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NYFW: Crypto Shines In Vivienne Tam, Tommy Hilfiger Shows – Fast Company https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/nyfw-crypto-shines-in-vivienne-tam-tommy-hilfiger-shows-fast-company/ By Connie Lin3 minute Read For the second time since the global pandemic, New York Fashion Week has dawned upon the city, bringing a flock of cascading black fabric, billowing sleeves, and sky-high stilettos to the streets of Lower Manhattan. Models drape themselves around town, Perrier water flows, and the glitterati party like it’s 2019; yet, vestiges of the pandemic hide in the crevices. After two years in a digital void, something in the culture has shifted—and this time, NFTs, the techno-pandemic darling, are taking center stage. Multiple runway shows pay homage to Web3, and like most fashion statements, it’s the opposite of subtle. Designer Tommy Hilfiger’s show was billed to blend the real world with the metaverse, a mashup he bizarrely branded as “phygital” (physical meets digital). The production—staged at a drive-in movie theater in Brooklyn—was livestreamed in Roblox, where avatars wearing renderings of the outfits strutted through a virtual cityscape. Viewers could purchase real-world versions of the clothing within the game. Meanwhile, customers who purchased from Alo Yoga’s Aspen skiing-inspired collection also received NFTs certifying ownership of the clothing. But nowhere were NFTs more striking than in Vivienne Tam’s show, which took place on the border of New York’s iconic but distinct Soho and Tribeca neighborhoods. Much like how the designer’s clothing has always stood at the crossroads between East and West, the collection now, dramatically, revels in that ethereal space between the physical and the virtual. Up the elevator and onto the sixth floor of Spring Studios, electronic music plays as blocks of colored pixels flicker against the wall. Underneath the spotlights, a couple of guys loiter, wearing headgear shaped like CryptoPunk NFT avatars of human faces. For her show, Tam has partnered with First Digital Trust, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency custody service; Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange platform founded by the Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron; and the NFT project CyberKongz, which is currently selling for a minimum of $25,000 on OpenSea. Her clothing features the CyberKongz monkeys and other blue-chip collections, including CryptoPunks and the Bored Ape Yacht Club, in various fashions: bold earrings, patches on a denim jacket, the bodice of an evening gown. Their likeness is impossible to miss. For Tam, that’s by design. “I want to bring the worlds of art and NFTs together,” she shares from backstage at the runway, noting that storytelling is at the heart of both spheres. “For people in NFTs and the metaverse, I want to show that the physical world is important, too,” she says. In particular, IP owners and creators benefit when people are wearing physical manifestations of their avatars. Contractually, Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunk NFT holders own the IP rights for their avatars—meaning, that to feature the unique illustrations of apes and punks on her clothing, Tam had to work with individual NFT holders who licensed the images out to the designer and her team. A group of so-called whale collectors, who hold dozens of NFT properties, allowed Tam to elevate their avatars to the realm of high fashion. Other Tam clothing featured Awkward Astronauts, an NFT collection sold on Nifty Gateway, the NFT trading platform owned by Gemini. “The more we can intersect NFTs with fashion, art, and different creative communities, the better,” says Cameron Winklevoss, who attended the show with his twin. “It’s super early, but NFTs are here to stay . . . and there are all kinds of dimensions to go in,” he adds, musing that NFTs could also offer ticketing for the very event we’re at. Another shirt makes its way down the runway with a sparkling “First Digital” logo emblazoned on the back. According to the company’s CEO, its custody service will help users who buy NFTs of Tam’s clothing in the metaverse translate that purchase into a real-world order, offering more Web3 functionality in fashion. According to Tam, her collection also embodies the spirit of traditional Chinese mah-jongg, which she likens to NFTs as “it’s about intelligence, and playing the game as much as winning it.” When they see her NFT-inspired clothing, she says, “I want [people] to be excited and think, ‘Wow, they’re alive!’ That brings me joy.”

U.S. Justice Dept Announces ‘carrots And Sticks’ Approach To Corporate Crime – Reuters https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/u-s-justice-dept-announces-carrots-and-sticks-approach-to-corporate-crime-reuters/ Lisa Monaco, deputy U.S. attorney general, speaks during the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Police Executives Forum in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, May 6, 2022. Sarah Silbiger/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) will use a “carrots and sticks” approach to combat corporate crime by encouraging companies to report and prevent misconduct while enhancing penalties for repeat offenders, it on Thursday announced. At an event at New York University, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said the DOJ will make it harder for companies to enter into multiple settlements that defer or waive prosecutions, and that it would try to reward companies that claw back executive compensation after learning of misconduct. The change would “shift the burden of corporate financial penalties away from shareholders — who frequently play no role in misconduct — onto those who are more directly responsible,” Monaco said, adding that the DOJ would develop more detailed guidance about the rewards by the end of the year. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Companies that voluntarily report misconduct and cooperate with investigators will not be required to plead guilty in most cases, Monaco said, sparing them hefty fines. She described the plan as a “carrots and sticks” approach to let companies’ lawyers make a “business case” for strong compliance. Democratic President Joe Biden’s Justice Department has toughened its stance toward corporate offenders. White-collar prosecutions fell to an all-time low under former President Donald Trump’s Republican administration. In October, the Justice Department issued new rules requiring companies to name all people involved in misconduct in order to receive credit for cooperation, and required prosecutors to consider a company’s full record when deciding how to resolve a probe. read more Since Biden took office, federal prosecutors have brought racketeering charges against the founder of Archegos Capital Management over the $36 billion firm’s meltdown, and have secured a guilty plea from a unit of Allianz SE (ALVG.DE) for fraud over the collapse of some investment funds. read more Under the new policy on settlements, DOJ leadership must approve any company’s second non-prosecution or deferred prosecution agreement, Monaco said. Those deals let companies escape criminal prosecution in exchange for fines and promises of better behavior. Between 10% and 20% of all significant corporate criminal resolutions involve repeat offenders, Monaco said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Luc Cohen in New York; Editing by Aurora Ellis and David Gregorio Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Luc Cohen Thomson Reuters Reports on the New York federal courts. Previously worked as a correspondent in Venezuela and Argentina.

2022 Midterm Election News As Democrats, Republicans Race To November – Fox News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/2022-midterm-election-news-as-democrats-republicans-race-to-november-fox-news/ Live updates following the final primary elections in the 2022 midterms as Republicans and Democrats begin the final eight weeks of campaigning before the November general. Stay up-to-date the events and latest news surrounding the 2022 midterms from Fox News! incoming update… Many Republicans running in this year’s midterm elections do not support Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., proposed bill that would limit abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy – or after “the stage at which substantial medical evidence indicates that they are capable of feeling pain.” In June, the Supreme Court, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, returning power to the states to limit abortion. Following the SCOTUS decision, abortion became one of the focal points of this year’s midterm election, as numerous GOP candidates were accused by their Democratic opponents of holding “extreme” views on abortion. One recent ad from VetVotes and the Senate Majority PAC targeted Arizona Senate candidate Blake Masters for his pro-life stance, and called him “unAmerican.” Read more from Fox News’ Aubrie Spady here. Posted by Aubrie Spady A new AARP poll of Alaska voters shows neck-and-neck race between Republican candidates Kelly Tshibaka and incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski — but only after multiple rounds of voting in the state’s ranked-choice voting system. The poll, released Thursday, reflects the ranked choice system, where voters select their top four choices, and if no candidate clears 50% support in the first ballot count, election counters remove the ballots for the least-supported candidate, and consider the second choice on those ballots. In the first two rounds of counting the AARP poll, no candidate clears 50%, according to the poll. “In the final round the race becomes a dead heat, finishing at 50% of votes going for Murkowski and 50% for Tshibaka,” the AARP poll states. A similar situation is seen in poll for Alaska’s sole House seat, which Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola won in a special election in August — and the poll suggests a similar dynamic will be at play in November, which saw former Gov. Sarah Palin shut out of the seat. Though in the first round of counting no candidate in the House race clears 50%, the third round of the poll shows Peltola ultimately winning over Palin. The GOP vote will be split between Palin and Nick Begich. “In this race, voters overall prefer a Republican candidate, but 60% hold an unfavorable view of former Governor Palin,” the AARP poll states. Posted by Thomas Phippen Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., launched eighteen billboards in 7 pro-life states, directing individuals to a website that contains instructions on how to get an abortion in his state of California. The billboards are running in several states that currently have limitations on abortion, including, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Texas, South Carolina, South Dakota and Oklahoma. In Texas, some of the billboards read “Texas doesn’t own your body. You do,” and “Need an abortion? California is here to help.”  “Here is my message to any woman seeking abortion care in these anti-freedom states: Come to California. We will defend your constitutional right to make decisions about your own health. These un-American abortion bans — many of them without exceptions for rape and incest – are literally killing women. The idea that these Republican politicians are seeking to ‘protect life’ is a total farce. They are seeking to restrict and control their constituents and take away their freedom,” said Newsom. Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and return the power to the states to decide on abortion laws, several pro-life states established further restrictions on abortion, some even banning it completely. Posted by Aubrie Spady People in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Portland, Oregon, shared whether they thought President Biden has united or divided this country. “Divided it,” one Allentown woman told Fox News. “Because he’s not doing what he’s supposed to do for this country, and I think that he’s not really, he doesn’t love this country the way he should.” However, another woman, Roxy, said: “He’s trying to be a unifier. I just think it’s really rough right now. You got to do the best you can.” President Biden’s approval rating rose from a low of 36% in July to 45%, driven in part by a sharp increase in Democrat support for Biden (78% up from 65% in July), according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.  Read more from Fox News’ Lisa Bennatan, Hannah Ray Lambert, and Ramiro Vargas here. Posted by Aubrie Spady House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is “in trouble” and Democrats are likely to lose the House, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer declared during a private dinner with fellow Democratic senators, according to reports. Schumer, D-N.Y., and six other Democratic senators were spotted dining at Trattoria Alberto, a swanky Italian restaurant in Washington, on Monday evening, and the group was talking loud enough to be heard by other patrons, according to Punchbowl News. Schumer reportedly expressed confidence that Democrats would keep the Senate come November but said Republicans had a 60% chance of taking the House. The other Democratic senators at the gathering included Chris Coons of Delaware, Mark Kelly of Arizona, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Tom Carper of Delaware, John Hickenlooper of Colorado, and Dick Durbin of Illinois. Read more from Fox News’ Anders Hagstrom here. Posted by Aubrie Spady Former President Donald Trump will join GOP Senate candidate J.D. Vance in Ohio Saturday. Trump will travel to Youngstown, Ohio where he will appear with Vance at an event on Sept. 17, 2022. Vance was endorsed by Trump early in his primary campaign and is running in the Ohio Senate race against Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio., who currently serves in the state’s 13th Congressional District. Posted by Aubrie Spady Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband, Matthew Broderick, will hold a fundraiser at their home in New York City next week for Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Beto O’Rourke. The fundraiser will take place on September 21 with tickets for sponsors costing $5,000 and tickets for co-hosts costing $10,000, according to an invitation for the event shared by Scott Braddock, an editor for Quorom Report. O’Rourke will face off in November against incumbent GOP Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has served at the helm of Texas since 2015. Posted by Kyle Morris CONCORD, N.H. – A display of unity at the New Hampshire GOP’s unity breakfast on Thursday morning.  Retired Army Gen. Don Bolduc — who on Tuesday narrowly captured the Republican Senate nomination in the key general election battleground state in a race that’s one of a handful that may decide if the GOP wins back the chamber’s majority in November’s general election — walked over to Republican Gov. Chris Sununu and gave him a big hug. Bolduc claimed last year that Sununu was a “communist Chinese sympathizer” and that the Sununu family’s business “supports terrorism.” While Bolduc has walked back those attacks on the popular governor, he continues to criticize Sununu’s policies during the coronavirus pandemic as “executive overreach.”  A few weeks ago, Sununu said on a popular statewide talk-radio program that Bolduc’s “not a serious candidate, he’s really not, and if he were the GOP nominee, I have no doubt we would have a much harder time… He’s kind of a conspiracy theorist-type candidate.” While Sununu tempered those criticisms in recent days, last week ahead of the primary he endorsed Bolduc’s main rival for the nomination, longtime New Hampshire Senate President Chuck Morse. Bolduc ended up edging Morse by a razor thin margin in Tuesday’s primary. On the eve of the unity breakfast, Bolduc appeared to try and make amends with some of his past rhetoric on the campaign trial. “A campaign is tough. It’s tough on everybody. We say things in the heat of conversation that we regret later. We hope that we can say we’re sorry for it and people forgive, but that’s not always the case. And I’m no different,” Bolduc lamented at a unity fundraiser. “I’m a man who’s fallible. A man who errors. A man who says things that perhaps should be left unsaid.” Posted by Paul Steinhauser As Fox News first reported, the Senate Leadership Fund recently announced that it would spend $23 million to buy TV time in the small but crucial battleground state of New Hampshire, as the top super PAC that backs Senate Republicans targets Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan in a crucial race that’s one of a handful that will likely determine if the GOP wins back the chamber’s majority.  But after former Army Gen. Don Bolduc – a populist, MAGA-style Republican who ran an bare-bones outsider campaign – defeated more mainstream conservative and longtime New Hampshire Senate President Chuck Morse by a razor-thin margin in Tuesday’s GOP U.S. Senate primary, there were questions over whether the group – which is aligned with longtime Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, would honor its reservation.  That’s because there were concerns from some Republicans in the state and nationally that a primary victory by the retired general, who has severely struggled with fundraising and who had said he supported former President Donald Trump’s unproven claims the 2020 election was “stolen,” would allow Hassan to win re-election. Two weeks ago, a newly formed super PAC named the White Mountain PAC, which had loose links to McConnell’s political orbit, dished out roughly $4 million to run TV commercials in New Hampshire blasting Bolduc for his “crazy ideas.” And pro-Democratic groups meddled in the GOP primary,...

Biden Issues New Order To Block Chinese Investment In Technology In The U.S. – The New York Times https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/biden-issues-new-order-to-block-chinese-investment-in-technology-in-the-u-s-the-new-york-times/ Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker

Steelseries Arena 9 Gaming Speakers Review – Aural Combat – Gaming Trend https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/steelseries-arena-9-gaming-speakers-review-aural-combat-gaming-trend/ I remember when the notion of gaming headsets sounded a bit silly. There I was in the early 2010’s, working at GameStop, and someone asked if we had any of those “Turtle Beaches”. I had no idea what was going on, but I was just a bit late to the party. Before too long, we not only carried them, we had them in every color and brand imaginable, with marketing and wall planograms to set full sections of the things. Headsets are such an incredible part of our gaming experience we often forget it’s okay to take them off and use… speakers. It’s a crazy idea, but for most of us what’s coming from our monitor or TV just plain sucks considering the hundreds of dollars we’ve put into a headset. Enter the Steelseries Arena speakers, something that won’t just sound amazing, but will look better than the $5 clearance soundbar you got from Walmart. Steelseries Arena gaming speakers trailer – [Gaming Trend] In the box you have everything you’ll need to get bumping along. There’s a center channel speaker with attached cable, the right and left front speakers and attached cables, the wireless back speakers (one with a cable to attach to the other), and a nice sized subwoofer. Besides that, you have an OLED control pod, and the obligatory two power cables (one for the subwoofer and one for the right wireless back speaker), with a USB-C for connecting to your PC or PlayStation. One thing in particular I’m very glad about is the multi-pin connectors on the front right and left speakers, similar to those you’d find a professional sound mixer using. It leads me to feel like this isn’t your run of the mill sound system, and it definitely comes across that way. They also look super nice too, like the premium product you’re paying for. Hooking everything up is quite easy, with only five cables to connect to the subwoofer (which is essentially what most everything runs out of), and connecting your back speakers together and to a power source. It only took me ten to fifteen minutes to get everything going, and that was only because my space is a bit terrible to work with. Ease of use is certainly appreciated with anything, and with a large surround sound array it’s nice that it’s simple. There’s also a ton of ways to choose how you want to use the system, via USB-C, optical (with an out as well), Bluetooth, or even a 3.5 jack. The Arena 9 is extremely versatile, so using it isn’t going to be a problem. Something you may not be as prepared for is the size of everything, so make sure to check the dimensions of your space when you choose your fighter. The subwoofer isn’t massive, just over a foot tall and roughly 9inx9in in width and depth, not too bad to stick under your desk. As for the speakers, the back ones are surprisingly easy to place, small with a good length of cable allowing them to be placed a decent ways apart, along with wall mount capability on the back. The front two speakers are your biggest challenges, nearly 8 inches tall and a good 4 inches deep. Thankfully the cables have a good length to them to give you plenty of space to work with to compensate, but it’s something to think about. The center speaker is the easiest to set up, but it honestly should be, with its place in front of you pretty straightforward to diagnose. An unsung hero of this setup is actually the control pod, something very similar to the base station of the Nova Pro headset. It functions largely the same, with a dial and touch controls to allow you to go through and change your settings. With it though, you can re-pair the back wireless speakers, change your EQ, set up Bluetooth, and even change your lighting settings for the RGB. It even has the 3.5 jack on it if you decide to run a wired headset through it. I really like having this kind of control at my fingertips, and as soon as Steelseries starts letting me save custom EQ settings to it, the control pod/base will be the perfect device. Once everything is set up, it’s time to ruin our eardrums. The Arena 9 advertises 5.1 capability, with your five speakers and subwoofer all ready to rock. As per my usual testing with a headset, I wanted to do the normal, music, video, and gaming. Something I did change around given the promises of the setup, I added watching some TV in the mix, just to see if the 5.1 surround sound would hold up. Starting with music, everything sounds fantastic on this system. Compared to the Nova Pros, the Arena 9’s tend to lean loud. The nicest part is that they still retain much of the crisp sound, so the added volume boosts the audio to greater heights. I had to mess with the subwoofer a little bit, but the “thump” you hear can get really loud depending on what you’re listening to, so if you love that bassy thud, you won’t be missing it even with a smaller sized subwoofer. Before we move into some of the other audio, I was a bit disappointed in not being able to really figure out what exactly triggers the 5.1 surround sound when it comes to music (or anything else for that matter). There is an upmix function we’ll talk about later, but that’s only mimicking true 5.1. I tried to mess with all my settings possible through the computer and Bluetooth, but I could never get anything running 5.1, even when I found the Dolby Atmos music on Amazon Music. Everything still sounds great, but I’d have loved to have had the full experience rather than just the two front speakers and the subwoofer, as good as they are. TV and gaming on the other hand work automatically as you use different services. For instance, I wanted to get at least a bit of music in there through the surround sound, so utilizing the Disney+ app I was able to watch the recent BTS concert video. There weren’t any extra clicks or messing with it, it just worked, with all of the speakers and the subwoofer working in tandem to give me the feeling of being there at the show. Besides that, I took the time to watch some Star Wars as well, and the 5.1 is just incredible there, even with something like Clone Wars. If you’re watching through the right avenue (for instance, it doesn’t work in a browser but does through the app), it’s really impressive what sound you can get out of the Arena 9. When I turned on the likes of Hellblade and Shatterline to test out the gaming capabilities of the Arena 9, I got the same great sound I heard via the Disney+ app. Hellblade is a game known especially for its use of 3D audio, with Senua’s descent into madness marked by the whispers around you. I’d still highly suggest using a headset like they do, but the Arena 9 holds up very well all things considered. You don’t necessarily get the hair-raising chills of hearing the disembodied voices biting at your neck, but given this system’s distance from you compared to a living room surround sound, it does a decent job at conveying the emotional torment. I just wouldn’t prefer it over a headset. With Shatterline, a new free-to-play FPS I suggest you try immediately, it again automatically tuned over to the 5.1 audio, and with this one it was very apparent right away that it was working. In a team deathmatch, I could very easily pinpoint where gunfire was originating from, leading me to play the flanks or take other players head on via my advantage of knowing where they were. Directional audio for gaming certainly seems to be where the Arena 9 shines, and since that’s most likely why you’ll pick it up, it’s a keeper. Where you can get really in depth with everything is in the Steelseries GG app, which also houses the “Engine” tab for simple or RGB adjustments, and the “Sonar” tab, for your more complex equalization. With Engine, I really like how you can change the levels for each speaker, allowing me to make my back or center speakers more prominent over their 2.1 brethren that tend to get most of the credit, or scale back the subwoofer because it’s too loud for my house. The RGB on the two front speakers is especially nice, with a nice strip around the stand along with a big translucent back panel that can really light up a space. While there aren’t tons of options in the menu for customization, how amazing it looks in general, along with some minimal additional effects, makes for something to make your desk look fly. Steelseries Sonar Audio Software Suite Launch Trailer! – [Gaming Trend] You’ve already heard me sing about Sonar’s praises in previous reviews, but let me remind you: it’s extraordinary. The equalizer doesn’t just work, it makes everything sound better and has tremendous presets for plenty of different media uses. Beyond that, being able to modify your game audio, chat audio, and microphone output separately is awesome, and it’s all for the price of free. This extends to what it does with the Arena 9, amplifying the sound you get from it even further than whatever equalizer you have can take it. If you’re going to invest in anything Steelseries, and possibly even if you’re using another headset, consider grabbing the GG app to play around with Sonar. As for versatility, we’ve already mentioned that you have lots of options when it comes to hooking up devices. With so many different inputs, you can really do most of anything you’d like, and given the box told me to do it, I tried out the PS5 with it. I can at least say it sounds pretty decent, and it’s super easy to connect, just by plugging in your USB-C or optical cable. The main game I tried with this one was Rainbow Six: Extraction, just to see if I could get some good shooter sounds going through this thing. Something I found out in the manual, the PS5 does not recognize the Arena 9 as a full surround sound device, so you’re pushed to use the upmix function to get something comparable. I like the upmix ability, but it just isn’t the full 5.1 surround sound that I’ve gotten when hooked up t...

Trump Warns Of ‘big Problems’ If Indicted, Says He’d Still Run For Office – The Washington Post https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/trump-warns-of-big-problems-if-indicted-says-hed-still-run-for-office-the-washington-post/ Former president Donald Trump warned that if he were indicted on a charge of mishandling classified documents after leaving the White House, there would be “problems in this country the likes of which perhaps we’ve never seen before.” Trump, speaking Thursday to conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, added, “I don’t think the people of the United States would stand for it.” Hewitt, who is also a contributing columnist for The Washington Post, then noted that critics would describe the comment as inciting violence, and he asked Trump to respond to the claim. “That’s not inciting — I’m just saying what my opinion is. I don’t think the people of this country would stand for it,” Trump said. When pressed by Hewitt, Trump said he thought there would be “big problems, big problems.” Federal agents conducted a court-authorized search of Trump’s club and residence Aug. 8, as part of a long-running investigation into whether government documents — some of which are classified — were being stored at Mar-a-Lago instead of returned to the National Archives. The FBI probe is the latest legal pressure on Trump, who now faces growing scrutiny as the criminal probe intensifies. The investigation is looking into whether he or his former aides took classified government documents and improperly stored or never returned them. Trump’s lawyer has argued that the former president cooperated with federal authorities and that many of the documents were covered by executive privilege. In January 2021, the House impeached Trump on a single charge of “incitement of insurrection” for his role in whipping up a crowd of his supporters to stop Congress from the counting of electoral college votes for Joe Biden. A mob of pro-Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to stop the count, an attack that resulted in five deaths and injuries to dozens of members of law enforcement. Trump’s comments Thursday came hours before officials from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security briefed Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee about threats against federal officials. After the briefing, Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.), the committee’s chairman, described Trump’s rhetoric as dangerous. “Inviting the mob to return to the streets is exactly what happened here on January 6th, 2021,” Durbin told reporters. After noting that five people died as a result of the attack and 149 law enforcement agents were injured that day, the senator said Trump’s “careless and inflammatory rhetoric has its consequences.” In the interview with Hewitt, Trump also said he “would have no prohibition against running” for office if he were indicted. “It would not take you out of the arena,” Hewitt said, trying to clarify the former president’s position. Trump replied, “It would not.” Trump repeatedly has hinted at another run for the presidency in 2024. In 1920, socialist Eugene V. Debs ran for president from prison, where he was serving time in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for speaking out against the draft during World War I. Debs and his running mate, Emil Seidel, garnered 913,693 votes, but — as in his previous campaigns — no electoral votes. Trump’s warning of problems echoes Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.), who told Fox News last month that there would be “riots in the street” if Trump is prosecuted. Trump appeared to endorse the notion, sharing a link to a video of Graham’s comments on his Truth Social platform.

Travel + Leisure (TNL) Updates Q3 And FY22 Guidance – StreetInsider.com https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/travel-leisure-tnl-updates-q3-and-fy22-guidance-streetinsider-com/ Get instant alerts when news breaks on your stocks. Claim your 1-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL), the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, provided an update on its third quarter results and outlook for the remainder of 2022 in advance of presentations at several conferences in September. Travel + Leisure Co. will be attending NYSE’s 3rd Annual Investor Access Consumer Day on September 20, 2022, Deutsche Bank’s 30th annual Leveraged Finance Conference on September 20, and Wells Fargo’s Consumer Conference on September 21. A link to the company’s updated Fall 2022 investor relations presentation is available online at travelandleisureco.com/investors. Third Quarter Update The company is reiterating the third quarter and full year outlook provided on July 28, 2022, in its earnings press release, including the following measures1: Third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $230 million to $240 million Full year adjusted EBITDA of $860 million to $880 million “The strong momentum we saw in the second quarter continued through August as our vacation ownership business continues to draw families prioritizing their vacations. Through the end of the year, booking pace at our vacation ownership resorts remains strong with room nights on our books 8 percent above 2019,” said Michael D. Brown, president and CEO of Travel + Leisure Co. About Travel + Leisure Co. Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL) is the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, with nearly 20 travel brands across its resort, travel club, and lifestyle portfolio. The company provides outstanding vacation experiences and travel inspiration to millions of owners, members, and subscribers every year through its products and services: Wyndham Destinations, the largest vacation ownership company with more than 245 vacation club resort locations across the globe; Panorama, the world’s foremost membership travel business that includes the largest vacation exchange company and subscription travel brands; and Travel + Leisure Group, featuring top travel content and travel services including the brand’s eponymous travel club. At Travel + Leisure Co., our global team of associates brings hospitality to millions each year, turning vacation inspiration into exceptional travel experiences. We put the world on vacation. Learn more at travelandleisureco.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Forward-looking statements are any statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “should,” “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “future,” “intends” or other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results of Travel + Leisure Co. and its subsidiaries (“Travel + Leisure Co.” or “we”) to differ materially from those discussed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. 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We caution readers that any such statements are based on currently available operational, financial and competitive information, and they should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s opinion only as of the date on which they were made. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to review or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances as they occur. 1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. This guidance is presented only on a non-GAAP basis because not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is available without unreasonable effort, primarily due to uncertainties relating to the occurrence or amount of these adjustments that may arise in the future. Where one or more of the currently unavailable items is applicable, such items could be material, individually or in the aggregate, to GAAP reported results. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220915005902/en/ Investor Contact: Christopher Agnew Senior Vice President, FP&A and Investor Relations (407) 626-4050 [email protected] Source: Travel + Leisure Co.

Latest Business News India Today 16 September 2022 | News Headlines – Tentaran https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/latest-business-news-india-today-16-september-2022-news-headlines-tentaran/ Please follow and like us: Here’s today business news, the latest business news India today 16 September 2022 Air India draws its transformation plan, to expand and target a 30% market share in the next 5 years. Vridhi Techno Farms Private Ltd.. a startup based in Coimbatore has been recognized by the government for its successful business model. AIRO Group, the company developing air taxis with L&T has started the process to launch its IPO in the US. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank made a market debut with a 3% fall from its issue price. Buy Online Books in India – Buy Deepshikha Books Online at Best Prices In India Must Read: 16 September in Indian history Latest business news India today 16 September 2022 – business news headlines today Billionaire Venture Incubation partnered with DBS Bank for providing investments for start-ups in form of equity. Munoth Industries Ltd produces lithium-ion batteries for the segment of consumer electronics at its Tirupati unit. Must Read:16 September 2022 ke Mukhya Samachar Latest business news India today 16 September 2022 – business news India today  As per government sources, India might export 5 million tonnes of sugar in the first tranche from October. Dassault System, a software firm based in France, to expand its Hinjwadi premises by adding a third building on Earth along with a tripling of its headcount to 9000 by 2030. Must Read:News Headlines of India today 16 September 2022 Must Read:Today Current Affairs 16 September To keep yourself abreast with the latest business news India today 16 September 2022 – business news headlines today, business news India, India startup world news, latest business news, business news live, latest news, business news today India, do follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For watching our collection of videos, follow us on YouTube.

NEWLY NAMED ESKATON PRESIDENT PEIFER TO FOCUS ON STRATEGIC GROWTH, COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES TO MEET SENIOR LIVING NEEDS – PR Newswire https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/newly-named-eskaton-president-peifer-to-focus-on-strategic-growth-communities-and-services-to-meet-senior-living-needs-pr-newswire/ , /PRNewswire/ — Eskaton, a nonprofit Sacramento-based senior living organization, has announced the promotion of Sheri Peifer to President as part of the first phase of a board-led CEO succession plan. In her new role, Peifer will oversee operations and strategic growth for the organization to meet the increasing demand for high-quality senior living solutions. “I believe the most successful organizations plan ahead and cultivate and develop their next leaders,” said Todd Murch, Eskaton CEO. “I fully support the board’s decision to name Sheri as my successor. Sheri brings a strong set of skills in strategic planning and innovation, operational excellence and partnership development as Eskaton continues to expand and meet the needs of older adults across the region.” Peifer, who formerly served as Eskaton’s Chief Strategy Officer, joined the organization in 2005 and has led Eskaton’s efforts in development, management services and affiliations, joint ventures, partnerships, innovation, marketing and communications. Over her tenure, she has led Eskaton’s expansion of services into the Bay area and Central Valley by managing and/or affiliating with nonprofit senior living providers who desire a strategic alliance with Eskaton. Peifer also led the expansion of Eskaton’s home and community-based services across the region. As President, Peifer’s short-term strategy will be focused on integrating and strengthening Eskaton’s communities and services, including investing in support for Eskaton’s dedicated workforce. Peifer noted that older adults will make up one-quarter of the state’s population by 2030, and she intends to ready Eskaton to meet the growing need. Her vision for the future includes positioning Eskaton as a single-point solution for older adults who desire an integrated healthy living experience through a range of innovative services and living options. “Eskaton is well-positioned to expand our reach through diverse partnerships and continue providing the high quality of life we are known for,” said Peifer. “Our future imperative will focus on understanding and delivering new customer experiences, services and ways to age well within a community. We anticipate partners will continue to be an ever-important part of our growth as we prioritize the well-being of older Californians.” Ms. Peifer serves as Vice Chair of the LeadingAge California board of directors and chairs its Planning Committee. She is a graduate of the national LeadingAge Leadership Fellow program based in Washington D.C. She holds a BA from Messiah College and a MS in Gerontology and Education from California State University, Sacramento. About Eskaton Since 1968, Eskaton has been serving older adults in Northern California. As a nonprofit senior living provider, our mission is to enhance the lives of older adults through innovative health, housing and social services. With five decades of experience and a national reputation for innovation, Eskaton is Transforming the Aging Experience. For more information, please call 1-866-ESKATON, or visit www.eskaton.org. CONTACT: Zach Melchiori 916-344-0810 [email protected] SOURCE Eskaton

Some MLB Players Wearing #21, All Wearing 21 Patches Today For Roberto Clemente Day – SportsLogos.Net News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/some-mlb-players-wearing-21-all-wearing-21-patches-today-for-roberto-clemente-day-sportslogos-net-news/ Major League Baseball players, coaches, and umpires will be honouring the life of Roberto Clemente today throughout the league in recognition of Roberto Clemente Day. As part of the celebrations, all players will be wearing a white patch featuring Clemente’s number 21 in the black and gold of the Pittsburgh Pirates on their sleeves. Additionally, Puerto Rican players, as well as any past Clemente Award winners and nominees, will have the option to wear the number 21 on the backs of their jerseys in place of their usual numbers during games today. The entire rosters of the Pittsburgh Pirates (the team for whom Clemente spent his entire Major League career) as well as their opponents tonight, the New York Mets, will wear the number 21. The game will be broadcast nationally on Fox at 7 p.m. ET. Since Clemente’s untimely death in a plane crash during a humanitarian mission to Nicaragua in 1972, no Pirates player has worn 21. The team retired the number at their home opener in 1973, reserving its future use only for any of Clemente’s children, should they reach the big leagues. Clemente’s son Luis came the closest to achieving this, playing seven games for the Pirates Gulf Coast League team in 1985. The pride of his native Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente played eighteen seasons in the big leagues, all of which were with the Pirates, from 1955 through 1972. During that time, Clemente was selected to the National League All-Star Team a dozen times, won the NL MVP Award in 1966, accumulated exactly 3000 hits, and was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum by way of a special election (waiving the customary five-year waiting period) in 1973.

Ommyo Makes Foray Into Metaverse, Says Zaleski – Khaleej Times https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/ommyo-makes-foray-into-metaverse-says-zaleski-khaleej-times/ The metaverse has captured the interest of social media platforms, online game developers, and other tech pioneers as the next major tech revolution. Dr Tomasz Zaleski. — Supplied photo Published: Fri 16 Sep 2022, 12:38 AM Last updated: Fri 16 Sep 2022, 12:44 AM The Private office of Sheikh Ahmed bin Faisal Al Qassimi is all set to make foray into metaverse with a launch of its new platform ‘Ommyo’, said chairman Dr Tomasz Zaleski. “Ommyo is the most recent economy to emerge in the metaverse developing a dedicated blockchain and a digital currency for payments in the metaverse. The platform consists of a team of developers focused on creating real use cases and connecting real assets like historical places, real estate and businesses that will be hosted in the virtual space of the metaverse,” said Zaleski “Ommyo. Net is dedicated to enhancing the integration of blockchain with our unique metaverse solutions to provide an all-natural look and organic financial growth for our clients, partners and community. Through our news channel, Learn and Earn, Ommyo Academy aims to educate our community and members, with the benefits that new technologies especially in the blockchain space can deliver. Ommyo wants its community to learn and grow opportunities globally.” Ommyo is not developing a gaming platform but is gamifying and dedicating disruptive technology to enhance and grow the local economy making Dubai a technology hub globally. Ommyo Blockchain Development gives developers the freedom to build, develop, and earn using Ommyo Blockchain to boost their earning potential while allowing our strategic partners to nurture and grow existing and new talent. There is currently a significant ecosystem for developing, acquiring, and profiting from decentralised digital assets due to the adoption of non-fungible tokens and cryptocurrency on several blockchain-based platforms. The idea of the metaverse is incomplete without blockchain because of all the limitations of centralised data storage. The potential of blockchain to work globally, as a digital source functioning on the concept of decentralisation, primarily differentiates the metaverse from the capabilities of the traditional internet, which is made up of websites and applications. The blockchain-based metaverse allows users to access any digital space without the intervention of a centralised authority. — business@khaleejtimes.com

Thermal Interface Materials Market Size Share Trends Growth Demand And Competitive Analysis Insights 2022-2029 | DataM Intelligence – Digital Journal https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/thermal-interface-materials-market-size-share-trends-growth-demand-and-competitive-analysis-insights-2022-2029-datam-intelligence-digital-journal/ The Global Thermal Interface Materials Market is expected to reach a high CAGR of 10.10% during the forecast period (2022 – 2029). Market Overview: TIM is an important thing of any thermal management system that is physically small. Thermal interface materials are widely used to produce the maximum crucial components of the heat dissipation gadget, which might be used to cool and defend integrated circuit (IC) chips. Most TIMs are based on proprietary polymer matrix and thermally conductive filler technologies, permitting them to deal with tough warmth dissipation issues with long-time period reliability and coffee price of ownership. The electronics industry severely wishes TIM. To Download free sample @ Click Here Market Dynamics The software of carbon-based thermal interface materials as a cheap substitute for metallic & aluminum is a prime marketplace motive force for the global thermal interface materials marketplace. Nonetheless, immoderate material and manufacturing charges might be a first-rate market restraint. Increasing energy densities in digital devices and the growing want for cheap warmness management answers Power densities in digital devices, mainly microprocessor chips, have multiplied exponentially over the last few decades. The ongoing fashion of shrinking device dimensions has appreciably multiplied thermal troubles in digital circuits. As a end result, thermal control is becoming critical in making sure that electronic gadgets operate in step with their specifications. Since thermal interface substances are cheap and could be injected into gaps of any length, they’re broadly identified as cheap and applicable thermal control answers. As the call for and different market prospects for thermal interface substances upward thrust because of the aforementioned elements, they will be diagnosed as a prime marketplace motive force for the respective market. Market Segmentation By Chemistry Silicone Epoxy Polyimide By Type Greases & adhesives Tapes & Films Gap Fillers By Application Computers Telecom Consumer Durables Medical Devices Others Competitive Landscape The global thermal interface materials market is rich in the number of market players, prospects and strengths and is growing rapidly. Furthermore, technological behemoths such as Honeywell International, 3M, Henkel AG, Parker Hannifin, Dow, Laird Technologies, Momentive, Indium Corporation, Wakefield Thermal and Zalman Tech Co., Ltd make the market extensively competitive. The market is fragmented and key market participants use tactics such as mergers, acquisitions, product launches, contributions and collaborations to gain a competitive advantage and recognition in their respective markets. Trending Topics Thermochromic Materials Market Thermoplastics Material Market Automotive Interior Materials Market Media Contact Company Name: DataM Intelligence Contact Person: Sai Email: Send Email Phone: +1 877 441 4866 Country: United States Website: https://www.datamintelligence.com/research-report/-thermal-interface-materials-market

Crypto.com Successfully Renews Top Tier NIST Cybersecurity Ranking – BSC NEWS https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/crypto-com-successfully-renews-top-tier-nist-cybersecurity-ranking-bsc-news/ Disclaimer: Overall it is vital to proceed with caution when purchasing tokens that have just been listed. For those who have not already read our articles on safety in the BSC it is crucial to reference the following items, HERE and HERE. This is a paid press release, BSC.News does not endorse and is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy, quality, advertising, products, or other materials on this page. The project team has purchased this advertisement article for $1500. Readers should do their own research before taking any actions related to the company. BSC.News is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services mentioned in the press release. Disclaimer: Overall it is vital to proceed with caution when purchasing tokens that have just been listed. For those who have not already read our articles on safety in the BSC it is crucial to reference the following items, HERE and HERE. This is a paid press release, BSC.News does not endorse and is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy, quality, advertising, products, or other materials on this page. The project team has purchased this advertisement article for $2500. Readers should do their own research before taking any actions related to the company. BSC.News is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services mentioned in the press release. Disclaimer: This is a paid Ask Me Anything (AMA), BSC.News does not endorse and is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy, quality, advertising, products, or other materials on this page. The project team has purchased this advertisement AMA for $2000 Readers should do their own research before taking any actions related to the company. BSC.News is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services mentioned in the AMA. Don’t forget to download the BSC News mobile application on iOS and Android to keep up with all the latest news for BNB Chain and crypto. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! If you need tools and strategies regarding safety and crypto education, be sure to check out the Tutorials, cryptonomics explainers, and Trading Tool Kits from BSC News. Looking for a job in crypto? Check out the CryptoJobsNow listings! Disclaimer: This article is exclusive BSC News Premium Content. Premium content is viewable without a membership for a limited time. After the limited time period expires, readers will need to either subscribe or hold a BSC News NFT to view Premium Content. Visit the BSC News NFT website, Discord, and Twitter to learn more about becoming a Premium member.

Stock Market Today: Dow Loses Over 150 Points As U.S. Stocks Extend Losses; Oil And Gas Prices Fall – The Wall Street Journal https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/stock-market-today-dow-loses-over-150-points-as-u-s-stocks-extend-losses-oil-and-gas-prices-fall-the-wall-street-journal/ About this page Last Updated: Sep 15, 2022 at 4:54 pm ET Follow The Wall Street Journal’s full markets coverage.

Missouri S&T – News And Events – Carbon-Capture Research Wins $1.7 Million Grant – Missouri S&T News And Research https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/missouri-st-news-and-events-carbon-capture-research-wins-1-7-million-grant-missouri-st-news-and-research/ Researchers at Missouri S&T will develop a system to capture carbon dioxide and use it for blended cement, ultimately contributing to the decarbonization of the cement industry. The National Science Foundation awarded a $1.7 million grant for the project. “Our goal is to deliver an innovative, integrated and adaptable capture-and-conversion system while producing valuable cement supplements from waste CO2,” says Dr. Fateme Rezaei, The Linda and Bipin Doshi Associate Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Missouri S&T. “Waste CO2 in industrial flues is considered a valuable resource for a variety of products, including chemicals and fuels.” Rezaei, an internationally known expert in carbon capture, is working with a team of S&T researchers, including Dr. Hongyan Ma, associate professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering; Dr.Kwame Awuah-Offei, chair of mining and explosives engineering; and Dr. Joseph Smith, the Wayne and Gayle Laufer Chair of Energy and professor of chemical and biochemical engineering. The research team also includes Chengquing Qi, technical center director at Ash Grove Cement Company of Overland Park, Kansas, which is a corporate partner. Rezaei says the United States produces about 90 million metric tons of cement each year, emitting about the same amount of CO2. Portland cement dominates the market, and she says that if no sustainable alternatives cements are invented, the most promising strategy for decarbonizing the cement industry is to developed additives to make blended cement. Portland cement contains clinker, a material made by liquifying limestone and clay under intense heat in a kiln, mixing it with gypsum and grinding it into a fine powder to use as a binder. “The White House goal of cutting America’s carbon emissions in half by 2020 requires investment in carbon-intensive industrial sectors like cement manufacturing that are hard to decarbonize,” says Rezaei. “This strategy could replace clinker in commodity cement with carbon-efficient – or even carbon-negative – minerals.” The team will explore the fundamental chemistry needed to develop economically viable technology to convert the captured CO2 to blended cement. Rezaei says the research could be applied to other industries that emit CO2. It can also be used to extract CO2 directly from air. The NSF award begins Jan. 1. About Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a STEM-focused research university of approximately 7,000 students. Part of the four-campus University of Missouri System and located in Rolla, Missouri, Missouri S&T offers 101 degrees in 40 areas of study and is among the nation’s top 10 universities for return on investment, according to Business Insider. S&T also is home to the Kummer Institute, made possible by a $300 million gift from Fred and June Kummer. For more information about Missouri S&T, visit www.mst.edu.

CapStone Holdings Inc. And Gamers Outreach Bring Gaming To Children’s Hospitals In St. Louis – Investing News Network https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/capstone-holdings-inc-and-gamers-outreach-bring-gaming-to-childrens-hospitals-in-st-louis-investing-news-network/ Cloud9, Fnatic, NAVI, Ninjas in Pyjamas, NRG, SK Gaming, T1, and Team Liquid Enter the World of Blockchain Gaming Guild of Guardians (GOG), a mobile squad-based action RPG game published by Immutable Games Studio and developed by Stepico Games, today announces a multi-year partnership with eight of the world’s biggest and most prominent professional esports organizations. Together, the partners will build the future of web3 gaming and digital entertainment and open Guild of Guardians pre-registration to the largest esports communities around the world.

THE WASHINGTON OUTDOOR REPORT Week Of September 11 – Cashmere Valley Record https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/the-washington-outdoor-report-week-of-september-11-cashmere-valley-record/ By:  John Kruse, The Washington Outdoor Report The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has released their annual hunting prospects report, put together by regional and district game biologists. Here’s the highlights for deer and elk for the upcoming season: Deer The best place to go for white-tailed deer in Washington is Northeast Washington’s District 1, covering Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille Counties. Ferry County also offers good opportunities for mule deer. Last year 3544 deer were harvested in this region, which was down 18 percent from the five-year average. WDFW biologists state roadside surveys indicate deer populations are stable. The best Game Management Units to hunt for success are GMU 121 (Huckleberry) where 31 percent of deer hunters harvested an animal during the modern firearm season though this did attract an average of five hunters per square mile. GMU 101 (Sherman) was best for archery hunters. Very few hunters were in the area last year and the success rate was 23 percent. WDFW will have voluntary check stations set up at locations throughout this region during the opening weekend of hunting season and will be checking animals for the presence of chronic wasting disease. Heading to North Central Washington’s District 7, covering Chelan and Douglas counties, you’ll find what is traditionally some of the best mule deer hunting in the state. The Chelan herd of mule deer has a buck to doe ratio of 25:100 while the Douglas herd’s ration is 26:100, meeting or beating management objectives. Harvest was down last year but biologists believe that’s because hunter participation was as well.  If you are looking for big numbers of mule deer, head to Okanogan County (District 6) which has the largest migratory mule deer herd in the state. Good numbers of white-tailed deer are found in GMUs 204 and 215. Fires and drought in recent years have set deer numbers back but the herds are recovering. Biologists expect a modest increase of 2 ½-year-old bucks this year and a harvest similar to last season. Last year 2,228 deer were harvested in Okanogan County, about a hundred deer above the five-year average. Archery hunters did best with a 26% success rate, followed by muzzleloaders with a 23% success rate and modern firearms hunters, of which only 18% harvested a deer. The Desert Wildlife Area and Columbia Basin in Grant and Adams Counties also offers very good mule deer hunting, albeit, carefully managed and often limited to hunters lucky enough to draw a tag. Last year 747 bucks were harvested in this area (District 6), and 156 of them were 5-point antlered bucks or better. Modern firearms hunters had the best success in the open terrain found in this region and with very healthy buck to doe ratios biologists expect good mule deer hunting again this year. Most of the bucks will likely be harvested in GMU 272 (Beezley) and GMU 284 (Ritzville). Finally heading to Klickitat, Skamania and Clark Counties, deer hunters have limited public land opportunities so permits from timber companies often dictate opportunity and success. Having said that, biologists say, “Deer harvest and success is remarkably consistent within District 9, where hunters are expected to harvest approximately 2,000 bucks during the 2022 general season, representing a success rate of 20-25 percent.” Biologists also noted, “Deer harvest in West Klickitat (GMU 578), Grayback (388), and East Klickitat (382) was higher in 2021 than in recent years, which is an indication of recovery for these populations.” Elk The Blue Mountains elk herd has been significantly declining in numbers in recent years, down to an estimated 3900 animals this year compared to a high of some 5800 animals eight years ago. The bull to cow ratio is just under 20 bulls for 100 cows. Harsh winters in the last decade definitely had an effect on this herd but so does predation. Very few calves radio collared in a recent study survived and most of those that died were killed by cougars. Staff biologists predict, “The low number of calves being recruited into the population in 2022 will result in a low number of yearling bulls (spikes) available for harvest this fall. This fall will be another below-average year for yearling bull harvest.” The Mount Saint Helens elk herd has also struggled in recent years due to hoof rot disease as well as harsh winters and cold, late springs. Biologists say, “These indicators point toward an elk population that is below objective and well below historic highs. Therefore, hunters should expect a generally less productive elk hunting season during the 2022 hunt. WDFW has reduced antlerless hunting opportunity accordingly.” Another option is Northeast Washington, where the Selkirk elk herd resides, but WDFW biologists caution, “In general, opportunities are marginal and harvest success is very low.” The Coluckum herd, residing in Chelan and Kittitas Counties, offers a brighter note. In the Wenatchee District, GMU 251 (Mission) offers the best chance for elk hunters going after animals from the Colockum elk herd in places like Jump Off Ridge as well as the Camas and Tronsen Meadows. Of the 42 elk harvested in this district during last year’s general season, the vast majority came from here. During the general season, this is a spike bull-only harvest area. There was also a late cow elk season last year in the Peshastin area to reduce damage to orchards and this will likely happen again this year. Overall, biologists are hearing reports of increasing numbers of elk in this district and harvest rates are expected to be between 40 to 55 elk. For more information about hunting prospects in Washington this season go to https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/locations/prospects. John Kruse – www.northwesternoutdoors.com and www.americaoutdoorsradio.com

32 Top Cheap Weekend Getaways In The U.S. – U.S. News & World Report https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/32-top-cheap-weekend-getaways-in-the-u-s-u-s-news-world-report/ Sometimes you just need to get out of town, but you may not have weeks on end to spend away from home. For those seeking a quick escape, U.S. News has compiled some top ideas for affordable weekend trips to help you relax, unwind and get away from it all without draining your bank account or requiring you to trek too far from home. Grab your weekender bag and set out on one of these top cheap weekend getaways across the U.S. (Note: Some of the following activities, attractions and locations may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. New policies may be in place, including capacity restrictions, reservation requirements or mask mandates. Check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of State and local tourism boards before traveling.) Top Regional Destinations: Northeast Stowe, Vermont (Getty Images) Some call Stowe, Vermont, a hikers paradise, but travelers embarking on a New England weekend getaway here will also find zip lining and performing arts events, plus ample opportunities to enjoy cold weather sports like skiing and snowboarding during winter months. The city sits near many of Vermont’s top attractions. Autumn is especially beautiful here and can make for a cheaper trip if you stick to free activities like hiking and admiring the colorful fall foliage. As you look for weekend stays within your budget, make sure to check out The Stowehof and Butler House Stowe. There are also many bed-and-breakfast properties in the Stowe area, which can help you start your day with a hearty meal while keeping food costs at a minimum. Niagara Falls State Park, New York (Getty Images) Niagara Falls may seem like nothing more than a gigantic waterfall to some people, but there’s quite a bit to do and see in the surrounding area. While the falls themselves are a must-visit, you can also take part in activities ranging from hiking into the Niagara Gorge to riding the Maid of the Mist boat tour right up next to the rushing waters. The New York side of this attraction – one of the world’s top tourist sites – can be relatively low-cost when it comes to hotel stays. You may be able to find accommodation in Niagara Falls with nightly rates starting at less than $70 over dates this fall. New York City (Getty Images) The Big Apple is another city that doesn’t always have the lowest hotel rates, yet you can put your money-saving skills to use in other ways. If you can book a hotel with points or stay with friends or family, a bevy of free things to do in New York City can help you keep your budget in check. Explore the sights and sounds of Times Square or walk the entirety of Central Park, where in summer you’ll find a totally free theater event called Shakespeare in the Park. In the spring and fall, catch free live music at BAMcafé Live, one of Brooklyn’s top tourist offerings. Citygoers can also find affordable entertainment in the form of walking tours, outdoor playgrounds, museums and more. Atlantic City, New Jersey (Getty Images) You can enjoy an affordable weekend in Atlantic City – provided you steer clear of the casinos. Truthfully, there are plenty of ways to spend your time in one of New Jersey’s top tourist destinations, including exploring the beautiful beaches and boardwalk, whose roots date back to 1870. Atlantic City is also home to numerous arts and culture venues and offerings, such as the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey, the aquarium and the Atlantic City Ballet. To keep kids happy and entertained, you can play a low-cost round of mini-golf or spend some time splashing in the water during summer months; if you come here on a romantic New Jersey getaway, treat yourself and your partner to dinner on the waterfront. Farm Sanctuary: Watkins Glen, New York (Courtesy of Farm Sanctuary) Farm Sanctuary in the Finger Lakes region of New York is part animal sanctuary and part country retreat – and an ideal location for a weekend escape from New York City. Travelers eager for a break can book a tiny home and spend time with more than 600 rescued farm animals in Watkins Glen. Cottage rentals start at $225 per night for up to two people during winter (although you do have to pay a $25 membership fee to make a booking). You can check out the top wineries in the Finger Lakes during your visit or explore Watkins Glen State Park. Midwest Black Hills National Forest and Badlands National Park, South Dakota (Getty Images) This area of the U.S. is home to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and the fascinating caverns of Wind Cave, making the Black Hills and Badlands perfect for a road trip. The Black Hills boasts numerous potentially budget-friendly hotels for families, including campgrounds and lodges. Nightly rates at Sylvan Lake Lodge within Custer State Park Resort start at about $170 per night, for example. Sankoty Lakes: Spring Bay, Illinois (Courtesy of Sankoty Lakes) If you’re searching for weekend getaway deals or romantic trips in the Midwest, make sure to check out Sankoty Lakes. This Illinois adventure playground offers on-site dining options, bookable glamping tents, luxury rental cabins and endless outdoor fun. Guests who visit get the opportunity to participate in activities like fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, bird-watching and more. The best part? Two-bedroom glamping tents start at around $120 per night over dates this fall. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari: Santa Claus, Indiana (Courtesy of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari) If you live in the Midwest, consider making the drive to this budget-friendly theme park and water park. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari ranks among the most affordable U.S. theme parks especially because of its free parking and modest lodging costs. In addition to plenty of thrill rides, this top-rated amusement destination offers other complimentary kid-friendly perks with admission, including sunscreen, Wi-Fi, soft drinks and use of inner tubes. What’s more, you can camp in a tent next door at the Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph campground for less than $40 per night. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (Courtesy of Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau) Wisconsin Dells is home to a myriad world-class water parks and family-friendly resorts – many of which include entry to their on-site parks within the nightly rate. Visitors will also enjoy theme parks, a Ripley’s Believe it Or Not museum, a bustling downtown and plenty of gorgeous scenery marked by unique rock formations. You can frequently find hotel and attraction discounts on the Wisconsin Dells tourism bureau’s website; keep in mind for any family trips that the best prices are typically available when kids are in school. Indianapolis, Indiana (Getty Images) Indianapolis has gained international acclaim for its bustling racing scene, but this Midwest locale is also affordable and fun to visit – particularly for families. The city hosts what’s considered the largest children’s museum in the world, the 250-acre White River State Park and an interactive history museum known as Conner Prairie. Indianapolis boasts plenty of free entertainment and shows especially in summertime, but you can find affordable attractions all year long, such as Eagle Creek Park or the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, which connects the city’s public spaces. Look for various hotel deals year-round – the colder months tend to be the quietest, and you’ll probably want to avoid a visit around the car races in May, when lodging prices soar. Cedar Point: Sandusky, Ohio (Courtesy of Cedar Point) The famed Cedar Point theme park – one of the best things to do in Ohio – is home to numerous thrill rides and roller coasters, as well as an 18-acre water park. Patrons can brave the park’s Steel Vengeance, which is one of the longest hybrid roller coasters in the world, for example. You can find affordable hotels or motels in nearby towns when you visit this top amusement park: The Holiday Inn Express in Sandusky, for example, offers free breakfast with rates starting at less than $100 per night this fall. Keep in mind that, as a seasonal attraction, Cedar Point is typically closed from November to early May. South Gulf Shores, Alabama (Getty Images) The Gulf Coast of Alabama boasts more than 30 miles of white sand beaches for hours of relaxation and aquatic entertainment. In Gulf Shores, you can find a two- or three-bedroom beachfront condo that can sleep up to four guests for less than $700 per week on rental sites such as Airbnb, making the city ideal for a family weekend getaway. Plus, you don’t have to visit during the summer to experience the area’s best weather: Spring and fall boast temperatures that are still comfortable for sunbathing and swimming. If you can drive (Gulf Shores sits less than four hours by car from Montgomery, Alabama; Tallahassee, Florida; and New Orleans), you’ll save even more on this weekend excursion in the South. Massanutten Resort: Massanutten, Virginia Massanutten Resort offers fun and adventure in all seasons of the year, from winter sports like skiing and snowboarding to golf, mountain biking and water park action during warmer months. This resort is perfect for a last-minute getaway from the nation’s capital, considering it’s less than 125 miles by car from Washington, D.C. Deal-seekers will also be happy with all the lodging options at the resort, spanning hotel rooms to affordable condo-style accommodations with up to four bedrooms. Check out Massanutten Resort’s specials and packages to see what you can save. Asheville, North Carolina (Getty Images) Situated within the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers a mix of nature, history and food. Travelers can tackle a few of the top hikes in Asheville for some scenic – and low-cost – fun. Stroll along the 1.7-mile Ashevil...

FOX News Media Signs Jennifer Griffin To New Multi-Year Deal – Business Wire https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/fox-news-media-signs-jennifer-griffin-to-new-multi-year-deal-business-wire/ NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FOX News Media has signed Jennifer Griffin to a new multi-year deal in which she will now serve as FOX News Channel’s (FNC) chief national security correspondent, announced CEO Suzanne Scott. In making the announcement, Scott said, “Jennifer is one of the industry’s premier journalists and has proven to be an indispensable asset on a consequential beat with unrivaled experience spanning more than three decades in multiple war zones. We are extremely proud that she will continue her incredible career at FOX News Media.” Griffin added, “It has been an honor to provide viewers with trusted reporting from the Pentagon and across the world on issues that are paramount to all of us – the security and safety of our fellow citizens and allies. I am looking forward to continuing to inform the FOX News audience alongside the best journalists in the business.” Throughout Griffin’s high-profile career, she has amassed more than 30 years of reporting on national security and the Middle East. She has traveled across the globe to cover every major story impacting the United States’ security at home and abroad, interviewing countless government and military officials. Notably, she will receive the 2022 “Freedom of the Media” Gold Medal for Public Service award from the Transatlantic Leadership Network on Saturday evening in honor of her extensive body of work. Most recently, Griffin traveled to Lviv and Kyiv, Ukraine to cover Russian’s invasion of Ukraine. Throughout her coverage of the war, she secured exclusive interviews with top officials, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and spearheaded FNC’s coverage of the conflict stateside with around the clock updates from the Pentagon. To mark the one-year anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S troops from Afghanistan, Griffin provided in-depth reporting on Afghanistan’s year under Taliban rule last month. She previously led FNC’s coverage of the withdrawal in 2021 and the terror attack at Abbey Gate, securing an interview with chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. In 2020, Griffin confirmed the news regarding then-President Donald Trump disparaging veterans and cancelling a trip to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery while visiting Paris in 2018. During her tenure at FNC, she also provided coverage of the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya on September 11th, 2012, the killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011 and the Iraq War, among numerous other events. Griffin interviewed then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta in Baghdad on the day the Iraq War ended in December 2011 and previously sat down with General David Petraeus in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2010 when he took over as the top U.S. commander in the region. Additionally, Griffin traveled with then-Defense Secretary Robert Gates on multiple trips overseas from 2007 through 2011. She began her work as national security correspondent at the start of the Iraq War troop surge in 2007. Prior to serving as the network’s national security correspondent, Griffin was the network’s Jerusalem-based correspondent, joining FNC as a full-time correspondent in 1999. In this capacity, she reported from the Middle East and Asia for FNC, providing on scene coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Global War on Terrorism, countless suicide bombings, military incursions, failed peace deals and the First Palestinian Intifada from 2000-2007. In 2000, Griffin provided on-site coverage of Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, its withdrawal from the Gaza strip in 2005 and Yasser Arafat’s funeral. Previously, she reported from Moscow, Russia in a freelance capacity for FNC from 1996-1999. Before joining FNC, Griffin covered the Middle East region for National Public Radio, U.S. News & World Report and other American news agencies. Previously, she reported for The Sowetan newspaper in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she covered Nelson Mandela’s prison release and numerous other historic moments in South Africa’s transition away from the apartheid regime. A 1992 graduate of Harvard University, Griffin received a B.A. in comparative politics. She is also the co-author of the book, “This Burning Land: Lessons from the Frontlines of the Transformed Israeli- Palestinian Conflict,” which she wrote with her husband, NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre, regarding their experience in Israel. Griffin is a stage three triple-negative breast cancer survivor and serves on the board of directors for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. She is also an advisory board member for Report for America, a program placing emerging journalists in local newsrooms across the country to cover under-represented issues. Additionally, Griffin works with several volunteer organizations that serve active-duty military, veterans, and their families, most notably Save Our Allies. FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for more than 20 consecutive years, while FBN is the top business channel on cable. Owned by Fox Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

My Turn: Flat Abs, Organized Closets, Financial Freedom – Newsday https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/my-turn-flat-abs-organized-closets-financial-freedom-newsday/ The first morning of retirement I started a diet. In six days, I dropped 9 pounds. By Week 3, I reached my goal weight. How? The Ketoterranianflexitarian Diet and a sensible exercise plan of pickleball after every meal. Then, I exorcised my wardrobe of superfluous sizes. No more overstuffed drawers or compressed hangers. Shirts, arranged by color, streak across my closet like a rainbow in the same tags-facing-forward direction on evenly spaced hangers. I get seven hours of brain-stimulating REM sleep, never waking to urinate. Sipping my morning coffee, I peruse the news online, check social media, then Wordle, WordHurdle, Phoodle, Phrazle and Quordle. From 7 a.m. to noon I write, avoiding emails and texts, never stopping to play Solitaire. Never. In the first month of retirement, I got a book deal with a major publishing house. My husband and I break for a well-balanced lunch and play tic-tac-toe, improving cognitive skills and strengthening memory. We even shredded our password cheat sheets — fear is a great motivator! Returning to our individual pursuits in the afternoon ensures self-reliance. Public displays of affection and active listening are some of our relationship must-haves. Billy and I enjoy a robust sex life, contributing to healthy body images and libidos. Being open-minded lovers willing to experiment, we explore new avenues to physical and emotional intimacy keeping monotony out of monogamy. We moved to a 55-plus development, guaranteeing a sense of belonging. Typically, it’s advised to downsize. We supersized, enticing loved ones to visit by creating a cozy Coastal Grandma space (think Nancy Meyers’ films). The house is loaded with senior-smart features promoting healthy living, such as an alarm system with a Diet setting. We have a large-capacity fridge since we entertain often, maintaining friendships and dispelling loneliness. If we open the fridge after 7 p.m. on a non-entertaining night, an alarm sounds: “Don’t eat that!” In addition, the alarm has a Public Shaming component, that when activated, prompts Alexa to text deleted photos to our Contacts. To address concerns about outliving our money, we maxed out our credit cards, set financial goals at the casinos, downloaded the HoroscopeWealth app and invested in a Magic 8 Ball. Giving back in our golden years? You betcha! I volunteer at Make-A-Dish Foundation, helping the culinarily-impaired, and Habitat for Urbanity, eradicating interior-design blunders (from the proliferation of backless poufs to unflattering lighting) so that everyone has a decently decorated home. Dinners out with friends maintain vital relationships for a healthy emotional support system, should either of us die. Which we won’t, because we eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and never make left turns while driving. Never. When we’re not building critical relationships, we feed our voracious appetite for the arts with a beefy cable package, 85-inch smart TV and two Park-Your-Butt-Here chairs — the Rolls-Royce of recliners. Bingeing provides conversational fodder in our social circles. I maintain a list of recommended movies, series and documentaries, sorted by genre and referrer so we never utter: “What’s that show Glen’s watching?” After TV, I read for three hours, accomplishing my 365-books-a-year goal. Having recently moved from Bellmore, Billy and I visit family regularly and connect with long-distance friends via scheduled Zooms to avoid social isolation, which can pose health risks to seniors. We enjoy a larger social network than humanly possible with compelling Facebook comments and captivating images of frogs indigenous to southern Delaware. In my spare time, I digitized 50-plus years of photos without the help of a millennial. We know people who retired incorrectly. They started smoking, embraced inactivity and followed a high-fat, low-fiber, carb-heavy diet that didn’t provide the nutrients their brains and bodies need to lower their risk of chronic conditions. But the biggest mistake was their refusal to reinvest in their relationship with their partner. They didn’t practice positivity or model respectful listening but defaulted to old habits, like snapping at each other: “I just said that!”). They didn’t schedule date nights, turn out bedroom lights or binge “Bridgerton” together. Some people just can’t be helped. Paula Ganzi McGloin, Millsboro, Delaware YOUR STORY Letters and essays for My Turn are original works (of up to 600 words) by readers that have never appeared in print or online. Share special memories, traditions, friendships, life-changing decisions, observations of life or unforgettable moments for possible publication. Email act2@newsday.com. Include name, address, phone numbers and photos if available. Edited stories may be republished in any format.

Car Strikes Worker At North Collins School | News, Sports, Jobs – Evening Observer https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/car-strikes-worker-at-north-collins-school-news-sports-jobs-evening-observer/ North Collins Central School is reporting one of its bus attendants was injured after being struck by an automobile. The district reported the incident occurred around 7:25 a.m. Thursday while outside bus No. 111 at a student pickup. No students were involved in the accident and law enforcement is investigating the incident. “Students from the bus were then dropped off at their respective schools and were met by our counseling staff,” the district reported. “Please be assured that we will do everything we can to ensure the safety and well-being of our children. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the district office at (716) 337-0101 ext. 1301 or your child’s principal.” Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

This Week In The Metaverse: Arrest Warrant For Top Crypto Creator, ‘The Merge’ Arrives – The Drum https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/this-week-in-the-metaverse-arrest-warrant-for-top-crypto-creator-the-merge-arrives-the-drum/ Things are moving fast in the metaverse, and in the wider world of web3 as a whole. Here’s what you need to know from this past week: Roblox — the immensely popular blockchain-based gaming platform — announced during its annual developer conference on September 9 that it will soon introduce an expanded advertising model and age guidelines in an effort to attract an older demographic and expand its income stream. According to data from Statista, approximately 67% of Roblox users were under the age of 17 – and the vast majority were under the age of 13 – in September 2020. Now that distribution appears to be shifting – there now appear to be more daily active users (DAUs) over the age of 13 than below. At the same time, Roblox has been falling short of its financial goals; the company’s most recent financial report shows that it missed both its top and bottom lines. Having derived most of its past income from an in-game currency called Robux, the company seems to be looking for new ways to expand its revenue stream. The company is reportedly hoping to solve both of these problems through the introduction of a new advertising model. According to reporting from The Verge, Roblox announced on Friday that it will soon implement immersive advertising options — such as virtual billboards — which will enable brands and developers to reach players across a vast-scope of in-platform games, or “experiences.” Advertisers will also reportedly soon have the option to create “portals” which will transport players from a game to a branded virtual space. The platform’s new advertising model is slated to be tested with a select group of advertisers later this year, followed by an official launch in 2023. The immersive ads will reportedly be labeled as such and accessible to users aged 13 and older. Roblox also plans to add guidelines to its platform, letting players and parents know which experiences contain potentially offensive or disturbing content. South Korea issues warrant for the arrest of Do Kwon, creator of TerraUSD and Luna A South Korean court issued an arrest warrant earlier this week for Do Kwon, the main builder of the cryptocurrencies TerraUSD and Luna, both of which crashed earlier this year and brought a significant portion of the broader crypto market down with them. According to one estimate, the collapse of the two coins led to investors worldwide losing a cumulative amount of around $42bn. The arrest warrant reportedly follows an extended period of search-and-seizure operations from South Korean authorities. “An arrest warrant has been issued for a total of six people, including Do Kwon, who are currently residing in Singapore,” a spokesperson for South Korean prosecutors announced in a statement on Wednesday. No reason was specified. Kwon announced in a public interview in August that he had moved to Singapore for his family’s safety. US authorities have also recently been cracking down on the crypto industry. In July, for example, The New York Times reported that the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control was probing the crypto exchange company Kraken for allegedly violating US sanction law by making its services available to customers in Iran, Syria and Cuba. ‘The merge’ finally arrives This afternoon, at around 3 pm ET, the Ethereum network is schedule to transition away from a “Proof-of-Stake” (PoS) system and onto a “Proof-of-Work” (PoW) system — a highly anticipated event known in the crypto community as “the merge.” If everything goes according to plan, the pivotal event could lead to as much as a 99% reduction in the amount of energy that Ethereum requires to run. It could also turn Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, Ether (or ETH), deflationary — meaning the supply will hypothetically decrease over time — which could in turn attract more investors and raise its price. For a more detailed explanation of the merge and why it matters, click here. iHeartMedia sets up shop in Roblox Media company iHeartMedia announced on Wednesday that it has cut the ribbon on iHeartLand on Roblox, a new virtual experience designed to establish the brand “as a go-to destination and pioneer in the rapidly-expanding metaverse,” pera press release. iHeartMedia has partnered with Intel and State Farm for its new Roblox activation; the famous Jake from State Farm will also be (virtually) present – presumably wearing khakis. The media company appears to be trying to attract a younger audience to its new virtual landscape through musical appeal. Visitors will be challenged to collect “song energy” rewards in an effort “to power their own [virtual] customized music studio as well as unlock upgrades, fan experiences and rewards,” per the press release. A pre-recorded performance from the singer-songwriter Lauv will play this Friday from the State Farm Park — described as “the epicenter of iHeartLand” — and fans can take pictures of an avatar of Lauv (that won’t actually be controlled by anyone). iHeartLand on Roblox will also host an album release party for singer-songwriter Charlie Puth on October 7, “a special podcast event” with The Trap Nerds and several other scheduled “can’t-miss events in the next year.” “We’re always looking for more ways to connect with our audience and provide the kind of unique experiences only iHeartMedia can offer, and we’re thrilled to expand our footprint in the metaverse by opening iHeartLand on Roblox,” Conal Byrne, chief executive of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group, said in the press release. “Our scale and reach across all forms of entertainment give iHeart an elite position to bring the hottest artists, freshest music and biggest podcasts to Roblox. iHeartLand on Roblox is set to blow all expectations away.” iHeartMedia debuted iHeartLand in Fortnite less than one month ago. Kingship partners with Grammy-winners James Fauntleroy and Hit-Boy Kingship is hoping to make some hits in the metaverse through a new collaboration with Hit-Boy and James Fauntleroy, both of whom have signed on as co-executive producers and songwriters for the band. Hit-Boy is a Grammy-winning hip-hop producer who’s worked with industry giants like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nas, Beyonce and many others. Fauntleroy is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer who has also worked with some of the GOATs. “I’m always looking to push things forward musically,” Hit-Boy said in a press release, “and this is a great opportunity to do something new in the web3 space.” The faces of Kingship are three Bored Ape NFTs and one Mutant Ape NFT, giving them – at least optically – a Gorillaz vibe. The band was launched by 10:33pm, Universal Music Group’s web3 label. News of the band’s collaboration with Hit-Boy and Fauntleroy arrives less than one month after the band announced a partnership with Mars, International, which featured M&Ms emblazoned with the bandmembers’ cartoon-simian faces. According to the press release, Hit-Boy and Fauntleroy will be working with Arnell, the Mutant Ape member of the band who’s also Kingship’s DJ. For more, sign up for The Drum’s Inside the Metaverse weekly newsletter here.

The Best Extension Cords For Your Home And Garage In 2022 – National Today https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/the-best-extension-cords-for-your-home-and-garage-in-2022-national-today/ Extension cords are popular among homeowners and DIYers as they provide an easy way to add more outlets or power to your home or garage. These cords are often overlooked in favor of more high-tech electrical gadgets, but they’re an essential part of keeping your home or garage running smoothly. When shopping for an extension cord, it’s important to consider the length and gauge of the cord. It’s also important to consider the amount of electrical current the cord can carry so that you can power power-intensive appliances. If you’re looking for an extension cord that’s high-quality, durable, and affordable, look no further. Our selections are perfect for any home or garage. You can rest easy knowing that our picks are made from quality materials and each one boasts additional features that guarantee longevity and efficiency. How We Picked Length The length of the extension cord is a crucial feature because it determines how far away you can plug in appliances without having to re-wire. A long cord can help you cover more ground by making it easier to reach an outlet from across the room. Durability This feature is a good indicator of how long an extension cord will last. A good cord should be made from the highest quality material and carry a decent amount of current. This is the simplest way to ensure that you don’t replace your cord every other day. Flexibility If you plan on adding outlets to hard-to-reach places like underneath cabinets or behind furniture, an extra-flexible extension cord might be better for your needs than one that is rigid and stiff. Cost-Effectiveness Not all extension cords are made equal. Some are more expensive than others, so it is important to look into the features of each one and compare them with their prices. This will help you pick an extension cord that provides great quality without causing a dent in your budget. Our Top Picks Best Pick Iron Forge Outdoor Extension Cord Sometimes you just need more length – and that’s where this heavy-duty extension cord comes in. This extension cord is the longest and most dependable of our choices, and it checks all the essential and extra boxes. Buy Now for $77.99 Widely regarded as one of the most reliable extension cords on the market, this product’s capability is evidenced by numerous positive reviews. Endorsed by the electric appliance community on Amazon, it boasts excellent quality, durability, and ease of use. Runner Up US Wire and Cable 74050 The power source end has a little LED that lights up when the cord is in use. This 50-foot cord is sufficiently flexible to move across a double carport, run between two rooms inside, or stretch profoundly into a yard or garage. Buy Now for $34.30 ($0.69 / Foot) The US Wire and Cable 74050 50-Foot Extension Cord is a high-quality connecting device that lives up to its considerable hype. It guarantees perfect connectivity and regulated electricity transfer. It is also weather-resistant and great for outdoor use. An extension cord that is a great fit for the job — ensuring high-quality dependence and preventing fire hazards from weak or unregulated power connectivity. Who This Is For These extension cords are designed for use in your home and garage, as well as in other areas where you need extra power. They are also ideal for use in areas where you need to run a lot of appliances at once. Some homeowners may need an extension cord that has multiple outlets or is heavy-duty enough to handle the weight of a power tool. Others may only need a light-duty extension cord that can handle basic tasks such as plugging in lamps without any issues whatsoever. Whichever power capacity you need, whether you need a cord to connect two outlets or an extension cord that can support an entire room’s worth of appliances, we have the right one for your needs! How do extension cords work? An extension cord can be a lifesaver when you need to plug in something that’s out of reach. Whether it’s for added length between your wall plug and the outlet in the garage or a power strip that needs to stretch from one end of your workbench to the other, there are cords for your home and garage that can help. They are useful when you need to use multiple appliances and devices in one room, such as a hair dryer, a computer system, a refrigerator, a television set, or an air conditioner, depending on the power capacity of the extension cord. Extension cords have two parts: a cord and an adapter. The cord plugs into one end of the adapter, while the other end plugs into an outlet in your home or garage, allowing you to connect multiple devices at once. An extension cord provides extra length, so it can be used anywhere within a socket’s reach. Extension cords come in various lengths, but their main purpose is to connect two outlets. Each line on an extension cord has either two or three prongs, depending on its size. The larger the number of prongs, the greater the current carrying capacity of the cord will be. To provide power to the connected device, extension cords use one or more wire connections. These wires transfer electric current from the socket to the appliance or device. The current travels through each wire in succession until it reaches its destination. If there are multiple connected appliances and devices on the extension cord, each one will receive its share of electricity from the socket. Are extension cords weatherproof? While extension cords can be made out of various materials, the best ones are weatherproof and durable. This means that they won’t break or fail under extreme conditions like rain or snow — just like your home’s electrical system needs to be protected from the elements. In addition to being durable, weatherproof extension cords have a high level of quality control. They are tested by independent laboratories before being released onto the market so that you know exactly what kind of materials were used in their construction and how they will perform when exposed to harsh elements like rain, heavy wind, or snow in your garage. By choosing one of our recommended weatherproof extension cords, you can be assured that it will last through many years of use while protecting your home’s wiring system from damage caused by water or other elements. What are the maximum amp and wattage an extension cord can handle Maximum Amperage is the maximum amount of electricity an extension cord can carry safely. Most extension cords have this listed on their packaging or on the product itself. The higher the amperage, the more powerful the extension cord will be able to do its job. On the other hand, maximum wattage is another term for power — it is how much energy a tool can use at one time. Again, most extension cords have this information listed somewhere on their packaging or product itself so you don’t have any surprises when it comes time to plug in that high-power electric lawnmower to your extension cord! The maximum wattage an extension cord can handle also depends on where it’s being used and how much electricity you’re using at once. The best extension cords for your home and garage are those that have a rating of at least 15 amps and 5,000 watts. This means that they will be able to handle the most powerful appliances and tools you have in your home or garage. However, make sure the extension cord you choose has an amp rating equal to or higher than the appliance it is being used with. For example, if you’re planning on using an extension cord with a 12-volt air compressor, make sure it has an amp rating of at least 15 amps. If it does not have this rating, then it may not be able to handle the current from the air compressor. You should also avoid using extension cords that have too low of an amp rating because they won’t be able to provide enough power for the job at hand without overheating or increasing their resistance due to excessive heat buildup within them over time. Why You Should Trust Us Extension cords are a necessity for many homeowners and renters. They are used to connect multiple appliances, such as lights, heaters, and power tools, to one outlet. Extension cords can be used to extend the length of an electrical cord by several feet for your convenience. If you’re like most homeowners, you’ve probably already got a bunch of discarded extension cords — that have failed in durability or lack important and additional features — laying around your home. If you’re still not sure where to start, then let us help! We know you want to get the most for your money, and that’s why we’ve made this list of our top picks. We’ve researched for you and have the necessary information you need to make an informed decision on which cords are best for you. How We Picked While conducting in-depth research, we avidly considered certain necessary features and factors to pick the best and most-impressive extension cords that are up to the task. Length It is important to know how long your extension cord will be, so you can ensure it will reach all of the electrical devices you would like to connect to it. 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Chinese Court Approves Crypto Trading While Thailand Bans Lending And Staking Services – Kitco NEWS https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/chinese-court-approves-crypto-trading-while-thailand-bans-lending-and-staking-services-kitco-news/ Editor’s Note: With so much market volatility, stay on top of daily news! Get caught up in minutes with our speedy summary of today’s must-read news and expert opinions. Sign up here! (Kitco News) – The regulatory landscape in China just got a little more complicated as a Chinese court has ruled that citizens can still trade cryptos despite the country’s ban on digital asset services and cryptocurrency trading.  According to a recent ruling from the Beijing Number One Intermediate People’s Court, investors are allowed to trade cryptocurrencies but indicated that they should be treated as virtual assets instead of currencies.  The ruling arose from a case involving a crypto loan that was made using Litecoin (LTC) back in 2015. Zhai Wenjie indicated that he loaned his friend Ding Hao 50,000 Litecoin with the agreement that Hao would pay 1,000 LTC in monthly interest.  According to the court, since Litecoin is not issued by a monetary authority and lacks backing from legal and financial frameworks, it cannot be treated as a currency.  “According to real administrative regulations and cases, our country only denies the monetary attributes of virtual currency and prohibits its circulation as currency, but the virtual currency itself is a virtual property protected by the law,” the court ruled. The judge on the case cited a lack of laws prohibiting the perception of Litecoin as an illegal asset, which led the judge to rule in favor of the plaintiff and ordered Hao to return the LTC to Wenjie.  Despite the ban on cryptocurrency services in China, recent data from Chainalysis shows that Chinese citizens have been increasingly utilizing centralized services to get access to crypto, which suggests the ban is being loosely enforced. China currently ranks tenth globally in terms of crypto adoption.  SWIFT explores the use of blockchain technology to improve efficiency Thailand bans crypto lending and staking products Meanwhile, In Thailand, a Thursday press release from the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicates that the regulator has prohibited cryptocurrency companies from offering digital asset lending and staking products or depository services.  The reason for the decision is to protect traders and the general public from business risks associated with companies offering these services and to protect users from utilizing services that they think meet regulatory requirements – but do not.  This ruling follows the collapse of several notable lending, staking and depository platforms, including the decentralized finance protocol Terra, and the centralized finance providers Celsius and Voyager.  The SEC cited a widespread lack of risk management from crypto stakers and liquidity issues that have led some providers to stop their services and suspend the withdrawal of digital assets as reasons why this ruling was needed. Authorities in Thailand have been tightening their control over the crypto industry in the country since being criticized for failing to protect local investors at Zipmex, a licensed crypto exchange that temporarily suspended withdrawals in July.    Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure accuracy of information provided; however, neither Kitco Metals Inc. nor the author can guarantee such accuracy. This article is strictly for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation to make any exchange in commodities, securities or other financial instruments. Kitco Metals Inc. and the author of this article do not accept culpability for losses and/ or damages arising from the use of this publication.

Apple Overtakes Tesla As Most-Shorted In U.S. Market – The Wall Street Journal https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/apple-overtakes-tesla-as-most-shorted-in-u-s-market-the-wall-street-journal/ About this page Stock Market Today: Stocks, Energy Prices Fall; Ethereum ‘Merge’ Lands Without Hitch Last Updated: Sep 15, 2022 at 2:17 pm ET Follow The Wall Street Journal’s full markets coverage.

MSP M&A: Ricoh Acquires Audio Visual (AV) Integrator Cenero – ChannelE2E https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/msp-ma-ricoh-acquires-audio-visual-av-integrator-cenero-channele2e/ by Ty Trumbull • Sep 15, 2022 Ricoh USA has acquired Cenero, a service-focused audio visual technology, unified communications, and IT solutions provider, for an undisclosed sum. This is technology M&A deal number 819 that ChannelE2E has covered so far in 2022. See more than 2,000 technology M&A deals involving MSPs, MSSPs & IT service providers listed here. Ricoh Acquires Cenero Ricoh USA, founded in 1962, is based in Exton, Pennsylvania. The company has 15,689 employees listed on LinkedIn. Ricoh’s areas of expertise include managed print services, managed document solutions, sustainability, cloud and IT services, information governance, commercial and industrial printing, workflow services, enterprise support, business intelligence, big data, digital workflow and digital services. Cenero, founded in 1999, is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The company has 192 employees listed on LinkedIn. Cenero’s areas of expertise include audio visual design and installation, audio visual show solutions, video conferencing and audio visual managed services. The acquisition will help Ricoh support its customers and their increasing demand for hybrid working and learning environments, the company said. Cenero will operate as Cenero, a Ricoh Company, with the current management team and employees reporting to Ricoh North America, the company said. Ricoh Acquires Cenero: Executive Insight Carsten Bruhn, President and CEO, Ricoh North America Carsten Bruhn, President and CEO, Ricoh North America, commented: “This strategic investment in Cenero will create new value for our customers, expanding our global integrated digital services portfolio with hybrid workplace solutions that enable secure, effective, and collaborative meeting experiences for on-premises and remote employees alike. Cenero has redefined the unified communications experience, and their industry-leading audio visual services will contribute to Ricoh’s on-going quest to solve the next great challenge for business leaders: delivering valuable results from high-performing hybrid teams who work in fluid workspaces.” Bruhn continued: “Hybrid work is the new standard for global enterprises. We recognize organizations need flexible options and effective technology to build an engaging digital workplace that fosters business agility and innovation aligned with their business strategies. Together with Cenero, we remain focused on meeting customers’ needs easily and securely while also maintaining flexibility to ensure we meet new, changing requirements driven by the market.” Chris Henry, CEO, Cenero, said: “Our suite of unified communications and Constant Connect managed services fits in perfectly with Ricoh’s portfolio of digital workplace solutions. We have the opportunity to reimagine workspaces with consideration to wellbeing, productivity, and performance and bring forward integrated offerings aligned to the needs of our customers spanning industries not limited to key focus areas in healthcare, financial services, and insurance. We are looking forward to combining forces to bring businesses the strategic collaboration solutions they need in today’s ever-changing environments.” Office Equipment Dealer & Managed Print Services Industry Ricoh announce staffing cuts in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The company went on to acquire a string of IT services companies across Europe in 2020. Ricoh isn’t the only company active on the M&A front in the office equipment dealer market. Indeed, office equipment dealers, multi-function printer (MFP) partners, copier resellers and managed print services (MPS) partners remain busy buying one another. Channel E2E maintains a list of M&A activity within the sector.

Nevada Looks To Conservation As The Colorado River Dwindles – The Washington Post https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/nevada-looks-to-conservation-as-the-colorado-river-dwindles-the-washington-post/ LAS VEGAS — Only a few miles from the Las Vegas Strip, in the Mojave Desert, is an unlikely scene: A county park with walking trails and thick vegetation that circles a vibrant rush of flowing water. Known as the Las Vegas Wash, the water running through this channel is a crucial part of how Nevada has managed to keep its net Colorado River use below its allocation, despite booming population growth and two decades of persistent drought, worsened by a changing climate. Every time a shower or a faucet is turned on in Las Vegas, the water flowing down the drain is treated at wastewater plants and recycled. The treated water is discharged into the wash, which flows into Lake Mead, a declining Colorado River reservoir held back by the Hoover Dam. Once there, the water can be used for a second time, effectively increasing Nevada’s overall portfolio. “It allows Las Vegas to exist in its present form,” said John Hiatt, a conservationist who sits on a coordination committee for the wash. “(Without it), we’d be half our size and really struggling.” EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a collaborative series on the Colorado River as the 100th anniversary of the historic Colorado River Compact approaches. The Associated Press, The Colorado Sun, The Albuquerque Journal, The Salt Lake Tribune, The Arizona Daily Star and The Nevada Independent are working together to explore the pressures on the river in 2022. When the Colorado River Compact was negotiated in the early 1900s, only about 5,000 people lived in Clark County, home to Las Vegas. Few envisioned the massive growth that has turned the desert into a sprawling paved landscape of nearly 2.2 million people — and growing. Accordingly, the compact gave Nevada the smallest cut of the Colorado River: 1.8 percent, or just 300,000 acre-feet (an acre foot is the amount of water needed to fill an acre to a depth of one foot). The small share has meant Nevada has long had to live on a tight water budget and rely on conservation measures that are only now being considered by other Western states. Unlike other states, Nevada has one main river user: Las Vegas. It is responsible for more than 90 percent of the state’s diversions, with additional water going to the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, whose rights were recognized in a 1963 Supreme Court case, and other small water users. For decades, Las Vegas has relied on wastewater recycling and removing water-guzzling lawns to stretch and conserve its small Colorado River share. But even with proactive management, it could face significant challenges and uncertainties when it comes to future population growth. “We still have some room with the water resources we have today,” said Assemblyman Howard Watts, a Democrat who has worked on water issues for years, including in the Legislature. “But eventually we’re going to reach a point where we’re going to go past that limit and that’s when we really have to consider what a sustainable path is for Southern Nevada moving forward.” Many of the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s future planning scenarios are premised on an ability to collaborate with other states to augment Las Vegas’s current supply. Yet negotiations over the Colorado River have become increasingly difficult for the seven states that rely on the shrinking river and its reservoirs, including Lake Mead, which is dropping to critically low levels. Nevada, even though it has a small slice of the Colorado River, has a huge stake in those talks. Las Vegas is reliant on the Colorado River. It’s the source of about 90 percent of the city’s water supply. The remainder comes from a local groundwater aquifer, which was historically overused. Any other water in Nevada is far away. For years, Las Vegas had looked to import rural eastern Nevada groundwater hundreds of miles away as a potential supply. But local water managers shelved the controversial plan in 2020 amid legal challenges and concerns about environmental impacts. While it still owns ranches in eastern Nevada, the water authority has said its focus is on supplementing its supply through collaboration, including a recycling project in California. How Southern Nevada has managed to grow, thus far, on such a tight supply has everything to do with the Las Vegas Wash, which empties into Lake Mead. Colby Pellegrino, deputy general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, described the natural stream as something of a “a silent miracle.” The wash enabled Las Vegas to scale-up one of the largest municipal water recycling programs in the nation — and increase its Colorado River share by about 85 percent. Because nearly all indoor water in Southern Nevada is treated and returned to the wash, it has allowed Las Vegas to focus its conservation efforts on aggressive turf removal. This, combined with water recycling, has meant that Nevada has under-used its Colorado River apportionment. As of Aug. 29, the state was forecast to use about 241,490 acre-feet of water, about 20 percent less than its 300,000 acre-foot allocation. Nevada, as a result, can easily absorb an 8 percent cut to its water supply next year without any significant changes to municipal water deliveries. As for future growth, Pellegrino said “it depends on how we grow.” “The future of our growth has to have the smallest water footprint possible,” she added. Las Vegas is preparing for the realities of a shrinking river by setting even deeper restrictions for conservation — with a target goal of decreasing per capita water use from about 110 gallons per capita per day to 86 gallons per capita per day by 2035. The water authority’s plan for doing so includes a transition from evaporative cooling, pool size limits and prohibiting new golf courses. But with only 1.8 percent of the Colorado River, Las Vegas cannot fix the problem on its own. In a recent letter, water authority General Manager John Entsminger called for swift cuts aimed at stabilizing the Colorado River’s reservoirs while longer-term agreements can be negotiated. The water authority has also led on pushing states to incorporate climate change in their planning. Hiatt, on the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee, came to Southern Nevada in the 1970s, when the population of Clark County was about 350,000 people. He said he is concerned about what a future might look like as climate change continues altering the river’s flows. If conserved water is only re-dedicated to new growth, he worries “we’re going to be in the same position of pushing against our allotment — and our allotment may be significantly lower than it is now.” “It’s hard to believe anyone is going to come out with more water,” he added.

Southwest Forecasts A Slower Recovery In Business Travel – News10NBC https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/southwest-forecasts-a-slower-recovery-in-business-travel-news10nbc/ FILE – Southwest Airlines planes taxi at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, July 17, 2019. Southwest Airlines said Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, that corporate travel is recovering more slowly than the airline had expected, although that is offset by continuing strong demand from leisure travelers even after the end of the traditional summer vacation season. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ross D. Franklin] DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines said Thursday that corporate travel is recovering more slowly than the airline had expected, although that is offset by continuing strong demand from leisure travelers even after the end of the traditional summer vacation season. Southwest said revenue from “managed” business travel in the quarter ending Sept. 30 will be down 26% to 28% from 2019 levels. That’s a retreat from Southwest’s earlier forecast of a 17% to 21% decline, which the airline attributed to “softer” last-minute business-travel bookings since late July. The Dallas-based airline said, however, that business travel has picked up after Labor Day — as it usually does — echoing similar comments by Delta Air Lines on Wednesday. Southwest caters mostly to leisure travelers but has been making a big push to attract more corporate business, putting it in more direct competition with American, Delta and United. Southwest offered the third-quarter commentary in a securities filing that generally repeated previous forecasts, including that overall revenue will be about 10% higher than the same period in 2019. Southwest said it had a good Labor Day weekend and revenue is still trending higher than in 2019. “Although early in the booking curve, the company continues to experience strong revenue trends in fourth quarter 2022,” it said. Shares of Southwest fell more than 2% in late-morning trading, while other major U.S. airline stocks rose by 2% to 3%. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Southwest Forecasts A Slower Recovery In Business Travel – Federal News Network https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/southwest-forecasts-a-slower-recovery-in-business-travel-federal-news-network/ DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines said Thursday that corporate travel is recovering more slowly than the airline had expected, although that is offset by continuing strong demand from leisure travelers even after the end of the traditional summer vacation season. Southwest said revenue from “managed” business travel in the quarter ending Sept. 30 will be down 26% to 28% from 2019 levels. That’s a retreat from Southwest’s earlier forecast of a 17% to 21% decline,… READ MORE DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines said Thursday that corporate travel is recovering more slowly than the airline had expected, although that is offset by continuing strong demand from leisure travelers even after the end of the traditional summer vacation season. Southwest said revenue from “managed” business travel in the quarter ending Sept. 30 will be down 26% to 28% from 2019 levels. That’s a retreat from Southwest’s earlier forecast of a 17% to 21% decline, which the airline attributed to “softer” last-minute business-travel bookings since late July. The Dallas-based airline said, however, that business travel has picked up after Labor Day — as it usually does — echoing similar comments by Delta Air Lines on Wednesday. Southwest caters mostly to leisure travelers but has been making a big push to attract more corporate business, putting it in more direct competition with American, Delta and United. Southwest offered the third-quarter commentary in a securities filing that generally repeated previous forecasts, including that overall revenue will be about 10% higher than the same period in 2019. Southwest said it had a good Labor Day weekend and revenue is still trending higher than in 2019. “Although early in the booking curve, the company continues to experience strong revenue trends in fourth quarter 2022,” it said. Shares of Southwest fell more than 2% in late-morning trading, while other major U.S. airline stocks rose by 2% to 3%. Copyright © 2022 . All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.

Lymphoma Awareness Day: KIMS Expert In Bhubaneswar Advises Healthy Lifestyle Against Disease – Odishabytes – OdishaBytes https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/lymphoma-awareness-day-kims-expert-in-bhubaneswar-advises-healthy-lifestyle-against-disease-odishabytes-odishabytes/ Bhubaneswar: Medical experts advised the people having swelling of lymph nodes with symptoms like fever, anemia, jaundice and weakness to consult a specialist doctor as it might lead to lymphoma. Speaking on the occasion of World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD) on Thursday, Assistant Professor Dr Jogamaya Pattnaik of the Department of Medical Oncology, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences in Bhubaneswar said, “The diagnosis requires a biopsy and histopathology with a whole body scan and bone marrow tests. Once the diagnosis establishes that the patient is having lymphoma, the treatment is done mostly by chemotherapy with or without radiotherapy.’’ Early diagnosis and timely treatment are often rewarding in lymphoma, she added. Lymphoma is blood-related or hematological malignancy (uncontrolled growth of cells) and is an increasingly common form of cancer. Dr Pattnaik said one has to fight obesity, adopt a good physical exercise regimen, intake healthy food and avoid red meat, salt and sugar to keep the disease away. WLAD is observed on September 15 every year as the day is meant to create awareness of lymphoma. The theme of this year’s WLAD is “We Can’t-Wait to address the ways the pandemic has affected people living with lymphomas.” It is a global initiative hosted by the Lymphoma Coalition which has 52 member nations. WLAD was initiated in 2004 to raise public awareness of the disease. Lymphoma causes issues in the entire lymphatic system in a human being as it is also the germ-fighting network. The broad symptoms could be lymphatic node swelling, never-ending fatigue, night sweats, fever, difficulty in breathing and unexplained weight loss. The entire lymphatic system includes lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow.