. The Flower Mound Police Department made five fentanyl arrests in 2022 and responded to three overdoses. They’ve referred larger cases to the DEA, which has also found itself cracking down on more cases locally. “We work with a ton of different agencies, and there isn’t one we know that hasn’t been affected by fentanyl,” Flower Mound Police Sgt. James Pulis said. “The cases we see in our area involve people who are putting a pill on a piece of foil, lighting it with some kind of heat source, and inhaling the vapor. But that’s just in our area. In other areas, they see users crush the pills and snort them or straight up pop a pill. Our concern is that it’s ending up in much younger hands.” On a larger scale, Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to state agencies on September 20 directing them to ramp up state efforts to combat what is now considered a national crisis. Fentanyl is being trafficked into Texas by Mexican cartels, and related deaths reported in Texas in 2021 increased by a staggering 89% compared to 2020. “Fentanyl’s potency and deceptiveness, combined with the federal government’s unwillingness to take border security seriously, pose a grave threat to Texans,” Abbot stated in the letter. “We must take all appropriate actions to inform Texans of this danger and prevent additional deaths. Together, we can help bring awareness to the threat posed by fentanyl and do our part to address this crisis.” DEA officer Eduardo Chavez agreed, stating that the DEA’s tagline is: One Pill Can Kill. Rainbow fentanyl is an emerging trend used by drug cartels to sell fentanyl — disguised as candy — to children and young people. Coming in the form of pills, powder and blocks resembling sidewalk chalk, rainbow fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. (Photo by Drug Enforcement Administration) “A major problem is that there’s no quality control with these pills,” he said. “The first pill off of the assembly line isn’t exactly the same as the millionth pill, so one pill could have .5 milligrams of fentanyl, and the next one could have three milligrams. This is a lethal dose. There’s no such thing as experimentation or ‘let me try this out’ with this drug.” O’Keefe founded Winning the Fight 12 years ago after losing her son Brett to a drug overdose. While his death was unrelated to fentanyl, at least one WTF board member has lost a child to fentanyl. The current drug overdose epidemic as a whole kills more than 100,000 people annually, per the CDC. What’s more shocking is that number is an increase of 28.5% from the year before — even as public and private organizations, schools, healthcare professionals, therapists, government agencies, and police departments band together to offer education, support, and resources to individuals and families who need it most. Winning The Fight provided counsel to 353 families and facilitated 340 referrals to therapists, treatment facilities, and more in 2021 alone. In 2014, they released a documentary film, “Not Me,” which tells the story of addiction experienced by eight local families. “Not Me” continues to be shown in schools and churches, and the Flower Mound Municipal Court uses the program for many who face charges for drugs and paraphernalia. Winning The Fight also assists with anxiety workshops such as Just Breathe, therapeutic retreats, court programs, drug education, panel discussions, health classes, drug testing kits, recommended reading, and other support models such as AA and Smart Recovery. Their Better Safe Than Sorry program preaches the importance of locking up prescription and over-the-counter medications, keeping them out of others’ hands. WTF recently showed its latest documentary, “Just Once,” and included a panel discussion with the DEA, FMPD, and Recovery Resource. “The schools are trying; everyone is trying. But I’m tired of the fentanyl deaths. By July this year alone, we lost four kids from the local area. And these were from families we were working with,” O’Keefe said. “A lot of parents think that it’s not going to happen to them, so they don’t attend these programs. They’ve also stopped watching the news or reading it because everything is so depressing. But that’s the only way we can get the information out. Parents need to figure out what’s happening in these programs because if they aren’t paying attention, what do we do?” Chavez said the good news is that illicit fentanyl distribution has not invaded legit pharmacies. So if you receive a prescription for any drug through a legitimate professional and go to a reputable pharmacy, you’re getting the real thing. With that said, parents need to have difficult talks with their kids and other family members if they notice anything strange. “When I speak to parents in this area, the conversation usually goes like this: ‘I knew something was bothering them or that something was off. But I thought it was just teenagers being teenagers, and I wasn’t willing to address the issue because I didn’t want to start another fight. I’m already fighting with my teenager about grades, sports, friends, etc., so I didn’t want to add one more thing,’” he said. “But they need to. You can’t afford to back down because the consequences are irreversible.” In the meantime, O’Keefe said she would continue spreading the message and praying for a positive breakthrough. The only question is if enough people are willing to listen. “Fentanyl wasn’t always around. But now, it’s murder by poison,” she said. “It’s a scary conversation, but it’s important.” Learn more about Winning The Fight at wtf-winningthefight.org.

Trips To Italy, 6-Course Dinners And Endless Booze: Do Fancy Work Trips Really Stop Staff Leaving? – Euronews https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/trips-to-italy-6-course-dinners-and-endless-booze-do-fancy-work-trips-really-stop-staff-leaving-euronews/ Imagine waking up to early morning yoga in the hills of Piedmont. Archery lessons overlooking a sprawling castle. Limousines, five-star hotels and Michelin-starred cuisine. But this isn’t a holiday. This is a company offsite. As we emerge from pandemic lockdowns and restrictions, many companies are maintaining a fully remote model. In some cases, in-person interactions have become a thing of the past, making it challenging to establish a strong company culture. For some companies, a team lunch doesn’t cut it anymore. They’re looking at far-flung locations, luxury hotel stays and meticulously designed experiences to quickly establish trust between employees that have only met through a screen. We spoke with some experts to learn more about the trend, and why it’s important.  What is a company offsite? Offsites are team-building days designed to bond employees, brainstorm, boost morale and establish a company culture. These are often an opportunity for managers to organise focus groups and explore the ‘big picture’ goals of the company. The ‘traditional’ image of a company team-building day is in a hotel conference room, with employees taking part in challenges and presentations. Now, and especially as we emerge from the pandemic, companies are blurring the line between work and vacation to keep a stronghold on company culture. What do company offsites look like today? There have been reports of Uber taking its employees to a Beyoncé concert in Las Vegas, a WeWork summer camp fueled with booze and sex, and Glossier’s lavish ‘glamping’ trips. The New York Post reports the owner of a Chicago recruiting company “used the money her company saved on office rent during 2020 and 2021 to shell out $80,000 [€82,500] for her employees to take a three-day weekend trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in February.” And at night, the booze always comes out. “It’s still one of the oldest tricks in the book if you want to get people to bond,” Johannes Hoyos, owner of the Piedmont-based Workation Village, says to Euronews Travel. “Give them some booze and then it’s gonna happen.” Aron Solomon, the head of strategy at Esquire Digital, also noted that all-nighters in Berlin and Paris, clubs, and lavish dinners are pretty commonplace for big firms. “Believe me, when they go to these offsites, they stay in the best hotels, they’re eating at the best restaurants – at least the big companies, the big law and accounting firms,” Solomon reveals. “We’re talking about a lot of expensive meals. We’re talking about limousines for airport transfers, $500 to $700 [€515-€720] night rooms.” Which destinations are most popular for company offsites? Solomon says US companies are looking to Europe more than ever, and expects this to continue into next year. He expects this is a reaction to the pandemic lockdowns. “People have missed Europe… A lot of these executives or people who get to go offsite, who might have travelled to Europe regularly, have missed it,” he says. “So the idea of a company doing an offsite kills two birds with one stone.” New companies have been popping up in Europe that design and host company team-building trips. Again, we’re not talking about a conference room or business lunch. Solomon predicts companies will be looking for “something kind of exotic” in their 2023 offsites. In 2021, Hoyos transformed a sparsely populated Italian village into a campus for company trips. The Workation Village hosts multi-day offsites for big names like Google and Spotify, for up to 200 people. Hoyos tells Euronews Travel to think of it as a sort of countryside boutique hotel meets modern co-working space meets yoga retreat meets adventure space. According to Hoyos, being in a stunning natural setting is conducive to creative and productive thinking. “Our brains are super hardwired to come back again to certain patterns of thought,” he explains. “When we are in our typical environments – cities, airports, meeting rooms, office spaces, restaurants, hotels – [they] tend to trigger these patterns that we are hardwired to.” Breaking routine and being in a natural setting breaks that cycle. What’s the point of company away days? Though individual companies may plan away days with specific goals, there’s one theme that seems everpresent: building trust. This is especially important now in a remote working environment. Most of the Workation Village’s clients are technology companies that are otherwise working remotely. – “The goal of those teams is to get to know one another because they normally don’t work together in the same space,” Hoyos says. “That’s one of the key issues. How do you build trust?”  Hoyos describes that being in such close proximity in a new environment can create bonds between employees in a way that may not be possible virtually. “Say for the first time in your life, you’re participating in yoga and you do these awkward movements and you feel a bit embarrassed,” he theorises. “But then you feel like it’s ok, and this creates trust.” Now, in the age of social media, cool offsites have also been an opportunity for company branding. “We have local photographers and videographers, and we help [employees] to use content around their experiences here to tell the story about their company, their team, company culture, and so on,” Hoyos says. As businesses continue to adapt to hybrid systems – and employees become more selective about the companies they work for – offsite opportunities could be a powerful tool in the modern workplace.

PRESS DIGEST- New York Times Business News – Oct 13 – Yahoo Finance https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/press-digest-new-york-times-business-news-oct-13-yahoo-finance/ Oct 13 (Reuters) – The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. – The U.S. Treasury Department’s inspector general is investigating whether Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida misused pandemic relief money when he orchestrated the transport of two planeloads of Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard last month. – The families of eight Sandy Hook shooting victims on Wednesday won nearly $1 billion in damages from Infowars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for falsely claiming they were actors who faked the tragedy. – Electric-vehicle maker Lucid said Wednesday that it would meet its scaled-back production targets for the year after producing 2,300 cars in the third quarter. – Netflix is inching closer to building a huge production studio on the Jersey Shore. (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

World Sight Day: These 5 Chronic Health Issues Can Affect Your Eyesight – Health Shots https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/world-sight-day-these-5-chronic-health-issues-can-affect-your-eyesight-health-shots/ Published on: 13 October 2022, 11:30 am IST The theme for World Sight Day 2022 is ‘Love Your Eyes’. This day aims to raise public awareness around the global issue of eye health. Did you know vision problems aren’t just caused by the eyes? They can also be caused by a number of illnesses or health disorders. Yes, that is true. Many chronic conditions can affect your eyesight. So, if you’re living with any of the following health issues, you need to keep going for eye check ups before it’s too late. Health Shots got in touch with Dr Priyanka Singh, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Neytra Eye Centre, New Delhi, to discuss the chronic health issues that can lead to eyesight problems. Here are 5 health problems that can affect your vision, according to Dr Singh: 1. Diabetes Long-term high blood sugar levels can harm blood vessels throughout the body, including those in the retina. The tiny blood vessels that enter the retina may bleed or leak if sugar inhibits them. To combat it, new blood vessels are grown by the eyes that are weaker and may bleed or leak easily. This leaking might cause the eye to fill up with fluid, which would cause the retina to enlarge and impair vision. This condition is termed as Diabetic Retinopathy which results due to the damage caused to blood vessels because of diabetes. Keep your blood sugar levels in control! Image courtesy: Shutterstock 2. Hypertension Just like high blood sugar levels, high blood pressure can also damage the blood vessels. High blood pressure can cause the blood vessels in the retina to thicken, which will reduce the amount of blood that can reach it. Without sufficient blood flow, the delicate tissues in the eyes become injured, which can result in macular edoema and vitreous haemorrhage, optic nerve injury, and fluid accumulation under the retina. This condition is known as Hypertensive Retinopathy. 3. Multiple sclerosis The myelin sheath, which protects the optic nerve and aids in quick and effective signal transmission from the eyes to the brain for interpretation, is attacked by the immune system. As a result, the signalling is compromised, which causes an inflammation of the optic nerve and rapid loss of eyesight. This is referred to as optic neuritis. This condition leads to experiencing pain in the movement of the eyes, blurred vision, loss of color vision, a hole in the centre of the vision, headache, and blindness in some rare cases. Also, read: World Sight Day: 5 reasons why you should avoid rubbing your eyes 4. Thyroid Due to similarities between the receptors present in the cells behind the eyes and those found in thyroid cells, such as in Graves’ disease, overactive thyroid causes antibodies to also be directed against those cells. This causes Graves’ ophthalmopathy or Graves’ orbitopathy. Eye irritation, swollen eyelids, redness and inflammation of the conjunctiva, proptosis, and double vision are the signs of the aforementioned conditions. In some severe cases, a decrease in eye movement and optic nerve compression, incomplete closure of the eye, corneal ulceration and rarely, loss of vision is seen. Untreated hypothyroidism is a problem! Image courtesy: Shutterstock 5. Rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases In autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) the immune system starts attacking one’s own body tissues. Thus, the uvea’s vascular components, including the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, exhibit an inflammatory reaction, and the aforementioned situation results in autoimmune uveitis. It affects and causes inflammation in every part of the eye and it leads to sudden loss of vision, severe pain and increased pressure. How to take care of your eyes? Follow these tips: Make sure you don’t rub your eyes with your hands. It can transfer the bacteria. Always wash your hands before touching your eyes or putting contact lenses. To protect your eyes from Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB) damage, wear sunglasses. Certain nutrients such as vitamin C and E zinc and copper are needed for healthy eyesight. So, add them in your diet. Do not smoke as it can damage optic nerves. Limit your exposure to digital screens. Exercise regularly to reduce the risk of chronic health conditions Also, read: Is your child battling dry eyes? Know its causes and symptoms Dr Singh says, “It is imperative to maintain a healthy lifestyle, diet and to keep track of health issues by regularly going for health check-ups and screenings. If you have pre-existing eye problems, having an eye check-up once in a year is advisable.” A timely diagnosis can help not only to keep track of health but will also help in addressing any prospective health issues. On this World Sight Day, we urge you to visit an ophthalmologist to have your eyes examined and receive the best vision-related advice if you’re suffering from any of these health issues.

Ayers, Jaworski Lead North Collins | News, Sports, Jobs – Evening Observer https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/ayers-jaworski-lead-north-collins-news-sports-jobs-evening-observer/ SALAMANCA — Cate Ayers had 20 assists, six aces and two kills as North Collins beat Salamanca 25-18, 25-18, 11-25, 25-15 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association East Division play. Mackenzie Jaworski had 12 kills and three blocks while Zoe Kreinheder had six kills and two blocks for the Eagles (10-4, 8-3). Lezly McComber had seven kills, three blocks, two aces and nine digs while Karina Mireles-Crouse had five kills and seven digs for the Warriors (4-12, 2-9). North Collins will host Pine Valley on Friday for its “Dig Pink” game. Funds raised will support breast cancer research. SPRINGVILLE SWEEPS DUNKIRK SPRINGVILLE — Ella Whitman had 11 kills, 15 digs and four aces to lead Springville over nonleague Dunkirk 25-16, 25-11, 25-18 in nonleague play. The Griffins improved to 11-3 overall while the Marauders fell to 1-14. PANAMA BEATS JAMESTOWN PANAMA — Panama claimed its 10th win in 13 outings, downing Jamestown 25-9, 25-11, 25-13 in a nonleague volleyball match Wednesday. Mandy Brink led the way with two kills, 16 assists, five digs and six aces. Sarah Harvey added seven kills, six digs and one ace; Corinne Hovey had 12 digs and two aces; Jo Bailey collected five kills, one block, one dig and one ace; and Lilly Odell had five kills. For Jamestown (4-9), Avery Salvaggio had nine digs; Kylie O’Brien recorded three kills and eight digs; and Rylan Coombs contributed seven digs. TUESDAY T’BIRDS STAY PERFECT BROCTON — Ava Olson had 10 assists, eight aces, six kills and six digs to lead Chautauqua Lake past Brocton 25-18, 25-4, 25-8 in Division 2 West action Tuesday. Bre Smith had six kills, three aces and two digs; Jenna Harle had six kills, five digs and three aces; Mallory Morrison had nine assists, four kills and a block; and Anyah Carson had three kills and two digs for the Thunderbirds (11-0, 11-0). Andrea Spiller had three assists and three blocks while Julia Miller had three kills, three digs and an assist for the Bulldogs (2-11, 0-11). Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

The Metaverse: Where Physical Space Is No Longer A Priority – Spiceworks News And Insights https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/the-metaverse-where-physical-space-is-no-longer-a-priority-spiceworks-news-and-insights/ The popularity of the metaverse is growing. Technology offers huge opportunities for businesses across various aspects. Here, Nick Shah, CEO, of Peterson Technology Partners, discusses what opportunities the metaverse technology can offer to companies in terms of the future of work. “The technology is going to disrupt the future of work, perhaps sooner than we thought.” – Brian Cornell, CEO of Target Imagine a future where you can step from the beach directly into your corporate office in the city, without missing a beat. A world where you no longer have to worry about forced mingling with colleagues in cramped cubicles because you can access potentially limitless workspaces. You could have meetings in space or attend training sessions in a submarine. You could work shoulder-to-shoulder with team-mates who live thousands of miles away on a different continent.   This is not science fiction anymore. In fact, if metaverse tech continues to grow apace, this may become our reality in the very near future.   We have seen the beginnings of such a world with the rise of remote working. But being able to log in to work remotely is only the first step on this journey. With metaverse tech, we might soon see a day when you can immerse yourself completely in an office environment without ever leaving the comfort of your home or wherever you choose to work!  The Metaverse Is an Evolution of Remote Work “One day offices will be a thing of the past.” – Sir Richard Branson.  COVID-19 has made us rethink our priorities — how we want to work and for whom we want to work. A recent report by Slack found that 78% of workers across the globe now want flexibility in where they work. The days of long commutes and cramped working spaces are no longer as tolerated simply for a paycheck. Metaverse tech can potentially allow companies to give their employees the opportunity to work remotely while also ensuring the business’s needs are met.  In addition to providing people with the work environment they seek, remote work also gives organizations the opportunity to recruit the best talent, no matter their geographical locations. Companies that prioritize diversity benefit from a multicultural team who brings differing points of view and inventive solutions to the company, demonstrating to clients and partners that they have unbounded potential.    Remote Collaboration That Works Distance is an impediment to collaboration, whether it is due to a pandemic-induced lockdown or because your client is in a different country. Video conferencing software is an effective stopgap, but its effectiveness remains limited to smaller teams. As workplaces across the U.S. have discovered, video calls ultimately fail to provide the depth of interaction required for true collaboration. However, the metaverse can offer a uniquely similar effect to the in-person brainstorming session where teams will be able to feel the spark of creativity bouncing off one another, as they would inside a conference room.  The metaverse can also allow for immediate reactions to initiatives. Imagine an event management firm preparing a client pitch to host an award ceremony, like the Oscars. The design team will be able to prepare a presentation that goes well beyond pitch decks or PowerPoint. They could, in theory, build a complete and immersive walkthrough of what the physical space could look like, take their clients for a stroll along the venue, and showcase events in real-time — a complete virtual event to precede the real one.   See More: Demand for Remote Jobs Skyrocketed After Elon Musk’s Mail Physical Space Is No Longer a Priority The virtual workplace allows employees to work from anywhere with the ability to go from the beach to an office in minutes. The development of a virtual workspace will make redundant the need for a physical office. No more paying exorbitant rents in downtown offices just to keep your business running. The cloud could become your destination of choice that can house both clients and employees alike.  Most large companies today, especially in tech, are known for spending millions of dollars on creating the kind of work environment that their employees can thrive in. Walk into any Google office and you will see entire floors dedicated to employee Rewards and Recognition (R&R) initiatives (yoga centers, game rooms, movie theatres, and so on).   How can smaller companies compete when they cannot afford to spend millions on their offices? How do you compete with these big organizations? Metaverse tech might have a solution. Virtual meeting spaces, creative environments that aid ideation and teamwork, 360-degree modeling surfaces to host pitch meetings, host clients, and showcase talent, entertainment centers to keep your employees engaged and relaxed — the metaverse makes it possible to have all of this and more without spending a single penny on infrastructure.  Some larger organizations have already begun to pave the way for virtual workspaces. Microsoft, for example, has announced plans to integrate its VR/AR platform Mesh with MS Teams. They have also hinted at “immersive spaces” within Teams in the future. Meta built Horizon Workrooms that allow them to host meetings using their Oculus VR headsets.  Beyond Collaboration and Remote Work The possibilities in the metaverse for business go well beyond hosting meetings and remote collaborations. Metaverse tech has the potential to bring a new dimension to other aspects of work as well like:  Training  Training employees and screening candidates will be easier than ever, as candidates can “try out” a position to see if it is a fit for both the employee and the company. Within the staffing space, there have already been some successful attempts at using metaverse and VR tech to improve hiring. Recently, hospitality and entertainment giant, MGM Resorts teamed up with VR training innovator Strivr to give candidates a chance to try out their jobs in VR before accepting an offer. This way, a dissatisfied candidate can save the company time and money on training by knowing immediately if the position is a right fit.   Support services  The metaverse can also allow for more efficient customer support. Rather than a generic phone call, customer service representatives can physically walk customers through the processes to solve issues, saving time and money for businesses while creating a better experience for customers and employees. Customer service representatives will be able to quickly recognize the problems a customer is facing as they will be virtually in the same place as their customer, eliminating misunderstandings and frustration.  Conclusion  Over the last century, the world of work has undergone a continuous evolution. The evolution of the techno age and digital workplaces have shaped not only how and where we work but also the jobs and skills needed. There is no doubt that the working world will continue to evolve exponentially. Business leaders will have to look for innovative solutions to support their workplaces and workforces of the future.  What opportunities can the metaverse technology offer to the future of work? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. MORE ON THE FUTURE OF WORK How to Leverage Data and Performance Management Tools During Uncertain Times How To Use Technology to Measure 4-Day Workweek Success Expecting the Unexpected with an Adaptive Workforce Focus on 3 I’s To Shape the Future of Employee Experience

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition Launched In India – Gadget Bridge https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/acer-predator-helios-300-spatiallabs-edition-launched-in-india-gadget-bridge/ Acer announced the release of the gaming laptop Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition in the Indian market today. The latest gaming laptop offers stereoscopic 3D without the need for glasses. It is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU and a 12th-generation Intel Core i9 processor. Gamers may enjoy stereoscopic 3D gaming without the need for glasses thanks to the Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition. Gamers will be able to play compatible games in 3D mode and savour the way the gadget vividly brings the details to life. As a result, spaces will appear larger, things will have greater depth, and in-game experiences will be even more interesting. And none of this would require special 3D glasses In addition to this Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition has been created using a stereoscopic 3D display and real-time rendering techniques.  – Advertisement – The gaming laptop has an optically bonded liquid-crystal lenticular lens on top of its 15.6-inch UHD 2D panel. The combination of these systems creates a cutting-edge module that the player can use to quickly flip between 2D and stereoscopic 3D perspectives. – Advertisement – The 12th generation Intel Core i9 processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPUs, 32GB DDR5-4800 memory, and PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs RAID 0 storage are further features of the Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition gaming laptop. The system runs cool thanks to a dual-fan setup that comprises one 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan. Acer’s CoolBoost technology and liquid metal thermal grease are more proof of this. The brand-new Acer gaming laptop has Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, Windows 11 OS, and a number of connectors. – Advertisement – Mini LED backlights will shine on that per-key RGB backlit keyboard since they are brighter, use less power, and are more consistent in colour (with less halo) than their non-Mini LED counterparts. Utilize PredatorSense to overclock, maximise fan speed, or modify your RGB with Pulsar Lighting for a specific theme. The laptop has a Killer DoubleShot Pro and supports Ethernet E2600 and Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX 1675i. Additionally, it features Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C and provides a power supply. Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition laptop is currently on sale through store.acer.com, Acer exclusive stores, Amazon, Croma, and Vijay Sales in India for Rs 3,19,999. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here. – Advertisement – We are a humble media site trying to survive! As you know we are not placing any article, even the feature stories behind any paywall or subscription model. Help us stay afloat, support with whatever you can! Komila Singhhttp://www.gadgetbridge.com Komila is one of the most spirited tech writers at Gadget Bridge. Always up for a new challenge, she is an expert at dissecting technology and getting to its core. She loves to tinker with new mobile phones, tablets and headphones.

French Police Use Twitter Crypto Sleuth’s Research To Catch Scammers – Cointelegraph https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/french-police-use-twitter-crypto-sleuths-research-to-catch-scammers-cointelegraph/ French police use Twitter crypto sleuth’s research to catch scammers  Cointelegraph

Equities Under Pressure Ahead Of Key US CPI Data: Markets Wrap – Yahoo Finance https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/equities-under-pressure-ahead-of-key-us-cpi-data-markets-wrap-yahoo-finance/ (Bloomberg) — Shares continued their declines and currencies fluctuated amid caution in markets as investors awaited highly anticipated US inflation data later Thursday. Most Read from Bloomberg Intel Is Planning Thousands of Job Cuts in Face of PC Slump Here’s How Weird Things Are Getting in the Housing Market Putin Says All Infrastructure at Risk After Nord Stream Hit Alex Jones Must Pay $965 Million for His Sandy Hook Lies US Core Inflation Seen Returning to 40-Year High as Rents Rise Stocks fell in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea, along with European futures. US contracts fluctuated after a sixth consecutive decline for the S&P 500, which fell to the lowest level since November 2020. The dollar held on to recent gains and the yen steadied near a fresh 24-year low that has put traders on watch for intervention from Japan. Investors are on tenterhooks as they await consumer price figures that may determine if the Federal Reserve delivers a fourth-straight outsized hike in interest rates, piling more pressure on an already struggling world economy. Minutes released on Wednesday from the Fed’s last meeting suggested some officials considered reducing the pace of rate hikes, which triggered a brief surge on Wall Street that quickly unwound. “The Fed is not going to blink,” James Ashley, head of international market strategy at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, said on Bloomberg Television. “If they’re going to make a mistake, they would far rather err on the side of being too hawkish.” Yen traders prepared for a spike in volatility when the CPI report lands. The currency fell 2% minutes after last month’s release. The offshore yuan inched lower. Investors speculated that Chinese authorities are employing a tactic used in 2019 to steady the currency. Japan’s benchmark 10-year bond traded for the first time in a week on Thursday about six hours after the market opened. The yield held at 0.245%, just below the upper end of the BOJ’s accepted range. The pound declined slightly in Asia after a busy day of bond buying from the Bank of England, which reiterated the view that its emergency support for the gilt market would cease on Friday, contradicting a media report that suggested it could endure. UK pensions were found offloading assets around the world to shore up liquidity ahead of the move. The Biden administration is considering adding aluminum to economic sanctions against Russia. Shares in Rusal, the Russian aluminum giant that has a listing in Hong Kong, fell sharply. Vladimir Putin said any energy infrastructure in the world is at risk after the explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines. Oil fell. “The Fed needs data to start finding an off-ramp,” Carol Schleif, deputy chief investment officer at BMO Family Office, said on Bloomberg Television. “That’s a tough market to be in. Until we get a bunch more data, markets will have to figure out how to find their footing.” Key events this week: Earnings this week include: JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., Morgan Stanley, BlackRock Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc., UnitedHealth Group Inc., U.S. Bancorp, Wells Fargo & Co. US CPI, initial jobless claims, Thursday G-20 finance ministers and central bankers meet, Thursday China CPI, PPI, trade, Friday US retail sales, business inventories, University of Michigan consumer sentiment, Friday BOE emergency bond buying is set to end, Friday Some of the main moves in markets: Stocks Futures on the S&P 500 were steady as of 6:58 a.m. London time. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Futures on the Nasdaq 100 were little changed. The Nasdaq 100 fell 0.1% The Topix Index fell 0.7% The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.1% The Hang Seng Index fell 1% The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.1% Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell 0.5% Currencies The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index was little changed The euro was little changed at $0.9705 The Japanese yen was little changed at 146.89 per dollar The offshore yuan fell 0.1% to 7.1830 per dollar Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin fell 0.4% to $19,102.11 Ether fell 0.8% to $1,288.58 Bonds The yield on 10-year Treasuries advanced two basis points to 3.91% Japan’s 10-year yield was at 0.245% Australia’s 10-year yield advanced six basis points to 4.00% Commodities West Texas Intermediate crude was little changed Spot gold fell 0.2% to $1,670.45 an ounce Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek The Twitter Deal Has Pierced Elon Musk’s Reality Distortion Field Hedge Fund Managers Paid for Stockpicking Genius Aren’t Showing Much of It Biden Is Walking a Tightrope as the World Clamors for US Oil and Gas Twitter Faces Only Bad Outcomes If the $44 Billion Musk Deal Closes The Great Post-Covid Online Shopping Bet Was a Costly Delusion ©2022 Bloomberg L.P.

Microsoft Surface Event 2022: Here’s Everything That Was Announced – The Indian Express https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/microsoft-surface-event-2022-heres-everything-that-was-announced-the-indian-express/ Microsoft held its Surface event last night where it unveiled the new range of Surface devices, including the new Surface tablet and laptop. Here we will take a look at everything Microsoft has announced at yesterday’s event. Surface Pro 9 The Surface Pro 9 is a Microsoft-owned touch tablet that lets users easily switch from laptop to tablet mode or vice versa. This year, Microsoft has released two versions of the Surface Pro 9, one with 12th Gen Intel Core processors and the other one based on Microsoft’s SQ3 processor, which has been designed in partnership with Qualcomm and brings 5G connectivity to the device. Another difference is that the Wi-Fi model comes with 8GB, 16GB and 32GB RAM but the 5G variant is available in either 8GB or 32GB RAM configurations. The Qualcomm version of the Surface Pro 9 comes with a 512GB SSD whereas the Wi-Fi version comes with a 1TB SSD. When it comes to battery backup, Microsoft claims that the Intel version lasts up to 15.5 hours but the Qualcomm version lasts up to 19 hours. The Intel-powered Surface Pro 9 comes with two USB-C ports with support for Thunderbolt 4. But the other Qualcomm variant does not support Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and sports a SIM port instead. While the Intel-based version is aimed at delivering performance, the Qualcomm-based version is useful for those who want to use a laptop on the go. The 2022 edition comes with a 13-inch 120Hz display and offers a resolution of 2,880 x 1,920. Surface Laptop 5 Powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core processor series, Microsoft says the Surface Laptop 5 provides an all-day battery life. Available in 13.5 or 15-inch options, the smaller version is available in i5 or i7 variants but the 15-inch version is locked to i7. Moreover, both models are available in 8GB, 16GB or 32GB RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The Surface Laptop 5 offers one USB-C port with support for Thunderbolt 4, one USB-A port and a 3.5mm audio jack. When it comes to battery, the 13.5-inch variant lasts up to 18 hours thanks to the smaller display whereas the 15-inch lasts up to 17 hours. Surface Studio 2+ Designed for those who need raw processing power and professional artists, the Surface Studio 2+ is an all-in-one PC that can easily handle heavy workloads. It has a 28-inch touchscreen that offers a resolution of 4,500 x 3,000. Powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and backed by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 laptop version, the AIO comes with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The Surface Studio 2+ comes with three USB-C ports with Thunderbolt support, two USB-A ports, one 3.5mm audio jack and a gigabit ethernet port. Other announcements Apart from the Surface devices, Microsoft also made a number of other announcements. Built on the success of the Xbox Adaptive Controller, Microsoft has introduced Adaptive Accessories like a customisable mouse, Adaptive Hub that either connects wirelessly or via USB-C and a joystick button among many more. While there is no word on the pricing, the Adaptive Accessories will launch on October 25. Microsoft also announced a new app named Designer. It is a tool for graphic designers powered by AI. The company says you can simply give the AI an idea and create something useful out of it.

Meal Share Event Put On In Response To Cost Of Living Crisis – News & Star https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/meal-share-event-put-on-in-response-to-cost-of-living-crisis-news-star/ In response to the cost of living crisis, a community meal share is being organised. Paul Thompson, the organiser of the event and a Denton Holme resident, said this event is being organised to feed families for the day but also to show how to make reliable food from scratch when living much more frugally. He said: “The current cost of living crisis is causing rising impoverishment among those who are especially vulnerable with low fixed incomes in Carlisle. “The shocking spike in gas and electric charges is severely challenging when inadequate funds are consequently left for essential food groceries. “ Paul explained that the warning of sharp gas price rises earlier in the year was one of the reasons why he wanted to organise this event. He continued: “Demands are high on local voluntary welfare food provision services. “I know from my own current experience how onerous this situation can be. “This is why I have been propelled to try to make some constructive difference to help the local situation, and myself, in knowing how food provision strictures may be helped with the knowledge of frugal nutritious eating such as cooking from scratch, planned meals, or batch cooking. “This could also involve opportunities for communally shared meals and signposting to welfare food services which could provide support and hope as well as nourishment. “Participative operational support has been secured from cookery champion local chef John Crouch and will involve a range of volunteer support and participation.” There will be vegetarian or vegan offerings, as well as frugal menu recipe leaflets, single meal preparation demonstrations, local welfare food service attendance for enquiries, and a financial advisory service in attendance for any questions. The meal share takes place on Saturday, October 15, from 12:30pm to 5pm, at St James Church Hall in Denton Holme, Carlisle. The event is presented by Denton Holme and Longsowerby Community Engagement and has been supported by Carlisle City Council and Cumbria County Council READ MORE: Police say hate crimes ‘underreported’ after figures rise in Cumbria

Amazon’s Bagail Packing Cubes Are On Sale For $17 – Travel + Leisure https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/amazons-bagail-packing-cubes-are-on-sale-for-17-travel-leisure/ The set of six packing cubes come in a variety of sizes for carry-ons and checked bags. Published on October 13, 2022 12:00AM EDT We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Amazon Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale ends tonight at midnight PT, meaning you have just a few hours left to score some of the lowest prices on tons of travel accessories. The Prime Member-exclusive sale is offering discounts on everything from cute fall dresses to comfy shoes for upcoming trips. Included in the epic sale is a set of Bagail Packing Cubes marked down to a mere $17 thanks to an additional on-site coupon. They have over 17,000 five-star ratings from shoppers saying they “can’t imagine traveling without [them].”  The set of six packing cubes includes three sizes of cubes: two large, two medium, and two small bags. The large cubes are ideal for bulky clothing like jackets or pants, and the medium and small cubes can fit everything from tops to toiletries. If you’re planning to use a large checked suitcase, the large and medium bags will be ideal for maximizing space, whereas the small cubes will fit nicely in a carry-on or duffle bag. The sturdy nylon material provides protection while the cubes travel in a suitcase, and the mesh top makes it easy to identify the contents of each cube to allow you to pack in an organized fashion. Amazon To buy: amazon.com, $17 (originally $23) Shoppers agree that these cubes are ideal for packing clothes in an organized way that saves space, too. One reviewer says, “I will never leave home without these cubes again…[they] are a lifesaver!!! No more rifling through and under and over carefully packed clothing. Now everything is visible and easily movable.”  While every traveler has their packing style preferences, the set of packing cubes provides plenty of flexibility for any type of traveler. Another customer, who traveled for business for over 40 years, says, “I can’t imagine traveling without them. Shirts in one, underwear in another, pants and shorts in one — it all just makes packing and more importantly, finding what I packed in the hotel room so much easier.”  Travelers packing for longer trips swear by these for fitting everything they need. One shopper getting ready for a two-week trip shared that the large-size cubes could accommodate their 12 vacation outfits, while the smaller cubes are “perfect for intimates.”  A final reviewer, who traveled with their family for a vacation, says “I was able to pack my family of four into one big suitcase for a nine-day vacation using these cubes. They are so lightweight even when stuffed full of clothes.” Whether you’re an overpacker or prefer to travel lightly, these packing cubes will help all types of travelers stay organized and maximize space in a suitcase. You’ll want to shop quickly, this $17 packing cube deal will likely disappear when the Prime Early Access Sale ends tonight at midnight PT.  At the time of publishing, the price was $17. Shop More T+L Deals: This $16 Portable Charger Is One of the Best Deals of Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale Prime Members, Hurry and Shop These 58 Exclusive Deals for Travelers Before They Leave Amazon Tonight This Is Your Last Chance to Shop Amazon’s 62 Best Travel Gear and Accessories Before the Second Prime Day Ends Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we’ll send you our favorite travel products each week.  Thanks for your feedback!

Japan’s Sony, Honda Jointly Making EVs For 2026 US Delivery – Business News – Castanet.net https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/japans-sony-honda-jointly-making-evs-for-2026-us-delivery-business-news-castanet-net/ Photo: The Canadian Press Izumi Kawanishi, left, the Sony executive who became Chief Operating Officer at Sony Mobility and Chief Executive Yasuhide Mizuno pose for a photo during a news conference in Tokyo Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.  (Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP) A new electric car company that brings together two big names in Japanese business, Honda and Sony, officially kicked off Thursday, with both sides stressing their common values of taking up challenges and serving people’s needs. The electric vehicle from Sony Honda Mobility Inc. will go on sale in 2025, with deliveries coming first in the U.S. in early 2026, and in Japan later that year, Chief Executive Yasuhide Mizuno told reporters. Pre-orders start 2025. In March, Sony Group Corp. and Honda agreed to set up the 50-50 joint venture, with the idea of bringing together Honda’s expertise in autos, mobility technology and sales with Sony’s imaging, network, sensor and entertainment expertise. Production will take place at a Honda plant in the U.S., but details such as pricing, platform and the kind of battery to be used were not disclosed. Production volume was also not given, but officials said this was a special model and not intended for massive sales. Mizuno, who is from Honda Motor Co., said the collaboration brings together hardware and software to deliver an emotionally satisfying experience on the move. “It was necessary to take a totally new approach,” Mizuno told reporters in Tokyo. “We want to make this completely new.” The U.S. was chosen for the launch because electric vehicles were already popular there, Japan came second as Honda’s home market, and other markets, including Europe, will follow, but no dates were set, he said. Izumi Kawanishi, the Sony executive who became Chief Operating Officer at Sony Mobility, said partners will be added to the project. Demand for “zero-emissions” vehicles is expected to grow worldwide amid concerns about climate change and sustainability. Sony, which makes the PlayStation video-game console and has movie and music businesses, showed an electric car concept at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas two years ago, and has been eager to find an auto partner. Honda has electric vehicles in its lineup, although not as plentiful as do some rivals, like Ford Motor Co. or Nissan Motor Co. Tokyo-based Honda has teamed up with General Motors to share platforms for EVs in North America, but the products are not yet on sale.

Downtown Lynchburg YMCA Reaches $7.5 Million Of $11.5 Million Fundraising Goal For Renovations – WDBJ https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/downtown-lynchburg-ymca-reaches-7-5-million-of-11-5-million-fundraising-goal-for-renovations-wdbj/ LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – Three new stories and 23,000 square feet in space is what the YMCA of Central Virginia leaders envision for the downtown Lynchburg location. This week, they’ve wrapped up their year long leadership phase and have now raised $7.5 million towards the project, with an ultimate goal of $11.5 million. “What we hope to achieve, is community projects here. So our entire first floor, we’re going to bring this building down to ground level and our entry level will be all for the community. We’re going to have a teaching kitchen, which is going to be able to help our healthy living programs and our community health programs,” said Mary Taylor, association director of development for the YMCA of Central Virginia. There will also be a kids play zone and a new teen center. “For those that are 13 and above, they really don’t have anywhere to go in the downtown area.” Overall, the main focus of the renovation is about collaboration with other community organizations. “We will kind of be the hub here in the Lynchburg downtown area to be able to reach out to the others.” The current building was constructed in 1956 and YMCA leaders are looking forward to having more space for their programs and community outreach. ”We have so many other nonprofits in this area and they need space and we’re going to help them out, we’re going to partner with them.” The Capital Campaign now heads into the community phase, where the YMCA will be working to raise the final $4 million. Leaders hope they’ll be able to begin construction next year. For more information about the project, you can find the press release here. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. All rights reserved.

Pens’ Core Of Crosby, Letang, Malkin Still Together – Warren Tribune Chronicle https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/pens-core-of-crosby-letang-malkin-still-together-warren-tribune-chronicle/ Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin (71) skates to the bench after scoring against the Boston Bruins as Sidney Crosby (87) and Kris Letang (58) follow during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) PITTSBURGH — The scene was mundane only in its familiarity. Sidney Crosby working just off to the side of the net. Kris Letang circling the point. Evgeni Malkin coiled in the right circle. The whistle from a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins coaching staff the only thing breaking the silence. Ignore the rest of the players on the ice — some of whom were in elementary school the first time the core that’s defined one of the NHL’s marquee franchises for the better part of two decades took the ice together — and it could have been 2009. Or 2013. Or 2017. Or really, pretty much at any other point since Oct. 16, 2006, when Malkin, Crosby and Letang lost to Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in an arena that long ago became a parking lot. They were kids then. Letang and Crosby, just 19. Malkin, all of 20. They didn’t know what they were getting into. The bond they created has withstood various coaches, general managers, health scares as well as the fiscal realities of the salary cap era. When the Penguins open the season on Thursday night against Arizona, Crosby, Letang and Malkin will begin their 17th year together, tying the run of New York Yankees stars Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera as the longest-tenured trio of teammates in major North American professional sports history. It’s rarified air, a milestone — for a few anxious days over the summer anyway — it appeared they wouldn’t reach with Letang and Malkin potentially poised to hit free agency. Malkin agreed to a four-year deal just hours before hitting the market, a signing created in part by Letang’s decision spread out his $36 million contract over six years instead of four, freeing up enough cap space to make sure Malkin stuck around. “It’s something special,” Letang said. “It’s something we’re going to have together our entire life and (now) we have a chance to make it even stronger and try to win.” Something that hasn’t been an issue for the Penguins since Crosby’s No. 87, Malkin’s No. 71 and Letang’s No. 58 became fixtures in the lineup. Pittsburgh hasn’t missed the playoffs since 2006, the season before Malkin and Letang arrived to help Crosby resurrect the fortunes of a team coming off a volatile period that included bankruptcy and the threat of relocation. Three times Crosby, Letang and Malkin have paraded through the downtown streets of their adopted hometown with the Stanley Cup. Yet it’s been five years since that giddy night in Nashville when the Penguins became the first team in a generation to claim back-to-back titles. It’s a fact not lost on any of them, one of the main reasons they don’t view the decision to stick together as a money grab. This isn’t about nostalgia. Their legacy was secure long before Malkin and Letang signed their new deals that could keep the core intact through at least 2025, when Crosby’s current contract ends. This is about making another deep postseason run next spring. And the spring after that. And the spring after that. “The main goal of having us all together is because we know we can win,” Letang said. “We have the recipe and that’s what we want to want to do again. And that’s all that matters. It’s not breaking records. It’s about winning.” It’s in the how where things get tricky. Malkin is 36 and coming off a wildly uneven season as he recovered from major knee surgery. Crosby and Letang are both 35 and while they remain in remarkable condition — Letang’s ice time last season was 25:47, the third-highest of his career — their bodies don’t bounce back quite like they used to. And they know it. Crosby smiled while pointing out that 10 years ago, he typically would have stayed on the ice for an extended period after practice rather than try to conserve his energy before the six-month slog that is the regular season begins. Don’t mistake Crosby’s more pragmatic approach to how he uses his time with a concession to Father Time or the idea he’s somehow lost a step or two. His next season averaging less than a point per game will be his first. “You’ve still got to continue to improve and work on your game,” said Crosby, whose 1,108 regular season games are a franchise record. “And you can’t cut corners there either. So it’s just a matter of balancing that.” Letang tries to rein himself in on his days off, but says he once hops over the boards it’s like “a switch.” “You’re playing the game,” he said. “You’re going as fast as you can. You don’t want to start managing yourself. That’s where you get hurt or that’s where, you know, your play starts to go down.” Coach Mike Sullivan made it a point recently to say that his team — with an average age of 30.3 — is “older but not old.” There are a sprinkling of kids on the roster. Defenseman Pierre Olivier Joseph and forward Ryan Poehling were both born in 1999 and have no recollection of the Penguins without Crosby, Letang or Malkin. Joseph remembers living in Montreal in the early 2000s and listening to his father, Frantzi, talk about a young Canadian phenom who was hockey’s next big thing. Fast forward nearly two decades and the phenom and his buddies are still going, setting an example Joseph is trying to absorb as best he can. “To see the chemistry that they have and just see the experience that (Crosby) has and they have,” Joesph said, “is really fun to see.” Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

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Dubai: Gloves To ‘feel’ Things In The Digital World, Space Boots; Cool Wearable Tech At Gitex – Khaleej Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/dubai-gloves-to-feel-things-in-the-digital-world-space-boots-cool-wearable-tech-at-gitex-khaleej-times/ With flying cars, futuristic vehicles and interactive robots, this year’s edition has been a treat for all technology lovers Published: Thu 13 Oct 2022, 6:51 AM A slew of cool wearable tech is making a splash at Gitex Global this year. One of the largest technological exhibitions in the world, Gitex is spread over an area of 2 million sqm and has attracted over 5,000 companies from 90 countries. Located at the futuristic e& stall in Zabeel Hall 6, one innovation consists of a set of VR glasses and a pair of robotic gloves. Upon wearing it, the user can begin seeing and feeling everything that is in the virtual reality. Once they have work the gloves, the user is instructed to close and open their hands until they can begin sensing the virtual reality. Once that happens, they are ready to experience the wearable tech. From grabbing a coffee cup to picking up a ball to clicking a button, a lot is possible in the virtual world. Here is a demonstration on how it works: Described as the future of technology, wearable gadgets have become increasingly popular among tech aficionados. Unlike the 2D images on a television or phone, tech like VR headsets have several sensors, with some devices even having a system for head tracking. Another cool wearable tech on display at Gitex is the space simulating boots. Made with lightweight carbon fibre, the boots are fitted with various sensors and motors to allow its user to feel what it’s like to walk on space. With a green LED light running all around it, the boots will only work on the specially designed floor. The clunky boots were initially designed as VR movement solutions that allow users to walk through metaverse and gaming platforms. Here is a video of a Gitex visitor testing out the boots: With flying cars, futuristic vehicles and interactive robots, this year’s Gitex has been a treat for all technology lovers. The day before it began, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum had tweeted that since it began in 1981 the event “has put Dubai on the global technology map and put technology at the top of Dubai’s priorities.” ALSO READ: Sheikh Mohammed tours Gitex, says humanity is in ‘historical transit’ toward tech-driven future Dubai: Will residents, tourists travel in flying cars by 2025? Gitex in Dubai: Meet 6 robots that can deliver food, give directions at malls

Devere CEO Expects Further Volatility In Crypto Market Before Year-End — Says Savvy Investors Will Benefit From Panic Sellers – Markets And Prices Bitcoin News – Bitcoin News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/devere-ceo-expects-further-volatility-in-crypto-market-before-year-end-says-savvy-investors-will-benefit-from-panic-sellers-markets-and-prices-bitcoin-news-bitcoin-news/ The CEO of Devere Group, a financial advisory and asset management firm, anticipates further volatility in the crypto market before year-end. However, he stressed that “for serious investors, this will not necessarily be seen as a bad thing,” noting that “Savvy, long-term crypto investors will be looking to benefit from panic sellers by buying their digital currencies ‘on the cheap.’” Devere CEO’s Crypto Outlook The CEO of financial advisory and asset management firm Devere Group, Nigel Green, shared his view on the future outlook for bitcoin and ether Monday. “Markets are now predicting that policymakers at major central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of England, are likely to remain resolute in pumping up interest rates in their battle to beat down unexpectedly stubborn inflation,” he began. The executive added that the Fed has “maintained a hawkish theme that inflation remains far too high and they won’t put off raising rates.” As higher interest rates typically lead to stock market declines, the Devere CEO noted: Given bitcoin and ether’s current correlation with stock markets, we anticipate further, perhaps heightened, volatility in the crypto market before the end of 2022. “However, for serious investors, this will not necessarily be seen as a bad thing,” he continued. “The major investors, including institutional ones, will treat it in the same way as turbulence in any other market.” He explained that “Some of the world’s best investors consistently use market volatility as major buying opportunities in traditional financial markets — and the cryptocurrency market is now no different.” The Devere boss stressed, “When used effectively and efficiently, volatility can be an extremely powerful investment strategy.” The Devere executive further pointed out that “Bitcoin remains the best-performing asset class in the world, and has consistently ranked amongst the best for both traditional and crypto investment sectors over the last few years.” Noting that “Serious investors will not be spooked by further volatility,” Green concluded: Savvy, long-term crypto investors will be looking to benefit from panic sellers by buying their digital currencies ‘on the cheap’ to enhance their investment portfolios. What do you think about the comments by Devere CEO Nigel Green? Let us know in the comments section below. Kevin Helms A student of Austrian Economics, Kevin found Bitcoin in 2011 and has been an evangelist ever since. His interests lie in Bitcoin security, open-source systems, network effects and the intersection between economics and cryptography. Image Credits: Shutterstock, Pixabay, Wiki Commons Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a direct offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation or endorsement of any products, services, or companies. Bitcoin.com does not provide investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Neither the company nor the author is responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods or services mentioned in this article.

MUFG To Accelerate US Lending, On Pace To Overtake Goldman Sachs – Bloomberg https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/mufg-to-accelerate-us-lending-on-pace-to-overtake-goldman-sachs-bloomberg/ We’ve detected unusual activity from your computer network To continue, please click the box below to let us know you’re not a robot.

Shawnee State Receives Technology Grant | Ohio News – Huntington Herald Dispatch https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/shawnee-state-receives-technology-grant-ohio-news-huntington-herald-dispatch/ The Herald-Dispatch Oct 13, 2022 24 min ago Comments PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Shawnee State University has been awarded $749,356 by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, according to U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. The money will be used for Project LEAP (Launching our Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program) to help Shawnee State in Portsmouth serve as the leading center for technology-based entrepreneurship in southern Ohio, according to the release. Welcome to the discussion. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don’t Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don’t knowingly lie about anyone or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the ‘Report’ link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We’d love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.

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If You’re Traveling Alone, Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know – The List https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/if-youre-traveling-alone-here-are-5-things-you-need-to-know-the-list/ CandyRetriever/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many people travel alone for a variety of reasons. For some it might be about self-discovery. It can help boost confidence, expand experiences, explore cultures, and it doesn’t require you to wait on others’ schedules when traveling with other people. In the same vein, solo travel is often pursued for personal growth. It’s fun, convenient, and everything about the trip is done on your terms. Because it is solo travel, however, there are things you need to keep in mind to enjoy your trip safely. “I’ve been traveling alone for four years now and I’ve learned a lot about myself, the world and the many types of humans that you meet along the way,” travel blogger Justyn Jen writes in a blog for Worldpackers, detailing her experience. “I can still remember the first time that I traveled alone and all the mistakes that I made.” Before you travel alone, there are many things to consider to really be able to benefit from your trip in a fun and safe manner. Share your travel plans with people you trust Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock First and foremost, it’s always a good idea to let someone know where you will be, your possible timeline, or give them updates in real time during your trip. Share information like your itinerary, planned activities, hotel details, flight details, and whatever else could indicate where you are or have been. This is integral just in case you are faced with any emergencies when you are not close to anyone you know. On that same note, share your excursion details with hotel staff so they know when you should be back for extra safety (via Travelers). If you are traveling abroad, you can also sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, or STEP, where you can enroll your trip with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. By signing up, you will be alerted about any safety conditions in your location. It’s also a way of letting the U.S. embassy know your whereabouts and how to contact you in case of an emergency. Research where you’re going NPS Studio/Shutterstock Once you’ve determined where you want to travel, it is important that you research all that you can about that location. When searching for lodging, try to find places with good reviews. The same could be said about excursions or any other aspects of the trip. More often than not, these reviews can be a really great indicator for not only your hotel or Airbnb, but also the town, neighborhood, or general area it is in. Knowing how to get around town is also an important factor so that you are not getting lost in unknown places (via Forbes). Create an emergency plan Anastasiya 99/Shutterstock Anything can happen while you are out traveling alone, although hopefully it doesn’t come down to that. You always have to be prepared for unfortunate events such as robberies, medical issues, or accidents, even if they never happen. Wherever you’re headed, look into nearby hospitals, police stations, and emergency numbers to call. Learn how to ask for help, especially if it is in the local language you may not speak. Additionally, you should carry an emergency kit with you at all times during your trip. Protect your health and safety in every aspect you can (via Travelers). Protect your valuables Michael O’Keene/Shutterstock When traveling solo, you are solely responsible for how you carry your valuables around. This includes your wallet, your credit cards, cash, passport, and your phone or other electronics you may travel with, such as a laptop or a camera. Opt for a fanny pack or something hidden like a crossbody travel wallet that you can hide under your shirt to keep your small valuables as close to you as possible at all times. It is highly recommended that you also get travel insurance for your trip to protect any losses or anything that goes wrong during your vacation (via CoverTrip). Be open to new experiences Yaw Niel/Shutterstock The best part about traveling alone should be the experience you gain from it. Tap into the freedom associated with solo travel and open yourself up to the world. Find local events, such as festivals, to get to know the local culture more. Eat at local restaurants to explore the different flavors of the cuisine. Present yourself as friendly and approachable or strike up a conversation with a local to connect with others. It can be as simple as asking them for restaurant or activity recommendations (via Solo Traveler). Most of all, remember to have fun as you take in these new experiences. Write about it in a journal or take a lot of photos and videos to always remember it.