How To Disable The Always-On Display On Your IPhone 14 Pro Or 14 Pro Max Temporarily Or Permanently Gadget Hacks
How To Disable The Always-On Display On Your IPhone 14 Pro Or 14 Pro Max — Temporarily Or Permanently – Gadget Hacks https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/how-to-disable-the-always-on-display-on-your-iphone-14-pro-or-14-pro-max-temporarily-or-permanently-gadget-hacks/
An always-on display isn’t for everyone. If you aren’t happy about your iPhone 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max’s display being visible all the time, even when you press the Side button to lock the screen, there’s an easy way to make the screen act like any other iPhone screen.
The always-on display is actually a pretty helpful feature if you use lock screen widgets, so you can always have vital information just a glance away. Even the wallpaper can be a handy piece of glanceable data if you’re using the weather wallpaper that updates in real time. And it does this with minimal effects on your overall battery life since it uses minimal power and a low refresh rate.
Don’t Miss: All 350+ New iOS 16 Features for Your iPhone
Instead of disabling the always-on display, you can make the display go completely dark whenever you don’t want to look at it, like when in a movie theater or when driving at night. To temporarily sleep the screen:
Lay your iPhone face down.
Put your iPhone in a pocket, bag, or similar place.
Use an iPhone pouch or folio case.
Turn on Low Power Mode.
Activate the Sleep focus.
Connect your iPhone to CarPlay.
According to Apple, the always-on display will also go completely dark when:
Using your iPhone as a Continuity Camera.
You haven’t used your iPhone in a while (it will learn your routine and know when to sleep the screen or keep it active based on your daily patterns).
You’re wearing a paired Apple Watch and move away from the iPhone (the display will go back to always-on when you and your Watch are close again).
If you want to disable the always-on display permanently or for more time than any of the above options provide, go to “Display & Brightness” in the Settings app. From there, scroll down and toggle off the “Always On” switch.
Keep Your Connection Secure Without a Monthly Bill. Get a lifetime subscription to VPN Unlimited for all your devices with a one-time purchase from the new Gadget Hacks Shop, and watch Hulu or Netflix without regional restrictions, increase security when browsing on public networks, and more.
Buy Now (80% off)
Other worthwhile deals to check out:
41% off a home Wi-Fi analyzer
98% off a learn to code bundle
98% off an accounting bootcamp
59% off the XSplit VCam video background editor
Cover photo and screenshots by Justin Meyers/Gadget Hacks
SEC Charges Crypto Influencer Ian Balina Over Unregistered ICO In 2018 Decrypt
SEC Charges Crypto Influencer Ian Balina Over Unregistered ICO In 2018 – Decrypt https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/sec-charges-crypto-influencer-ian-balina-over-unregistered-ico-in-2018-decrypt/
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged crypto influencer Ian Balina, alleging the crypto personality did not file a registration statement with the commission for his offering and sale of Sparkster’s SPRK tokens, and no exemption from registration was applicable.
He also allegedly failed to disclose the compensation he received while promoting Sparkster’s SPRK initial coin offering (ICOICO) on social media, according to the SEC.
Sparkster offered investors a slice of its “no-code” software development platform by purchasing SPRK tokens, which claimed to allow users to develop software with minimal technical coding skills. A product demo can still be viewed here.
The SEC seeks “injunctive relief, disgorgement, civil penalties, and other appropriate and necessary equitable relief.” If the charges hold, it would mean Balina would be unable to promote securities again.
The filing also argues that contributions made in Ethereum (ETH) to participate in the ICO all took place in the United States.
“[Users’] ETH contributions were validated by a network of nodes on the Ethereum blockchain, which are clustered more densely in the United States than in any other country,” the filing reads. “As a result, those transactions took place in the United States.”
The influencer took to Twitter to announce that he was “excited to take this fight public.”
“This frivolous SEC charge sets a bad precedent for the entire crypto industry,” he added. “If investing in a private sale with a discount is a crime, the entire crypto VC space is in trouble.”
Excited to take this fight public.
This frivolous SEC charge sets a bad precedent for the entire crypto industry.
If investing in a private sale with a discount is a crime, the entire crypto VC space is in trouble.
Turned down settlement so they have to prove themselves. pic.twitter.com/lVaqnnsLgT
— Ian Balina (@DiaryofaMadeMan) September 19, 2022
Balina boasted around 143,000 Twitter followers and 110,000 YouTube subscribers at the time of writing, alongside books on Amazon and Audible, and mainstream media appearances in the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Forbes.
The Uganda-born entrepreneur left his sales role at IBM to promote crypto full time in 2017, with content such as “How to Make Millions with Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)” racking up hundreds of thousands of views.
Decrypt has yet to receive commentary from Balina at press time.
Balina’s Sparkster ICO promotion
Balina gave the token a 90% “Hall of Fame” ranking on his ICO investing spreadsheet and promoted it to users of a private Telegram group of around 50 people, according to the SEC’s filing.
The Cayman islands-incorporated firm is now defunct, with the last tweet from their company account being made in 2021.
The SPRK ICO, which the SEC confirmed was unregistered, took place between April and July 2018, raising approximately $30 million from nearly 4,000 investors located abroad and in the United States.
Balina allegedly signed a contract to invest approximately $5 million in the Sparkster offering before promoting the offered SPRK tokens on YouTube, Telegram, and other social media platforms.
Although the SEC claimed he agreed to receive a 30% bonus from Sparkster on the tokens he purchased in the Sparkster Offering, Balina allegedly never publicly disclosed the consideration he received for his promotion.
Stay on top of crypto news, get daily updates in your inbox.
Mark Frerichs Exchanged For Taliban Warlord Bashir Noorzai In Kabul The Washington Post
Mark Frerichs Exchanged For Taliban Warlord Bashir Noorzai In Kabul – The Washington Post https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/mark-frerichs-exchanged-for-taliban-warlord-bashir-noorzai-in-kabul-the-washington-post/
correction
An earlier version of this article incorrectly said Bashir Noorzai had been held in Guantánamo Bay. He was serving his life sentence in a federal penitentiary. The article has been corrected.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — American Mark Frerichs, a civilian contractor who was abducted in Kabul over two years ago, was freed in exchange for an Afghan detainee held in U.S. federal prison, U.S. and Afghan officials said Monday.
Frerichs’s family hailed his release in a statement, saying they were “grateful and excited to learn that he has been freed” after being held for more than 2½ years.
“Our family has prayed for this each day,” Charlene Cakora, his sister, said in the statement from Camden Advisory Group, which has been advocating for his release. “We never gave up hope that he would survive and come home safely to us.”
President Biden applauded the freeing of Frerichs, who U.S. officials said was now in U.S. care in Doha, Qatar. “Bringing the negotiations that led to Mark’s freedom to a successful resolution required difficult decisions, which I did not take lightly,” he said in a statement.
U.S. officials said Frerichs’s release capped months of negotiations between senior U.S. officials and the Taliban, the insurgent group that has governed Afghanistan in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal last year.
To obtain his freedom, the official said, the U.S. government released detainee Bashir Noorzai (also known as Haji Bashir Noorzai) — a warlord and drug trafficker with ties to the Taliban — who was convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to life in federal prison after being lured to the United States and arrested in 2005.
In Kabul, acting Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi hailed Noorzai’s release. “This will open a new chapter in the bilateral relations between the United States and Afghanistan,” he said at a news conference in Kabul that was broadcast by local television outlets.
“We have been persistent in our efforts to free [Noorzai], and now he is with us in his own country,” Muttaqi continued. He said the two men were swapped at Kabul’s international airport.
Senior U.S. officials, who spoke to reporters on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive negotiations, said Frerichs was in “stable health” and was being offered U.S. support. They declined to provide details on where Frerichs was kept during his long captivity or which faction of the Taliban had held him.
Frerichs’s release underscores the delicate path the Biden administration must tread in its dealings with Afghanistan’s new leaders, whom the United States fought for two decades before they took over after the collapse of the U.S.-backed government last year.
The United States, like other nations, has not officially recognized the Taliban government, but U.S. officials have engaged with it regularly as they seek to provide aid to Afghans and advocate for the rights of women and girls as the Taliban has imposed new restrictions on them.
Last week, the Taliban condemned a move by the United States to redirect $3.5 billion of the country’s frozen central bank reserves to a fund run in part by Swiss government officials and Afghan economic experts.
The Frerichs deal comes just weeks after the United States conducted a drone strike in downtown Kabul that killed al-Qaeda’s top militant, an incident that highlighted the Taliban’s ongoing ties to terror organizations and posed a major setback to any potential normalization of U.S. ties with the group.
One U.S. official said that the Biden administration told Taliban leaders after that strike “that we would hold them directly responsible if any harm were to come to Mark, and that the best way they might begin to rebuild trust with the United States with the world was to immediately release [him], and that didn’t happen immediately.”
“If the Taliban are as interested as they say they are in normal relations with the international community, then that practice must resolutely end,” another official said.
Officials said there was a “narrow window of opportunity” following Biden’s initial decision this summer to potentially grant Noorzai clemency. They contrasted Noorzai’s conviction with the fact that Frerichs had been in Afghanistan for work.
The release of Frerichs comes as the Biden administration attempts to secure the release of two Americans it says are being wrongly held by Russia, potentially via another prisoner swap.
George reported from Islamabad, Pakistan. Ryan reported from Washington.
Drug Detection: ONR SCOUT Tests Tech For Monitoring Illicit Maritime Cargo DVIDS
Drug Detection: ONR SCOUT Tests Tech For Monitoring Illicit Maritime Cargo – DVIDS https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/drug-detection-onr-scout-tests-tech-for-monitoring-illicit-maritime-cargo-dvids/
ARLINGTON, Va.—To improve capabilities for monitoring aircraft and vessels carrying illicit maritime cargo such as drugs — for longer periods of time and over greater distances — the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored SCOUT initiative recently conducted a dynamic experimentation event at Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, at the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay.
The goal of the event was to find creative solutions to pinpoint “dark targets” — aircraft or watercraft operating with little to no radio-frequency signatures — found in maritime operating areas covered by the Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S). It sought ways to use unmanned technologies to expand intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities beyond those of traditional maritime patrol aircraft such as the P-3 Orion and P-8 Poseidon.
JIATF-S currently works with U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and partner naval forces to leverage all-domain technologies and unmanned capabilities to target, detect and monitor illicit drug trafficking in the air and maritime domains. This facilitates interdiction and apprehension to reduce the flow of drugs, as well as degrade and dismantle transnational criminal organizations.
ONR SCOUT is an ongoing, multiagency experimentation campaign for identifying alternative ways to bring unmanned technologies to warfighter problems, operationalize them and bring them to scale. SCOUT is committed to getting nontraditional, commercial-off-the-shelf, government-developed and/or government-sponsored technologies to the fleet rapidly.
“SCOUT is an innovation vehicle and investment strategy for the rapid development of autonomous platforms that address today’s warfighter challenges,” said Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Lorin Selby. “Through experimentation with partners like JIATF-S, we can connect innovators, industry, acquisition professionals and fleet stakeholders to attack and solve key operational problems.”
“This is a pressing issue for JIATF-S because every day multiple suspect vessels are near and in the area of operations conducting illicit trafficking,” said U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Duane Zitta, JIATF-S chief of operational demonstration and experimentation. “Because of this vast area, JIATF-S is looking for alternative capabilities and technologies to provide unmanned counter-operations that can detect and monitor suspect activity, ultimately helping prevent illegal movement to the United States.”
The JEB Little Creek-Fort Story experimentation event was a partnership involving ONR SCOUT, JIATF-S, the Naval Research and Development Establishment, and industry partners in the Chesapeake Bay area. It was one of multiple sprint events (scenario-based demonstrations of technology capabilities and characteristics) held this year that will lead to a large-scale main experimentation event in March 2023.
During the Chesapeake Bay event, participants engaged in simulated drug-running and -hunting scenarios during “cat-and-mouse” games involving a specialized vessel owned by SOUTHCOM and JIATF-S, a “Gotcha” boat formerly used by drug traffickers and seized by JIATF-S, and various targets of interest.
Participants employed sophisticated sensor systems and technologies, ranging from coordinated unmanned aircraft systems to wide-area motion imagery. Data collected during the exercises was fed into an onsite maritime operations center and synthesized, providing operators with real-time information about targets and each technology’s performance.
The technology tested at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story will undergo further refinement and improvement before the March 2023 main experimentation event.
“ONR’s authorities to engage with industry have vaulted it as our vital technology maturation partner,” said Jeffrey Havlicek, J7 director for Innovation and Technology, JIATF-S. “Cooperative technology truly rises all boats in shared stability of maritime commerce and safety.
“We’re grateful for the years of technology maturation efforts that have been advanced by drawing on ONR’s expertise and passion,” he continued. “The best part is we are finding more naval operators just as grateful as we are for advanced capabilities in data synthesis, mission planning, autonomous detection of dark maritime threats, and improved naval logistics automation.”
Watch a video about the experimentation event at https://youtu.be/X2G0FgKX2zA.
Warren Duffie Jr. is a contractor for ONR Corporate Strategic Communications.
Updates And Trends In Co-Located Fire Stations Firehouse
Updates And Trends In Co-Located Fire Stations – Firehouse https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/updates-and-trends-in-co-located-fire-stations-firehouse/
Over the past several years, we continue to see an increase in shared or co-located public safety facilities. Besides designing facilities for fire and law enforcement agencies, other sites include town or municipal offices, dispatch centers, and justice departments. Locating fire and law enforcement departments offers numerous financial benefits but also there is a trend for fire and police to train and work together.
However, costs have also driven fire departments to consider alternatives for satellite fire stations. With the spread of urban and suburban populations, the demand for new and additional satellite stations is increasing as land is difficult to find and afford. Consequently, departments have some unique ways to increase their presence in the community and more affordable ways.
Some fire departments looked within their local government to find cost-saving opportunities for satellite stations.
Washington Township, OH, is located inside a water tower owned by the City of Dublin and leased to Washington Township. According to the department, Station 95 is only one of four fire stations co-located in water towers.
The Violet Township Fire Department, Pickerington, Ohio, Station 593 was built 15 years ago behind retail stores in a strip mall. According to Fire Chief Mike Little, when the station was built, it was in one of the busiest quarters of the city. Little said the fire chief at the time made a deal with the retail complex to include a garage and medical unit on the first floor of the new apartment building. The station is out of public view, so people are surprised when the department responds from the complex. Station 593 has served the department well, but the department is now talking about relocating the station to a new site and co-locating with a new pre-K school the school district is building.
The Violet Township Fire Department is also sharing its newest facility, Station 591, with the Chamber of Commerce. Station 591 was built on the site of the old 591 station. VTFD negotiated a price for the old Chamber of Commerce building and in return, agreed to lease three office spaces in the new fire station. The department has three five-year agreements that stipulate the rent and a clause the Chamber must give a 90-day notice if they leave. The department shares a fitness room and a conference room with the Chamber.
Thinking about other co-located stations, in response to a LinkedIn posting, we received numerous sightings of fire stations co-located in commercial locations.
After doing research for Atlanta Fire Rescue, Matt Hinds-Aldrich, Ph.D., came across a number of co-located fire stations, including a fire station located on the first floor of a CubeSmart, a six-story self-storage project.
Another LinkedIn message was Lincolnwood, IL, Fire Department’s recently opened satellite station in an assisted living facility. Clark County, NV, Fire Department has a fire station in hotel/casino off the Las Vegas strip. The District of Columbia Fire EMS has satellite stations located within some DC hotels. In Colorado, Breckenridge’s Red-White-Blue Fire Protection District has a station located in a hotel/condo/ski base building.
According to Robert Manns, principal, Manns Woodward Studios, Inc., there are several benefits of working with a developer on co-locating a fire station with a commercial or residential complex.
“In some instances, it’s also a way of getting a developer to pay for the capital costs,” said Mann. “It’s a win-win-win in some circumstances. City gets fire station. Developer gets land and sometimes tax waivers/incentives. City gets residents. Residents pay taxes.” Mann cautioned, “The tricky part is maintaining the quality of design and construction. With the right contract delivery method and project management team it can be a great solution.”
The City of Madison, WI, Fire Department’s Station #1 is part of a public/private partnership. The Ovation 309 is a 14-story, multi-use property featuring 248 residential units along with retail and commercial space and the City’s largest and busiest firehouse. Access between the Fire Station and adjacent administrative offices are housed within the Ovation 309 is provided at the basement, first floor, and mezzanine levels.
Where there’s a need to improve service and response time to the community, the fire service is working to find financially responsible ways.
Can You Buy Disneyland Tickets At Costco? – SFGATE https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/can-you-buy-disneyland-tickets-at-costco-sfgate/
Many things have changed since the Covid-19 pandemic and Costco selling Disneyland tickets is one of those changes. In the past, you used to be able to get a pretty decent deal on Disneyland tickets at Costco, but not anymore.
Costco no longer sells tickets. In fact, you can’t even get Disney gift cards at Costco. Fear not, there are ways to get Disneyland tickets on sale even though Costco no longer offers them. In fact, you can look right to Costco’s direct competitor, Sam’s Club, for an option. First off, if you’re not a Sam’s Club member, you’ll want to take advantage of the offer for new members (get a $45 gift card when you sign up).
How to get Disneyland tickets on sale
You cannot buy Disneyland tickets at Sam’s Club, either. But what you can buy are Disney gift cards. You can buy them in bulk for a discount, too. So, you’ll want to estimate your Disneyland ticket cost and buy the right gift card amount, and then use that gift card to purchase your Disneyland tickets. For example, you’ll need to buy at least $100 in Disney gift cards if you plan to go even just for one day, as costs start at $104/day and go up to $165/day for single-day tickets. You can get a $500 Disney gift card for $485 at Sam’s Club. It is obviously not a massive discount, but it is still a discount, nonetheless.
Even if you don’t want to buy gift cards to use to purchase your park tickets, you’ll want to take advantage of getting them on sale at Sam’s Club because you can use Disney gift cards on your vacation in the parks on dining and while shopping for souvenirs. If you are traveling to Disney in a few months, you should snag a few discounted Disney cards every other paycheck and stash them away. When you’re going to Disney, you can merge all of your collected gift cards into one online before you travel.
If you don’t belong to Sam’s Club or don’t want a bunch of gift cards, but you are a Target Red Card holder, you can buy Disneyland tickets for 5% off at Target. Again, not the biggest discount, but it still is something.
Costco Disneyland vacations
A Disneyland vacation isn’t totally hopeless for Costco members. While you can’t get tickets on sale there anymore, you still can book a Disneyland vacation package at Costco.
When you book a vacation through Costco, you’ll save up to 25% on select Disneyland hotel offers and you’ll get up to $245 in Disney gift cards. The 25% isn’t a Costco discount though, that is just a current Disneyland promotion. The $245 gift card is the only promotional benefit of buying your hotel package through Costco instead of just going to Disneyland’s website. Similarly, if you book at a Disneyland Good Neighbor hotel, you’ll get a $145 Disney gift card. Funny that Costco offers Disney gift cards for promotional offers, but no longer sells them in stores.
US Stocks Edge Higher Ahead Of Expected Interest Rate Hike 69News WFMZ-TV
US Stocks Edge Higher Ahead Of Expected Interest Rate Hike – 69News WFMZ-TV https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/us-stocks-edge-higher-ahead-of-expected-interest-rate-hike-69news-wfmz-tv/
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged higher in morning trading on Wall Street on Monday as investors brace for another big interest rate increase this week from the Federal Reserve.
The S&P 500 rose 0.2% as of 10:18 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 72 points, or 0.2%, to 30,896 and the Nasdaq rose 0.2%.
Wall Street remains focused on inflation and the Federal Reserve’s attempt to lower prices by aggressively raising interest rates. On Wednesday, the central bank will announce its latest decision on rates and is expected to raise its benchmark rate, which influences interest rates throughout the economy, another three-quarters of a percentage point.
Retailers and banks made solid gains. Home Depot rose 1.5% and Bank of America rose 2%. Health care stocks slipped and tempered gains elsewhere in the market. Pfizer fell 1.6%.
The yield on the 2-year Treasury, which tends to follow expectations for Fed action, rose to 3.93% from 3.87% late Friday. The 10-year yield, which influences mortgage rates, rose to 3.47% from 3.45%.
The broader market is coming off of its worst week in three months following a surprisingly hot report on inflation and big companies, including FedEx, warning about worsening trends in the economy.
Wall Street has been worried that the Fed’s plan to cool the hottest inflation in four decades could be too aggressive and throw the economy into a recession by pumping the brakes on growth too hard. The higher rates also tend to weigh on stocks, especially the pricier technology sector.
Investors will get another update on the housing sector on Wednesday when the National Association of Realtors releases August figures for sales of previously occupied homes.
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed above 6% last week for the first time since the housing crash of 2008. The higher rates could make an already tight housing market even more expensive for American homebuyers.
Britain was observing a day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. Germany’s DAX rose 0.8% while the CAC 40 in Paris rose 0.1%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 1% while the Shanghai Composite index shed 0.3%. Japan’s markets were closed for a holiday.
AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed to this report from Bangkok.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
UAE: Manned Mars Mission To Be Simulated In Metaverse Wknd.
UAE: Manned Mars Mission To Be Simulated In Metaverse – Wknd. https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/uae-manned-mars-mission-to-be-simulated-in-metaverse-wknd/
The 2117 Metaverse project will capture the sensations of being in space and setting foot on the Red Planet
File photo
Published: Mon 19 Sep 2022, 7:48 PM
Last updated: Mon 19 Sep 2022, 7:49 PM
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will support the development of a simulation that will take the UAE’s manned 2117 Mars mission to the metaverse, it was announced on Monday.
This first-of-its-kind project — which will be led by Web3 pioneer Bedu — will create a unique metaverse experience that will capture the sensations of being in space and setting foot on the Red Planet, as well as create awareness around the challenges of exploration and colonisation.
Formalised through a memorandum of understanding, the 2117 Metaverse project will involve close collaboration between the MBRSC and Bedu.
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 MBRSC will work closely with Bedu experts to guide and influence its development. This will include providing advisory, sharing data and information on space and Mars as well as forming a steering committee to monitor the progress of the partnership.
Both organisations will also collaborate on ideation, creative development, and visualisation of the 2117 metaverse elements.
On the other hand, Bedu will provide MBRSC with consultancy and advisory services in areas such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Web3, and the Metaverse.
ALSO READ:
UAE’s Sultan Al Neyadi to be first Arab astronaut to spend 6 months on ISS
New survey to measure commercial role of space sector to UAE’s economy
UAE moon mission: November launch window announced
Amin Al Zarouni, CEO of Bedu, said: “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.”
“We are excited to partner with MBRSC and are honoured to capture this spellbinding adventure to the stars using the power of the latest and greatest technologies here on Earth. With 2117 we aspire to deliver a fully experience driven Metaverse that focuses on creating endless opportunities for both individuals and organizations,” added Zarouni.
nandini@khaleejtimes.com
TV In The Bathroom: Technically Doable But A Very Bad Idea CNET
TV In The Bathroom: Technically Doable But A Very Bad Idea – CNET https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/tv-in-the-bathroom-technically-doable-but-a-very-bad-idea-cnet/
TV lovers want to be able to see their big screens everywhere. And while there are plenty of good places to mount your TV, there are a few places where you might want to think twice about it. The bathroom is one of those places. It’s actually about the worst type of environment for any electronic device, but it’s especially bad for TVs. If you’re so hooked on a show you’re streaming that you don’t want to hit pause even for a bathroom break, you may think that mounting a TV above the bath or toilet is a good solution. It’s not. Really. I’m serious. Just don’t.
But if you absolutely must, mounting a TV in the bathroom is technically doable, as long as you know what you’re getting into. Here’s what you need to know before you start watching National Treasure during your morning constitutional.
Bathroom TV (doo)do’s and don’ts
This bathroom is nicer than my entire house.
Getty Images/Experience Interiors
A bathroom is a bad place for a TV. Two of the worst things for electronic gadgets are moisture and heat. The latter is also one of the reasons why we don’t recommend placing a TV above a fireplace. Even if you have a large, well-ventilated bathroom, it’s likely much more humid than a typical living room.
For example, here’s what Samsung has to say about bathroom TVs:
In general, you should not put your Samsung TV in extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. Consequently, we recommend that you do not install your Samsung TV in a bathroom or any other room with high humidity.
Here’s the relevant section in LG owner’s manual for its 2022 LED LCDs:
Do not place the TV and/or remote control in the following environments:
– An area with high humidity such as a bathroom.
– Near kitchen counters or humidifiers where they can easily be exposed to steam or oil.
– Do not expose to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, cups, etc. on or over the apparatus (e.g., on shelves above the unit).
Otherwise, this may result in fire, electric shock, combustion/ explosion, malfunction or product deformation.
Sony’s TV warranty, for its part, doesn’t cover “contact with liquid, heat, humidity or perspiration,” all of which are pretty much par for the bathroom course.
Will humidity destroy the TV instantly? Probably not, and that’s part of the problem. You’ll likely hear or read plenty of anecdotal stories about how someone put a regular TV in their bathroom and it was “fine.” However, these people probably won’t follow up with how the TV later died “for no reason.”
To compound the problem most people will want to put the TV where it’s easily viewable from the tub or shower, namely up out of the way. Unfortunately heat and steam rise, especially when drawn ceiling-ward by a bathroom fan.
I could tub here.
Getty Images/Phototropic
There are waterproof TVs designed for high-humidity areas but, as you’d guess, they’re more expensive than regular models. They also don’t feature names you’d recognize: Elecsung, Soulaca, Haocrown and others. Many have streaming apps built in. Some even double as a mirror when turned off. We haven’t tested any of these models, but they cost at least three or four times as much as standard TVs of similar size.
Also, be wary of any lists on sites like Best Buy or Amazon that seem to suggest “bathroom TVs.” These are filled with normal, small TVs that shouldn’t be in a bathroom.
Things to consider for a bathroom TV
Add a fridge and I think I could live here.
Getty Images/John Keeble
Like other waterproof gear, for example headphones and Bluetooth speakers, waterproof TVs should have an IP rating. For example, “IP66-Certified Waterproof” means it’s sealed against dust and jets of water aimed directly at the device.
Voice control would be a plus, for sure, but don’t expect waterproof TVs to have the same features as a typical TV. For that matter, their smart TV interfaces are likely worse than you’re used to, and might not have all the streaming services you’d want. Check user reviews carefully, if you can find any.
What’s not important? Resolution. Don’t worry if the TV is 1080p or 720p. With small TVs you’re not likely to see much of a difference, if any.
Better hope it’s splash-proof.
Getty Images/John Keeble
It’s also worth checking to see if your Wi-Fi is up to the task. The signal might be strong enough to surf the web while you’re enshrined on your throne, but streaming video is another story. You probably don’t need to get any new gear, just give your current Wi-Fi a tuneup.
Check local building codes for any specific regulations for installing or mounting an electrical device in your bathroom. You can also mount a TV in the wall, but that’s well beyond the scope of this guide and likely not something for the average DIYer.
Alternate options (tablets, smart displays and more)
Totally natural towel placement.
Getty Images/Phototropic
Maybe you don’t need a “TV.” Smart home displays like the Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub can fit just about anywhere. They’ll run Netflix and some other streaming services. You won’t get full TV functionality, nor are they waterproof, but they’re cheap and far easier to fit in your bathroom. Just keep them away from the tub.
Another possibility is a simple waterproof Bluetooth speaker. I’ve had one of these in my shower for years. Certainly not a TV, but you can listen to music, news or podcasts. They have the added benefit of being inexpensive and, of course, portable.
Mirror mirror on the wall, play for me The Gilded Age.
Haocrown
A common option is a tablet, usually with the addition of some kind of stand or bath tray. Certainly risky for an often-expensive device, but it’s easier than mounting a TV in someplace that’s essentially a temporary sauna.
It’s also worth noting that most mid- and high-end phones are waterproof. Most tablets are not. So if you can handle a smaller screen, it’s definitely a safer bath-time option.
‘Bathroom TV, you’re the one’
More than ever, we all need a place to relax. I have a close friend with an extremely stressful job who winds down after a long day by watching shows on a tablet while soaking in the tub. I absolutely get it.
Permanently mounting a TV in your bathroom, however, should be approached with caution. These are not good environments for electronics to live in, as evidenced by the warnings and warranties of manufacturers.
With a TV that’s designed for it, or something inexpensive you don’t mind replacing regularly, they’re certainly better than holding your phone with one hand and your toothbrush in the other.
As well as covering TV and other display tech, Geoff does photo tours of cool museums and locations around the world, including nuclear submarines, massive aircraft carriers, medieval castles, epic 10,000 mile road trips, and more. Check out Tech Treks for all his tours and adventures.
He wrote a bestselling sci-fi novel about city-size submarines, along with a sequel. You can follow his adventures on Instagram and his YouTube channel.
Crypto PR Firm Wachsman Hires Cointelegraphs CEO As Chief Growth Officer CoinDesk
Crypto PR Firm Wachsman Hires Cointelegraph’s CEO As Chief Growth Officer – CoinDesk https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/crypto-pr-firm-wachsman-hires-cointelegraphs-ceo-as-chief-growth-officer-coindesk/
Nick Baker is CoinDesk’s deputy editor-in-chief. He owns small amounts of BTC and ETH.
Wachsman, a public-relations firm that represents cryptocurrency companies, has hired the CEO of crypto news organization Cointelegraph as its chief growth officer.
Jay Cassano will help Wachsman expand in areas including “community management, content marketing, social media services and digital marketing to support the firm’s growing roster of Web3 and fintech clients,” according to a statement released Monday.
Cassano previously was editor-in-chief of Cointelegraph and, before that, worked as a journalist at Fast Company and Newsweek. Wachsman, whose clients have included Avalanche, Cardano and Kraken, employs 175 people on three continents, according to the statement.
Sign up for The Node, our daily newsletter bringing you the biggest crypto news and ideas.
By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk product updates, events and marketing and you agree to our terms of services and privacy policy.
DISCLOSURE
Please note that our
privacy policy,
terms of use,
cookies,
and
do not sell my personal information
has been updated
.
The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a
strict set of editorial policies.
CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of
Digital Currency Group,
which invests in
cryptocurrencies
and blockchain
startups.
As part of their compensation, certain CoinDesk employees, including editorial employees, may receive exposure to DCG equity in the form of
stock appreciation rights,
which vest over a multi-year period. CoinDesk journalists are not allowed to purchase stock outright in DCG
.
Nick Baker is CoinDesk’s deputy editor-in-chief. He owns small amounts of BTC and ETH.
Nick Baker is CoinDesk’s deputy editor-in-chief. He owns small amounts of BTC and ETH.
U.S. Adds Cargo Planes Operated By Iranian Airlines Flying To Russia To Export Violation List Reuters
U.S. Adds Cargo Planes Operated By Iranian Airlines Flying To Russia To Export Violation List – Reuters https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/u-s-adds-cargo-planes-operated-by-iranian-airlines-flying-to-russia-to-export-violation-list-reuters/
Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com
WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday said it will add 3 Boeing 747 airplanes operated by Iranian airlines providing cargo services to Russia to a list of planes believed to violate U.S. export controls as part of the Biden administration’s sanctions over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Using commercially available data, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security identified planes operated by Mahan Air, Qeshm Fars Air, and Iran Air flying and transporting goods, including electronic items, to Russia in apparent violation of the Commerce Department’s stringent export controls on Russia. These are the first three Iranian airplanes identified.
There are now a total of 183 aircraft identified on the list for apparent violations of U.S. export controls, the department said. The three Iranian airlines identified today are already subject to a variety of restrictions by the U.S. government.
Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com
Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
New Technology Hopes To Improve Lung Cancer Detection Treatment In Charlotte County Wink News
New Technology Hopes To Improve Lung Cancer Detection, Treatment In Charlotte County – Wink News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/new-technology-hopes-to-improve-lung-cancer-detection-treatment-in-charlotte-county-wink-news/
CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths, making up almost 25% of fatal cases in the U.S. annually.
Breakthrough technology has been launched in Southwest Florida that could change the course of detection and treatment, saving lives in the process.
Lung cancer has few symptoms, which is why most of the time, doctors don’t diagnose patients until the disease is in its late stages. That’s when the five-year survival rate is a scary 3-8%.
Thoracic Surgeon Doctor Nikalesh Reddy with ShorePoint Health said early detection of lung cancer is a lifesaver.
“If you can catch them early, and you can now give them a good surgical oncological resection, they would have a very good survival,” said Reddy.
That’s where the Ion comes in. This new device is now up and running at the ShorePoint Medical Center in Port Charlotte, and it’s the only one in Southwest Florida.
Ion lung biopsy machine in Charlotte County. (Credit: WINK News)
The doctor-controlled robot navigates the intricate lung pathways. Using the patient’s CT scan as a road map, it snakes an ultra-thin catheter to biopsy suspicious areas.
Visualization is critical here. The device delivers a tiny camera into the lung, lit with fiber optics. The camera is roughly two millimeters in diameter and provides high-definition pictures.
A needle takes the camera’s place when the flexible probe gets to the right spot. Doctors perform a biopsy in a procedure that may last only 20 minutes.
“We have an option to even biopsy a one-centimeter nodule and smaller sub-centimeter with nodules that may be way out in the periphery of the lung, which traditionally, people tend to watch them rather than aggressively go after them,” Reddy said.
Traditionally, most lung cancers start as a spot on an x-ray that doctors “watch” because biopsies, before the Ion, involve major surgery.
More than 70% of cancerous nodules are found in the outer third of the lung, so being able to biopsy in a low-impact way will lead to earlier detection.
“We could potentially just do like almost like a colonoscopy. Nowadays that we do for detecting polyps, you can do the same thing for lung,” said Reddy.
The program’s goal is to one day biopsy, diagnose and surgically remove cancer during the same procedure, saving time and saving lives.
Because lung cancer has few symptoms in its early stages, long-time, heavy smokers are eligible for a low-dose CT scan to look for suspicious areas and would greatly benefit from this new technology.
Ravens Snap-Count Analysis: CB Marcus Peters Rejoins Secondary On Ugly Day For Defense OCRegister
Ravens Snap-Count Analysis: CB Marcus Peters Rejoins Secondary On Ugly Day For Defense – OCRegister https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/ravens-snap-count-analysis-cb-marcus-peters-rejoins-secondary-on-ugly-day-for-defense-ocregister/
The Ravens eased cornerback Marcus Peters back into their rotation on a day when their defense gave up 28 fourth-quarter points in an ugly collapse. On offense, they could not settle on a No. 1 running back as their ground game continued to sputter.
Ravens offensive snap counts vs. Miami Dolphins 9/18/22
Ben Powers G 59
Kevin Zeitler G 59
Patrick Mekari T 59
Morgan Moses T 59
Tyler Linderbaum C 59
Lamar Jackson QB 59
Mark Andrews TE 49
Patrick Ricard FB 38
Rashod Bateman WR 36
Devin Duvernay WR 32
Josh Oliver TE 28
Demarcus Robinson WR 23
Justice Hill RB 21
Isaiah Likely TE 21
Mike Davis RB 18
Kenyan Drake RB 15
Tylan Wallace WR 9
Daniel Faalele T 5
Observations: None of the running backs played more than 36% of the team’s offensive snaps as the Ravens continued to scrape for production from their backfield. They again turned to Drake first, but he did not produce, and Hill ended up playing the most. Ricard played more snaps than any running back or wide receiver. Again, they did not work any of their wide receivers particularly hard; Bateman led the way, playing 61% of offensive snaps, with Duvernay (who left the game late with a concussion) right behind him as a clear No. 2 and Robinson as the No. 3. Oliver played more snaps than Likely despite Likely’s greater production as a receiver. The Ravens kept the same offensive line, with Mekari at left tackle, on the field for every snap, though they did use Faalele as a sixth lineman in short-yardage situations.
Ravens defensive snap counts vs. Miami Dolphins 9/18/22
Chuck Clark SS 71
Marcus Williams FS 71
Patrick Queen LB 71
Odafe Oweh LB 58
Marlon Humphrey CB 56
Justin Houston LB 49
Calais Campbell DT 45
Marcus Peters CB 44
Jalyn Armour-Davis DB 38
Kyle Hamilton DB 38
Damarion Williams DB 37
Josh Bynes LB 37
Justin Madubuike DT 36
Broderick Washington DT 35
Michael Pierce NT 35
Malik Harrison LB 24
Brent Urban DE 22
Geno Stone SS 8
Daryl Worley CB 5
Steven Means LB 1
Observations: A groin injury limited Humphrey to 79% of the team’s defensive snaps, and the Ravens were careful with Peters’ workload after he missed all of last season and the opener as he recovered from a torn ACL. With their starting cornerbacks out on some key plays, they threw rookies Armour-Davis and Damarion Williams into a trial by fire. Given the secondary’s catastrophic performance in the fourth quarter and the injury questions still swirling, it will be fascinating to see how the rotation shakes out in the weeks to come. Otherwise, defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald’s usage patterns did not change much from Week 1. The interior linemen shared their load fairly evenly, with Campbell playing the most snaps this time around. Queen again played every defensive snap, though he did not have a good game in coverage. Harrison maintained his modest role in the absence of Tyus Bowser, who will miss at least two more games.
()
Dont Make These 5 Award Travel Mistakes When Redeeming Credit Card Rewards For Flights The Motley Fool
Don’t Make These 5 Award Travel Mistakes When Redeeming Credit Card Rewards For Flights – The Motley Fool https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/dont-make-these-5-award-travel-mistakes-when-redeeming-credit-card-rewards-for-flights-the-motley-fool/
Image source: Getty Images
You can avoid award travel nightmares by taking proper steps.
Key points
Using credit card points and miles to book flights is a great way to make your next trip more affordable.
But if you’re not careful, you could make mistakes that cost you.
Be sure to check your flight options, review fees and taxes, and don’t wait until the last minute to book your flight.
As a frequent traveler, I’m a big fan of travel rewards cards. Using credit cards to earn rewards and redeem them for free or nearly-free travel makes me and my bank account happy. But it’s too easy to make redemption mistakes when redeeming rewards for flights.
The good news is if you know what to watch out for, you can avoid making costly errors. Are you planning to book an award flight for an upcoming vacation? Find out what you need to know so you don’t make a big mistake that negatively impacts your personal finances.
1. Not checking flight availability
Transferring your points or miles to a travel partner is a great way to maximize the value that you receive. But you don’t want to hurry through the process. If you rush to transfer your points or miles over before checking flight availability, you may find out there are no flight options for your preferred travel dates. Always verify availability first so you’re not stuck.
2. Forgetting to review taxes and fees
You’re responsible for paying the taxes and fees when you redeem credit card rewards for flights. For some carriers and journeys, fees are affordable. But that’s not always the case.
Some airlines are known for charging high fees, which could cost you. The best practice is to review fees before you book an award flight. That way, you don’t accidentally go over your vacation budget.
3. Traveling during the busy season
While you may be able to find an affordable award flight during busy travel months or around the holidays, that isn’t always the case. Why? Because more travelers are flying at that time.
If there is flight availability, you will likely need to use more points or miles for your flight. If you’re flexible with your dates, traveling during the offseason can get more value.
4. Waiting until the last minute to book
Similarly to regular travel bookings, it can be advantageous to book award flights well before your travel dates arrive. This way, you can score a better deal. If you wait until only a few weeks or a couple of months before you plan to travel, you may have to pay more than you intend.
5. Using the card issuer’s rewards portal to book a flight
Many travel rewards cards have branded travel booking portals available to use. While this can be a convenient way to plan and book your next trip, it may not be the best move to make.
Why? You may be stuck if you need to make changes or problems arise later. It’s best to book directly with your airline of choice to have the best customer service experience possible. You can do this by transferring your points or miles and booking directly with travel transfer partners.
Travel credit cards are valuable, and they can unlock money-saving travel opportunities.
Make sure you think ahead before redeeming credit card rewards for your next flight. With proper planning, you can score an excellent deal and maximize your award flight value.
Are you interested in earning travel rewards with a credit card? Review our best travel credit cards list to learn more about your options.
Top credit card wipes out interest until 2023
If you have credit card debt, transferring it to this top balance transfer card secures you a 0% intro APR into 2023! Plus, you’ll pay no annual fee. Those are just a few reasons why our experts rate this card as a top pick to help get control of your debt. Read our full review for free and apply in just 2 minutes.
Signature Bank Named #1 In Private Bank And Business Escrow Services Categories Of New York Law Journals 13th Annual Best Of Survey Business Wire
Signature Bank Named #1 In Private Bank And Business Escrow Services Categories Of New York Law Journal’s 13th Annual “Best Of” Survey – Business Wire https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/signature-bank-named-1-in-private-bank-and-business-escrow-services-categories-of-new-york-law-journals-13th-annual-best-of-survey-business-wire/
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), a New York-based full-service commercial bank, announced today it ranked in the top three for three categories within the New York Law Journal’s “Best of” 13th annual survey of the New York legal community.
The Bank ranked #1 in both the Private Bank and Business Escrow Services categories and #2 Business Bank. For the 13th consecutive year, Signature Bank ranked in a top three position annually in one or more of these same categories of the New York Law Journal’s survey.
The September 19th, 2022 edition of the New York Law Journal, a leading New York-area legal trade publication, revealed the “Best of” rankings, which reflect opinions of thousands of attorneys and other legal professionals who voted across 70+ legal-related categories. The voting process is purely democratic and represents opinions of New York Law Journal readers and members of the New York legal community.
Furthermore, based on Signature Bank’s 2022 rankings, it also earned inclusion in New York Law Journal’s “Best of” Hall of Fame, for the fifth consecutive year. The Hall of Fame is awarded to entities that placed in “Best of” for at least three of the past four years thus repeatedly receiving the highest ratings from New York Law Journal readers and the New York legal community.
The New York Law Journal began surveying its readers for its “Best of” listing in 2010, and since then, Signature Bank has consistently secured the top spot or ranked in the top three in the Business Bank, Private Bank and Business Escrow Services categories. Throughout the past 13 years, the Bank ranked #1 in the Best Business Bank category seven times and also placed in the top three in six other years. It is also the 12th straight year where Signature Bank ranked in the top three of the Private Bank category (number one for six consecutive years), and the 11th consecutive year it placed in the top three in the Business Escrow Services category (including ranking number one for the past six back-to-back years and eight times in total).
Current and historical New York Law Journal rankings are as follows:
CATEGORY
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Business Bank
#2
#1
#1
#1
#1
#2
#1
#1
#1
#2
#3
#3
#2
Private Bank
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#2
#2
#2
#2
#3
#2
—
Business Escrow Services
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#2
#1
#2
#1
#2
—
—
“It truly is an honor for Signature Bank to have placed in the top three yet again in this prestigious ranking, primarily because it reflects the true opinions of the New York legal community where we serve many clients. The legal professional services realm is an area in which Signature Bank and its private client banking teams have focused upon and built a leadership niche. The high-ranking New York Law Journal results – for 2022 as well as the prior 12 years – clearly reflect the expertise we’ve garnered in providing client-centric care and service to New York’s thriving legal community, a feat for which we are quite proud,” said Joseph J. DePaolo, Signature Bank President and Chief Executive Officer.
“We attribute our 13 years of top positioning to our founding model whereby our veteran banking teams serve as the single point of contact for meeting all clients’ needs. It is the hallmark of our institution and the real reason so many members of the New York-area legal landscape continually rely on Signature Bank for banking services. We thank this community once again for casting their votes in favor of Signature Bank,” DePaolo added.
New York Law Journal is a reliable news source for attorneys, designed to keep the fast-paced New York-area legal community up to date on industry trends and developments. The publication is owned by ALM, a global leader in specialized business news and information serving the legal, real estate, consulting, insurance and investment advisory industries.
About Signature Bank
Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), member FDIC, is a New York-based, full-service commercial bank with 39 private client offices throughout the metropolitan New York area, as well as those in Connecticut, California and North Carolina. Through its single-point-of-contact approach, the Bank’s private client banking teams primarily serve the needs of privately owned businesses, their owners and senior managers.
The Bank has two wholly owned subsidiaries: Signature Financial, LLC, provides equipment finance and leasing; and, Signature Securities Group Corporation, a licensed broker-dealer, investment adviser and member FINRA/SIPC, offers investment, brokerage, asset management and insurance products and services.
Since commencing operations in May 2001, Signature Bank reached $116 billion in assets and $104.12 billion in deposits as of June 30, 2022. Signature Bank placed 19th on S&P Global’s list of the largest banks in the U.S., based on deposits as of year-end 2021.
Signature Bank was the first FDIC-insured bank to launch a blockchain-based digital payments platform. Signet allows commercial clients to make real-time payments in U.S. dollars, 24/7/365 and was also the first solution to be approved for use by the NYS Department of Financial Services.
For more information, please visit https://www.signatureny.com.
This press release and oral statements made from time to time by our representatives contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should not place undue reliance on those statements because they are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and may be beyond our control. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our expectations regarding future results, interest rates and the interest rate environment, loan and deposit growth, loan performance, operations, new private client teams’ hires, new office openings, business strategy and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on each of the foregoing and on our business overall. Forward-looking statements often include words such as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “could,” “project,” “seek,” “target,” “goal,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “plan,” “estimate” or other similar expressions. Forward-looking and other statements may also address our sustainability progress, plans, and goals (including climate change and environmental-related matters and disclosures), which may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future. As you consider forward-looking statements, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us or in our control. These factors include but are not limited to: (i) prevailing economic conditions; (ii) changes in interest rates, loan demand, real estate values and competition, any of which can materially affect origination levels and gain on sale results in our business, as well as other aspects of our financial performance, including earnings on interest-bearing assets; (iii) the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans made by us, whether held in portfolio or sold in the whole loan secondary markets, which can materially affect charge-off levels and required credit loss reserve levels; (iv) changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; (v) changes in the banking and other financial services regulatory environment; (vi) our ability to maintain the continuity, integrity, security and safety of our operations and (vii) competition for qualified personnel and desirable office locations. All of these factors are subject to additional uncertainty in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, which are having impacts on all aspects of our operations, the financial services industry and the economy as a whole. Additional risks are described in our quarterly and annual reports filed with the FDIC. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, beliefs and expectations, if a change occurs or our beliefs, assumptions and expectations were incorrect, our business, financial condition, liquidity or results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statements made by Signature Bank speak only as of the date on which they were made. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and we cannot predict these events or how they may affect the Bank. Signature Bank has no duty to, and does not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements after the date on which they are made.
CENTR NAMES INDUSTRY VETERAN ANDREW SUGERMAN CEO AND MARKS NEW PHASE FOR BRAND PR Newswire
CENTR NAMES INDUSTRY VETERAN ANDREW SUGERMAN CEO AND MARKS NEW PHASE FOR BRAND – PR Newswire https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/centr-names-industry-veteran-andrew-sugerman-ceo-and-marks-new-phase-for-brand-pr-newswire/
HighPost Capital’s Health and Fitness platform, founded by Chris Hemsworth, strengthens its leadership team to drive expansion of digital content, equipment and wellness products.
, /PRNewswire/ — Centr, leading health and fitness platform, today announced that Andrew Sugerman, the former Executive Vice President, Global Digital Media & Publishing at The Walt Disney Company, has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Sugerman will oversee the integration of Centr and Inspire Fitness, which were acquired by leading consumer focused investment firm HighPost Capital, as well as the growth of both businesses globally.
Sugerman is joining Centr after spending more than a decade at the Walt Disney Company where he oversaw the rapid expansion of the Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm franchises across mobile apps, short-form content, AR and VR, books, magazines, and comics. While at Disney, he also developed and led the expansion of Disney English, a multi-location business in China that set the benchmark for the way children learn English. Most recently, Sugerman served as President for Sketchy, a leading online education company that teaches complex concepts through visual memory techniques.
With this growth, Centr will enter a new category of health and launch state-of-the-art fitness equipment, powered by Inspire Fitness, a trusted leader in at-home strength equipment. Later this year Centr will release the Fitness Essentials Kit, the brand’s first-to-market product, that will also include a free subscription to the brand’s complete library of digital fitness training, nutritional advice and mental health tools. The brand is also preparing for continued expansion of their digital content and equipment through 2023, that will fulfill their mission of making health and fitness accessible, achievable, and fun.
Zsofi Paterson will continue to lead Centr’s Australia operations, and Jeff Laborde will continue to lead the Inspire business and help support the growth of the combined company. Centr has also recently attracted senior executive hires, including:
Jerry Solomon, Chief Operating Officer, who most recently led Motor Trend Group as COO and served as Studio Managing Director of The Enthusiast Network;
Tricia Teschke, Vice President of Marketing, who previously led marketing, brand, and fan growth strategy for the LA Clippers.
David Moross, co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive of HighPost Capital, said, “At HighPost, we seek to recruit and build world-class management teams at our portfolio companies. Since bringing together Centr and Inspire earlier this year, one of our top priorities has been to identify a CEO who could deliver on the promise and potential of this new company. Andrew is exactly the type of executive we envisioned, and we look forward to supporting him and Centr’s talented team in building an industry leading global wellness platform.”
Scott Dickey, Chairman of Centr, added, “Andrew is a proven leader who brings a proven track record in delivering strong operating performance and excellent financial results, and we welcome him to the company. Alongside the executive talent we have recruited to date, having Andrew lead this next stage of growth and development is a giant step forward for the business.”
“Centr combines two companies that have built strong brands, engaging content and high quality physical products that will serve as an amazing foundation upon which to build a new healthy living platform,” said Sugerman. “My career in digital media and consumer products integrates both my experience and passion for wellness, and I’m looking forward to working closely with both teams to build upon the strong platforms already in place and position the company for success.”
“Andrew’s experience and vision are a perfect fit for Centr and I’m very excited for him to help us continue to grow in a dynamic way,” noted Chris Hemsworth, actor and Centr founder. “Our focus has always been to build the best health and wellness platform where people have access to the tools and knowledge to live healthier happy lives.”
Centr’s holistic healthy living programs and content offer members personalized fitness training, nutrition education, and mental health tools. In the coming months, Centr will be rolling out new consumer products in major retailers and is working to expand its platform across digital content, fitness accessories, and wellness products to deliver exceptional value to Centr’s fast growing community.
To learn more and get access to new products and Centr programming, join us at centr.com, and follow Centr’s Facebook and Instagram platforms.
About Centr
Centr is a leading health and fitness platform founded by Chris Hemsworth with a mission to inspire a global community to train, eat and live healthier lives. With over 3,000 pieces of premium content since launching in 2019, Centr members have access to Chris’ expert network of elite trainers, chefs, nutritionists, and wellness professionals. In partnership with Inspire Fitness, Centr is expanding its platform to fitness equipment and accessories, available at retailers worldwide. Centr’s expansion will leverage the expertise of Inspire Fitness’ in-home equipment manufacturing to develop a new range of products designed to help Members achieve their personal health goals.
About HighPost Capital
HighPost Capital, LLC (“HighPost”) is a private investment firm focused on the global consumer sector. Led by proven private equity and marketing executives David Moross and Mark Bezos, HighPost seeks to leverage the respective skills, network and experience of its principals to create long-term value for its portfolio companies. HighPost seeks to identify opportunities with family-controlled and entrepreneur-led companies that share a differentiated approach to value creation. For more information, please visit https://www.highpost.com.
SOURCE Centr
What Channel Is Titans Vs. Bills On Today? Schedule Time For Monday Night Football In Week 2 Sporting News
What Channel Is Titans Vs. Bills On Today? Schedule, Time For ‘Monday Night Football’ In Week 2 – Sporting News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/what-channel-is-titans-vs-bills-on-today-schedule-time-for-monday-night-football-in-week-2-sporting-news/
As the Rams found out on opening night of the 2022 NFL season, the Bills always come due.
Buffalo made a statement in Week 1, crushing the defending Super Bowl champion in Los Angeles. It firmly planted itself as a team to watch, if not a serious Super Bowl contender, in 2022. It can add to that statement Monday night when it takes on Tennessee.
The Titans have been one of the AFC’s best teams the past three years, but they will have some work to do to restore their reputation in 2022. Things didn’t go well in Week 1; Randy Bullock’s potential game-winning field goal kick sailed wide to seal a 21-20 loss to the Giants at home.
They can rekindle the hype with a win over Josh Allen and the Bills. After just one week, Buffalo is already seen as one of the league’s best teams. Coach Mike Vrabel can start to course-correct the Titans’ season and put the disappointing end to their 2021 campaign in the rearview mirror with a statement of win of their own.
MORE: Watch Titans vs. Bills ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup with fuboTV (free trial)
This battle of AFC championship hopefuls could be a playoff preview. Here’s how to watch it.
What channel is Titans vs. Bills on today?
Game: Titans vs. Bills
Date: Monday, Sept. 19
TV channel: ESPN
Live stream: FuboTV, ESPN+, DAZN (Canada)
The “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Titans and Bills will air on ESPN. Steve Levy, Louis Riddick and Dan Orlovsky will have the call in the booth while Laura Rutledge will report from the sideline.
Those who choose to stream have several options. FuboTV carries the ESPN family of networks along with Fox, CBS, NBC and NFL Network, meaning you’ll be able to watch locally broadcast games throughout the 2022 season. FuboTV offers a free trial.
ESPN+ will live stream the game as well (cable subscription required).
Viewers in Canada can catch the matchup via DAZN.
Titans vs. Bills start time
Date: Monday, Sept. 19
Kickoff: 7:15 p.m. ET
The Titans vs. Bills “MNF” matchup kicks off at 7:15 p.m. ET. Typically, Monday night games air at 8:15 p.m. ET, but Week 2 features a doubleheader of sorts. Vikings vs. Eagles will air on ABC and kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Live stream for Titans vs. Bills
Titans vs. Bills will be broadcast on ESPN. That means those with a cable subscription will be able to stream the event free on ESPN+.
Cord-cutters can stream the game with fuboTV, which carries ESPN and offers a free trial. FuboTV also carries CBS, Fox, NFL Network and NBC, so users will be able to watch most locally broadcast NFL games.
Other streaming options for Titans vs. Bills are as follows:
Streaming option
Cable subscription needed?
Free?
Cost
Free trial?
NFL App
Yes
Yes
—
—
Yahoo! Sports App
Yes
Yes
—
—
NFL+
No
No
$9.99/month
Yes
DirecTV Stream
No
No
$49.99/month
Yes
fuboTV
No
No
$69.99/month
Yes
Hulu Plus Live TV
No
No
$69.99/month
Yes
Sling TV
No
No
$35/month
Yes
YouTube TV
No
No
$54.99/month
Yes
Sound On In The Metaverse: Why Its Just The Beginning For Virtual Concerts Muse By Clio
Sound On In The Metaverse: Why It’s Just The Beginning For Virtual Concerts – Muse By Clio https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/sound-on-in-the-metaverse-why-its-just-the-beginning-for-virtual-concerts-muse-by-clio/
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in the metaverse. Welcome to our new reality.
The metaverse is opening up a new portal for musicians and fans to experience concerts in a digital dimension. Several artists, including Lil Nas X, Charli XCX and Foo Fighters, have already hosted virtual concerts, and many more have announced upcoming shows. This year, the 64th Grammy Awards were presented in Roblox, and the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) debuted a new category for Best Metaverse Performance, further cementing the metaverse as a venue for artists to host concerts and tours. What seemed like a lockdown alternative is now here to stay, and, with a shiny award up for grabs, digital artists will be upleveling what a metaverse performance can offer.
The MTV VMA Best Metaverse Performance award noted not only the artist but also the host platform, giving a reason for video games and virtual venues to ramp up their efforts as the competition is quite literally on. According to MTV, the category garnerned more than 320 million votes. The winners, K-pop band Blackpink’s The Virtual performance in PUBG Mobile, was more than just a concert with opportunities for attendees to show off their dance moves, adorn their avatars with angelic wings and play mini-games. The interactive metaverse performance triumphed over five other contenders, including fellow K-pop group BTS in Minecraft and Ariana Grande’s Rift Tour concert in Fortnite.
“We saw the opportunity to highlight and honor some of the best, most impactful executions of this—and celebrate artists who have found creative ways to use these spaces—which led to the addition of Best Metaverse Category this year,” a spokesperson for MTV said when the award was announced.
The concept of the digital concert is gaining popularity; 78 percent of people who have heard of the metaverse say they would be interested in attending one, according to a July 2021 global survey by Wunderman Thompson. Early in-game live concerts have already attracted millions of attendees. Marshmello’s 2019 show in Fortnite attracted 10.7 million fans, while Travis Scott’s Astronomical 2020 performance in the same game drew 12.3 million concurrent players, according to Epic Games.
“I think fans want new experiences,” explains Kimberly Knoller, chief marketing officer at music metaverse gaming platform company Pixelynx. “The passive experience of streaming music won’t be enough to keep fans engaged as they have so many places to spend their time.”
Existing video games have become an important stage for artists as there are already millions of engaged players, but new virtual worlds are also taking off as music venues. Pixelynx is an example of a company that offers virtual world platforms where musicians can launch interactive experiences.
“At Pixelynx, we fully believe that the music metaverse offers artists a new canvas for creativity and a new format for fans to experience music that is immersive,” says Knoller. The company gives more control to artists with its virtual ecosystem, where musicians can launch and gamify their experiences.
Hosting in the metaverse is also changing music production. Weav Music aims to power music in the metaverse by allowing it to be adaptive and work within interactive experiences such as video games and extended reality. Weav’s work results in music compositions that can change in real time within a non-linear format, making the experience feel personalized.
Interactive three-dimensional virtual worlds have become destinations for live events, group gatherings and creativity. These places, powered by gaming mechanisms, will pave the way for the next generation. “Everyone born today is a gamer,” says author Matthew Ball in a 2021 article, “which means there are 140 million new gamers every year.” This comment correlates with the rising number of active video gamers. In 2015, there were just over two billion gamers around the world—in 2022, that figure is predicted to reach three billion, according to a survey by Statista. By 2024, there will be a projected 3.3 billion gamers.
Incorporating gaming experiences that are social and interactive will be a crucial component of virtual worlds. As technology advances, so will the future virtual stage. “I think music performances in the metaverse will continue to evolve,” says Knoller. “I believe interactive and participatory experiences for fans in the music metaverse will become part of the marketing mix for artists, just like music videos became when MTV arrived.”
StarScope Monocular Reviews (Scam Or Legit): Is The Starscope Monocular Any Good? Outlook India
StarScope Monocular Reviews (Scam Or Legit): Is The Starscope Monocular Any Good? – Outlook India https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/starscope-monocular-reviews-scam-or-legit-is-the-starscope-monocular-any-good-outlook-india/
Pictures. They help us see the world a little brighter and closer than our naked eye. A clear perfect picture can tell a big story to the viewers, while a poorly shot picture won’t do much good. We always have our smartphones with us, which always come with a “quality” camera as the manufacturer claims. But these only let you see a small distance. What if you wanted to shoot something a bit further away than the phone camera’s powers?
But what if you wanted to capture your son or grandson playing a football match? You will be on the bleachers, trying your best to get a closer look, but the regular camera on your phone won’t do you much help. And even when you want to take a shot of a flying bird, still the power of your regular phone camera won’t be much good.
Being a good photographer with your standard smartphone is hard and almost impossible. But buying a high-quality photography camera is out of most of our budgets. So, does it mean you will never be able to become a professional photographer? Will you never be able to capture pictures that the whole world will be talking about?
Or is it impossible to capture a perfect photo of your son or grandson playing a soccer match a few hundred yards away from you?
Not anymore. The amazing new arrival in the market, the StarScope Monocular for cell phones, will help you capture high-quality pictures with a 10X magnification than the standard cameras on our mobile phones. StarScope 10×50 monocular telescope looks just like a normal monocular, but with more cool features than the standard one.
As we saw the viral pictures that people around the world were posting on their social media with the Monoculaire StarScope hashtag, our team also got concerned about this product. After the research, we understood the value of this device.
We decided to do these StarScope reviews document so that all our readers from around the world will know about this amazing monocular camera you can use along with your smartphones to enhance their magnification and quality.
With this research, we will provide you with an in-detail picture of the following areas of the StarScope 10×50 monocular telescope.
What is StarScope monocula?
How to use StarScope monocular?
Is the StarScope monocular any good?
StarScope price on the StarScope monocular website
Advantages/benefits of using StarScope monocular (According to StarScope monocular reviews)
Drawbacks of using StarScope monocular
What do StarScope monocular reviews consumer reports say?
Other than the areas we mentioned above, we will also be advising about the best place to buy a StarScope telescope, StarScope amazon and StarScope monocular Walmart scams, prices and active discounts on the StarScope monocular website and many more.
Therefore, stay with us and read this research on the StarScope telescope from the start till the end. We guarantee that the minutes you spare to read this will become great worth in the end. So, check this product’s value and whether you should invest in it or not.
**Important notice – This is a new arrival in the market. According to our research, we can confirm that the only legitimate place that sells StarScope monocular is the official StarScope monocular website. So, we urge you to remember this critical piece of knowledge when placing your orders to buy StarScope monoculars.
See the world closer to your eyes!
Do you know how 10X magnification brings the world up to you?
You will be amazed when you read the full review.
One of the greatest inventions of humankind is the smartphone. We occasionally only use half of its features because it has so many. The smartphone can take excellent photos and films, among other things. A recent breakthrough that has changed people’s lives is the introduction of smartphones with powerful cameras, eliminating the need for older, more expensive single-lens mobile cameras and professional photography cameras.
If you can do this on your smartphone, you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on a single camera. Due to smartphones, numerous individuals have seen a rise in their quality of life. For many people, it was a source of employment. They come with multiple parts and functionality, often only found on expensive standalone devices. You have many options.
Imagine having technology so sophisticated you could peek through an apartment window to see what people are wearing (or NOT wearing). Imagine being able to watch someone type from a great distance while learning their passwords and how people access their financial or Facebook accounts.
IMPRESSIVE! It’s absurd! But such tools exist. But not for YOU!
That is until you get a military-grade, sensitive SPY SCOPE designed by experienced aerospace engineers—the same people who make optical scopes and satellite surveillance lenses.
StarScope monocular is a military-grade eyepiece that you can use to check out something with a 10X magnification. Not only that, but you could also use the StarScope monocular to attach to your phone’s camera and capture unimaginable distances that were just a dream with your regular phone’s camera.
It will be advantageous if you are an outdoor guy who goes on mountain trekking or camping all the time or someone with a photographic dream but cannot afford a thousand-dollar professional camera. Then this monocular will give you the vision that your standard eye or the phone doesn’t have. Not only can you use it individually to check out your surroundings, but you could also capture some amazing pictures after you connect it to your phone.
With the StarScope Monocular G2, you can imagine yourself in the center of the action, no matter how long away you are from the thing you want to capture. It is seriously lightweight and lets you carry it wherever you are going. And to give you the best, most explicit visions of all time, the StarScope monocular is backed up with a superior BAK-4 prism with optical elements that are fully multi-coated. That makes sure the vision or the photos that you are capturing has the highest quality as well as colors.
How Did They Develop A Monocular That Is So Amazing And Captures Such Sharp, Clear Images? Let’s Find Out!
What’s This StarScope Monocular? – StarScope Monocular Reviews
We all have seen movies and photos of military-grade spy equipment. And if your favorite childhood movie was SpyKids, you must have had this experience since childhood. Awing at the equipment they are using for survival and checking YouTube about these products were our job when we were children.
And one of such is the spying monocule that lets you see things that are happening beyond our naked eye’s vision or beyond what could be captured by our smartphone cameras. And the best thing about StarScope monocular is that you can see something at a great distance, and when you attach it to your phone, you can also capture incredible pictures. It will enhance your smartphone’s old camera with a 10X stronger camera lens.
It is a military-grade 10X monocular that allows the user to enjoy the full splendor of nature. It’s an excellent outdoor tool that works with a smartphone camera.
The manufacturer claims it performs better than professional telescopes that cost thousands of dollars. For outdoor activities like spotting wildlife, cheering on your favorite athlete from the stands, or just enjoying the beauty of nature, StarScope monocular G2 is the ideal device.
The modern, most innovative technology was used in constructing the StarScope monocular, which is nevertheless highly inexpensive. It can easily earn a spot among the best outdoor gadgets of 2021 because of its sleek design and coveted features.
The high magnification of the Monoculaire StarScope does not spoil the fine details, which, unlike other monoculars, produce an excellent image. This monocular is reasonably practical and quickly becomes a helpful journey or road trip accessory. It is much easier to operate, and unlike many other bulky cameras, this only needs one hand to work its focusing ring, which leaves you with a free hand to do other necessary things.
The StarScope monocular has multiple uses. It has a telescope-like function. You can use it in conjunction with your smartphone to take pictures remotely. The StarScope Monocular can be taken with you when you travel. It doesn’t increase expenses or take up space in your suitcase for other items. It’s made to last and will have no trouble with simple handling errors. It can also be used in bad weather. It’s brilliant because it’s even lighter and stronger than competing products.
Much to many users’ satisfaction, the grip on the StarScope Telescope is also rough and will stop it from slipping off of your hands. Therefore, it will be safe from getting damaged by accidental slip-ups.
Overall, the StarScope Monocular delivers the performance promised by the developers and is superior to its competitors. The features and benefits are excellent, and the customer testimonials on this page attest to that.
So, are you feeling satisfied with the details we have given you so far? Then why not buy StarScope monoculars from the StarScope monocular website? Many discounts and coupon codes are always available on that website, guaranteeing you will receive the best quality, legitimate products.
Therefore, drop down all your thoughts about placing your StarScope monocular order through StarScope amazon or StarScope monocular Walmart. According to the StarScope monocular reviews consumer reports, the only legitimate place to buy this product is the exclusive StarScope telescope website.
The manufacturer has attested that he is not selling this product elsewhere due to the high ...
One Of S Koreas Biggest Card Issuers Launches Blockchain-Powered Platform To Help Customers Spot Fake Goods Cryptonews
One Of S Korea’s Biggest Card Issuers Launches Blockchain-Powered Platform To Help Customers Spot Fake Goods – Cryptonews https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/one-of-s-koreas-biggest-card-issuers-launches-blockchain-powered-platform-to-help-customers-spot-fake-goods-cryptonews/
Source: Daniel Bernard/Unsplash
Shinhan Card, South Korea’s biggest credit card company and a global top-five credit card issuer, has launched a blockchain-powered digital warranty service used to certify the authenticity of products.
South Korean news outlet Money Today has reported that the warranty service is first coming to BGZT – a Seoul-based startup operating a used goods sales platform with which Shinhan Card signed a partnership to expand their strategic alliance on platform businesses about a year ago.
When customers purchase goods from BGZT’s three stores in Seoul, they can scan a QR code on the purchased product and receive a digital warranty. They can then check detailed information on the product on Shinhan’s pLay mobile application, whether or not the product was purchased with Shinhan Card’s credit or debit cards.
The service is expected to checkmate the sale of fake goods. The companies say they plan to sell 10,000 products that can be certified with the digital warranty service by the end of 2022.
Shinhan Card says it will expand the service by continuing to sign partnerships with more retailers and manufacturers in the country. A company spokesperson also stated that Shinhan Card will keep developing more blockchain-backed services for use in day-to-day life.
“We will increase the credibility of used products by introducing more secure blockchain technologies and offering better customer experiences. We will keep developing diverse blockchain-backed payment services used in day-to-day life by partnering with more manufacturers and retailers,” the company official said.
Blockchain adoption in South Korea gaining ground but still faces regulatory pushback
The digital warranty service is not the first blockchain-powered product companies in the Shinhan Bank conglomerate have launched. Back in 2020, Shinhan Card became the first credit card issuer in the world to obtain a patent for a blockchain-based payment system after initially announcing its plans in 2019.
Similarly, Shinhan Bank launched a blockchain-based KYC solution in partnership with ICONLOOP in 2020 – becoming the first to commercialize decentralized identity (DID) service for the financial sector in Korea.
While Shinhan Bank and other South Korean giants like Samsung have continued to push blockchain adoption, blockchain technology and the cryptocurrencies it facilitates have faced significant regulatory pushback in the country.
Cryptocurrencies have attained significant notoriety in South Korea. According to a Bloomberg report in August, cryptocurrencies were the largest contributors to illegal foreign exchange transactions in the country this year. This has made regulators crack down hard on the market, while lawmakers are also working on broad legislation to guide the industry.
Mission Monday: U.S. Space Force Support Afimsc.af.mil
Mission Monday: U.S. Space Force Support – Afimsc.af.mil https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/mission-monday-u-s-space-force-support-afimsc-af-mil/
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It’s Mission Monday! Maj. Lukas Morse is the Future Enterprise Division deputy chief at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Detachment 1 Operating Location Alpha at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
His primary responsibilities revolve around seeking out engineering solutions for installation and mission support concerns impacting the nation’s newest military service. His work involves site assessment, development of future plans and acting as liaison between AFIMSC and its primary support units.
Here’s a little more about Morse and how his work contributes to the lethality and readiness of the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
What do you love about your job?
Each day brings a new set of opportunities requiring innovative solutions for providing premier installation and mission support to the Space Force.
When it comes to your job, what keeps you motivated?
Being able to see the direct results from my actions on various projects and taskers. This includes having the ability to team with various members across the DAF when accomplishing a task.
Why are you and your team important to the Air Force enterprise and your customers?
As a team the division seeks to identify and advocate for USSF installation infrastructure requirements outside of the normal programming cycles. This in turns helps with the optimization of infrastructure programs to meet future needs. We also support the installation by seeking out justification and providing enterprise-wide solutions for their installation and mission support concerns.
Describe a project or event you and your team worked on recently that gave you a great sense of accomplishment.
The division is a new functionality of AFIMSC’s Detachment 1 with most of its members having arrived earlier this year. Being able to take leadership’s intent and develop the roles, responsibilities and initial foundation for the division to continuously build on has provided a great sense of accomplishment.
How does what you do fit within AFIMSC’s strategic priorities?
The division meets the “increase lethality and readiness” strategic priority through its actions seeking to support USSF installations with their identification, planning and programming of future requirements. This keeps infrastructure ready, resilient and meeting the operational needs.
Is there anything else you’d like to add which might help people understand the importance of what you do for the Air and Space Forces?
As a member of AFIMSC’s Detachment 1, there are challenges which arise from supporting a newly formed service. However, these opportunities give me and others a chance to develop new ways, within allowable guidance, to provide installation and mission support.
Helbiz Releases ParkSense Proprietary AI Parking Validation Technology Business Wire
Helbiz Releases ParkSense — Proprietary AI Parking Validation Technology – Business Wire https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/helbiz-releases-parksense-proprietary-ai-parking-validation-technology-business-wire/
September 19, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Helbiz (NASDAQ: HLBZ) today announced the release of ParkSense, an AI-powered parking verification tool that allows Helbiz and other operators to easily be compliant with local regulations.
Instead of relying on location data, ParkSense relies on a picture of the parked device from the rider at the end of a trip. The ParkSense tool is able to take into account multiple conditions such as whether the device is properly secured, whether the device impedes a walking path or the entrance to a business and whether the device is aligned upright — information that cannot be registered with GPS data.
“As we have grown Helbiz, we have put technology at the core which is how we have built our R&D team in Serbia,” said Helbiz Chief Technology Officer Nemanja Stancic. “ParkSense demonstrates the best of what we can do. We approached a problem with technology first, built the AI in-house and deployed it successfully. Not only does this strengthen our position to acquire licenses, it opens up licensing as a new revenue stream as verifying parking is increasingly a requirement of licenses from local governments and until now the industry has used inaccurate and un-flexible solutions. ParkSense is flexible from market to market and can adapt and learn from specific market conditions in each city.”
ParkSense is able to return an answer in less than a second 95% of the time and has no hardware requirement. Helbiz and any operator that implements it will be able to easily select for environmental factors which enables a solution that is entirely customizable to the city it is deployed in. Furthermore, the ParkSense tool does not require AI expertise or a developer SDK but simply a few lines of code.
To learn more, visit helbiz.com/robotics/parksense.
About Helbiz
Helbiz is a global leader in micro-mobility services. Launched in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a diverse fleet of vehicles including e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-mopeds all on one convenient, user-friendly platform with over 50 licenses in cities around the world. Helbiz utilizes a customized, proprietary fleet management technology, artificial intelligence and environmental mapping to optimize operations and business sustainability. Helbiz is expanding its urban lifestyle products and services to include live streaming services, food delivery and more, all accessible within its mobile app. For additional information, please visit www.helbiz.com.
Citizens Seek Help From Neighbors Fertilizer Applications The Augusta Chronicle
Citizens Seek Help From Neighbors’ Fertilizer Applications – The Augusta Chronicle https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/citizens-seek-help-from-neighbors-fertilizer-applications-the-augusta-chronicle/
The first thing they noticed was the smell, a wave of putrescence that rolled across their property and settled in, into their homes, their vehicles, their clothes.
“We would welcome the smell of chicken litter. We know what that’s like, living on a farm,” said Angela Walden. “But this is far worse. The best way to describe this is the smell of death.”
As the smell spread, buzzards, flocks of them, spiraled down and into the neighboring fields.
“We hoped it was just going to be a few days, that it would get better,” Walden said.
It did not. Next came the flies. Clouds of them that swarm and bite every living thing.
Cameron Clark, a resident of Avera, said that his daughters, ages 4 and 10, cannot go outside and play.
“If they do, then as soon as they get back in the house it’s straight to the shower they go. Flies are immediately coming out of their hair,” Clark said. He lives about a mile from the source of the problem.
The Complaints
Tuesday, Sept. 13, a crowd of frustrated, angry and concerned citizens attended the Jefferson County Commission meeting asking for help to stop several area landowners who are currently spreading soil amendments on rural property throughout the county. Citizens complained specifically about sites on Clarks Mill Road, Highway 88 near Avera and Gamble School Road near Stapleton.
These amendments, known to many as sludge, are a mixture of solids and liquids, many of which originate in meat and other food processing facilities, farmers use to both improve nutrients in soil, but also improve the texture and water-absorbing qualities of the dirt.
Carly Nielsen, the Upper Watershed Representative of the Ogeechee Riverkeeper told the commissioners that she will call the stuff what it is, “chicken blood and guts and the toxic industrial cleaners that come along with it.”
Walden told commissioners that within days of a neighbor applying these amendments to property adjacent to her family’s farm her father, who lives on the property and her husband, who was working there, started having daily headaches, nausea and a sore throat that doctors attributed to an environmental stimuli.
“The horrid smell and the millions of flies make anything outside unbearable,” Walden said. “Simple things like cutting the grass, feeding your animals, hauling hay, working on fence, all of that is now a misery because of the awful smell and the plague of flies. My father can no longer enjoy the farm he has lived on and cherished for 78 years.”
Other citizens made similar complaints about the smell and flies and voiced concerns about their drinking water.
Colt Turner told commissioners that the land applications of these soil amendments near his home on Highway 88 have impacted both his family and his livelihood.
He said that people from all over the country send their horses to him there for training.
“I can’t keep them in the barn because they can’t get away from the flies. I have to keep them in the pasture so they can roll and do anything to get away from them. It is hurting my business,” Turner said. “I have to explain the smell. I have to explain why the horses are out and sun-bleached. This brings in the birds, the buzzards and cowbirds. They’re coming in and eating and then flying to every farm and who knows what they are spreading.”
Turner and others talked about how the smell gets into their clothes and homes and how they have to burn candles constantly to be able to sleep.
“Last night my land taxes came in and it got me thinking. If I did want to move or sell, there’s no way somebody could move into my place right now. It is actually awful. I don’t want to be there myself, much less see if someone would want to move in,” Turner said. “I’ve spent every penny I’ve made to try to make a place I can be proud of and you can’t even go outside and enjoy being in the yard with the kids because of the flies.”
A Problem Across the State
Today, the use of soil amendments continues to be a legal practice. Considered an agricultural product, soil amendments are approved and regulated by the Department of Agriculture. But both environmental protection groups like the Ogeechee Riverkeeper as well as governmental agencies like Jefferson County’s Board of Commissioners across the state argue that neither this state agency, nor the Environmental Protection Division (EPD), have the resources to adequately monitor these operations, let alone investigate the allegations of inappropriate applications.
A Wilkes County Administrator, where soil amendments recently spilled into neighboring Washington County’s Little River killing 1,700 fish, told reporters that he had reported multiple complaints regarding soil amendments. Not only did the responsible agencies not have the resources to respond in a timely fashion, but he often found himself being directed from one agency to the other, between the EPD and the Department of Agriculture, as each said it was the other’s issue to address.
Department of Agriculture representatives have said that the agency is reviewing new rules that will clarify regulations and record-keeping for soil amendments, introduce product control contractors, require site specific nutrient management plans and add testing requirements. However, many have concerns that these changes do not address the staffing issues in the regulatory agencies.
Nielsen, the Riverkeeper representative, said that issues like these can at least partially be improved if the state would give more power to local authorities.
“With more regulation oversight, applicators spreading soil amendments at inappropriate rates will be held accountable,” she said. “As of right now, the Department of Agriculture is too understaffed. They have a couple of new code enforcement people, but it’s just not enough. We need the counties to have more oversight. And we want permits as well so we can track these people and make sure they are doing what they need to be.”
Jefferson is one of several members of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), who recently submitted a letter to the Department of Agriculture regarding suggested rule changes for soil amendments.
In its letter ACCG requested that the new rules give county governing authorities, such as county code enforcement agents, the jurisdiction to inspect locations where these ag products are being applied. ACCG also asked for the ability for counties to enforce buffers around soil amendment properties. Before the rules are finalized, ACCG asks that “a stakeholder group be assembled to gain an understanding of the intent of the language used in the rules, the thoughts on implementing the rules and ways local governments can aid in enforcement of the rules.”
A Local Response
“We hear you. We hear you loud and we have made the first step that we can,” Jefferson County Commission Chairman Mitchell McGraw told those gathered at the meeting last week. He said that he had spoken to the area’s state representatives about the issue. Commissioner Johnny Davis, a member of the ACCG, said that within the next two weeks he would be in a legislative conference where this issue will be a top priority.
Commissioner Wayne Davis suggested the county could look at addressing the issue through its planning and zoning board and the Riverkeeper representative said that she has seen at least one neighboring county begin to attempt this.
County Attorney Dalton Dowdy said that complaints about these soil amendments have become a statewide issue. He went on to say that individuals who have been impacted by these applications near their homes could attempt to address the issue as a private action in civil court.
Within a couple of days of the meeting, one of the same groups spreading soil amendments on the western side of Jefferson County had moved equipment to a pasture between Keysville and Matthews on the eastern side.
“I definitely suggest taking pictures, documenting dates. Some people are taking legal action and all of that documentation is going to help them,” Nielsen said. “I think the most important thing anyone can do is press their local leaders to make a change at the local level.”
Until the Department of Agriculture decides to enact any changes to its soil amendment policies, citizens in Jefferson County will continue to buy candles, put out traps for flies and hope for a change in the wind.
Fall Travel: Take A Culinary Vacation And Savor The Flavors The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Fall Travel: Take A Culinary Vacation And Savor The Flavors – The Atlanta Journal Constitution https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/fall-travel-take-a-culinary-vacation-and-savor-the-flavors-the-atlanta-journal-constitution/
If your favorite restaurant seat is at the counter overlooking the kitchen, and TV food shows are stacked on your TiVo, then a culinary getaway is just for you. Sure, sit on the beach, explore the local history and check out the unique shopping, but make the main attraction a foodie event worth savoring. Whether it’s sipping an assortment of bourbons, exploring local farms before enjoying their bounties or strolling a street fair of local cuisine, book a food-focused vacation at any of these delicious destinations.
Combined Shape
Caption
Farm to table dining is the standard at the Majestic Hotel and Spa in Barcelona. (Courtesy of Majestic Hotel Group)
Credit: Handout
Credit: Handout
Combined Shape
Caption
Farm to table dining is the standard at the Majestic Hotel and Spa in Barcelona. (Courtesy of Majestic Hotel Group)
Credit: Handout
Credit: Handout
Barcelona, Spain
History, luxury and an award for having the best breakfast in a European hotel make a stay at the five-star Majestic Hotel and Spa in Barcelona a can’t-miss experience. The hotel’s three dining options are overseen by Michelin-rated Chef Nandu Jubany, the hotel’s gastronomic advisor, and Executive Chef David Romero. Both have developed stellar reputations for their use of seasonal and regional ingredients. Go behind the scenes and learn how they do it with Majestic Experiences, culinary-themed excursions designed to introduce guests to the local food scene. Start with a chauffeured drive to a nearby kitchen garden that supplies the hotel’s vegetables each day. Later, enjoy the leeks, beans, artichokes and peas that might become part of the menus. Visit the Alta Alella Winery and learn about the grapes produced for the hotel’s exclusive vintages that can be paired later with a tasting menu. Explore the city’s fish market, a favorite of food pros who bid daily on the best catch of the day. Meet with a marine biologist who will provide insight on the port, the fishing industry and the market’s history, then sample a selection of tapas at a neighborhood cafe before heading back to the hotel for a seafood dinner. Just be sure to save room for the award-winning breakfast buffet that covers everything from local cheeses to made-to-order hot dishes and exquisite pastries.
Majestic Experiences.$300-$1,995. Passeig de Gracia 68-70, Barcelona, Spain. +34-93-488-1717, majestichotelgroup.com.
Brevard County, Florida
Head to this seaside county for the annual Oyster and Fish Fry on Oct. 29. Join the hundreds who will converge on Field Manor, a 45-acre, 1880s homestead listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The culinary stars are local seafood delicacies from the Treasure Coast, paired with locally brewed beers, but history plays a role, too, as the 19th century mansion and its packing house are open for tours. The all-ages event includes music, games, raffles and a silent auction, with all proceeds going to renovate the landmark property. While in the county, sign on for a culinary trip to Cocoa Village with stops at several quaint restaurants or take the recently added tour of four eateries in historic downtown Melbourne; $88 per person.
Annual Oyster and Fish Fry. Oct. 29. $15-$55. 750 Field Manor Drive, Merritt Island, Florida. 321-848-0365, fieldmanor.org.
Combined Shape
Caption
At least 20 craft beers are the main attraction at the Island Hop Craft Beer Fest at Fernandina Beach’s Central Park in October. (Courtesy of ameliaisland.com)
Credit: Photography by Deremer Studios,
Credit: Photography by Deremer Studios,
Combined Shape
Caption
At least 20 craft beers are the main attraction at the Island Hop Craft Beer Fest at Fernandina Beach’s Central Park in October. (Courtesy of ameliaisland.com)
Credit: Photography by Deremer Studios,
Credit: Photography by Deremer Studios,
Fernandina Beach, Florida
As the name suggests, at least 20 craft beers are the main attraction at the Island Hop Craft Beer Fest that takes over Fernandina Beach’s Central Park Oct. 1. But the beverage selection goes well beyond brews: Look for ciders, seltzers and cocktails as well from local and regional brewers and distillers. Pair your choices with bites from food trucks and settle in to enjoy live music or sip while shopping the craft market along Main Street. This is the second year for the event, hosted by the nonprofit Fernandina Beach Main Street, and the weekend’s festivities have expanded to include a 5K run, a two-hour river cruise and a free jazz concert. VIP tickets get you in before the crowds and access to the vendors and producers. Entry fees are reduced for non-drinkers and children older than 12; kids under 12 are free. And Fido is welcome; there’s even a dog park.
Island Hop Craft Beer Fest. Oct. 1. $5-$59. 1200 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, Florida. 906-624-7147, islandhopcraftbeerfest.com.
Combined Shape
Caption
Greenville’s Big Apple Inn is just one of the restaurants turning out tamales as part of the city’s Delta Hot Tamale Festival. (Courtesy of Visit Mississippi)
Credit: Handout
Credit: Handout
Combined Shape
Caption
Greenville’s Big Apple Inn is just one of the restaurants turning out tamales as part of the city’s Delta Hot Tamale Festival. (Courtesy of Visit Mississippi)
Credit: Handout
Credit: Handout
Greenville, Mississippi
For the last 10 years, around 30,000 foodies who like it hot have headed to this western Mississippi town in October to celebrate its reputation as the “Hot Tamale Capital of the World.” Local lore says the food first appeared in the area in the early 20th century when migrant workers from Mexico arrived to help with the cotton crops, but another legend says Mississippi troops brought it back from the U.S. Mexican War. While the historical facts are hazy, there’s no doubt the variety of the celebrated hand-helds stuffed with tangy meat are spicy and tasty. Along with tamale tastings, festival-goers can attend panel discussions and cooking demos, shop the artisan booths and enjoy live music.
Delta Hot Tamale Festival. Oct. 14-15. Free. 504 Central St., Greenville, Mississippi. 662-378-3121, mainstreetgreenville.com.
Combined Shape
Caption
Ribs and brisket at Collins River BBQ are one of the highlights on the Nashville BBQ, Beer and Bourbon Food Tour. (Courtesy of Tennessee Tourism)
Credit: Melissa Corbin
Credit: Melissa Corbin
Combined Shape
Caption
Ribs and brisket at Collins River BBQ are one of the highlights on the Nashville BBQ, Beer and Bourbon Food Tour. (Courtesy of Tennessee Tourism)
Credit: Melissa Corbin
Credit: Melissa Corbin
Nashville
Sure, Nashville is known for its music scene. But foodies also know its reputation for great barbecue, too. Each Friday and Saturday on the Nashville BBQ, Beer and Bourbon Food Tour, local experts lead ‘cue fans to some of the city’s top destinations, where the pit masters offer peeks behind-the-scenes at the process. Along the way, sample smoked meats paired with spirits and traditional sides. One stop is a local craft brewery that serves a flight of seasonal beers. Add on some special experiences, such as a two-night stay at the Omni Hotel with private car and helicopter transport to the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg where you’ll be presented with your own private barrel of single select whiskey that can be shipped home in crystal decanters. Other options: “Goos & Booze,” a hands-on candy making session at Goo Goo Chocolate Company, home of the city’s famed Goo Goo Cluster candy bar; or a tour and food-and-wine pairing with five varietals at the city’s first winery, Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery.
Nashville BBQ, Beer and Bourbon Food Tour. $129. 712 Dickerson Pike, Suite 202, Nashville, Tennessee. 615-436-0187, mintjuleptours.com.
Nassau, Bahamas
Explore the best of Caribbean cuisine during the inaugural Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival Oct. 21-23. Taking place at the luxury Baha Mar resort, the event features 45 restaurants and bars, highlighted by appearances of international celeb chefs Marcus Samuelsson of Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House, Daniel Boulud of Cafe Boulud and Dario Cochimi of Carnac, who will lead interactive cooking demonstrations. Enjoy an al fresco feast on Long Cay, Baha Mar’s private island, and dine-arounds at the area’s top restaurants. Local artists will be on hand and working on their latest creations. In between bites, guests can relax on the resort’s stretch of Cable Beach, in the casino, at the water park, in the spa or on the golf course.
Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival. Oct. 21-23. $79-$499. 1 Baha Mar Blvd., Nassau, Bahamas. +1 242-788-8800, bahamar.com.
St. Augustine, Florida
Previously based on Jekyll Island, the Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife weekend now has a new home on Vilano Beach near St. Augustine. The Nov. 4-6 event still features all-inclusive tasting tickets with unlimited bites and samplings of wines, beers and spirits; cooking demos; and a silent auction. Add-on experiences include interactive cooking classes where dishes are paired with a wine, beer or cocktail, and happy hour on the beach’s pier complete with a whole hog barbecue. The wildlife element is highlighted in guided tours of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, followed by a wine and cheese reception. The event’s proceeds benefit the reserve.
Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife. Nov. 4-6. $45-$119. Address. 260 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, Florida. 904-385-9121, whiskeywineandwildlife.com.
Combined Shape
Caption
Local specialities prepared by top chefs in Norway’s Trondheim- Trøndelag region are the focus of culinary tours in the area, named the 2022 European Region of Gastronomy. (Courtesy of Up Norway)
Credit: Handout
Credit: Handout
Combined Shape
Captio...
AP Top Business News At 6:12 A.m. EDT – WTMJ https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/ap-top-business-news-at-612-a-m-edt-wtmj/
AP Top Business News at 6:12 a.m. EDT WTMJ
Cardiorespiratory Endurance Is Great For Your Health Monitor
Cardiorespiratory Endurance Is Great For Your Health – Monitor https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/cardiorespiratory-endurance-is-great-for-your-health-monitor/
Monday, September 19, 2022
Burpee exercise: It will also test your balance. PHOTO | COURTESY
What you need to know:
The ability to easily go about simple physical activities such carrying your groceries, climbing a flight of stairs shows that your body organs such as your lungs are functioning well.
There are times one climbs a flight of stairs and feels that their lungs are on fire. For some, the heart palpitations will be at their highest and will seek to rest. For others, their muscles hurt so bad they feel as though a fire were lit in their muscles. That can happen to anyone, regardless of size and age. However, these point to ailing fitness and the need to better one’s cardiovascular and respiratory health.
That is why cardiorespiratory endurance is important as it is the level at which one’s heart, lungs, and muscles work together when one is exercising for an extended period of time. When that happens, it shows that your cardiorespiratory organs are in top notch condition.
At top notch endurance, one’s lungs and heart are better able to use oxygen which allows for them to work out for longer hours without tiring. As such, knowing your endurance level is crucial to monitor your overall health because good endurance shows excellent overall health. One fool-proof way of improving cardiorespiratory endurance is through regular exercising.
Brisk walking and jogging
Either of these workouts will help one increase their cardiovascular and respiratory endurance because the lungs, heart and muscles are intensely worked.
“The workout could either be done at low or high intensive mode. For starters, there is no need to worry because even at low intensity but done for longer times can help you achieve desired fitness levels as well as improved endurance,” Lydia Kaitesi, a fitness trainer says.
Stationary running and jumping
The workout starts with one jogging in one spot for 30 seconds or 20 repetitions. Thereafter, start lifting your knees as high as possible coupled with raising the foot off the ground in a bid to touch the bottom,” Brian Kasasa, a sports scientist shares. Do the two leg lifting activities for 30 seconds as well before returning to stationary jogging. Additionally, lifting the leg and foot must be done for both legs concurrently. For a beginner, the workout can be done in low intensity but the tempo must increase as the fitness level increases.
Running
Though highly aerobic, running also cuts across as a cardiorespiratory endurance building workout that makes the participant’s left ventricle thicker than one who lives an inactive life. “When one runs, the heart and lungs work harder to ensure that the body receives oxygen which is later transferred to the muscles to aid the workout. As the cycle continues, cardiorespiratory endurance is built as well as fitness. That said, if you prefer running in the morning, dress appropriately to avoid any respiratory diseases that arise from extreme coldness. Additionally, wear the right foot wear to ensure your feet are well protected,” Kaitesi says.
Burpees
The thought of arising in an instant is somewhat daunting for some people. However, with burpees, you will need to do that at some point of the activity if you are to gain from it. The benefits are increased general body strength and obviously endurance. “The workout starts with jumping from a standing position while lifting your arms then once you return to starting position, the hands drop to the floor to allow you assume a plank position. Thereafter, jump back into standing position and jump up again,” Kasasa shares. The cycle continues and with all the moves involved, one cannot fail to exercise their lungs, heart and muscles. A plus to this is that weight loss is tackled while strength is also improved.
When doing these workouts, it is important that one does not hold their breathe but breathe deeply. Otherwise, the lungs will be denied the ability to inhale and exhale thus get exercised better.
“That then affects the blood because it will not have as much oxygen as the muscles that are working hard need. That will, therefore, make you tire fast because the muscles are starved,” Kaitesi says.
Additionally, try to do each of these workouts for at least one minute. “That may not be possible for a beginner but that should be a walk in the park as fitness improves. It is also possible to surpass the one minute mark with time. As you work out, take a 30 second rest in between each workout,” Kasasa says. With time, not only will weight loss and fitness become possible but also cardiorespiratory endurance built.
An added advantage of doing these work outs is that you do not need many workout equipment. That means you can do them from anywhere and at any time. They are also ideal for people that do not have large chunks of time to devote to exercising.
What Channel Is Vikings Vs. Eagles On Today? Schedule Time For Monday Night Football In Week 2 Sporting News
What Channel Is Vikings Vs. Eagles On Today? Schedule, Time For ‘Monday Night Football’ In Week 2 – Sporting News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/what-channel-is-vikings-vs-eagles-on-today-schedule-time-for-monday-night-football-in-week-2-sporting-news/
When the Vikings play the Eagles, you might want to keep your eyes on the pass-catchers.
Lining up at the X for Minnesota will be Justin Jefferson, perhaps the league’s best wide receiver. The spindly Jettas is a superstar in every sense of the word — a touchdown-scoring, griddy-dancing talent who has been dominant in his short career. Jefferson wants 2,000 receiving yards this year. It’s hard to say he can’t hit that mark, especially after he torched Green Bay’s secondary for nearly 200 in Week 1.
Philly has its own star to snag passes out of the air: newcomer A.J. Brown. Brown’s arrival gave Jalen Hurts something he so desperately desired — a true No. 1 option. Brown is certainly being paid like one.
Brown put up 155 receiving yards against the Lions, making easy work of an improved defensive back unit. With his mammoth frame and soft hands, Brown looks well on his way to a career season. That should thrust him into the upper echelon of wideouts, a place Jettas knows very well.
What do you get when you put two of the most talented receivers in football on the field with one another? Fireworks. Expect to see plenty of highlights at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Monday night.
MORE: Watch Vikings vs. Eagles live with fuboTV (free trial)
Here’s what you need to know to watch Jefferson, Brown and their respective teams clash on Monday night.
What channel is Vikings vs. Eagles on today?
Game: Vikings vs. Eagles
Date: Monday, Sept. 19
TV channel: ABC | Philadelphia, Channel 6 | Minneapolis, Channel 5
Live stream: ESPN+, fuboTV | DAZN (in Canada)
ABC will host the second leg of a “Monday Night Football” doubleheader. Joe Buck will handle the play-by-play call while Troy Aikman will provide color commentary. Longtime ESPN journalist Lisa Salters will reprise her role as sideline reporter.
For those hoping to stream the game, the ESPN+ streaming service is offering the game with a subscription. Fans can also view the game on fuboTV, which carries ESPN and ABC and offers a free trial.
Canadian viewers can follow the action on DAZN.
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform
What time is Vikings vs. Eagles on today?
Date: Monday, Sept. 19
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
Vikings vs. Eagles will kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, 15 minutes later than the typical slot for “Monday Night Football.” The ABC broadcast will start a little over an hour after Monday night’s Titans-Bills game kicks off.
ABC will occasionally go double box to show a live feed from both games. Scott Van Pelt will serve as middle man, spotlighting key moments in each game.
ESPN will host a two-hour “Monday Night Countdown” where analysts will highlight some of the earlier matchups of the week and make their pregame picks.
NFL live stream for Vikings vs. Eagles
The Vikings vs. Eagles game will be broadcast on ABC. That means it will be available to stream on the ESPN app, as well as ESPN+ (with a subscription).
Cord-cutters can access “Monday Night Football” with fuboTV, which carries ESPN and ABC and also offers a free trial. FuboTV also carries CBS, Fox, NFL Network and NBC, so users can find most of the locally broadcast NFL games on there.
Other streaming options for Vikings vs. Eagles are as follows:
Streaming option
Cable subscription needed?
Free?
Cost
Free trial?
NFL App
Yes
Yes
—
—
Yahoo! Sports App
Yes
Yes
—
—
NFL+
No
No
$9.99/month
Yes
DirecTV Stream
No
No
$49.99/month
Yes
fuboTV
No
No
$69.99/month
Yes
Hulu Plus Live TV
No
No
$69.99/month
Yes
Sling TV
No
No
$35/month
Yes
YouTube TV
No
No
$54.99/month
Yes
Zetlys Sport Metaverse Gives Fans An All-In-One Bonding Experience With Their Favorite Teams CoinGeek
Zetly’s ‘Sport Metaverse’ Gives Fans An All-In-One Bonding Experience With Their Favorite Teams – CoinGeek https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/zetlys-sport-metaverse-gives-fans-an-all-in-one-bonding-experience-with-their-favorite-teams-coingeek/
Home » Business » Zetly’s ‘Sport Metaverse’ gives fans an all-in-one bonding experience with their favorite teams
Blockchain sports fandom firm Zetly is piloting a project called “Sport Metaverse.” It harnesses the power of VR/AR and tokenized assets on the BSV blockchain to create a richer connection between fans and their favorite teams.
Sport Metaverse sees Zetly partnering with BSV blockchain VR/AR specialists Transmira, as well as gaming projects PowChess and Haste Arcade. It will initially focus on football clubs in Zetly’s home country, Poland.
The plan is to develop a full Metaverse environment for fans to interact with objects in the physical world. Buying merchandise such as shirts, scarves, or other memorabilia will also give fans an NFT, which can then be used to scan a playing arena, access other limited-edition NFT collections, and enjoy play-to-earn games.
There will be full 3D “digital twins” of existing playing arenas and their surrounds. These virtual stadiums allow fans to attend and cheer for their team from anywhere in the world and interact with fellow fans. Club partners and sponsors will also be able to use the virtual space for their own merchandising, giving clubs a new way to earn revenue. Clubs themselves will also be able to issue their own tokens, hold crowdfunding campaigns, and create virtual team currencies and other digital collections.
Physical locations can also be connected to additional information about places, clubs, and their history. Fans can visit the locations in the real world and learn more about their favorite teams, as well as the places in which their team is playing.
“The Sport Metaverse is an opportunity for development and a tool to engage fans, which is an ideal investment for those who put a close relationship with their fans first. We propose a solution that will be a revolution in the world of sport. In this project, we want to use the experience gained during the 3D scanning of buildings in Los Angeles. We are convinced that our Omniscape platform is the perfect partner for Zetly in the sports program,” Transmira CEO Robert Rice said.
Transmira’s Omniscape is a growing platform that takes real-world locations and creates an interactive digital layer for companies wishing to interact with consumers. Using the BSV blockchain’s massive capacity for data processing and tokenization features, it enables new and unique customer experiences, and lets companies be creative with novel marketing opportunities. Rich virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology interacts with NFTs for special offers, events, tickets, and other experiences.
In the Sport Metaverse, these other experiences include mini-games and “other engagement tools” developed by PowChess and Haste Arcade, who have been using the BSV blockchain to build entertaining casual games where players can win real money. Haste Arcade’s “Instant Leaderboard Payouts” system gives players fast gratification with their winnings, paying them out with micropayments in real-time.
Zetly CEO Michael Glijer said that following the limited pilot program, his company aims to expand Sports Metaverse to other teams and sports.
“This programme is unique because it contains almost everything that will be needed for a sports club on the Web3 ecosystem and the fun thing is that it costs nothing,” he said.
“We aim to create a kind of snowball effect from these sports brands, together with our partners, and with the BSV Blockchain support. This is a win-win for us,” he added.
Zetly is creating what it calls an “All in One Sport Platform” with a basis on the emotional bonds fans form with their favorite teams. Interacting with the VR/AR features and tokenized digital environment will give them an extra sense of belonging and influence beyond just buying tickets and cheering from the stands.
Watch: The BSV Global Blockchain Convention panel, Entertainment, Sports & Blockchain
New to Bitcoin? Check out CoinGeek’s Bitcoin for Beginners section, the ultimate resource guide to learn more about Bitcoin—as originally envisioned by Satoshi Nakamoto—and blockchain.
