Spider-Man Miles Morales PC Release Date & Details WePC PC Tech & PC Gaming News
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Get the scoop on Miles Morales coming to PC
Updated: Oct 13, 2022 7:20 pm
Spider-Man Miles Morales is finally coming to PC, and we even have a release date.
While the original Spider-Man game from Insomniac was released on PC in August 2022.
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Many fans were hoping that the enhanced PS5 game might also be coming to PC.
Let’s take a look at the Miles Morales PC release date.
Miles Morales PC Release Date
Sony officially announced the Miles Morales PC port on a PlayStation blog post. In the post, Sony talked about the previous successful launch of Spider-Man Remastered and set the Miles Morales PC release date as November 18.
With Spider-Man only releasing in August, it’s a good sign that future PlayStation to PC conversions won’t be a case of waiting for years.
Thanks to an interview between a french YouTuber and Herman Hulst, head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios, we learned that it’d be at least a year before most PlayStation titles released on PC, other than GaaS games.
This is still an encouraging sign that Sony intends to bring future games to PC, a move long called for by PC gamers.
Miles Morales PC Details
Sony also used the blog post to reveal some other important pieces of information about the Miles Morales PC port. As the previous port did, Miles Morales will feature a lot more customization options, mostly to do with graphical settings and the like.
It’s also going to be possible to mod the game for the first time ever, adding the possibility for everything from new costumes to complete retexturing and new character models.
READ MORE: Can you play Spider-Man Remastered on a laptop
Sony has slightly overhauled ray tracing, with many quality options and features not available on PS5. You’ll also be able to run the game at higher quality overall and run it on an ultrawide monitor without any issues.
Basically, it seems like Miles Morales PC is going to be the definitive version of the game. After all, it has the most features and is also compatible with consumer-generated content, helping to keep the game fresher for longer.
Miles Morales PC Pre Order
You can already pre purchase Miles Morales on both Steam and Epic, and there are a bunch of great rewards if you take the plunge.
You’ll get early access to the ‘Into the Spiderverse’ and T.R.A.C.K suits, as well as three bonus skill points from the start of the game. You’ll also have access to a cool gadget, the Gravity Well, which can be used to devastating effect against your enemies.
It’s worth pointing out that none of these rewards are exclusives. You can unlock all those suits, points, and gadgets by playing the campaign. If you pre order, you just get those bonuses a little bit earlier than usual.
Miles Morales PC Release Date FAQs
Is Miles Morales available on PC?
Not yet, but it’s landing on November 18 2022, so keep your eyes glued to your favourite digital storefront.
Will Miles Morales be available on Steam?
Yes, you can get Miles Morales on both Epic and Steam.
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Coin Center Sues Janet Yellen Over Tornado Cash Sanctions Cryptonews
Coin Center Sues Janet Yellen Over Tornado Cash Sanctions – Cryptonews https://collincountynewsonline.com/coin-center-sues-janet-yellen-over-tornado-cash-sanctions-cryptonews/
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The crypto think tank Coin Center has sued US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen over sanctions imposed on the coin mixer Tornado Cash, saying the service has legitimate use cases.
In the lawsuit, filed in Florida on Wednesday this week, Coin Center said Tornado Cash is “an open-source software tool that helps Americans maintain their privacy while using cryptocurrency.”
“The Administration’s use of the foreign-affairs power to punish domestic cryptocurrency users was unprecedented and unlawful,” the lawsuit added, referring to the sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC).
Among those named as defendants in the suit were US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and OFAC Director Andrea Gacki. New York-based crypto investor David Hoffman and Florida-based software developer Patrick O’Sullivan were among the plaintiffs named in the suit.
Source: Coincenter.org
According to the lawsuit, Hoffman has previously been “dusted,” meaning that someone has sent him a small amount of ETH through Tornado Cash after the service was sanctioned in an attempt to get him into legal trouble.
“[…] Ethereum users like Mr. Hoffman have no ability to reject incoming transfers. So the criminalization of Tornado Cash empowered someone else to implicate Mr. Hoffman and force reporting obligations on him by causing him to receive an asset from a sanctioned entity,” the lawsuit explained.
Both Coin Center and the broader crypto industry has on several occasions pointed out that OFAC does not normally sanction software, and that Tornado Cash is not operated by any central entity.
Tornado Cash is a coin mixing service on the Ethereum (ETH) network designed to improve the privacy of users and obfuscate who owns what on the network. The service was sanctioned by OFAC in August, with the government agency claiming North Korean hackers had laundered hundreds of millions of dollars using the service.
Just like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum is a transparent network, which means that those who send transactions can potentially expose their entire transaction history to the receiver. To avoid this, Tornado Cash is one solution that has been popular among privacy-oriented users.
Back in September, the US Treasury Department clarified that the sanctions do not prohibit individuals in the US from viewing and disseminating the open-source Tornado Cash code.
U.S. Dollar Slides Falls Away From 32-Year High Vs Yen As Inflation-Driven Gains Recede Reuters.com
U.S. Dollar Slides, Falls Away From 32-Year High Vs Yen As Inflation-Driven Gains Recede – Reuters.com https://collincountynewsonline.com/u-s-dollar-slides-falls-away-from-32-year-high-vs-yen-as-inflation-driven-gains-recede-reuters-com/
U.S. dollar banknote in front of stock graph is seen in this illustration taken, June 12, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
U.S. CPI rises more than expected
Fed funds price in small chance of 100-bps hike in November
Sterling surges vs dollar, euro
NEW YORK, Oct 13 (Reuters) – The dollar fell against most currencies in volatile trading on Thursday, after spiking early following a hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation report, as some investors thought the market’s initial response to the data was excessive.
The greenback briefly hit a 32-year peak against the yen of 147.665 after the data, then pared gains to trade up 0.2% at 147.25 yen.
The euro also fell against the dollar initially to a two-week low, then rebounded to trade 0.7% higher at $0.9773 .
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Greg Anderson, global head of foreign exchange strategy at BMO Capital Markets in New York, said the current FX moves “are signs of a distressed market, freaking out over a mild miss on a data point.”
“The reversal in the dollar is a shock. It’s a super jittery market that a tiny flow can have an exaggerated impact.”
Data showed U.S consumer prices increased more than expected in September and underlying inflation pressures continued to escalate, cementing expectations the Federal Reserve will deliver another 75-basis-point (bps) rate increase at next month’s policy meeting.
The consumer price index rose 0.4% last month after gaining 0.1% in August. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the CPI climbing 0.2%. In the 12 months through September, the CPI increased 8.2% after rising 8.3% in August. read more
Following the data, fed funds futures have also priced in a 13.4% chance of a 100-bps rate hike.
“Inflation has persisted despite improvement in factors that were supposedly keeping it elevated — think energy prices and prices for used vehicles, which declined 1.1% in September,” said Brian Westbury, chief economist, at FT Advisors.
“That’s because overall inflation has been – and always is – a monetary phenomenon. The problem is that the Fed thinks it can manage inflation just by targeting short-term rates. We think the Fed needs to focus less on hiking interest rates and more on keeping the growth in the money supply under consistent control.”
MARKET ON YEN-INTERVENTION WATCH
Traders overall remained on the lookout for Japanese intervention to prop up a struggling yen. Officials have reiterated they stand ready to take appropriate steps to counter excessive currency moves, though whether they wish to defend particular levels remains unclear.
“I do think that the Ministry of Finance will order another round of intervention over the next few weeks,” said BMO’s Anderson. “I think they will come in somewhere in the 148 yen-handle. That though may buy the MoF just a few weeks.”
The greenback also soared against the Swiss franc earlier, hitting its highest since May 2019. The buck was last up 0.2% at 0.9995 francs .
The Australian dollar briefly dropped to a 2-1/2-year low against the U.S. unit at US$0.6170, before recovering to trade 0.3% higher at US$0.6291 .
Sterling, meanwhile, posted steep gains against the dollar after reports of a possible U-turn by the UK government on its fiscal plans.
The pound last changed hands at $1.1306 , up 1.9%. Against the euro, sterling rose to a five-week high. The euro last traded at 86.41 pence , down 1.1%.
Sterling volatility
Sky News reported on Thursday that the British government is discussing making changes to the fiscal plan announced last month and looking at which parts of the tax-cutting package might be ditched in a further U-turn by Prime Minister Liz Truss.
British finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng said “let’s see”, when asked in an interview if financial markets had improved on Thursday because of expectations of a U-turn on his plans to scrap an increase in corporation tax, the Telegraph reported.
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Tech News You May Have Missed: Oct. 8 13 TechRepublic
Tech News You May Have Missed: Oct. 8 – 13 – TechRepublic https://collincountynewsonline.com/tech-news-you-may-have-missed-oct-8-13-techrepublic/
on October 13, 2022, 11:59 AM PDT
Tech news you may have missed: Oct. 8 – 13
Details about ransomware trends in 2022, attempts to steal Microsoft user credentials and key project management steps are featured in this roundup of our most-read stories last week.
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In a week of phishing attacks and virtualization tips, these are the top stories you may have missed on TechRepublic for Oct. 8-13, 2022.
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2022 State of the Threat: Ransomware is still hitting companies hard
How to choose the best Anker power station for remote work
9 things you shouldn’t virtualize
Phishing attack spoofs Zoom to steal Microsoft user credentials
The 5 steps of project management
2022 State of the Threat: Ransomware is still hitting companies hard
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The overall number of ransomware threats has not changed significantly over the course of 2022, but as the 2022 State of the Threat report shows, the targets and speed have shifted. Cedric Pernet’s analysis of the threat points out that smaller businesses and individuals are at a higher risk of ransomware, and threat actors have reduced the amount of time between a breach and action.
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TL;DR: Despite the dissolution of major ransomware groups and better awareness on the part of security professionals, today’s threats are harder to detect and act faster than ever before.
Read the full analysis here.
How to choose the best Anker power station for remote work
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Choosing the right power station to power your work during a power outage or out on the road is crucial to maintaining a continual connection. But Patrick Gray gives us some simple calculations and usage considerations to help you pick the right model to keep you going.
TL;DR: Consider the capacity, AC output and number of connection points in your research. Anker power stations have a variety of options for many use cases.
Read the full article here.
9 things you shouldn’t virtualize
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Planning on diving into virtual machines? Not so fast, says TechRepublic Lead Writer for Edge, Megan Crouse. VMs aren’t helpful for every IT department or every situation. Considering your resources, the use cases and ultimately the ecosystem of your organization is key to getting virtualization right.
TL;DR: Carefully consider the problem you’re hoping to solve before virtualizing yourself into a security, redundancy or efficiency hole.
Read the full article here.
Phishing attack spoofs Zoom to steal Microsoft user credentials
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Attackers are attempting to steal Microsoft user credentials by sending emails from a Zoom domain. The emails ask targets to enter their Microsoft credentials to retrieve messages that are waiting for them on Zoom. Once the target enters their credentials, the attacker can then use them to access key accounts.
TL;DR: Lance Whitney covers several ways companies and employees can guard against these sorts of phishing scams, including using 2-factor authentication for all accounts, which will render attacks of this form useless.
Read the full article here.
The 5 steps of project management
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Lack of resources? Too many requests? Not enough time? These problems could spell doom for any project, but your next project might be hamstringed by a threat you didn’t expect: poor management. Instead of firing your project manager (in this economy?), ensure that they’ve got things under control with this checklist.
TL;DR: Madeline Clarke reminds us that a well-planned project that moves stepwise through each phase ensures that all stakeholders collaborate on expectations and agree on outcomes.
Read the full article here.
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Q&A With Local Politicians: Joshua Murray Local Profile
Q&A With Local Politicians: Joshua Murray – Local Profile https://collincountynewsonline.com/qa-with-local-politicians-joshua-murray-local-profile/
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Murray is running for Collin County Commissioners Court Judge
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The election is quickly approaching. Voters deserve to know who their candidates are and what they represent. Up until election day, Local Profile will publish Q&A with politicians running for this year’s election.
What position are you running for and why?
I am running for Collin County commissioners court judge to establish an accountable and transparent government that is respectful of all People.
What policies do you hope to enact and why?
My administration’s policy agenda focuses on five key points to provide for people and properly plan for growth: 1. Employee retention and recruitment 2. Planning and Operations 3. Updated infrastructure maintenance and transportation plans 4. Develop best practices for residential developments MUDs and PIDs 5. Mental health, public health and public safety response plans.
What are the biggest challenges facing your district?
The lack of mental health and substance abuse services is a huge challenge facing Collin County. The lack of planning and awareness is detrimental to law enforcement and the county’s long-term public safety. Other key challenges include employee recruitment and retention, the need for an operational emergency management office, delivering affordable essential services like water/electricity/education and the uncertainty of the residential housing market.
How will your policies affect North Texas as a whole?
Each of my administration’s policies is meant to establish cost-effective infrastructure and plans that will support population growth while ensuring operational flexibility during economic downturns. By addressing the mental health and substance abuse needs of our county, our law enforcement officers, medical facilities, jails and judicial systems,. The people of Collin County and North Texas as a whole will be positively impacted.
What are the biggest challenges facing Texas?
Restoring people’s confidence in government institutions, maintaining cost-effective essential services, providing adequate mental health services, delivering sufficient substance abuse services and awareness, combating drug trafficking and addressing the incentivized residential developments that have created unaffordable living conditions for many Texans.
How is your district changing?
Population growth is altering our county in a number of ways depending on location. Rural school districts are more frequently asking voters for bond packages to sustain growth and urban school districts are paying or preparing to pay recapture payments to the state. The ability to navigate these changes without under or overbuilding will be a challenge for every school district and municipality in the county.
What book that you’ve read has had the biggest impact on you?
We Were Soldiers Once and Young by LTG. Harold G. Moore (Ret.)
What does the future hold for your district and for Texas?
With the right leadership, the future for Collin County and Texas is one of endless possibilities, with the wrong leadership the future of Collin County and Texas is one that’s infrastructure will not support growth and inevitably fail as the County and State’s population increases.
Local Profile will continue to release Q&A segments with politicians running for various positions in this upcoming election.
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Seaview A Hotel By Dolce – New Jersey Digest https://collincountynewsonline.com/seaview-a-hotel-by-dolce-new-jersey-digest/
Seaview is a hotel by Dolce Hotels and Resorts located in Galloway, NJ— just outside of Atlantic City. The hotel is built on a 670-acre property which effortlessly combines historic charm with modern amenities and services. The resort is complete with top-notch event space, pristine dining and not one, but two championship golf courses. Nestled on Reed’s Bay, Seaview is the obvious destination for business travelers, but is also increasingly exciting for families looking to get away from the normal hustle and bustle atmosphere of everyday life. All things considered, Seaview is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to accommodating the needs of all guests alike.
I finally made my way down to the resort nearing the end of August accompanied by my wife and four kids. I was interested in this destination from a family vacation standpoint as the indoor and outdoor pools, golf and game room drew my attention.
Additionally, dining at Seaview is a massive point of interest. Executive Chef, Rodolfo Correa, oversees the resort’s multiple dining experiences. The Sunday brunch, for example, has been named one of OpenTable’s “100 Best in America.” The pub, on the other hand, offers casual fare and drinks. At Seaview, there is truly a dining experience for everyone. While my kids much prefer the brunch food and so on, my wife and I were able to find comfort at the exquisite lobby bar, which is complete with views of the golf course and glimpses of the Atlantic City lights. The fire pit outside offered a comforting spot to enjoy a beverage or two on late summer nights.
The service at all the restaurants and bars was phenomenal, but to be honest, the service in every corner of this resort is exceptional. From the lobby staff to the housekeeping, every member of the Seaview team worked to provide an experience to my family that was equally hospitable and unforgettable.
Another draw for the resort is that they are pet friendly. There is no worse feeling than having to leave your furry friend behind when going on a family vacation. After all, they’re a part of the family too. Luckily, at Seaview by Dolce, pets are more than welcome and rooms that accommodate guests looking to bring their companion are ample and available.
Additionally, the resort pays close attention to the needs of folks who may require ADA accessible amenities. Accessible rooms are offered, as well as a map of accessible attractions— which can be found here. Assuring no guest is alienated is just another reason why Seaview is top-of-the-line.
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My family and I found no difficulty finding things to do each day during our stay at Seaview. Whether it was lounging poolside, or a round of golf, this Galloway resort provided everything we needed for a relaxing weekend away. Seaview by Dolce is the perfect destination for your wedding or event, but the resort’s draw should not be limited to just the two. Whether you’re a couple looking to get away, parents with children or a group of friends looking for a space to hold an event, Seaview by Dolce has an expert staff and long list of amenities fit to fulfill your every need.
Looking to book a weekend away? A list of available rooms can be found here.
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Tom is a lifelong New Jersey resident, Rutgers and FDU alumni and the publisher of The Digest.
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day TAPinto.net
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Alexis Ohanian Gets Sports Award Calls For Reforms In NWSL NBC Southern California
Alexis Ohanian Gets Sports Award, Calls For Reforms In NWSL – NBC Southern California https://collincountynewsonline.com/alexis-ohanian-gets-sports-award-calls-for-reforms-in-nwsl-nbc-southern-california/
Alexis Ohanian called out the need for a safe work environment in the National Women’s Soccer League while receiving the Champions for Equality Award at the annual Salute to Women in Sports event on Wednesday night.
The former executive chairman of Reddit is a founding investor of the newest women’s professional soccer team, Angel City FC in Los Angeles. He was accompanied by his wife Serena Williams and daughter Olympia.
“As a club owner, as a husband and as a father, I have been disgusted by what’s been brought to light as part of this ongoing investigation,” he said. “I’m hopeful it will lead to necessary reform.”
He praised the players in the NWSL who are demanding accountability and changes after last week’s report from an independent investigation highlighted systemic sexual misconduct and emotional abuse. The investigation detailed administrative reporting failures in the sport, impacting several teams, coaches and executives in the league.
“It’s to their strength, their bravery and their courage that we’re going to get a better NWSL,” Ohanian said to cheers at the Women’s Sports Foundation’s event in Manhattan.
Five of the 10 head coaches in the NWSL either were fired or stepped down last season amid allegations of misconduct. Two owners have recently stepped away from their teams.
Ohanian said he watched the U.S. women win the 2019 World Cup and mused about how Olympia might someday play in a World Cup: “Serena said, without missing a beat, ‘Not until they pay her what she’s worth.’”
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Ohanian is part of the majority-female Angel City FC ownership group that includes Williams, Natalie Portman, Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, America Ferrera, Uzo Aduba, Candace Parker and Billie Jean King, among others.
Foudy, a two-time U.S. World Cup champion, said rigorous guidelines are needed to combat sexual misconduct and it would “absolutely” help to have more female owners and female coaches in the NWSL.
“The change of mindset in Angel City and that ownership group … is remarkable to see,” she said. “You don’t have to spend so much time expending energy about why you should support these women. They get it. The Angel City refrain I always get is: ’What’s possible?’”
Olympic gold medalists Sunisa Lee in gymnastics and Maggie Steffens in water polo were also honored as Sportswomen of the Year at the awards dinner, which commemorated the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley received the Billie Jean King Leadership Award. Staley not only led the U.S. women’s basketball team to the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics but also guided South Carolina to its second NCAA title in five years in April. Staley is the first Black coach to win two NCAA Division I basketball championships.
Bobsledder Elena Meyers Taylor, the most decorated Black athlete at the winter Olympics with five medals, was given the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award. She accepted the award with her young son, Nico, at her side. Meyers Taylor won her most recent medal despite having COVID-19 at the Beijing Olympics.
“I’m inspired by this remarkable group of honorees, who are breaking records, eliminating barriers and blazing a path for a brighter future in and out of sports for girls and women,” said King, who in 1974 created the Women’s Sports Foundation, which provides community sports programs and training grants.
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What Marketers Must Know About The Metaverse: Alvin Wang Graylin Of HTC Leads Panel Oct. 20 PR Newswire
What Marketers Must Know About The Metaverse: Alvin Wang Graylin Of HTC Leads Panel Oct. 20 – PR Newswire https://collincountynewsonline.com/what-marketers-must-know-about-the-metaverse-alvin-wang-graylin-of-htc-leads-panel-oct-20-pr-newswire/
, /PRNewswire/ — What is the Metaverse? And how will marketers compete in it? Don’t miss this American Marketing Association panel when Alvin Wang Graylin, China President at HTC, and other leaders in Metaverse technology forecast the future of communications and marketing.
The thought-leadership panel will be moderated by Ben Kunz of Mediassociates and held via Zoom at 7 p.m. Eastern U.S. time Thursday, Oct. 20, sponsored by the American Marketing Association and Mediassociates.
Panelists will include
Alvin Wang Graylin, lead panelist. Alvin Wang Graylin has been China President at HTC, leading all aspects of HTC VIVE VR and smartphone businesses from 2016 and this year just added the role of Global VP of Corporate Development, driving key partnership engagements for the company. He is also currently Vice-Chairman of the Industry of Virtual Reality Alliance with 300+ company members, president of the $18B Virtual Reality Venture Capital Alliance and oversees the VIVE X VR Accelerator program in Beijing, Shenzhen and Tel Aviv. Under his leadership, HTC has been voted top VR company in China at the World VR Industry Conference for three of the last four years, and Graylin has been recognized as the most influential person in XR in China the last five years.
Ely Santos, Founder Metavertising. Santos produces and hosts one of the leading podcasts on Metaverse technology and Web3 development, and is founder of the strategy communications firm Metavertising out of São Paulo, Brazil.
Adam Ragsdale, CEO and Co-founder of Voca and the Zero Gravity Club. A visionary in the Metaverse space, Ragsdale created the Zero Gravity Club to tell stories in virtual reality with a community involved in a science-fiction odyssey.
Ben Kunz, moderator, EVP of Strategy at Mediassociates, a leading media planning, media buying and analytics agency.
Register here:
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Troubadour Pioneer Backpack Review 2022: Testing Price How To Buy Esquire
Troubadour Pioneer Backpack Review 2022: Testing, Price, How To Buy – Esquire https://collincountynewsonline.com/troubadour-pioneer-backpack-review-2022-testing-price-how-to-buy-esquire/
Timothy Mulcare
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“You can’t only mean business, you gotta be it.” That’s the lesson I learned growing up watching my dad, a businessman, commanding the people around him. They were not yes men, and he was no tyrant. But they deferred to his words whether they worked for him or not. My mom explained that it’s all about respect—to get people to listen to you, you must earn their respect; and in dad’s world of suits and ties, that not only being about business, but looking like it at the same time.
Those were some big ass words for a small boy. But many years later, I was reminded of them when I was shopping for a backpack I would use daily. Troubadour’s Pioneer backpack is one I could envision my dad carrying with him to his office, looking all serious and determined, ready to take on the day and command respect—like how the Pioneer commanded my attention. I knew I had to give it a try when I caught myself staring at it for too long. While I’m not a businessman, and I seldom wear suits, it became my go-to carry for whenever I go out. It’s the jack-of-all-trades backpack that absolutely means business.
Timothy Mulcare
It’s a freaking workhorse.
The first thing I noticed about Troubadour’s Pioneer after getting my hands on it was that it’s full of nice contrasting qualities: It’s light but feels rugged, and the fabric is soft but tough-as-nails. After seeing it brave wind, rain, and the horror of NYC subways unscathed, I know the Pioneer means business wherever it’ll take me, duly protecting the almost 24 liters of goods I can stash within its waterproof body without losing one bit of clean-lined attitude. And it excels when fully loaded. I’ve shoved cables, chargers, gadgets, snacks, and even a large dopp kit inside—all at once, with no ill effect. While the zippers require some breaking in to move smoothly, the shape and material hold up well; no damage or sagging has happened thus far. It still looks brand new.
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Timothy Mulcare
It’s got tricks after tricks.
You gotta be patient with this backpack. Most of its strengths are neatly hidden, and it took me a while to unearth the secret features and see its utility in full glory (like how I only found out about its back top pocket for setting phones upright after using it for months). When it’s fully opened to reveal the black hole inside, some digging-around is needed to feel pockets on top of pockets and compartments next to compartments—including one for shoes. The outside is less subtle: Visible front zipper pockets, deep bottle holders, a trolley sleeve, breathable back panel padding, and whatnot. Everything is cleverly placed and spaced out to help you stay organized. Even when it’s packed to the fullest for a day trip or gym session, rummaging through the Pioneer to find your stuff won’t be necessary.
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Timothy Mulcare
And it looks the part.
Compared to the raggedy Eastpak from high school or the old JanSport you hauled to your first job, Troubadour’s Pioneer delivers good looks in spades. Its sharp, minimalist form announced itself to me immediately when I first saw it. Can’t take your eyes off me, can ya? it teased as adjectives flew across my mind—sleek, cool, streamlined, handsome, hunky… And while I waited for its delivery, I was planning out what outfits I should sport with the Pioneer on my back. A full-blown black suit? A business-casual combo of polo plus pleated pants? Or just a weekend hoodie and sweatpants? It really didn’t matter, because after carrying it with me through all kinds of occasions, Troubadour’s Pioneer has proven itself to be a grown-ass backpack that’ll give me the leading-man panache wherever I wonder, whatever I need it for.
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JPMorgan Closed Kanyes Account. Yes Theres A Crypto Angle CoinDesk
JPMorgan Closed Kanye’s Account. Yes, There’s A Crypto Angle – CoinDesk https://collincountynewsonline.com/jpmorgan-closed-kanyes-account-yes-theres-a-crypto-angle-coindesk/
Daniel Kuhn is a features reporter and assistant opinion editor for CoinDesk’s Layer 2. He owns BTC and ETH.
JPMorgan Chase, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, is cutting ties with rapper Kanye West. This comes after West shared anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in a series of social media ramblings in recent weeks, and his appearance on FOX’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” at times the most watched infotainment/evening news program in the U.S.
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Decentralized financial networks are color-blind, accessible to anyone with capital and a computer. Ye, as the artist and fashionista calls himself, has until Nov. 21 to find a new place to park his fortune. Maybe he’ll choose BTC or some yield-bearing decentralized finance (DeFi) program. There are also plenty of other banks or credit unions that, no doubt, would be thrilled to serve the billionaire.
I’m not going to wade into whether West’s recent antics cross the line – the guy revels in controversy and (quite conceivably) has a mental disorder. Unfortunately it’s impossible to judge whether Chase, the banking part of JPMorgan Chase, was justified in pushing him out – a letter from the bank, seemingly confirmed as real by West after it surfaced on Twitter, gives no formal reason.
But it’s worth saying a few things about “financial censorship.” Far from being a new phenomenon, this latter-day version of redlining seems to be accelerating in the U.S. and around the world. Regulators are even stepping into the realm of cryptocurrency to set boundaries around what protocols should (not can, because you can’t halt a smart contract) be used.
There are legitimate reasons for halting transactions and freezing accounts. As long as it’s not discrimination based on race, sex, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics, businesses that refuse service are just practicing their rights. This is true, in my book, even when presidents get kicked off their favorite microblogging sites – it’s a constitutional and moral matter.
What’s worrying is not the ability for banks to decide which clients they serve, but the arbitrariness with which they can act. The timing here, for West, seems to suggest the reputational risks for JPMorgan are no longer worth the business he brings in – but no one can say for sure.
West has had longstanding issues with JPMorgan Chase. Just last month he complained about not being able to get CEO Jamie Dimon on the phone, and also criticized executives in its wealth management and investment banking divisions. It’s entirely plausible West’s public condemnation of the bank was enough reason to prompt cutting him off, and that the timing of the revelation following the recent social media drama is coincidental.
The move by the bank parallels recent troubles with Adidas and Gap. It’s also not exactly clear if those longstanding corporate partners for West’s fashion line initiated the breakup or if it was Kanye. You can try reading his Instagram. But no one should be surprised when Corporate America bucks at a little controversy.
“It’s time for me to go it alone,” Ye said in an interview with Bloomberg last month. “It’s fine. I made the companies money. The companies made me money … Now it’s time for Ye to make the new industry. No more companies standing in between me and the audience.”
In one sense West is again ahead of the curve. Putting aside his apparent bigotry, his messages that are borderline incitements of violence, his egomania – West is deciding to go it alone. And likely the world will follow – not West himself, but in carving out their own paths.
This is a trend spurred by the advent of the internet, and supercharged by crypto: Digitization allows anyone to build a business, a brand, a life without intermediaries. Does it matter when banks penalize dissidents? Yes, but it has mattered less and less since bitcoin became an option.
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Stocks Build On Their Rally From 2020 Lows In Big Market Turnaround With The Dow Now Up 800 Points CNBC
Stocks Build On Their Rally From 2020 Lows In Big Market Turnaround, With The Dow Now Up 800 Points – CNBC https://collincountynewsonline.com/stocks-build-on-their-rally-from-2020-lows-in-big-market-turnaround-with-the-dow-now-up-800-points-cnbc/
Netflix pops after unveiling price of ad-supported subscriber tier
Netflix shares traded more than 3% higher after the streaming giant said it will charge $6.99 for its its ad-supported subscriptions. The company also said commercials will run for 15 or 30 seconds.
Read more here.
— Alex Sherman
Don’t be in a rush in this market, says Josh Brown
In this market environment, investors should be selective, Ritholtz Wealth Management CEO Josh Brown told CNBC Thursday.
“What is the rush? Why do you have to put on a whole position now? Why do you have to call a bottom now?” said Brown, referring to the chatter about whether or not Thursday’s bounce meant a bottom was in.
“The right approach is adding exposure, just not acting that this is as bad as it can get, because clearly that has not been the case.”
He particularly likes Dutch Bros, which was recently upgraded to outperform from neutral by JPMorgan. The stock is down about 30% from when it last reported earnings and will substantially grow its store locations, Brown said.
— Michelle Fox
‘It’s a mistake to get too excited about this rally,’ Brigg Macadam’s Greg Swenson says
Investors shouldn’t trust the market rebound Thursday, and prepare for more volatility ahead, according to Greg Swenson, founding partner at Brigg Macadam, an investment bank.
“I think it’s a mistake to get too excited about this rally,” Swenson said. He said investor optimism that inflation has peaked — after the hotter-than-expected CPI report Thursday morning — will probably be short-lived.
“It’s more of a bear market rally, and I think we’re going to get more bad news,” he said.
— Sarah Min
50 Park Investments’ Sarhan says oversold conditions contributing to Thursday’s bounce
Heavily oversold conditions primed the market for Thursday’s long overdue bounce but the vicious bear market cycle will likely continue, said Adam Sarhan, founder and CEO of 50 Park Investments.
After a big leg down, Sarhan said it’s normal for the market to go lower, digest that move higher, make a new high, and drop again.
Thursday’s stock market moves are likely a combination of short-covering and value investors stepping, he said. That could also be influencing momentum traders to buy the jump.
Sarhan said earnings season could serve as another catalyst for a bounce going forward, especially if companies beat already low expectations.
— Samantha Subin
Some investors likely pricing in peak Fed tightening, Oanda’s Moya says
Some investors pricing in peak Federal Reserve tightening appears to be contributing to Thursday’s market action, Oanda’s Ed Moya said.
“Wall Street is confident that inflation is slowly coming down and that it will continue now that markets are pricing in the Fed to take rates into significantly restrictive territory,” Moya said. “Peak Fed tightening is priced in for some and that is a good enough reason to buy stocks right now.”
Still, Moya called the market reversal a “head-scratcher” given that the hot inflation print fueled expectations that the Fed’s hiking cycle will likely persist.
— Samantha Subin
Market swing came after traders saw not much new in inflation report, Art Hogan says
Thursday’s huge market reversal in which early big losses dramatically switched to strong gains came as investors digested the morning’s inflation report and didn’t see a whole lot new in it, said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Financial.
“People settled back in and said, ‘What’s changed? What do we know that we didn’t know?” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Financial. “We knew the services piece of both [core and headline inflation] baskets was stubbornly higher. That’s not new information – disappointing, but not new.”
Hogan said the initial selloff was probably driven by the algorithms that steer computerized trading.
The reversal came after futures rallied on positive news out of the UK that the government would dial back some of its inflation-boosting tax-cut plans. Ironically, the S&P 500 was off by 2.39% at its session low and up by exactly that amount at its high, according to CNBC’s Peter Schacknow.
“It really was a kneejerk move, especially when you juxtapose it with the pop we had before 8:30,” Hogan said. “I don’t think you’re seeing a lot of individuals or professionals making adjustments on just one data point. The majority of moves we’ve seen as of late are the folks who trade on the age and do that minute by minute and not month by month.”
—Jeff Cox
S&P 500 posts widest trading range since March 2020
The S&P 500 was down as much as 2.39% at session lows during Thursday trading, and up as much as 2.39% at session highs. Those moves mark the widest trading range for the broader market index since March 2020.
In the history of the index, the S&P 500 has opened down more than 2% and closed up more than 2% only four times prior, according to Bespoke Investment Group.
Thursday would mark only the fifth time that’s happened should the current moves hold through the close, the research firm said.
— Sarah Min, Peter Schacknow
KKM’s Kilburg says CPI data shows inflation slowing at a ‘snail’s pace’
While the consumer price index rose month over month in September, KKM Financial’s Jeff Kilburg says inflation is easing.
“The strength of the CPI data was heavily weighed in lagging trend data and surging airline airfare,” Kilburg said. “Inflation is trending lower albeit at a snail’s pace.”
On the back of the report, Kilburg says investors should stick with 2022 investing themes, finding value in energy and banks. He’s also seeing growing opportunities in growth-focused areas like semiconductors.
“This is the slowest capitulation in the history of equities,” Kilburg said. “Look at the VIX, it tells the story of the CPI data point today.”
— Samantha Subin
Short covering may be a big factor in Thursday’s market swings
Today’s big intraday swing appears to be the product of traders closing out their short bets after a long period of declines for markets, said Larry Benedict of The Opportunistic Trader.
“People tried to press the short down on the low of the year, and then there was a big short-covering rally. And what I’m seeing here is just a lack of a liquidity. There’s no sellers left. The market has now sellers now, for the minute,” Benedict said.
The bond market, however, has seen a much softer turnaround, and that could signal that this stock rally will be short-lived.
“The rally may hold for today, but unless you get the bond market getting stability I don’t see us going anywhere long-rage here, as far as a definite bottom,” Benedict said.
— Jesse Pound
Oil rallies with stock market
Oil was moving in step with the stock market, rising midday despite posting drops following consumer inflation data coming in hotter than expected in the morning.
Brent crude futures were up $1.65, or 1.8%, to $94.10 a barrel. That increase comes after sliding to a low of $91.19, which is a difference of about 3% from its current price, around 9 a.m. after the inflation data was released.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 1.7%, which translates to $1.50, at $88.75 a barrel. It was previously down to a low of about $86.10 just before 10:30 a.m., which about 3% lower than its current trading level.
Precious metals also seesawed as investors digested the data.
— Alex Harring
Tech stocks rebound
Tech stocks rebounded after slumping earlier in the session on the back of another hot inflation report and dragging the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite down more than 3% at one point.
Shares of semiconductor stocks Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Micron Technology surged 2.2%, 3.5% and 3.9%, respectively, while Applied Materials jumped 4.5% despite its earlier revenue warning.
Big technology names Apple and Microsoft gained at least 1% each, while Salesforce and Meta Platforms held on to slight gains.
The move higher in tech contributed to the market’s broad comeback rally.
— Samantha Subin
Treasury yields ease off of morning highs
US Treasury yields have backed off their highs, likely helping the late-morning turnaround for stocks.
The 10-year Treasury yield had eased back to 3.968% after rising as high as 4.08% earlier in the session. Still, the yield was up about six basis points for the day. A basis point is equal to 0.01 percentage points.
Short-term yields have also pulled back from their highs, but they still show dramatic moves for the day. The 2-year Treasury yield was up about 16 basis points 4.447%. It had been up more than 20 basis points earlier.
—Jesse Pound
Seller exhaustion, peak inflation bet fueling the comeback, strategist says
The oversold stock market staged a massive comeback as investors bet that peak inflation is behind us, while strong corporate earnings also offered traders some solace, according to Adam Crisafulli, founder of Vital Knowledge.
“Stocks were crushed out of the gate, but they’ve since rebounded strongly thanks to seller exhaustion, a sense that actual inflation is already past its peak, and strong earnings,” Crisafulli said in a note.
— Yun Li
Banks rally, adding fuel to market rebound
Bank stocks rallied to help the broader market recover from the day’s lows and stage a massive comeback.
Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley were all up more than 2%. Citigroup gained 4%, and JPMorgan Chase climbed 3.2%.
The SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) gained 2%, on pace to snap a six-day losing streak.
— Fred Imbert
Stocks rebound from session lows
Stocks pared some losses Thursday, moving from session lows led by a few outperforming sectors.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 83 points, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq shed 0.78% and 1.43%, respective...
Building The Self-Flying Future | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology MIT News
Building The Self-Flying Future | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology – MIT News https://collincountynewsonline.com/building-the-self-flying-future-mit-news-massachusetts-institute-of-technology-mit-news/
Leon Villegas SM ’08, MBA ’08, a graduate of the MIT Leaders for Global Operations program, works on the cutting edge of autonomous aviation. At Wisk Aero, an advanced air mobility company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone, Villegas is responsible for the production of aircraft for a new market just coming into existence. As production system vice president, he is leading a team to design, deploy, and execute the production system of a new all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), the Generation 6, announced Oct. 3. The Generation 6 aircraft’s dual propulsion propellers power a true “air taxi” experience for four passengers and luggage. Villegas’ work building these aircraft is aimed at addressing the world’s growing urban mobility challenge.
When Villegas was offered the position at Wisk — with The Boeing Company as its major investor — he knew it was going to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“Having worked in aerospace, I know that the standard development cycle in this industry is long — it takes about 10-15 years to develop a new product. At Wisk, we are innovating to accelerate that timeline” says Villegas.
“Leon leads from the front. He is actively engaged with his entire organization and is very inclusive while also driving to expedient execution,” says Gary Gysin, CEO at Wisk.
Born and raised in the small capital city of Veracruz state in Mexico, Villegas was exposed to a background of academia and education at a young age. Villegas was always encouraged to seek dreams as big as he could imagine. His family encouraged extracurricular activities, and classes focused on computer science and English.
After Villegas completed his bachelor’s degree at Tec de Monterrey, a private university in Mexico, he landed his first job at Frito-Lay Mexico in Monterrey. There, he built relationships with managers and executives, including his direct manager who, Villegas says, “had an MBA from MIT Sloan. After talking with him about his experience, I did some extra research and found the MIT LFM program (now known as LGO). I said to myself: ‘I want to go there someday.’”
Villegas continued to build his operations career after his time at Frito-Lay, gaining experience at the Volkswagen factory in Puebla, and then back to Monterrey to Qualtia Alimentos/Sara Lee Mexico. These combined experiences encouraged him to apply to MIT’s Leaders for Global Operations program.
Villegas knew applying to MIT LGO was a long shot, but he decided to go for it. Then one day, he shares, “Don Rosenfield, the director of LGO, called my home phone. I was still at work, and my wife picked up, and she didn’t speak English very well, and Don didn’t speak Spanish. But somehow they communicated, and when I got home, my wife told me, ‘You need to call Don, he has good news!’” says Villegas of his acceptance at MIT.
After arriving in Cambridge and joining LGO, Villegas learned how to communicate and guide engineering and manufacturing teams, and to be a bridge between them and business/finance teams and general management. “Leon has been an excellent member of the executive team and his leadership skills are a guide for others on the team,” says Gysin, who adds that “the engagement scores for his organization are the best in the company.”
Villegas described his experience at LGO’s summer “boot camp” semester at the start of the program, and having to complete a large amount of reading and deliverables, as a pivotal moment in his learning. Villegas soon found out that the amount of work given to students is impossible for one student to complete on their own.
“You must learn to trust your team members and divide the workload to complete the assignments. Honestly, learning to trust your team is probably one the most valuable lessons I got from the MIT LGO experience,” says Villegas. He adds, “Why? Because once you work at a company, you are only as good as your team. And once you become a leader of an organization, you cannot afford to become a roadblock for your team. Nowadays, when I get a chance to lead and build a team, I make sure I hire the best possible person I can find in their respective field of knowledge.”
As an international student, though, Villegas’ experience was quite different from that of domestic students. Villegas and his wife had to sacrifice their life back home to emigrate to the United States to pursue this opportunity.
“At the time I got accepted into MIT, I had also received a promotion at work. It was like there were two doors open at the same time, and each door led to a different future. We could have stayed on the path we were already on, with an immediate reward. But in our hearts, we knew that MIT was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” says Villegas.
After graduation, Villegas started working at Boeing, a leading global aerospace company. During that time, Villegas contributed to Boeing’s launch of its largest automated manufacturing lines, the wing assembly line for Boeing’s 777X airplane.
According to Josh Binder SM ‘04, MBA ‘04, vice president and general manager at Boeing and also an LGO graduate, “that factory startup represented an enormous investment in our industrial capability, and Leon led the manufacturing team tasked with bringing the line to life. His leadership made that project successful, and the first wings he helped build are still flying around the world today.” Binder describes Villegas’ leadership as building on the “classic LGO skill set.” “He kept the cross-functional organization connected and inspired through the engineering, development, and implementation of the automated factory,” says Binder.
Villegas’ beginnings have allowed him to remain grounded and grateful for the opportunities that presented themselves after completing his time at MIT. “[Companies like] Boeing and Wisk design and manufacture some of the most complex products that mankind has ever made, and when you are part of it, it feels normal,” says Villegas. As a result, he often reminds his team at Wisk of the unique opportunity they have to innovate the future of urban mobility for all of humankind.
“Think how many people dream of working here. Embrace it and do your best,” says Villegas.
Attending the MIT LGO program was a life-changing experience for Villegas and his family. They emigrated to a new country, the United States, which is now home to his kids. His goal is to continue and teach his children to be complete and compassionate human beings, who will do their best to make the world a better place.
“When you look back and see where you came from, you understand the magnitude of the experience,” concludes Villegas, “it makes you feel fortunate, humble, and responsible for making a difference.”
No Burn Ban For Hunt County – Herald-Banner https://collincountynewsonline.com/no-burn-ban-for-hunt-county-herald-banner/
Although much of Hunt County remains under extreme drought conditions, it will not return to a ban on outdoor burning for now.
The Hunt County Commissioners Court decided Tuesday to wait and see how much rain may be associated with a powerful cold front forecast to arrive this weekend.
Hunt County Emergency Management Coordinator/Fire Marshal Richard Hill spoke to the commissioners, explaining that it is hard to implement a ban after having removed it just a month earlier. A ban impacts homeowners who want to burn household trash, and a ban affects commercial contractors wanting to remove brush from construction sites.
“We’ve had six grass fires in the past two weeks,” Hill said. “Two of those were caused by hay balers.”
Hill recommended that commissioners postpone action on a burn ban until after passage of the cold front, which is expected to arrive in the area Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Should there not be sufficient precipitation connected to the system to help alleviate the drought, then Hill said County Judge Bobby Stovall has the authority to implement an emergency burn ban at any time, which would be in effect until the full commissioners court can consider the matter.
“I would just like for you to have this information,” Hill said.
The Keetch-Byram Drought Index, which monitors soil moisture levels and is an indicator of the potential for grass fires, shows that most of Hunt County is under an elevated fire danger.
A reading of “zero” under the index means the soil is saturated, while 800 is the highest reading on the index, meaning that it would take eight or more inches of rainfall to bring the soil to saturation.
As of Wednesday, readings under the index for Hunt County ranged from 553 to 743, with a countywide average of 677.
Readings higher than 600 under the index are often associated with more severe drought with increased wildfire occurrence and intense, deep-burning fires with significant downwind spotting can be expected.
As of Tuesday morning multiple North Texas counties — including Collin, Cooke, Delta, Fannin and Grayson— were listed under bans on outdoor burning.
Stovall agreed that the commissioners should wait to see what happens with the front, which is also forecast to lower afternoon high temperatures into the 70s.
“I haven’t seen any fires in my area,” Stovall said.
“I don’t think we’ve had a lot of grass fires from these conditions,” said Precinct 1 Commissioner Mark Hutchins.
As of Wednesday morning, four counties adjacent to Hunt County — Collin, Delta, Fannin and Rockwall — were under bans on outdoor burning.
The Hunt County Fire Marshal’s office reminds residents that although they can burn household trash, untreated wood, brush and trees, controlled burns cannot be conducted inside an incorporated city.
Burning is permitted only from sunup to sundown and a responsible person must always be present during the burning.
Campfires and cooking on an open flame or fire pit is permitted.
However, burning is not allowed if the wind speed is 23 mph or greater and some items are never allowed to be added to a burn pile, including electrical insulation, tires, shingles, treated lumber, heavy oils or asphalt materials, plastic, rubber, metal, mattresses and furniture and potentially explosive materials or chemicals.
Anyone needing additional information on preparing for a controlled burn can contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 903-408-4282.
A Guide To Camping From Gear To Cooking The Washington Post
A Guide To Camping, From Gear To Cooking – The Washington Post https://collincountynewsonline.com/a-guide-to-camping-from-gear-to-cooking-the-washington-post/
When you need to get away from it all, camping can be the best vacation for the job. Whether you’re going bare-bones backpacking, car camping with an arsenal of amenities or full-on glamping — camping can help us unplug, unwind and appreciate nature. It gives us the chance to learn new skills, get to know our National Parks and see wildlife up close (but not too close). And even if you’re only a few miles from home, there’s something restorative about sleeping in the outdoors, even if it just reminds you of how much you love your bed.
Here’s our best advice for planning your adventure, from how to book a campsite to what to pack.
For first-timers, keep it simple
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If you’ve never camped before, start with the basics: Pick a campsite based on your needs, borrow some gear and test setting up your tent before you leave. You’ll probably want to start with car camping, which is most approachable. You simply drive to your site, pitch your tent and let nature do the rest. Even though it’s easier to get there, you’ll still reap the benefits of sleeping outdoors.
Figure out what to buy, rent and pack
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Once you’ve picked a campsite, you’ll pack according to your adventure. Packing for car camping, for example, looks very different from packing for bike camping where every ounce matters, as Washington Post homepage editor Chris George detailed for us in 2019.
Learn what this backpacking cyclist packs on his bike to stay on the road. (Video: Monica Rodman/The Washington Post, Photo: Monica Rodman/The Washington Post)
There are also some surprising essentials you might not realize you need until you need them, like scissors or a clothing line. If you’re not sure you want to camp again or are worried about the cost of buying everything you need, consider renting some or all of your gear from companies like Kit Lender or finding used gear on platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Poshmark.
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If you’re going on a hardcore trek through the backcountry, you may have to stick with survival basics for food. But if you have the luxury of packing a little more, you can have some amazing meals. Really. All you need is an open fire, maybe a skillet and a game plan.
The key to gourmet success is to plan every meal ahead of your camping trip and, for your sanity, stick to a menu that calls for no more than 10 ingredients or 30 minutes to cook. As you plan those meals (and maybe even cocktails), think of ways you can prep them in advance for easier campsite execution.
Try camping beyond summer
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Many seasoned campers prefer getting their trips in during the fall versus the busier, hotter summer months. But as temperatures begin to drop, sleeping outside can require different rules and gear.
Kevin Long, CEO of the camping app the Dyrt, says fall camping brings the opportunity to appreciate fall foliage up close, and recommends trips in the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevadas, Northeast, Great Lakes region, and New York and Washington states in early October; the Pacific Northwest and Mid-Atlantic in mid-to-late October; and the South and Southwest in late October, early November.
Take extra safety steps for solo camping
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As with any kind of solo travel, camping alone comes with its own risks and challenges. If you’re considering, take these precautions from security experts — and words of encouragement.
The first step is to pick a campsite where you’ll feel safe; you might not want to go somewhere remote where you won’t have cell service, for example.
Before you take off, make sure to tell at least two loved ones where you’re going and your estimated departure and arrival times. Don’t, however, post your plans on social media with your exact whereabouts.
If you don’t want to rough it, glamp
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Sleeping on the ground in the woods isn’t for everyone. Glamping takes a lot of the rough out of roughing it while still giving you the experience of being outdoors. You can find glamping pods and yurts, luxurious canvas tents inspired by African safari camps or more budget-friendly options by searching on Glamping.com, Hipcamp and Campspot. Here are more tips on glamping vs. camping.
Live Updates: Stocks Sink After An Annual Inflation Measure Returns To 40-Year High CNN
Live Updates: Stocks Sink After An Annual Inflation Measure Returns To 40-Year High – CNN https://collincountynewsonline.com/live-updates-stocks-sink-after-an-annual-inflation-measure-returns-to-40-year-high-cnn/
Clarida: We got it wrong on inflation
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A key US inflation report showed prices remain stubbornly high. Although falling gas prices have helped bring overall inflation lower, prices of food and other essentials like housing keep rising with no end in sight. By one measure, inflation returned to its highest level since August 1982 last month.
The Fed and other central banks around the globe may be losing the war on inflation. Historic rate hike after historic rate hike have done little to tame prices. And OPEC’s oil supply cuts won’t help gas and fuel prices, which have been one of the few pieces of good inflation news in recent months.
Stocks fell sharply after inflation came in hotter than expected.
Markets recovered mid-morning Thursday from earlier lows following red-hot inflation data that sent the Dow plunging more than 500 points.
The Dow was down 185 points, or 0.6%.
The S&P 500 was down 1.1%.
The Nasdaq Composite was 1.9% lower.
A man shops for produce at a supermarket in Washington, D.C., on August 19.
(Sarah Silbiger/Reuters)
Prices at the grocery store continued to soar last month, adding even more pressure to shoppers’ wallets.
The food at home index, a proxy for grocery store prices, increased 0.7% in September from the month prior and 13% over the last year, according to new government data released Thursday.
Just about everything got more expensive in September.
Fruits and vegetables rose 1.6% for the month, while cereals and bakery products rose 0.9%. Other groceries increased 0.5% in September, following a 1.1% increase in August.
Meats, poultry, fish and eggs rose 0.4% over the month and beverages increased 0.6%.
Prices on many of these items are up double-digits annually.
Stocks deflated Thursday following the inflation report, but there were a handful of blue chip companies holding up well. Three in particular were solidly in green thanks to strong earnings.
Drugstore giant Walgreens (WBA) was one of the few Dow winners, gaining 3% after reporting a better-than-expected profit and healthy guidance for 2023.
And Domino’s (DPZ) delivered for investors. The pizza king’s sales topped forecasts, even though the strong dollar ate into revenue a bit. Domino’s shares rose 9%, making it the top performer in the S&P 500.
Delta (DAL) shares also took flight, thanks to solid sales and a robust outlook.
It just goes to show that even in a bear market and with recession fears swirling due to concerns about uber-aggressive rate hikes from the Fed to try and stomp out inflation, investors still need to focus on fundamentals. There are always buying opportunities somewhere.
Homes in Morgan Hill, California, on October 4.
(David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
After taking a breather last week, mortgage rates rose again – moving even closer to 7%.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.92% in the week ending October 13, up from 6.66% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. It is the highest average rate since April 2002. A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate stood at 3.05%.
Mortgage rates have more than doubled in the past year as the Federal Reserve pushed ahead with its unprecedented campaign of hiking interest rates in order to tame soaring inflation. The combination of the central bank’s rate hikes, investor’s concerns about a recession and mixed economic news has made mortgage rates volatile over the past several months.
“We continue to see a tale of two economies in the data,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Strong job and wage growth are keeping consumers’ balance sheets positive, while lingering inflation, recession fears and housing affordability are driving housing demand down precipitously.”
He said the next several months will undoubtedly be important for the economy and the housing market. Already, home sales are dropping and prices are cooling as well.
The average mortgage rate is based on a survey of conventional home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20% down and have excellent credit, according to Freddie Mac. But many buyers who put down less money up front or have less than perfect credit will pay more.
A shopper holds a basket inside a grocery store in San Francisco, CA, in May 2022.
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Social Security recipients will receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment of 8.7% next year, the largest increase since 1981, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday.
The spike will boost retirees’ monthly payments by $146 to an estimated average of $1,827 for 2023.
The hefty increase, which follows a 5.9% adjustment for this year, is aimed at helping Social Security’s roughly 70 million recipients contend with the high inflation that’s been plaguing the US since last year.
“Will the COLA be enough to keep up with inflation? It’s too early to say,” said Mary Johnson, Social Security and Medicare policy analyst at The Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group. “It depends on what inflation is going to do from October onwards.”
The adjustment is the highest that most current beneficiaries have ever seen, but that’s because it is based on an inflation metric from August through October, which is also around 40-year highs.
A related metric, the Consumer Price Index, increased 8.2% in September, compared with a year ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Thursday.
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The New York Stock Exchange seen on September 23.
(Mary Altaffer/AP)
US stocks opened lower on Thursday after new inflation data came in higher than Wall Street had expected.
The consumer price index, or CPI, rose 0.4% in September from the previous month, more than the 0.2% estimate from analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. On an annual basis, inflation was up 8.2%.
CPI is an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve. The elevated number stoked investor fears that the Fed is likely to continue its aggressive regimen of interest rate hikes at its meeting in November, bringing more pain to the economy and weighing on markets.
The Dow fell 556 points, or 1.9%, on Thursday morning.
The S&P 500 was down 2.2%.
The Nasdaq Composite was 3% lower.
So much for the Federal Reserve being able to slow down those interest rate hikes. Following a red-hot CPI report, which showed no sign of inflation abating, fed funds futures are now pricing in a 97% chance of a fourth straight increase of three-quarters of a point at its November 2 meeting…and a 3% probability of a full point hike.
That would bring rates to a level of 4% to 4.25%. Investors are betting on another massive hike in December, too.
Futures are pricing in a 66% likelihood that rates will be in a range of 4.5% to 4.75% after the December 14 meeting and a 2% chance that rates will hit 4.75% to 5%. (So long, year-end Santa Claus market rally? Stocks tanked Thursday after the CPI report.)
“This is the Fed’s nightmare scenario,” said Jan Szilagyi, CEO and co-founder of Toggle AI, an investment research firm in a report Thursday morning.
A key measure of inflation came in hotter than investors had hoped, giving the Fed more leeway to hike rates by a historic level.
Dow futures tumbled more than 400 points, or 1.5%.
S&P 500 futures fell 1.8%
Nasdaq futures were 2.6% lower.
People shop at a supermarket in Santa Monica, California, on September 13.
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American consumers continue to be punished by high prices, despite lower gas costs and unprecedented action from the Federal Reserve to tame inflation, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Annual inflation rose by 8.2% in September, a slower increase than the 8.3% rise seen in August, according to the Consumer Price Index, which measures the changes in prices for a basket of consumer goods and services. Economists had projected the pace of price increases would slow to 8.1% last month.
On a monthly basis, overall consumer prices increased by 0.4% from August.
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BlackRock, the owner of the super popular iShares family of exchange-traded funds and biggest asset management firm on the planet, is not immune to the market madness on Wall Street. BlackRock reported a 15% drop in revenue for the third quarter. The company blamed the weakness on “the impact of significantly lower markets and dollar appreciation.”
The company’s earnings and revenue did beat Wall Street’s estimates, helping to send shares of BlackRock (BLK) up a bit in premarket trading. But volatility on Wall Street is clearly making investors nervous. That is hurting BlackRock.
The company’s assets under management, which topped $10 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021, have steadily slid this year. The trend continued in the third quarter, with BlackRock reporting assets under management of just under $8 trillion…down from $8.5 trillion at the end of June.
One bright spot: The Federal Reserve’s rate hikes have lifted bond yields, which pushed more investors away from stocks and into fixed income assets. BlackRock said that it had $37 billion in net inflows to its bond ETFs.
Delta Air Lines posted record revenue of $14 billion, up 11% from the same period in pre-pandemic 2019, and it did so with only 83% of the seat capacity it had at that time.
Income of $1.3 billion fell just short of forecasts but the shortfall was less than the impact of Hurricane Ian on its operations, as the airline said the storm cost it about 3 cents a share, or $19.4 million.
But what sent shares of Delta climbing 4% in premarket trading was its guidance of earnings per share of between $1 to $1.25 in the fourth quarter. While that was down from the $1.51 a share in the third quarter, it was well above forecast of 79 cents a share by analysts surveyed by ...
Dearborn Nonprofit Forges Relationships To Inspire Healthy Living Second Wave Media
Dearborn Nonprofit Forges Relationships To Inspire Healthy Living – Second Wave Media https://collincountynewsonline.com/dearborn-nonprofit-forges-relationships-to-inspire-healthy-living-second-wave-media/
This article is part of Stories of Change, a series of inspirational articles of the people who deliver evidence-based programs and strategies that empower communities to eat healthy and move more. It is made possible with funding from Michigan Fitness Foundation.
Dearborn-based Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC) has honed the art of bringing community residents and organizations together while ensuring that the unique perspectives of Arab Americans, refugees, and immigrants have a seat at the table during the decision-making processes.
“Having people who represent the community on our SNAP-Ed team is really crucial to making sure these perspectives are included in our outreach efforts,” says Kelly Citron, LAHC Healthy Living program manager. “For example, Linda Bazzi, our program coordinator and community outreach liaison is from the area and lives in the community. She is great at connecting with other residents and local immigrants and refugees so that their thoughts and opinions are included. They feel comfortable talking to Linda and giving their honest feedback.”
LAHC’s programs are made possible in part through Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) funding. MFF is a State Implementing Agency of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for the education component of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP-Ed is an education program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that teaches people eligible for SNAP how to live healthier lives. MFF offers grants to conduct SNAP-Ed programming throughout the state of Michigan.
“It’s been good to learn from the MFF staff about best practices and tips for community engagement and collaboration,” Bazzi says. “Without either of those two things, no effort is going to be successful.”
WhatsApp lets folks know what’s up
LAHC uses the messaging platform WhatsApp as a way to develop meaningful connections with its SNAP-Ed program participants. With the app, they can share tips on where and how to access healthy, nutritious food and physical activity opportunities and gather feedback.
“As community members join our classes, they’re voluntarily added to our WhatsApp group,” Citron says. “We have separate WhatsApp groups for different schools, as well as for different areas of focus. So, if a specific group wants to be updated on all of our physical activity opportunities, we are able to send out a WhatsApp group chat about an upcoming session that we’re holding virtually. Or, if the activity is on site at one of our schools, we connect with the WhatsApp group from that school.”
In addition to event information and registration links, people also receive reminders, abbreviated versions of LAHC’s social media posts, bilingual recipes, and nutrition tips. To prevent participants from being overwhelmed with messages, LAHC has disabled the chat-back function for most of the groups, encouraging participants to contact LAHC staff with questions instead.
“We have a group of 10 participants who were in a class and all of their kids go to the same school,” Bazzi says. “They didn’t necessarily know each other before but have become such good friends that they want to be able to chat with each other. We’ve noticed that our classes are bringing people together who may not have known each other before. Through the connection they’ve made in our classes and through WhatsApp, they keep in touch as a group once our eight weeks is up.”
Creating social networks that extend beyond their SNAP-Ed programming has been significant for mothers, especially over the last few years with the pandemic limiting social interactions.
Through SNAP-Ed, LAHC has found a variety of ways to successfully respond to their community’s unique needs. For example, recipes used in LAHC’s cooking classes use halal ingredients to ensure they meet Islamic dietary guidelines. Because of SNAP-Ed work done in collaboration with Dearborn Public Schools, the district adopted a policy so that community organizations can use school facilities for programming. Now, LAHC can offer women-only fitness classes in safe spaces where Muslim women wearing hijabs feel comfortable to exercise together.
Women at an LAHC exercise class.
“We worked really hard to build trust in our community and to make people feel comfortable at our events and with our staff,” Bazzi says. “We were able to facilitate the space for women-only fitness opportunities at school or at LAHC where the women feel comfortable to exercise, get personalized fitness instruction, and have fun doing it in a safe space.”
A family enjoys a StoryWalk®.
LAHC also collaborated with Healthy Dearborn, Beaumont Hospital, and Dearborn Public Schools’ Communities In Schools of Michigan (CIS) affiliate to bring StoryWalk® exhibits to the community in four locations across Dearborn. StoryWalk® is a movement and literacy building initiative that features children’s books with healthy messages. Book pages reproduced on outdoor signage are then placed along walking routes. It is an innovative way for families to enjoy reading and being active together.
“My elementary principal and I were talking about bringing StoryWalk® to the school,” says Amal Qayed, Salina Elementary’s CIS community liaison. “Then, one day, I was walking down the hall and I bumped into Linda Bazzi, my best friend at LAHC. She asked me, ‘What do you think about a StoryWalk®?’”
That synergy helped them make the decision to move forward with the project.
Books were selected for each location and purchased with funding from Beaumont Health Foundation: “Duck on a Bike” by David Shannon, “Growing Vegetable Soup” by Lois Ehlert, and “The Big Dance” by Aoife Greenham. Then, Qayed suggested “Ameer’s Beautiful Home” by Nadeen Saad, Nesreen Saad, and Julia Almasarweh. With permission from the authors, LAHC provided Arabic translation for the book to be displayed in both English and Arabic. The community Storywalk®, which originated at Salina Elementary, is one of a few bilingual Storywalks® in the state, as it was important to reflect the community in which it was featured.
The ribbon cutting for a StoryWalk® exhibit organized by Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities and other partners.
“This book speaks really loud to our community,” Qayed says. “A little boy grows a plant to help make the air better. Salina Elementary is in an industrial area. We have factories all around us, so you can imagine the pollution. We’re trying to bring as much greenery to our school as possible to address that pollution. I felt very excited to be able to use that book in particular.”
Healthy Streets, healthier residents
Another LAHC SNAP-Ed initiative involves collaborating with the Healthy Dearborn coalition on its Dearborn Healthy Streets initiative. Healthy Streets aims to increase physical activity along the streets by putting up signage and placing barrels in select areas to encourage motorists to slow down. Through this initiative, LAHC makes it easier for people to practice the healthy behaviors LAHC teaches them in direct education classes.
Signs used in the Dearborn Healthy Streets initiative.
Healthy Streets has made the community more walkable and bikeable, which not only addresses transportation needs but also provides opportunities for physical activity. LAHC staff serve as block captains, which helps the organization to better understand and respond to its community’s needs.
“Every few weeks, we go down to the actual streets, walk the whole path, straighten out the barrels, and make sure the signs are facing the right direction,” says Bazzi. “Residents talk to us. I’ve gotten lots of thank-yous, answered questions, and shared the website with them so they can learn more. We’ve had a really good response.”
LAHC also runs SNAP-Ed direct education programs in five other Dearborn public schools serving preschoolers, fifth graders, and students’ families. In all of its work, LAHC puts cultural responsiveness at the forefront.
“Whenever we’re running a program or connecting with Healthy Dearborn to work on initiatives, we always have our diverse, multicultural families that make up our community in mind,” Citron says. “We make sure that everyone is represented, that they’re able to participate and take advantage of whatever it is we’re offering.”
Through their SNAP-Ed work, LAHC is meeting their community where they are at by building relationships that connects residents to resources and education that inspire heathy living.
Larry Magid: The Metaverse Is Getting Real But It Has A Ways To Go The Mercury News
Larry Magid: The Metaverse Is Getting Real, But It Has A Ways To Go – The Mercury News https://collincountynewsonline.com/larry-magid-the-metaverse-is-getting-real-but-it-has-a-ways-to-go-the-mercury-news/
Late last year, the company formerly known as Facebook changed its name to Meta. It was a signal that the world’s largest social media company is fully embracing the “metaverse,” which
Larry Magid (Gary Reyes / Mercury News)
allows people to interact in virtual worlds — usually while wearing a headset — as avatars who can play games together, watch concerts, comedy acts and other events, hangout and engage in business meetings without being in close physical proximity.
In many ways, the metaverse is more of a concept than a concrete experience, and some argue that it won’t fully exist until there is interactivity between virtual words with avatars having the ability to travel from one virtual experience to another just as we can move from one store to another within a shopping mall or a business district without changing who we are.
Virtual reality has a close cousin called augmented reality (AR) where computer generated images are interspersed with live images from the real world. Already there are companies, including Google and Microsoft, that make what are essentially eye glasses with transparent lenses that are also computer screens, enabling the user to see their surroundings and what’s on the screen at the same time.
Meta is, of course, not alone. There are other headsets, and there are metaverse-type experiences that don’t require a headset, including the popular Roblox gaming platform.
Time will tell how popular VR and AR will become. There are very strong rumors that Apple is likely to introduce a headset in the next year or two. If so, two of tech’s largest behemoths will be spending billions to promote the technology. Perhaps Microsoft will develop consumer versions of their industrial-strength mixed reality headsets.
In the meantime, Meta is pretty much alone in the “affordable” VR category with its $399 Quest 2 headset, which, unlike previous generations of headsets, is a standalone product that isn’t tethered to a computer. This week, the company announced the Quest Pro which it’s pricing at $1,500, aimed mostly at developers and early adopters.
I’ve been using a Quest 2 for several months and have had a chance to briefly try the Quest Pro from the confines of Meta’s Reality Labs office. The Pro model has several significant enhancements over the Quest 2, but at its price point, is a non-starter for most consumers. It’s not positioned to replace the Quest 2, which will remain Meta’s mainstream VR headset for the foreseeable future. I’ll review the Quest Pro after I get a chance to use it in my home environment, but for now will concentrate on the Quest 2.
My experience with the Quest 2 has been mixed. On one hand, I love the way it’s able to transport me into virtual worlds where I can walk around spaces and look in any direction to see what’s around me. I’m not much of a gamer, but game-play in VR is far more immersive than it is on a 2D screen. I love some of the sports and fitness apps that let you practice boxing, golf, tennis and many other sports. Before using such an app, you need to use the Guardian feature, which creates a boundary to prevent you from hurting yourself, others in the room or knocking over that valuable vase on the table. But once you’ve established your play area, you can work up a sweat just as if you were in a real tennis court or boxing ring.
It was interesting to ride to the moon with Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong on Apollo 11, and I had fun slicing flying fruit in Fruit Ninja .
Drawbacks
There are some drawbacks. The headset isn’t nearly as comfortable as I’d like, though it fits better now that I’ve installed the optional $60 Elite Strap, which makes it a lot easier to adjust the fit, especially for those of us who wear glasses.
I sometimes get a minor headache if I wear the headset for too long. I can’t imagine what it would be like to wear it for hours at a time, but I would hope that people heavily immersed in games would take frequent breaks.
Because VR is so immersive, negative interactions that might annoy you on a PC or phone can be much more intense in VR. I do worry about stalking, harassment and cyberbullying in an environment that can feel very real. Some experiences — like standing at the edge of a tall building — can elicit visceral fear. I avoid virtual roller coasters because they make me feel nauseous. I also worry about highly immersive advertising and product placement’s impact on consumer choices.
Social apps
While my interest in gaming is limited, I’m very much a social animal, so I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Meta’s free Horizon Worlds app, which the company describes as “an ever-expanding social universe where you can hang with friends, meet new people, play games (and) attend cool events.”
Horizon World is divided into many different worlds. Some are from Meta, others from other companies and some from individual creators who can build their own world. For newbies, the first stop is usually the Plaza where you can hang out with other users, including a “guide” that is employed by Meta to help new users and keep an eye on things.
While in the Plaza, I had some interesting conversations, mostly about VR in general but sometimes getting into other subjects. Horizon Worlds currently requires users to be 18 or over, but I did encounter quite a few people who, by the sound of their voice, what they were saying and how they were acting, appeared to be much younger. I love children and hope that Meta and other VR developers can find a way to safely create spaces for children and families to get together, but it was at times hard to carry on adult conversations with the kids around. As with most social networking experiences, Horizon Worlds relies on the user’s stated date of birth, which many kids lie about when they sign-up. Meta’s Instagram is experimenting with age verification technology from Yoti that can go a long way toward solving this problem, but it’s not currently widely used on any of Meta’s platforms.
Interruptions aside, having conversations with strangers in VR did feel immersive and genuine despite the fact that the people I was talking with were represented by cartoon-like avatars. Still, their real voice does come through, and that — plus the movement of the avatars — does make it feel somewhat real. The new Meta Quest Pro enables apps to show users’ facial expressions, which should be a major enhancement for social experiences.
Horizon Worlds also has events. I attended a Kelly Clark concert and got within inches of the singer and her band but was also able to move around the auditorium to interact with fellow attendees. Comedy clubs are very popular on Horizon Worlds, but like real clubs, you have to be there while the show is going on.
Other popular social apps on Quest include VRChat, AltSpace VR and Rec Room. There is also a peer counseling mental health app called Innerworld.
Whether virtual reality will become mainstream is anyone’s guess, but along with the 15 million others who have Quest headsets, I’m glad to be getting a relatively early look at what the future might look like.
Disclosure: Larry Magid is CEO of ConnectSafely, a nonprofit internet safety organization which receives financial support from Meta.
New Batwheels Preschool Series Coming To Cartoonito Exclusive Look Romper
New ‘Batwheels’ Preschool Series Coming To Cartoonito — Exclusive Look – Romper https://collincountynewsonline.com/new-batwheels-preschool-series-coming-to-cartoonito-exclusive-look-romper/
Batman and Robin may be the dynamic duo, but Gotham City wouldn’t be safe without the superhero’s trusted Batmobile! Car-obsessed kids will love Cartoonito’s new Batwheels preschool series, all about the automobiles behind the superheroes. Romper has an exclusive look at this adorable new series, which premieres this month on Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito and HBO Max. Zoom through the exciting details, below!
Batwheels premieres in October.
Just in time for your kid to change his mind about a Halloween costume, Batwheels premieres during Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito preschool block at 9 a.m. on Oct. 17, then it will be available for streaming on HBO Max on Oct. 18. The first seven episodes will be available right away.
Batwheels is the first Batman preschool series.
Kids ages 2 to 5 can enjoy the first-ever DC Batman preschool series designed for their age bracket. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Batwheels shows a high-speed, vibrant CGI-animated version of Batman, his super friends, and their amazing cars.
“Little ones and their families will ride along with an amazing team of super-vehicles — Bam (the Batmobile), Bibi (the Batgirl Cycle), Redbird (Robin’s racecar), Buff (the Bat-Truck), and Batwing (the Bat-plane) — as they help Batman, Batgirl, and Robin keep the streets of Gotham City safe. Whether it’s facing down the Legion of Zoom or one of Gotham City’s notorious Super-Villains, the Batwheels will use their incredible gadgets and creative teamwork to save the day,” the show’s logline reads.
Michael G. Stern, co-executive producer of Batwheels, tells Romper that they wanted to keep Batman “cool” while still feeling relatable to kids, which is why they came up with the Batwheels.
“Our approach to adapting Batman for such a young audience was to keep him the same cool crimefighter we all know and love. We didn’t want to dumb the character down or make a ‘kidified’ version of Batman,” he says. “We wanted to present Batman in all his awesomeness. To accomplish this, we created a team of new characters — The Batwheels — that are essentially kids. The audience sees the stories through their eyes (or headlights, if you will!), while preserving the cool of Batman.”
He adds that their version of Gotham City is kid-ified. “We wanted to include all the familiar, beloved institutions — the Batcave, Gotham City, etc.,” Stern tells Romper. “But our version is just a little more colorful, and a little more vehicle-leaning, with an abundance of ramps, bridges, tunnels, and jumps. In other words, it’s Gotham City done fun!”
Kids will learn to be heroes.
“Batwheels inspires children to understand and embrace what it means to be a hero and models ways to overcome challenges that also contribute to the greater good,” Dr. Laura Brown, educational psychologist and curriculum director of Cartoonito at Warner Bros. Discovery, tells Romper.
“The Batwheels are known for their super speed and gadgetry, but it’s their character strengths — qualities like concern for others, resilience, self-awareness and teamwork — that are key to their success,” she continues. “By watching Batwheels, kids see they, too, can develop character strengths and be heroes to their family, friends and community.”
She explains that each story in the series shows kids how a certain character strength can help the Batwheels overcome challenges. For example, Bam gives himself an upgrade so he can better help Batman, but he learns that his inner qualities were all he really needed. “In this story, Bam is developing the character strength of authenticity as he realizes and embraces the value of his personal qualities,” Dr. Brown says.
“The Batwheels, like our audience, are heroes in training. They want to do the right thing and help Batman, Robin, Batgirl and the community, but they are still figuring out how to be good friends, work together and lead as heroes,” adds Dr. Brown. “In this way, the Batwheels are the perfect vehicles (pun intended!) to show kids what a real hero does and that we all can become heroes.”
Romper has an exclusive clip of Batwheels.
Watch an exclusive clip of Batwheels here.
Watch Batwheels on Oct. 17 on Cartoonito and on Oct. 18 on HBO Max.
US Democrat Senator John Hickenlooper Criticizes Gary Genslers Approach To Crypto At SEC CoinDesk
US Democrat Senator John Hickenlooper Criticizes Gary Gensler’s Approach To Crypto At SEC – CoinDesk https://collincountynewsonline.com/us-democrat-senator-john-hickenlooper-criticizes-gary-genslers-approach-to-crypto-at-sec-coindesk/
Jamie Crawley is a CoinDesk news reporter based in London.
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) has become one of the first Democratic senators to publicly criticize the slow approach to crypto taken by Gary Gensler, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Hickenlooper said the current lack of a coordinated regulatory framework leads “uneven enforcement” and hinders clear understanding of investor protection in a letter to Gensler first published by Punchbowl News
“At the same time, as you have repeatedly noted, existing securities regulation does not cleanly apply,” he said. “Applying the old rules to the new market could inadvertently cause financial services to be more expensive, less accessible, and the SEC’s disclosure regime to be less useful to the American people.”
Hickenlooper called for the SEC to take action in clarifying which digital assets are securities, how they should be issued and listed as such, determine what disclosures are necessary to inform investors, establish a registration regime for trading platforms and set rules for how trading and custody should be carried out.
Gensler and the SEC’s approach to crypto has drawn criticism from political classes previously but generally from the other side of the aisle. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), for example, attacked the regulator for the lack of regulatory action which could have prevented the worst effects of the collapse of several crypto companies, such as Celsius Network.
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China Accuses US Of Cold War Thinking In Security Strategy The Washington Post
China Accuses US Of ‘Cold War Thinking’ In Security Strategy – The Washington Post https://collincountynewsonline.com/china-accuses-us-of-cold-war-thinking-in-security-strategy-the-washington-post/
BEIJING — The Chinese government on Thursday accused Washington of “Cold War thinking” and appealed for efforts to repair strained relations after President Joe Biden released a national security strategy that calls for “out-competing China” and blocking its efforts to reshape global affairs.
The foreign ministry also accused Washington of trade protectionism after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the United States would reinforce its global supply chains to guard against “geopolitical coercion” by China, Russia and other governments.
Biden’s document Wednesday accused China of trying to “erode U.S. alliances” and “create more permissive conditions for its own authoritarian model.” It called for “out-competing China” in political alliances and “global governance” as well as business, technology and military affairs.
U.S.-Chinese relations are at their lowest level in decades, strained by disputes over technology, security, Taiwan and human rights.
“Cold War thinking and zero-sum games, sensationalizing geopolitical conflicts and great power competition are unpopular and unconstructive,” said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. She called on Washington to “meet China halfway and promote China-U.S. relations back to a healthy and stable track.”
The White House document calls for the United States to “maintain a competitive edge” over China, which has antagonized Japan, India and other neighbors with an increasingly assertive foreign policy and growing military.
China’s multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative to build ports, railways and other infrastructure across Asia and Africa has fed concern in Washington, Moscow and other capitals that Beijing is trying to build its strategic influence and undermine theirs.
China, with the second-largest global economy and military, is the “only competitor with both the intent to reshape the international order and, increasingly, the economic, diplomatic, military and technological power to do it,” the document says.
Mao, speaking at a regular news briefing, said China was a “defender of the world order” and rejected “sensationalizing geopolitical conflicts and great power competition.”
Mao criticized the “weaponization of economic and trade issues” after Yellen said Wednesday the United States was trying to reduce reliance on China and other Asian suppliers of semiconductors, electric vehicle batteries, solar panels and other technology.
President Xi Jinping’s government is spending heavily to reduce its need for U.S. and other Western technology by developing its own creators of processor chips, artificial intelligence, aerospace and other know-how. Beijing is pressing Chinese companies to reduce reliance on global supply chains by using domestic vendors whenever possible, even if that increases costs.
“We know the cost of Russia’s weaponization of trade as a tool of geopolitical coercion, and we must mitigate similar vulnerabilities to countries like China,” Yellen said in Washington.
The United States should “abandon unilateralism and protectionism,” Mao said, and work with “the international community to maintain the security and smooth flow of the industrial and supply chain.”
Why Restaurants Should Install Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles | Restaurant Technology News
Why Restaurants Should Install Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles | – Restaurant Technology News https://collincountynewsonline.com/why-restaurants-should-install-charging-stations-for-electric-vehicles-restaurant-technology-news/
Savvy restaurant owners and managers are adding charging stations in their parking lots, which can entice these three key audiences.
– By Dallas Henderson, Account Manager, RizePoint – 10.13.2022
A recent Forbes article called electricity “the future of transportation”. A combination of factors is driving consumers towards electric vehicles (EVs) – including soaring gas prices, environmental goals, lower-priced EV models, and government sales incentives.
Savvy restaurant owners and managers are adding charging stations in their parking lots, which can entice these three key audiences:
Customers and prospects – People (especially millennials) want to support sustainable brands, so adding charging stations is a great way to attract them. Since EV owners need places to regularly stop and charge their cars, they’re looking for venues that provide charging stations and something to do (eat, drink, work) while they wait.
Employees – Increasingly, people want to work for sustainable companies, and adding onsite charging stations takes your eco-friendly efforts to the next level. Plus, employees with EVs can easily charge their cars during their shifts. Your commitment to sustainability and responsible transportation can be a key differentiator for your restaurant to attract new employees during the ongoing labor shortage.
Investors – As climate change intensifies, more investors are gravitating towards sustainable businesses – those that prioritize the protection of people, planet, and profits. Therefore, businesses need to demonstrate their eco-friendly efforts – like installing charging stations – to attract investors eager to support sustainable brands.
This is the right time for restaurants to:
Welcome the EV trend. The EV market experienced tremendous growth in 2021, which is expected to continue into 2022. For instance, Tesla reported $5.5 billion in 2021 profits, more than six times higher than its 2020 earnings. Also, to meet ambitious environmental goals, some states plan to stop selling gas-powered vehicles altogether by 2035 which will contribute to the EV trend. As more people adopt EVs, their needs will change, and they will no longer rely solely on gas stations and convenience stores to fill their tanks. Now, restaurants with charging stations can capture the important EV owner demographic. Since EVs have a finite battery life, people will need to periodically charge their cars, so offer charging stations – and provide a reason to stay while their cars are charging.
Understand the changing marketplace. Numerous types of businesses are competing for EV traffic – and enticing consumers to come and stay awhile. Restaurants, shopping centers, grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, and other businesses are adding charging centers and giving customers something to do – eat, shop, work – while they wait.
Differentiate yourself from the competition. Successful restaurants provide delicious food, exceptional customer service, and a comfortable atmosphere. Show that you are more modern, innovative, and sustainable than your competition by installing EV charging stations in your parking lot – something that many of your competitors are not yet doing. Installing charging stations is a powerful way to differentiate your restaurant from the competition and give customers a good, eco-friendly reason to choose your facility over another.
Take the next step in sustainability efforts. If your restaurant is implementing a sustainability strategy, adding EV charging stations is a smart step to take. You may have already nixed plastic straws, paper napkins, and disposable drink cups as part of your eco-friendly efforts. Adding charging stations provides additional evidence that you’re embracing green initiatives and taking action to reduce emissions. Installing charging stations allows you to show EV owners that you share their values.
Boost loyalty. Offering charging stations is a visible way to show key audiences that your company cares about people and the planet. EV charging stations will attract repeat customers, who will know firsthand that your restaurant can accommodate their needs. As more consumers pivot to EVs, offering charging stations will be a huge part of building brand loyalty. Having an EV infrastructure in place demonstrates a proactive approach to innovation and a modern culture – and may help in your employee recruitment, retention, and loyalty efforts, as well.
Attract visitors as well as locals. In addition to capturing a loyal, local customer base, EV charging stations can also attract guests who are visiting – or passing through – your area. After installing an EV charging station, register on apps like Open Charge Map, Zap-Map, etc., which help EV owners find nearby charging stations. After visiting your restaurant once, guests will remember your brand as a convenient charging stop and an organization that supports sustainability and clean transportation. That will boost return visits as well as positive word of mouth recommendations.
Increase “dwell” time. People need something to do while recharging their EV, which can take an hour or more. This “dwell time” can lead to them spending extra time – and money – at your restaurant. Not only will they enjoy eating a meal, but they’ll have a good excuse to linger and order another drink, coffee, or dessert while they wait for their car to charge. These “extra” items add up and can increase revenue for your restaurant.
Appeal to an affluent demographic. More than 70% of EV buyers have a 4-year college degree or higher and make $100,000+ per year. EV owners have disposable income to spend – and will spend it at places that make their lives easier and more convenient. If you have EV charging stations, your restaurant will be more attractive to this audience, and they’ll be more likely to visit (and spend at) your establishment.
Prioritize QA and safety. Consumers want a clean, safe place to eat, hang out and charge their cars. Therefore, use tech tools to conduct daily inspections, ensure foods are held at proper temps, check cleanliness, etc. Ditch paper systems, which can’t validate whether checks occurred or provide real-time safety and QA data. Instead, rely on software for easily accessible inspection records that will identify areas of noncompliance so you can take immediate corrective actions. And make inspections and audits more collaborative – not punitive – so your employees feel invested in the safety program’s success. That way, they’ll feel more empowered to ensure that safety protocols are being followed – and will speak up when they spot any infractions so they can be fixed properly and quickly.
Ensure all suppliers follow strict safety and quality protocols. It’s not enough to implement strict QA and safety protocols in your restaurant – you should also monitor your suppliers to ensure they have proper food safety protocols and QA programs in place. Tech tools make it easy, fast, accurate, and affordable to manage supplier certifications and ensure that suppliers throughout the entire supply chain are compliant.
There’s no doubt that EVs will continue to rise. As emission restrictions increase, key stakeholders demand sustainability, and the government provides incentives to offset some of the installation and operation costs, installing EV chargers offers numerous business benefits. By installing charging stations, you’ll attract key audiences, including customers, prospects, employees, and investors, who will be pleased to see your business taking such a positive step towards sustainability.
Dallas Henderson, a 25-year veteran of the service industry, is an Account Manager at RizePoint. RizePoint is disrupting traditional market software with their innovative, new product platform Ignite Supplier Certification Management, which helps small to medium sized businesses simplify the supplier certification and maintenance process. Contact Dallas at dallas.henderson@rizepoint.com.
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Officials Warn About Wedding Photographer Who Never Shows Up PetaPixel
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a wedding photographer who has allegedly failed to show on the big day for several clients.
CBS11 reports that eighteen brides complained about Olivia Seymour Photography being a no-show for their wedding and engagement photos. Fourteen of those brides say Seymour did not show up to shoot their wedding days and missed many engagement shoots as well.
The BBB of North Central Texas published a warning about Seymour who is based in Collin County, Texas. The BBB began an investigation into the wedding photographer in August after receiving a spike in complaints against her earlier in the year.
Complaints allege that Seymour takes a deposit ranging from $300 to $800. The photographer uses Zelle or Venmo for payment but then fails to show up for the wedding or engagement shoot.
Seymour then allegedly subcontracts the work to another photographer or just stops responding to the consumer prior to the event. Seymour has reportedly not responded to complaints and currently has an “F” rating with Better Business Bureau.
“This particular situation is very sad given the bride-to-be not only is out the deposit money paid, but they do not have pictures of their special day,” says Monica Horton, BBB Spokesperson. “Every wedding planning season we warn about these types of scams that can ruin a special day.”
According to CBS11, bride Sarah Barrington says Seymour messaged her hours before her ceremony to say she would not be there. “Family emergency going on, I need to be with my grandpa right now,” she says she was told.
Seymour’s contract allows her to send a substitute if she cannot make it. Barrington says her new photographer was nice but inexperienced. “She said that it was her second or third wedding that she’d done by herself, so she was going to try her best,” Barrington recalls.
Later that day, Barrington and her husband, Ryan Burcham, say the substitute mentioned that she had been hired days in advance. Text messages between Seymour and the substitute show a conversation that took place eight days before the wedding.
“It’s very disappointing, and such a big letdown,” says Barrington. “This was our special day and I barely have any pictures.”
Barrington later discovered that the photographer had in fact double-booked herself on that date and was meant to shoot another wedding on the same day too. However, Seymour never showed up for the other bride’s wedding either, instead sending her a photo of a thermometer and claiming she was ill.
It was not just brides who were left upset by their experience with the photographer. CBS11 found several photographers who say they stepped in for Seymour but allegedly were not paid for their services.
“She messaged me on Facebook around 09:00. frantically telling me she had a sick kid,” says photographer Rachael Stonecipher. “The wedding was at 14:00.”
Stonecipher says she did not have much wedding experience and the pay was not great, but she agreed to do the job. She says she submitted her own contract, which Seymour signed, along with an invoice. Seymour assured her, Stonecipher says, that she would pay half once she arrived at the venue and the other half once the photos were uploaded.
Stonecipher says she never received any money from Seymour for working the wedding in August. The bride — who had already paid Seymour in full — paid more money to buy the unedited photos from Stonecipher.
In September, Seymour sent a mass email to 77 brides apologizing for her “communication not being the best,” explaining that she had “fallen a little bit behind” because of personal issues. This is the moment when the brides learned they were not alone in their negative encounters with the wedding photographer.
The 77 brides took Seymour off the email thread and began sharing their experiences. Soon they realized they were receiving the same excuses from the wedding photographer. At least three brides received the same excuse from Seymour and the same photo of a thermometer, all on different days.
Seymour is currently facing three civil lawsuits in Collin County, all from brides who say they are owed money or photos.
PetaPixel previously reported on a photographer who went viral on TikTok after canceled her service the night before a client’s wedding.
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Disneyland Resort Announces Launch Date For MagicBand TravelPulse
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Disneyland Resort announced the MagicBand+ wearable technology would debut at the theme park on October 26.
The next-generation wearable offers many hands-free conveniences and immersive experiences that unlock a new dimension of Disney storytelling. The MagicBand+ features color-changing LED lights, haptic vibrations and gesture recognition.
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The rechargeable and waterproof MagicBand+ device will be available in more than 18 colors and designs at launch, including five prints exclusive to Disneyland. Guests can purchase the wearable from select merchandise locations across the park.
Starting on October 19, eligible Magic Key holders, employees and Disney Vacation Club members will have the opportunity to be the first to purchase MagicBand+ from select locations and get a first look at its magical features in action.
“We are always looking for innovative ways to make magic,” Disneyland President Ken Potrock said. “MagicBand+ is another way we are leveraging technology to delight our guests and create experiences that are unlike any other.”
“This is just the beginning, we have plans to continue to grow MagicBand+ offerings at Disneyland Resort in the future with the addition of exciting new features,” Potrock continued.
The wearable allows travelers to connect MagicBand+ to their theme park tickets or Magic Key passes in the Disneyland app, giving them a hands-free way to enter Disneyland. The device can also be used to seamlessly check into Lightning Lane entrances and link Disney PhotoPass photographer-captured photos to guests’ accounts.
At the Walt Disney World Resort, the theme park launched the MagicBand+ wearable on July 27.
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Company News: Jeff Fuchsberg Hired By Syracuse University To Lead CASE Syracuse.com
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Published: Oct. 13, 2022, 9:03 a.m.
Jeff Fuchsberg
The Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE) at Syracuse University has announced the hiring of Jeff Fuchsberg as director. In this role, Fuchsberg will contribute to the center’s strategic plan, oversee the implementation of goals and provide leadership and management of CASE’s day-to-day operations.
Fuchsberg’s career experience has focused on the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and economic development, having most recently served as vice president of innovation and entrepreneurship at CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity. In his role, he was primarily responsible for the Tech Garden incubator in downtown Syracuse, leadership in Central New York’s technology-based economic development initiatives, and oversight of some of New York State’s premier startup attraction, investment, and support programs, including GENIUS NY, where he previously served as director.
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The NDSU Walk To Well-Being Will Promote Community And Health NDSU The Spectrum
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The PCCW is hosting tours around NDSU facilities to promote Well-being on Campus
The North Dakota State University Presidents Council for Campus Well-being, or the PCCW, is promoting walks to encourage healthy living and the growth of community on campus. This series of walks will not only benefit the well-being of NDSU, but will also be an opportunity to learn about NDSU.
The Walk to Well-being event put on by the PCCW works to provide information about campus as well as exercise throughout student’s, staff’s and the faculty’s day. “Walk to Well-being is focusing on how do we get active, but also to create a sense of community and to understand our campus a little bit better,” says Hegg.
These walks will happen throughout the fall semester and hopefully become an annual event. Each walk will highlight a different area of campus, providing information about the building or area. Walks have included downtown and the Sanford Health Athletic Complex, otherwise known as the SHAC.
The SHAC tour was led by Athletic Director Matt Larsen. Upcoming tour will feature Sugihara Hall and Campus tours led by the Admissions Office.
These walks were new last year, although the weather did not cooperate making this the first official year that the Walk to Well-being will be completed successfully.
Through these tours, people can “get to see the facility maybe in a different way that you wouldn’t have otherwise and then get some more steps in your day and hopefully connect with someone on that walk that you’ve never met before,” said Hegg.
The PCCW is a group that works towards the wellbeing of students, faculty and staff at NDSU. They cover a variety of topics that range from physical health to personal development. The PCCW is split into nine workgroups that specialize in different aspects of wellbeing. The group dives into policies, initiatives and other systems to ensure health at NDSU.
The PCCW, “really has a broad reach, but the great thing is that we have members that are passionate about this work,” said Emily Hegg, the associate director for campus wellbeing in Student Health Service.
One of these workgroups is focused around mental health on campus. Student Body Vice President Alex Duerr is a part of this workgroup. “The mental health subgroup of the PCCW looks at past, current, and future mental health issues on campus and brainstorms ways to address them in fun and educational ways to improve the mental health of students, faculty, and staff,” said Duerr.
The mental health workgroup has previously worked to provide syllabus content for professors to include into their classrooms. This provides NDSU with resources that surround mental health and it also shares NDSU’s stance on caring for people with mental health struggles. According to the PCCW website, “NDSU cares about student well-being and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, or intimate partner violence.”
The mental health workgroup is the largest workgroup in the PCCW. They also have worked towards reducing stigma on NDSU’s campus surrounding mental health. The Mental Health First Aid Training is encouraged by the PCCW for anyone to take.
This is a training that provides people with important information regarding Mental Health Awareness. It allows people to learn “how you can be a support person for someone who may come to you with some mental health concerns or questions,” said Hegg.
Well-being means something different to every person, Hegg explained. The PCCW looks at ways that they can gather around the topic of wellbeing on and individual level, but also the systems that are in place on NDSU’s campus.
Zion 2.0 And The Celtics Big 3 Double Up In Sports Illustrateds Dual Cover Basketball Preview Issue Business Wire
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October 13, 2022 08:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The last time we saw New Orleans Pelicans’ superstar Zion Williamson playing in the NBA, he was dominating the competition and earning himself his first All-Star selection. But that was two seasons ago, and after he missed all of last season with a fractured right foot there were questions about whether he’d ever have the NBA impact expected when he was the No. 1 draft pick in 2019. In All Eyes on Zion, senior writer Howard Beck profiles the hard work Williamson put in this offseason, recovering from his injury and rebuilding physically and mentally. The second cover for Sports Illustrated’s basketball preview features the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown, who spoke with Chris Mannix about putting their NBA Finals loss and controversial offseason behind them. The NBA and College Basketball Preview issue is on sale today at newsstands and at SI.com/issues, with more features below.
NBA Preview Features
All Eyes On Zion: It’s been more than a year since Zion Williamson played an NBA game. Now recovered from injury, the Pelicans’ 22-year-old phenom is ready to show the world the new and improved Zion, according to Howard Beck.
Green Light: Trade rumors linger and a sudden preseason coaching change hangs over the Celtics franchise. But their core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart are hyper-motivated to finish the job after last season’s NBA Finals loss and bring another title to Boston, by Chris Mannix.
Challenge Guys: Who’s the most influential person on an NBA bench? Chris Mannix makes the case for why the challenge guys—the assistants who decide when and why to officially challenge a referee’s call—could be the difference between a win and a loss.
Scouting Reports: Breaking down every team’s chances, division by division. Including awards picks, SI Sportsbook odds, and our NBA Finals pick: Warriors over Bucks.
College Basketball Preview Features
Full Drew Experience: Gonzaga’s top player could have left, but the NCAA gets another year of the Drew Timme Experience. His famous ‘stache will shine, but Greg Bishop tells us his real focus is on bringing Gonzaga that elusive national championship. Plus, Jeremy Woo on why big men are back on campus, and how an offseason of coaching changes will shape the season.
Nothing But Love: The Stanford women’s loss in the Final Four last season sent the program back to the drawing board. Their drive for a title this season will be powered by lots of talent on the court and unique off-court assets (a happiness professor, anyone?), by Ben Pickman.
SI’s Men’s Top 25. Our top 4: North Carolina, Gonzaga, Houston and Kentucky.
SI’s Women’s Top 25. Our top 4: South Carolina, Stanford, Texas and Iowa.
Other Features
The Great Wide Open: Wide receiver has become the NFL’s marquee position, and four pass catchers rise above the rest for their skill and dominance. Here’s how Davante Adams, Ja’Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp and Justin Jefferson do it from Conor Orr and Albert Breer.
Fallen Angel: Joe Maddon was one of MLB’s most accomplished and experienced managers, but that didn’t stop the Angels from firing him last June after the team underperformed for two weeks. In an excerpt from his new book, we learn from Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon what that firing says about the culture war between baseball’s data-driven front offices and the men in uniform.
Astro in Exile: As the Astros head into the MLB postseason as a favorite to reach the World Series, the man who built much of their roster – former GM Jeff Luhnow – is running low-level soccer teams in Spain and Mexico. According to Stephanie Apstein, while nearly everyone else involved in Houston’s cheating scandal three years ago has been welcomed back into the game, Luhnow is still in baseball exile – and feels like he doesn’t have anything to prove to anyone.
Also in this issue:
A photo tour of what might be boxing’s last great boxing trilogy: the Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin rivalry that culminated with an epic bout last month.
Michael Rosenberg on why the power of star players makes one wonder: who would ever want to run an NBA team?
The upstart outfit that’s redefining what it means to be a NASCAR racing team from Madeline Coleman.
SI Gameplan: Mark Bechtel reviews a new book on the history of the World Series.
SI Full Frame: Photographer Eric Rasco remembers the World Series’ longest game.
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