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Amazon Prime Gaming Giving Away Free Games Again, Including Assassin’s Creed Origins, Football Manager 2022 & More – TechNave https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/amazon-prime-gaming-giving-away-free-games-again-including-assassins-creed-origins-football-manager-2022-more-technave/ Sometimes, Amazon Prime Gaming would give away some free games. The previous hot video game that was given away was Mass Effect Legendary Edition and for this time, the platform is once again giving away eight more free games. Obviously, the most popular on the list would be Assassin’s Creed Origins by Ubisoft. Assassin’s Creed needs no introduction as it’s been one of the most popular gaming franchises for years, Origins also marked the first entry into action-RPG and did quite well. Besides that, you may claim Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor GOTY Edition and Football Manager 2022. There are other games that you can claim for free as well. This includes The Dig, Defend the Rook, We. The Revolution, Castle on the Coast and last but not least, Word of the Law: Death Mask Collector’s Edition. All these eight games can be claimed until the last day of September. In Malaysia, you can sign up for a free trial for a week. After that, the subscription fee will be RM25 per month which isn’t such a bad deal considering that it’s packaged with Amazon Prime Video. Currently, the latest TV series to come on Prime Video is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The subscription can be cancelled anytime so there’s no need to worry about hidden fees. TGIF and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com. Tags: Amazon Prime Gaming, giveaway, free games, Amazon, Amazon announce, Assassins Creed Origins, Middle-earth Shadow of Mordor GOTY Edition, Football Manager 2022, The Dig, Defend the Rook, We. The Revolution, Castle on the Coast, Word of the Law Death Mask Collectors Edition

Richland County Property Transfers Recorded Aug. 29-Sept. 2 – Mansfield News Journal https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/richland-county-property-transfers-recorded-aug-29-sept-2-mansfield-news-journal/ These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between Aug. 29 and Sept. 2: 90-92 and 98 Bell St., Bellville; Lonnie E. McGee Sr. to Brock L. McGhee; $180,000 4047 Gladden Road, Lucas; Derek J. Mauk to 4047 Gladden Road LLC; $200,000 529 Connor Drive, Mansfield; Michael J. and Sara J. Kuhn to Kyra Erhard; $72,500 2832 Hoff Drive, Mansfield; Aaron A. Mandour to MPW TAKS LLC; $20,000 518 Sloane Ave., Mansfield; Michael A. and Sally J. Armantrout to Matthew Ridgeway; $154,000 2641 Eckert Road, Lexington; Russell A. and Kimberly D. Joan to Stephen A. and Rene M. Blecha, trustees of The S. Blecha Family Trust; $250,000 1633 Cape Cod Drive, Mansfield; Hunsinger Builders LLC to Barbara J. and Michael J. Durchik; $314,900 9 S. Delaware St., (two parcels), Shiloh; Melinda S. Thornsberry to Jacob D. Riveras and Lauren Sofranko; $130,000 93 Parkwood Blvd., Mansfield; BCMB1 Owner LCC to Quasar Life Group LLC; $91,000 583 Bennington Drive, Mansfield; H. David Kracker to Paul A. and Nancy A. Zuba; $330,000 1012 Burkwood Road, Mansfield; Nortman L. Christopher to Carol S. Ford; $208,000 2710 Tucker Road, Lucas; Diane Cole to Dixie L. McCune, et al.; $350,200 41 Riverview Drive, Shelby; Friebel Enterprises LLC to Marilyn A. Vogt; $150,000 633 Yale Drive, Mansfield; Kimberly A. Keyes to Andrew J. Scherrer; $174,500 1400 Ledgewood Court, Mansfield; Katelyn N. and Levi S. Motter to Kirstin and Micah Elliott; $348,000 Z Rentals LLC to Nicholas D. Compton and Alexxis R. Sibert; $200,000 2830 Plymouth-Springmill Road (two parcels), Shelby; Jeffrey W. and Meghan E. Turner to Bruce and Ethel Rivera; $250,000 3485 Robinson Road, Mansfield; Estate of Clayton Phipps to Chriss E. and Saloma M. Hershberger; $160,000 4169 Park Avenue West, Mansfield; Janet and Judy K. Myers to Corey R. Tittle and Abbey L. Robinette; $255,000 379 W. Durbin Circle, Bellville; Dana L. and Kellie R. Rinehart to Ronald and Debra Latronica; $325,000 26 E. Church St., Lexington; Thomas M., Karen L. and Jenna M. Mascazzini to Josiah and Brianna Remy; $199,000 690 Hillgrove Ave., Mansfield; Carla J. Uhde and Jeffrey A. Bell to Lillian Soos; $150,000 873 Arlington Ave., Mansfield; David S. and Sharon Perkins to Jacob D. Koehler; $130,000 2063 S. Willowood Drive, Ontario; Carole J. Trittschuh to Nisa Hunt; $139,900 872 Highland Ave., Mansfield; Steven W. and Amy J. Taylor to U.S. Bank National Association; $140,000 34 Fitting Ave., Bellville; Eric Kline to Taylor Kline; $170,000 625 Highland Ave., Mansfield; Thomas E. Beck, trustee, to Benjamin Krull; $51,500 121 Second St., Shelby; Loretta L. Morrow to David W. Wood; $124,000 5699 Renie Road, Bellville; Steven R. Broeske to Eric and Anna Kline; $218,000 8016 Ohio 98, Plymouth; William T. Hass to Noah T. and Valerie M. Tucker; $220,000 327 W. Third St., Mansfield; Robert H. Hess to MPW Taks LLC; $15,000 302 S. Main St., Bellville; John and Carmen Blankestijn to Charles E. and Jane Sesco; $140,000 286 Park Avenue East, Mansfield; Randy F. Kemp to Jonathan and Marie Liggett; $12,000 250 E. First St., Mansfield; Randy F. Kemp to Wilma Clinage and Tina Azbell; $15,000 417 Luther St., Mansfield; Babykakes Properties LLC to Home Edge Holdings LLC; $42,215 650 Holiday Drive, Lexington; Roger H. and Deborah L. Smith to Nancy L. Martin; $210,000 1780 Spring Village Lane, Ontario; Larry C. and Maud E. Laughlin to Jacob I. Biederman and Amy S. Copley; $285,000 1300 Chew Road, Mansfield; Jeremie M. Yunker to Katherine E. Dowdell; $160,200 87 W. Raleigh Ave., Mansfield; Karen L. Denton to Renee and Steven Thompson; $112,500 1366 Beechdale Drive, Mansfield; Beverly Jean Baker, trustee of The Beverly Jean Baker Family Trust, to Katherine L. and Lucas Gerber; $175,000 630 Mansfield Lucas Road, Mansfield; Brittany and Jeremiah A. Pocock to Ashleigh K. Rothweiler and Chad H. Boebel; $90,000 130 Ohio 314 S., Mansfield; Marvin J. and Carolyn J. Heydinger to Chad A. and Kailie N. Wyrick; $212,000 108 Scotland Blvd. (three parcels), Ontario; Anthony M. Dillon to Joseph A. Davis and Sarah E. Morris; $195,000 585 Austin Road, Mansfield; Richard H. and Salli S. Rohm to Donald E. Hoover; $320,000 1717 Pulver Road (two parcels), Mansfield; Penny S. Peyton to Josh E. and Jennifer N. Rettig; $249,900 1959 Woodmont Road, Mansfield; Deborah M. Litteral to Robert A. Harris; $22,000 618 Sequoia Lane, Mansfield; Stephen R. Long and Monika Cronebaugh to Jeremy L. and Whitney Maloney; $205,000 193 W. Elm S., Butler; Joretta B. Hanson to JJB Clear Fork Rentals LLC; $77,550 1490 Bellville Johnsville Road, Bellville; Linda L. Hettinger and Robert A. Norris to Brian and Julie Gott; $215,000 579 Caldwell Ave. (three parcels), Mansfield; Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB5 to Anthony and Joe Ernandes; $66,500 1199 Eastview Drive, Mansfield; Matney Property Development LLC to Michael P. Clever; $65,000 19 Short St., Lexington; Terry J. and Sherry L. Snyder to Kathleen Salimbene; $45,000 278 Eighth Ave., Mansfield; Joseph P. Kriss, Anne E. Cowen and Rebecca L. Nichols to Sabo Rentals LLC; $31,500 One parcel on Durbin Street, Bellville; Oyster Investments LLC to Mary Beth Wade; $27,000 249 Main St. (two parcels), Bellville; Oyster Investments LLC to Kenneth and Heidi Stuff; $180,000 961 Lenox Ave., Mansfield; Suzette M. Eyerly to Bryan D. and Carrie Lamm; $65,500 2502-2504 Haviland Court, Mansfield; Sayers Rentals LLC to Kevin A. Stamper; $180,000 4062 Hunter Road (two parcels), Perrysville; Edith P. Coburn and Laura B. Mitchner to Taylor K. Swindall; $177,000 1406 Hess Lane (two parcels), Mansfield; Thomas B. Morganstern to SLHS Investments LLC; $65,474 Two parcels (5.739 acres) on Horning Road, Crestline; Merle D. Shaffner Estate to Walnut Grain Farms LLC; $30,000 973 Larchwood Road, Mansfield; Emanuel Jacob Congregation, successor to B’nai Jacob Congregation, to McElvain Holdings LLC; $275,000 170 Marion Ave., Mansfield; Allegiance Equities LLC to OA Homes LLC; $106,900 893 Mayflower Drive, Mansfield; Krystal M. Stratton to Mary C. Hatfield; $165,000 6085 Renie Road, Bellville; Rick A. and Dawn E. Stuckert to John M. and Marytha L. Pitt, trustees; $1,100,000 561 Fuhrer Ave., Lexington; Susan H. Monastra to Noah M. Cyphers and Ashley H. Maiyer; $160,000 255 Main St., Bellville; Oyster Investments LLC to Ryan H. Sharp; $118,000 1989 Tulipwood Drive, Mansfield; Mark A. Fishpaw to Troy A. and Misty D. Miller; $95,000 2634 Kerr Road, Lucas; Matthew R. and Laura L. Peters to Nickolas and Caroline Henry; $214,000 3084 Ohio 314 (two parcels), Shelby; Michael J. and Erin T. Millward to Shelby N. Fife and Harvey L. Bachmann; $315,000 656 Scholl Road, Mansfield; Michael A. Bailey to Lauren M. Allison; $105,000 1280 Timbercliff Drive, Mansfield; Sonny O., Rick D., Richard D. and David M. Compton to Dale T. and Susan E. Baer; $225,000 588 Biscayne Drive, Mansfield; George W. Swarn to Ben Wolff; $170,000 1653 Hickory Lane, Mansfield; Violet Gross to Lisa M. and John P. Russo II; $199,000 Seventeen parcels on Arcangelo Drive/Millbrook Drive, Ontario; Angelo Sorrenti and Michelle K. Vitello, fka Michelle K. Sorrenti, to 40NORTH LLC; $45,000 1763 Hidden Oak Trail (two parcels), Mansfield; Royal Oak Investments Ltd. to Jessica Sitemba; $70,000 480 Vonhoff Blvd., Mansfield; Kevin D. Cuthbertson and Bethany M. Brewer, nka Bethany M. Cuthbertson, to Chris Tolliver; $155,000 552 Townview Circle E., Mansfield; Kaitlyn E. Mueller to Zachary J. and Cassandra M. Holden; $182,500 2415 Taylortown Road, Shelby; Nancy C/ Lusk to Jeremy A. and Morgan K. Miller; $299,900 23 Seltzer Ave., Shelby; Emilie John or Anne C. John, trustees, to Amanda M. and Glenn Bond III; $153,000 123 Fairlawn Ave., Mansfield; Dawn Knack, trustee, to Rodney J. Clifton and Erin T. Slusher; $78,500 34 Pembroke Blvd., Lexington; Brian T. and Erika L. McKee to Jan C. Burton; $152,400 10 W. Maxwell Drive, Shelby; Zachery M. and Ashley M. Fuller to Ronald A. Ritchart Jr. and Olivia C. Jimenez; $138,000 1496 W. Fourth St., (two parcels), Mansfield; Waterfalls Estates Inc. to 1496 West 4th LLC; $420,000 Three parcels (5.821 acres) on Millsboro Road, Mansfield; Maxine A. Loeber to Matthew T. and Trisha N. Breitinger; $106,000 591 Highland Ave., Mansfield; Spike Holdings LLC to Karissa Kasper; $129,000 One parcel (.3725 acre) on Maple Street, Lexington; Ralph W. and Jeanette M. Brown to Joel A. Likins; $4,360 54 Maple St. (two parcels), Lexington; Ralph W. and Jeanette M. Brown to Nicholas S. Danison and Mackenzie R. Raney; $225,000

Traveling This Fall? Here’s What To Expect – The New York Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/traveling-this-fall-heres-what-to-expect-the-new-york-times/ David Goldman/Associated Press After a haywire summer of flight cancellations and delays, travelers remain eager to roam, returning to familiar hot spots like New York, Europe and the Caribbean. Here’s what they can expect this season. Flying has been maddeningly unpredictable. Airline and hotel prices remain high. And inflation has forced many people to cut back on appliances and new clothes. Delayed vacations, conventions and weddings have led to booked resorts and hotels, creating a sort of seasonal drift that has forced travelers to pay summer prices for fall trips. Still, more than 60 percent of Americans said they plan to travel this fall, compared with 54 percent of respondents last year, according to TripAdvisor, the travel site, which surveyed 2,700 would-be travelers across six countries about their plans this season. And 66 percent of those respondents said that they planned to spend more money traveling this fall than they did last year, said Brian Hoyt, a spokesman for TripAdvisor. “Travel is not going to be one of those things that they pull back on,” Mr. Hoyt said. “They’re still going to travel even knowing that they’re going to spend more than the year before.” Passengers sit in a packed plane flying from Charlotte, N.C., to Washington, D.C., earlier this year. Many in the travel industry are expecting a busy fall, as the summer vacation mind-set extends into the autumn. Daniel Slim/AFP, via Getty Images Some are willing to splurge on flights to Italy and Turks and Caicos and excursions like ATV tours of the Mojave Desert in Nevada. Others are paying to clean up beaches in Barcelona or help restore coral reefs in the Caribbean, vacations crafted as “nature positive tourism.” How much will you spend if you travel this fall? It depends. Cruise deals are still plentiful, but hotel prices are stubbornly expensive. Airline tickets, while cheaper than this summer, are still higher than they were before the pandemic. And don’t expect the cancellations and delays that infuriated travelers in recent months to stop anytime soon. “While things have improved since early summer, airline cancellations are still going to be a factor for fall travel,” said Eric Jones, co-founder of The Vacationer, an online travel guide. What else can you expect this fall? Airlines: Better, but by how much? Passengers wait in security lines at Miami International Airport after a storm resulted in delays. It is hoped that new initiatives by both the airlines and the government will help alleviate the chaos that has recently characterized air travel. Chandan Khanna/AFP, via Getty Images Cancellations. Lost luggage. Flight delays and endless waits for customer service. Even the official in charge of regulating civilian aviation in the United States hasn’t avoided the chaos. “Airlines need to step up their game,” said Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. transportation secretary, who faced multiple cancellations and delays this summer. Still, he’s optimistic that flying will improve this fall. “I do think that a better situation is within reach,” he said. Airline executives, labor unions and industry analysts agree: Fall travel should be better than summer travel. They do not agree on how much better. But most concur that the issues that must be addressed, include: not enough staff, too many cancellations and delays, problems with refunds and terrible customer service. On the question of whether airlines have enough staff, Airlines for America, a trade organization representing seven major U.S. carriers, says yes, they do. “This summer, carriers have proactively adjusted their staffing models to ensure they are adequately staffed for each flight,” a spokeswoman wrote in an email. Union leaders agree that staffing is adequate, but only on “blue sky days,” the term Gary Peterson, the international vice president of the Transport Workers Union of America, which represents more than 70,000 airline workers, uses for those 24-hour periods when nature works in airlines’ favor. “But when weather hits, they don’t have enough reserves,” he said. “I believe airlines have taken steps to make things better, but it’s fragile,” said Sara Nelson, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants-C. W. A., the largest flight attendants’ union. Even before the pandemic, staffing for roles ranging from pilot to wheelchair handler was stretched thin, she said. In order to minimize the ripple effect when something goes wrong, it’s critical to maintain staffing above the Federal Aviation Administration minimum, she added, something that has not happened for years. A second concern: Have airlines stopped selling more flights than they can handle? Or will they continue with the pandemic trend of canceling flights that they should have never scheduled? Several analysts were optimistic that the airlines had learned from their mistakes. American Airlines, for example, recently slashed 16 percent of its November flights, according to Cirium, a travel analytics company. John Grant, a senior analyst for OAG, a travel data company, noted that cancellation rates were far lower in July and August than earlier in the year. Still, the delay rate has recently hovered around 23 percent, higher than prepandemic times or last summer, according to FlightAware, a flight-tracking company. The third issue: Will the refund, flight change and hotel voucher process get easier? Mr. Buttigieg is pushing forward several initiatives. One involves updating a federal policy guiding flight refunds. Under the current policy, airlines are supposed to reimburse passengers for flights that have been canceled or “significantly changed.” But carriers have long exploited ambiguity around the term. The proposal, which he will revisit in November, codifies the conditions under which refunds must be paid. Last week, the Department of Transportation launched a dashboard that Mr. Buttigieg called “a tool for transparency,” outlining the services that each airline has committed to provide when flights are altered for reasons within their control. Some analysts said that these measures are weak, particularly in contrast with Europe, where airlines must pay travelers — on top of refunds — for certain types of cancellations. Recently, more than 30 state attorneys general blasted the Department of Transportation for failing to keep up with “escalating issues” and argued that they should take over enforcement of consumer protection laws affecting travelers. Some lawmakers have also suggested that airlines should be fined for treating passengers poorly, given the billions of dollars in government pandemic aid they’ve received. Finally, there is the matter of customer service: Will Thanksgiving week be filled with nightmarish stories of unanswered calls to alter a flight or locate a lost bag? On this front, labor representatives and industry analysts agree: It’s unlikely to get better soon. Airlines see customer service as an area to slash, not grow, costs. — Heather Murphy Prices: Cheaper, just not prepandemic cheap Popular summer resort destinations like Camden, Maine (above), remain popular through much of October, affecting, in part, fall hotel rates. Stacey Cramp for The New York Times Excepting foliage destinations and convention cities, fall has historically been a value-seeker’s season. Across the industry, many prices this year will follow the same pattern. But inflation and other pandemic-related effects mean some deals are weaker. Consider airfare. The typical seasonal decline between summer and fall fares, according to the booking app Hopper, is 10 to 15 percent. This year it is 37 percent, falling to $238 for an average domestic round-trip ticket. But that doesn’t mean fares are cheaper, only that the difference between summer and fall fares is much greater. “Fall 2022 looks very different, and the main reason is how high airfare got this summer,” said Hayley Berg, the lead economist at Hopper, noting that summer airfares were more than double 2019 rates. Airlines are also maintaining capacity cuts this fall to control costs, according to Helane Becker, a research analyst with the investment banking firm Cowen. “The lowest fares I’ve seen for fall are $59 one way and there are only a few seats available at that rate, up from $39 or $49 in the past,” Ms. Becker said. On the hotel front, travelers should expect to pay close to prepandemic rates this fall. The steady rebound of business travel is bolstering big cities and may diminish fall deals in urban areas. In the latest figures available, average daily rates nationally have climbed year-to-date to roughly $147 in July, compared with $132 in July 2019, or nearly equal to prepandemic prices when adjusted for inflation, according to the hotel benchmarking firm STR. The firm is forecasting a continued recovery for hotels, with occupancy up five points this year over last. Popular resort destinations may be more expensive, too. Most of October remains high season at the Camden Harbour Inn in coastal Camden, Maine. But its hefty rate hike this year of more than 20 percent to an average of $688 a night in part reflects higher wages, Covid absences, and increased expenses for everything from electricity to linens. Don’t expect any steals in vacation rentals either. AirDNA, which analyzes the short-term rental market, has average fall rates outpacing fall 2021. The average October rental domestically was recently about $258 a night compared with $243 in 2021 and $195 in 2019. Rental car rates, however, will be better, but still much higher than they were before the pandemic. This fall, average rentals are 18 percent cheaper than in summer, according to Autoslash, a free service that monitors car rental bookings and flags them for rebooking when ra...

Western Wildfires | Business News | Wfmz.com – 69News WFMZ-TV https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/western-wildfires-business-news-wfmz-com-69news-wfmz-tv/ If you know of local business openings or closings, please notify us here. PREVIOUS OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS – The Cadillac Pub opens where Klingers used to be at 24 E. Main Street in Fleetwood – II-VI Inc. (pronounced “two-six”) will become Coherent Corp., taking on the name of a company it recently acquired. – ABEC, a company that provides services and products to the pharmaceutical industry, with headquarters in Northampton County, will invest in a new disposable-container facility in North Carolina. – A new Lehigh Valley Martial Arts center will hold a grand opening starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, with a ribbon-cutting shortly afterward. – Bethlehem Township’s planning commission has approved an Amazon parking lot with 248 spaces at Brodhead and Mowrer roads. – The Bethlehem Zoning Hearing Board rejected variance requests that would have allowed multifamily homes to go up on the Southside properties at 508-512 Selfridge St. – Northampton County Council voted 1-8 against a tax break for development of a proposed warehouse at the Dixie Cup building on South 25 Street in Wilson Borough. – The former Valley Farm Market, now known as Gerrity’s Valley Farm Market, will take on a new name as of Oct. 14: Gerrity’s The Fresh Grocer. – Hamsa Exoticz is already open at the Lehigh Valley Mall, but it will hold a grand opening at 5 p.m. Sept. 16 with the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce. – A new Home Depot will open a 136,048-square-foot building on about 21 acres of vacant land just off Hamilton Boulevard in Lower Macungie Township. – Rocco Ayvazov’s Monocacy General Contracting received approval from the Bethlehem Planning Commission to put up a six-story building with 55 apartments and retail space on the first floor at 128 E. Third St. – The old Allen Organ showroom building on Route 100 in Lower Macungie Township will come down and about 100 total apartment units will go up. – Reading Hospitality’s Catering by DoubleTree will handle food at events at Reading Country Club, after Exeter Township supervisors approved a new agreement. – Natural healing is the goal at Reike Balance, which will open Sept. 9. on Reading Avenue in West Reading. – The Pocono Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening at the Bartonsville branch of Farmhouse Cafe. – The reopening date for the historic Frenchtown Inn building overlooking the Delaware River in New Jersey remains unclear.  – River Paws, a pet-supply store, is across Race Street from the Frenchtown Pharmacy. – The planned reopening date of Aug. 13 for Toby’s Cup was pushed back after ownership said a dispute about the occupancy of a home on the hot dog stand’s property delayed the reopening.

Health Enhancement Strategy Launched – Graphic Online https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/health-enhancement-strategy-launched-graphic-online/ Kwaku Agyeman-Manu — Minister of Health, launching the strategy A national strategy to enhance health and lifestyle seeking behaviours has been launched in Accra. It is aimed at improving quality of health promotion services at all levels through effective collaboration and partnerships. The National Health Promotion Strategy 2022–2026 also seeks to improve health promotion through an all-inclusive approach that leverages efforts and resources to sustain impact. Strategy The strategy was launched by the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service in Accra yesterday on the theme: “Promoting healthcare planning for healthy lives: Where healthcare systems meet healthy behaviours”. The theme resonates with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, which charges member states to “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”. The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, said the launch of the strategy was a major step towards ensuring a road map to realise the integration of demand generation, behavioural change and health service delivery. “When effectively planned and implemented, we will see measurable improvement in key health indicators to ensure a healthier society,” he added. According to him, individual and group behavioural change was a critical element in any health programme and system. “We know that using modern family planning methods for safe sex has a demonstrable impact on families and communities, as it spaces births and prevents sexually transmitted diseases. “Healthy eating, diets and the incorporation of nutrient-rich foods can reduce the impact of non-communicable diseases, such as heart diseases, diabetes and obesity. They are also critical to the nutritional needs of children under five who need healthy and nutrient-rich diet to grow and develop,” he said. Similarly, the minister said, the implementation of public health directives, such as hand-washing with soap under running water, the use of face masks, social distancing and vaccination, was a social and behavioural change intervention that enabled the country to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. The Director of the Health Promotion Division of the GHS, Dr DaCosta Aboagye, said the strategy also sought to build healthy public policy, create supportive environments, strengthen community action, develop personal skills and reorient health service workers. USAID support The USAID Mission Director, Rosen Kimberly, said Health promotion was at the heart of healthy living. She said it informed people of what they could do to stay healthy and also targeted factors in the community which influenced well being. “Health promotion also enables people to increase control over and improve their health by giving them the required knowledge, tools and skills they need to make healthy decisions. “The launch of this new strategy marks years of collaboration and cooperation between Ghana and the development partners, including the USAID and UNICEF. We are proud to have supported the GHS to finalise this strategy over the past year,” Ms Kimberly added. According to her, about 75 per cent of illnesses in the world could be prevented through health promotion, saying: “As the name implies, the strategy we have launched should guide our next steps, and it is also a tool that will come to life each day, a blueprint for health promotion officers – down at the community level.” Writer’s email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Here Is The Latest Big Ten Conference Sports News From The Associated Press – Kentucky Today https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/here-is-the-latest-big-ten-conference-sports-news-from-the-associated-press-kentucky-today/ DALLAS (AP) — The College Football Playoff management committee gathered for 4 1/2 hours at a hotel in the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. It was the conference commissioners first meeting since their bosses voted last week to expand the CFP from four to 12 teams. The goal is to sort through a myriad of issues and have a new format in place for the 2024 season. It’s unclear whether there is still time to accomplish that. First and foremost, they need to figure out where and when 11 playoff games can be played. Availability of venues and television time slots could ultimately determine whether early expansion is possible. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers should get an immediate indication of whether their defense is as stingy as its preseason billing suggests. The Packers open the season Sunday by visiting Minnesota. The Packers romped 37-10 at home the last time these teams faced each other when the Vikings were missing quarterback Kirk Cousins. But the Vikings had scored at least 28 points in three straight matchups with the Packers before that contest. Complicating matters is the uncertainty of facing a new staff with former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell making his head coaching debut for Minnesota. UNDATED (AP) — First-year coach Tony Elliott is looking to get Virginia out to a 2-0 start for the second straight year when it visits Illinois. Virginia brushed off a slow start against FCS opponent Richmond to win 34-17 last week. Illinois will try to rebound after blowing a late lead in a 23-20 loss at Indiana. The key matchup is Cavaliers’ quarterback Brennan Armstrong against Illinois’ defense. Armstrong threw for 405 yards and five touchdowns in a 42-14 win over the Illini last year. Last week he became Virginia’s all-time leader in total offense. Illinois gave up 330 passing yards to Indiana. UNDATED (AP) — Iowa goes for its seventh win in a row in the Cy-Hawk Game against Iowa State. The Hawkeyes host the Cyclones in the Big Ten’s featured matchup. Iowa’s offense needs to step it up after floundering against South Dakota State. Quarterback Spencer Petras has struggled since the second half of last season and he’s short of healthy receivers. Illinois’ defense will have its hands full going against Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong. Wisconsin star running back Braelon Allen will face a talented Washington State defensive line. Nebraska will be wary of slipping up as a three-touchdown favorite against Georgia Southern. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — No. 3 Ohio State will try to not to look past heavy underdog Arkansas State on Saturday. One week after grinding out an emotional 21-10 win over Notre Dame, the Buckeyes will be a six-touchdown favorite over the Red Wolves from Jonesboro, Arkansas. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud said the team will try to not to fall into last year’s habit of “playing down” to some opponents. Arkansas State coach Butch Jones wants to emerge from the game with his team’s health and morale intact. That’s balanced against the big check Arkansas State will take home for the trip. UNDATED (AP) — No. 14 Michigan State, missing two key players on defense, is aiming for consistency against Akron after an uneven, season-opening win over Western Michigan. Spartans coach Mel Tucker said his team is super motivated and has a lot to prove on the field Saturday. The Zips are coming off an overtime victory over St. Francis of Pennsylvania. They are looking to start out 2-0 for the first time since 2018, which is the last time they beat a Power Five team at Northwestern. This is the first matchup between the schools since 1914. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nakia Watson’s emergence as a featured running back for a Power Five team didn’t come until he left Wisconsin and headed west. Now he’s back at Camp Randall Stadium to face his former teammates as Washington State visits the 19th-ranked Badgers  on Saturday. Watson rushed for a combined 522 yards and five touchdowns for Wisconsin from 2019-20 and says he still has about eight to 10 former teammates he speaks with regularly.  Watson rushed for a career-high 117 yards in Washington State’s season-opening 24-17 victory over Idaho. Wisconsin is coming off a 38-0 shutout of Illinois State. UNDATED (AP) — After an emotional, come-from-behind win over Notre Dame last week, No. 3 Ohio State welcomes six-touchdown underdog Arkansas State. The Buckeyes ground out a 24-10 nail-biter against the then-No. 5 Irish. Arkansas State, from the Sunbelt Conference, is feeling good after swamping Grambling State 58-3 in the opener. Expect Buckeyes coach Ryan Day to start pulling out his regulars around halftime. Second-year Arkansas State coach Butch Jones isn’t a stranger to big-time college football. He previously held head coaching jobs at Central Michigan, Cincinnati and Tennessee, and worked under Nick Saban at Alabama in 2018-20. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

DBS Is First Singapore Bank To Enter Metaverse In Partnership With The Sandbox – Yahoo New Zealand News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/dbs-is-first-singapore-bank-to-enter-metaverse-in-partnership-with-the-sandbox-yahoo-new-zealand-news/ (PHOTO: DBS) SINGAPORE — DBS Group Holdings today announced a partnership with The Sandbox, a blockchain-based metaverse gaming platform, to create “DBS BetterWorld”. It is an interactive metaverse experience showcasing the importance of building a better, more sustainable world, and inviting others to come alongside. The tie-up makes DBS the first Singapore company to seal a partnership with The Sandbox and the first bank in Singapore to enter into the metaverse, DBS said in a statement on Friday (9 September). This also marks a new milestone in DBS’ journey to continually explore the potential of Web 3.0 opportunities to benefit its customers and the broader community. Under the partnership, DBS will acquire a 3×3 plot of LAND — or a unit of virtual real estate in The Sandbox metaverse — which will be developed with immersive elements. Piyush Gupta, chief executive officer of DBS, said metaverse technology, while still evolving, could also fundamentally change the way banks interact with customers and communities. “Given the speed of change, experimenting and learning-by-doing enable us to best test the potential of various technologies,” Gupta said. He said that over the last decade, the biggest changes in the world of finance have been catalysed by digital advancements, and that in the coming decade, driven by new technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, these shifts have the potential to be even more profound. DBS BetterWorld will be an additional platform for the bank to share about important environmental, social or governance (ESG) issues and shine a spotlight on communities and partners that are addressing them, he noted. Also read: DBS opens Singapore’s first net-zero building by a bank Also read: Singapore travellers can use DBS, OCBC apps to pay in Thailand Also read: Singaporeans see inflation pain persisting, DBS poll shows Championing ESG For example, DBS will use the platform to profile social entrepreneurs in Asia who have been driving positive impact through innovative business models. Since 2014, DBS and the DBS Foundation have helped over 800 social enterprises across the region scale their businesses and awarded over S$10 million in grants to close to 100 social enterprises. Additionally, DBS will work with partners and collaborators from the government, community, business, and technology sectors to develop meaningful concepts to enrich the DBS BetterWorld experience. DBS will also explore opportunities to showcase DBS BetterWorld with LiveBetter, a one-stop digital platform that the bank launched in October 2021 to encourage more eco-conscious living among its customers. LiveBetter allows the customers to access tools including tips on sustainable living, channels to donate to causes and investment opportunities in sustainability-themed funds. DBS will also partner with The Sandbox to purchase carbon offsets so that the land and production on DBS BetterWorld will be carbon neutral. The Sandbox, a unit of Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands, said it welcomes DBS as the first bank in Singapore to step into the open metaverse and join their efforts to create the SingaporeVerse, a neighbourhood on its virtual map that will bring the culture of the country to life in the metaverse. “ESG issues are important to us, and we look forward to collaborating on an experience that invites our audience to make a positive global impact, to discover the creative possibilities of our platform, and maybe to find their next life-changing opportunity in the metaverse,” Sebastien Borget, a co-founder of The Sandbox and its chief operations officer, said. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. Yahoo Singapore Telegram

9 Cool New Gadgets To Have On Your Radar This Week – Gear Patrol https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/9-cool-new-gadgets-to-have-on-your-radar-this-week-gear-patrol/ For more of the latest and greatest product releases, check out our full collection of the best new gear. This week was dominated by Apple’s big event where it announced new iPhones, new Apple Watches and second-generation AirPods Pro. But there were a lot of big announcements, too. Bose introduced its new flagship noise-canceling wireless earbuds, the QuietComfort Earbuds II. Polk Audio gave us a new Dolby Atmos soundbar. And Hasselblad announced the X2D 100C, its new flagship medium-format mirrorless camera. We’ve rounded up all the big gadget announcements of the week, below. iPhone 14 and 14 Plus Apple The iPhone 14 is very similar to last year’s iPhone 13. It’s the same size and has a nearly identical 6.1-inch display. It also has the same A15 Bionic chipset. However, Apple did give it a few notable upgrades under the hood. It has improved rear and selfie camera systems for better low-light photography; there’s a new Action Mode for improved image stabilization when shooting video. It has satellite connectivity — which is a first for any iPhone. And maybe most notably, Apple has done away with the “mini” version and instead replaced it with a “plus” version, which has a 6.7-inch display similar to the Pro Max. The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus start at $799 and $899 respectively, and are available for preorder on September 9th. The iPhone 14 will ship in September, but the iPhone 14 Plus will ship a little later, in October. Price: $799+ LEARN MORE iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple The new iPhone 14 Pros were probably the biggest standouts from this week’s Apple’s event. They have an all-new floating pill-shaped notch, called the Dynamic Island, that’s interactive and designed to more-easily control apps (like Music, Timer or Maps) when they are running in the background. They have a vastly improved rear triple-camera system, including a 48-megapixel main camera with the largest sensor ever put in an iPhone. And they are powered by Apple’s super new powerful chipset, the A16 Bionic. The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will be available for preorder on September 9. Both will go on sale on September 16. Price: $999+ (Pro); $1,099+ (Pro Max) LEARN MORE Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Bose Bose announced the second-generation models of its noise-canceling wireless earbuds and compared to the 2020-released QuietComfort Earbuds, the new models are vastly different. They have a completely new design that’s noticeably smaller, plus Bose has drastically improved the noise-cancellation and transparency modes; in fact, Bose claims that these have the “world’s best noise cancellation” of any true wireless earbuds. Available for preorder now. Shipping starts September 15. Price: $300 LEARN MORE AirPods Pro (Gen 2) Apple Apple announced the second-generation models of its AirPods Pro. The new wireless earbuds look pretty similar to their predecessors and cost exactly the same — $249 — but Apple has given them a more advanced H2 chipset, superior audio and twice as powerful active-noise cancellation. There are new capacitive touch controls on each earbud that allows you to adjust volume (a first for an AirPod). They have a more durable case that can wirelessly charge on a Qi charger, MagSafe charger or (most excitingly) an Apple Watch puck. They will ship with an additional size eartip that’s “extra small.” And the case has a built-in loop that you can attach a small lanyard that Apple will sell separately. Preorders start September 9. They’ll be available for purchase on September 23. Price: $249 LEARN MORE Apple Watch Ultra Apple The Apple Watch “Ultra” was another big standout from Apple’s big event. It’s a completely new line of Apple Watch that’s larger, more rugged, more sophisticated and more expensive than any other Apple Watch. It has a bigger and redesigned digital crown and an all-new “Action” button that can be customized to do things like quickly start specific workouts. It has a bigger battery that lasts 36 hours (or up to 60 hours when in low-power mode). And it has a new Compass app and an app specifically designed for recreational scuba divers called Oceanic Plus. The Apple Watch Ultra will be available starting September 23. It only comes in a cellular model. Price: $799 LEARN MORE Apple Watch Series 8 and SE (Gen 2) Apple While the Ultra stole the show, Apple also announced new flagship and budget-friendly Apple Watches in the Series 8 and SE (Gen 2), respectively. Both look nearly identical to their predecessors, admittedly, but Apple gave both a few notable improvements. The new SE has a faster processor, comes in new colors and has a new $249 starting price (which is $30 cheaper than before). The Series 8 has new sensors for body temperature monitoring (which is mostly aimed at women’s reproductive health). Both new Apple Watches also can detect if you’re in a serious car crash and call for help. The new SE and Series 8 will are available for preorder right now and go on sale everywhere on September 16. Price: $249+ (SE); $399+ (Series 8) LEARN MORE Insta360 X3 Courtesy The Insta360 X3 is the company’s new handheld 360-degree camera and the direct successor of the 2020-released One X2. The biggest improvement with X3 is probably its new touchscreen display; it’s significantly bigger and more useful (as it’s way easier to preview and review footage). The lens and sensor got a big bump on the X3, too, as it’s now capable of capturing 5.7K 360-degree videos and super-detailed 72-megapixel stills. Price: $450+ LEARN MORE Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX Courtesy This is Polk Audio’s newest flagship soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The MagniFi Max AX is a 5.1.2-channel package that includes a soundbar and wireless subwoofer (but for an extra $100 you can also purchase a package with wireless rear-channel speakers). It supports Chromecast and AirPlay 2 for easy streaming and integrating into your home’s existing multi-room audio system. It also has built-in Bluetooth. Price: $799 LEARN MORE Hasselblad X2D 100C Hasselblad The Hasselblad X2D 100C is the company’s new flagship medium-format mirrorless camera. It has a ginormous 100-megapixel backside illuminated sensor, but packs it into a body that’s similarly sized to the company’s X1D 50C and X1D II 50C (both of which have 50-megapixel sensors). It has an advanced hybrid phase and contrast-based autofocus system and in-body image stabilization. It’s a beast of a handheld camera. Hasselblad also announced three new lenses to go with it (and other X System cameras): XCD 38mm f/2.5 ($3,700), 55mm f/2.5 ($3,700) and 90mm f/2.5 ($4,300). For more information about the Hasselblad X2D 100C, check out PetaPixel‘s Jaron Schneider ‘s early review. Price: $8,200 (body only) LEARN MORE

BC.GAME Is Now The Argentine Football Association’s Global Crypto Casino Sponsor – Cryptonews https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/bc-game-is-now-the-argentine-football-associations-global-crypto-casino-sponsor-cryptonews/ Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. Buenos Aires, 8th September 2022–BC.GAME, the award-winning best crypto casino of 2022, and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) have entered into a global agreement that will open an international pathway for both brands to reach a broader audience and create new activities that will bring the companies and its players closer together. Fans and players from all over the world can now enjoy what BC.GAME, the leading crypto casino, has to offer. BC.GAME will support the Argentine national team during the following months and the Qatar World Cup games. Famous players like Lionel Messi, Paulo Dybala, Angel Di Maria, and other exceptional Argentine superstars will connect and engage with BC.GAME players. This partnership is more than just an agreement, with the aim of building an international gateway for the AFA and BC.GAME brand to reach more audiences and add new revenue streams through several diverse categories. For six months, both brands will collaborate and bring the best of the partnership. Chris Butler, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BC.GAME shares: “The Argentine Football Association has proven to be one of the most intuitive organizations on the planet. We, at BC.GAME, are thrilled to find that many of our long-term goals were in perfect alignment with the AFA’s plans to form partnerships with the top companies in the blockchain industry. Moving forward, our aim is to introduce mutually beneficial revenue streams as well as unhindered access to our massive community of gamers, punters, and football fans who frequent the BC.GAME Casino and social channels. As exciting as this is for all of us at BC.GAME, we are equally humbled to have this opportunity.” Claudio Fabian Tapia, President of AFA, also said: “We are very happy to present this new agreement with BC.GAME. At AFA, we are always looking for opportunities to harness emerging technologies to improve the experience of our National Team and League fans. This agreement allows us to create new digital products and by this generate a new stream of source of income. We welcome BC.GAME as a new commercial partner of our Association.” ABOUT BC.GAME BC.GAME is a community-based crypto casino that offers our players the best online casino experience they can achieve with our platform. Launched back in 2017, BC.GAME is among the first casinos to support lightning networks – not only revolutionizing the casino industry but also the blockchain space. With the recent addition of Sports betting, users can enjoy more than 10,000 games, including but not limited to sports, slots, live table games, and even the most famous bitcoin crash game. Recently in 2022, the BC.GAME has won multiple awards in the industry, making it the number one Crypto Casino of the Year (PR News Wire, 2022). It offers almost every top Cryptocurrency and has recently also started accepting fiat payments.

Bitcoin Leaps Over $20000 As U.S. Dollar Sags – Reuters https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/bitcoin-leaps-over-20000-as-u-s-dollar-sags-reuters/ A neon logo of cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen at the Crypstation cafe, in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 5, 2022. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com SINGAPORE, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Bitcoin surged past the $20,000 barrier and was eyeing its best day in six weeks on Friday as the U.S. dollar fell broadly and markets found reasons to be cheerful at the end of a dour week. Bitcoin , the biggest cryptocurrency by market value, rose more than 7% to $20,796, a two-week high. Ether, the second-biggest, rose 5% to also hit a two-week peak at $1,717. Bitcoin had been as low as $18,540 on Wednesday. Market participants said there was no particular trigger for the gains beyond a broad upbeat mood in evidence across asset classes on Friday, led by a drop in the safe-haven dollar and a rally in Chinese stocks. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com If the cryptocurrencies can hold their gains until Sunday’s close, Bitcoin could log a second weekly rise in a row, and its best week in about a month. read more Ether’s weekend volatility may be heightened by a looming software upgrade known as the “merge”, due sometime between Sept. 10 and 20, with the exact timing uncertain. The shift will radically change how transactions are processed and is supposed to slash energy consumption. Some exchanges plan to pause deposits and withdrawals while the upgrade occurs. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Tom Westbrook Editing by Mark Potter Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Asset Servicing Technology News | Forge Expands Into Europe With Deutsche Börse – Asset Servicing Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/asset-servicing-technology-news-forge-expands-into-europe-with-deutsche-borse-asset-servicing-times/ Image: JFL Photography 09 September 2022 Germany Reporter Lucy Carter Share this article Forge expands into Europe with Deutsche Börse Private securities marketplace Forge Global Holdings (Forge) has partnered with Deutsche Börse to expand its operations into Europe. Based in Berlin, the Forge Europe launch is planned for 2023, beginning in Germany, France, and the UK before expected expansion into other European countries. Forge Europe will create a digital marketplace for European companies and investors, bringing buyers and sellers of private growth company shares together with private market data. The platform will provide liquidity programmes for companies, and give clients access to Forge’s US liquidity network. Deutsche Börse’s connections with European issuers and familiarity with regulations and markets across the continent will aid Forge’s expansion. Kelly Rodriques, CEO of Forge, says: “As Europe’s population of high-growth technology companies continues to grow rapidly, creating an efficient and trusted private marketplace that can meet the needs of those companies and investors across a complex regulatory landscape is a challenge Forge is uniquely positioned to solve. “With a strategic partner in Deutsche Börse that understands local market requirements and how to run scaled and regulated market infrastructure, we believe Forge Europe can deliver to European participants the benefits of a liquid, transparent, and efficient global private market.” Eric Leupold, managing director of Deutsche Börse’s cash market business, comments: “For us at Deutsche Börse, this is a promising opportunity to expand into a new asset class with high potential.”

Logitech Gears Up Gaming Launches For Logi Play 2022 Event – Stuff https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/logitech-gears-up-gaming-launches-for-logi-play-2022-event-stuff/ Home / News / Logitech gears up gaming launches for Logi Play 2022 event Cloud gaming handheld could make an appearance Gamers, mark your diaries: Logitech is hosting a two-day spectacular later this month that’ll see a bunch of new products make their debut. Logi Play 2022 will be focused on gaming, streaming and content creation, with panel discussions and musical performances bookending the hardware reveals. The event will be held at LVL Berlin, a dedicated esports venue, on the 20th and 21st of September. We’re expecting day 1 to be dedicated to new products, while day 2 will be live streamed on the firm’s Twitch channel.  League of Legends caster Aaron “Medic” Chamberlain and esports presenter Frankie Ward have been drafted in as hosts, and more than 30 pro gamers, streamers and content creators are set to make an appearance. The brand has confirmed it will be introducing products in the Logitech G and Logitech For Creators ranges, but has yet to go into details. With top brass in attendance, we’re expecting something bigger than a new keyboard or gaming headset. One possible contender is Logitech’s upcoming cloud gaming handheld, which leaked online recently in official-looking lifestyle images. The firm is partnering with gaming giant Tencent for the machine, which is set to support Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now game streaming. The leaked photos, which have since been forced offline by DCMA takedown requests (effectively confirming they were legit) showed a Nintendo Switch-style device with two pairs of shoulder buttons and Xbox-style face buttons. Further posts by prominent tech tipster Evan Blass seemingly confirmed the device will be based on Android, with a 1080p display. Hardware reportedly includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G CPU and 4GB of RAM – hardly powerhouse specs, but that shouldn’t matter for a device dedicated to cloud gaming. We’ll be tuning in to both days of the event, and will be sure to bring you any breaking news. Related: GameSir X2 Pro is as official as Xbox on Android gets

Photographer Hunter Harris To Present ‘The Bay From Above’ – The Star Democrat https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/photographer-hunter-harris-to-present-the-bay-from-above-the-star-democrat/ HISTORY Sep 9, 2022 34 min ago 0 Talbot Historical Society’s “A Date with History” Lecture Series presents “The Bay From Above, 75 Years of Change” with aerial photographer Hunter H. Harris. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO EASTON — Talbot Historical Society’s “A Date with History” Lecture Series presents “The Bay From Above, 75 Years of Change” at 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Denton Extended Museum and Hill Research Center, 25 S. Washington St., Easton. Post a comment as anonymous Welcome to the discussion. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don’t Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don’t knowingly lie about anyone or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the ‘Report’ link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We’d love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left.

Preity Zinta Smiles As She Gets A Kiss From Husband On Caribbean Vacation – Hindustan Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/preity-zinta-smiles-as-she-gets-a-kiss-from-husband-on-caribbean-vacation-hindustan-times/ Actor Preity Zinta has shared several posts giving fans glimpses inside her recent vacation with her husband Gene Goodenough in the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia. Taking to Instagram, Preity posted a picture in which she got a kiss from Gene. (Also Read | Preity Zinta shares pics from West Indies vacation with Gene Goodenough) In the selfie, Preity smiled as Gene Goodenough gave a peck on her cheek. Mountains, blue waters and greenery were seen in the background as the duo shared a love-filled moment. In the picture, Preity wore a yellow and white outfit and dark sunglasses. Gene opted for a blue shirt. She captioned the post, “Love is in the air (red heart emoji).” The actor also added the hashtags– PZ travel, St Lucia, let her inspire you and ting. She geo-tagged the location as St Lucia Islands West Indies. Reacting to the post, a fan wrote, “My favourite.” Another person commented, “Lucky man.” A comment read, “Awesome.” Preity also posted a selfie giving a glimpse of herself with nature in the backdrop. In the photo, Preity smiled as she clicked the selfie. She seemingly sat on a boat as she spent her time outdoors. The actor captioned the post, “St. Lucia feels like heaven on earth (red heart emoji). What a stunning place.” She also added the hashtags– PZ travel, let her inspire you and ting.” Preity geo-tagged the location as St Lucia. Fans showered her with love in the comments section. A person wrote, “The most beautiful woman in the world, love you.” “You look so pretty,” said a fan. “And there’s stunning you in the stunning place,” read a comment. “Heavenly beauty,” said an Instagram user. “Gorgeous woman,” said another fan. “Beautiful beautiful beautiful,” wrote another person. Preity has been sharing pictures on her Instagram account featuring her and Gene from their West Indies vacation. She tied the knot with Gene in February 2016 in a private ceremony in Los Angeles. In November 2021, she and Gene welcomed twins, Jai and Gia, through surrogacy. She was last seen in Bhaiaji Superhit in 2018. The film also starred Sunny Deol, Arshad Warsi, Ameesha Patel and Shreyas Talpade. Preity is the co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Punjab Kings and the owner of the South-African T20 Global League cricket team Stellenbosch Kings.

Seattle DJC.com Local Business News And Data – Real Estate – Capitol Hill Corner Sells For $3.3M – Seattle Daily Journal Of Commerce https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/seattle-djc-com-local-business-news-and-data-real-estate-capitol-hill-corner-sells-for-3-3m-seattle-daily-journal-of-commerce/ Subscriber content preview September 9, 2022 SEATTLE — A bar and restaurant complex at 1635 E. Olive Way sold late last month for a bit over $3.3 million, according to King County records. The seller was the Phillips family, which acquired the property in 1992 for $535,000.  . . .

Access To Care Biggest Barrier To Healthy Living In Southwest Iowa – The Daily Nonpareil https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/access-to-care-biggest-barrier-to-healthy-living-in-southwest-iowa-the-daily-nonpareil/ 1 of 2 David Golbitz When reporting for this week’s series of articles, it quickly became apparent that what’s killing people in southwest Iowa is not only medical conditions like heart disease and cancer, but a lack of access to healthcare as well. When asked why mortality rates in southwestern Iowa are higher than the national average, each of the doctors interviewed for these articles named residents’ inability or unwillingness to seek medical care until symptoms become so troublesome that they’re often forced by concerned family or friends to finally schedule an appointment with a primary care physician or visit an emergency room. “I see a lot of stoic people,” said Dr. Robert Armbruster, a cardiologist at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. “The man I just met here this afternoon, he never comes in, you know. They’re just kind of a stoic crew sometimes. And it’s either the family that prompts them or the wife, the daughter, etc., grandchild even, that prompts them to seek attention.” Unfortunately, by the time symptoms reach that stage, it is often too late for the doctors to do anything other than help their patients manage the disease instead of curing it, which might have been a possibility had the patient sought help sooner. “High blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, you don’t really feel right, you just don’t feel these things,” Armbruster said. “If you don’t get checked, you’re not gonna know if your blood pressure runs high, you won’t know your cholesterol, you won’t know if you have diabetes. We have a lot of rural patients who may not get checked, so they might live with high blood pressure and say, ‘Hey, you know, I haven’t had to see my doctor,’ so that’s not always good.” In addition to a certain stoicism about medical issues, low household income is another notable factor in why people don’t seek medical care when they need it. The per capita income for the 10 counties included in our research is a little more than $50,000, which is about $15,000 less than the national average. “When we talk about heart disease, we talk about procedures, regular follow-ups, sending labs,” said Dr. Toufik Mahfood Haddad, cardiologist at CHI Health Mercy Hospital. “So number one, when you have lower income, you will have less visits to the doctor and less access to medications, especially, sometimes, with a newer, expensive medication.” According to the most recent Metro area Community Health Needs Assessment — which covers Douglas, Sarpy, and Cass counties in Nebraska, and Pottawattamie County in Iowa — 9% of adults ages 18-64 don’t have any sort of health insurance, so if they visit a doctor or need treatment, they’re paying for it out of pocket. More than 18% of metro area residents reported that if they required an unexpected $400 medical procedure, they wouldn’t be able to afford it without going into debt. “When you have higher income, you would have better health, and better seeking for health equipment and medications,” Haddad said. “Access to medical health is easier.” Lack of access to healthcare plays a big role in health outcomes in the area, said Dr. Sumit Mukherjee, a pulmonologist at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. “When you look at those CDC numbers regarding mortality in this region, I think that has a huge role in those numbers,” he said. Historically, southwest Iowa has ranked toward the bottom in statewide health outcomes. In 2017, when Pottawattamie County created its public health department, the county ranked 98 out of the 99 counties in the state, according to a report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. According to the 2022 Iowa County Health Rankings, produced by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, the last five years has seen Pottawattamie County steadily rise in the rankings, currently sitting in 90th place. Most of the other counties that were researched also rank in the lower third, from Crawford County ranked 59 to Montgomery County at 99. The only county in the top third for healthy outcomes is Shelby County, at 27. Steps have been and continue to be taken to improve the physical and mental health of southwest Iowa residents. Pottawattamie County has partnered with Caring for Our Communities, a program based out of Jennie Edmundson that connects people in need throughout western Iowa with community health and behavioral health experts who help find appropriate health care, access existing community resources, obtain health-related education and affordable medications. And in 2018, Pottawattamie County partnered with the health departments of Douglas and Sarpy/Cass counties, and the Wellbeing Partners, to form a Regional Health Council. The RHC works to assess health priorities in the region, and develop programs to address them. State-by-state breakdown of the more than 34 million living in primary care deserts with limited telehealth access #41. California – Counties designated primary care deserts: 2 (.09% of population, 36,443 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: .03% (13,501 residents) — 100.0% rural (13,501 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 72.12% Alberto Armas // Shutterstock #40. Nebraska – Counties designated primary care deserts: 1 (.10% of population, 1,874 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: .09% (1,737 residents) — 100.0% rural (1,737 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 56.98% Canva #39. Nevada – Counties designated primary care deserts: 9 (3.64% of population, 112,876 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 1.83% (56,766 residents) — 94.04% rural (53,385 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 74.0% Canva #38. Maryland – Counties designated primary care deserts: 5 (5.14% of population, 317,441 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 2.44% (150,741 residents) — 34.47% rural (51,953 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 77.38% Canva #37. Wisconsin – Counties designated primary care deserts: 11 (4.37% of population, 257,524 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 3.24% (190,739 residents) — 90.17% rural (171,986 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 57.17% Canva #36. Utah – Counties designated primary care deserts: 11 (13.60% of population, 444,780 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 3.31% (108,228 residents) — 49.43% rural (53,495 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 80.63% Canva #35. Alabama – Counties designated primary care deserts: 11 (5.57% of population, 280,091 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 4.22% (211,948 residents) — 57.96% rural (122,845 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 46.41% George Dodd III // Shutterstock #34. Colorado – Counties designated primary care deserts: 36 (9.12% of population, 526,339 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 4.66% (268,961 residents) — 69.33% rural (186,480 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 73.13% Lauren Orr // Shutterstock #33. New York – Counties designated primary care deserts: 36 (15.31% of population, 3.1 million residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 6.61% (1.3 million residents) — 45.66% rural (610,033 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 65.31% Jon Bilous // Shutterstock #32. Minnesota – Counties designated primary care deserts: 34 (12.09% of population, 690,027 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 6.94% (395,757 residents) — 82.33% rural (325,828 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 61.67% Canva #31. Indiana – Counties designated primary care deserts: 11 (13.19% of population, 894,690 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 7.15% (485,046 residents) — 32.94% rural (159,764 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 51.54% Canva #30. Ohio – Counties designated primary care deserts: 37 (15.30% of population, 1.8 million residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 8.68% (1.0 million residents) — 68.76% rural (703,898 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 58.05% Canva #29. Florida – Counties designated primary care deserts: 44 (26.16% of population, 5.6 million residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 9.59% (2.1 million residents) — 22.17% rural (457,927 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 72.06% Canva #28. Iowa – Counties designated primary care deserts: 26 (19.37% of population, 618,064 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 10.23% (326,394 residents) — 59.96% rural (195,702 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 50.30% Ken Schulze // Shutterstock #27. Michigan – Counties designated primary care deserts: 47 (21.75% of population, 2.2 million residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 10.99% (1.1 million residents) — 52.64% rural (583,212 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 59.48% Amanda Oldham // Shutterstock #26. Oregon – Counties designated primary care deserts: 22 (29.08% of population, 1.2 million residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 11.39% (482,462 residents) — 51.32% rural (247,595 residents) – Population accessing broadband speeds: 71.17% Sarit Richerson // Shutterstock #25. Washington – Counties designated primary care deserts: 27 (26.85% of population, 2.1 million residents) – Population in primary care deserts without broadband: 11.39% (877,687 residents) — 34.76% rural (305,045 residen...

Eskymos Tennis Picks Up Wins Over WIC, Knights – Escanaba Daily Press https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/eskymos-tennis-picks-up-wins-over-wic-knights-escanaba-daily-press/ NORWAY and ESCANABA — The Escanaba girls tennis team picked up two wins recently, a 7-0 victory over Norway in Norway Thursday and a 6-2 win over West Iron County at home Wednesday. The Eskymos picked up the sweep on the road and without a No. 4 doubles match. “We had a nice trip to Norway today,” Escanaba coach Chris Ogren said. “Norway only had 10 players to play today, so we didn’t play No. 4 doubles. We gave some of our top players the day off today and let some of our players that are often just out of the lineup play instead. We had a very successful day overall, and I saw quite a bit of improvement from many of our players.” The switched-up roster enabled Esky freshman Brooklyn Hackleman to play her first varsity match and earn a win. “The most competitive match of the day came from our No. 4 singles player, Brooklyn Hackleman,” Ogren said. “Brooklyn is a freshman, and this was her first time ever playing in a varsity match. She was able to win a really close first set due to her superb ball striking and her patience. She then really hit her stride in the second set and was able to win much more easily. This was Brooklyn’s first varsity win, but it certainly won’t be her last. I’m excited to see how her abilities will grow throughout her Esymo tennis career.” Esky ended its eight-day rest period with a win against West Iron County Wednesday. “After eight consecutive days without a tennis match, it was nice to get back out and play against another team,” Ogren said. Esky’s Sonya Maki dropped a match to West Iron County’s Seanna Stine, but that’s not to say that it wasn’t competitive. “The most competitive singles match today came at No. 2 singles where Sonya Maki lost a really close match,” Ogren said. “She played solid tennis all day, but her opponent, Seanna Stine, was rock solid too. Sonya is one of the most coachable players I have on the team, so it is always nice to see her make adjustments within a match. She’ll try any strategy I give her, and she’ll try to hit the shots that she knows she needs to be able to hit. It didn’t result in a win today, but it did result in good tennis. I would imagine these two will meet again in the future, and I like Sonya’s chances in their next matchup.” On the doubles side, Esky’s only loss came at No. 3 doubles, where Esky’s Isy Braun and Sophia Wagner lost a close match to Bailey Hoffart and Aubrey Richardson. “I didn’t get to see much of the doubles today, but the scores show just how competitive the matches were,” Ogren said. “Leslie Purcell and Sam Manninen were able to bounce back after dropping the second set to pull off their second consecutive 3-set victory. Carly Bowden and Val Royer were able able to win two really close sets and pull out an impressive win against a very good No. 4 doubles team for West Iron.” Escanaba travels to Kingsford for an invitational today. V. Norway Singles No. 1 — Maki, E, def. VanHolla, 6-3, 6-1; No. 2 — VanDamme, E, def. Tobey, 6-0, 6-0; No. 3 — Martin, E, def. Powell, 6-1, 6-2; No. 4 — Hackleman, E, def. Hunter, 7-5, 6-2 Doubles No. 1 — Braun-Wagner, E, def. Cavagnetto-Dube, 6-1, 6-2; No. 2 — Bowden-Smale, E, def. Wojtowicz, 6-0, 6-2; No. 3 — Royer-Boutilier, E, def. Crawford-Proctor, 6-0, 6-0 V. WIC Singles No. 1 — Derkos, E, def. Bice, 6-1, 6-2; No. 2 — Stine, W, def. Maki, 7-6(3), 7-5; No. 3 — VanDamme, E, def. Hansen, 6-0, 6-1; No. 4 — Martin, E, def. Bett, 6-2, 6-1 Doubles No. 1 — McIntyre-Willians, E, def. Bortolameolli-Schmutzler, 6-4, 6-2; No. 2 — Purcell-Manninen, E, def. A. Smith-K. Smith, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2; No. 3 — Hoffart-Richardson, W, def. Braun-Wagner, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(4); No. 4 — Bowden-Royer, E, def. Lemery-Lamay, 7-5, 7-6(1) Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

AI Art Wins Art Competition, Invokes Metaverse, Social Media Melts Down – BeInCrypto https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/ai-art-wins-art-competition-invokes-metaverse-social-media-melts-down-beincrypto/ AI art has caused one of the newest controversies in the aesthetics world. And there’s nothing more exciting than a new art concept that upsets people for the right reasons. Jason Allen is an American game designer. Constantly knee-deep in code, it was obvious to him that he could generate art using Artificial Intelligence (AI). By using a platform called Midjourney, he created his masterpieces, by telling an AI exactly how he wanted his piece to look. With three favorites, he entered his art into the Colorado State Fair fine arts competition. Allen told the local publication, called the Chieftain, “I wanted to make a statement using artificial intelligence artwork. I feel like I accomplished that, and I’m not going to apologize for it.” His work is stunning, there’s no getting around it. The works range from ethereal extraterrestrial moonscapes to opulent opera scenes, on a more impressive scale than Beeple’s wildly overpriced NFTs. And of course, the issue has gone viral on socials. Some commentators are having an absolute meltdown, while others are in awe of the newest step in the world of art. AI Art Winner Of the three works Allen submitted, the winner is called Théâtre D’opéra Spatial. It is haunting and beautiful and absolutely has the vibe of a metaverse-like world. It is everything that is possible of our collective future. A second work submitted by Allen. Source It is the guidelines of the competition that people have a problem with. According to the fine print, digital art is “artistic practice that uses digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process.” Allen said he made no secret of the fact that he generated the art with Midjourney. The judges, Cal Duran and Dagny McKinley, said afterwards to the Chieftain that they were “not aware Allen’s artwork was crafted with AI, but that wouldn’t have changed their judgement.” The judges told the local paper that they were more concerned with “how the art tells a story, how it invokes spirit” and they think that piece did that. “Even as this controversy is coming out, it’s still invoking that, it’s still causing an uproar. That in itself is kind of remarkable.” Midjourney is a tool that uses verbal descriptions to paint a picture. Allen says after he made the image, he touched it up with photoshop.   What the Critics Say Richard Fitzwilliams is a film and art critic. He said, “Let’s look at the winning painting. Jason Allen put in three pieces. Théâtre D’opéra Spatial is actually a mesmerizing work. What it reminds me of is the paintings of symbolist artist Gustave Moreau, who in fact had quite a considerable influence on the Impressionists. It’s part Game of Thrones, part Star Wars and part sort of a faux medieval tableau. And also if you look at the coloring, there are echoes and indeed the artist mentions this, that the city was inspired by Leonardo. So this is a thing of beauty.” Fitzwilliams went on to say that he thinks the problem is the shock. But, once artists get over that they’ll be able to adjust. “There is a human input needed into this. Jason Allen said that he put some 80 hours into it. So that is, I think very important to stress. When there are new movements in art, one could choose either the Impressionists or the Cubists or the surrealists, it always disturbs and shocks a few people. Sometimes a very large number of people! It is one of art’s purposes.” Social Media Reactions Of course, Twitter is the place to go to see people shocked by new ideas try to cancel them in pure panic. We’re watching the death of artistry unfold right before our eyes — if creative jobs aren’t safe from machines, then even high-skilled jobs are in danger of becoming obsolete What will we have then? — OmniMorpho (@OmniMorpho) August 31, 2022 However, some on the social media platform defended the work of the AI art. Fascinating to see the reactions from artists claiming that art created with AI generation tools is fake / cheating. Isn’t the result what matters, and whether or not humans find it aesthetically pleasing?https://t.co/r5BYmpCYZF — Jameson Lopp (@lopp) September 1, 2022 Many however were positive about art that was helped along by AI. The positive sentiment that did come from all this, gives us the feeling that perhaps we are ready for the Metaverse. It’s a brave new world, so let’s keep watching. Got something to say about AI art or anything else? Write to us or join the discussion in our Telegram channel. You can also catch us on Tik Tok, Facebook, or Twitter. Disclaimer All the information contained on our website is published in good faith and for general information purposes only. Any action the reader takes upon the information found on our website is strictly at their own risk.

Interview: Poco’s Himanshu Tandon On The Company’s Plans Of Tapping Into India’s 5G Demands – Digit https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/interview-pocos-himanshu-tandon-on-the-companys-plans-of-tapping-into-indias-5g-demands-digit/ Poco is one of India’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, with an interesting line-up of products to its name. During the last year or so, Poco has been on an upswing, launching powerful mid-range devices that have been great not just for gaming and resource-intensive tasks, but have also impressed as offerings that cater to the masses looking for well-rounded phones to watch movies and browse the internet on.  Going forward, the company is likely to double down on this approach and also tap into the growing demand for 5G phones. We recently sat down with Himanshu Tandon, Country Head for Poco India, to understand the company’s plans for the Indian market for the rest of the year. Here’s what he had to share. Q. What are your thoughts on 5G in India and the brand’s vision of bringing 5G devices into the country? A. India is gearing up for 5G and its introduction will bring in a technological revolution which will create wider and newer avenues for brands, thereby pushing them to explore innovative solutions to enhance their services and products. We at POCO, are focused on understanding the need gap and bringing more 5G-powered devices that would truly redefine users’ experience by offering the best value-for-money products and reaching the country’s hinterlands. We have seen many 5G smartphone launches but at the cusp of 5G, we also saw compromises made in terms of other specifications. But for us, 5G and powerful specifications weigh equally, and thus, if you look at our recently launched 5G devices, we have ensured to deliver a powerful, efficient and no-compromise smartphone experience. We believe in building a device that offers value for money and with our vision of innovation and affordability, POCO will bring power-packed 5G devices in future as well. Q. What are the milestones achieved by the brand in H1 2022? A. At POCO, we have had an exciting year so far with launches across price segments, right from budget to flagship products, we have ensured incorporating consumers’ feedback in our decision-making and the overall strategy. All the products launched in 2022 have had resounding success in the market and our consumers’ overwhelming response is a testimony of the same.  POCO became the No.1 selling brand during the Flipkart Big Saving Days in July with POCO M4 Pro AMOLED being the highest selling model in the 10-15K budget segment. Continuing the momentum, POCO became the highest-selling brand on Flipkart during the Independence Day Sale event and POCO F4 5G was the fastest-selling android premium smartphone in its segment.  We also forayed into the offline space, with the launch of our first-ever exclusive Branded Sales and Service Centre in Kolkata following a unique concept of ‘Pink Service Centre’ run by all women (including the backend engineers). Through this, along with the repair services and consultation, consumers will be able to get hands-on experience on all POCO devices. Also, the entire POCO portfolio is available at the centre from X, F, M and C series. Being at the forefront of driving technology innovations, we are focused on bringing best-in-class products and services and the response is the testimony that we have taken steps in the right direction and have built a strong foundation.  Q. What is POCO’s roadmap for the second half of 2022? A. Abiding with our current approach and going forward as well, India will remain a priority market and consumers will witness a lot of synergies and integration with the global launches, upgrades and new features being rolled out on a device, among other things. We are also gearing up for the biggest festive season and looking forward to yet another successful Diwali, this year.  At POCO, we have always believed in the power of ‘Everything you need and nothing you don’t while maintaining a lean product portfolio. And we will continue to maintain our product lineup across our available F, X, M, and C series and help consumers make conscious purchase decisions, and continue bringing innovation and the MAD factor in each device. We have an exciting M series smartphone – POCO M5 coming in September equipped with the segment’s powerful MediaTek Helio G99 processor. Standing true to our commitment to enhancing our after-sales service, we aim to expand our offline presence across India and are evaluating the cities for launching more POCO branded offline sales and service centres. We are also working on strengthening the POCO community and ensuring more frequent engagements with our consumers and POCO fam, giving us an opportunity to take their feedback directly. Not only this, but with the community, we will keep updating our community members on the latest developments and initiatives by the brand.

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Dollar Dips As Traders Eye Further ECB Hikes, U.S. Inflation Data – Reuters.com https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/dollar-dips-as-traders-eye-further-ecb-hikes-u-s-inflation-data-reuters-com/ U.S. Dollar and Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com SINGAPORE, Sept 9 (Reuters) – The dollar recoiled from recent peaks in Asia on Friday as a hawkish rate hike from the European Central Bank lifted the euro and investors looked to U.S. inflation data early next week. Profit-taking after a sharp extension of the dollar’s long rally also took hold and the pullback was broad. The Aussie, kiwi, sterling and yen were all headed for their best daily jumps in a month and the dollar index looked set for its first weekly loss in four weeks. The euro rose 0.8% to $1.0072. The Aussie rose 1.2% to $0.6834. Sterling rose 0.8% to $1.1590, repairing a modest dip made after the death of Queen Elizabeth. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com The yen rose about 0.9%, helped by Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda joining a chorus of policymakers voicing discomfort over sharper falls in the yen this week. read more “The market is now positioning ahead of the U.S. CPI release next Tuesday, where the expectations are for a softer headline print,” said Charu Chanana, a market strategist at Saxo Capital Markets in Singapore. “With the Federal Reserve having a unified hawkish voice lately, any downside surprise could result in a big move.” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at a Cato Institute conference on Thursday reaffirmed the central bank’s aggressive stance against inflation and markets are pricing in an 85% chance of a 75 basis point (bps) hike this month. read more The ECB was perhaps surprisingly hawkish in promising further hikes after raising its key interest rate by an unprecedented 75 bps on Thursday. read more The U.S. dollar index last traded 0.66% lower at 108.88, after scaling a 20-year high of 110.79 earlier in the week. It’s heading for a weekly drop of 0.7%. Even beaten down crypto currencies advanced at the dollar’s expense, with bitcoin back above $20,000 and up 5%. The recent pace of the dollar’s ascent has left policymakers uncomfortable, particularly in Japan, as the policy divergence between the Bank of Japan’s ultra-dovish stance and the Fed is proving too stark to be ignored and is pummelling the yen. BOJ Governor Kuroda said on Friday he discussed currency market moves at a meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and warned that rapid yen moves were undesirable. The comments came after the yen bottomed at a 24-year low of 144.99 per dollar on Wednesday. It is down nearly 2% for the week, and on track for four straight weekly losses. “It seems to us that the BOJ has worked itself into a corner, and now is finding it very difficult to get out of it,” said Rodrigo Catril, a currency strategist at National Australia Bank. Friday’s jump in the Aussie was enough to help it head toward a meagre weekly gain and to leave the kiwi’s weekly loss negligible. Sterling eyed a weekly rise of 0.6%. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Rae Wee; Editing by Lincoln Feast and Kim Coghill Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Amazon VP To Speak At Virginia Tech; More . . . – Cardinal News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/amazon-vp-to-speak-at-virginia-tech-more-cardinal-news/ Babak Parviz. Courtesy of Virginia Tech. Here’s a roundup of education briefs from around Southwest and Southside. Want more education news? There’s no full-time education reporter west of Richmond. You can help change that. Help us fund this position. * * * AmazonVP to speak at Tech Virginia Tech President Tim Sands is hosting a conversation with Amazon Vice President Babak Parviz on Monday, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested, but walk-ups are welcome. The creator of Google Glass, Parviz will present his talk, “Building from the Ground up at Amazon,” and share insights from his career experiences and how Amazon built two products – Amazon Explore and Amazon Glow.    Following his presentation, he will be joined by Sands for an interactive dialogue about potential future innovations and how his career path landed him at Amazon. Parviz’s work has been on display at the London Museum of Science. He has received numerous recognitions and awards including National Science Foundation Career Award, MIT Technology Review 35, Time magazine’s best invention of the year (2008 and 2012), IEEE Circuits and Systems Industrial Pioneer award, Your Health Top 10 Medical Advance of the Year, and About.com Top Invention. He was selected by Ad Age as one of the 50 most creative people in the United States.  * * * Ferrum College names alumni award winners Ferrum College has announced this year’s three annual alumni awards: Young Alumni, Distinguished Alumni and Beckham Medallion. The awards are part of a tradition begun with recognition of several college founders/leaders from the 1920’s. Winners are nominated by alumni, faculty, or staff, vetted by the Nominations Committee of the Alumni Board of Directors, and approved by the president. The 2022 recipients will be recognized in an awards ceremony during the Homecoming Weekend festivities Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room located in Franklin Hall. All Ferrum College Alumni are invited to attend. Matthew Woods. Courtesy of Ferrum College. Young Alumni: Matthew Woods ’12 The Young Alumni award is given to a young alumnus/ae who has demonstrated professional and personal success since graduating from Ferrum College within the last 15 years.  Matthew Woods, a resident of Rocky Mount, has served over twelve years assisting students, educators, and schools in a variety of roles. His professional experience includes being a high school social studies teacher, middle and high school assistant principal, middle school principal, director of student support services, adjunct professor, and field instructor at the collegiate level for student-teachers. Additionally, Woods hosts an education podcast, Leading Out The Woods, and is an accomplished keynote speaker and educational consultant.     Woods earned a Bachelor of Science in History and Social Studies from Ferrum College, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from Virginia Tech, a graduate certificate in Education Law and Policy, and an Educational Specialist in Middle Grades Education from the University of Georgia. Woods is in the process of completing his doctoral studies in Educational Leadership and Administration from Radford University with an expected graduation date of December 2022. Carthan Currin. Courtesy of Ferrum College. Distinguished Alumni: Carthan Currin ’84 Carthan F. Currin, III, a resident of Richmond, graduated from Ferrum College with a degree in Public Administration. A native of Petersburg, he has held public service and economic development includes executive positions with the City of Petersburg, the County of Brunswick, and the City of Richmond. Gov. Jim Gilmore appointed him as the first executive director of the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission. Currently, Currin serves as the president of the Commonwealth Alliance for Rural Colleges, a nonprofit dedicated to providing resources and leveraging economic development and public and private sector alliances on behalf of Appalachian School of Law, Averett University, Bluefield University, Eastern Mennonite University, and Ferrum College. Phyllis Karavatakis. Courtesy of Ferrum College. Beckham Medallion: Phyllis Karavatakis ’76 The Beckham Medallion, named after Dr. Benjamin M. Beckham, the first president of Ferrum College, is the highest tribute bestowed upon an alumnus/a. The distinction honors those who exemplify the College motto, Not Self, But Others and who have demonstrated exceptional career success, service to their community, and dedication to Ferrum College. Phyllis Karavatakis, a resident of Union Hall, has been a senior/executive level manager, responsible for achieving financial performance and strategic objectives for Carter Bank & Trust, a community bank with $4 billion in assets, in Virginia and North Carolina. A graduate of Franklin County High School, Karavatakis earned an Associate Degree from Ferrum College, a Bachelor Degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Richmond, and completed the Virginia Bankers Association School of Bank Management through the University of Virginia. She has held multiple executive appointments including chairman and Audit Committee chairman of the Ferrum College Board of Trustees; president and board director of Southside Business Technology Center/The Launch Place; chairman of the Foundation Committee of Piedmont Arts; chairman of the Martinsville and Henry County Chamber of Commerce; and a board member of United Way of Martinsville & Henry County, Patrick Henry Community College Foundation, and Southern Virginia Recreation Facilities Authority. * * * From top left: Christine Ortiz, Pamela Ronald, Robert Califf, Gurpreet Dhaliwal, Helen Mayberg, Francesca Dominici, Damien Fair, Zhengming Chen, and Paula T. Hammond will present this year’s Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lectures, which are hosted by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. Courtesy of Fralin Institute. Fralin Institute releases line-up for Strauss lecture series The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC has released the list of this year’s speakers who are part of the Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture series. Among the speakers are three members of the National Academy of Sciences, three members of the National Academy of Medicine, and one member each from the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Inventors, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.  The series also includes a fellow of the International Society of Mathematical Statistics, a fellow of the Academy Europaea, and the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here is the 2022-23 Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture Series lineup: “Socially-Directed Science and Technology: Design at the Intersection of History, Sustainability, and Equity with Applications to Biotechnology and Biomaterials,” by Christine Ortiz, Morris Cohen professor of materials science and engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, on Sept. 22.  “Breeding Crops for Resilience to a Changing Climate,” by Pamela Ronald, distinguished professor, department of plant pathology and the Genome Center, University of California, Davis, on Oct. 20. “The Challenge of Misinformation and Disinformation in the Public Health Arena,” by Robert M. Califf, commissioner of food and drugs of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, will discuss health topics of national importance. Califf is the founding director of the Duke Clinical Research Institute, an internationally recognized expert in cardiovascular medicine and health outcomes research, and one of the most frequently cited authors in biomedical science. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, virtual presentation on Nov. 3. “Cognitive Processes Underlying Diagnostic Reasoning and Clinical Problem-Solving,” by Gurpreet Dhaliwal, professor of medicine, University of California, San Francisco, on Nov. 17. His research interests include clinical reasoning, diagnostic errors, and clinical and diagnostic performance and improvement. “Tuning Depression Circuits Using Deep Brain Stimulation,” by Helen Mayberg, professor, neurosurgery, neuroscience and psychiatry; director, Nash Center for Advanced Circuit Therapeutics; member, National Academy of Medicine, American Academy of Arts & Sciences, National Academy of Inventors, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, on Dec. 15. “Tackling the Health Consequences of Climate Change with Data Science,” by Francesca Dominici, Clarence James Gamble professor of biostatistics, population and data science; co-director, the Data Science Initiative, T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University; member, National Academy of Medicine and International Society of Mathematical Statistics, on Jan. 19, 2023. “Effects of a Mindfulness Intervention, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy During Pregnancy,” Damien Fair, professor, Institute of Child Development, Department of Pediatrics; director, Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, University of Minnesota Medical School, on Feb. 9, 2023. “Harnessing the Power of Big Biobanks for Precision Medicine,” by Zhengming Chen, the  Richard Peto Professor of Epidemiology, Nuffield Department of Population Health Fellow, Academy Europaea, Oxford University, on March 16, 2023. “Targeting Drug Delivery for Cancer with Macromolecular Design and Synthesis and Nanoscale Assembly of Synthetic Biomaterials,” Paula T. Hammond, department head and professor, department of chemical engineering, Koch Institute of Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; member, National Academy of Sciences, ...

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Church Preaching Violence Toward LGBTQ Community Faces Eviction – NNY360 https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/church-preaching-violence-toward-lgbtq-community-faces-eviction-nny360/ A Watauga, Texas, church where the pastor called for gay people to be executed is facing the possibility of its second eviction in a year. Stedfast Baptist Church lost its Hurst location in a strip shopping center at strip center at 700 W. Bedford Euless Road in February, after a Tarrant County judge ruled that the church violated its lease by making threats and creating dangerous nuisance. According to filings in the Tarrant County Justice of the Peace CourtNo. 1, a nonjury trial is scheduled for 8 a.m. Wednesday via Zoom. Details outlining why Stedfast faces eviction weren’t available as court documents were not online. R. David Weaver, an Arlington attorney who represents Stedfast Baptist Church, said a dismissal motion has been filed, and that an agreement has been reached with the landlord. Weaver declined to discuss details of the agreement. “We submitted a joint agreement to dismiss the case,” Weaver said. “The other attorney (for the property owner) uploaded it on Friday.” Weaver added that the lease was amended. “Stedfast is staying in the building for now,” Weaver said. Kevin Ross, the attorney representing building owner Cider Property, did not return messages regarding the hearing and dismissal. Stedfast, an independent fundamental Baptist church, moved to a shopping center at 6900 Denton Highway in May. Protesters have gathered outside the church, which is listed as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. In June, a preacher said during a sermon that gays “are worthy of death.” Following that service, residents told city council members that they wanted the anti-gay church out of their community. They said the church promotes hate-filled, violent rhetoric against the LGBTQ community, and they are concerned about their safety. Church officials told council members they had been harassed by the protesters. Following the meeting, Watauga Mayor Arthur Miner told the Star-Telegram that he was discussing the status of Stedfast Baptist Church with the city attorney. “There is nothing the city can do at this time, but we are looking at other avenues,” he said at the time. In May, Stedfast pastor Jonathan Shelley told the Arlington City Council that gays deserved to be killed. He advocated for enforcing an old Texas law outlawing “sodomy” that has since been ruled unconstitutional. “What these people do is filthy,” Shelley said at the council meeting during its public comment section. Shelley has said he is following what is written in Leviticus 20-13 when he speaks about violence against gays. ———— (C)2022 Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Visit star-telegram.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

45% Citizens Plan To Travel In The Next 2 Months Of The Festive Season – LocalCircles https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/45-citizens-plan-to-travel-in-the-next-2-months-of-the-festive-season-localcircles/ September 8, 2022, New Delhi: After two years of Covid-19 linked health concerns, the urge to travel and explore either alone or visit family and friends is reviving sharply, a new national survey by LocalCircles has found. Conducted in the month of August seeking to understand the travel plans during the months of September and October, the survey found that 45% of over 22,000 respondents have travel plans during the festive season. So far 21% respondents have booked the tickets and reserved the accommodation, an indication of confirmed travel plans, while another 3% have plans to utilize prior booked but deferred travel tickets and accommodation, while 21% respondents have plans to travel in the next two months but are still to make bookings. Another 13% are still undecided while 42% have no travel plans. 45% citizens planning to travel in the next 2 months (September – October); 24% have already made their bookings Compared to August 2021, considerable improvement in consumer sentiments as the percentage of those not inclined to travel has dipped from 63% to 42% If compared to the outcome of a survey conducted in August 2021, the new survey indicates considerable improvement in consumer sentiments as the percentage of those not inclined to take a holiday to travel has dipped from 63% to 42%, while those having bought tickets and confirmed stay plans has risen from mere 5% in the corresponding month last year to 21% in August 2022. Another category where there is a noticeable difference is the rise in percentage of those undecided. This could well be due to families feeling the pinch due to rising cost of living, education, healthcare and even travel, which has made a considerable dent in the savings and leisure budget of thousands of families. Reflecting improvement in travel sentiments, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in its latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) has forecast that the sector’s contribution to the Indian economy could surpass pre-pandemic levels to reach almost Rs. 15.9 trillion (U.S. $215 billion) in 2022, with a year-on-year growth of 20.7% which is 1% above 2019 levels. Following the significant decline in 2020, the global tourism body’s latest EIR report reveals that 2021 saw the beginning of the recovery for the country’s Travel & Tourism sector. In 2022, the jobs in the sector are set to grow to almost 35 million, an 8.3% growth over last year, when employment in the sector dipped due to impact of the second wave of the health pandemic. In 2019, the sector supported more than 40 million jobs, which fell to slightly over 29 million in 2020 due the lockdown and travel restrictions. The percentage of those having bought tickets and confirmed stay plans has risen from 5% in the corresponding month last year to 21% in August 2022 Hospitality company OYO’s mid-summer vacation index 2022 report released in May also states that apart from hotels, people are opting for alternate accommodations such as villas and home-stays. Short trips of 1-3 days are the preferred choice for 55% Indians, it said. The pandemic-induced trend of not booking a holiday weeks and months in advance apparently continues with 1 in every 3 respondents saying they prefer booking their travel within the same week. 48% are planning trip to visit family and friends and combining it with miscellaneous travel, 31% are looking forward to a destination holiday In keeping with normal Indians’ preferences of combining family visits with holidays, of those traveling the survey revealed that 28% respondents have plans to visit just family and friends in September-October, 11% were planning just a destination holiday while 21% were planning a trip for other reasons. There is a sizable 10% percent respondents who are planning to combine family/friends visits with miscellaneous travel which could include religious trips, attending events or getting pending works done. Another 10% are planning holiday travel combined with miscellaneous travel and 7% respondents are planning to do all three i.e. family and friends visit, miscellaneous travel and visiting a holiday destination. Though the survey respondents did not indicate plans of overseas travel plans or a mix of business cum holiday plans, this is a growing segment as tourism trade reports indicate. A recent report titled ‘Outbound Travel and Tourism – An Opportunity Untapped’ industry lobby FICCI, points out that in 2021, Indians spent approximately USD 12.6 billion in outbound trips, compared to USD 22.9 billion in 2019. While the reason for decrease in spending could be due to the pandemic, the report projects that there is a huge untapped potential in this sector. Its projection is that outbound trips from India could surpass USD 42 billion by 2024 provided the government brought about some policy changes to boost this growing market. Type of travels people likely to take stays same for the next 2 months (September – October) with travel to visit family-friends occupying top slot With several festivals in the next 2 months (September – October), more people likely to undertake travel to visit friends & family or other miscellaneous travel In summary, the leisure travel sentiments have finally picked up with 45% of respondents having either firmed up bookings or in the process of doing so. Of those planning a trip in September-October, 48% are planning a trip to visit family and friends and combining it with miscellaneous travel, while 31% are looking forward to a destination holiday. The catch for those still planning to do their travel bookings is the affordability. The government decision to remove the cap on air fares is likely to work to the advantage of those yet to make the booking or are undecided as airlines may offer more competitive fares as compared to what they did in August. Survey Demographics The survey received over 42,000 responses from citizens located in over 341 districts of the country. 64% respondents were men while 36% respondents were women. 45% respondents were from tier 1, 34% from tier 2 and 21% respondents were from tier 3, 4 and rural districts. The survey was conducted via LocalCircles platform and all participants were validated citizens who had to be registered with LocalCircles to participate in this survey. About LocalCircles LocalCircles, India’s leading Community Social Media platform enables citizens and small businesses to escalate issues for policy and enforcement interventions and enables Government to make policies that are citizen and small business centric. LocalCircles is also India’s # 1 pollster on issues of governance, public and consumer interest. More about LocalCircles can be found on https://www.localcircles.com All content in this report is a copyright of LocalCircles. Any reproduction or redistribution of the graphics or the data therein requires the LocalCircles logo to be carried along with it. In case any violation is observed LocalCircles reserves the right to take legal action.

India’s Tata Group In Talks With Wistron To Assemble IPhones – Bloomberg News – Reuters https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/indias-tata-group-in-talks-with-wistron-to-assemble-iphones-bloomberg-news-reuters/ A man walks past a Tata sign outside their offices in London, Britain March 30, 2016. REUTERS/Toby Melville Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com NEW DELHI, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Indian conglomerate Tata Group is in talks with Taiwanese supplier Wistron Corp (3231.TW) to establish a joint venture to assemble Apple’s (AAPL.O) iPhone’s in India, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Apple, Tata Group and Wistron did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Tanvi Mehta Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Yale Experts Look Toward Olive Oil In The Fight Against Alzheimer’s, Cancer And More – Yale Daily News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/yale-experts-look-toward-olive-oil-in-the-fight-against-alzheimers-cancer-and-more-yale-daily-news/ Courtesy of Tassos Kyriakides Yale students consume over five times more olive oil than the average American, according to Rafi Taherian, associate vice president of Yale Hospitality. Yale School of Public Health assistant professor Tassos Kyriakides GRD ’99 takes a shot of olive oil every morning before his cup of coffee. This mutually high olive oil consumption is no coincidence. The Yale Olive Sciences and Health Institute — YOSHI — which plans to officially launch next year, has been implementing projects throughout campus and the world since 2018. The institute’s fourth annual International Yale Symposium on Olive Oil and Health will take place in Rome next week. Headed by Kyriakides and Vasilis Vasiliou, professor and chair of the YSPH department of environmental health sciences, respectively, YOSHI seeks to tap into olive oil’s potential through education, research and community engagement.  “It’s important that it’s not [seen] as a nutrition center only,” said Harris Pastides MS ’77 ’78 GRD ’80, an advisor to YOSHI and 28th president of the University of South Carolina. “Because the study of olives and olive oil encompasses many things including literature, history, the classics … it allows Yale faculty and students from all disciplines to participate … this would be the first [olive sciences institute] in the nation, possibly in the world. I think Yale is at the crossroads of something that could be truly great.” The inspiration can be traced back to February 2017, when Kyriakides spent a week getting trained as an olive oil taster, sampling a total of 300 to 400 olive oils. At the end of it, he sought out Vasiliou, who shared his appreciation for olive oil. Vasiliou was raised in an olive-producing village in Greece, where even his father had an olive grove. Kyriakides, Vasiliou and Pastides all embrace and seek to promote the Mediterranean diet — which favors olives and olive oil — as a nod to their shared Greek heritage. The global institute, which is the first larger institute of its kind, seeks to serve as an umbrella for olive-focused centers around the world — from UC Davis to Europe. Through academic and industry partnerships, they seek to investigate and share the power of olives and olive oil in the promotion of human and planetary health. According to Vasiliou, two tablespoons of olive oil has the anti-inflammatory effect of 400 milligrams of ibuprofen. The key to an olive’s health-promoting properties are its ‘polyphenols,’ which are chemicals shown to protect the body against oxidative stress, heart disease, certain cancers and inflammation. Kyriakides emphasized that olive oil is particularly high in the “good, healthy fat” known as monounsaturated fats. “There’s actually quite a bit of evidence that shows that even though [olive oil] has high caloric content,” Kyriakides said. “It suppresses your [appetite] a bit — it makes you feel fuller, quicker.” However, Vasiliou and Kyriakides seek to move beyond the most well-studied health benefits of olive oil — they see usage for the ‘superfood’ not only for cardiovascular health, but brain health, cancer treatment and overall wellness. Vasiliou referenced a study at Rutgers University, which found that the chemical oleocanthal in olive oil was able to kill cancerous tumor cells without harming healthy cells. Olive oil has also been shown to have a positive effect on neurodegenerative disease by reducing brain inflammation and enabling the autophagy process, which clears out unwanted build up in the brain. Kyriakides also referenced a study at Columbia, which found that in an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease, the use of high phenolic olive oil not only arrested the dangerous plaques formed in the brain, but was able to clear them from the brain.  “I think the next [big] area of [olive oil] research is brain health because from a medical perspective, we’re keeping people alive for longer, able to reverse trends [in cardiovascular health], but what good is it if I’m 90 and I don’t know where I’m going?” Kyriakides said. “So we have to invest in brain health and prevent the deterioration of that over time.” While the benefits of the polyphenols in olives are widely known, the institute will seek to investigate the other chemicals in olive oil and measure their effect on health outcomes in humans. Pastides sees potential for Vasiliou and Kyriakides to evolve their research to one day be able to extract certain health-promoting chemical components from olive oil that could be put into a pill.  Vasiliou came to the U.S. in 1991, back when “you couldn’t find olive oil in supermarkets.” That changed when California started producing high quality olive oil, a product which was usually imported from Europe. In the past twenty years, olive oil consumption in the U.S. has nearly doubled. To him, California’s booming olive agriculture exemplifies the potential for olive trees to promote planetary health. “Olive trees are very trauma resistant,” Kyriakides said. “And on top of that, to produce one liter of olive oil, you’re offsetting about 24 to 25 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere because the tree is a carbon sink.” While there are a lot of almond trees in California, they are very water intensive, Vasiliou said. This has inspired initiatives to replace the almond trees with olive trees, which are shown to be significantly resistant to droughts. This year’s symposium will have a session on studying the genome of the olive tree, seeing how its resilience could be harnessed as a model for agriculture as a whole — whether that is replicating olive trees’ resistance to certain parasites, diseases or intense climate events.  Education is another core tenet of the proposed institute, with collaborations already underway to promote olive oil as a way of healthy living. The group partnered with Taherian to put together such events as this year’s “Ancient Greek Revival” at the Schwarzman Center, having begun collaborating with Yale Hospitality many years ago. “[We showed olive oil] in the context now of food as a transformational experience, not just as a transaction,” Kyriakides said. “We understand its nutritional value, but it’s also a vehicle that connects cultural history, experiences [and] conversation.” Yale Hospitality completely eliminated trans fats in dishes 10 years ago, shifting towards olive oils, Taherian said. By virtue of launching as an institute, YOSHI is able to provide Yale Hospitality with the latest research and information with respect to the health benefits of olive oils. According to Kyriakides, around seven years ago, Yale Hospitality started measuring how much olive oil they were using across all meals — it was around two liters per person per year at that point, almost double the U.S. average of 1.1 liters. By contrast, in Greece, the average is 24 to 25 liters per person, Kyriakides said. Taherian calculated that last year, the average Yale student consumed around six liters.  “We’re not working for the industry, it’s not a matter of olive oil versus canola oil — we’re focusing on olive oil and the specific effects it has,” Vasiliou said. Their next project is a clinical trial in the Yale College dining halls, which will assess the effect of eating six olives per day for five weeks, looking at biomarkers related to cardiovascular health and cholesterol.  According to Kyriakides, the institute will submit their proposal by the end of the year for an official launch in 2023. “Yale’s Olive Oil institute is great news for the international olive oil community,” said Jaime Lillo, executive director of the International Olive Council. “[The] U.S. is becoming one of the major stakeholders in the olive oil market. Already the third [highest olive oil] consuming country … to have one of the most prestigious academic institutions paying attention to olive oil’s contribution to the health of the people and the health of the planet is just wonderful.” The Fourth Annual Yale International Symposium on Olive Sciences and Health will take place in Rome from Sept. 15 to Sept. 18. KAYLA YUP Kayla Yup covers Science & Social Justice with an interest in the intersections of the humanities and STEM. She is majoring in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology and History of Science, Medicine & Public Health.

Park Holds Brooke Off The Scoreboard | News, Sports, Jobs – The Daily Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/park-holds-brooke-off-the-scoreboard-news-sports-jobs-the-daily-times/ MAKING CONTACT — Brooke’s Christian Packer kicks the ball during Thursday’s match at Wheeling Park. – Cody Nespor WHEELING — Head coach Mario Julian wasn’t entirely pleased with his Wheeling Park boys’ soccer team’s performance Thursday afternoon. However, when push comes to shove a win is a win and that is just what the Patriots recorded over visiting Northern Panhandle rival Brooke. Junior forward Tresz McLeod provided the offense with a hat trick, including a pair of goals off corner kicks, and sophomore keeper Gavin Border and the Park defense did the rest, recording their fifth shutout of the young campaign, as the Patriots earned a hard-fought 3-0 victory over the Bruins at the Wheeling Park Athletic Sports Complex. The victory moves Julian’s squad to 4-1-2 on the season while Joe Pepe’s Bruins drop to 3-3-1. Both teams will host Hedgesville in their next outing with Brooke hosting the Eagles today and Wheeling Park entertaining on Saturday. “It wasn’t very pretty (Thursday), but in the end we had a clean sheet not allowing any goals and we outscored our opponent,” Julian said. “I thought our sophomore keeper did a real good job keeping them off the board, but we need to keep working hard and there is still a lot to improve on.” Brooke senior keeper Jeremy Gilchrist, who batted away 11 shots in the contest, kept the Patriots off the board for the 18:24, including a pair of very nice stops, one on a rocket in the box and the other on a corner kick, before the hosts finally dented the scoreboard. What turned out to be the game-winner came on a corner kick from senior midfielder Mike Blanton that McLeod was able to get a good jump on before burying the header into the back of the net for a 1-0 score. The Bruins had a pair of scoring opportunities late in the opening half, however, Border was up to the task and Wheeling Park took its slim 1-0 advantage to the break. Another good save by Border two minutes into the second half kept the score the same before a McLeod shot slid through Gilchrist’s hands just 2:40 into the half for an insurance goal and 2-0 count. Both teams watched the other’s keeper record nice saves along the way over the second 40 minutes of play before McLeod finished the scoring, and the hat trick, off of another corner kick with just 20 seconds remaining in the contest. “We really struggled passing and holding on to the ball,” Julian added. I don’t teach playing defense with the lead, I want to keep attacking but for some reason we kind of settled in on the defensive end after getting the lead. They have a nice midfield, and they did a nice job defensively also.” Pepe was proud of his young team and how they managed to stay in the contest. “I thought we went head-to-head with them,” Pepe said. “We start three seniors and the rest are all underclassmen and I am very proud of their effort (Thursday). This is good experience for them. “We played better in the second half, which we always seem to do, and I felt like we came out and were very competitive. Our defense did a good job, we had a couple of bad breaks, but we just could not find the back of the net on offense. “It is still a long road ahead, but we play a very competitive schedule. Our goal is to play the best competition we can to be ready to be at our best in the end.” Border finished with seven saves on the night. Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

World Beauty Day: Hair And Make-Up In The Metaverse – The National https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/world-beauty-day-hair-and-make-up-in-the-metaverse-the-national/ Charlotte Tilbury is now an avatar. In April this year, the beauty mogul stepped into the metaverse, meaning wherever you are in the world, you can channel her expertise in a few clicks. By virtue of augmented reality, Tilbury appears in fairy-godmother-like fashion, inviting you into her digital world: the virtual reality Pillow Talk Party. In this beauty wonderland, you can shop, attend a masterclass and connect with like-minded cosmetics fans. The British beauty brand isn’t the only one. Clinique launched its non-fungible token campaign, Metaverse More Like Us, this summer, in which three global content creators and make-up artists designed three looks — NFT Profile Pictures, or PFPs ― for customers to purchase for their avatars. MAC has long been utilising virtual try-ons or VTOs, while Byredo recently launched its first digital scent. If you’re feeling a little lost at this point, we don’t blame you. You may live and breathe the latest eyeshadow palettes and skincare science, but keeping up with the technological advances in the (digital) world of beauty is a whole other story. So, what, as consumers, do we need to know? The theory: what is the metaverse and how does beauty slot in? When it comes to a definition, even the experts at the pulse of the technology can’t agree on just the one. Louis Chen, chief strategy officer and senior vice president of Perfect Corp, an AI and AR beauty and fashion tech solutions provider, says: “There is not a single common definition of the metaverse at the moment. To us, it means a more immersive virtual experience further augmented by the ever-developing capabilities of AI solutions. This form of the new virtual reality unlocks a plethora of possibilities for brands to engage with their customers, removing many barriers associated with travelling to a physical space.” Faced with a global pandemic but armed with this evolving technology, the beauty industry has been quick to jump on board. L’Oreal, for example, filed 17 metaverse-related trademarks this year. The practical: virtual try-ons and digital diagnosis For the day-to-day consumer, entering the metaverse will come from a much more practical sense. Brands have been experimenting with AR services for several years. While much of this took place in a brick-and-mortar store, the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated supply and demand. Late last year, MAC launched a try-on service for one of its most popular products, Studio Fix Foundation. We know what you’re thinking: selecting make-up is such a sensory experience and so hard to emulate online, but the response to the technology was overwhelmingly positive. Importantly, the AR tools proved effective. You can also find your perfect hair shade from Schwarzkopf, use Clinique’s diagnostic AR tools to shop for a custom-fit skincare regime, and try hundreds of nail polishes before you commit to Sally Hansen’s VTO service. And the stats prove it’s a win-win: MAC reported a 200 per cent increase in engagement, while Sally Hansen’s launch garnered a 110 per cent increase in conversion while customer exchanges and returns dropped, making a strong argument that the technology enhances customers’ shopping experience and satisfaction. Not only is the use of AR and VR bringing the very sensory experience home (or anywhere) in a more authentic way, but it can also open previously shut doors for many consumers. Where a costly trip to a dermatologist might have been out of the question, a free skincare diagnosis using advances in technology no longer is. The personal: avatars, NFTs and digital diversity There is more to the beauty metaverse than enhancing experiences that ultimately end up as a projection in the real world. It’s increasingly about how we identify online and how we craft an individual digital presence. Brands are striving to offer personalised experiences and virtual products to enable consumers to build this — and beauty is just dipping its toes into the power and potential of this new reality. “In the metaverse, consumers will want to use products to express their style and personality, so beauty brands will have to adapt further to meet this demand,” says Chen. Yes, we’re talking digital avatars — how we design them and how we adorn them. They may seem otherworldly to the uninitiated, but it can help to think of avatars as a natural evolution of the social media profile, a representation of yourself online that the beauty industry is helping to facilitate. Chen explains part of Perfect Corps’s mission is to help brands with “creating digital versions of their physical products”, moving the beauty metaverse from simply an external glance at what a hold-in-your-hand product has to offer to something that solely exists in the digital world. Think of the three make-up looks created by beauty gurus Emira D’Spain, Sheika Daley and Tess Daly for Clinique’s metaverse campaign created to encourage self-expression online. Find the look you like and purchase it as an NFT for your avatar to wear. TikTok beauty creator and model D’Spain said of the project: “My big hope for the metaverse is to create a safe space that is welcoming to all types of people.” For an industry without the cleanest slate historically when it comes to diversity, the metaverse is a chance for beauty to try again, to create a place that truly is representative and allows people to feel seen. This is nothing new for those immersed in the gaming world, which has intersected with luxury fashion in recent years, with brands such as Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton and Burberry designing “skins” (virtual clothing that can be purchased and downloaded to update a video game character’s wardrobe) in collaboration with Fortnite and Mythical Games. The trend isn’t going anywhere, and the beauty industry is close on its tail. The interpersonal: virtual reality, new worlds and open communities Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Party is only the tip of the iceberg. Perhaps what’s most exciting is what’s yet to come, the new worlds that brands will be building for us to step inside, learn about, interact with, shop in and possibly more: a place where all of this comes together. As Chen puts it: “The metaverse is the next rung on this ladder, where AR and AI beauty and fashion technologies help customers enjoy unique experiences and experiment freely in an incredible virtual world.” Nars drew on the power of Roblox — an online game platform and game creation system — to create a limited-time gaming experience that immersed users into its world, incentivising with challenges, earning badges and virtual beauty looks up for grabs. Japanese beauty brand SK-II created a Sims-like virtual world for its followers to explore destinations, while also getting some BTS insight into the brand. Like most game-changing innovations in the history of the World Wide Web, better connection is at the core. As beauty enters the metaverse, consumers will be able to form bonds with brands, products, personalities and fellow customers more intimately than ever. Right after picking the perfect lipstick shade for their avatar, that is. Scroll through the gallery below to see the UAE’s first metaverse wedding Florian Ughetto and Liz Nunez, who live in Dubai, got married in the metaverse on May 19, 2022. All photos: Easy Wedding Updated: September 09, 2022, 4:11 AM

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