U.S. Seeking To Make It Harder For Iran To Sell Drones To Russia Reuters
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WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – The United States will continue to take “practical, aggressive” steps to make it harder for Iran to sell drones and missiles to Russia, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Tuesday, adding that Washington had a number of tools to hold both Moscow and Tehran accountable.
Patel, speaking at a daily press briefing, said such measures could include sanctions and export controls.
“We will continue to take practical, aggressive steps to make these weapons sales harder, including sanctions, export control actions against any entities involved,” Patel said.
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“Russia deepening an alliance with Iran is something the entire world – especially those in the region – should view as a profound threat.”
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Ukraine has accused Russia of using Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones in attacks in recent weeks. Iran denies supplying them and on Tuesday the Kremlin also denied using them.
Reuters reported on Tuesday that Iran has promised Russia it would supply them with surface to surface missiles, in addition to more drones. read more
The U.S. State Department assessed that Iranian drones were used on Monday in a morning rush hour attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, a U.S. official said. White House spokesperson Karinne Jean-Pierre also accused Tehran of lying when it said Iranian drones were not being used by Russia in Ukraine.
The United States in September imposed sanctions on an Iranian company it accused of coordinating military flights to transport Iranian drones to Russia and three other companies it said were involved in the production of Iranian drones. read more
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Apollo, Gemini astronaut James McDivitt dies at age 93
James McDivitt, a former U.S. astronaut who commanded some of NASA’s earliest and most ambitious missions in space, died in his sleep last week at age 93, NASA said in a statement on Monday night. McDivitt, who was selected for NASA’s second astronaut class in 1962, was the commanding pilot for the U.S. space agency’s Gemini 4 mission in 1965 and Apollo 9 in 1969, a mission that helped pave the way for the first human lunar landing.
Virgin Orbit to launch first satellite in Europe within six weeks – Branson
Richard Branson’s small satellite service provider Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc will be doing its first launch from European soil within the next six weeks, its founder said on Tuesday. “Virgin Orbit can launch satellites into space from anywhere in the world into any orbit at a days notice,” Branson said during a press conference in Milan.
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Richland Public Library Expanding Tumbleweed Tourist Attraction Pass Program Newstalk870.am
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Great News! The Richland Public Library is expanding the Tumbleweed Tourist Attraction Pass Program.
If you’re a library card holder, you can check out an attraction pass online.
How cool is that? Choose the attraction you want and the date you ant to go. Before you confirm the reservation, review the details and hours of operation. Once your reservation is made, the pass will be emailed to you.
When you arrive to your reserved attraction, you can show the digital confirmation or present a printed pass. It’s whichever you choose. Some people prefer digital, some, like me, still use the printed pass.
What sites are available with the Tumbleweed Tourist Attraction Pass Program?
Current attractions featured on the Tumbleweed Tourist webpage include the REACH Museum in Richland, East Benton County History Museum in Kennewick, USS Triton Tour in Richland, Franklin County History Museum in Pasco, the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute in Pendleton and the Maryhill Museum of Art in Goldendale. Keep an eye on this collection for more additions in the future!
The Washington State Discover Pass is also available.
Unlike the other passes, this one must be picked up and returned in person. The Discover Pass allows for free access to millions of acres of state recreation lands in Washington. This includes state parks, water-access points, and natural and wildlife areas. You can also check out an Explorer Backpack that includes binoculars, a compass, State Park Book, and wildlife guides.
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15 Spa-Quality Beauty Gifts Thatll Help Your Friend Disconnect From The Internet Refinery29
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As a self-described “doomscroller,” the only thing that can yank me away from my laptop and phone screens (and the never-ending onslaught of distressing news) is the promise of an all-expenses-paid vacation — a far-flung destination with no cell phone reception or Wi-Fi. While I wait for that glorious day to come, I seek solace in the form of beauty products: luxurious masks, rich overnight creams, buzzy devices that demand my full attention, cooling eye gels, and delicious-smelling candles. These kinds of things won’t put an end to my masochistic thirst for content, but they do force me to break away from my gadgets for a bit in order to close my eyes, take a few deep breaths, recenter myself, and indulge in some much-needed self-care.
While we are all probably guilty of consuming content that feels disheartening or downright depressing at one point or another (especially during the pandemic), chances are you have a friend like me in your circle who doomscrolls until the wee hours of the morning. She’s always got the scoop, sure, but it can sometimes come at the detriment of her own well-being. That’s why, this holiday season, you should gift her ultra-calming products to help her relax and unwind. With support from Ulta Beauty, we picked out 15 of the best beauty products for the doomscroller in your life. From silk pillowcases and facial massagers to creamy hand lotions and TSA-friendly skin-care kits that’ll inspire her to take a vacay, shop all of our editor-approved picks, below.
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Biden Looks To Increase Oil Supplies Ahead Of Midterm Voting 69News WFMZ-TV
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden — a president who wants to move past fossil fuels — is rushing to increase oil supplies ahead of next month’s midterm elections.
Administration officials have teased that additional oil can be released from the U.S. strategic reserve as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by nations in OPEC+. The prospective loss of 2 million barrels a day — 2% of global supply — has had the White House saying that Saudi Arabia sided with Russian President Vladimir Putin and pledging that there will be consequences for supply cuts that could prop up energy prices.
Multiple White House officials say that the U.S. strategic reserve contains roughly 400 million barrels of oil, and Biden could order an additional release as early as Wednesday, when chief of staff Ron Klain said he is set to deliver remarks on his administration’s efforts to lower gas prices. Still, reserves are at their lowest levels since 1984 after Biden in March announced the release of 180 million barrels over six months. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss plans publicly ahead of a White House announcement.
Bloomberg News reported Monday that the administration is moving toward an additional release of 10 million to 15 million barrels. That range would not cover even one full day’s use of oil in the U.S., according to the Energy Information Administration.
Biden has pledged to speak about his plans to reduce gasoline prices this week. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to say what policies Biden will discuss, telling reporters at Tuesday’s briefing, “I will let the president speak for himself.”
Jared Bernstein, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, said that a past release of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve contributed to a decline in prices at the pump this summer. That decline ended last month as prices began to rise again, though they’ve eased somewhat in the past week.
Bernstein suggested to Fox News Sunday that the reserve is large enough that the White House could tap it again.
“There are still 400 million barrels of oil in the strategic reserve — it is more than half full,” Bernstein said, adding that Biden had not yet made a final decision on releasing more barrels.
Biden still faces political headwinds because of gas prices. AAA reports that gas is averaging $3.87 a gallon, up from a month ago when falling prices at the pump suggested that the president and his fellow Democrats were faring better in surveys.
An analysis Monday by ClearView Energy Partners, an independent energy research firm based in Washington, D.C., suggested that two states that could decide control of the evenly split Senate — Nevada and Pennsylvania — are sensitive to energy prices. The analysis noted that gas prices over the past month rose above the national average in 18 states, which are home to 29 potentially “at risk” House seats.
Even if voters want cheaper gasoline, expected gains in supply are not materializing because of a weaker global economy. The U.S. government last week revised downward its forecasts, saying that domestic firms would produce 270,000 fewer barrels a day in 2023 than was forecast in September. Global production would be 600,000 barrels a day lower than forecast in September.
The hard math for Biden is that oil production has yet to return to its pre-pandemic level of roughly 13 million barrels a day. It’s about a million barrels a day shy of that level. The oil industry would like the administration to open up federal lands for drilling, approve pipeline construction and reverse its recent changes to corporate taxes.
But Biden has resisted the policies favored by U.S. oil producers. Instead, he’s sought to reduce prices by releasing oil from the U.S. reserve, shaming oil companies for their profits and calling on greater production from countries in OPEC-plus that have different geopolitical interests, said Frank Macchiarola, senior vice president of policy, economics and regulatory affairs at the American Petroleum Institute.
“If they continue to offer the same old so-called solutions, they’ll continue to get the same old results,” Macchiarola said.
Because fossil fuels lead to carbon emissions, Biden has sought to move away from them entirely with a commitment to zero emissions by 2050. When discussing that commitment nearly a year ago after the G-20 leading rich and developing nations met in Rome, the president said he still wanted to also lower gas prices because at “$3.35 a gallon, it has profound impact on working-class families just to get back and forth to work.”
Since Biden spoke of the pain of gas at $3.35 a gallon and his hopes to reduce costs, the price has risen another 15.5%.
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Duval County School Board Reviews Refurbished Sex Education Curriculum After Pulling Materials Midyear WJXT News4JAX
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After abruptly postponing the legally required presentation of the district’s supplemental health curriculum in September, the Duval County School Board reviewed the new proposed plan for how the district will teach students about reproductive health and disease prevention.
The original curriculum that Duval County Public Schools had planned to use — obtained through third-party companies HealthSmart, Draw the Line/Respect the Line, and Reducing the Risk — was rescinded because of concerns they may not meet the requirements of new state law.
Board members reviewed and discussed the new curriculum on Tuesday, and they will take a vote on whether to approve the plan during a future board meeting.
The supplementary health curriculum is required by state law, therefore, the district must approve lesson plans that meet those requirements and teach the curriculum to this year’s students before the end of the school year, or the district will have failed to uphold state law.
One of the main discussions among the board members dealt with the terms “may” or “will” with respect to a classroom teacher using tangible, medically-accurate equipment — or “props” — to teach the proper use of condoms. Also, there was some disagreement as to how early a condom demonstration should happen.
Board members Charlotte Joyce and Cindy Pearson said middle school was too early to teach students about proper condom use, while other members said information about safe sex should be introduced before.
Melissa Bernhardt’s children attend private school, but she was at Tuesday’s meeting representing County Citizens Defending Freedom, a Christian conservative political organization.
“I’m optimistic that the school is really focused on serving the community with age-appropriate content, and they’re still servicing all the students — so all-inclusive. I like that there are two different programs — one for the middle school, one for the high school. As a person of faith, maybe it’s not what I would want, but it does serve the community,” Bernhardt said.
Also at the meeting was Dr. Jennifer Cowart, an internal medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic. The physician said the pushback on this curriculum is not coming from the medical community.
“So the controversy is really, in my opinion, a very small number of folks, and the vast majority of parents just believe this is already happening in the school and do not believe this controversial, and in the medical community, it’s not controversial,” Cowart said.
The full grade level breakdown of the lesson plans under the district’s Proposal for Reproductive Health & Disease Prevention can be viewed below.
6th grade
Lesson 1 – Changes During Puberty
Lesson 2 – Practicing Communication Skills
Lesson 3 – Family Relationships
Lesson 4 – Peer Relationships
Lesson 5 – Beginning to Date
Lesson 6 – Healthy and UnHealthy Dating Relationships
Lesson 7 – Abstinence and Saying No
Lesson 8 – Analyzing & Interpreting Media
Lesson 9 – Preventing and Coping with Abuse
Lesson 10 – Understanding and Setting Boundaries
Lesson 11 – Consequences and Concerns
Lesson 12 – Understanding and Setting Boundaries
7th grade
Lesson 1 – Male Reproductive System
Lesson 2 – Female Reproductive System
Lesson 3 – Reproductive Basics
Lesson 4 – Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy
Lesson 5 – Protect your Health: Sexuality Transmitted Diseases; HIV/AIDS
Lesson 6 – Consent
Lesson 7 – More Than Friends
Lesson 8 – Liking and Loving: Now and When I’m Older
Lesson 9 – Making SMART Choices
Lesson 10 – Health-Enhancing Skills
Lesson 11 – Being Smart; Staying Safe Online
Lesson 12 – Understanding Differences
8th grade
Lesson 1 – Changes During the Teen Years & Your Changing Body
Lesson 2 – Your Relationships
Lesson 3 – The Female Reproductive System
Lesson 4 – The Male Reproductive System
Lesson 5 – Responsible Relationships
Lesson 6 – Diversity in Relationships
Lesson 7 – Family Life
Lesson 8 – Pregnancy and Childbirth
Lesson 9 – STDs and HIV/AIDS
Lesson 10 – Birth Control Basics
Lesson 11 – Using Condoms Effectively
Lesson 12 – Social Media Safety & Responsibility
9th-12th grades
Lesson 1 – Family Life & Structure, Healthy Children & Adolescents
Lesson 2 – Setting and Respecting Boundaries
Lesson 3 – Effective Communication
Lesson 4 – Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
Lesson 5 – Consent & Safety
Lesson 6 – Sexuality, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Roles
Lesson 7 – STDs and HIV/AIDS Basics
Lesson 8 – Preventing STIs& HIV/AIDS
Lesson 9 – Unintended Pregnancy
Lesson 10 – Preventing Pregnancy
Lesson 11 – Media & Technology
Lesson 12 – Making Healthy Decisions & Skills for Healthy Living
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The MSP for Rabi crops has increased, according to the Central Government. This comprises mustard, sunflower, wheat, gramme, and lentils. The highest MSP per quintal of lentil crop has been raised by Rs 500.
The first sub-variant case, BQ.1 was discovered in Pune, Maharashtra. As a result, the state administration has taken action and is highlighting the importance of being watchful.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a tour of Gujarat from 19 October to 20 October. During this tour, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the groundwork for projects worth approximately 15 thousand 670 crore rupees in Gujarat.
Tejashwi Yadav, the deputy chief minister of Bihar, has received a significant reprieve in the IRCTC scam case from Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court. The Rouse Avenue Court dismissed the Central Bureau of Investigation’s plea seeking cancellation of Tejashwi’s bail.
Prime Minister Modi will unveil HTT-40, an indigenous trainer aircraft designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at the India Pavilion in Gujarat today. Along with this, the PM will lay the foundation for the Deesa airstrip in Gujarat.
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Israel has faced a setback as a result of Australia’s refusal to recognise Jerusalem as its capital. Australia revised its previous stance and stressed the importance of dialogue in resolving the issue between Israel and Palestine.
Japan has called for new sanctions after North Korea’s missile test over its region.
The UK Parliament complex was lit up with candles to commemorate the forthcoming Diwali festival. The priests of the Hare Krishna temple were invited to celebrate the event with significant members of parliament.
The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has scheduled its 90th congress for October 18–21 in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted the inauguration.
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The Redmi Note 12 has been sighted ahead of its release in China and India. It will be available in the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ variants.
The OnePlus 11 Pro is scheduled to be released in 2023, following the release of the OnePlus 11 at Qualcomm Summit 2022..
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2022 Round 1 seat allotment result under MHT CET CAP counseling will be disclosed today on the official site, cetcell.mahacet.org and fe2022.mahacet.org.
Today, the Maharashtra CET cell is expected to announce the Final Merit list for Maharashtra LLB 3 Round 1 counselling. Candidates can confirm the date by visiting cetcell.mahacet.org.
The qualified TET candidates in West Bengal staged protests today, seeking appointment in schools on the basis of 2014’s TET results.
The last date for applying for NEET UG 2022 Counselling is ending today, which was already extended by the Medical Counselling Committee.
SSC MTS 2022 final answer key for Paper 1 is now available on the official site, ssc.nic.in.
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1542 new COVID-19 cases recorded in India in the last 24 hours.
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Fairly widespread light rain expected in South India.
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Pat Cummins has been named Australia’s new ODI captain, surpassing Aaron Finch.
The BCCI has nominated Roger Binny as its 36th president, replacing great cricketer Sourav Ganguly. Roger Binny is a great all-rounder who was also a vital member of the winning team in 1983.
Sourav Ganguly has filed his nomination for the presidency of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) following his distinguished tenure in the BCCI.
The Indians’ campaign in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 is finished after a 0-5 loss to Brazil on Monday.
The Netherlands won their second consecutive game after defeating Namibia in the T20 World Cup on Tuesday.
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How Adidas Builds Metaverse Experiences And Partnerships MarTech
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Adidas VP global marketing Erika Wykes-Sneyd at the DPAA Global Summit in New York. Image: DPAA.
Over the last two years, iconic shoe brand Adidas has been establishing a metaverse presence by collaborating with tech partners and creators and also rolling out their own NFT.
Leading the effort is Erika Wykes-Sneyd, who spoke about the brand’s journey at the recent DPAA Global Summit. She has experience in fintech and gaming technology at PlayStation, Venmo and Uber.
Here are the steps Adidas has taken so far.
Build a metaverse-ready team
Adidas began their metaverse journey in February of 2021. Tesla’s Elon Musk had just tweeted that his company would accept payment for cars in Bitcoin. This boosted the credibility of cryptocurrency, as well as the underpinning blockchain technology that governs transactions in web3. If more users were going to be collecting and showing off blockchain-based NFTs, then this was a space in which brands should also be involved.
Wykes-Sneyd started a metaverse task force allowing anyone within the organization to opt in and contribute ideas.
“I immediately found a lot of passionate individuals in the organization who were already thinking about the space,” she said, adding they were “front line workers,” who weren’t in the C-suite or IT department. They were people who, during pandemic lockdowns, were spending more time getting involved in web3 projects on the side, often on Discord.
From the 55 people who initially showed interest on a company chain email, Wykes-Sneyd created a 22-person taskforce that included employees across the organization.
Members of the taskforce were then invited to pitch ideas.
“We found opportunities and the talent pools that were sitting in the organization,” said Wykes-Sneyd.
Using these ideas, Wykes-Sneyd developed a go-to-market strategy with the same foundations in consumer and category research that she uses with other product launches. The difference, she said, was in this case it was a bottom-up process involving people at all levels of the organization.
“Bring in the people that live it on a day-to-day basis,” she said. “It’s not going to come from the top-down.”
Choose partners carefully
“There’s a lot of different ways to get into this space, but you could argue that ours came with more risk because we did put an NFT on blockchain and now we have to service that community in perpetuity, until we decide we’re not going to do this anymore,” Wykes-Sneyd said.
With younger consumers moving from social media platforms to Discord and 3D virtual gaming platforms like Roblox, Adidas wanted to make sure they had an authentic, credible presence in front of the web3 audience.
Adidas dropped an NFT allowing the users who purchased it to be part of a special club of like-minded Adidas fans.
They partnered with a well-known pioneer in the crypto space, GMoney. For better or worse, they also partnered with Bored Ape Yacht Club, an etherium-based NFT collective – who are well known in the community and have recently been investigated by the SEC. Adidas also participated in brand placements on NFT-based comics created by PUNKS Comics.
“It’s really difficult for marketers to find ways to be culturally credible, native and organic, and so it’s going to be the rise of these micro-communities where smart, savvy marketers are going to be showing up next,” said Wykes-Sneyd.
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Create a roadmap
Building cultural currency with a skeptical audience that demands authenticity requires a long-term game plan.
Each partnership Adidas has built brings more exposure to web3 users and demonstrates the brand’s commitment to the space.
Each step in the journey gets the brand closer to selling real merchandise and virtual wearables and tokens through web3 channels. The plan is for Adidas to build secondary revenue on merchandise by including an NFT with each individual item sold. When pairs of Adidas shoes are resold, the NFT’s blockchain will record that transaction. And built into that blockchain will be an agreement that awards Adidas a cut of those secondary sales.
But whether it’s actual merchandise, or virtual wearables for avatars, the point is for consumers to be able to flex their brand affinity wherever they are.
“Identity is the next big thing to explore,” said Wykes-Sneyd. “How do you want to identify in your virtual world? How is that identification going to show up? What do you want to be? What’s your pseudonym going to be, what kind of traits do you want?”
She added, “There’s a real hopefulness in the space. Please don’t get stuck in the negativity. Start to look past that, because once you do, you will be more unlocked to the opportunities this younger generation is searching for. And they’re going to make it happen with or without us. So, I would say we want to be with them.”
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50 Best Black Cartoon Characters From Your Favourite Shows And Movies Legit.ng
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Black cartoon characters were rare in early animations. However, greater diversity in the film and animation industry has produced several great, memorable characters.
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Not only do black characters bring diversity to animated movies and shows, but they also add flavour. Here are the 50 best black cartoon characters from your favourite shows and movies.
Famous black cartoon characters
Recently, there has been a rise in famous black cartoon characters. Here are some of the most famous ones. Note that they are not arranged in any particular order.
1. Storm from X-Men
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Storm is among the first black female character in the Marvel universe. She is one of the strongest and most magical mutants.
2. Tiana from The Princess and the Frog
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Tiana was the first African-American Disney princess. She is an opinionated and intelligent waitress.
3. Penny Proud from Proud Family
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Penny Proud was a great role model for children. She had perfect grades and listened to her parents in Proud Family.
4. Huey Freeman from The Boondocks
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Huey is a self-appointed radical revolutionary. He is knowledgeable about black history and not afraid to speak his mind.
5. Riley Freeman from The Boondocks
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Riley is the exact opposite of his brother Huey. While Huey is smart and critical, Riley is rash and obsessed with gangsta culture.
6. Miles Morales from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Miles is an artistic and passionate teenager. He is smart and loves science but struggles with guilt and confusion as Spider-Man.
7. Doc McStuffins from Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins aspires to be a doctor from a young age. She is famous for being smart, friendly and caring.
8. Frozone from Incredibles
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Frozone is Bob Parr’s best friend and loyal sidekick. He is remembered for his legendary quote, “Honey… where’s my super suit?”
9. Franklin from Peanuts
Franklin was the first African-American character on TV. He is the most grounded and normal Peanuts character.
10. Black Panther from Avengers Assemble
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Black Panther is a man of responsibility. He is passionate about Wakanda and dedicates his life to protecting the people.
11. Numbuh 5 from Codename: Kids Next Door
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Numbuh 5 is laid-back and intelligent. She is very dedicated and takes their missions seriously.
12. Cleveland Brown from Family Guy
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Cleveland is the trusty friend and neighbour of the Griffin family. He is a great voice of reason for his friends who make foolish schemes.
Black female cartoon characters
Black female cartoon characters are often written as sidekicks. However, they are often strong-willed and compassionate.
13. Suga Mama Proud from Proud Family
Suga Mama was Penny’s loving but sassy grandmother. She was a cool grandma and had a deep love for her family.
14. Susanna “Susie” Carmichael from Rugrats
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Although Susie was Angelica’s rival, she was a positive model of intelligence for young black girls. Her kind, fun-loving nature resonated with many.
15. Kit from Craig of the Creek
Kit is smart and very business-minded. She is the strict owner of the Trading Tree and can be sneaky and dishonest.
16. Gratuity “Tip” Tucci from Home
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Tip is originally Barbadian, like pop singer Rihanna, who voiced the character. She meets an alien, Oh, and they become great adventure friends.
17. Missy Foreman-Greenwald from Big Mouth
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Missy is friends with Jessi and Andrew. Although awkward, she has a strong moral compass and is innovative.
18. Blisstina Utonium from The Powerpuff Girls
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Bliss first showed up in the 2016 Powerpuff Girls series. She was the girls’ smart, strong and loving older sister.
19. Microwoman from Tarzan and the Super 7
Microwoman was part of the first duo of black animated characters to be superheroes. She could shrink to a microscopic size to fight crime.
20. Yasmin from Bratz
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Yasmin is one of the four core Bratz characters. She is glamorous, feminine and a talented writer.
21. Garnet from Steven Universe
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Garnet is the leader of the Crystal Gems. Though reserved and soft-spoken, she is wise and the strongest of the Gems.
22. Iridessa from Tinker Bell
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Iridessa is one of the main Disney Fairies. She is a positive, welcoming and talented fairy character.
Black male cartoon characters
There are many great black male cartoon characters. From superheroes to sidekicks and villains, here are some memorable black male cartoon characters.
23. Sticky Webb from Proud Family
Sticky was Penny’s other best friend and had a secret crush on her. He was also very tech-savvy, which often came in handy.
24. Cole Tillerman from Central Park
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Paige and Owen’s son, Cole, is a sweet, emotional boy. He loves animals and always stands up for them.
25. Craig Williams from Craig of the Creek
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A ten-year-old boy, Craig can be bossy and impatient. But deep down, he has a strong sense of justice and stands up to bullies.
26. John Stewart/Green Lantern from Young Justice
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Jon Stewart joined the Green Lantern Corps after being discharged from the corps. Although he possesses no superhuman abilities, he is strong-willed and fearless.
27. Harold McBride from Loud House
Harold and his husband Howard were the first interracial married gay couple on Nickelodeon. Harold is a great father to Clyde and often Howard’s voice of reason.
28. Gerald Johanssen from Hey Arnold!
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Gerald is Arnold’s loyal and caring friend. His pragmatic approach to life perfectly balances out Arnold’s idealistic nature.
29. Saw Gerrera from Star Wars Rebels
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Saw is a strong, bold and aggressive resistance fighter. Although he is a member of the rebellion, he is an independent thinker.
30. Cyborg from Teen Titans Go
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Cyborg is a main member of the Teen Titans. He is a realistic teenager who would rather eat pizza and play video games than fight crime.
31. Falcon from Avengers Assemble
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As a protege of Tony Stark, Falcon is an intelligent and promising tech expert. His relationship with Iron Man is inspiring and heartwarming.
32. Wade Load- from Kim Possible
Wade is Kim Possible’s tech guru, who supplies her with cool gadgets and runs her website. He is curious and confident.
33. Spyke from X-Men: Evolution
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Spyke is a mutant and former member of the X-Men. Although Spyke is stubborn and rebellious, he is a nice guy.
34. Robbie Robertson from Spider-Man: The Animated Series
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Robbie is a staunch supporter of Spider-man. He tries to convince the Daily Bugle editor publisher that Spider-man is not evil.
35. Herald from Teen Titans
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Herald is a music-loving and laid-back Honorary Titan. He briefly assumes the role of Guardian before he retires to build a family.
36. Cornelius Fillmore from Fillmore!
Fillmore is a reformed delinquent, now a safety patrol officer. He is determined and dedicated to his job.
37. Super Stretch from Tarzan and the Super 7
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Super Stretch was voiced by American actor Ty Henderson. He was a superhero who could transform into any shape.
38. Uncle Ruckus from The Boondocks
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Uncle Ruckus is one of the most problematic black characters. Still, he presented a unique point of view.
Cartoon characters with dreads
Dreadlocks are a common protective hairstyle among black people. However, there are only a few cartoon character...
Alien Worlds And Gods Unchained Supremacy As NFT Card Games Is Coming To An End Cryptonews
Alien Worlds And Gods Unchained Supremacy As NFT Card Games Is Coming To An End – Cryptonews https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/alien-worlds-and-gods-unchained-supremacy-as-nft-card-games-is-coming-to-an-end-cryptonews/
Alien Worlds and Gods Unchained have ruled NFT card games for some time now. While Gods Unchained is a top NFT collection by trading volume, Alien Worlds is one of the most trending NFT games out there.
Top NFT collections, 17 Oct 2022, Source: DappRadar
However, their supremacy is coming to an end as a new NFT card game takes charge with gripping game mechanics and lower barriers to entry. As revealed by a rapidly progressing presale, Calvaria will mark the beginning of a new era of card games.
A Crypto Game for Non-crypto Users
There are dozens of NFT card games. But most bite the dust a few days into launch, failing to penetrate the mainstream gaming market. One of the key reasons is the jargon-laced blockchain and crypto narratives that can be a major turn-off for traditional gamers.
This is where Calvaria comes in.
Calvaria: Duels of Eternity
The emerging battle card game marks itself off in the packed gaming market by targeting both traditional and crypto gamers. It offers free-to-play and play-to-earn versions, which are customized for both categories of users. That way, it aims to convert traditional gamers into crypto gamers over time, by introducing the benefits of going play-to-earn.
The free-to-play version will be available for download on both Google Play and App Store. It will give users an opportunity to get acquainted with the game without installing a wallet or purchasing costly NFTs and crypto tokens. Once they’re well-versed in gameplay, they can move to the play-to-earn version. It will help them turn their gaming skills into a source of income with a small initial investment.
Calvaria has launched an attractive giveaway with $100k up for grabs on Gleam to spread the word about the game.
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Riveting Gaming Mechanics
One of the key features that will establish Calvaria’s supremacy in the coming days is its unique theme. Calvaria is centered around the afterlife. The theme opens a lot of creative possibilities, as it has not been used much in gaming or even popular media.
The main game from Calvaria is Duels of Eternity, which is currently in the development phases. The card game hosts tournaments where the cards represent different characters, each with its own unique sets of abilities. You need to defeat opponents using complex strategies and tactics to win rewards and upgrades.
If the gaming mechanics unfold as detailed in the whitepaper, it has the potential to give top NFT games like Alien Worlds and Gods Unchained a run for their money. It is designed to grab the attention of traditional gamers, not just crypto gamers, who prioritize the earning aspect. Calvaria mini-games are already out.
What gives Calvaria high upside potential in 2022, apart from ease of access and addictive gameplay?
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In-game store
Gamified staking platform with multiple pools.
Experienced team of founders and developers
Compelling P2E Opportunities
Calvaria rewards gamers for the time and effort they put into the game and the ecosystem. $RIA token is the fuel of the Calvaria ecosystem. You need $RIA to access all game features and buy an initial deck of cards.
It can also be used to buy cards, upgrades, energy replenishment packs, and more. If you have idle $RIA holdings, you can stake them in the ecosystem to earn daily passive income rewards. A specific amount of $RIA tokens locked on the staking platform allows users to participate in the governance of the ecosystem.
The presale of $RIA is fast selling out, as a result of the massive traction from crypto investors and gamers alike. Predicted to gain around 30X growth next year, the token is one of the best cryptocurrencies to buy now. Zero vesting adds to the appeal of the presale. The pioneering gaming model introduced by Calvaria has already secured high-profile partnerships with KuCoin, Gate.io, and XT.com to name just a few.
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Opinion | At Last The U.S. Edges Toward Intervening In Haiti The Washington Post
Opinion | At Last, The U.S. Edges Toward Intervening In Haiti – The Washington Post https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/opinion-at-last-the-u-s-edges-toward-intervening-in-haiti-the-washington-post/
Haiti’s descent into anarchy accelerated, predictably, after its president’s assassination 15 months ago. Only now, finally, is the Biden administration throwing its weight behind international intervention — sending in a force that would presumably include U.S. personnel in some capacity. That stance, too long in coming, is justified on humanitarian grounds and dovetails with the United States’ own interests. It also sets the stage for a risky and possibly violent insertion of police or soldiers in a country where armed criminal gangs have made the capital city a lawless dystopia.
In backing an intervention, Washington and its allies must calibrate the deployment to meet the undeniable dangers. President Biden and other key leaders should make the case that the perils of acting are outweighed by the urgency of containing a security and public health emergency that threatens hundreds of thousands of lives.
The United States and Mexico introduced a resolution at a special session of the U.N. Security Council on Monday, urging what the U.S. envoy to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, called “a limited carefully-scoped non-UN mission led by a partner country with the deep, necessary experience.” The draft echoes a similar recent proposal aimed at reinforcing the Haitian police from U.N. Secretary General António Guterres, who on Monday called Haiti’s crisis “nightmarish.”
The immediate trigger for action is that gangs in Port-au-Prince, the capital, have blockaded the country’s biggest fuel terminals and severed roads, meaning hospitals, schools, food outlets and banks can no longer provide basic services. Water supplies are also breaking down, and a cholera outbreak that began several weeks ago is spreading, with no effective public health system to contain it.
Haiti, long the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country, is now in free fall. According to the U.N., nearly half of Haiti’s 11 million people face “acute hunger,” including 1.8 million at risk of a food “emergency.” In Cité Soleil, a sprawling slum in the capital, 19,000 people face a food “catastrophe.”
Virtually anyone who can leave the country has done so, often making their way to the U.S. southern border. Others will surely make desperate attempts to follow, despite the deployment of a large U.S. Coast Guard vessel just offshore. This cannot continue.
The U.S. Agency for International Development has sent what it calls an “elite” disaster response team to Haiti — of seven individuals. That is inadequate. What’s needed is a highly prepared force — police experienced in urban environments are preferable to troops trained to kill. The first priority should be to reestablish access to fuel facilities and reopen transportation links. That will mean suppressing gangs now in charge, which are allied with powerful Haitian commercial clans. It would be useful if international public health workers quickly followed, with expertise and supplies to alleviate hunger and stop cholera from spreading.
Beyond that, Haiti needs a longer-term multinational peacekeeping force, without which there will be no possibility of future elections or a legitimate Haitian government — the preconditions of durable stability.
Since President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in July 2021, we and other observers have warned of a humanitarian meltdown absent swift international action. Dire consequences materialized rapidly; they are no longer ignorable.
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Northwest Arkansas Arrest Roundup – Arkansas Online https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/northwest-arkansas-arrest-roundup-arkansas-online-8/
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Arrests
Benton County Sheriff’s Office
• Clint Feroe, 37, of 11107 Georgia Flat Road in Gravette, was arrested Sunday in connection with domestic battering. Feroe was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.
Bentonville
• Tanner Badgett, 29, of 537 Rogers Ave. in Lowell, was arrested Sunday in connection with aggravated assault. Badgett was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.
Fayetteville
• Stephen Ervin, 57, of 10569 Arkansas 265 South in Fayetteville, was arrested Friday in connection with aggravated assault. Ervin was being held Monday in the Washington County Detention Center on $10,000 bond.
• Ashton Burba, 29, of 2512 N. Deane Solomon Road in Fayetteville, was arrested Friday in connection with arson, endangering the welfare of a minor and endangering the welfare of an incompetent person. Burba was being held Monday in the Washington County Detention Center on $15,000 bond.
• Terry Lavy, 86, of 10488 Ervin McGarrah Road in Lowell, was arrested Friday in connection with rape, sexual assault and sexual indecency with a child. Lavy was released Friday from the Washington County Detention Center on $25,000 bond.
Gentry
• Alfred Kahn, 37, of 174 Brooklynne Drive in Gentry, was arrested Sunday in connection with aggravated assault on family or household member. Kahn was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.
Lowell
• Timothy Watkins, 35, of 858 Amethyst Ave. in Rogers, was arrested Saturday in connection with kidnapping. Watkins was being held Monday in the Washington County Detention Center on $10,000 bond.
Springdale
• Samantha Keen, 20, of 513 Maria St. in Springdale, was arrested Sunday in connection with aggravated assault on a family or household member. Keen was being held Monday in the Washington County Detention Center on $10,000 bond.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
• Destiny Grass, 25, of 19433 Skylight Mountain Road in Cane Hill, was arrested Sunday in connection with financial identity fraud. Grass was being held Monday in the Washington County Detention Center with no bond set.
Chase Sapphire Reserve 80000-Point Offer: Worth $1200 In Travel Business Insider
Chase Sapphire Reserve 80,000-Point Offer: Worth $1,200+ In Travel – Business Insider https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-80000-point-offer-worth-1200-in-travel-business-insider/
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The new 80,000-point bonus on the Chase Sapphire Reserve card is worth at least $1,200 in travel.
Crystal Cox
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® has launched an impressive elevated welcome bonus offer.
New cardholders can earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
This bonus is worth $1,200 in travel booked through Chase, and potentially more when you transfer points to airline and hotel partners.
Read Insider’s guide to the best travel rewards credit cards.
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Premium credit cards with upscale benefits aren’t for everyone. But if you’re a frequent traveler who can use valuable perks like airport lounge access, statement credits, and top-notch travel protections, they can be worth much more than their high annual fees.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is one of the most rewarding premium cards on the market, and it’s now offering an elevated bonus of 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. We haven’t seen a bonus this high since the card first launched — it’s 30,000 more points than the standard offer, and worth at least $1,200 in travel, depending on how you redeem your rewards.
Chase Ultimate Rewards® points are worth an average of 1.8 cents apiece (based on Insider’s valuations) when you transfer them to Chase’s airline and hotel partners, making this bonus worth around $1,440 in travel.
Keep in mind the Chase Sapphire Reserve® has a $550 annual fee, so it’s not for the average traveler. But if you can take advantage of all of its benefits, it can be well worth it. Here’s what to consider if you’re thinking of applying.
We’re focused here on the rewards and perks that come with each card. These cards won’t be worth it if you’re paying interest or late fees. When using a credit card, it’s important to pay your balance in full each month, make payments on time, and only spend what you can afford to pay.
Chase Sapphire Reserve 80,000-point bonus offer
Intro offer
80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening
Rewards
Earn 5x flights on flights and 10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards® immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually. Earn 3x points on other travel and dining & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Intro offer
80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening
Rewards
Earn 5x flights on flights and 10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards® immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually. Earn 3x points on other travel and dining & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Card Details
Rewards
Earn 5x flights on flights and 10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards® immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually. Earn 3x points on other travel and dining & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Intro offer
80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening
Recommended Credit
Good to Excellent
Recommended credit score. Note that credit card lenders may use many different variations of credit score models when considering your application.
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Regular APR
19.99% – 26.99% Variable
Editor’s Rating
4.65/5
Our editor’s ratings analyze fees, bonuses, rewards, and benefits to highlight the simplest and most valuable credit cards available.
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Annual travel credit can effectively shave $300 off the annual fee if you use it
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Earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That’s $1,200 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
$300 Annual Travel Credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year.
Earn 5x total points on flights and 10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards® immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually. Earn 3x points on other travel and dining & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases
Get 50% more value when you redeem your points for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards®. For example, 80,000 points are worth $1,200 toward travel
1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs
Access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide after an easy, one-time enrollment in Priority PassTM Select and up to $100 application fee credit every four years for Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck®
Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more
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When the Chase Sapphire Reserve® was first launched in 2016, it came with a (then-unheard-of) 100,000-point bonus offer. That deal was eventually replaced by a standard bonus offer of 50,000 points after meeting spending requirements, but we’ve occasionally seen a boost to 60,000 points. It’s very unusual to see the current 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
To compare, the card’s less-expensive sibling, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, has a welcome bonus of 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. It charges a $95 annual fee, so for casual travelers, it’s a much better deal.
You may wonder why you’d spend over 5x more annually for the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. For some customers, splurging on a premium card actually makes more sense if you can maximize its benefits and better earning rates.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve’s annual fee is effectively $250
Off the bat, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® comes with $300 in travel statement credits per cardholder year —effectively reducing your net cost to $250 annually ($550 annual fee minus the $300 travel statement credit).
Chase’s definition of travel is very broad, and includes:
Airlines (including airfare, baggage fees, taxes and fees on award tickets, and most other incidental fees)
Hotels (including room rate, resort fees, and taxes and fees on award stays — and in practice, some vacation rentals, like Airbnb, will trigger the credit too)
Motels
Timeshares
Car rental agencies (including third-party sites such as Autoslash)
Cruise lines
Travel agencies (including online travel agencies like the Chase Travel Portal, Orbitz, and Expedia)
Discount travel sites (like Hotwire)
Campgrounds
Passenger trains (including subways)
Buses (including local transit)
Taxis (including ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft)
Limousines
Ferries
Toll bridges and highways (including prepaid tolls like E-Zpass and SunPass)
Parking lots and garages
To take advantage of the travel credit, just use your card to pay for eligible travel purchases. You’ll receive a statement credit within a couple of days of the transaction, up to a yearly maximum of $300.
You can use your Chase Sapphire Reserve travel credit toward expenses like airport parking and online travel agencies.
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Sapphire Reserve cardholders get airport lounge access
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders receive a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, which gets them access to more than 1,300 airport lounges worldwide. This benefit is priceless if you’re a frequent flyer, especially if your home airport has Priority Pass lounges.
Having a comfortable, quieter place to relax before or between flights can make your travel experience much more bearable, and save you from having to spend a lot of cash on expensive airport food and drink. You’re also allowed up bring up to two guests with you at no charge.
Cardholders will also soon get access to Chase Sapphire Lounges, which are slated to open in late 2022 and 2023 at several airports, including:
New York-LaGuardia (LGA) — Terminal B
Boston (BOS) — Terminal B to C connector
Hong Kong (HKG) — Terminal 1
San Diego (SAN) — Terminal 2 West
Phoenix (PHX) — Terminal 4 South 1
Las Vegas (LAS) — Terminal 1 C Gates
Washington Dulles (IAD) — Terminal A
You’ll earn up to 10x points on your spending
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is ideal if you spend a lot in certain categories, especially travel. The card earns up to 10x points on eligible travel purchases, which very few other cards even approach. Cardholders earn:
10x points on Lyft rides through March 2025
10x points ...
B.C. Small Business Tax Rate Access Expanded | BC Gov News BC Gov News
B.C. Small Business Tax Rate Access Expanded | BC Gov News – BC Gov News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/b-c-small-business-tax-rate-access-expanded-bc-gov-news-bc-gov-news/
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More businesses will be able to recover and grow through expanded access to the small business tax rate in British Columbia.
“The past two years have been challenging for small and medium-sized businesses as they deal with the continuing effects of the pandemic, climate change and inflation that is being fuelled by global uncertainty,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance. “We are standing behind B.C. businesses by helping ensure access to the small business tax rate as they work through recovery, and innovate and grow.”
Previously, access to the small business tax rate was gradually reduced when the taxable capital of businesses was more than $10 million. Access to the small business tax rate ended when businesses had $15 million or more of taxable capital. With the change, access to the small business tax rate will be gradually reduced when businesses have between $10 million and $50 million in taxable capital.
Growing B.C. businesses will be able to scale up by remaining eligible for the B.C. small business tax rate for longer, as the tax rate will not phase out until the $50-million taxable capital threshold ceiling. The change will benefit a wide range of businesses but will largely support those that are capital intensive.
This includes businesses that have taxable capital between $10 million and $15 million, where business owners may decide not to invest in their business to acquire new equipment in order to keep access to the small business tax rate. This may look like a company, such as a craft brewery, considering adding a production line to its operations, or a company needing to buy specialized equipment, such as a computer numerical control (CNC) machine.
“Small and medium-sized businesses play an important role in our province. They provide good jobs, develop innovative products for the market and are strong supporters of their communities,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. “We are moving forward with the StrongerBC Economic Plan and important tax improvements like this as we continue to bring further improvements businesses need to succeed.”
The new, higher taxable capital ceiling will apply to taxation years that begin on or after April 7, 2022, which aligns with the federal approach, once passed. Aligning with the federal government’s approach is one of many steps the Province is taking to support B.C. businesses through B.C.’s StrongerBC Economic Plan. The $1.5-billion plan provides targeted and broad supports for businesses to adapt and grow, including include tax measures, such as the PST rebates for incorporated businesses and the increased employment incentive program.
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Drinking A Few Cups Of Coffee Per Day May Prevent Heart Disease Eat This Not That
Drinking A Few Cups Of Coffee Per Day May Prevent Heart Disease – Eat This, Not That https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/drinking-a-few-cups-of-coffee-per-day-may-prevent-heart-disease-eat-this-not-that/
Enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning—and perhaps another during the mid-afternoon crash—may help to wake you up. However, you might not be aware of what else your favorite brew can do for your body. For instance, a new study has found that drinking just two to three cups of coffee each day can help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and help you live longer.
The study, which was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, involved 449,563 participants from the UK Biobank who were a median age of 58 years old. When the study began, none of the participants had arrhythmias or CVD.
As for the participants’ coffee habits, 15.2% said they regularly consumed decaffeinated coffee while 18.4% opted for ground coffee. There were 44.1% of participants who drank instant coffee daily and 22.4% who claimed that they didn’t drink coffee.
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The study then involved follow-ups that occurred a median of 12.5 years later. At that time, it was noted that 6.7% of the participants had been diagnosed with an arrhythmia (or irregular heartbeat). Although decaffeinated coffee didn’t seem to have an effect, it was found that ground coffee lowered the risk of arrhythmia by 17% when participants consumed four or five cups of coffee a day while two to three cups of instant coffee lowered the risk by 12% compared to those who didn’t drink coffee.
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Beyond that, 9.6% of the participants had been diagnosed with CVD. In this case, decaffeinated coffee lowered the risk by 6%, instant coffee by 9%, and ground coffee by 20% compared to those who didn’t drink coffee.
After the follow up, it was also found that 6.2% of the participants had died. Again, two to three cups of coffee a day was connected to a reduced risk of death. Instant coffee showed an 11% reduction while decaffeinated coffee was associated with a 14% lower risk, and ground coffee offered a 27% reduced risk.
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“I love these study findings! The benefits of regular coffee consumption, in particular caffeinated coffee consumption, has gotten a lot of scrutiny over the years, and according to this study, 80% of health practitioners recommend avoiding coffee in patients with CVD,” Kiran Campbell, RD, tells Eat This, Not That! “With that said, decaf drinkers should also be delighted in the confirmation of reduced risk of CVD and all-cause mortality.”
At the same time, Campbell notes that “other factors play a role in cardiovascular health and outcomes.” Indeed, “if a person thinks that merely drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee each day is going to protect against CVD and new-onset arrhythmia, then they will likely be sadly mistaken.” Instead, Campbell says, “Coffee intake is only a small part of living a heart-healthy lifestyle. Dietary and lifestyle habits are also major contributors and need to be considered.”
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Sports World Reacts To Brittney Griner Message News The Spun
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US’ Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) basketball player Brittney Griner, who was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport and later charged with illegal possession of cannabis, arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on August 4, 2022. – Lawyers for US basketball star Brittney Griner, who is standing trial in Russia on drug charges, said on July 26, 2022 they hoped she would receive a “lenient” sentence. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)
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Brittney Griner turns 32 today, and the American basketball star is spending her birthday in a Russian prison.
Griner was sentenced to 9 1/2 years in jail during the summer after pleading guilty to illegal possession of cannabis. She was arrested back in February at a Moscow airport.
On Tuesday, Griner released a statement through her lawyer thanking those who have backed her.
“Thank you everyone for fighting so hard to get me home. All the support and love are definitely helping me,” it read.
Griner’s supporters have responded to her message on Twitter with calls to #FreeBrittneyGriner and #BringBrittneyHome, with others offering their support and prayers.
Griner was arrested eight months ago yesterday. Since then, her case has gotten international attention.
The Biden Administration has been working with Russia on a possible prisoner exchange involving Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan, but there has been “no significant progress” as of now, according to ESPN’s T.J. Quinn.
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Just a decade ago, many electric vehicles were small, sluggish, and boring, targeted at eco-conscious buyers. Automakers put little effort into their performance and design. Current-day EVs are a far cry from the dull examples of yesteryear, yet their performance is just as impressive. In the styling department, the best electric vehicles today are very gorgeous.
As the sector grows, EVs continue to steadily lift the standards for automobile design. Several luxury and high-performance brands now offer a wide variety of fashionable options. With intense competition in the space, they will only continue to blow us away.
Below, we’ve selected the most stunning EVs on the market today. Those whose proportions, regardless of the size or type of the vehicle, fit our definition of beauty.
10/10 Lucid Air
Lucid Air
The Lucid Air possesses a more visually attractive design than many cars its size. Long, wide, and low, it’s truly stunning. It features unique parts and touches all around, painstakingly designed. The sensual curves and slippery surfaces contribute to a world-beating 0.21 drag coefficient.
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Helping illuminate the front and back at night are wide and narrow horizontal lights. With its attention-grabbing face, no doubt, everywhere it goes, people will stare at it as they would a supercar. The luxury sedan boasts 520 miles of driving range (EPA) and is far from a dull driving experience, reaching 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.
9/10 Hyundai Ioniq 5
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Thanks partly to its striking retro-futuristic design, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 received the top honors at the 2022 World Car of the Year awards. In addition to winning “World Car of the Year,” it also scooped “World Electric Car of the Year” and “World Car Design of the Year.” The model has been well received, becoming a top seller in the EV category in the US.
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Interestingly, it seems much smaller on the outside than it actually is on the inside. However, the cabin is roomier than the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Volkswagen ID.4. In terms of acceleration, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 can run from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds in AWD configuration. Its range is between 220 and 303 miles, depending on the trim.
8/10 Kia EV6
You’ll love driving the Kia EV6. It has been highly praised for its excellent driving manners. Based on the same E-GMP platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, it makes between 167 hp and 576 hp. One thing that has kept people talking is its sleek and fashionable exterior. According to Kia, it’s inspired by the Lancia Stratos.
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There is much more to love, like its spacious and nicely styled cabin, 300+ mile range, ultra-fast charging capability, and respectable standard equipment. Like many EVs, it is very quick and capable of an impressive 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds. (320-hp GT-Line model).
7/10 Porsche Taycan
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Porsche’s Taycan is the brand’s first fully-electric vehicle. Largely unchanged from the Mission E concept, it is incredibly stylish, possessing Porsche’s timeless and instantly recognizable design. The floating, fang-like LED headlights are a daring design element that gives its face some character.
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Praised for excellent driving dynamics, it can get in and out of corners and drift better than other EVs in its class. Porsche offers it in five trims: Taycan, 4S, GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S. Laying down 750 hp, the Turbo S model has the highest power. And it’s rapid, bursting to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds.
6/10 Ford Mustang Mach E
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The Mustang Mach-E, Ford’s foray into the EV space, has been a smashing success. While the SUV market is highly competitive, this model has stood out from the crowd owing to its appealing appearance. It features subtle nods to the regular gas-powered Mustang, such as the sharply sloped back and taillights.
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The Mach E has won over family-oriented EV enthusiasts with its punchy performance, sporty handling, well-equipped interior with modern tech amenities, practicality, and high build quality. The biggest battery combined with RWD gets you an EPA-estimated 306 miles of driving range. Churning out 480 hp and 634 lb-ft of torque, the GT performance reaches 60mph in a muscle car-rivaling 3.5 seconds.
5/10 Audi RS e-tron GT
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The RS e-Tron GT is Audi’s best foot forward in the EV space. It looks magnificent and is guaranteed to draw attention. Coming with AWD as standard, it completes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.0 seconds.
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Powering the Audi RS e-Tron GT is a pair of electric motors and a 93kWh battery pack, combining for 637 hp. It is one of the fastest-charging EVs available today thanks to its 270-kW DC fast charger.
4/10 Polestar 2
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The extremely-aerodynamic Polestar 1 captivated many with its mesmerizing styling. The Polestar 2 is the latest attempt by Volvo’s spinoff brand to continue building a name for itself in the EV space. Minimally designed, it features no fake vents or extreme aero bits, giving it a softly unique and attractive style.
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The Polestar 2 cool and unique exterior features include the bold grille and its frameless mirrors. It borrows the front LED daytime running lights and a taillight from Volvo SUVs. Charging to full in as little as 40 minutes, it drives for a maximum range of 335 miles. Its 0 to 60 mph time is just 4.0 seconds.
3/10 Rivian R1T
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The world’s first fully electric pickup truck, the Rivian R1T, debuted in 2021. While looks aren’t usually a priority when shopping for a pickup truck, this one is too stylish and unique to overlook. Its design is a lot of things: fashionable, supple, restrained, and well-proportioned. The absence of a grille and running boards is hardly noticeable because of its eye-catching face with vertical headlamps.
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With a brisk 3.0 seconds 0-60-mph time and sports sedan-like handling abilities, the Rivian R1T is an excellent choice for those looking for a “lifestyle” truck. But it still does pickup truck things like towing 11,000 lbs. That’s enabled by four-wheel drive and 800 horsepower, and 900 lb-ft of torque.
2/10 Genesis Electrified G80
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The Genesis G80 sedan is another elegant-looking machine we can’t stop admiring. It’s beautiful from every angle. The luxury EV greets onlookers with a front featuring a crest grille with Genesis’s characteristic G-Matrix pattern. Save for the lack of exhaust pipes; there is little evidence it is an electric Genesis.
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The Electrified G80 includes an opulent interior with all the latest gizmos and gadgets. AWD is standard, and the carmaker claims a 280-mile range. Its two electric motors can produce a decent 365 horsepower. Despite being 600 pounds heavier than the gas-powered G80, the Electrified version reaches 60mph in an impressive 4.1 seconds.
1/10 Volkswagen ID 4
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The Volkswagen ID.4 is one of the best-looking, reasonably priced EVs ($37,495 base price) available today. It shouldn’t come as a surprise it won the World Car of the Year 2021 award. It’s an excellent option for EV buyers putting a strong emphasis on practicality.
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Volkswagen has built it on its dedicated MEB platform, all-new from the ground up. The ID.4 has a maximum range of 275 miles and a power output of 201 to 295 hp. A smooth and polished ride quality, quiet and roomy interior, modern technology inside, and sizable trunk are some of its best qualities.
Perhaps Some Good News For Bitcoin Crypto Stocks ETF Trends
Perhaps Some Good News For Bitcoin, Crypto Stocks – ETF Trends https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/perhaps-some-good-news-for-bitcoin-crypto-stocks-etf-trends/
It’s been a trying year for bitcoin, other digital currencies, and crypto-correlated stocks, and while the near-term outlook is split between some fledgling optimism and expectations of an extension of the “crypto winter.”
Obviously, weary investors and crypto devotees would prefer to see optimism morph into tangible results because if that happens, benefits could be widespread, including accrual to exchange traded funds such as the Invesco Alerian Galaxy Crypto Economy ETF (SATO) and the Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF (BLKC).
Both ETFs feature exposure to the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust BTC (GBTC). From there, the lineups, in differing forms, are chock full of crypto-correlated equities. In other words, BLKC and SATO make for predictable though potent beneficiaries should bitcoin and other digital assets rebound.
Count Morgan Stanley Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Mike Wilson among the market observers that are near-term bullish on bitcoin.
“Following the correlation between the two markets, some market experts give forecasts for future price trends. According to Morgan Stanley’s CIO, Michael J. Wilson, the US will soon have a short-term rally of 16%. The bear market expert noted that the price surge would only be possible without an official recession or earning capitulation,” reports NewsBTC.com.
If a key broader market technical indicator is reached or exceeded, risk assets could come back into fashion, potentially igniting a rally in crypto-correlated stocks, lifting BLKC and SATO in the process.
“According to Wilson, the US stock market will witness a short-term recovery. This offers the possibility of the S&P 500 hitting the 200-weekly moving average (WMA), as per Bloomberg,” according to NewsBTC.com. “Due to the unfavorable macroeconomic conditions and the impacts of the increased interest rates, the index dropped this year. However, the present price movement for Bitcoin has not been too impressive.”
In terms of the S&P 500 notching a significant near-term rally, that would be relevant to BLKC in particular because that ETF’s 60 equity components include plenty of S&P 500 names. Those include Walmart (NYSE:WMT), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), among others.
As for bitcoin’s price itself, which can have a profound impact on both BLKC and SATO, it continues hovering around the $20,000 area. Bulls believe that a move to $23,000 could stoke more upside, but some traders are in wait-and-see mode until that happens.
For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Crypto Channel.
The opinions and forecasts expressed herein are solely those of Tom Lydon, and may not actually come to pass. Information on this site should not be used or construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any product.
Lafarge Pleads Guilty To Supporting Islamic State Will Pay U.S. $778 Million Reuters
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NEW YORK, Oct 18 (Reuters) – French cement maker Lafarge pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a U.S. charge that it made payments to groups designated as terrorists by the United States, including Islamic State.
The admission in Brooklyn federal court marked the first time a company has pleaded guilty in the United States to charges of providing material support to a terrorist organization. Lafarge, which became part of Swiss-listed Holcim (HOLN.S) in 2015, agreed to pay $778 million in forfeiture and fines as part of the plea agreement.
U.S. prosecutors said that Lafarge paid Islamic State and al Nusra Front, through intermediaries, the equivalent of approximately $5.92 million.
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Lafarge is also facing charges of complicity in crimes against humanity in Paris for keeping a factory running in Syria after a conflict broke out in 2011.
Lafarge eventually evacuated the cement plant in September 2014, U.S. prosecutors said. At that point, Islamic State took possession of the remaining cement and sold it for the equivalent of $3.21 million, prosecutors said.
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said on Tuesday during a news conference that the company’s actions “reflect corporate crime that has reached a new low and a very dark place.”
“Business with terrorists cannot be business as usual,” Monaco added.
The logo of French concrete maker Lafarge is seen on the plant of Bercy on the banks of the river Seine in Paris, France, September 3, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
The cement maker previously admitted after an internal investigation that its Syrian subsidiary paid armed groups to help protect staff at the plant. But it had denied charges that it was complicit in crimes against humanity.
Lafarge Chair Magali Anderson said in court on Tuesday that from August 2013 until November 2014 former executives of the company “knowingly and willfully agreed to participate in a conspiracy to make and authorize payments intended for the benefit of various armed groups in Syria.”
“The individuals responsible for this conduct have been separated from the company since at least 2017,” she said.
Monaco said that French authorities have arrested some of the executives involved but did not provide names. Court records refer to six unnamed Lafarge executives.
In a statement, Holcim noted that none of the conduct involved Holcim, “which has never operated in Syria, or any Lafarge operations or employees in the United States, and it is in stark contrast with everything that Holcim stands for.”
Holcim said that former Lafarge executives involved in the conduct concealed it from Holcim, as well as from external auditors.
The SIX Swiss Exchange suspended trading in Holcim shares before the news.
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CI&T Acquires Financial Services IT Consulting Firm NTERSOL ChannelE2E
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by Sharon Florentine • Oct 18, 2022
CI&T has acquired digital transformation and financial services consulting firm NTERSOL Consulting LLC. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
This is technology M&A deal number 904 that ChannelE2E has covered so far in 2022. See more than 2,000 technology M&A deals involving MSPs, MSSPs & IT service providers listed here.
CI&T Acquires NTERSOL
CI&T, founded in 1995, is based in New York, New York. The company has 6,345 employees listed on LinkedIn. CI&T’s areas of expertise include digital transformation, innovation, DevOps, design thinking, systems integration and technology, management consulting, big data, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, application development, smart applications and microservices.
NTERSOL, founded in 2018, is based in Irvine, California. The company has 110 employees listed on LinkedIn. NTERSOL’s areas of expertise include custom application development, UX/UI, DevOps, QA, staffing, transitional outsourcing, web/mobile/app, IoT, BI & analytics, security/encryption, blockchain, E-commerce and staffing. NTERSOL’s core industry expertise lies within the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) vertical.
Earlier this year, NTERSOL acquired CoreIP Solutions Inc.
The acquisition will add more than 170 U.S.-based digital specialists the combined organization, including executives, a core team of developers and product and business strategists, the companies said. This deal expands CI&T’s operations in North America and bolsters the company’s expertise and capabilities within the financial services segment.
CI&T Acquires NTERSOL: Executive Perspectives
Cesar Gon, founder and CEO, CI&T
Cesar Gon, founder and CEO of CI&T, commented on the news:
“The NTERSOL teams are highly skilled entrepreneurs and talented digital practitioners, making them a great addition to our growing CI&T global family. With the North American side of our business experiencing record growth, this acquisition enhances our ability to rapidly expand our team to meet the growing demands of existing and new clients as we continue to offer world-class digital transformation and digital efficiency capabilities at speed and scale.”
Tony Jenkins, CEO & founder of NTERSOL, added:
“At a time when digital is moving faster than ever, we look forward to bringing the best of our expertise to CI&T and together drive the strategic digital and business transformation of leading companies in the financial services sector. CI&T and NTERSOL have a shared vision focused on delivering innovation and unlocking growth opportunities for clients, and by joining CI&T, we will be able to scale our offerings and tap into a global workforce to provide a full suite of capabilities and create ongoing value.”
Five Essential Components Of The Best Batman Halloween Costume Bleeding Cool News
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If you’re like us, you’ve been waiting all year to dress up as your favorite superhero for Halloween. And if you’re like us, you want to do it right. And if you’re like us, you’ve been huffing glue all morning in preparation of writing this article, and your editor has just told you that the clickbait listicle you were supposed to publish today as part of a new editorial mandate here at Bleeding Cool was accidentally published yesterday by mistake and therefore doesn’t count, and so now you have to write a second clickbait listicle! So as you can see, if you’re like us, this isn’t your day… but things are about to get better, because today, we’re going to share with you the five essential parts of the best Batman Halloween costume. Let’s get started!
Batman appears in costume on the cover to Batman #118
1. The Most Important Part of a Batman Halloween Costume is The Cowl
When it comes to Batman Halloween costumes, the cowl is undoubtedly the most important element. Sure, the cape and the utility belt are important too, but let’s be real – Batman just wouldn’t be Batman without that iconic cowl. It adds an air of mystery and fear as he patrols Gotham City, evoking terror in mentally ill villains like The Riddler (not to mention evoking certain other feelings in Catwoman, who likes to “leave the masks on”). Plus, it helps Batman blend into the shadows and stay hidden from his enemies. So make sure you don’t skimp on this crucial aspect of your Batman costume – after all, Batman is one of the most recognizable superheroes out there, and settling for a cheap plastic mask just won’t cut it. Invest in a high-quality cowl and let your inner Batman shine on Halloween night.
2. A Batman Halloween Costume Needs A Suit With a Bat Logo
Halloween just wouldn’t be complete without Batman stalking the streets, ready to protect Gotham from mentally ill villains like Scarecrow by beating the living crap out of them, before returning home to have sex with Catwoman… with the masks on. And what makes a Batman costume truly stand out? A suit with the iconic bat logo, of course! Without it, you might as well go as another superhero. So if you’re planning on being Batman for Halloween, don’t forget the all-important suit with the bat logo. It’s sure to send shivers down the spines of your fellow trick-or-treaters, who are known to be a cowardly and superstitious lot, and in the groin of Catwoman before you have sex with her with the masks on. After all, Batman isn’t Batman without his signature symbol emblazoned on his chest.
3. You’re Going to Need a Butt Plug
‘Nuff said.
4. You Can’t Have a Batman Halloween Costume Without a Great Cape
When it comes to Batman costumes, there’s one crucial accessory that can’t be forgotten: the cape. Without it, you might as well just be dressing up as Bruce Wayne in his pajamas. But with a good cape, suddenly you’re Batman, the Dark Knight, protector of Gotham, and enemy of mentally ill villains like The Joker. A cape adds that extra touch of heroism, allowing you to channel your inner superhero on Halloween night. So when selecting your Batman costume this year, don’t skimp on the cape. Remember, even Batman needs his cape to soar above the criminals terrorizing Gotham City. Plus, let’s be real – it just looks cool. So don your Batman costume and strike a dramatic pose in front of the mirror with your trusty cape billowing behind you – because without it, you’re just a billionaire playboy in black thermal underwear with a girlfriend in a leather cat suit who likes to leave the masks on when you have sex, just like all the rest.
5. Batman Never Goes Anywhere Without His Utility Belt
As any Batman fan worth their salt knows, the Dark Knight is never without his utility belt. It’s packed with all the gadgets and gizmos he needs to take down Gotham’s villains, including batarangs, smoke bombs, and of course, his trusty grappling hook. So if you’re planning on being Batman for Halloween, make sure you have a utility belt to match. You never know when you’ll need to use those smoke bombs to make a quick escape or batarangs to take down the Joker and his goons, or the grappling hook to climb up to the rooftop to meet Catwoman and have sex with the masks on. Which reminds us: throw a condom or two in that belt as well. Plus, it’s just not a Batman costume without that signature utility belt. So do yourself a favor and pick one up before Halloween night. The utility belt, we mean. Well, the condom too.
If you want to make sure your Batman Halloween costume is the best on the block, don’t forget these five essential elements. Start with a great cowl that will let everyone know who you are. Make sure your suit has a bat logo so there’s no confusion about your identity. Install your butt plug. And, of course, you can’t have a Batman Halloween costume without a cape and utility belt. These accessories will help complete your look and have you looking just like the Dark Knight himself. Are you ready to impress your friends, frighten criminals, and have sex with Catwoman with the masks on this Halloween? After reading this incredible listicle, we can’t imagine how you wouldn’t be! Happy Halloween!
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E-Bikes Gain Momentum As A Climate Traffic Solution Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
E-Bikes Gain Momentum As A Climate, Traffic Solution – Walla Walla Union-Bulletin https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/e-bikes-gain-momentum-as-a-climate-traffic-solution-walla-walla-union-bulletin/
In the quest to electrify the transportation sector, some state and city leaders see the future arriving not on four wheels, but on two.
As electric bicycles, or e-bikes, grow in popularity, enthusiasts increasingly see them as a tool to reduce auto traffic and air pollution, not just as a fun new toy. States, cities and utilities have begun offering vouchers or rebates to help residents buy e-bikes. Some places are pairing such programs with a renewed effort to expand bike lanes and connect cycling corridors. That switch, leaders say, is cheaper, faster to implement and requires fewer resources for manufacturing and charging than electric cars need.
E-bikes have pedals but use an electric motor to help riders accelerate, maintain speed and climb hills. That makes them easier to use than traditional bicycles, especially in hilly areas and for riders who might not want the intense workout of biking to work or other errands.
Anissa Teslow, a resident of Benton County, Oregon, bought an e-bike with the help of a local rebate program earlier this year. Teslow has a disability that makes riding a conventional bike impossible at times. She said she now uses the e-bike for many short errands, allowing her to maintain a more active lifestyle and join in social outings with friends, improving her mental health.
“An e-bike allows me to ride and have fun and use a different pedal assist based on how much help I need,” she said. “I’d like to help people with physical challenges think they could be more active by getting an e-bike too. I was outside more this summer than any other summer.”
Many leaders believe stories like Teslow’s show how transformative e-bikes can be.
“An e-bike can take you much farther, much faster and much more comfortably than ever before,” said Hawaii state Sen. Chris Lee, a Democrat who chairs the Transportation Committee and sponsored a bill to create a rebate program for e-bike purchases. “It’s a new means of commuting that’s never existed before in terms of range and price.”
Nearly 60% of trips in privately owned vehicles are less than 6 miles, according to 2017 data from the Federal Highway Administration. Advocates see a huge opportunity for e-bikes to become the workhorse for those short outings. Cargo bicycles can haul groceries or carry kids to school. Motorized support can help commuters bike to work without getting drenched in sweat.
E-bikes also can make cycling an option for people with health issues or disabilities, older residents or people with “exercise anxiety” who may not otherwise be confident relying on a bike for transportation.
Supporters of public incentives point out that widespread adoption of e-bikes for short trips would reduce air pollution in urban areas, cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and ease traffic and parking woes. E-bikes also could help families with low incomes get places without the cost of owning a car. Many incentive programs offer extra funding for residents with low incomes, often defined as those making a certain percentage of an area’s median income. The cheapest e-bikes cost upwards of $1,000, while more expensive models can reach many thousands of dollars.
“You look at how much we’re spending on incentives for electric vehicles, and e-bikes are much cheaper and more accessible,” said Washington state Rep. Sharon Shewmake, a Democrat who co-sponsored a bill this session that would have offered a sales tax exemption for e-bike purchases. The measure passed the House in 2021 but did not advance this year.
Still, some lawmakers — while supportive of e-bikes generally — are wary of spending public funds to support a specific product, especially when existing roads and bridges need repairs.
“We can’t spend money to repair a bridge that’s been failing for 10 years, but we’re going to spend money on e-bikes?” asked Washington state Rep. Andrew Barkis, ranking Republican on the House Transportation Committee, who opposed the proposal to exempt e-bikes from sales taxes.
Advocates for public incentives acknowledge that e-bikes won’t reach their potential without a simultaneous investment in safe bike lanes and infrastructure. Adoption also could be a challenge in areas with harsh climates, where snow and rain could deter ridership. But backers believe nearly every region of the United States has a significant role for e-bikes to play in its transportation future.
“The possibilities seem rather endless in terms of all the ways they could be harnessed to solve social and environmental problems,” said Ash Lovell, electric bicycle policy and campaign director with PeopleForBikes, a cycling advocacy nonprofit based in Colorado.
Earlier this year, Denver launched one of the nation’s most ambitious programs to encourage e-bike adoption. It offers $400 rebates for e-bike purchases, $1,200 for residents with low incomes, plus an additional $500 for cargo bike models. The program has proved immensely popular, with all vouchers claimed almost as soon as they become available. The latest rebates in September were gone in less than 10 minutes.
More than 4,000 e-bike purchases have been supported by the rebates, according to Grace Rink, chief climate officer for the city and county and executive director of the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency. Roughly half of the purchases were from income-qualified residents.
Transportation is the No. 1 source of air pollution in Denver, Rink said. The federal Environmental Protection Agency recently labeled that region of the state a “severe” violator of air quality standards.
“For our air quality and quality of life, we need to transition ourselves away from solo car trips when we can,” Rink said. “We’ve had plenty of people tell us that [e-bikes] are absolutely replacing car trips. Some households choose to get an e-bike rather than a second car.”
The success of the Denver program was followed with a statewide model, passed as part of a larger air quality package, that will put $12 million toward e-bike adoption over two years.
“Anything that takes gas-powered vehicles off the road is generally a good thing,” said state Rep. Alex Valdez, a Democrat who co-sponsored the bill.
Valdez pointed to the role government incentives have played in boosting electric vehicle adoption and production, saying similar policies for e-bikes would help make them affordable on a faster timeline.
The state is planning to put $10 million toward consumer rebates, with the remaining $2 million supporting a grant program to give e-bikes to low-income essential workers. The investment could put as many as 9,000 e-bikes on the road, said Sarah Thorne, who is overseeing the program with the Colorado Energy Office.
“We’re trying to encourage people to think about e-bikes as really like a vehicle,” said Thorne. “You can go farther; you can carry more cargo. It’s easier to take your kids to school, to get to work.”
Meanwhile, some lawmakers don’t support government efforts to back the bicycles with public funding, arguing that e-bike investments benefit urban areas at the expense of rural communities.
“If this is what people want, then the private sector should be able to handle this,” said Colorado state Rep. Janice Rich, a Republican who represents rural Mesa County and voted against the rebate bill. “The bigger concern for western Colorado is to have better roads.”
Many other states and cities have backed e-bike incentive programs. Some legislatures have passed measures with broad bipartisan support, while others have been part of larger packages that faced opposition, mostly from Republicans. But local programs have taken off regardless of state politics, including utility-led efforts in Iowa and Texas.
The Hawaii measure backed by Lee will provide $500 rebates for residents with low incomes, students and people who don’t own a car. Lawmakers also instructed the state Department of Transportation to prioritize projects like bikeways rather than defaulting to more highway construction.
“We are among the most car-centric places in the U.S.,” Lee said. “Being able to provide an alternative for families to go from, say, three cars to two is a huge cost savings.”
Legislators in Massachusetts passed a $1 million program earlier this year to provide e-bike rebates, set at $500 and reaching $750 for residents with low incomes. State Rep. Natalie Blais, a Democrat who sponsored the bill, said her rural district stands to benefit, counter to arguments that e-bikes only serve urban areas.
“We have a real first- and last-mile gap when it comes to public transportation,” she said. “This is one way that we can help residents who are not near public transportation routes get access to these options.”
California lawmakers allocated $10 million for an e-bike incentive program in 2021, which is expected to launch early next year overseen by the California Air Resources Board. Kevin Claxton, interim executive director of the California Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit advocacy group, said the program is expected to provide about 7,000 vouchers at around $1,000 apiece.
“More and more leaders in California are beginning to understand that e-bikes are a way to address a number of issues — greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, congestion,” he said.
Amid the newfound support, e-bike advocates acknowledge they have much work ahead. Efforts to include a federal e-bike rebate in the climate bill that passed through Congress earlier this year fell short at the last minute. Many regions lack safe biking routes, limiting the prospect of adoption.
Shewmake, the Washington lawmaker, failed to advance her e-bike sales tax exemption but secured funding for a study that will consider a grant program to support community lending libraries of...
16 Travel-Friendly Beauty And Wellness Products To Pack This Fall Forbes
16 Travel-Friendly Beauty And Wellness Products To Pack This Fall – Forbes https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/16-travel-friendly-beauty-and-wellness-products-to-pack-this-fall-forbes/
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When packing beauty and wellness products for a trip, travelers face TSA restrictions on liquids if they’re just going with a carry-on suitcase. That’s why it’s better to have travel-size and travel-friendly products on hand — even better, just have a travel cosmetic bag ready to go with products that are the right size. Here are 16 products to stock up on for your next trip.
Skincare
1. Matter of Fact Ascorbic Acid Brightening C Serum
Every skincare routine should include Vitamin C as it protects skin from free radicals and slows down the skin’s natural aging process. Matter of Fact’s patent-pending 10 ml serum packs an extremely effective 20 percent concentration of ascorbic acid in a silky consistency to protect skin and make it more luminous along the way. It’s also the ideal size for travel.
2. 35Thousand Clever Cleansing Balm
This entire skincare line is directed at travelers, hence the nod to 35,000 feet, the cruising altitude on planes. Their cleanser is effective yet gentle with a gel-to-milk balm that melts makeup yet leaves skin feeling nourished. It packs marula, camellia and squalene to moisturize even the most parched post-airplane skin.
3. BLAQ Pumpkin Fresh Peepers
After a long day of travel it can feel like a mini celebration to pop on some eye patches, watch some TV and unwind. These orange, seasonally extra appropriate eye patches by BLAQ feature pumpkin fruit enzymes, red algae and konjac to hydrate and refresh even the most tired undereye areas. Say bye to dark cirlces and puffy eyes even after a grueling red-eye flight.
4. Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Cream
Even if you’re headed to a cold destination, this body cream feels like a tropical vacation in a jar. Packed with super-effective ingredients such as cupuaçu butter, AHAs and BHAs, and willow bark extract, this cream doesn’t just smell dreamy, it also smooths and brightens skin.
5. The Organic Pharmacy Eco Refillable Carrot Butter Cleanser
No matter how much makeup you’re wearing, this buttery carrot cleanser will melt it off as the first step of your double cleansing routine. This product is 99.9 percent organic and is filled with nourishing ingredients such as with beta carotene from carrot, rosemary, lavender, and calendula.
6. REFY Body Glow
Traveling somewhere warm where you’ll show some skin? Bring this REFY body glow to give your skin beautiful glass-like skin. This product really makes your decollete and legs look radiant, especially with a tan.
7. Oxygentix Oxygenating Hydro-Matrix
This ultra-hydrating moisturizer is a multitasker and can also be used as a primer or for after-sun care. It has an aloe vera base that’s soothing and provides all-day hydration.
Makeup
8. Makeup By Mario MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum
This lip serum is a dewy dream in an array of flattering shades. A mix of vegan oils such as shea butter, avocado oil, refined kiwi oil and argan oil keep lips moisturized and the minty flavor gives lips a nice tingle.
9. Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Weekender Palette
This palette is all you need when it comes to eyes, cheeks and highlighter, as it packs a variety of shades for those areas in a compact yet cute leathery palette. The colors also have names like First Class and Yacht Club, giving off travel vibes as soon as you open it.
10. Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop
This skin tint is perfect for vacation days when you want a little coverage but not full foundation. It has a buildable formula and is humidity-, sweat-, and transfer-resistant ideal for hot weather vacations.
11. ILIA C Beyond Triple Serum SPF 40
This serum provides barely there coverage with the added benefits of Vitamin C and SPF. Use it on its for glowy and protected skin or appy a little concealer to hide blemishes.
Wellness
12. Well Told Energy Booster
If you’ve arrived at your destination feeling low energy there’s a solution that isn’t coffee or energy. Well Told’s adaptogen blend uses maca, matcha and other ingredients to perk you up while on the road.
14. MUDWTR
Another coffee alternative, this drink comes in travel-friendly sachets and is activated by hot water to release the energizing goodness of apadtogenic mushrooms, lion’s mane and chaga. Feel more awake without feeling jittery.
15. Goli Supergreens Gummies
Sometimes it can be difficult to get fresh leafy greens while on the road but these gummies will help you get the right nutrients regardless. These gummies are filled with Vitamin A, iron, and zinc, with one easy bite.
16. Kin Slips
Sleep can also be a challenge while traveling but these sublingual hemp-derived strips can help you catch your needed zzzs. Within ten minutes you’ll feel relaxed and primed for sleeping. (As with all hemp and CBD products be mindful of where you’re traveling)
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Martins Introduces Sweet Potato Rolls Food Business News
Martin’s Introduces Sweet Potato Rolls – Food Business News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/martins-introduces-sweet-potato-rolls-food-business-news/
CHAMBERSBURG, PA. — Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. is going “sweet” with the launch of Sweet Party Potato Rolls and Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls. The new rolls feature high-protein wheat flour, potatoes, nonfat milk, butter and pure cane sugar.
In addition, the rolls contain no artificial colors or sweeteners and meet the national non-GMO standard, according to Martin’s.
“Our new Sweet Dinner and Sweet Party Potato Rolls are the perfectly sweet addition to our product lineup,” said Joe Martin, executive vice president and grandson to the founders of Martin’s. “It’s no secret that sweet rolls are becoming the go-to roll across the nation. We are excited to offer our fans and customers Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls and Sweet Party Potato Rolls from a company they love and trust. Our new products have everything that is already raved about in Martin’s Potato Rolls — fluffy texture, high-quality ingredients, and great taste — just a little sweeter.”
The Sweet Party Potato Rolls come in a 24-count, 15-oz package while the Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls are available in a 12-count, 15-oz package.
Martin’s becomes the latest company to introduce sweet rolls. In September, Canyon Bakehouse LLC, a subsidiary of Flowers Foods, Inc., introduced gluten-free Hawaiian Sweet Rolls. Also in September, King’s Hawaiian debuted its original Hawaiian sweet rolls in Canada.
12 New Art Pieces In Daybreak Unveiled Utah Business Utah Business
12 New Art Pieces In Daybreak Unveiled – Utah Business – Utah Business https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/12-new-art-pieces-in-daybreak-unveiled-utah-business-utah-business/
South Jordan —Come and enjoy a magical evening as LiveDAYBREAK introduces artists and their 12 newly installed art pieces in Daybreak on Art Ave. During the Art Ave, Stroll participants will have the opportunity to discuss art interpretations with the artist and Daybreak Arts Council members! By the end of 2022, the Arts Council will have commissioned more than 37 permanent art projects and 40 temporary or seasonal installations throughout the Daybreak.
Assisted funding has come from the Zoo, Art, and Parks (ZAP) tax grant through Salt Lake County. The grant aims to improve two projects/ festivals within Daybreak, the Fizz Fest Arts Festival and the Art Avenue art display. Art Avenue is a program patterned after Art Around the Corner in St George, where artists lend pieces for a year-round outdoor display and receive a stipend from the owner. In return, LiveDAYBREAK advertises the pieces for sale on their behalf. (Link to Art Avenue: https://www.mydaybreak.com/livedaybreak_place/art_ave.php)
“The funds will allow us to include additional artists into Fizz Fest as well as include two new pieces along Art Avenue,” says Karen Sewell – a resident chairperson for the Daybreak Arts Council.
Since 2017 Daybreak has introduced public art pieces into the community, including ten utility box wraps, murals, sculptures, and interactive Art. The funds come from a small percentage of Daybreak’s commercial real estate sales, not from HOA dollars.
“The amount of the funding is not a lot, but we are optimistic we can be excellent stewards of these funds, so we will be in a position to apply for much more in the future,” says Dan Rodgerson, LiveDAYBREAK Director.
LiveDAYBREAK is grateful for all the artists – and art lovers – who make Daybreak the vibrant community it is. After all, as Frederich Nietzche says, “The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.”
The 2022 Art Ave Stroll will be on October 15, 2022, from 3:00 until 5:00 PM at Linear Park (5131 W Lake Ave).
About LiveDAYBREAK
For more than 15 years, LiveDAYBREAK has woven a tapestry of connection, lifelong learning, arts & diversity, healthy living, and philanthropy into the Daybreak community in South Jordan, Utah. LiveDAYBREAK, a non-profit community council, sponsors the majority of activities in Daybreak. LiveDAYBREAK focuses on creating a culture where our residents live more fulfilling lives. Or, stated more simply, LiveDAYBREAK brings Daybreak to life. Learn more about LiveDAYBREAK here.
SportsGrid Launches Sports Betting Coverage On AP Video Platforms Investing News Network
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East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR) (OTC: EAGRF) (” ESGG ” or the ” Company “), Canada’s leading free-to-play mobile game group, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, announced today the worldwide launch of The Office: Somehow We Manage on iOS and Android. The free-to-play idle game is inspired by NBC’s critically acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning U.S. version of The Office which is now streaming exclusively on Peacock.
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The Metaverse Is The Future Of Business. Heres How To Prepare. Entrepreneur
The Metaverse Is The Future Of Business. Here’s How To Prepare. – Entrepreneur https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/the-metaverse-is-the-future-of-business-heres-how-to-prepare-entrepreneur/
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Twelve years ago, companies didn’t hire social media talent — they didn’t think they needed it. But now? Businesses need social media directors and entire social media teams. The same is true for playing in the metaverse.
It is my belief that within the next three to five years, a minimum of 30% of business is going to come from a blend of metaverse experiences and implementations of Web3 technologies (e.g. artificial intelligence, virtual reality and nonfungible tokens, or NFTs). It is essential for creative agencies (e.g. advertising agencies, marketing agencies, etc.) to prepare how they will play a role in the metaverse now so their customers will be able to find them.
Related: What You Need To Know About How the Metaverse Will Affect Business
The big three
The first step in preparing for the metaverse is for creative agencies to decide which of the three roles they will play — either the expert experimenter, the contributor or the activator. Making this decision now will help companies get ready for when their customers arrive in the metaverse, and it’s only a matter of time before they do.
Expert experimenters. These are businesses that have an understanding of the metaverse already. To find out whether they are in this group, business leaders can ask themselves if their business strives to be the deep subject matter expert on all things in the digital universe, or whether it’s an early adopter at the vanguard of new technologies. In that case, they need to understand the technologies involved within the metaverse and how Web3 is speeding up evolutions and revolutions.
Contributors. These are businesses that are still in their infancy in terms of embracing this new wave of technology and deep subject matter expertise is not required. Creative agencies in this group can introduce their client partner brands to the metaverse and converge their physical and digital presence in a way that is profitable and meets customer needs.
Activators. This last group is made of businesses that focus on seeking ways to offer holistic experiences for businesses and audiences to have within the metaverse. Businesses in this group are like a hybrid between the expert experimenters and the contributors.
Nevertheless, whether you know a little or a lot about Web3, you can’t afford to be left out completely; defining your role is an essential first step in preparing for the integration of the metaverse. People are investing in the metaverse heavily. It’s expected to reach $5 trillion in value by 2030, and this number is exponentially growing each and every month.
Related: Your Brand Can Become Part of the Metaverse. Here’s How.
Next steps
After leadership at creative agencies decide which role they want to play, they need to develop a strategy and strengthen their online presence. To do this, they will want to hire people whose job it is to prepare the company to implement itself into the metaverse, in whichever role the company has chosen to take. Doing this will help them strengthen their brand identity — and thus, brand loyalty — before the metaverse fully arrives (and it’s coming sooner than we think).
Additionally, leaders and creatives should focus on user experience. What kind of experience do they want their customers to have with their business in the metaverse? This is essential for brands getting established in the metaverse because if they can think one or two steps ahead of what their customers will want when they emerge into the metaverse, brands will be there waiting, ready to give customers what they’re looking for.
Finally, it’s critical for creative agency leaders to remain adaptable as they learn more about the metaverse while it’s still unfolding. Staying adaptable and remaining at-the-ready for change will help agencies stay ahead and prepared to meet customers when they find them in the metaverse.
Related: Your Job as CEO Is to Make Yourself Replaceable. Here’s How to Create a Company That Can Thrive Without You.
The importance of Web3
Even if your agency isn’t embracing extended reality and other metaverse projects, experiences and communities quite yet, many of your client partners’ customers are. And arguably, meeting customers where they are is the single most important piece to building brands and businesses that grow and transform.
The metaverse isn’t just a probability — it’s inevitable. Throughout the evolution of the internet, waves of advancement emerged because of technological advancement. The internet went from simply being a new technology to sharing the world of information through web browsers to developing social media. Underneath all that were advancements in the programming language, faster internet speeds and, of course, the smartphone.
Now, we are in a new wave: the wave of augmented reality (AR), VR and mixed-reality experiences with the technologies to make them work even more soundly and profoundly. If you haven’t begun exploring immersive platforms and how you can approach conversations and tactics related to the metaverse with your client partners, the time has come.
Related: The Metaverse Isn’t Dying, the “Experts” Just Keep Getting It Wrong
The natural progression
If trends in technology really do repeat history, then it won’t be long before hanging out in the metaverse becomes more mainstream. We must watch where people go. An immersive virtual world in which customers socialize, shop, relax, work and play isn’t so far-fetched anymore.
Given there was a time when people thought the idea of online dating, smartphones, social media and real human connection online was scary and too futuristic, it makes sense that agencies might be facing those same fears about the metaverse. The popular movie Her may have seemed sad and dystopian, but there were some interesting predictive themes being provoked in that film. Concepts like love, connection, relationships, identity and community will evolve as they always have over time.
However, knowing what we know now, we understand that embracing new technologies is far better than avoiding them. And for creative agencies, it’s much more profitable. The metaverse is becoming so much more than a buzzword, and the reality is that advertisers and marketers will be doing business in a virtual world at an exponential rate as seamlessly as they advertise on social media — and very soon. Blending our real and virtual lives has already begun, and the sooner you get on board, develop a point of view and experiment, the better.
Best P2P Crypto Exchanges For 2022 – Cryptonews https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/best-p2p-crypto-exchanges-for-2022-cryptonews/
Disclaimer: The Industry Talk section features insights from crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com.
Peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges enable traders to swap cryptocurrencies without needing to go through a third party.
Instead, traders can buy cryptocurrencies directly from the seller using their preferred payment method. The transaction is usually protected by an escrow service, which ensures that neither the buyer nor seller is scammed.
In this comparison guide, we review the best P2P crypto exchange platforms in the market.
The Top 8 P2P Crypto Exchanges Ranked
In terms of supported markets, pricing, user-friendliness, and other important metrics – the best P2P crypto exchange platforms can be found on the list below:
OKX – Overall Best P2P Crypto Exchange
Binance – Peer-to-Peer Ecosystem With 300+Payment Methods
Uniswap – Leading Decentralized Exchange for Ethereum-Based Tokens
PancakeSwap – Most Popular DEX for Trading BSc Tokens
Huobi – Top Peer-to-Peer Exchange to Trade USDT, BTC, and ETH
Bybit – Derivatives Exchange Offering P2P Trades via Fiat Money
LocalBitcoins – Enjoy 30 Days of 0% Trading Fees After Registering
DeFi Swap – Up-and-Coming DEX About to Launch
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The Best Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchanges Reviewed
Choosing the best P2P crypto exchange will depend on a variety of factors. For instance, while some exchanges in this space specialize in Ethereum-based tokens, others support the BSc standard.
It is also important to assess factors surrounding security, reputation, fees, and mobile friendliness when selecting a provider.
Below, we provide reviews of the eight best P2P crypto exchanges in the market.
1. OKX – Overall Best P2P Crypto Exchange
OKX is the overall best P2P crypto exchange to consider today. Although OKX is primarily known for its centralized spot trading exchange – which supports fiat currency deposits, it has since opened its own P2P alternative. This will appeal to traders that wish to swap tokens without going through a centralized order book.
Moreover, and perhaps most importantly, the OKX P2P Bitcoin exchange utilizes an aggregator pricing algorithm. In simple terms, this means that OKX can scour the market across multiple decentralized exchanges to find the best price possible for traders. For instance, let’s suppose that the trader wishes to swap Ethereum for Shiba Inu.
In this scenario, OKX would extract data from the likes of Uniswap, SushiSwap, and ShibaSwap to find the best price possible. OKX also hosts its own DEX, which often offers the best price possible – especially on ERC-20 tokens. We also like that OKX enables traders to set their network fees, from slow, average, and fast.
When swapping tokens, OKX also enables custom slippage rates. As is the case with most of the providers that make our list of the best P2P crypto exchanges, OKX enables clients to trade simply by connecting a wallet. The exchange supports MetaMask, Phantom, and WalletConnect. The latter offers access to the vast majority of leading wallets via a QR code.
OKX is also the best P2P crypto exchange when it comes to supported coins. Not only does it support the best altcoins on the Ethereum blockchain, but other 10 other networks. This includes the likes of BSc, Cronos, Solana, Fantom, Avalanche, and Polygon. This means that OKX traders can execute trades on a cross-chain basis.
For instance, swapping USDT (Ethereum) for BNB (BSc). In addition to its DEX, OKX also offers a more conventional P2P trading platform. This enables traders to select their required tokens, country of residence, and preferred payment type. OKX will then display a range of options that support the trader’s requirements. Results are sorted by the best price on offer.
When it comes to fees, In terms of fees, the OKX DEX simply utilizes the network fee and passes this on to the trader. For instance, as of writing, swapping 1 BNB for BUSD would yield a network fee of just $0.37. Trading fees on the OKX P2P exchange, on the other hand, are set by the respective seller. This will be built into the exchange rate provided.
Another popular aspect of OKX is that it is often the go-to- exchange to buy new cryptocurrencies. For instance, OKX was the first exchange to enable investors to buy Tamadoge tokens – which is one of the best future cryptocurrency projects to watch. In fact, Tamadoge – which is building a P2E game and metaverse coin, generated gains of 10x in just 48 hours after listing on OKX.
Supported Coins
Trading Fee
USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, TUSD, and DAI on P2P exchange. 1,000+on the OKX DEX
Set by P2P sellers and built into the exchange rate.
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2. Binance – Peer-to-Peer Ecosystem With 300+Payment Methods
Binance is the largest centralized exchange globally. However, Binance is also a major player in the P2P trading space. Its P2P exchange hosts more than 300 payment methods across 70+fiat currencies. The former includes everything from local bank transfers and SEPA to Paypal and Western Union. As such, buying crypto via the Binance P2P exchange is seamless.
When using Binance for P2P exchanges, seven crypto assets are supported. This includes USDT, BTC, BUSC, BNB, ETH, ADA, and SHIB. The platform itself is very user-friendly and the filter system makes it a breeze to find a suitable seller. For instance, the user can select the coin they want to buy and their preferred payment method in their country of residence.
Binance will then display all suitable P2P sellers – listed from the most competitive price. Buyers accepting a P2P offer will not need to pay any transaction fees to Binance. Market makers, however, will pay between up to 0.35% depending on the trading pair and currency. We like that each trader on the Binance P2P will have their own profile.
This enables buyers to evaluate the legitimacy of the seller in a similar way to eBay. This is because buyers can leave reviews and ratings, which the seller cannot amend.
Supported Coins
Trading Fee
USDT, BTC, BUSC, BNB, ETH, ADA, and SHIB
Set by P2P sellers and built into the exchange rate. Market makers will pay up to 0.35%.
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3. Uniswap – Leading Decentralized Exchange for Ethereum-Based Tokens
Uniswap takes the P2P trading concept to the very next level. The reason for this is that the entire Uniswap ecosystem is decentralized. This means that no single person or entity has control over the platform and thus – trades are conducted on a truly peer-to-peer basis. In fact, there is no requirement for traders to open an account when using Uniswap.
Instead, it’s just a case of connecting a crypto wallet to the platform and carrying out a token swap. Users can even add their own trading pairs and liquidity pools should they wish. In terms of supported markets, Uniswap is the best P2P crypto exchange for Ethereum-based cryptocurrencies. This means that the platform supports thousands of ERC-20 token pairs.
Uniswap utilizes the automated market maker (AMM) system, which means that token swaps are carried out autonomously via liquidity pools. As such, buyers can swap tokens without needing to have a seller at the other end of the trade. Standard trading fees on the Uniswap DEX amount to 0.35% of the transaction size. A portion of the fees collected are sent to liquidity providers.
This is because Uniswap enables investors to engage with yield farming crypto tools. In simple terms, by adding idle tokens to a Uniswap liquidity pool, investors can earn a share of any trading commissions that are generated. Uniswap is also the go-to place to find the fastest-growing cryptocurrencies, with newly launched ERC-20 tokens preferring the exchange.
Supported Coins
Trading Fee
Most ERC-20 tokens
Exchange rates set by AMM. 0.35% trading fee charged by Uniswap.
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4. PancakeSwap – Most Popular DEX for Trading BSc Tokens
While Uniswap is the go-to place for Ethereum-based coins, PancakeSwap dominates the BSc token swap scene. As such, PancakeSwap is ideal for finding the next crypto to explode, not least because many new projects now opt for the Binance Smart Chain as per its low fees and fast transaction speeds.
For instance, a recent example of this is the listing of Battle Infinity (IBAT), which is one of the best penny crypto assets of 2022. This P2E metaverse project had a hugely successful presale before generating sizable gains after listing on PancakeSwap. The PancakeSwap P2P platform – just like Uniswap, is actually a decentralized exchange rather than a peer-to-peer provider.
Nonetheless, this means that there is no requirement to open an account with PancakeSwap, nor is there a need to have a seller at the other end of the trade. Instead, PancakeSwap also utilizes the AMM model. PancakeSwap is slightly more cost-effective when compared to Uniswap, with the DEX charging 0.25% per trade.
PancakeSwap is also a good option for those that wish to generate income on their idle crypto tokens. The exchange supports high-yield farming pools across thousands of pairs. PancakeSwap also hosts regular lottery draws, with the top prize of writing at over $110,000. Where PancakeSwap falls short is that it lacks any advanced charting tools or data.
Supported Coins
Trading Fee
Most BSc tokens
Exchange rates set by AMM. 0.25% trading fee charged by PancakeSwap.
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5. Huobi – Top Peer-to-Peer Exchange to Trade USDT, BTC, and ETH
In a similar nature to Binance, Huobi is best known for its low-cost centralized exchange. In fact, Huobi charges spot trading fees of just 0.20% across hundreds of crypto pairs. With that said, Huobi has also launched its very own peer-to-peer trading platform. In addition to its Huobi Token, the platform supports just three coins ...
