NYDIG Bets Big On Bitcoin $720 Million Raised For Its Bitcoin Fund Cryptonews
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NYDIG, the digital assets-focused subsidiary of financial services firm Stone Ridge, has raised approximately $720 million for its Institutional Bitcoin Fund.
According to a Form D filing made with the SEC, around 59 investors contributed more than $12 million on average to the raise. The filing however revealed that the SEC had not “necessarily” validated the accuracy and completeness of the filing.
NYDIG revealed in a press release following the filing that its Bitcoin balances have hit new a all-time high during Q3. Its holdings of Bitcoin grew “almost 100% year over year,” while revenue is up 130% through Q2.
The press release also announced a management shakeup at the company. NYDIG has promoted Tejas Shah and Nate Conrad to new roles of CEO and President respectively. The duo were previously NYDIG’s Global Head of Institutional Finance and Global Head of Payments, respectively.
The new officers are to lead the company in building on its current momentum with a focus on accelerating investment in crypto mining, custodial services, and Bitcoin Lightning Network integration. The release said:
“Building on this momentum, Shah and Conrad will focus on accelerating NYDIG’s investment in its industry-leading Mining Solutions franchise serving the largest North American miners and in its platform technology business, helping banks and non-bank enterprises utilize the Lightning Network for next-generation wallets and global payments.”
The departing CEO, Robert Gutmann, and outgoing president, Yan Zhao, will remain at Stone Ridge Holdings Group, the parent company of NYDIG.
NYDIG has been championing mainstream Bitcoin adoption
NYDIG, which describes itself as a Bitcoin company, has been one of the biggest champions of Bitcoin adoption by mainstream financial players. According to a Reuters report, NYDIG serves as the provider of institutional-grade Bitcoin custodial and fund management services to several banks that offer crypto investment to their clients including JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, and U.S. Bancorp.
Thanks to its other partnerships and funding rounds, NYDIG has become one of the biggest crypto custodians holding over $1 billion in crypto for its clients. The company reached a valuation of $1 billion last December.
Back in March, NYDIG saw its filing for a spot-settled Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) rejected by the SEC. The SEC has continued to refuse to approve a spot-settled Bitcoin ETF to be listed on regulated exchanges citing a lack of maturity of the crypto market.
US Marines Warn Against Navys FY24 Decommission Scheme DefenseNews.com
US Marines Warn Against Navy’s FY24 Decommission Scheme – DefenseNews.com https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/us-marines-warn-against-navys-fy24-decommission-scheme-defensenews-com/
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy has spent more than four years repairing one of its amphibious ships, blowing past its budget by at least $99 million. Yet, the ship is still not ready to deploy.
After pouring nearly $300 million into its repairs, the service says it would prefer to simply decommission the ship and move on.
In fact, the Navy would like to decommission the nine other vessels in this class of amphibious dock landing ships, all of which need significant repairs. Some have more than a decade of planned service life left, but the Navy says it would rather spend its money on other capabilities than attempt to repair them.
But the Navy isn’t the only stakeholder for these amphibious platforms. The Marine Corps relies on these ships to carry its Marine expeditionary units, which are considered the nation’s crisis response force. But the Corps’ ability to keep forces spread across the globe and quickly react is under threat.
Only 45% of the amphibious ship fleet is ready today, compared to the Navy’s 80% readiness goal. And that fleet could shrink dramatically if the Navy gets its way.
The service may ask to decommission four amphibious dock landing ships — known as LSDs — in fiscal 2024, even though two congressional committees denied a similar request this year for four different LSDs. The Navy also plans to end construction of the Flight II San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, meant to replace the LSDs, after buying three of them.
A fiscal 2024 budget memo states the U.S. Navy’s intention to decommission the amphibious dock landing ship Pearl Harbor, which is two-thirds of the way through its expected service life. (MCSN Larissa Dougherty/U.S. Navy)
The gap between the Navy and the Marine Corps over amphibious warfare mirrors a similar debate taking place between the Pentagon and Congress: How much should the military spend on precision missiles and sensors needed for a potential high-end fight with China, and how much money should go toward presence and deterrence efforts that could avoid that fight altogether?
The Marines argue amphibious forces are powerful deterrents; they spread out to put eyes and ears around a theater, they create goodwill among current and potential partners, and they can deescalate a tense situation as required.
But the Navy, facing a tight budget and large bills to restore these amphibious ships, would rather cut its losses and reinvest the money into creating a larger and more sophisticated inventory of weapons to win a potential fight against China.
The readiness problem
The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ships were meant to operate for 40 years. These LSDs were built in the 1980s and 1990s by the now-defunct Lockheed Martin shipyard in Seattle, Washington, and the Avondale Shipyard in Louisiana for $150 million to $300 million a copy.
In FY23, the Navy requested to decommission four — Germantown, Gunston Hall, Tortuga and Ashland, each of which would be between 31 to 37 years old.
According to an FY24 Navy budget memo obtained by Defense News, the service wants to decommission four more in FY24 — Rushmore, Harpers Ferry, Carter Hall and Pearl Harbor, each of which will be between 26 to 33 years old. Pearl Harbor, the youngest on the list, is two-thirds of the way through its expected service life.
According to the memo, “these legacy ships are in poor material condition due to their age and require significant resources to continue to maintain and operate them. Shifting resources to other capabilities better supports the amphibious fleet, and provides more operational capability to the Navy and Marine Corps in support of the National Defense Strategy.”
The first four would cost about $150 million apiece to put back into the FY23 budget, and upward of half a billion dollars each to keep for five years, according to a second document obtained by Defense News.
The amphibious dock landing ship Rushmore participates in a transport exercise in Japan on Sep. 17, 2022. (Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado/U.S. Marine Corps)
The Navy doesn’t have cost estimates for the second batch of ships eyed for FY24 decommissioning. It never planned to perform maintenance on these ships, according to the second document, instead simply assuming it would be able to decommission them early.
“The substantial cost to retain these ships outweighs the potential warfighting contributions of these platforms over their limited remaining service life,” the document stated.
Tortuga illustrates the challenges the Navy faces in trying to return the LSDs to fighting shape. The ship, commissioned in 1990, contributed to the earliest days of the war in Iraq, helped rescue New Orleans residents after Hurricane Katrina and spent seven years operating out of Japan.
The ship was put into a service life-extension period in 2018, but that effort has exceeded its budget by at least $99 million. The Navy said in a May hearing the ship was about 80% complete and had already cost $200 million to $300 million to repair.
According to the second document, “Tortuga is currently unable to get underway and operate.”
Navy spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Travis Callaghan told Defense News the amphibious ships have been in high demand. Over the years, he said, the Navy has deferred some maintenance to instead send the ships out on operations.
“An expected service life assumes a certain amount of regular maintenance, and when that maintenance does not happen, [that service life] is going to be negatively affected,” he said.
Rear Adm. Bill Greene, the fleet maintenance officer for U.S. Fleet Forces Command, told Defense News at a recent conference the Navy has created “self-inflicted pain.” The sea service has tried to decommission some of these LSDs before, but was halted by Congress. Even so, when the Navy eyes a ship for decommissioning, it removes it from the planning process for the next several years’ worth of maintenance.
Congress can force the Navy to keep the ships, but there’s then no money or dry dock space for them, meaning they forego major maintenance for a few more years.
“They live in this kind of purgatory where they’re on and off,” Greene said.
Though the Navy has struggled to maintain all its ships in recent years, it has particularly faced challenges with the LSD fleet, Cmdr. Arlo Abrahamson, the spokesman for Naval Surface Forces, told Defense News.
Naval Surface Forces life cycle heath assessments, which evaluate a ship’s technical health, found the percentage of the LSD fleet that meets a “satisfactory threshold” is 50% less than that rate in the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer fleet — another high-demand ship class.
Each maintenance period is growing longer and more complex as time goes on, Abrahamson said; the average depot maintenance period for an LSD from 2019 through this year is 461 days.
A landing craft air cushion transits alongside the dock landing ship Carter Hall in the Persian Gulf on July 16, 2021. (MCSN Mason Ray/U.S. Navy)
As a result, some LSDs have missed engagements. Harpers Ferry and Germantown had to cancel an appearance at August’s Seattle Seafair festival due to maintenance, according to a defense official not authorized to publicly discuss operations.
Furthermore, Rushmore was a week late in picking up Marines this summer due to maintenance, the official said.
And repair issues with Gunston Hall prevented the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from accelerating their planned deployment to Europe as tension grew ahead of Russia’s eventual Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine. The ship should have been out of maintenance and conducting pre-deployment training at that time, but its maintenance ran long, making a February departure impossible.
Navy leaders said U.S. European Command never formally asked for the ships to deploy early, but multiple defense officials not authorized to discuss operations with media told Defense News the request wasn’t made only because it was clear the full formation would not be available.
A barrier to Marine operations
Naval force-generation models call for three amphibious ready group and Marine expeditionary unit pairings to be at sea at any given time: two in the Pacific, and one in the European, African or Middle Eastern regions. Each provides about 2,200 Marines that can operate in the air, on the water and ashore; those service members also come with a trio of ships, which includes one amphibious assault ship to launch jets and two smaller vessels focused on helicopters and surface connectors.
Today, the Marine Corps can barely keep one ARG-MEU pairing at sea at any given time. Lt. Gen. David Furness, the deputy commandant of the Marine Corps for plans, policies and operations, told Defense News the Marine units are ready but don’t have ships on which to train and operate.
A Navy force-generation model assumes 80% readiness of all ship types. The 10-year average readiness of amphibs is 63%, Furness said, but readiness today is about 45%.
He said there are real consequences to not having enough amphibs available. When the Pacific island nation of Tonga experienced a major volcanic eruption in January, for example, “we didn’t respond. The [People’s Republic of China] did. That’s a huge [information operations] blow.”
A landing craft unit enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship Pearl Harbor on Oct. 4, 2021, during a deployment to the Persian Gulf area. (MC3 Sang Kim/U.S. Navy)
Furness said these teams are critical to deterrence in the Pacific region.
“Your presence and your work with allies and partners consistently is part of the campaign that enhances deterrence and prevents any crisis from escalating out of control,” he explained.
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New Polling Finds Parents And Educators Overwhelmingly Support Technology Designed To Keep Students Safe Online PR Newswire
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More than 91% of parents and educators believe it is necessary to have online educational technology in place to prevent students from accessing harmful or explicit content
, /PRNewswire/ — With the 2022-23 school year underway, parents and educators are expressing support for online tools that protect students from harmful content and help detect student mental health concerns. A new survey conducted by decision intelligence company Morning Consult polled a nationally representative group of nearly 2,500 K-12 parents, teachers, and administrators. Survey respondents indicated both significant concerns for student mental health and a high level of support for schools using online technologies to help keep kids safe.
Key overall findings from the survey related to content moderation include:
The internet is a useful learning tool: 93% of parents and 98% of teachers and administrators agree the internet is a useful learning tool that schools should use as part of their learning process.
Harmful or explicit content is a concern: 74% of K-8 and 68% of 9-12 parents are concerned about students accessing explicit or harmful content while using a school-issued device. This increases to more than 80% for teachers and administrators.
Content moderation is necessary and is the school’s responsibility: More than 91% of respondents believe it is necessary to have online educational technologies in place to prevent students from accessing harmful or explicit content. Of those that believe it is necessary, over 95% reported it is a school’s responsibility to put these tools in place.
Keeping students on task is important, too: Over 88% of those surveyed also believe it is necessary to have online educational technologies in place to keep students on task and away from digital distractions. This is especially critical as educators address pandemic-related unfinished learning.
“These findings validate on a broad, national scale what we’ve long heard directly from our customers: parents and educators believe in the value of learning with the internet, and they trust schools to make the right decisions to keep students safe online,” said Patricia Bothwell, Vice President and General Manager for Safety & Productivity at GoGuardian. “With almost 9 out of 10 students in the U.S. now using a device as part of their daily instruction, it’s more important than ever to provide schools with thoughtful and comprehensive approaches to student safety, privacy, and security.”
The need for online safety is especially clear when considering the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory highlighting the urgency of the nation’s youth mental health crisis. Morning Consult’s survey found that parents and educators recognize the role the internet can play in exacerbating mental health issues.
Key findings related to student mental health and safety from the survey include:
Concern for student safety is high: More than 83% of K-12 parents, educators, and administrators feel a high level of concern for student mental health and violence in schools.
The internet plays a role in influencing self-harm or violence: More than 72% of respondents agreed the internet plays a strong role in influencing students to harm themselves or others.
Unrestricted access can be detrimental or harmful: Over three in four respondents agree that unrestricted access to the internet on school-issued devices can be detrimental to student mental health.
There is support for online tools that protect student safety: Nearly 90% of all respondents support online educational technology that could help detect signs of a student considering harming themselves or others.
With nearly all respondents agreeing it is a school’s responsibility to put educational technologies in place to prevent students from accessing harmful or explicit content, there was also consensus around trust in school systems. More than 83% of those polled indicated they trust their school system to make informed decisions about which online technologies are appropriate for school use. Ensuring student data is not shared or sold was a key priority for survey respondents when measuring comfortability with online educational technologies.
Additional details and visual representations of key survey findings from Morning Consult can be found here.
About the survey: GoGuardian commissioned Morning Consult to conduct the blind, third-party survey. The survey, which fielded responses online from July 16-29, 2022, did not include any mention of specific education technology companies or products. Morning Consult polled 500 K-8 parents, 500 9-12 parents, 1000 K-12 teachers, and 493 K-12 administrators. This research is part of a larger ongoing effort from GoGuardian to glean candid insights from its key stakeholders, which include parents, educators, and administrators. Results from the full survey have a margin of error between +/- 4% and 5%, depending on the question and demographic group.
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GoGuardian provides simple, proven solutions to help create effective, engaging, and safe learning environments. Our award-winning system of learning tools is purpose-built for K-12 and trusted by school leaders to promote effective teaching and equitable engagement while empowering educators to help keep students safe. Learn more at goguardian.com.
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Free COVID-19 Tests Telehealth Treatment In Michigan Detroit Free Press
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Michigan is the first state to launch coronavirus “Test to Treat” programs that include free testing and telehealth services, with 13 locations throughout the state.
The state health department said Monday the Mitten State is the first to launch this federal initiative at neighborhood testing sites to provide quick access to free COVID-19 antiviral medications.
What is the COVID Test to Treat program?
The program serves Michigan residents with limited access to a health care provider. The sites allow people to access COVID-19 testing, a health assessment and appropriate prescriptions in one visit.
People who test positive for COVID-19 at the location can utilize the telehealth services on-site. A health care provider will review the person’s medical history and current medications and determine whether the person is eligible for antiviral treatment. If so, the provider will submit a prescription to a pharmacy close to the site, chosen by the individual, according to the state health department.
More:Got a positive COVID-19 test? New treatments can help keep you out of the hospital
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Who is providing the program and why?
The partnership is between the state, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said Matt Quinn, science director of the Army’s Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center.
State health officials want to make sure more Michigan residents have access to COVID-19 outpatient treatments.Communities selected for the telehealth sites that have:
A high Social Vulnerability Index.
A high percentage of people older than 50 who tested at the site.
Have limited access to health care sites outside of emergency departments and high testing volume.
Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, the state’s chief medical executive, said early access to antiviral medications helps support a faster recovery and decreases the risk of someone being hospitalized. COVID-19 treatments help prevent severe illness if taken soon after symptoms start.
Where are the COVID-19 telehealth testing sites?
Eight are in southeast Michigan, with five others scattered around the state, including one in the Upper Peninsula. Here are the locations:
• Wayne County Community College Northwest Campus, 8200 W. Outer Drive, Detroit• Word of Life Church, 460 W. Atherton Road, Flint• Albion College-Washington Gardner, 401 E. Michigan Ave., Albion• New Beginnings Deliverance Ministry, 2609 E. Genesee, Saginaw• Macedonia Baptist Church, G5443 N. Saginaw St., Flint• Westwood Mall, 3020 US-41, Marquette• New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 33640 Michigan Ave., Detroit• International Gospel Center, 375 Salliotte Road, Ecorse• Bethel Baptist Church, 5715 Holcomb St., Suite 33, Detroit• Southwestern Church of God, 3032 Fort St., Detroit• Christ Temple Church, 412 East Sherman Blvd., Muskegon• Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1105 East Main St., Benton Harbor• Calvary Lutheran Church, 8129 Packard Ave., Warren
Can I get free at-home COVID-19 tests from the government?
Yes and no.
The federal government suspended its free at-home COVID-19 test program Sept. 2 because Congress hadn’t provided additional money to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests, per www.covid.gov/tests.
However, the Michigan health department last week announced 289,000 free COVID-19 tests through a partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation through Project Act. It was to provide 58,000 households with one kit containing five tests, typically within a week of ordering.
On Monday morning, a notice appeared on the www.AccessCovidTests.org site when a couple of metro Detroit ZIP codes were punched in with a message to please try again in a few days.
“We have had an overwhelming response to the initiative and have already exhausted the initial home delivery supply. We will have additional kits available in the coming days. Please check back later to place an order,” the notice stated.
By midafternoon Monday, tests could be ordered through the website, which asked for your name, address and phone number. Once the order was placed, an order ID was provided. A message indicated the test kit would be filled by Amazon typically within the next three to five days. Those providing a cellphone also received a text message with the order ID.
More:Canada lifts COVID-19 travel, border restrictions: What it means for Michiganders
More:Where to get your COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine in Michigan
The state health department said Friday it still is partnering with libraries across Michigan to provide free at-home COVID-19 tests. Households can receive up to five, free at-home test kits from participating libraries while supplies last.
Private health insurers are required to cover up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests per month for each person covered by a health plan, according to the state health department. Residents are encouraged to check with their insurer for the most up-to-date information on their specific plan.
State health officials are encouraging people to have a supply of COVID-19 tests and well-fitting masks at home, stay up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, and to talk with their health care provider about their eligibility for therapeutics if they become ill with the virus.
Contact Christina Hall: chall@freepress.com. Follow her on Twitter: @challreporter.
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Delaware North Acquires Colorado Outdoor Recreation And Adventure Tour Company Nova Guides And Camp Hale Weddings Hospitality Net
Delaware North Acquires Colorado Outdoor Recreation And Adventure Tour Company Nova Guides And Camp Hale Weddings – Hospitality Net https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/delaware-north-acquires-colorado-outdoor-recreation-and-adventure-tour-company-nova-guides-and-camp-hale-weddings-hospitality-net/
Global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North today announced the acquisition of Red Cliff, Colo.,-based Nova Guides, a full-service premier outdoor recreation and adventure tour company with exclusive wedding and lodging offerings. The purchase makes Delaware North one of the largest operators of winter outdoor recreation and adventure tours in the United States.
Perfectly situated near Vail, Colo., Nova Guides’ expansive grounds include a main lodge featuring a restaurant and retail shop, as well as a selection of lodging offerings, including three two-bedroom cabins, one five-bedroom house and one two-bedroom house.
In operation for more than 35 years, Nova Guides is well known for its summer ATV/UTV guided tours and rentals, winter snowmobile and snow coach guided tours and rentals, and private fly fishing and archery instruction. The tours operate under special permits in and around the White River National Forest, with Nova Guides having access to 55,000 acres of remote and scenic forest land, allowing adventurers to customize their itinerary according to personal preference.
On the campus, Delaware North will also operate Camp Hale Weddings, a highly popular destination wedding business located on 80 privately held acres. The wedding experience includes the unique, “Ceremony Island,” an exclusive site positioned on a man-made lake set against majestic views of the Rocky Mountains. The location is renowned for its rich history dating back to World War II where it served as the former training grounds of the 10th Mountain Division.
“Today’s outdoor recreational guest is looking for genuine experiences that are personalized and meaningful,” said Scott Socha, group president of Delaware North’s Parks and Resorts division. “Our existing portfolio of unique tour and adventure offerings is well-positioned for continued growth, and the addition of this unique full-service experience reflects our optimism about the future of outdoor recreation and adventure travel.”
The growing Delaware North portfolio of dynamic adventure tour offerings, now across four destinations, helps travelers experience the very best of the great outdoors. The company’s current tours collection includes Yellowstone Vacation Tours, the largest outdoor recreation and adventure tour company operating in Yellowstone National Park in Montana, along with a variety of offerings outside of Yosemite National Park in California and also on the coast of Lake Erie in Ohio.
The acquisition will also expand Delaware North’s existing footprint in Colorado, where the company owns and operates The Ridgeline Hotel Estes Park® and Trendz at the Park retail store in Estes Park, a popular Rocky Mountain National Park gateway community. Delaware North’s Travel division also operates several dining concepts at Denver International Airport, including the award-winning Denver Central Market since it opened in 2018.
The Nova Guides complex will be operated by Delaware North’s Parks and Resorts division, which owns and operates hotels and other lodging experiences, primarily inside and nearby national and state parks and cultural attractions. The portfolio includes nearly 25 lodging locations in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, representing more than 3,000 lodging units. In addition to lodging, the company operates food, beverage, and retail services, recreational activities, and educational programming at many of the same locations.
As a global leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry, Delaware North is committed to sustainability and responsible stewardship. Its proprietary GreenPath® platform helps organize and accelerate efforts throughout the company to reduce its environmental impact.
About Delaware North Parks and Resorts
Delaware North Parks and Resorts operates lodging, food, beverage and retail services, recreational activities, and educational programming at destinations in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. This includes lodging in and near many iconic national and state parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Shenandoah, Sequoia & Kings Canyon and Olympic National Parks and Niagara Falls State Park, as well as at cultural attractions such as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Delaware North’s newly enhanced Explore Better content and travel planning platform provides a valuable resource for travelers who are considering a visit to a national park and other outdoor destinations. To learn more about Delaware North’s hospitality management expertise, visit https://www.delawarenorth.com/divisions/parks.
About Delaware North
Delaware North is a global leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry. The company annually serves more than a half-billion guests across four continents, including at high-profile sports venues, airports, national and state parks, restaurants, resorts, hotels and casinos. Building on more than a century of enduring partnerships and a commitment to local communities and sustainability, Delaware North’s vision is to delight guests by creating the world’s best experiences today while reimagining tomorrow. Learn more at www.DelawareNorth.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Peterson Reports A Positive 2021 Financial Performance Aberdeen Business News Aberdeen Business News
Peterson Reports A Positive 2021 Financial Performance – Aberdeen Business News – Aberdeen Business News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/peterson-reports-a-positive-2021-financial-performance-aberdeen-business-news-aberdeen-business-news/
LEADING international energy logistics company, Peterson Energy Logistics (Peterson), part of the Royal Peterson and Control Union Group, today announced its consolidated results for the 12 months ending 31st December 2021.
Peterson reported revenue of £249.3m for the year, and £1.8m operating profit, compared to a breakeven result in 2020. The company announced it is positioned to deliver improved financial performance again in 2022 as demand for its energy logistics services continues to increase.
Overall, 2021 saw a significant increase in activity as the energy sector emerged from the confines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quayside tonnages and fuel sales increased significantly in 2021 helping the organisation to continue its improving underlying financial performance. During the year, the company segmented its UK operations into eight new operating entities to better focus the management and delivery of services to its broad UK customer base.
At the start of 2022, Peterson appointed Sarah Moore as CEO and established a new leadership team responsible for daily operations and the strategic direction of the business.
Commenting on the group’s performance Sarah Moore, CEO of Peterson, said: “We’re pleased to report a significantly improved financial result in 2021, as we reflect on our collective achievements throughout the year.
“Our focus remains on delivering industry-leading logistics solutions to support our clients’ operations with safety, innovation, and efficiency at the core of our service offering.
“The leadership team is driving substantial improvements across all aspects of our business, in particular our safety culture and ambitious environmental targets as we strive to meet the expectations of our ‘Goal Zero’ programme. We also work collaboratively with our existing customers to embrace the challenges of energy transition. We continue to make strategic investments, secure opportunities in the renewables sector and target diversification as we grow the business and strengthen the Peterson brand.
“We are proud of the efforts of all our people and thank them for their collective efforts in safely delivering our services and helping us achieve a positive result in 2021.”
Peterson continues to significantly invest in enhancements to its Lighthouse suite of digital applications and other supporting technologies. Part of its renewables strategy saw the company form a joint venture with Coast Renewable Services to establish Coast Offshore which will provide integrated services to the offshore wind sector.
Peterson also expanded into Australia opening an office in Perth in line with the company’s strategic growth plans. The company was later announced by Kimberley Marine Support Base Pty Ltd (KMSB) as the operator of the Kimberley Marine Offloading Facility in Broome, Western Australia. The $AUD160 million facility will provide new supply chain options to numerous industries, offer lower movement costs, reduce carbon emission options, and minimise risks through shorter distances to offshore oil and gas operations. Once the facility is built operations are set to begin in 2024.
Peterson has a robust sustainability road map and is set to achieve carbon-neutral status across all 27 sites in seven countries under the PAS2060 accreditation scheme at the end of 2022. Through the implementation of various initiatives so far, Peterson has seen a 42% reduction in total emissions, and remains on track to reach net zero operations by 2025. The company is committed to playing its role in the energy transition, supporting clients with their sustainability targets, and reducing emissions in supply chains.
Some of Peterson’s initiatives include the use of a blend of electric and HVO-powered forklifts, the use of environmentally friendly fuels in cranes and trucks, utilising wind, turbine and solar power to operate facilities and the use of advanced technologies to achieve optimal planning in the supply chain to minimise the movement of goods across locations.
A new staff initiative has also been introduced as part of Peterson’s net zero framework by joining the Pawprint pioneer programme – an online tool and app, which allow users to measure, understand and reduce their carbon footprint.
Sustainability is integrated into Peterson’s social responsibility (CSR) programme, ‘Dare to Care’, and is based on four robust sustainability pillars: customers, employees, environment, and community. Each pillar represents a social aspect of the company it aims to uphold to demonstrate a positive role in the communities and wider society it operates in.
Peterson is part of the wider family-owned Royal Peterson and Control Union Group, which has a presence in more than 70 countries and over 100 years of experience in logistics, quality, certifications, and risk management. The group’s services cover all aspects of the supply chain across many industries including agriculture, energy, forestry, sustainability, and textiles.
How Disordered Eating Can Impact Brain Health According To Science EatingWell
How Disordered Eating Can Impact Brain Health, According To Science – EatingWell https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/how-disordered-eating-can-impact-brain-health-according-to-science-eatingwell/
Nearly 1 in 10 Americans have been or will be diagnosed with an eating disorder, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. While all forms of eating disorders—including bulimia, binge eating disorder, anorexia and orthorexia—impact the body and brain in different ways, research published in 2022 proves that anorexia nervosa, in particular, might have a surprisingly strong impact on not only the psychology of the brain but the physiology of it as well.
According to a May 2022 study in the journal Biological Psychiatry, individuals with severe anorexia have “sizable reductions” in three important parts of the brain: cortical thickness, subcortical volumes and cortical surface area. These shrinking spots hint at the loss of brain cells or a lack of connection between these brain regions.
What This Brain Health Study Found
By analyzing the results of nearly 2,000 brain scans of people with anorexia, those in recovery from anorexia and “healthy controls” with no eating disorder history, U.K. neuroscientists found a substantial link between brain size and shape and anorexia. Other studies have linked binge eating disorder, bulimia and obesity to some shifts in brain structure as well, but those with anorexia had reductions in brain shape and size twice to four times as large as those with other mental health conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
“The effects of anorexia nervosa have been largely focused on the physical effects of severe calorie restriction. But this study shows us that its impact on the body may decrease the size, and likely the amount of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain in just five years,” explains Ralph Esposito, N.D., a Greenwich, Connecticut-based naturopathic physician and scientific advisor to Athletic Greens. “This can impact cognitive function in those with anorexia nervosa, including their ability to identify and respond safely to the environment and their ability to focus.”
When our brain changes, it can make it harder to think, decide things, make plans and move ahead with a decision. This study found that living with anorexia for 1 to 13 years, depending on the individual’s age and the extent of restriction, is enough to alter the brain.
“People get ‘stuck’ in rigid thinking and ways of doing things because their brain doesn’t have enough nourishment to be flexible in its thinking,” adds Jillian Lampert, Ph.D., M.P.H., RD, LD, FAED, chief strategy officer of Accanto Health in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The other symptoms of these brain adjustments may vary but might include challenges with spatial awareness, proprioception and attention or focus. Individuals may have difficulty performing some physical actions in response to the environment or even feeling stable on their feet, Esposito says.
While this sounds stark, the researchers found that these cranial changes aren’t always permanent.
“We found that the large reductions in brain structure, which we observed in patients, were less noticeable in patients already on the path to recovery. This is a good sign because it indicates that these changes might not be permanent. With the right treatment, the brain might be able to bounce back,” Esther Walton, Ph.D., lead researcher and lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath, tells University of Bath Communications.
How Individuals with (or Recovering from) Anorexia Can Protect Their Brains
Seeking treatment ASAP is the most important course of action, the research team agrees. The path to recovery often includes cognitive behavioral therapy, medication and, most crucially, weight gain. The aforementioned brain structure changes might be reversible, particularly the earlier they are reversed.
“With anorexia, which is characterized by inadequate nutritional intake, the semi-starvation results in people losing weight, decreasing muscle and bone mass, experiencing dehydration and losing tissue mass of other structures, like the brain,” Lampert says. “The body loses water, fat, muscle and tissue when it’s experiencing deprivation, like plants lose leaves when they aren’t watered enough. The loss of nutrition means the body has to conserve all the energy it can and get nutrition anywhere else it can, like bone, muscle and stored water. Basically, all of our stores get used up and our brain experiences a change in mass.”
Just like what happens when you water and nourish a plant—the leaves rebound, new ones grow, leaves that weren’t completely dry bounce back and the plant is healthy again—the same thing can happen when people with anorexia are renourished, Lampert adds. ICYMI, here are eight things that can happen to your body when you skip meals.
“Thankfully, the study suggests these changes are not permanent and can be reversed with renutrition. But we don’t know what this does to their risk for brain and mental health-related disorders as they age,” Esposito says.
“Renourishment,” the cornerstone of eating disorder treatment, gets people back to health by restoring hydration, bone health and tissue health. A September 2021 study in the Journal of Eating Disorders found that almost all of the structural changes in the brain, due to anorexia, can be resolved with the proper treatment and a healthy weight.
“People with severe anorexia can recover after years of being ill and have a quality life with a normal relationship with food and their bodies, a healthy weight and very slim chances that their brain is impacted long-term,” Lampert says. “Nutrition is the key—without it, there isn’t a way for the brain to get the fuel it needs to function. Recovery is possible at any stage of illness, and early detection and treatment is best. If you are concerned about yourself or someone else, reach out for professional help. Don’t wait!”
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, /PRNewswire/ — Anatomage Inc, a market leader in medical imaging technology, today announced the release of the Anatomage VR – a virtual reality application that gives users the opportunity to explore Anatomage’s real human bodies in the metaverse.
Committed to Anatomage’s legacy of delivery of real anatomy, Anatomage VR grants students the power to explore the world’s most realistic human anatomy through a virtual reality headset.
Imagine you have the superpower to see through the person in front of you. While looking at their body, you can peel back the skin to see their muscle and tissue. You can trace their veins and arteries moving blood throughout their body. You can fly into the chambers of the heart to experience how cardiac structures work together to make the heart beat. In the metaverse, you have this superpower with Anatomage VR.
Since the company’s inception in 2004, Anatomage has offered the most detailed, accurate and interactive human anatomy tool available with the Anatomage Table. Today, Anatomage has successfully incorporated that same flagship technology into Anatomage VR.
Designed to accompany accredited high school anatomy and life science programs, Anatomage VR grants students the power to explore the world’s most realistic human anatomy through a virtual reality headset. Anatomage VR seamlessly pairs with the Anatomage Table or can be purchased and used as a standalone product in the classroom.
With Anatomage VR, students can:
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The 10 Best And Worst Gadgets In James Bond Movies We Got This Covered
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To celebrate 60 years of James Bond movies, Amazon is adding the entire back catalog of 25 action-packed outings of agent 007 to its Prime Video service across various territories, from the Sean Connery beginnings all the way through to the modern Daniel Craig era.
Albeit a little more sparse in recent outings, one recurring focal point across the many years of Bond films has been the sheer assortment of gadgets the various Bond actors have been outfitted with.
There has always been consistent staples in Bond’s arsenal, with the likes of his always cutting edge and high tech watches and cars, but as we prepare to binge our way through hours upon hours of spy movies, we’ve put together ten of the best and worst unique gadgets seen in the franchise over the years, regardless of whether Bond has been on the giving or receiving end of use.
1. Best: Briefcase (From Russia with Love)
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A simple and elegant design which most passers by wouldn’t take a second look at, this businessperson’s staple is packed to the brim, at least figuratively, with a whole host of lethal and handy tools for your average special agent. Its contents include an AR-7 rifle with concealed ammo and an easily accessible throwing knife, fifty gold sovereigns, and just for good measure, a nasty tear gas surprise for those nosy types who attempt to open the briefcase without following proper procedure.
2. Worst: Cigarette gun (You Only Live Twice)
Image via Eon Productions
This could simultaneously fall in the ‘so bad it’s good’ category, but smokers around the world can attest to the feeling of dry mouth they get from a cigarette. Imagine how it would feel to shoot a bullet out of your mouth – would you even have salivary glands left, let alone teeth? Sure, regardless of the implications on your oral health – you may be left wanting for one in the stereotypical situation of facing down a firing squad, but still, we’ll pass on this one.
3. Best: Jetpack (Thunderball)
It’s goofy, it’s dated, and Sean Connery looks like a numpty in that helmet. Yes to all of the above. However, there’s just a certain universal appeal about donning a jetpack to make a quick getaway, or, to the general public, a cruisy way to get from point A to point B while dodging peak hour traffic. There’s a good reason many Grand Theft Auto players still have the cheat code to acquire a jetpack firmly embedded in their brains.
4. Worst: Laser Polaroid (Licence to Kill)
Image via Eon Productions
In the same film that featured an equally ridiculous exploding alarm clock, we also saw this silly thing. On the surface, a regular old Polaroid camera. Point it, shoot it, and it instantly spits out a photograph. Give it a few shakes and it’s ready to stick on the fridge. Though in the case of this particular hoodwinking camera, its point, shoot, and murder your subject with a high-powered laser. It’s just goofy – and not in a particularly memorable way either.
5. Best: Dagger shoes (From Russia with Love)
Image via Eon Productions
These give would-be assassins quite the edge in hand to hand combat. The idea of the tables being fatally turned by an unexpected shin kick from these poison-tipped puppies is pretty high-stakes, and grim. Their debut in From Russia with Love looks rather clunky for its time, but their appearance would go on to inspire appearances in films outside of the Bond franchise, most notably in fan-favorite Batman flick The Dark Knight.
6. Worst: Mini scuba tank (Thunderball)
Image via Eon Productions
Although similar technology does now exist in real life, and this gadget came in handy for Bond in a pinch, it still seems particularly far-fetched that this stick about the same size as an icy pole can provide its user with four minutes of air. The mere fact that Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace took inspiration from this gadget meant that this little device was perhaps a little too space-age for a spy movie with a more modern, albeit technologically advanced setting. Then again, we had high praise for the jetpack that appeared in the same movie, so who are we to judge?
7. Best: Pen grenade (Goldeneye)
Image via Eon Productions
This thing is simply cool. Three clicks to activate its explosive power, and another three clicks if you change your mind. All housed in an inconspicuous writing utensil. It certainly manages to get Bond out of a pinch in an absolute nail-biter of a scene, during which a captive Bond carefully watches a nervous Grishenko click away at it, who is completely clueless of the explosive power. In what was very much a 50/50 gamble, Bond manages to knock the pen out of Grishenko’s hand, causing an explosion and creating enough of a distraction to make his escape.
8. Worst: Sony Ericsson Phones (Brosnan era onwards)
Image via Eon Productions
Sure, some of the features in these otherwise innocuous cellphones prove to be quite handy for the budding spy, particularly in the Brosnan era, in which they contained fingerprint analyzers and lock picks. Though by the time the brand was still getting plugged in the Craig era, it was pretty much a standard issue Sony Ericsson device with a fancy camera. The simple act of placing the brand has dated the films quite quickly, considering one flagship iOS or Android device today has enough computing power to blow several of these out of the water.
9. Best: Walther PPK (Skyfall)
Image via Eon Productions
At face value, the Walther PPK seen in Skyfall is a fairly ordinary handgun. What sets it apart is a pretty interesting biometric feature, in that it will only fire when it detects Bond’s palms wrapped around it. There’s been many an action movie where a singular gun trades hands multiple times over the course over a close-quarters struggle, which can be titillating, but this feature would ultimately leave any would-be villain short of the mark when they realize this gun only answers to one decision maker.
10. Worst: Alligator submarine (Octopussy)
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Another which one could argue into the ‘so bad it’s good’ camp, but come on – seriously? I think the image says most of what needs to be said about why this one is just a little too far on the silly end of the spectrum.
How Can You Play At A Crypto Casino? The Olive Press
How Can You Play At A Crypto Casino? – The Olive Press https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/how-can-you-play-at-a-crypto-casino-the-olive-press/
If you haven’t just returned from Mars on a 17-year journey, you’ve certainly read or heard, at least one thing, about cryptocurrencies and the huge momentum they’ve added to the non GamStop casinos, like on gamblingpro.pro. What you may not realize and doubt very much (although it is a proven fact) is that during the past 17 years of the Bitcoin revolution there have been a lot of empires and fortunes built on this digital asset.
Perhaps the biggest development in Bitcoin history so far is that El Salvador has come to support it and consider it an alternative to foreign exchange reserves, and more countries may soon follow suit.
There are three categories of non GamStop casinos, namely:
Casinos that support cryptocurrency only.
Casinos that do not support encrypted digital currencies, and accept only fiat currencies.
Casinos that support both cryptocurrency and fiat currencies.
In this article we will explain to you how to use cryptocurrency to deposit/ withdraw from online casinos. Moreover, we will learn about the most important features that crypto casinos also have.
What Are the Features of the Best Crypto Casinos Without GamStop?
For regular players, the comparison between regular and crypto casinos may be limited to the currencies available for use. However, this is absolutely not true! It is safe to say that crypto casinos differ in every aspect from regular casinos. The number one advantage that crypto casinos have is the usability of Bitcoin and its digital cousins ??to process your deposits and withdrawals. It is also possible that the player is allowed to use one of the fiat currencies. However, note that all online casinos require players to use the same deposit method to withdraw winnings. Using Bitcoin comes with another excellent feature which are bonuses and promotions as they tend to be more generous and bigger than the bonuses offered by regular casinos. On the other hand, crypto casinos without GameStop offer an innovative selection of games that are usually not available in regular casinos.
Deposits and Withdrawals – In general, players can conduct their transactions using a wide range of e-wallets and crypto gateways.
Bonuses and Promotions – Imagine that you deposited 1 Bitcoin and got 100%, do you know what the total value will be with you now? It’s the equivalent of $21,200! This is an immense amount and incredibly more than what you can get from the best regular casinos.
Games Selection – Besides the usual selection of slots, table games and card games, Bitcoin casinos tend to be innovative in their selection and offer their customers an innovative selection of games.
Customer Service – Certainly the use of cryptocurrencies has indomitable benefits and features, but sometimes you may have questions about the process. This is where the excellent support section comes into play. This is exactly what you will get at the best online crypto casinos.
How to Use Cryptocurrencies at Casinos Not on GamStop?
Are you ready for your adventure to gamble with bitcoin? Then, of course, bitcoins have to be bought first! You can buy your cryptocurrencies through crypto wallets. There are a number of well-known crypto wallets, such as Binance, Coinbase, Exodus, MetaMask, and Ledger Nano X. After you have downloaded this app on your smartphone or computer, you can put money into your account via credit card, web wallet, bank transfer, or in another way. After you have done this, you can purchase bitcoin or any other altcoin.
The Resemblance/ Difference Between Cryptocurrency and Gambling
Because the prices of bitcoins have risen in value over the long term so far, this can be a very interesting business to invest in and then add more value to it in the casino – although of course it remains a gamble. In addition, the prices of the crypto coins are anything but stable due to the immature market: the risk on bitcoins is quite high and it can therefore also be the case that the price drops very quickly in no time. In that regard, buying crypto is quite a gamble.
The fall or rise in value of cryptocurrency is influenced by all kinds of external factors over which you have no influence. Think of regulations, the development of the currency, external financing (remember Elon Musk who bought a lot of bitcoin in a short time and then sold it again freely?), influencers (again we think of Elon Musk who widely promoted Dogecoin) and of course authorities who act on it. In that respect, you could compare it to a game of blackjack or poker – you have good cards in your hand, but external factors (the dealer, the hands of everyone else at the table) can greatly influence your hand.
However, in addition to the similarities, there are also differences. Because so many external forces influence the price of cryptocurrency, consumers can also anticipate this well. However, when you play casino game only the luck factor can affect your result.
After all, when you play bet on roulette or slot at non GamStop casinos, the ‘luck’ factor is much greater than when trading cryptocurrency. We would therefore rather compare buying crypto with investing in shares. The crypto wallet is the stock market in miniature.
Is Gambling in Non GamStop Casinos Different From Crypto Casinos?
Gambling in a bitcoin casino is largely similar to gambling in a regular online casino. Apparently it offers the same advantages and disadvantages compared to the land-based casino: it is more anonymous, you can do it from home, the game runs very smoothly and there are many players active. On the other hand, you also have to deal with the fact that there is no supervision and the casino is open 24/7, so if you are prone to addiction that is disadvantageous.
The range of games that you can play is also the same and the crypto casinos work with the exact same software suppliers as the regular online casinos, such as Evolution Gaming and NetEnt. Actually, only the payment method is different, but nothing else.
However, it also offers additional advantages and disadvantages. The biggest advantage for the user is that he can make transactions completely anonymously. So if a player has a ban from GamStop, this can offer a solution. The financial authorities won’t find you anyway. In addition, the transactions are very fast, because again there is no bank between you and the casino.
U.S. Treasury Seeks Phased G7 Oil Sanctions As EU Ban Looms Reuters
U.S. Treasury Seeks Phased G7 Oil Sanctions As EU Ban Looms – Reuters https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/u-s-treasury-seeks-phased-g7-oil-sanctions-as-eu-ban-looms-reuters/
EU set to implement oil ban in two phases
US official says aim to keep Russia oil flowing despite ban
G7 difference in approach ‘a release valve’
GENEVA, Oct 4 (Reuters) – G7 sanctions on Russia will target its oil and products in three phases, senior U.S. treasury official Ben Harris said on Tuesday, as the bloc seeks to limit unintended economic damage while curbing Moscow’s funds to wage war in Ukraine.
Harris, the Treasury’s assistant secretary for economic policy, told the Argus European Crude Conference in Geneva that Group of Seven sanctions will target Russian crude oil, while later ones will focus on diesel and a third phase will tackle lower value products such as naphtha.
The timing may complicate a plan viewed with scepticism by industry players worried about sanctions exposure and buyer countries that have not signed up.
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Sanctions from the G7 and the European Union, which is opting for a two-phase ban, are set to begin on Dec. 5.
Both economic blocs aim to limit Russian profits from exporting oil following its invasion of Ukraine.
So far Moscow has largely maintained revenues as high prices and increased sales to Asia, especially China and India, have offset the impact of Western energy restrictions.
The EU will ban seaborne shipments of Russian oil from Dec. 5 and of products from Feb. 5, cutting the trade off from financial services and potentially halting it worldwide.
EU sanctions also aim to match an oil price cap agreed by the G7 powers, diplomats have said.
But concern is high that the EU sanctions will drive oil prices still higher, increasing economic pain in countries sanctioning Russia where inflation has already hit multi-decade highs. The United States also wants to shelter emerging markets from the ripple effect of sanctions, Harris said.
The risks have put the United States and the G7 in the paradoxical position of trying to guarantee Russian output, albeit at prices that deprive Moscow of revenue for its invasion.
“As long as we preserve the flow of Russian oil, we consider this a win,” Harris said. “The price cap can be considered a release valve on the (EU) sanctions package,” he added. “It transforms the ban from an absolute ban to a conditional ban.”
The price at which Russian oil sales will be capped has not been decided, Harris said, adding it will be high enough to provide an incentive to maintain output and above the marginal production cost for Russia’s most expensive oil well.
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Global Battery Recycling Market (2022 To 2027) Insights On Technologies For Alternative Batteries ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
Global Battery Recycling Market (2022 To 2027) – Insights On Technologies For Alternative Batteries – ResearchAndMarkets.com – Business Wire https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/global-battery-recycling-market-2022-to-2027-insights-on-technologies-for-alternative-batteries-researchandmarkets-com-business-wire/
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Battery Recycling: Global Markets” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
This report will cover all the commercially available battery recycling methods actively utilized and consumed by key end-user industries in the battery recycling market. Its scope will also include all the applications for battery recycling. For lithium-ion batteries recycling end-of-life (EOL) lithium-ion batteries are considered.
Furthermore, the battery recycling industry will be analyzed at the regional and country levels. Regional and country-level markets are segmented and analyzed by chemistry, source and end-use.
The battery recycling market is segmented by battery chemistry into lead-acid, lithium-ion, nickel, and others (alkaline, mercury, zinc-carbon, zinc-air). On the basis of source, the battery recycling market is segmented into automotive, industrial, consumer, and electronic appliance batteries. In terms of end use, the battery recycling market is segmented into transportation, consumer electronics, industrial, and others.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is also covered. The market size and estimations are provided in terms of revenue, with 2021 serving as the base year, and market forecasts are given for the period from 2022 to 2027.
This report discusses three future scenarios: pessimistic, consensus and optimistic; forecasts are provided for the consensus scenario. Battery recycling values are provided. A patent analysis and discussion of the battery recycling process are also included.
Companies Mentioned
Accurec-Recycling GmbH
American Manganese Inc.
Aqua Metals Inc.
Call2Recycle Inc.
Cirba Solutions
Com2 Recycling Solutions LLC
Doe Run Co.
East Penn Manufacturing Co.
Ecobat
Enersys
Exide Industries Ltd.
Fortum
G & P Batteries
Gem Co. Ltd.
Glencore
Gopher Resource
Gravita India Ltd.
Guangdong Brunp Recycling Technology Co. Ltd.
Li-Cycle Corp.
Neometals Ltd.
Raw Materials Co. (Rmc)
Terrapure Environmental
Tes
Umicore
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90 data tables and 8 additional tables
An overview of the recent advances and analysis of global markets for battery recycling industry
Analyses of the global market trends, with historic market revenue for 2021, estimates for 2022, forecasts for 2023, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
Estimation of the actual market size for battery recycling in dollar value terms, and corresponding market share analysis by battery type (chemistry), source, end use, and geographic region
Identification of the fastest-growing applications and technologies, and a holistic review of the current market trends that leads to increasing demand for battery recycling across the world
Country specific data and market value analysis for the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Belgium, Germany, U.K., France and other emerging economies
Highlights of the key growth driving factors and constraints that will shape the market for battery recycling as the basis for projecting demand in the forecast period (2022-2027)
In-depth information on increasing investments on R&D activities, key technology issues, industry specific challenges, major types of end-user markets, and COVID-19 implications on the progress of this market
Assessment of the company competitive landscape comprising key market participants, their global market share analysis based on segmental revenues, product portfolios and recent developments
Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Call2Recycle Inc, Aqua Metals Inc., Umicore, Exide Industries Ltd. and Glencore
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Market Overview
3.1 Current Market Overview
3.2 History of the Battery Recycling Industry
3.3 Development Trends in Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling
3.3.1 Solutions to Battery Recycling
3.3.2 Technologies for Alternative Batteries
3.3.3 Developments in Lithium-Ion Batteries (Libs)
3.4 Advantages of Battery Recycling
3.4.1 Importance of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
3.4.2 Importance of Lead-Acid Battery Recycling
3.4.3 Importance of Different Battery Recycling
3.5 Regulatory Framework for Battery Recycling
3.5.1 Europe
3.5.2 China
3.5.3 U.S.
3.5.4 International Efforts
3.6 Value Chain Analysis for Global Battery Recycling Market
3.6.1 Raw and Processed Materials
3.6.2 Cell Component Manufacturing
3.6.3 Cell Manufacturing
3.6.4 Battery Pack Manufacturing
3.6.5 Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
3.6.6 Recycling
3.7 Dynamics in the Global Market
3.7.1 Market Drivers
3.7.2 Market Restraints
3.7.3 Key Challenges
3.7.4 Market Opportunities
3.8 Porter’s Five Forces Model
3.9 Covid-19 and Ukraine-Russia War Impact on the Global Market
3.10 Industry Expert Insights
Chapter 4 Market Breakdown by Chemistry
Chapter 5 Market Breakdown by Source
Chapter 6 Market Breakdown by End Use
Chapter 7 Market Breakdown by Region
Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape
8.1. Overview
8.2. Recent and Upcoming Developments in the Battery Recycling Industry
8.3. Worldwide Li-Ion Battery-Recycling Projects
8.4. Innovations Ongoing in the Electric Vehicles Which Will Create a Boost for Battery Recycling Market
8.4.1 Vehicle to Grid (V2G)
8.4.2 Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging
8.4.3 Charging of Mobile Devices
8.4.4 Lightning-Fast Charging
8.4.5 Advancements in Battery Technology
8.5 Innovations in Battery Technologies
8.5.1 Lithium-Ion Batteries
8.5.2 Batteries With Solid State Technology
8.5.3 Aluminum-Ion Rechargeable Batteries
8.5.4 Batteries Made of Lithium-Sulfur
8.5.5 Batteries Made of Metal and Air
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
Chapter 10 Appendix: Acronyms
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/jyv6yw
S. Korea s Online Shopping In August Spikes On Travel Grocery Shopping Demand Arirang News
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S. Korea’s online shopping in August spikes on travel, grocery shopping demand Updated: 2022-10-04 15:17:07 KST
As we return to normal life coming out of the pandemic, the amount of online shopping done in Korea rose in August to the second-highest amount since data were first complied in their current form in 2017.
Statistics Korea says online shopping transactions rose by 16 percent compared to a year earlier to more than 12.four billion U.S. dollars.
The agency attributed the increase to the easing of coronavirus restrictions during the summer vacation season as well as demand for gifts and groceries to prepare for the thanksgiving holiday Chuseok.
In particular, online shopping for transportation and travel rose by a staggering 133 percent, while grocery shopping rose by more than 27 percent.
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News: Why is Rotherham Council planning to fund Forge Island itself?
If Rotherham Council decides to fund the Forge Island regeneration scheme itself, it will save nearly £50m compared to an externally funded deal drafted in 2018.
Different routes to fund the key town centre project risk further delays and potentially losing key tenants such as Arc Cinemas.
Rothbiz revealed recently that funding for the key town centre project was under review with the funding available to the Council’s delivery partner, Muse, for the delivery of Forge Island “significantly reduced.”
Forge Island is a Council-owned site which sits between the River Don and South Yorkshire Navigation Canal. Led by Muse Developments, it will host a new leisure scheme with an 8-screen boutique style cinema, modern hotel, food and beverage (F&B) outlets and car parking. It is set to be completed in 2024.
The Council selected Muse as the preferred partner in 2018 and signed a “Development Agreement for Lease.” Contracts have recently been updated for the scheme showing a price of £46.8m.
Further council documents explain: “Very recent volatility of the financial markets and the challenge this may now pose to private funders providing up-front capital within the requirements previously agreed by the Council has resulted in Muse (in line with the Development Agreement for Lease) assessing delivery arrangements and proposing options for the Council to consider, including the Council acting as funder of the whole or part of the development.”
Rising inflation has been cited and Muse was informed last month that the markets were not prepared to lend on the terms previously agreed.
The Council’s cabinet is due to meet on October 17 where it will “choose from the full range of options for delivery including further supplementing or replacing what was expected to be privately raised capital with the Council’s own borrowing and capital resources.”
The proposal for the Council to fund the scheme does not reduce the potential capital cost of the development, however, it does allow the Council to maintain the current projected development costs at the current secured prices. It also allows the Council to maintain the current third-party tenants (Arc Cinema, Travelodge and the recently announced restaurants via Thistle Group) that provide the ongoing revenue income to enable the Council to finance the project over the project life.
New council documents show that the 2018 deal had the headlease, that would have been paid to the private sector funder, increasing with CPI (inflation) at 3-5%. This would be replaced by with the cost of the Council’s borrowing, financing costs, which do not inflate and can be structured across the life of the project in the most cost-effective way.
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Council documents explain: “It is anticipated that based on current financial markets, that this option would save the Council around £49m over the life of the project. Due to the benefit of Council borrowing over the private sector funder headlease that would be subject to inflation.”
The UK CPI rate of inflation hit 10.1% earlier in 2022. In 2018, before the UK left the EU, the global pandemic and the war in Ukraine, the rate was nearer 2%.
The Council document concludes: “Given the changes in the financial markets that have negatively impacted the original proposal to secure private sector funding, the option of Council borrowing to fund the development becomes the most financial beneficial, stable and deliverable within the confines of the public purse and the Council’s delivery aims for the site.”
Options for the Council funding the project include undergoing a full re-procurement but the authority says that this “would result in considerable delay to delivery, and the very high risk that scheme could not proceed at the current tendered price.” Similarly, a reduced procurement route “would not allow an alternative developer a reasonable opportunity to assemble and agree the components necessary for the scheme to be costed and delivered.”
Another discounted option would be to adjust the terms of the development funding agreement with the funder through, for example, extending the term of the head-lease or increasing the initial head-lease rent.
A direct award to Muse looks to be the desired option, indicated by recently published tender documents.
The council is using a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice (VEAT) to allow the market to challenge the decision to issue a contract to Muse without first having published a tender notice.
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News: Xeros raises £7m
Xeros Technology Group plc, the creator of technologies that reduce the impact of clothing on the planet, has raised £7m through a share issue.
The company has also appointed a new CEO and published its interim results for the six months ended June 30 2022.
Based on the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham, Xeros is a Leeds University spin-out that has moved to “IP-rich, capital-light” business model with water saving and filtration technologies with multiple commercial applications.
The share issue was needed as Xeros’ board said earlier in the year that it required further investment to fund the business through to cash breakeven.
For the six months, the company reported an increase in its adjusted EBITDA by 36.9% to £3.9m, up from £2.8m in the same period of 2022.
The company continues to make progress with its XFilter Technology that enables washing machine manufacturers to provide consumers with the ability to capture and easily and safely dispose of over 90% of microfibres, including microplastics, released during laundry cycles.
Having secured a deal with German company Hanning in June, a development agreement was signed in September 2022 with a second large European component supplier to multiple domestic washing machine OEMs.
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In the commercial laundry market, traditionally the proving ground of Xeros technology, progress is being made in China, India and France. Also in India, IFB, the second largest domestic washing machine company in India by sales volume is expected to launch a domestic machine with Xeros technology in Q4 of 2022.
The results said that: “A successful launch in India of our domestic XC technology will be a pivotal moment for Xeros, not just in giving a clear line of sight to a significant future revenue stream but, as importantly, it will be key to unlocking wider adoption by the industry and share of the 100 million units per annum market.”
Xeros technology also simplifies the finishing process in the manufacture of denim products. Trials have confirmed reductions in chemistry, water and energy use that means that the garments produced are greener, quicker and cheaper to manufacture.
A major European retail brand has now taken the next step of asking Xeros to make a proposal for the widescale implementation of its finishing technology into their supply chain.
Neil Austin, newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Xeros, said: “I am pleased to report the progress made during the first half of 2022 on our three product categories of filtration, care and finish. The vital savings in water and energy that our technology can deliver has been recognised and adopted by key licensing and development partners laying a strong foundation for future growth.
“The proceeds from the placing and open offer announced earlier today will be applied to winning additional contracts in each of our application areas. Our marketing investment will amplify the reach of our proposition and accelerate new licence agreements. We look forward to updating shareholders on our progress in due course.”
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White House Rolls Out Plan To Fight Hunger Improve Health North Carolina Health News
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This is the first in a series, Seafood and A Healthy Diet, examining the role and sustainability of seafood in a healthy diet and is published in collaboration with Coastal Review Online.
By Jennifer Allen
Coastal Review
President Joe Biden last week introduced a plan to end hunger in the United States and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030.
The 44-page National Strategy On Hunger, Nutrition, And Health identifies what White House officials called “ambitious and achievable actions” the administration will pursue across five pillars: improving food access and affordability, integrating nutrition and health, empowering all consumers to make and have access to healthy choices, supporting physical activity for all and enhancing nutrition and food security research.
The strategy document was released Sept. 27 in conjunction with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health held Sept. 28, in Washington, D.C.
The conference was the first such event in five decades, as Biden noted in his remarks. Richard Nixon had convened the first White House nutrition conference that “led to a transformational change that has helped millions of Americans live healthier lives for generations,” Biden said.
“Since that time, advances in research and medicine have taught us so much more about nutrition and health,” the president said, adding that he had convened the conference because he believed the advances will make America a stronger and a healthier nation.
Republicans pointed to an ongoing external review of the Food and Drug Administration’s food safety inspection practices, which was requested earlier this year by the agency chief in response to criticism regarding its oversight, and said the conference should have been more bipartisan.
“At a time when food prices continue to soar under record-high inflation rates, and while an external investigation into FDA’s food safety centers—ordered by FDA Commissioner Califf himself—remains underway, it is critical this process involve all appropriate policymakers and stakeholders in any policy goals emerging from the Conference,” top Republicans said Sept. 21 in a letter to the White House.
Key principles focus on access
The White House strategy is based on three key principles: Helping Americans access the food that will keep their families nourished and healthy, providing options and information needed to make healthy dietary choices, and helping more Americans be physically active, Biden explained.
According to the plan, nearly 40 million Americans lack nearby grocery stores with affordable and healthy food options and have no access to transit to get there. Oftentimes, those with limited access to affordable, nutritious food tend to be lower-income and people of color.
In 2021, one in 10 households experienced food insecurity, meaning their access to food was limited by lack of money or other resources. Nearly 4% of households experienced very low food security, which means they were skipping meals regularly or cutting back on how much they ate because they could not afford more food.
Diet-related diseases are some of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S., according to the strategy. Findings show that 19 states – including North Carolina – and two territories have an obesity prevalence at or above 35%, more than double the number of states from 2018. One in 10 Americans have diabetes, one in three will have cancer in their lifetime, and more than four in 10 have high blood pressure, which is linked to heart disease and stroke.
Children in low-income families typically have fewer opportunities to be physically active because of lesser access to safe streets and playgrounds.
President Joe Biden speaks at the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years. Credit: White House Facebook page
Hunger and diet-related diseases are not distributed equally. “These challenges disproportionately impact communities of color, people living in rural areas, people living in territories, people with disabilities, older adults, LGBTQI+ people, military families, and Veterans,” according to the plan.
Biden said the plan “recognizes the critical role that nutrition plays in our health and our healthcare system, and it acknowledges that we have to give families the tools to keep them healthy.”
The proposed actions under the plan’s five pillars for combating hunger and diet-related illnesses include increasing access to free school meals and food during the summer for more children, updating nutritional labeling, expanding incentives for fruits and vegetables for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients, increasing access to outdoor spaces, and providing more funding to research nutrition and food security policy, mostly on equity and access issues.
To help Americans learn to make healthy food choices, the plan proposes funding public education campaigns, nutrition education and support for Medicare recipients, expanding nutrition education for children and for older adults, offering low-income housing grantees nutritional assistant programs, and supporting regular updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Biden said that more than 100 different organizations and businesses have committed more than $8 billion to help reach the plan’s goals.
Commitments include $2.5 billion invested in start-up companies developing solutions to hunger and food insecurity, and more than $4 billion is to be dedicated toward philanthropy to improve access to nutritious food, promote healthy choices and increase physical activity, according to an administration handout.
Among the organizations to commit is the Seafood Nutrition Partnership. The nonprofit focused on building awareness of the health and nutritional benefits of seafood said it will invest a minimum of $280,000 over the next eight years to improve public knowledge of essential nutrition that has been shown to improve brain health. The partnership plans an “eating for brain health” program to educate pregnant individuals on the nutrients required to reduce preterm birth risk and foster healthy early brain development. The group is to conduct research to measure and map Omega-3 fatty acid deficiencies across the country to prioritize the roll-out of its education programs to the areas of greatest need.
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (disclosure: the BCBSNC Foundation is a NC Health News funder) has committed to launch a two-year, $3.5 million effort to increase access to healthy food and grow the “food is medicine” movement in the state. The foundation said it would fund and facilitate partnerships between health care providers and community-based organizations to provide a range of services from food vouchers to medically tailored meals.
Other organizations that have committed include AARP (disclosure: AARP is a NC Health News sponsor) and AARP Foundation to expand research on older adults’ access to SNAP and use the research to improve SNAP enrollment rates for older adults, and the Wave Foundation for an equity and climate marketplace to connect underrepresented food producers – people of color and women – with large-scale food service and retail outlets nationwide.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called the national strategy a defining moment.
“It sets us on a path to end hunger, enhance nutrition, and improve health outcomes in this country. This strategy compiles recommendations from dozens of listening sessions held over the summer,” he said in a statement.
Public Health Institute Senior Vice President of Programs, Public Policy and Government Relations Matthew Marsom called the plan sustainable and effective and said it was grounded in research, focused on equity, and addresses the systemic causes of hunger, poor nutrition and diet-related chronic disease.
“The White House agenda acknowledges the upstream issues that contribute to food security, especially accessibility and affordability. It calls for addressing poverty by increasing the minimum wage, fully funding the childcare tax credit and expanding the earned income tax credit,” Marsom said. “It also underscores the role of culturally rooted practices as a critical piece of accessibility, including investing in a nutrition workforce that looks like, and comes from the communities it serves.”
The Alliance to End Hunger also commended the plan.
“This strategy is a beacon lighting the road we must now take,” Eric Mitchell, executive director of the Alliance to End Hunger, said in a statement. “We look forward to discussing these ideas and recommendations with the White House and Congress to promote greater equity, improve access to nutritious foods, and ultimately ensure that every American has food on the table every day.”
Developing recommendations
The Task Force on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, a nongovernment, nonpartisan group, had worked through the summer to develop recommendations for the plan. “Informing the White House Conference: Ambitious, Actionable Recommendations to End Hunger, Advance Nutrition, and Improve Health in the United States,” was released Aug. 23 and provided to the White House ahead of the conference.
The task force noted in a press release that its recommendations had not been formally requested nor endorsed by the White House, but organizers applauded Biden’s leadership and the national strategy.
“The work to fix these issues cannot happen in a day, but guided by this national strategy and the non-partisan spirit of the Conference — supported by Congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle — it can and will happen,” organizers said. “We stand ready to support policymakers, industry, a...
Soccer Predictions Best Bets Today: Betting Tips Expert Picks For Games On Tuesday October 4 Sporting News
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It’s all about the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday with eight matches on the slate.
Our best bets for four of the eight Champions League matches are outlined below, including two moneyline/goal total parlays.
The Tuesday slate has plenty of attractive matchups, including Inter-Barcelona and Liverpool-Rangers, but those two matches did not present much value to our experts.
Instead, they’re banking on goals in Ajax-Napoli and Eintracht-Tottenham, as well as Olympique Marseille and Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala to have standout performances.
MORE: Sporting News soccer betting guide
Ajax vs. Napoli prediction, best bet
Best Bet: Napoli to win & 2+ goals
Odds: +380 (Caesars)
Prediction (Win/Draw): Napoli
Napoli are on a roll, and have a chance to make it three wins from three in Champions League Group A, having already blasted Liverpool and Rangers. They score loads of goals, with Georgian wonderkid Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in spectacular form.
Ajax are in a slump, winless in their last three matches, but have gone way under their expected goals total in each of those three games. Both teams should find the back of the net, and the Italian side to come out on top. — Kyle Bonn
* = Napoli and Over 2.5 goals is available on Sports Interaction at 3.90.
Marseille vs. Sporting CP prediction, best bet
Best Bet: Marseille win & Under 3.5 goals
Odds: +190 / 2.90 (Sports Interaction)
Prediction (Win/Draw): Marseille
These two teams have been incredibly wonky, with Marseille looking great in Ligue 1 play but terrible in the Champions League, while Sporting have slipped in league play but they are perfect through two European games.
Something has to give, and expected goals (xG) can provide some insight.
Sporting have won their two UCL games by a combined 5-0 score, but registered under 1.0 xG in both games. Meanwhile, Marseille haven’t been great offensively, but are spectacular at the back and were unlucky to lose their Champions League games, with an early red card in one and bunch of chances missed in the other. This is a game where things regress to the mean on both sides. — Kyle Bonn
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Sports Interaction
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Marseille win & Under 3.5 total goals
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Bayern Munich vs. Viktoria Plzen prediction, best bet
Best Bet: Jamal Musiala anytime scorer
Odds: +115
Prediction (Win/Draw): Bayern win
The most interesting angle in a match that is expected to be lopsided is the anytime scorer market, where there are six Bayern players listed at less than even money. Attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala is not one of them and that’s value.
The teenager has scored in six of the 11 matches in which he has played for Bayern this season, and two of his goal-less matches were cameos off the bench. Given this will be a game with few spaces for Bayern, the scoring edge should go to players who can create their own shot or make the ghosting run from midfield. Musiala excels at both. — Simon Borg
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham prediction, best bet
Best Bet: Over 2.5 total goals
Odds: -135
Prediction (Win/Draw): Tottenham
A combination of Tottenham’s counterattacking prowess and Eintracht’s desperation to come away with a home win should see goals exchanged between two talented attacks.
Mario Gotze is out for Eintracht, but they still have enough firepower to cause issues for an uncharacteristically leaky Spurs backline (nine goals conceded in their last six matches on 7.2 xG). Despite the recent stats, Spurs are capable of locking things down defensively on their day, which is a reason ‘Both Teams To Score’ at -155 is less attractive. — Simon Borg
Yesterday’s picks
Kyle predicted the goals would be flowing in the bottom-of-the-table clash in the Premier League. But a surprise corner-kick header by Elche, who only had five total shots in the match at Rayo Vallecano, torpedoed his clean sheet pick.
A stoppage time Udinese winner (2-1) and a shot that rang the post by Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi in a 4-0 loss (Forest mustered 1.10 xG) ruined the day for Borg.
Best Bets
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Leicester-Nottingham Over 2.5 goals
(Kyle Bonn)
Rayo Vallecano clean sheet vs. Elche
(Kyle Bonn)
Leicester-Nottingham BTTS (Yes)
(Simon Borg)
Verona-Udinese Under 2.5 goals
(Simon Borg)
Soccer best bets records
Records below compiled since the first edition of this post on October 3, 2022.
Kyle Bonn
Simon Borg
Best Bets
(Won-Lost-Push)
50%
(1-1-0)
0%
(0-2-0)
Total Units
(+ Won / – Lost)
+0.69
-2.00
Match Predictions
(Correct picks)
50%
(1 of 2)
50%
(1 of 2)
Wow! Momo Becomes First Indian QSR Chain To Launch In Metaverse Devdiscourse
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• It has opened all 3 brands: Wow! Momo, Wow! China and Wow! Chicken on the metaverse • The Outlets have been launched in the FESTIVEMVERSE – curated to celebrate all the festivals of the country round the year Wow! Momo Foods that operates with 3 Brands; Wow! Momo, Wow! China and Wow! Chicken, has launched its 3 outlets in the metaverse. The Brands are on a new Metaverse Platform called FESTEMVERSE – That curates Festivals of India across the year. Currently FESTEMVERSE is available for android users; soon to be available on IOS devices too. All the consumers need to do is download FESTEMVERSE from the pay-store or Apple App Store, create their avatar and plunge into the immersive experience of the platform. The brand aims to start trading from their METAVERSE STORES, by Dhanteras. Consumers can trade on Metaverse stores and convert NFTs and redeem it on physical outlets. Launched in August 2008, the multi-billion-rupee QSR chain currently has over 490 outlets in 23 Indian cities; aims to enter over 100 cities soon. The launch of the Wow! Momo, Wow! China and Wow! Chicken brands on metaverse; is first-of-its-kind in the Indian QSR space. Commenting on the announcement, Sagar Daryani, CEO & Co-founder, Wow! Momo Foods, said, “Its imperative to stay relevant and stay up to speed today; Metaverse is an investment for the future; whilst we are launch partners for FESTEMVERSE today; our aim is to grow this and at the same time also be part of all the popular metaverse platforms.” Muralikrishnan, CMO and Co-founder at Wow! Momo added that we have always pioneered every new initiative, to us Metaverse is a step that gets us closer to the modern consumer and closer you are to the consumer the stronger is your pull Last month, Wow! Momo had raised INR 125 Crores at a staggering valuation of INR 2125 Crores. Wow! Momo has been successful in creating a category and convert a small road-side snack into a formidable national brand across the country; similarly with Wow! China its redefining Desi Chinese taking it to the Pan-India audience and the recently launched Wow! Chicken aims at Indianizing fried & grilled chicken in the country. The company plans to take this brand across all major metros and Tier-1 and Tier 2s cities over the next 24 months. Also the ready to eat momo launched earlier has gone through a rechristening in terms of production technology & refreshed packaging! Soon to be available across all leading grocery chains and ecom platforms in the coming quarter.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Watch Superhero Feats Of Strength At Legion Sports Fest AccessWire
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RENO, NV / ACCESSWIRE / October 3, 2022 / The ground will be shaking from Strongmen/women lifting cars, Powerlifters, and Olympic Weightlifters at the Legion Sports Fest. Crowds will be roaring for the USA Armwrestling matches, competitors of the Stimulus Unknown Functional Fitness Competition, and the Olympic Weightlifters and Powerlifters attempting State and National lifting record attempts. Those are some of the unique experiences of the 5th annual Your KratomTM Legion Sports Fest presented by WOLFpak Bags, happening on October 7-9th at Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Strongman, Powerlifting, Weightlifting, Functional Fitness, and Armwrestling are the strength sports of the massive Legion Sports Fest, October 7-9 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
The fitness sports festival is designed for everyone to find their fitness superpowers. Attendees range from being interested in losing a few pounds for the first time to professional fitness athletes. There are many different reasons one chooses to go to the Legion Sports Fest, including:
Competition Action – For amateur and professional athletes, it is a chance to showcase their strength, physique, endurance, and mental toughness. Confirmed competitions include NPC and IFBB Pro League Bodybuilding, Muay Thai, Armored Combat, Olympic Weightlifting, Strongman & Strongwoman, Powerlifting, Functional Fitness, and Armwrestling.
“It’s not just a Bodybuilding and fitness event; it’s an athletic event, a true sports fest,” said Mark Anthony, the first-ever Men’s Physique Mr. Olympia.
New for 2022 Strength Competitions –
The Olympic Weightlifting competition has also become the Nevada State Weightlifting Championship and Mountain South Weightlifting State Organization (WSO) Championships! This is a USA Weightlifting sanctioned meet. The competition lifts include three attempts in the snatch and three in the clean & jerk, with the best-made attempt in each lift combined for a total score. Three competitions all ran concurrently are:
1. Legion Open – this option open to all USA Weightlifting members
Powerlifting Deadlift by local athlete at 2021 Legion Sports Fest
2. Nevada State Championships – this option is open only to USA Weightlifting members with Nevada mailing addresses since state records can be set.
3. Mountain South WSO Championships – this option is open to USAW members in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, or Utah and collegiate athletes looking to participate in a National University Qualifier. Nevada State and WSO records can be set. Olympic Weightlifting is now the Nevada State Championship hosted by Calavera Barbell.
Powerlifting Expansion –
Due to the tremendous success of the 2021 Powerlifting events by the American Iron Foundation, Legion Sports Fest expanded to three days of powerlifting events! The competitions are now sanctioned by Powerlifting America on Friday and Saturday and the United Powerlifting Association on Sunday, with the schedule as follows:
Friday, October 7 – Powerlifting America National Qualifier
Saturday, October 8 – Powerlifting America National Records
Sunday, October 9 – UPA (United Powerlifting Association)
Functional Fitness Competition Updates –
The Stimulus Unknown Functional Fitness Competition inside Legion Sports Fest will be held at the CrossFit Games Flooring! A new custom rig has been designed for the event.
Functional Fitness “Stimulus Unknown” Competitions at 2021 Legion Sports Fest
Strongman athlete lifting at the 2021 Strongman Corporation competition inside Legion Sports Fest
Strongwoman athlete competing at the 2021 Strongman Corporation competition by American Iron Foundation inside Legion Sports Fest
Other Reasons To Attend Legion –
Deals/Vendors/Free Samples – Gold Saturday/Silver Sunday is the “Black Friday” of fitness inside the expo. There are hundreds of fitness vendors with the latest technology, supplements, apparel, nutrition, and in-person/online personal training to help all fitness levels with their goals. Vendors provide deals and specials up to 75% off during the first two hours of each expo day. This offers a chance to speak face-to-face with top fitness companies in the industry, something you can’t experience online. It’s also an excellent opportunity to sample the latest fitness supplements and see new fitness technology you can implement into your routines.
“I’ve been enjoying the entire expo. It’s freaking awesome! Lots of great companies here!” said Ms. Olympia Ashley Kaltwasser about the 2018 Legion Sports Fest.
Celebrities – Rub elbows with today’s fitness social media stars and legendary athletes inside the expo. Celebrities are at the expo all weekend, and you can also meet them at the Red-Carpet event before the IFBB Pro League bodybuilding finals on Sunday, October 9.
Mr. Olympia Brandon Hendrickson meets a fan with Yarishna Ayala, Jessica Reyes and Barbara Manu Abraham at 2021 Legion Sports Fest, Celsius Exhibit
Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler with Lauren Abraham at 2019 Legion Sports Fest Red Carpet
“You don’t have to know someone competing or be a dedicated fan of one of the sports to have an amazing time. Everyone leaves with something; fitness supplements, a trial gym membership, new workout gear, fitness gadgets, a potential new personal trainer or coach, prizes, celebrity photos, a ton of motivation to fuel your fitness journey, and awesome memories. It’s like a fitness Disneyland,” explains Partnership Director Ted Johanson.
Major Professional and Amateur Bodybuilding Events:
Friday, October 8 – IFBB Pro Masters Championship
The world’s largest competition for IFBB Pro Masters athletes with all nine divisions
$24,300 cash purse
Saturday, October 9 – NPC National Qualifier
National Physique Committee amateur national qualifier event with eight divisions
Sunday, October 25 – IFBB Pro League Open
Featuring the following divisions: Men’s Open Bodybuilding, Men’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Women’s Physique, Fitness, Bikini and Wellness
Pros compete for $41,000 in cash prizes
“Our company began in the Reno/Tahoe area 11 years ago. We know how important active lifestyles are to the region and its commitment to welcoming quality events. We had a strong feeling that the Legion would make sense in Reno. We are confident that this event will soon be in the echelon of the region’s cornerstone events like Hot August Nights, Street Vibrations, and the Reno Rodeo.” Chris Minnes, founder/owner of Legion Sports Fest and Center Podium productions.
Sponsors:
The Title Sponsor of Legion Sports Fest is Your Kratom TM www.yourkratom.com
The Presenting Sponsor of Legion Sports Fest is WOLFpak Bags.www.WOLFpak.com
Division Sponsors of the Legion Sports Fest include Celsius Energy Drink, GRIPBELL, Team Built By Nando, and Visit Reno Tahoe.
Class level sponsors are Innovative Sports Nutrition, U.S. Navy SpecOps Recruiting, Naked Warrior CBD, Team FFLEX, JAWKU Speed, Team Atlas, Dynamic G Fitness, Body of Work Documentary, National Academy of Sports Medicine, U.S. Army Recruiting, and A.C. Grace Company.
Local sponsors are Rowdy Bars, Reno Regenerative Medicine, Tahoe Lake Love Vacations, Ageless Men’s Health, Team Worley Fit, and Crunch Fitness Nevada.
Spectator tickets will be $25 to $400. Presale discounts on fitness expo tickets are offered until September 30, 2022
For information, registration, tickets, and a full event schedule, visit www.CenterPodium.com/Legion-Sports-Fest/.
EDITORS NOTE: To schedule pre-show interviews with Legion Sports Festival producers; please get in touch with Ted Johanson at (707) 968-7672 or [email protected]
What: Legion Sports Festival Multi-Sport Fitness Festival/Expo
Press Check-In: TBD daily on Friday, October 7, Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9
When: Friday, October 8 – Sunday, October 9, 2022
Where: Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV, United States
About Chris Minnes & Center Podium
Voted 2017 promoter of the year, Christopher Minnes is the premier bodybuilding event promoter in the West. He has produced the NPC/IFBB sanctioned events since 2011, and the event portfolio now includes eight events from Reno to Russia. With a background in event promotion beginning in 1991, Minnes has produced hundreds of events, including concerts, ski & snowboard races, mountain bike races, and much more. Center Podium is the managing company for the NPC Mother Lode, Tahoe Show, NPC West Coast, Dexter Jackson Classic, NPC Worldwide Invictus IFBB Pro Qualifier in Kazakhstan, Dexter Jackson Classic, NPC New Mexico State Open, and the Legion Sports Festival. For information, visit www.centerpodium.com.
About Reno-Sparks Convention Center
The captivating, modern, and competitive Reno-Sparks Convention Center lies south of downtown Reno and is minutes from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The Reno-Sparks Convention Center boasts more than 600,000 square feet of single-level exhibition and meeting space with recently upgraded technology and award-winning service.
With 16,200 top-notch accommodations nearby, ranging from AAA Four Diamond resorts to boutique hotels, your rooming options are plentiful, and the rates are affordable.
The Reno-Sparks Convention Center provides the amenities of a first-tier city with small-town hospitality.
For more information, visit www.VisitRenoTahoe.com.
About the IFBB Pro League
Ben and Joe Weider founded the IFBB Professional League (“IFBB Pro League”).
Joe Weider created the OLYMPIA.
The President of the IFBB Pro League is Jim Manion (USA). For more information, visit www.IFBBPro.com.
High-resolution images and videos can be downloaded by visiting www.LegionSportsFest.com/media
About the NPC
The National Physique Committee (NPC) is the largest amateur bodybuilding orga...
Crypto Better Days Coming: UN Urges The Federal Reserve Not To Hike Interest Rates | Bitcoinist.com Bitcoinist
Crypto Better Days Coming: UN Urges The Federal Reserve Not To Hike Interest Rates | Bitcoinist.com – Bitcoinist https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/crypto-better-days-coming-un-urges-the-federal-reserve-not-to-hike-interest-rates-bitcoinist-com-bitcoinist/
Crypto prices immediately came crashing down after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced they are increasing interest rates during an economic summit on September 21.
Now, in a not-so-delayed reaction, the United Nations is calling on the U.S. central bank and other large western regulators not to continue raising their interest rates, a UN agency says.
The Fed and other central banks worldwide raised their interest rates with the objective of containing the onslaught of inflation. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns, however, that this could trigger a worldwide economic crisis.
JUST IN: United Nations says the FED and other central banks risk pushing the global economy into recession if they keep raising interest rates.
— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) October 3, 2022
Better Days Ahead For Crypto?
UNCTAD published its Trade and Development Report 2022 on Monday, in which it expressed concern about the possibility of a global economic calamity brought on by the Fed’s rigid monetary policy, the effects of which would be felt most severely in developing nations.
“Any belief that they (central banks) will be able to bring down prices by relying on higher interest rates without generating a recession is… an imprudent gamble,” the agency said.
The market immediately reacted negatively to Powell’s reiteration that the Fed must maintain its fight against rising inflation by further increasing interest rates.
As has been the case over the past few months as the prices of Bitcoin and Ether have been increasingly tied to the stock market, the Bitcoin price and the larger crypto market followed suit.
Current Fed Policy Hurts Vulnerable People Globally
“Current policies are harmful to vulnerable populations everywhere, especially in developing nations. Rebeca Grynspan, the UNCTAD secretary-general, made these remarks at a press conference in Geneva.
Market analysts at Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in the British Virgin Islands, have issued the following statements through email:
“The cryptocurrency market, like other risk assets, is extremely sensitive to comments made by the Federal Reserve, and it has been recently impacted by the Fed’s rate hikes.”
As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading at $19,603, up 3 percent in the last seven days, data from Coingecko show, Tuesday.
A Recession Would Benefit Crypto?
Meanwhile, predictions on how cryptocurrency prices would behave during a recession are all over the map. While the consensus is that the value of crypto assets will plummet in the event of a stock market crash, an opposing viewpoint is gaining ground.
A recession, which American investor Stan Druckenmiller believes will happen next year, would be good for the cryptocurrency sector as a whole, he says.
Druckenmiller pointed out that a growing lack of trust in governments and their central banks could be good news for cryptocurrencies. Because Bitcoin is decentralized, market watchers believe it will likely diverge from the pack and increase in price.
Some analysts believe that as Bitcoin rallies – whether the Fed hikes its rates or not – so will other major cryptos like Ethereum, Tether, and Dogecoin.
The Fed easing its current stance on interest rates could have a healing effect on the overall health of the crypto markets.
When the Federal Reserve meets again on November 4, they will decide if interest rates will be allowed to climb again. And with the UN now breathing heavily down its nape, the Fed must get back on the drawing boards and chart its next move.
BTC total market cap at $376 billion on the daily chart | Source: TradingView.com Featured image from BGR, chart from TradingView.com
U.S. Calls North Korea Launch dangerous; Pledges To Defend Allies Reuters
U.S. Calls North Korea Launch ‘dangerous’; Pledges To Defend Allies – Reuters https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/u-s-calls-north-korea-launch-dangerous-pledges-to-defend-allies-reuters/
WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) – The United States condemned North Korea’s firing of a ballistic missile over Japan as “dangerous and reckless” and pledged to defend South Korea and Japan with all America’s power, but said it remained open to dialogue with Pyongyang.
“This action is destabilizing and shows the DPRK’s blatant disregard for United Nations Security Council resolutions and international safety norms,” White House National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said in statement, referring to North Korea by the initials of its official name.
She said U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts to discuss “appropriate and robust joint and international responses.”
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Sullivan reinforced the “ironclad” U.S. commitments to the defense of Japan and South Korea and said Washington would continue efforts to limit North Korea’s ability to advance its prohibited weapons programs.
The missile fired on Thursday was the first to fly over Japan in five years, prompting a warning for residents to take cover and a temporary suspension of train operations in northern areas of the country. read more
Daniel Kritenbrink, the State Department’s assistant secretary for East Asian and Pacific affairs, said China needed to do more to fight sanctions evasion by North Korea in its coastal waters. He added that Beijing and Russia should work to shut down Pyongyang’s procurement networks.
“The failure of the PRC and Russia to fully and completely fulfill their obligations … has only, we fear, emboldened the DPRK in undermining the U.N. Security Council, the international rules-based order and global non-proliferation regime,” he said.
Kritenbrink said that persuading North Korea to denuclearize ought to be an area of cooperation with China, but that there were some in Beijing who want to use the issue as leverage in the broader strategic rivalry with Washington.
He reiterated that Washington remained open to dialogue with North Korea without preconditions and called Pyongyang to “commit to serious and sustained diplomacy, and refrain from further destabilizing activities.”
“Unfortunately… the only response we have seen thus far is an increase in the number of ballistic missile launches and other provocative actions,” he said. “This is not a productive path forward, neither for North Korea or for any of us.”
Kritenbrink reiterated a U.S. assessment that a resumption of nuclear testing by North Korea for the first time since 2017 was probably just awaiting political approval. He said such a “dangerous” act would represent “a grave escalation that would seriously threaten regional and international stability and security.”
“It is in the international community’s best interest to ensure the DPRK knows that such an action will be met by unanimous condemnation, that the only path towards long-term peace and stability is through negotiations,” he said.
Kritenbrink said Washington would “respond resolutely” to the growing North Korean threat and “take all necessary measures, involving all elements of American national power” to defend treaty allies South Korea and Japan.
“I don’t think anyone should doubt our result in terms of pursuing sanctions and other authority to impose a cost on these actions,” he added.
Decades of U.S.-led sanctions have not stemmed North Korea’s increasingly sophisticated missile and nuclear bomb programs, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has shown no interest in returning a failed path of diplomacy he pursued with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Airoha Technology Kicks Off Ultra-Fast Symmetric 8 Gbps Deployments And Sets A New Benchmark For Global Fixed Broadband Transformation With Breakthroughs In XGS-PON Technology PR Newswire
Airoha Technology Kicks Off Ultra-Fast Symmetric 8 Gbps Deployments And Sets A New Benchmark For Global Fixed Broadband Transformation With Breakthroughs In XGS-PON Technology – PR Newswire https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/airoha-technology-kicks-off-ultra-fast-symmetric-8-gbps-deployments-and-sets-a-new-benchmark-for-global-fixed-broadband-transformation-with-breakthroughs-in-xgs-pon-technology-pr-newswire/
HSINCHU, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan’s premier IC design house Airoha Technology today announced that it had landed the U.S. market with deployments of the world’s fastest XGS-PON broadband networks that ensure symmetric 8 Gbps upload and download speeds with 3ms low latency. Deployed to a number of project areas in collaboration with a U.S. telecom company, the AIROHA IC chips for fiber optical broadband Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) strictly observe standards set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with a symmetric speed of 8 gigabits per second verified by Speedtest®, which is the fastest so far in the real world optical fiber networks, and have set a new benchmark for the introduction of 10G-PON technology amid the world’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and thriving developments of digital content market.
A subsidiary of the IC giant MediaTeK, AIROHA has more than 20 years of engineering experience in fixed network with an inclusive product portfolio for fixed broadband aimed to provide interoperability and reliability in a highly heterogeneous and stability-demanding environment. The case has demonstrated AIROHA’s ability in assisting telecom carriers and network operators to deploy high-performance services to the premises of their customers with faster-than-expected pace and reduced operating and maintenance costs.
Living up to promised speed in compliance with FCC and verified with Speedtest®
The Federal Infrastructure Investment and Job Act of 2021 requires the federal government of the U.S. to spend $65 billion on broadband access, which has become the industry’s biggest focus. To help establish the credibility of the entire industrial ecosystem, the FCC has set rigid regulations for ensuring that the quality of network services will live up to their providers’ promises. In August 2022, AIROHA helped a U.S. telecom operator commercialize the world’s first XGS-PON services that achieve a real-world speed of symmetrical 8 Gbps in compliance with FCC regulations. For telecom operators, fiber broadband is not just about providing network speed with stability and reliability, but more essentially, is also about the ability to keep compliance with FCC and earn trust from the broad market.
The most critical and difficult part about the U.S. 8 Gbps XGS-PON deployments is to achieve low latency under 3ms as tested against Speedtest® standards. AIROHA solves this challenge through impeccable software and hardware integration as well as firmware optimization.
Market demands are driving fixed-line broadband to migrate toward fiber
Market demands rising from Work from Home (WFH) trend during the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid developments of content technologies are driving fixed-line broadband operators to migrate to fiber optical cable at an accelerated pace. Innovative applications including 4K and 8K video streaming, AR, VR and Metaverse need high speed data transfer of high-quality video and audio content. Network service providers therefore have been looking into more advanced PON technology of 10G-PON. And, moreover, proposed 25G/50G-PON specifications are looming in the upcoming future.
20 years’ experience in serving over 150 operator clients paved the way to the U.S. market in landing the world’s fastest optical broadband
Based upon 20 years of accumulative experience in deploying broadband services for 150+ operator customers, Aroha Technology had been able to help the U.S. telecom carrier to realize the world’s first symmetric 8 Gbps broadband services in just two years with a two-phase project. During the past two years, AIROHA has rolled out all its expertise in delivering SoC, software and services to gain the trust of the customer. In the first phase, we demonstrated to the customer our muscle in enabling GPON technology, and in the second phase, we made big breakthroughs in 8 Gbps XGS-PON.
AIROHA has a full range of market-leading fiber migration solutions, from xDSL, xPON to 10G-PON. AIROHA is able to provide the compatibility and interoperability needed for broadband services with supports for various exiting devices from different vendors. AIROHA fully understands the pain points telecom operators and network operators would face in PON transformation. In the wave of accelerated fiber migration, we will continue to provide solid & inclusive solutions, and become the most trustworthy & valuable long-term partner for more service providers.
About Airoha Technology
Airoha Technology Corp., one of MediaTek’s subsidiaries, is a fabless semiconductor company providing industry-leading IC solutions of highest performance, extendibility, interoperability and lowest power demand. With more than 1,100 staff coming from MediaTek’s former IoT department and a number of IC design houses merged or purchased by MediaTek, AIROHA has aggregated unparalleled technology resources and experts of over 20 years experiences in wireless and wired communications. Many of our team members have maintained presence in the market since 2001 with their specialized domains including Bluetooth, Satellite, Broadband, and Ethernet.
Sticking to its corporate ethos that puts customer’s interests first, AIROHA is committed to shortening product development and service deployment time, reducing total operational cost of its customers and delivering best user experiences to consumers. AIROHA has a broad customer base including most notable brands in the aforesaid market areas. Our corporate vision is to allow as many consumers and businesses as possible to enjoy the opportunities and benefits brought by digital transformation and enabled by our innovative technologies.
For more information, please visit www.airoha.com
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Intel Will Not Prohibit Gaming Arc GPU Use In Data Centers VideoCardz.com
Intel Will Not Prohibit Gaming Arc GPU Use In Data Centers – VideoCardz.com https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/intel-will-not-prohibit-gaming-arc-gpu-use-in-data-centers-videocardz-com/
Intel Arc gaming GPUs can be used in data centers
ServeTheHome has confirmed with Intel that their upcoming desktop Arc GPUs can be used in servers.
The consumer Arc A7 mid-range GPU series for gaming were not designed for large-scale operations with multiple GPU instances running alongside each other. For this, Intel has a separate line of products called Data Center GPU Flex series, which are essentially the same cards except they don’t have physical display connectors and fans.
However, if there are still people who would rather buy Arc A7 GPUs for servers, that will be a non-issue according to Intel, who will grant license even for such a use. This means that Intel will have a similar software licensing model to AMD, but entirely different from NVIDIA.
At the event, I also confirmed a key detail. Intel is not going to limit its desktop cards to desktops only. Unlike NVIDIA’s CUDA license, the company said it was not planning to prohibit their use in servers. That was a welcome announcement.
— ServeTheHome
NVIDIA does not allow GeForce or TITAN GPUs to be used in data centers. NVIDIA is simply not granting a software license (aka drivers) for datacenter deployment. This should be enough to convince serious businesses or governments to deploy data-center hardware instead. Obviously, this will not stop smaller players.
Interestingly, NVIDIA license still allows ‘blockchain processing’, which should mean cutting-edge technologies, but in most cases means cryptomining. Meanwhile, it looks like Arc GPUs can be used for anything… in anything.
Source: ServeTheHome
Bucks Remain Third In Football Polls | Sports Yankton Daily Press
Bucks Remain Third In Football Polls | Sports – Yankton Daily Press https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/bucks-remain-third-in-football-polls-sports-yankton-daily-press/
Yankton’s Matthew Sheldon, 45, races down the sideline, pursued by Tea Area’s Jackson Smythe, 27, during their football game earlier this season. Yankton remained third in both the media and coaches’ football polls, announced Monday.
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The Yankton Bucks remained third in both the South Dakota Media and South Dakota Football Coaches Association football polls, announced Monday.
Pierre (6-0) holds the top spot in both Class 11AA polls, followed by Tea Area (6-0), the Bucks (4-2), Brookings (4-2) and Aberdeen Central (3-3).
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Travel Tuesday: Spectacular Places To Visit In Chopta For A Rejuvenating Vacation PINKVILLA
Travel Tuesday: Spectacular Places To Visit In Chopta For A Rejuvenating Vacation – PINKVILLA https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/travel-tuesday-spectacular-places-to-visit-in-chopta-for-a-rejuvenating-vacation-pinkvilla/
Here is a list of varied places that you must add to your bucket list while on a trip to Chopta to keep yourself as excited as awestruck
by Mudra Saini | Updated on Oct 04, 2022 11:44 AM IST | 15.4K
Chopta in Uttarakhand is one such beautiful hilly destination which is decked up in gorgeous snow-capped mountains.
With the peaceful ambience, lush green meadows and picturesque lakes and humming waterfalls- Hill stations are one of the best places to soothe yourself in the natural serenity while spotting nature at its best! Chopta in Uttarakhand is one such beautiful hilly destination which is decked up in gorgeous snow-capped mountains and tranquil gorges whose gorgeousness is mostly untapped and will provide you with a refreshing retreat. Whether you are a peace gainer, nature adorer, capturer or adventure junkie, Chopta has something for everyone and with its wildlife collection, astonishing tracks and camping sites, this place will give you a great break from your city woes. Here is a list of varied places that you must add to your bucket list while on a trip to Chopta to keep yourself as excited as awestruck.
Tungnath Peak
Nestled at an elevation of 2700 metres, Tungnath is perched in the Himalayan Range and this spot is located in a dense forest that consists of varied trees including deodars, oaks, and rhododendrons which all add up to an outstanding trail. With a length of 3.5 km, the trail that takes you to the peak is pretty fine with a few sheer climbs or sharp turns. Tungnath peak consists of an ancient temple whose existence is more than 1000 years. Scenic views of Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys can be witnessed from this peak.
Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary
If you are a wildlife lover, then witness the rare Himalayan species at this sanctuary which is situated 7kms away from Chopta. With an expanse of 5 square kilometres, this sanctuary is known for its beautiful collection of beautiful musk deer and sporadic floras that are bliss to the sight. Multiple activities can also be indulged in to witness the wildlife closely and in a fun way.
Ukhimath
Also prominent by the name of ‘the Winter Seat of Kedarnath,’ Ukhimath is a petite town which is perched at a distance of about 28 km from Chopta. The town is all decked up in spiritual vibes and has a well-preserved culture along with plenty of sightseeing options. Madhameshwar Mela is the special event of this place that will surely take you in-depth into the vivid culture and vitality of the place with its variety of activities including folklore, songs, and dances. Pandava Dance can also be explored at this place.
Deori Tal
Quite nearby to the Sari village on the Ukhimath, Deori Tal is a prominent tourist spot that is known for its enchanting view. Enclosed by the calm, discreet and dense wooden greens that will soothe your eyes and the serenity you found here is appealing to your soul and mind. The lake is gushed at the inner of the Chaukhamba peak and captures the beautiful views of Neelkantha, Yellow Tooth and Kedar peaks that can effortlessly captivate and aw-inspire anyone. Bird watching can also be witnessed at this place.
Chopta is a mesmerizing place where you can witness beautiful quaint spots. Camping and trekking are quite illustrious at this place. Do plan a trip to this gorgeous spot and let us know your experience below.
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COCOBOD Secures $1.13b To Purchase Cocoa Ghana Business News
COCOBOD Secures $1.13b To Purchase Cocoa – Ghana Business News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/cocobod-secures-1-13b-to-purchase-cocoa-ghana-business-news/
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has secured $1.13 billion from a consortium of international banks to meet its financing needs to purchase cocoa and related operations for the 2022/23 cocoa crop season.
The Board signed the agreement with Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited on behalf of the other lenders.
Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, witnessed the signing ceremony together with the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Charles Adu Boahen, and Dr Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
“Despite the challenging context for COCOBOD and Ghana this year, the new annual financing for a thirtieth successive year closed successfully with the strong support of its relationship banks and enhanced level of collateralisation and pricing, confirmed the longstanding successful track record of this PXF,” a statement said.
The Ghanaian government confirmed its long term and continuous support to COCOBOD and to the domestic cocoa industry given the sector’s long standing critical role in the Ghana economy. As a structured performance risk loan lenders continue not to require a sovereign guarantee, the statement added.
Source: GNA
New Guide To Improve Health Outcomes For People With Intellectual Disabilities Mirage News
New Guide To Improve Health Outcomes For People With Intellectual Disabilities – Mirage News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/new-guide-to-improve-health-outcomes-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-mirage-news/
Helping caregivers to better understand and meet the healthcare needs of people living with a cognitive impairment or intellectual disability is the aim of a new health literacy guide published by The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA).
The 180-page guide, which is now freely available online, was developed by Dr Rachel Skoss from UNDA’s Institute for Health Research following widespread consultation with stakeholders, families and healthcare providers. It was also supported by a WA Department of Health Research Translation Project grant.
The guide covers topics such as healthy lifestyles and preventative care, managing specific health conditions, navigating the health system, and engaging with health professionals. It also contains advice about how to help people with an intellectual disability understand what is happening to them, and empower them to make informed decisions about their treatment options.
Dr Skoss said people with an intellectual disability were more likely to suffer from multiple health issues and those issues were often undermanaged, resulting in poor long-term health outcomes.
“Caregivers are often family members or support workers who receive little training to help them manage the extremely complex health needs of the person they are caring for,” Dr Skoss said. “Further complicating matters is the fact that the person receiving care is often not able to clearly communicate how they are feeling or what symptoms they are experiencing.
“That is why it was important to bring together as much practical information as possible into one handy document that is easy to read and also includes additional links to a range of trusted sites promoting best practice healthcare advice from around the world.
“We hope the guide will also be a useful resource for medical practitioners, helping them to better understand the unique needs of their patients and the importance of working with them and their caregivers to achieve the best possible outcomes. We also believe that it will be useful for disability organisations who support people living in group homes.”
You can view and download the guide here.
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The Importance Of Being Inquisitive | News Sports Jobs Evening Observer
The Importance Of Being Inquisitive | News, Sports, Jobs – Evening Observer https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/the-importance-of-being-inquisitive-news-sports-jobs-evening-observer/
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Oct 4, 2022
Rolland Kidder
Stow resident former NYS Assemblyman
By ROLLAND KIDDER
I think that everyone is curious at some level. That is, they will ask a question when there is something that they don’t know or understand. But, that does not mean that they are inquisitive.
When someone is “inquisitive,” it means that they aren’t just curious — but, that they will follow-up on it. They will ask the second, third or maybe fourth question. And, if they are then not satisfied, they will keep pursuing the matter until they understand more.
In terms of fairly recent American History, the example of President George H.W. Bush vs. his son, George W. Bush, is instructive. The first Bush was on his way to Baghdad with our Army and allies, but he asked the second or third question–who will be with us till the end? Who will run the country if we take it? What will it cost? He stopped the Army on the road to Baghdad.
His son, asked none of these questions. Those around him said: “The Iraqi people will welcome us with open arms.” “Unlike before, we will crush Saddam Hussein.” “We should finish off what your father started,” etc.
Now, decades later, we have, in Iraq, a failed state with several thousand American casualties to prove it, and over a trillion dollars spent on a losing cause. Being inquisitive matters.
I have often thought that successful businessmen (women) are also those who are inquisitive. “I know that we sold a lot of product this year, but what happens if we have a downturn next year?” “I can read the financial statements, but what is the substance behind them?” “Is there a way we can do more with less?”
Obviously, inventors and scientists have to be inquisitive. You don’t discover something new without asking a lot of questions.
In the larger scheme of American History, both Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt were known for appointing advisors who had differing opinions or even different political affiliations than their own in order to get to the truth. They asked a lot of questions.
However, the American President who stands out to me as probably our most inquisitive was Thomas Jefferson. If you have ever visited his homestead at Monticello, you can see the inventions that he was working on, the books he was reading, what was on his mind.
He was able to envision a government other than one controlled by a British monarch and put these ideas into writing.
However, I have always thought that the most inquisitive side of Jefferson came with his push to buy the Louisiana Purchase from the French. He knew it was big, but how big? To figure that out, he got Congress to agree to outfit Lewis and Clark and send them on a mission up the Missouri River and to an end nobody knew.
Two years later, they reappeared having gone over the Continental Divide and on to the Pacific Ocean. Jefferson wanted to always find out what was over the horizon.
You can only do that by asking more questions and seeking more truth. Being inquisitive is a good thing!
Rolland Kidder is a Stow resident and a former New York state Assemblyman.
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