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‘Bad Situation’: Soaring U.S. Dollar Spreads Pain Worldwide – Bloomberg https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/bad-situation-soaring-u-s-dollar-spreads-pain-worldwide-bloomberg/ We’ve detected unusual activity from your computer network To continue, please click the box below to let us know you’re not a robot.

Top Tech News Today: Prez Xi Jinping Seeks Victory In US Chip Battle! MasterCard Brings Crypto Facilities To Banks – Analytics Insight https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/top-tech-news-today-prez-xi-jinping-seeks-victory-in-us-chip-battle-mastercard-brings-crypto-facilities-to-banks-analytics-insight/ Top Tech News Today: Prez Xi Jinping Seeks Victory in US Chip Battle! MasterCard Brings Crypto Facilities to Banks  Analytics Insight

KTC Unveils 4 New Gaming Monitors – PR Newswire https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/ktc-unveils-4-new-gaming-monitors-pr-newswire/ BERLIN, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — KTC, an experienced monitor manufacturer and innovator, is pleased to introduce 4 new gaming monitors to the public in October. H27T22 KTC releases 4 new gaming monitors on geekbuying The KTC H27T22 is a 27-inch Fast IPS monitor with excellent gaming performance. It features a 165Hz refresh rate and a 1ms GTG response time. Compared with 60Hz monitors, the H27T22 monitor reduces motion blur more effectively and makes motion look smoother, making it ideal for gamers, especially esports players. Compatible with FreeSync and G-SYNC, it avoids screen tearing and stuttering. For a better gaming experience, it offers some preset modes including FPS (First-Person Shooter), RTS (Real-Time Strategy), and RAC (Race Game). More enhanced gaming features are provided to help improve gamers’ performance, such as Timer and Sniper Sight. The H27T22 monitor has a high resolution of 2560 x 1440, presenting higher-quality and crisper images. Supporting HDR10, it delivers a wide dynamic range and a wide color gamut. The Full HD 8-bit monitor covers 99% of the sRGB gamut and displays 16.7 million colors for more lifelike images. Equipped with an adjustable stand, it stands steadily on the desk and allows users to adjust the screen to a comfortable height and angle. Compliant with the VESA standard, it can be securely mounted on the wall. More New Releases Three more gaming monitors of KTC have been launched meanwhile, including H27S17, H32S17 and G42P5. The KTC H27S17 and H32S17 are 165Hz HVA monitors with a 1500R curvature, a 1ms (MPRT) response time and a 2560 x 1440 resolution. The G42P5 model is a 42-inch OLED monitor using RGBW and WBE technology. It delivers a 0.1ms GTG response time, making it an outstanding gaming monitor for gamers. Celebration From October 18th to October 31st, these monitors have special offers on the global e-commerce platform – Geekbuying. Everyone who orders from Geekbuying will receive a hassle-free warranty and professional after-sales service. About KTC KTC is a brand under Shenzhen KTC Technology Co., Ltd. It’s a world-leading display technology and consumer electronics company focusing on display terminals. KTC is dedicated to manufacturing LCD monitors, LED TVs, Mini-LED displays, etc., and is a partner of many well-known electronic brands such as Dell, ASUS, Lenovo, Samsung, LG, etc. According to TRENDFORCE statistics, in the first half of 2022, Mini-LED displays produced by KTC accounted for 17% of the global Mini-LED display market share. Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1922723/KTC_new_release_event_with_geekbuying_banner.jpg SOURCE Geekbuying; KTC Brand

More Than 600 Killed In Nigeria’s Worst Flooding In A Decade – CNN https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/more-than-600-killed-in-nigerias-worst-flooding-in-a-decade-cnn/ CNN  —  The death toll from the worst flooding Nigeria has seen in a decade has passed 600 people, the country’s humanitarian affairs ministry tweeted on Sunday. According to the ministry, more than 2 million people have been affected by flooding that has spread across parts of the country’s south after a particularly wet rainy season. More than 200,000 homes have been completely or partially damaged, the ministry added. Earlier this month, Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency warned of catastrophic flooding for states located along the courses of the Niger and Benue rivers, noting that three of Nigeria’s overfilled reservoirs were expected to overflow. NEMA said the release of excess water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon had contributed to the flooding. While many parts of Nigeria are prone to yearly floods, flooding in certain areas has been more severe than the last major floods in 2012, a Red Cross official in Kogi told CNN last week. NASA images show decimating reach of worst flood this region has seen in a decade 02:19 – Source: CNN Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Sadiya Umar Farouq warned Sunday that more flooding was likely and urged regional governments to prepare accordingly. “We are calling on the respective State Governments, Local Government Councils and Communities to prepare for more flooding by evacuating people living on flood plains to high grounds, provide tents and relief materials, fresh water as well as medical supplies for a possible outbreak of water-borne diseases,” the ministry of humanitarian affairs said on Twitter Sunday. The country will soon implement its National Flood Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, aimed at improving coordination of the flood response efforts. According to the ministry, “relief has gone to every state of the federation,” and “many state governments did not prepare for the floods.” A delegation organized by the ministry will be visiting state governors across the country to suggest strengthening states’ flood response mechanisms.

Ballots For Nov. 8 Election To Be Mailed On Oct. 21 – The Reflector https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/ballots-for-nov-8-election-to-be-mailed-on-oct-21-the-reflector/ The Reflector The Clark County Elections Office will mail out ballots for the Nov. 8 general election on Friday, Oct. 21.  All active, registered voters in the county will receive ballots for the election. Anyone who does not receive a ballot by Oct. 27 can request a replacement ballot.  An electronic replacement ballot can be downloaded and printed out online at votewa.gov. People can also request a replacement ballot by calling the elections office at 564-397-2345. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Nov. 8, or can be returned in person to the elections office by 8 p.m. on election day or placed in a designated ballot drop box.  There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Clark County. They are available 24 hours a day starting 18 days before the election until 8 p.m. on election day, states the county’s website.  In North Clark County, ballot drop boxes are available at Amboy Middle School, the Battle Ground Post Office, the Brush Prairie Post Office, the Hockinson Community Center and at Yacolt Primary School, as well as in Ridgefield and La Center. There are also drop boxes located in the Vancouver area.  A full list of the drop boxes can be found online at clark.wa.gov/elections/ballot-deposit-locations. Those who want to track the progress of their ballot can do so online at www.votewa.gov. Through the ballot status tool, people can see when the ballot was mailed to them and when Clark County Elections Office received it.  Once the ballot is received, the tracking status tool will indicate whether the ballot has been accepted and will be counted, or if it was rejected because of an issue, which typically centers around the signature on the envelope. If the ballot track status indicates the ballot has been rejected, the elections office will contact that person by mail to inform them of the specific issue and how to resolve it.  The process of preparing the ballot tabulation system to produce election results will begin at 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 8, stated a news release. Election results will be available between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m. on the Clark County Auditor’s Office website online at clarkvotes.org.

Inflation Forcing Many Utahns To Change Travel Plans Or Completely Forego Vacations – KJZZ https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/inflation-forcing-many-utahns-to-change-travel-plans-or-completely-forego-vacations-kjzz/ Inflation forcing many Utahns to change travel plans or completely forego vacations  KJZZ

Business News At 09:30 Am On 18th October 2022 – The Financial Express https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/business-news-at-0930-am-on-18th-october-2022-the-financial-express/ Listen to the latest business news by the Financial Express where we take a look at the Dalal Street, a survey by KPMG India that sheds light on recession, Byju’s recent funding raised, among other things. In the bulletins we also talk about the expected hiring winter in India’s job market and RBI plan to tackle inflation in the country. Today’s Latest Business News at 09:30 am on 18th October 2022. [Disclaimer: This transcript is auto-generated] === Let’s begin with some market updates – Nifty is on the verge of a sizeable breakout move having remained in the near vicinity of 200-day SMA for 13 days now. During this period, the upper range has been limited to 2.5% and downsides limited to about a percent. This volatility was hardly surprising, as all this while, VIX has been in the 22 to 19 band. However, a sharp fall in VIX last Friday, to 18 levels encourages us to assume that bulls are more emboldened to take prices higher this week, at atleast 17428, the recent peak initially. Incidentally, VIX also closed at the day’s low on Friday, despite Nifty erasing nearly 1 percent from the day’s high. We assume that Friday’s sharp pullback is a result of the abrupt push beyond 2sd from 14-day SMA. This had obviously attracted long liquidation, but we would like to pin our hopes on continuation of upsides should the early pullback not extend beyond 17070, the 14-day SMA. However, this is the 2nd time in 7 days that a breach of super trend failed to sustain. This amply illustrates the underlying weakness, but we would entertain thoughts of 16400-300 only if VIX reclaims 20 again. Moving on – The government is set to tweak provisions of five laws related to banking and insurance to raise penalties for select offences steeply. According to official sources, non-disclosure of information to the agencies concerned by banks, borrowers and other entities in the financial sector will come under stiffer penalties. For instance, under Section 47 of the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Act, 1961, the penalty for failure by an entity to produce details of any book, account or other relevant documents will be raised to Rs 1.5 lakh for each of the offences from just Rs 2,000 now. If the non-compliance persists, an additional fine of Rs 7,500 will be slapped per day, compared with a paltry Rs 100 now. In the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011, if particulars of any transaction are not filed by a factor with the central registry as stipulated under Section 19, the factor and its officers concerned will be liable to a fine up to Rs 5 lakh. If the non-compliance continues, the fine will be to the tune of Rs 10,000 per day. In another development – The Committee of Creditors of Reliance Capital has approved a proposal by Aditya Birla Capital to bid for Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Company, a firm that did not get any bids in the ongoing insolvency process. The move would pave way for faster closure of Reliance Capital’s ongoing bankruptcy process as the current deadline to submit binding bids ends on October 31. Earlier, a valuer appointed by the administrator for Reliance Capital’s insolvency proceedings had pegged the embedded value of the life insurance company at Rs 5,800 crore. Sources close to the development said the approvals were accorded following the CoC meeting held last week. Meanwhile – The attrition rates at top Indian IT services companies are moderating on a sequential basis although it is not expected to significantly come down in the near future as demand for tech talent continues to be robust. The attrition rate at Infosys on a last-twelve-month basis came down to 27.1% for the quarter ended September, from 28.4% in the June quarter. Experts said that this implies considerable drop in quarterly attrition. Wipro’s attrition rate moderated to 23% in the September quarter from 23.3% in the preceding three months and the management expects it to come down further in the coming months. The attrition rate at HCLTech also remained stable at 23.8%. In another development – Analysts said that the Indian rupee may edge towards record lows but will get some support from a less hawkish-than-expected tone in minutes of the central bank’s latest policy meeting, while government bond yields are expected to rise. Minutes of the latest meeting suggested on Friday that the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee may become more data-dependant in deciding on the key interest rate with inflation expected to start easing. Lastly – Residential real estate sales have surged this year, notwithstanding the rise in interest rates and realty prices as developers pass on the impact of higher input costs. The January-September period recorded sales of 161,000 units, and the projections for the full year suggest absorption will top 200,000 units during the year — the highest sales number for residential real estate after 2010. As many as 216,000 units were sold in 2010. This will also be a sharp 56% higher than last year’s sales number of a little over 128,000 units, according to data from JLL India. Show More

Statewide Health Network Welcomes Partner Catholic Charities Maine – Kennebec Journal And Morning Sentinel https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/statewide-health-network-welcomes-partner-catholic-charities-maine-kennebec-journal-and-morning-sentinel/ Community increase font size Healthy Living for ME has welcomed Catholic Charities Maine as a new partner within the statewide community integrated health network. As a partner in the network, Catholic Charities Maine will be a community provider offering evidence-based workshops to help Mainers manage health conditions and improve their overall wellness. Initially, Catholic Charities Maine will be offering Living Well for Better Health, a workshop designed to help participants deal with chronic conditions, according to a news release from Spectrum Generations. The workshop hasn’t yet been officially scheduled. “Catholic Charities Maine helps people in so many ways, and we are so pleased to have them join the Healthy Living for ME network. Their involvement will help us further increase our reach throughout the state, bringing more free and low-cost workshops to Mainers that help address health concerns and improve people’s ability to live independently in the community,” said Jennifer Fortin, Training & Fidelity Manager of Healthy Living for ME. “Joining the Healthy Living for ME network increases our ability to provide health- and wellness-related programs in the community. We look forward to launching the workshops through Catholic Charities Maine and helping more Mainers improve their wellness and quality of life,” said Genny Evans, Clinical Supervisor of Catholic Charities Maine. To learn more about Healthy Living for ME, its role as the network lead entity for the statewide community integrated health network, and its resources and programs, visit healthylivingforme.org, call 800-620-6036, or email [email protected]. If an organization is interested in collaborating with Healthy Living for ME, or if an individual interested in volunteering with Healthy Living for ME, email [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area events! « Previous Next »

Buckeyes Are Ready To Roll On | News, Sports, Jobs – Morning Journal News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/buckeyes-are-ready-to-roll-on-news-sports-jobs-morning-journal-news/ COLUMBUS — Are the Ohio State Buckeyes on an inevitable march to another championship? Or is it too early — and the schedule too easy so far — to get a good read on the Buckeyes’ full potential? And can they avoid the out-of-nowhere traps during the second half of the season that have scuttled their hopes before? With all of its offensive depth on display, No. 2 Ohio State finished the first half 6-0 (3-0 Big Ten) without breaking much of a sweat. “We haven’t played our best game yet,” linebacker Tommy Eichenberg said after Ohio State buried Michigan State 49-20 on Oct. 8, the last game before an off week. The second half hinges on two key games — Oct. 29 at No. 16 Penn State and Nov. 26 in Columbus against No. 4 ranked Michigan (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten). The Wolverines crushed Penn State (5-1, 2-1) 41-17 on Saturday. Ohio State’s other second-half opponents, Iowa, Northwestern, Indiana and Maryland, will likely be double-digit underdogs. Of those, Maryland may present the most interesting challenge on Nov. 19 at College Park. The Buckeyes have piled up some sensational offensive stats — 543.7 yards and 48.8 points per game — despite injuries to key stars. They happen to have a top-10 defense, too, thanks to new coordinator Jim Knowles. “It’s scary to me, so I can only imagine what it is to the rest of the country,” receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. said of Ohio State’s potential. Fox college football analyst Joel Klatt called the Buckeye’s offense “the best … in the country, and it’s not quite close. And everyone is going to have to deal with them at some point this year.” In a much-hyped opener, the Buckeyes showed some rust but beat then-No. 5 Notre Dame 21-10, a win that lost its luster when the Fighting Irish lost at home to Marshall the next week and dropped out of the AP Top 25. Ohio State easily dispatched two more nonconference opponents before routing Big Ten foes Wisconsin, Rutgers and Michigan State, scoring at least 49 points in each game. And all this without its full slate of offensive stars healthy. Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been out most of the season with a hamstring injury. Top running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams each have had to sit out games because of injuries. Most of the team’s top defensive backs have been banged up at one time or another. Coach Ryan Day said most injured players should be ready when the Buckeyes host Iowa on Oct. 22. “I feel like it’s rare in today’s day and age where you … do have a full deck,” Day said. “Typically, you have to play depth, and we know that. But it is exciting to know that if we can get everybody back in there at full strength, then certainly we can put a lot of stress on defenses.” Quarterback C.J. Stroud, a Heisman Trophy favorite, said: “I don’t really think we have a limit. But I think we got to press this bye week and make sure we continue to get better.” There is precedent in recent years for confounding losses down the stretch by Ohio State teams that may have been looking too far ahead. In 2017, the No. 6 Buckeyes were pounded on the road by unranked Iowa 55-24, a setback that then-coach Urban Meyer still struggles to explain. The next season, they were ranked second and stumbled against unranked Purdue on the road, 49-20. Last fall, Ohio State’s mistakes and inability to stop the run led to Michigan’s 42-27 home win, which snapped a streak of eight straight Buckeyes wins in the rivalry series. The loss ruined Ohio State’s season, shutting it out of the conference championship game and the College Football Playoffs. The Buckeyes have been thinking and talking about revenge ever since. Day’s 2022 maxim of “competitive stamina” was borne out of the Michigan loss. If Ohio State and “That Team Up North” can run the table ahead of this year’s edition of “The Game,” expect an extra heaping helping of hype during Thanksgiving week. It’s already percolating in Columbus and Ann Arbor. Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

Redhill Beefs Up Metaverse Offering With Pixel Canvas Tie-Up – Marketing Interactive https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/redhill-beefs-up-metaverse-offering-with-pixel-canvas-tie-up-marketing-interactive/ Redhill is expanding into the metaverse scene by collaborating with US-based enterprise metaverse platform Pixel Canvas for interactive and immersive brand experiences. The agency will leverage Pixel Canvas’s platform and technologies in brand campaigns and communications strategies, adding a new dimension to omnichannel storytelling for clients. Redhill hopes to transform customer experience and deliver real business outcomes through the partnership. Jacob Puthenparambil, founder and CEO of Redhill, said its metaverse offering is designed to help its clients understand and capitalise on this next massive wave of disrupting businesses and industries and arm them with the strategies and technologies they need to fully capitalise on these new virtual worlds. Through using programming, connected animation, and gamification, Redhill will enable its clients to create immersive brand experiences by organising experiential conferences, events, client presentations, and product launches to drive enhanced user engagement. Formerly a VR game company, Pixel Canvas began designing and delivering 3D virtual event prototypes to Fortune 500 companies such as Verizon and WarnerMedia. As interest in the metaverse rose and demand grew for immersive and visually appealing virtual experiences, Pixel Canvas pivoted to developing a full platform capable of delivering enterprise-grade metaverse experiences that were highly customisable, scalable, interactive, and accessible. One of Pixel Canvas’ projects to date is “Unlockverse” 3, a virtual mall experience built for Unlock Venture Partners. Users could visit each of the venture capital firm’s portfolio companies in their own virtual space and view product images and company information, as well as watch real-time discussions and, have live chats with staff. Pixel Canvas’s platform is powered by Unreal Engine 5 – touted as an advanced real-time 3D creation tool for photorealistic visuals and immersive experiences – resulting in lifelike experiences that invite better immersion and engagement than existing metaverses. To date, Pixel Canvas’s library contains over 25 templated environments, 30 minigames and five escape rooms that can all be fully reskinned to meet a brand’s needs, complemented by a full set of networking features such as video and text chat, live streaming and more. Additionally, these experiences are cloud-rendered for scalability and browser-based to be accessible by any connected device. “Through our partnership with Redhill, our companies will be able to deliver immersive experiences to transform how brands connect, collaborate, and communicate in a fully realised metaverse,” Joey Lee, founder and CEO of Pixel Canvas, said. The company also looks forward to working with Redhill to explore creative opportunities in the fast-growing Asia Pacific region. This latest news builds on the other offerings that Redhill has launched in the past year. Most recently, Redhill acquired Singapore-based Vision Strategy Storytelling as part of the agency’s efforts to further strengthen its sustainability offerings, providing creative visual storytelling solutions centred around social impact and sustainability for the agency and its clients. Earlier this year, the agency established a new creative technology and design unit – Redhill Studio – that offers creative design, video and podcast production, and website and web application development. This is in addition to Redhill providing the entire suite of end-to-end integrated communications solutions, including strategic counsel for public relations, digital narratives, crisis management, marketing, internal communications, and branding across industries and sectors. More recently, Redhill officially launched its global headquarters in Singapore, with the new 5,000 square feet office being able to accommodate up to 150 employees. The agency was founded in 2014. Meet Asia’s top PR and communication leaders in-person. PR Asia sets the stage for the future of purpose-driven contemporary PR. Join us on 9 November as we gather Asia’s top PR and communication practitioners in-person in Malaysia. Deep dive into the next necessary steps for PR as we head towards 2023. Only at #PRAsia. Related articles:  Redhill acquires VS Story in SG to grow sustainability offering  Redhill unveils specialist arm for creative assets and web development  Redhill expands Middle East and Africa footprint from Abu Dhabi Global Market  Adland Diversity & Inclusion Index 2021: Redhill

Fire Cooking – Travel Braai Review – Gadgetguy.com.au https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/fire-cooking-travel-braai-review-gadgetguy-com-au/ Normally when we talk about wires, they are transporting electrons to power the various electronic gadgets we all love. This time, we’re looking at bits of wire you put food on to cook over an open fire. I am fond of a YouTube channel called Fire to Fork, where the host Harry Fisher makes videos about cooking meals on open flames. Harry often uses an Oz Braai to cook with. I decided to buy a Travel Braai at Oz Braai’s stand at recent 4-wheel drive show to try it out. Details: Travel Braai Price (RRP) $129 Website OZ Braai From Online Warranty 12 months Manual or Support pages Tips & Tricks Country of Manufacture China About: Oz Braai is a family-owned, Australian-owned and locally run small business. Its heritage is from South Africa, where Braai cooking is common. What is a Travel Braai? Braai is a South African term for BBQ. A Travel Braai is a compact BBQ that can be placed on an open fire to cook with. To use a Travel Braai, you need an open fire which can either be fuelled by wood or charcoal. Once the flames have died down and you have a good bed of coals, place your Braai stand on top of the coals. Add your meat, vegetables or fruit into the sandwich of the wire grill and insert the it into one of two selves. The selves allow you to vary the temperature by changing the height of the food above the fire. Turning the food is done in one motion by removing the tray, inverting it 180 degrees, and reinserting it into the rack.   What’s in the bag? Once you open the Travel Braai package, you’ll find a canvas carry bag with a plastic lining. Inside, there’s a Braai basket, Braai stand and a stand clip. All are made from high-quality 304 stainless steel. The bag measures about 30 x 30cm, and the contents weigh 1.5kg. The basket measures 28 x 28 x 3cm, with two retractable handles, one attached to the basket and one to a removable lid. Once you insert your food into the basket, the lid can be positioned at one of two positions depending on the thickness of the food you are cooking. When cooking, the wire basket was too hot to touch, but the handles remained cool enough to touch. The Braai stand is assembled by folding it into a V shape and attaching the stand clip. This holds the unit at a set angle so that the basket can be inserted at one of 2 fixed levels. The stand should be reasonably level and can be made so by pushing down into the coals. Once your food is cooked, remove the basket from the heat, open it, and serve. What can be cooked in the Travel Braai? Toasted sandwiches Slow cooking or roasting Thick steaks ribs Sausages Chicken, drumsticks, wings Kebabs Lamb chops Seafood Vegetables (The grill and basket can also be used as a stand for a kettle or frypan over a fire) Using the Oz Braai As a child, my father had a BBQ lunch on the wood of Sydney gumtrees every Sunday. Fast forward to today, I certainly don’t have a BBQ every week, but I have a Gas Webber on the balcony and a fire pit out back. A fire pit is becoming more popular in suburban life, and this simple device can cook over flames or a fire pit. It’s also designed for easy transport and enables you to BBQ anywhere you can light a fire. I was very happy with the results of cooking on my fire pit. I could easily vary the heat by changing the height above the flame, and all the food was turned at once rather than individually. The whole process didn’t actually take much time after I lit the fire, left it to burn down, put the food on then turned it a couple of times. Some handy hints include having thick gardening gloves or an oven mitt to handle the metal to save you from burns. Also, to clean up, simply put the folded pieces in the dishwasher before your next use. GadgetGuy’s take The photos show that the Oz Braai’s Travel Braai is a neat package that can be easily transported to a picnic or camping. The Braai is just at home in your backyard, used on a fire pit or simply over an open fire on the ground. Food was easily cooked and turned, giving great results and a smoky taste. More camping news and reviews on GadgetGuy The Braai is just at home in your backyard, used on a fire pit or simply over an open fire on the ground. Food was easily cooked and turned, giving great results and a smoky taste. Positives Simple portable design Adjustable cooking Negatives A more expensive larger model has a vertical cooking option allowing cooking on a larger open fire which this model lacks

Walmart CTO Says Crypto Will Become A ‘major’ Payments Disruptor – Cointelegraph https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/walmart-cto-says-crypto-will-become-a-major-payments-disruptor-cointelegraph/ Suresh Kumar suggested that crypto will become an important payment tool across the Metaverse and social media, as these areas will be a major way customers discover new products. 813 Total views 18 Total shares Walmart’s global chief technology officer (CTO) Suresh Kumar has tipped cryptocurrency to become a “major” area of disruption, particularly in how customers pay for virtual and physical goods in the future.  Speaking at the Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit on Oct. 17, Kumar outlined Walmart’s positive stance on digital assets, noting that “crypto will become an important part of how customers transact” for both physical and virtual goods. “I think that there are three major areas of disruption. Crypto falls in sort of the middle of it,” he said, explaining that “the way in which customers are getting inspired and discovering products” is changing. Kumar also suggested that a significant amount of customers will be marketed to through the Metaverse and live streams on social media apps, and that crypto could be an important payment option in these kinds of areas. “When you specifically talk about crypto, it is going to be about discovery of products, whether it is physical or virtual inside, either the Metaverse or upfront, and then how people transact.” Such may explain Walmart’s recent foray into the Roblox Metaverse, launching Walmart Land in late September. The company is hosting a range of virtual experiences there such as games, a DJ booth and Ferris wheel, while also offering virtual merchandise products called “verch” for users’ avatars. NFTs and crypto are not integrated with the Roblox metaverse at this stage, however Walmart has previously indicated in patent filings from January that it could look to create digital currencies, tokens and NFTs in the Metaverse space sometime in the future. “We want to make sure that we make it as friction free for customers to be able to transact, and to be able to buy, and how they are able to derive value out of it. And that is where– I think a lot of the disruption is going to start happening in terms of different payment methods, different payment options,” he said. Related: Facebook is on a quest to destroy the Metaverse and Web3 The multinational retail giant has been rumored to have been working on rolling out crypto payment support for a while, but so far only false alarms have arisen such as the fake deal with Litecoin (LTC) that was announced via a dubious press release from September last year. As it stands, there were around 200 Bitcoin (BTC) ATMs installed at Walmart stores across the U.S. in October 2021, with plans at the time to expand that number to 8,000 at an unspecified time in the future.

Oil Prices Steady On U.S. Dollar Weakness; Recession Fears Weigh – Reuters https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/oil-prices-steady-on-u-s-dollar-weakness-recession-fears-weigh-reuters/ Dollar dips as UK budget U-turn improves market sentiment U.S. Permian oil production forecast to hit record in Nov -EIA Oct 18 (Reuters) – Oil prices steadied in early Asian trade on Tuesday as a weaker U.S. dollar lent support, although rising shale production and fears that stubbornly high inflation could lead the world economy into a recession limited gains. Brent crude futures rose 9 cents or 0.1% to $91.71 per barrel by 1:20 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 6 cents or 0.1% to $85.52 per barrel. The dollar fell against a basket of major currencies after Britain’s new finance minister Jeremy Hunt axed much of the government’s so-called “mini-budget”, lifting risk appetite. read more Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com The dollar index against a basket of currencies dropped 0.82% to 112.11. A weaker dollar makes oil cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. Rising shale output has helped to ease an oil supply crunch and capped price gains. Oil output in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico, the biggest U.S. shale oil basin, is forecast to rise by about 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) to a record 5.453 million bpd this month, the Energy Information Administration said. read more Expectations that China will keep with loose monetary policy to help its economy hobbled by COVID-19 restrictions has also lent support to oil prices. The country’s central bank rolled over maturing medium-term policy loans on Monday while keeping its key interest rate unchanged for a second month. Meanwhile, OPEC+ member states have been lining up to endorse the steep cut to its output target agreed this month after the White House accused Riyadh of coercing some other nations into supporting the move. read more Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Laila Kearney in New York; Editing by Edwina Gibbs Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Microsoft Becomes Latest Tech Firm To Cut Staff – Axios https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/microsoft-becomes-latest-tech-firm-to-cut-staff-axios/ Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios Microsoft announced layoffs across multiple divisions on Monday, Axios has confirmed. Why it matters: The move is yet another example of large tech companies cutting jobs after earlier moving to slow or freeze hiring as the broader economy cools. Details: Microsoft declined to say how many jobs had been cut, but a source said the layoffs numbered under 1000. The cuts occurred across a variety of levels, teams and parts of the world. Multiple laid-off workers turned to Twitter and Blind, among other online forums, to share that their job had been cut. The big picture: Nearly all the major tech firms have slowed headcount growth, with many freezing all but essential hires. A number of companies have already moved to cut jobs, including Snap and, as Axios reported yesterday, Flipboard. Meta, which had already frozen hiring, plans to cut budgets in most divisions, with layoffs expected. What they’re saying: “Like all companies, we evaluate our business priorities on a regular basis, and make structural adjustments accordingly. We will continue to invest in our business and hire in key growth areas in the year ahead,” Microsoft said in a statement to Axios. Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional detail.

Japanese Gaming Giant Konami Is Recruiting For Expansion Into Web3, Metaverse – Yahoo Finance https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/japanese-gaming-giant-konami-is-recruiting-for-expansion-into-web3-metaverse-yahoo-finance/ Benzinga US Eyes Samsung, Taiwan Semiconductor, Qualcomm After Restricting Chinese Semiconductors The U.S. International Trade Commission decided to investigate Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd (OTC: SSNLF) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd (NYSE: TSM) for alleged violations in the import and sale of specific semiconductor devices, mobile devices, and components that infringe patents. The regulators will also investigate Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ: QCOM), Reuters reported. Also Read: China’s Semiconductor Industry ‘Decapitated Overnight’: What ‘Annihilation Looks Like’ Shares in top Ch Investopedia Will Your Retirement Income Be Enough? Part of retirement planning is figuring out if your retirement income will last. Find out if your retirement savings will provide the standard of living you want. The Wall Street Journal Bank of America Profit Falls 8% Bank of America is out with third-quarter earnings this morning. The numbers are in line with [the other big banks, which said last week](https://www.wsj.com/articles/jpmorgans-third-quarter-profit-drops-17-on-recession-planning-11665747402?mod=article_inline) that they were socking away money in case of a recession. Here are the highlights: + The nation’s second-largest bank earned $7.1 billion, down 8% from $7.7 billion a [year earlier](https://www.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-america-quarterly-pr Reuters Rosneft moves into tanker chartering as EU ban looms MOSCOW/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Russia’s biggest oil exporter Rosneft has expanded its tanker chartering business to ease oil shipments for buyers amid looming Western sanctions on insurance of Russian oil shipments, three sources familiar with the matter said. Previously, state-controlled Rosneft, which produces more than 40% of Russian oil, would sell its oil at the port of loading, meaning the buyer would have to find tankers and handle freight and insurance costs for the voyage. But with new, tighter Western sanctions looming, Rosneft’s customers are asking the company to handle delivery to the final destination by assuming costs of insurance and freight, the three sources familiar with the matter said. Bloomberg Bank of Canada Sees Worst Drop in Business Outlook Since 2020 (Bloomberg) — Sentiment among Canadian firms fell the most since the beginning of the pandemic, with inflation expectations among consumers and businesses showing few signs of abating, Bank of Canada surveys show.Most Read from BloombergForecast for US Recession Within Year Hits 100% in Blow to BidenS&P 500 Bounces Off Make-Or-Break Technical Level: Markets WrapThe Time to Buy the Dip Is Fast Approaching — for One CountryRussia Hits Ukrainian Capital Kyiv With Kamikaze DronesGoldman Shakes Up L Benzinga Cano Health Stock Plummets As CVS Health Abandons Buyout Cano Health Inc (NYSE: CANO) shares plunged after reports that CVS Health Corp (NYSE: CVS) has decided not to pursue an acquisition of Cano. Dealreporter was the first to report that CVS had decided against pursuing a deal with Cano Health, the report cited people familiar with the matter. The news comes just a few days after Humana Inc (NYSE: HUM) and CVS Health showed interest in U.S. primary care provider. Hedge fund Third Point LLC, which owns 6.4% of Cano, has been pushing the company to pu

Clark County COVID-19 Case Rate Continues To Decline – The Reflector https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/clark-county-covid-19-case-rate-continues-to-decline-the-reflector/ The Reflector Clark County’s recent COVID-19 case rate has steadily decreased for the fourth week in a row. Clark County Public Health’s Oct. 13 report included 59.5 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population over seven days, down from the 72.1 per 100,000 reported the prior week. The most recent decrease was the largest drop the rate experienced in October after it fluctuated up and down in September.   The rate statewide also decreased following weeks of an increase. As of Oct. 13, Washington had 85.8 cases per 100,000 population, down from 97.2 per 100,000 the prior week. Recent case rates lag behind the most recent counts of cases. The health department’s most recent case rate was based on activity from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. The health department reported 245 new COVID-19 cases between Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, fewer than the 324 new COVID-19 cases between Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. In total, there have been 106,122 confirmed and probable cases in Clark County since the outbreak began, although that number does not include at-home tests, which often go unreported.  Clark County Public Health’s Oct. 13 report included five additional confirmed COVID-19 deaths and one death suspected to be due to the disease, compared to the four confirmed deaths and three suspected deaths reported the prior week.  The deaths bring Clark County’s total to 939, which includes 801 confirmed and 138 suspected to be due to the disease. Though cases have dropped, the number of COVID-19 patients occupying hospital beds in Clark County increased. As of Oct. 13, 8.6% of beds had either patients with confirmed COVID-19 or patients awaiting test results, up from 7.1% reported on Oct. 6. The number of intensive care unit (ICU) beds occupied by COVID-19 patients and patients awaiting test results landed at 11.1%, more than the 6.9% the prior week. New COVID-19 hospital admissions dropped in the latest data. In its Oct. 13 report, the health department reported 4.6 admissions per 100,000 population in the past seven days, down from 5.2 admissions per 100,000 population reported on Oct. 6. Total hospital bed occupancy in the county also decreased as of Oct. 13. The health department reported 97.6% of hospital beds and 96.3% of ICU beds in the county were occupied, compared to 98.2% of all beds and 96.6% of the ICU beds on Oct. 6. Clark County’s statewide share of COVID-19 cases and deaths stayed about the same. The Washington State Department of Health reported the county had about 5.8% of cases and 6.5% of deaths.

One-On-One With Avalon Waterways President Pam Hoffee – TravelPulse https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/one-on-one-with-avalon-waterways-president-pam-hoffee-travelpulse/ In an interview with AGENTatHOME, Avalon Waterways President Pam Hoffee discusses a new ship debut, the line’s ongoing commitment to travel advisors and what distinguishes it from the competition. What are Avalon’s Plans to Expand its Fleet? In September, Avalon Waterways announced that it will make its debut on Portugal’s Douro River with a new itinerary and Suite Ship – the Avalon Alegria – in 2024. We’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to add Portugal to our robust vacation portfolio and that day has finally arrived. With the debut of Avalon View in April 2022, our total fleet in Europe has grown to 14 Suite Ships with two additional Suite Ships on the Mekong in Southeast Asia. We also provide our guests the opportunity to cruise the Nile, Ganges, Amazon and the Galapagos Islands. How has Business Fared this Year and What’s Your Outlook for 2023? As cruisers look for a big-ship alternative, river cruising is continuing to garner more interest and more bookings. Sales have been solid for 2022. We’re at 90 percent of the bookings we had in 2019 from the U.S. market and growing. In fact, in August we saw more bookings for 2022 than we received for August 2019. Early bookings for 2023 have us back at pre-pandemic sales with more opportunities for growth. What are the Key Selling Points for Avalon Waterways in Terms of its Ships, Itineraries and Excursions? Offering travelers “Classic,” “Discovery” and “Active” options on every river cruise itinerary, Avalon Choice presents guests with a variety of excursions and onboard activities each day – all engaging in their own way. We’ve put together as many as 28 included excursion choices on our Active and Discovery itineraries, placing the compass firmly in the hands of our guests to choose any direction – and any experience – they desire. Avalon’s ships feature two full decks of 200-square-foot Panorama Suites, each featuring an 11-foot-wide wall of floor-toceiling windows that open seven feet wide, the widest-opening windows in cruising. This wall of glass converts the room into an Open-Air Balcony. How Important are Travel Advisors to Your Business? Travel advisors are at the heart of what we do and every decision that we make. The majority of our bookings come from travel advisors, so we’re committed in every way to supporting them. One recent example of that commitment happened during COVID when we changed our policy to pay commission at the time of payment rather than the time of travel. It was our way to help advisors get much-needed funds flowing back into business. We have no non-commissionable fares, and pay full cruise commission on land extensions, which no other line does. Our team of business development managers are deployed around the country and ready to work with advisors to grow their business. What Advice Would you Give Agents on How to Sell Avalon Waterways? Become an Avalon Waterways Specialist and let your clients and potential clients know that you are a specialist in river cruising. We’re a platinum partner to ASTA and we will, once again, take part in the River Cruise Expo in Budapest in March 2023. Go and learn about all the river lines and see what makes each company unique. You will benefit from seeing our ships side-by-side. Qualify for and travel on one of our Suite Rewards fam cruises. Once you’ve booked your trip, build a group around your planned sailing. That way, you’re guaranteed to be there with your clients, regardless of how many you book. If you do earn enough to quality for a tour conductor [TC] credit, you get to keep the TC as extra commission.

$275M Verdict For Toxic Exposures At Washington School – Kentucky Today https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/275m-verdict-for-toxic-exposures-at-washington-school-kentucky-today/ MONROE, Wash. (AP) — A jury in King County has awarded $275 million to ten students and parents who say they suffered serious neurological injuries from chemical exposure at a school northeast of Seattle. The lawsuit against Bayer Pharmaceuticals is the fourth to result in a multimillion-dollar verdict, The Seattle Times reported. The company owns chemical giant Monsanto, the manufacturer of polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs. The first three lawsuits resulted in jury verdicts of $268 million distributed to 14 plaintiffs. One lawsuit is ongoing and 16 more await trial. More than 200 students, parents and teachers from the Sky Valley Education Center, an alternative school in Snohomish County, have sued Monsanto over environmental contamination. They say Monroe School District knew PCBs were found on the campus, but, despite cleanup efforts, toxins were still being found into 2019. Exposure to the PCBs led to health effects including neurological problems, skin lesions, cancer, hormonal diseases and other illnesses, plaintiffs said. PCBs were banned by the EPA in 1979 but still remain in some structures including in lighting ballasts at Sky Valley before they were replaced. Bayer Pharmaceuticals said in a statement that it disagrees with the verdict and plans to appeal, as it has with prior verdicts. Bayer also claims failures on the part of the Monroe School District. In early 2022, the school district agreed to pay $34 million in a settlement with parents and students exposed to PCBs. The district did not accept responsibility for hazardous conditions on campus and said it acted appropriately to remove toxicants and inform parents. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Six Steps To Create An Effective Community Health Program – UrbanMatter https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/six-steps-to-create-an-effective-community-health-program-urbanmatter/ In recent years, the number of people suffering from chronic diseases has increased alarmingly. This has led to a growing need for community health programs promoting healthy living and preventing chronic diseases. The global burden of chronic disease is now estimated at 38% of all deaths. More than three-quarters of these occur in low- and middle-income countries. A community health program is an organized effort by a government, non-governmental organization, or group of citizens to improve the health of a defined group of people. An effective community health program strives to address the health needs of its target population through a comprehensive and coordinated approach. It should be based on thorough needs assessment and be informed by the latest evidence on effective interventions. Here are six steps to creating an effective community health program: Conduct a needs assessment The first step in creating an effective community health program is to conduct a needs assessment to identify the health needs of the target population. It can happen through various methods, including surveys, focus groups, and interviews with key informants. The needs assessment should consider health’s social, economic, and environmental determinants. Also, consider the availability of resources, including human and financial resources. In addition, be sure to consult with relevant stakeholders, such as community leaders, healthcare providers, and local officials. Professionals with experience in conducting needs assessments can provide valuable guidance.  Aspiring candidates can enroll in online public health degree programs to learn more about conducting needs assessments. For instance, the DrPH online provides students with the skills and knowledge to assess population health needs effectively.  Set realistic goals and objectives Based on the needs assessment, the next step is to set realistic goals and objectives for the program. The goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. They should also be aligned with the resources available and the capacities of the implementing organization. As you may know, setting unrealistic goals can lead to disappointment and can undermine the program’s credibility. Indeed, it is important to set ambitious yet achievable goals to rally people around the program and generate support for it. However, if the goals are too ambitious, they may not be realistic and could jeopardize the program’s success. Moreover, the goals and objectives should be reviewed and updated regularly to remain relevant. Develop an evidence-based intervention The third step is to develop an evidence-based intervention. To do this, you will need to identify the risk factors for the health problems you are trying to address. Then, select the interventions that are effective in addressing these risk factors. Be sure to consider the target population‘s local context and preferences. In addition, make sure that the interventions are feasible and affordable. And finally, ensure that there is adequate capacity to implement the interventions. However, it is essential to note that evidence-based interventions alone are insufficient. The intervention must also be tailored to the needs of the target population. Another reason an evidence-based approach is necessary is that it helps secure funding for the program. Indeed, donors are more likely to support a program with a sound evidence base. Create a program plan The fourth step is to create a program plan that outlines how the program will be implemented. The program plan should include a detailed description of the activities, timelines, resources, and personnel involved. It should also specify the roles and responsibilities of each individual and organization involved in the program. The program plan should be flexible to allow for adjustments based on the evolving needs of the target population. In addition, the program plan should be reviewed and updated regularly. Also, consult with relevant stakeholders when developing the program plan. However, remember that the program plan is not set in stone and should be adapted as needed. Therefore, be sure to build in flexibility and allow for adjustments. Indeed, the program plan should be viewed as a living document updated as the program evolves. Most importantly, the program plan should be designed to meet the specific needs of the target population. Hence, it is crucial to involve the target population in the planning process. Implement the program The fifth step is to implement the program. You will need to mobilize the necessary resources and personnel to do this. Make sure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities. Also, monitor the program’s progress and assess its impact. Be sure to document the lessons learned during implementation. These lessons can be used to improve the program in the future. In addition, consult with relevant stakeholders during implementation to get their feedback. And finally, make sure to adjust the program as needed. The most important thing is to be flexible and adapt the program based on the needs of the target population. Evaluate the program The final step is to evaluate the program. Evaluation is vital to determine the program’s effectiveness and to improve its future design. There are different types of evaluation, such as impact evaluation, process evaluation, and output evaluation. Be sure to consult with relevant stakeholders and consider the resources and time available when planning the evaluation. And finally, use the results to improve the program. Once you have completed these six steps, you will have created an effective community health program. However, it is essential to note that this is an iterative process. Indeed, you will need to review and update the program regularly to ensure that it remains relevant and practical.  Final Words Creating an effective community health program requires careful planning and execution. By following the steps outlined in this article, you will be on your way to developing a successful program. However, it is vital to note that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to community health. So, be sure to tailor the program to the needs of the target population. Also, consult with relevant stakeholders throughout the planning and implementation process. And finally, use the results of the evaluation to improve the program. By doing so, you will be well on your way to creating an effective community health program.

Sports Planner For Tuesday – The Republic https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/sports-planner-for-tuesday-the-republic-2/ COMING UP Indianapolis Colts Sunday at Titans, 1 p.m. (CBS) Oct. 30 vs. Commanders, 4:25 p.m. (FOX) Nov. 6 at Patriots, 1 p.m. (CBS) Indiana University football Saturday at Rutgers, Noon (BTN) Nov. 5 vs. Penn State, Noon (TBA) Nov. 12 at Ohio State, TBA (TBA) Purdue football Saturday at Wisconsin, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Nov. 5 vs Iowa, Noon (TBA) Nov. 12 at Illinois, TBA (TBA) Notre Dame football Saturday vs. UNLV, 2:30 p.m. (Peacock) Oct. 29 at Syracuse, Noon (TBA) Nov. 5 vs. Clemson, 7:30 p.m. (NBC/Peacock) Indiana Pacers Wednesday vs. Wizards, 7 p.m. (Bally Sports Indiana) Friday vs. Spurs, 7 p.m. (Bally Sports Indiana) Saturday vs. Pistons, 7 p.m. (Bally Sports Indiana) NASCAR Sunday at Homestead-Miami, 2:30 p.m. (NBC) Oct. 30 at Martinsville, Va., 2 p.m. (NBC) Nov. 6 at Phoenix, 3 p.m. (NBC) SPORTS ON TV TODAY Men’s college soccer Hofstra at Virginia, 7 p.m. (ACC) Indiana at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. (BTN) MLB N.L. Championship Series: Phillies at Padres, Game 1, 8 p.m. (FS1) NBA 76ers at Celtics, 7:30 p.m. (TNT) Lakers at Warriors, 10 p.m. (TNT) NHL Flyers at Lightning, 7 p.m. (ESPN) Kings at Predators, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN) Men’s soccer La Liga: Valencia at Sevilla, 12:55 p.m. (ESPN2) Premier League: Nottingham Forest at Brighton & Hove Albion, 2:30 p.m. (USA) Women’s soccer FIFA U-17 World Cup Group Stage: Colombia vs. Mexico, Group C, 6:45 a.m. (FS2) FIFA U-17 World Cup Group Stage: France vs. Japan, Group D, 10:15 a.m. (FS2) Tennis Guadalajara-WTA, Stockholm-ATP, Antwerp-ATP, Naples-ATP Early Rounds, 5 and 6 a.m. and noon today and 5 and 6 a.m. Wednesday (Tennis)

5G Already Paving For Metaverse The Nation Newspaper – The Nation Newspaper https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/5g-already-paving-for-metaverse-the-nation-newspaper-the-nation-newspaper/ As 5G uptake in many parts of the world bridges the milestone from early adopters to mass adoption, major new Ericsson research – the industry’s largest global study of its kind to date – underlines consumers’ growing commitment to 5G and their expectations on next-generation uses cases. Called 5G: The Next Wave, the Ericsson ConsumerLab report addresses the impact 5G has had on early adopter consumers since launching in various countries, as well as gauging the intention of non-5G subscribers to take up the technology – and their related expectations. The report forecasts that at least 30 per cent of smartphone users intend to take up a 5G subscription within the next year. The mix of Ericsson tracking data covering 5G launches since 2019, and the new consumer survey, has enabled Ericsson ConsumerLab to identify six key trends impacting the next wave of 5G adoption. The report covers the behavioral changes triggered by the bundling of digital services into 5G plans by communications service providers – particularly the increased use of enhanced video and augmented reality (AR) apps. The report also addresses the speed of mainstream 5G adoption, whether consumer demands are being met, and 5G-related changes in smartphone behaviour – and their impact on network traffic. More than 49,000 consumers in 37 countries were interviewed in the research – the largest global 5G-related consumer survey in the industry to date and the largest consumer survey conducted by Ericsson on any topic. The survey scope is representative of the opinions of about 1.7 billion consumers worldwide, including 430 million 5G subscribers. Jasmeet Singh Sethi, Head of Ericsson ConsumerLab, said: ”The scale of the research gives us an authentic insight into consumers’ views and attitudes to 5G. The report shows that the next wave of potential 5G users have different expectations from the technology compared to early adopters. Overall, consumers see engaging with 5G as an essential part of their future lifestyles. “It is interesting to note that 5G is emerging as an important enabler for early adopters to embrace metaverse-related services, such as socialising, playing and buying digital items in interactive 3D virtual gaming platforms. The amount of time spent on augmented reality apps by 5G users has also doubled over the past two years, compared to 4G users.” Read Also: 5G technology: Opportunities and challenges The report forecasts that 5G consumers with experience of using extended reality (XR) functionality are likely to be the first to embrace future devices as they are more positive about the potential of mixed-reality glasses. Half of 5G users who already use XR-related services weekly think that AR apps will move from smartphones to XR headsets within the next two years, compared to one-third of 4G consumer who hold this view. 5G – the Next Wave Report: Six key trends 5G adoption to be inflation resilient: At least 510 million consumers across 37 markets are likely to take up 5G in 2023. The demanding next wave of users: The next wave of 5G users have high expectations on 5G performance, especially network coverage, compared to early adopters — who care about new innovative services enabled by 5G. Perceived 5G availability is emerging as the new satisfaction benchmark among consumers. Geographical coverage, indoor/outdoor coverage, and congregation hot-spot coverage are more important to building a user perception than population coverage. 5G is pushing up usage of enhanced video and augmented reality. Over the past two years, time spent on AR apps by 5G users has doubled to two hours per week. 5G monetization models are expected to evolve: Six in 10 consumers expect 5G offerings to move beyond more data volume and speeds to on-demand tailored network capabilities for specific needs. 5G adoption is setting the path to the metaverse. 5G users on average are already spending one hour more per-week in metaverse-related services than 4G users. They also expect two hours of more video content will be consumed weekly on mobile devices, 1.5 hours of which will be on AR/VR glasses by 2025

Cadillac Celestiq First Look: A Super-Luxury $300k Electric Car Built Just For You – SlashGear https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/cadillac-celestiq-first-look-a-super-luxury-300k-electric-car-built-just-for-you-slashgear/ Chris Davies/SlashGear The Cadillac Celestiq has been a long time coming. Not just a nod back to, but a wholesale reclaiming of the automaker’s coachbuilding talents, it’s the pinnacle of profligacy from a car-maker that has been accused of forgetting the reality of true luxury in recent years. Because, while leather, wood, and gadgets may wow by themselves, nothing quite beats exclusivity. Chris Davies/SlashGear Cadillac, like just about every automaker, has flirted with limited editions before now, but the Celestiq — pronounced, incidentally, “Celestick” so as to rhyme with Lyriq — elevates that to new levels. “It’s handcrafted, it’s built here in our technical center in Warren, Michigan,” Rory Harvey, Vice President of Global Cadillac, says of the astonishingly long fastback sedan. Each will be one-of-one. Each will also be — not only in Cadillac terms but car terms more generally — fabulously expensive. Celestiq ownership, if you’re approved to purchase one, will start in the low $300,000’s, according to the automaker. That, though, is for a “blank canvas” car, according to Harvey, and the price is expected to spiral accordingly as potential owners explore the possibilities. The most epic Cadillac ever Chris Davies/SlashGear Mass production has been responsible for a lot of things in transportation, not least bringing car ownership to a level where many can afford it, but the Celestiq takes the exact opposite approach. Cadillac will build fewer than two cars per day, and no more than six being produced at any one time, with total production for each vehicle from order to delivery expected to take months depending on just how much customization is involved. Chris Davies/SlashGear It’s that which Cadillac is hoping will catch on. The automaker would be mightily disappointed if you took home a Celistiq that looks just like this blue example, built to showcase the production version of the original concept. Not because it’s disappointed with how it looks and feels, but because the whole point of the exercise is to make something nobody else has. Indeed, the Celestiq brief was to “develop the most epic Cadillac ever,” according to Brandon Vivian, executive chief engineer at the automaker. Ultium meets 3D printing Chris Davies/SlashGear That has involved combining craftspeople with cutting-edge manufacturing processes, and General Motors’ Ultium electric platform underneath. Celestiq is a full EV, with an estimated 600 horsepower, 640 lb-ft of torque, and — despite its vast dimensions, almost as long as an Escalade SUV — capable of 0-60 mph in an estimated 3.8 seconds. Chris Davies/SlashGear They’re wild numbers, but not as wild as how complex each car will be to build. 115 of the parts use additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, the broadest application in GM so far. The steering wheel, for instance, is entirely 3D printed, and the biggest such metal piece put into production so far. The window switches, grab handles, and other structural pieces are also made in the same way. Mega castings, meanwhile, allow for six vast cast aluminum components for the underbid and the shock towers. Then there’s Flex Fabrication — a sheet-folding process that Cadillac describes as “akin to metallic origami” — with more than 300 such pieces through the EV. Bespoke is the name of the Celestiq game Chris Davies/SlashGear Cadillac has been extreme in avoiding plastic wherever it can, particularly in the interior. All of the metal is real metal; its finish and even its core design can be modified. There’ll be a palette of paint options, but if you want to match your Celestiq to your favorite lipstick or your dog’s eyes, Cadillac will do that too. Chris Davies/SlashGear There’ll be a design hub at GM’s Warren center, with a craft center to showcase some possibilities, but the Cadillac team will be headed out on the road to meet with customers where they are, too. If owners want to come to watch their car being built from time to time, they can; or, they can track the progress via their dedicated concierge. Chris Davies/SlashGear The limitations, really, come down to making sure the car still satisfies safety regulations. Beyond that, you get the sense that Cadillac is really hoping its customers rise to the challenge and test what’s possible. “We’d love you to be extreme,” Michael Simcoe, VP of Global Design, says. 600 horsepower and 300 miles of range Chris Davies/SlashGear For its part, Cadillac hasn’t left the Celestiq wanting when it comes to performance or platform. It’s the same core Ultium architecture as we’ve seen used in the automaker’s own Lyriq electric SUV — though Celestiq’s design actually predates Lyriq — with a bespoke arrangement that repositions the battery cells so as to allow the whole car to be lower. The 5.51-meter-long car is expected to drive more than 300 miles on a charge of its 111 kWh battery, and it’ll support 190 kW DC fast charging for adding around 78 miles of range in 10 minutes. Chris Davies/SlashGear There’s also Active Roll Control — a Cadillac-first — and adaptive air suspension, along with the latest iteration of Magnetic Ride Control 4.0. Active rear steering and 5-link front and rear suspension are standard, too, along with variable ratio front steering. Huge, 23-inch forged aluminum wheels and dual-motor all-wheel drive are also standard. So, too, will be Ultra Cruise, GM’s upcoming iteration on Super Cruise that — eventually — the company says will be able to do door-to-door hands-off semi-autonomous driving in 95% of all situations. The Celestiq will have all the hardware for Ultra Cruise installed, though the functionality will be rolled out as a series of over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Exactly what the EV will be able to do at launch is unclear, though the same feature set of Enhanced Super Cruise right now seems likely. Lashings of tech in a customizable cabin Chris Davies/SlashGear The rest of the Celestiq’s tech is a whole lot more noticeable. There are 5 high-definition displays in the cabin, including a 55-inch pillar-to-pillar screen — in fact two panels under a single sheet of glass — spanning the whole dashboard. Front and rear command centers handle things like comfort and seat settings, along with opening and closing the power doors. Finally, there are two 12.6-inch rear displays for the twin back seats. Despite the scale, Celestiq is resolutely a four-seater experience. Chris Davies/SlashGear The infotainment system is based on Google’s software, with things like the Google Assistant, Maps, and Play store built in. There’s also a 38-speaker AKG audio system with 1,000 watts and next-gen active noise cancellation, plus three exterior speakers for Cadillac’s first exterior sound system. 7mm-thick acoustic laminated glass — with antennas cunningly embedded inside — make sure exterior noise is kept at a distance. Chris Davies/SlashGear So, too, is an advanced HVAC system, with the Gentherm ClimateSense promising 33 unique microclimate devices for each occupant to tailor how their seat heats and cools. That includes neck scarf vents for the front and rear seats, plus heated armrests and pads, and motorized vents. Not only is the end result more precisely controlled, Cadillac says, but it’s actually more efficient than a regular climate control system. Sweating the details, big and small Chris Davies/SlashGear Look up, and you see what Cadillac claims is the largest piece of automotive-grade glass in the world. The Celestiq’s enormous panoramic roof is actually made of smart glass, with four separate quadrants that can individuals be adjusted from under 1% to 20% tint. It has infrared reflective and low-emissivity coatings, to help keep the cabin cool. Chris Davies/SlashGear Impressively, certainly, but it’s some of the detailing which stands out as being a little more charming, somehow. The trio of car silhouettes on the edge of the central console lid, for example, that puts the Celestiq in line with some of its bespoke forebears is a neat touch. Chris Davies/SlashGear Despite the “one of one” pitch, meanwhile, Cadillac insists that Celestiq won’t be entirely separate from the rest of its line-up; or, at least, that the techniques and processes involved won’t be. The team working on the big EV is the same that delivered sedans like the CT6, CT5, and CT4, and will be exploring how elements in Celestiq can be brought to mass production. “We will carry this technology forward,” Vivian promises. Finally, a halo car Cadillac can aspire to Chris Davies/SlashGear All the same, it seems fairly unlikely that any of us will encounter a Celestiq in the wild all that often. Cadillac isn’t intentionally limiting production of the car, counting on its manufacturing capabilities and the general appetite for such an EV to do that instead, and nor will it control allocations for different regions around the world. Interest has already been significant, though, the automaker says, and production is expected to begin in December 2023. Chris Davies/SlashGear It’s not unreasonable to say that Cadillac has felt the pinch in recent years, between established luxury players and new upstarts in the category. While models like the CT5-V Blackwing have certainly not stinted on performance, just whether they’ve also managed to attain the true prestige of an authentic luxury vehicle is questionable. Celestiq won’t be to everyone’s tastes, but it certainly leaves no room for doubting where Cadillac sees its priorities. “What all brands need is a halo, you need to have a North Star that defines a brand,” Michael Simcoe, VP of Global Design, says. “In many ways now, Celestiq is Cadillac.”

Crypto Won’t See Bull-Run Anytime Soon, This Expert Explains Why – NewsBTC https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/crypto-wont-see-bull-run-anytime-soon-this-expert-explains-why-newsbtc/ The crypto market is stuck in a tight range as larger cryptocurrencies are unable to break above key levels of resistance. The sector has been mostly inclined to the downside since September when Ethereum completed “The Merge”. At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) trades at $19,500 with a 2% profit in the last 24 hours while Ethereum records a 3% profit over the same period. Other cryptocurrencies follow a similar trajectory during today’s trading session with XRP and Cardano amongst the worst-performing assets in the sector. BTC’s price moving sideways on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSDT Tradingview Crypto And Global Markets Close To A Bottom, But Far From A Bull The successful completion of “The Merge” left the crypto market without a narrative of its own. Thus, the nascent asset class has been moving in tandem with traditional equities and major indexes. Macroeconomic forces have been dominating the price action in risk-on assets, most of crypto and equities, as the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) rushes to slow down inflation. The financial institution has been hiking interest rates unleashing a bear market that has rippled across the financial world. In this situation, every market participant wants to know when crypto will finally bottom out. In order for this to happen, equities must find a bottom first, and according to Jurrien Timmer, Director of Macro for Fidelity, this might be close to happening. Via his official Twitter handle, Timmer compared the current situation with the 1940 to 1947 inflationary periods in the United States. The North American country was going through a period of high inflation after World War II. Timmer referred to this situation as a fiscal/monetary cocktail, the country was recovering from a major conflict with most of the world in ruins, still hurting from the massive expending and low resources. At that time, the S&P 500 saw a 30% decline. Right now, this index is approaching those lows as it follows a similar trajectory. As seen in the chart below, the S&P 500 proceeded to move sideways for multiple years as inflation peaked at 19.6%. In comparison, today’s inflation stood at 8.9% at its highest month-to-month metric. Timmer said: The 1946-49 bear market had a nominal decline of 30% and a real decline of 46% (amid 20% inflation). It was entirely a driven by valuations. The analog suggests we are near the bottom, but a long way from the next bull. Source: Jurrien Timmer via Twitter Other experts expect a similar scenario for Bitcoin and the crypto market. This might be positive news for long-term holders looking to accumulate at current levels, but not for those betting on a new bull run in 2022 or even 2023.

U.S. FAA Says Some Boeing 737 MAX 7 Submissions Incomplete, Need Review – Reuters https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/u-s-faa-says-some-boeing-737-max-7-submissions-incomplete-need-review-reuters/ WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Boeing Co (BA.N) that some key documents submitted as part of the agency’s ongoing certification review of the 737 MAX 7 are incomplete and others need a reassessment by the U.S. planemaker. In an Oct. 12 letter to Boeing from FAA official Ian Won seen by Reuters, the agency asked Boeing to reassess some assertions that hazards classified as catastrophic “do not contain human factors assumptions.” The FAA also said it was unable to complete some reviews of Boeing submissions “due to missing and incomplete information regarding human factors assumptions in catastrophic hazard conditions.” The new letter intensifies concerns about the company’s timeline for beginning deliveries of the smaller variant of the best-selling MAX. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Boeing faces a late December deadline for the FAA to certify the MAX 7 and MAX 10 or it must meet new modern cockpit alerting standards that could significantly delay the airplanes unless the company receives a waiver from Congress. The requirements were approved by Congress in late 2020 as part of FAA certification reforms after two fatal 737 MAX crashes killed 346 people and led to the bestselling plane’s 20-month grounding. Reuters first reported on Oct. 3 Boeing does not anticipate winning approval for the MAX 10 before next summer, citing an FAA sent to Congress. Boeing said in a statement Monday it “is focused on meeting all regulatory requirements to certify the 737-7 and safety remains the driving factor in this effort.” Certifications of planes require extensive paperwork submissions and detailed review of safety assessments by the FAA. In a Sept. 19 letter to Boeing, the FAA expressed concerns that the planemaker would not be able to win certification for the MAX 7 this year. Boeing must get approval for the MAX 7 first as the MAX 10 approval is contingent on some MAX 7 documentation, Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun said last month. The planemaker added it will “continue to prioritize being thorough and transparent in our documentation and interactions with the FAA.” Human factors analyses refer to how pilots respond to cockpit emergencies. The FAA letter said Boeing must as part of its review assure the agency “that those safety assessments do not contain human factors assumptions” and if there are others it must identify them and submit them for review. A December 2020 Senate report into the MAX concluded the FAA and Boeing “had established a pre-determined outcome to reaffirm a long-held human factor assumption related to pilot reaction time … It appears, in this instance, FAA and Boeing were attempting to cover up important information that may have contributed to the 737 MAX tragedies.” The Wall Street Journal reported the letter earlier. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Kim Coghill and Stephen Coates Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Sedin Technologies Selects Melbourne Headquarters For Australian Expansion – Tech Business News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/sedin-technologies-selects-melbourne-headquarters-for-australian-expansion-tech-business-news/ Melbourne, has been chosen as the headquarters for Sedin Technologies, a successful Indian IT solutions provider with an impressive global client list, for Australia and New Zealand with Steve de Mamiel appointed as Managing Director for the region. Victoria’s position as a leader in the tech sector has been further solidified by the company’s decision to move its headquarters to Melbourne. The company’s expansion into the Asia Pacific region was one of the key reasons for the decision. Sedin’s Oceania operations will be headquartered in Melbourne, and will provide integrated IT solutions to companies across the region. Amouing other locations Sedin also has offices in: India Canada United States Dinesh Kumar, Founder and CEO of Sedin says our new office will serve as an important link between our customers on both sides of the Indian Ocean by providing them with faster access to resources that drive business growth and innovation. “The addition of Steve de Mamiel as Managing Director will ensure that locally we will deliver the same high-quality service that our international clients have come to expect”. says Kumar. In addition to his executive IT roles at Anchor and Panduit, Steve de Mamiel has served as Chairman of Hostopia Australia and will oversee Sedin’s regional operations, including sales, leadership, and delivery management. de Mamiel says with Sedin’s expansion into Australia, we expect to gain significant market share across various sectors. “We’re already experiencing high demand for our services, from customers across the country and we look forward to strengthening our operations in this region, as we actively hire engineers, developers and project managers to help us serve our clients,” said Memiel. Sridevi, Global HR Head at Sedin says the company is currently looking for people across multiple domains including sales and marketing, technology and operations. “With Sedin’s growing reputation as a market leader and innovator, we’re confident we’ll attract the right people to help take the company forward.” said Sridevi Enabling startups and enterprises across the globe with scalable digital transformation, Sedin Technologies is a global IT services and solutions collective Sedin’s brands include: ●      RailsFactory, a pioneering Ruby On Rails and full-stack solutions provider ●      EAM360, an enterprise asset management product ●      Engineering division that provides mechanical, piping design, analysis, and PLM solutions ●      Tarka Labs, a software consulting firm ●      ECM (Enterprise Content Management) an information management consultancy ●      CodeRapper, an eCommerce agency ●      DataKulture, a data science and AI consultancy ●      Salesforce advisory, consulting & technology service provider Invest Victoria, the Government of Victoria’s investment attraction agency, assisted Sedin in its investment journey by providing insights into the state’s business environment to help the company understand the market potential and opportunities that exists in Victoria. Danni Jarrett, CEO of Invest Victoria says Melbourne’s tech ecosystem continues to create favourable conditions that allow businesses to thrive and grow, especially for companies like Sedin. “We are here to help with their international expansion in Victoria.” says Jarrett. Editorial Team The TBN team is a well establish group of technology industry professionals with backgrounds in IT Systems, Business Communications and Journalism.

Casino Gaming In Nebraska Racks Up More Than $285,000 In Revenue In Less Than A Month – KETV Omaha https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/casino-gaming-in-nebraska-racks-up-more-than-285000-in-revenue-in-less-than-a-month-ketv-omaha/ Casino gaming in Nebraska racks up more than $285,000 in revenue in less than a month All the revenue reported by the state Monday night comes from Nebraska’s first casino in Lincoln. WarHorse Lincoln earned $285,963.03 in revenue in a matter of weeks, according to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission.The commission released the numbers Monday evening in its first monthly report.The report also broke down the revenue distribution, which included:70% to the Nebraska Property Tax Relief Fund: $200,174.122.5% to the Nebraska General Fund: $7,149.072.5% to the Compulsive Gaming Assistance Fund: $7,149.0712.5% to the City of Lincoln: $35,745.3812.5% to Lancaster County: $35,745.3The commission’s executive director, Tom Sage, says they recognize the importance of routine reports, which will be available by the 20th of each month.“Having mechanisms to routinely share the total tax revenue and distribution fosters public trust and is key to transparent regulatory oversight of our gaming industry,” Sage said.You can see the monthly report at: racingcommission.nebraska.govWarHorse Lincoln opened Sept. 24. LINCOLN, Neb. — WarHorse Lincoln earned $285,963.03 in revenue in a matter of weeks, according to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The commission released the numbers Monday evening in its first monthly report. The report also broke down the revenue distribution, which included: 70% to the Nebraska Property Tax Relief Fund: $200,174.12 2.5% to the Nebraska General Fund: $7,149.07 2.5% to the Compulsive Gaming Assistance Fund: $7,149.07 12.5% to the City of Lincoln: $35,745.38 12.5% to Lancaster County: $35,745.3 The commission’s executive director, Tom Sage, says they recognize the importance of routine reports, which will be available by the 20th of each month. “Having mechanisms to routinely share the total tax revenue and distribution fosters public trust and is key to transparent regulatory oversight of our gaming industry,” Sage said. You can see the monthly report at: racingcommission.nebraska.gov WarHorse Lincoln opened Sept. 24.

Dan Snyder And Other Billionaires Who Own The NFL’s Teams – Wichita Eagle https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/dan-snyder-and-other-billionaires-who-own-the-nfls-teams-wichita-eagle/ Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones, left, talks with Stan Kroenke, Los Angeles Rams owner before an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Marcio Jose Sanchez AP Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder may not be on the formal agenda when his counterparts meet in New York on Tuesday. His name is sure to come up anyway. Snyder is the subject of multiple ongoing investigations by Congress and the league, and his status got renewed scrutiny last week following an ESPN report detailing his efforts to influence other owners and the league office to maintain control of the team. There is not expected to be any sort of vote regarding Snyder — it would take 24 owners to agree to remove him — but that doesn’t mean he won’t be talked about. Here is an alphabetical, team-by-team look at Snyder and his peers who control the most popular and powerful sport’s clubs, with owner net worth and franchise value estimates according to Forbes: ARIZONA CARDINALS Owner: Michael Bidwill Owned team since: 2019 Age: 58 Money made: Bidwill’s grandfather purchased the team in 1933; it was passed down to his son, Bill, Michael’s father. Bill handled the day-to-day operations of the franchise for decades before Michael became the team’s president in 2007 and owner after Bill died in 2019. Net worth: $1.4 billion Franchise value (rank): $3.27 billion (30th) Noteworthy: Bill moved the team from St. Louis to Arizona in 1988. … Michael was instrumental in helping open the Cardinals’ retractable dome stadium that’s been their home since 2006; it will host its third Super Bowl in February. ___ ATLANTA FALCONS Owner: Arthur Blank Owned team since: 2002 Age: 80 Money made: Co-founded Home Depot in 1978. Net worth: $7.5 billion Franchise value (rank): $4 billion (16th) Noteworthy: Blank’s AMB Group operates Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which opened in 2017 at a cost of about $1.5 billion. … Falcons have missed the playoffs the last four seasons. ___ BALTIMORE RAVENS Owner: Steve Bisciotti Owned team since: 2004 Age: 62 Money made: At age 23, Bisciotti and his cousin started Aerotek, offering aerospace and technology companies access to temporary employees. … Bisciotti purchased a small portion of the Ravens shortly before they won their first Super Bowl in 2001. He gained full ownership in 2004. Net worth: $6.4 billion Franchise value (rank): $3.9 billion (19th) Noteworthy: Baltimore won a second championship in 2013. … Bisciotti generally keeps a low profile, but in 2014, after video surfaced of Ravens running back Ray Rice punching his fiancée in a casino elevator, he sent a letter to season-ticket holders explaining how the team fell short in its investigation. ___ BUFFALO BILLS Owners: Terry and Kim Pegula Owned team since: 2014 Ages: Terry, 71; Kim, 53 Money made: Terry Pegula made his fortune in the natural gas industry by selling his Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling rights for $4.7 billion to Royal Dutch Shell in 2010. Pegula maintains other drilling rights properties across the U.S. The Pegulas also own the NHL’s Sabres. Net worth: $6.7 billion Franchise value (rank): $3.4 billion (29th) Noteworthy: Out-bid Donald Trump and Jon Bon Jovi to purchase the Bills for a then NFL-record $1.4 billion from the estate of team founder and Pro Football Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson. … After a 17-year playoff drought, Bills reached postseason in four of past five seasons. … Reached tentative deal in March to build a $1.4 billion new stadium across the street from their current facility, with taxpayers on the hook for $850 million. ___ CAROLINA PANTHERS Owner: David Tepper Owned team since: 2018 Age: 65 Money made: Tepper earned his fortune as a hedge fund manager. His firm now manages nearly $13 billion, down from a peak of $20 billion, according to Forbes. Prior to purchasing the Panthers, Tepper owned a 5% share of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Net worth: $18.2 billion Franchise value (rank): $3.6 billion (25th) Noteworthy: Tepper purchased the Panthers four years ago for a then-record $2.3 billion from founder Jerry Richardson, who sold the team amid a scandal for sexual and racial misconduct in the workplace. The NFL fined the outgoing Richardson $2.75 million in 2018. … Panthers are 23-47 without a playoff appearance since Tepper purchased the team. He fired two coaches in the last four years. … Tepper planned to build an $800 million practice facility/team headquarters just over the border in Rock Hill, South Carolina, but the project fell through. He’s now involved in a legal dispute with the City of Rock Hill and York County. ___ CHICAGO BEARS Owner: McCaskey Family Owned team since: 1921 Money made: The Bears have essentially been a family business since 1921, when A. E. Staley gave George Halas the club with $5,000 to keep the Staleys name for the year. The Decatur Staleys became the Chicago Staleys until they were renamed the Bears in 1922. Net worth: Unknown Franchise value (rank): $5.8 billion (5th) Noteworthy: Virginia McCaskey assumed ownership upon her father George Halas’ death in 1983, and her late husband, Ed McCaskey, succeeded Halas as chairman. Not long after, she turned over operational control of the team and the title of president to the eldest of her 11 children, Michael McCaskey, who served as chairman until turning the job over to brother George McCaskey in 2011. Virginia McCaskey’s brother, George “Mugs” Halas, Jr., was being groomed to take over the team, but died suddenly of a heart attack in 1979. The McCaskey side of the family bought out the Halas side to resolve a 1987 lawsuit brought by “Mugs” Halas’ children. … “The Monsters of the Midway” have won nine championships, including the Super Bowl in the 1985 season. … Chicago has two playoff appearances since 2010. … The Bears are considering building an enclosed stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois, to anchor an entertainment and residential complex they say would cost nearly $5 billion. ___ CINCINNATI BENGALS Owner: Mike Brown Owned team since: 1991 Age: 87 Money made: The only living son of Bengals founder and NFL legend Paul Brown, Mike Brown has been involved with the Bengals since the team was founded in 1968, taking over as majority owner when his father died in 1991. Net worth: About $2 billion. Franchise value (rank): $3 billion (32nd) Noteworthy: Brown has been criticized through the years for meager spending and lack of success. … In the 1990s, he threatened to move the team if Cincinnati or Hamilton County didn’t fund a new stadium. Local officials voted to do so with a controversial property tax increase. … Daughter Katie Blackburn is the Bengals’ executive vice president and first woman executive in the NFL to act as chief contract negotiator. ___ CLEVELAND BROWNS Owners: Dee and Jimmy Haslam Owned team since: 2012 Ages: Both 68 Money made: The Haslam family built its fortune with truck stops, beginning when Haslam’s father, Jim Sr., bought a gas station in Virginia for $6,000 in the 1970s. Jimmy Haslam joined the board of Pilot Corporation in 1976, when he was enrolled at Tennessee. Today, Pilot Flying J has more than 800 North American locations, generating roughly $26 billion in annual revenue. Net worth: $4.8 billion Franchise value (rank): $3.85 billion (21st) Noteworthy: In 2013, the FBI raided Pilot Flying J’s headquarters as part of an investigation into a rebate scheme run by employees. Jimmy Haslam claimed he was unaware that truckers were being defrauded of nearly $100 million. Four years later, more than a dozen former company executives pleaded guilty to a variety of charges. … The Haslams bought the team from Randy Lerner and their tenure has been marked by losing (54-122-1), instability and controversy. … The Browns went 0-16 in 2018; they ended a long postseason drought in 2020. … In March, the Browns traded three draft picks to Houston for quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than two dozen women and is serving an 11-game NFL suspension. ___ DALLAS COWBOYS Owner: Jerry Jones Owned team since: 1989 Age: 80 Money made: Jones struck it rich as a wildcatter in the oil business before plunging most of his fortune into the Cowboys in a $140 million purchase. Now his club-driven empire includes energy holdings, real estate interests and a sports and entertainment company called Legends, which has its roots as a partnership with the New York Yankees. Despite no trips to the Super Bowl in more than a quarter-century, the Cowboys are the world’s most valuable franchise. Net worth: $15.7 billion Franchise value (rank): $8 billion (1st) Noteworthy: An ESPN report revealed a years-old settlement with several members of the team’s famous cheerleading squad over voyeurism claims against former public relations chief and Jones confidant Rich Dalrymple. That was followed by a lawsuit from a woman in her 20s claiming Jones is her biological father. … Jones is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, more for his business acumen than his successes as the team’s longtime GM. He dragged the NFL into the modern world of corporate sponsorships by striking several deals for his team that sparked a lawsuit from the league and a countersuit from Jones. ___ DENVER BRONCOS Owner: Rob Walton Owned team since: 2022 Age: 77. Money made: Walton is the eldest heir to the Walmart fortune and by far the richest owner in the NFL. His father was Walmart founder Sam Walton. Rob Walton helped take Walmart public in 1970 and served as Walmart’s chairman of the board of directors from 1992-2015. Rob Walton and his daughter, Carrie Walton-Penner, and her husband, Greg Penner, purchased the Broncos for $4.65 billi...

5 Most Instagrammable Cities For Millennial Travelers – Yahoo News https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/5-most-instagrammable-cities-for-millennial-travelers-yahoo-news/ The holidays are right around the corner and now is the perfect time to start planning your end- of -the-year getaways. And if you are a millennial, this is the ideal time to learn about the best places to visit during the holidays. Holidu, a European-based travel search engine, released its 2022 Best Cities For Millennial travelers index. The research shows cities worldwide that best suit millennials’ travel destinations. The index found that 71% of millennials use Instagram at least once a week and base their trips around the city’s food scene. Holidu’s study ranked cities that are considered the most “Instagrammable”, have the most national dishes ranked in the top 100 and are the most family-friendly. In fact, according to the US tourism industry, Millennials travel more than other generations. Expedia says that US Millennials travel 35 days per year, compared to 26 days for Generation X; 27 days for Baby Boomers; and 29 days for Generation Z. The average budget of Millennials is slightly below the annual travel spend of Generation X or Baby Boomers. Here are the top 5 best cities in the world for millennial travelers, according to Holidu: Paris, France Getty Images According to Holidu, Paris deserves to be the top spot because the city is incredibly Instagrammable for an ideal holiday destination. The French capital is home to one of the world’s most iconic landmarks and has been hashtagged over 137 million times on Instagram. Paris is also a great foodie destination. Also, the City of Light offers a deep and interesting Black heritage. Some of the most Instagrammable places in Paris The Eiffel Tower The Louvre Museum Palais Royal Arc De Triomphe Moulin Rouge Sacre Couer Latin Quarter Champs Elysées Disneyland Barcelona, Spain Like Paris, Barcelona also serves Rear view of young woman in front of Sagrada Familia with arms outstretched enjoying the beautiful city as a delicious destination for foodie travellers. It ranks with Paris with a score of 2 of the ‘100 best traditional dishes’, according to Holidu. Millennials will be able to enjoy Spanish delights such as Gambas Al Ajillo and Paella de Mariscos. This Spanish city is highly Instagrammable, with its hashtag being used in over 68 million Instagram posts to date. Barcelona is home to some of Spain’s most recognisable sights in Europe. Some of the most Instagrammable places in Barcelona The Sagrada Familia Park Güell Barcelona Cathedral. Palau de la Musica Catalana. Camp Nou. Bunkers del Carmel. Playa de la Barceloneta. Magic Fountain of Montjuic. Madrid, Spain Spain, Madrid, Plaza Mayor, Statue King Philips III Madrid took third place for Millenials to visit. Most bars and restaurants in the city are millennial-friendly. For Instagrammers, the city offers numerous museums and other places. Some of the most Instagrammable places in Madrid: Plaza Mayor Tabacalera Okuda and Bordalo ABC Museum CaixaForum Capricho Rosaleda del Parque del Oeste Real Jardín Botánico Parque de las Siete Tetas New York, United States Hilton New York ranked 4th on the list of  2022 Best Cities For Millennials. The Big Apple can be an overwhelming place to navigate, especially when you are short on time. Some of the most Instagrammable places in NYC. Top of the Rock New York Botanical Garden The Brooklyn Bridge Times Square Grand Central Terminal Miami Getty Images Miami is known as a melting pot of diverse cultures, flavorful food, artistic innovations, and a trendy nightlife. This makes the South Florida city one of the most popular vacation spots in the world. With two international airports as well as train and bus terminal access from multiple cities, there are several options to visit from wherever you are in the world. Some of the most Instagrammable places in Miami: Ocean Drive, Key Biscayne Beach. Sunny Isles Pier. Calle Ocho. South Pointe Pier. Wynwood Walls. Venetian Bridge.

In Xi’s China, The Business Of Business Is State-Controlled – The New York Times https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/in-xis-china-the-business-of-business-is-state-controlled-the-new-york-times/ Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker

Life Time Opens Its Doors To 16.5-Acre Wellness Village In Las Vegas | Spaopportunities.com News – Spa Opportunities https://clarkcountynewsnow.com/life-time-opens-its-doors-to-16-5-acre-wellness-village-in-las-vegas-spaopportunities-com-news-spa-opportunities/ Health, fitness and racquets club operator, Life Time, has opened a combined residential and health club resort in Las Vegas The wellness village sits under the Life Time Living brand and offers 105 one-bedroom and 44 two-bedroom properties for lease Facilities include outdoor and indoor lap and leisure pools; yoga, Pilates and cycle studios; as well as saunas and steamrooms Residents can also access lifestyle support services, such as healthy food deliveries and fitness and relaxation classes US-based health, fitness and racquets club operator, Life Time, has opened a residential wellness resort in Green Valley, Las Vegas Branded Life Time Living, the 16.5 acre concept is aimed at wellbeing-motivated, high-earning consumers. Residential buildings extend to seven storeys, offering 105 one-bedroom and 44 two-bedroom apartments ranging from 914sq ft to 1,727sq ft, Rental starts at US$3,000 per month for a 12-month contract, with the monthly fee including rent, gym membership, on-site facilities and services, as well as access to every Life Time club across the country. “Life Time Living was envisioned to foster a healthy, socially connected and environmentally conscious lifestyle with our new luxury residences and our athletic resorts and spas as part of one vibrant campus,” said Eric Padget, vice president of property development. “This lifestyle is made possible through what is now one Life Time community; a village that embraces the ethos of our brand to inspire a holistically healthy lifestyle.” The resort’s concierge service provides a raft of perks across nutrition, fitness and relaxation to help lease-holding residents follow a healthy lifestyle. They include healthy meal preparation and delivery from the on-site LifeCafe; personal training or group fitness sessions; and the booking of appointments for both spa treatments and nutrition coaches for food shopping trips. The fitness resort provides outdoor and indoor facilities across 162,000sq ft, such as separate indoor and outdoor lap and leisure swimming pools; yoga, Pilates and cycle studios; covered and outdoor tennis courts, volleyball courts; saunas, steamrooms and whirlpools. A packed schedule of daily activities is scheduled, which combines with toddler and children’s sessions to help parents and families meet exercise goals. There are five group training options: GTX Conditioning (cardio and strength training circuits); GTX (cardio conditioning); Alpha Conditioning (high-intensity cardiovascular and muscular endurance); Alpha (lifting and strength training); and Ultra Fit (treadmill-based with sprinting focus). Studio classes comprise Xtreme (HIIT training); Gluteus Maxout (lower body and cardio); Life Barre (dance and toning); Upper RX (strength building and muscle toning); Warrior Sculpt (yoga, HIIT and strength); Barbell Strength (weight training); Strike (kickboxing and martial arts); and En Barre (barre workout). Overall, there are six yoga classes: Fire (HIIT); Flow (Vinyasa); Root (fundamentals for beginners); Be (meditation with breath work); Sol (guided dynamic yoga); and Yin (passive yoga poses for improved mobility). There are currently five cycle sessions which include: Amp (low impact for all levels); EDG (high energy and effort); PWR (endurance focused); AMP Sculpt (cardio and upper body sculpting); EDG Sculpt (HIIT cardio and strength training). Recovery is also highlighted in the programme, with NormaTec sessions and every apartment includes soundproofing and black-out shades to help provide a comfortable environment for sleeping. Before the pandemic, Life Time was slated to launch a Life Time Living resort in Dallas, as well as Las Vegas and Miami. The company’s Dallas project was delayed due to COVID-19 and construction is now expected to start in March 2023. Life Time Living’s project in Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida, was originally a collaboration between Life Time and Nolan Reynolds International (NRI), but real estate investment company Hines recently acquired the development for a reported US$430m. It features a 80,000sq ft athletic resort, a 25,000sq ft work facility and 495 residences, including studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Following the deal, Life Time will continue to operate the fitness and co-working space and Willowick Residential, Hines’ boutique property management firm, will manage the property. Life Time was founded by Bahram Akradi 22 years ago and registered under the name of Life Time Fitness, but in 2017 it removed ‘fitness’ to become Life Time. The company operates around 160 health and fitness clubs across the US and Canada – which the company claims have around 1.7m members – as well as several co-working locations and approximately 200 US-based races, such as the Life Time Tri Series and the Miami Marathon.