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Gaming With Derek: Multi-Sport Athletes – DC News Now | Washington, DC https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/gaming-with-derek-multi-sport-athletes-dc-news-now-washington-dc/ Gaming with Derek: Multi-sport athletes  DC News Now | Washington, DC

Official Jailed In Las Vegas Journalist Killing Due In Court – The Washington Post https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/official-jailed-in-las-vegas-journalist-killing-due-in-court-the-washington-post/ LAS VEGAS — A local elected official is due to face a judge on a murder charge Tuesday in the stabbing death of a Las Vegas investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of him and his managerial conduct. Robert Richard Telles, the Clark County public administrator, has remained jailed without bail since his Sept. 7 arrest in the Sept. 2 slaying of veteran Las Vegas Review-Journal staff writer Jeff German. A criminal complaint accuses Telles of “lying in wait” for German, 69, who prosecutors say was stabbed seven times. German lived alone, and his body was found the following day. The Clark County coroner ruled his death was a homicide. Telles, 45, was arrested after police asked for help during the Labor Day weekend to identify a person seen wearing an orange work shirt and a wide-brim straw hat toting a shoulder bag and walking toward German’s home the morning of Sept. 2. Police also released images of a distinctive SUV seen near German’s home, driven by a person wearing an orange shirt. A Review-Journal photographer snapped photos Sept. 6 of Telles washing the same type of vehicle in his driveway. Police said Telles shut off his cellphone and waited in a vehicle outside German’s home until the attack. It was characterized as a planned response to articles that German wrote about “turmoil and internal dissension” in the county office that handles assets of people who die without a will or family contacts. Telles lost his primary bid for reelection in June after articles in May aired claims of administrative bullying, favoritism and Telles’ relationship with a subordinate staffer. County lawmakers appointed a consultant to address complaints about leadership in his office. German was widely respected for his tenacity, and his colleagues said he was working on follow-up reports about Telles and the public administrator’s office when he died. “The published articles … ruined (Telles’) political career, likely his marriage, and this was him lashing out at the cause,” Chief Deputy Clark County District Attorney Richard Scow told a judge on Sept. 8. That judge, Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Elana Lee Graham, called the police report detailing the attack “chilling” and said it described German “fighting for his life.” She spoke of apparent defense wounds on German’s arms and said DNA believed to be from Telles was found under German’s fingernails. Police said a search warrant turned up items at Telles’ home including blood-stained shoes and a straw hat that had been cut into pieces. Authorities said they did not immediately find the weapon used to kill German. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, a Republican running for governor in November, said investigators also obtained security video that might show the attack. The Nevada Press Association has announced that German will be inducted this Saturday into the Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame. German joined the Review-Journal in 2010 after more than two decades at the rival Las Vegas Sun, where he was a columnist and reporter covering courts, politics, labor, government and organized crime. Telles grew up in El Paso, Texas, and lived in Colorado before moving to Las Vegas. He worked as a heating and air conditioning technician and graduated in 2014 from law school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He practiced probate and estate law before he was elected public administrator in 2018, replacing a three-term predecessor. The Review-Journal reported that in El Paso, Telles’ late grandfather, Richard Telles, served as city clerk, school board trustee and county commissioner. A grand-uncle, Raymond L. Telles Jr., was the city’s first Mexican-American mayor and was appointed by President John F. Kennedy as ambassador to Costa Rica and by President Lyndon B. Johnson as chairman of the U.S.-Mexican Border Commission. Telles’ father, Raymond R. Telles, was elected to two terms on the El Paso City Council but lost a bid for mayor. He later gave up his law license and avoided prison after pleading guilty in a federal conspiracy and wire fraud case. Court and police records show that Robert Telles was arrested in Las Vegas in February 2020 after his wife called 911. He was accused of grabbing her in a “‘bear-hug’ position” and of resisting efforts by two police officers to handcuff him. During his arrest, Telles was recorded on police body-worn cameras acknowledging that he had been drinking alcohol and repeatedly identifying himself as a public official. The case was dismissed and closed in March 2021 after Telles paid a $418 fine, attended counseling and stayed out of trouble. His term in office expires Dec. 31, but Clark County officials said he is suspended and has been banned from county offices or property pending a review of his position as an elected official.

M’sians Prefer Thailand To Langkawi For Vacation & 1 Of The Reasons Is… CHEAP Street Food! – WORLD OF BUZZ https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/msians-prefer-thailand-to-langkawi-for-vacation-1-of-the-reasons-is-cheap-street-food-world-of-buzz/ With the transition into endemicity, most of us have started or at least planned for the long overdue vacations. Just recently, it was reported that most Malaysians opt for Thailand as their preferred destination, instead of domestic travel. Facebook page Himpunan Cerita Lawak shared an image of Thai street food yesterday (September 19) as a response to one of the reasons why many Malaysians tend to visit Thailand for vacation. “Cheap street food. One of the reasons why we prefer Thailand to Langkawi,” the caption said. Those who have visited different parts of Thailand will agree that this shopping heaven is filled with tasty and cheap street food almost everywhere. It didn’t take long for fellow Malaysians, especially those who have stepped foot in Thailand to express why they think travelling to Thailand is a far better idea than travelling within the country.  “The vacation costs in Thailand are far cheaper than in Malaysia, not to mention the folks in Thailand are nice.” A user expressed her intention to visit Sabah/Sarawak but changed her mind when the flight ticket was over her budget.  “RM4,000 – RM5,000 for 6 people, excluding the accommodation. And they tend to increase the price during school holidays. How do we travel within Malaysia?” Another user shared the meal he had in Thailand with his family which cost him around 2300 Baht (approximately) RM283.  “In Langkawi, this meal would’ve cost you the price of a motorcycle.” In the meantime, a netizen sarcastically told others that visiting Thailand is wiser, without (verbally) telling others that visiting Thailand is wiser. “Please, you can have these in Cyberjaya. But once you have the octopus, you’ll have to fast for a week in the office and skip lunch.” “With RM2,000, you return home empty-handed from Langkawi. With the same amount of money, you return home from Krabi with souvenirs for your family and relatives. The choice is in your hand.” Another user also supported the idea of going to Thailand for vacation with the famous slogan “Shopping heaven”, and said that the people in the neighbouring country are friendly. Another Malaysian who frequented Thailand also praised the country for always displaying the price which eases the transactions. “Here in Malaysia, they’ll tell you the price in a different dialect, and the cost is always cut-throat.” It’s understandable why most Malaysians seem to opt for Thailand when it comes to vacation. Of course, if given the option, we would always want to spend as less as possible. Fellow Malaysians who have visited Thailand like it’s your second home, do you agree that the country is one of the ideal places for your time off? What do you think our country can improve to attract more domestic and international tourists? Also read: “It’s the culture here” – British Food Vlogger Recalls How He Fell In Love With M’sia & Built A Life Here Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

AP Business SummaryBrief At 12:11 A.m. EDT – Federal News Network https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/ap-business-summarybrief-at-1211-a-m-edt-federal-news-network/ Asia shares rise on US rally ahead of expected Fed rate hike TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares have advanced after Wall Street closed higher on a last-minute buying spree following recent losses. Investors are expecting another interest rate increase this week from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Japan reported consumer inflation jumped in August to 3%, its highest level since November 1991. Japan’s central bank is set to have a two-day monetary policy meeting later this… READ MORE Asia shares rise on US rally ahead of expected Fed rate hike TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares have advanced after Wall Street closed higher on a last-minute buying spree following recent losses. Investors are expecting another interest rate increase this week from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Japan reported consumer inflation jumped in August to 3%, its highest level since November 1991. Japan’s central bank is set to have a two-day monetary policy meeting later this week, although analysts expect it to stick to its easy monetary policy. Markets are jittery over whether the Fed’s plan to cool the hottest inflation in four decades might be too aggressive and throw the economy into a recession by pumping the brakes on growth too hard. How much ‘pain’? Fed to signal more rate hikes ahead WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell bluntly warned in a speech last month that the Fed’s drive to curb inflation by aggressively raising interest rates would “bring some pain.” On Wednesday, Americans may get a better sense of how much pain could be in store. The Fed is expected at its latest meeting to raise its key short-term rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point for the third consecutive time. Another hike that large would lift its benchmark rate — which affects many consumer and business loans — to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level in 14 years. How to get a student loan refund if you paid during pandemic NEW YORK (AP) — When President Joe Biden announced a plan to forgive student loan debt, many borrowers who kept making payments during the pandemic wondered if they’d made the right choice. Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness. But the process for doing that hasn’t always been clear. The Department of Education says borrowers who hold eligible federal student loans and have made voluntary payments since March 13, 2020, can get a refund. Bill Clinton: ‘The world’s on fire,’ but teamwork can help NEW YORK (AP) — President Bill Clinton says he is amazed by the massive response to the return of the Clinton Global Initiative. That’s the meeting of international leaders from politics, business and philanthropy set to gather in New York for the first time since 2016. Interest in the two-day meeting – which convenes a broad spectrum of luminaries, was so large that the Clinton Foundation had to turn more than 1,000 potential attendees away. Clinton says there’s a “longing” for people to get together and make good things happen. The initiative has helped people in more than 180 countries since it was established in 2005. Ukraine war thrusts German climate action into spotlight UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Germany’s climate envoy says the country remains committed to phasing out coal as a source of power by 2030 even as it reactivates coal-fired power plants. The country says it has taken this step to get through the coming winter amid energy shortages as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Ten months ago, in her role at Greenpeace, Jennifer Morgan chastised world leaders for being “weak” on phasing down coal rather than phasing it out altogether. More circumspect as a government official, she now says the dirty fuel is bitter medicine that her country is forced to take this winter. US stocks rise ahead of expected interest rate hike by Fed Stocks closed higher on Wall Street after swaying between small gains and losses much of the day as investors brace for another big interest rate increase this week from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq also gained ground. Treasury yields moved higher. Markets were looking ahead to Wednesday, when the Federal Reserve will announce its latest decision on rates. It’s expected to raise its benchmark rate, which influences interest rates throughout the economy, another three-quarters of a percentage point in its fight against inflation. S. Korea requests Interpol’s help in Terraform Labs probe SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors have asked Interpol to issue a fugitive alert for the founder of Terraform Labs as they investigate a $40 billion crash of the firm’s cryptocurrency that devastated retail investors around the world. The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office said it requested to Interpol on Monday to circulate a “red notice” for Do Kwon across the agency’s 195 member nations to locate and apprehend him. A South Korean court recently issued arrest warrants for Kwon and five other people connected to Terraform Labs as prosecutors investigated allegations of fraud and financial crimes related to the implosion of its digital currencies in May. Beyond Meat exec accused of biting man’s nose outside a game FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Officials say a vegan food products company executive has been charged with felony battery and making a terroristic after a fracas outside a football game in which he’s accused of biting a man’s nose. Beyond Meat Chief Operations Officer Doug Ramsey is accused in the road rage attack outside Saturday’s game in Fayetteville between the Arkansas Razorbacks and Missouri State Bears. A police report says the 53-year-old executive attacked a man who tried to pull in front of him in a parking garage traffic lane and made contact with a wheel on Ramsey’s SUV. Beyond Meat has not responded to messages seeking comment. Parts shortage forces Ford to cut its 3Q earnings forecast DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — A parts shortage that has thousands of Ford’s most-profitable vehicles sitting on lots waiting to be fully assembled has forced the automaker to slash its third-quarter earnings forecast. Ford said Monday it is expecting to be missing the necessary parts for as many as 45,000 vehicles. Most of them are SUVs and popular truck models, some of Ford’s biggest money makers. The company based in Dearborn, Michigan, now expects third quarter earnings before interest and taxes to be between $1.4 billion and $1.7 billion. It reported adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of $3.7 billion in the second quarter. Volkswagen sets Porsche IPO at up to 9.4 billion euros FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen has set the price range for the multibillion-euro sale of a minority stake in luxury brand Porsche. The deal will reap billions to fund the German automaker’s investments in new technologies and businesses including electric cars, software and services. The company said it aims for a listing on the Frankfurt stock exchange on Sept. 29 after it places a minority stake with investors, including the Qatar Investment Authority. The price range for preferred shares translates to 8.71 billion to 9.39 billion euros. Volkswagen has launched a major push into electric vehicles and says future profits will increasingly come from investments in electric cars, software and services as traditional internal combustion cars take a smaller share of the market. Copyright © 2022 . All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.

Quality Sleep And Healthy Living With Vitafoam: The Risks Of Taking Sleeping Pills And How To Avoid It – II – Tribune Online https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/quality-sleep-and-healthy-living-with-vitafoam-the-risks-of-taking-sleeping-pills-and-how-to-avoid-it-ii-tribune-online/ In our last article, we shared some facts about the sleeping pills swap. These are medications people helplessly turn to when they have sleep problems to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer or both. While the pills offer some self-perceived better sleep by changing the brain chemicals to slow down and suppress the area of the brain that keeps one awake and alert, they also donate various serious and poisonous effects. I mentioned some harmful effects like sudden deaths and daytime hang-over effects which blur thinking and impair one’s ability to do things that require attentiveness like driving, operating machines, and other daily tasks. There are also abnormal sleep-related behaviours for example sleep-walking, sleep-talking, sleep-driving and sleep-eating. These include usual human activities that are ordinarily done while fully awake with alertness and full control, but at this time with partial wakefulness, the activities are dangerously done with blurred alertness and dreamlike control leading to various mishaps such as falls from walking, crashes from driving, food-choking from eating and talking jargons. Other unwanted effects affect different body parts and functions. For the head, the user suffers headaches, light-headedness, dizziness, fainting, forgetfulness, blurred vision, confusion and hallucinations. The muscles suffer generalized weakness. Also, the mouth-to-tummy tract is affected by dry mouth, unpleasant mouth taste, feeling like vomiting, indigestion, diarrhoea, and sometimes constipation. More worrisome are drug use disorders. It is either that one may, over a period of time, build up a tolerance to sleep pills, and will have to take more and more for them to work, which in turn leads to more side effects. Or one may come to rely on sleeping pills to sleep and will be unable to sleep without them, eventually developing an addiction to them, making it difficult to stop taking them. Annoyingly, a lot of times if the pills are stopped after prolonged use, the sleep problem can return even worse. The ills of these pills have not ended. The pills can interact with other medications like painkillers, antibiotics and other sleep pills, causing worsened effects and outright damages. All these can even be where the pills are masking an underlying medical or mental condition causing the sleep problem, and leaving it untreated. Despite the unpleasant issues about the pills, sparingly, these drugs are considered for short-term use if the sleep problem affects one’s quality of life and other measures to resolve it have not helped. This can occur during jet lag from travelling across time zones and stressful life events like the loss of loved ones, relationships and jobs. However, the pills should be taken strictly as personalized prescriptions by a well-trained doctor, following some safety guidelines. Firstly, the doctor should do thorough clinical and laboratory assessments to identify the cause of the sleeping problem. The doctor and pharmacist should provide clear instructions on when, how many and how long the drugs would be taken, descriptions of the possible adverse effects along with drug interactions, and directives on careful quitting of the pills when due. The user should avoid driving, machine operations and other activities that require watchfulness. Lastly, for the best period of effect, the pills should be taken just before bedtime and when one can get full sleep of 7 – 8 hours.  Overall, the medications should be used in combination with these good sleep practices which should be deliberately embraced as a habit, as we strongly avoid the pills. Firstly, practices to ensure the brain’s good health: – Consistently drink water at least 4.5L – 5.0L over the day, with urine turning colourless. – Regularly eat just enough quantity of balanced diet two or three times daily. – Regularly do SAFE exercises like fast walking, swimming, push-up sets, etc. – 30mins daily or at least five times a week. – Avoiding smoking, excess alcohol and stimulants like caffeine. – Keeping stresses in check with avoidance of avoidable stressors – Maintaining the same sleep schedule, particularly the period to go to bed. Secondly, ensure sleeping-inducing surroundings by: – Relaxing with soothing soft music, a good book or meditation. – Sleeping in a calming and relaxing environment  – Sleeping on a quality mattress and pillow that are conducive sleeping surfaces for supportive posture Let us remember that where you sleep, when you sleep and how you sleep affect your mental health, physical wellbeing and living a healthy life. We all need quality sleep to be set for more productivity in our endeavours. Do you need further information on the above subject? Are you looking for the best way to maintain quality sleep for general wellbeing and healthy living? Are you currently facing any sleeping difficulty? Remember, a doctor is an appropriate person to offer relevant advice for maintenance of quality sleep and solution to sleep difficulties. Do you want to contact the Orthopaedic Sleep Consultant, Dr Charles Uzodimma, kindly send your request to sleepinfo@vitafoam.com.ng Vitafoam Nigeria Plc is the first foam manufacturing company in Nigeria to partner with a Sleep Expert in educating Nigerians on Quality Sleep and Healthy Living. They are truly passionate about quality sleep, healthy living and general wellbeing of Nigerians. Vitafoam is proudly Nigerian and constantly supports Nigerians with consistent quality products for comfort and wellbeing. With Vitafoam, you don’t just sleep, they give you the comfort that gets you recharged.  To learn more about Vitafoam, visit www.vitafoamng.com

Community News From Around The Area | News, Sports, Jobs – The Steubenville Herald-Star https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/community-news-from-around-the-area-news-sports-jobs-the-steubenville-herald-star/ National Voter Registration Day being marked today STEUBENVILLE — Americans are celebrating National Voter Registration Day today with a cross-country effort to register voters ahead of the mid-term elections. “Every eligible American voter should have the option to exercise their right to be heard at the ballot box, and National Voter Registration Day is the right day to start by getting registered,” according to a news release from Rose Marie Slaughter, Ohio Valley District president of National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs Inc. Communities across the country, in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., have planned to use National Voter Registration Day to get registered and get vote ready. “Thousands of national, state and local organizations and volunteers will be the driving force behind National Voter Registration Day 2022. Partner organizations, like us, will coordinate hundreds of National Voter Registration Day events on and offline nationwide and leverage National Voter Registration Day and Vote Ready on social media to drive attention to voter registration,” the release notes. “As the first Black women’s organization and spearheaders of advocacy for universal suffrage since 1896, we, the women of that National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs Inc., understand the vital importance of civic engagement and the power of exercising our right to vote,” Slaughter noted. “Because of this, we are proud to share with you our new partnership with National Voter Registration Day.” The La’Femme Progressive Club and Sojourner Truth Club of the Ohio Valley District, Central Region of NACWC Inc., will engage its community and register voters outside the following locations in Steubenville today: – Family Dollar, 240 N. Seventh St. – Dee’s Hair and Beauty Supply, 425 Market St., This year marks the 10th anniversary of National Voter Registration Day, which was founded in 2012 and designed to create an annual moment when the nation focuses on registering Americans to exercise their most basic right — the right to vote, the news release notes. Nearly 4.5 million Americans have registered to vote on the holiday since the inaugural observance. For inquiries about Central Region of NACWC, Inc. and National Voter Registration Day, contact Hazel Sweetenberg, local public relations chair, at hdfdsweete@yahoo.com, or Rose Marie Slaughter, rosemslaughter@yahoo.com, Ohio Valley District president. Toronto Sunrise Seniors to elect officers on Oct. 14 TORONTO — The Sept. 9 meeting of the Toronto Sunrise Seniors was held at the Karaffa Recreation Center. President Barbara Pritts welcomed members and led in a moment of silence in memory of the son of Cathy and Bob Samuels who was killed in a motorcycle accident. She also offered the prayer for the meal provided by the kitchen committee comprised of Carol Rogers, Shirley Wilson and Bonnie Wilson. Following dinner, members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Laura Sheets, secretary, read the minutes of the Aug. 26 meeting and conducted the roll call of officers. Treasurer Judy Sabol gave the financial report, which was filed for audit. Social Secretary Marlene Garrett announced September birthdays and anniversaries and noted one member during the health report. Officers will be elected Oct. 14. Individuals interested in serving as an officer can contact Pritts to have their name added to the ballot. The group decided to support the Toys for Toronto campaign with a monetary donation. Helen Bayne was recognized as member of the month and was presented with a small gift. Vice president Sandi Radvansky conducted the trivia game of the evening. Small prizes were awarded to Hank Sheets, Ruth White and Beverly Anderson for their knowledge of general trivia. Marlene Garrett won the 50-50 drawing. After the meeting, members played bingo. Winners included Paul Sherwood, Debbie Luivisi, Bayne, Jay Smith, Frank Marino, Rogers, Mary Lou Deku, Marsha McConnell, Nancy Bodrog, Pritts and Paul Zink. The next meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday. Anyone 55 or older is welcome to join the group. House of Prayer special service honors grandparents BRILLIANT — The House of Prayer, located on Riddles Run Road near Brilliant, recently held a special service to honor the grandparents who attend the church. Special gifts as tokens of love were presented to special grandparents, including: Oldest grandfather, Stew Moore; oldest grandmother, Dotty Mayle; youngest grandfather, Keith Jarman; youngest grandmother, Mandi Jarman; grandfather of the year, Stew Moore; and grandmother of the year, Sarah Reynard. Sugar Grove UMC yard sale, crafts at Oct. 8 fundraiser TORONTO — Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, located at 159 county Road 68, Toronto, is planning a yard sale, craft tables and bake sale for Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church basement. Individuals interested in having a table at the fundraiser can contact Debbie at (740) 537-4358. The cost of a table is $10. Lunch will be available. Pottery Addition VFD having chicken dinner fundraiser STEUBENVILLE — The Pottery Addition Volunteer Fire Department, located at 448 Kingsdale Road, Steubenville, will host a chicken roast dinner fundraiser on Oct. 1 from noon to 5 p.m. or until sold out. The cost is $12 and includes half a roasted chicken, potato salad, green beans, a roll, drink and dessert. Patrons can dine in or get takeout. The event will include basket drawings and a 50-50 drawings with tickets available at the door. Madonna’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater set for Oct. 7 WEIRTON — Recruit some friends and put those detective skills to work at Madonna’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, which will held on Oct. 7 in Undo’s banquet hall in the Holiday Inn. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The night includes some audience interactivity, musical comedy and a mystery to solve. Tickets are $40 each or a table of eight for $280. Dinner will be rigatoni w/ meatball, salad, cheesy bread and dessert. There will be a cash bar available with baskets drawings and a 50/50 drawing. Call (304) 723-0545 or contact Christine at cholmes@weirtonmadonna.org for tickets by Sept. 30. No tickets will be sold at the door, and the event is for individuals 21 and over. Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

Why Grey Goose Is Pouring More Marketing Dollars Into Metaverse – Digiday https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/why-grey-goose-is-pouring-more-marketing-dollars-into-metaverse-digiday/ Vodka brand Grey Goose is taking its experiential marketing up a notch with virtual experiences. Specifically, the Bacardi-owned brand is leaning into the metaverse, most recently for an activation with the US Open Tennis Championships. Earlier this month, Grey Goose created an immersive experience on metaverse platform Decentraland for the US Open in which visitors learned about the US Open’s signature cocktail, the Honey Deuce. The activation also featured an interactive display that allowed visitors to toast the players. “We were eager to meet our consumers in this space,” Grey Goose vp Aleco Azqueta said of bringing the brand to the metaverse. “The US Open was the most natural tie-in for our brand, given its connection to sports and gaming.” Using events like the US Open to build its metaverse marketing strategy allows Grey Goose to create new programming to attract its target demographic and stand out to sport fans and alcohol drinkers. To develop its virtual activation, Grey Goose enlisted Razorfish, an interactive agency specializing in web development, media planning and buying, technology and innovation. For the US Open activation, Grey Goose wanted its virtual experience to draw a strong connection with how consumers engage with its brand in real life. To achieve this, Grey Goose set up interactive games and challenges to give visitors a chance to win a variety of prizes, including limited edition wearables, merchandise and tickets to the Grey Goose suite at next year’s US Open. Grey Goose previously experimented with metaverse marketing as part of the brand’s partnership with Peter Dundas at the Grammy Awards, which included limited-edition NFTs and a martini-shaped bag created by Grey Goose and Peter Dundas for Paris Hilton. With the US Open activation, “this is our first fully interactive digital world we’ve built” and Grey Goose is looking to “continue exploring Web3 capabilities in the months and years to come,” Azqueta said. It’s unclear how much of Grey Goose’s advertising budget is allocated to this campaign in the metaverse, as Azqueta would not share overall budget specifics. However, he did share that the vast majority of their ad spend (70%) has been on digital channels, with social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounting for 26% of the brand’s total spend. According to Pathmatics data, Grey Goose spent a little over $4.1 million so far this year on advertising efforts. Grey Goose’s US Open marketing strategy hinges on cementing a bond between the tournament and the brand. Grey Goose and the US Open have a long-standing partnership, which began in 2007, through which Grey Goose wants to increase its cultural presence and boost brand awareness. As part of its metaverse marketing strategy, Grey Goose has been offering limited-edition wearables in a MetaVIP Lounge that have consistently sold out, Azqueta said, with 26,000 downloaded just one week into the US Open tournament. “This is why we’re exploring activities across NYC and the metaverse,” said Azqueta. On top of its US Open activation, Grey Goose continued a push into delivery services and at-home cocktails. For example, in New York, Brooklyn and Manhattan residents could have pre-made, chilled Honey Deuce cocktails delivered by Cocktail Courier. “Grey Goose has hit a home run with the Honey Deuce, because they continually evolve it,” said Damian Areyan, vp and group director of lifestyle marketing and partnerships at integrated media, digital and communications agency Team One. “Home delivery cocktails, a frozen version, a cocktail kit, cocktail recipes across social media, they use the US Open to drive awareness for their entire portfolio. They’re also using this time to make the Honey Deuce an online cultural moment for the US Open.” In the coming years, marketing in the metaverse may move from experimental to standard for major brands, as adoption of the space grows. “Grey Goose and the US Open benefit significantly because not only does the partnership enhance the fan experience, it’s become iconic in its own right,” said Bob Lynch, founder and CEO of sponsorships intelligence platform SponsorUnited. “The expansion of this partnership allows both the US Open and Grey Goose to reach cultural influencers in music, fashion and sports who are digitally connected.” Why Grey Goose is pouring more marketing dollars into metaverse

Get Ready To Discover The Importance Of Using Aluminum Enclosures For Electronics – Digital Journal https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/get-ready-to-discover-the-importance-of-using-aluminum-enclosures-for-electronics-digital-journal/ For the safety of our electrical gadgets, enclosures are used. This makes it possible to protect our electronic equipment from adverse weather, corrosion, rust, and damage. Because they may or may not improve the operating quality of the equipment within, enclosures are essential to its operation. It contains all of the cables, switches, and other electrical components in one location. Our electrical gadgets’ protection is often taken for granted, which reduces the device’s lifespan. Investing in the greatest enclosure that won’t interfere with any of the electrical device’s operations is one approach to assure its endurance. These are the three primary functions of an electronic enclosures. One of the key objectives of aluminum enclosures  for electronics is to prevent water ingress. Individuals who are looking forward to getting this benefit should think about going for an enclosure that is rated for IP68 waterproof. These electronic enclosures are sometimes used outside since they provide the greatest level of water ingress protection, IP68. They are susceptible to floods since they are exposed to extreme weather, therefore it’s a good thing our product can withstand some water immersion. The second most important benefit that can be obtained out of aluminum enclosures for electronics is to provide protection against extreme heat. Extreme temperature exposure increases the risk of electronic equipment being damaged. After overheating, the majority of our electronic equipment slow down. Aluminum enclosures include heat sinks that enable the airflow of the electronics to cool down. Additionally, metal enclosures are efficient heat dissipators that prevent overheating of devices. Moreover, aluminum enclosures for electronics can provide an extra layer of protection and security against risks, dents, and damages as well.  Nothing is more crucial than making sure that electrical wires and tapes don’t come into contact with our bodies since an exposed wire poses a risk of shock. All of these cables and tapes are kept organized, confined, and safe from shock threats by enclosures. However, compared to metal enclosures, plastic enclosures reduce the possibility of shock dangers. After discussing the many uses for enclosures, let’s move on to the various forms of electronic enclosures. To ensure that the component of the project box suits its functionality, it must be properly picked. Plastic and metal are the two major materials used for electronic enclosures. Comparatively less expensive and lighter than metal boxes are plastic enclosures. It guarantees that the electrical gadgets within cannot hurt the human when touched because of its nonconductivity. The ABS Plastic enclosure, a more durable thermoplastic, is an example of a plastic enclosure.Stainless steel or aluminum are often used in metal enclosures or metal boxes. Although it costs more than plastic enclosures, be confident that the investment is worthwhile. Since metal enclosures are more enduring, they can support the device’s weight and RF shielding.While taking a look at the best aluminum enclosures for electronics available in the market, it is important to settle down with the best option out of them. Media Contact Company Name: Foshan Nanhai Yonggu Hardware Products Co.,Ltd  Contact Person: Media Relations Email: Send Email Phone: +86 17708670860 Address:Room 2401, 24th Floor, Weiye International Building, No. 75 Lingnan Road, Dali Town, Nanhai District City: Foshan Country: China Website: https://www.yongucase.com

Disgraced Crypto Founder Says He’s Not On The Run. But No One Knows Where He Is. – The Washington Post https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/disgraced-crypto-founder-says-hes-not-on-the-run-but-no-one-knows-where-he-is-the-washington-post/ The person most closely associated with last spring’s crypto crash appears to be on the run after an arrest warrant was issued for him — and investigators have asked for Interpol’s help to track him down. Do Kwon, the South Korean developer of the TerraUSD and Luna cryptocurrencies, is believed to have been in Singapore since at least the spring, when those coins lost nearly all of their value. But Singapore authorities said this weekend he is no longer there, and South Korean investigators have reportedly asked Interpol to issue a “red notice” that would allow officers in member countries to provisionally arrest Kwon pending extradition if they find him. Last Wednesday the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office issued an arrest warrant for Kwon and five other people who worked on both the currencies and Terraform Labs, the company that Kwon co-founded. Prosecutors did not list the charges, but investors have said he defrauded them in promoting the coins. TerraUSD — which used a computer program that claimed to peg its value to the U.S. dollar — and a related token known as Luna both took off in the past year, with each multiplying in value dozens of times over before crashing in May. A Terra spokesman did not reply to a request for comment. Kwon also did not reply to a request for comment. He said on Twitter Sunday that “We are in the process of defending ourselves in multiple jurisdictions – we have held ourselves to an extremely high bar of integrity, and look forward to clarifying the truth over the next few months.” The red-notice request was originally reported by the Financial Times. The Kwon case is being watched closely as a sign of how aggressively law enforcement will pursue those engaged in allegedly illegal activities in the crypto space. Last month the Treasury Department issued sanctions on Tornado Cash, which helps anonymize crypto transactions, in a strong example of a crackdown on tech-based financial tools. But the pursuit of individuals in crypto is much rarer, and Kwon’s case could be a bellwether for how other projects that lost large sums of value could be targeted in the courts — and if, eventually, some investors might claw their money back. The 31-year-old Kwon graduated from Stanford University and briefly worked at Apple before returning to his home country several years ago to found a number of crypto projects, including Luna. Before the spring crash, Kwon was hailed as a visionary and even attracted a cult of everyday fans known as “Lunatics.” Nor was it just retail traders — Terraform also raised money from respective financiers such as Silicon Valley VC firm Lightspeed Venture Partners. But in May a quick sell-off began for still-unclear reasons, prompting the loss of more than $40 billion in value, according to analysis firm Elliptic, as the price of Luna plunged to nearly zero and TerraUSD went from $1 to $0.11. The collapse helped trigger a broader crypto crash that affected dozens of other assets and companies. Bitcoin has gone from nearly $40,000 to under $20,000 since the Terra collapse, and the total market value of crypto has plummeted by more than a trillion dollars in just a few months. Kwon made an attempt to relaunch Luna shortly after, to the outrage of many investors. Law-enforcement experts said that they believed prosecution of the entrepreneur was possible but challenging given the vagaries of crypto, with the line in the industry between fraud and risky investment often blurry. “If someone walks into a bank and holds it up for a lot of money with a videotape of the whole thing, well that’s a pretty clear-cut case,” said William Callahan III, a former Drug Enforcement Administration special agent who now serves as director of government and strategic affairs for a crypto company called the Blockchain Intelligence Group. “Investigating and prosecuting something like this requires a much more unique set of skills.” He said the case against Kwon would likely turn on whether it can be proved he knowingly misled investors in stumping for the coins or was mounting a good-faith campaign for a risky-but-legal-venture. Some evidence gathered by South Korean investigators so far, according to local media, includes allegations that Kwon and other Terraform executives decided to close their South Korea offices just a week before the currencies crashed. Kwon has said the shuttering was long in the works. On Sunday the pursuit of Kwon took a surreal social-media turn when Kwon, outspoken on Twitter, took to the platform to deny he is a fugitive. “I am not ‘on the run’ or anything similar – for any government agency that has shown interest to communicate, we are in full cooperation and we don’t have anything to hide,” he posted. But the Seoul prosecutors quickly denied it. He is “obviously on the run,” the office said in a statement, according to local news media agency Yonhap. Kwon quipped that he would only give away his coordinates if “1) we are friends, 2) we have plans to meet 3) we are involved in a gps based web3 game.”

U.S. Presses Tunisia, Once A Bright Spot Of Arab Spring, On Democracy – The Washington Post https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/u-s-presses-tunisia-once-a-bright-spot-of-arab-spring-on-democracy-the-washington-post/ The Biden administration is pressing Tunisia’s leaders to reverse steps weakening the country’s democracy, exposing friction with a nation once seen as the most promising of those who experienced Arab Spring revolutions. U.S. officials describe efforts to urge Tunisia to embrace a different political course as President Kais Saied continues to consolidate power more than a decade after Tunisians’ uprising against their then-strongman leader helped touch off revolutions in countries from Syria to Egypt. A senior State Department official said U.S. officials have expressed their concern about events including a recent constitutional referendum that significantly strengthened the powers of Saied, who took wide-ranging steps to weaken institutional checks and sideline political opponents in 2021 in what critics called a “self-coup.” The U.S. moves include talks between Saied and Barbara Leaf, the State Department’s top official for the Middle East. During a visit to Tunis last month, Leaf conveyed worries about a new constitutional framework “that weakens Tunisia’s democracy and how crucial going forward an inclusive and transparent reform process is to restore confidence of the Tunisian people,” the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic discussions. The public critiques have roiled the U.S.-Tunisian relationship. In July, Saied’s government reacted angrily to a statement by Secretary of State Antony Blinken raising questions about a constitutional referendum vote marked by low voter turnout. “Tunisia has experienced an alarming erosion of democratic norms over the past year and reversed many of the Tunisian people’s hard-won gains since 2011,” Blinken said. Saied’s government rejected what it called unacceptable “interference in the national internal affairs” following Blinken’s statement and summoned the top official at the U.S. Embassy in Tunis. Saied’s office said the Tunisian leader pushed back on allegations laid out by Leaf in their meeting and “called on the American authorities to listen to their Tunisian counterparts to find out the reality of the situation,” Middle East Monitor reported. U.S. officials have sought to forcefully nudge Tunisia while avoiding a total rupture with a nation whose cooperation on counterterrorism is seen as a crucial element of U.S. strategy for North Africa. Tunisia, with a population of nearly 12 million, for its part values U.S. military support and needs America’s backing as it seeks a deal with the International Monetary Fund. “This partnership is going to be strongest when we have a shared commitment to democratic principles,” the senior official said. While most Arab Spring revolutions ended in conflict or strengthened autocracy, Tunisia made significant strides to build its democratic process after the 2011 ouster of longtime leader Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali. But public discontent has festered over joblessness and other pocketbook issues. Responding to those frustrations, the steps by Saied, a former constitutional lawyer, have resonated with some Tunisians fed up with the country’s post-revolution path. Others have grown increasingly alarmed. Sarah Yerke, a former State Department official who is now a scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said the series of U.S. visits to Tunisia and public statements about its political process had been “effective in that they let Saied know someone is watching.” “This kind of consistent drumbeat … is preventing him from taking Tunisia down an even further path,” she said, referring to the potential for Saied to take additional steps concentrating power in the Tunisian presidency. The Biden administration has adopted a more critical stance than its European allies, many of whom are focused on deterring migration via North Africa. Citing Democratic reversals, the Biden administration has proposed a large cut to U.S. military and economic aid to Tunisia. The senior official said the United States was ready to help Tunisians forge an accountable democracy including free debate, freedoms, and in “establishing checks and balances that are critical to the health of all democracies.” He declined to characterize Saied’s response to Leaf’s message but said: “Friends need to be able to speak directly to each other.” U.S. officials believe their pressure may be having the effect of heading off even more problematic steps, like a more dramatic crackdown on the media and civil society groups. On Friday, Tunisia published a new electoral law that reduced the size of the country’s parliament and lessens the role of political parties. But it did not, as some U.S. officials had feared it might, take more worrisome steps like prohibiting candidates affiliated with parties from participating in upcoming legislative elections. Some opposition groups plan to boycott the vote. The senior official said the Biden administration welcomed the law as a step toward enabling broad participation in the elections. “An inclusive and transparent reform process is so crucial going forward,” the official said.

Move America Returns To Austin To Focus On Tech Mobility And Startups – Silicon Hills News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/move-america-returns-to-austin-to-focus-on-tech-mobility-and-startups-silicon-hills-news/ Electric bikes, buses, trucks, trains, cars, drones, electric charging stations, smart cities, and a focus on sustainability and lessening the environmental impact of transportation. All of those topics and more will be explored at the second annual Move America conference, which is coming back to Austin at the Palmer Events Center on Sept. 27 and 28th. Tickets cost $995, and free tickets are available to those who work in the government sector. The event features almost 400 speakers including opening keynote speakers: Linda Zhang, Chief Engineer, F-150, Ford Motor Company, and Teague Egan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EnergyX, To kick off the event, a panel of speakers will talk about accelerating mobility startups from O to 100 including Tobias Lescht, director of EV Infrastructure and Energy, Revel, Sahil Segal, portfolio engagement director, Frontier Fund, Toyota Ventures, and Alex Mitchell, senior vice president, market transformation, LACI. Also, on day one in the morning, another keynote is Scaling with speed: lessons in accelerated e-mobility deployments featuring Jeff Nieman, senior vice president, operations initiatives with Hertz, and Vic Shao, Chief Executive Officer of bp pulse fleet. A highlight in the afternoon is a talk by Alex Rodrigues, Chief Executive Officer of Embark Truck. He is speaking on Making Trucking More Efficient with Self-Driving Technology at 2:05. In February, Silicon Hills News did a video interview with Rodrigues for Move America. We talked about the company’s autonomous truck technology which is being used to move goods from Houston to San Antonio. For more on the interview, watch the video. On day two, Karl Popham, manager of electric vehicles and emerging technologies, Austin Energy, kicks off the day with the opening keynote, followed Kent Helfrich, chief technology officer, VP Global R&D, General Motors, talking about investing in next-generation batteries that will lower EV costs. Day two also features Austin Mayor Steve Adler talking about the advances and challenges in designing smart cities. And at 11:30 a.m., Matt Chasen, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Austin-based LIFT Aircraft, and Martin Salinas, Chief Operating Officer of AFWERX, will talk about the development of dual-use aerial mobility vehicles. On Sept. 28th at 12:30 p.m. in the Energy and Charging Theater, Silicon Hills News is moderating a panel on “How data and AI are changing the mobility landscape.” The panel features Tim Haille, executive director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Daniel Spahr, COO of Stream Analyze, and Helena Kazi, Founder, and CEO of Giganomics. Silicon Hills News has a limited number of tickets available here. Once those are full, Silicon Hills News readers can get 50 percent off a ticket using the code SPKREF50.

Indian Government Proposes Online Gaming Regulatory Body | AGB – Asia Gaming Brief https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/indian-government-proposes-online-gaming-regulatory-body-agb-asia-gaming-brief/ A panel comprised of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s top bureaucrats recommended the implementation of a regulatory body governing online gaming in a much-awaited report which will shape the future of the gaming industry in the country. Jaydeep Chakravartty The panel comprises Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s top bureaucrats, including the heads of the revenue and sports ministries.  The panel has recommended creating a regulatory body to classify online games based on skill or chance.  The recommendation for creating a regulatory body to classify online games based on skill or chance may finally resolve this endless debate in the online gaming industry.  The draft report also called for the introduction of rules to block prohibited formats and take a stricter stance on gambling websites.  Panel members have been drafting the online gaming sector regulations for months, where foreign investors such as Tiger Global and Sequoia Capital have backed gaming startups Dream11 and Mobile Premier League, hugely popular for fantasy cricket.  The much-awaited report will shape the future of the mobile gaming industry in the country.  The draft report comes at a time when online gaming and online gambling apps are under increased scrutiny.  Few state governments, including Tamil Nadu and Kerala, are looking to ban games such as rummy and others entirely.  The report noted that state governments already find it “difficult to implement and monitor geo-fencing measures” to ensure that no user in their region is accessing illegal forms of gambling or gaming. The industry is expected to reach $5 billion by 2025, from $1.5 billion this year. It comes amid rising concerns over games causing addiction and “inconsistent state laws” disrupting business. Some of the proposal highlights in the draft report include: • The report says the central government should consider enacting a separate law to regulate online gaming as a “long-term measure”. As the formulation and enactment of the new law will take time. Until then, the industry can be regulated through rules drafted under India’s existing IT law. • Online gaming, excluding e-sports and games of chance, would come under the Union IT Ministry, the report proposed. • The draft report proposes that rules should apply to both real money and free games of skill, covering e-sports, online fantasy sports, card games, and such diverse casual games that may impose serious impact. • Both Indian gaming companies and companies operating outside but targeting Indian users would come under the ambit of new rules. • The report advocates the creation of a regulatory body for the online gaming industry, which will also monitor what meets as a game of skill and certify various gaming formats. • The report recommends the incorporation of provisions for a “Code of Ethics” for the gaming publishers; have due diligence of online gaming platforms, consisting of a powerful grievance redressal mechanism and binding know-your-customer norms. • Any online gaming platform offering real-money online games to Indian users should have a legal entity incorporated under Indian law, the report suggests. It has also recommended blocking powers for the government to deal with unregistered online gaming platforms. • The report proposes a three-tier dispute resolution mechanism; gaming platform, self-regulatory organizations of gaming platforms, and an oversight committee led by an applicable Ministry. The IT Ministry will conclude the report after receiving further comments from panel members.  The report will then be sent to the cabinet secretariat for approval, yet no timeline has been fixed for finalization. Online games like fantasy cricket on Dream11 remain popular attractions. Users can create their teams by paying as little as US$0.17, with a total prize pool of  US$88,000 up for grabs by winners. A top-ranking performer can take home US$3,462. Investment in India’s gaming sector saw a whopping flow of 1.7 billion USD in the last 17 months, with over 400 online gaming startups in India.  The country is experiencing a rise in employment opportunities within the job market and creating more job opportunities in tech-oriented careers within IT and game development. Amidst this, the gaming industry continues to underscore the need for the central government’s guidelines for online gaming and a central body to govern this space. Despite the gaming industry witnessing robust growth for businesses and in terms of player adoption, there’s still a lack of understanding and awareness in our country.  Online skill gaming cannot be equated with gambling for being subscription-led or involving an entry fee. ‘Games of skill’ are legitimate business activities protected under Article 19(1)(g) of the Indian Constitution since they do not fall under the purview of ‘gambling,’ according to the judgment of various courts.  These precedents have repeatedly emphasized that games of chance constitute gambling activity while games of skill do not. In August, a group of ministers met industry bodies and leading operators to discuss the valuation approach for GST on online gaming and attempted to understand how online skill gaming is different from betting and gambling. As the industry has witnessed unprecedented growth so far, the next level of growth is highly dependent on a well-defined regulatory framework. The government must take progressive steps to regulate this sector effectively.  Considering its future growth, the industry should not be governed by obsolete views and laws.

‘I Saw Tremendous Rage’: Employee Of Las Vegas Politician Accused Of Murdering Journalist Speaks Out – Yahoo News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/i-saw-tremendous-rage-employee-of-las-vegas-politician-accused-of-murdering-journalist-speaks-out-yahoo-news/ The Daily Beast Furious Texas Sheriff Announces Criminal Investigation Into Martha’s Vineyard Migrant Flights FacebookAuthorities have confirmed they are opening a criminal investigation into the individuals who “lured” approximately 50 migrants from the migrant resource center in San Antonio to be flown to Martha’s Vineyard at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request.Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar confirmed the investigation during a press conference Monday “to clear the air for everyone,” alleging that 48 migrants were “lured under false pretenses” to stay at a hotel for a couple of days, shuttled to a

Kristen Bell Shares Photos From Nashville Trip With ‘The Good Place’ Co-Star – Parade Magazine https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/kristen-bell-shares-photos-from-nashville-trip-with-the-good-place-co-star-parade-magazine/ David Livingston/Getty Images The actress and her husband joined a familiar friend in the Tennessee city. After a fruitful visit to Disneyland, Kristen Bell and her husband, fellow actor Dax Shepard, traveled to Nashville, Tennessee. There, they joined a familiar face for fans of Bell’s hit comedy series The Good Place: cast member Kirby Howell-Baptiste, who played Simone. It looks like Howell-Baptiste and Bell formed a strong connection while working on the fan-favorite show, as the two had a great time in Nashville. Bell posted a handful of pictures from the trip of herself, Shepard, Howell-Baptiste, and actor and model Larry Fields, who Howell-Baptiste wrote a children’s book called Little Black Boy: Oh, the Things You Will Do! with.  Howell-Baptiste and Fields are likely partners as well, as the two attend many events together, and it looks like they share a pet cat, but nothing has been publicly confirmed. Bell captioned the update, “#bristol baby! Thank u @nascar for the fun Nashville for the style and @kirbyhowellbaptiste and @iamlarryfields for being the best travel buddies. And as always the hostess with the mostess @hays_estes.” The four watched a Nascar race at Bristol Motor Speedway, ate some good food together, and in Bell and Howell-Baptiste’s case, wore matching jewelry.  (scroll to keep reading) They also got a photo with Nascar driver Bubba Wallace, while another picture shows Shepard lifting Bell up for a dramatic kiss. Howell-Baptiste commented on Bell’s post, “SEXY,” about the pair’s matching rings that spell out the word. Many fans loved seeing Bell and her former co-star together again, with one person commenting, “MY BEST DUO.” In The Good Place, Simone first appears at the beginning of Season 3, when the crew is sent back to Earth in an experiment to see if they can become better people.  She dates Chidi (William Jackson Harper) for a while, showing up again later in the afterlife. Now, Howell-Baptiste stars in Netflix‘s The Sandman as Death, while Bell voices Abby in Central Park. More Pop Culture: Woman Shares the Hilarious Mistake She Made After Misreading Sign on Golf Course Palace Releases a Never-Before-Seen Portrait of a Smiling Queen Elizabeth Princess Charlotte Cries at Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral: See the Heartbreaking Moment

LIVE: Jaishankar Participates In India-UAE-France Trilateral Ministerial Meet – Hindustan Times https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/live-jaishankar-participates-in-india-uae-france-trilateral-ministerial-meet-hindustan-times/ Live Updated on Sep 20, 2022 08:04 AM IST Breaking news September 20, 2022 LIVE: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Welcome to hindustantimes.com updates platform where you can find breaking news from India and across the world. Find fast updates about the latest news as it breaks. Follow all the updates here: Sep 20, 2022 08:04 AM IST Hong Kong Wants to Relax Covid Curbs for Travelers, Lee Says Hong Kong wants to relax the Covid mitigation measures that have made travel to and from the city difficult for nearly three years, Chief Executive John Lee said Tuesday. While the number of infections in the Asian financial hub has been falling, it remains important to keep the outbreak under control while minimizing disruptions, he told reporters at a briefing. Officials at various departments of the government are working on measures to safely reduce the restrictions, he said. Sep 20, 2022 07:40 AM IST President Droupadi Murmu departs London after attending Queen’s funeral President Droupadi Murmu had left for London on Saturday to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and to offer condolences on behalf of the Indian government. Sep 20, 2022 07:35 AM IST Thiruvananthapuram Corporation demolishes ‘controversial’ bus shelter in Chavadimukku Thiruvananthapuram Corporation demolished the controversial bus shelter near the engineering college, Chavadimukku for constructing a gender-neutral bus shelter. Sep 20, 2022 06:56 AM IST Day 13 of ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ begins Kerala | Congress MP Rahul Gandhi along with party leaders & workers resumes ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ on its 13th day in Cherthala, Alappuzha. Sep 20, 2022 06:34 AM IST Directors for 8 IITs appointed: Ministry of Education President Droupadi Murmu approved the appointment of Directors for 8 IITs including Palakkad, Tirupati, Dharwad, Bhilai, Gandhinagar, Bhubaneswar, Goa & Jammu: Ministry of Education Sep 20, 2022 06:33 AM IST Election Commissioner writes to law minister over donations to political parties Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Rajiv Kumar writes a letter to law ministry to cap the cash donations to political parties. In his letter written to Union law Minister Kiren Rijiju, CEC proposed to cap cash donation at 20 percent or at ₹20 crore whichever is lower. Donations of over ₹2,000 to parties can’t be anonymous: Election Commission Sep 20, 2022 06:27 AM IST NASA’s InSight lander detects space rocks as they slam into Mars Now we can know what a meteoroid – or a space rock – striking Mars sounds like. Thanks to the findings of NASA’s Insight lander. A seismometer was brought to the Red Planet to measure ‘Marsquakes’.  Read more Sep 20, 2022 05:44 AM IST Jaishankar participates in India-UAE-France trilateral Ministerial meet; exchanges ideas s part of his diplomatic meetings in the US, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in a trilateral Ministerial meeting of India-UAE-France with his counterparts and exchanged ideas between the strategic partners. In a tweet, Jaishankar wrote, “A productive first trilateral Ministerial meeting of India-UAE-France. Active exchange of ideas between strategic partners and UNSC members. Thank UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan for hosting France Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna and me.” Subscribe to our best newsletters LIVE: Jaishankar participates in India-UAE-France trilateral Ministerial meet Updated on Sep 20, 2022 07:40 AM IST Breaking news September 20, 2022 LIVE: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Govt to pool wind energy bids to diversify projects Published on Sep 20, 2022 12:19 AM IST : The central government is working on a plan to pool wind power bids to diversify projects across states that have the scope for it, power minister RK Singh said, adding that his ministry is targeting bids of at least 8 GW per year of wind energy to boost the sector MP teen gang-raped, house of accused demolished Published on Sep 20, 2022 12:18 AM IST A 16-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and gang-raped by four men and two minors in Rewa district of MP on Saturday, police said, adding that all the accused were held on Monday Karnataka high court gives Bengaluru civic body 10 days to fill 221 potholes Published on Sep 20, 2022 12:14 AM IST The BBMP lawyer informed the Karnataka high court that the number of potholes being filled up is being updated every day and a total of 2,010 potholes had been filled and only 221 potholes remained till September 14. India initiates talks with Saudi Arabia for rupee-riyal trade Updated on Sep 20, 2022 12:14 AM IST Saudi Arabia is a reliable energy supplier for India, which imports 85% of its crude oil and 54% of natural gas requirements and pays in US dollars ByRajeev Jayaswal, New Delhi Shivakumar appears before ED in money laundering case Published on Sep 20, 2022 12:12 AM IST Shivakumar was summoned by the ED last week. The Congress leader had said he was not aware of the case for which he has been asked to appear before the agency. ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi Bodies of 2 teens found hanging from tree in UP Updated on Sep 20, 2022 12:12 AM IST The bodies of an 18-year-old youth and a 15-year-old girl were found hanging from a tree at Rampur village in Sant Kabir Nagar in eastern Uttar Pradesh on Monday, police officials said. Guruvayur Devaswom’s donation may be philanthropic act: Supreme Court Published on Sep 20, 2022 12:12 AM IST A bench, led by Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit, observed that the management committee’s decision may be by nature an ‘essentially philanthropic’ act, and wondered if an argument can be made that a temple’s fund can be used for the benefits of worshippers in the religious precincts Drug peddler’s property worth over ₹1.6 cr seized in Bengaluru: Officials Updated on Sep 20, 2022 12:10 AM IST According to senior CCB officials, permission was sought under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act on September 15 to seize the property of Mruthyunjaya alias MJ, 53, a drug peddler from Kolar’s Malur taluk. Delhi judicial service officers can’t be listed in group A for quota benefit: HC Published on Sep 20, 2022 12:10 AM IST The Delhi high court has held that Delhi judicial service officers cannot be included in the category of central officers (group A) category for reservation in educational institutions. Tharoor visits Sonia, assured of ‘transparent, fair election’ Published on Sep 20, 2022 12:08 AM IST Congress president Sonia Gandhi met Shashi Tharoor who visited her residence on Monday, weeks after expressing concerns about “transparency and fairness” in the party chief’s election Kerala IAS officer files discharge plea in drunk driving case Updated on Sep 20, 2022 12:08 AM IST The IAS officer contended that there was no evidence to prove that he was drunk at the time of the accident on August 3, 2019 that claimed the life of KM Basheer Noted illustrator Jayachandran dies at the age of 58 Published on Sep 20, 2022 12:07 AM IST Noted illustrator Jayachandran Nanu, who drew for Wknd, the weekend section of Hindustan Times and also sketched the weekly Fault-Line cartoon for the editorial page, died on Monday after a brief illness. He was 58. Story Saved New Delhi 0C Tuesday, September 20, 2022

‘Healthy Lifestyle: Why You Should Avoid Consumption Of Trans Fats, Others’ – Daily Trust https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/healthy-lifestyle-why-you-should-avoid-consumption-of-trans-fats-others-daily-trust/ ….Eat margarine in moderation—FG The federal government has advised Nigerians to adopt healthy lifestyles in order to protect themselves from diseases and live long. Dr Salma Ibrahim Anas, Director Family Health, Federal Ministry of Health, stated this in Abuja during the ministerial briefing and update on COVID-19 response and other developments in the health sector. She said maintaining healthy lifestyle involves choices you make about what you eat, and attitude towards your environment among others. She said every choice one made has an impact on his or her health. She warned Nigerians against the consumption of trans fats, saying they are very dangerous to health. Trans fats are a form of unsaturated fat, and can be either natural or artificial. Artificial trans fats are mostly formed during hydrogenation, a process in which hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to form a semisolid product known as partially hydrogenated oil. Dr Anas said, “Unfortunately a lot of unhealthy fats have infiltrated our markets but we are working very closely with the National Agency for Food and Drugs Control and Administration (NAFDAC) to ensure that we avoid these fats.  “Our fats are hydrogenated, called trans fats and this is done to make them solid, so that they don’t burn off easily in the frying pan. “But unfortunately, most business marketers, especially those that are in the food business, use trans fat and this is what is mostly used today in bread making, in  cakes and several other snacks that we consume every day.” While saying that trans fats generated a lot of problems to the circulation system, she said it caused people to have heart problems. Dr Anas said Nigeria has one of the highest incidences of heart problems in Africa, all as a result of the consumption of unhealthy fats. “Most of the fats have cholesterol and most of these fats are low-density cholesterol which is very dangerous, and it is called the bad fat. “But there are healthy fats which give you high-density cholesterol. So we encourage Nigerians to be very careful and avoid all things that are trans fat,” she said, adding that margarine is a common form of trans fat. “Nigerian should avoid it as much as they can. Nigerians like margarine, they even ask you to send it to them even when they are abroad, and they will tell you they want the Nigerian margarine; that Nigerian margarine is trans fat, we should avoid it as much as we can.” She said Nigerians should generally eat healthy. “Most Nigerians will say they have access only to carbohydrate foods, but we have a lot of fruits, vegetables and can also balance with different varieties of protein and healthy fats. So, it’s not just quantity but quality is also vital.” Advising on other ways Nigerians can maintain a healthy lifestyle, Dr Anas said, “I will start by saying drink a lot of water. Water is supposed to be priceless. “Nigerians should drink adequate water to ensure that they are well hydrated at all times – whether it is during the cold or hot weather – to maintain their hydration. “They should also ensure adequate sleep, a minimum of  eight hours per day. It is very important and very critical so that you can refresh yourself.  “Exercise is very important too, and we must exercise at least 30 minutes’ walk per day. If you can do it most days of the week; you should walk to ensure that you are living healthy.” The doctor also advised against smoking shisha saying it is one of the major causes of lung cancer in the country. “Some people  even go the extreme by adding some perfume to shisha before smoking it, and this causes  so many health challenges  in the country,” she added. She also advised people to have a work-life balance, saying one has to be alive before one can work. “We should make the right choices so that we remain healthy and live long and make meaningful contributions to the development of Nigeria,” she added.

WATCH: Oklahoma OL Wanya Morris Interview – Sports Illustrated https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/watch-oklahoma-ol-wanya-morris-interview-sports-illustrated/ Oklahoma offensive lineman Wanya Morris met with the media on Monday night ahead of the Sooners’ Week 4 matchup with Kansas State. Watch Oklahoma offensive lineman Wanya Morris meet with the media on Monday, Sept. 19 ahead of the Sooners’ Week 4 matchup with Kansas State on Saturday in Norman.  Want to join the discussion? Click here to become a member of the AllSooners message board community today! Sign up for your premium membership to AllSooners.com today, and get access to the entire Fan Nation premium network! Follow AllSooners on Twitter to stay up to date on all the latest OU news. Scroll to Continue In This Article (1)

The UAE To Simulate Planned Mars Manned Mission In The Metaverse – NFTgators https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/the-uae-to-simulate-planned-mars-manned-mission-in-the-metaverse-nftgators/ Quick take: The United Arab Emirates will simulate its panned mars manned mission in the metaverse. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will offer support for the development of the simulation. The project plans to capture the feel of being in space and setting foot on the red planet. The United Arab Emirates will simulate its planned mars manned mission in the metaverse. The middle eastern country has laid out a plan to send people to the red planet in the year 2117 but wants to make the experience as real as possible 95 years prior to the day. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will collaborate with Web3 pioneer Bedu to create a unique metaverse experience that will bring the touch and feel of the red planet to life 95 years before the mission date. The project also aims to establish the challenges of colonising another world, an announcement published on Monday reads. Commenting on the project, Adnan Al Rais, Mars 2117 programme manager at the MBRSC, said: “As we set our sights on ever more challenging destinations for exploration with humans and robots, innovative ideas and future thinking will be critical to helping us reach new milestones. Concepts like this will be supported by MBRSC as we believe this will help us expand our scope of bigger possibilities.” The UAE has been one of the leading early adopters of the metaverse and web3. Earlier this year, Dubai revealed a multi-pronged strategy for the metaverse that could create more than 40,000 jobs for the city. In June, another of its top cities, Ajman launched a virtual police service to help the public by letting them interact with avatars of officers, while one of the country’s largest mall operators Majid Al Futtaim teamed up with leading crypto exchange and blockchain investment company Binance to launch its web3 strategy. But now, the UAE wants to take things further into space with its latest metaverse project.  The MBRSC will form a committee to work in close collaboration with Bedu. The committee will among other tasks offer advisory, and share data and information on space and Mars. In return, Bedu will offer its expertise in educating MBRSC about web3 and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which have played a key role in accelerating the adoption of the metaverse. Amin Al Zarouni, CEO of Bedu, commented: “The UAE is known throughout the world as a pioneer. As it takes its place as a frontrunner in the race to put the first humans on another world, we congratulate Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre for its recent successes and the bold scope of its planned future endeavours.” Stay up to date: Google News Twitter Telegram LinkedIn Facebook TikTok

5 Ways To Convert Your Home Movies To Digital – AARP https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/5-ways-to-convert-your-home-movies-to-digital-aarp/ The important thing is to do this sooner rather than later. Then you can organize them effectively. And you have options. 1. Connect to a computer If you still have a working VCR or camcorder, you can connect it to your computer using a “middleman” gadget. They’re often called a video capture card or analog video-capture device, and you plug them into the back of your playback machine. See more Technology & Wireless offers RCA cables — yes, the company you grew up with invented these connectors — are included: yellow for video, and red and white for left and right audio. The other end of this gadget has a USB connector you plug into your PC or Mac. Some also have an HDMI cable that plugs into modern TVs. These products can cost as little as $16, though more premium offerings with extra conversion features may be closer to $70. If these products don’t come with software to record the video on your computer, you’ll need to download an application on your own. Before you pay, try a free version to see if it does the trick, such as Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), Studio, VirtualDub or VideoLAN Client (VLC), Alternatively, Microsoft Video Editor is part of Windows 10 and Windows 11, and iMovie is already on your Macintosh computer or available as a free download. 2. Record directly onto memory cards If you don’t own a computer or prefer to bypass the computer directly, there are gizmos that plug into the back of your H8, MiniDV camcorder, VCR or Betamax machine. That way you can record directly onto a flash storage device, such as an SD memory card or a USB stick. Products such the Hi8 VHS VCR to Digital Converter 3.0 ($116.99) or the ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0 ($159.95) include a small display so you can view what you’re digitizing. You’ll need to pick up SD memory cards or USB drives on your own, but they’re relatively affordable. Once your home movies are stored on flash drives, you can insert them into a computer to view and copy them onto an external hard drive. Many TVs have a USB port, so you may be able to watch them on a big screen. 3. Use a DVD recorder While not as popular as a few years ago, “ripping” your old tapes onto recordable DVDs is still a viable option. As long as you have a DVD or Blu-ray player, a computer with a DVD drive, or a video game console such as one in the PlayStation or Xbox family, you can watch DVDs packed with your memories. Along with a DVD recorder or a DVD recorder drive on your computer, you’ll need to pick up some blank DVDs. Because DVD recorders can be tougher to find these days, you might consider buying a used one on Craigslist, eBay, Facebook Marketplace or Nextdoor. Remember to review the seller’s rating or reputation before you buy.

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Two Turkish Banks Suspend Russian Mir Payments After U.S. Sanctions – Reuters https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/two-turkish-banks-suspend-russian-mir-payments-after-u-s-sanctions-reuters/ Headquarters of Isbank is seen next to Isbank Towers in Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2020. REUTERS/Murad Sezer Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com ISTANBUL, Sept 19 (Reuters) – Turkish lenders Isbank and Denizbank have suspended use of Russian payment system Mir, the banks said on Monday, following a U.S. crackdown on those accused of helping Moscow skirt sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The moves, announced separately, came after Washington expanded its sanctions last week to include the head of the entity running Mir, which is popular with the tens of thousands of Russian tourists who arrived in Turkey this year. The suspensions by two of the five Turkish banks that had been using Mir reflect their effort to avoid the financial cross-fire between the West and Russia, as the Turkish government takes a balanced diplomatic stance. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Isbank (ISCTR.IS), whose shares tumbled 10% on Monday, said it halted Mir payments and is evaluating the U.S. Treasury’s new sanctions. Isbank also said it was keen to comply with national and international laws, regulations and commercial business principles. Asked for comment, Denizbank said: “We are currently unable to provide service” in Mir. The bank “acts in accordance with international sanction regulations,” it had said earlier on Monday. NATO member Ankara opposes Western sanctions on Russia on principal and has close ties with both Moscow and Kyiv, its Black Sea neighbours. It also condemned Russia’s invasion and sent armed drones to Ukraine as part of its diplomatic balance. Yet Western nations are growing concerned over increased economic ties between Turkey and Russia, diplomats say, particularly after several meetings between leaders Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin, including last week in Uzbekistan. Last month the U.S. Treasury sent a letter to big Turkish businesses warning they risked penalties if they maintained commercial ties with sanctioned Russians. Turkey’s Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati at the time called concerns over the letter “meaningless.” In April, he said Russian tourists – critical to Turkey’s beleaguered economy – could easily make payments since the Mir system was growing among Turkey’s banks. read more Many Russians have gone to Turkey since the February invasion left them few other travel options, and sanctions cut off their use of major U.S. credit cards. Russia calls its actions in Ukraine “a special military operation.” After the two private lenders suspended Mir, it is still operated by state lenders Halkbank (HALKB.IS), Vakifbank (VAKBN.IS) and Ziraat. Istanbul’s banking index tumbled sharply last week and shed more than 9% Monday, triggering circuit breakers halting trading. One banker said worries that so-called secondary sanctions could target Turkish banks or firms affected markets. The expanded U.S. sanctions last week targeted the chief executive of the Bank of Russia’s National Card Payment System (NSPK), which runs Mir. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Ebru Tuncay and Jonathan Spicer; Additional reporting by Ece Toksabay; Editing by Josie Kao Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Molly Russell’s Inquest To Put Focus On Big Tech – BBC https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/molly-russells-inquest-to-put-focus-on-big-tech-bbc/ By Angus Crawford BBC News Image source, Russell family Image caption, Molly saw large amounts of material around self-harm, suicide and depression on social media Almost five years after she took her own life, the inquest into the death of teenager Molly Russell is due to begin. Molly, 14, killed herself in 2017 after viewing material about self-harm, suicide and depression, on social media sites such as Instagram and Pinterest. Her father Ian, a campaigner for online safety, hopes it is a turning point. “I hope that we will learn lessons and that it will help produce the change that’s needed to keep people safe, to keep people alive,” he told BBC News. Mr Russell believes long-term exposure to harmful material contributed to Molly’s death. Molly’s story provided fresh impetus for new legislation to regulate so-called big tech companies. The Online Safety Bill is still making its way through Parliament and is due a third reading in the Commons. Meta, which owns Instagram, and Pinterest are officially taking part in the inquest, which is due to last two weeks. It will hear evidence from executives from both companies, after they were ordered by the coroner to appear in person. Meta is likely to be questioned about a number of internal documents revealed by the former employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen. These include research carried out by the company into the impact of the platform on the mental health of young people. ‘Pretty dreadful’ content In the last six months of her life, Molly used her Instagram account up to 120 times a day, liking more than 11,000 pieces of content. She is thought to have used the image-sharing site Pinterest more than 15,000 times over the same period. The coroner, Andrew Walker, has already been warned that some of the content is “pretty dreadful” and difficult even for adults to look at for extended periods of time. Ged Flynn, chief executive of Papyrus, which works to prevent suicide in young people, said Mr Russell’s campaign to prevent future deaths was “a hugely significant contribution to the agenda of suicide prevention in this country”. “We have to change the way we accept the power of the tech giants,” he said. Image source, PA Image caption, Molly used her Instagram account up to 120 times a day Others believe that the inquest may prove to be a “watershed moment”. Andy Burrows, head of child safety online policy at the NSPCC, said: “Molly’s death is a tragedy that is all too relatable to all parents who worry about the risks their children face online. “For the first time we will see big tech representatives questioned under oath about how their products may have contributed to the death of a child.” A Meta spokesperson told the BBC: “Our deepest sympathies remain with Molly’s family and we will continue to assist the coroner in this inquest. We have never allowed content that promotes or glorifies suicide and self-harm.” In a statement, Pinterest told BBC News: “Combating self-harm is a priority for us as we strive to ensure that Pinterest plays a positive role in people’s lives.” However, Matthew Bergman, a lawyer from the Social Media Victims Law Centre, in Seattle, in the US, says the proceedings will be closely watched in North America. “Regardless of the outcome, the fact that Meta senior personnel have been forced to testify in a proceeding like this one is a significant step toward accountability.”

The Biggest Gaming News For September 19, 2022 – TheGamer https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/the-biggest-gaming-news-for-september-19-2022-thegamer/ This being the beginning of a brand new work week, I’m sure that you’ve had your nose to the grindstone all day, meaning that you’re now behind on everything that’s been going on in the world of gaming. But don’t worry. I’ll get you right back up to speed. Today, we got our first good look at Zenless Zone Zero in a lengthy trailer, stole a sneak peek at Diablo 4 following a leak, and heard back from Rockstar about GTA 6. These are just our top stories and so read on for the rest. Rockstar Confirms GTA 6 Leaks, Says Work “Will Continue As Planned” Rockstar has now confirmed the recent GTA 6 leak, releasing a statement with expressions of both reassurance and disappointment. “We do not anticipate any disruption to our live game services nor any long-term effect on the development of our ongoing projects,” the company said. “We are extremely disappointed to have any details of our next game shared with you all in this way. Our work on the next Grand Theft Auto game will constitute as planned and we remain as committed as ever to delivering an experience to you, our players, that truly exceeds your expectations.” Rockstar wasn’t the only company in the games industry affected by a leak this weekend. Activision Blizzard just took a similar punch, more than 40 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming Diablo 4 turning up on Reddit. Activision Blizzard has not yet released a statement on the matter, but the company is expected to say something pretty similar to Rockstar. via Dot Esports Streamers xQc, Ludwig, Mizkif Work To Repay Fans Duped By Sliker During Twitch Gambling Controversy The streamer Sliker shocked fans and followers recently for admitting to effectively stealing something like $200,000 from them in order to fuel his gambling addiction. The latest development is that xQc and Ludwig have now come together to repay some of these people. “I’m working with xQc to pay everyone back who got scammed by Sliker,” Ludwig pointed out. The streamer added that “it’s time Twitch does something about gambling streams,” picking up on similar remarks by xQc. Mizkif has apparently paid a few people back already. Zenless Zone Zero Drops 18-Minute Gameplay Video Showing Off Combat And Hub Area We haven’t really gotten a good look at Zenless Zone Zero yet, but the developer behind this upcoming title, miHoYo, has now released a lengthy trailer showcasing some of the gameplay. “Through the lens of the Proxy siblings, players got to experience everyday life in the seemingly peaceful city of New Eridu, chatting to local citizens about the latest gossip and interacting with adorable pets in the streets,” miHoYo says in the description. “A new battlefield was also unveiled with a glimpse at a new boss fight, as players were transported into the perilous Hollows with immersive quest interaction together with the revelation of more diverse battle techniques for the Agents.” Like A Dragon Producer Says Name Changed In West Because “We’re Not Talking About Yakuza” Fans of the franchise have been wondering why the name of their favorite game was changed from Yakuza to Like a Dragon. “We are talking about the criminal underworld, but we’re not talking about Yakuza,” Producer at Sega Masayoshi Yokoyama explained. “So, it just makes sense for us not to include them in the name. If we carry through the accent, we’d be ‘Yakuza: Ishin!’ It’s not ‘Yakuza: Ishin!’ That’s not what it’s about, so ‘Like a Dragon: Ishin!’ makes more sense.” Well said. NEXT: Edgerunners Has Breathed New Life Into Cyberpunk 2077

Woodland Man Accused Of Shooting Handyman – The Reflector https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/woodland-man-accused-of-shooting-handyman-the-reflector/ Rick Bannan / rick@thereflector.com A Woodland man faces assault and unlawful firearms possession charges after he allegedly shot a man in July who performed work for him. Joseph Ralls, 82, was scheduled for an arraignment hearing in Clark County Superior Court on Sept. 20. He faces charges of first-degree assault and three counts of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm. Ralls was initially scheduled for an arraignment on Sept. 13 though he did not appear at the time of the hearing. According to court documents, he appeared an hour later and the court moved to reschedule. During Ralls’ first court appearance on Sept. 7 he was granted supervised release and was ordered to wear a GPS device due to medical conditions, according to court records. According to a probable cause affidavit, Woodland police officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Island Aire Drive to respond to a shooting at around 3:16 p.m. on July 27. Officers were told someone had been shot but had left in a pickup truck. On arrival, officers found the resident of the home, Ralls, down on the wheelchair ramp to his residence. Ralls told officers a burglar tried to enter his home. He refused medical treatment and went to the Woodland Police Department to talk with officers. At 3:30 p.m. that day, officers learned a shooting victim had arrived at the Cowlitz Tribal Police Station on the tribal reservation, the affidavit stated. The victim, identified as Kenneth Aguilar, 32, told officers he had gone to Ralls’ residence to collect money Ralls owed him when he was shot.  An officer responding to the residence saw an “obvious” bullet hole through a window to the right of the front door, the affidavit stated. Ralls told officers he fell out of his wheelchair and dropped a gun under a skirting panel at the bottom of the ramp. In an interview, Ralls said Aguilar worked as a handyman for Ralls for a few months and believed Aguilar was using drugs, according to the affidavit. Ralls said Aguilar had harassed Ralls’ wife for weeks while Ralls was in the hospital. Ralls said Aguilar demanded $100 from his wife. Aguilar reportedly did not accept the $25 the woman offered him for what she believed they owed him, the affidavit stated. Ralls said he was defending his home when he shot Aguilar through the window, who had been standing outside on the wheelchair ramp. “Ralls said more than once he wished he had been a better shot,” the affidavit stated.  He could not explain a specific threat Aguilar made toward his wife. Ralls told officers he was a convicted felon which prohibited him from owning a firearm, the affidavit stated, and that the gun was his wife’s. He said he went outside after shooting at Aguilar, after which his motorized wheelchair tipped over at the bottom of the ramp. During the interview, Ralls “said something to the effect that Aguilar was a ‘tweaker that needed to be put down,’” according to the affidavit. Ralls’ wife told a similar story to officers, the affidavit stated. She also could not recall a specific threat from Aguilar and stated he made no attempt to get into the residence. Officers executing a search warrant recovered the firearm, which was a revolver, the affidavit stated. Ralls was confirmed to have been convicted of a felony in the 1980s. Aguilar received surgery to remove a bullet from his upper-right chest at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and was expected to make a full recovery, according to the affidavit. Ralls was not initially booked by officers due to his age and health, the affidavit stated. He was later issued a summons to appear in court on Sept. 7, according to court documents.

Why Should Your Family Take A Road Trip? Experiences Along The Way – Deseret News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/why-should-your-family-take-a-road-trip-experiences-along-the-way-deseret-news/ On a beautiful September afternoon in Murray, Utah, Jason Miller and his wife Deb are set to load the tricked-out van they call “the camper” for a road trip weekend of camping and a music festival. Typically their 8-year-old daughter, Teagan, doesn’t help out with the loading process, but this time she decided to pitch in. And as many helping hands make light work, Teagan brought her stuffed animals and some of the family bags over to the car to help prepare for a fun family weekend in Torrey and Capitol Reef National Park. It would be a few days filled with music, s’mores around the fire and time spent in nature in their family van. “The camper came to be because we love going out on the road and we wanted to up our game. We don’t use it for every road trip but we do use it for most,” Jason Miller said. Why drag the whole family away from home for days at a time? Miller said it’s for the experiences his family has while on the road together. “We road trip for a lot of reasons, but having new and exciting experiences are at the top of the list. We love exploring, visiting friends and family, and we even love going to some of our favorite places again and again,” Miller said. Shared experiences playing the license plate game, asking “are we there yet?” and going through the good and the bad of traveling across the country together are quintessential aspects of the all-American family road trip. While generations have enjoyed this type of vacationing, where did the family road trip get its start? World War II’s influence on American travel The real major event that kicked off the road tripping boom was the end of World War II, according to Richard Ratay in his book, “Don’t Make me Pull Over!: An Informal History of the Family Road Trip.” When the draft and enlistment took young men away from home for the first time in their lives, they got to see more of their nation for basic training and then were sent off to different parts of the world to fight for America. After seeing the world, these young men came back with a travel bug, Ratay explained, right as they were starting to have families amid the baby boom. “They had all these kids because of the postwar economic prosperity that America was going through at that time,” Ratay said. American automobile factories were producing large numbers of cars at the time thanks to their increased productivity and efficiency during the war. “America all of a sudden had young men who were interested in travel with new families, lots of money, lots of time, lots of cars, and that was really what spurred the travel boom,” Ratay said. Suddenly the country was full of families packing up their station wagons to go on vacation. All of these elements might not have ultimately amounted to much without the final key ingredient: the interstate highway system. The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which authorized the construction of the 41,000 mile interstate highway network across America, was a major factor that brought family road trips to fruition. “Legislation was passed to start funding construction of the interstate, of course, in 1956, but it really took America 25 years to build those interstates,” Ratay said. With all of these pieces in place, the 1960s brought the true launch of the family road trip craze, which peaked in the 1970s. After the interstate highway systems were born, they expanded from coast to coast while automobiles were becoming a permanent part of the American lifestyle. Jason and Deb Miller pack for a family road trip with one of their daughters, Teagan, 8, at their home in Murray on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News What made family road trips popular? Ratay can still remember waking up as a kid at 3 a.m., packing up the car and heading out on a family road trip to beat the Chicago rush hour traffic back in the mid 1970s. His family was on an Indiana interstate when suddenly the car started spinning. Magazines and coffee cups went flying and eventually the car hit a sudden stop. Ratay recalls the interior of the vehicle being completely dark as all the windows were completely caked in snow. Ratay’s family car, along with 40 others, had hit a patch of black ice and spun out of control into a ditch. Thankfully, there were no collisions, but his family and others were stranded on the interstate waiting until someone could come by and help get them out of the ditch. To pass the time, Ratay recalls his family setting up camp on the side of the road where they played family games, sang songs and tried to shovel snow off the car. They were eventually rescued and headed back on their journey, he told the Deseret News. Family vacations became especially popular during this time as they allowed people to learn about the country in a time where technology couldn’t. “We as kids had a very little idea of how big America actually is and how different people and the culture of America can be at distant ends of the country,” Ratay said. Ratay said road trips were educational experiences for him and his family growing up. “It was eye opening that so many different people, from different backgrounds, could exist in the same country together,” Ratay said. “We didn’t have 400 channels that people are constantly seeing today among other technological advances, and so road trips were a firsthand experience of understanding the way other people lived.” Road trips also opened the door to visit multiple “must see” destinations across the 50 states. “I remember going to various baseball stadiums across the west, camping and backpacking throughout Utah, visiting national parks, Disneyland, driving through an actual tree in the redwoods, and collecting ash after Mt. Saint Helens blew,” Miller said. With modern technology and air travel, most memorable sites can be easily reached. Despite the changing world, the magic of the family road trip can still happen for families — and still does today. Teagan Miller, 8, loads her things in a van as the family packs for the road trip at their home in Murray on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Road trip magic While parents today may not be able to preserve the magic of the family road trip experience as it was in the ’70s and ’80s, Ratay said the best way to try is to explore off the freeway. “The thing that I would urge travelers and parents today to do is to get off the interstate and go to some of these places. Research the route you’re taking as well as the destination, make time and find curious and interesting little things along the way to stop at,” Ratay said. Ratay said one of his all time favorite road trips was when he took his own family to see Mount Rushmore a few years back. “We rented a big RV and we made the quintessential road trip out west to go to Mount Rushmore. It was a fantastic experience, and I think what made that trip so great was the stops we made along the way that made it memorable,” Ratay said. Since the COVID-19 pandemic created hybrid work opportunities for some, Miller said having the option to work remotely has helped his family realize they can discover more of the country as they work from the road. “I am fortunate to work from home, which also means I can work on the road. So why not take advantage and see what the world has in store?” In order to enjoy road tripping, Miller said people have to think of the journey as part of the experience. “There are so many cool things on the road to pull over and experience. Road tripping takes more time than flying. If COVID taught me anything about work-life balance, it’s that it’s important to spend as much time as I can with my family and friends doing the things we love,” Miller said. Jason and Deb Miller load items into a van as they pack for a family road trip at their home in Murray on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

Green Aloha Authorized For New Medical Cannabis Dispensary – Pacific Business News – The Business Journals https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/green-aloha-authorized-for-new-medical-cannabis-dispensary-pacific-business-news-the-business-journals/ Green Aloha authorized for new medical cannabis dispensary – Pacific Business News  The Business Journals

Knowing The Risk Factors, Can Help Reverse Prediabetes – WDIO https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/knowing-the-risk-factors-can-help-reverse-prediabetes-wdio/ According to the CDC, about 37 million Americans suffer from diabetes. That’s 1 in 10 people. And when it comes to prediabetes, it’s around 4 in 10 people. In short, diabetes affects an astounding number of people, but there are things we can do. Kelli Timmersman, the Director of Healthy Living at the Duluth Area YMCA, stopped by The Lift to talk prevention, “Type 2 diabetes is when you body become resistant to insulin so you are no longer able to successfully use the glucose that you put into your body.” She adds we might be a risk due to a variety of factors which include: Having an immediate family member who suffers from diabetes Those over the age of 45 Being overweight, having high blood pressure Leading an inactive life style Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy You can watch out for pre-diabetes by looking out for these risk factors or getting a blood sugar test at the doctors. This test offered through the CDC can help you with your own self-assessment. There are preventative measures you can take, like simply getting moving and being mindful of what you eat. The Duluth Area Family YMCA offers a free class that can help foster lifestyle changes. You can visit the Duluth Area YMCA’s website for more information. The next class is on October 4th. For Related Stories: Duluth Family YMCA  Health  Seen on The Lift  Type 2 Diabetes

High School Sports: Durfee, Joseph Case Field Teams Win At Home – Fall River Herald News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/high-school-sports-durfee-joseph-case-field-teams-win-at-home-fall-river-herald-news/ The fall sports season is underway in the Fall River area. Take a look at the highlights from Monday’s local high school action: Boys soccer: Joseph Case vs. Fairhaven SCORE: Fairhaven 3, Joseph Case 0 LOCATION: Joseph Case DATE: Sept. 19 RECORD: Joseph Case, 0-3  HIGHLIGHTS: The Cardinals fall short against league opponent Fairhaven. Freshman Logan Macomber and senior Joel Mello had a solid performances for Case. The score was tied at 0-0 at halftime. The Blue Devils capitalized on crucial mistakes midway through the second half. Joseph Case travels to Wareham on Wednesday. Boys soccer: Somerset Berkley vs. Old Rochester SCORE: Somerset Berkley 3, Old Rochester 3  LOCATION: Somerset Berkley DATE: Sept. 19 RECORD: Somerset Berkley, 3-2-1 (2-1-1 in South Coast Conference) HIGHLIGHTS: The Raiders overcame a three-goal deficit to tie their game with Old Rochester. Cam Freitas, James Doucette (assist) and Shai Berman. Berman scored with a minute left for the equalizer. Evan Furtado stopped six shots on net. Somerset travels to Bourne on Wednesday. Girls soccer: Joseph Case at Fairhaven SCORE: Fairhaven 6, Joseph Case 0 LOCATION: Fairhaven DATE: Sept. 19 RECORD: Joseph Case, 1-4 HIGHLIGHTS: Liza Pinette and Christina Pimentel each had two goals to power the Blue Devils. Catia Fernandes and Meaghan Powers each added a goal. Malene Mattos had three assists while Tenley Dakin, Pinette, and Sophia Fleurent chipped in with an assist apiece. Sara Reis went scoreless in net, allowing freshman, Kennedy Allain, quality time to end the second half. The Blue Devils (3-0-2, 2-0 SCC) visit Seekonk on Wednesday while Case hosts Wareham. Girls soccer: Somerset Berkley at Old Rochester SCORE: Somerset Berkley 5, Old Rochester 2  LOCATION: Old Rochester DATE: Sept. 19 RECORD: Somerset Berkley, 2-3-1 (2-2-1 in South Coast Conference) HIGHLIGHTS: The Raiders pulled out a road win against league opponent Old Rochester. Alex Cook netted a pair of goals in the win. Jocelyn Wilson chipped in with a goal and two assists. Aryanna Secia (assist) and Julianna Nassiff also recorded goals. Emily Fernandes and Mia Gentile also had assists. SBR host Bourne on Wednesday. Girls soccer: Joseph Case at Bristol-Plymouth SCORE: Bristol-Plymouth 2, Joseph Case 1 LOCATION: Bristol-Plymouth DATE: Sept. 16 RECORD: Joseph Case, 1-3 HIGHLIGHTS: The Cardinals lost their game against non-league opponent Bristol-Plymouth. Freshman Julia Lopes netted Case’s lone goal, her fourth of season.  Field Hockey: Joseph Case vs. Dighton-Rehoboth SCORE: Joseph Case 3, Dighton-Rehoboth 2 LOCATION: Joseph Case DATE: Sept. 19 RECORD: Joseph Case, 4-0 (3-0 in the South Coast Conference) HIGHLIGHTS: Megan Smith scored off the corner at the end of regulation to give the Cardinals a win over Dighton-Rehoboth. Smith finished with two goals and an assist. Lexi Yost had a goal and Brooke Orton and Adalyn Carriero each collected an assist. Netminder Anna Michaud had 4 saves in net. Case travels to New Bedford for a non league matchup on Wednesday. Field Hockey: Durfee vs. Seekonk SCORE: Durfee 8, Seekonk 0 LOCATION: Durfee DATE: Sept. 19 RECORD: 3-0-1 (1-0 in Southeast Conference)   HIGHLIGHTS: The Hilltoppers blanked non-league opponent Seekonk. Toni Freitas and Kacey Curran (assist) each netted two goals. Shakira Cadet added a goal and chipped in with two assists. Sydni Duong, Josie Caine (assist) and Ellia Delisle (assist) also scored a goal. Kailey Hutchinson posted another shutout in net. Emily Curran, Paitynn Botelho and Brooke Macedo each had a great game on defense. Solid team win today for us,” Durfee head coach Nicole Henrique said. “Everyone who played today contributed to this win.” The Hilltoppers host Dartmouth on Wednesday. Field Hockey: Westport at Wareham SCORE: Wareham 2, Westport 0 LOCATION: Wareham DATE: Sept. 19 RECORD: Westport 0-3 HIGHLIGHTS: Despite strong games from Avery Avila, Isabella Babb and Madeleine Melnyk, the Wildcats fell to the Vikings. Both goals by Wareham were scored in the last quarter. “Our young team played hard against a physical and older Wareham team,” Westport head coach Jacquelyn Legendre said. The Wildcats hosts Southeastern on Wednesday. Golf: Diman vs. Cape Cod Tech. SCORE: Diman 5, Cape Cod Tech. 4 LOCATION: Swansea Country Club DATE: Sept. 19 RECORD: Diman, 1-2 in Mayflower HIGHLIGHTS: The Bengals captured their first win of the season against Cape Cod Tech on the last putt of the match. Freshmen Wyatt Messier made a clutch putt to secure the win. Hunter Quental and Jacob Almeida also won their match. Diman hosts Bristol-Plymouth on Tuesday. Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette sports editor Steven Sanchez can be reached at ssanchez@heraldnews.com. You can follow him on  Twitter at @Chezsports. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News today.

Alibaba Dives Deeper Into The Metaverse With New Immersive Luxury Shopping Experience – NFTgators https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/alibaba-dives-deeper-into-the-metaverse-with-new-immersive-luxury-shopping-experience-nftgators/ Quick take: Alibaba has launched a new immersive luxury shopping experience in the metaverse. Dubbed the Tmall Luxury Pavilion, the luxury shopping platform has been upgraded to host an AR fashion show accessible via a brand-exclusive gate pass Meta Pass. Alibaba’s immersive shopping experience currently offers try-on for products, digital avatars and digital collectibles. Alibaba has launched the Tmall Luxury Pavillion, a deeper immersive luxury shopping experience. The shopping platform will host an AR fashion show accessible to select brands. The platform will be updated with a series of digital upgrades and events this month. China has been one of the leading early adopters of the metaverse, with its largest technology companies driving the adoption. Its two largest cities Shanghai and Beijing have already rolled out plans for the citywide deployment of web3 products, including incubation programs for early-stage startups. Alibaba’s investment in the extended reality market picked up steam at the end of March this year after leading AR glasses maker Nreal’s $60 million funding round. And now, the company seems set on utilising that technology to onboard luxury brands to its intuitive metaverse platform. Commenting on her company’s new immersive luxury shopping experience, Janet Wang, head of Alibaba’s luxury division said: “Before “metaverse” became a buzzword, we had already transformed this buzzword into a commercial reality.” Wang was referring to the Tmall Luxury Pavillion, which marked its 5th-anniversary last week. Leading brands like Richemont, Kering, LVMH and OTB have already showcased their products on the platform allowing visitors to try the, on in an immersive XR experience. The company has now scheduled an AR fashion show in collaboration with Vogue China and a list of top artists on September 22. The company will hand some of the followers of fashion within Alibaba’s ecosystem a free Meta Pass, giving them entry into the company’s metaverse. “The digital world can provide consumers with the same, or even better, shopping experiences and luxury-brand identities than in the real world,” Wang added. The metaverse has become a focal point of retail brands, especially those involved in the fashion industry. Companies are leveraging its rapid adoption by consumers to form deeper connections with their customers whilst exploring alternative revenue channels. Nike has already demonstrated how companies can achieve success by combining their brand authority with NFTs. Overall, the metaverse is predicted to reach a market value of about $5 trillion by 2030 according to a report published by Mckinsey in June. Stay up to date: Google News Twitter Telegram LinkedIn Facebook TikTok

Quotes: Coach Brian Daboll, S Julian Love, RB Gary Brightwell – Giants.com https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/quotes-coach-brian-daboll-s-julian-love-rb-gary-brightwell-giants-com/ Head Coach Brian Daboll Q: I want to ask you about (cornerback) Adoree’ (Jackson). When you have a corner playing at the level he’s at, what does that do? How important is that for you guys’ defense? A: It’s important. He’s really done a good job since we’ve been here. I think he’s bought into what we’re trying to do. I think he’s had a really good camp, and that’s led into a strong start to the season. I have a lot of confidence in him, and I’m glad he’s part of our team. Q: And just specifically, the way you guys are going to play with so much pressure and so aggressive, you really can’t do that probably if your corners aren’t capable of f playing on an island. Like some systems, you maybe hide a corner; it feels like here you probably can’t. A: I think (defensive coordinator) Wink (Martindale) does a good job though of mixing up. There’s a variety of way to play to pressure, as I know Wink has talked to you about. You can bring only four guys and consider it a pressure and do different things on the back end in terms of your coverage systems. I think Wink does a good job of mixing that up, and Adoree’s been a very dependable player for us. Q: I wanted to ask you about the start of the last two weeks. The offense has kind of gotten off to a slow start as compared to the second half of the games. What can you do to maybe expedite things a little bit, get them going on a faster tempo and being more productive as far as scoring opportunities? A: That’s an important part of the game for us is trying to get off for a fast start. That doesn’t always happen. The last two games are the only two games to go by in terms of the regular season. So, we’ll continue to work at that and put together some good openers. It takes everybody – the coaching, the playing – everybody. And it’s something we’ll work on. Q: Is it possible that you might consider like an up-tempo or a no huddle offense to kind of jump start things? A: I think we go into the week and the game trying to put together the best plan we can. And I think the offensive coaches do a really good job. Again, we haven’t had the results that we’re hoping for, but I believe in the process and the preparation that those guys do. We’ll continue to try to do a better job at that. Q: I know you’ve been talking about competition and that leading into playing time and the way players are used in the games since training camp. A lot of coaches talk about that, not a lot of coaches always follow through on that. It seems like they just throw everybody out there the way things were. A – do you think that players believed you before the season started, that that’s the way you were going to treat things? And two – is it difficult for the players to accept that kind of role? A: I think those are two good questions; I think they’re best questions for those guys. All we try to do is the very best we can as a coaching staff; we have high standards in terms of going out there, preparing well, practicing well. Each week is a different week. I know we talked about this yesterday. The receivers, Slay (wide receiver Darius Slayton), he was active but had a few reps. Kenny (wide receiver Kenny Golladay) didn’t have a lot. And if you look at the defensive side, sometimes it’s planned. You know, (inside linebacker Austin) Calitro had five. In the previous week, he had 40-plus. So, we’ll try to do what we think is best for our football team. I think that’s the most important. I think you just are open and honest with the players of what their role is, what they need to do to improve and let those guys go out there and compete it off each week. Again, we’re kind of at the introductory stages of our program and what we’re trying to do, and I think competition is the best thing for everybody. Q: When you make a decision when it pertains one of the highest paid players of the team, do you have to check above you to make that call? I’m talking about Kenny, obviously. Do you have to check with (general manager) Joe (Schoen) or (president and chief executive officer) John (Mara) and make sure that’s okay? A: Joe and I collaborate on pretty much everything in our building. I bounce ideas off of him; he bounces ideas off of us. I think something we want to create is as competitive of a team as we can. And regardless of where you’re drafted, how you got here, how much money you make, we believe in everybody goes out there and competes, and we play the guys that earn the right to play that week. Q: Any (defensive lineman) Leonard Williams update? A: It’s his knee. But it’s better than it could be. So, he’s day-to-day. He said he feels a lot better than he did yesterday. He’s walking around, so we’ll just take it like we normally do with these things each day. So, hopefully he’s a fast healer. Q: So that day-to-day means? A: Day-to-day. Q: Another defensive question for you, I guess two parts. What did you think of the way Dane Belton (safety) played, and how did his play allow you to do some different things defensively with (safety Xavier) McKinney and (safety Julian) Love? A: It was good to have him out there. I thought he played fast. It was his first NFL play, and he recovered a fumble there on the kickoff. He’s been a guy, as a young player, that’s been right in the back hip of those guys when he was injured. You can tell his preparation paid off. Just like a lot of the guys, there’s certain things he can improve on, like all of us. I thought he played fast. It was good to have him out there in terms of the defensive packages. I think that’s something each week. You go into a game, offensively you look at things. What do you like to do? How do you like to match up? We certainly do that there, and Wink does a great job, along with the defensive staff, of figuring out what we need to do for that particular week. So, for this week, it was good relative to how Carolina played the weapons that they had and the matchups we thought were in favor of us if we played it a certain way. Q: A bunch of your players in the locker room, and you said it before, they said one of the keys to this team is they’re not afraid of failure. I’m not 100 percent sure what that means, but are there examples of that that you coached in yesterday’s game that show us that you’re not afraid of failure? A: Well, I think that you can get bogged down in this league pretty quick by making a mistake and letting it affect the next play. The other thing I think for play callers is you put together a plan you prepare during the week. You explain it to the players, and then when you get into that situation, I’ve been there before, (you think), ‘Oh boy, should I really call this?’ I think (offensive coordinator) Mike (Kafka) – I think that was a great example at the end of the game there with the pass play that Mike called and put it in DJ’s (quarterback Daniel Jones) hands. I think we really had good communication from Mike to the quarterback. Again, that was discussed probably a couple plays before. He knew the play he wanted to go to. And then those two plays, back-to-back plays, where (safety) Tony Jefferson made the tackle on (Panthers running back) Christian McCaffrey. That was a great play; one of the plays of the game that allowed us to get to third-down and get that sack with Julian (Love). Pretty aggressive play calls, I’d say both on Mike’s end and on Wink’s end. So, again, I want them to be themselves, play fast, play free, move onto the next play. We all make mistakes. I’m probably the leader of that. Once you make them, don’t let it linger. Move onto the next play. The next step is the most important. Q: Would an example of that (be) – tell me if I’m on that mark with this or not – about maybe not worrying about consequences and have the conviction. You call for (running back) Gary Brightwell, Mike makes that call. (Running back) Saquon (Barkley) is in the backfield. So, if Gary Brightwell drops the ball or gets stopped for no gain, it’s easy for me to come to you and say, ‘Just give it to Saquon.’ Isn’t that the easiest thing to do? Why do you give it to a guy that has one career rush? So, is that also like, ‘I’m not afraid to fail in that situation because I believe in this play?’ A: Yeah. I think – well again – our job as a coaching staff is to do the very best we can to prepare those guys and put plays in that we think are going to work. You’re never sitting up there at night drawing up a play going, ‘Boy, let’s call this play. We only got probably about a 10 percent chance to hit it.’ You spend a lot of time on it. Do they all work? Absolutely not. There’s been times where – let’s just call it a gadget-y play or a trick play or maybe something’s that a little bit unique that I’ve called – that it hasn’t worked. And you can’t worry about the criticism that you’re going to get with it if you believe in that play and you think that’s the right thing. And that happens quite a bit, but you have to, again, have conviction in it. That’s why you’re putting the play in or the defense in or the special teams play in, and you just don’t pick it out of a hat. You work at it. You evaluate it. You practice it. There’s been times where you think it’s going to work. You go out there and practice it a couple times during the week, and by Friday night or Friday after practice, you’re throwing it away. So, that’s the job of the coaching staff. That’s what we’ll always try to do here. And I’m pleased with how those guys prepare and the preparation that they put in, much like the players. Q: How difficult is it as a play caller when you’re not having success with the run to stick with it in the second half, and how would you evaluate Saquon’s game yesterday? Obviously, it wasn’t the same numbers as the first game, but in many ways, it wa...