Sports ‘n Stuff 9/20/22 – News-Talk 1480 WHBC – Whbc.com https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/sports-n-stuff-9-20-22-news-talk-1480-whbc-whbc-com/ JT with the lighter side of sports and entertainment news. follow JT on Insta: @thejtturk A new report ranked every NFL stadium by the price of BEER.  Fans pay the most for a 16-ounce beer in Philadelphia . . . and they pay the least in Detroit . . . Atlanta . . . and at New York Jets games. The priciest beer is in Philadelphia.  Eagles fans fork over nearly $15 for 16 ounces.  The L.A. teams . . . the Rams and the Chargers . . . are a close second, followed by the Las Vegas Raiders . . . the San Francisco 49ers . . . the New Orleans Saints . . . and the Jacksonville Jaguars. On the other end, three teams are selling beers for about $6.25 apiece:  The Detroit Lions . . . the Atlanta Falcons . . . and the New York Jets. The Cincinnati Bengals are the only other team with beers under seven bucks. The only team in the NFL driving their fans to drink? The Cleveland Browns!   A website analyzed Twitter data to find out which states were watching too much football and not spending enough time with their significant others.  The top two offenders are:  West Virginia #1 and Ohio #2. They tracked around 150,000 Tweets from the past 30 days, and the state with the most complaints from significant others is:  West Virginia.  And Ohio . . . the home of the Browns and the Bengals, Buckeyes and probably Steelers fans. . . is #2. Nebraska is #3, and the rest of the Top 10 is:  Iowa . . . Texas . . . Kentucky . . . Indiana . . . Idaho . . . South Carolina . . . and Colorado.  Current Playoff Picture American League No. 1 seed: Houston Astros (96-51), first-round bye No. 2 seed: New York Yankees (88-58), first-round bye No. 3 seed: Cleveland Guardians (79-67) vs. No. 6 seed: Seattle Mariners (80-65) No. 4 seed: Toronto Blue Jays (83-64) vs. No. 5 seed: Tampa Bay Rays (82-64) The latest power rankings have the Guardians at #13 The Guardians continue to defy the odds and appear to be in the driver’s seat to emerge in the underwhelming AL Central. Although the lineup doesn’t possess the star power of other teams, Cleveland’s ability to avoid strikeouts while consistently putting the ball in play makes it a tricky matchup in the playoffs. With a three-headed monster of Shane Bieber, Triston McKenzie, and Cal Quantrill atop its rotation and a handful of wipeout arms in the bullpen, the ingredients are there for the Guardians to rock the boat in the postseason. What the what…Tuesday fact of the day! If you grunt when you hit a tennis ball, your shot will be approximately 3.8% faster. All that talk about trading for Jimmy Garoppolo was for nothing The Browns are content with Jacoby Brisett for now The Cowboys beat the Bengals yesterday behind Cooper Rush And the 49’ers lost their starting quarterback Trey Lance to a broken right ankle and is lost for the season. All Jimmy G. did was rally the troops for a 27-7 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. He’s gonna get paid! The Weekend Box Office results 1. The Woman King 2. Barbarian 3. Pearl 4. See How They Run 5. Bullet Train 6. Top Gun Maverick To 62nd bass pro shops Night race was health Saturday night. At Bristol motor speedway… Bristol Tennessee. That’s 500 laps and your winner is Chris Buescher. But even better news is Cole Custer broke the top 10 and finished eighth In the WNBA The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Connecticut Sun for the franchise’s first WNBA title Sunday. It’s also the first major pro sports title for a team from Las Vegas. Aaron Judge hit home runs 58 and 59 over the weekend. He’ll definitely win the home run crown & rbi in the American League but will he win the triple crown too. His average is .316 The Guardians take on the White Sox in Chicago tonight with Aaron Civale back from the IL. Game time is 8:10 Today is Tuesday September 20, 2022 Today in Sports and Pop Culture History: 53 years ago – In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar”, by The Archies, hit #1 on the pop singles chart. 49 years ago – In 1973, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs at the Houston Astro Dome in the “Battle of the sexes.” 24 years ago – In 1998, after a record 2,632 consecutive games, Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles, sat out a game against the New York Yankees, getting his first day off in 16 YEARS.

Metavision Event To Highlight Dubai Metaverse Strategy – Khaleej Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/metavision-event-to-highlight-dubai-metaverse-strategy-khaleej-times/ One-day event to see thought leadership speeches, interactive sessions, panel discussions, AR/VR Installations and more Published: Wed 21 Sep 2022, 12:28 AM Last updated: Wed 21 Sep 2022, 12:29 AM Experts will delve into the world of metaverse as Khaleej Times hosts Metavision in Dubai on September 21. The one-day event, which is being held under the endorsement of the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, will see thought leadership speeches, interactive sessions, panel discussions, AR/VR Installations and more. It will bring together government officials, thought leaders and influencers, policymakers, private sector companies and startups, investors and enthusiasts. The event being held at the Habtoor Palace Hotel will also see the Khaleej Times’ metaverse launch. The digital world as we know it is being reshaped and it is more important than ever for businesses to reimagine their presence online. The innovation hub of the world, Dubai, is making some serious inroads into the metaverse. A strategy announced by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently aims to put the emirate among the world’s top 10 metaverse economies and make it a global hub for the metaverse community. The Dubai Metaverse Strategy aims to build on the emirate’s achievement of attracting more than 1,000 companies in the fields of blockchain and metaverse. The metaverse will support 40,000 virtual jobs and add $4 billion to Dubai’s economy in five years, according to Sheikh Hamdan. Khaleej Times’ Metavision event will highlight the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, future of the metaverse, investments and technology, and ecosystem development. It will also take a deep dive into government and policy regulations. Top experts at the event include Musab Obaid AlHammadi, project manager at the AI Office under the Prime Minister’s Office – Research and Infrastructure Section; Dr Marwan Al Zarouni, chief executive officer, Dubai Blockchain Centre; Leila Hurstel, chief metaverse officer, VerseEstate; Sebastien Borget, co-founder, Sandbox Metaverse Platform; and Ramana Kumar, CEO, Magnati, among others. They will discuss everything from cryptocurrency to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), experiential commerce, how governments should prepare for the metaverse, and blending of the physical and digital worlds. Other topics include gaming in the metaverse, buying virtual lands, virtual reality in healthcare, and how Web 3.0 is redefining the retail industry. Lead sponsor for the event is Galadari Brothers; while strategic partners include Redington and Magnati. Networking partner is Kalandoor Group and ecosystem partner, Crypto Oasis. The event is supported by the Dubai Blockchain Centre. Redington Gulf to participate Redington Gulf, a leading digital distributor in the Middle East and Africa, is a big name at Metavision 2022. The distributor is driving the charge to support partners and customers to accelerate their digital transformation objectives and fast-track their businesses into the future. This includes enabling its ecosystem to realize the infinite advantages of the metaverse, the next big opportunity that blends our physical reality with augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR). Redington Value’s president Sayantan Dev said: “At Redington we understand that today the speed with which innovation takes place is phenomenal, however adoption rates don’t match the same pace. Our aim is to address this gap – what we call technology friction – and eliminate it globally by bringing digital innovation, disruptive technologies and world-class consulting and professional services closer to our partners and customers. “As the distributor of Microsoft HoloLens 2 for the Gulf region, our ecosystem can leverage the strengths of our 15 plus years experience. Supporting and participating at Khaleej Times’ Metavision 2022 event shows our commitment to digital innovation and to the fact that metaverse is swiftly moving away from being a buzzword. We look forward to designing unique and end-to-end solutions with Microsoft HoloLens 2.” Redington also boasts a robust Independent Software Vendor (ISV) ecosystem. Over the years, the distributor has undergone a great evolution. From being an ‘aggregator’ for innovative solutions and services, it became a ‘catalyst’ for partners to empower customers’ digital drives.

40 Gifts For 8-Year-Olds – National Today https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/40-gifts-for-8-year-olds-national-today/ Choosing the best gifts for 8-year-olds can present unique challenges because they’re not kids, but they’re not yet teenagers, either. So, when trying to discern if they would play with toys, complete arts and crafts projects, or read a book instead of leaving them under their bed or in the corner of their room is no easy feat. There are some milestones to look out for when you shop for their gifts, such as becoming more independent, having a longer attention span for hours of entertainment and learning, and starting to develop their identity with a fixed idea of what activities they like or are “good at.” If you don’t know where to start, we’re here to help make your decision a little bit easier with our gift ideas that cover various categories of interest, from board games and STEM sets to things for outdoor physical activity.   Our Top 3 Picks Best Woom 5 Bicycle It promotes regular physical activity and transportation to school or to run errands. Buy It! Also Great Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions It provides the tools for a fun experiment of creating a chain reaction machine. Buy It! Good on a Budget Ridley’s 100 Knock Knock Joke Cards They can get a kick out of these classic corny jokes and punchlines. Buy It! Christmas Gifts for 8-Year-Olds Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Christmas Ornaments Christmas is the time to gather with the family and spend quality time setting up the tree and dressing it with beautiful decorations — lights, tinsel, garland, and ornaments. You can make the family tradition more meaningful by asking the kids to add their creative flare to the decorations with this craft kit from Melissa & Doug. They can use metallic paints to color the two double-sided resin ornaments in the shape of a tree and ball. Also, the kit includes two ribbons for the kids to hang their unique hand-painted creations. Get it from Amazon. Guess in 10 Countries of The World Game If the kids are into world trivia games, this game card set is a great gift option to play with family and friends. They will get six clue cards and 50 game cards with facts, clues, and buzzwords to read to the opponent team. If the opponent can guess what country is on the game card the other team is holding, they can keep the card, and the game continues until one player collects seven game cards to be the winner. Other game card versions include Foods Around The World, World of Sports, and Underwater Animals. Get it from Amazon. MasterMagic Magic Kit We believe that children are fascinated with the world of magic that they want to learn the tricks behind it. Well, give them this Aspiring Magician Magic Kit as a Christmas gift. This magic kit has many different kinds of tricks the little magician can choose from, instructions, and materials they need to create an amazing magic performance for the family and friends. In addition to mastering intriguing illusions, the kit helps build their confidence, public speaking skill, and imagination. Get it from Amazon. Weiatas Kids School Backpack 8-year-olds appreciate a good new backpack for their Christmas gift, and this one has the style and function to bring anything they need for school. The bag has one main compartment large enough to fit their books and stationeries, one front pocket for small necessities, and two side pockets for water bottles and umbrellas. It features wide and padded shoulder straps and breathable mesh for the back panel, providing comfortable support when they carry the backpack. While the nylon oxford fabric makes it water-resistant, anti-scratch, and lightweight. Get it from Amazon. Birthday Gifts for 8-Year-Olds  Refasy Piggy Bank Cash Coin Can ATM Get your kids to know the value of money and start saving their allowance with this modern ATM piggy bank. This ATM is password protected, has two slots for kids to deposit their money — the top slot for coins and the front slot for paper money — and can store up to 600 coins and 100 paper money. Kids can withdraw their money by entering the password using the number pad and then turning the knob to open the door. Choose from an array of charming colors that suit your kid’s personality or favorite shade. Get it from Amazon. National Geographic Earth Science Kit Satisfy their curious minds and let them explore the wonder of earth science with this extensive kit from National Geographic. This gift features more than 15 high-quality and hands-on thrilling experiments, more than 10 rock and gem specimens, and a detailed learning guide for your kid’s entertainment. With one kit, your kids can have a fun learning experience and grow an interest in science and exploration. Get it from Amazon. YEEBAY Interactive Whack A Frog Game This gift takes inspiration from one of the most classic and popular arcade games, Whac-A-Mole. The tabletop game comes in a frog-shaped board with buttons on the feet, a display screen to show the scores, and two hammers to hit the randomly lit-up frogs. Children can choose to play solo or with another player by sliding the switch on the side of the board. Moreover, the adorable plaything helps develop their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, attention span, and sense of cooperation. Get it from Amazon. My Arcade Pac-Man Pocket Player Here’s another legendary arcade game kids can take and enjoy playing while on the road. The Pac-Man pocket player is a portable handheld game that is lightweight and compact for kids to hold and store easily in their bags. It has a full-color display screen with a built-in speaker and a headphone jack to give a delightful nostalgic gaming experience as they play through three types of Pac-Man games. Additionally, the included lanyard prevents loss or damage from dropping the device. Get it from Amazon. Unusual Gifts for 8-Year-Olds Create Your Own Photo Flashlight This unique device combines the features of a retro reel viewer, a flashlight, and a projector. The battery-powered photo flashlight comes in three colors — blue, white, and pink — and three starter reels — dinosaurs, space, and safari — that you can customize with your photographs using the redemption code. Just load the interchangeable reel on the slot and turn on the flashlight to project images onto the wall or any surface. Get it from UncommonGoods. Bitty Boomers Star Wars Mini Bluetooth Speaker A Bluetooth speaker that is small enough to be an accessory clipped on their backpack or blast their favorite songs in their bedroom or bathroom. The mini speaker features a cute Baby Yoda shape with speaker holes on its head and can wirelessly connect to any Bluetooth device. It can play over four hours of music time and is rechargeable using the included micro USB cable. Get it from Amazon. Kid’s Hidden Wish Bracelet The wish bracelet lets your kids wear their wishes, goals, favorite words of affirmation, drawings, or personal information as a pretty wrist accessory and take them anywhere they go. Your little dreamer can write on the included small pieces of paper, roll it up, then put it inside the cylinder compartment hidden within the screw cap clasp. Replace the note as often as they like so that each time they peek at the rainbow bracelet, they will remember what’s inside and feel happy. Get it from UncommonGoods. SRENTA Neon Tooth Saver Last on our list of unusual gifts for 8-year-olds are these multicolored Neon Tooth Saver. When their teeth fall out, kids often want to store them somewhere safe as a keepsake and serve as a sentimental reminder that they’re growing up or to show them off to the dentist. The tooth container comes in three bright colors — green, yellow, and pink — so it’s easy for kids to spot, and the size is perfect to put under their pillow for when the tooth fairy comes. Get it from Amazon. STEM Gifts for 8-Year-Olds ThinkFun Shape by Shape Pattern Game The Shape By Shape is one of the perfect gifts for 8-year-olds who are into brainy games that test their minds. Inside the box are 14 puzzle pieces, 60 challenge cards, a game tray with a drawer for card storage, and a drawstring pouch. This gift can boost the kid’s conceptual thinking, visual perception, and spatial understanding when they match the red and yellow puzzle pieces to the images on the challenge cards. Get it from Amazon. Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions This set gives 8-year-olds an entirely new perspective and way of playing with LEGO. Kids can turn their regular LEGO brick collection into a chain reaction machine that rolls, swings, drops, and pivots when combined with the additional components from the set. The instruction book has detailed explanations and instructions that they need to build 10 chain reaction machines with difficulty levels from easy to advanced. Your kids will have endless fun inventing and learning about the physics behind one thing that leads to another. Get it from Amazon. ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Another gift we believe will entertain and educate any 8-year-olds about science and engineering is this Gravity Maze Marble Run. This STEM toy allows kids to build a maze path that carries the marbles from the start position to the target piece by strategically laying down or stacking the towers on the game grid following the drawing on the challenge card. Each challenge card has an indicator of difficulty level, from beginner to expert. Whether children play with the cards or make different maze paths, this gift will immerse them in hours of entertainment. Get it from Amazon. Educational Insights GeoSafari Motorized Solar System Surprise your little astronauts on a trip around the solar system with this fascinating GeoSafari Motorized Solar System. The two-in-one set provides an opportunity to learn about planetary orbits, the constellations and introduces space exploration and astronomy at home. It consists of a...

Why Today’s News Tells You Everything You Need To Know About The 2022 Crypto Bear Market – CoinDesk https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/why-todays-news-tells-you-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2022-crypto-bear-market-coindesk/ This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Chainalysis and FTX US. On today’s episode, NLW breaks down the day’s news in terms of how it demonstrates the archetypes of the 2022 crypto bear market, looking at: “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “Razor Red” by Sam Barsh and “The Life We Had” by Moments. Image credit: Nuthawut Somsuk/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

U.S. Probes Racial Bias Claims In Kansas City Police Hiring – The New York Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/u-s-probes-racial-bias-claims-in-kansas-city-police-hiring-the-new-york-times/ Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker

ABET Accredits Engineering Technology Programs – GCU News – GCU Today https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/abet-accredits-engineering-technology-programs-gcu-news-gcu-today/ The latest programs to receive ABET accreditation are the Electrical Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree programs. Grand Canyon University’s engineering professors speak about dynamic systems in the classroom. But GCU’s Engineering Department itself is a dynamic system, constantly moving its programs forward. The latest programs to do so: the College of Science, Engineering and Technology’s Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree programs, which recently received accreditation from the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. This is another awesome example of how we all work together at GCU to accomplish our goals Dr. Richard Mulski, Assistant Dean of Engineering The stamp of approval from ABET — it originally stood for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, though that name has since been dropped — is considered the accreditation gold standard in those fields. Earning it was the culmination of a challenging 18-month, peer-review process that focused on what students experience and learn. Peer reviewers looked at program curricula, faculty, facilities and institutional support, with the process culminating in a site visit. It is the latest coup for the college, which in 2020 earned its first ABET accreditations for its bachelor’s degree tracks in Biomedical, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, as well as for its bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science. The College of Science, Engineering and Technology followed that up a year later when its bachelor’s in Engineering also received the ABET designation. “The ABET accreditation of these two programs (Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology) was hard work and a great team effort,” said Assistant Dean of Engineering Dr. Richard Mulski. “The Engineering faculty, staff, students and other constituents performed very well, and this is another awesome example of how we all work together at GCU to accomplish our goals.” Richard Mulski. Mulski said the ABET team found no concerns in either of these programs, which “speaks to the quality of our Engineering programs at GCU.” CSET added the Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree tracks to the curriculum in 2016, just a year after launching its first engineering programs in 2015. What differentiates engineering technology from traditional engineering is that the focus is on application and implementation — so a greater emphasis on hands-on lab skills — whereas engineering tracks concentrate more on theory and design and include higher-level math and theoretical science in the curricula. The engineering technology programs fit perfectly into GCU’s vision of becoming a significant player in science, technology, engineering and math education, fields that are expected to see faster-than-average growth. And they fit into CSET’s teaching style, which focuses on application rather than theory. Classes are formatted mainly as lab classes interspersed with lecture. Receiving an ABET accreditation means that a program meets a certain standard of quality assurance and that students graduating from those programs are prepared for industry. That bodes well for GCU’s students, since some employers will only hire from ABET-accredited programs. “This is excellent for our students who graduated with these degrees previously, since they now can proudly discuss ABET with a potential employer,” Mulski said. The Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology bachelor’s programs are ABET accredited through Sept. 30, 2028, the maximum time before the next reaccreditation evaluation visit. ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology, accredits 4,361 programs at 850 colleges and universities in 41 countries. GCU senior writer Lana Sweeten-Shults can be reached at [email protected] or at 602-639-7901. *** ABET-ACCREDITED ENGINEERING PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science in Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering with an Emphasis in Robotics Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with an Emphasis in Aerospace Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering ABET-ACCREDITED COMPUTING PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an Emphasis in Big Data Analytics Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an Emphasis in Business Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an Emphasis in Game and Simulation Development ABET-ACCREDITED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology with an Emphasis in Mechatronics *** Related content: GCU News: CSET to launch new engineering programs next fall GCU News: Hands-on engineering capstones get thumbs-up GCU News: STELLAR charged up for next mission — on Earth

Gamelancer Gaming Announces Exit Of NFT Business And Name Change – MarketWatch https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/gamelancer-gaming-announces-exit-of-nft-business-and-name-change-marketwatch/ The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Toronto, Ontario, Sep 20, 2022 (Newsfile Corp via COMTEX) — Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – September 20, 2022) – Gamelancer Gaming Corp. (CSE: GMNG) (“Gamelancer” or the “Company“) announces that it will take steps to write down its non-fungible token (NFT) assets and cease operating in the NFT market with a view of focusing its efforts on its other lines of business, namely its direct media sales through it’s owned and operated network of digital channels, curating short-form video content for brands and media agencies. “Gamelancer owns the largest network of gaming focused channels on TikTok globally[1], with studios in Vancouver and Toronto curating content in-house for clients and agencies. We broadcast content our clients hire us to produce, alongside viral videos which live natively on our channels. Short-form media like the videos we see on TikTok and Instagram Reels, is the future of media, and Gamelancer has become a trusted partner of some of the largest brands on the planet to help them story-tell and engage customers by utilizing the short-form video we produce. It was always our intent for NFTs to be a product line our customers could select as an option to promote their campaigns, however we have witness significant decrease in the demand for NFTs, and as such we are dropping the product from our offering. Gamelancer is a media-first entertainment company helping brands and agencies engage the youth & young adult audience on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat.” – Jon Dwyer, Chairman & CEO – Gamelancer Gaming Corp. Furthermore, the Company is pleased to announce that has commenced the process to change its name to “Gamelancer Media Corp.” (the “Name Change“) and will file an alteration notice to change the name of the Company. The common shares are expected to commence trading under the new name “Gamelancer Media Corp.” on or around September 27, 2022, under the Company’s current symbol GMNG. About Gamelancer Gamelancer Gaming Corp. a publicly traded entertainment company on the Canadian Securities Exchange, is a growing mobile focused social media network in gaming – generating over 1 billion+ monthly video views across its 27 owned and operated channels. With over 28,000,000 followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, predominantly located in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, Gamelancer sells direct and programmatic media across its network to the world’s largest brands. With advanced user data analytics, we provide our audience curated content relevant to the GenZ & Millennial gaming community, which allows brands unparalleled access to the largest media inventory in gaming across TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. Gamelancer also monetizes across its variety of Snapchat Gaming channels with monthly recurring revenue in partnership with Snapchat. For further information, please contact: Jon Dwyer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tel:(416) 627-8868 Email:ir@gamelancer.com Bill Mitoulas, Investor Relations Tel:(416) 479-9547 Email:bill@gamelancer.com Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward‐looking statements and forward‐looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. 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H.S. ROUNDUP: Red Tornadoes Knock Off Indians In Tennis – Hickory Daily Record https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/h-s-roundup-red-tornadoes-knock-off-indians-in-tennis-hickory-daily-record/ From staff reports The Hickory girls tennis team defeated St. Stephens 7-2 on the road Monday in Hickory, receiving singles wins from Ellie Holtzman (6-0, 6-0 over Anna Spatz), Berkeley Geyer (6-0, 6-0 over Sarah Starr), Jonellis Heredia (6-0, 6-1 over Jordan Sanderson), Sarah Oetting (6-4, 7-6 (7-1) over Gabby Spatz) and Carlee Baer (6-1, 6-0 over Morgan Correll) to go with doubles victories from the teams of Holtzman and Geyer (8-1 over Anna Spatz and Starr) and Heredia and Oetting (8-4 over Sanderson and Kenzie Lail). On the other side, the Indians got a singles victory from Addison Cox (3-6, 6-2, 10-7 over Landon Beard) and a doubles win from the team of Cox and Gabby Spatz (8-1 over Beard and Kate Banks). Hickory (5-1 overall, 1-1 Western Foothills 3A Conference) hosts North Iredell on Wednesday, while St. Stephens (0-9 overall, 0-2 Western Foothills 3A) is at North Lincoln on Thursday. VOLLEYBALL St. Stephens 3, Hickory 1: The Indians topped the Red Tornadoes in four sets at home Monday in Hickory, winning the opening set by a 25-21 score before falling 25-22 in the second set and winning the third and fourth sets by respective scores of 25-19 and 25-16. St. Stephens received 20 kills, seven digs and two assists from Julia Gnida, with Olivia Edwards registering 11 kills and 11 digs, Kelsey Plumley notching 11 kills and three aces, Sarah Hemphill finishing with three aces, Taylor Kelly tallying 23 digs and Cassi Edwards recording seven digs. St. Stephens (11-4, 4-3 Western Foothills 3A) travels to North Lincoln on Wednesday, while Hickory (6-9, 2-5) hosts North Iredell. Fred T. Foard 3, Statesville 0: The Tigers swept the Greyhounds on the road Monday in Statesville, winning by set scores of 25-5, 25-10 and 25-16. Foard got 11 kills and four blocks from Maya Beatty to go with seven kills, five blocks, three aces, seven digs and 17 assists from Averie Dale and seven kills, two aces and nine digs from Laney Craig. Taylor Ramseur added five kills and five blocks for Foard (9-3, 5-2 Western Foothills 3A), which also received 10 digs from Natigan Crutchfield. The Tigers visit East Lincoln on Wednesday, while Statesville (2-10, 0-7) is at West Iredell. BOYS SOCCER Bandys 7, Lincolnton 1: The Trojans defeated the Wolves at home Monday in Catawba, building a 5-1 lead at the half before adding two goals in the second half. Bandys (9-0, 3-0 Catawba Valley 2A Conference) hosts Maiden on Wednesday, while Lincolnton (1-7-1, 1-2) hosts West Caldwell. Newton-Conover 3, East Burke 1: The Red Devils beat the Cavaliers on the road Monday in Icard, moving to 5-3-1 overall and 3-0 in the Catawba Valley 2A while dropping East Burke to 1-9-1 and 0-3. Newton-Conover visits West Lincoln on Wednesday, while the Cavs travel to Bunker Hill on Thursday. West Caldwell 4, Maiden 1: The Warriors defeated the Blue Devils on the road Monday in Maiden, scoring twice in each half while holding Maiden to a single second-half goal. West Caldwell (3-5-1, 2-1 Catawba Valley 2A) is at Lincolnton on Wednesday, while Maiden (6-4, 2-1) travels to Bandys. GIRLS GOLF Hibriten takes first at Orchard Hills: The Panthers finished first during a Northwestern 3A/4A Conference match hosted by South Caldwell on Monday at Orchard Hills Golf Course in Granite Falls, totaling 142 strokes behind a 39 from Trinity White, a 47 from Mabry Land and a 56 from Zoey Walker. Coming in second was Ashe County with 151 strokes, while Alexander Central (158) finished third, South Caldwell (168) came in fourth, Watauga (174) finished fifth and Freedom didn’t have enough golfers to qualify for a team score. The top three scorers for Ashe County were Paige Roten (47), Chloe Neal (49) and Addie Shaw (55), with Alexander Central’s top three consisting of Meredith Wike (50), Chelsea Arney (54) and Kendra Potter (54) and South Caldwell’s top three including Rylee Farr (48), Rachel Jetton (58) and Caroline Ingle (61). Meanwhile, Watauga’s top three scorers were Aidan Stroud (54), Ariail Lewis (56) and Theresa Copenhaver (64) and Freedom’s lone finisher was Hana Piercy (57). The next Northwestern 3A/4A match takes place at Mimosa Hills Golf Club in Morganton next Tuesday. CROSS COUNTRY Bandys boys finish second during Lincolnton meet: Lincolnton hosted Monday’s Catawba Valley 2A meet at Betsy G. Ross Park, with the Wolves finishing first on the boys’ side with 65 points and East Burke taking first in the girls’ race with 47. The rest of the team standings in the boys’ race were as follows: Bandys in second with 78 points, Bunker Hill in third with 79, East Burke in fourth with 94, Maiden in fifth with 123, West Lincoln in sixth with 145, Newton-Conover in seventh with 156, West Caldwell in eighth with 164 and Pinnacle Classical Academy in ninth with 222. On the girls’ side, the rest of the team standings saw West Lincoln finish second with 64 points, Lincolnton come in third with 81, Maiden take fourth with 88, Pinnacle Classical finish fifth with 109, Bandys come in sixth with 110 and Newton-Conover take seventh with 185. Individually, the top 10 on the boys’ side was made up of Maiden’s Hunter Smathers (first; 18:14.14), Bunker Hill’s Ben Martin (second; 18:32.77), West Lincoln’s Andy Saine (third; 19:15.79), Bandys’ Winford Batten (fourth; 19:47.94), Lincolnton’s Chandler Sneed (fifth; 19:49.96), Bunker Hill’s James Skeens (sixth; 19:51.36), East Burke’s Elijah Baker (seventh; 19:52.90), East Burke’s Marc Denton (eighth; 19:54.08), Lincolnton’s Will Simonton (ninth; 20:20.31) and Bandys’ Cole Deal (10th; 20:24.22). In the girls’ race, the top 10 individual finishers were East Burke’s Meah Walsh (first; 22:01.81), Maiden’s Kylin Wayne (second; 22:45.96), Bandys’ Emily Hedrick (third; 23:56.38), West Lincoln’s Jillian Mawyer (fourth; 24:38.51), West Lincoln’s Adleigh Sutton (fifth; 24:40.80), East Burke’s Ashley Hernandez (sixth; 24:49.46), Bandys’ Lexi Matthews (seventh; 25:20.05), Bunker Hill’s Kaylee Nelson (eighth; 25:21.11), Lincolnton’s Katherine Hopkins (ninth; 25:24.48) and East Burke’s Piper Strong (10th; 26:11.41). Sent weekly directly to your inbox!

Has Booking A Disney Vacation Become Too Complicated? – Disney Addicts https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/has-booking-a-disney-vacation-become-too-complicated-disney-addicts/ Has booking a Disney Vacation become too complicated? Taking a Disney vacation can be one of the most magical memories you create. But it comes with a cost! Not just a monetary one. In recent years it has almost become a job just to plan and book a Disney vacation. Gone are the days when you could just show up to the parks, purchase a ticket, and head through the turnstiles. Related – Why you want to use a Disney Travel Agent to book your next vacation Since the parks reopened after the pandemic closure, things have gotten more complicated for guests. Even Disney parks veterans have been left confused over changes to the planning process, and while new systems like Disney Genie+ have promised to help navigate all of this, many guests feel that it does just the opposite. Guests are finding the overall process of planning a Disney vacation to be an exhausting one. So much planning and research needs to be done before you even get to the parks. Related – Common Travel Agent Myths Busted Some of the big changes that have come to the parks include: Park Reservations Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, Lightning Lane Park hopping at a specific time Advanced Dining Reservation booking date Mobile Dining No more Magical Express Let’s go over a few of the major changes. Magical Express, Disney World‘s complimentary airport shuttle, is no longer available. Guests now need to find another way to get from the airport to their Disney resort AND budget for that cost. Park pass reservations are now required. Guests will need to decide ahead of time what parks they want to visit on which days of their trip and make reservations. Not much room for spontaneity. Park hopping has also changed. Guests visiting Disney World now have to wait until 2 pm before they can park hop and at Disneyland, they have to wait until 1 pm. Guests have also been complaining that they need to be on their phones more now than before while at the parks. The complimentary FastPass system has been replaced by Disney Genie+ (an additional cost). While some might think it’s convenient to be able to make Lightning Lane reservations on your phone, others have found it to be bothersome to need to be on your phone checking for passes throughout the day. Another mobile aspect that has grown recently is Mobile Ordering. More quick service locations are now available on the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps. Disney is trying to make everything more convenient for guests but not everyone sees it that way. Have you booked a Disney vacation recently? Did you find the process to be too complicated? If you are wanting to book a Disney vacation but don’t want to be overwhelmed with the process, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are free, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation! I can help with as little or as much planning as you’d like. Author Recent Posts Sara is a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, a Disney Earmarked agency. She lives in Alaska with her husband and 3 kids. Due to her extreme dislike of winter, she travels often to warmer destinations during the colder months. She visits the Disney parks and resorts frequently with her family and loves helping other families plan magical vacations. Contact her here for help with your vacation! Latest posts by Sara (see all)

Cape Ann Business Briefcase | News | Gloucestertimes.com – Gloucester Daily Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/cape-ann-business-briefcase-news-gloucestertimes-com-gloucester-daily-times/ Business Block Party The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business After Hours Block Party on Wednesday, Sept. 21, in collaboration with the Gloucester Crossing branch of the Cape Ann Savings Bank, Halyard Apartments and the Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA. The three businesses are hosting a networking party and raffles from 5 to 7 p.m. under a big tent at the Cape Ann Savings Gloucester Crossing branch, 4 School House Road. Attendees may also take advantage of a guided tour of the YMCA and Halyard to gain extra entries into the raffles and see what they have to offer. Light appetizers will be served and drinks will be available for purchase. While this is free event for chamber and non-chamber members, space is limited and advance registration is requested at capeannchamber.com. Love Greater Cape Ann auction For the 35th year, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Love Greater Cape Ann Fundraising Auction, and now is the time to prepare a bidding strategy by previewing the listing of auction items at https://one.bidpal.net/lovegca22. The live and silent auctions will take place in the ballroom at Cruiseport Gloucester, 6 Rowe Square, on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. There will be passed hors d’oeuvres, a plated dinner and a cash bar. Featured live auction items include two nights in deluxe accommodations at the luxurious, four-diamond, Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, as well as a painting by Robert Gruppe , who is continuing the artistic legacy of his father Emile and grandfather Charles P. Gruppé at his Rocky Neck studio and gallery. Proceeds benefit the chamber’s work to support Greater Cape Ann through business and regional promotion, economic growth, educational enrichment and community events. Tickets to the event are $75 per person. More information and tickets are available at capeannchamber.com Next Gen bonfire canceled Due to the forecast of inclement weather on Thursday, Sept. 22, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce’s Next Gen Committee’s End of Summer Bonfire has been canceled! Bankers bike for charity Officers of the Newburyport-based Institution for Savings  recently completed two major cycling events to raise money for charitable organizations. In August, bank President and CEO Michael Jones and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kim Rock completed the Pan-Mass Challenge from Wellesley to Provincetown and raised nearly $55,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Over Labor Day weekend, they completed the Tour de Force ride. The Tour de Force is a four-day, 300-mile ride first held in 2002 to honor the memory of, and raise money for, the fallen officers of Sept. 11, 2001.  In past years, the ride alternated between ground zero in New York City to Boston’s Fenway Park. This was Jones’ and Rock’s fifth Tour de Force and it took them from Buffalo around Niagara Falls and into Canada through several towns. Dating to 1820, the Institution for Savings is the largest mutual savings bank in Massachusetts. On Cape Ann, it has branches at 4 Parker St. in Gloucester, and 37 King St. in Rockport.

Opinion: What Is House Bill 135. How Would It Help Sickle Cell Patients – The Columbus Dispatch https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/opinion-what-is-house-bill-135-how-would-it-help-sickle-cell-patients-the-columbus-dispatch-2/ “For many patients, medicine would be unobtainable without assistance from third parties such as charities, churches, and drug manufacturer assistance programs,” Annie J. Ross-Womack Annie J. Ross-Womack  |  Guest columnist Annie J. Ross-Womack is the executive director of the Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association. September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited, rare, painful, and debilitating condition that affects thousands of Ohioans. Ohioans living with SCD are supported by a state program first started in the early 1970s through legislation passed by the Ohio General Assembly. The Ohio Dept. of Health program includes a regional network of medical providers and support services whose participants administer rigorous newborn testing programs, counseling and education services, and care coordination across the state. Now, Ohio lawmakers may soon pass a law that can further assist people living with SCD and others living with chronic and life-threatening diseases.    More:Sickle cell patient becomes vocal advocate for importance of blood donations Sickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide – about 100,000 in the United States. Sickle cell disease is particularly common among those whose ancestors came from sub-Saharan Africa; Spanish-speaking regions in the Western Hemisphere (South America, the Caribbean, and Central America); Saudi Arabia; India; and Mediterranean countries such as Turkey, Greece, and Italy. There are several types of sickle cell disease. The specific type of sickle cell disease a person has depends on the genes inherited from their parents. People with sickle cell disease inherit genes that contain instructions, or code, for abnormal hemoglobin. More:Sickle cell children are living longer than ever, but as adults they face challenges to get basic care As a result, red blood cells cannot adequately deliver oxygen to the body’s organs, tissues, and bones. When this happens, people living with sickle cell disease experience crippling pain. As they age, serious complications occur to the brain, heart, lungs, and other vital organs. Currently, there is no cure for sickle cell disease. Most treatments are centered around easing pain episodes and preventing complications and unseen damage to the body. Treatments include medication and blood transfusions and sometimes go as far as a stem cell transplant. There are some cutting-edge gene therapy treatments underway as well. More:How to submit guest opinion columns to the Columbus Dispatch Medications to manage rare and chronic illnesses such as sickle cell and related diseases are often expensive. People with high-deductible health plans must pay higher copays and coinsurance costs. Their medications are likely on specialty-tier formularies, which drives up these out-of-pocket costs. Columbus resident Habiba Bankston is one of thousands of Ohioans who live with sickle cell disease. As an adult, she has made the transition from pediatric sickle cell disease care to adult sickle cell disease care. Transition services from childhood to adult treatment is a critical time for all people living with sickle cell disease. Bankston, like other adults with sickle cell disease, receives some care from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in addition to services at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Thanks to healthy living, blood transfusions, and adherence to medicines, Bankston is living strong with sickle cell disease. For many patients, medicine would be unobtainable without assistance from third parties such as charities, churches, and drug manufacturer assistance programs. Unfortunately, health insurance companies have created policies commonly referred to as copay accumulators, which deny copay assistance from being applied to a cost-sharing requirement. The irony is that insurers refuse to apply financial assistance to the patient’s cost-sharing; they ultimately get paid twice by taking the monetary value of the copay assistance and the patient’s deductible obligation. More:Sickle cell children are living longer than ever, but as adults they face challenges to get basic care In addition, insurers use industry middlemen called pharmacy benefit managers to craft and utilize policies that shift the cost of the patient’s medication from the insurance company back onto the patient. Currently, nine out of 10 healthcare plans in Ohio have copay accumulator adjuster policies. The Ohio legislature is taking action to help patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases. The Ohio House, by unanimous vote, recently approved House Bill 135, which would address copay accumulator policies. House Bill 135 will help Ohio families reduce out-of-pocket costs by allowing the payments from third-party copay assistance programs or other financial assistance programs to count toward their deductible and coinsurance. Ohioans living with complex conditions such as sickle cell disease, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, and cancer are just some people whom this legislation will help. As House Bill 135 waits to be heard in the Ohio Senate, it is critical that policymakers understand that the bill does not force insurers to cover new benefits nor interrupt the use of generic medications or steer patients to more expensive medications. More:From debilitating illness to a ‘normal’ life, new gene therapy treatment promises to transform rare disease This bill does not increase premiums; so far, 14 states have banned copay accumulators, and more than 20 states are working on legislation. Data shows premiums have not increased in the first states where bans were implemented. People living with sickle cell disease appreciate that the Ohio Department of Health and state legislators support our community’s care, education, counseling, and newborn screenings. We urge the members of the Ohio Senate to pass House Bill 135 to continue to support those Ohioans dealing with chronic illness. Annie J. Ross-Womack is the executive director of the Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association. September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

TCH Calendar | News, Sports, Jobs – Sanibel-Captiva Islander https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/tch-calendar-news-sports-jobs-sanibel-captiva-islander/ The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, will present the following: AEROBICS Aerobics will be held on Sept. 21 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with instructor Mahnaz Bassiri. Bring your own weights (optional). Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. CHAIR STRETCHING Chair Stretching will be held on Sept. 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. AEROBICS Aerobics will be held on Sept. 23 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with instructor Mahnaz Bassiri. Bring your own weights (optional). Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. SANIBEL HEARTS CLUB The Sanibel Hearts Club will meet on Sept. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Play the game of Hearts; beginners to experts welcome. Cost is $5. COMMUNITY SOCIAL A Community Social will take place on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m., with a “Meals-to-Go” option available for pickup from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members; dessert is an extra $5. Register in advance at www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net or call 239-472-2155. SHELL CRAFTERS The Shell Crafters will have open tables on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A free class will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon; supplies start at $5. Open to children ages 6 and older with an adult. AEROBICS Aerobics will be held on Sept. 26 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with instructor Mahnaz Bassiri. Bring your own weights (optional). Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. MEMORY CAFE Memory Cafe will take place on Sept. 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Individuals with memory impairment and their loved ones can join the Dubin Center and Interfaith Outreach of SanCap for activities. Refreshments will be served. Free to attend, but advance reservations are requested at 239-437-3007 or riley@dubincenter.com. WINE TASTING CLASS A Wine Tasting Class with Pacific Northwest Wines will be held on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m., with food pairing by TCH Executive Chef John Wolff. Cost is $50 for members and $55 for non-members. TCH is accepting artist applications for its next Arts and Crafts Fair, scheduled for Oct. 23. The cost is $75 for a table. Spots are filling up quickly. To apply, contact marketing@sanibelcommunityhouse. TCH is seeking guest speakers for its Community Social series who are knowledgeable about: local produce or food, cultural cuisine like Thai or German food, interesting DIY like gardening or composting, and travel food stories. It is also seeking women leaders and change-makers for a Women Speaker Series. For details, contact office@sanibelcommunityhouse.net. TCH and Executive Chef John Wolff are looking for donations of locally grown mangos. The fruit will be used in several ways, including for youth cooking classes and to make chutneys and salsas that are sold to raise scholarship funds for the Culinary Education Center of Sanibel. If you have a mango or fruit tree and are willing to share its bounty, even if you are not in town, contact 239-472-2155 or office@sanibelcommunityhouse.net. TCH is also looking for volunteers to collect/pick up fruit. There are “Shell Critter Kits to Go” available for $5 each; add an extra $10 for shipping. Choose from 13 critters to assemble. Also, there is an “Art Kit to Go” available for $20. Eight different postcards to color and zentangle; sharpie and educational video link included. In addition, there are “Shell Necklace Kits” available for $20; add an extra $10 for shipping. All materials and instructions included. For more information about a program or event, or to register or purchase tickets, contact office@sanibelcommunityhouse.net or 239-472-2155 or visit www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net.

Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture (DNA): How Does It Rank Tuesday On Long-Term Trading Metrics? – InvestorsObserver https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/metaverse-dualchain-network-architecture-dna-how-does-it-rank-tuesday-on-long-term-trading-metrics-investorsobserver/ News Home Tuesday, September 20, 2022 02:01 PM | InvestorsObserver Analysts Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture receives a weak long-term technical score of 1 from InvestorsObserver analysis. Our proprietary scoring system considers the trading patterns over the past several months to a year by analyzing the coin’s consistency, volatility, and where it is relative to long-term averages to determine whether it’s a strong buy-and-hold investment opportunity. Currently, DNA holds a superior long-term technical analysis score than 1% of crytpocurrencies. Long-term investors employing a buy-and-hold strategy will find the Long-Term Rank especially relevant when allocating their assets and may find additional value finding cyptos with a high short-term technical score to discover coins that have bottomed out. InvestorsObserver is giving Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture a 1 Long-Term Technical Rank. Find out what this means to you and get the rest of the rankings on Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture! Trading Analysis The current trading price of $0.000058406 for DNA is -$0.0020948 (-97.29%) below the coins 100-day moving average of $0.002153179. DNA meanwhile is $0.0000242 (-32140427.42%) above its 52-week low of $0.000034225 and -$0.01067728 (-93146.72%) under its 52-week high price of $0.010735689. Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture’s current price relative to the coins long-term average and 52-week high and low, gives the crypto an average long-term technical score of 1. The price movement and range of DNA suggest that investors are bearish on the coin at this time. Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture has a market capitalization of $1,176,512.99 and a relatively low average daily volume with $66,692.88 worth of the currency traded over the typical 24 hour period. Over the last 24 hours, DNA’s volume is below its seven day average with 8,808.49 exchanged. Summary Technical analysis of Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture over the past year results in the crypto receiving a a weak long-term technical score of 1 as its price movement in that time has given traders reason to be bearish on the coin in the long-term. Click Here to get the full Report on Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture (DNA). Stay In The Know Subscribe to our daily morning update newsletter and never miss out on the need-to-know market news, movements, and more. Related Articles Here’s What it Might Take to Reignite the Crypto Market Thursday, September 08, 2022 04:08 PM | Nick Dey FC Barcelona’s Web3 Dive: Here’s What it Means for the Crypto Market Wednesday, August 17, 2022 02:42 PM | Nick Dey BlackRock Reverses Course on Crypto, Partners With Coinbase to Offer Bitcoin to Investors Tuesday, August 16, 2022 02:34 PM | Kyle Depontes Crypto Recovery: Ethereum (ETH) Gaining Sentiment Thursday, August 04, 2022 11:07 AM | Neal Farmer Interoperability: How Necessary Bridges Expose Crypto Projects to New Risks Thursday, July 07, 2022 03:50 PM | Nick Dey Celsius, Lehman Brothers, and the Crypto Detox Thursday, June 30, 2022 01:15 PM | Nick Dey You May Also Like

Best Workspace Gadgets For Creative Professionals In 2022-2023 – RS Web Solutions https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/best-workspace-gadgets-for-creative-professionals-in-2022-2023-rs-web-solutions/ Every person’s desktop is as individual as a fingerprint. It is impossible to find twins, especially when we talk about the workplaces and tools used by creative professionals. Even the workspace and place of two office workers in the same company will differ from each other in the smallest things. When it comes to creative professionals, the workspace is not limited to a desk, chairs, and PC. There is always something unusual and interesting. If you are looking for devices that will help you optimize your workspace and reboot your productivity, then today there are many solutions and useful gadgets. Below you will find interesting devices and gadgets that can become an integral part of your workspace. Top 14 workspace gadgets for creative professionals in 2022-2023 Do you want to make your workspace as convenient as possible? Today there are some gadgets that can provide not only comfort, but even affect your productivity. Below are the top 14 gadgets to pay attention to in 2022-2023. Recommended for you: Top 10 Best Micro SD Memory Cards. 1. Key Light Air Lighting is something that many people forget about and thus neglect their health. Lighting also plays an important role in productivity, so a device like the Key Light Air should be a must-have. You will get intense illumination on your desktop without any harm to your eyes. You can connect your Mac, PC, iPhone, or Android to adjust the brightness and control the light from anywhere in your office. Also, the design of this lamp keeps your desk tidy as it doesn’t take up much space and there are no wires. 2. Twelve South HoverBar Duo Want to get the maximum view of your screen? With this device, it will be very convenient for you to work and embody your creative ideas. This stand allows you to adjust the position of your iPad to the position you want. Therefore, you can provide yourself with optimally comfortable working conditions. Twelve South HoverBar Duo is portable, durable, and stable. Therefore, it will be useful to you not only for work but also for leisure. For example, you can watch TV series or position your iPad so that you can watch your favorite content and cook dinner. 3. Chalkdown Standing Desk How about a makeover for your desktop? Chalkdown Standing Desk will become an incredibly functional assistant for your productivity. It also comes with an unusual design with the help of which every creative specialist will be able to organize the most convenient workflow. The material is environmentally friendly, it is stable but also quite flexible. At the same time, the low weight allows you to experiment with the place where you would like to install this table stand without any problems. There are 144 height adjustment options, which will create the most comfortable position. 4. The Wacom One Creative Pen Display Need a digital drawing device? Then Wacom One Creative Pen Display is what you need. You will get a 13-inch screen and a pen with different nibs. This device is suitable for drawing, creating graphic objects, photo editing, and so on. The process of using this graphic tablet will give you pleasure and make you feel like you are working on paper. By the way, you can use accessories from other brands for this device. The tool is compatible with PC as well as some Android devices, which will make your creative process convenient and productive. 5. reMarkable 2 Digital Tablet Wasting a lot of paper during your creative flow? Is the memory of your smartphone filled with hundreds of files that are your creative notes? It’s time to stop torturing your smartphone and wasting paper with the reMarkable 2 Digital Tablet. This Digital Tablet resembles a piece of paper that you can use to take notes. At the same time, everything that you write can convert to text and save to Google Drive and other services. By the way, this is a very convenient device for teamwork and brainstorming. This is a must-have for those who like to take notes and are looking for a digital alternative. 6. TRIO – Portable Dual & Triple Screen Laptop Monitor Multiple screens are what creative professionals dream about. This is a convenient option that also streamlines your workflow and increases productivity. The device from TRIO will be a godsend for all professionals who are engaged in creative activities, be it writing or photography. The tool will allow you to get additional screens for your laptop. Considering portability, you can use it anywhere. There is no doubt that this device will become an indispensable thing for your creativity. 7. DYSON TP01 purifying fan The air in your room is as important as the lighting you use. Too dry and dirty air in the room can easily become the reason for a headache and decreased productivity. Therefore, it is better to pay attention to a humidifier-purifier like the Dyson TP01 with a cooling function. It humidifies the air in winter and creates cool air masses in summer. At the same time, the device cleans the air all year round and is able to absorb 99.97% of pollution with a size of 0.3 microns. You will get a complete picture of the air conditioning. The device is also perfectly customizable so you can create the most favorable conditions in the room. 8. Blue Light Glasses Eye protection is something that every creative specialist should keep in mind. Such a problem can be encountered quite unexpectedly, but unfortunately, it can negatively affect both productivity and health. By the way, a headache is often one of the consequences. So, in order to protect your vision, you should pay attention to specialized glasses that protect your eyes from computer rays. For example, you can consider Blue Light Glasses. Although experts continue their research on how effective glasses with such lenses are, experts note a significant improvement when using such glasses. You may like: Top 10 Best Video Presentation Software for Windows and Mac. 9. SanDisk Professional G-Drive Large files are a pain for many modern professionals. Therefore, such a device as SanDisk Professional G-Drive can be real salvation when working with huge files. You’ll get transfer speeds up to 1050MB/s. But this is not the only advantage the gadget comes with. The device will allow you to store such files in complete safety. Even if you drop the device from a height of 3 meters, it will still be safe, along with the data stored with its help! The tool is also designed in such a way as to stay protected against water and dirt. 10. Mind Reader Comfy Rest Discomfort during work is something that can reduce productivity. Mind Reader Comfy Rest is designed specifically for those who spend too much time at their desks. It has multiple height levels, so you can adjust the height to suit your needs. Also, the convex surface allows you to massage your feet to relieve tension. This gadget can save you money on buying a new chair if you thought the seat was the problem. 11. Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 Surely you have come across a situation when you prepared a cup of coffee or tea and suddenly get a creative insight. But when you return to your cup, everything is cooled down. A smart mug like Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 can be a nice solution to keep your drink hot for a long time. Your coffee will be hot for up to 1.5 hours. At the same time, you can choose the temperature yourself and control the temperature directly from your smartphone. 12. Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion Creative professionals spend a lot of time at the workplace, especially when they are truly inspired and engaged. However, even the most comfortable chair can’t provide maximum comfort when the creative process drags on for several hours. Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion is able to relieve stress and deliver additional comfort. This pillow will provide you with the right body position to take the load off your spine. Therefore, if you encounter discomfort, solve this problem with the help of such a device. 13. Air Omni 6 in 1 charging station Charging stations have long become a must-have for everyone who seeks to provide themselves with the most comfortable and functional workplace. A notable feature of PITAKA Air Omni is that you can charge 6 devices at the same time. This station is compatible with many devices including iPhone. The design and construction of the device allow you to place it on the desktop organically. The device charges quickly, so it is definitely worth your attention. 14. Moon Pod Productivity also depends on proper rest. Haven’t you experienced that as soon as you relax and find yourself in complete comfort, inspiration and new ideas immediately come to you? Therefore, it is worth taking care to create a creative place for yourself and you can do this with the help of Moon Pod. This is an incredibly comfortable chair that will allow you to relax a bit and still continue to work. You may also like: Top 10 Best Internal Solid State Drives (SSD). Wrapping up As you can see, there are many interesting gadgets that can help you organize your workspace and optimize your creative work. Choose the devices that will become your assistants and help you stay inspired and productive day after day. This article is written by Christine Tomas from Howly. Christine is a tech expert, consultant, and aspiring writer. She writes for different news portals and thematic blogs for tech experts helping her stay at the heart of programming, and technology news and providing expert answers for any tech issues. Disclosure: Some of our articles may contain affiliate links; this means each time you make a purchase, we get a small commission. However, the input we produce is reliable; we always handpick and review all information before publish...

Treasury Warns Against Russia’s Efforts To Evade Sanctions With Crypto – CNBC https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/treasury-warns-against-russias-efforts-to-evade-sanctions-with-crypto-cnbc/ Ether has hugely outperformed bitcoin since both cryptocurrencies formed a bottom in June 2022. Ether’s superior gains have come as investors anticipate a major upgrade to the ethereum blockchain called “the merge.” Yuriko Nakao | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin could use cryptocurrencies to evade U.S. and other sanctions launched against the Kremlin for its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, a Treasury official told lawmakers Tuesday. “Yes, Senator, that’s possible,” said Elizabeth Rosenberg, Treasury’s Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing And Financial Crimes, said when Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., asked her if digital assets could be used to skirt sanctions. The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs convened the hearing to discuss the next steps for deterrents against Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine, such as the seizure of assets from Russian oligarchs and the G7 agreement to cap the price of Russian oil. Warren said she’d been concerned about the possibility of cryptocurrency being used by Russian elites to bypass sanctions since the country invaded in February. “Back then we already knew that countries like North Korea had used crypto to skirt sanctions and launder at least hundreds of millions of dollars. And Russia could easily be part of that,” Warren said. The Treasury Department has already identified Russian entities attempting to circumvent sanctions with crypto. Twenty-two individuals and two entities, including a neo-Nazi paramilitary group, were designated this month for helping Russia digitally finance the war on Ukraine. In April, the agency targeted a virtual currency mining agency for the first time, along with oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev, privately owned commercial bank Public Joint Stock Company Transkapitalbank and 40 other individuals and entities led by Malofeyev. Russia-based Darknet Market Hydra and Garantex, a virtual currency exchange, were also sanctioned that month partly to cut off avenues for potential sanctions evasion. The U.S. government blocked access to all of their assets based in the U.S. or that are held by someone who resides in the U.S. Treasury also blocked transactions between those who are sanctioned and with anyone within the U.S. But Russia planned ahead by developing its own digital currency as early as February in hopes of trading directly with countries that will accept the funds without first converting to dollars. The country also developed tools to mask the origins of transactions since crypto exchanges can be tracked on the underlying blockchain. Rosenberg confirmed that anonymity-enhancing technologies and other tools used to hide digital transactions can interfere with sanctions enforcement. Treasury issued its first-ever sanctions on these “mixers” in May and sanctioned another, “Tornado Cash,” in August. Warren mentioned that Coinbase, a leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange platform, filed a lawsuit this month against the Treasury Department on behalf of Tornado Cash users. Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, told CNBC that the sanctions set “a dangerous precedent,” but Rosenberg called them effective. “When they can serve as a deterrent to any criminal (who) would seek to use a mixer in order to launder their funds, the proceeds of corruption or any criminal activity, that’s an effective avenue that we can use in order to signal that we cannot tolerate money laundering,” Rosenberg said.

U.S. Two-Year Yield At Almost 15-Year High Before Fed Meeting – Reuters https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/u-s-two-year-yield-at-almost-15-year-high-before-fed-meeting-reuters/ U.S. One dollar banknotes are seen in front of displayed stock graph in this illustration taken, February 8, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) – The yield on two-year U.S. Treasury notes, a rough gauge of interest rate expectations, rose to almost a 15-year high on Tuesday, a day before the Federal Reserve is likely to hike rates by 75 basis points as it continues to fight inflation. The two-year is highly sensitive to shifts in monetary policy expectations and early on Tuesday it hit 3.992%. The last time its yield broke above 4% was Oct. 18, 2007. The Fed is due to announce its latest policy decision on Wednesday. Money markets are fully pricing in a 75 basis point rate hike, with the chance of a larger full-point rate hike fading to just 16%, according to CME’s FedWatch tool. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Sweden’s central bank earlier raised rates by a larger-than-expected full percentage point to 1.75% and warned of more to come as it joins other central banks around the world that also are jacking up rates to tame inflation. read more Fed Chair Jerome Powell will stand by his hawkish stance and desist offering a moderate tone that has driven recent post-meeting rallies, said Johan Grahn, head of ETF strategy at AllianzIM. “I don’t think you’re going to see even a single dovish feather. He’s tried that a couple of times and then he gets the exact opposite from the market,” Grahn said. Yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury shot to 3.604% before paring some gains. They were up 8.6 basis points to 3.575% after topping 3.5% for the first time in 11 years on Monday. The two-year yield rose 2.5 basis points to 3.971%. The 10-year moving higher and faster than the two-year could be positioning ahead of Wednesday’s Fed statement or it could be Sweden’s Riksbank raising rates more than expected, said Lawrence Gillum, fixed income strategist at LPL Financial. “What’s happening for the Fed and other central banks is there’s a push to front-load these rate hikes,” Gillum said. “There’s a lot of jitters and some pre-positioning that’s going into (Wednesday’s) meeting,” Gillum added. “Foreign rates moving higher, that makes our rates less attractive.” The closely watched gap between two- and 10-year yields earlier reached a discount of as much as -47.5 basis points, approaching its most negative since Aug. 10 when the discount widened to -56.2 basis points. The gap later narrowed to -39.8 basis points. The two- and 10-year yield inversion, when the short end is higher than the long end, often has been seen as a reliable predictor of a recession in a year or two. After the Fed statement on Wednesday the market will try to gauge whether the central bank will raise rates by 50 basis points in November, said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial in Troy, Michigan. “I don’t think they’re going to communicate that, but I think the market will try to anticipate that and if they do, then you could see over the coming months some equilibrium level in rates,” Saglimbene said. “The terminal rate at which the Fed will stop raising interest rates is higher, and that terminal rate is likely to last longer,” Saglimbene added. “All of it is centered around inflation pressures that are more persistent.” Tighter monetary policy is pushing rates up and different securities are setting new milestones. The breakeven rate on five- and 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, have surged to 13- and 12-year highs, respectively. The five-year TIPS breakeven rate was last at 2.546%, while the 10-year TIPS breakeven rate was last at 2.403%. The latter indicates the market sees inflation averaging about 2.4% a year for the next decade. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond rose 7.2 basis points to 3.577%. The U.S. dollar five years forward inflation-linked swap , seen by some as a better gauge of inflation expectations due to possible distortions caused by the Fed’s quantitative easing, was last at 2.410%. The Treasury sold $12 billion in 20-year bonds with a high yield of 3.82%. The auction was “pretty well bid,” with yield about 1.5 basis points lower than the market at the bidding deadline, Lou Brien, market strategist at DRW Trading, said in a note. Sept. 20 Tuesday 3:45 PM New York / 1945 GMT Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Herbert Lash, additional reporting by Samuel Indyk in London; Editing by Nick Zieminski and Will Dunham Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

South Korean President Urges Shared Technology, Innovation – The Associated Press – En Español https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/south-korean-president-urges-shared-technology-innovation-the-associated-press-en-espanol/ UNITED NATIONS (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stressed the need for wealthy nations to share their advanced technologies and innovations with developing countries, particularly when it comes to closing the education gap and fighting infectious diseases. “In the era of digital sophistication, one of the most urgent tasks for the global community and the U.N. is promoting global cooperation to narrow the digital divide which exacerbates polarization between nations,” Yoon told leaders gathered in New York Tuesday for the U.N. General Assembly. Yoon said his country will continue to widely share its advanced digital technology and data, “and spare no effort in providing support and in investing in education.” He also noted that South Korea has helped accelerate research and development for COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccines by pledging $300 million toward the ACT-A, a global initiative that pools together resources from governments, health organizations, scientists, businesses and philanthropists to counteract the pandemic. At the same time, the country is increasing its contribution to the Global Fund to fight against infectious diseases including AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Yoon, who was elected earlier this year, acknowledged on Tuesday the threat to humanity posed by nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction but made no mention of the threat on South Korea’s own doorstep — North Korea. Last month, after the North had test-fired two suspected cruise missiles, Yoon said that his government had no plans to pursue its own nuclear deterrent, instead calling for more diplomacy. Yoon closed his speech Tuesday by pointing out that the first mission of the U.N. after its founding in 1945 was to approve South Korea “as the sole legitimate government on the Korean Peninsula” and to also help defend the country against the North during the Korean War by sending in U.N. forces. “Thanks to such efforts by the United Nations, Korea was able to become what it is today,” he said, invoking his nation’s formal name: “As such, the Republic of Korea will protect and expand the freedom of global citizens; and together with the United Nations, we will fulfill our responsibilities to promote peace and prosperity around the world.” ___ Pia Sarkar, a Philadelphia-based journalist for The Associated Press, is on assignment covering the U.N. General Assembly. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PiaSarkar_TK

Chinook Winds Casino Resort Has Switched To Quick Custom Intelligence’s Unified Gaming Platform – PR Newswire https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/chinook-winds-casino-resort-has-switched-to-quick-custom-intelligences-unified-gaming-platform-pr-newswire/ , /PRNewswire/ — Chinook Winds Casino Resort and Quick Custom Intelligence (“QCI”) jointly announced that the QCI Unified Gaming Platform has been deployed at their property in Lincoln City, Oregon. The platform has been installed, the marketing, player development and casino operations teams have been trained and the property is actively using the tool. “We are excited to partner with QCI. It is important to us to provide our team with the best tools available,” said John Wheeler, Interim General Manager, Chinook Winds Casino Resort. “With the QCI Platform, our team will immediately benefit from a solution that will scale with our efforts to provide a great gaming experience.” “We are honored that Chinook Winds Casino Resort chose to switch to the QCI Platform to help drive their casino revenues and assist with the optimization of their casino floor. This demonstrates the importance of providing a proven marketing campaign management tool, a highly configurable player development product and effective slot analytics tools, allowing casinos to adjust their product mix without impacting revenues or customer service,” commented Dr. Ralph Thomas, CEO of QCI. ABOUT Chinook Winds Casino Resort Chinook Winds Casino Resort is located on the beach in Lincoln City and is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. Guests enjoy Las Vegas-style gaming, an 18-hole golf course, four full-service restaurants, and a 243-room ocean front hotel. The Casino offers over 1,000 smoke free slot machines including a high stakes lounge. Table games include Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Three Card Poker, Fortune Pai Gow Poker, Bonus Let–It–Ride, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The Casino also offers Keno, Sports Wagering, and a 600 seat Bingo Hall. Chinook Winds Casino Resort is proud to offer entertainment monthly, including comedy acts and signature outdoor events. ABOUT QCI The QCI Platform aligns player development, marketing and gaming with powerful real-time operational tools developed for the gaming and hospitality industries. QCI has installed their ground-breaking, highly configured software in more than 75 casino resorts in North American and over 4,000 sites worldwide. QCI products provide tooling for gaming operators managing over $20 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, these products are built on the QCI Platform, a best-in-class on-premises, hybrid or cloud-based technology that enables fully coordinated activities across gaming or hospitality operations.  This data-driven software allows for quick, informed decisions in the ever-changing world of the casino industry and assists casinos in their efforts to optimize resources and profits, manage marketing campaigns and increase customer loyalty.  QCI was founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno.  Based in San Diego, QCI also has offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas & Phoenix.  Main phone number: (858) 299.5715 www.QuickCustomIntelligence.com SOURCE Quick Custom Intelligence

U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, Prominent Trump Ally, Weighing U.S. Senate Run In 2026 – Weatherford Democrat https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/u-s-rep-ronny-jackson-prominent-trump-ally-weighing-u-s-senate-run-in-2026-weatherford-democrat/ U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, recently launched Spanish-language TV ads in his reelection campaign — an unexpected use of campaign resources given that he is sitting in one of this election season’s safest congressional districts in the state. Jackson, best known as the doctor to former President Donald Trump, launched the TV spots last week in a bid to introduce himself to Latino voters. While his rural, Panhandle district is predominantly white, his campaign says it is an effort to grow his appeal with an ascendant voting bloc statewide. That could be because he’s interested in running for a higher office. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is not up for reelection until 2026, but Jackson is already considering running for the Senate seat, according to two people familiar with his thinking who were not authorized to speak on the record. Jackson did not respond to a request for comment, and Cornyn’s campaign declined to comment. Cornyn has taken a hit with Republican voters in the state after he led GOP negotiations on the bipartisan gun restriction bill that Congress passed after the Uvalde school shooting in May. Since his election two years ago, Jackson has wasted little time making allies in the Texas congressional delegation, and his well-known association with former President Donald Trump has strengthened his stature. He has doled out endorsements, cut checks and hosted events in competitive races, lending a Trump-backed credibility to candidates eager to court the former president’s most loyal supporters. At the same time, Jackson has emerged as one of the top fundraisers in the delegation, collecting $3.8 million so far this election cycle — a hefty amount for a member in a safe seat. Armed with Trump’s backing, Jackson weathered a storm of controversy during his first race for the 13th Congressional District in 2020. Much of it stemmed from when Trump nominated Jackson to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2018, which surfaced workplace misconduct allegations against him, including that he drank too much on the job and improperly handled medication. He denied the allegations but withdrew from consideration for the job. In May, congressional ethics investigators announced they had found “substantial” evidence that Jackson had misused campaign contributions to pay for a private dining club in Amarillo. Jackson did not cooperate with the investigation, but his lawyer challenged the findings, saying Jackson complied with all campaign finance regulations. Jackson’s Spanish-language TV ad, which started airing last week, is mostly biographical, calling Jackson an “America-first fighter” and recapping his background as a U.S. Navy rear admiral and doctor to three presidents. Jackson is currently spending about $27,000 on the TV buy through Oct. 25, according to AdImpact, a media-tracking firm. “Dr. Ronny Jackson will always fight back against the Democrats’ radical policies that are destroying our country,” a narrator says, “and he will fight to put America — and Texas — first.” Cornyn has been unapologetic about the gun bill, which all but one Texas Republican in Congress opposed. He got booed at the state party convention while the bill was under negotiation, and polls began to show his approval rating declining with GOP voters. Jackson was especially vocal about the legislation. After President Joe Biden signed it into law, Jackson tweeted a video of himself clutching two guns and daring Biden to “come and take it.” Few other names have come up publicly as potential Cornyn challengers in 2026, if he runs for reelection. One name is Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has sparred with Cornyn over Paxton’s personal legal troubles and who has criticized the gun bill. An anti-Cornyn group, Defend Texas Liberty PAC, polled a hypothetical Cornyn-Paxton race in July and found Paxton comfortably ahead. Jackson, meanwhile, is set to cruise to a second term in a district that voted for Trump by 46 percentage points in 2020. He was unopposed in his primary, and his Democratic opponent is Kathleen Brown. His redrawn district notably picked up some of Denton County in the Dallas suburbs, giving him more of a presence in the state’s largest media market. This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2022/09/19/ronny-jackson-john-cornyn-ad-launch/. The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Learn more at texastribune.org.

10 Solo Travel Destinations For Your First Trip Alone – The Washington Post https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/10-solo-travel-destinations-for-your-first-trip-alone-the-washington-post/ Traveling alone is one of life’s most rewarding — and sometimes embarrassing — experiences, whether you’re fresh out of high school or you’re married with kids. You get to wander on your own schedule, follow your instincts and pursue your perfect travel day. But you’re also out of your element. You may have to navigate foreign cultural norms and faux pas. You may fail in the process. The good news is those blunders build character — and make for better travel stories. If you’re new to solo travel, it can feel overwhelming to pick a place to go, let alone plan the whole trip. I’ve had the best time where there’s accessible public transportation and plentiful Ubers or taxis. My favorite places feel vibrant and safe beyond hotels and resorts. Remember that destinations that may have been perfect for some solo travelers may have been terrible for others. Some may be great for men but unsafe for women or people of color. Do your homework before you start locking in a trip to make sure a place is right for you, and take some basic precautions: make sure your phone’s going to work if you’re traveling abroad, and enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive important alerts and make yourself easier to locate in an emergency. So where should you go? Start with these 10 places. 1 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico Return to menu After traveling more than 20,000 miles across Mexico — passing through 32 states and 156 cities — cookbook author Rick Martinez has many recommendations for solo trips. San Cristóbal de las Casas, a town in the Chiapas highlands, makes his shortlist for its Spanish colonial architecture, textile artisans and outdoor markets. The cafe culture reminds Martinez of Paris. “You can people-watch and relax,” he said, “and the food is really amazing.” Don’t leave without trying the city’s tamales, roasted plantains and other fruits — from guava to apples to passion fruit — preserved in syrups and alcohol. Fair warning: you’ll have to fly to the city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez and take a bus. Return to menu According to findings from a VacationRenter analysis on “The Best (And Worst) Travel Destinations for Introverts,” Denver is the top pick based on factors like population density, walkability and the range of activities. That makes sense; Denver has a laid-back style and is easy to get around, offering something for every kind of solo traveler (extroverts, too). Once you get off the Denver airport rail at Union Station, the world is your oyster. Visit distilleries and breweries, hike close to the city or take a walking tour to see the city like a local, appreciating the murals along Cherry Creek trail. Return to menu After five experiences traveling alone in Japan, I fully endorse a solo trip to the country whether you want excitement, peace and quiet or something in between. I’m not alone. “I loved traveling Japan solo because it is safe, clean, and people are so respectful, kind, and helpful,” Annie Cheng, founder of the group tour company The Table Less Traveled, said in an email. The obvious place to go — particularly for travelers who may feel self-conscious being on their own — is Tokyo, where restaurants, bars and public baths cater to the solo customer. You could spend your entire trip in Japan’s capital, or venture out by train to see more of the country’s special pockets, from mountainous Sapporo to the beaches of Okinawa to bustling Osaka. Don’t feel intimidated to plan a trip if you don’t speak Japanese. “Despite the language barrier, I’ve had some of my best meals in Japan traveling solo,” Cheng said. Her advice for travelers is to get outside of their comfort zone, try to talk to anyone you can. “You may feel awkward, stupid, or embarrassed if it doesn’t go as you planned, but in the best case scenario you make a new friend and local connection,” Cheng said. Return to menu Chanice “Queenie” Williams, founder of the blog and travel planning site Fly with Queenie, says her solo trip to Tanzania this summer was a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. With an itinerary full of cities, national parks and beaches, it felt “perfect for solo travelers, particularly women who may not feel comfortable alone,” Williams said in an email. On her trip through Arusha, Moshi, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, Williams stayed in hostels where she could meet other solo travelers, choosing places that had good reviews online before booking. Zanzibar’s population is predominantly Muslim, so “adhering to the dress code and covering up will keep you from standing out and getting stares,” Williams advises. Return to menu Food writer, photographer and cookbook author Saghar Setareh is has a list of criteria that makes a place great for solo travel. There has to be good public transportation (an essential perk whether you’re visiting for a layover or a proper vacation), rich cultural and historic appeal as well as an exciting food scene to explore at different price ranges. Istanbul ticks every box. Hop on a $3 bus at the Istanbul Airport and you’ll be in the city in 45 minutes where you’ll find everything on Setareh’s list and more. Return to menu While Italy’s big cities are immensely popular for wandering alone, Katie Parla, author of the forthcoming cookbook “Food of the Italian Islands,” recommends heading off the coast of Lazio to the volcanic island of Ponza. It’s not just the destination that dazzles her, “I actually love the part of getting there,” she said in an email. To get to Ponza from Rome — about a four-hour trip door-to-door, Parla says — you’ll have to take a ferry after a train or a bus. Parla’s No. 1 tip for visitors is to rent a boat to explore the island’s breathtaking bays. After you drop anchor, “it is pure freedom to rent a scooter and zip around the volcanic contours of Ponza en route to aperitivo or dinner in the village of Le Forna as the sun sets over neighboring Palmarola in the distance,” Parla said. Return to menu Anais Martinez, a food blogger and culinary tour guide from Mexico City, recommends her hometown for any solo traveler. One of the biggest cities in the world, it’s full of museums and archaeological sites to wander, parks and public squares for people-watching and amazing food at every price point. For those worried about getting into said famous restaurants, most “would happily take solo travelers even if there is a long waiting list,” Martinez said in an email. “Show up at the door as soon as they open and you just might get lucky.” Return to menu Easy train to the airport? Check. Amazing food from every corner of the globe? Check. An eclectic mix of neighborhoods you can explore by foot? Check. San Francisco is a no-brainer for solo travel. Walk the city’s 49 square miles to get a feel of it all, from the foggy end-of-the-earth vibes of the Outer Sunset all the way to the waterfront Embarcadero, stopping along the way to grab a seat at the bar at one of the city’s many restaurants. Return to menu If you want a solo trip in paradise, Bali is the place. After my first trip to Bali, in 2015, I felt a gravitational pull to return for more time surfing, eating, making new friends, practicing the local language, listening to bewitching music played on the gamelan and exploring the coastline and nearby islands — all while feeling safe and relaxed on my own. If you’ve never been to the Indonesian island, don’t spend your whole time in Seminyak and Ubud. Rent a motorbike and get to know the rest of the island — which is only about 95 miles wide east to west. You can ride through lush rainforest and rice terraces to pristine beaches with immaculate waves to surf and places to hike, or find new spots to feast on Indonesian cuisine. Return to menu Ranked one of the safest cities in the world, Amsterdam attracts solo travelers with its architecture, parks, restaurants and nightlife. The capital of the Netherlands was travel writer Ali Wunderman’s first stop as a solo traveler, and a favorite destination for countless others with similar stories. Maybe that’s because it’s simple to navigate between biking and taking the tram. Or maybe it’s that “the hostels in Amsterdam are known to be great places to meet people,” Wunderman said. It was easy for her to make friends to go sightseeing and museum-hopping. But even when she was on her own, “It’s impossible to get bored,” she said.

Amazon Signs Agreement With Renewable Fuels Technology Company Infinium – Tech Business News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/amazon-signs-agreement-with-renewable-fuels-technology-company-infinium-tech-business-news/ Beginning in 2023, Infinium, a fuels technology company will begin powering Amazon’s transportation fleet with ultra-low carbon electrofuels helping reduce carbon emissions by roughly 5 million miles of travel per year. Infinium is striving to reduce the current 25% of all carbon emissions in the transportation sector worldwide by developing ultra-low carbon fuels that can be used to power cargo trucks, planes, and marine freight delivery. The agreement is another step forward in Amazon’s commitment to transition its transportation network away from fossil fuels and deliver packages to customers in more sustainable ways. Amazon plans to initially use the electrofuels in trucks in its middle mile fleet in Southern California, where the trucks are expected to help serve millions of customers. Amazon’s middle mile fleet is responsible for moving customer orders from its vendors and fulfillment centers to its network of sortation and delivery stations. Infinium plans to construct one of the world’s first electrofuels-production facilities in Texas, using green hydrogen made from renewable energy and carbon waste that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere and the facility will utilise recycled carbon waste to produce the electrofuels. Amazon previously invested in Infinium through The Climate Pledge Fund, a $2 billion venture fund that supports companies developing technologies, products, and services that help Amazon and others reach a net-zero carbon future. Infinium CEO Robert Schuetzle says the agreement with Amazon to provide Infinium electrofuels for use in the company’s transportation network is a significant moment for all of us. “Amazon has been working on electrofuels for over a decade, and we anticipate them to substantially lower greenhouse gas emissions (- GHG) than conventional fossil fuels.” “Beginning next year, we will have the first fleet of Amazon trucks powered by electrofuels, which will signal a big change for the transportation sector as a whole,” says Schuetzle Additionally, Amazon has also taken other significant steps toward net-zero carbon including: Signing an agreement with Plug Power to provide 10,950 tons of green hydrogen annually for its transportation and real estate activities to reduce carbon emissions. Ordering 100,000 electric delivery vehicles from Rivian, marking the largest order ever of electric delivery vehicles. Infinium is also a great example of how Amazon invested in new climate innovation, and the company will soon use its technology to reduce its carbon emissions. Amazon has pledged to reach net-zero carbon by 2040 as part of “The Climate Pledge” and looks to continue taking real business action to decarbonize its operations. Editorial Team The TBN team is a well establish group of technology industry professionals with backgrounds in IT Systems, Business Communications and Journalism.

Public Health Agency Of Canada Supports TRCA Project To Create Healthier Environments In Low-Income Residential Tower Communities – TRCA https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/public-health-agency-of-canada-supports-trca-project-to-create-healthier-environments-in-low-income-residential-tower-communities-trca/ September 20, 2022, Toronto, ON – Residents of high-rise towers in two Greater Toronto Area neighbourhoods will enjoy a greener, healthier environment thanks to a Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) program supported by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) under the Intersectoral Action Fund. Shafqat Ali, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre, announced PHAC’s funding commitment of $117,315 to support TRCA’s Growing Healthy Towers initiative today in Knightsbridge, Bramalea in the City of Brampton. Shafqat Ali, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre (sixth from left) joins TRCA staff, community members, and partners to announce the Public Health Agency of Canada’s support for TRCA’s Growing Healthy Towers initiative. The Growing Healthy Towers project will benefit residents of the Knightsbridge neighbourhood of Bramalea in Region of Peel, and the Rexdale/Smithfield neighbourhood in the City of Toronto. The project will build on initiatives that TRCA’s Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) is currently undertaking in these communities. Growing Healthy Towers is designed to help transform low-income residential tower communities into healthier and greener places to live. TRCA brings together resident champions and partners from various sectors to develop solutions to improve the physical and mental health of community members. The project’s areas of focus include promoting access to greenspace, food security, healthy living, social inclusion, and skills training. The Growing Healthy Towers program seeks to promote access to greenspace, food security, healthy living, social inclusion, and skills training for residents of low-income residential towers. The initiative brings together more than 20 organizations across two regions and 12 sectors, including City of Brampton and City of Toronto, local Public Health units, municipal, private and public housing sector partners, and community organizations working on the ground in these neighbourhoods. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) established the Intersectoral Action Fund to support action on social determinants of health by building capacity in communities to advance intersectoral action in ways that improve population health and reduce health inequities. Quotes: “Supporting community resilience, and healthy human and natural systems is at the core of what we do at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. We are honoured that the Public Health Agency of Canada has chosen to fund TRCA’s Growing Healthy Towers project, which is working with more than 20 organizations, across two regions, and 12 sectors, investing in neighbourhoods experiencing intersecting climate and community health issues.” — John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) TRCA’s Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) The Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) is a proven solution for sustainable urban renewal that places neighbourhoods at the centre of the implementation framework. SNAP seeks to develop action plans to improve the local environment on the neighbourhood scale and build resiliency against Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)”climate change by greening local infrastructure and encouraging positive behavior changes among residents. SNAP works with local stakeholders, including residents, businesses, groups, and institutions, to identify strategic approaches for advancing resilience at the neighbourhood scale. TRCA to date has initiated SNAP programs in 10 Greater Toronto Area neighbourhoods. While all SNAP programs follow a common approach, each SNAP is unique to its neighbourhood. In 2021, TRCA launched two new SNAP programs in the Thornhill and Bramalea neighbourhoods in Vaughan and Brampton. SNAP held 50 events, engaged more than 2,750 stakeholders, and increased active partnerships from 60 to 90. To learn more visit trca.ca/snap. About Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) With more than 60 years of experience, TRCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of  Restoration To repair or re-establish functioning ecosystems; the process of altering a site to establish a defined, native, historic ecosystem; the goal is to emulate the structure, function, diversity and dynamics of a specified ecosystem.”restoration of the natural environment and the visit trca.ca. Media Contact Shereen Daghstani Senior Manager, Communications, Marketing and Events Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Shereen.daghstani@trca.ca

Will Texas Legalize Sports Betting? – Gaming Today https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/will-texas-legalize-sports-betting-gaming-today/ The state of Texas is home to 11 professional sports franchises, 10 D1 college athletic programs, and over 28 million people that support these teams and programs dearly. Texas residents are hopeful that the opportunity to wager legally on their favorite sports teams will come soon enough.  Calls For Legalization in Texas A Dallas Morning News poll in March of last year showed that 43% of Texans are in favor of legalizing sports betting, with 31% claiming that it was not important to them, and 26% opposing. That goes along with 57% support for casino gambling in the state.  The road to legalization in the Lone Star State is more complicated than what the polling suggests, however. To bring sports betting or gambling of any form, the Texas legislature would have to undertake a complicated process of amending their state constitution. A ballot measure to allow sports betting would be passed by Texas voters, state Rep. Dan Huberty says, lawmakers just need to overcome political opposition in the legislature to make it happen. Texas’ constitution requires 2/3rd majority votes in both chambers to make the ballot. — Ryan Butler (@ButlerBets) December 13, 2021 With various interest groups advocating for and against the legalization of gambling, it remains to be seen just how strong of a priority local politicians will consider any lobbying efforts.  In April, one high-profile political figure — candidate for Governor Beto O’Rourke — advocated for legal sports betting.  “From listening to Texans across the state, it’s one, a very popular proposal, and two, it would also help us address some of the challenges we have in reducing inflation and property taxes in the state…So, I think that warrants a very close look, and it’s something I’m inclined to support.” It is estimated that Texans already partake in sports gambling to the tune of $5 billion per year, according to ABC 13 Houston. It makes sense that politicians would look to use the gambling bill to advertise a more socially driven impact that the revenue from gambling taxation and licensing fees will create. Interested Parties The professional franchises in the state clearly have made their voice heard with efforts to accelerate supportive legislation. The Sports Betting Alliance is a lobbying group made up of Texas’ major professional sports teams and several major sports betting operators seeking to operate in Texas. These operators include DraftKings, FanDuel, Penn Gaming, and BetMGM. This lobbying group is one of the most aggressive lobbying players in the state looking to see legalization in the next two years.  Operators are already looking to create relationships with Texas entities in preparation for future online gaming. BetMGM announced in May a deal to become the exclusive betting partner of the Houston Astros.  News! We are excited to announce our new, exclusive partnership with the @Astros! #LevelUp More https://t.co/bEOWdAIqxH — BetMGM (@BetMGM) May 9, 2022 In August of last year, Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets, announced a $1.6B deal that sold his company, Golden Nugget Online Gaming, to DraftKings. Included in this deal was an exclusive partnership between the Houston Rockets and DraftKings, making DraftKings the daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and iGaming for the team. Fertitta also expressed ambitions to open a sportsbook at the Toyota Center in downtown Houston, where the Rockets play. Outside of lobbying, Texas has had a relatively public figure in gambling for some time. Perhaps the most outward-facing representation of gambling in Texas is the famous furniture store owner and active gambler Mattress Mack. Mack is notorious for laying down significant sums on his hometown Astros to win the World Series, among other bets (with regulated sportsbooks in legal states), typically using those wagers as a hedge against promotions he offers his customers. His presence in the sports gambling culture has shined a clear spotlight on the Houston businessman, despite the state’s non-legalized status.  The Outlook for Sports Betting Legalization in Texas The path to legalization for serious sports betting legislation rests in Texas lawmakers’ hands. While popular, sports betting lacks the urgency and emotional investment that many issues on the ballot and in the chambers of government command. Optimistic assessments put Texas sports betting unlikely to come to fruition until at least 2024. Both Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Governor Greg Abbot oppose sports betting legalization, giving the bill no high-profile political supporters outside of challenger O’Rourke. What is abundantly clear is that big-time players in the gaming space are betting on Texas legalizing gambling in the next five or so years. Operators like DraftKings and BetMGM would not be investing serious capital into partnerships solely for signage on the walls at Minute Maid Park or for branding on the Rocket’s backboards. There is clearly a belief that the tide will turn from the industry’s biggest names. If Texas is to follow suit with legal online sports betting like neighboring states Louisiana and Arkansas, they should do it as soon as possible. With Californians voting on two sports betting referendums in Novemeber, including Prop 27 that would see operators pay extraordinary $100 million one-time licensing fees to access the state’s 39+ million people, Texas could offer a similar licensing fee package to excitable operators. They say everything is bigger in Texas — I wouldn’t doubt that beloved phrase would apply to everything from licensing fees to gaming revenue taxes on participating operators. For now, Texas residents are left to play with daily fantasy sports products from DraftKings, FanDuel, and several other operators. Jerry Jones and the Sports Betting Alliance currently investing heavily in rapid legalization will have to endure, in all likelihood, several more seasons of play before their first wager can be accepted.  AP Photo by Tony Gutierrez

Dalrada Corporation Brings Metaverse-Based Digital Ecosystem To Averett University – Business Wire https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/dalrada-corporation-brings-metaverse-based-digital-ecosystem-to-averett-university-business-wire/ SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dalrada Financial Corporation (OTCQB: DFCO, “Dalrada”) announced last week its breakthrough partnership with Averett University in Virginia to design, develop, and implement a unique digital ecosystem while creating an immersive metaverse experience for students. The futuristic experience will be gifted to the university by Dalrada to help educate Averett students on the ownership of data, personalized artificial intelligence, and the effects of digital currency on an economic system. Dalrada will facilitate the metaverse experience through proprietary technology and specific tools that will ultimately lead to further learning and the understanding of the foundational technologies to establish a modern metaverse-based economic system. Dalrada is expected to invest over $2 million to create this cutting-edge Web 3.0 educational experience. The new metaverse builds on Dalrada’s existing partnership with technology incubator, imagineeer, and is made possible through a larger clean energy initiative on the Averett University campus which will also deliver significant cost savings. The effort will include digital twinning capabilities that will not only optimize energy use across the campus and capture carbon emissions reductions, but will create new educational opportunities focused on data-driven sustainability initiatives. Additionally, the partnership is expected to help Averett University tackle ongoing societal challenges – including student happiness and overall wellness. The partnership may set the bar for colleges across the country while providing students with the tools they need to be successful after graduation. Averett students will gain firsthand knowledge and experience to compete for jobs that will drive the industries of the future. According to Averett University President, Dr. Tiffany Franks, “Partnering with Dalrada will ensure that Averett does its part to foster an educational environment designed to propel our students into the digital future, preparing them to not only find jobs after they leave, but help create them as well.” Recognizing the advanced technology capabilities of the metaverse highlights its importance to organizations like college campuses: “Delivering an educational experience like this to Averett University gives us the ability to immerse students in the digital environment of the future,” said Jose Arrieta, Dalrada’s Chief Strategy Officer and President of Dalrada Technologies. “When students participate in a metaverse-based ecosystem with digital twinning capabilities, they gain immeasurable experience that will help them long after they graduate.” Echoing Dr. Franks’ sentiments, Arrieta confirmed, “Our goal is to eventually have students create the jobs of the future rather than just look for the jobs of the future.” Dalrada’s innovative approach toward digital ecosystems leverages modern capabilities that will ultimately revolutionize the scale and speed at which additional related technologies can be adopted. For more information, visit www.dalrada.com. About Dalrada Financial Corporation Dalrada Financial Corporation drives innovation that positively impacts people, businesses, and the planet. With subsidiaries that are firmly positioned in the world’s top-growing industries of healthcare, energy, precision manufacturing, and technology, Dalrada creates solutions that are sustainable, affordable, and accessible. The company works continually to produce disruptive products and services that accelerate positive change for current and future generations. Dalrada’s global solutions directly address climate change, post-pandemic gaps in the healthcare industry, and technology solutions for a new era of human behavior and interaction, ensuring a bright future for the world around us. Established in 1982, Dalrada has since grown its footprint to include the unique business divisions: Dalrada Health, Dalrada Precision Manufacturing, Dalrada Energy, and Dalrada Technologies. For more information, please visit www.dalrada.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. About Averett University Since 1859, Averett University has grown and developed into a dynamic institution that serves students of all ages, offering more than 40 undergraduate majors with a number of concentrations and minors, along with 12 graduate programs in several concentrations. Dedicated to preparing students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change, the University’s historic main campus is embedded in the heart of Southern Virginia with regional learning centers throughout Virginia and online. Averett enrolls a diverse student body and boasts an alumni network that spans the globe. At Averett University, we are altogether different. We know that relationships fuel futures, which explains our unmistakable family atmosphere. On campus or online, Averett students feel a sense of true belonging. Through relentless support and unwavering dedication, we equip our students with the skills for a lifetime of success. Knowing that personal growth and community well-being go hand-in-hand, we serve others with confidence and distinction, and with a more than 160-year legacy, our influence is far-reaching in the world around us. This is Averett. Visit www.averett.edu for more info. Disclaimer Statements in this press release are not historical facts. The statements are forward-looking, including statements regarding future revenues and sales projections, plans for future financing, the ability to meet operational milestones, marketing arrangements and plans, and shipments to and regulatory approvals in international markets. Such statements reflect management’s current views, are based on certain assumptions, and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors and will be dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, our ability to obtain additional financing that will allow us to continue our current and future operations and whether demand for our products and services in domestic and international markets will continue to expand. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations regarding these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that may impact the Company’s success are more fully disclosed in the Company’s most recent public filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its annual report on Form 10-K.

Our Medical Expert Shares How To Sleep Better Using These Gadgets And Supplements – FOX 31 Denver https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/our-medical-expert-shares-how-to-sleep-better-using-these-gadgets-and-supplements-fox-31-denver/ What you need to get a good night’s sleep Getting seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep each night is one of the best things you can do for your body. Unfortunately, because of work, stress or other factors, a lot of us don’t get that, and our overall health is affected. While it is possible to scour the internet for sleeping tips, we thought it would be best to talk directly to an expert. We asked Dr. Michael Huynh, M.D., what tools were available to help the average person get the proper amount of sleep needed to live a healthy life. What is sleep? We are diurnal animals. That means we are active during the day. According to Dr. Huynh, low-light conditions trigger the production of a hormone called melatonin. This is what makes us sleepy at night. Before electricity and light bulbs, people naturally fell asleep when it got dark. When the sun came out, it would trigger the body to decrease melatonin levels, so we could naturally wake up. While you are sleeping, Dr. Huynh explained that it’s not a constant state. You go through four to six cycles of non-rapid eye movement sleep and rapid eye movement sleep. During NREM, the body is not in a deep sleep. You tend to move around to prevent bedsores. Staying in one position for too long puts pressure on one area of the skin, which can break and become infected. In REM sleep, the body is paralyzed, in a sense, and you are dreaming. REM sleep is the deepest sleep. It is when you get the most rest and your brain recovers from the previous day. While doctors still aren’t 100% sure why we need sleep, one prevailing theory is that we sleep to help clear the brain of debris and plaque that build up while awake. It is currently believed that poor sleep contributes to high levels of beta-amyloid protein in the brain, which can cause the formation of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. What causes poor sleep? Lack of sleep can be brought about by anxiety, depression and other medical issues. However, Dr. Huynh said that prescription medicines are used to help people get better sleep in those situations, so they are beyond the scope of this article. The focus is on factors that the individual can control with behavior or other types of sleep aids. For example, anything that disrupts the natural sleep cycle can contribute to poor sleep. This includes being on a computer, looking at your phone or watching the TV at night. Poor sleep can also result from the type of work you do, taking long naps during the day, the type of lifestyle you lead or the environment in which you live. What can help you get a good night’s sleep? Blue-light-blocking glasses “There are not too many well-studied devices when it comes to what can improve sleep or sleep hygiene,” Dr. Huynh stated. “But one of the big topics is a blue-light filter, either one that is built into your device or a pair of glasses that filter out blue light.” When you use a device, such as a phone, a computer or a TV, at night, the blue light that comes from this device can keep you awake. “There is no harm in activating a blue light filter on your phone or on your screen or wearing glasses because some studies show it can help with reducing being awake for a long time.” Earplugs and white noise machines If a noisy environment keeps you from sleeping, the doctor suggested using a white noise machine to help filter out sounds that disrupt your sleep. He also recommended trying earplugs, but only if they cause no discomfort. A mouthguard If you or your partner snores, that can wake you up abruptly and disrupt your sleep, so you never reach that deep state of rest. Dr. Huynh said one of the best devices to reduce or eliminate snoring is an over-the-counter mouthguard that molds to the shape of your jaw and teeth.  “Usually, you put the mouthguard in warm water and bite into it,” he explained. “Let it cool down and harden so it can conform to the shape of your jaw and your mouth. If you are not comfortable doing that, there is a mandibular advancement device, which is a little bit more extreme than a plastic mouthguard. The mandibular advancement device pulls your lower jaw a little bit forward to open up your airway. This helps reduce snoring at night.” Blackout curtains and sleep masks If you are in an area with prolonged sunlight, Dr. Huynh recommended using blackout curtains or a sleep mask. “Both of these block light to help with better sleep hygiene,” he said.  Better pillow and mattress If your pillow holds your head up too high or lets it sink too low, it can create discomfort that decreases your ability to have a restful night’s sleep because you toss and turn. The same with your mattress. Unfortunately, not one option is best for everyone, so the doctor admitted that finding the right option might take a little trial and error.   Sunrise alarm clocks While a sunrise alarm clock isn’t an obvious answer to getting a more restful night’s sleep, Dr. Huynh pointed out that you could use it in the morning to wake you up gently. The trick is to use it consistently to reset when you wake up. He believes this could eventually readjust your sleeping pattern and your circadian rhythm, allowing you to train yourself to sleep for seven to eight hours each night. Supplements For his experience of working in a hospital where sleep is constantly disrupted, Dr. Huynh would only recommend one supplement: melatonin. While he said that 3 milligrams is usually enough, in some cases, Dr. Huynh may prescribe up to 6 mg. “Melatonin is a very safe over-the-counter supplement to take,” he said. “It just increases the melatonin amount in your body and tells your body, ‘Hey, it’s time to go to sleep.’” He cautioned about taking other supplements, mostly because the Federal Drug Administration does not regulate supplements. “That’s how they get around selling them to people without a prescription. They’re not really tested.” And some, such as kava and valerian, can cause liver failure in some cases. OTC medications While Dr. Huynh said two other effective over-the-counter sleep aids were NyQuil and Benadryl, he cautioned not to take either in excess or for a prolonged amount of time. “These medicines have an anticholinergic effect — you can get delirious or have difficulty with urination and severe dryness,” he noted. Products that can help you get a better night’s sleep Blue Cut Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses  If you just want a pair of anti-fatigue, nonprescription blue-light-filtering glasses, this pair from Blue Cut is a solid option. Available with or without magnification power. A viable choice if you work on the computer or enjoy gaming. Sold by Amazon Flents Ear Plugs For people with trouble sleeping, these comfortable-fit earplugs can be a godsend. They are latex-free, have a 33-decibel noise reduction rate, and come in a large container that holds 50 pairs. Sold by Amazon HoMedics White Noise Sound Machine If you need a little background noise to sleep, this model offers six options: white noise, thunder, ocean, rain, summer night and brook. The autotimer will play sounds for 15, 30 or 60 minutes. Sold by Amazon ZQuiet Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece If you or your partner snores, it can be impossible to get a restful night’s sleep. There are two models, one that moves your jaw forward 2 millimeters and one that moves your jaw forward 6 mm to keep your airway open while you sleep. Sold by Amazon Eclipse Fresno Modern Blackout Curtains These premium-quality blackout curtains block out between 98% to 99.9% of sunlight. They can also help reduce unwanted noise and cut down on your energy bills. Sold by Amazon Asutra Silk Eye Pillow for Sleep This soothing eye pillow is made of 100% silk for comfort. It is filled with lavender and flax seeds and comes with a gel mask for additional comfort. Sold by Amazon Original Casper Pillow The original Casper pillow is breathable, so it helps keep you cool while sleeping. It provides both support and comfort to help ensure better neck alignment. The pillow is resistant to clumping. Sold by Casper and Amazon Saatva Classic Mattress This luxurious mattress is supportive and breathable. It is designed to deliver proper spine alignment, no matter how you sleep and comes with a 365-night home trial. Sold by Saatva Nature Made Melatonin Melatonin helps you fall asleep naturally by increasing the level of melatonin in your system. This 240-count jar contains 3 mg tablets. Sold by Amazon and iHerb Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light By using the Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up light, you can help put your body on a better sleep cycle. It has 10 brightness settings, five different natural wake-up sounds and a dimmable display. Sold by Amazon Benadryl Ultratabs Antihistamine Allergy Medicine While the primary purpose of Benadryl is to reduce allergy symptoms, it also functions well as a sleep aid. Talk to your doctor before using this OTC medicine for the first time. Sold by Amazon ZzzQuil Nighttime Sleep Aid  ZzzQuil is the non-habit-forming sleep aid that can help you fall asleep in less than 20 minutes. It keeps you sleeping throughout the night, giving you seven to eight hours of uninterrupted rest. Sold by Amazon Want to shop the best products at the best prices? Check out Daily Deals from BestReviews. Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals.  Allen Foster writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.  Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved.

Crypto Exchange Huobi Global Enables Cryptocurrency Purchases With Fiat In Latin America – CoinDesk https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/crypto-exchange-huobi-global-enables-cryptocurrency-purchases-with-fiat-in-latin-america-coindesk/ Andrés Engler is a CoinDesk editor based in Argentina, where he covers the Latin American crypto ecosystem. He holds BTC and ETH. Huobi Global, a crypto exchange founded in China but now registered in the Republic of Seychelles, is enabling cryptocurrencies to be purchased with fiat currency in Latin America through a partnership with the online payment solution AstroPay. The exchange, one of the world’s largest by trading volume, now provides a new fiat on-ramp in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Uruguay, Huobi said in a statement. “Users in these countries will then be able to purchase and trade through a variety of payment methods including credit and debit cards, bank transfers and local alternative options,” the company added, including the Brazilian government’s payment system Pix and Mexico’s system of interbank electronic payments (SPEI). With its latest move, Huobi joins other global players that have recently enabled crypto purchases via fiat in Latin America, such as Bybit and MetaMask. In May, Huobi Global acquired the Latin American crypto exchange Bitex, which operates in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Paraguay, and plans to launch operations in Peru and other undisclosed countries in the region. Astropay was founded in 2009 by Uruguayans Andrés Bzurovski and Sergio Fogel. It currently has offices in the U.K. and Latin America, offering more than 200 payment methods globally, the firm said in a statement. Sign up for Market Wrap, our daily newsletter explaining what happened today in crypto markets – and why. By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk product updates, events and marketing and you agree to our terms of services and privacy policy. DISCLOSURE Please note that our privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information has been updated . The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups. As part of their compensation, certain CoinDesk employees, including editorial employees, may receive exposure to DCG equity in the form of stock appreciation rights, which vest over a multi-year period. CoinDesk journalists are not allowed to purchase stock outright in DCG . Andrés Engler is a CoinDesk editor based in Argentina, where he covers the Latin American crypto ecosystem. He holds BTC and ETH. Andrés Engler is a CoinDesk editor based in Argentina, where he covers the Latin American crypto ecosystem. He holds BTC and ETH.

Six Key Strategies For Recruiting Top MSP Talent – ChannelE2E https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/six-key-strategies-for-recruiting-top-msp-talent-channele2e/ by IT By Design • Sep 20, 2022 For years, MSPs have been using a wide range of ways to hire top-notch talent, be it using tech recruiters or building in-house recruiting teams. Irrespective of the chosen method, it’s always challenging to hire ― from recruiting to interviewing and finding the right skill sets. For a business rooted in people and connections, finding the right talent goes beyond matching a technical skillset. As long as you look outside the traditional hiring bubble and reach out to candidates who can add value to your MSP, you can turn the tedious job of hiring tech talent into a fruitful, fulfilling experience. But no matter how you reach out, you must always be recruiting so that you have a pipeline of talent ready to be hired when the need to scale arrives. 1. Create an ideal candidate “profile” Just like buyer “personas” play a critical role in shaping customer engagement programs, building an ideal candidate “profile” is essential for your MSP to understand the aspirations and needs of your business model. An ideal candidate profile is a guide for any hiring manager to identify their idyllic candidate for the job. It’s used as a tool throughout the hiring process to evaluate candidates. Include these characteristics when creating your profile: Shift Hours for the role Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid workplace Budget range Skills, Competencies & Certifications Job Score Card Career Progression Plan Culture Fit Once you have a clear picture of the talent you want to pursue, consider what and how you’ll convey to them your employee value propositions (EVP). To put your different EVPs in the right order, always: Ask your recent hires why they chose you. You’ll be surprised the benefits you take for granted and not worth mentioning in JDs may be the reason that high-performing tech professionals choose your company. Keep up with the latest research and data-driven insights into tech talent trends and needs. Know whether you want your candidates to be onsite, hybrid, or fully remote, and whether they want to work for a large or small IT company. This will help you easily screen out candidates. 2. Scout for talent in the right places At IT By Design, we conduct virtual fairs regularly not only to build talent pools, but to generate qualified leads for future hiring as well. Here are some other ideal places to find talent: Online tech forums where MSP professionals interact with peers and thought leaders for knowledge sharing Social media sites ― like LinkedIn ― where you can ask contacts to introduce you to someone with whom they’ve worked Digital ads Tech schools and college campuses Leverage your existing employee base An alumni email to leverage former employees Referrals and rewards programs for employees External recruiters 3. Speak their language What you don’t want to do is contact a talented Helpdesk engineer with a generic email or an uninspiring job description. Most of the time, the best talent isn’t actively looking for a job. Personalized emails are a great strategy for attracting such passive candidates. While writing your job description and ad copy, make your employee value proposition about more than just money. For instance, at ITBD we put all new engineers through a 60-day “Boot Camp” where they are trained on MSP tools and processes so they’re ready to go on Day 1 when we hire them out to an MSP. Also, invoke a sense of fun and excitement for the applicant.  Be sure to: Use a proper, self-explanatory job title Include what you’re looking for and the job duties in the language of an ideal candidate Provide a link or QR code for the applicants to learn more about the job and careers page Share your company’s goals, vision, and culture to help attract candidates with shared interests Mention the benefits and perks your MSP offers 4. Throw a challenge Before you invite them in for a final discussion, be sure to check their tech competency and innovation instincts. Make them register for a virtual career fair and host a live hackathon during each fair. Give them a task they are not quite sure if they can solve to make sure they jump right on it to try! Make the challenge fun and try adding a bit of mystery with an element of surprise. One way to do it is by asking them to spot an issue in a client’s dummy IT environment. 5. Hire talent with the right attitude No matter how talented people you hire, they would not create value for you if they don’t fit into your MSP culture. And that’s where attitude plays a vital role. While screening and interviewing candidates, look for applicants whose core values and aspirations gel with that of your MSP. Many traits that make up a great employee can’t be found on a resume. So, while interviewing, try to understand what the candidate has accomplished in his or her last job. Do your best to gauge their customer-centricity and passion for learning by throwing questions that reveal the minutest details of their last project. 6. Provide a great applicant experience  Most MSPs work really hard to attract top tech talent. Once they finally select a candidate, they think that they have nailed the hardest part. Getting top-notch talent interested enough to attend job interviews is just half of the job. This is where the real game begins! To get top-tier IT talent to accept your job offer, first you must provide a great recruitment experience and sell the job. If you have a strong tracking system in place, put prospective employees through a mail campaign that includes company news, blogs, “fun at work” videos, and podcasts. This will make them feel valued and appreciated and will ensure a good impression of your employer brand. Have the candidate meet with an many of your staff as possible so the prospect can get a feel for fellow team members with whom they’ll be working. Basing your final decision on the feedback from your team will help you conclude whether the prospect is definitely the right one. This ill help you make a confident final decision. Final Thoughts: Digital transformation and the continually changing tech landscape require MSPs to be savvy and forward-thinking in who they hire. Finding tech talent requires a strong, focused recruitment strategy, which should include developing a process that reflects your MSP’s vision and brings out interviewees’ true skill sets. This guest blog is courtesy of IT By Design and authored by Sunny Kaila, founder and global CEO. Read more IT By Design guest blogs here. Regularly contributed guest blogs are part of ChannelE2E’s sponsorship program.

Boyd Gaming Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NYSE:BYD) – MarketBeat https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/boyd-gaming-sees-unusually-high-options-volume-nysebyd-marketbeat/ Boyd Gaming Co. (NYSE:BYD – Get Rating) was the recipient of unusually large options trading activity on Tuesday. Stock traders bought 17,539 put options on the company. This is an increase of approximately 1,420% compared to the average volume of 1,154 put options. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Should Investors Roll the Dice on Boyd Gaming? BYD has been the subject of a number of research reports. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price target on shares of Boyd Gaming from $84.00 to $73.00 in a research report on Wednesday, July 27th. KeyCorp set a $70.00 price target on Boyd Gaming in a research report on Tuesday, July 19th. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Boyd Gaming from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 26th. Truist Financial dropped their target price on shares of Boyd Gaming from $90.00 to $80.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 20th. Finally, Barclays began coverage on shares of Boyd Gaming in a report on Tuesday, June 28th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $63.00 price target on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, nine have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $75.36. Boyd Gaming Trading Down 0.9 % NYSE BYD traded down $0.48 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $52.23. 12,849 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 957,840. The business’s 50 day moving average is $54.84 and its 200-day moving average is $57.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.87, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 0.78. Boyd Gaming has a 12-month low of $47.66 and a 12-month high of $72.72. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.85. Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD – Get Rating) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 26th. The company reported $1.48 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.38 by $0.10. Boyd Gaming had a net margin of 16.03% and a return on equity of 40.76%. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.54 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Boyd Gaming will post 5.5 EPS for the current fiscal year. Boyd Gaming Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Saturday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 30th will be given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.15%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 29th. Boyd Gaming’s payout ratio is currently 12.12%. Institutional Trading of Boyd Gaming A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BYD. Whittier Trust Co. acquired a new position in shares of Boyd Gaming during the first quarter worth about $27,000. Lazard Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in Boyd Gaming by 1,588.2% in the 2nd quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 574 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 540 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in Boyd Gaming by 50.0% in the second quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Spire Wealth Management acquired a new stake in Boyd Gaming in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Prospera Financial Services Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Boyd Gaming during the first quarter valued at approximately $33,000. 92.40% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. About Boyd Gaming (Get Rating) Boyd Gaming Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a multi-jurisdictional gaming company. It operates through three segments: Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas, and Midwest & South. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 28 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Featured Articles Get a free copy of the StockNews.com research report on Boyd Gaming (BYD) Has AMD stock stock fallen too far? 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Here’s How DFW Residents Can Apply For A Disaster Loan – Local Profile https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/heres-how-dfw-residents-can-apply-for-a-disaster-loan-local-profile/ Posted inBusiness, Community The SBA loan can assist in repairing damages to homes and businesses Photo: Castleski | Shutterstock Did the August flood damage your property? Texas business and homeowners are now eligible for low-interest loans to help with repairs caused by flooding in North Texas.  On August 22, 2022, a large storm hit North Texas, causing extensive damage to homes and businesses. More than 15 inches of rain were reported in less than a day around Dallas. The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a disaster declaration for Collin, Denton, Dallas, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall and Tarrant Counties. Any companies that were damaged from August 22-25 are eligible for the loan.  To see if you qualify for the loan and to apply, visit the SBA (Small Business Administration) website. You can also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center for help at 1-800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Governor Greg Abbott previously requested the declaration for 23 counties, and the SBA followed through. Abbott said most of the damage occurred in the DFW area and that residents should file a claim with their insurance company and report damage to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins also spoke about the loan and encouraged residents to look into the loan if they require assistance. The judge has been pushing for the loan for several weeks since the flood. “If granted, the SBA program would provide low-interest disaster loans to help businesses, non-profits, homeowners, and renters recover from declared disasters,” Jenkins stated in a Tweet.  According to KLDR News Radio (via Newsbreak), the loan guidelines allow for loans of up to $200,000 to repair real estate damage and up to $400,000 to repair personal property. Renters can also apply for loans of up to $40,000.  “Businesses can seek loans of up to $2 million to repair or replace real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other assets that were damaged or destroyed,” KLDR reported. “That program is available to businesses of any size and private, non-profit organizations.” Related

DeSantis’ Next Move? Biden’s Delaware Home Could Be Migrant Flight Stop – Tampa Bay Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/desantis-next-move-bidens-delaware-home-could-be-migrant-flight-stop-tampa-bay-times/ Officials in Delaware were preparing for the possible arrival of a flight of migrants from Texas Tuesday afternoon. The plane’s flight plan bears the hallmarks of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ operation last week to fly 48 Venezuelan migrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard. But as of 11 a.m. flight records showed the plane was still on the ground at a regional airport near Longview, Texas, well past its scheduled departure time, and hadn’t made it to San Antonio yet. The reason for the delay wasn’t clear. The flight’s ultimate destination appeared to be a Delaware airport near President Joe Biden’s vacation home, according to data posted on the website FlightAware. It was chartered by the same company, Ultimate JetCharters, that arranged two flights to Martha’s Vineyard last week on behalf of the state of Florida. The aircraft can hold roughly 30 passengers. An official with the Delaware Coastal Airport said personnel from the state’s Department of Health and Social Services were ready to meet the migrants if the plane lands later today. “It’s all been coordinated,” said the official, who identified himself as a member of airport management but declined to give his name. The airport official said that he otherwise didn’t know anything about the status of the flight, adding that no one had called the airport to give any additional information about it. “As far as the arrival of the aircraft, I’m just looking at FlightAware,” said the official, referencing the flight-tracking website. Delaware Governor John Carney’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But Carney’s office confirmed to the Delaware News Journal that it was aware of the reports and was preparing “to make sure that migrants who arrive here have the support that they need.” The Delaware flight was scheduled to travel from a regional airport near Longview to Kelly Field in San Antonio Tuesday morning. Its flight plan then had it stopping in Crestview in the Florida Panhandle before touching down at Delaware Coastal Airport in the afternoon. The airport is about 40 minutes from Biden’s vacation home near Rehoboth Beach. There was little sign of activity at Kelly Field on Tuesday morning. The flight would have been the second instance of DeSantis using Florida taxpayer money to send migrants from Texas to the Northeast. Last Wednesday, the governor acknowledged chartering two flights that carried 48 Venezuelan migrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard, where former president Barack Obama owns a home. One of those two planes was also slated to be used for the Delaware trip. DeSantis has said the efforts are intended as a message about the record-breaking numbers of migrants crossing the southern border — which he and other Republicans blame on Biden. The governor appeared on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show Monday night to discuss the charter flights. He was accompanied by a graphic that said the flights were “just the beginning of efforts to relocate migrants.” Get insights into Florida politics Subscribe to our free Buzz newsletter Political editor Emily L. Mahoney will send you a rundown on local, state and national politics coverage every Thursday. You’re all signed up! Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started. Explore all your options The governor is expected to give a news conference later Tuesday and may address reports about the flight. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Neither did the governor’s office. Some migrants said they had been lured onto the Martha’s Vineyard flights with promises of jobs and aid that turned out to be false. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday it was opening an investigation into whether any of the migrants were victims of a crime. Florida Democratic legislators have called on DeSantis to stop using state money for the relocations. Earlier this year, the state Legislature passed a bi-partisan budget that authorized a $12 million program for removing “unauthorized aliens from this state.” But none of the migrants have set foot in Florida, except when their planes landed to refuel in the Panhandle on their way north. At a Monday news conference, House Democratic Leader Evan Jenne of Dania Beach said the flights were “about politics, plain and simple,” according to the Tallahassee Democrat. State records show the Department of Transportation recently paid $1.565 million to a contractor with ties to the Panhandle for the relocation program. It’s not yet clear what role Oregon-based Vertol Systems Company Inc., which has operations in Destin, played in flying the migrants to Martha’s Vineyard. Vertol Systems has also received roughly $25 million in federal contracts since 2004, mostly from the Department of Defense, according to a review of a U.S. spending database. Most of the contracts were for flight training, the database shows. In addition to DeSantis’ flights, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent migrants to Northeastern cities using buses — including dropping some off at Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence in Washington, D.C. Abbott’s office told the Herald that Texas had sent more than 8,100 people to D.C., more than 2,600 to New York City and more than 675 to Chicago, as of Monday. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Times/Herald Staff Writers Ana Ceballos, Lawrence Mower and McClatchy DC Staff Writer Ben Wieder, contributed to this report.