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Five Teens Arrested For Killing Innocent Woman In Drive-By Shooting At Wrong House – MsnNOW https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/five-teens-arrested-for-killing-innocent-woman-in-drive-by-shooting-at-wrong-house-msnnow/ Five teens arrested for killing innocent woman in drive-by shooting at wrong house  msnNOW

Ackee And Saltfish Bites, Lamb Tarts And Custom-Made Sneakers: A Travel Writer’s Guide To Toronto – Salon https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/ackee-and-saltfish-bites-lamb-tarts-and-custom-made-sneakers-a-travel-writers-guide-to-toronto-salon/ I loved visiting Toronto, with its long streets filled with lots of little shops and restaurants, alongside the parks and greenery. Nearly every person we encountered in this city of nearly 4 million was kind and thoughtful, not to mention generous with their recommendations. The city has so much to explore and enjoy — which we did.  Here is a breakdown of where to stay, what to eat and what to do in the city, from finding delectably crisp Jamaican ackee and saltfish bites to designing my own custom pair of sneakers.  Where to stay Shangri-La Toronto  Staying in the Toronto Shangri-La hotel is an experience. On the drive up, you’ll see the hotel in all its glory as one of the tallest buildings in Toronto, soaring high and standing out against the city skyline. The lobby is just as glamorous, with extremely high ceilings and two-story windows, a comfortable check-in area, and a lobby lounge called Toronto’s Living Room. Fireplaces are scattered throughout, providing warmth and a cozy vibe despite the size of the space.   Our room was comfortable and spacious, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows offering a magnificent view of Toronto’s downtown. The European-style bathroom is massive, with a deep soaking bathtub that I can easily fit into, but a relatively standard-size shower and water closet. The walls and floor are covered with marble, and the massive mirror comes with an embedded TV, just in case you like doing your makeup with some entertainment.  But, most importantly, the bed is really, really comfortable, perfect for sinking into at the end of a long day exploring the city.  Hotel view (Jodyann Morgan )The lobby lounge serves food all day, and a roster of pop-up restaurants means you’ll be getting the best food for any meal that you choose to eat in. We dined at Veuve Clicquot Patio, which has since closed, but if it’s a reflection of the quality of the food, I have to say that I’m impressed. Meat cooked to the perfect medium-rare, scallops perfectly seared, and delectable crispy salmon skin.  Salmon with crispy skin at the Shangri-La restaurant (Jodyann Morgan ) Sheraton Gateway in Toronto International Airport I’ve never stayed at an airport hotel that I loved until I stayed at the Sheraton Gateway in Toronto’s International Airport. Having recently undergone a $30 million top-to-bottom makeover, the Sheraton is visually stunning. The beds are extremely comfortable and the view takes the already great hotel to the next level. Since the Sheraton is attached directly to the airport, many rooms give you a clear view of the planes taking off and landing, which is stunning during the day, but simply magical at night. Just keep in mind that the hotel is not attached to the terminal where US flights fly out, so give yourself at least an extra 30 minutes (so you don’t miss your flight like Morgan and I did).  Where to Eat This section primarily focuses on luxurious, romantic, once-in-a-lifetime restaurants — but it’s not representative of the wide variety of incredible food in Toronto. Travel is all about experiencing. Living in the moment. Walk down the streets of Little Tibet and choose a restaurant at random to order momo. Stroll through Kensington Market and eat dinner by trying a little at a whole bunch of little food shops. Chubby’s Jamaican  My wife is from Jamaica, and we live in a relatively smaller city, so there isn’t much Jamaican food. When we travel, especially to major metropolitans, we constantly gravitate to Jamaican restaurants, especially the ones that serve ackee and saltfish, which is my wife’s favorite and is hard to find, even when there is a Jamaican restaurant in town.  I wish you could have seen the smile on her face when she walked into Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen. The restaurant has a rustic feel, with exposed beams and a lot of natural light. The service was fantastic and incredibly attentive, and the food came really quickly. The Everything Nice was a hit on the cocktail menu — featuring rum, Aperol, mango, lemon, tamarind and scotch bonnet. The rum punch wasn’t super strong, so if you want a stronger drink, add a shot.  You’re going to want to order the ackee and saltfish bites. The ackee and saltfish are piled onto a fried dumpling, which has been cut down the middle. Ripe plantains were deep fried, producing a wicked crispy exterior and a super ripe, super sweet interior. While the mac and cheese was not reminiscent of a Jamaican macaroni pie,it was out of this world. It featured  little bits of saltfish that acted as a flavor-booster like anchovies do in Caesar dressing. Creamy and delicious. Want more great food writing and recipes? Subscribe to Salon Food’s newsletter. Squish factor: The bathroom is small, but doable. Half the seating is on the main floor, but half is upstairs with a flight of stairs to walk up. Ask for lower-level seating when making your reservation if stairs are not your thing.  Byblos Downtown The outside of Byblos, an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant, is pretty nondescript, but after you walk down the stairs into the restaurant, it’s a whole different world. The restaurant is dimly-lit, filled with large round tables for group dining. Booths line the right side of the restaurant. The staff treat you like family and are incredibly familiar with the dishes served. Skip the beef tartar, which was just OK because the menu is full of absolutely incredible food.  The wagyu lamb tart was amazing, a perfect balance of flavors surrounded by a chewy crust for a great balance of texture. We were informed that the lamb shoulder main course was the restaurant’s signature dish, and it was crystal clear why that was as soon as it got to the table. Beautifully prepared with pomegranate seeds on top and served with a variety of sauces, like zhug and labneh, as well as delicate wrappers to make your own bites. My wife loved the bronzino, served whole, deboned and butterflied.  Leave room for dessert. The chocolate cake is made for chocolate lovers and skeptics alike, and their version of baklava is out of the world.  Squish factor: Must walk down the stairs to get to the restaurant. Very narrow bathroom stalls.  MIMI Chinese Just having opened a year ago, MIMI Chinese feels like luxury from the moment you walk in the door. The restaurant is extremely dark (actually, a little too dark) with crimson velvet upholstered chairs and booths, and a large, striking lotus flower mural. The leather-bound menu is extensive, featuring dishes from all over China, but focused on Cantonese food from Guangdong province. Morgan and I got the chef’s tasting menu, which featured many of the dishes from the menu in smaller formats so we could try a wide variety. The star of the show is a visually stunning (and pretty tasty) four-foot-long single noodle dish, a MIMI Chinese version of  Shaanxi Biang Biang noodles, traditionally served with Sichuan chili oil and cut with scissor table side. I’ve been lucky enough to have a lot of great Chinese food over the years, and in a lot of ways, this is a restaurant you go to for the ambiance and decor. The food is good, but there is a lot of absolutely stellar Chinese food in Toronto.  Canoe For luxury dining with panoramic views, you’ll have to make reservations at Canoe. Located on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, Canoe serves a menu that celebrates local Canadian ingredients. The service is attentive,but leaves plenty of room for you and your dining companion or partner to enjoy each other’s company. Let’s just say that Canoe is definitely proposal-worthy!  We started our meal by sharing a perfectly cooked scallop served on its shell, covered in pastry dough “en croûte,” and bison tartare, which offers a lighter flavor profile than the traditional beef tartare.  Our main course was a flaky, wild Pacific halibut, served with roe and an onion ring, cooked perfectly. Halibut is one of my favorite fish to order at a restaurant and Canoe did not disappoint.  I’d skip the surf and turf, which included an aged California strip loin and a half lobster, in favor of something on the menu that’s more unique. The dessert menu is extensive, featuring Canadian cheeses and pastries. We ordered an Ontario rhubarb terrine with camelina oil cake and goat yogurt mousse, and it was simply divine and perfectly balanced. Expert Tip: Make a reservation a little bit before the sun is set to go down, allowing you to admire the city both in the daylight and in the dark as the lights twinkle around you.  Activities  Hammam Spa by Céla Located in a high-end mall, the Hamman Spa by Cela is tucked away, an oasis where you can re-energize. Morgan and I got the Céla Seed to Skin Ritual, which was unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. Walking into the treatment room, you’ll find a massive stone table, large enough for both of us to lay down on, which we were encouraged to do in just our bikini bottoms. What followed was incredible, and somehow super funny at the same time. We were covered in bubbles and washed from our neck down to our toes using buckets of water that were dumped on us. Then nearly every inch was scrubbed before being washed yet again and finally covered in body cream. It was an incredibly relaxing experience; my skin was so soft and vibrant for days after the treatment. Hammam Spa by Céla will help take your vacation to the next level. Squish factor: The largest robe was a tad too small on me, but still worked. If you wear over a size 24, you’ll be more comfortable in your own robe. We got a tour of the place, and I would not recommend getting a pedicure due to the high-level positioning of the chairs. Make your own lipstick at Lip Lab Ever since I heard of the Lip Lab, I’ve been dyi...

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Madison Heart Walk Works To Spread Awareness, Save Lives – WKOW https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/madison-heart-walk-works-to-spread-awareness-save-lives-wkow/ MADISON (WKOW) — Over 1,000 people walked for a cause that is both close to and beneficial for their hearts at Warner Park in Madison Saturday. The American Heart Association’s Madison Heart Walk encourages everyone to become champions of heart health through CPR training, regular checkups and living a healthy lifestyle. Sunita Murthy, Development Director for the Madison Heart Walk, has a personal connection to the walk. “I did lose my mother in 2020. She did have heart surgery bypass. And, my father’s had a couple of bypass surgeries as well,” Murthy said. Because of this, Murthy said she began participating and working for the organization to raise awareness and save lives. “Our mission is to be a relentless force to help people live longer lives, and healthier lives,” Murthy said. Dawn Mortimer, Chief Administrative Officer for Total Administrative Services Corporation, helped recruit walkers and donors for this year’s walk. The event’s mission also hits close to home for her. “My mother didn’t have her heart checked regularly, nor her glucose levels, and she ended up suffering a massive stroke about 13 years ago, which changed our lives,” Mortimer said. “About a month ago, she unfortunately passed away from cardiac disease.” Mortimer said her mom isn’t alone. She said someone in the U.S. suffers a heart attack or stroke every 40 seconds. But, she added the good news: both are preventable. “It’s all changed by just doing a few things: quitting smoking, getting up and moving, being active, eating smart and making sure you get your numbers checked– whether it be glucose, heart monitor, all of that,” Mortimer said. WKOW was a proud sponsor of the Madison Heart Walk. You can donate to the cause here.

Ohio State Vs. Michigan State Score: Live Game Updates, College Football Scores, NCAA Top 25 Highlights Today – CBS Sports https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/ohio-state-vs-michigan-state-score-live-game-updates-college-football-scores-ncaa-top-25-highlights-today-cbs-sports/ No. 3 Ohio State overcame a crucial mistake and established a big lead in the second quarter to carry a 35-13 lead into the locker room at halftime against Michigan State. This is the first true road game of the season for C.J. Stroud and the Buckeyes, so when the star quarterback threw an interception that led to an early Michigan State touchdown, the potential for a real test seemed to be in the air in East Lansing, Michigan.  But the crowd that was rocking early started to sense the game get away as Stroud and Ohio State scored touchdowns on all four of the ensuing drives after the interception. While Michigan State has struggled to move the ball consistently, the Buckeyes have capitalized on alignment errors by the Spartans defense and their wealth of pass-catching options — three Ohio State receivers have between 80 and 110 yards through just two quarters — to continue to pour on the points through the afternoon.  In total, Stroud has completed 15 of 18 passes for 285 yards and four touchdowns to go with that interception while star running back TreVeyon Henderson, back in the lineup after missing last week’s win, has already totaled 117 yards and a touchdown on 18 attempts.   Keep it locked here for live scores, updates, analysis and highlights from Ohio State at Michigan State. Season Leaders passing C. Stroud1376 YD, 18 TDS, 2 INTS C. Stroud1376 YD, 18 TDS, 2 INTS P. Thorne1121 YD, 8 TDS, 6 INTSP. Thorne1121 YD, 8 TDS, 6 INTS rushing M. Williams64 ATT, 497 YD, 8 TDSM. Williams64 ATT, 497 YD, 8 TDS J. Berger59 ATT, 301 YD, 4 TDSJ. Berger59 ATT, 301 YD, 4 TDS receiving E. Egbuka30 REC, 512 YD, 5 TDSE. Egbuka30 REC, 512 YD, 5 TDS K. Coleman25 REC, 308 YD, 3 TDSK. Coleman25 REC, 308 YD, 3 TDS See New Posts Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned See More

Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture (DNA) Receives A Bearish Rating Saturday: Is It Time To Get On Board? – InvestorsObserver https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/metaverse-dualchain-network-architecture-dna-receives-a-bearish-rating-saturday-is-it-time-to-get-on-board-investorsobserver/ News Home Saturday, October 08, 2022 05:06 PM | InvestorsObserver Analysts Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture (DNA) gets a bearish rating from InvestorsObserver Saturday. The crypto is up 3.03% to $0.00005440600294 while the broader crypto market is down 0.35%. Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture has a Bearish sentiment reading. Find out what this means for you and get the rest of the rankings on Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture! Bearish Over the last five days, Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture has earned a Bearish rating on the InvestorsObserver Sentiment Score. The Sentiment Score measures the performance of Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture over the past five days by volume and price movement. The Sentiment Score provides a quick, short-term look at the crypto’s recent performance. This can be useful for both short-term investors looking to ride a rally and longer-term investors trying to buy the dip. Price Levels Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture is currently trading near its five-day low of $0.0000511064589170641. The crypto is 22.29% off its five-day high and is 6.46% higher than its five-day low of $0.0000511064589170641. Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture price is trading near resistance. With support set around $0.0000511937850538078 and resistance at $0.0000548344850690472, could face selling pressures soon. Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture has traded on low volume recently. This means that today’s volume is below its average volume over the past seven days. What is a coin? A coin is a cryptocurrency that exists on its own blockchain. These are typically used for payments. Depending on the cryptocurrency, what those payments are use for may vary from general use in the Digital Money sub-class to a more specific use in some other sub-classes. Due to a lack of data, this crypto may be less suitable for some investors. Click here to unlock the rest of the report on Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture Stay In The Know Subscribe to our daily morning update newsletter and never miss out on the need-to-know market news, movements, and more. You May Also Like

A Second Amazon Prime Day Is Coming October 11—Here Are 31 Early Deals You Can Shop Today – Forbes https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/a-second-amazon-prime-day-is-coming-october-11-here-are-31-early-deals-you-can-shop-today-forbes/ In case you haven’t heard, Amazon has announced that there will be a second Prime Day-like event this year—officially dubbed Amazon’s Early Access Sale—falling on October 11 and 12. The sale, will kick off the 2022 holiday shopping season with some great deals. We’ve already seen a handful of notable early Prime Day deals from the retail giant, and more will storm in as we approach the big two-day blowout. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTOS: REATILERS Below, we’ve handpicked a few of our favorite early deals so far, including an Apple iPad for a new low price and $600 off one of the best TVs you can buy today. Many of these deals match some of the best prices we’ve seen, meaning you don’t have to wait for Prime Day itself to save. 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Latest EU Sanctions Expected To Stimulate Russia’s Own Crypto Market, Exchanges Maintain Services – Regulation Bitcoin News – Bitcoin News https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/latest-eu-sanctions-expected-to-stimulate-russias-own-crypto-market-exchanges-maintain-services-regulation-bitcoin-news-bitcoin-news/ The new crypto sanctions imposed by the European Union are likely to spur the development of the country’s digital asset market, according to a Russian lawmaker. Anatoly Aksakov, who chairs the parliamentary Financial Market Committee, believes Russians will manage to bypass the restrictions. Meanwhile, major exchanges have reportedly informed Russian users that trading continues. Russians Find Ways to Circumvent Mounting European Crypto Sanctions, Duma Member Insists This week, the EU adopted its eighth package of penalties against Russia, meant to hit its government, economy, and energy exports in response to the recent escalation of the military conflict in Ukraine and the annexation of Ukrainian territories. Russian access to cryptocurrency, viewed as a tool to circumvent financial restrictions and export wealth, was also targeted. Anatoly Aksakov The Council of the European Union completely banned the provision of crypto wallet, account, and custody services to Russian residents and entities. However, according to a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament quoted by the Tass news agency, the EU decision may actually stimulate the development of Russia’s digital financial asset (DFA) market. The opinion was expressed by Anatoly Aksakov, head of the Financial Market Committee at the State Duma, the lower house of Russian parliament. He has been deeply involved in recent efforts to regulate the country’s crypto space, including the use of digital currencies in international settlements. Authorities in Moscow have been discussing the matter for over a year and considering an expansion of the legal framework which currently covers mostly DFAs with an issuer, such as tokens. The latest round of EU sanctions tightens previously imposed restrictions. Earlier this year, as part of its fifth package of measures approved a little over a month after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, the 27-strong bloc limited only “high-value” crypto-asset services for Russians and Russian-registered organizations — those for digital holdings exceeding €10,000 in fiat value (approx. $11,000 at the time, less than $10,000 now). Binance, Huobi Comment on Latest EU Sanctions, No New Restrictions for Now “Similar decisions have already been made before. They closed the official representative offices of their crypto exchanges in Russia, but de facto nothing has changed. There can also be an office in the virtual space, not at some address in Moscow,” Anatoly Aksakov further elaborated, insisting that Russians can easily bypass the sanctions. While the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, partially complied with the EU’s earlier requirements, allowing only withdrawals in the case of Russian account balances exceeding €10,000, it has now told users it did not introduce new restrictions, Bits.media revealed in a report. Another major platform, Huobi, said it “continues to support the stable trading of Russian users.” Of the top seven global crypto exchanges popular with Russians, which also include Bybit, Coinbase, FTX, Kraken, and Gate.io, none is a “European resident” for which the measures would be mandatory, the Russian crypto news outlet noted. Russian crypto experts, like the CEO of defi banking platform Indefibank, Sergey Mendeleev, doubt that most crypto companies would rush to implement the EU resolution targeting all Russian users as this would lead to loss of market positions. “Moreover, these restrictions stimulate the development of modern technologies. Next year will be the year of digital financial assets in Russia, you’ll see,” Aksakov promised. His comments come as deputies in the State Duma prepare to adopt a new law “On Digital Currency” designed to regulate decentralized crypto assets such as bitcoin and their employment in cross-border crypto payments between Russian companies and their foreign partners. 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Biden Admin Says It Has Reunited 500 Migrant Families Separated At US Border During Trump-Era – Fox News https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/biden-admin-says-it-has-reunited-500-migrant-families-separated-at-us-border-during-trump-era-fox-news/ The Biden administration says that it has reunified 500 migrant families who were separated during the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy that aimed to stop illegal immigration into the U.S. “This is a significant milestone that reflects the tireless dedication of the many public servants in the Department of Homeland Security and across the federal government, including those in the Departments of Health and Human Services, State, and Justice,” Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement.  “It is a milestone that we could not have achieved without the partnership and critical work of several incredibly committed non-governmental organizations,” he said. Mayorkas said that nearly 200 minors are in the process of being united with their parents.  NYC MAYOR ADAMS SAYS MIGRANT INFLUX WILL COST CITY OVER $1 BILLION THIS YEAR U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before the Senate. ((Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)) The Trump administration implemented the “zero tolerance” policy in 2018 to counteract a surge in illegal immigration at the border, prosecuting all illegal entries. However, accompanying children who came as part of a family unit could not be housed in adult detention centers with their accompanying adults. The Trump administration’s response was to separate the minors from their accompanying adults, placing them in Health and Human Services (HHS) care and allowing for detention and deportation of the adults. It was intended to dissuade migrant families from making the journey north in the first place. After outrage over the separations, President Donald Trump ended the policy. When the Biden administration took over, it pledged to make sure that any illegal immigrant who had been separated from their child is brought into the U.S. and reunited. To ensure this happens, it launched the Family Reunification Task Force. Those identified as eligible are brought in via a process called humanitarian parole. Travel is paid for, they can bring relatives and also live and work in the U.S. for three years on a renewable status. BIDEN PARDON FOR SIMPLE MARIJUANA POSSESSION WON’T APPLY TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS  In his statement, Mayorkas pledged that the Family Reunification Task Force’s work would continue. “The Task Force, through its partners, also continues to identify and engage families who were separated to ensure they are aware of the reunification process and the support the Task Force has arranged,” he said. “This support includes critically needed behavioral health services to assist the families in addressing the trauma they have suffered.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Meanwhile, a lawsuit is still ongoing as illegal immigrants who were separated sue the U.S. over the policy. A prior settlement, which would have dished out up to $450,000 per person, was abandoned after it was leaked and caused outraged from Republicans. Adam Shaw is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, primarily covering immigration and border security. He can be reached at adam.shaw2@fox.com or on Twitter.

New McKinsey Technology Report Outlines Key Areas Of Opportunity For Media – FIPP https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/new-mckinsey-technology-report-outlines-key-areas-of-opportunity-for-media-fipp/ 08 October 2022 McKinsey’s 2022 Technology Trends Outlook report has now been published, and it cites some exciting areas of opportunity for the media industry. It found that the media and entertainment sectors at large display a high association with 7 out of 14 key technology trends, across what it defines as both the ‘Silicon Age’ and ‘Engineering Tomorrow’.  These include:  Advanced connectivity Applied AI Cloud and edge computing  Immersive-reality technologies Industrialising machine learning Trust architectures and digital identity Web3 The areas of next generation software development, future of mobility, and future of sustainable development, were also cited by the report as displaying a strong association with the media of today – and tomorrow.  Leading the charge into the metaverse… Immersive-reality technologies and the emergence of Web3 are two key trends that we’ve looked at a lot on the FIPP.com over the past few months.  Earlier this week, Hearst took over the OMNI Gallery in Soho, to launch its new experiential division HearstX. The department will oversee platforms and campaigns across the physical, VR, AR, and mixed experience spaces, with initiatives such as virtual influencers, VirtuELLE Reality fashion shoots, and a fully playable Cosmopolitan world already in place.  The McKinsey report states: ‘The ability to cater to increased data creation and the growth in the number of connected devices for consumers allow for better entertainment experiences as new devices (for example, AR and VR devices) enter the market.’ … and the practical application of NFTs One emerging technology that has undoubtedly been hotly debated in the media industry to date, is NFTs. While some have dismissed the phenomenon as nothing more than a passing fad, we’ve seen countless examples of mainstream publishers moving into this area with seemingly high levels of success. Having interviewed a broad range of experts in this area directly ourselves over the past 18 months, its clear that there is at least one broad consensus on non-fungibles: while today’s headline hype may not necessarily be here forever, the underlying technologies – and opportunities for digital monetisation they represent – are not going anywhere anytime soon. It’s a reality that the latest McKinsey report underlines, from both a consumer and B2B pov: ‘Web3 enables interoperable games and tokenized digital assets,’ says the report, ‘facilitating new gaming experiences and play-and-earn business models in which in-game rewards (for example, nonfungible tokens [NFTs], governance tokens) are distributed with different utilities.’ ‘Creation and ownership of digital media (for example, artworks, video content)—sold as NFTs—allow new business models and creative possibilities while providing artists with more control and, in some cases, ongoing perpetual royalties. There are additional insights into streaming, personalisation, and the evolving nature of events, and you can access the report in full here.

Atlanta United’s Santiago Sosa Suspended 3 Games For Using Anti-Gay Slur – ESPN https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/atlanta-uniteds-santiago-sosa-suspended-3-games-for-using-anti-gay-slur-espn/ Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa has been suspended for three games and issued an undisclosed fine after using an anti-gay slur in his team’s match against the New England Revolution on Oct. 1, MLS announced Saturday. Sosa, 23, is also required to attend LGBTQ+ Allyship training through Athlete Ally. “Atlanta United is aware of Santiago Sosa’s use of offensive language during last week’s match,” Atlanta United said in a statement. “The club does not condone the use of harmful or disrespectful language towards any person. “Santiago is extremely remorseful and personally apologized to the New England Revolution player. He has also requested additional resources from Major League Soccer’s Players Association to grow from this incident. “The club will ensure this moment serves as an opportunity to reaffirm Atlanta United’s deeply held values of inclusion, respect and unity to all of our players and staff.” Sosa will miss Atlanta’s final game of the MLS regular season at home to New York City FC on Sunday as well as its first two games of the 2023 season. United have already being eliminated from playoff contention. The Argentina youth international joined Atlanta ahead of the start of the 2021 season. He has made 47 MLS appearances for the 2018 MLS Cup winners, including 21 this season.

DeSantis’ Migrant Relocation Plan Records Raise Even More Questions – Tallahassee Democrat https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/desantis-migrant-relocation-plan-records-raise-even-more-questions-tallahassee-democrat/ TALLAHASSEE — When Gov. Ron DeSantis sent nearly 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, last month, it appears to have gone against the program guidelines laid out in its bidding process, according to records obtained by the USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida. The program was designed “to relocate out of the State of Florida foreign nationals who are not lawfully present in the United States,” according to the documents released by the governor’s office Friday evening after a public records request. The records include a “request for quotes” document that the state used to locate bidding companies to take on the program. It too states that the unauthorized immigrants transported should be in Florida.  In the headlines: DeSantis touts plan to ‘profile’ and divert migrants from Florida. Critics claim deception Florida legislator sues DeSantis claiming illegal use of state funds for migrant relocation The budget Florida passed this year also says the money is meant for in-state immigrants, a point that already has become the subject of litigation. Soon after news broke of the Martha’s Vineyard flights, a Democratic Florida state senator filed suit to stop DeSantis from using more funds for the program. In his 15-page lawsuit, filed last month in Leon County Circuit Court, state Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-Miami, in part alleges the DeSantis administration failed to meet the requirements set by the Florida Legislature to only transport unauthorized immigrants from within the state.  Named as defendants are DeSantis, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared W. Perdue. “The state is completely violating the law,” Pizzo told NBC News. “They haven’t provided any scintilla of evidence for how this is legal.” And that wasn’t the only legal fallout. A federal class action lawsuit was filed in Boston on behalf of the migrants that accuses the DeSantis administration of deploying a “fraudulent and discriminatory scheme” to transport them. And Sheriff Javier Salazar of Bexar County, Texas, announced his agency had opened an investigation into how 48 Venezuelan migrants were “lured” to board flights from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard. Back story: Texas sheriff investigating how migrants were ‘lured’ on flights DeSantis arranged The migrants were picked up in Texas on Sept. 14. Two planes took off from San Antonio, Texas, then went to Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview, Florida. From there, one plane went to Spartanburg, South Carolina, and then to Martha’s Vineyard. The other plane went to Charlotte, North Carolina, and then to Martha’s Vineyard. The governor’s office and FDOT did not respond to a Saturday morning media request.  DeSantis has contended that it’s more effective to intercept migrants at the Texas border than to track them down when they arrive in Florida as individuals or in small groups. “If they get in a car with two other people, there’s no way we’re going to be able to detect that,” he said, adding: “Our view is you’ve got to deal with it at the source and, if they’re intending to come to Florida, and many of them are intending to come to Florida, [this is] our best way to make sure that they end up in a sanctuary jurisdiction.” Other inconsistencies: A lack of notification that sent a community scrambling The in-state guidelines weren’t the only inconsistencies the USA TODAY NETWORK -Florida found in the records. The “request for quotes” documents clearly states it is the responsibility of FDOT to ensure partner agencies notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as well as local law enforcement “of the Unauthorized Alien’s destination and estimated arrival time.” But, according to past reporting, local officials were blindsided by the arrival. “Many don’t know where they are. They say they were told they would be given housing and jobs,” state Rep. Dylan Fernandes, D-Falmouth, tweeted shortly after their arrival. “Islanders were given no notice but are coming together as a community to support them.” Price tag and response The price tag for the Massachusetts flights was initially put at $615,000, but the latest state records show that Florida paid another $950,000 to the Vertol Systems Company, a Destin, Fla.-based aviation firm, bringing the total spent by taxpayers so far to more than $1.5 million.  More: Florida taxpayers paid $615,000 for DeSantis to fly Texas migrants to island According to the Vertol agreement obtained by a public records request to FDOT, the company’s services should be on an “ongoing, month-to-month basis” until the end of June.  Before Hurricane Ian struck the state and sparked a massive relief effort, DeSantis said the transports would continue.  “There’s also going to be buses, and there will likely be more flights,” DeSantis said during a press conference in Daytona Beach in September. The first “project” was to be the transportation services of up 50 passengers to Massachusetts at a cost of $615,000, Vertol Systems CEO James Montgomerie said in a memorandum dated Sept. 6. But Vertol offered a price range from $325,000 for up to eight passengers to $625,000 for up to 65 passengers. The Miami Herald reported that Larry Keefe, who DeSantis appointed as the state’s “public safety czar” to oversee the governor’s anti-immigration programs, worked for Vertol Systems as legal counsel. The newspaper reported that he represented the firm in a dozen lawsuits between 2010 and 2017. This past legislative session, lawmakers boosted an $8 million request by DeSantis for the program to $12 million, to be administered by FDOT. The $12 million comes from interest earnings from Florida’s $8.8 billion portion of the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. It provided $350 billion to state and local governments, which the U.S. Treasury said is “to support their response to and recovery from the COVID-19 public health emergency.” Because the money is from interest, said Alexis Tsoukalas, a Florida Policy Institute policy analyst, it doesn’t fall under the same rules as the federal fund itself. Still, she said last month that the $12 million was “unfaithful to the spirit of the federal aid” and called it a “bizarre loophole.”  At a September news conference in Miami, DeSantis said his migrant relocation program is the “most effective” way to steer asylum seekers and other migrants away from Florida.  “I’ll tell you this, the Legislature gave me $12 million,” DeSantis said in September. “We’re going to spend every penny of that to make sure that we’re protecting the people of the state of Florida.”  The move angered Democrats, immigrant advocates and others who said the Republican governor was using migrants as “political pawns.” DeSantis said he took the action to call attention to President Biden’s “reckless” border security policies and steer undocumented immigrants away from Florida. Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has bused thousands of immigrants to Democrat-led cities like New York City, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, according to PolitiFact. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, has also sent migrants to the nation’s capital. In its public records response, the governor’s office said more records would be released at a later date.  Gun Girls made a go at the state bid One of three quotes included in the records was from a Florida-based company called Gun Girls Inc. That quote said for $26,000 the company would transport five people from Florida to Massachusetts, bringing along a bilingual officer as well as care packages, lunch, snacks and water for the passengers.  In a Saturday morning interview, the company’s president, Susan Kushlin, had only this to say to the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida: “We were not involved in that at all.” Kushlin told the Miami Herald and the Tampa Bay Times earlier, though, that she was bidding to transport via bus or commercial flights between five and 20 “illegal aliens” – who DeSantis administration officials said had committed “non-violent crimes.” More: Controversy continues over DeSantis’ $12 million plan to transport undocumented migrants out of Florida But even before boarding planes to Massachusetts, the migrants, according to their lawyers, were in the country legally because they were seeking political asylum and their cases were pending before immigration judges in various courts around the country. Most of the cases have since been transferred to the Boston area.  Kushlin said that her company couldn’t have pulled off the operation that happened. “We transport prisoners by contract. That’s all we do,” Kushlin told the Miami Herald and the Tampa Bay Times. “We don’t do anything like what they did. That’s not our business.” Kushlin told The Boston Globe she had been waiting several months to get definitive word on the bid. According to her bid, the transport was originally slated for the second week of August.  Contributed: USA Today, PolitiFact. USA Today Network-Florida government accountability reporter Douglas Soule is based in Tallahassee, Fla. He can be reached at DSoule@gannett.com. Twitter: @DouglasSoule

The 20 Best Places To Visit In Alaska – Moneyinc https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/the-20-best-places-to-visit-in-alaska-moneyinc/ Many people’s first associations with Alaska are extreme cold, gloomy skies, and mountains of powdery snow. However, Alaska is the place to go if you’re seeking adventure. In this enormous, rocky state, one can find some of North America’s most stunning and varied scenery. The state of Alaska is known for its untamed beauty, unique wildlife, and quaint beach communities, to name just a few attractions. This far-off paradise is a delight for those willing to travel there because many destinations are only reachable by plane or water. Beautiful glaciers, a thriving Native American culture, and incredible vistas of the aurora borealis will be your reward. Aside from being the country’s largest state, Alaska also boasts stunning natural beauty, rare and fascinating fauna, and a rich cultural heritage that most Americans are unfamiliar with. So, here are the 20 best places to visit in Alaska. 20. The Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs A trip to Chena Hot Springs with the Northern Lights epitomizes what the Arctic is all about. Visitors on this exclusive tour have the chance to soak in Fairbanks’s soothing natural hot springs before setting out in a small group to search for the Northern Lights with a knowledgeable guide. Although the guides can’t promise it, traveling with an expert hunter gives you the best chance to see the Northern Lights! According to Via Travelers, this is one of the best spots to visit in Alaska because of the Northern Lights, which offer unparalleled beauty. 19. Homer As the self-proclaimed “Halibut Fishing Capital of the World,” Homer offers some of the finest sportfishing in all of Alaska. The coal industry was the original impetus for the development of this charming community. There’s a good reason it’s regarded as one of Alaska’s top tourist destinations. Although sportfishing has made Homer famous worldwide, the city also offers various other exciting activities. Popular activities and attractions in Alaska include bear viewing tours, destination weddings, and kayaking. One of “America’s Best Small Art Towns,” the scenic location is renowned for its creative atmosphere. Visit one of the twelve exquisite art galleries in the Homer area. 18. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve The stunning Lake Clark National Park and Preserve exhibits a variety of Alaskan landscapes all in one place. Lake Clark, 100 miles south of Anchorage, is surrounded by alpine tundras, glacier lakes, two volcanoes, and rushing rivers. The most recent eruption of the 10,000-foot Mountain Redoubt occurred only in 1989. Lake Clark can only be reached by air or sea, like other isolated regions of Alaska. A native brown bear hunting for salmon in one of the lakes can be seen from the air on a scenic bear flight between May and September. 17. Columbia Glacier The Columbia glacier is easily accessible by boat from the Valdez harbor in Prince William Sound. The glacier’s thickness reaches 550 meters at its thickest, spreading across an area of 400 square kilometers. It starts in the Chugach Mountains and travels for 32 kilometers until arriving at Columbia Bay. Since 1982, this beautiful glacier’s retreat has been dramatic, with daily ice losses of 13 million tons. Some of the calving chunks are so large that they threaten the tourist boats that have come to see the event. The face of the glacier can reach heights of up to 400 feet. This would be such a treat for one to be part of. 16. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway The gold rush to the Klondike is an essential chapter in Alaska’s story. A remnant of the era is the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway. The Skagway–Fraser–Carcross–Whitehorse Narrow Gauge Railroad was initially constructed for the mining industry. According to Getting Stamped, passengers take in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape as they travel over trestles, tunnels, mountains, and glaciers. To ride the rails here is to have a one-of-a-kind encounter with the Alaskan landscape and engineering, as the railroad itself is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. 15. Kenai Fjords National Park In the vicinity of Seward, the Kenai Fjords region offers 607,000 acres of snow, ice, long fjords, calm bays, and coves. It also has a variety of animals, such as sea otters, black bears, harbor seals, mountain goats, and coyotes. The park’s main treasure, the enormous 936-square-mile Harding Icefield, lines the perimeter of the snow- and ice-covered 60 percent of the area. It sustains about 30 glaciers that flow from the mountains as a relic of the enormous ice sheet that once blanketed much of Alaska during the Pleistocene era. There are other activities such as camping, biking, kayaking, and flightseeing that one can participate in. 14. Nome Nome was established in 1888 and was primarily a community for gold miners. Movie makers “liked” it here in this city to create movies. The full-length animated film “Balto” was inspired by the diphtheria outbreak in Nome in 1925. The most prestigious dog sled racing in the world, the Iditarod, is held in the city every year to honor the 1925 Great Race of Mercy. Nome is a challenging destination because of its frigid climate and distant location. However, it is among Alaska’s most stunning sites to visit! 13. Alaska Highway The 1,500-mile-long, open Alaska Highway connects Delta Junction in Alaska with Dawson Creek in British Columbia. In just eight months, it was excavated from rock and dense forests. You will pass by the most beautiful natural reserves in Canada and the U.S. as you travel along Alaska Highway. Your drive will be spectacular as you get to appreciate nature as the journey continues. 12. Kennecott Ghost Town The country’s wealthiest copper mining town at one time was Kennecott. It has less than a dozen regular residents today, leaving it virtually entirely deserted. Before the copper reserves were depleted, the copper mine had been operating for 27 years. Visitors can now explore the ghost town’s eerie silence in its stunning location deep within the Alaskan wilderness. You will have a magnificent hike as you get to this location, which can only be accessible on foot. 11. Glacier Bay National Park The voyage may be difficult (there is no road access into or out of the park), but Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is so breathtaking that it is well worth it. West of Juneau, there is a national park that UNESCO has recognized as a World Heritage Site. According to Travel U.S. News, this is home to over 3 million acres of narrow fjords, temperate rainforest, and magnificent tidewater glaciers. Though you’ll most likely see Glacier Bay from the comfort of a cruise ship, you might want to explore going even closer to nature with a sea kayaking excursion and then spending the night in the stars in Bartlett Cove. 10. Wrangell St. Elias National Park The huge Wrangell St. Elias National Park, which is the biggest national park in the U.S., is located in the center of this kingdom. While there are several educational tourist facilities and ranger stations within the park, it’s also simple to travel off the beaten path and discover glacier hiking paths or overnight camping excursions. In addition, there are activities like hunting, mountain biking, fishing, and kayaking. 9. Ketchikan This picturesque village on the southern edge of Alaska’s Inside Passage is a great entry point into the Alaskan indigenous culture since it has more totem poles than any other place on earth. Explore the Misty Fjords National Monument after walking down historic Creek Street, which was once Ketchikan’s brothel quarter. This magnificent area of the Alaskan wilderness, covered in a thick rainforest, is best experienced from the air in a floatplane or on a boat excursion. 8. Skagway The little town of Skagway, which draws over a million visitors annually, is a worthy stop on any itinerary for Alaska. The town’s central historic district is its main draw, with more than 100 different structures dating back to the Klondike Gold Rush era. According to Planet Ware, The neighboring Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Museum is another place where you may learn more about the town’s importance. This is a beautiful place for historical enthusiasts to spend their day. 7. Kodiak Kodiak, the largest island in Alaska and the second-largest island in the United States, is home to several fascinating attractions, making it one of the top places to visit in Alaska. Kodiak Island, often referred to as the Emerald Isle, is home to many breathtakingly beautiful landscapes that draw hordes of nature lovers. As the ferries that travel the Alaskan Marine Highway dock just outside of downtown, Kodiak is a waterfront harbor town. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge encases two-thirds of Kodiak Island and is the area’s most well-known attraction. This park comprises two thousand eight hundred twelve square kilometers of diverse habitat. Mountain peaks, alpine meadows, ponds, spruce woods, and grasslands can all be seen on Kodiak Island. About 3,500 brown bears live in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, typically weighing between 800 and 1,500 pounds. 6. Seward Seward, a picturesque port city, is situated in a prime location between Mount Marathon and the Gulf of Alaska. Seward is one of the most magnificent tourist destinations because of the contrast between the snow-capped mountains and the glistening rivers and glaciers. Two of the most well-liked activities in Seward are wildlife viewing and glacier cruises. Numerous indigenous animals, including sea lions, puffins, and even whales, call Resurrection Bay home. Tourists may explore this gorgeous city from above with flightseeing and helicopter tours. 5. Talkeetna Talkeetna is a little town three hours by scenic train from Anchorage, Alaska, well worth the trip fo...

Ghana, Ukraine To Deepen Cooperation In Trade – Ghana Business News https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/ghana-ukraine-to-deepen-cooperation-in-trade-ghana-business-news/ Shirley Ayorkor-Botchwey Ghana and Ukraine have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in trade and the training of diplomatic staff. Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, signed for Ghana, while Mr Dmytro Kuleba, the visiting Ukrainian Foreign Minister, signed for his country. Mr Kuleba is in Ghana to deliver a special message from the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Accompanying him is a business delegation, who would hold meetings with their Ghanaian counterparts and key government institutions, including the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre. Prior to signing the MoU, the two ministers held discussions on issues of common interest, aimed at strengthening the bilateral relations between Ghana and Ukraine, and the need for deepening of economic ties in the areas of trade, security and education. The discussions also focused on Ghana’s active participation in deliberations on peace and security at the ECOWAS and the African Union, including efforts to resolve regional conflicts on the continent. Madam Ayorkor Botchwey noted that the bilateral relations between the two nations dated back to August 1992, which had been strong on the political front and emphasised the need to strengthen trade and economic ties. She recalled the visit to Ghana 4th April 2018 by the first ever Ukrainian Trade Mission, led by Mrs Nataliia Mykolska, a former Deputy Minister for Economic Development and Trade, which aimed at enhancing trade and economic relations. She reiterated the need for a stronger collaboration in oil and gas, petrochemicals, and security. Madam Botchwey underscored the role of state institutions in Ghana like Investment Promotion Centre, the Free Zones Authority, the Export Promotion Authority, and the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in promoting trade and investment. She expressed the readiness of those institutions to collaborate with their Ukrainian counterparts to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through the conducive business environment in Ghana. She called for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, which was impacting negatively on the economies of many countries across the globe, including Ghana. Mr Kuleba, on his part, commended Ghana for supporting the Ukrainian people during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where the two countries were completely aligned on all major issues of international importance. He said the statement: “Every bullet and every bomb fired at Ukraine is felt in Africa,” made by President Akufo-Addo at the UN General Assembly, was the clearest and the most eloquent statement, which reflected the global repercussions of the Russian aggression against Ukraine. “We have to stop this war, we will by winning it, because we defend the right cause, the principle of sovereignty, the principle of territorial integrity of the nation”. Mr Kuleba said Ukraine would soon be opening a full diplomatic mission in Accra. Source: GNA

Howard County Team Competes In National 4-H Food Challenge Finals – SWARK Today – SWARK Today https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/howard-county-team-competes-in-national-4-h-food-challenge-finals-swark-today-swark-today/ LITTLE ROCK — A team of Arkansas 4-H members celebrated National 4-H Week by competing in the National 4-H Food Challenge finals and returning home with a sixth-place win. Adelene Westfall, Sarah Lamb, and Christian Trombley— competing as the “Seniors with Spatulas” — competed against 10 other teams from Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming at the competition, held Oct. 4 at the Texas State Fair in Dallas.  The Arkansas youth are members of the Howard County Teen Leader Club and longtime members of Arkansas 4-H. Westfall and Lamb, who attend Nashville High School, were part of the 2021 team that placed fifth at nationals last year. Trombley, a homeschooled student, joined the team this year. To qualify for the national competition, the teens won the Arkansas 4-H Food Challenge in August. “I’m super proud of them,” said Howard County Extension Agent Jean Ince, who coached the team and accompanied them to the competition. “They have all been cooking for a long time and still they learned so much.” Although they had hoped to win top honors, the trio felt good about their performance. “Our dish was good, and we did a good presentation,” Lamb said.  “We knew so much more this year than last year,” Westfall added. “We felt really good going into their competition.” The Food Challenge not only tests participants’ cooking skills, but also their knowledge about nutrition, health and food safety and their ability to effectively communicate as a team. During the competition, the teams had 40 minutes to prepare a dish using the main ingredient — which wasn’t unveiled until the start of the competition.  After plating their dish, teams had five minutes to present their dish to judges and discuss food preparation, safety concerns, serving size information, cost analysis and nutritional information. Judges considered appearance, quality, creativity, effective communication and teamwork when scoring.  For the past two months, the team has met weekly to practice their skills using different ingredients from the four groups: protein, grains, dairy, fruits and vegetables.  Mystery ingredients White beans were the star of the preliminary round. The Arkansas team created a soup using the canned beans, chicken broth, shredded chicken, cheese, chives, cumin and salt and garnished with tomato. Judges liked their soup well enough to advance the team to the final round where they were tasked with cooking with fresh mushrooms. The team created a Mediterranean-inspired dish using couscous, mushrooms, feta and vegetables. “I felt confident coming out of second round because we had worked with couscous and mushrooms before,” Westfall said. “We had previously made a recipe with eggplant and couscous, and when we saw there was couscous available, we swapped the eggplant for mushrooms.” Division of labor The teens spent the past few months practicing both their culinary skills and how to work as a team. Each had a defined role. Lamb — who her teammates call the ‘boss lady’ — took the lead in the recipe development and decided the menu with team input.  “My goal is always to have a bright, colorful, good-looking dish,” she said. Lamb frequently cooks for her family, competes in BBQ competitions and hopes to own a bakery one day.  Trombley — the team’s ‘wingman’ — functioned as the sous chef, chopping and mincing ingredients, prepping the work space and ensuring food safety. Westfall, a 4-H Ambassador and member of the state Healthy Living team, is considered the team’s scribe. She meticulously recorded the ingredients, proportions, nutritional content, serving size and notes needed for the team’s presentation to judges. Skills for a lifetime Healthy living is one of tenets of the 4-H program, which offers programs in nutrition, fitness, substance abuse, safety and social and emotional wellness. “We strive to equip young people with healthy living knowledge and skills to physically, emotionally, and socially prepare them to meet today’s challenges,” said Amanda Welch, a 4-H youth development associate for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Welch coordinates the statewide 4-H Food Challenge.  Last year, Arkansas 4-H applied for and received a Healthy Habits grants from the National 4-H Council and Wal-Mart Foundation. “Most of the grant money went to counties to use for healthy living programs,” Welch said. “Howard County used grant money to purchase cooking utensils and supplies required for the competition.” The teens all said they enjoyed the experience. For Trombley, it was because of the “friendship and teamwork.” Lamb said she is more comfortable with public speaking because of the competition, and Westfall, who memorized nutritional value of foods for the competition, said that information will continue to help her.  “I’ve learned so much about our bodies and what they need to function that I never would’ve thought about before this challenge,” Westfall said. “It’s taught me a lot that I can use to improve my health and my family’s.” 4-H is the premier youth development program of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. Programs are offered in every county in Arkansas. To learn more about 4-H, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @AR_Extension.  About the Division of Agriculture The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.  The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.   The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bowling Green Vs. Buffalo Live Updates Score, Results, Highlights, For Saturday’s NCAA Football Game – CBS Sports https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/bowling-green-vs-buffalo-live-updates-score-results-highlights-for-saturdays-ncaa-football-game-cbs-sports/ The Buffalo Bulls and the Bowling Green Falcons will face off in a Mid-American clash at noon ET Oct. 8 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. If the game is anything like Bowling Green’s 56-44 win from their previous meeting in October of last year, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy. Even if it wasn’t a dominant performance, the Bulls beat the Miami (OH) RedHawks 24-20 last week. No one had a standout game offensively for Buffalo, but they got scores from RB Mike Washington and WR Justin Marshall. Buffalo’s victory came on a 15-yard TD pass from QB Cole Snyder to Marshall with only 0:36 remaining in the fourth quarter. Speaking of close games: last week Bowling Green sidestepped the Akron Zips for a 31-28 win. The squad ran away with 24 points in the first half and mostly just sat on those in the second to pick up the victory. Bowling Green QB Matt McDonald was slinging it as he passed for three TDs and 247 yards on 29 attempts. This next matchup is expected to be close, with Buffalo going off at just a 2-point favorite. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread as they are currently on a two-game streak of ATS wins. The wins brought the Bulls up to 2-3 and the Falcons to 2-3. Buffalo is 1-0 after wins this season, Bowling Green 0-1. Season Leaders passing C. Snyder1214 YD, 8 TDS, 3 INTS C. Snyder1214 YD, 8 TDS, 3 INTS M. McDonald937 YD, 13 TDS, 1 INTM. McDonald937 YD, 13 TDS, 1 INT rushing M. Washington67 ATT, 254 YD, 4 TDSM. Washington67 ATT, 254 YD, 4 TDS J. Patterson42 ATT, 149 YD, 1 TDJ. Patterson42 ATT, 149 YD, 1 TD receiving Q. Williams32 REC, 371 YD, 3 TDSQ. Williams32 REC, 371 YD, 3 TDS O. Hiliare17 REC, 243 YD, 4 TDSO. Hiliare17 REC, 243 YD, 4 TDS See New Posts Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned See More

Top 5 Metaverse Development Companies That Are Go-To Destinations For Ventures Delving Into Web3 In 2022! – EIN News https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/top-5-metaverse-development-companies-that-are-go-to-destinations-for-ventures-delving-into-web3-in-2022-ein-news/ This press release speaks about the top 5 metaverse development companies that business owners lean on for technical aid while creating their platforms. CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, October 9, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Web3 space’s formation has spurred up so many creative ideas that are business-worthy, and some have even given rise to whole new profiting domains for the future. A highly-speculated idea in the nineties, metaverses have become a reality today, with many businesses setting themselves up for the future. Brands, corporations, and startups alike have opted for metaverse development, as the domain is set to rule the world in the next decade. Due to the domain’s niche nature, most ventures need assistance from professional B2B metaverse development companies that could create virtual worlds that can provide immersive experiences to people. Why is All the Craze Around Metaverse Development? As we all know, metaverses are virtual worlds where people can interact with each other using digital avatars. These platforms utilize various Web3 elements, including blockchains, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence, for optimal results. Metaverse development solutions could conduct their businesses in two types: building entire virtual worlds; by utilizing land parcels inside existing metaverse applications. Both options are popular among business enthusiasts who approach the top metaverse development companies to get things done. This press release is a compiled summary of the top 5 metaverse development companies that deliver quality virtual world-based projects to their clients. 1. Blockchain App Factory Making the pole spot on this list, Blockchain App Factory is a popular metaverse development company with a global presence. Its 7+ years of experience in Web3 provides its experts with much-needed knowledge on metaverse development as they often build inspiring virtual world platforms for clients. The firm can create metaverse applications such as NFT marketplaces, P2E games, healthcare solutions, payment solutions, and social media spaces. The company’s ability to craft featureful 3D event spaces for meetings, conferences, parties, functions, and gatherings using state-of-the-art technical stacks gives Blockchain App Factory a competitive edge over others when it comes to metaverse development. 2. Chaincella Being a unit of the abovementioned Blockchain App Factory, Chaincella inches closer to its parent company when it comes to metaverse development. As a firm with selective Web3 development skills, it is no surprise that Chaincella’s developers chose metaverses in their list as its services in the domain are exemplary, according to its clients. Within a few years, the company has become part of various novel Web3 projects, including a few metaverse development ones that could hit virtual land soon. The firm is a favorite among multiple sections of metaverse business enthusiasts, making it famous in the Web3 space. 3. AppDupe Another experienced Web3 development firm making it to the list of top 5 metaverse development companies, AppDupe’s name might doubt some. Yet, its business is fully based on Web3 currently, and its mission is to empower startups through its affordable solutions. Its ready-made applications for entire metaverses and business platforms usable inside virtual worlds have a lot of fans who admire those products. Numerous businesses have benefited from AppDupe’s metaverse development team, which has expertise in crafting feature-rich digital worlds based on blockchain technology. In a nutshell, AppDupe’s metaverse development services are for those who need novel Web3 business applications. 4. LeewayHertz A US-based Web3 enterprise services provider, LeewayHertz is famous among metaverse development aficionados for its impressive services and extremely well-written blogs. The firm has extensive experience as a metaverse development company, making it a top contender in any rankings. A fair portion of its diverse clientele has utilized its services related to building such virtual worlds. NFT marketplaces, gaming spaces, healthcare solutions, and 3D spaces are a few examples of LeewayHertz’s outstanding projects related to metaverses. The firm also has access to development in major blockchains, which makes it a go-to option for Web3 businesses that intend to go wider. 5. Antier Solutions An experienced hand in metaverse development, Antier Solutions has made it to the list sheerly due to its released projects. The clientele of the firm includes many popular names in the real world that have utilized its development expertise to step into the virtual realm. The company has skilled professionals in design, development, testing, and marketing, making it a favorable candidate for the pole position in the future. As one of the top 5 metaverse development companies, Antier Solutions provides development from scratch and Whitelabel applications for metaverses and related business platforms that can be afforded by anyone without a doubt. Shedding Some Final Light The firms mentioned above are the top five metaverse development companies sought after by business enthusiasts this year, despite the not-so-good crypto markets. While the promise that metaverses offer to project owners is at an all-time high, the perseverance it takes for one actually to realize their ideas into virtual world applications takes a huge effort. These companies can help such people with their expertise to assist them in delving into the Web3 realm effortlessly and reap the benefits with time. The metaverse is here to stay, and these companies will play an immense role in shaping the future of metaverse development. BAF Blockchain App Factory +91 63826 65366 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn You just read: EIN Presswire’s priority is source transparency. We do not allow opaque clients, and our editors try to be careful about weeding out false and misleading content. As a user, if you see something we have missed, please do bring it to our attention. Your help is welcome. EIN Presswire, Everyone’s Internet News Presswire, tries to define some of the boundaries that are reasonable in today’s world. 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40 Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making Around Your Home – Mic https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/40-mistakes-you-dont-realize-youre-making-around-your-home-mic/ We only recommend products we love and that we think you will, too. We may receive a portion of sales from products purchased from this article, which was written by our Commerce team. There are always fresh and new ways we can improve our living environment. For example, failing to protect your expensive furniture from pets or not having an orderly system to sort laundry are just a few oversights that make your home feel unkempt. What you might not know is that these common mistakes can all easily be fixed by incorporating minor household hacks and investing in gadgets to sustain your home (like this amazing scratch guard that will deter your cat from scratching the couch!) Ahead, check out 40 simple solutions to the most common mistakes you may not even realize you’ve been making around the home. You’ll thank us later. 01 Mistake: Not sharpening knives when they get dull Solution: This professional knife sharpening tool for all kinds of kitchen knives This knife sharpener is a no-brainer to keep your cutlery in top shape. It has a four blade sharpening slots which work for most standard kitchen knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, fishing knives and scissors. It also features an ergonomically contoured handle to maximize comfort. Dull blades can lead to injury, so it’s important to keep those knives sharp. 02 Mistake: Not using weather-resistant paint on your front door Solution: This weather and corrosion-resistant paint Not using the proper outdoor paint for your front door or porch or mailbox means that you’ll end up re-painting them again and again. Enter: This oil-based paint is weather and rust-resistant so it’ll last for a long time. It comes in white, and also deep rich colors like dark brown and cranberry. One can covers 105 square feet, and the paint only takes around an hour or two to dry completely. 03 Mistake: Turning rugs into a safety hazard by not taping them down Solution: This double-sided non-slip rug pad that is reusable and washable Prevent slips and trips by making sure your rugs are securely held down and kept in place with this non-slip rug pad. It works for outdoor and indoor rugs of any shape and includes 12 long adhesive pieces that can also be washed with the carpet itself. After airing it out, the stickiness of the tape will be refreshed, and ready for use once again. 04 Mistake: Not lining your refrigerator shelves Solution: A pack of easy-to-clean refrigerator liners Lining your refrigerator is often an overlooked step. This simple task makes cleanup so much easier. This pack of 12 non-slip refrigerator liners has a smooth side down to secure grip and a dotted side up to prevent food from sticking. You can also use them to line your shelves, drawers, cabinets. Plus, they double as a placemat. 05 Mistake: Refusing to give reusable paper towels a try Solution: These dish cloths that can be thrown in the wash A reviewer favorite with more than 45,000 reviews, this pack of dish cloths is the perfect sustainable solution for wiping down any surface without wasting money on rolls of paper towels. “These are worth every penny as they have replaced my paper towels. They are absorbent, easy to rinse out and launder, and dry quickly…” one five-star shopper wrote. The cloths come in a pack of 10 and are available in 10 different colors. 06 Mistake: Neglecting to protect your hands while you’re cooking dinner Solution: These cut-resistant gloves that’ll keep you safe Avoid cooking cuts and injuries with these cut-resistant gloves that are made with an anti-slip nitrile coating. They’re lightweight and breathable, so you might forget you have them on midway through your cook. These gloves also work great for yard work, gardening or fishing. The best part? The fabric is touch screen compatible. 07 Mistake: Neglecting the dust on your ceiling fans & door frames Solution: This duster that’ll easily clean hard-to-reach places This ceiling and fan duster comes in a pack of two and will easily clean hard-to-reach spaces. The handle extends from 27 to 47 inches while the brush fits ceiling fan blades up to 6 inches wide working to trap dust. Dubbed an Amazon’s Choice top product, this cleaning gadget has scored a 4.6-star rating. “I was shocked at the results, much better than expected,” one shopper wrote. 08 Mistake: Missing out on extra bedroom storage by not raising your furniture Solution: This affordable riser that will elevate your bed to free up extra space underneath These heavy-duty furniture bed risers are the perfect solution for freeing up space beneath your bed, sofa, desk, and more. Underneath storage is often overlooked when trying to find places to keep your things. These risers come in a pack of four and easily fit on most furniture. Each riser is designed to safely handle heavy weight without denting or cracking any floor surfaces. “They are sturdy, attractive, and just the right height to raise the bed a bit to allow storage bins to fit underneath,” one five-star review read. 09 Mistake: Failing to protect your expensive furniture from pets Solution: These amazing scratch guards for your couch With over 7,500 five-star reviews on Amazon, this scratch protector comes in a pack of 10 and works to shield your furniture from your pet’s claws. The adhesive square comes in 12 x 17 inches and can easily be cut to fit any size. It’s only sticky on one side, so it won’t attract hair or lint. “The shields are sturdy and folded around the corners of my sectional well. The product is truly transparent…I highly recommend this product and will definitely order more shields soon,” one five-star review read. 10 Mistake: Leaving disorganized piles of paperwork around Solution: A file organizer box that is fireproof and water-resistant If you’re in the market for the ultimate file organizer, this fiberglass box is the holy grail. Unlike most file organizers, this durable one is fireproof — it’s made of silicone-coated fiberglass which can stand temperatures up to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit and is highly water-resistant. It also includes a code lock for extra security. 11 Mistake: Forgetting to replace cutting boards Solution: This glass cutting board that’ll also class up your kitchen Perfect to use as a cutting mat, cheese plate, or simply as an everyday kitchen board, this multi-purpose tempered black glass board is a top kitchen essential. The glass top resists stains and is easy to clean, unlike most wooden options. The most important feature is the rubber bottom that keeps it from slipping on the countertop while slicing. As a bonus, it’s a quick way to add a bit more sophistication to your kitchen. 12 Mistake: Letting wall holes from past tenants become the main focus of the room Solution: This best-selling hole repair kit This 4-piece hole repair kit includes everything you need to fix holes in your wall up to 3″ in diameter. This handy kit is stocked with spackling compound primer, a self-adhesive patch, a putty knife, and a sanding pad. “I bought this because I needed to fill the holes of my mounted TV and several other holes around my apartment. This was perfect! I used it the night before and in the morning it was completely dry! This was very beginner friendly,” one five-star review read. 13 Mistake: Leaving drawers messy and unorganized Solution: This utensil organizer that has up to 10 storage slots This expandable utensil organizer is the best way to keep your kitchen drawer in order. It’s available in 3-10 slots and stretches from 13 inches to 20 inches wide. Designed from organic bamboo wood, the drawer organizer is water-resistant and can easily wipe clean. You can use it for silverware, cutlery, spatulas, or just to help tame your junk drawer. 14 Mistake: Not having a dedicated spot for grill tools Solution: This multi-use hook rack that you can mount on your grill If you’re tired of misplaced tools or disorganized utensils getting stuck in drawers during off-seasons, give this multi-use hook rack a try. Perfect for storing tools in your garage or grilling accessories, this stainless steel organizer can easily hang on your shed, in your garage, or be mounted on your grill. It features five hooks and includes a screwdriver for easy installation. 15 Mistake: Letting your fancy dishes and glassware take up precious space in your kitchen cabinets Solution: Easily store dishes you don’t use every day with this these quilted packing cubes. This quilted dinnerware and glassware storage pack is great for hiding barely-used dishes. Available in a 2-piece set for mugs and glassware or as a 6-piece set for plates and cups, you’ll have these storage boxes easily on hand when it comes to the holiday season or hosting a dinner party. 16 Mistake: Not addressing the tangle of cords on your work desk Solution: These adhesive cord holders that are ideal for organizing wires in your office or nightstand These cable clips are another best-selling product on Amazon. For just under $10, this pack of 16 different size black cable cord holders will help those cluttered cables and cords around your desk, TV, power strip, filing cabinets look a whole lot nicer. 17 Mistake: Not setting your outdoor sprinkler on a timer for convenient watering Solution: A sprinkler timer so you can customize your watering time Accurately program your watering time with this handy sprinkler timer. It features an LED screen with customizable times from one minute to eight hours and even has a rain delay mode. “This does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It’s very easy to set up and the timer worked flawlessly. It provided water for my wife’s plants while we were away on vacation. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to have a simple way to provide water for their plants on a schedule ...

India Releases 50-Page CBDC Report – Good Or Bad For The Country’s Crypto? – Bitcoinist https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/india-releases-50-page-cbdc-report-good-or-bad-for-the-countrys-crypto-bitcoinist/ The CBDC report published by India’s central bank may not be good news for the Indian cryptocurrency market. Crypto was such a hit in India in 2021 that it made the country the fastest growing market for the asset class, surpassing the MENA region and even Europe. At one point, the country’s market jumped by 641% in just 12 months and was projected to surge even more. But everything changed in April this year as the government of India started to tighten its grip on crypto, imposing tax on transactions involving the asset which led to the collapse of local exchanges. Some thought this might have something to do with the nation’s plan to eventually have its own CBDC. Country officials said the move was made to provide a window for the formalization of cryptocurrencies but what it accomplished so far is to make crypto trading in India insanely expensive. But it turns out, the country is just starting to pound on digital assets and the Reserve Bank of India might just deliver the finishing blow. Reserve Bank of India Eyes CBDC It is no secret that the Reserve Bank of India has been eyeing to launch a project for its CBDC – a development which has now been confirmed by the bank’s FinTech Department report released on October 7. Both retail and wholesale variants of the CBDC is being considered by the financial institution for consumers and businesses as well as interbank and wholesale transfers. The report provided an insight as to how the process will unfold, starting with the building of the currency by technological partners selected by a working group. Once the CBDC is ready, it will be tested in a sandbox environment and will be exposed to stressful situations. The functionality and overall design of the digital currency will be assessed. If the designed CBDC passes all the testing, a pilot release will then follow. An Apparent Aversion To Cryptocurrencies For the development of both retail and wholesale variant of the CBDC, the RBI is making sure it can properly identify its owners or holders, much like the physical fiat money. This move seems to attack one of the selling points and advantages of digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, among many others – privacy. Moreover, as the government recently imposed hefty taxes on crypto transactions in India, people there will be put into a position to instinctively choose the CBDC in order to avoid the taxes. “It is the responsibility of central bank to provide its citizens with a risk-free CBDC which will provide the users the same experience of dealing in currency in digital form, without any risks associated with private cryptocurrencies,” the RBI said in quotes by Reuters. India might not have made the move to ban cryptocurrencies altogether, but the CBDC report might be an indication that the country is slowly shutting the door on digital currencies not issued by its government. BTC total market cap at $374 billion | Featured image from Forbes, Chart: TradingView.com

US Soccer President Tells CNN More Misconduct Cases Reported – The Washington Post https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/us-soccer-president-tells-cnn-more-misconduct-cases-reported-the-washington-post/ The U.S. Soccer Federation received three new reports of misconduct in the sport this week after details of systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League were revealed in an independent investigation, U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone told CNN. Parlow Cone was interviewed twice Friday by the television network and didn’t provide details of the new misconduct cases. She said the U.S. Center for SafeSport and other authorities have been made aware of the three new reports. “I’m also hoping that people do feel safe now to come forward or are … learning about where to come forward to report this because this is so important,” Parlow Cone told CNN. “We’re not going to be able to root it out unless more brave people come forward to tell us.” Five of 10 NWSL coaches either were fired or stepped down last season amid allegations of misconduct. More than 200 people were interviewed by investigators looking into the allegations of harassment and sexual coercion and abuse. The NWSL, U.S. Soccer, teams and individuals provided documents. The independent investigation, run by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates and the law firm King & Spaulding, focused on three former coaches: Paul Riley, with the Portland Thorns and later the North Carolina Courage, Christy Holly of Racing Louisville and Rory Dames of the Chicago Red Stars. On Wednesday, the Portland Thorns dismissed a pair of team executives a day after owner Merritt Paulson removed himself from a decision-making role with the team. Chicago Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler also stepped back from his role, and Racing Louisville President James O’Connor apologized to fans and a former player who alleged she was sexually abused by Holly. On Friday, England and the U.S. women’s teams played a friendly before nearly 77,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. They wore teal armbands in solidarity with sexual abuse victims and together held a banner that read “Protect the Players” just before kickoff. The Yates report made numerous recommendations to prioritize player health and safety. U.S. Soccer also said it would immediately implement programs to protect players. ___ More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Elon Musk’s Phone Reveals Entourage Of Overzealous Tech Bros – News-Daily.com https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/elon-musks-phone-reveals-entourage-of-overzealous-tech-bros-news-daily-com/ Texts between the billionaire and some of his tech investor friends show them in a bad light. In Musk v. Twitter, an aspect of the business life of the richest man in the world is revealed.  Private messages exchanged within his inner circle immerse us into his process when he conceives an idea. Stacker curated a list of the 100 worst horror films of all time, which we calculated using a combination of IMDb and Metacritic data from September 2022. Click for more. The messages were released by the Delaware Chancery Court as part of the proceedings between the two parties.  The revelation of these private messages is undoubtedly one of the reasons which led the billionaire to put back on the table his offer to acquire the platform for $44 billion. And to demand that Twitter  (TWTR) – Get Twitter Inc. Report drop its legal action in exchange. You can read them here. Here are messages Musk exchanged with his tech bros about Twitter. Some precisions for the good comprehension of some messages: Parag Agrawal is the CEO of Twitter. Morgan Stanley is the bank advising Musk, while Jared Birchall is an adviser to the billionaire. SVP refers to Special Purpose vehicles. David Sacks, co-Founder of PayPal, General Partner of Venture Capital Firm Craft Ventures On April 26, the day after the Twitter deal was announced, Sacks communicated with Musk. Sacks: Justin Amash (former congressman who’s libertarian and good on free speech) asked for an intro to you. “I believe I can be helpful to twitter’s team going forward – thinking about how to handle speech and moderation, how that intersects with ideas about governance, how to navigate actual government (including future threats to Section 230), etc. – and I’d love to connect with Elon if he’s interested in connecting (I don’t have a direct way to contact him). I believe my experience and experience can be useful, and my general outlook aligns with his stated goals. Thanks. All the best.” Please LMK if you want to connect with him. Musk: I don’t own Twitter yet. Sacks: Understood. Then on April 28: Musk: Do you and/or find want to invest in the take private? Musk: fund Sacks: Yes but I don’t have a vehicle for it (Craft is venture) so either I need to set up an SPV or just do it personally. If the latter, my amount would be mice-nuts in relative terms but I would be happy to participate to support the cause. Musk: Up to you Sacks: Ok cool, let me know. Sacks: I’m in personally and will raise an SPV too if that works for you. Musk: Sure Joe Lonsdale, co-Founder of Palantir Technologies,  8VC On March 24, almost two weeks before Musk revealed that he had become the top shareholder of Twitter, Lonsdale wrote to him. Lonsdale: I love your ‘Twitter algorithm should be open source’ tweet – I’m actually speaking to over 100 members of congress tomorrow at the GOP policy retreat and this is one of the ideas I’m pushing for reigning in crazy big tech. Now I can cite you so I’ll sound less crazy myself:). Our public squares need to not have arbitrary sketchy censorship. Musk: Absolutely Musk: What we have right now is hidden corruption! On April 4, Lonsdale writes to Musk congratulating him after his Twitter stake was revealed. Lonsdale: Excited to see the stake in Twitter – awesome. “Back door man” they are saying haha. Hope you’re able to influence it. I bet you the board doesn’t even get full reporting or see any report of the censorship decisions and little cabals going on there but they should – the lefties on the board likely want plausible deniability. On April 16: Lonsdale: Haha even Governor DeSantis just called me just now with ideas how to help you and outraged at that board and saying the public is rooting for you. Let me know if you or somebody on your side wants to chat w him. Would be fun to see you if you guys are around this weekend or the next few days. Musk: Haha cool Jason Calacanis, Angel Investor, Podcaster. On April 14, when Musk made his bid to acquire Twitter for $44 billion at $54.20 per share, Calacanis seems to be mocking the company for being hesitant. Calacanis: You should raise your offer Calacanis: $54.21 Calacanis: The perfect counter Calacanis: You could easily clean up bots and spam and make the service viable for many more users – Removing bots and spam is a lot less complicated than what the Tesla self driving team is doing (based on hearing the last edge case meeting) Calacanis: And why should blue check marks be limited to the elite, press and celebrities? How is that democratic? On April 15, Calacanis: Back of the enveloppe… Twitter revenue per employee: $5B rev/8k employees =$625K rev Per employee in 2021 Google revenue per employee: $257B rev /135K employee =$1.9M Per employee in 2021 Apple revenue per employee: $365 rev /154k employees = $2.37 M per employee in fiscal 2021 Calacanis: Twitter revenue per employee if 3k instead of 8k: $5B rev/ 3k employees= $1.66m rev per employee in 2021 (more industry standard) Musk: Insane potential for improvement Calacanis: Day zero Calacanis: Sharpen your blades boys Calacanis: 2 day a week Office requirement = 20% voluntary departures Calacanis: I mean, the product road map is beyond obviously Calacanis: Premium feature abound … and twitter blue has exactly zero Calacanis: What committee came up with the list of dog shit features in Blue?!? It’s worth paying to turn it off Musk: Yeah, what an insane piece of shit! Calacanis: Maybe we don’t talk twitter on twitter DM Musk: Was just thinking that haha Musk: Nothing said there so far is anything different from what I said publicly On April 16: Musk: Btw, Parag is still on a ten day vacation in Hawaii Calacanis: No reason to cut short … in your first tour as ceo Calacanis: (!!!) Calacanis: Shouldn’t he be in a war room right now?!? Musk: Does doing occasional zoom calls while drinking fruity cocktails at the Four Seasons count? Calacanis and Musk will exchange a lot in the days that will follow. On May 13, Musk writes to Calacanis: Musk: What’s going on with you marketing and SPV to randos? This is not ok. Calacanis: Not randos, I have the largest angel syndicate and that’s how I invest. We’re done 250+ deals like this and we know all the folks. I though (t) that was how folks were doing it. Calacanis: $100m+ on commitments, but if that not ok it’s fine. Just wanted to support this effort. Calacanis: ~300 QPs and 200 accredited investors said they would do it. It’s not an open process obviously, only folks already in our syndicate. Calacanis: There is *massive* demand to support your effort btw … people really want to see you win. Musk: Morgan Stanley and Jared think you are using our friendship not in a good way Musk: This makes it seem like I’m desperate. Musk: Please stop Calacanis: Only ever want to support you. Calacanis: Clearly you’re not desperate – you have the worlds greatest investors voting in support of a deal you already have covered. You’re overfunded. Will quietly cancel it… And to be clear, I’m not out actively soliciting folks. These are our exiting LPs not rondos. Sorry for any trouble. Musk: Morgan Stanley and Jared are very upset. The conversation goes. Calacanis: And you know I’m ride or die brother – I’d jump on a grande for you. Musk “Loved” the last message Steve Jurvetson, Tesla and SpaceX Investor. On April 29, Jurvetson sends a link to a LinkedIn profile to Musk. Jurvetson: If you are looking for someone to run the Twitter revamping … perhaps as some kind of CXO under you … Emil Michael is a friend that just offered that idea. Genevieve loved working for him at Klout. He went on to become Chief Business Officer of Uber for 2013-17. Musk: I don’t have a LinkedIn account Musk: I don’t think we will have any CXO titles Jurvetson: OK. Are you looking to hire anyone, or do you plan to run it? Jurvetson: This is his experience prior to Uber. Musk: Please send me anyone who actually writes good software Jurvetson: Ok, no management; good coders, got it. Musk: Yes Musk: Twitter is a software company (or should be)= Jurvetson: Yes. My son at Reddit and some other young people come to mind. I was thinking about who is going to manage the software people (to prioritize and hit deadlines), and I guess that’s you. Musk: I will oversee software development. Antonio Gracias, Venture Capitalist and Shareholder of Tesla. On March 5, a month before Musk as a Twitter shareholder was made official, Gracias wrote to the billionaire. Gracias: Wow… I saw your tweet re free speech. Wtf is going on Elon… Musk: EU passed a law banning Russia Today and several other Russian news sources. We have been told to block their IP address. Musk: Actually, I find their news quite entertaining Musk: Lot of bullshit, but some good points too Gracias: This is fucking nuts… you are totally right. ! 100% agree with you. Gracias: We should allow it precisely bc we hate it… that is the ping of the American constitution. Musk: Exactly Musk: Free speech matters most when it’s someone you hate spouting what you think is bullshit Gracias: I am 100% with you Elon. To the fucking mattresses no matter what … this is a principle we need to fucking defend with our lives or we are lost to the darkness.

‘War Zone’: 3 More Teens Charged In Connection With Fatal Drive-By Shooting – San Antonio Express-News https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/war-zone-3-more-teens-charged-in-connection-with-fatal-drive-by-shooting-san-antonio-express-news/ Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News Oct. 8, 2022 A woman was killed and another injured after more than 100 rounds were fired into a home in the 11400 block of Bald Mountain in western Bexar County just after midnight Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Ken Branca SAN ANTONIO — Three more teens have been charged in connection with last week’s deadly Bald Mountain drive-by shooting that turned a neighborhood into a “war zone,” the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday. The teenage males — 17, 15 and 14 years old — were arrested Friday and charged them with deadly conduct with a firearm, a third-degree felony. Two other boys, 14 and 15 years old, were arrested last week and charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Tuesday’s drive-by shooting of a home in the 11400 block of Bald Mountain in western Bexar County. On ExpressNews.com: Two boys, 14 and 15 years old, charged with murder in Bald Mountain drive-by shooting “The blatant disregard for human life displayed by these two groups turned a quiet suburban neighborhood into a war zone and led to two innocent young women being shot, with one losing her life,” Sheriff Javier Salazar said in a news release. More than 100 rounds were fired into the home about 12:40 a.m., killing Novita Kurnia Putri, 25, who was working late in her home at the time of the shooting. Putri died from a gunshot wound to the head. The sheriff’s office has said her home was not the teens’ intended target. A 41-year-old Airbnb guest at the home sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was treated and released from a hospital. On ExpressNews.com: Medical examiner identifies woman killed in drive-by shooting Deputies patrolling the area responded to two series of gunshots several minutes apart, pursued a fleeing car and arrested the two boys early Tuesday. The investigation into the shooting led to the latest charges. Each of the three teens arrested Friday are accused of firing a gun that night, “striking multiple residences, causing property damage,” according to the news release. Bail has been set at $40,000 for the 17-year-old. ricardo.delgado@express-news.net

Russia-Ukraine: 3 Killed In Crimea Bridge Blast, Official Says – WABC-TV https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/russia-ukraine-3-killed-in-crimea-bridge-blast-official-says-wabc-tv/ An explosion Saturday caused the partial collapse of a bridge linking the Crimean Peninsula with Russia, damaging an important supply artery for the Kremlin’s faltering war effort in southern Ukraine. Russian authorities said a truck bomb caused the blast, which killed three people. The speaker of the Russian-backed regional parliament in Crimea immediately accused Ukraine of being behind the explosion; Moscow didn’t apportion blame. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly threatened to strike the bridge and some lauded the destruction, but Kyiv stopped short of claiming responsibility. The explosion risked a sharp escalation in Russia’s eight-month war, with some Russian lawmakers calling for President Vladimir Putin to declare a “counterterrorism operation” in retaliation, shedding the term “special military operation” that had downplayed the scope of fighting to ordinary Russians. The Kremlin could use such a move to broaden the power of security agencies, ban rallies, tighten censorship, introduce restrictions on travel, and expand a partial military mobilization that Putin ordered last month. Hours after the explosion, Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that the air force chief, Gen. Sergei Surovikin, would command all Russian troops in Ukraine. Surovikin, who over the summer was placed in charge of troops in southern Ukraine, had led Russian forces in Syria and was accused of overseeing a brutal bombardment that destroyed much of the city of Aleppo. Moscow, however, continues to suffer battlefield losses. On Saturday, a Kremlin-backed official in Ukraine’s Kherson region announced a partial evacuation of civilians from the southern province, one of four illegally annexed by Moscow last week. Kirill Stremousov told Russia’s state-run RIA Novosti agency that young children and their parents, as well as the elderly, could be relocated to two southern Russian regions because Kherson was getting “ready for a difficult period.” The 19-kilometer (12-mile) Kerch Bridge, on a strait that connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, is a tangible symbol of Moscow’s claims on Crimea and an essential link to the peninsula, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014. The $3.6 billion bridge, the longest in Europe, is vital to sustaining Russia’s military operations in southern Ukraine. Putin himself presided over the bridge’s opening in 2018. The attack on it “will have a further sapping effort on Russian morale, (and) will give an extra boost to Ukraine’s,” said James Nixey of Chatham House, a think tank in London. “Conceivably the Russians can rebuild it, but they can’t defend it while losing a war.” Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee said a truck bomb caused seven railway cars carrying fuel to catch fire, resulting in the “partial collapse of two sections of the bridge.” A man and a woman in a vehicle on the bridge were killed, Russia’s Investigative Committee said. It didn’t say who the third victim was. All vehicles crossing the bridge are supposed to undergo state-of-the-art checks for explosives. The truck that exploded was owned by a resident of the Krasnodar region, in southern Russia. Russian authorities said the man’s home was searched and experts were looking at the truck’s route. Train and automobile traffic over the bridge was temporarily suspended. Automobile traffic resumed Saturday afternoon on one of the two links that remained intact from the blast, with the flow alternating in each direction, Crimea’s Russia-backed regional leader, Sergey Aksyonov, wrote on Telegram. Rail traffic was resuming slowly. Two passenger trains departed from the Crimean cities of Sevastopol and Simferopol and headed toward the bridge Saturday evening. Passenger ferry links between Crimea and the Russian mainland were being relaunched Sunday. While Russia seized areas north of Crimea early during its invasion of Ukraine and built a land corridor to it along the Sea of Azov, Ukraine is pressing a counteroffensive to reclaim those lands. The Russian Defense Ministry said its troops in the south were receiving necessary supplies through that corridor and by sea. Russia’s Energy Ministry said Crimea has enough fuel for 15 days. Russian war bloggers responded to the bridge attack with fury, urging Moscow to retaliate by striking Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. Putin ordered the creation of a government panel to deal with the emergency. Gennady Zyuganov, head of the Russian Communist Party, said the “terror attack” should serve as a wake-up call. “The long-overdue measures haven’t been taken yet, the special operation must be turned into a counterterrorist operation,” he said. Leonid Slutsky, head of the foreign affairs committee in the Russian parliament’s lower house, said “consequences will be imminent” if Ukraine was responsible. And Sergei Mironov, leader of the Just Russia faction, said Russia should respond by attacking key Ukrainian infrastructure, including power plants, bridges and railways. Such statements may herald a decision by Putin to declare a counterterrorism operation. The parliamentary leader of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s party stopped short of claiming that Kyiv was responsible, but appeared to cast the bridge explosion as a consequence of Moscow’s takeover of Crimea. “Russian illegal construction is starting to fall apart and catch fire. The reason is simple: If you build something explosive, then sooner or later it will explode,” said David Arakhamia of the Servant of the People party. The Ukrainian postal service announced it would issue stamps commemorating the blast, as it did after the sinking of the Moskva, a Russian flagship cruiser, by a Ukrainian strike. The secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, Oleksiy Danilov, tweeted a video with the Kerch Bridge on fire and Marilyn Monroe singing her famous “Happy Birthday Mr. President” song. Putin turned 70 on Friday. In Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said “the reaction of the Kyiv regime to the destruction of civilian infrastructure shows its terrorist nature.” Local authorities in Crimea made conflicting statements about what the damaged bridge would mean for residents. The peninsula is a popular destination for Russian tourists and home to a naval base. A Russian tourist association estimated that 50,000 tourists were in Crimea on vacation on Saturday. Elsewhere, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has lost its last remaining external power source as a result of renewed shelling and is now relying on emergency diesel generators. Ukrainian authorities were also just beginning to sift through the wreckage of the devastated city of Lyman in eastern Ukraine, assessing the humanitarian toll and the possibility of war crimes after a months-long Russian occupation. The blast on the bridge occurred hours after explosions rocked the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv early Saturday, sending towering plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering secondary explosions. Ukrainian officials accused Russia of pounding Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, with surface-to-air missiles in two largely residential neighborhoods. Kharkiv resident Tetiana Samoilenko’s apartment caught fire in the attack. She was in the kitchen when the blast struck, sending glass flying. “Now I have no roof over my head. Now I don’t know what to do next,” the 80-year-old said. ___ Stepanenko reported from Kharkiv, Ukraine. Francisco Seco contributed from Kharkiv. Copyright © 2022 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

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Dr Ashish Dwivedi Explains Connection Between Gym And Heart Attack – Zee News https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/dr-ashish-dwivedi-explains-connection-between-gym-and-heart-attack-zee-news/ Exercise: How, what and how much? The role of exercise in health is undisputed, but how, when and how much is very important; especially in heart disease. Exercise paired with a healthy diet and avoiding smoking is a simple measure of heart health. In some cases, exercise can be as powerful as medicine.1 Exercise helps heart health in the following ways:1 Reduces blood pressure Ensures healthy body weight Strengthens muscles Improves the circulation of blood in the body, reducing the load on the heart Stops or delays the development of diabetes Decreases risk of stroke, blood clots Lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol Reduces stress, making you feel good Decreases inflammation which affects several body systems However, pushing too hard is a bad idea. Research shows that exercising more than the recommended guidelines can lead to major health issues.3 Besides, the exercise regimen should be carefully chosen based on your health and physical conditions. Therefore, consult a doctor/physical trainer before you start an exercise routine. Exercise, how? First thing is to make a start and get more active. Choose an activity that you enjoy. Ensure you wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Schedule exercise in your daily timetable. Exercise with your friends and family. Maintain an exercise log and track progress. Do not exercise when you are sick or for a few days following sickness – give time for your body to recover.2 Exercise, what? Anything that makes you move and burn calories is exercise. It could be as simple as doing household work or climbing stairs. However, aerobic (or “cardio”) activity puts your heart and lungs at work and improves your fitness. The following table gives you a list of different types of aerobic exercises one can do (again, you need to talk to your doctor before starting any).4 Exercise, how much? About 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise are recommended for healthy living. Moderate exercise for 30 min a day for 5 days a week is often sufficient to achieve optimal health benefits. Vigorous exercise can be limited to just 3 days a week as there are chances of injury.2 Exercise slowly for the first five minutes; it helps the heart rate increase gradually, the body to loosen and increases blood flow to muscles. Then perform your exercise routine, and at the end, cool down for 5 min to allow your heart rate to come back to resting levels and temperature to normal. Ensure you are well hydrated. During the initial days, start with low-intensity exercise and then gradually increase the intensity as your body starts accepting and adjusting to the exercise. Also, increase the duration of exercise gradually. Red flags Stop exercising when you have chest pain; heaviness in the chest; fatigue; neck, upper back and jaw pain; and light-headedness or dizziness. Also, ensure your surroundings are safe. (Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before taking any decisions regarding recommendations in the article or for more information.) Reference: Johns Hopkins Medicine. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/7-heart-benefits-of-exercise. Jin J. Counseling on Healthy Diet and Physical Activity to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease. JAMA. 2020 Nov 24;324(20):2114. ACSM Position Stand: The Recommended Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Fitness, and Flexibility in Healthy Adults, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Volume 30(6), June 1998, pp 975-991 American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical Activity in Adults and Kids. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults How much exercise is too much exercise? Times News Network, Aug 22, 2021 (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/fitness/how-much-exercise-is-too-much-exercise/articleshow/85515605.cms) (Brand Desk Content)

LSU Vs. Tennessee Score: Live Game Updates, College Football Scores, NCAA Top 25 Highlights Today – CBS Sports https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/lsu-vs-tennessee-score-live-game-updates-college-football-scores-ncaa-top-25-highlights-today-cbs-sports/ Season Leaders passing H. Hooker1193 YD, 8 TDS H. Hooker1193 YD, 8 TDS J. Daniels915 YD, 6 TDSJ. Daniels915 YD, 6 TDS rushing J. Wright55 ATT, 256 YD, 4 TDSJ. Wright55 ATT, 256 YD, 4 TDS J. Daniels60 ATT, 321 YD, 3 TDSJ. Daniels60 ATT, 321 YD, 3 TDS receiving J. Hyatt23 REC, 325 YD, 3 TDSJ. Hyatt23 REC, 325 YD, 3 TDS M. Nabers22 REC, 282 YD, 1 TDM. Nabers22 REC, 282 YD, 1 TD See New Posts Pinned Fourth down Fourth downs haven’t been kind to LSU so far in this game, and now it’s the Tigers’ defense facing a big one as the Volunteers call timeout to discuss a fourth-and-2 from LSU’s 43. Tigers just came up with a huge sack from Greg Brooks Jr. on third down, but the Vols were lucky that Hooker’s fumble on the play was scooped up by running back Dylan Sampson, who ran it for a gain of two yards. Pinned Pinned Another blunder LSU’s offense is moving the football pretty well, but the Tigers can’t stop hurting themselves once they get in position to score. Jayden Daniels just took a sack that pushed the Tigers out of field goal range and into a fourth-and-12. Even an incompletion there would have made going for it somewhat practical. Instead, it leads to a punt that results in a touchback. Volunteers get it back leading 20-0. Pinned Pinned Garrett Dellinger down LSU is already without its starting left tackle today and just had another offensive lineman, Garrett Dellinger, helped off the field. The Tigers are struggling in the run game as it is and may be challenged even more depending on the severity of Dellinger’s issue. Pinned Pinned Momentum swing LSU is now 0-for-2 on fourth-down conversion attempts after the Vols stuff a fourth-and-1 run attempt near midfield. Nowhere to go for Josh Williams, and the Volunteers IMMEDIATELY strike. What a momentum swing as Hendon Hooker hits Jaylin Hyatt down the left sideline for a 45-yard touchdown strike to make it 20-0. Hyatt showed serious speed on that one. LSU is in deep trouble here. Pinned Pinned Pinned First quarter Tennessee leads 13-0 entering the second quarter, but LSU should feel good about where it stands — all things considered. The Tigers had just about everything go wrong that possibly could but are on the cusp of being down just 13-7 if they can finish this promising drive with a touchdown. Seems like they are going out of their way to get Kayshon Boutte involved. Pinned Pinned Pinned Pinned Another field goal Give the LSU defense credit, because the Tigers have now forced consecutive field goals. It’s 13-0 Tennessee now after a 68-yard drive that stalled out on the edge of the red zone. Tigers are fortunate to be down just two possessions after almost everything that has gone wrong for them at this point. Pinned Pinned Massive stand Kayshon Boutte reached the football out to try and reach the sticks on a fourth-and-4 play, but he was ruled down short of the marker and a replay confirmed the call. Tigers had a chip shot field goal in the bag, but Brian Kelly opted to go for it. The gamble backfires and Tennessee takes over leading 10-0. Pinned Pinned Pinned Nice drive LSU convers a third-and-13 to keep its second drive of the game alive. Tigers in Tennessee territory and gaining some confidence here as the Volunteers take a timeout to avoid being penalized for having too many men on the field. PTSD for Tennessee fans reflecting on the 2010 loss at Tiger Stadium. Pinned Pinned Nice stand LSU’s defense holds after another special teams disaster, forcing a 35-yard Tennessee field goal. 10-0 Vols, but that’s nice a boost for the Tigers after a horrific start. Vols had a second-and-2 but were stuffed on consecutive running plays. Looked like Josh Heupel considered going for it before opting for the FG. Pinned Pinned Pinned Boutte drop Jayden Daniels unleashed a missile over the middle toward Kayshon Boutte on third-and-3, but Boutte couldn’t bring it down. Throw was slightly behind him, but still a ball that you would expect a projected first-rounder to catch. Dee Williams returns the punt 58 yards, setting the Vols up with another short field. Pinned Touchdown Tennessee The Volunteers surge ahead 7-0 on a 1-yard touchdown run from Jabari Small, his fifth of the season. Took just five plays for Tennessee to go 27 yards after the fumbled kickoff on the opening play. Credit for this one goes to reserve defensive back Will Brooks, who made a coordinated play on the fumbled football to recover it along the sideline. You could rep kickoffs 10,000 times in practice and never have one like that. Good play from a special teams player. Pinned Pinned Pinned First play LSU fumbled the opening kickoff and Tennessee fell on it. What a disaster start for the Tigers. It was a short kick down the sideline. The returner tried to field it on the run, failed to do so and the Tennessee player did a nice job of falling on the football before it went out of bounds. Pinned Pinned Here we go About set for kickoff of the first Tennessee vs. LSU game played in Baton Rouge since 2010. A lot has changed for both programs since then. The Volunteers haven’t been ranked any higher than they are now since 2006. LSU’s seen some really high highs, but the Tigers also bottomed out last year and have a new coach in Brian Kelly. Winner all the sudden looks like a national player. 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Hyperspace Defines The Future Of Identity In The Metaverse With 3D Avatars – Digital Journal https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/hyperspace-defines-the-future-of-identity-in-the-metaverse-with-3d-avatars-digital-journal/ Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 8th Oct 2022, King NewsWire, Hyperspace, an intuitive, drag-and-drop “no code” metaverse platform, is shaping the future of identity in the metaverse with 3D avatars. The user-friendly Hyperspace platform uses a proprietary technology called Universal Avatars to power their 3D avatars and users’ metaverse identities that can be used throughout various virtual worlds and websites. Universal Avatars are optimized to perform at scale so thousands of Avatars can visit the same virtual places. The system, which does not require any specific device or software download, allows users to sign in using an email and password, a LinkedIn account, or what’s known in enterprise, government and education as – SSO (single sign-on) option. This means that users can sign in with credentials from their organization with their identity attached to their avatar, allowing them to take that avatar to meetings, a series of virtual events from different organizations, immersive training experiences, or anywhere else within the metaverse. The avatars can also be used for AI chatbots and customer service support purposes. Hyperspace avatars are completely customizable, with over one billion style combinations. Users can choose their avatar’s physical appearance, clothing, movement, embodiment, and lifelike gestures and expressions. The customizable 3D avatars help create a sense of co-presence, which allows for shared experiences that can lead to a sense of community, and belonging. Lifelike gestures and postures such as hugs, high-fives, and handshakes that accompany the 3D avatar help with self-expression and allow more meaningful engagement beyond simple emojis.  “As virtual worlds become more popular, there has been a lot of discussion about what type of identity to use in these virtual spaces.  In a continuously increasing digital world, we’re craving connection and personality. We want to see people in a real-life context. It’s meaningful—and that’s exactly what 3D avatars offer. They allow your audience to completely immerse themselves in your world. And it all starts with customizations, options to personalize it and make it truly their own. Hyperspace has created a form of identity expression in the metaverse unlike any other,” stated Danny Stefanic, CEO of Hyperspace.       “Using Universal Avatars, you can take your identity everywhere, across experiences. I believe that is really important for creating a truly interconnected metaverse that allows your digital twin to seamlessly interact with people, places and things in the virtual realm. These unique, customizable 3D Avatars can be used to fully enhance presence within the metaverse, especially during virtual events, learning and development training, meet-ups, support and sales, and even medical and patient care,” added Stefanic. Hyperspace gives metaverse users the ability to accelerate their business into the metaverse and drive deeper connections through shared immersive experiences. The intuitive platform can be used for events, training, marketing, or remote work. The Universal Avatars will allow users to fully take charge of their identities when in the metaverse and customize their Avatar with job specific clothing options, hair, makeup, and more. With the 3D avatars from Hyperspace, metaverse users can take digital communication and identity to the next level with the ability to convey verbal and nonverbal communication with their digital twins.A high degree of customizability allows attendees to create 3D avatars representing who they are and how they self-identify.  To learn more about Hyperspace, go to www.hyperspace.mv.    Media Contact Organization: Hyperspace Contact Person: Media Relations Email: [email protected] Website: https://hyperspace.mv City: Phoenix State: Arizona Country: United States The post Hyperspace Defines the Future of Identity in the Metaverse with 3D Avatars appeared first on King Newswire. Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. Binary News Network and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact [email protected]

Guide To Customize IOS 16 Home And Lock Screen Wallpaper – Gadgets To Use https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/guide-to-customize-ios-16-home-and-lock-screen-wallpaper-gadgets-to-use/ Apple’s latest iOS release has brought in a variety of new elements including popular custom wallpapers, that changes the look and feel of your iPhone. It also offers cool customizations like font styles, depth effects, and widgets. Today in this read, we’ll help you understand iOS 16 wallpapers with ease and customize the lock screen and home screen as per your taste. You can also refer to our guide on how to get iOS 16 lock screen on Android, to enjoy this with your Android (Green bubble) friends. Guide to iOS 16 Custom Wallpaper on Home and Lock Screen Below we have shared the complete guide to help you customize each element of the lock screen and home screen wallpaper on your iPhone running iOS 16. In-built Wallpapers on iOS 16 iOS 16 offers a variety of in-built wallpapers. These wallpapers are customizable within themselves and offer plenty of cool features to fiddle around with. Here’s how you can customize it: 1. Long tap or hold the lock screen, to see an array of wallpapers. 2. Tap the + icon from the bottom right to choose a new wallpaper. 3. Here you can choose from multiple wallpapers. Some wallpapers offer effects like the weather wallpaper offers dynamic effects based on location and time of the day. Wallpapers from Collections and Astronomy are some of my favorites. 4. Now, tap on your favorite wallpaper to customize it. 5. Alternatively, you can also access wallpapers from Settings Wallpaper Add New Wallpaper. Set Custom Wallpapers on iOS 16 iOS 16 offers you to add multiple lock screens, at once, allowing you to toggle them based on your mood and vibe. So If you would like to add an image from your last trip, or a picture of your loved one, instead of using the in-built wallpaper, it can be done as follow. 1. Long press the lock screen and tap the plus (+) icon, now click on the Photos tab from the top left corner. 2. Now, choose the picture you want to use as wallpaper and proceed to customize it. Once down, tap on Add to save the changes. If your photo has a different aspect ratio or is smaller than the screen size, you can follow our article to fit a square photo on the iOS 16 lock screen. Customizing iOS 16 Wallpaper – Custom Fonts Once you have applied the wallpaper on your iPhone’s lock screen running iOS 16, you can customize it further with your favorite font and color. Here’s how. 1. Go to the lock screen UI, and tap on Customize. 2. Now, tap the Clock on the lock screen. 3. A new pop-up will come up with a variety of different font styles and colors to choose from. 4. Choose your favorite font and adjust its colors according to your preference. Add Custom Widgets on iOS 16 With iOS 16, Apple has introduced widgets, to add a more personal touch to your iPhone directly from the lock screen. Here’s how to add widgets on the iOS 16 lock screen. 1. Tap on Add Widgets box, just below the clock and time on the lock screen. 2. Now, you can add up to four widgets from in-built widgets and add a custom widget for apps like Fitness, Snapchat, etc. 3. Once you have added your favorite widgets tap the cross button to close the tab. 4. You can also tap the calendar widget to customize and swap it with options like stocks, fitness, etc. Apply Wallpaper Filters While you get multiple font options for the clock, do you know that you can also add filters to your chosen iOS 16 lock screen wallpaper? Here’s how it can be done: 1. Swipe Left or Right while on the customization screen, to reveal and change the filters. 2. Now, you can pick the one that makes your wallpaper stand out. Currently, the iOS 16 lock screen supports four filters, namely Natural, Black and White, and Duo-Tone. More filters are expected to come in future software builds. Add Depth Effect to iOS 16 Lock Screen The Depth Effect on the iOS 16 lock screen is probably the most talked about feature and for good reasons. It magically sets the wallpaper on top of the time and clock of your lock screen to give a three-dimensional look. This is indeed magical because you do not need a portrait mode shot to achieve it. The phone itself is capable of recognizing, and mapping out the subject in the image, to put the time/clock behind it. Here’s how to use it: 1. Go to the customization screen. 2. Tap the three-dots icon from the bottom right of the screen. 3. Tap on Depth Effect to enable it. It has its limitations (like it only works on iPhones with an A12 Bionic chip and above) but works well on almost all wallpapers with a prominent subject – and it looks great! Note: For some wallpapers, you might need to manually adjust it, by pinch zoom for the depth effect to work properly. Home Screen Customizations on iOS 16 Once you have customized your iOS 16 lock screen, a prompt will ask you to either make it a home screen and lock screen pair or manually Customize your Home Screen. If you choose to manually customize your home screen, there are plenty of options to choose from. While they are not as extensive as the lock screen but are sufficient for a fresh new look. 1. After customizing the lock screen, tap on Done. 2. Tap on Customize Home Screen, from the pop-up menu. 3. Now you can choose to keep it original, apply a solid color, a gradient of colors, or even set a photo. 4. You can also set a Blur background if you happen to choose the lock screen wallpaper or set a picture from the gallery. Bonus: Quick Switch Between Customized Wallpapers Naturally, after making so many customizations, you might wish to save these for the future so that you can experiment with other wallpapers, without disturbing your current set of personalization. Thankfully, we now have an option to do so. Much like the Apple Watch, iOS 16 allows you to save multiple customized wallpaper sets and quickly access them. 1. Long hold on the Lock Screen. 2. Swipe left or right to access the wallpapers sets you have personalized so far. 3. Tap a wallpaper to quickly apply it – it’s that simple! 4. You can tap the plus (+) icon located on the bottom right, to add more Wallpapers. Wrapping Up So this was all about the iOS 16 wallpaper, and how you can customize the lock screen and home screen according to your preference. If you found this guide helpful, like and share it with your friends. Check out other useful tech tips and tricks linked below, and stay tuned for more such tips and tricks. 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US Soccer President Tells CNN More Misconduct Cases Reported – Yahoo Sports https://bexarcountynewsonline.com/us-soccer-president-tells-cnn-more-misconduct-cases-reported-yahoo-sports/ The U.S. Soccer Federation received three new reports of misconduct in the sport this week after details of systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League were revealed in an independent investigation, U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone told CNN. Parlow Cone was interviewed twice Friday by the television network and didn’t provide details of the new misconduct cases. She said the U.S. Center for SafeSport and other authorities have been made aware of the three new reports. “I’m also hoping that people do feel safe now to come forward or are … learning about where to come forward to report this because this is so important,” Parlow Cone told CNN. “We’re not going to be able to root it out unless more brave people come forward to tell us.” Five of 10 NWSL coaches either were fired or stepped down last season amid allegations of misconduct. More than 200 people were interviewed by investigators looking into the allegations of harassment and sexual coercion and abuse. The NWSL, U.S. Soccer, teams and individuals provided documents. The independent investigation, run by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates and the law firm King & Spaulding, focused on three former coaches: Paul Riley, with the Portland Thorns and later the North Carolina Courage, Christy Holly of Racing Louisville and Rory Dames of the Chicago Red Stars. On Wednesday, the Portland Thorns dismissed a pair of team executives a day after owner Merritt Paulson removed himself from a decision-making role with the team. Chicago Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler also stepped back from his role, and Racing Louisville President James O’Connor apologized to fans and a former player who alleged she was sexually abused by Holly. On Friday, England and the U.S. women’s teams played a friendly before nearly 77,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. They wore teal armbands in solidarity with sexual abuse victims and together held a banner that read “Protect the Players” just before kickoff. The Yates report made numerous recommendations to prioritize player health and safety. U.S. Soccer also said it would immediately implement programs to protect players. ___ More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports