Schumer Calls For $12B More In US Aid For Ukraines War Effort New York Post
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Sen. Chuck Schumer wants another $12 billion in US aid for Ukraine — saying Sunday that the massive amount is necessary to help defeat Russia “during this critical moment of Ukrainian momentum.”
The New York Democrat and Senate leader said he will push to include the additional money in an upcoming budget deal that needs to be reached by the end of the month to keep the federal government open.
The move comes after Ukraine recently notched astonishing gains in its war against invader Russia. The US has sent over more than $15 billion in aid so far, but Schumer says now is the time to strike with even more American financial help.
“According to all the reports, Russia’s recent retreat in northeast Ukraine was its largest military defeat since the withdrawal of Russian troops from areas near Kyiv more than five months ago, and I am here to affirm that support by the US and other allies has worked and that we must help keep this momentum going,” the senator said in a statement.
“This dramatic shift in momentum for Ukraine has been fueled by our bipartisan work in Congress, and I aim to continue that in the upcoming budget we will vote on next week.
“I will push to add at least $12 billion in aid for Ukraine to the budget, and I expect we’ll get the bipartisan support to see it through.”
Ukrainian service members unpack Javelin anti-tank missiles, delivered by plane as part of the U.S. military support package for Ukraine.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer wants another $12 billion in US aid for Ukraine — saying Sunday that the massive amount is necessary to help defeat Russia “during this critical moment of Ukrainian momentum.”
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Earlier this month Ukraine forces pushed Russian soldiers to retreat in territories previously captured by Moscow during the war.
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Throughout the war, US financial assistance for Kyiv has been approved by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, with only some GOP members of Congress expressing opposition. The new round of funding would send over more weapons and humanitarian aid, Schumer’s office noted.
Earlier this month Ukraine forces pushed Russian soldiers to retreat in territories previously captured by Moscow during the war.
“We have seen, as Ukraine has gained ground, that Russian forces have been reckless and ruthless,” Schumer said.
The US has sent over more than $15 billion in aid so far, but Schumer says now is the time to strike with even more American financial help.
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Schumer’s push for more funding comes after the Biden administration sent over $600 million last week to provide more ammunition and equipment to Ukraine.
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“Mass graves, attacks that target civilians, and other unspeakable acts reinforce how critical aid like this is, and how it actually helps change what is happening on the ground in a way that can save innocent lives.”
Schumer’s push for more funding comes after the Biden administration sent over $600 million last week to provide more ammunition and equipment to Ukraine.
“With admirable grit and determination, the people of Ukraine are defending their homeland and fighting for their future,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at the time.
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Whistleblower Claims May Not Free Elon Musk From His Twitter Hook The Guardian
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As the Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko was telling US lawmakers of “egregious” security failings at the company last Tuesday, shareholders in the social media platform overwhelmingly voted to hand those problems over to someone else: Elon Musk.
It is unlikely that the Tesla CEO, who owns more than 9% of Twitter and agreed to buy the company in April, was among the 99% of voting shareholders who backed that $44bn (£38.5bn) deal, given he is now determined to abandon it. A Delaware judge will decide at a trial beginning on 17 October whether Musk gets to walk away, or be forced to acquire the business on the terms that he had agreed upon.
Hedge funds, financial firms that like to take big bets on certain market outcomes, also appear to be on the side of (the majority of) Twitter shareholders.
David Einhorn, founder of the Greenlight Capital fund, bought a new stake in Twitter last month reflecting his view that the Delaware chancery court will “follow the law” and “apply it here” by forcing Musk to complete the deal at $54.20 (£47.46) a share. Pentwater Capital Management, a hedge fund that became a significant shareholder in Twitter this year, has also said it expects Twitter to prevail.
Zatko, nonetheless, has given Musk a chance in Delaware with a whistleblower complaint that alleges a wide range of security failings at the company. In his testimony, the former head of security at Twitter, who joined in November 2020 and was fired in January this year, said he had uncovered “extreme, egregious deficiencies by Twitter in every area of his mandate” including interference by foreign governments and poor control of employee access to user data.
Previously, Musk’s case had largely been relying on a claim that Twitter was deliberately underplaying the number of spam accounts – which are not operated by humans and disrupt the platform – among its monetisable daily active users (mDAU), a key commercial metric for the company.
Zatko’s appearance last week could be viewed as a proxy for the testimony that really matters to Musk: a deposition to his lawyers on 9 September that will be used in the court case. The broad lines of what Musk is expected to argue were reflected in Zatko’s opening statement.
“I am here today because Twitter leadership is misleading the public, lawmakers, regulators and even its own board of directors. What I discovered when I joined Twitter was that this enormously influential company was over a decade behind industry security standards,” he said.
Musk has been granted permission to expand his lawsuit to include Zatko’s revelations, which he argues constitute a “company material adverse effect” that substantially alters the business’s value and therefore renders the deal invalid. Zatko also argues in his complaint that Twitter has broken the merger agreement between the company and Musk by making false representations – a statement of fact designed to reassure the counterparty in a deal – about its security arrangements and other matters.
Nonetheless, experts say that Musk will still struggle to scrap the deal even with Zatko’s support. Brian Quinn, a professor at Boston College law school, says that prior to the deal being struck the company had made broad disclosures in its results about a risk of “actual or perceived” security breaches and errors or vulnerabilities in its software.
“To the extent there are already broad disclosures that there are risks to the company surrounding cybersecurity and data privacy issues, the recent testimony doesn’t really add to the overall mix and certainly doesn’t cause the representation to fail,” says Quinn.
Howard Fischer, a partner at US law firm Moses Singer, says Delaware courts are very wary of endorsing claims of a material adverse effect. Zatko’s complaint claims that Twitter executives are not incentivised to hunt down bot accounts and that it does not do a good enough job tackling bot accounts that lurk on the platform, although it doesn’t count them in its mDAU total.
This is slightly different to Musk’s argument, a key reason for quitting the deal, which is that Twitter deliberately undercounts the number of bots in its mDAU numbers.
“Twitter might be an ill-governed and poorly managed mess, but the desire to give Twitter better management was one of the reasons Musk claimed he wanted to buy the platform,” says Fischer. “And the statements about bots do not really bolster Musk’s claims. Given the extremely sceptical eye Delaware courts cast upon those claiming a material adverse effect, I doubt these will qualify.”
Anat Beck, a law professor at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, adds: “The bar is very high to meet a fraud or material adverse effect standard, and I do not think that we are quite there unless we find anything else.”
John Coffee, a professor of law at Columbia University in New York, says any errors pointed out by Zatko can be corrected by the new owner, adding that Delaware – the state where Twitter is incorporated – is inclined to supporting agreed deals such as Musk’s.
“Even if Twitter erred, Musk could correct those alleged errors without their adversely affecting the value of Twitter,” he says. “Thus, he has not been irrevocably damaged. Zatko has raised an issue that Musk does not previously seem to have cared about and whose financial impact may be minimal. Given Delaware’s strong commitment to ‘deal certainty’, I do not see this as likely to give Musk a victory. It will, however, add confusion to an already complicated case.”
A settlement between both parties has always lurked in the background and Zatko’s testimony gives a slight increase in the chances of that happening, says Carl Tobias, Williams chair in law at the University of Richmond.
“I think that the Zatko whistleblower complaint and judiciary committee testimony marginally strengthen certain Musk criticisms of Twitter. However, the complaint and the hearing do not show the type of material adverse effect that Musk needs to win the case. Thus, there remains a possibility that the case will settle, although Musk has a lengthy record of not settling legal disputes.”
Gaming And Leisure Properties Inc. (NASDAQ:GLPI) Sees Significant Growth In Short Interest MarketBeat
Gaming And Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLPI) Sees Significant Growth In Short Interest – MarketBeat https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/gaming-and-leisure-properties-inc-nasdaqglpi-sees-significant-growth-in-short-interest-marketbeat/
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLPI – Get Rating) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 3,170,000 shares, a growth of 16.5% from the August 15th total of 2,720,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,740,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.8 days.
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In other Gaming and Leisure Properties news, EVP Brandon John Moore sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $52.00, for a total transaction of $156,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 185,993 shares in the company, valued at $9,671,636. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 4.60% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Gaming and Leisure Properties
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Federated Hermes Inc. increased its position in shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties by 19.7% during the second quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 795,741 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $36,493,000 after purchasing an additional 130,786 shares in the last quarter. Amundi increased its position in shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties by 1.8% during the second quarter. Amundi now owns 384,391 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $18,474,000 after purchasing an additional 6,722 shares in the last quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Gaming and Leisure Properties during the second quarter worth about $216,000. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. increased its position in Gaming and Leisure Properties by 18.5% in the 2nd quarter. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. now owns 2,367 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $109,000 after acquiring an additional 370 shares during the period. Finally, Captrust Financial Advisors acquired a new position in Gaming and Leisure Properties in the 2nd quarter valued at about $256,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 88.45% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on GLPI shares. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on Gaming and Leisure Properties from $53.00 to $54.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 20th. Truist Financial upped their target price on Gaming and Leisure Properties from $51.00 to $54.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 20th. UBS Group reduced their target price on Gaming and Leisure Properties to $55.00 in a report on Thursday, June 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on Gaming and Leisure Properties from $57.00 to $62.00 in a report on Monday, August 1st. Finally, Raymond James upped their target price on Gaming and Leisure Properties from $54.00 to $56.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating, four have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $55.50.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Stock Up 2.1 %
NASDAQ:GLPI traded up $0.99 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $48.69. The company had a trading volume of 4,746,347 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,245,660. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.93, a PEG ratio of 2.86 and a beta of 1.01. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $50.30 and its 200-day simple moving average is $47.29. Gaming and Leisure Properties has a 12-month low of $41.81 and a 12-month high of $52.87. The company has a current ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 0.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.91.
Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI – Get Rating) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 28th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.89 by ($0.27). The company had revenue of $326.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $325.40 million. Gaming and Leisure Properties had a net margin of 43.54% and a return on equity of 16.30%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.87 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Gaming and Leisure Properties will post 3.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 16th will be issued a dividend of $0.705 per share. This represents a $2.82 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.79%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 15th. Gaming and Leisure Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 127.03%.
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The 10 Best Wild West Towns Across The U.S. Best Life Best Life
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From cowboys and rodeos to saloons and silver mines, the Wild West era defined parts of America in the late 19th century. Many people love revisiting this time through Western movies, but if you want to actually step back in time to the Wild West, there are plenty of places across the U.S. to do so. For example, did you know you can visit Buffalo Bill’s former lodge? Or step foot inside the O.K. Corral? If this type of living history is up your alley, read on to hear from travel experts about the 10 best small towns in the U.S. that feel like the Wild West. Cowboy boots and horses not required.
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Picture the Wild West in your head, and you’ll likely conjure up an image pretty similar to the real-life town of Cody, Wyoming. It was established in 1896 and is named for famed buffalo hunter William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody, according to Tom Mesereau, founder of Mesereau Travel Public Relations. “Inspired by the undeveloped region’s combination of scenery, wildlife, and rich soil, as well as its location 52 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Buffalo Bill Cody decided to build a town,” he explains. In fact, it’s Buffalo Bill who coined the term “Wild West” when, in 1883, he began his traveling show Buffalo Bill’s Wild West.
Today, the main attraction in Cody is the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. It’s comprised of five separate museums—the Buffalo Bill Museum, where you can see actual possessions of his and Annie Oakley’s, the Plains Indian Museum, the Cody Firearms Museum, the Draper Natural History Museum, and the Whitney Western Art Museum.
Mesereau also recommends checking out the Irma Hotel, which was built by Buffalo Bill himself in 1902 and named after his youngest daughter; the Pahaska Tepee Resort, a rustic lodge where Buffalo Bill brought guests including Theodore Roosevelt and the Prince of Monaco; Old Trail Town, a collection of 19th-century frontier buildings including “one used by Butch Cassidy and his infamous Hole-in-the-Wall Gang”; and the Cody Nite Rodeo, “the longest-running summer-season nightly rodeo in the U.S.”
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Many old Western cities have been turned into tourist towns, but if you want to truly step back in time to the Wild West, head to this ghost town near the Nevada border. “Bodie, California used to be a thriving gold-rush town that had over 60 saloons at one point, producing over $35 million worth of gold and silver. It became a ghost town in 1915 when mining profits plummeted and many of the public facilities there closed down for good,” explains Bradley Williams, travel writer and co-founder of Dream Big, Travel Far.
Today, the town is frozen in time and preserved as Bodie State Historic Park. “Only a small part of the town survives, preserved in a state of ‘arrested decay.’ Interiors remain as they were left and stocked with goods,” according to the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The nonprofit Bodie Foundation offers tours, ghost walks, and other special events.
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Sandwiched between the San Bernadino National Forest and Joshua Tree National Park sits Pioneertown. Though you wouldn’t tell by looking at it, this town is actually not from the Wild West days. “It was established in 1946 by a group of investors in the Hollywood business,” explains Kristin Lee, travel expert and author of the blog Global Travel Escapades. “They wanted to create a functional movie set that looked like the Wild West in the 1880s and would simultaneously allow for a few people to live out there.”
This group of investors included Dick Curtis, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and Bud Abbott. According to Visit California, “more than 50 films and television shows were filmed here in the 1940s and ’50s.”
“Today, a few hundred people live in Pioneertown, and it’s widely visited as a tourist attraction,” notes Lee. She says not to miss local bar Pappy and Harriet’s and Mane Street, where “you’ll find lots of wooden storefronts and tiny shops that are run by locals who are selling handcrafted goods.”
For a place to stay, Visit California recommends the Pioneertown Motel, “a rustic, single-story 20-room inn [that] has been updated with fire pits, an outdoor bar, and hammocks.”
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Of all the locations on this list, Tombstone, Arizona received the most love from travel experts. As Jenny Ly, travel blogger and entrepreneur at Go Wanderly, notes, “Tombstone was made immortal in under 30 seconds.” That’s how long the infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral lasted in 1881 when the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday faced off against the Clanton-McLaury outlaw gang. “Today, you can see daily reenactments of the famed firefight at the precise location where it happened,” says Ly.
You can also get the feel of the Old West by walking around the downtown area. “The wooden clapboard buildings are authentic as are the wooden boardwalks,” says Jocelyn Xamis Wolters, a preservationist and co-founder of the travel site Wolters World. While here, be sure to spot “the 140 bullet holes in the walls of the Bird Cage Theater, a famed 1880s nightclub, attesting to the town’s violent past,” says Ly.
Other attractions include the Old Tombstone Western Theme Park, where you can see another gunfight show; the Boot Hill Graveyard, a National Register site that offers tours; the Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, which was created following the events of 1881; and the Good Enough Silver Mine, an 1880s silver mine that now provides tours.
To get a good historic overview of Tombstone, consider signing up for the Good Enough Mine Trolley Tour, where you’ll see 55 landmarks, or a nighttime ghost tour.
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Virginia City, Nevada is best known for the Comstock Lode silver ore discovery in 1859. Those who visit today can explore this mining history with a ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, “the most famous American Short Line railroad,” according to Kyle Staten, a senior account executive at Fahlgren Mortine, which represents Travel Nevada. You’ll take a scenic trip to the neighboring city of Gold Hill, passing 17 historic mines on the way, several of which you can tour.
Staten also recommends taking a walk down C Street, “the National Historic Landmark that stretches through the downtown of the city, where authentic 1870s western buildings, businesses, saloons, and more remain unchanged.” He says Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon is definitely worth a visit, as it’s the oldest hotel in the state and has one of the most authentic intact saloons.
A representative for the city notes that “docents often walk the streets in Victorian garb telling visitors of the history of the town.” For more nostalgia, there are a slew of historic restaurants.
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A small town just outside Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota, Deadwood was settled in 1876 as a gold mining village. “It became famous for its lawlessness in the late 1800s,” explains Trysta Barwig, travel expert and founder of This Travel Dream. “The murder of Wild Bill Hickok in 1876 only added to its reputation.”
Today, the entire town of Deadwood is a National Historic Landmark. Walk down Main Street and find “saloons, casinos, breweries, and even a shootout [reenactment],” say Mark and Kristen Morgan, creators of the travel, hiking, and photography blog Where Are Those Morgans. “Be sure to look for plaques scattered throughout the streets featuring stories about legends such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Seth Bullock.”
In addition, “the town is home to several museums, including the Adams Museum and the Days of ’76 Museum. You can also take a tour of the old mining town, or go horseback riding through the scenic hills,” says Matt James, founder of the travel blog Visitingly.
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While most of the towns on this list feature old-timey main streets with clapboard buildings and historic saloons, the rugged wilderness was another big part of the Wild West. Experience that side of things in all its glory in Medora, North Dakota. It’s located just outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park—so named because this is where President Theodore Roosevelt came to hunt bison.
“It’s all about stepping back to the days when Theodore Roosevelt ranched here, when shootouts at the Little Missouri Saloon or the Roughrider were normal. Where the Little Missouri River cuts through the Badlands to give ranchers a route to reach civilization 60 miles away,” says Mike Kopp, creator of Beautiful Badlands.
Some of the main attractions include the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame; the outdoor Medora Musical, a country-western variety show complete with live horses and “a dramatic reenactment of Theodore Roosevelt’s famous charge during the battle of San Juan Hill”; and horse trail rides through the Badlands.
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Familiar with the saying “get outta Dodge?” This is where it came from. “Dodge City, Kansas is a famous Wild West town that was founded in 1872 … It attracted a high number of gunfighters and brothel-owners and gained a reputation for being the wickedest town in the Old West,” explains Larry Snider, VP of operations at Casago Vacation Rentals. In fact, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday worked here as sheriffs.
Be sure to see the remnants of the 1865 Fort Dodge, a stop on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail that once “provided supplies and a resting place for traders and buffalo hunters,” according to the National Park Service...
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The global pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in healthcare and spotlighted the urgent need for interoperability among information technology systems facing a deluge of patient data – often fragmented and siloed among various specialties, departments, and sites. Such inefficiencies have cost hospitals over US$300 billion in value every year, according to a McKinsey Global Report.
This year, Philips’ 2022 Future Health Index polled 3,000 healthcare leaders across 15 countries, including Indonesia, and stated that the most pressing issue facing healthcare leaders is staff satisfaction and retention, which become a challenging task in a sector that is facing a widescale labor shortage.
Another pressing priority for healthcare leaders is to continue to expand care delivery beyond hospital walls by investing in technologies such as digital health records, telehealth, and artificial intelligence tools that can enhance efficiency, improve care, and connect remote communities, which can be done by building on advances made during the pandemic.
The report also said that in the next three years, Indonesian healthcare leaders say their top investment priorities will be in both AI (82 percent, up from 38 percent now) and telehealth (49 percent up from 37 percent today). Almost half (47 percent) of Indonesia’s healthcare leaders are investing in digital health records, with another 44 percent prioritizing clinical operations centers.
Both figures are significantly greater than the global average of 39 percent and 22 percent, respectively.
Digitalization is critical in driving the adoption of more sustainable healthcare models. A digital healthcare ecosystem will significantly expand access to care, especially for underserved communities in remote, hard-to-reach areas. Digital solutions are especially scalable, which supports the shift away from sick care to prevention and healthy living. Cost per treatment will also decrease, positively impacting the rising cost of healthcare that many countries around the world are grappling with.
It is with these goals in mind that the government of Indonesia has embarked on a digital transformation of its healthcare system. It recently unveiled a comprehensive digital health blueprint that lays the groundwork for the country to leverage digital healthcare to provide universal, affordable, equitable quality care to all Indonesians. The growth of the digital health ecosystem is also expected to enhance Indonesia’s readiness in facing pandemic and epidemic situations in the future.
Indonesia has 37 provinces from Sabang to Merauke where each province has its unique condition. So, to provide equal access of digital transformation to healthcare professionals and patients across different geographies, the government will have to prioritize development of standardized infrastructures and resources for all of Indonesia.
Additionally, the other main challenge is in the management of national health data. Currently, fragmented data which are spread across varying health sector applications, and standardization and data exchange regulations are the need of the hour. PeduliLindungi app for example currently has more than 95 million users and has the potential to be transformed into a holistic citizen health app.
Currently, the Indonesian government has six pillars of the Indonesian Health system that want to be transformed digitally, which are primary care, secondary care, health system resilience, health financing, health talent and culture, and health digital and technology.
To achieve the vision for a Healthy Indonesia, players across the healthcare ecosystem will need to support and partner with the Health Ministry. The ministry in its digital transformation blueprint has mentioned some of the anticipated challenges in this transformation journey – such as primary care capacity and capability, improving health security and financing system, improving referral care access and quality, enabling development or utilization of tech and human resources.
Private sectors in the health technology industry that have experience in collaborating with and implementing digital transformation journeys for public players across the world, can support the governments by providing their expertise to improve access to care outside Java, improve access to comprehensive care across Indonesia, and a continuum of care for key disease areas, such as cardiology, neurology, and oncology.
For instance, based on previous similar instances across the world at our company, we envision setting up command centers such that four command centers across Indonesia can enable care continuum in cardiology, radiology, digital pathology, and intensive care and address the issue of access and interoperability.
Such command centers can enable seamless access to data and efficient clinical workflows to facilitate collaboration across the cardiovascular teams, between 1 cardiac-focused main hospital and selected middle hospitals. Strategically located command centers can remotely support workflows for oncology, neurology, and others, provide advanced visualization (AV) capabilities and digital computational pathology (DCP) and provide virtual care center.
To support the government in enabling health data interoperability, the health technology companies can help by implementing standardized solutions that would enable healthcare providers to access patient data generated from multi-modality, multi-vendor, multi-hospital, and multi-location visits across any patient’s disease journey.
Going forward, we believe the digital transformation of healthcare and the increasing adoption of virtual care or “telehealth” will play a major role in helping people to live healthily and cope with the disease, and in enabling care providers to meet people’s health needs, deliver better outcomes and improve productivity.
Using the command center hub and spoke model can also help to facilitate remote specialized consultation where one specialist can monitor up to 150 to 200 high acuity patients, while supported by three nurses. Centralized training for healthcare professionals across Indonesia through these hubs can ensure equitable standard of care for all patients.
I can say that our long-term vision is to enable transformations that can extend care beyond the hospital walls. We fully understand the need of integrated informatics solutions that are capable of seamlessly connecting patients and caregivers in real-time, from the hospital to wherever they may be.
Together with the healthcare leaders in Indonesia, we must hand in hand “driving better patient outcomes” to meet people’s health needs, deliver better outcomes and improve productivity.
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The writer is president director of PT Philips Indonesia Commercial.
Ravens Vs. Dolphins Score: Live Updates Game Stats Highlights For Sundays Week 2 AFC Showdown CBS Sports
Ravens Vs. Dolphins Score: Live Updates, Game Stats, Highlights For Sunday’s Week 2 AFC Showdown – CBS Sports https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/ravens-vs-dolphins-score-live-updates-game-stats-highlights-for-sundays-week-2-afc-showdown-cbs-sports/
Season Leaders
passing
T. Tagovailoa270 YD, 1 TD
T. Tagovailoa270 YD, 1 TD
L. Jackson213 YD, 3 TDS, 1 INTL. Jackson213 YD, 3 TDS, 1 INT
rushing
C. Edmonds12 ATT, 25 YDC. Edmonds12 ATT, 25 YD
K. Drake11 ATT, 31 YDK. Drake11 ATT, 31 YD
receiving
T. Hill8 REC, 94 YDT. Hill8 REC, 94 YD
R. Bateman2 REC, 59 YD, 1 TDR. Bateman2 REC, 59 YD, 1 TD
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That will do it.
The Dolphins scored 28 unanswered points in the 4th quarter and defeated the Ravens.
This was Tua Tagovailoa’s franchise game.
36 of 50, 469 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT, 124.1 rating
4 TD passes in the 4th quarter
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I can’t believe what Tua Tagovailoa has done today.
6 TD passes, 469 yards. Incredible
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Chase Edmonds! Dolphins going for the W with 29 seconds left!
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Tyreek Hill has 190 yards and 2 TD today. he’ll be fine without Patrick Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes is fine without him.
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Lamar slightly overthrew Mark Andrews on that 3rd-and-9, but Eric Rowe could have been called for PI there. Justin Tucker is incredibly good.
51 yard FG gives the Ravens the 38-35 lead with 2:18 left.
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Now it’s lamar’s turn to lead the ravens. He needs a TD here with the way this Dolphins offense is going.
Tua is on another planet.
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Only 3 QBs in the history of the Dolphins have 5 TD passes in a game.
Bob Griese
Dan Marino
Tua Tagovailoa
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It’s 35-35 and this game has been everything we can hope for.
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The Dolphins were down 35-14. Tua Tagovailoa has thrown three straight TD passes. Tyreek Hill has another 40+ yard TD catch and Tua has 429 yards and 5 TDs.
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Jackson almost threw a pick 6 to Xavien Howard. X almost had the game changing play.
Poor decision by Lamar there. Hackson is very lucky.
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Tua to Tyreek. Money.
Hil is such a game changer. The Dolphins are back in it with 14 unanswered. Marcus Williams should have had the INT the play before. What a game in the Charm City.
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The Sandbox To Develop Metaverse City In Dubai ITP.net
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Batfleck Returns To Hot Toys With New Tactical Batman 1/6 Figure Bleeding Cool News
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Ben Affleck is easily my favorite actor who has taken up the mantle of Batman on the big screen. This is a bold statement, but the action sequences were insane; he was perfect as both Bruce Wayne and Batman, and he was pretty dark. Elements of DC Comics The Dark Knight Returns were sprinkled throughout, and I honestly loved that. Batman V Superman, is one of my favorite Superhero films and WB really dropped the ball of the Justice League. Thankfully, we have Zack Snyder’s Justice League giving us a completely different film and one worthy of the Justice League titled.
To help celebrate this years Batman Day, Hot Toys unveiled their newest 1/6 scale Batman figure from Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Things are about to get tactical as the Caped Crusader prepares for the final fight in style. Hot Toys loaded this figure out with intense death, multiple expressions, and a nice likeness to Ben Affleck under the mask. If you need more Batman in your life, then this is one figure you won’t want to miss, and he is priced at $300. The Tactical Bat is expected to release in March 2024, and pre-orders are live and located here.
“Batman designed the Tactical Batsuit after forming the Justice League in order to combat the invading Parademon army. It’s an upgraded, tougher version of his iconic costume with visible light armor plates offers protection from the hits while still being able to move and throw quick punches. He can also wear goggles with the suit that allows multiple functions to assist him in piloting his vehicle. Celebrating Batman Day, Sideshow and Hot Toys are delighted to present the Tactical Batsuit Version of the sixth scale Batman collectible figure inspired by Zack Snyder’s Justice League!”
“Meticulously crafted based on the image of Ben Affleck as Batman/ Bruce Wayne in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the figure showcases the Tactical Batsuit in gorgeous detail with updated paint applications. The sixth scale Batman figure features a cowled head sculpt with interchangeable eye pieces and lower faces capturing Ben Affleck’s facial expressions, interchangeable goggles, a specialized body portraying Batman’s muscular physique, finely tailored Tactical Batsuit textured with elements of battle-damage, a highly-accurate Parademon gun, Batarangs, grapple guns and multiple Bat gadgets. The figure also comes with a Paredemon diorama base tinged with painted lava and weathering details.”
The Batman (Tactical Batsuit Version) Sixth Scale Figure features:
Authentic and detailed likeness of Ben Affleck as Batman wearing Tactical Batsuit in Zack Snyder’s Justice League
One (1) Batman cowled head with three (3) interchangeable eye pieces and three (3) interchangeable lower part of faces capturing different facial expressions
Approximately 33 cm tall
A specialized muscular body with 30 points of articulations
Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable gloved hands including:
One (1) pair of fists
One (1) pair of relaxed hands
One (1) pair of hands for holding weapons
One (1) right hand for holding Batarangs
Each head sculpt is specially hand-painted
Costume:
One (1) Batsuit with grey-colored armor plates, dark grey-colored straps and gold-colored hooks
Two (2) pairs of interchangeable goggles with dark colored lens
One (1) black-colored cape
One (1) utility belt
One (1) pair of black boots with grey-colored armor plates
Weapons:
One (1) Parademon gun
Three (3) Batarangs
Three (3) Bat grenades
Two (2) grapple guns
One (1) grappling hook (in opened mode, attachable to the grapple gun)
Two (2) grappling hook (in closed mode, attachable to the grapple gun)
One (1) grappling hook (in straight motion, attachable to the grapple gun)
One (1) grappling hook (in curved motion, attachable to the grapple gun)
Accessory:
Specially designed Parademon diorama base
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NFTs Will Bring Crypto To Billions Of Users Explains VC Investor Cointelegraph
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The CEO and co-founder of Electric Capital, Avichal Garg, shares his views on the projects that will explode in the next bull cycle.
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Avichal Garg, the CEO and co-founder of Electric Capital, defines himself as “an NFT maximalist” – who believes that nonfungible tokens (NFTs) will play an essential role in bringing crypto to the masses. Unlike other crypto niches, NFTs are relatable to aspects of everyday life such as art, music and games.
“I could imagine that NFTs are actually many billions of people because it’s ultimately culture. And that’s something that everybody can participate in and everybody can understand,” said Garg in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph.
In particular, Garg is bullish about NFTs being used in the gaming industry, which he sees growing at an exponential pace.
“In 18-24 months from now, I think we’re just going to see this onslaught of (NFT-based) games”, he said.
Garg believes the bear market could last as long as the macro picture is dominated by high inflation, which means it could take another year or two before we’ll see the next bull cycle. Still, when he looks beyond the current macroeconomic picture, at a 10-year time horizon, he feels extremely bullish on the crypto industry.
“Interest rates and inflation dominate in the short term when you’re talking about a 2-3 year time horizon. But innovation is the one that dominates in the long term.”, he pointed out.
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Biden In London: Queen Elizabeth II Was decent Honorable And All About Service CNN
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From Truman to Biden: one Queen, many Presidents
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Sunday paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, visiting her coffin lying in state at London’s Westminster Hall and signing condolence books at Lancaster House.
The President on Sunday said the Queen was “the same in person as her image – decent, honorable and all about service.”
“We’ve had an opportunity to meet with an awful lot of consequential people. But I can say that the ones who stand out in your mind are those whose relationship and interaction with you are consistent with their reputation,” Biden said after signing a condolence book Sunday evening.
Biden, who has often spoken out his own losses, also expressed condolences to the Royal Family and the entire United Kingdom, saying, “It’s a loss that leaves a giant hole, and sometimes you’ll think you’ll never overcome it. But as I’ve told the King, she’s going to be with him every step of the way.”
Biden said the Queen reminded him of his late mother because of her mannerisms, saying, “She had that look, like, ‘Are you okay? Is there anything I can do for you? What do you need?’ Also, ‘Make sure you’re doing what you’re supposed to do.’”
Biden took his time signing a lengthy message in the condolence book, writing in part, “She treated everyone with dignity and respect. Jill and I were honored to have met with her and feel her warmth. Our hearts go out to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom.”
Jill Biden signed a separate condolence book for leader spouses at Lancaster House, writing, in part, “Queen Elizabeth II lived her life for the people she served with wisdom and grace. We will never forget her warmth, kindness, and the conversations we shared.”
The Bidens were joined earlier during their visit to Westminster Hall by Jane Hartley, the US ambassador to the UK. The President was seen making the sign of the cross.
The Bidens also attended a reception on Sunday evening at Buckingham Palace for visiting foreign leaders hosted by Britain’s new king, Charles III.
The President arrived in London late Saturday for a two-day visit honoring the long-reigning monarch, whom he says “defined an era.”
Biden is joining leaders from dozens of other nations to pay their respects to the late sovereign, whom he met last year and declared afterward reminded him of his own mother.
For Biden, it is a moment to reflect on a monarch who embodied a commitment to public service and whose life charted the major historical events of the last 100 years.
Biden and the Queen first met in 1982, when as a young senator, Biden’s own Irish American mother instructed him: “Don’t you bow down to her.”
He didn’t bow down then, or when he met the Queen as president last year while attending a Group of 7 summit in England. But his respect for a woman whose constancy on the world stage over the last century was unparalleled has been plain.
“She was a great lady. We’re so delighted we got to meet her,” Biden said on the day that she died.
The Queen’s surprise decision last year to travel to the Cornish coast to meet world leaders at the G7 summit was a signal of her desire to remain engaged in global affairs.
Later that week, when she hosted Biden and the first lady for tea at Windsor Castle, she inquired about two authoritarian leaders, Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia, the President told reporters afterward.
“She had such curiosity. She wanted to know all about American politics, what was happening. So, she put us at ease,” Jill Biden said recently in an interview with NBC.
At Sunday evening’s reception, Biden saw Charles for the first time since he became King. The two men have met previously and spoke last week by phone.
As Prince of Wales, Charles was a passionate campaigner for certain issues Biden has also championed, including combating climate change. It remains to be seen how involved the new King will be on those issues going forward.
Relatively close in age – Charles is 73, Biden is 79 – the two men have a shared experience of being in the public eye for decades before assuming their current roles as heads of state.
On his call with the King, Biden “conveyed the great admiration of the American people for the Queen, whose dignity and constancy deepened the enduring friendship and special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom,” the White House said. “President Biden conveyed his wish to continue a close relationship with the King.”
Security in the British capital is at its highest level in memory as Biden and dozens of other world leaders convene to remember the late Queen, who met 13 sitting US presidents during her reign.
White House aides have declined to provide specific security details for the President’s visit but say they are working well with their British counterparts to ensure the demands of presidential security are met.
Plans for the Queen’s funeral have been in place for years, allowing US advisers greater insight into precisely what will happen over the coming days as they make security arrangements. The White House said it received an invitation only for the President and first lady, making for a slimmed-down American footprint.
Biden traveled with his national security adviser, communications director and other personal aides aboard Air Force One to London.
When reports emerged last week that world leaders would be required to ride on a bus to the funeral, US officials were skeptical and shot down the suggestion Biden that would travel to Westminster Abbey in a coach.
In 2018, when other world leaders traveled together in a bus to a World War I memorial in Paris, then-US President Donald Trump traveled separately in his own vehicle. The White House explained at the time that the separate trip was “due to security protocols.”
The Queen’s death came at a moment of economic and political turmoil for the United Kingdom. A new prime minister, Liz Truss, entered office after months of uncertainty following the decision of her predecessor, Boris Johnson, to step down.
Truss invited several visiting world leaders to meet individually at 10 Downing Street this weekend. In the role for only a little more than a week, it will be Truss’ first time meeting face to face with many of her foreign counterparts.
While her office initially said Biden would be among the leaders visiting Downing Street, it was later announced that Truss and the President would meet for formal bilateral talks on Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
A host of issues are currently testing the US-UK “special relationship,” which has been heralded repeatedly in the days since the Queen’s death.
It was only two days after Truss traveled to Balmoral Castle in Scotland to formally accept the Queen’s appointment as prime minister that the long-reigning monarch passed away. Since then, the country has been in a formal period of mourning.
Truss inherited a deep economic crisis, fueled by high inflation and soaring energy costs, that has led to fears the UK could soon enter a prolonged recession. The challenges have been aggravated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has caused volatility in oil and gas markets.
While few in the Biden administration shed tears at Johnson’s resignation– Biden once described him as the “physical and emotional clone” of Trump – the US and the UK were deeply aligned in their approach to Russia under his leadership.
White House officials expect that cooperation will continue under Truss, even as she comes under pressure to ease economic pressures at home.
Less certain, however, is whether Truss’s hard-line approach to Brexit will sour relations with Biden. The President has taken a personal interest in the particular issue of the Northern Ireland Protocol, a post-Brexit arrangement that requires extra checks on goods moving between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.
The rules were designed to keep the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland open and avoid a return to sectarian violence. But Truss has moved to rewrite those rules, causing deep anxiety in both Brussels and Washington.
Biden, who makes frequent references to his Irish ancestry, has made his views clear on the issue, even though it does not directly involve the United States. Congressional Democrats have similarly expressed concern over any steps that could reignite the Northern Ireland conflict.
In their first phone call as counterparts earlier this month, Biden raised the matter with Truss, according to the White House. A US readout of their conversation said they discussed a “shared commitment to protecting the gains of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and the importance of reaching a negotiated agreement with the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol.”
This story and headline have been updated.
Lake Tech To Host Career TechXpo Open House Event Leesburg-News.com
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Lake Technical College will show how students can get a “Career in a Year” at its Career TechXpo open house event from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at its Eustis campus, 2001 Kurt St.
Lake Tech’s Culinary Arts program is ranked as one of the best in the state.
Attendees will be able to meet industry experts, tour in-demand programs, interact with current Lake Tech students, engage with hands-on activities, and get questions answered about more than 30 career and technical programs at the school. Admissions, Financial Aid, and Business Office team members will be on hand to help with the application and enrollment process.
One of the Lake Tech programs featured at the Career TechXpo will be Culinary Arts, which is recognized as one of the best programs in the state. Chef Ken Koenig is one of many instructors at Lake Tech who left his or her industry to leave a legacy through training the next-generation work force.
“TechXpo is a great way for us to show off the level of culinary arts we offer at Lake Tech. For any high school culinary arts student, or for future local culinarians trying to decide where to advance their skills, we invite you to come see our students in action,” Chef Koenig said. “Speak with our students and hear their stories. You’ll find that many of them often drive great distances to attend Lake Tech and several even drive past other schools to attend ours!”
Some graduates have found careers in vacation resorts and high-end restaurants around the country, while others have stayed local and opened their own businesses. The opportunities are limitless. You can follow their journey and see their culinary creations, ice sculptures, and decadent desserts on social media.
Also, available only to attendees on the night of TechXpo, is the chance to be awarded a $500 scholarship towards tuition!
Career TechXpo is free, but registration is recommended through Eventbrite or at www.laketech.org.
10 PlayStation Games That Are Better When Youre An Adult CBR Comic Book Resources
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It’s unlikely there’s a medium more ravaged by the sands of time than video games. Classic books, films, plays, and TV shows can be enjoyed by anyone, but technical limitations make reverting to older titles more difficult. On the flip side, some games are more appealing with the benefit of hindsight.
As gamers get older, their tastes change, and so do their expectations for certain titles. Attributes previously written off as weakeners can prove strengths when revisiting the gameplay. Like a good wine, some games really do get better with age.
10 Oddworld’s Social Satire And Dark Humor
While the trial-and-error design, finicky controls, and lack of checkpoints make the first few Oddworld titles much harder than they need to be, their themes of corporate greed and ecological destruction are more likely to be appreciated by older gamers. Abe manages to remain a compelling Everyman, and the social satire still holds up. The first titles also deserve kudos for sticking to a more timeless 2D graphical style than following the trend of blocky polygonal graphics. Of the two PlayStation titles, Abe’s Exoddus fares the best with its numerous gameplay tweaks and additional features.
This deceptively simple-looking puzzler was unfairly dismissed by gamers during its initial 1997 release, but its strengths have become more apparent over time. Once players think they’ve gotten a hang of the block capturing mechanics, the game tosses some curveballs that force them to think ahead. Gamers also have to work quickly, for every green block that’s not captured means less ground to stand on. In contrast to the bouncy tunes which permeate every other puzzle title, Takayuki Hattori’s score consists of several majestic and haunting compositions performed by a live orchestra.
Years before Super Mario Maker, British developer Media Molecule fused platforming with creation in their whimsical Little Big Planet titles. While several titles during the HD era of gaming were dedicated to being loud and destructive, Sackboy’s adventures showcased the virtues of creativity, socializing, and having fun. Games like this seemed tailor-made for gamers who have children. Parents will have endless fun utilizing the game’s robust and seemingly boundless level editor with their kids. In addition, the main campaign of Little Big Planet 2 sports a large variety of fun levels bolstered by charming characters, a great selection of licensed tracks, and lively vocal performances.
7 Final Fantasy IX Was The End Of An Era
Square caught many gamers off guard when they decided to cap off the PlayStation era with a more whimsical-looking adventure after a series of darker and grittier entries. However, beneath its more lighthearted appearance lay a tale that touched on very mature themes, including mortality.
Zidane also proved a breath of fresh air after a series of conflicted and brooding heroes. He displays more emotion than Squall without succumbing to the annoyance of Tidus. Like VI, it felt like the end of an era. It was the last title Hironobu Sakaguchi wrote and the last to feature entirely text-based dialogue.
6 Journey Is A Unforgettable Pilgrimage
Following Thatgamecompany’s prior titles such as Flow and Flower, Journey may be Jenova Chen’s ultimate triumph. Its striking art direction, minimalist storytelling, and immersive multiplayer component made for one of the PlayStation 3’s greatest titles – and one of the best games of that console’s generation. Mixing elements of platforming and graphic adventure, the game tasked players with making their way to a looming mountain in a vast desert. The game eschews exposition and voice-over for abstraction and pathos. Of course, one cannot talk about this game without mentioning Austin Wintory’s ambient orchestral score, which changed based on the player’s actions.
5 Silent Hill 2 Is Still One Of The Scariest Games Of All Time
The first title took a considerably more psychological approach to survival horror than its contemporaries, but it was held back by an overemphasis on combat and a clichéd ‘evil cult’ narrative. Its sequel made the nature of the town more ambiguous, featured a more compelling cast of characters with their own personal struggles, and boasted a more mature and unnerving tale that touched on subjects few games would dare to attempt. With the added horsepower of the PlayStation 2, Masahiro Ito’s team were able to fully realize their initial vision without any caveats. Years later, Silent Hill 2 is still one of the scariest titles ever made.
4 Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Revitalized The Series
Jordan Mechner paved the way for the cinematic platformer genre with the Apple II title Prince of Persia. After Tomb Raider brought the format into the world of polygons, the Arabian monarch didn’t fare nearly as well with his underwhelming 3D debut. Fortunately, Mechner and Ubisoft Montreal would revitalize the series years later with The Sands of Time.
Sporting tight and responsive parkour platforming mechanics and mixing it with an ingenious time-rewind feature, the gameset a new standard for realistic platformers. Its compelling lead character and his organically written relationship with Farah ensure this title will prove more appealing to older players.
3 Shadow Of The Colossus Broke Bounds In Video Game Narrative
Sporting an emotionally-charged journey that juxtaposed its exhilarating boss fights with quiet treks through a desolate landscape, Fumito Ueda’s team proved that Ico was no fluke. Shadow of the Colossus tasks players with discovering and slaying several majestic-looking creatures to resurrect the main character’s betrothed. What follows is a somber and thought-provoking tale that questions whether the hero’s cause is as just and noble as it initially appeared, and it also tests how far players will go to save someone they love. While the controls and physics can be annoying, players who look past all that are rewarded with an unforgettable gaming experience.
2 Okami Proved To Be Clover’s Masterpiece
Amaterasu’s adventure represented a significant deviation from Hideki Kamiya’s high-octane and ostentatious action titles. Sporting a regal sumi-e art-direction and a tale defined by well-rounded characters, Okami was a majestic swan song for Clover Studio. Unfortunately, at the time of release, the title was largely overshadowed by the then-upcoming consoles such as the Xbox 360, and it failed to reach the audience it so richly deserved. However, Capcom has corrected this by giving the title a new life through its numerous re-releases. Here’s hoping Kamyia will get the opportunity to make the follow-up he’s expressed interest in.
1 Casltevania Symphony Of The Night Is As Immortal As Its Vampiric Protagonist
At the time of its initial release, Symphony of the Night’s use of sprite-based pixel art on the Sony PlayStation was lambasted by certain publications as being outdated. However, time has been more kind to Alucard’s adventure compared to the console’s more cutting-edge releases. Its non-linear structure, distinct locales, and sense of character progression helped define the direction for further entries in the series. Compared to its predecessors, Symphony boasted more replay value with multiple endings and numerous secrets just begging to be discovered. Like its cursed hero, this title will never age.
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Letter: Kudos For Column On Truckers | Letters | Richmond.com Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Kudos for column on truckers
Editor, Times-Dispatch:
M.J. Collins’ “appreciation” in The Times-Dispatch should be read by every young person whose mothers and fathers work at difficult, challenging and critical jobs. His first-person take-you-there account of exactly what his father does from heavy labor loading and unloading trucks, sleeping in his truck, missing time with his family and living on fast food should be a wake-up for all of us who rely on M.J.’s father and his fellow truck drivers for the goods that sustain us.
The smartest thing M.J.’s dad did was take his son, at 15, to work with him on the road in a truck. I wish I had done that with my father. I would have learned what was involved in a one-man operation of a bulk ESSO plant. I had a vague idea but M.J.’s trip made his father a hero to him.
Thanks to his story, I suspect many of us are newly appreciative of our own heroes that we may not have recognized as we should have.
Nancy Finch.
Richmond.
From the Archives: 250 photos of Richmond in the 1950s
Richmond in the 50s
Tornado damage from June 14, 1951 storm. Photo taken June 23, 1951. Location is Monroe Park.
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Richmond in the 50s
The 300 block South Lombardy Street after tornado. Storm was June 14, 1951.
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Richmond in the 50s
Tornado felled trees in front of Commonwealth Club on Franklin St., June 13, 1951.
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Richmond in the 50s
In March 1956, jazz trumpeter Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong and his All-Stars played a concert at the Mosque, along with Woody Herman and his Third Herd. Ticket prices were $1.50, $2 and $2.50. Four days later, the Mosque was scheduled to host two shows by an emerging star, the day before his self-titled debut studio album was released. His name: Elvis Presley.
Staff
Richmond in the 50s
In July 1950, heavyweight boxing legend Jack Dempsey came to Richmond as a headline attraction for a different event: He was referee of a wrestling match. He stayed at the Hotel John Marshall, which was certainly more peaceful than City Stadium — not having lost a punch over the decades, the 55-year-old got involved in the match there and knocked out the tag team partners Dick Lever and Wally Dusek.
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Richmond in the 50s
South Richmonders had this view of a Dec. 24, 1951, fire on North Side at the F.L. Parsley storage plant on Rady Street. Three fuel oil and kerosene tanks caught fire, sending black smoke across much of the city. More than 100 firefighters were needed to stop the blaze, which threatened a nearby stream, coal yard and other properties. When the owner of neighboring fuel tanks was told that his were saved, he called it “the nicest Christmas present ever.”
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Richmond in the 50s
In January 1957, the University of Richmond’s Boatwright Memorial Library created a vivid reflection in Westhampton Lake. Students were in the middle of exam week at the time.
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Richmond in the 50s
Several stories below the clock itself, four small balconies jut out from the clock tower on Old City Hall in downtown Richmond. In February 1957, building supervisors looked out from the platforms, which once were public observation spots.
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Richmond in the 50s
NAACP officials Thurgood Marshall (left) and W. Lester Banks made their way to a General Assembly meeting on Feb. 20, 1957. In the years after the Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, Virginia engaged in Massive Resistance to oppose school desegregation.
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Richmond in the 50s
A view of East Broad Street in downtown Richmond on a cloudy day in October 1954. The distinctive Old City Hall, with its High Victorian Gothic style, is at left, bounded by 10th and 11th streets. The building is a National Historic Landmark.
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Richmond in the 50s
On March 11, 1952, American poet Robert Frost chatted with students Anne Holmes (left) and Beverly Gilbert at a reception that followed his address and poetry reading at Westhampton College. Two months earlier, he addressed the Woman’s Club in Richmond.
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Richmond in the 50s
In October 1957, Queen Elizabeth II visited Jamestown to mark the 350th anniversary of the nation’s first permanent English settlement. The trip, which featured a 21-gun salute upon her arrival at Patrick Henry Airport, included a visit to Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. The queen returned to Virginia in 2007 for Jamestown’s 400th anniversary.
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Richmond in the 50s
In April 1952, Betsy Marrin and Doris Bolton admired the springtime blooms in the Italian Garden at Maymont Park. In May of that year, during Park and Recreation Week, Maymont opened a nature center in what had been a stone and brick stable.
Carl Lynn
Richmond in the 50s
In March 1957, actor Robert Mitchum stopped in Richmond — though not for reasons related to his role in the film “Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison,” which was playing at local theaters. He had visited Virginia weeks earlier to scout for movie locations, and he was returning to the state to interview promising actors with the Barter Theatre in Abingdon.
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Robinson and Newcombe
On April 8, 1952, the Brooklyn Dodgers played an exhibition game in Richmond. In the dugout at Mooers Field Jackie Robinson visits with teammate Don Newcombe – a star pitcher who was on military duty at Camp Pickett.
Richmond in the 50s
In April 1952, Eleanor Brown, a student at Brook Hill School, donned a bunny suit for the Richmond Easter Parade. Local public schoolchildren celebrated with egg hunts and early dismissal for the Easter festivities.
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Richmond in the 50s
In September 1953, lightning flashed over South Richmond during a storm that brought heavy rain and stiff wind to the city.
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Richmond in the 50s
In May 1950, motorcyclists raced in the 10-Mile National Motorcycle Championship at the Atlantic Rural Exposition grounds in Henrico County. The winner was “Little Joe” Weatherly of Norfolk, who later turned to stock car racing and won NASCAR titles in the 1960s before being killed in a race accident in Riverside, Calif., in 1964.
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Richmond in the 50s
In November 1951, workers constructed a new lane on Monument Avenue in Henrico County. The truck was occupying what used to be the front yard of a house in the 6500 block. The road was being widened for divided lane traffic in the block between Bevridge Road and Roxbury Road.
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Richmond in the 50s
In May 1956, area residents enjoyed a refreshing swim in the James River — a reprieve from record high temperatures during the spring month.
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Richmond in the 50s
In March 1950, four girls played jump-rope in a Richmond city park.
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Richmond in the 50s
In July 1950, women lounged on a floating platform at a swimming hole that was once a quarry. Starting in the 1800s, the area near what is now Willow Oaks was occupied by a large number of granite quarries. As they closed and were allowed to fill with water, they became popular recreation spots.
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1953 Monument and Horsepen
In November 1953, a 10-block section of Monument Avenue between Horsepen Road and Keystone Drive in Henrico County began carrying eastbound and westbound traffic on separate sides of the median. About 20 signs were erected to let motorists know that they no longer shared a single side. The change was in anticipation of expanding the configuration to begin at the city limits.
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Richmond in the 50s
In March 1956, a full house at the Arena in Richmond watched the State Group 1 high school basketball tournament. Admission was $1 per game for adults and 50 cents for students. Newport News High School won the tournament.
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1955 Parker Field
On April 9, 1955, the Boston Red Sox topped the New York Giants, 5-2, in an exhibition game seen by more than 12,600 spectators at Parker Field in Richmond. Pictured are center fielders Jimmy Piersall from Boston and Willie Mays of New York. (To that point, only a 1954 exhibition between the New York Yankees and Richmond Virginians drew a larger crowd.) Willie Mays (right) and Jim Piersall April 9, 1955
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Richmond in the 50s
In January 1955, a snowy slope at Forest Hill Park in Richmond came to life on a cold afternoon. Sledders turned out after school and stayed late on hard-packed snow. Two days before, a snowfall that officially measured 7.6 inches had fallen – it was the most since 1948.
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Richmond in the 50s
In February 1952, Gene Autry performed shows at the Mosque that included singing, Native American dances, trick-roping and Autry’s famous horse, Champion. Here, Autry met 7-year-old J. Harvie Wilkinson III, now a judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, who wore his best Western outfit for the occasion.
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Richmond in the 50s
In September 1952, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was on a whistle-stop tour of Virginia and North Carolina in his campaign for the presidency. Here, he greeted a crowd of 25,000 from his train in Petersburg, the last stop before heading to Richmond for his sixth speech of the day.
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Richmond in the 50s
In July 1950, heavyweight boxing legend Jack Dempsey came to Richmond as a headline attraction for a different event: He was referee of a wrestling match. Dempsey passed through town the day before the event, and for a bit of relaxation, he got a scalp massage from George Dunn in the Hotel John Marshall barbershop.
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Richmond in the 50s
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EXPLAINER: Buhari And Osinbajo Will Be Abroad On Monday Who Will Be In Charge Of Nigeria? TheCable
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President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo are currently both out of the country.
While Buhari left Nigeria on Sunday for the 77th United Nations general assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA, Osinbajo has since arrived in the United Kingdom ahead of the burial ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II.
The queen died on September 8.
Following the news on Buhari and Osinbajo, there have been questions on who will be in charge of the country’s affairs.
In 2016, the president handed over power to Osinbajo for five days when he embarked on a “short vacation”.
In line with section 145 of the Nigerian constitution, Buhari informed the two chambers of the national assembly of his vacation through a letter. The development made Osinbajo acting president. This was the first time in close to 30 years that a leader of the Nigerian government would hand over power to his deputy. The last time that happened was in 1987, when Ibrahim Babangida, a former military ruler, went for a medical procedure in France.
Buhari’s trip to the US for the UN general assembly will see Nigeria and other countries hold bilateral or multilateral meetings on the sidelines. These types of agreements — ranging from discussions on agriculture, climate change, oil and gas, to mention a few — are aimed at mutually benefiting the countries involved.
DOES THE PRESIDENT OR VICE-PRESIDENT NEED TO BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT TO GOVERN?
The constitution does not expressly state that a president or vice-president has to be in the country at all times to carry out their duties.
Section 145(1) of the 1999 constitution states: “Whenever the president transmits to the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives a written declaration that he is proceeding on vacation or that he is otherwise unable to discharge the functions of his office, until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary such functions shall be discharged by the vice-president as acting president.”
The aforementioned provision suggests that there is only a vacuum if the president is proceeding on vacation or is unable to discharge the duties of the office owing to ill-health or death.
Buhari and Osinbajo currently do not fit the aforementioned categories, implying that they can discharge the duties of their offices from any part of the world.
‘THERE IS ONLY A VACUUM IF THE PRESIDENT TRANSMITS LETTER TO THAT EFFECT‘
Timi Olagunju, a lawyer and policy analyst, said the constitution is not specific on the president transmitting power every time he is out of the country.
“The constitution does not specifically state that any travel means that the president must transmit power. That is why there is a clamour for the parliament to review the law according to global standards, because section 144 talks of incapacity, while section 145 talks of vacation or ill-health, and sticks it to the parliament. That implies transmitting the power to the vice-president as acting until he sends another letter to say he is back,” he said.
“The constitution does not provide for a vacuum, except the president says there is a vacuum. The president has to transmit an official letter. There are two instances in which this section has been raised — Goodluck Jonathan and Buhari’s excessive stay in London. In the case of Goodluck, there was no transmission from Yar’Adua to him, but the parliament had to use the doctrine of necessity.
“If the president does not transmit officially, there cannot be said to be a vacuum. It means by implication that the president is still acting even though he has travelled. On a lighter note, he can preside virtually.
“If you say ‘every time the president travels abroad’, it becomes a geographical thing rather than a legal matter — that means if he goes to Niger Republic, he has to transmit power.
“For presidential decisions, that is why we have the federal executive council (FEC).”
Meanwhile, according to section 146(2) of the constitution, if Nigeria suddenly finds itself without a president and vice-president, the senate president automatically takes charge of the country for three months during which an election will be held to fill the vacuum.
Since Buhari did not initiate any communication to the national assembly in line with section 145 — and is not unable to discharge his duties — he is fully in charge of the country despite his absence and that of the vice-president.
Bidens Among Thousands Paying Respects To Queen Elizabeth II Mooresville Tribune
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A woman wipes her nose as members of the public pay their respects as they pass the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during its lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
People, some wrapped in blankets, queue to pay their respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II during the Lying-in State, outside Westminster Hall in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
People queue to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II during the Lying-in State, outside Westminster Hall in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
People queue to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II during the Lying-in State, outside Westminster Hall in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
Members of the public pay their respects as they pass the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
The King’s Body Guard, formed of Gentlemen at Arms, Yeomen of the Guard and Scots Guards, change guard duties around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
The King’s Body Guard, formed of Gentlemen at Arms, Yeomen of the Guard and Scots Guards, arrive to guard the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
A painting of the Queen Elizabeth II is seen next to flowers at Green Park, near Buckingham Palace, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for four full days before her funeral on Monday Sept. 19.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted, Britain, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. The Bidens are in London to attend the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II.
The King’s Body Guard, formed of Gentlemen at Arms, Yeomen of the Guard and Scots Guards, change guard duties around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday.
Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday.
Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday.
Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
A child crouches as members of the public pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II during the lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
Guardsmen stand around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday.
The King’s Body Guard, formed of Gentlemen at Arms, Yeomen of the Guard and Scots Guards, wait to change guard duties around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday.
A member of The King’s Body Guards of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms performs guard duties around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday.
Police officers wait in Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022,The funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will take place in Westminster on Monday.
Police officers wait in Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022,The funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will take place in Westminster on Monday.
People make their way along the Long Walk towards Cambridge gate outside Windsor Castle to lay flowers for the late Queen Elizabeth II in Windsor, England, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for four full days before her funeral on Monday Sept. 19.
People make their way along the Long Walk towards Cambridge gate outside Windsor Castle to lay flowers for the late Queen Elizabeth II in Windsor, England, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for four full days before her funeral on Monday Sept. 19.
People make their way along the Long Walk towards Cambridge gate outside Windsor Castle to lay flowers for the late Queen Elizabeth II in Windsor, England, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for four full days before her funeral on Monday Sept. 19.
President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, right, and his wife Michelle pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II during the lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth with his wife Kobita Jugnauth sign a book of condolences at Lancaster House following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, centre, and his wife Sabina, second right, pay their respects as they file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday.
Malawi’s Minister for Information and Digitisation Gospel Kazako signs a book of condolences at Lancaster House following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
A man wears a shirt with the British flag as he files past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
Caryll Foster keeps herself warm with foil as she will stay overnight to be in the first row for the Queen’s funeral at the mall in front of Buckingham Palace in London, England, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, takes place on Monday.
Members of the public pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II during the lying in State inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
Royal guards change duties as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II lies in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
King Charles III receives Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuba Gaston Browne in the 1844 Room at Buckingham Palace in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
President of the Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih signs a book of condolences as First Lady Fazna Ahmed stands next to him at Lancaster House, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
Paraguayan Ambassador to the UK Genaro Vicente Pappalardo signs a book of condolences at Lancaster House, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
Former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano signs a book of condolences at Lancaster House following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
President Joe Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, far right, view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, London, Sunday Sept. 18, 2022.
President Joe Biden speaks after signing a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, as first lady Jill Biden looks on.
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, London, Sunday Sept. 18, 2022.
By MIKE CORDER, JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA – Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden paid his respects at Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin on Sunday as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations for the queen’s state funeral — a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years.
Biden and first lady Jill Biden were among thousands of mourners — from locals and tourists to royals and world leaders — to pay their respects at Westminster Hall, where the queen is lying in state. The...
Lewis County First Looks For Help In Maintaining Jane Lew Community Garden WDTV
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JANE LEW, W.Va (WDTV) – Lewis County First was looking for assistance from the community to help maintain the Jane Lew Community Garden.
The idea for this garden came from a meeting for Lewis County First, where the community was invited to share what they wanted to see come to the area, and someone brought up the possibility of a garden.
The group received donations from GoFundMe and a healthy living grant to bring this to life.
“The group Create Buckhannon had a community garden. They said they really liked it and thought that we should have one in our community. That is how it started. We had the idea from an individual, and the group chipped in and over the course of four years,” longtime member Lewis County First member Ray Smith explained.
The group had been having a difficult time keeping up with the garden this summer as they were working on several other projects.
“It is one thing that is falling behind this year. We see that we cannot keep it up and so what we are hoping for is to have another group step in. Look at it and take it over,” he said.
Smith added that the garden was important to several members of the community as there was opportunity for everyone to be involved in planting.
“We also have four handicap. So, they are raised bed gardens. So, they are up high enough to where people can actually get a wheelchair or if they can’t bend over. It is important for those people to be able to garden,” he said.
Anyone interested in maintaining the community garden could reach out to member of Lewis County First to get involved.
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Coaches Poll: Georgia Passes Alabama As College Footballs New No. 1 USA TODAY
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Though we’re barely a quarter of the way into the college football season, Georgia has assuredly looked the part of the defending national champion. A majority of the voters in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA coaches poll agrees, as the Bulldogs have assumed the No. 1 ranking.
Following yet another dominant performance in Week 3, this time on the road at South Carolina, Georgia received 40 of 65 first-place votes to overtake Alabama by 14 poll points. Alabama retains 24 first-place votes but relinquishes, at least for the time being, the top spot it has held since the preseason.
Ohio State remains at No. 3, claiming a single first-place vote. Michigan passes Clemson for the No. 4 position.
The rest of the top 10 also experienced minor shuffling. Oklahoma stays put at No. 6 after a win at struggling Nebraska. Southern California won a late-night shootout with Fresno State and overtakes Oklahoma State for the No. 7 position. Kentucky and Arkansas each move up a spot to round out the top 10.
TOP 25: Complete USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll after Week 3
WHAT YOU MISSED:: Washington’s win, Oklahoma’s mettle lead list
MISERY INDEX: Harsin has turned Auburn into a bad and boring team
HIGHS AND LOWS: Winners and losers in Week 3 of college football
Washington is the lone newcomer to the poll this week, making its season debut at No. 24 after upending then-No. 9 Michigan State. The Spartans fall 12 places to No. 21. It wasn’t all bad news for the Big Ten, however, as Penn State makes the week’s biggest jump to No. 15, up eight slots following a dominant win at Auburn.
Miami matches Michigan State for the week’s biggest drop of 12 positions, but the Hurricanes hold on at No. 25.
Pittsburgh, despite beating Western Michigan comfortably and receiving 53 more points than last week, is nosed out of the Top 25.
Roblox Minecraft Fortnite: The Worlds Future Superpowers? Big Think
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MATTHEW BALL: With a better understanding of the Metaverse, it should be no surprise that gaming companies are at the forefront. And that’s because of how they’ve been trained for decades, not just in design, but in ethos, in philosophy, in feel. There’s lots of things we do because we have to, because we can’t help ourselves.
But we don’t play games we don’t enjoy. So many believe that gaming companies moving to the forefront of our economy as opposed to enterprise, SaaS, or tech and productivity companies is positive because it means that we have people who are designing so that we feel good, not designing so that we do something.
Almost all technologies are defined by constraints, either those which affect them or those which they relieve. And so, what’s fascinating about the Metaverse is the ways in which it seems to be originating from a relatively small segment of the economy: consumer leisure. And at that, a niche one, video gaming. How is it that consumer products were typically last to enter the internet era, yet could be first to the Metaverse?
And the answer is that the constraints that affected all prior waves, meant that you couldn’t do much entertainment with them. If you couldn’t send an image, but you could send a document, then of course it’s going to be for business, it’s not going to be for consumers. That happened with the early internet, with early computers, and then with smartphones. But in gaming, the historical constraint was ‘Simulation fidelity.’ And what that meant is that the utility of a real-time-rendered simulation, 3D or 2D, wasn’t good enough.
A healthcare professional couldn’t use it. The military couldn’t use it. The government rarely used it. But it did work for “Pong.” It worked for “Space Invaders.” It worked for “Legend of Zelda.” And so the accumulated consequence is that for close to 70 years, all of the expertise that is now relevant for the Metaverse has been built and incubated in the gaming sphere. That’s not just design principles, obviously they’re best at building a virtual world, but it’s also more nuanced.
They have constructed complex marketplace economies, and most importantly, all of the hardest technological problems for the Metaverse- the challenges of networking globally- the constraints of having affordable but super powerful hardware to actually produce a real-time-rendered simulation- the world’s best expertise comes from the gaming sector.
Today, when we think about the closest experiences to the Metaverse, we typically identify platforms such as “Minecraft,” “Roblox,” or “Fortnite.” The scale of these services is really astonishing. Roblox has, on the average day, about 55 million users. By the way, about 65% of them are over the age of 13. We also have Minecraft, which is about 80% that size. And Fortnite has about 70 to 80 million estimated monthly users, and even more engagement time.
All together, there’s roughly 800 million people on the average day, who are spending hours in these virtual social worlds. One of the most fascinating things about the development of the Metaverse in contrast to the “gaming industry,” is that we can distinguish them by their focus.
They focus not on game-like objectives- win, kill, shoot, defeat, score- but non-game-like objectives. Instead, the goal is: identify, express, socialize, build, explore. And that’s one of the ways in which many of us have belief that this is a scalable experience, because it meets a human want, and it demonstrably brings many people together.
And we saw this, especially during the pandemic. That COVID positively affected the gaming industry, it’s growth rate and adoption, is self-evident. It destigmatized what many previously considered to be antisocial, and certainly not aspirational behavior. There were many schools in the United States which celebrated a graduation, a birthday, inside of “Animal Crossing.”
There were talk shows hosted in these environments. Others just saw the ways in which this was actually a viable educational forum, or at minimum, one for socializing. Not everyone was convinced, but many parents saw this and they now understood its benefits- not just that it wasn’t pernicious. That’s more profound than any short-term acceleration. There’s a famous line from the former Department of Commerce chair in the United States, where he said, “Today’s supercomputer is tomorrow’s PlayStation.”
Supercomputers were not designed for everyone, but in video gaming, the constraints have been relaxed so that those technologies and that expertise is applicable everywhere. John Hopkins University is now performing live-patient spinal surgery using game engine-rendering technology.
The U.S. and British militaries are using unreal engine for simulation training for active combat. We have reached the point in which the constraints to simulation fidelity and functionality have relaxed enough that the expertise in gaming can be applied elsewhere, such as the Metaverse. And this is one of the reasons why we see not just the world’s largest technology companies rushing into category, but we see plausible arguments that the leaders of tomorrow are today’s gaming companies.
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40 Cheap Ways To Make Your Home Look A LOT Better Inverse
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You don’t need to spend a ton of money to make your home look better, and these 40 amazing products are here to prove it. Add style, comfort and convenience without breaking the bank with some of our favorite finds that have the reviewer stamp of approval.
Lighting is one of the best ways you can transform your home, but good light fixtures can be seriously pricey. We did the work for you and found sconces that looks like you just spent hundreds of dollars at a high-end designer store when actually they’re under $50. Score! For vibes and air purification, this list features a Himalayan rock salt lamp. For a super affordable kitchen upgrade, you won’t regret adding and LED light bar under your cabinets for a sleek and modern look.
And speaking of a kitchen makeover, one of the easiest ways to give it a refresh is with new hardware — they say that hardware is like jewelry for your kitchen. On this roundup, you’ll find a set of cabinet pulls that’ll transform your kitchen, and new faucet sinks, too. They’re all surprisingly affordable but make a big impact on the look of your home — so just keep scrolling for all the way to make your home look a LOT better.
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These Airtight Food Storage Containers That’ll Make Your Pantry Look So Organized
Give your pantry a makeover with a set of these airtight food storage containers that includes chalk labels and markers for a cute and organized look. They have locking lids and silicone seals to ensure ultimate freshness and they have flat square shaped tops so you can stack them and save space. Not only will they look nice on your pantry shelf or kitchen countertop, you’ll also be able to see exactly what’s in each canister and know when it’s time to restock your staples.
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These Puck Lights For Sleek Under-Cabinet Lighting Without Any Wiring
Instead of paying for expensive electrical work to give your kitchen an upgrade with under-cabinet lighting, install these battery-operated puck lights yourself. And when we say install, we mean just stick them on using the provided adhesive tape. The LED lights give off a warm white glow and turn on and off when you tap the lens. Each light uses three batteries and can run for up to 100 hours. For less than $20, these puck lights will make your kitchen look a LOT better with minimal effort on your part.
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These USB-Powered Backlight Strips To Upgrade Your TV
Upgrade your TV without actually buying a new one with these USB-powered backlight strips you can cut down to size to fit your TV. The lights offer 10 brightness modes to choose from and besides reducing eye strain, they also create greater contrast and make colors richer. Save yourself hundreds of dollars and turn every movie and TV show into a movie theater-worthy experience thanks to these easy to install accent lights that’ll instantly make your screen pop.
04
These Solar Garden Lights That Turn On At Dusk & Off At Dawn
Add extra light, a decorative accent, and some curb appeal to your yard with these solar garden lights that are weatherproof and turn on at dusk and off at dawn. Each of the LED lights is 15 lumens bright and give off clear white light, and come with stakes you twist onto them and insert into the ground. Because the lights are 100% solar powered, you don’t need to worry about any ugly wires on the ground or high electricity bills. Win-win.
05
A Knife Block Set That Comes With A Sharpener To Up Your Kitchen Game
Replace those old dull knives you’ve had for far too long with this beautiful and highly rated (as in, more than 8,000 five-star reviews) 11-piece knife block set that comes with a dual knife sharpener. It includes a chef’s knife, paring knife, bread knife, and carving and utility knives, as well as four steak knives. They are crafted from high-quality German stainless steel and feature an ergonomic handle for comfortable use and durability.
06
A Bamboo Drawer Organizer To Finally Tackle The Mess That Is Your Flatware Drawer
If your flatware drawer jams every time you try to open it, it may be time to clean it out and organize it and this bamboo drawer organizer will help you do just that. The $20 expandable organizer gives you the option of having seven or nine slots and has deep compartments to accommodate all your flatware. The solid dividers help keep everything in place and the bamboo looks nice and classic inside a drawer and is easy to clean with a damp cloth.
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These Square Matte Black Cabinet Pulls For An Affordable Kitchen Makeover
One of the fastest, easiest and most affordable ways to update your kitchen is by installing new hardware such as these square matte black cabinet pulls. They come with mounting screws and to install them, simply measure the space between the existing holes on your cabinets to figure out the size of pulls you need. One reviewer said they “love these handles for the price, look and sturdiness” — they’re the whole package and will make your kitchen (or bathroom!) look so much more modern and updated.
08
These Cable Management Boxes To Hide & Organize Unsightly Cables
Hide cables and get rid of tangled messes by organizing them in these white cable management boxes. The set includes one medium sized box that can fit up to an 11-inch power strip and can sit on your desk and a large box that can hold up to a 13-inch power strip. They each have three holes to loop cables and are made from durable plastic. Close the lids on the boxes and your desk and floor will be clutter-free and also safer for your kids and pets.
09
A Water Bottle Organizer To Get That Overflowing Kitchen Cabinet Under Control
Sure, staying hydrated is important, but if your kitchen cabinet is overflowing with water bottles that fall every time you open it, it’s time to fix that. Get this clear stackable water bottle organizer that can hold up to six bottles to maximize space and make your kitchen look tidy. It’s made from shatterproof plastic so it’s super durable and it can easily be cleaned with some warm soapy water. The organizer would also work well in your fridge to save space and chill drinks at the same time.
10
These Microfiber Pillowcases That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re Staying At A Luxury Hotel
Give your bed a luxurious yet affordable update with a set of these smooth and silky microfiber pillowcases. They are ultra-soft for ultimate comfort and the lightweight fabric is moisture-wicking, which keeps them cool and breathable all year round for anyone who is a hot sleeper. The pillows are wrinkle-free, stain-proof and anti-pilling for easy care and won’t fade in the wash. Choose from 12 colors and two sizes.
11
These Smart Plugs That Will Turn Any Regular Outlet Into A Smart Outlet
Turn any regular outlet into a smart one using these smart plugs that allow for voice control and can be connected to your Alexa or Google Home. The plugs come with a remote and can be set up and controlled through the Kasa app on your phone. This allows you to turn lights and appliances on and off remotely as well as to schedule timers and countdowns.
12
A Shoe Rack Bench So Your Entryway Actually Feels Inviting Instead Of Cluttered
Place this three-tier bamboo shoe rack bench in your entryway and get rid of those shoe piles that block the door and pose a tripping hazard. The clean and simple looking bench is available in three colors to fit with your style and color scheme, and it’s easy to assemble using the included parts and tools. It’s sturdy and durable and an Amazon fave with an overall 4.7-star rating from more than 12,000 customers who say it’s well made, looks nice, and perfect for a small space.
13
This Peel-&-Stick Subway Tile Backsplash That Requires No Messy Grouting
A new backsplash has the power to totally transform your kitchen and if you don’t want to deal with messy grouting or dish out a ton of money, this peel and stick subway tile is the way to go. Each sheet is thick enough to make handling it easy and has premium foam adhesive tape on the back to make sure it sticks to the wall. The pack includes 10 sheets that are 12 square inches in size and can be cut for easy installation. The backsplash is available in 11 colors, from classic white to a light pink and cheery yellow.
14
A Himalayan Rock Salt Lamp For A Cozy Ambience
Fill your home with a cozy ambience using this beautiful Himalayan rock salt lamp that looks way more expensive than it actually is — thanks, Amazon. The lamp is handcrafted from rock crystals and sits about nine-inches tall with its genuine rose wood base. It has a dimmer control button so you can adjust its brightness and besides creating a warm glow, the salt will actually ionize the air in your home and serve as an air purifier. Each lamp is unique and varies slightly because it’s made from rock crystals, and it’s available in five different styles.
15
This High Pressure Shower Head For A $30 Bathroom Upgrade
Feel like you’re at a fancy spa every time you take a shower thanks to this high pressure shower head that’s chrome plated for a high-end look and a total steal for just $30. It has a swivel ball joint that allows you to tilt it to the perfect angle to enjoy the monsoon rain-like therapeutic water flow. The shower head is universal and connects to any standard shower arm and also comes in elegant antique brass, a funky rainbow color and six other finishes to upgrade your bathroom and make every shower super relaxing.
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An Oil Dispenser Set For Easy, Stylish Cooking
Add a touch of style to your countertops and make adding that finishing touch of olive oil easier with this oil dispenser set that comes with a stainles...
Institutions Are Still Wait-And-See With Ethereum CoinDesk
Institutions Are Still ‘Wait-And-See’ With Ethereum – CoinDesk https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/institutions-are-still-wait-and-see-with-ethereum-coindesk/
Lawrence Lewitinn is CoinDesk’s managing editor of global capital markets.
The Merge has finally happened, and while bitcoin remains the preferred cryptocurrency of institutions (and one nation-state, El Salvador), Ethereum’s new consensus mechanism – and the scalability that is supposed to go with it – may attract some interest away from its bigger, older brother as the biting cold of the crypto winter continues.
Still, institutions may be hesitant to jump all in on ether just yet. One reason is regulatory uncertainty. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies may be viewed as securities, though the regulator said he wasn’t talking about any specific coins. Nevertheless, his comments helped cause ether’s price to take a hit Thursday.
Meanwhile, it seems that if there were any flows from bitcoin to ether, much of that was stanched with the onset of the Merge.
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At the start of the day – Sept. 15 – that the Merge happened, ether was trading for roughly 0.0817 BTC on Binance, according to data from TradingView. Fifteen hours later, it was changing hands at 0.0746 BTC and continued falling.
Ethereum/Bitcoin price chart past five days (TradingView)
That’s a depressing chart, one may think. Except that’s only five days of data.
Let’s step back and look at how ether has been trading against bitcoin since the early days of the former’s life.
The Beacon Chain bottom and other ratios
The Beacon Chain, with which Ethereum ultimately merged, was launched Dec. 1, 2020. At the time, ether cost 0.0313 BTC. Thus, it has more than doubled in value since then.
Ethereum/Bitcoin monthly chart (TradingView)
Still, that doesn’t say anything about institutional interest. After all, prices can move based entirely on retail interest.
Trying to gauge institutional interest may be a bit tricky. For instance, using futures volumes isn’t as clear as one may expect. We see that, on a ratio of dollar volume basis, ether futures have been regularly outpacing bitcoin futures since July, according to data from Skew.com, though it recently took a hit.
ETH/BTC futures volume (TradingView)
That doesn’t tell us much about institutions because some of the exchanges Skew uses for data cater to retail investors with high risk tolerance.
There is at least one futures exchange, of course, that might be a good proxy for Wall Street’s interest and that’s the CME. The ratio of volumes between the two cryptocurrencies is way different:
CME’s ETH/BTC futures volumes (TradingView)
The CME’s ratio of ether to bitcoin futures is decidedly all over the place, but it’s evident that dollar volumes for ether contracts on the CME have yet to surpass that of bitcoin futures contracts.
In the spot market, though, exchanges themselves can get a sense of the players interested in a currency.
“In terms of the volume increase in ETH this week, it was actually led by institutions, and that’s a significant part of our exchange business,” said Bitstamp USA CEO Bobby Zagotta on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” program Friday. There was “about 56% increase in volume from institutions versus, I think, [a] 35% increase in volume from retail users.”
A lot of that, Zagotta said, could be attributed to investors “selling the news” with the success of the Merge.
Meanwhile, ether’s drop in price didn’t just happen against bitcoin; it happened versus the U.S. dollar as well. Though the drop disappointed HODLers this past week, there are those who aren’t ruling out enormous upside down the road.
Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s head of digital assets research, likens ether’s performance versus USD after the Merge to what happened to bitcoin after significant changes.
“There are plenty of examples of big crypto developments, including bitcoin halvings, where the price traded in a range for weeks or months,” Sigel said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” program Thursday. “It just takes one major stakeholder to make a decision to buy after some stability in the network. That can take days, weeks, months – who knows?”
Sigel, who has a five-year price target on ether of $8,000, noted four times as much ETH was staked on the Ethereum network in the six hours after the Merge than in the entire history of the Beacon Chain prior.
“It seems pretty clear that those who are in the markets are now making the decision to commit and lock up that liquidity,” he said. “That’s probably a trend that will continue over time, so the early results are, I think, pretty encouraging notwithstanding the price action.”
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How A Triple La Niña Year Could Impact The US The Hill
How A Triple La Niña Year Could Impact The US – The Hill https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/how-a-triple-la-nina-year-could-impact-the-us-the-hill/
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FILE – This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Sam, center right, in the Atlantic Ocean, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. Federal meteorologists say the Atlantic should expect another extra busy hurricane season in 2022, driven in part by persisting La Nina conditions.
If La Niña conditions develop in the Pacific for the third year in a row, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts, cool ocean temperatures along the equator will once again crank up Earth’s air conditioner. And once again, climate change will overpower it and deliver yet another hot year.
Years ago, that forecast might have been more of a toss-up. It’s still possible — but less likely — that global temperatures dip a little before La Niña conditions switch back to normal. The cycle between La Niña, neutral (or normal), and El Niño conditions — where warm water dominates the equatorial Pacific — has historically alternated warming and cooling influences on global weather. But as greenhouse gas emissions trap more heat in our atmosphere, La Niña’s cooling effects are increasingly muted. Global warming is winning.
While the equatorial Pacific may seem far away, the change in ocean temperatures associated with La Niña affects weather conditions across the globe. In the U. S., higher temperatures from the Southwest to the Mid-Atlantic are expected when La Niña is at play, along with lower temperatures in the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. As the entire planet trends warmer, though, that could translate to extreme departures from the norm in hot spots, and not much difference in cold ones.
Of course, even as warming climate trends continue, weather is erratic. Cold winter days and snow aren’t going away. In fact, snowfall could increase, partly because of winter weather patterns that La Niña influences, partly because a warming atmosphere holds more moisture, which in winter falls back down as snow — especially in the Midwest and Great Lakes. So, La Niña and climate change can team up to boost the odds of snow days across the Northern United States.
That alignment can do the same for rain. In moist climates — the Pacific Northwest, along with the Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys, and the Great Lakes — our warmer, wetter atmosphere already generates higher hourly rainfall rates, amplifying the risk of flash flooding. The influence of La Niña can mean more rain in all of those regions, so the danger is even greater.
In other places, the effects of climate change and La Niña align in the opposite way: Both tend to produce drier conditions in the Southwest. The severe drought currently depleting water supplies and escalating wildfire risks will likely continue; and even when La Niña gives way to a warming Pacific, the growing influence of climate change will probably keep trending toward a hotter, drier American West.
There are no guarantees, though. Conditions in the Pacific can boost the chances of regional weather patterns developing, but they don’t always materialize. This year’s unusually quiet Atlantic hurricane season is a great example. La Niña generally causes weaker winds over the Atlantic Basin, making it easier for hurricanes to form, but 2022 hasn’t produced many, so far.
At this point, it is hard to say whether a warming climate makes tropical cyclones more common, but the ones that form are more likely to grow stronger and faster, fueled by warm ocean temperatures in the Western Atlantic and Caribbean. Their capacity to push higher storm surges on top of rising seas makes hurricanes increasingly dangerous and costly, so even in a quiet year the threat of a disaster still looms.
The current cycle will eventually flip. La Niña will fade back to a neutral state, warmer El Niño conditions will emerge, and some of the impacts of climate change exaggerated by recent patterns might instead be tempered — but overall, it’s not making the difference it used to.
Last year, La Niña pushed global average temperatures down by about 0.02 degrees Celsius (0.04 degrees Fahrenheit) and will likely prevent 2022 from setting a heat record. Even so, these have been the warmest La Niña years ever, with global temperature comparable to what we saw from the warming influence of the 2009-2010 El Niño.
This is not a surprise. As long as the blanket of greenhouse gasses wrapped around our planet keeps getting thicker and the temperature beneath it keeps rising, climate change will only exert a more and more dominant influence over our weather.
Lauren Casey is a meteorologist for the Climate Matters program at Climate Central. Casey specializes in communicating the connections between climate change and extreme weather. Prior to joining Climate Central, Casey worked as a broadcast meteorologist for more than 15 years.
University Of Doha For Science And Technology Opens Admission For Winter 2023 ZAWYA
University Of Doha For Science And Technology Opens Admission For Winter 2023 – ZAWYA https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/university-of-doha-for-science-and-technology-opens-admission-for-winter-2023-zawya/
Doha: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced the opening of applications for the Winter 2023 Semester. Applicants can register online through the website “udst.edu.qa” from September 2022 to the 3rd of November 2022. UDST has carefully planned its programs and educational approach to maximize the benefit for its students. The University gives them the chance to be involved in a critical and integrative learning experience through simulated environments and workplace training to gain a deeper experience in their field of study and graduate with employable skills.
UDST offers close to 60 programs across its 5 Colleges: College of Engineering Technology, College of Business Management, College of Computing and Information Technology, College of Health Sciences, and College of General Education.
The following programs are open for enrollment at the College of Engineering Technology: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Telecommunications and Network Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – Chemical and Processing Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Maintenance Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Automation and Control Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering.
Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology, Advanced Diploma in Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology, Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology, Advanced Diploma in Electrical Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Technology, Advanced Diploma in Automation and Control Engineering Technology, Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology.
Diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology, Diploma in Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering Technology, Diploma in Automation and Control Engineering Technology, Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology,
At the College of Business Management: Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Financial Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management, Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Accounting, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Accounting and Finance.
At the College of Computing and Information Technology: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. At the College of Health Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine, Master of Science in Critical Care Paramedicine, Master of Science in Diabetic Care and Patient Education, Diploma in Practical Nursing.
At UDST both Qatari citizens and children of Qatari women are exempted from tuition fees for all undergraduate programs. This decision was announced by UDST’s board of trustees in 2020 and gave these students a chance to study at the University and benefit from top-notch applied education. The total number of students recorded for the Fall Semester is more than 6000.
Commenting on the announcement Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of UDST said: “There is a very high interest from students and their families in UDST’s programs and this reflects their deep understanding of applied education and the importance of the knowledge and competencies the students gain through their education at the University. As a leader in the State for technical and vocational education and training and the only University in the MENA Region that was awarded the FISU Healthy Campus Platinum Label, we strive to offer our students a comprehensive experience that includes much more than their studies. We prepare our students for a lifetime of professional success and we make sure our graduates are capable of adapting to the requirements of an ever-evolving national and global economy.“
Academic entry criteria differ according to programs, nevertheless, students need to present a high school graduation certificate, with an overall average of a minimum 60% or an equivalent; a minimum required score or higher on the University’s English Placement Test, and the completion of UDST’s Math Placement Test. Applicants who do not meet the entrance requirements may be considered for the Foundation Program designed to help them acquire the needed skills to enter their program of choice.
At UDST, students are placed at the center of the learning process. The University aims to give them as many real-life learning experiences as possible, so they can extend what they acquired in the classroom to their workplace and actively contribute to the economy. Curriculums have been designed based on the International and National Academic Qualifications Framework. All programs are delivered using hands-on applied experiential learning methodologies and include 40-70% applied components and practical experience related to one or more occupational field(s) of practice. UDST offers high-quality programs led by qualified instructors in technology-rich classrooms, workshops, laboratories, and simulated environments.
Top 10 Gaming Console Under 5000: A Buying Guide Hindustan Times
Top 10 Gaming Console Under ₹5000: A Buying Guide – Hindustan Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/top-10-gaming-console-under-%e2%82%b95000-a-buying-guide-hindustan-times/
A gaming console is what every kid in this century wants.
Gaming consoles are the favourite pastime for kids and youngsters. There are numerous options available in the market, which makes it challenging to find the right one. Every brand claims its product to be the best, but it depends on your requirements and budget. It is suggested to read the reviews before making the final choice.
To make it easy for you, here is a list of some of the best gaming consoles under ₹5000. You will get all the information required about the gaming console, so you do not have to spare time searching for details on every phone. Want to know about some of its best gaming consoles? Let’s get started.
List of best Gaming Consoles under 5000
1) Texton Trendy 8-Bit Video Gaming Console:
This is a wonderful product that comes with 15 years replacement warranty all over the country. It comes with 2 game controllers, 1 Ac adapter, 1 laser gun and an AV cable; it is a complete entertainment suite for kids. It comprises unlimited games such as Mario, Car race, Contra, Bette City and many more to keep you and your kids entertained all day. These fantastic games can help increase interaction and communication between you and your kids.
Specifications:
Brand: TechKing
Material: Plastic, rubber and metal
Ideal for: All age groups
Number of Players: 2
Number of Games: Numerous games like Mario, Contra, Best Gift for Game Lovers, etc.
Pros
Cons
Unlimited gaming options
High-quality graphics are not supported
There is no lag
Buttons are relatively hard
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Texton (SPECIAL SUMMER DEAL WITH 15 YEARS WARRANTY) Trendy 8 Bit LCD Plug Tv Video Gaming Console with Classic Inbuilt Game Like Super Mario Bros, Contra, Double Dragon 2, Duck Hunt, F1 Race ETC For Game Lovers
60% off ₹ 1,995 ₹ 4,999
2) GSH USB Wireless Game Stick Console:
This 4K video game stick console brings the best game content and gaming experience. The best thing is that it also allows you to download games of your choice, although it comes with more than 3000 in-built games. It comes with a game stick console, wireless receiver, 2 controllers, 1 charging cable, 1 HD cable and an instruction manual to make it easier for you to understand how it works.
Specifications
Brand: GSH
Number of Players: 2
Ideal for: Kids
Material: Plastic, rubber and metal
Number of Games: Built-in 3000 classic games
Pros
Cons
Easy to install
Picture quality is not good on large screens
Controllers are of good quality
Heating issue
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GSH USB Wireless Console Game Stick Video Game Console Built-in 3000 Classic Games 8 Bit Mini Retro Controller HDMI Output Dual Player- 4K Ultra HD Game Stick
20% off ₹ 3,997 ₹ 4,999
3) Infinizy 8 Bit Trendy Video Gaming Console:
Yet another wonderful gaming console that comes with a 12-year replacement warranty all over the country. It comes with 2 game controllers, 1 Ac adapter, 1 laser gun and an AV cable to make it easy for you to play games without any hindrance. It has numerous built-in games and a new Super 8-bit TV video game, the Samurai console.
This gaming console has all the popular games everyone loves, such as Contra, Mario, car racing and much more. You get numerous games and a user-friendly playing experience at such reasonable prices.
Specifications
Brand: Infinizy
Material: Plastic
Number of Players: 2
Number of games: 620
Ideal for: All age groups
Pros
Cons
Easy to install
Built-in quality is not that great
Compatible with Smart TV
Short cables of the remote
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Infinizy (Click IT OR Miss IT Deal 12 Years Warranty) 8 Bit Trendy LCD Plug Tv Video Gaming Console with Classic Inbuilt Game Like Super Mario Bros, Contra, Double Dragon 2, Duck Hunt, F1 Race ETC
50% off ₹ 1,999 ₹ 3,999
4) NOWAIT Trendy 8-Bit Video Gaming Console:
If you are looking for a gaming console under 5000, look no further as your search ends here. This is one of the best gaming consoles in this range, with excellent features. You will be surprised to know that it has built-in 999 games, and the best thing is that you can play 999 multi-player games by connecting them to the TV. It comes with 2 wired controllers with a cable length of 3 feet, so you need not sit close to the TV to play the games.
Specifications
Brand: NOWAIT
Number of Players: 2
Material: Plastic
Ideal for: All age groups
Number of games: 999 Built-in games
Pros
Cons
Plug & Play Video Game Console
Built-in quality is not that great
Spectacular Digital Sound with Real Voices
Short cables of the remote
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NOWAIT Trendy 8 Bit LCD Plug Tv Video Gaming Console with Classic Inbuilt Game Like Super Mario Bros, Contra, Double Dragon 2, Duck Hunt, F1 Race ETC (Summer Special Deal with 1 Years Warranty)
40% off ₹ 1,199 ₹ 1,999
5) GSH Pre-installed Mini TV Game Console-
This is one of the most reasonable gaming consoles with more than 300 classic video games of the 80s, making you feel nostalgic remembering your childhood. You can play these games with your kids and have a fun time together. It comes with 2 controllers, so you can play two-player games. The various type of games that it offers are puzzle games, racing, shooting, action, sports and many more.
Specifications
Brand: GSH
Number of Players: 2
Ideal for: Above 3 years
Material: Rubber, Plastic and Metal
Number of games: 999 Built-in games
Pros
Cons
Plug & Play Video Game Console, no network required
Not compatible with some 4K monitors
No need to insert cards or download games
Not suitable for children under 3 years old to use alone
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GSH Pre-Installed 620 Games Mini TV Game Console |Gaming Player AV Output Game Console |Gifts to Kids (Cartridge not Required) | Plug and Play Game
35% off ₹ 1,299 ₹ 1,999
6) Kay-Joy Slim Digital Portable Gaming Console-
This is an impressive gaming console with a powerful rechargeable battery pack. It comes with an AC adapter and a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. It is portable, which means you can carry it easily while travelling or take it wherever you go. It is very lightweight, and its screen is also pretty good, making it easier for you to play games for long.
Specifications
Brand: NEXTTECH
Number of Players: 1
Ideal for: 8 to 12 years
Material: Plastic
Number of games: 400 Built-in games
Pros
Cons
Portable
Battery backup is not good
No installation required
Built-in quality is average
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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance To Texas Businesses And Residents Affected By Severe Storms And Flooding Gilmer Mirror
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Euless – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Texas businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred Aug. 22 – 25, 2022, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Governor Greg Abbott on Sept. 13, 2022.
The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall and Tarrant counties in Texas.
“SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help Texas’s small businesses and residents impacted by the severe storms and flooding,” said Administrator Guzman. “We’re committed to providing federal disaster loans swiftly and efficiently, with a customer-centric approach to help businesses and communities recover and rebuild.”
“Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters whose property was damaged or destroyed by this disaster,” said SBA’s Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. “Beginning Monday, Sept. 19, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the following Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each individual complete their application,” Garfield continued. The centers will be open on the days and times indicated below until further notice. No appointment is necessary.
Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.
For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage.
Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
Interest rates can be as low as 3.04 percent for businesses, 1.875 percent for private nonprofit organizations and 2.188 percent for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.
Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The deadline to apply for property damage is Nov. 14, 2022. The deadline to apply for economic injury is June 14, 2023.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
10 Perfect Spots For An October Getaway – TheTravel https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/10-perfect-spots-for-an-october-getaway-thetravel/
Despite how popular summer travel is, it’s certainly not for everyone. Everywhere is often crowded, temperatures are at all-time highs or all-time lows, depending where on the globe you are, and prices are often spiked up due to the increase in tourism.
If you’re looking for a more peaceful time to travel, October is certainly one of the best times of the year for fewer crowds paired with moderate weather. Here are ten amazing places to visit in the month of October.
10 Egypt
Egypt is a hot destination, both temperature and popularity-wise.
To avoid being scalded, October is a great time to visit since the temperatures only average around 80 degrees F, which is quite tame for this Middle Eastern nation.
October is considered “shoulder season” in Egypt, meaning between peak seasons, and it is, therefore, an attractive choice if you’re looking to avoid crowds.
If you play your cards right, Egypt can even be a great solo destination. Imagine enjoying the pyramids and getting a proper photo without having to worry about massive herds of people trying to do the same thing.
Pyramids aside, there’s plenty more to see in Egypt. If you’re into diving, head to The Red Sea’s coastal town of Hurghada, where October is known to be one of the best months to dive due to the climate.
9 Salem, Massachusetts
October is spooky season, and if you have a taste for this scare-tastic month, Salem, Massachusetts is a perfect place to get your fix. Salem is most famously known for its witch trials back in the 1600s.
With such a dark past, there’s plenty of history, and eeriness, to be found in Salem. Visit an actual Witch House, take a haunted walking tour of the city, or even take a candlelit ghost tour.
Salem also has a few breweries and plenty of alleged haunted eateries, such as Rockafella’s.
8 Transylvania, Romania
Speaking of spooky season, what better place to get haunted than in Transylvania? Home to vampires, no visit to Transylvania is complete without a stop at Dracula’s Castle, better known as Bran Castle.
October is a common time for Strigoi to be roaming, or roaming spirits. Legend has it that they rise from the graves at night to drink blood, and villagers use garlic as a defense.
Witches still exist to this day in Romania, with a large witchcraft community present. Witches are known to be feared by politicians, break up marriages, cast evil spells, and even cure diseases.
If October is exciting to you because of its natural fear factor, a trip to Transylvania might have your name written all over it.
7 Germany
Oktoberfest is an annual Bavarian festival held in Munich. It is primarily based around beer and giant pretzels, but there are always plenty of fun activities to partake in while there.
Though it technically begins in September, it often goes into at least the first week of October, making October a great time to head to Germany to join the festivities.
The festival originated on October 12, 1810, when Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen.
The wedding was filled with multiple days of eating and drinking and became an annual fest.
6 Patagonia
Patagonia is nearly at the end of the earth, and because it is so far south, its winter is the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, and vice versa.
If Patagonia’s pristine snow-capped mountains have always been on your radar, October is a great time to head down to the shared Chilean-Argentinian region.
Temperatures are moderate making for ideal hiking weather. It’s right before peak season, so you can enjoy the picturesque unreal views of Patagonia without the crowds.
They say October is the perfect time for savvy travelers to visit!
5 New Orleans, Louisiana
Back to the theme of spooky season, New Orleans has a haunted past with a lot of history to show it.
New Orleans is known to be the United States’ most haunted city due to the souls who died there to have never really died.
It is said to be haunted by pirates, yellow fever victims, and deceased slaves, to name a few. Indulge in spooky season with a haunted walking tour, a voodoo tour, or even a nighttime cemetery tour.
You can really up the haunted ante by staying in a haunted hotel. Even without the spook, there’s still plenty to see in New Orleans.
Extra perks for visiting in October? The average temperature is 81 degrees F with only 5 days of rain.
4 Cyprus
Are you looking for beachy weather in a European atmosphere? Look no further than Cyprus.
With average temperatures of 80 degrees F, October is a great time to visit this underrated destination.
The island is small and can easily be explored thoroughly in a few short days, especially with a car rental.
Cyprus also unique has a United Nations “buffer zone,” separating the politically divided “Greek Cyprus” and “Turkish Cyprus.” For clarification, Cyprus is indeed its own sovereign nation.
If you’re short on time and want to head somewhere European, Cyprus is a great option for an October getaway.
3 Trinidad And Tobago
October is still technically in hurricane season for the Caribbean, but the tiny nation of Trinidad and Tobago is the rare exception.
Though not entirely exempt from hurricanes, it is technically outside the hurricane belt and rarely sees them.
This underrated Caribbean destination often gets overlooked for its more popular neighbors like the Dominican Republic, The Bahamas, Jamaica, and nearby Barbados, but Trinidad and Tobago has some of the best cuisine in the region (especially if you’re into heat), and some untouched pristine waterfalls and beaches ready to be explored.
A visit here won’t break the bank either; an average vacation to Trinidad and Tobago can cost as low as $30/day (not including a flight).
2 Sicily
Though the entire island won’t have ideal beach weather, for a crowd-free Italian experience with moderate weather, Sicily in October is your best bet.
The bustling cities of Palermo and Catania still fully function despite the peak of tourist season being over, meaning you can still enjoy the markets, restaurants, funky Sicilian street art, and nearly everything else Sicily has to offer without the crowds.
If you’re looking to enjoy some time at the sea, head south to Siracusa, a culturally-rich southern Sicilian town, offering white, pristine beaches, and waters so clear, you’ll be scratching your head thinking, Is this Italy or The Maldives?
1 Fiji
If the weather changes have got you down, and you’re not quite ready to let go of summer just yet, flying to the middle of the South Pacific Ocean to the remote island-nation of Fiji certainly doesn’t sound like a bad plan.
Fiji is surprisingly affordable considering the luxury slice of paradise it offers.
It’s certainly not the cheapest place in the world, but in comparison to other islands with similar landscapes (think Bora Bora, The Maldives), Fiji doesn’t totally break the bank.
October is a great time to visit. It’s still prime diving season, and the temperature can potentially rise up to 90 degrees F.
Weather conditions are typically dry, meaning you won’t get drenched, unless you take advantage of the crystal clear blue waters that surround Fiji, which, spoiler alert, you absolutely should.
The Surprising Truth About The Future Of Social Security 69News WFMZ-TV
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Here are some scary headlines you may have run across that give the impression that Social Security is on its way to being a thing of the past:
“Social Security Is Projected to Be Insolvent a Year Earlier Than Previously Forecast” (The New York Times, 2021)
“Why Is Social Security Running Out of Money?” (Investopedia, 2022)
“Go-Broke Dates Pushed Back for Social Security, Medicare” (Fox Business, 2022)
They’re misleading, though — because the vital safety-net program is not disappearing any time soon. There is some trouble ahead, but it’s likely to be not as bad as you think.
Image source: Getty Images.
There’s already one big problem
While much of the media attention on Social Security focuses on its fiscal health, little is paid to how well it’s serving seniors. For example, its cost-of-living (COLA) increases haven’t sufficiently kept up with inflation. As my colleague Trevor Jennewine has noted, “Social Security benefits have increased 64% due to COLAs since 2000, but the expenses of a typical senior have grown more than twice as fast. As a result, Social Security has lost 40% of its buying power over that time period, according to The Senior Citizens League.”
How does 80% sound?
But let’s get back to the solvency issue. Understand that Social Security works by taking in taxes from working people and using them to pay beneficiaries their due. The system worked fine for a long time, as there have been far more workers than beneficiaries. But over the past few decades, people have been living longer and retiring earlier.
Per the Social Security Administration (SSA), this is how the ratio of covered workers to beneficiaries has changed over time:
Year
Ratio of Covered Workers to Beneficiaries
1945
41.9
1955
8.6
1975
3.2
1985
3.3
1995
3.3
2005
3.3
2015
2.8
2020
2.7
Source: Social Security Administration.
You can see that things are not moving in an auspicious direction. We’re nearing the point at which not enough will be coming in to cover benefits needing to be sent out. According to the 2022 Social Security Trustees Report, the current Social Security surplus will be depleted by 2035. That doesn’t mean that the program will suddenly be “broke,” unable to pay any benefits. Rather, there will be enough to only pay beneficiaries most of what they’re due — 80%, in fact, according to the latest estimate. That’s certainly not good news, but it’s not 0%, either.
The good news
Despite this worrisome scenario, there is good news: The Social Security program can be strengthened if Congress chooses to do so. (Let your representatives in Washington know that you’d like them to!)
One fairly easy fix is to simply increase the tax rate that we pay for Social Security, which is 6.2% of our income up to $147,000 (for 2022), plus another 6.2% contributed by our employers. Everyone might pay a slightly higher rate, or that cap might be raised or eliminated so that higher earners get taxed more.
Another possibility is raising the full retirement age, at which we’re entitled to start collecting the full benefits we’re due, based on our earnings record. That’s currently 67, at most. Raising it would mean fewer benefits would end up being paid in total.
There are other possible fixes, as well. So don’t worry too much about Social Security shrinking or disappearing. Your future benefits may indeed be smaller, but there’s a very good chance that that won’t happen because it would upset many voters.
The average monthly Social Security retirement benefit check was recently about $1,671 — about $20,000 over the course of a year. If that doesn’t seem anywhere near what you were hoping for, learn about ways to increase your Social Security benefits. And in the meantime, be conservative, factoring Social Security into your retirement plans. Expect less money and hope for more.
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AIDS Resource Observes National HIV/AIDS And Aging Awareness Day NorthcentralPA.com
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Williamsport, Pa. — In the 1980s and 90s, an AIDS diagnosis was practically a death sentence.
The illness was considered a “gay disease” during a time when homophobia ran rampant, making HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment a low priority. These days, people with HIV are able to live long and healthy lives.
September 18 is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, and this year AIDS Resource in Williamsport and State College have expanded their services to help meet the needs of clients age 50 and older.
The agency’s Advanced Care Coordinator, Clinical Case Manager, and Sexual Health Nurse, Staci Saunders, works with clients to help manage their health as they age.
Saunders developed the Advanced Care Program this year to help clients with problems that can arise as they age and balance multiple health conditions. She works one-on-one with clients and provides them with helpful information about relevant topics.
“Living with HIV can make somebody more susceptible to other diseases and illnesses,” she said. “When I’m speaking with a client, we will focus on one condition they have, such as diabetes or heart disease. We discuss their medication adherence, if they have side effects from the medicine, their diet, and anything else they want to discuss.”
During her client interactions, she discusses common things that happen as most people age, no matter their HIV status. She touches on a few topics such as fall prevention, hearing loss, and muscle atrophy.
As Saunders makes deeper connections with clients, some have reached out to her for health information unrelated to HIV.
“A client was worried about contracting monkeypox,” she said. “They were looking to get vaccinated but were struggling to find a location that offered the vaccine. I was able to make them an appointment, and now they’re vaccinated!”
“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over half of the people living with HIV in the United States are 50 and older. This statistic was the catalyst to begin the Advanced Care Program,” said Kirsten Burkhart, Executive Director.
“With the creation of this program, we are able to focus not only on HIV, but on the whole person and help them manage the changes that come with aging,” Burkhart continued. “Previously, people diagnosed with AIDS faced a significantly shortened lifespan. Today, people living with HIV who are on the correct medications and take them as prescribed can expect to live a nearly normal lifespan. The focus has expanded from end-of-life planning to managing HIV as a chronic condition.”
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NFL Week 2 Injury Report: Michael Pittman Ruled Out; Alvin Kamara Reportedly Out; Bucs And Saints Banged Up CBS Sports
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Who’s in, who’s out for Week 2
Sep 18, 2022 at 10:31 am ET • 14 min read
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Week 1 was a war of attrition in certain respects, as the injury report has grown exponentially this week in comparison. There is one major confirmed absence at quarterback stemming from a Week 1 injury, as well as multiple potential prominent players at running back and receiver already set to or in danger of missing Week 2 games.
With plenty of moving parts, let’s dive into the latest on the health front as of early Sunday morning:
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Week 2 Injuries
Week 2 Preview
Injury Report Update
Key defensive players
Cornerbacks
The Saints’ Paulson Adebo (ankle) will not play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
The Ravens’ Marlon Humphrey (groin) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins, and per early Sunday reports, is expected to play.
The Colts’ Kenny Moore (hip) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars.
The Cardinals’ Trayvon Mullen (toe) is questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Raiders.
The Ravens’ Marcus Peters (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins.
Safeties
The Seahawks’ Jamal Adams (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
The Commanders’ Kamren Curl (thumb) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Lions.
The Cowboys’ Jayron Kearse (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Bengals.
The Raiders’ Trevon Moehrig (hip) will not play in Sunday’s game against the Cardinals.
The Patriots’ Adrian Phillips (ribs) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Steelers.
The Cardinals’ Jalen Thompson (toe) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
The Jets’ Jordan Whitehead (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
Defensive linemen
The Giants’ Azeez Ojulari (calf) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Panthers.
The Cardinals’ J.J. Watt (calf) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Raiders, and as per early Sunday reports, is expected to play.
The Colts’ DeForest Buckner (hip) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars.
The Dolphins’ Christian Wilkins (back) is questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Ravens.
The Bills’ Ed Oliver (ankle) will not play against the Titans on Monday night.
Linebackers
The Colts’ Shaquille Leonard (back) will not play in Sunday’s game against the Jaguars.
The Steelers placed T.J. Watt (pectoral) on injured reserve Thursday, sidelining him for the next four games at minimum.
The Broncos’ Josey Jewell (calf) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Texans.
The Raiders’ Denzel Perryman (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game versus the Cardinals.
The Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Panthers.
