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Post-Roe Decision People Say They’ve Been Denied Necessary Medications – USA TODAY https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/post-roe-decision-people-say-theyve-been-denied-necessary-medications-usa-today/ The nation’s two largest pharmacies, Walgreens and CVS, have updated their company policies to allow their pharmacists to deny medication to people who they think could be circumventing new abortion laws by causing a miscarriage. In a case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court in June overturned its 1973 decision establishing a constitutional right to abortion. The decision shifted the abortion debate to the states, some of which have passed laws – or are relying on earlier statutes – to ban the procedure. But under policies like the type Walgreens and CVS have in place, and in the months since the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, people with no plans, ability or wish to be pregnant have been denied necessary medications by Walgreens pharmacists worried about breaking legal restrictions on abortion, say women’s advocacy groups like Global Healthy Living Foundation, a chronic illness association. What customers should know: Walgreens, CVS pharmacists are withholding medications for people post-Roe. Patients say they feel discriminated against and should be trusted when they say they are not pregnant and don’t plan to be. Pharmacies say they don’t want to break local laws. Walgreens allows pharmacists to use their professional discretion when prescribing medication that could run contrary to local prohibitions on abortion, said Fraser Engerman, a spokesperson for Walgreens Boots Alliance, the owner of the pharmacy chain, which has over 9,000 drugstore locations in the U.S., “Our pharmacists are allowed to use professional judgment when determining the legality of a prescription based on state law,” he told USA TODAY. “If a pharmacist can’t determine the legality, they are required to contact the prescriber to verify the nature of the prescription,” Engerman said. Engerman said that pharmacists have been applying even more scrutiny to possible miscarriage- or birth defect-inducing medications since the Dobbs decision by the Supreme Court in June. Mike DeAngelis, executive director for corporate communications at CVS, said the company requires its pharmacists to confirm a medication will not be used to terminate a pregnancy before it will fill a drug. He said that in some locations, CVS had its policy in place prior to Dobbs, like in Texas, where a restrictive law on abortions went into effect prior to the Supreme Court’s decision in June. “That’s why we require pharmacists in these states to validate with the provider that the intended indication is not to terminate a pregnancy before they fill a prescription,” DeAngelis said. “To help ensure patients have quick and easy access to medications, providers are strongly encouraged to include their diagnosis on the prescriptions they write.” The American Medical Association, American Pharmacists Association and several other pharmacy groups put out a statement in September urging state policymakers to examine their state abortion laws to ensure that access to necessary medication and patient care are protected.  But pharmacist denials have been affecting people who have no plans to become pregnant, and doctors and pharmacists have denied medications to teens because the drugs could harm hypothetical pregnancies, according to several women’s health and chronic disease advocacy groups, including the Global Healthy Living Foundation. Walgreens, CVS already have policies denying birth control  Both Walgreens and the nation’s largest pharmacy, CVS, already have policies in place that allow pharmacists to deny customers birth control if it conflicts with their personal beliefs. Under those guidelines, pharmacists can refuse to sell to customers condoms, birth control pills or other medications like Plan B, an oral emergency contraception medication that can be taken up to five days after unprotected sex to reduce the risk of pregnancy. Those policies led to public and viral boycotts of both businesses earlier this year when frustrated customers took to social media to document their difficulty in filling birth control prescriptions or buying condoms. BOYCOTTS SPREAD: CVS Pharmacy has similar policy to Walgreens, allows pharmacists to deny birth control prescriptions HOW TO GET BIRTH CONTROL: What to do if CVS, the nation’s largest pharmacy, refuses to fill your birth control People denied medication in case they might become pregnant The fallout from the Supreme Court’s decision has created vast uncertainty among medical providers in some states as legislatures pass more restrictive abortion laws. Details about what’s permitted and how those restrictions will be enforced are sometimes unclear. A local TV station in Tucson, Arizona, reported that a 14-year-old girl was denied a refill of a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug she had been taking for years just two days after Arizona’s new abortion law took effect.  The drug, called methotrexate, can treat RA but is also used to end ectopic pregnancies, a potentially fatal condition where the fertilized egg lodges outside the uterus. And a New York woman’s TikToks about being denied medication for painful cluster headaches because the drug could cause birth defects got more than 3 million views and tens of thousands of comments.  Concerns and stories of other medication denials have been reported to advocates from people with chronic conditions who fear not being able to get treatment simply because they have the ability to get pregnant.  Doctors and health advocates say the vagueness of many of the state laws banning abortion is leading prescribers and pharmacists to be overly cautious when it comes to any medication that can impact pregnancy. ABORTION UPDATE: Restrictive abortion laws in Arizona, Ohio put on hold; providers resume procedures RULING’S RAPID IMPACT: 66 clinics have stopped doing procedure in these 15 states After the overturning of Roe, “we started getting emails, tweets, calls from patients saying, number one, ‘I’m hearing about this, is this going to happen to me? I’m really, really concerned,'” said Zoe Rothblatt, associate director of community outreach for Global Healthy Living Foundation. She said the second most-common thing the organization heard was patients having to give extra verification for their diagnosis. “So they would show up to their pharmacy and the pharmacist would say, we can’t prescribe this, we can’t dispense this drug to you because it can be used for an abortion.” The American College of Rheumatology issued a statement to policymakers about the need to preserve access to methotrexate, noting that the dosage for ending an ectopic pregnancy is much higher than what is prescribed for inflammatory diseases.  Tara Rule, 31, has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, an inherited disorder that affects connective tissues including skin and joints. Rule is on disability because of her medical conditions and has decided to never have children. She said she has been prescribed medications that can impact pregnancy in the past, which is why she was shocked to be denied a drug that could help her, and tearfully took to TikTok to share her experience in September.  “I’ve been sick my whole life,” she says in one video and goes on to describe being denied an treatment for painful cluster headaches by a doctor at an upstate New York hospital. “Because I’m of childbearing age, I can’t get it.” Annie Noblin of West Plains, Missouri, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in January and prescribed methotrexate. The 40-year-old mother of one told USA TODAY that she didn’t have any trouble getting her refills until after the Dobbs decision.  She said a pharmacist told her, “We’re now required to make sure that your doctor is prescribing you this medication for what it says it’s prescribed for and not for having an abortion.” TELEMEDICINE: Demand for telemedicine abortions increases but could face legal challenges post-Roe Noblin was furious. She’s not planning to have more kids, she said, but that’s none of the pharmacist’s business.  After getting verification from her doctor that the drug was for arthritis, the prescription was filled. But she said the next month when she went back, the computer prompted a pharmacy employee to ask her if she was pregnant. “I feel like I should be trusted,” she said. Teens are also being denied medication Emma Thompson is the 14-year-old who was denied methotrexate for debilitating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, according to KOLD News 13. The station reported she was also able to get her medication 24 hours after being denied. But her mother and doctor said they were angry that she had to jump through hoops to get a medication she’d been on for years.  Welcome to AZ. Today a pharmacist denied the MTX refill for my adolescent patient. She’s on 5 mg/wk to prevent AHCA Ab production. MTX denied purely because she’s a female, barely a teenager. Livid! No discussion, just a denial. Now to fight for what’s best for this pt. — Deborah Jane Power (@bonespower) September 27, 2022 But pharmacies have been leery of providing medications that could run afoul of local laws. “In certain cases, pharmacists may face criminal charges for dispensing medications for this purpose,” DeAngelis of CVS told USA TODAY. Patients have also been forced to answer questions about their sex lives Rule, the woman with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, said she went to see a new neurologist specifically because she started having cluster headaches again after about five years and wanted to know if there were any new treatments available.  She said the doctor told her a number of new medications could treat her condition. But he warned that her insurance might not cover them because they can cause birth defects. LEGAL BATTLES:...

Social Security Benefits To Jump By 8.7% Next Year – Evening Observer https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/social-security-benefits-to-jump-by-8-7-next-year-evening-observer/ WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get an 8.7% boost in their benefits in 2023, a historic increase but a gain that will be eaten up in part by the higher cost of everyday living. The cost-of living adjustment — the largest in more than 40 years — means the average recipient will receive more than $140 extra a month beginning in January, the Social Security Administration said Thursday. While Social Security recipients welcomed the benefit increase, many said it wasn’t enough to cover the impact of inflation. It’s” not much help,” said 85-year-old Shirley Parker, who lives in Chatham on Chicago’s South Side, Home maintenance costs and high grocery prices are cutting steeply into her budget. “Food is ridiculous. I come out with a bag full of groceries — $50 — don’t have about 10 items,” she said. The Social Security COLA was established to help seniors and other recipients manage the higher cost of food, fuel and other goods and services How well it does depends on what inflation does going forward. In fact, a separate government report Thursday showed inflation newly accelerating,. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percent for September after just 0.1 percent in August and is up 8.2 percent for the past 12 months. Jobless claims for unemployment benefits rose for the week. The stock market opened lower. The Social Security Administration said the estimated average monthly Social Security benefit for all retired workers will be $1,827 starting in January, according to an agency fact sheet. The boost in Social Security benefits will be coupled with a 3% drop in Medicare Part B premiums, meaning retirees will get the full impact of Social Security increase. “This year’s substantial Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is the first time in over a decade that Medicare premiums are not rising and shows that we can provide more support to older Americans who count on the benefits they have earned,” said Social Security Administration’s Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi. Colby Nelson, a spokesman for the AARP, said the benefits increase “will provide much needed relief to millions of Americans.” He called the annual cost-of-living increase “more crucial than ever as high inflation remains a problem for older Americans.” U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York issued this statement on the increase: “Today’s Social Security Administration announcement of an 8.7 percent increase in benefit checks, the largest increase since 1981, is fantastic news for more than 70 million Americans who are struggling with skyrocketing drug prices, prohibitive housing costs, and the rising cost of living. The larger Social Security checks will start hitting mailboxes in January 2023. “As a member of the Senate Committee on Aging, I support strong cost-of-living adjustments because they help people keep up with recent increases in everyday expenses. Cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security benefits can provide crucial resources for retirees and other beneficiaries who depend on Social Security. “I will also continue to champion the Social Security Expansion Act, which would ensure the solvency of Social Security for over 70 years by requiring the wealthiest among us to pay their fair share into the program, expand Social Security benefits across the board, and increase the cost-of-living adjustment.” Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

‘Room’ Offers A Non-Facebook Way To Connect Coworkers In The Metaverse – PCMag https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/room-offers-a-non-facebook-way-to-connect-coworkers-in-the-metaverse-pcmag/ Now that virtual meetings are firmly cemented in workplace culture, technology companies aren’t stopping at Zoom and Google Meet. New products are already reimaging the typical video-conferencing interface where each participant occupies their own square in a grid. Room, a new product created by Cevat Yerli, the former CEO of video game developer Crytek, is one of them. “Due to the recent and rapid virtualization of corporate interactions, we have pushed ourselves into these two-dimensional, flat spaces,” Yerli in a statement(Opens in a new window). “Room has been designed to encourage people to interact in inspiring 3D virtual meetings, and ultimately support and enhance unique cultural norms. Not as a replacement for the real thing – but as the second-best option.” Room places participants in three dimensional surroundings using a regular computer camera (no VR headset required). The experience leverages a patented gaming simulation technology called RealityOS(Opens in a new window), which superimposes the camera’s live feed on 3D “rooms.” There are currently two subscription types for Room: the Basic Plan and Founder Plan—and the company plans to add two more advanced Pro and Enterprise Plans. The basic plan is free, and it offers three rooms in which you can have meetings for up to 60 minutes with four people (three plus a host). The Founder Plan costs $6/month, allows you to choose between 17 rooms where 17 people can gather for as long as 24 hours. You could even have a virtual sleepover. The beta(Opens in a new window) experience of the Basic Plan is available now. Users can invite friends and coworkers to meet around a conference room, a fireplace, or a broadcast studio. We tried the beta here at PCMag. We chose the conference room, and had a blast clicking on different chairs to “sit in them.” We used the arrow keys on our laptops to scan the “room.” Visually, it didn’t blow us away, but we had fun, and it was a new way to interact as coworkers. That’s exactly what the product intends. Recommended by Our Editors PCMag staffers Kim Key, Jackie Goldblatt, and Emily Dreibelbis sitting in a Room. (Credit: PCMag) We tested out the virtual whiteboard function, as well as the chat function, which functioned on the first try as expected. To our surprise (and delight), we were even able to make the beads knock from side to side on the Newton’s cradle(Opens in a new window) decoration on the table by clicking on it. We drew a heart and stuck a virtual Post-It note on the virtual whiteboard. (Credit: PCMag) “We believe that digital spaces should be shaped by real life and feature the presence of people, not anonymous avatars,” said Yerli. It’s a sentiment also echoed by Mark Zuckerberg, who has invested over $10 billion to build out the metaverse under his company Meta (formerly Facebook). In August, he posted a selfie of his avatar in a game-like metaverse environment (read: the Sims or Second Life on steroids), which was mocked for being simplistic and low-quality. But in a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, Zuckerberg outlined his vision for making the metaverse as realistic as possible. This includes allowing people to “show up” at work by appearing as a hologram, which seems to be the route Room is also going for rather than animated avatars. What’s New Now to get our top stories delivered to your inbox every morning.”,”first_published_at”:”2021-09-30T21:30:40.000000Z”,”published_at”:”2022-08-31T18:35:24.000000Z”,”last_published_at”:”2022-08-31T18:35:20.000000Z”,”created_at”:null,”updated_at”:”2022-08-31T18:35:24.000000Z”})” x-show=”showEmailSignUp()” Get Our Best Stories! Sign up for What’s New Now to get our top stories delivered to your inbox every morning. This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time.

Troubadour Pioneer Backpack Review 2022: Testing, Price, How To Buy – Esquire https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/troubadour-pioneer-backpack-review-2022-testing-price-how-to-buy-esquire/ Timothy Mulcare Shop $275, troubadourgoods.com Welcome to The Esquire Endorsement. Heavily researched. Thoroughly vetted. These picks are the best way to spend your hard-earned cash. “You can’t only mean business, you gotta be it.” That’s the lesson I learned growing up watching my dad, a businessman, commanding the people around him. They were not yes men, and he was no tyrant. But they deferred to his words whether they worked for him or not. My mom explained that it’s all about respect—to get people to listen to you, you must earn their respect; and in dad’s world of suits and ties, that not only being about business, but looking like it at the same time. Those were some big ass words for a small boy. But many years later, I was reminded of them when I was shopping for a backpack I would use daily. Troubadour’s Pioneer backpack is one I could envision my dad carrying with him to his office, looking all serious and determined, ready to take on the day and command respect—like how the Pioneer commanded my attention. I knew I had to give it a try when I caught myself staring at it for too long. While I’m not a businessman, and I seldom wear suits, it became my go-to carry for whenever I go out. It’s the jack-of-all-trades backpack that absolutely means business. Timothy Mulcare It’s a freaking workhorse. The first thing I noticed about Troubadour’s Pioneer after getting my hands on it was that it’s full of nice contrasting qualities: It’s light but feels rugged, and the fabric is soft but tough-as-nails. After seeing it brave wind, rain, and the horror of NYC subways unscathed, I know the Pioneer means business wherever it’ll take me, duly protecting the almost 24 liters of goods I can stash within its waterproof body without losing one bit of clean-lined attitude. And it excels when fully loaded. I’ve shoved cables, chargers, gadgets, snacks, and even a large dopp kit inside—all at once, with no ill effect. While the zippers require some breaking in to move smoothly, the shape and material hold up well; no damage or sagging has happened thus far. It still looks brand new. Shop $275, troubadourgoods.com Timothy Mulcare It’s got tricks after tricks. You gotta be patient with this backpack. Most of its strengths are neatly hidden, and it took me a while to unearth the secret features and see its utility in full glory (like how I only found out about its back top pocket for setting phones upright after using it for months). When it’s fully opened to reveal the black hole inside, some digging-around is needed to feel pockets on top of pockets and compartments next to compartments—including one for shoes. The outside is less subtle: Visible front zipper pockets, deep bottle holders, a trolley sleeve, breathable back panel padding, and whatnot. Everything is cleverly placed and spaced out to help you stay organized. Even when it’s packed to the fullest for a day trip or gym session, rummaging through the Pioneer to find your stuff won’t be necessary. Shop $275, troubadourgoods.com Timothy Mulcare And it looks the part. Compared to the raggedy Eastpak from high school or the old JanSport you hauled to your first job, Troubadour’s Pioneer delivers good looks in spades. Its sharp, minimalist form announced itself to me immediately when I first saw it. Can’t take your eyes off me, can ya? it teased as adjectives flew across my mind—sleek, cool, streamlined, handsome, hunky… And while I waited for its delivery, I was planning out what outfits I should sport with the Pioneer on my back. A full-blown black suit? A business-casual combo of polo plus pleated pants? Or just a weekend hoodie and sweatpants? It really didn’t matter, because after carrying it with me through all kinds of occasions, Troubadour’s Pioneer has proven itself to be a grown-ass backpack that’ll give me the leading-man panache wherever I wonder, whatever I need it for. Shop $275, troubadourgoods.com Photography by Timothy Mulcare. Prop styling John Olson for Halley Resources. Maverick Li is the Assistant eCommerce Editor at Esquire, where he covers tech, home, and all things related to lifestyle. This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

Crypto Startup Fabric Systems Raises $13M Seed Round To Provide Blockchain Hardware – CoinDesk https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/crypto-startup-fabric-systems-raises-13m-seed-round-to-provide-blockchain-hardware-coindesk/ Aoyon Ashraf is managing editor with more than a decade of experience in covering equity markets Crypto hardware technology startup Fabric Systems has raised $13 million in seed equity funding, with the capital to be used to build two products –  a liquid-cooled bitcoin miner and a computer processor for advanced cryptographic algorithms such as Zero Knowledge Proofs. “Most of the funding is going to be used on the Bitcoin side,” Fabric co-founder Michael Gao told CoinDesk. “Some of the funding will be used for pilot experiments in the zero knowledge proof side.” Participating in the round were Metaplanet – the investment vehicle of Skype co-founder Jaan Tallinn – Blockchain.com and 8090 Partners. It’s no secret that the bear market hasn’t been kind to the bitcoin miners. Coming out of the downturn, miners will likely require the most efficient form of computers that can mine for crypto, and that’s where Fabric’s new product might fit. “Fabric’s Bitcoin miner will set a new standard for the industry in terms of energy efficiency, cost, and form factor,” according to a statement. “Beyond its extremely energy efficient Bitcoin mining chips, it will be the first out-of-the-box immersion cooled machine.” Gao expects his machines to be in full production and mining at customers’ facilities by the end of the next year. However, bitcoin mining chip making is no easy task as the market is mostly controlled by large manufacturers like Bitmain and MicroBT. While there have been many false promises of competition, there have been some recent successes. Intel, for instance, has entered the bitcoin mining market, to help provide miners with more efficient and ESG friendly mining chips to compete with the incumbents. Sign up for Market Wrap, our daily newsletter explaining what happened today in crypto markets – and why. By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk product updates, events and marketing and you agree to our terms of services and privacy policy. DISCLOSURE Please note that our privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information has been updated . The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups. As part of their compensation, certain CoinDesk employees, including editorial employees, may receive exposure to DCG equity in the form of stock appreciation rights, which vest over a multi-year period. CoinDesk journalists are not allowed to purchase stock outright in DCG . Aoyon Ashraf is managing editor with more than a decade of experience in covering equity markets Aoyon Ashraf is managing editor with more than a decade of experience in covering equity markets

U.S. Capitol Attack Panel Opens, Promising New Details On Trump’s Role – Reuters.com https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/u-s-capitol-attack-panel-opens-promising-new-details-on-trumps-role-reuters-com/ Rain falls on the U.S. Capitol ahead of the final planned public hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee to investigate the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. October 13, 2022. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) – The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump’s supporters opened what could be its last public hearing on Thursday with a promise of new evidence as it argues that the former president was central to the violent attempt to overturn his election defeat. There will be no live witness testimony at the panel’s ninth public hearing this year, but the House of Representatives Select Committee will provide video evidence from witnesses who have not attended its prior hearings, and information from thousands of documents obtained from the Secret Service. “We’re going to be looking at that entire plan, the entire multi-part plan to overturn the election. We’ll be looking at it in a broader context, and in a broader timeline as well,” a committee aide told journalists, speaking on condition of anonymity to preview the hearing. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com The hearing follows eight others the Democratic-led House committee held in June and July, as well as one in July 2021. It could be the last before the panel releases its final report, expected before the Nov. 8 midterm elections that will determine whether President Joe Biden’s fellow Democrats or Trump’s Republicans control Congress. The panel’s chairperson, Democratic Representative Bennie Thompson, and vice chairperson, Republican Liz Cheney, will speak, as will its six other Democrats and one additional Republican, the aide said. The select committee has been investigating the attack on the Capitol for more than a year, interviewing more than 1,000 witnesses. Its investigation is continuing. The hearings held this year may have convinced some Republicans that Trump bears some responsibility for the riot. A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that in early June, about a third of Republicans said Trump was at least partly responsible for the deadly attack. By late July, the share of Republicans with that view had risen to two in five. A two-day Reuters/Ipsos poll concluded on Wednesday showed two in five Republicans still view Trump as at least partly responsible for the attack. ‘THREATS TO OUR DEMOCRACY’ The committee has used the hearings to build a case that Trump’s efforts to overturn his November 2020 presidential election defeat constitute illegal conduct, far beyond normal politics. Previous hearings focused on Trump’s inaction before and during the storming of the Capitol, the former president’s pressure on Vice President Mike Pence to deny Biden’s victory, militias whose members participated in the attack and Trump’s interactions with close advisers questioning his false allegations of massive voter fraud. Committee members said Trump incited the attack by refusing to admit he lost the election and through comments, including a December tweet calling on supporters to flock to Washington on Jan. 6, saying, “Be there, will be wild.” The one-time reality television star denies wrongdoing, hinting he will seek the White House again in 2024. He regularly holds rallies where he continues to claim falsely that he lost because of widespread fraud. Trump and his supporters – including many Republicans in Congress – dismiss the Jan. 6 panel as a political witch hunt, while the panel’s backers say it is a necessary probe into a violent threat against democracy. The attack on the Capitol injured more than 140 police officers and led to several deaths. More than 880 people have been arrested in connection with the violence, with more than 400 guilty pleas so far. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Additional reporting by Jason Lange; Editing by Scott Malone, Josie Kao and Aurora Ellis Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

AI Tools Fail To Reduce Recruitment Bias – Study – BBC https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/ai-tools-fail-to-reduce-recruitment-bias-study-bbc/ Image source, Getty Images By Chris Vallance Technology Reporter Artificially intelligent hiring tools do not reduce bias or improve diversity, researchers say in a study. “There is growing interest in new ways of solving problems such as interview bias,” the Cambridge University researchers say, in the journal Philosophy and Technology The use of AI is becoming widespread – but its analysis of candidate videos or applications is “pseudoscience”. A professional body for human resources told BBC News AI could counter bias. In 2020, the study notes, an international survey of 500 human-resources professionals suggested nearly a quarter were using AI for “talent acquisition, in the form of automation”. But using it to reduce bias is counter-productive and, University of Cambridge’s Centre for Gender Studies post-doctoral researcher Kerry Mackereth told BBC News, based on “a myth”. “These tools can’t be trained to only identify job-related characteristics and strip out gender and race from the hiring process, because the kinds of attributes we think are essential for being a good employee are inherently bound up with gender and race,” she said. Some companies have also found these tools problematic, the study notes. In 2018, for example, Amazon announced it had scrapped the development of an AI-powered recruitment engine because it could detect gender from CVs and discriminated against female applicants. ‘Modern phrenology’ Of particular concern to the researchers were tools to “analyse the minutiae of a candidate’s speech and bodily movements” to see how closely they resembled a company’s supposed ideal employee. Video and image analysis technology had “no scientific basis”, co-author Eleanor Drage told the BBC News, dismissing it as “modern phrenology”, the false theory skull shape could reveal character and mental faculties. “They say that they can know your personality from looking at your face. The idea is that, like a lie-detector test, AI can see ‘through’ your face to the real you,” she told BBC News. Image source, Eleanor Drage Image caption, A screenshot of the Cambridge tool With six computer-science students, the researchers built their own simplified AI recruitment tool, to rate candidates’ photographs for the “big five” personality traits: agreeableness extroversion openness conscientiousness neuroticism But the ratings were skewed by many irrelevant variables. “When you use our tool, you can see that your personality score changes when you alter the contrast/brightness/saturation,” Ms Drage wrote. Technology news site The Register noted other investigations had reached a similar conclusion. A German public broadcaster found wearing glasses or a headscarf in a video changed a candidate’s scores. Hayfa Mohdzaini, from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, told BBC News its research suggested only 8% of employers used AI to select candidates. “AI can efficiently help increase an organisation’s diversity by filtering from a larger candidate pool – but it can also miss out on lots of good candidates if the rules and training data are incomplete or inaccurate,” she said. “AI software to analyse candidates’ voice and body language in recruitment is in its infancy and therefore carries both opportunities and risks.”

Symposium To Discuss Uvalde Shooting And Preventing Violence – St. Mary’s University https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/symposium-to-discuss-uvalde-shooting-and-preventing-violence-st-marys-university/ October 13, 2022 Panelists include Bexar County Sheriff, San Antonio ISD Police Chief, San Antonio Archbishop and St. Mary’s Law Associate Dean  Center for Catholic Studies, Crossroads Symposium, 2019 As part of St. Mary’s University’s commitment to stand with our Uvalde neighbors, Archbishop of San Antonio Gustavo García-Siller and panelists from educational and public safety organizations in San Antonio and Bexar County will share the work happening in our community to prevent violence and discuss the challenges we face moving forward during the Crossroads Symposium on Wednesday, Oct. 19.  The discussion will focus on a holistic, collaborative approach to preventing violence, with an emphasis on Catholic Social Teaching.  St. Mary’s University and its Center for Catholic Studies will host the symposium on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the University Center, Conference Room A. The event is free and open to the public.  The symposium, titled St. Mary’s Stands with Uvalde: Catholic Social Teaching and Preventing Violence, will feature a panel including:  The Most Rev. Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S., Archbishop of San Antonio  Javier Salazar, Sheriff, Bexar County  Johnny Reyes Jr., Chief of Police, San Antonio Independent School District  Ramona L. Lampley, J.D., Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Professor of Law, St. Mary’s University School of Law  “We hope this session is just one stage of an ongoing conversation as our community discerns next steps and students step into their roles making necessary change,” said Allison L. Gray, Ph.D., Interim Beirne Director for the Center for Catholic Studies.  Those traveling to campus can park in Lot D, near the NW 36th Street entrance, or Lot H, near the Culebra Road entrance.   More about the Crossroads Symposium  The Crossroads Symposium is a free, annual lecture series featuring individuals who have shaped the Catholic Intellectual Tradition — a tradition at the heart of the educational enterprises at St. Mary’s. Speakers from various faith traditions are invited to speak to the University and San Antonio community about topics such as Catholicism in a changing world, religion in a pluralistic society and faith in areas such as art and science.  The 2022 Crossroads Symposium has been made possible by an endowment established in memory of Shu-Chi Lin by his widow, Mrs. Chang Le-Chiao Lin, and their son, Vincent Lin, Ph.D., a St. Mary’s University alumnus and former faculty member.

13 Ways To Save Money For Vacation – Yahoo Finance https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/13-ways-to-save-money-for-vacation-yahoo-finance/ Everste / Getty Images/iStockphoto Despite the overwhelming evidence that vacations make people happier and healthier, American workers are taking fewer and fewer days off. Some feel pressure to be at work 24/7, especially now that working from home is so common. Lots of people don’t have the time to spend on themselves, and some simply can’t afford it. The US Travel Association study found that in 2018, “a record 768 million U.S. vacation days went unused.” Student Loan Forgiveness: Mark These 4 Dates On Your Calendar Now Important: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans If you’re ready to get happy and healthier by taking a vacation but need a little help putting the financial pieces together, check out these 10 tips to save money fast so you can take some well-deserved time off. MissTuni / Getty Images/iStockphoto 1. Open a Separate Vacation Savings Account Keeping your vacation fund separate from the rest of your money can help you resist the temptation to use it. Every time you save money in a certain area of your budget or make a little side cash, put it right into your vacation fund. Don’t link it to any of your ATM cards — and try to forget the money is even there. Also make sure to check the rewards offered on your current credit or debit cards, too. Many of them have cash back rewards that can oftentimes be customized to fit your shopping habits and earn you a nice chunk of change to save for some R&R down the line. Take Our Poll: Are You Struggling To Keep Up With Your Utility Bills? Drazen_ / Getty Images 2. Keep the Change A lot of people save money here and there by keeping a jar for spare change at the side of their bed or laundry room. But if you don’t usually carry around cash or prefer to use plastic, there are also credit card programs that offer similar money-saving features. Aj Saleem, academic director at Suprex private tutoring, said his credit card’s program for saving change works best for him. “Essentially, on every company purchase I make, the amount is automatically rounded up and the additional cost is automatically transferred to my savings account,” Saleem said. “This allows me to save up money without actually feeling the need to take away money from my account. The psychological benefit really helps me.” Geber86 / Getty Images 3. Carpool More Often Your commute to work is costing more than you think. According to Reuters, 10.8 million Americans travel more than an hour each way to work. For lower-income workers who drive to work alone, the commute eats up 8 to 9 percent of their income. Carpooling is an effective solution to the problem of how to save money. If you start carpooling, the driving is shared among participants, so your — and everyone else’s — costs are cut. According to AAA, it costs 58.9 cents per mile to drive a midsize automobile about 15,000 miles per year. If you work 21 days out of the month and have a 40-mile round-trip commute, you’re spending $23.56 per day, $494.76 per month, or $5,937.12 per year. If you carpool with someone from work for just half of the month, you can save almost $3,000 a year. Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com 4. Cancel Your Gym Membership Depending on what time of year it is, it might be the perfect time to cut your gym membership and start exercising outdoors. The average cost of a gym membership is $58. If you cut your membership in May and commit to either exercising outside or in your house for the rest of the year, you could add over $400 to your vacation fund. Depending on where you’re going, that amount could cover the cost of a round-trip ticket for your dream vacation. Kar-Tr / iStock.com 5. Make It a Friends Challenge If you want to add a little competitive edge to your vacation savings plan, get your friends involved. A friendly competition could be one of the most fun and best ways to save money. Bryan Clayton, CEO of Green Pal said he and his co-founder have an in-office competition in which they compete for who can sign up the most customers for their service. “Each week the ‘loser’ has to throw $50 into the vacation fund,” Clayton said. “By the end of the year, we should have a few thousand dollars saved up to go towards our end of the year company vacation…This makes our work more fun and give[s] us something to look forward to.” Shutterstock.com 6. Shop Smarter Using coupon apps is one tech-friendly answer for how to save money on groceries and other shopping expenses. RetailMeNot, SnipSnap, Groupon, and Coupon Sherpa are popular coupon sites, and new apps with different money-saving features are added frequently. Instead of coupons, for example, Ibotta offers cash-back rebates every time you shop, and Flipp gathers all the store circulars in one area so you can compare deals. Jill Cataldo, founder of Super-Couponing workshops and author of the nationally syndicated newspaper column and video series “Super-Couponing Tips” uses Flipp to plan her weekly grocery trips. She saves 20 to 60 percent on her regular shopping items. “You’ll enjoy its coupon-matching feature too, which automatically points out additional discounts available on what you’re buying at the supermarket,” Cataldo said. Shutterstock.com 7. Drive for a RideShare Uber drivers can make as much as $90,000 a year, according to the company. However, many hours you decide to drive for Uber or Lyft, remember that drivers have their own out-of-pocket expenses, too. If you have to rent a nicer car than the one you own, you’ll have to pay for that yourself. You’ll also need to pay for car insurance, gas and any repairs to your own vehicle. Your car could also get more wear and tear than it would if you weren’t driving it to make extra money. The best way to make sure you spend extra money you earn on a vacation and not out-of-pocket expenses is some good, old-fashioned tax planning. As an Uber or Lyft driver, some of your expenses are tax-deductible at the end of the year, which means you could be able to recoup some of your costs. Because you’re considered an independent contractor and not an employee of a ride-hailing company, you are technically running your own business, as far as the IRS is concerned. According to TurboTax, small business owners can deduct business-related expenses like: Gas Oil Repairs Insurance Maintenance Lease payments Depreciation Just make sure you also pay quarterly tax on your side income, so you don’t end up with an unexpected tax bill at the end of the year. Daniel Krason / Shutterstock.com 8. List Your Space on Airbnb If you have a spare room in your house or have friends or family you can crash with on occasion, you can make some serious side cash by renting out your room or house on Airbnb. Listing your space is free, and you decide how much you want to charge and which days to make your space available. Hosts have to pay a 3 percent service fee, but guests pay Airbnb’s booking fees, which range from 6 to 12 percent. Nicki Bruckman, founder of Explorer Chick, an adventure travel company for women, has been an Airbnb host for nearly a year. “It only takes one time to get everything set up through Airbnb, then it’s pretty seamless,” Bruckman said. “Your guests request reservations, which then get sent to you through Airbnb and text for your approval. After they stay, your payment gets transferred immediately to your bank account.” borchee / iStock.com 9. Participate in Online Research If you have a computer, good internet connection and some spare time, you can boost your vacation savings by participating in online research in the comfort of home. For example, UserTesting.com pays people just like you to test different products and services before they hit the market. Different amounts of pay are given “depending on the test type–your test feed will always show you the amount you’ll get paid for each test. Payments for completed tests are sent 7 days later.” That’s cash in the back you can use for a vacation! Tanja Ristic / iStock.com 10. Become a Virtual Assistant Virtual assistants, also known as “VAs,” help people with a variety of tasks — all online. You can work as much or as little as you want, usually right from your home or within your local neighborhood. You can work for one client or hire your services out to as many people as you want. Plus, the services you can offer are practically endless. From editing or managing payroll to building websites or conducting research, VAs make a median salary of $16.44/hour but can charge more, depending on the level of skill required for the task. To get started, make a list of your core skills and start advertising them on sites such as Upwork and TaskRabbit. You’ll be surprised how quickly you’ll find people looking for your talents. Kamil Macniak / Shutterstock.com BONUS: Become a Hair Model If you don’t care who cuts your hair, stop paying for haircuts and put that money toward your vacation savings instead. “A lot of salons that train students need haircut models on a constant basis,” said Jesse Harrison, CEO of Zeus Legal Funding. “The haircuts look just as professional because a professional hairdresser will check on the student’s work and fix anything that doesn’t look right. I have gotten $100 haircuts for free this way, wash included.” More From GOBankingRates 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay Get Ready for Retirement Now With Expert Tips for Every Stage of Life Should You Still Buy a Home in Today’s Market? 10 Things to Do Now If Your Credit Score Is Under 700 Morgan Quinn contributed to the reporting for this article. This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 13 Ways To Save Money for Vacation

Live Updates: Stocks Sink After An Annual Inflation Measure Returns To 40-Year High – CNN https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/live-updates-stocks-sink-after-an-annual-inflation-measure-returns-to-40-year-high-cnn/ Clarida: We got it wrong on inflation 04:40 A key US inflation report showed prices remain stubbornly high. Although falling gas prices have helped bring overall inflation lower, prices of food and other essentials like housing keep rising with no end in sight. By one measure, inflation returned to its highest level since August 1982 last month. The Fed and other central banks around the globe may be losing the war on inflation. Historic rate hike after historic rate hike have done little to tame prices. And OPEC’s oil supply cuts won’t help gas and fuel prices, which have been one of the few pieces of good inflation news in recent months. Stocks fell sharply after inflation came in hotter than expected. Markets recovered mid-morning Thursday from earlier lows following red-hot inflation data that sent the Dow plunging more than 500 points. The Dow was down 185 points, or 0.6%. The S&P 500 was down 1.1%. The Nasdaq Composite was 1.9% lower. A man shops for produce at a supermarket in Washington, D.C., on August 19. (Sarah Silbiger/Reuters) Prices at the grocery store continued to soar last month, adding even more pressure to shoppers’ wallets. The food at home index, a proxy for grocery store prices, increased 0.7% in September from the month prior and 13% over the last year, according to new government data released Thursday. Just about everything got more expensive in September. Fruits and vegetables rose 1.6% for the month, while cereals and bakery products rose 0.9%. Other groceries increased 0.5% in September, following a 1.1% increase in August.  Meats, poultry, fish and eggs rose 0.4% over the month and beverages increased 0.6%. Prices on many of these items are up double-digits annually. Stocks deflated Thursday following the inflation report, but there were a handful of blue chip companies holding up well. Three in particular were solidly in green thanks to strong earnings. Drugstore giant Walgreens (WBA) was one of the few Dow winners, gaining 3% after reporting a better-than-expected profit and healthy guidance for 2023. And Domino’s (DPZ) delivered for investors. The pizza king’s sales topped forecasts, even though the strong dollar ate into revenue a bit. Domino’s shares rose 9%, making it the top performer in the S&P 500. Delta (DAL) shares also took flight, thanks to solid sales and a robust outlook. It just goes to show that even in a bear market and with recession fears swirling due to concerns about uber-aggressive rate hikes from the Fed to try and stomp out inflation, investors still need to focus on fundamentals. There are always buying opportunities somewhere. Homes in Morgan Hill, California, on October 4. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images) After taking a breather last week, mortgage rates rose again – moving even closer to 7%. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.92% in the week ending October 13, up from 6.66% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. It is the highest average rate since April 2002. A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate stood at 3.05%. Mortgage rates have more than doubled in the past year as the Federal Reserve pushed ahead with its unprecedented campaign of hiking interest rates in order to tame soaring inflation. The combination of the central bank’s rate hikes, investor’s concerns about a recession and mixed economic news has made mortgage rates volatile over the past several months. “We continue to see a tale of two economies in the data,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Strong job and wage growth are keeping consumers’ balance sheets positive, while lingering inflation, recession fears and housing affordability are driving housing demand down precipitously.” He said the next several months will undoubtedly be important for the economy and the housing market. Already, home sales are dropping and prices are cooling as well. The average mortgage rate is based on a survey of conventional home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20% down and have excellent credit, according to Freddie Mac. But many buyers who put down less money up front or have less than perfect credit will pay more. A shopper holds a basket inside a grocery store in San Francisco, CA, in May 2022. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images) Social Security recipients will receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment of 8.7% next year, the largest increase since 1981, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday. The spike will boost retirees’ monthly payments by $146 to an estimated average of $1,827 for 2023. The hefty increase, which follows a 5.9% adjustment for this year, is aimed at helping Social Security’s roughly 70 million recipients contend with the high inflation that’s been plaguing the US since last year. “Will the COLA be enough to keep up with inflation? It’s too early to say,” said Mary Johnson, Social Security and Medicare policy analyst at The Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group. “It depends on what inflation is going to do from October onwards.”  The adjustment is the highest that most current beneficiaries have ever seen, but that’s because it is based on an inflation metric from August through October, which is also around 40-year highs.  A related metric, the Consumer Price Index, increased 8.2% in September, compared with a year ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Thursday.  Read more The New York Stock Exchange seen on September 23. (Mary Altaffer/AP) US stocks opened lower on Thursday after new inflation data came in higher than Wall Street had expected.  The consumer price index, or CPI, rose 0.4% in September from the previous month, more than the 0.2% estimate from analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. On an annual basis, inflation was up 8.2%. CPI is an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve. The elevated number stoked investor fears that the Fed is likely to continue its aggressive regimen of interest rate hikes at its meeting in November, bringing more pain to the economy and weighing on markets.  The Dow fell 556 points, or 1.9%, on Thursday morning. The S&P 500 was down 2.2%. The Nasdaq Composite was 3% lower. So much for the Federal Reserve being able to slow down those interest rate hikes. Following a red-hot CPI report, which showed no sign of inflation abating, fed funds futures are now pricing in a 97% chance of a fourth straight increase of three-quarters of a point at its November 2 meeting…and a 3% probability of a full point hike. That would bring rates to a level of 4% to 4.25%. Investors are betting on another massive hike in December, too. Futures are pricing in a 66% likelihood that rates will be in a range of 4.5% to 4.75% after the December 14 meeting and a 2% chance that rates will hit 4.75% to 5%. (So long, year-end Santa Claus market rally? Stocks tanked Thursday after the CPI report.) “This is the Fed’s nightmare scenario,” said Jan Szilagyi, CEO and co-founder of Toggle AI, an investment research firm in a report Thursday morning. A key measure of inflation came in hotter than investors had hoped, giving the Fed more leeway to hike rates by a historic level. Dow futures tumbled more than 400 points, or 1.5%. S&P 500 futures fell 1.8% Nasdaq futures were 2.6% lower. People shop at a supermarket in Santa Monica, California, on September 13. (Apu Gomes/AFP/Getty Images) American consumers continue to be punished by high prices, despite lower gas costs and unprecedented action from the Federal Reserve to tame inflation, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Annual inflation rose by 8.2% in September, a slower increase than the 8.3% rise seen in August, according to the Consumer Price Index, which measures the changes in prices for a basket of consumer goods and services. Economists had projected the pace of price increases would slow to 8.1% last month. On a monthly basis, overall consumer prices increased by 0.4% from August. Read more BlackRock, the owner of the super popular iShares family of exchange-traded funds and biggest asset management firm on the planet, is not immune to the market madness on Wall Street. BlackRock reported a 15% drop in revenue for the third quarter. The company blamed the weakness on “the impact of significantly lower markets and dollar appreciation.” The company’s earnings and revenue did beat Wall Street’s estimates, helping to send shares of BlackRock (BLK) up a bit in premarket trading. But volatility on Wall Street is clearly making investors nervous. That is hurting BlackRock. The company’s assets under management, which topped $10 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021, have steadily slid this year. The trend continued in the third quarter, with BlackRock reporting assets under management of just under $8 trillion…down from $8.5 trillion at the end of June. One bright spot: The Federal Reserve’s rate hikes have lifted bond yields, which pushed more investors away from stocks and into fixed income assets. BlackRock said that it had $37 billion in net inflows to its bond ETFs. Delta Air Lines posted record revenue of $14 billion, up 11% from the same period in pre-pandemic 2019, and it did so with only 83% of the seat capacity it had at that time. Income of $1.3 billion fell just short of forecasts but the shortfall was less than the impact of Hurricane Ian on its operations, as the airline said the storm cost it about 3 cents a share, or $19.4 million. But what sent shares of Delta climbing 4% in premarket trading was its guidance of earnings per share of between $1 to $1.25 in the fourth quarter. While that was down from the $1.51 a share in the third quarter, it was well above forecast of 79 cents a share by analysts surveyed by R...

Dearborn Nonprofit Forges Relationships To Inspire Healthy Living – Second Wave Media https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/dearborn-nonprofit-forges-relationships-to-inspire-healthy-living-second-wave-media/ This article is part of Stories of Change, a series of inspirational articles of the people who deliver evidence-based programs and strategies that empower communities to eat healthy and move more. It is made possible with funding from Michigan Fitness Foundation. Dearborn-based Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC) has honed the art of bringing community residents and organizations together while ensuring that the unique perspectives of Arab Americans, refugees, and immigrants have a seat at the table during the decision-making processes. “Having people who represent the community on our SNAP-Ed team is really crucial to making sure these perspectives are included in our outreach efforts,” says Kelly Citron, LAHC Healthy Living program manager. “For example, Linda Bazzi, our program coordinator and community outreach liaison is from the area and lives in the community. She is great at connecting with other residents and local immigrants and refugees so that their thoughts and opinions are included. They feel comfortable talking to Linda and giving their honest feedback.” LAHC’s programs are made possible in part through Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) funding. MFF is a State Implementing Agency of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the education component of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP-Ed is an education program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that teaches people eligible for SNAP how to live healthier lives. MFF offers grants to conduct SNAP-Ed programming throughout the state of Michigan. “It’s been good to learn from the MFF staff about best practices and tips for community engagement and collaboration,” Bazzi says. “Without either of those two things, no effort is going to be successful.” WhatsApp lets folks know what’s up LAHC uses the messaging platform WhatsApp as a way to develop meaningful connections with its SNAP-Ed program participants. With the app, they can share tips on where and how to access healthy, nutritious food and physical activity opportunities and gather feedback. “As community members join our classes, they’re voluntarily added to our WhatsApp group,” Citron says. “We have separate WhatsApp groups for different schools, as well as for different areas of focus. So, if a specific group wants to be updated on all of our physical activity opportunities, we are able to send out a WhatsApp group chat about an upcoming session that we’re holding virtually. Or, if the activity is on site at one of our schools, we connect with the WhatsApp group from that school.” In addition to event information and registration links, people also receive reminders, abbreviated versions of LAHC’s social media posts, bilingual recipes, and nutrition tips. To prevent participants from being overwhelmed with messages, LAHC has disabled the chat-back function for most of the groups, encouraging participants to contact LAHC staff with questions instead. “We have a group of 10 participants who were in a class and all of their kids go to the same school,” Bazzi says. “They didn’t necessarily know each other before but have become such good friends that they want to be able to chat with each other. We’ve noticed that our classes are bringing people together who may not have known each other before. Through the connection they’ve made in our classes and through WhatsApp, they keep in touch as a group once our eight weeks is up.” Creating social networks that extend beyond their SNAP-Ed programming has been significant for mothers, especially over the last few years with the pandemic limiting social interactions.  Through SNAP-Ed, LAHC has found a variety of ways to successfully respond to their community’s unique needs. For example, recipes used in LAHC’s cooking classes use halal ingredients to ensure they meet Islamic dietary guidelines. Because of SNAP-Ed work done in collaboration with Dearborn Public Schools, the district adopted a policy so that community organizations can use school facilities for programming. Now, LAHC can offer women-only fitness classes in safe spaces where Muslim women wearing hijabs feel comfortable to exercise together. Women at an LAHC exercise class. “We worked really hard to build trust in our community and to make people feel comfortable at our events and with our staff,” Bazzi says. “We were able to facilitate the space for women-only fitness opportunities at school or at LAHC where the women feel comfortable to exercise, get personalized fitness instruction, and have fun doing it in a safe space.” A family enjoys a StoryWalk®. LAHC also collaborated with Healthy Dearborn, Beaumont Hospital, and Dearborn Public Schools’ Communities In Schools of Michigan (CIS) affiliate to bring StoryWalk® exhibits to the community in four locations across Dearborn. StoryWalk® is a movement and literacy building initiative that features children’s books with healthy messages. Book pages reproduced on outdoor signage are then placed along walking routes. It is an innovative way for families to enjoy reading and being active together. “My elementary principal and I were talking about bringing StoryWalk® to the school,” says Amal Qayed, Salina Elementary’s CIS community liaison. “Then, one day, I was walking down the hall and I bumped into Linda Bazzi, my best friend at LAHC. She asked me, ‘What do you think about a StoryWalk®?’” That synergy helped them make the decision to move forward with the project. Books were selected for each location and purchased with funding from Beaumont Health Foundation: “Duck on a Bike” by David Shannon, “Growing Vegetable Soup” by Lois Ehlert, and “The Big Dance” by Aoife Greenham. Then, Qayed suggested “Ameer’s Beautiful Home” by Nadeen Saad, Nesreen Saad, and Julia Almasarweh. With permission from the authors, LAHC provided Arabic translation for the book to be displayed in both English and Arabic. The community Storywalk®, which originated at Salina Elementary, is one of a few bilingual Storywalks® in the state, as it was important to reflect the community in which it was featured. The ribbon cutting for a StoryWalk® exhibit organized by Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities and other partners. “This book speaks really loud to our community,” Qayed says. “A little boy grows a plant to help make the air better. Salina Elementary is in an industrial area. We have factories all around us, so you can imagine the pollution. We’re trying to bring as much greenery to our school as possible to address that pollution. I felt very excited to be able to use that book in particular.” Healthy Streets, healthier residents Another LAHC SNAP-Ed initiative involves collaborating with the Healthy Dearborn coalition on its Dearborn Healthy Streets initiative. Healthy Streets aims to increase physical activity along the streets by putting up signage and placing barrels in select areas to encourage motorists to slow down. Through this initiative, LAHC makes it easier for people to practice the healthy behaviors LAHC teaches them in direct education classes. Signs used in the Dearborn Healthy Streets initiative. Healthy Streets has made the community more walkable and bikeable, which not only addresses transportation needs but also provides opportunities for physical activity. LAHC staff serve as block captains, which helps the organization to better understand and respond to its community’s needs. “Every few weeks, we go down to the actual streets, walk the whole path, straighten out the barrels, and make sure the signs are facing the right direction,” says Bazzi. “Residents talk to us. I’ve gotten lots of thank-yous, answered questions, and shared the website with them so they can learn more. We’ve had a really good response.” LAHC also runs SNAP-Ed direct education programs in five other Dearborn public schools serving preschoolers, fifth graders, and students’ families. In all of its work, LAHC puts cultural responsiveness at the forefront. “Whenever we’re running a program or connecting with Healthy Dearborn to work on initiatives, we always have our diverse, multicultural families that make up our community in mind,” Citron says. “We make sure that everyone is represented, that they’re able to participate and take advantage of whatever it is we’re offering.” Through their SNAP-Ed work, LAHC is meeting their community where they are at by building relationships that connects residents to resources and education that inspire heathy living.

Today In Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20 – WTOP https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/today-in-sports-history-week-ahead-oct-14-20-wtop/ Oct. 18 1924 — Harold “Red” Grange accounts for six touchdowns in Illinois’ 39-14 win over Michigan. Grange returns the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown. He follows with touchdown runs of 66, 55 and 40 yards in the first 12 minutes of the game. Grange later passes for another touchdown and returns another kick for a touchdown. 1953 — Woodley Lewis of the Los Angeles Rams has 120 yards in punt returns, including a 78-yard touchdown return, and 174 yards in kickoff returns in a 31-19 victory over the Detroit Lions. 1968 — Bob Beamon of the United States shatters the world record in the long jump at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Beamon’s leap of 29 feet and 2 1-2 inches betters the mark by one foot, 9 3-4 inches. The previous record, 27-4 3-4, was held by Soviet jumper Igor Ter-Ovanesyan and Ralph Boston. 1969 — Mike Adamle rushes for 316 yards as Northwestern beats Wisconsin 27-7. 1974 — Chicago center Nate Thurmond, in his first game with the Bulls, records the NBA’s first quadruple-double. Thurmon has 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists and 12 blocks in the Bulls’ 120-115 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Stadium. 1977 — Reggie Jackson hits three consecutive home runs, all on the first pitch, to lead the New York Yankees to the World Series championship over Los Angeles in six games. 1978 — Dave Gall becomes the first jockey to win eight races during a single program. He rides in 10 consecutive races for the day at Cahokia Downs in Alorton, Ill., finishing second and fifth in his two losing efforts. 1981 — Joe Danelo of the New York Giants kicks six field goals in a 32-0 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. 1992 — Miami and Washington are tied for No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 football poll. It’s the first tie at the top in 51 years and the third since the poll started in 1936. 1997 — Willamette’s Liz Heaston, a junior, becomes the first woman to play in a college football game when she kicks two extra points in a 27-0 win over Linfield College in the NAIA. 2002 — New Zealand’s Michael Campbell wins the longest match (43 holes) in World Match Play history in the morning, then defeats Ian Woosnam later in the day to reach the semifinals. Campbell’s 10-foot birdie putt at the seventh sudden-death hole beats Nick Faldo, the longest match in the event’s 39-year history by three holes. 2005 — Boston’s Brian Leetch becomes the seventh defenseman — and 69th player — in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points with a goal and an assist in the Bruins’ 4-3 loss to Montreal. 2009 — Tom Brady, Patriots, throws six touchdown passes — five in one quarter, an NFL mark, in a 59-0 win in the snow against Tennessee. 2013 — Grambling cancels its football game against Jackson State after Grambling’s disgruntled players refuse to travel to Jackson for the game on Oct. 19. 2015 — The Green Bay Packers stop San Diego on fourth-and-goal from the 3 with 15 seconds left and overcome a career day by Philip Rivers to hold off the Chargers 27-20. Rivers sets career highs with 43 completions, 65 attempts and 503 yards passing with two touchdowns. 2016 — Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa became the 44th NHL player to reach 500 career goals. The 37-year-old Hossa slid a power-play backhander through the legs of Philadelphia goaltender Michal Neuvirth at 5:04 of the second period, giving the Blackhawks a 4-0 lead. Chicago won 7-4. _____ Oct. 19 1940 — Alabama snaps Tennessee’s defensive scoreless streak of 71 quarters but still loses 27-12. Tennessee hadn’t allowed a point since Oct. 29, 1938, when it beat LSU 14-6. 1957 — Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadians scores his 500th career goal in a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. 1960 — After 13 years in Minneapolis, the Lakers opened their inaugural season in Los Angeles with a 140-123 loss at Cincinnati. 1966 — Bobby Orr makes his NHL regular season debut for the Boston Bruins. 1985 — Robbie Bosco of Brigham Young passes for 585 yards in a 45-23 victory over New Mexico. 1985 — Dale Klein of Nebraska ties an NCAA record with seven field goals in a 28-20 victory over Missouri. 1986 — Lloyd Burruss of Kansas City intercepts three passes and returns two for touchdowns to lead the Chiefs to a 42-21 victory over the San Diego Chargers. 1994 — Duke beats North Carolina 3-2 in women’s soccer to end the Tar Heels’ unbeaten streak of 101 games. 1997 — Pittsburgh goaltender Tom Barrasso makes 22 saves to earn his 300th career victory with a 4-1 win over Florida. Barrasso becomes the first American-born goaltender and 13th overall to record 300 wins. 1997 — Sandy Alomar of the Cleveland Indians hits the 700th World Series home run. 2002 — Avon Cobourne becomes the fifth Division I-A rusher with four 1,000-yard seasons as West Virginia beats Syracuse 34-7. Cobourne has 108 yards in the game for 1,002 yards this season. 2012 — The National Hockey League announces the cancellation of the 2012-13 regular-season schedule through November 1. A total of 135 regular-season games are now lost from Oct. 11 through Nov. 1. 2014 — Peyton Manning breaks Brett Favre’s NFL record of 508 touchdown career passes and he throws four TD passes in Denver’s 42-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The record-breaker was an 8-yarder to Demaryius Thomas with 3:09 left in the first half. Manning reaches the milestone in his 246th regular-season game. Favre needed 302. 2014 — DeMarco Murray becomes the first running back in NFL history to start a season with seven straight 100-yard games in a 31-21 win over the New York Giants. Murray, with 128 yards and a touchdown, breaks Hall of Famer Jim Brown’s 56-year-old record. _____ Oct. 20 1923 — Zev, winner of the 1923 Kentucky Derby, beats England’s Papyrus, winner of the 1923 Epsom Derby, in a $100,000 match race at Belmont Park. The race, the International Special, marks the first time an English champion is sent to the U.S. to race. The race is so popular that it is broadcast on the radio, a first. 1944 — Michigan State and Maryland attempt one pass, the fewest in college football history. The Terrapins threw the pass, while the Spartans did not attempt a pass and Michigan State wins the game 8-0 in College Park, Md. 1963 — Clem Daniels of the Oakland Raiders rushes for 200 yards and two touchdowns in a 49-26 victory over the New York Jets. 1968 — American Dick Fosbury using his unconventional technique wins the men’s high jump gold medal at the Mexico City Olympics; “Fosbury Flop” becomes accepted as the most efficient technique. 1972 — The Buffalo Braves score an NBA record 58 points in the fourth quarter, but still lose to the Celtics at Boston Garden, 126-118. 1976 — The Philadelphia 76ers acquire Julius Erving from the New York Nets for $3 million. 1984 — Rueben Mayes of Washington State rushes for 216 yards and scores four touchdowns to overcome a 28-7 halftime deficit and lead the Cougars to a 49-42 victory over Stanford. 1994 — George McCandless, 83, becomes the oldest harness driver to win a pari-mutuel race when he guides Kehm’s Scooter to victory in the fourth race at Freehold (N.J.) Raceway. 2004 — Just three outs from getting swept in the AL championship series three nights earlier, the Boston Red Sox finally beat the New York Yankees, winning Game 7 in a 10-3 shocker to become the first major league team to overcome a 3-0 postseason series deficit. 2010 — Vancouver enforcer Rick Rypien is suspended indefinitely, pending a hearing, for grabbing a fan in the Canucks’ loss in Minnesota on Oct. 19. The NHL later sentences Rypien to a six-game suspension. 2012 — Kasey Carrier of New Mexico sets a Mountain West Conference record 338 yards rushing and has three TDs in a 28-23 loss to Air Force. 2013 — Tim Cahill scores the fastest goal in MLS history, and the New York Red Bulls beat the Houston Dynamo 3-0. Cahill puts New York ahead 8 seconds into the game. The previous fastest goal in MLS history was Dwayne De Rosario’s score 11 seconds into a 2003 game. 2016 — Nneka Ogwumike’s short jumper with 3.1 seconds left gives the Los Angeles Sparks a 77-76 victory over the defending champion Minnesota Lynx for their first title in 14 years in the deciding game of the WNBA Finals. Copyright © 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.

Intel Vs NVIDIA: Who Will Emerge As The Metaverse Chip Maker? – Analytics Insight https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/intel-vs-nvidia-who-will-emerge-as-the-metaverse-chip-maker-analytics-insight/ Intel vs NVIDIA: Who will Emerge as the Metaverse Chip Maker?  Analytics Insight

New ‘Batwheels’ Preschool Series Coming To Cartoonito — Exclusive Look – Romper https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/new-batwheels-preschool-series-coming-to-cartoonito-exclusive-look-romper/ Batman and Robin may be the dynamic duo, but Gotham City wouldn’t be safe without the superhero’s trusted Batmobile! Car-obsessed kids will love Cartoonito’s new Batwheels preschool series, all about the automobiles behind the superheroes. Romper has an exclusive look at this adorable new series, which premieres this month on Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito and HBO Max. Zoom through the exciting details, below! Batwheels premieres in October. Just in time for your kid to change his mind about a Halloween costume, Batwheels premieres during Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito preschool block at 9 a.m. on Oct. 17, then it will be available for streaming on HBO Max on Oct. 18. The first seven episodes will be available right away. Batwheels is the first Batman preschool series. Kids ages 2 to 5 can enjoy the first-ever DC Batman preschool series designed for their age bracket. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Batwheels shows a high-speed, vibrant CGI-animated version of Batman, his super friends, and their amazing cars. “Little ones and their families will ride along with an amazing team of super-vehicles — Bam (the Batmobile), Bibi (the Batgirl Cycle), Redbird (Robin’s racecar), Buff (the Bat-Truck), and Batwing (the Bat-plane) — as they help Batman, Batgirl, and Robin keep the streets of Gotham City safe. Whether it’s facing down the Legion of Zoom or one of Gotham City’s notorious Super-Villains, the Batwheels will use their incredible gadgets and creative teamwork to save the day,” the show’s logline reads. Michael G. Stern, co-executive producer of Batwheels, tells Romper that they wanted to keep Batman “cool” while still feeling relatable to kids, which is why they came up with the Batwheels. “Our approach to adapting Batman for such a young audience was to keep him the same cool crimefighter we all know and love. We didn’t want to dumb the character down or make a ‘kidified’ version of Batman,” he says. “We wanted to present Batman in all his awesomeness. To accomplish this, we created a team of new characters — The Batwheels — that are essentially kids. The audience sees the stories through their eyes (or headlights, if you will!), while preserving the cool of Batman.” He adds that their version of Gotham City is kid-ified. “We wanted to include all the familiar, beloved institutions — the Batcave, Gotham City, etc.,” Stern tells Romper. “But our version is just a little more colorful, and a little more vehicle-leaning, with an abundance of ramps, bridges, tunnels, and jumps. In other words, it’s Gotham City done fun!” Kids will learn to be heroes. “Batwheels inspires children to understand and embrace what it means to be a hero and models ways to overcome challenges that also contribute to the greater good,” Dr. Laura Brown, educational psychologist and curriculum director of Cartoonito at Warner Bros. Discovery, tells Romper. “The Batwheels are known for their super speed and gadgetry, but it’s their character strengths — qualities like concern for others, resilience, self-awareness and teamwork — that are key to their success,” she continues. “By watching Batwheels, kids see they, too, can develop character strengths and be heroes to their family, friends and community.” She explains that each story in the series shows kids how a certain character strength can help the Batwheels overcome challenges. For example, Bam gives himself an upgrade so he can better help Batman, but he learns that his inner qualities were all he really needed. “In this story, Bam is developing the character strength of authenticity as he realizes and embraces the value of his personal qualities,” Dr. Brown says. “The Batwheels, like our audience, are heroes in training. They want to do the right thing and help Batman, Robin, Batgirl and the community, but they are still figuring out how to be good friends, work together and lead as heroes,” adds Dr. Brown. “In this way, the Batwheels are the perfect vehicles (pun intended!) to show kids what a real hero does and that we all can become heroes.” Romper has an exclusive clip of Batwheels. Watch an exclusive clip of Batwheels here. Watch Batwheels on Oct. 17 on Cartoonito and on Oct. 18 on HBO Max.

Crypto Adoption In The Middle East Expands As The Region Gets Its First Bitcoin ETP – Kitco NEWS https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/crypto-adoption-in-the-middle-east-expands-as-the-region-gets-its-first-bitcoin-etp-kitco-news/ Editor’s Note: With so much market volatility, stay on top of daily news! Get caught up in minutes with our speedy summary of today’s must-read news and expert opinions. Sign up here! (Kitco News) – Cryptocurrency-related activity in the Middle East is on the rise as the global integration of blockchain technology and digital assets continues to expand to every jurisdiction on the planet.  On Wednesday, 21 Shares, a global provider of cryptocurrency exchange-trading products (ETP), debuted the launch of a physically-backed Bitcoin ETP in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new Bitcoin ETP is currently available on the international financial exchange Nasdaq Dubai under the ticker ABTC. The new product is physically backed and fully collateralized by Bitcoin with 1:1 leverage. According to 21Shares co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan, the underlying cryptoassets are stored in an offline wallet to ensure better security.  The launch into the UAE market is a milestone for 21 Shares, the firm’s first foray into the Middle East. The addition of Nasdaq Dubai means that the company’s ETPs are now listed on a total of 12 exchanges, including SIX Swiss Exchange, Deutsche Börse, EuroNext, BXSwiss, Wiener Börse, Quotrix, Gettex, Börse Stuttgart, Börse München, Börse Düsseldorf and Nasdaq. Germany and Switzerland currently represent the two biggest markets for 21Shares’ crypto ETPs in Europe according to Rashwan.  “In terms of MENA, we expect strong interest given the crypto-friendly nature of the region,” Rashwan said, adding that the UAE received more cryptocurrency than any other Arab country in 2021. “The Middle East’s level of interest and crypto-friendliness made it a prime market for expansion for 21Shares.”  Nasdaq Dubai is also home to a non-physically backed Bitcoin ETP that was released by the Canadian investment fund manager 3iQ in 2021, which trades under the ticker QBTC.  BNY Mellon opens a payment corridor between Egypt and China In other developments out of the MENA region, BNY Mellon, the world’s largest custodial bank, announced that it has “successfully facilitated the first-of-its-kind, fully-transparent payment transaction between Egypt and China.” The payment was made using the new SWIFT Go service, with BNY Mellon acting as the intermediary in a transaction between QNB Al Ahli Egypt, the remitting bank, and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, the beneficiary bank. According to the release, the total process was completed in less than three hours, which is a significant improvement over the two-plus days that cross-border transactions between Egypt and China previously took to complete.  “We’re thrilled to introduce cost-effective solutions for a better payment experience,” said Isabel Schmidt, Co-Head of Global Payments Products at BNY Mellon. “Thanks to this collaboration, our clients in the region will see a wide range of benefits, including faster speeds, more predictable fees, and greater security.” BNY Mellon became the first US bank to support SWIFT Go back in July 2021. On October 11, the bank revealed that it will begin allowing customers to hold their cryptocurrency assets alongside their traditional investments on the same platform – becoming the first large U.S. bank to do so.  Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure accuracy of information provided; however, neither Kitco Metals Inc. nor the author can guarantee such accuracy. This article is strictly for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation to make any exchange in commodities, securities or other financial instruments. Kitco Metals Inc. and the author of this article do not accept culpability for losses and/ or damages arising from the use of this publication.

China Accuses US Of ‘Cold War Thinking’ In Security Strategy – The Washington Post https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/china-accuses-us-of-cold-war-thinking-in-security-strategy-the-washington-post/ BEIJING — The Chinese government on Thursday accused Washington of “Cold War thinking” and appealed for efforts to repair strained relations after President Joe Biden released a national security strategy that calls for “out-competing China” and blocking its efforts to reshape global affairs. The foreign ministry also accused Washington of trade protectionism after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the United States would reinforce its global supply chains to guard against “geopolitical coercion” by China, Russia and other governments. Biden’s document Wednesday accused China of trying to “erode U.S. alliances” and “create more permissive conditions for its own authoritarian model.” It called for “out-competing China” in political alliances and “global governance” as well as business, technology and military affairs. U.S.-Chinese relations are at their lowest level in decades, strained by disputes over technology, security, Taiwan and human rights. “Cold War thinking and zero-sum games, sensationalizing geopolitical conflicts and great power competition are unpopular and unconstructive,” said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. She called on Washington to “meet China halfway and promote China-U.S. relations back to a healthy and stable track.” The White House document calls for the United States to “maintain a competitive edge” over China, which has antagonized Japan, India and other neighbors with an increasingly assertive foreign policy and growing military. China’s multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative to build ports, railways and other infrastructure across Asia and Africa has fed concern in Washington, Moscow and other capitals that Beijing is trying to build its strategic influence and undermine theirs. China, with the second-largest global economy and military, is the “only competitor with both the intent to reshape the international order and, increasingly, the economic, diplomatic, military and technological power to do it,” the document says. Mao, speaking at a regular news briefing, said China was a “defender of the world order” and rejected “sensationalizing geopolitical conflicts and great power competition.” Mao criticized the “weaponization of economic and trade issues” after Yellen said Wednesday the United States was trying to reduce reliance on China and other Asian suppliers of semiconductors, electric vehicle batteries, solar panels and other technology. President Xi Jinping’s government is spending heavily to reduce its need for U.S. and other Western technology by developing its own creators of processor chips, artificial intelligence, aerospace and other know-how. Beijing is pressing Chinese companies to reduce reliance on global supply chains by using domestic vendors whenever possible, even if that increases costs. “We know the cost of Russia’s weaponization of trade as a tool of geopolitical coercion, and we must mitigate similar vulnerabilities to countries like China,” Yellen said in Washington. The United States should “abandon unilateralism and protectionism,” Mao said, and work with “the international community to maintain the security and smooth flow of the industrial and supply chain.”

Exeter Police Trial New Data Download Technology – BBC https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/exeter-police-trial-new-data-download-technology-bbc/ Police in Exeter are trialling a new technology to “reduce the impact and disruption on victims”. Devon and Cornwall Police are trialling the scheme, which would allow officers to obtain an “instant download of relevant data” from a victim or witness. The new software will limit circumstances where devices need to be seized, the force said. Det Ch Insp Lee Nattrass said device owners would be “present while the download takes place, retaining control of their device”. He said: “The usual process for digital data gathering is that a victim or witness would hand over their device which is then sent away to the Digital Forensic Unit for processing, which could see a victim without a mobile device for a considerable amount of time. “We understand that such a process can be daunting to a victim, especially at their time of need when they’ve been a victim of crime. This is another step in the right direction in offering a compassionate victim-first approach to policing.” The pilot is set to end in November and Det Ch Insp Nattrass said it could be rolled out “across the whole of Devon and Cornwall if successful”. “We believe that this will enhance investigations and help reduce disruption to the victim, which is something we will continue to work on,” he said.

HILCO REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCES THE BANKRUPTCY SALE OF INTERSTATE DEVELOPMENT LAND ALONG LOOP 410 IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – StreetInsider.com https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/hilco-real-estate-announces-the-bankruptcy-sale-of-interstate-development-land-along-loop-410-in-san-antonio-texas-streetinsider-com/ Get inside Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Claim your 1-week free trial here. , /PRNewswire/ — Hilco Real Estate, LLC announces November 8, 2022 as the qualified bid deadline for the bankruptcy sale of 52± acres of development land located in a fast-growing region of San Antonio, Texas. The property will be sold subject to a court-approved stalking horse bid of $5,835,000. Set along heavily-traveled Loop 410 with over 60,000 vehicles daily, this property offers both residential and commercial development opportunities in San Antonio’s up-and-coming southside. The commercial portion totals approximately 12.5 acres and offers high visibility and easy access with 3,600 feet of interstate frontage. The residential segment totals almost 40 acres, separated into two distinct parcels measuring approximately 16 acres and 23 acres, respectively. The city of San Antonio is singularly-focused on this corridor as the next area for explosive growth, and, as such, has designated the region as a “Tax Incremental Reinvestment Zone” (TIRZ) and “Inner-City Reinvestment/Infill Policy” (ICRIP) area. The purpose of these incentives is to promote a vibrant mix of commercial, residential, educational and cultivate development within this portion of Loop 410. The incentives also provide large rebates that will significantly increase profitability for the property owner. The property is proximate to VIDA, a new 600-acre, mixed-use development that will include 1,600 single family residential lots, 1,400 multifamily units, 1,000 student housing units and 1,000,000 square feet of commercial space. Just 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio and minutes from Texas A&M University – San Antonio (an estimated 6,000 students enrolled annually), Palo Alto College (an estimated 9,850 students enrolled annually), and the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas facility (an estimate 2,000 current employees), this corridor benefits from an ideal mix of retail consumers and residential tenants and is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. According to the latest data from the U. S. Census Bureau, San Antonio was ranked as the fastest-growing U.S. city in terms of numeric population growth between 2021 and 2022 and the second from 1990 to 2000. San Antonio serves as the seat of Bexar County and the center of the San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area with a population exceeding an estimated 2.6 million as of 2021. Through a combination of affordable housing, low cost of living, proximity to major employers, rich cultural history/heritage, high safety rating and eclectic food scene, San Antonio provides an ideal backdrop to live, work and play. The sale is being conducted by Order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Texas (Ft. Worth), Bankruptcy Case #: 21-42132-mxm11, and is subject to a minimum stalking horse overbid of $5,835,000. Qualified bids must be received on or before the deadline of November 8, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (CT) and must be submitted on the court-approved purchase agreement in compliance with the bankruptcy court approved bid procedures available for review and download from Hilco Real Estate’s website. Steve Madura, senior vice president at Hilco Real Estate, stated, “These development parcels are located within one of the hottest markets in the nation and provide an incredible opportunity for a variety of developers to get in on the action.” He continued, “These sites represent large interstate development tracts with significant frontage along the sought-after Loop 410 corridor. They provide a variety of potential future uses together with city incentives – characteristics that should make this property very interesting to developers, investors and end users alike.” Interested buyers should review the bid procedures for requirements in order to participate in the bankruptcy sale process available on Hilco Real Estate’s website. For further information, please contact Steve Madura at (847) 504-2478 or [email protected] or Michael Kneifel at 847-201-2322 or [email protected]. For further information on the property, sale process and terms or to obtain access to due diligence documents, please visit HilcoRealEstate.com or call (855) 755-2300. About Hilco Real Estate Hilco Real Estate (“HRE”), a Hilco Global company (HilcoGlobal.com), is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois (USA). HRE is a national provider of strategic real estate disposition services. Acting as an agent or principal, HRE uses its experience to advise and execute strategies to assist clients in deriving the maximum value from their real estate assets. By leveraging multi-faceted sales strategies and techniques, aggressive repositioning and restructuring experience, a vast and motivated network of buyers and sellers, and substantial access to capital, HRE exceeds expectations even in the most complex transactions.   View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hilco-real-estate-announces-the-bankruptcy-sale-of-interstate-development-land-along-loop-410-in-san-antonio-texas-301648282.html SOURCE Hilco Real Estate

4 (Long) Weekend Trip Ideas Near Bangkok For October – Lifestyle Asia Bangkok https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/4-long-weekend-trip-ideas-near-bangkok-for-october-lifestyle-asia-bangkok/ Two long weekends and plenty of rain in the city: if you ever needed to go on a weekend trip away from Bangkok, now is the time. Here are all the hot new openings, offers, and must-book hotel packages on our radar this October. As much as we love Bangkok with all its hearty hustles and buzzing bustles, it’s always refreshing to get out of the city – even if only for the weekend. As a travel guide, every month, we put together a list of four weekend trip ideas, one for each weekend of the month. There’s no point commenting on the everlasting rainy season anymore. We sound like broken tapes at this point, and as we strut barefoot down the soi in yet another dinnertime downpour, we’ve got our sights set on booking a fabulous vacation far, far away from all the drama. This month, given the two long weekends, we’re especially excited to book vacation days and get out of here. We’ve selected new hotels and more secluded hotels, seeing as you can probably get more than two nights off work. Whether it’s Bill Bensley’s hotly-anticipated new venture, or you’re heading over to trendier-than-ever Seoul, October’s weekend trip ideas are filled with design, nature, and story. From Khao Yai to South Korea, here are our top picks for the month. Don’t trip this October — go weekend tripping. [Hero and Featured Image Credit: InterContinental Khao Yai] 4 weekend trip ideas near Bangkok for October 2022 Image Credit: InterContinental Khao Yai 3 car hours away: The train-inspired InterContinental Khao Yai finally opens in all its grandeur  The wait is finally over. The InterContinental Khao Yai Resort has finally opened, and has started to welcome guests to its train carriage-inspired rooms. Teleporting guests back into the golden age of travel, the award-winning Bill Bensley is behind the incredible designs here, taking historical inspiration from during King Rama V’s reign. At the time, the area acted as a gateway for rail transportation to the northeastern part of Thailand. Nowadays, travellers get to enjoy this nod to the past in the beautiful surroundings of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Khao Yai National Park just outside. A seamless blend between the past and the present, strung together in a charming and extremely unique way. At the moment, the InterContinental Khao Yai is offering a special Khao Yai Weekday Escapade package, inclusive of a stay in one of the railcar-inspired rooms and suites, as well as complimentary breakfast for two persons. Guests who stay three nights or more can also enjoy a complimentary high tea experience and late checkout until 6pm. Recommended for: Design lovers seeking something different and imaginative in Khao Yai book now Image Credit: JW Marriott Resort Suites Phuket Khao Lak 1 flight hour away: The new JW Marriott Resort Suites Phuket Khao Lak is a fresh escape for families The JW Marriott Resort Suites Phuket Khao Lak has unveiled 52 exclusive two bedroom suites, so if you’re seeking a group vacation in Phuket, this may just be the place. An ideal getaway for families, the resort brings together a whole host of beach vacation activities with a touch of luxury. From the aqua fun park to the wave pool, water trampoline, and water slide, there’s plenty to keep guests busy here, especially those who like to make a splash. The expansive swimming pool is the longest in all of Southeast Asia (!), surrounded by eleven restaurants and bars to cool off and unwind after a day in the sun. For those looking to relax after dropping the young ones at the kids club, there’s also the Quan Spa on property, offering treatments like body wraps, body scrubs, couple’s massages, and more. We feel the stresses of family life melting away already. Recommended for: Families (and friends that feel like families) who like to enjoy all the fun in the sun book now Image Credit: Avana Retreat 2 flight hours away (and then a 3.5-hour car ride): Avana Retreat opens in the midst of the Vietnamese jungle The long weekends offer a perfect excuse to head out of Bangkok for longer than just two nights. For those who really want to switch off and get away from it all, the recently-opened Avana Retreat is a beautiful escape especially for those who have visited the bigger cities of Vietnam before. The 36-villa-only property is spread over 15 hectares of lush jungle and terraced rice fields, and built around a stunning waterfall, around 3.5 hours from the airport in Hanoi. Spectacular views can be found at any corner of the resort, whether you relax in the 98sqm-229sqm villas, the spa built in the midst of a stream, the open-air yoga pavilion, or the four heated infinity pools. Here, tranquility is guaranteed, and a blissful reconnect to nature is ensured. Recommended for: Those wishing to experience a relaxed and refreshing alternative to the busy cities of Vietnam book now Image Credit: Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery 5.5 flight hours away: Naru Seoul opens as the city’s first MGallery hotel The South Korean capital opens its first MGallery hotel with Hotel Naru Seoul. Bringing contemporary Korean design to the iconic Han River in the Mapo-gu district, the boutique hotel is named after the original name of the neighbourhood, and pays tribute to its design aesthetic and offerings. Artists, poets, and painters have been drawn the area for generations, and this comes to light in the artful touches found throughout the property, from the 196 guest rooms to the five dining outlets. Whether you spend your days exploring Mapo Food Culture Streets outside or bike along the river, Hotel Naru Seoul lies at the reassuring intersection between city exploration and restful retreat. Recommended for: Han River runners, Korean food lovers, and anyone looking to get the most of Seoul (the hotel is in close proximity to Incheon International Airport) book now

Company News: Jeff Fuchsberg Hired By Syracuse University To Lead CASE – Syracuse.com https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/company-news-jeff-fuchsberg-hired-by-syracuse-university-to-lead-case-syracuse-com/ Published: Oct. 13, 2022, 9:03 a.m. Jeff Fuchsberg The Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE) at Syracuse University has announced the hiring of Jeff Fuchsberg as director. In this role, Fuchsberg will contribute to the center’s strategic plan, oversee the implementation of goals and provide leadership and management of CASE’s day-to-day operations. Fuchsberg’s career experience has focused on the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and economic development, having most recently served as vice president of innovation and entrepreneurship at CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity. In his role, he was primarily responsible for the Tech Garden incubator in downtown Syracuse, leadership in Central New York’s technology-based economic development initiatives, and oversight of some of New York State’s premier startup attraction, investment, and support programs, including GENIUS NY, where he previously served as director. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.

The NDSU Walk To Well-Being Will Promote Community And Health – NDSU The Spectrum https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/the-ndsu-walk-to-well-being-will-promote-community-and-health-ndsu-the-spectrum/ The PCCW is hosting tours around NDSU facilities to promote Well-being on Campus The North Dakota State University Presidents Council for Campus Well-being, or the PCCW, is promoting walks to encourage healthy living and the growth of community on campus. This series of walks will not only benefit the well-being of NDSU, but will also be an opportunity to learn about NDSU. The Walk to Well-being event put on by the PCCW works to provide information about campus as well as exercise throughout student’s, staff’s and the faculty’s day. “Walk to Well-being is focusing on how do we get active, but also to create a sense of community and to understand our campus a little bit better,” says Hegg.  These walks will happen throughout the fall semester and hopefully become an annual event. Each walk will highlight a different area of campus, providing information about the building or area. Walks have included downtown and the Sanford Health Athletic Complex, otherwise known as the SHAC.  The SHAC tour was led by Athletic Director Matt Larsen. Upcoming tour will feature Sugihara Hall and Campus tours led by the Admissions Office.  These walks were new last year, although the weather did not cooperate making this the first official year that the Walk to Well-being will be completed successfully.  Through these tours, people can “get to see the facility maybe in a different way that you wouldn’t have otherwise and then get some more steps in your day and hopefully connect with someone on that walk that you’ve never met before,” said Hegg.  The PCCW is a group that works towards the wellbeing of students, faculty and staff at NDSU. They cover a variety of topics that range from physical health to personal development. The PCCW is split into nine workgroups that specialize in different aspects of wellbeing.  The group dives into policies, initiatives and other systems to ensure health at NDSU.  The PCCW, “really has a broad reach, but the great thing is that we have members that are passionate about this work,” said Emily Hegg, the associate director for campus wellbeing in Student Health Service.  One of these workgroups is focused around mental health on campus. Student Body Vice President Alex Duerr is a part of this workgroup. “The mental health subgroup of the PCCW looks at past, current, and future mental health issues on campus and brainstorms ways to address them in fun and educational ways to improve the mental health of students, faculty, and staff,” said Duerr.  The mental health workgroup has previously worked to provide syllabus content for professors to include into their classrooms. This provides NDSU with resources that surround mental health and it also shares NDSU’s stance on caring for people with mental health struggles. According to the PCCW website, “NDSU cares about student well-being and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, or intimate partner violence.”  The mental health workgroup is the largest workgroup in the PCCW. They also have worked towards reducing stigma on NDSU’s campus surrounding mental health. The Mental Health First Aid Training is encouraged by the PCCW for anyone to take.  This is a training that provides people with important information regarding Mental Health Awareness. It allows people to learn “how you can be a support person for someone who may come to you with some mental health concerns or questions,” said Hegg. Well-being means something different to every person, Hegg explained. The PCCW looks at ways that they can gather around the topic of wellbeing on and individual level, but also the systems that are in place on NDSU’s campus.

Zion 2.0 And The Celtics’ “Big 3” Double Up In Sports Illustrated’s Dual Cover Basketball Preview Issue – Business Wire https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/zion-2-0-and-the-celtics-big-3-double-up-in-sports-illustrateds-dual-cover-basketball-preview-issue-business-wire/ October 13, 2022 08:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The last time we saw New Orleans Pelicans’ superstar Zion Williamson playing in the NBA, he was dominating the competition and earning himself his first All-Star selection. But that was two seasons ago, and after he missed all of last season with a fractured right foot there were questions about whether he’d ever have the NBA impact expected when he was the No. 1 draft pick in 2019. In All Eyes on Zion, senior writer Howard Beck profiles the hard work Williamson put in this offseason, recovering from his injury and rebuilding physically and mentally. The second cover for Sports Illustrated’s basketball preview features the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown, who spoke with Chris Mannix about putting their NBA Finals loss and controversial offseason behind them. The NBA and College Basketball Preview issue is on sale today at newsstands and at SI.com/issues, with more features below. NBA Preview Features All Eyes On Zion: It’s been more than a year since Zion Williamson played an NBA game. Now recovered from injury, the Pelicans’ 22-year-old phenom is ready to show the world the new and improved Zion, according to Howard Beck. Green Light: Trade rumors linger and a sudden preseason coaching change hangs over the Celtics franchise. But their core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart are hyper-motivated to finish the job after last season’s NBA Finals loss and bring another title to Boston, by Chris Mannix. Challenge Guys: Who’s the most influential person on an NBA bench? Chris Mannix makes the case for why the challenge guys—the assistants who decide when and why to officially challenge a referee’s call—could be the difference between a win and a loss. Scouting Reports: Breaking down every team’s chances, division by division. Including awards picks, SI Sportsbook odds, and our NBA Finals pick: Warriors over Bucks. College Basketball Preview Features Full Drew Experience: Gonzaga’s top player could have left, but the NCAA gets another year of the Drew Timme Experience. His famous ‘stache will shine, but Greg Bishop tells us his real focus is on bringing Gonzaga that elusive national championship. Plus, Jeremy Woo on why big men are back on campus, and how an offseason of coaching changes will shape the season. Nothing But Love: The Stanford women’s loss in the Final Four last season sent the program back to the drawing board. Their drive for a title this season will be powered by lots of talent on the court and unique off-court assets (a happiness professor, anyone?), by Ben Pickman. SI’s Men’s Top 25. Our top 4: North Carolina, Gonzaga, Houston and Kentucky. SI’s Women’s Top 25. Our top 4: South Carolina, Stanford, Texas and Iowa. Other Features The Great Wide Open: Wide receiver has become the NFL’s marquee position, and four pass catchers rise above the rest for their skill and dominance. Here’s how Davante Adams, Ja’Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp and Justin Jefferson do it from Conor Orr and Albert Breer. Fallen Angel: Joe Maddon was one of MLB’s most accomplished and experienced managers, but that didn’t stop the Angels from firing him last June after the team underperformed for two weeks. In an excerpt from his new book, we learn from Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon what that firing says about the culture war between baseball’s data-driven front offices and the men in uniform. Astro in Exile: As the Astros head into the MLB postseason as a favorite to reach the World Series, the man who built much of their roster – former GM Jeff Luhnow – is running low-level soccer teams in Spain and Mexico. According to Stephanie Apstein, while nearly everyone else involved in Houston’s cheating scandal three years ago has been welcomed back into the game, Luhnow is still in baseball exile – and feels like he doesn’t have anything to prove to anyone. Also in this issue: A photo tour of what might be boxing’s last great boxing trilogy: the Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin rivalry that culminated with an epic bout last month. Michael Rosenberg on why the power of star players makes one wonder: who would ever want to run an NBA team? The upstart outfit that’s redefining what it means to be a NASCAR racing team from Madeline Coleman. SI Gameplan: Mark Bechtel reviews a new book on the history of the World Series. SI Full Frame: Photographer Eric Rasco remembers the World Series’ longest game. Follow Sports Illustrated on Twitter @SInow, Instagram @sportsillustrated, or Facebook. About Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated (SI) is an unparalleled and influential leader recognized for shaping modern culture and uniting athletes, teams and fans worldwide. SI’s award-winning media enterprise brings powerful storytelling to life across platforms ranging from Emmy-winning video to the monthly print magazine with a 67-year heritage. Get in-depth features, probing profiles, and iconic and beloved photography from the best writers and photojournalists in the game at SI.com. About The Arena Group The Arena Group creates robust digital destinations that delight consumers with powerful journalism and news about the things they love – their favorite sports teams, advice on investing, the inside scoop on personal finance, and the latest on lifestyle essentials. 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CROQUET CHAMPIONS INNOVATION IN THE METAVERSE AT TOP INDUSTRY EVENTS – Yahoo Finance https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/croquet-champions-innovation-in-the-metaverse-at-top-industry-events-yahoo-finance/ Top Executives to Demonstrate Democratization and Augmentation of the Metaverse at Ericsson Imagine Possible and AWE EU 2022 , /PRNewswire/ —  Croquet Corporation, the startup that created the first open Metaverse operating system (OS), announces that its top executives will be speaking at the Ericsson Imagine Possible event in Santa Clara, CA, as well as AWE EU 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. John Payne, CEO; David Smith, Co-Founder and CTO; and Vanessa Freudenberg, Co-founder and Chief Architect, will emphasize the importance of the Open Metaverse as a communication tool and collaborative experience – a place to augment human intellect and enable our ability to create, explore, understand and solve problems collaboratively. Croquet Corporation is the first open operating system for the Metaverse (PRNewsfoto/Croquet) Ericsson Imagine Possible The Ericsson Imagine Possible event will bring together leading innovators and thought leaders from technology frontrunners and enterprises as they share their vision for the future – from Extended Reality (XR) and the Metaverse to the future of Enterprise connectivity. October 18-19, 2022 Hyatt Regency Santa Clara Participate in person or virtually by registering here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/events/imagine-possible AWE EU 2022 AWE (Augmented World Expo) is the world’s leading AR+VR conference and expo bringing together a mix of CEOs, CTOs, designers, developers, creative agencies, futurists, analysts, investors and top press in a unique opportunity to learn, inspire, partner and experience firsthand one of the most exciting industries of our times. Croquet recently won the AWE Auggie Award “Startup to Watch” award at AWE 2022 in Santa Clara earlier this year. October 20-21, 2022 FIL – Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Center Participate in person or virtually by registering here: https://www.awexr.com/eu-2022/agenda/3197-the-augmented-conversation “Croquet is thrilled to be among the brightest minds and leaders driving the development and adoption of Metaverse technologies at such top tier events,” said John Payne, CEO at Croquet. “Croquet’s mission is to build an open, decentralized Operating System for the Open Metaverse where most platforms are closed and proprietary. Croquet allows people to quickly and easily create multiuser Metaverse worlds, and enables collaboration on the development side as well. We look forward to all the Metaverse spaces and worlds that Croquet OS will enable and to meeting the developers who will build them.” Croquet OS is the only open, browser based operating system that unites the web and the Metaverse. The OS loads instantly from any URL or QR code during entry to a virtual world with web, mobile or AR/VR devices. It uses synchronization, live data and persistence services from its globally deployed Croquet Reflector Network to enable ultra low-latency, low-bandwidth shared experiences. Any Metaverse developer can integrate Croquet OS as infrastructure to enable multiuser shared experiences and achieve perfectly synchronized shared social interactions. Because Croquet OS is built on open web standards and browser-based technologies, it has equal applicability for Web and Web3 developers. While traditional developers may deploy virtual worlds standalone or to existing and new web properties, Web3 developers can integrate Croquet OS and the Croquet’s Microverse IDE easily with decentralized blockchain deployments, NFT services, cryptocurrencies and other decentralized Metaverse user experiences. About Croquet Croquet Corporation is on a mission to build an open, democratized Metaverse with Croquet OS, its web standards based operating system for the Metaverse. Based on browser technologies that are cross platform to any device, it delivers virtual worlds on the Metaverse that can be published anywhere and be accessed today by hundreds of millions of Internet and mobile users. Croquet OS makes development of multiuser Metaverse virtual worlds simple for 17M JavaScript developers. Croquet was formed in 2018 and is funded by SIP Global Partners and a group of experienced technology and financial industry veterans. Visit www.croquet.io. Cision View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/croquet-champions-innovation-in-the-metaverse-at-top-industry-events-301648424.html SOURCE Croquet

World Sight Day: 5 Yoga Tips For Better Eyesight – Indiatimes.com https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/world-sight-day-5-yoga-tips-for-better-eyesight-indiatimes-com/ If there are any body parts that we have in this current age of screens and gadgets and of course social media have abused more – It is our poor eyes. Unsplash/Representational Image Let’s be honest: Is eye care really something we actively think about? Especially preventive eye care? We usually attend to our eyes, when something is wrong, by which time, a fair amount of damage is already done. Eye care needs to be a little higher on our list of priorities than it is right now. Think about how much our eyes do for us all day long, from the moment we open them and begin our day, to when we close them at night. Taking care of them is no longer a nice thing to do, It is essential. So on the occasion of World Eyesight Day, here are 5 eye exercises prescribed in Yoga which will help keep your eyes on top of their game: They help relax the eyes, strengthen the muscles around the eyes and enhance the functioning of the optic nerves.  If you are prone to seizures, please consult your doctor before starting these exercises, and also it is helpful to splash your eyes with cold water before doing any of the below exercises Remember to keep the head and your spine straight, shoulders pulled back and the chin parallel to the floor throughout the exercises. BCCL/Representational Image 1. Palming – Preparatory relaxation for the eyes  Sit in any comfortable posture, eyes closed and take a few deep breaths to relax. Inhale and exhale through the nose Rub the palms of your hands until they become warm and gently use your palms to cup your eyelids. Feel the warmth of the palms being transferred onto the eyes and you will feel instantly relaxed Keeping your eyes closed, lower your hands and continue breathing Once again rub the palms and repeat the process at least three times. BCCL/Representational Image 2. Front Focus – Helping strengthen the muscles around the eyes Sit in any comfortable posture, eyes closed and take a few deep breaths to relax. Inhale and exhale through the nose Now, make a fist out of your left fingers and stretch the arm forward and point your thumb upward. Ensure the fist and thumb are at your eye level Open your eyes and focus now on the left thumb for 5 seconds and then gently shift the focus to another point straight ahead beyond the thumb for 5 secs and repeat this pattern 5 times, shifting the focus from the left thumb to a point further, both at your eye level. Keep breathing evenly throughout Repeat the same process with the right thumb. Close your eyes and rest. Unsplash/Representational Image 3. Side Focus – Helping strengthen the muscles around the eyes Sit in any comfortable posture, eyes closed and take a few deep breaths to relax. Inhale and exhale through the nose Now, make a fist out of your left fingers and stretch the arm forward and point your thumb upward. Ensure the fist and thumb are at your eye level Open your eyes and focus now on the left thumb, now slowly move the left thumb to the left on the same eye level, and try to follow the movement of the thumb with your eyes without turning your head. ( do as much as it is comfortable) Bring the thumb very slowly back to the centre, pause for a few seconds and repeat again two times Keep breathing evenly throughout Repeat the same process with the right thumb. Close your eyes and rest. BCCL/Representational Image 4. Blinking Sit up tall in any comfortable position with your eyes open  Take a deep breath and start blinking quickly.  Stop when you have blinked about 10 times.  Close your eyes and relax for about 20 seconds.  Feel your breath while you are relaxing.  Repeat this cycle of blink and rest 5 times in total 5. Relaxation Lie down on your back and make yourself comfortable. Wet a clean cloth with cool water and simply place them over your eyes Focus on your breathing and use this time to do some Yoga Nidra practise while you help cool your eyes Stay in this position for at least 5 mins to allow the eyes to truly rest About the author: Divya Rolla is a Yoga and Meditation Expert at Cult.fit. All views/opinions expressed in the article are of the author.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News And Price Data – CoinDesk https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/bitcoin-ethereum-crypto-news-and-price-data-coindesk-6/ The knowledge required to manage a crypto portfolio is much different than what is required to manage a portfolio of traditional investments like stocks and bonds. Although people recognize the potential disruption that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology may have on various industries and are optimistic about the future of the industry, many of them do not understand how to invest in it and allocate a portion of their overall portfolio to it. It’s no secret that crypto is a complex market, much different than traditional markets, which makes it challenging for individuals new to the space. For example, cryptocurrencies have their own jargon and lingo. There are many things found in crypto that do not exist in traditional securities, including tokenomics, 24/7 markets, hard and soft forks, airdrops, language barriers, technological security issues, etc. And some crypto assets are layer 1 blockchains, while others are layer 2 tokens. As a result, many investors are discouraged by the tremendous learning curve that must be mastered in order to properly build a portfolio of cryptocurrencies and tokens. The good news is that these investors can outsource the management of their crypto portfolio – just like they can traditional assets. By doing so, they are able to achieve an exposure to the asset class while avoiding the difficult task of managing the portfolio. You’re reading Crypto for Advisors, a weekly look at digital assets and the future of finance for financial advisors. Subscribe here to receive the mailing every Thursday. Outsourcing portfolio management Outsourcing investment management is not a new concept. Individuals have been doing exactly this in traditional markets for a long time. Investors in traditional markets can outsource stock and bond management by using mutual funds or exchange traded funds (ETFs). The mutual fund and ETF market is quite large – and rapidly growing. These products have fund managers that select securities based on the goal of the fund. For example, if an individual wishes to invest in US large cap stocks, they can either purchase and manage the individual stocks or they can buy a US large cap stock fund, pay a small fee to the fund manager, and outsource the management. Many investors use funds in their portfolios and have used these products for a long time. Beyond this, some investors do not wish to even select funds in their portfolio, so they outsource fund selection to financial advisors and financial planners. Financial advisors build and manage portfolios for individuals based on their specific situations. Advisors may select funds and investment strategies for their clients, and in doing so the client is able to outsource nearly all parts of their investing to professionals. Outsourcing crypto portfolio management While fund strategies and advisors are a popular solution in traditional markets, these concepts are still new in the crypto world. However, some select financial advisors offer cryptocurrency management, similar to what they offer for traditional financial portfolios. When an investor wishes to outsource their crypto portfolio management to an advisor, the advisor will perform all the research, crypto selection and management on behalf of their client. In this situation, the client has their own account with a crypto exchange and custodian like Gemini or Coinbase, and the advisor has the ability to manage the account on their behalf. It is important to note that the client owns the account and the underlying assets in the account, and that the advisor simply has authority to manage the holdings within the account. This strategy is often called a “Separately Managed Account” or SMA. SMAs offer a unique solution for clients, which allows the client to hold their own cryptocurrencies in their own account. Advisors usually charge a 1-2% fee on the assets they manage on behalf of their clients. These SMA accounts are not yet offered by the traditional custodians like Fidelity or TD Ameritrade, although Fidelity has announced crypto custody and trading services. Investors may also allocate to a crypto-specific hedge fund. In a hedge fund, all investor capital is pooled together and managed in a general account by the hedge fund traders and portfolio managers. Hedge funds allow investors to gain exposure to the crypto asset class and hedge funds also have the ability to not only buy coins and tokens that are offered on crypto exchanges, but they can also take advantage of on-chain opportunities like DeFi and other opportunities that are discovered by the manager of the fund. On the downside, although hedge funds are flexible and can provide a great opportunity to investors, they are often more expensive than using a crypto-specific SMA strategy. The common fees in crypto hedge funds are a 2% annual fee and a 20% fee on the profits generated. Crypto ETFs and mutual funds still in limbo Mutual Funds and ETFs that hold crypto directly do not yet exist. The US Securities and Exchange commission has repeatedly denied applications from investment companies to offer a crypto ETF. While mutual funds and ETFs present a simple solution for many investors in traditional markets, the SEC has been vocal about their concerns with approving a crypto-based fund to exist in the US public markets. The crypto industry is pushing back on the SEC’s denial of crypto ETFs. Recently, Grayscale, a large crypto-focused investment firm, sued the SEC when their request to convert from a trust to an ETF was denied in the summer of 2022. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) currently has over $12 billion in assets under management (AUM). GBTC trades “over the counter” on public exchanges and many investors are able to purchase the asset in their traditional brokerage accounts. Many people have pointed out that traditional investors are very interested in purchasing publicly traded crypto products, noting that to the size of GBTC’s AUM is evidence of investor appetite and interest in crypto. If a crypto-focused ETF or mutual fund were approved by the SEC, there are many investors that would prefer the simplicity of purchasing that type of fund directly in their already-existing investment accounts. More crypto investment options underway Options for professional crypto management are still limited, especially when compared to the options in the traditional markets. However, while the market for professionally managed crypto accounts is still maturing, desire from traditional investors to invest in crypto is evident. Fortunately, these investors have the ability to hire a financial advisor to manage a crypto portfolio for them via an SMA or may choose to allocate to a crypto-specific fund.

U.S. Scrambles $60mln To Aid Struggling Families In Tunisia – Reuters https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/u-s-scrambles-60mln-to-aid-struggling-families-in-tunisia-reuters/ WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) – The United States is sending $60 million in “rapid assistance” to help struggling Tunisian families amid ongoing economic shocks that have plagued the North African nation and been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. The grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will help UNICEF deliver direct support to vulnerable people in Tunisia, including for school-related costs, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday. “The United States continues to stand with the Tunisian people as they grapple with an ongoing economic crisis at home and confront food insecurity exacerbated by Russia’s aggression in Ukraine,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com The $60 million in aid is on top of ongoing U.S. support. Tunisia is embroiled in a crisis in public finances and a severe goods shortages that has left long lines for fuel and other imports. read more The country also has seen its foreign currency reserves slide and inflation rise. It is seeking to finalize a rescue deal with the International Monetary Fund although it is unclear if the country can implement the reforms sought by the international funding group. United Nations officials have warned that hundreds of thousands of people in parts of Africa and elsewhere are starving or will face starvation amid a worsening global food crisis driven by local conflict, extreme weather as well as instability from the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine. read more Meanwhile, thousands of Tunisians have sought to migrate to the European Union via Belgrade in search of asylum, according to a report. read more Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Analysis | TSMC To The World: We Have No Good News For You – The Washington Post https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/analysis-tsmc-to-the-world-we-have-no-good-news-for-you-the-washington-post/ Executives at the world’s most important chipmaker made a valiant attempt at calming global nerves Thursday over the outlook for the semiconductor sector. But equipment suppliers and investors are unlikely to find much to cheer from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s third-quarter earnings. Net income at TSMC beat estimates, but that’s because the company has become a master at managing expectations. A 3% drop in the Taiwan dollar was a major boost to the bottom line. The revenue outlook for the current quarter appears pretty solid, and the company reiterated its belief that growth for the year will be at a healthy mid-30% level. TSMC also repeated its long-term gross margin target of 53%.  But the rest of the world will find little solace. Its big bombshell came in announcing a 10% cut in spending plans for this year. As recently as July, TSMC was predicting it would shell out a record $40 billion, compared to an earlier forecast of as much as $44 billion. Now it’s looking at $36 billion, which means that it’s wiped out $8 billion of orders in just six months. There’s no way executives at major equipment suppliers ASML Holding NV, Lam Research Corp. or KLA Corp. can spin this positively. In fact, Applied Materials Inc. flagged these troubles just 12 hours earlier when it cut its own fourth-quarter revenue guidance. While much recent attention has been on the Biden administration’s tightened restrictions on US chip technology exports to China, TSMC described the impact as “limited and manageable.” The company confirmed that it received a one-year authorization from the US to continue ordering equipment for 28-nanometer and 16-nanometer manufacturing at its Nanjing factory, a small but significant reprieve.  In truth, the troubles faced by TSMC and the global chip sector go beyond American attempts to rein in China.  Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei was blunt. The market is softening because of weaker demand in smartphones and personal computers, while some customers delayed the introduction of new products, he said without naming the clients. Even TSMC will suffer, with factory utilization to remain weak for the next six to nine months. The company also flagged the possibility of lower spending next year.  One bright spot might be the first dip in inventory since before the Covid pandemic, but that’s also a sign that customers like Nvidia Corp., Apple Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. lack the confidence to keep high stockpiles in anticipation of future orders.   With global chipmakers including Samsung Electronics Co., Intel Corp. and Micron Technology Inc. all signaling pain in the sector, TSMC had stood out as the last beacon of hope. Its position as the world’s most-advanced semiconductor company and a monopoly over the high-end components used in smartphones, data centers and high-performance computers seemed to make it immune to the troubles of lesser firms. But even TSMC is no match for the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening, Moscow’s incessant war on Ukraine, and continued supply-chain friction that has stalled equipment delivery.  As executives went through the company’s numbers, explained its outlook and technology roadmap, and answered questions, the messaging was one of calm confidence that everything will be all right — sometime next year, perhaps. Everyone else will probably see it differently. It’s hard to find comfort when even the king of the technology jungle takes a tumble. More From This Writer and Others at Bloomberg Opinion: • These Stricter China Chips Rules Are Terribly Timed: Tim Culpan • We Do Still Have an Economic Recovery, Right?: Daniel Moss • A New Normal Is Dividing the Global Chip Industry: Tim Culpan This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners. Tim Culpan is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering technology in Asia. Previously, he was a technology reporter for Bloomberg News. More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com/opinion ©2022 Bloomberg L.P.

Texas Land Commissioner Race Has High Stakes For Houston, SA – Houston Chronicle https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/texas-land-commissioner-race-has-high-stakes-for-houston-sa-houston-chronicle/ Jasper Scherer, Austin Bureau Oct. 13, 2022 This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 1of3Jay Kleberg, a candidate for state land commissioner, greets musician Kaitlin Butts before she performs at his campaign event Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Shady Acres Saloon in Houston. The event was part of a “dance hall tour” organized by his campaign.Jon Shapley/Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less 2of3State land commissioner candidate Jay Kleberg speaks during a campaign event Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Shady Acres Saloon in Houston. The event was part of a “dance hall tour” organized by his campaign.Jon Shapley/Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less 3of3 Sen. Dawn Buckingham is seen during the Save America Rally, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Conroe. Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less HOUSTON — On a recent Tuesday evening at the Shady Acres Saloon, Jay Kleberg was educating a modest-sized crowd about the role of the Texas land commissioner, trying to quickly run through the jumble of job duties. “I’m running for this particular office — one that manages your public lands and provides critical support to our Texas school children and veterans, and helps Texans prepare for and recover from natural disasters — because I believe that it can and must be a force of good for all Texans,” said Kleberg, the Democratic nominee. KNOW THE CANDIDATES: Houston Chronicle Voter Guide The winner of the race between Kleberg and his Republican foe, state Sen. Dawn Buckingham, will take over the obscure yet highly influential Texas General Land Office from outgoing incumbent George P. Bush, who opted to run for attorney general instead of seeking re-election. Upon taking office in January, Bush’s successor will inherit control of Texas’ sluggish Hurricane Harvey recovery and help oversee the in-progress restoration plan for the Alamo — two issues fraught with political landmines that have dogged Bush during his tenure. And that only covers a fraction of the Land Office’s responsibilities, which remain foreign to the few voters who have even heard of the agency. This has left Buckingham and Kleberg with the difficult task of not only selling themselves to the state’s 17.5 million registered voters, but also explaining why the office matters. Kleberg, who already faces strong headwinds — including a tough national environment for Democrats — in his quest to break Texas Republicans’ nearly three-decade undefeated streak in statewide elections.  Both candidates are relatively unknown statewide and lack the resources to make most voters aware of their existence, leaving their fates largely tied to the outcome of the more prominent and expensive race for governor, said Joshua Blank, research director for the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin. “In general, it’s very hard to break out of the partisan patterns that are conditioning the top-of-the-ticket results, except in very rare cases,” Blank said, citing wealthy self-funding candidates or scandal-prone incumbents as possible exceptions. Aside from its oversight of the Alamo and disaster recovery, the General Land Office oversees oil and gas leases on state-owned land, collecting royalties that flow to the Permanent School Fund, Texas’ multi-billion-dollar public education endowment. The office also manages Texas’ nine state-run veterans homes, along with the state coastline. In recent weeks, Kleberg has tried to capture voters’ attention by embarking on a “dance hall tour” at honky-tonks and taverns across the state — a nod to Texas past, when dance halls were a focal point of the state’s mostly rural communities, and politics was not yet dominated by bitter partisanship. Acknowledging he’ll likely need crossover support from Republicans to have a shot at winning, Kleberg — who ran as a Republican for the Texas House in 2010 — said he hopes his message will better resonate among skeptical voters when delivered in an unconventional setting. “The reason for doing this is, we want to get back to a place just like we were when these all got started in Texas, where we were sharing thoughts and ideas and each other’s culture, regardless of your political affiliation, your religious affiliation, your ZIP code,” Kleberg said during a quick stump speech at the Shady Acres Saloon, one of his tour stops. Both candidates made it to the general election after surviving crowded primaries that were decided in an overtime round of voting in the May runoffs. Buckingham largely coasted through the Republican contest, winning early endorsements from former president Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and former governor Rick Perry, which helped clear the field of major contenders. Kleberg overcame a second-place finish in the March primary to defeat a little-known opponent, Sandragrace Martinez, in the runoff. He has held a steady fundraising advantage over Buckingham in the general election, raking in $878,000 to her $565,000 haul in the latest three-month campaign finance reporting period. Disaster relief The Land Office is best known to most Southeast Texas residents for its role administering disaster aid. Under Bush, the GLO has overseen billions of federal relief dollars allotted to Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, with a mix devoted to recovering from the storm and helping the region better prepare for the next one. The process has been fraught from the start, mostly over the handling of relief in Houston and Harris County. In January 2021, Bush and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner appeared to resolve their months-long battle for control of the city’s Harvey home repair program, but the dispute flared again this summer. Separately, the GLO has faced bipartisan criticism from Houston officials for its plan to distribute more than $4 billion in federal flood mitigation aid allotted to Texas after the 2017 storm. The agency initially proposed sending nothing to Houston and Harris County, before deciding to send $750 million to the county — a sum local officials still called inadequate. In August, Harris County Commissioners Court accepted the $750 million in Harvey aid offered by the General Land Office, but called on the state agency to send them an additional $250 million, plus an extra $1 billion to the city of Houston. County officials said they’ll continue negotiating with the Land Office for the rest of the money they expected. Buckingham did not say whether she believes Houston and Harris County should receive a large share of the mitigation funds, though she vowed to “put politics aside and provide people the help they need as fast as possible” after future storms. She said she knows “how to efficiently communicate with local governments” from her time in the state Senate, where she represents a district that includes 17 counties — including Travis County, where she lives in the city of Lakeway. “I have been frustrated with how the Harvey relief process has played out, especially at the local level,” she said in an emailed response. “We must be good stewards of relief dollars, and we must also not reward bad partners or incent bad outcomes. My only goal when taking office will be to get these funds to the actual people who need them, not participating in political turf wars.” The long-running Harvey dispute prompted all five members of Harris County Commissioners Court — a five-member body of three Democrats and two Republicans — to support the idea of sending future disaster relief directly to large counties, bypassing the General Land Office. Buckingham, asked about the proposal, made clear she wants to GLO to continue playing a role. “As statistics have shown, the GLO has built an exponentially higher number of homes than the city of Houston, and the city has missed multiple benchmarks in dispersing these funds and has shown little progress,” Buckingham said. “I believe the best indicator of future behavior is past behavior and with that in mind, I believe the state must stay heavily involved.” For his part, Kleberg said he agrees with Turner and other local officials who are seeking a larger share of the state’s Harvey mitigation aid. He also backed the idea of bypassing the GLO to send aid directly to local governments in some cases. “If it means that residents in places like Fifth Ward and Kashmere gardens and Northwood Manor aren’t living in, and in some cases dying in, mold infested homes five years after the storm, then I’m a proponent of whatever we have to do to ensure that that recovery occurs rapidly,” Kleberg said. “And if that’s direct allocation to a county or a city, then I’m a proponent of it.” The Alamo Also at the heart of the land commissioner’s job title is oversight of the Alamo, a highly revered state landmark that stirred tension — and occasional public quarreling — between Bush and prominent members of his party. Much of the dispute centered around a proposal to move the Cenotaph, a monolithic slab that honors fallen Alamo defenders at the north end of Alamo Plaza. Supporters of the move, which was introduced as part of a joint renovation plan by the Land Office, city of San Antonio and nonprofit Alamo Endowment, said the Cenotaph would be moved to a more prominent location in the plaza so the original battlefield could be restored. Opponents said relocating the monument was akin to digging up a grave. In any case, the project is moving forward under a revised $388 million price tag that retains plans to build a new Alamo exhibit hall and other major renovations, along with repairs to the Cenotaph while keeping it in place. Buckingham, an eye surgeon who has served in the state Senate since January 2017, has touted her past support for keepin...

Can’t Poop When You Go On Vacation? Here’s Why. – The Boston Globe https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/cant-poop-when-you-go-on-vacation-heres-why-the-boston-globe/ But when I travel, sometimes I just can’t make it happen for the first 48 hours, at least. I know this is an issue for a lot of people, and I figured that the wise experts behind this fecal-focused exhibit might be able to tell me why. The scientific committee for the “Ô Merde!” exhibit (translation: “Oh Sh*t!”) at the Musée de la civilisation includes stars such as Catherine Bourgault, sanitation adviser at Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technologies, and Corinne Maurice, a researcher at McGill University specializing in cellular microbiology, immunology, microbiota, and viruses. Get The Big To-Do Your guide to staying entertained, from live shows and outdoor fun to the newest in museums, movies, TV, books, dining, and more. I ate this tasty Crème brûlée at Le Lapin Saute while in Quebec City. Very tasty – but it didn’t help me go!Meredith Goldstein After touring the exhibition and returning home (where yes, I went), I scanned the list of experts and reached out to Alain Veilleux, a researcher and assistant professor at Université Laval who specializes in metabolism and intestinal microbiota. I figured he’d know best. I asked, “Why can’t I get it done on vacation? What can I do about it?” For travelers who suffer the same problem, he explains what’s happening — and not happening. 1. We’re dehydrated. “When we take a plane, the air is very dry … and sometimes we drink less,” Veilleux said. I drove with a companion from Boston to Quebec City, but I didn’t have much water because I didn’t want to stop 50 times to pee. Also, water wasn’t free like it is at home. Veilleux said that unless we prepare, we might avoid water because it would mean going into a place to buy it. But water is a big part of pooping. 2. We’re doing different things with our bodies. We might be walking more or less. Maybe our movement is off because we’ve packed ourselves into a car. One tip for plane travelers, he said: make sure you get up and walk around. That’s not just to stretch our muscles, it’s also for pooping. Also, there’s the body’s reaction to stress and new experiences. Veilleux mentions a study where people were taken 120 kilometers from their residences to see how their bodies adjusted — if there was a stress reaction. Even that close to home (that’s only about 75 miles), people experienced different sleep patterns — and other differences — for five days. Any new routine can alter your system. 3. We’re eating weird stuff. In Quebec City, I consumed poutine slathered in cheese, a baguette, a beer slushie (I can’t even tell you what was in that), and a plate of duck and rabbit, two meats I never eat at home. I’m sure my digestive system was shocked. This is what we do on vacation — try new things — but I could have paid attention to what I know makes my body work — like oatmeal in the morning. Veilleux says we can try new cuisine without forgetting nutrition. 4. Maybe we’re holding it in. I am a love advice columnist, so I hear from a lot of people who have troubles with different kinds of intimacy. Many people have told me that when they first travel with a romantic partner — or even friends — they hold it in. It’s a version of parcopresis, I suppose. Perhaps it’s as much about trying to be kind (not smelling up a shared space) as it is about embarrassment. Veilleux told me that holding it in isn’t good for anyone, so find a toilet and get down to business. The longer our poop stays in our bodies, the more our bodies absorb the moisture from it. That makes the poop hard — and harder to pass. My advice? Find a hotel lobby bathroom and make it your own. Sometimes there’s one in the basement, and no one will know you were ever there. Meredith Goldstein visited the “Ô Merde!” exhibition in Quebec City over Labor Day weekend. She can be reached at Meredith.Goldstein@Globe.com.

Memphis Business News: Promotions, Hirings, Achievers And Company News – Commercial Appeal https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/memphis-business-news-promotions-hirings-achievers-and-company-news-commercial-appeal-3/ From Submitted press releases Here’s a look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene. Andrea Lopez Hayes recently joined Marx-Bensdorf Realtors. She earned her undergraduate degree in business administration in Mexico, where she was born and reared, before moving to Memphis in 2012. Hayes then developed an interest in real estate through buying, renovating and managing rental properties, and she and her husband own a portfolio of investment properties across the Mid-South, which Hayes manages. She previously worked with Latino Memphis. Harkavy Shainberg Kaplan announced Hillary Weiss Samuels has joined the law firm as an associate, where she focuses her legal practice in the areas of family law, civil litigation and estate planning. She earned her law degree from DePaul University in Chicago where she received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Trial Advocacy, an honor given to the highest-scoring student in each law school class. Samuels previously was an associate attorney with the Memphis firm of Moskovitz, McGhee, Brown Cohen & Moore. She also served as an assistant Shelby County public defender. Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South recently announced the addition of four new members to the nonprofit’s board of directors: Sheleah Harris is currently corporate affairs manager for Kroger, supporting local government affairs, media relations, and community engagement efforts for the Delta Division. Tunisha Hobson has nearly two decades of experience working with students and educators in all levels of learning, ranging from literacy improvement initiatives to Career Technical Education. Charlie House currently serves as manager of strategic planning for AutoZone and is a Certified Public Accountant. Steve Swain is senior vice president and community lending manager at Pinnacle Financial Partners, where he also serves on its corporate social responsibility committee, community development committee and retail credit committee. Trezevant Episcopal Home announced Paul Martin was selected to participate in the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Diversity Executive Leadership Program, a new two-year program that provides support and access to leadership opportunities for under-represented groups in long-term and post-acute care. Martin has lent his expertise to the long-term care community as Past-President, Memphis District, for Tennessee Health Care Association and currently serves on the West Tennessee Board of Tennessee Center for Assisted Living. AHCA/NCAL launched its Diversity Executive Leadership Program in 2022 to build a diverse pool of candidates to serve in leadership roles such as long-term care committees and boards. Epic Pivot, a leading values-driven consulting firm focused on human-centered innovation, announced that one of its partners, Tabitha Scott, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only organization for successful executives. Scott’s selection by a review committee is based on the depth and diversity of her experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of positively impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors. As a member of the council, Scott has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities to publish on Forbes.com, including contributions to expert panels and authoring business-related articles. Members can connect and collaborate with other executives in a private forum and at members-only events. The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s 20th Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes and held July 19 at the Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, event sold out to capacity with 146 sponsors and industry supports enjoying a day on the greens while raising more than $100,000 to support collision repair programs, schools and students around the country. Sullivan, a Memphis-based full-service advertising agency, announced the hiring of three new marketing professionals and the promotion of two other employees. The hirings were: Bailey Clark joins the team as an account executive. Prior to joining the agency, she worked in the Paris office of global advertising firm DDB as an assistant account executive. Prior to that she worked in communications at World Relief Memphis and Segue Health. Bailey has a master’s degree in Media, Communications and Creative Industries from Sciences Po in Paris. Erica Blue, account manager, arrives at Sullivan from the Dallas office of Wunderman Thompson and will oversee efforts across some of Sullivan’s largest accounts. In the business for 10 years, she has served as a senior account executive at Johnson and Sekin, and senior account executive at Integer Group. Blue holds a master’s degree in Communication from Queens University of Charlotte. Chantal Yoshimi Guillemot, who has created campaigns for brands such as HelloFresh, Lacoste and Zillow, joins Sullivan as senior copywriter. She has been in the business for more than 10 years with tenures at Liquid Death, Naughty Dog and AMWorldgroup. Guillemot attended San Jose State University and has a master’s degree in Creative Writing. Promoted within the company in the creative and account service departments were: Eli Bates, who joined Sullivan a year ago and currently directs multiple brands for the agency, is the new account manager. He has a bachelor’s degree in English from Rhodes College Nate Hinners has been elevated to associate creative director. Hinners attended Columbia College in Chicago and The Creative Circus in Atlanta. NOTEWORTHY Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, the largest and oldest multi-specialty orthopaedic practice in West Tennessee, announced a partnership with Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute headquartered in Cookeville. As part of the alliance, Tier 1’s orthopaedic physicians will have access to Campbell Clinic’s clinical research as well as its care team’s best practices, standard approaches and clinical processes, all of which are designed to improve patient outcomes. Tier 1 has 11 physicians, serving residents in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee with locations in Cookeville and Crossville. — Compiled by Daniel Ginsburg Email information and photos in JPEG format, at least 1MB in size, for People in Business to cabiznews@commercialappeal.com.