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What Marketers Must Know About The Metaverse: Alvin Wang Graylin Of HTC Leads Panel Oct. 20 – PR Newswire https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/what-marketers-must-know-about-the-metaverse-alvin-wang-graylin-of-htc-leads-panel-oct-20-pr-newswire/ , /PRNewswire/ — What is the Metaverse? And how will marketers compete in it? Don’t miss this American Marketing Association panel when Alvin Wang Graylin, China President at HTC, and other leaders in Metaverse technology forecast the future of communications and marketing. The thought-leadership panel will be moderated by Ben Kunz of Mediassociates and held via Zoom at 7 p.m. Eastern U.S. time Thursday, Oct. 20, sponsored by the American Marketing Association and Mediassociates. Panelists will include Alvin Wang Graylin, lead panelist. Alvin Wang Graylin has been China President at HTC, leading all aspects of HTC VIVE VR and smartphone businesses from 2016 and this year just added the role of Global VP of Corporate Development, driving key partnership engagements for the company. He is also currently Vice-Chairman of the Industry of Virtual Reality Alliance with 300+ company members, president of the $18B Virtual Reality Venture Capital Alliance and oversees the VIVE X VR Accelerator program in Beijing, Shenzhen and Tel Aviv. Under his leadership, HTC has been voted top VR company in China at the World VR Industry Conference for three of the last four years, and Graylin has been recognized as the most influential person in XR in China the last five years. Ely Santos, Founder Metavertising. Santos produces and hosts one of the leading podcasts on Metaverse technology and Web3 development, and is founder of the strategy communications firm Metavertising out of São Paulo, Brazil. Adam Ragsdale, CEO and Co-founder of Voca and the Zero Gravity Club. A visionary in the Metaverse space, Ragsdale created the Zero Gravity Club to tell stories in virtual reality with a community involved in a science-fiction odyssey. Ben Kunz, moderator, EVP of Strategy at Mediassociates, a leading media planning, media buying and analytics agency. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-the-metaverse-means-for-marketing-tickets-430456947317 For more information: Ben Kunz EVP Strategy Mediassociates American Marketing Association Southern CT Chapter Past President +1 203 506 7269 [email protected] SOURCE Mediassociates

Handy Gadgets Everyone Needs In Their Office – TechNewsGadget https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/handy-gadgets-everyone-needs-in-their-office-technewsgadget/ Global Connection Virtual Icon Diagram Interface Marketing Reserch.Young Businessman Team Analyze Finance Online Report Electronic Gadgets.Coworkers Startup Modern Digital Project.Flares Background. The modern-day office space is going to look drastically different from the average office space of twenty years ago. Technology has become such an integral part of work life in more ways than one. Here are some of the most useful little gadgets that you should have in your company’s office. Adjustable Standing Desks Computer work has expanded in huge ways since the early days of business. No longer is it only software engineers or IT customer service employees who need computers. In fact, it’s a good bet that just about everybody in your company will need a computer for at least a portion of their work. That’s why it’s so important to keep all employees’ physical health in mind. Spending years at a time hunched over a computer screen at a desk can be bad for the eyes, neck, and back – not to mention your mental health. That’s why adjustable standing desks are so important for most sedentary jobs. Label Makers If your work deals with chemicals like ammonia, properly naming their storage is a must. You will need to be labeling some things at some point. That might be for storage purposes, or might simply be for organization. Whatever the reason, that’s nothing that a few well-placed, high-quality label makers can’t fix. The exception is if you need to label items on a larger scale. In some situations, you might need more than a couple of label makers for miscellaneous tasks. Industrial label printers are ideal for printing labels quickly. You should carefully plan and budget how much equipment will be needed for the task in question. Personalized Desk Trinkets Everyone is going to decorate and use their desk or cubicle space differently. You may want to have a small, portable fan to keep you cool. You might want a quick and powerful charging station. Others may want to use cup holders that clip onto the edge of the desk or noise-canceling headphones so they can focus better on their work. Regardless – you should try to find the items you need to make your work experience more enjoyable and relaxing. Efficiency comes from a happy employee who feels like they are thriving, so find ways for you to succeed. Tech companies will have different office equipment than an insurance firm – which in turn, will have different office gadgets from the sales department of a company. Find what works for you and your company culture. Once you do, you won’t be able to go back! Did you enjoy this article? Here’s more to read: How Technology Helped Connect Us During the Pandemic

Jamie Dimon Again Slams Crypto, Calls Blockchain ‘Real’ – CoinDesk https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/jamie-dimon-again-slams-crypto-calls-blockchain-real-coindesk/ Michael Bellusci is CoinDesk’s crypto reporter focused on public companies and digital asset firms. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon surprised no one as he held the stage at an Institute for International Finance (IIF) event, again calling crypto tokens “decentralized Ponzis” even as he praised aspects of blockchain technology. There’s plenty of illicit activity in crypto, said the man whose bank has been fined many billions of dollars for its own violations of statutes. Blockchain, on other hand, at least has certain “real” aspects, Dimon allowed, noting JPMorgan’s Onyx platform for wholesale payments transactions. For years Dimon has made no secret of his disdain for crypto, and just last month in congressional testimony again called tokens “decentralized Ponzis.” Sign up for The Node, our daily newsletter bringing you the biggest crypto news and ideas. By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk product updates, events and marketing and you agree to our terms of services and privacy policy. DISCLOSURE Please note that our privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information has been updated . The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups. As part of their compensation, certain CoinDesk employees, including editorial employees, may receive exposure to DCG equity in the form of stock appreciation rights, which vest over a multi-year period. CoinDesk journalists are not allowed to purchase stock outright in DCG . Michael Bellusci is CoinDesk’s crypto reporter focused on public companies and digital asset firms. Michael Bellusci is CoinDesk’s crypto reporter focused on public companies and digital asset firms.

Nikola Founder Was A ‘con Man,’ U.S. Prosecutor Tells Jurors – Reuters.com https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/nikola-founder-was-a-con-man-u-s-prosecutor-tells-jurors-reuters-com/ Trevor Milton, founder and former-CEO of Nikola Corp., departs the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in New York, U.S., September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo NEW YORK, Oct 13 (Reuters) – A federal prosecutor on Thursday urged jurors to convict Nikola Corp (NKLA.O) founder Trevor Milton of fraud, calling him a “con man” who lied about the low-emission vehicle company to defraud ordinary investors. The prosecution and defense delivered their closing arguments in Milton’s New York City trial, which began last month. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jordan Estes said Milton deceived investors about the electric- and hydrogen-powered truck maker’s technology starting in November 2019. Milton left the company in September 2020 after a report by short seller Hindenburg Research called the company a “fraud.” Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Defense attorney Marc Mukasey told the jury that prosecutors had twisted Milton’s statements about Nikola’s plans to shake up the automotive industry. “It’s a distortion to say that Trevor Milton intended to commit fraud when the statements he made were about the Nikola business model,” Mukasey said. Though Milton sometimes “fell into the wrong grammatical tense,” other executives did, too, Mukasey added. Estes recapped evidence from the trial including testimony from individual retail investors who prosecutors have said Milton targeted in podcasts, interviews and social media. “Trevor Milton is a con man,” Estes said. “His lies may have been on social media, but his was an old-fashioned fraud.” Prosecutors during the trial said Milton made false statements about Nikola’s progress on developing its technology as the company joined the mounting number of tech and electric vehicle companies going public through special purpose acquisition vehicles, or SPACs. They also said Milton’s improper statements included that Nikola built an electric- and hydrogen-powered “Badger” pickup from the “ground up,” developed batteries in-house that he knew it was purchasing elsewhere and had early success in creating a “Nikola One” semi-truck he knew did not work. Milton was obsessed with the company’s stock price and made the statements to inflate it and his net worth, Estes told the jury. Mukasey countered that Milton was open about his interest in the stock price with top Nikola executives and that they praised his statements in emails. It was only after the government started investigating that Nikola turned on its founder, Mukasey said. “If you are being investigated by the government and you want them to go away, you say what the government wants,” Mukasey said. Milton’s lawyers also have said Nikola’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made clear it was an early-stage company and that investments in it were highly speculative. The case is U.S. v. Milton, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 1:21-cr-00478. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Jody Godoy in New York; Editing by Will Dunham and Noeleen Walder Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Jody Godoy Thomson Reuters Jody Godoy reports on banking and securities law. Reach her at jody.godoy@thomsonreuters.com

Reuters Science News Summary – Devdiscourse https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/reuters-science-news-summary-devdiscourse-8/ Following is a summary of current science news briefs. NASA looks to launch Artemis lunar test flight again on Nov. 14 NASA has targeted Nov. 14 for a third attempt to launch its big, next-generation rocketship, the U.S. space agency said on Wednesday, after weeks of technical setbacks and foul weather delayed the uncrewed inaugural Artemis mission to the moon. Plans call for rolling the 32-story-tall Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and its Orion capsule back out to Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as early as Friday, Nov. 4 to renew final flight preparations. Arizona cryonics facility preserves bodies to revive later Time and death are “on pause” for some people in Scottsdale, Arizona. Inside tanks filled with liquid nitrogen are the bodies and heads of 199 humans who opted to be cryopreserved in hopes of being revived in the future when science has advanced beyond what it is capable of today. Many of the “patients,” as Alcor Life Extension Foundation calls them, were terminally ill with cancer, ALS or other diseases with no present-day cure. Archaeologists unearth eight colonial-era mummies in Peru Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed eight centuries-old mummies at a site in the country’s capital, an important find that experts say could point a colonial-era cemetery. Archaeologists on Tuesday were hard at work in Lima’s Park of Legends on the coast of central Peru, carefully cleaning the ancient preserved corpses found under the site, including the remains of children. Asteroid’s path altered in NASA’s first test of planetary defense system The spacecraft NASA deliberately crashed into an asteroid last month succeeded in nudging the rocky moonlet from its natural path into a faster orbit, marking the first time humanity has altered the motion of a celestial body, the U.S. space agency announced on Tuesday. The $330 million proof-of-concept mission, which was seven years in development, also represented the world’s first test of a planetary defense system designed to prevent a potential doomsday meteorite collision with Earth. SpaceX to take entrepreneur Dennis Tito on Starship around the moon Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX said on Wednesday that the world’s first space tourist Dennis Tito and his wife Akiko have signed up to fly around the moon on the space exploration firm’s Starship rocket. Engineer turned financial analyst Tito, 82, was the first private individual to pay for a trip to space on Russia’s Soyuz TM-32 mission in 2001, when he spent nearly eight days aboard the International Space Station. ‘Although not alive, I can still create art,’ robot Ai-Da tells UK lawmakers A “robot artist” called Ai-Da told British lawmakers on Tuesday that although it was an artificial creation, it was still capable of producing art, as it spoke at a parliamentary inquiry into how new technologies will affect the creative industries. Described as “the world’s first ultra-realistic AI humanoid robot artist”, it appeared in one of parliament’s ornate wood-panelled rooms, wearing a short black-haired wig and denim dungarees. Japan’s Epsilon rocket failed after launch – Kyodo The Japanese space agency’s Epsilon rocket failed after it was launched on Wednesday, Kyodo News and other domestic media reported. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) sent a destruction order signal to the rocket after detecting trouble, Kyodo said. Public broadcaster NHK said the signal was sent after JAXA determined that rocket was not able to fly safely. (With inputs from agencies.)

Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office: Jail Bookings For The Week Ending Oct. 9, 2022 – ECM Publishers https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/sherburne-county-sheriffs-office-jail-bookings-for-the-week-ending-oct-9-2022-ecm-publishers/ ABC Newspapers News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Advertising News Would you like to receive our advertising news? Signup today! Breaking News Would you like to receive our breaking news? Signup today! Caledonia Argus News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! County News Review Headlines Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Dairyland Peach News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Elk River Star News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Forest Lake Times News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Isanti County News Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today! Laker and Pioneer News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Monticello Times News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Morrison County Record News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Press and News Would you like to receive our latest email news? Signup today! Scene Features Receive the latest features from Scene in the West Metro. Scene in the West Metro Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today! Stillwater Gazette News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Sun Current News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Sun Focus News Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today! Sun Media Business Would you like to receive our latest Business News? Signup today! Sun Media Sports Would you like to receive our latest Sports News? Signup today! Sun Patriot News Headlines Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Sun Post News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Sun Sailor News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Sun Thisweek News Would you like to receive our latest news? Signup today! Union – Times News Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today!

Seaview A Hotel By Dolce – New Jersey Digest https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/seaview-a-hotel-by-dolce-new-jersey-digest/ Seaview is a hotel by Dolce Hotels and Resorts located in Galloway, NJ— just outside of Atlantic City. The hotel is built on a 670-acre property which effortlessly combines historic charm with modern amenities and services. The resort is complete with top-notch event space, pristine dining and not one, but two championship golf courses. Nestled on Reed’s Bay, Seaview is the obvious destination for business travelers, but is also increasingly exciting for families looking to get away from the normal hustle and bustle atmosphere of everyday life. All things considered, Seaview is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to accommodating the needs of all guests alike.  I finally made my way down to the resort nearing the end of August accompanied by my wife and four kids. I was interested in this destination from a family vacation standpoint as the indoor and outdoor pools, golf and game room drew my attention.  Additionally, dining at Seaview is a massive point of interest. Executive Chef, Rodolfo Correa, oversees the resort’s multiple dining experiences. The Sunday brunch, for example, has been named one of OpenTable’s “100 Best in America.” The pub, on the other hand, offers casual fare and drinks. At Seaview, there is truly a dining experience for everyone. While my kids much prefer the brunch food and so on, my wife and I were able to find comfort at the exquisite lobby bar, which is complete with views of the golf course and glimpses of the Atlantic City lights. The fire pit outside offered a comforting spot to enjoy a beverage or two on late summer nights. The service at all the restaurants and bars was phenomenal, but to be honest, the service in every corner of this resort is exceptional. From the lobby staff to the housekeeping, every member of the Seaview team worked to provide an experience to my family that was equally hospitable and unforgettable.  Another draw for the resort is that they are pet friendly. There is no worse feeling than having to leave your furry friend behind when going on a family vacation. After all, they’re a part of the family too. Luckily, at Seaview by Dolce, pets are more than welcome and rooms that accommodate guests looking to bring their companion are ample and available.  Additionally, the resort pays close attention to the needs of folks who may require ADA accessible amenities. Accessible rooms are offered, as well as a map of accessible attractions— which can be found here. Assuring no guest is alienated is just another reason why Seaview is top-of-the-line.  @njdigest This is: Seaview, A Dolce Hotel in Galloway, NJ. It’s close proximity to Atlantic City and dozens of amenities make it the perfect spot for your next weekend getaway. #seaviewhotel #atlanticcity #jerseyshore #njtok #njweekendadventure #fyp #vacation #hotelsandresorts #hotels ♬ Cool Kids (our sped up version) – Echosmith My family and I found no difficulty finding things to do each day during our stay at Seaview. Whether it was lounging poolside, or a round of golf, this Galloway resort provided everything we needed for a relaxing weekend away. Seaview by Dolce is the perfect destination for your wedding or event, but the resort’s draw should not be limited to just the two. Whether you’re a couple looking to get away, parents with children or a group of friends looking for a space to hold an event, Seaview by Dolce has an expert staff and long list of amenities fit to fulfill your every need.  Looking to book a weekend away? A list of available rooms can be found here. Want to find out more about what to do in the area? Click here. Tom Lavecchia Tom is a lifelong New Jersey resident, Rutgers and FDU alumni and the publisher of The Digest. %

10/13/2022 | A Week In Business – October 14, 2022 | News Ocean City MD – The Dispatch https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/10-13-2022-a-week-in-business-october-14-2022-news-ocean-city-md-the-dispatch/ Golf Pro Welcomed OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association has announced the hiring of Bob Beckelman as the new golf pro for the Ocean Pines Golf Club. Bob Beckelman Beckelman grew up in Annapolis, Md., and West Chester, Pa., and studied aerospace engineering at Penn State University. He’s been a Professional Golfers’ Association member for 25 years and has lived on the Eastern Shore for the last 35 years.   Beckelman started his professional golf career at the Ocean Pines Golf Club, first from 1992 to 1997, and then returning from 2000 to 2007. “I was hired here originally as an assistant under Buddy Sass, and then left to help build the Deer Run Golf Club, and then came back as the head golf professional in Ocean Pines,” he said. Beckelman said “a phone call” brought him back to Ocean Pines for a third time. “Honestly, when I first got into the golf business, I loved it and I enjoyed it so much,” he said. “I had been around Ocean Pines for a while already. When I was in college, I was working summers at the club, and waited tables and I bartended. I just got to know the people and really loved the community, and I had a lot of friends and built a lot of relationships here. “Once I started at the Ocean Pines Golf Club, I enjoyed the golf community so much, I planned on working my way up the ladder and eventually finishing my career here,” Beckelman continued. “There’s been some changes along the way, but it’s still my plan – I started here, and I want to finish here.” Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola said he’s happy to have Beckelman back. “I reached out to the Golf Advisory Committee and the golf community, and they all told me this was the right guy for the job,” Viola said. “He obviously, knows the club and he knows the community. We’re happy to welcome him back and I think he’s going to be a great addition to the team.” X Award Recipient SALISBURY – Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business has been named the recipient of the sixth annual WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award for the North American region. As a part of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, WRDS enables comprehensive thought leadership — democratizing data access and giving global users the power to analyze complex information through curated research and analytics tools. SSRN is a worldwide collaborative of more than 2 million users that is devoted to the rapid worldwide dissemination of research. The award recognizes one rising business school each year from North America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. “The WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award is presented to schools that have made a commitment to research, with an increase in publications and citations as a result of that commitment,” said Dr. Christy Weer, dean of the Perdue School. “This is not only a great honor for the Perdue School as a whole, but for the many faculty and students who have facilitated that research in recent years.” X Designation Earned SALISBURY – Hudson Behavioral Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Hudson Behavioral Health underwent a rigorous, unannounced site review in May of 2022. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with behavioral health standards spanning several areas including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control and medication management. The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess, and improve performance. The surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews. “As a private accreditor, The Joint Commission surveys health care organizations to protect the public by identifying deficiencies in care and working with those organizations to correct them as quickly and sustainably as possible,” says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, accreditation and certification operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. “We commend Hudson Behavioral Health for its continuous quality improvement efforts in patient safety and quality of care.” X New Location OCEAN CITY – Ocean City just got a whole lot tastier with a new DQ® restaurant coming to town. American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) recently announced its new DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant opened in Ocean City. Conveniently situated at 11401 Coastal Highway, the restaurant is locally owned by Mike Ramadan and is operated by the trusted general manager of all his DQ locations. An experienced multi-unit operator who first joined the brand as a franchisee in 2006, this Ocean City location is Ramadan’s fifth American DQ Grill & Chill restaurant, and he is thrilled to open his newest business in the bustling Gold Coast Mall. With an impressive background in business ownership, Ramadan also owns a local liquor store, pizza restaurant and recently bought another restaurant in Ocean City. His entrepreneurial expertise has proven to be an asset as he continues to grow his investment portfolio alongside the DQ brand. “After more than 15 years with the brand, DQ continues to be a wonderful investment,” said Ramadan. “I am always seeking ways to build my portfolio while also investing in the local community by offering hometown staples and concepts that will bring joy to our customers’ lives, and I’m honored to bring the DQ brand to Ocean City. I know this location will be a welcome addition to the community, and quickly become a staple for those who live here.” X Coordinator Hired BERLIN – Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) has welcomed Debbi Dean Colley as the new community engagement coordinator. Brenda Davis, ACT’s new executive director, states, “We are so excited to have Debbi as part of our team. We have Debbi Dean Colley many new programs and projects on the drawing board and she’s the perfect candidate to help make them come to fruition.” This position encompasses social media specialist, fundraising campaigns, marketing, preparing press releases, along with volunteer coordination with an extension of outreach into the community. An artist at heart, Colley was born in Pittsburgh and attended Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. She has traveled internationally to London, England, and Rimini, Italy, teaching advanced platform work to colleagues in the salon industry. She then studied environmental education at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa., which then led her into the environmental sector and devoted herself to the issues surrounding waterway destruction. Colley has a strong background in project management, event coordination and volunteer service with a previous commitment as the Project Manager for Grow Berlin Green (GBG). This was an extension of ACT, which was a multi-year campaign to the area as a model community for participatory environmental protection, conservation, and smart growth policy and practice. GBG was instrumental to Berlin as the first Maryland municipality to qualify for “Sustainable Maryland Certified” status by the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center. Colley feels she has come full circle back to her old stomping grounds with her environmental education and action. She is excited to be working with the ACT director, Brenda Davis, the coastkeeper, Gabby Ross, along with the entire ACT team and board to engage the community through outreach and communication. Her goals are to connect with businesses, schools and organizations to become partners and enact regulations that encompass the purpose and vision of Assateague Coastal Trust. ← Previous Next →

Jay Shetty And Wife Radhi Devulika-Shetty Share Their Secrets To Mindful Eating (And Drinking) – The Healthy https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/jay-shetty-and-wife-radhi-devulika-shetty-share-their-secrets-to-mindful-eating-and-drinking-the-healthy/ If ever there was a wellness power couple, it would be Jay Shetty and Radhi Devulika-Shetty. Jay is a podcaster, #1 New York Times bestselling author and life coach (in fact, online observers noted this week that Gisele appears to be turning to his wisdom amid her divorce right now), and wife Radhi is a social media influencer and vegan chef who specializes in Ayurvedic nutrition, a diet based on traditional Indian medicine. From healthy living and meditation tips to relationship advice, Jay and Radhi share a lot with their fans and followers. Jay Shetty’s new book, 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go, just came available for pre-order (our editors think it sounds like a 2023 must-read) and now, they’re releasing JOYO, a new line of sparkling teas that are adaptogenic—that is, they contain ingredients from certain plants which can help your body deal with stress, fatigue and anxiety. The Healthy @Reader’s Digest spoke to Jay and Radhi about why a yummy drink just makes the day a little better, and the ways our spirits and our appetites are connected. The 5 Best Yoga Poses for a Healthier Gut, from a Registered Yoga Teacher Jay Shetty & Radhi Devulkia-Shetty on adaptogenic teas Courtesy JOYO The Healthy: You’re known as thought leaders. So now, why tea? What is it about sipping something fun (and healthy) that just brightens the day a bit? Jay & Radhi Devlukia-Shetty: We realized that in order to change our habits and routines we also need to change what we consume. We need different things at different times of the day, and along with things like meditation and gratitude, we also need reminders to take a break, celebrate and sip on something fun and healthy.  14 Things Healthy, Happy People Do on Their Lunch Breaks The Healthy: How were you involved with the development of the products? Jay & Radhi Devlukia-Shetty: We were both involved with every aspect of creating the brand from start to finish. From choosing the adaptogens and specific ingredients, to naming the products and helping design the packaging, we have helped with all major brand decisions along the way to ensure the final product is something we are both proud of.  The Healthy: What’s your favorite flavor in the mix? Jay & Radhi Devlukia-Shetty: My favorite flavor in this collection has to be the tropical green tea. It’s the best afternoon delight and healthy alternative to that sugary soda everyone craves mid-afternoon. It’s sweet, but not syrupy and is blended to absolute perfection.  Get The Healthy @Reader’s Digest newsletter Using mindfulness and meditation to “consume consciously” Courtesy JOYO The Healthy:  We’ve seen Radhi’s been quoted as having said the following: “The mindset and the energy you put in your food has the possibility to affect your body. It’s all about finding pockets of your day when you find mindfulness, and cooking and eating should be a part of that.” What did you mean? Jay & Radhi Devlukia-Shetty:  Cooking and eating shouldn’t feel like a chore. We need to take the time each day to be mindful of what we are putting into our bodies. If you carefully put the time and energy into thoughtfully picking your food choices, then the effects it will have on your body will be unmatched. The Healthy: We are huge believers in the science behind how a spirit of gratitude can actually impact the nutritional value in our food. Do you believe this? If so, can you explain it, in your words? Jay & Radhi Devlukia-Shetty: When we live in gratitude, everything fuels us. Our food, our thoughts and our interactions.  How to Keep a Gratitude Journal, With 16 Prompts to Help You Get Started The Healthy: What’s a belief you have about food, or consuming food (or drink), that you think more people would benefit from understanding? Jay & Radhi Devlukia-Shetty: That people should eat according to nature’s rhythm. For example, eat your largest meal when the sun is at its highest because that’s also when your digestion is the strongest. Nature’s rhythm also means eating seasonally. Eating food that’s grown on the soil that you’re living on, because your body acclimatizes to where you live. The Healthy: Have you experienced or observed ways meditation can affect the way we eat? Jay & Radhi Devlukia-Shetty: Meditation can make us more mindful as we eat. So much indigestion occurs because we eat too fast or eat too much, and meditation allows us to experience each bite, each flavor and each taste. To me meditation allows us to consume more consciously and in a way that improves our overall wellbeing.  7 Mindful Eating Reminders to Cure Indigestion, Bloating, and Gas The Healthy: Whether it’s a classic “health” food or not, what’s a food that always lifts your spirits whenever you’re feeling a little down? Jay & Radhi Devlukia-Shetty: When I’m feeling a little down, I always know that a little chocolate will always do the trick.    This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Chocolate For more wellness updates, follow The Healthy on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Keep reading: 4 Rules for Exercise at Every Phase of Your Monthly Cycle, According to a Personal Trainer King Charles’s 14 Lifelong Habits That Have Kept Him Healthy for 74 Years 7 Best Ways to Manage Your Fall Allergies, from an East Coast Allergy Specialist Alton Brown’s #1 Best Recipe for a Sharper Brain

Broncos-Colts Week 6 DFS Lineups: Fantasy Football Today Analysts Share Picks, Daily Lineups For TNF – CBS Sports https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/broncos-colts-week-6-dfs-lineups-fantasy-football-today-analysts-share-picks-daily-lineups-for-tnf-cbs-sports/ Every NFL week starts with a Thursday Night Football game for most of the remainder of the 2022 season, and these are our favorite slates to play Daily Fantasy Football. The TNF showdown slate allows you a smaller crop of players to choose from, and if your cheap sleeper pick hits, you can cash big in your tournaments or easily win your head-to-head DFS matchups.  Each week, I’ll get the Thursday Night DFS picks from our experts and we’ll feature them below. But first, let’s preview the matchup and what we might expect. With an over/under set at 38 for this game, believe it or not, these are the DFS slates I get most excited for. Especially because I believe the over has a great chance of hitting in spite of the recent trends we’ve seen with Thursday Night Football totals. Why am I optimistic about us getting points? Justin Fields looked better on tape last week against the Vikings than he has all season — by a considerable margine. Add that to the fact that Washington remains one of the more pass-heavy teams in the NFL and you have a strong recipe for a more exciting game than most expect. On the flip side, some of the recent injury news related to this game points to more of a defensive battle. The Bears will return star cornerback Jaylon Johnson for this game and Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is dealing with a biceps tendon strain he suffered last week that reportedly nearly put him in jeopardy for this week. The Commanders will also be without starting tight end Logan Thomas and starting receiver Jahan Dotson — so make sure you don’t mistakenly slot them into your DFS lineups. One more not — if you’re considering firing up David Montgomery for this matchup, you might want to consider the Commanders run defense — the one somewhat strength on an otherwise struggling defense. The Commanders held Derrick Henry to 3.6 yards per carry and the Cowboys’ running backs to 2.1 ypc. The variance is high for this matchup from a DFS standpoint and that makes it more fun! Without further ado, here’s a look at who our experts are picking on this DFS Thursday Night Football slate: By submitting my email I agree to receive the “Fantasy Football Today Newsletter” and other marketing and promotional emails from CBS Sports, which may include information from our affiliates and/or partners’ offers, products and services. For more information about our data practices consult our Privacy Policy Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error processing your subscription. Dave Richard Draft Kings CPT Justin Fields $15000 FLEX Carson Wentz $10600 FLEX David Montgomery $10400 FLEX Curtis Samuel $8200 FLEX Cairo Santos $4400 FLEX N’Keal Harry $200 Jamey Eisenberg Draft Kings MVP: Nyheim Hines $10,200 FLEX: Russell Wilson $10,400 FLEX: Michael Pittman $10,600 FLEX: Courtland Sutton $9,400 FLEX: Melvin Gordon $8,800 FLEX: Phillip Lindsday $4003 Heath Cummings FanDuel Bears DST $9500 Commanders DST $9500 Cairo Santos $9000 Joey Slye $8500 Curtis Samuel $12000

MetaStreet Secures $10M For NFT Loans In The Metaverse – Blockworks https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/metastreet-secures-10m-for-nft-loans-in-the-metaverse-blockworks/ By Bessie Liu / October 13, 2022, 3:16 pm EDT Existing investors Dragonfly Capital, Nascent and Ethereal Ventures participated The raise will be used to expand MetaStreet’s products MetaStreet, a metaverse-oriented decentralized interest rate protocol, has raised a fresh round of venture funding as the startup readies its latest product.  The $10 million capital raise — ahead of the launch of what MetaStreet dubs “PowerSweep” — brings the company’s one-year funding haul to $24 million.  The round received participation from existing investors from Dragonfly Capital, Nascent and Ethereal Ventures. New investors include Fintech Collective, DCG, TheLAO, Focus Labs, Mirana Ventures, Metaversal, OpenSea Ventures, Ledgerprime, Meta4 and Flying Falcon. In an exclusive interview with Blockworks, Conor Moore, co-founder of MetaStreet, said all the capital raised will be going toward product development, marketing and hiring. “Previously we were only focused on the capital deposit side of the equation, and now we’re expanding our offering to help solve problems directly for borrowers,” Moore said. Metastreet operates as a capital provider and is the architect behind the infrastructure required to automate the underwriting and execution of fixed-rate, NFT-backed loans.  Its latest product, PowerSweep, is vying to increase the purchasing power of NFT traders by allowing them to buy and sell NFTs on margin via Reservoir, a Web3-native NFT order book protocol. “The integration with MetaStreet basically allows users to make a transaction but do it with leverage instead of all their own capital,” Moore said. “It’s focused on borrowers and the origination side of the equation.” Moore said that the next iteration of their product would be to improve scale and efficiency on the borrower side. MetaStreet has facilitated around $40 million of lending volume to date, according to Moore. In fact, the protocol was the facilitator of two of the largest NFT-backed loans at 8.3 million DAI and 8 million DAI respectively.  After launching its vault product, Moore says at any given time there are roughly a few million dollars in the vault from users.  “We’re fortunate to be deeply entrenched in NFT finance at such a formative period of time in the lifecycle of the metaverse,” Moore said.  “This is one of those unique moments in an industry’s growth where everyone who’s here today is simply focused on bringing new users into the space, an entire blue ocean of opportunity.” Get the day’s top crypto news and insights delivered to your inbox every evening. Subscribe to Blockworks’ free newsletter now. Bessie Liu Blockworks Reporter Bessie is a New York based crypto reporter who previously worked as a tech journalist for The Org. She completed her master’s degree in journalism at New York University after working as a management consultant for over two years. Bessie is originally from Melbourne, Australia. You can contact Bessie at [email protected]

Doechii Has A Lot More To Say – Complex https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/doechii-has-a-lot-more-to-say-complex/ “I’m a star?” entertainer Doechii asks, her voice cracking in a high-pitched swirl of confusion. She’s sitting across from me at a conference table in Complex’s Times Square office, discussing her career and relationship to fame. “I think I’m talented,” she continues. “But I’m not a celebrity. When I walk outside and I can’t go nowhere by myself, then I’m a celebrity.”  Sure, Doechii might not have paparazzi stalking her from the bushes or swarms of fans chasing her down the street, but in just a short period of time, she’s displayed the potential for all that and more.  Doechii—born Jaylah Hickmon in Tampa, Florida—began her career in 2015 by uploading original music to SoundCloud. She began to gain notoriety in 2018 with her single “Girls.” Two years later, she came back with her debut EP, Oh the Places You’ll Go, further showcasing her skills as a wordsmith and demonstrating her versatility with dance-pop and hip-hop tracks like “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake.” It was Doechii’s creative artistry and confident raps that nabbed the attention of Top Dawg Entertainment (the independent label that has honed the talents of stars like Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, and SZA), and Capitol Records (the record label that houses Sam Smith, Kay Flock, and more). In March 2022, the two labels partnered to represent her. Doechii officially signed with them, making her TDE’s first lady of rap. “I want to open as many doors as possible.” In conversation with Complex about what it means to be the label’s first woman rapper, Doechii acknowledges the weight of responsibility. “But I carry it really happily and [am] grateful,” she says. “That’s why I’m pushing the limits so much now… I sing, I rap, I go from rock to this, to that, whatever, because there’s going to be another female rapper who comes in on TDE, and she is going to be able to be whatever. I want to open as many doors as possible.”  Since signing to TDE & Capitol, the 24-year-old released she / her/ black bitch in August, her first major label release. The project includes the futuristic and melodic track “Persuasive” with a remix that features SZA. The song’s success on TikTok and its innovative music video (910K views on YouTube and counting) helped her gain a small cult following. And now that Doechii has your attention, she is plotting the release of her debut studio album.  Though she is still deep in the creation process, she hints that this album will take a new artistic direction. “There’s a certain type of cocky rap that I got out of my system in [she/ her/ black bitch]. I’m really over that. I’m ready to create music and speak from the heart,” she asserts. “I want more musicality in my songs. And these days, I’ve been wanting to sing more than I’ve been wanting to rap.” She also hints that her debut might veer away from a traditional rap project, noting, “These days I’ve been wanting to sing more than I’ve been wanting to rap.”  Large play button icon The self-proclaimed “Swamp Princess” is hesitant to speak on what’s to come, but she hopes that when the album drops, it will liberate and heal her fans. “It could sound like anything in the world, as long as it feels like gospel and it feels like it’s lifting them up,” she says of her forthcoming album. “It’s like Solange’s When I Get Home or A Seat at the Table. It feels like gospel. It’s not gospel music, but every time you listen to it, it lifts you up. But sometimes you listen to it and it takes you down. Either way, I just want my album to guide them through their own unpacking. I want the album to constantly grow and evolve with them in their life.” Doechii spoke to Complex about finding a home at TDE, her debut studio album, creative process, the pressure to evolve, and more.  This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity purposes. How was New York Fashion Week? It’s been cool. I went to a lot of shows for the first time. Coach, I walked in Vogue [World]. So, that was really cool. I did LaQuan Smith. That was just purely about the designs. I thought the designs were very Renaissance. It was cool. How did you get started in music? I started rapping with my friend in the car my senior year of high school. We would just get high and make music. Then, we thought that the freestyles were so good that we started to record at her house. I dropped my first song called “El Chapo” in 2017 or maybe summer 2016. It did really well on SoundCloud, and I just continued to make music after that. “I just want my album to guide them through their own unpacking.” Did you know early on that you could make a career out of rapping? Music, yes. But rapping, no. I thought I was going to be a singer or singing in a choir or something like that in college. I’m referring to classical choir. I got a full ride to Bethune-Cookman University. But I chose not to go to college. I had a hoodie business, but I was secretly making music. So it wasn’t anything serious until I dropped my first song, and then I was like, “I think I want to do this.” What is your first memory of performing onstage? When I was little, I went to church with my family to get baptized, and the choir was singing and I just remember getting off my grandpa’s lap to walk up front and go sing. I wasn’t supposed to be singing, but I just walked up there and they handed me the mic and I sang.  Image by John Jay How did your connection with Top Dawg Entertainment come about? One of the A&Rs at TDE discovered my song “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” when it was going viral on TikTok, and went and told [TDE CEO Anthony Tiffith] about me. I think it was 2020. They called me out, and I came and I recorded music for a week and then I got signed. What made you want to sign with TDE? A lot of different things. Black-owned label. I like the energy of the team. They didn’t come to me in a way where I felt like they wanted me to be something. They asked me who I was, and I really liked that. I felt like my artistic value was appreciated and artistically and sonically, I can do whatever I want. I have creative freedom. That was also very important to me. And I don’t feel rushed by them about an album. And obviously the money made a lot of sense. It’s the greatest label of all time. There’s incredible legends, hip-hop legends on TDE, and I wanted to carry that legacy on. I felt like I could, especially for female rap. What does it feel like to be the first lady of rap on TDE? Is there pressure on your end? Absolutely. But I carry it really happily and gratefully. That’s why I’m pushing the limits so much now. I sing, I rap, I go from rock to this to that, whatever, because there’s going to be another female rapper who comes in on TDE, and she is going to be able to be whatever. I want to open as many doors as possible. I just want it to get easier for the next female rapper. I feel like the guinea pig a little bit, because it’s different with the guys. They don’t have to worry about glam and styling and all of that other stuff.  “I feel more in a place of worship when I’m singing than I do rapping.” How would you categorize or describe your sound? I’ve really detached from that. I just let other people try and define me. I think that’s more interesting. I don’t know at all. I rap, I sing, and I don’t know what that genre is. Do you feel like it gets a little tricky when you let others define your sound for you? It doesn’t matter to me because I don’t put myself in a box. Of course you can try to define me any way you want. That’s how people process music. They’re defining me based on their interpretation of who I am, but I know who I am and I don’t feel boxed in just because other people try to put me in a box. You only get in a box when you believe there’s a box. If that makes sense. You have a very dominant and vibrant personality when you’re in front of the camera, but who are you when you’re by yourself or out of the spotlight? I’m really like this. That energy and that aggression that you see onstage. I feel like I’m really like that in person. My energy can be pretty intense. I’m the same way in real life. It’s not a persona. You said earlier that your music performed well on SoundCloud and you’ve had viral success on TikTok. Have you ever seen yourself as a SoundCloud or TikTok artist, and are you OK with those labels being used? No. I don’t subscribe to that at all. I’m an artist. I post music on SoundCloud, and I have songs that went viral on TikTok, but my song went viral on TikTok before I even had TikTok downloaded. So no, I don’t feel boxed in. It’s affected me positively. TikTok made my song popular, and you know that you have a good song when people listen to it outside of just the sound bite. It has over 70 million streams. So I think it’s great, but I don’t consider myself a TikTok rapper.   Image by John Jay Are there any artists who have shown you love recently that have surprised you? Today me and Trina had a really good talk. It was actually incredible. She’s such an angel. I didn’t realize how much it would mean to me to have another female, the queen of Florida, talk to me and give me advice and be a fucking good person. She was cool as hell, and it really touched me. I still need to process that tonight before I go to bed. Nice, I’ve heard only great stories about Trina. Any other vets reach out to you? Pharrell showed me love. Nicki [Minaj] showed me love, that was shocking too. All the legends. It’s always shocking, because you look at them, and they’re so big. How have you grown in the month since the release of she / her / black bitch? There’s a certain type of cocky rap that I got out of my system in that project. I’m really over that. I said what I wanted to say, I did the fashion thing, I did the mother thing. I’m ready to create music and speak from the heart. I want more musicality in my ...

Coin Center Sues Janet Yellen Over Tornado Cash Sanctions – Cryptonews https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/coin-center-sues-janet-yellen-over-tornado-cash-sanctions-cryptonews/ Source: AdobeStock / Vladimir Kazakov The crypto think tank Coin Center has sued US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen over sanctions imposed on the coin mixer Tornado Cash, saying the service has legitimate use cases. In the lawsuit, filed in Florida on Wednesday this week, Coin Center said Tornado Cash is “an open-source software tool that helps Americans maintain their privacy while using cryptocurrency.” “The Administration’s use of the foreign-affairs power to punish domestic cryptocurrency users was unprecedented and unlawful,” the lawsuit added, referring to the sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). Among those named as defendants in the suit were US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and OFAC Director Andrea Gacki. New York-based crypto investor David Hoffman and Florida-based software developer Patrick O’Sullivan were among the plaintiffs named in the suit. Source: Coincenter.org According to the lawsuit, Hoffman has previously been “dusted,” meaning that someone has sent him a small amount of ETH through Tornado Cash after the service was sanctioned in an attempt to get him into legal trouble. “[…] Ethereum users like Mr. Hoffman have no ability to reject incoming transfers. So the criminalization of Tornado Cash empowered someone else to implicate Mr. Hoffman and force reporting obligations on him by causing him to receive an asset from a sanctioned entity,” the lawsuit explained. Both Coin Center and the broader crypto industry has on several occasions pointed out that OFAC does not normally sanction software, and that Tornado Cash is not operated by any central entity. Tornado Cash is a coin mixing service on the Ethereum (ETH) network designed to improve the privacy of users and obfuscate who owns what on the network. The service was sanctioned by OFAC in August, with the government agency claiming North Korean hackers had laundered hundreds of millions of dollars using the service. Just like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum is a transparent network, which means that those who send transactions can potentially expose their entire transaction history to the receiver. To avoid this, Tornado Cash is one solution that has been popular among privacy-oriented users. Back in September, the US Treasury Department clarified that the sanctions do not prohibit individuals in the US from viewing and disseminating the open-source Tornado Cash code.

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Trump Request Over Seized Documents – Reuters.com https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/u-s-supreme-court-rejects-trump-request-over-seized-documents-reuters-com/ Oct 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected former President Donald Trump’s bid to have an independent arbiter vet more than 100 classified documents that were seized by the FBI from his Florida home as part of his legal battle against investigators probing his handling of sensitive government records. The justices in a brief order denied Trump’s Oct. 4 emergency request asking them to lift a federal appeals court’s decision that prevented the arbiter from reviewing more than 100 documents marked as classified that were among the roughly 11,000 records seized at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach on Aug. 8. There were no publicly noted dissents by any of the nine justices to the decision, which came two days after the U.S. Justice Department urged them to deny Trump’s request and keep the classified documents out of the hands of the arbiter, known as a special master. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com The court has a 6-3 conservative majority, including two justices appointed by Trump, who left office in January 2021. Federal officials obtained a court-approved warrant to search Trump’s residence after suspecting that not all classified documents in his possession had been returned after his presidency ended. Investigators searched for evidence of potential crimes related to unlawfully retaining national defense information and obstructing a federal investigation. Trump has denied wrongdoing and has called the investigation politically motivated. Trump went to court on Aug. 22 in a bid to restrict Justice Department access to the documents as it pursues a criminal investigation. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Andrew Chung in New York; Editing by Will Dunham Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Tubi Integrates Freewheel’s Beeswax Into Its Proprietary Ad Technology – TV News Check https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/tubi-integrates-freewheels-beeswax-into-its-proprietary-ad-technology-tv-news-check/ By TVN Staff | October 13, 2022 | 2:44 p.m. ET. Tubi today announced it has integrated FreeWheel’s Beeswax technology into its proprietary ad technology. As a result of integrating Beeswax enhanced bidding capabilities, Tubi said Tubi and Beeswax’s mutual clients “will have full access to programmatically acquire incremental inventory and extend audience reach in one easy workflow. The adoption also allows Beeswax customers access to Tubi’s  first-party data targeting and measurement solutions, as well as real-time addressability via its earlier adoption of LiveRamp’s Authenticated Traffic Solution. Since its technology integration with Beeswax, Tubi has already experienced a 307% increase in month-over-month spend from Beeswax Buyers.” “Our partnership with FreeWheel has allowed us to optimize our inventory and extend our connection to Beeswax customers,” said Mark Rotblat, Tubi chief revenue officer. “We’re thrilled to integrate Beeswax’s enhanced bidding technology into our supply side platform and have already experienced substantial growth as a result of this collaboration.” Matt Clark, vice president of partnerships, FreeWheel, said: “Beeswax is a leading demand side platform for buyers to access premium CTV inventory – especially in the growing FAST space. With this new direct connection to Tubi, it’s easier than ever for our buyers to access Tubi’s premium, brand safe content and to scale advertiser campaigns against desired audiences in an incredibly efficient manner.” Tubi has created an addressable marketplace for brands and agencies by providing addressability on all 25+ devices where the streaming service is available, helping to facilitate better advanced measurement and targeting. FreeWheel’s Beeswax technology integration further complements Tubi’s adoption last year of LiveRamp’s Authenticated Traffic Solution, Tubi said. At the time of the integration, the company said, “Tubi was the first free, ad-supported online streaming service in the US to enable the passing of RampID in the bidstream and also use LiveRamp’s Authenticated Traffic Solution to directly connect authenticated inventory with advertiser demand. A first-of-its-kind partnership for Connected TV in the US, Tubi’s collaboration with LiveRamp allowed for addressability on all OTT devices and maintains the ability to reach a large percentage of first-party audiences.”

Port Considers Purchase Of Chimacum Farmland – Port Townsend Leader https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/port-considers-purchase-of-chimacum-farmland-port-townsend-leader/ One of Jefferson County’s largest, most famous, and most productive cattle farms may be acquired by the Port of Port Townsend. The port has entered into a non-binding “Letter of Intent” with Roger and Sandy Short, owners of the 253-acre Short’s Family Farm, that gives the port four months to negotiate terms and price. During that time, the Shorts have agreed to not market the farm to other buyers. The prospect of buying the farm would align the port and its county-wide economic development mission with an agriculture economy that is both historic and growing in Jefferson County, said the port’s executive director Eron Berg. While known for its marinas and airport, the port has also had the mission, in its century-old foundation documents, to support agriculture. The farm, if acquired, would be its entry into that sector. Port Commissioner Pete Hanke, who himself owns cattle, said many port districts in rural counties are immersed in agriculture. In Walla Walla, Benton County, and Sunnyside, Hanke said, “many things have been done to provide infrastructure to help farmers on the ground.” While the port cannot operate a farm, “we can provide food processing facilities that support the farmers,” he said. Hanke first heard the Shorts were selling their farm, and initiated Berg’s conversation with the couple. “The port will have a lot of work to do in the coming months to see how it can play a proper role in the agriculture community,” Berg said. Prior to a final agreement, if any, the port will study the land, develop a plan, and negotiate with the Shorts. Any agreement must return to the port commission in public meetings for approval. “The Shorts have agreed to work exclusively with the port these next four months to see if we can do this,” Berg said. THE PORT’S POSSIBILITIES While a final purchase price is subject to negotiation, Berg estimated it will be in excess of $2 million. Most funds could come from existing reserves and a line of credit. Also, the port would likely pursue grants for acquisition and future improvements. “With a community driven plan, we’ll be successful with bringing in grant dollars with broader support for whatever that might look like,” Berg said. The purchase of the Short’s Family Farm by the port would have advantages to the Shorts and to agriculture in Jefferson County, Berg said. In 2016, the Shorts signed a conservation easement managed by the Jefferson Land Trust that prevents the farm from ever being subdivided or converted away from agriculture. The easement means the entire 253 acres must be sold to a single buyer and must remain in agriculture and open space use. The Shorts were widely thanked for taking that step to preserve forever one of the county’s most valuable and largest farms. The easement was funded by the Washington State Wildlife and Recreation Program, the U.S. Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, and the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Fund. Given those restrictions, a likely private buyer of the Short farm might be a wealthy person with horses or some other out-of-area owner, Berg said. “I don’t know any farmers locally who could afford that land,” said Crystie Kisler, co-owner of Finnriver Farm who spoke on behalf of the nonprofit Chimacum Center, which is devoted to the health of county farms. The port, on the other hand, could retain the farm as part of the county’s working agriculture economy. For example, a storage facility could be used by many farmers to prepare produce for market, Berg said, and all farmers would benefit from regional marketing. Berg  pointed to the Port of Skagit, which purchased 123 acres in 2018 that today hosts 17  businesses and 184 jobs directly related to value-added agriculture. Another role the port could play is as a transitional steward, holding the property until a buyer from the community could put together funding, Berg said. “There’s a transitional role of how to take something and get it where it needs to be,” Berg said, using the example of the port’s assistance in getting the marina cleaned up where the maritime center is now located. “In this case, it’s more a matter of timing than clean-up,” he added. COMMUNITY CARE Kisler believes port support for agriculture could boost all local farmers. “We need investment at a scale that small farmers can’t afford,” Kisler said. Farmers could use cold storage, dry storage, scaled compost, tool share and machine share, among other possible resources, she said. “As real estate comes on the market at these really high prices, we risk not having agricultural business models that can afford to purchase that ag land,” Kisler said. “What are going to be the strategies to help keep those farms operable, to feed community basically?” Port support for agriculture means port support for the community, according to Berg. “Our primary mission is to provide facilities that support good jobs,” he said. “We also support the idea of community resiliency through growing food here in this county.” Berg noted that the prospect of port acquisition of the farm is recent, and that specific planning for how the port would integrate the property into its economic development mission is yet to come. RANCH RECORDS The Center Valley farm was purchased by Norris and Laura Short in 1945. They called it Valley View Farm, brought in dairy cows, and raised nine children. That included Roger, the second eldest son. The Shorts were active volunteers with church, 4-H and the Jefferson County Fair. Starting in 1970, Roger Short started moving into ownership, buying 88 of the dairy cows and renting half the farm. Over time, Short expanded to 600 Holsteins and grew forage on 500 acres of owned or leased land. Roger and Sandy Short raised six children on the farm, two of whom — Kevin and Bill — still help out. Starting in 2003, prompted by regulatory and economic forces, the Shorts switched from dairy cows to beef cows. The 200-plus beef cattle are all grass-fed Angus whose feed comes from the lush pasture. They are free of any antibiotics, grain, growth hormones, or steroids, and have become a popular fixture for discerning beef eaters. The Short’s Family Farm is also known as a source of “Magical Soil,” a mixture that includes the nutrient-rich peat mixture at the floor of Center Valley. The Shorts also provide pure peat, compost, biochar and washed dairy manure. In addition, the way the Shorts rotate the grazing of cattle has ensured the return of ducks, swans, and other water fowl every year. Almost a mile of the salmon-filled Chimacum Creek also runs through the property. Hanke said additional steam-flow work on the creek could be another benefit of port ownership.

Travel Industry Veterans Launch TravManity, A Travel Booking Experience – GlobeNewswire https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/travel-industry-veterans-launch-travmanity-a-travel-booking-experience-globenewswire/ WOOD RIVER, Ill., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TravManity, a host travel agency, announced today a new booking engine and platform designed to help individuals make the most of their vacation days. TravManity, where travel meets humanity, offers a team of independent agents across the world to help travelers find the perfect experience. Gone are the days of the impersonal booking engine. TravManity combines the ease of use of online booking with the personal touch of a trained independent agent, providing just the right experience for the traveler.  Travel industry veteran Dr. Christopher Cokley and his investment group saw enormous potential in acquiring the assets of an existing travel company that experienced rapid growth in the early days of the host agency boom. Cokley, an innovative entrepreneur with experience serving in executive leadership positions at several publicly traded travel companies, will serve as TravManity’s CEO. He understands the market and has surrounded himself with a team of industry veterans to build the next great travel company.  Shelly Coppersmith, COO of TravManity, has been solely focused on travel since 2001 and was instrumental in bringing about the processes and systems to support tens of thousands of home-based travel agents entering the digital world for the first time. She helped to reshape how travel is booked around the world.  Syreeta Grose, VP of Training and Compliance, has a similar pedigree and has been a top earning travel advisor since 2006. Concentrating on building and shaping future travel agents through robust training and learning opportunities, she’s focused on building an updated training experience to help those new to the field excel in travel while ensuring agents remain compliant with various industry standards and regulations. She is certified in over 200 resorts, destinations, and tourism boards, and is a member of multiple travel associations. “TravManity represents the best the world has to offer. People need new experiences and the opportunity to discover more about themselves, other cultures, and environments,” said Dr. Christopher Cokley, CEO of TravManity. “Travel has a way of opening us up in ways that nothing else can. Studies have shown travel makes you healthier, it can relieve stress, enhance your creativity, and make you happier and more satisfied. I don’t know of a more important mission than to help people lead healthier, happier lives, and that’s exactly our goal and reason for launching TravManity.”  To learn more about TravManity, please visit https://www.travmanity.fun.  About TravManity  TravManity is all about helping individuals make the most of their vacation days. With an incredible team of independent agents across the world, TravManity is redefining how travel is booked, effectively putting humanity back into travel. By empowering its agents with robust training and opportunities, this host agency is leaning into its diverse team of experts in cruises, groups, land tours and niche experiences to help travelers find exactly what they’re looking for on their next trip.   Media Contact:  Syreeta Grose VP, Training and Compliance 618-655-9477 sgrose@travmanity.com Contact Information: Syreeta Grose VP, Training and Compliance sgrose@travmanity.com 618-655-9477 Related Images This content was issued through the press release distribution service at Newswire.com. TravManity %

Live Updates: Stocks Roar Back After Plunging At The Opening Bell – CNN https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/live-updates-stocks-roar-back-after-plunging-at-the-opening-bell-cnn/ Clarida: We got it wrong on inflation 04:40 A key US inflation report showed prices remain stubbornly high. Although falling gas prices have helped bring overall inflation lower, prices of food and other essentials like housing keep rising with no end in sight. By one measure, inflation returned to its highest level since August 1982 last month. The Fed and other central banks around the globe may be losing the war on inflation. Historic rate hike after historic rate hike have done little to tame prices. And OPEC’s oil supply cuts won’t help gas and fuel prices, which have been one of the few pieces of good inflation news in recent months. Stocks soared after plunging at the open following inflation data that came in hotter than expected. Residential apartment buildings are seen in New York City in July.  (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Shelter costs make up a big chunk of the consumer price index. So with rents rising dramatically over the past year (along with housing prices), it’s no wonder that CPI numbers continue to come in higher than expected. But there is some confusion about whether rent increases are finally peaking or not. The government said in the CPI report that both rent and owners’ equivalent rent (which measures how much a homeowner estimates they could get if they rented their property) rose 0.8% from August. The increase in owner’s equivalent rent was the biggest since June 1990. But a report from real estate brokerage firm Redfin (RDFN), also released Thursday, showed that the median monthly rent nationwide fell 2.5% in September. “The rental market is coming back down to earth because high rents and economic uncertainty have put an end to the pandemic moving frenzy of 2020 and 2021, when remote work fueled an enormous surge in housing demand,” said Redfin deputy chief economist Taylor Marr. “We expect rent growth to slow further into 2023 as Americans continue to hunker down and more new rentals hit the market,” Marr added. If that’s true, inflation pressures could finally start to subside more dramatically. Investors may be hoping that’s the case, which is one reason to justify the big stock market surge Thursday. “There is a disconnect. With Redfin coming out and saying there is a decline in rents, maybe the Fed has something to glob on to that will allow it to slow the rate hikes,” said Lamar Villere, portfolio manager with Villere & Co. Stop this market! I want to get off! Stocks roared back in late morning trading after plunging at the opening bell. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq were all soaring in late morning trading. Possible catalysts? Even though the hotter-than-hoped-for inflation report is sparking fears of more big rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, some optimists are starting to see light at the end of the Fed tightening tunnel. Economists at Barclays said in a report Thursday that they now expect another three-quarters of a percentage point rate increase in November and December and then a half-point hike at the Fed’s February 2023 meeting. Beyond that? A pause. And, eventually, rate cuts. Barclays predicts that the central bank will lower rates by a quarter of a point at each of its last three meetings in 2023. The Dow was up more than 600 points, or 2.1%, in late morning trading. The S&P 500 rose 2%. The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.9%. So investors might be playing the long game and betting on Fed easing within the next year. But is that a pipe dream? Andrew Patterson, senior international economist at Vanguard, told me he thinks rate cuts are unlikely until 2024. Patterson said the Fed — and investors — need to still be concerned about how so-called core inflation (excluding food and energy) has yet to cool dramatically. “We’re not seeing the trends we would have hoped for in core CPI,” he said. Markets recovered mid-morning Thursday from earlier lows following red-hot inflation data that sent the Dow plunging more than 500 points. The Dow was down 185 points, or 0.6%. The S&P 500 was down 1.1%. The Nasdaq Composite was 1.9% lower. A man shops for produce at a supermarket in Washington, D.C., on August 19. (Sarah Silbiger/Reuters) Prices at the grocery store continued to soar last month, adding even more pressure to shoppers’ wallets. The food at home index, a proxy for grocery store prices, increased 0.7% in September from the month prior and 13% over the last year, according to new government data released Thursday. Just about everything got more expensive in September. Fruits and vegetables rose 1.6% for the month, while cereals and bakery products rose 0.9%. Other groceries increased 0.5% in September, following a 1.1% increase in August.  Meats, poultry, fish and eggs rose 0.4% over the month and beverages increased 0.6%. Prices on many of these items are up double-digits annually. Stocks deflated Thursday following the inflation report, but there were a handful of blue chip companies holding up well. Three in particular were solidly in green thanks to strong earnings. Drugstore giant Walgreens (WBA) was one of the few Dow winners, gaining 3% after reporting a better-than-expected profit and healthy guidance for 2023. And Domino’s (DPZ) delivered for investors. The pizza king’s sales topped forecasts, even though the strong dollar ate into revenue a bit. Domino’s shares rose 9%, making it the top performer in the S&P 500. Delta (DAL) shares also took flight, thanks to solid sales and a robust outlook. It just goes to show that even in a bear market and with recession fears swirling due to concerns about uber-aggressive rate hikes from the Fed to try and stomp out inflation, investors still need to focus on fundamentals. There are always buying opportunities somewhere. Homes in Morgan Hill, California, on October 4. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images) After taking a breather last week, mortgage rates rose again – moving even closer to 7%. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.92% in the week ending October 13, up from 6.66% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. It is the highest average rate since April 2002. A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate stood at 3.05%. Mortgage rates have more than doubled in the past year as the Federal Reserve pushed ahead with its unprecedented campaign of hiking interest rates in order to tame soaring inflation. The combination of the central bank’s rate hikes, investor’s concerns about a recession and mixed economic news has made mortgage rates volatile over the past several months. “We continue to see a tale of two economies in the data,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Strong job and wage growth are keeping consumers’ balance sheets positive, while lingering inflation, recession fears and housing affordability are driving housing demand down precipitously.” He said the next several months will undoubtedly be important for the economy and the housing market. Already, home sales are dropping and prices are cooling as well. The average mortgage rate is based on a survey of conventional home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20% down and have excellent credit, according to Freddie Mac. But many buyers who put down less money up front or have less than perfect credit will pay more. A shopper holds a basket inside a grocery store in San Francisco, CA, in May 2022. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images) Social Security recipients will receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment of 8.7% next year, the largest increase since 1981, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday. The spike will boost retirees’ monthly payments by $146 to an estimated average of $1,827 for 2023. The hefty increase, which follows a 5.9% adjustment for this year, is aimed at helping Social Security’s roughly 70 million recipients contend with the high inflation that’s been plaguing the US since last year. “Will the COLA be enough to keep up with inflation? It’s too early to say,” said Mary Johnson, Social Security and Medicare policy analyst at The Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group. “It depends on what inflation is going to do from October onwards.”  The adjustment is the highest that most current beneficiaries have ever seen, but that’s because it is based on an inflation metric from August through October, which is also around 40-year highs.  A related metric, the Consumer Price Index, increased 8.2% in September, compared with a year ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Thursday.  Read more There’s something you should consider before getting too alarmed by today’s big CPI number. A large part of the monthly increase in September comes from shelter costs, up 0.8%, from the previous month. Shelter accounts for almost 42% of core CPI. Economists say that this data is skewed and can paint a false picture of how high inflation currently is. There are two main reasons for that: One, the majority of shelter costs – about 30% of CPI – come from something called owners’ equivalent rent. Instead of factoring in the cost of purchasing a house, the index attempts to factor in how much rent homeowners would pay IF they rented rather than owned their home. The thing is, homeowners do own their homes. Inflation on hypothetical rent prices for homes they don’t rent isn’t actually being felt. Plus, rent and home prices don’t always move in sync, and so this can create a false equivalency Second, research by Goldman Sachs and The Dallas Fed finds that actual rent and owners’ equivalent rent lag the rest of CPI by a full year. That means a current deceleration in rent prices won’t be fully factored into inflation data until October 2023. The New York Stock Exchange seen on September 23. (Mary Altaffer/AP) US stocks opened lower on Thursday after new inflation data came in higher th...

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

Quint Kessenich Has Some Questions – Sports News Today https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/quint-kessenich-has-some-questions-sports-news-today/ Quint Kessenich takes a look at the current lacrosse landscape and questions the way things are things are being handled at every level of the sport. If lacrosse players can effectively shoot with both hands (righty and lefty), why aren’t there goalies playing with both hands? Why have we not seen a two-handed tennis player or two-handed baseball pitcher? Why have we never seen a two-handed quarterback? Virginia played Cory Harris, Matt Dziama, Dave Smith, and John Fox at the short stick defensive midfield position while winning the 2021 NCAA title. Ryan Conrad served as an offensive midfielder/faceoff wing, Grayson Sallade was injured, and Jack Peele was a second line offensive middie. When LSM Will Rock, John Fox, and David Smith were on the field together in the Final Four, Virginia went to a zone defense. Maryland utilized four defensive midfielders during their resounding season of 2022 with Jake Higgins, Bubba Fairman, Alex Smith and Roman Puglise all sharing shifts; all of them ended up in the PLL. So why is it that teams believe they can thrive and survive with only two shorties? Do you really think a team can defeat a pair of quality opponents in the shot clock era while leaning on just two shorties? If you’re going to invest in depth on your roster, start here with defensive midfielders, the most physically taxing position on the field. Why do coaches feel it’s ok to use school and program associated social media accounts to promote their own camps and prospect days? In the real world, employees don’t have the luxury of using corporate social media accounts to promote personal projects. That just doesn’t happen. Why don’t those same coaches post when their team plays on television, or post to sell tickets to an upcoming game? Why not force a winning faceoff player to stay on the field for the offensive possession? Why doesn’t lacrosse have a uniform set of rules in all states at every level? Growing the sport of lacrosse is difficult when youth, high school, college, and the professional league all use different rules. Example, why doesn’t the two-point goal live everywhere? Some high school states use a shot clock and some don’t. Why can’t we standardize faceoff rules across all levels?  Why is college lacrosse starting games in late January and early February while ending the regular season early in May? College baseball ends a month later in late June. Why can’t lacrosse be a true spring sport by starting in late February and finishing in June? Warmer weather equates to a better fan experience. Why does the NLL and PLL, who share many players, have overlapping seasons? Why does the PLL play games on Sundays in September that overlap with the NFL? Placing games during NFL Sunday is a losing proposition. Perhaps play some PLL events midweek at night in September if you must, in order to lock in more advantageous television windows. Paul Carcaterra’s favorite beef, why are we playing lacrosse in massive football stadiums with football lines? No meaningful lacrosse game, at any level, should be played on a field with football lines. Playing in a cavernous empty stadium with thousands of empty seats is a buzz kill. I was at the same stadium for NCAA women lacrosse tournament this year. It was PACKED and energy level was so high and concentrated. I really loved it. Gillette Stadium was great but there were so many empty spaces. pic.twitter.com/uF8kyOo8JE — Yamato Lacrosse (@YamatoLacrosse) June 23, 2019 With NIL now a part of the collegiate landscape, why do coaches switch jersey numbers during fall and preseason spring scrimmages? When coach asks me to change my jersey number for a scrimmage, I say no. Why does every college play on Saturday at 2:00PM? Wouldn’t it be better for attendance, local media coverage, and television ratings to spread the action out like a typical college football weekend slate? Slot some games on Thursday night or Friday night, and spread out the start times all day Saturday with some games on Sunday. Compete across a wider timeline and play more games in warm weather. The exposure and benefits are self explanatory. Why can’t the men’s and women’s NCAA lacrosse tournaments coexist seamlessly instead of games overlapping? Why can’t the men’s games push the women’s and vice versa? The cross promotional benefits raise all ships. Why does it seem like the same college teams are always on TV? I would love to see more Ivy League teams and Georgetown. Haven’t they earned that distinction? It would be fun to see more mid-major programs on weekday nights. Why are there boys recruiting events every single day in June and July during the summer? Last year there was a two-week stretch where some prospects did not have one day off from playing lacrosse. Certainly the players themselves could have sat out from an event or two, but then they feel as if they are hurting themselves in the recruiting process by doing so. Why can’t the schedule be more family and player friendly? I wish that club lacrosse wasn’t the only way for kids to be seen by college coaches — Coach Benoit (@CoachBenoit7) May 6, 2021 Why are club coaches more involved with the recruiting process than high school coaches? Club coaches only spend a few hours a week with prospects at practice and then at tournaments. Meanwhile, a high school coach can provide a much better holistic view on how the prospect behaves and handles school, competes in other sports, and how he interacts with his high school teammates. High school intel will always trump the club coaches lacrosse-only opinion. Why don’t more lacrosse coaches carry stop watches? Why isn’t there more formal emphasis placed on speed and quickness at recruiting events? Why aren’t more college teams utilizing GPS technology in practice? I’ve got questions. Do you have answers? Twitter: @QKessenich Instagram: @quintekessenich Facebook: Quint Kessenich LinkedIn: Quint Kessenich

NVIDIA And How AI And The Metaverse Will Transform The Web – Datamation https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/nvidia-and-how-ai-and-the-metaverse-will-transform-the-web-datamation/ NVIDIA recently hosted its big GTC show. If there’s one thing I look forward to every year, it’s NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote.  This is because Huang lays out the near future for a bunch of technologies I care about, like artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous electric cars, the metaverse, and computer gaming.  After the keynote this year, I had the honor of chatting with Huang. We talked about the state of avatars and his belief that we’ll shortly have the ability to create photo-realistic avatars that can present believable and accurate facial expressions and gestures based on what the computer sees and hears.   But he went farther and argued that avatars will likely become the new human interface to the internet.  Let’s talk about the coming transformation of the web and why it’s critically important to the future of computing: The historic problem with computers Whether we are talking about a hammer or a computer, the problem with tools is that most don’t conform to us, we have to conform to them.  As we’ve added intelligence to the tools, we put more of a burden on the tool’s user to learn how to deal with the additional complexity. Every once in a while, we make things easier, like when we moved to word processing and the graphical user interface (GUI). But then we layered on complexity, so again, we had to re-learn the tool. Well, that’s about to change dramatically. The new human interface model Let’s take the automobile, for instance.  Right now, if you buy a new car, you’ll likely have to spend a day learning where to find and how to use the features in it. Even things like turning on the headlights are often different between car companies and even between cars the same company makes.  But as we introduce autonomy into the vehicles, you’ll also get enhanced voice interfaces tied to conversational AI. Unlike prior efforts to put voice command into cars, which required you to learn the specific commands, conversational AI can understand human language and will infer what you mean, much like a human would.   In addition, over time, not only will the car learn how you like to communicate, what you like to listen to while driving, and even how aggressively you want the car to behave, it will also share that information with the manufacturer, so the next car you get will automatically know what the last car learned. So your new car will already be familiar with what you like. It will create one heck of a lock-in to a specific brand unless, as is eventually likely, the government mandates this information be shared.   So how does that relate to websites? The next generation of AI-driven websites Huang argued that the next iteration of the internet, the 3D internet, will have an avatar as the front end to the site.  You will see a talking head that you can simply ask questions of. No tiles or icons to click on, no menus to drill down in, and, assuming you allow your information to be shared, the avatar will be able to anticipate some of what you want and automatically serve it up. You’ll have a conversation with the site, much as when, a couple of decades ago, you might have spoken to an operator or a receptionist to get the information you want or engage in a service or make a purchase. With regard to the latter, you’ll be able to see the products in context with where you are going to use them and even, like in the case of automobiles, go for virtual test drives.   But the big change that underlies all of this is that from here on, computer systems will increasingly be focused on learning how we want to interact with them, not the other way around. This will shorten training, reduce wasted time searching for things, and provide far deeper connections between buyers and the brands and products they purchase.  User-first tech Tools, and particularly computers, have historically introduced considerable friction, both because they require training to be used and because the user has to jump through hoops that were optimized for the machine, not for the human.  With AI, avatars, and the metaverse, this is about to effectively reverse. Increasingly, autonomous machines and AI-based websites will learn how best to work with us. This will reduce a substantial amount of friction in every related process, reduce frustration, and create deeper relationships with companies, products, and services. It may be the biggest computer revolution since the mainframe.   This will lead to a massive change in how websites are created, where robots are used, and how we get around. It will change how we buy our clothing, and using applied technology, like photo-realistic avatars, it will allow us to change our appearance, become forever young, or create a virtual representation that is realistic but looks nothing like us.   We are at the forefront of a change so huge that, in a few years, much of what we currently do, see, and touch will be changed. Given the focus on understanding our unique needs, the world should get better. However, given the power of these systems to manipulate us, it could also get worse. Here’s hoping for the former outcome rather than the latter.  In any case, NVIDIA is at the heart of this change, which makes it one of the most important technology companies in our AI-driven metaverse future.

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

Crypto Custodian Copper Raises $196 Million In Latest Funding Round – Cryptonews https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/crypto-custodian-copper-raises-196-million-in-latest-funding-round-cryptonews/ Advancing the company’s expansion plans, crypto custodian Copper Technologies has secured a total of $196 million under the firm’s C series financing round. The business managed to raise some $181 million from a group of existing and new shareholders and gained access to a further $15 million under a convertible loan note, as indicated by company filings obtained by Bloomberg. The financing round is yet to be closed.  While the firm has not disclosed its current valuation, Copper Technologies did admit that it reported a loss of some $16 million last year. This represented nearly a fourfold increase compared with the loss the company posted for 2020, at about $4.1 million.  Copper Technologies is based in Switzerland’s Zug. The company says it provides its solutions to a wide range of customers from the financial sector. These include trading firms, hedge funds, crypto exchanges, decentralized finance (DeFi) industry players, and other entities, according to data from the Swiss firm. The business says it employs more than 300 professionals to run its services.  Copper Technologies says that, to date, more than 30 exchanges have gained access to the company’s ClearLoop and Walled Garden networks.

U.S. Dollar Retreats, Comes Off 32-Year High Vs Yen As Inflation-Fueled Gains Fade – Reuters.com https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/u-s-dollar-retreats-comes-off-32-year-high-vs-yen-as-inflation-fueled-gains-fade-reuters-com/ U.S. dollar banknote in front of stock graph is seen in this illustration taken, June 12, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration U.S. CPI rises more than expected Fed funds price in small chance of 100-bps hike in November ECB staff sees need for fewer rate hikes -Reuters Sterling surges vs dollar, euro NEW YORK, Oct 13 (Reuters) – The dollar fell against most currencies in volatile trading on Thursday, after initially spiking following a hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation report, as some investors thought the market’s initial response to the data was excessive. The greenback briefly hit a 32-year peak against the yen of 147.665 after the data, and was last up 0.1% at 147.09 yen. The euro also fell against the dollar initially to a two-week low, then rebounded to trade up 0.8% on the day at $0.9773 . Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Europe’s single currency may have rallied from lows after a Reuters report, citing four sources, said European Central Bank staff see the need for fewer rate hikes than markets now estimate to tame inflation. read more That suggested that the situation in the euro zone may not be as dire as many thought. “The initial response to the CPI was exaggerated: Aussie and New Zealand dollar earlier dropping 1.5%, Canadian dollar dropping 1.3%,” said Greg Anderson, global head of foreign exchange strategy at BMO Capital Markets in New York. “These are signs of a distressed market, freaking out over a mild miss on a data point. A partial reversal shouldn’t be a surprise, but this is a full reversal and then some,” he added. Data showed U.S consumer prices increased more than expected in September and underlying inflation pressures continued to escalate, cementing expectations that the Fed will deliver another 75-basis-point (bps) rate increase. The consumer price index rose 0.4% last month after gaining 0.1% in August, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the CPI climbing 0.2%. In the 12 months through September, the CPI increased 8.2% after rising 8.3% in August. read more Following the data, fed funds futures have priced in a 9.1% chance of a 100 basis-point rate hike, and a 90.9% probability of a 75 basis-point increase at next month’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. “Anybody who says (Fed could) pivot is wishful thinking right now. The Fed has got to get a handle on inflation right now,” said Arthur Laffer, president of Laffer Tengler Investments in Nashville, Tennessee. “Soft landing is also becoming wishful thinking the more they raise rates. We’re going to have a really soft, maybe even negative fourth quarter.” Traders overall remained on the lookout for Japanese intervention to prop up a struggling yen. Officials have reiterated they stand ready to take appropriate steps to counter excessive currency moves, though whether they wish to defend particular levels remains unclear. The greenback also initially soared against the Swiss franc, hitting its highest since May 2019. The buck was last up 0.2% at 0.9996 francs . The Australian dollar briefly dropped to a 2-1/2-year low against the dollar at US$0.6170, before recovering to trade 0.3% higher at US$0.6294 . Sterling, meanwhile, posted steep gains against the dollar after reports of a possible U-turn by the UK government on its fiscal plans, before strong U.S. inflation data tempered some of those gains. Sky News reported on Thursday that the British government is discussing making changes to the fiscal plan announced last month and looking at which parts of the tax-cutting package might be ditched in a further U-turn by Prime Minister Liz Truss. British finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng said “let’s see”, when asked in an interview if financial markets had improved on Thursday because of expectations of a U-turn on his plans to scrap an increase in corporation tax, the Telegraph reported. The pound last changed hands at $1.1325 , up 2.1%. Against the euro, sterling rose to a five-week high. The euro last traded at 86.33 pence , down 1.2%. ======================================================== Currency bid prices at 1:14PM (1714 GMT) Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss in New York and Joice Alves in London; Additional reporting by Medha Singh in Bengalaru; Editing by Jonathan Oatis and David Gregorio Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

PR News | Embracing Mental Health Technology – Thu., Oct. 13, 2022 – O’Dwyer’s PR News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/pr-news-embracing-mental-health-technology-thu-oct-13-2022-odwyers-pr-news/ Thu., Oct. 13, 2022 By Chani Garb Chani Garb Do I post it or not? I sat frozen for 15 minutes, debating whether or not to share my excitement on LinkedIn regarding Telosity Ventures heavily investing in mental health technology. My fear? Inadvertently, by posting this, my struggles with mental health could potentially be alluded to and, as a result—exposed. This, to me, meant my successful marketing and communications consultancy career would automatically come to a screeching halt. For the last decade, I’ve carefully curated a LinkedIn profile that ensured I always looked professional and poised. I also deliberately made sure never to expose anything personal about myself, especially the fact that I’m a proud Orthodox Lubavitch Chassidic Jew, as well as an accomplished businesswoman who struggles with mental health. Two unpopular subjects. I don’t doubt that many of my technology-loving communications colleagues can relate. We’re thrilled to serve as the publicity machines behind driving the adoption of mental health technology innovation. Yet it’s frightening to advocate for these solutions publicly as first-hand sufferers. I finally did press that button. It was liberating, not debilitating. We all need a Jiminy Cricket in our lives. For me, right now, that’s my new purpose-driven and tech-loving mentors, my bosses: Curtis Sparrer, Bospar co-Founder and Principal, and Lauren Essex, Bospar Senior Vice President. They continue to teach me that it’s okay to be publicly bold and stand up for a purpose you genuinely believe in. I witness this daily by being part of the marketing team behind Bospar Stands Up human rights initiatives for women, LGBTQIA+ and minorities. This program has triggered respect from the media, employees and the PR industry. It’s also a catalyst for why over 145 technology companies continue to select us as their PR and marketing agency. Since we launched the program in 2021, we’ve increased revenue by $7 million. Communication and PR—let’s all be honest—is one of the most anxiety-driven careers anyone can choose. Handling a technology client’s crisis communications isn’t a walk in the park. Add the fact that we’re now in a downward economic direction and that our jobs are often on the chopping blocks due to tighter budgets. These and many other factors have played a vital role in the industry’s Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting among Millennials and Gen Zers. I’ve always preferred to be a ghostwriter. Still, I felt I had to come out for the first time and encourage those with mental health issues not to run away from the communications industry and especially the technology arena, which provides a constant intellectual rush of innovations and desperately needs the next generation of publicists to take these to the next level. I promise there are great companies out there that support mental health. Here’s how I got control of my mental health in recent years, and these steps allowed me to finally embrace this wonderful working space rather than see it as a constant anxiety-induced struggle. I hope they can provide some of you out there with a dose of guidance: Step one: seek help immediately Here’s a shocker that Hollywood would never share with you: The Orthodox Jewish community is evolving at lightning speed. We’re opening our schools and synagogues to the LGBTQIA+ community and taking a public stand against draconian, anti-abortion laws that jeopardize our religious beliefs. Supporting mental health is no exception. The Chassidic community, which sadly is often portrayed in public as an insular and unhappy environment, is leading the charge in making mental health services affordable for Orthodox Jews in the tri-state area, either in person or online. Personally, after trying several outside services, this works best for me. If the religious route isn’t to your taste, reach out to friends, family and colleagues or research the best solutions that fit your needs. From Lemonaid to Betterhelp to Talkspace, the health tech space offers many beautiful and affordable options to hopefully solve several struggles you’re facing. “COVID has accelerated telemedicine innovations, and this welcoming development is here to stay,” explained my colleague Peter Kerr, a former New York Times health tech journalist and Pulitzer prize finalist.” It will continue to foster further growth in the health and mental tech spaces.” Once I got the proper help, my life became much more enjoyable, from selecting projects and clients I wanted to work with to meeting and marrying my incredible and lovable husband at 44. There’s no shame in putting your mental health first! Step two: don’t enter a vertical you loath Before COVID, I split my time between Israel, Europe and the U.S., flying around to work with my fintech and banking clients. When COVID hit, I couldn’t fly and decided to follow a passion: to become an interim CEO of an ed-tech company. Their excellent one-to-one Chromebook lockdown solutions helped thousands of public and private-school teachers and students conduct remote classes flawlessly during the pandemic. There are several communications opportunities in the verticals that speak to you. For example, here at Bospar, health and mental-health tech are a definite passion for many, and, in 2020, we hosted a pandemic-related town hall meeting with Dr. Fauci and our client, Healthline. First, find your passions and the suitable communications space that brings out those passions. Step three: work only for a mental health advocate employer While it was thrilling running my tech marketing and PR firm for years, I decided to become an employee at Bospar because it’s a big advocate of mental health support. Go with your gut feeling; run away if you step into an interview and the management feels off. I promise there are other Bospars out there! Final step: live with purpose I lost many loved ones after COVID hit, including my mother-in-law. Like others, once the pandemic subsided, I couldn’t jump back into a solely career-driven existence. I needed a higher purpose, and that was doing something I’d never done before. I took a year off to be a school shadow for a young Orthodox Jewish boy who had behavioral issues at the time. My passion is to help those in my community who suffer from mental health and behavioral disorders. This activism has been unbelievable in my road to mental health recovery. This isn’t only the first time I’ve written my story but also the first that I didn’t ghost-write an article. It’s scary to put myself out there. Still, I hope that telling my story and encouraging others to seek help will lead to a new generation of tech-loving communications professionals who are happy and mentally healthy and live by purposeful example! *** Chani Garb is Vice President of Marketing at Bospar. 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2022 Indiana High School Football Playoff Pairings – Sectionals – High School Football America https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/2022-indiana-high-school-football-playoff-pairings-sectionals-high-school-football-america/ The 2022 Indiana high school football regular season still has a week to go, but every team in the state now knows what the state championship Road to Lucas Oil Stadium looks like. Earlier this week, the Indiana High School Athletic Association has announced its brackets for its 50th State Championship Tournament presented by the Indianapolis Colts. This year’s state finals will be played Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25 and 26. Let’s go! Can’t wait for the 50th @IHSAA1 Football State Tournament! Good luck to all the teams as they gear up for their final regular season game on Friday. #ThisIsHSFootball https://t.co/OA2XYjyY8D — Indianapolis Colts Youth Football (@ColtsYouthFB) October 10, 2022 The 6A bracket will be a lot of fun with nine of the teams in the High School Football America Indiana Top 10 battling for a trip to Indy. Making it even more exciting is the fact that two-time reigning 5A champ Cathedral has moved-up to 6A. Related: Lastest Indiana Top 10 Cathedral and two-time reigning 6A champ Center Grove are on the same side of the bracket, which means they could meet in the state semifinals with a trip to Lucas Oil on-the-line. The two defending champs will also meet this weekend to close-out the regular season. Below you can see every sectional matchup in all six classifications. Click here to Watch the Pairing Show from the IHSAA Champions Network 6A Sectional 1 Crown Point vs. Portage Lake Central vs. Lafayette Jefferson Sectional 2 Fort Wayne Carroll vs. Penn Elkhart vs. Warsaw Community Sectional 3 Fishers vs. Fort Wayne Northrop Homestead vs. Hamilton Southeastern Sectional 4 Westfield vs. Carmel Zionsville vs. Noblesville Sectional 5 Brownsburg vs. Ben Davis Avon vs. Pike Sectional 6 Lawrence North vs. Cathedral Indianapolis North Central vs. Lawrence Central Sectional 7 Indianapolis Arsenal Tech vs. Perry Meridian Warren Central vs. Southport Sectional 8 Center Grove vs. Franklin Central Columbus North vs. Jeffersonville 5A Sectional 9 Munster vs. Merrillville Hammond Central vs. Hammond Morton Sectional 10 Valparaiso vs. LaPorte Chesterton vs. Michigan City Sectional 11 Concord vs. Goshen South Bend Adams vs. Mishawaka Sectional 12 Anderson vs. Fort Wayne North Side Fort Wayne Snider vs. Bishop Dwenger Sectional 13 McCutcheon vs. Decatur Central Plainfield vs. Harrison (West Lafayette) Sectional 14 Franklin Community vs. Terre Haute South Vigo Terre Haute North Vigo vs. Whiteland Community Sectional 15 Seymour vs. Bloomington North Bloomington South vs. Columbus East Sectional 16 Floyd Central vs. Evansville North Castle vs. New Albany 4A Sectional 17 Lowell vs. Culver Academies Kankakee Valley vs. New Prairie Gary West Side vs. Hobart Highland vs. East Chicago Central Sectional 18 Wawasee vs. Logansport Northridge vs. South Bend Riley NorthWood vs. South Bend Washington South Bend St. Joseph vs. Plymouth Sectional 19 East Noble vs. Angola Fort Wayne South Side vs. Leo New Haven vs. DeKalb Columbia City vs. Fort Wayne Wayne Sectional 20 Mississinewa vs. Marion Huntington North vs. Muncie Central Kokomo vs. Frankfort Western vs. Jay County Sectional 21 Brebeuf Jesuit vs. Northview Lebanon vs. Mooresville Roncalli vs. Indianapolis Shortridge Indianapolis Washington vs. Indianapolis Crispus Attucks Sectional 22 Richmond vs. Connersville Beech Grove vs. New Castle New Palestine vs. Mt. Vernon (Fortville) Pendleton Heights vs. Greenfield-Central Sectional 23 Bedford North Lawrence vs. Shelbyville Martinsville vs. Greenwood Community Silver Creek vs. Jennings County Edgewood vs. East Central Sectional 24 Evansville Memorial vs. Evansville Bosse Jasper – Bye Boonville vs. Evansville Harrison Evansville Central vs. Evansville Reitz 3A Sectional 25 Twin Lakes vs. West Lafayette Boone Grove vs. Calumet Griffith vs. River Forest Hanover Central vs. Rensselaer Central Sectional 26 Mishawaka Marian vs. West Noble Lakeland vs. Knox South Bend Clay vs. Jimtown Fairfield vs. Glenn Sectional 27 Norwell vs. Heritage Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran vs. Woodlan Yorktown vs. Delta Bellmont vs. Garrett Sectional 28 Bishop Chatard vs. Northwestern Hamilton Heights vs. Maconaquah Guerin Catholic vs. Oak Hill Tippecanoe Valley vs. Peru Sectional 29 Western Boone vs. Crawfordsville Tri-West Hendricks vs. Danville Community Monrovia vs. Purdue Polytechnic Speedway vs. North Montgomery Sectional 30 Vincennes Lincoln vs. Gibson Southern Owen Valley vs. Mt. Vernon Princeton Community vs. West Vigo Washington vs. Pike Central Sectional 31 Lawrenceburg vs. South Dearborn Greensburg vs. Rushville Consolidated Indian Creek vs. Franklin County Batesville vs. Centerville Sectional 32 Scottsburg vs. Corydon Central North Harrison vs. Southridge Madison Consolidated vs. Heritage Hills Charlestown vs. Salem 2A Sectional 33 Whiting vs. LaVille Andrean – Bye Wheeler vs. Bremen Hammond Bishop Noll vs. Lake Station Edison Sectional 34 Winamac Community vs. Lafayette Central Catholic Lewis Cass – Bye Rochester Community vs. Seeger Benton Central vs. Delphi Community Sectional 35 Prairie Heights vs. Bishop Luers Churubusco vs. Central Noble Eastside vs. Wabash Manchester vs. Whitko Sectional 36 Eastbrook vs. Frankton Elwood Community vs. Alexandria Monroe Bluffton vs. Blackford Tipton vs. Eastern (Greentown Sectional 37 Linton-Stockton vs. South Vermillion North Knox vs. Southmont Sullivan vs. North Putnam Greencastle vs. Cascade Sectional 38 Cardinal Ritter vs. Shenandoah Heritage Christian vs. Northeastern Winchester Community vs. Lapel Eastern Hancock vs. Union County Sectional 39 Triton Central vs. Christel House Brownstown Central vs. Brown County Switzerland County vs. Indianapolis Scecina Clarksville vs. Eastern (Pekin) Sectional 40 Forest Park vs. North Posey Mitchell vs. Paoli Tell City vs. Crawford County Perry Central vs. Evansville Mater Dei 1A Sectional 41 Bowman vs. South Central (Union Mills) North Newton vs. Culver Community Trinton vs. Pioneer North Judson-San Pierre vs. South Newton Sectional 42 Clinton Central vs. Traders Point Christian North Vermillion vs. Covington Park Tudor vs. Clinton Prairie Fountain Central vs. Attica Sectional 43 Frontier vs. Taylor West Central vs. Caston Tri-County vs. Tri-Central Carroll (Flora) vs. North White Sectional 44 Fremont vs. South Adams Adams Central vs. Southwood North Miami vs. Madison-Grant Northfield vs. Southern Wells Sectional 45 Union City vs. Sheridan Monroe Central – Bye Indiana Deaf vs. Tindley Wes-Del vs. Hagerstown Sectional 46 Knightstown vs. Edinburgh Cambridge City Lincoln – Bye South Decatur vs. Milan North Decatur vs. Tri Sectional 47 South Putnam vs. Indianapolis Lutheran Cloverdale – bye Riverton Parke vs. North Central (Farmersburg) Covenant Christian vs. Park Heritage Sectional 48 South Spencer vs. Tecumseh North Daviess – Bye Springs Valley vs Providence West Washington vs. Eastern Greene

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

Mars Names New CSO – Food Business News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/mars-names-new-cso-food-business-news/ CHICAGO — Mars, Inc. has promoted Abigail Stevenson, PhD, to chief science officer. Dr. Stevenson has spent the last two decades in various leadership roles at Mars, working most recently as vice president of the Mars Advanced Research Institute (MARI). “With more than 20 years of research experience, Abi brings the deep scientific experience needed to advance our business and make a positive impact on society,” said Nici Bush, vice president of science and technology at Mars. “I look forward to continuing to work with her as Mars pursues an ambitious science agenda throughout the business.” As CSO, Dr. Stevenson will oversee the company’s external partnerships with academic and non-governmental organizations, in addition to the Mars Global Food Safety Center. She also will continue to work in her role as vice president for MARI. Dr. Stevenson holds a PhD from University College London and a degree in ecology from the University of Stirling.

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

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