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Facing Uncertainty: How Technology Can Help You Travel With Confidence – Hamilton County Reporter – Hamilton County Reporter https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/facing-uncertainty-how-technology-can-help-you-travel-with-confidence-hamilton-county-reporter-hamilton-county-reporter/ By RYAN BRUBAKER Guest Columnist There is one major constant within the travel industry. No matter the generation, destination or span of a trip, the consumer wants to be able to travel with confidence. This has never been more relevant than in the present day. As many of us approach planning and taking part in travel, we can’t help but feel the weight of uncertainty. There is a fluctuating list of reasons for why consumers face these uncomfortable feelings – i.e., the potential of contracting an illness/disease, other health issues, travel costs, international tension, regional conflicts, extreme weather, risk of natural disasters, etc. Along with the fears that are often shared by a number of travelers, there are also a wide range of factors that could be causing individuals to experience their own unique form of travel anxiety. Perhaps you’ve previously had a negative experience while traveling or this is the first time that you’ve traveled alone. In any case, it is widely common for travelers in 2022 to crave a sense of safety and protection. With all this being said, I argue that in many ways, we are more prepared than ever before to travel safely. From a technological standpoint, this is 100 percent the case. While our parents and grandparents were tasked with traveling with the guidance from a travel agent and guidebooks, we have the ability to use resources such as Google Maps, Airbnb, blogs from other travelers, and so much more to get the most out of our trip. As a leader with Seven Corners, I am in a position to advocate for consumers to use insurance to protect the financial investment they have put into travel. I also have a platform to show consumers how technology can be a guide. Whether you’re traveling across the state, country or world, here are my top three tips that can help you travel with greater confidence. Certainty is created through research Just as you wouldn’t attend a job interview without properly researching the company and opportunity, you also wouldn’t want to find yourself in a new destination without any prior knowledge of its top attractions, dining options and available transportation. Two great resources that are sometimes overlooked include the city’s tourism website and its Chamber of Commerce site. Both typically outline information on local establishments, upcoming events, places to stay and parking availability. These platforms can also help you determine what activities are available and age appropriate for those traveling with you. Another way to learn more about your potential destination is through YouTube videos and TikTok as these showcase other individuals’ previous travel experiences in a given area and usually highlight their biggest takeaways from their trip. Your mobile device should be a close companion We often see consumers looking for travel opportunities when they need to unplug from the technology they use in their everyday lives. This is completely understandable; however, it is not the most realistic choice, particularly when traveling long distances or to new destinations. With a few clicks on our phone, we can share our new arrival time with loved ones, present our tickets for a flight, and take part in contactless check-in at a hotel. The industry itself has started to rely on technology more than ever before, partially due to the pandemic. In fact, data.ai reports from summer 2021 showed a 20 percent surge in travel/navigation app usage compared to previous months and times of year. Travel apps are available, and it is wise to take advantage of them. If you’re not sure where to begin, Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store have excellent lists of the top free and paid travel apps being used today. Use technologies that promote your safety Right now, there are a number of technologies that you can be using to help ensure your own or your group’s safety while traveling. Companies like Seven Corners offer 24/7 communication through multiple channels such as a mobile app, text message, WhatsApp and much more. This is a growing trend across the industry with numerous insurance, airline, residential booking and rideshare companies prioritizing round the clock communication with their customers. Apps like “Find My” allow you to share your location for a range of times with select individuals, helping you to monitor the whereabouts and stay connected with every member of your party. Resources like Sherpa are available to help you navigate the changing travel requirements and restrictions across the world. Finally, monitoring local news coming out of your destination’s area is a tried-and-true way to stay in the loop and safe while on vacation. A trip with your family to Disney World is filled with a completely different energy than a ski trip with your friends, a conference with colleagues or your student’s study abroad semester in Europe. In all these scenarios, safety should be your top priority, and technology is here to support you every step of the way. Ryan Brubaker serves as the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of Operations for Seven Corners, a travel insurance company based in Carmel.

Galaxy Unmanned – Electrical Engineer – SUAS News – The Business Of Drones – SUAS News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/galaxy-unmanned-electrical-engineer-suas-news-the-business-of-drones-suas-news/ Looking for skilled electrical engineer capable of designing, assembling, and testing circuits for UAV/Drone systems. This includes power distribution design, Mil-Spec wire harness design, CAD engineering for PCB layout, and RF wiring knowledge. Apply here Post navigation

Schools In England Warn Of Crisis Of ‘heartbreaking’ Rise In Hungry Children – The Guardian https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/schools-in-england-warn-of-crisis-of-heartbreaking-rise-in-hungry-children-the-guardian/ Children are so hungry that they are eating rubbers or hiding in the playground because they can’t afford lunch, according to reports from headteachers across England. The headteachers say the government is leaving schools to deal with a mounting crisis – a message amplified by a new survey on food poverty in schools, due to be published next month by Chefs in Schools, a healthy eating charity which trains chefs for school kitchens. It reveals that many schools in England are already seeing a “heartbreaking” increase in hungry children, even before winter and big energy bills force more families to choose between switching on the heating and buying food. One school in Lewisham, south-east London, told the charity about a child who was “pretending to eat out of an empty lunchbox” because they did not qualify for free school meals and did not want their friends to know there was no food at home. Community food aid groups also told the Observer this week that they are struggling to cope with new demand from families unable to feed their children. “We are hearing about kids who are so hungry they are eating rubbers in school,” said Naomi Duncan, chief executive of Chefs in Schools. “Kids are coming in having not eaten anything since lunch the day before. The government has to do something.” In England, all infant schoolchildren are entitled to free school meals from reception to year two. But beyond that, only children whose parents earn less than £7,400 a year are eligible, and 800,000 children living in poverty are missing out, according to the Child Poverty Action Group. Many of the schools Duncan’s charity works with are raiding already over-stretched budgets to feed hungry children who don’t qualify for free school meals. She wants all children from families on universal credit to qualify, a position also taken by teachers’ unions. “It’s absolutely heartbreaking for our chefs. They are actively going out and finding the kids who are hiding in the playground because they don’t think they can get a meal, and feeding them,” she said. Duncan said the survey reveals that teachers are buying toasters so that they can dish out breakfast to children who are too hungry to concentrate. One school in Streatham, south London, had a hardship fund that used to support 50 children but is now supporting 100. Paul Gosling, president of the National Association of Headteachers union, said: “The government knows that when kids turn up in the morning hungry and cold, schools will step in and help. But it’s not right that it’s being left to us with no extra support.” He said that with huge energy bills and an unfunded teacher pay rise, supporting desperate families would push hundreds of schools into deficit. Headteachers welcomed the government’s announcement last week that electricity and gas in schools would be capped at a lower “government-supported price”, knocking off £4,000 for a school paying £10,000 a month for energy. But they expressed anxiety that the cap is only being offered for six months, and warned that many schools will still be left with much higher bills than they budgeted for. Will Teece, headteacher at Brookvale Groby Learning Campus, a secondary academy school in Leicester, said parents had been ringing, asking whether the school would be offering free breakfast clubs or after-school clubs with food included. He warned: “At a time when there is much greater need for support for our families, we are in a much weaker position to be able to provide it.” Oxford Mutual Aid, a community group which delivers emergency food parcels, has had to cut its delivery days because its hundreds of volunteer packers, drivers and organisers cannot cope with the increase in requests for help, which include regular referrals from primary schools. Coordinator Muireann Meehan Speed said: “We are struggling to keep up with the demand. Every day I hear the level of distress people are in. Every day I talk to scared families who don’t know where to turn. But we can’t do more than we are already doing.” The group is hearing daily from local people who have never been unable to afford food before. “They aren’t choosing whether to heat or eat: they can’t afford to do either,” she said. Craig Johnson, founder of Launch Foods, a charity in Glasgow providing free lunches for 300 schoolchildren a day, said: “People are talking about an approaching crisis. There is already a crisis.” The charity, which drives silver trucks into primary schools and feeds everyone “with no stigma” using surplus food, has had to take its phone number off its website because it was receiving daily calls from people in places including Newcastle, Liverpool and London, asking if they could help feed children in their area. “I am getting so frustrated, telling people we can’t help them,” Johnson said. “There shouldn’t be a kid in England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland going hungry. It’s just wrong.” Michelle Dornelly, founder of Children with Voices, a charity that is feeding families on three estates in Hackney, east London, said they are struggling to cope with “a different level of need”. As well as children regularly going to bed hungry, she is worried about their growing anxiety levels. “I’m concerned about children going to school with no pens, no deodorant, no toothbrushes. All that affects self-esteem, and their self-confidence is really flagging.” Dornelly, who is on universal credit herself, says her charity doesn’t have enough storage space or freezers, and she worries about how much her women volunteers are taking on. “I love what I do, but I feel angry that we are left to do this without help from the government,” she said. “MPs should come and walk the streets of Hackney and find out what is going on.”

Newsmaker Of The Month: An Abrupt Change With Wells – Evening Observer https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/newsmaker-of-the-month-an-abrupt-change-with-wells-evening-observer/ OBSERVER Photo by M.J. Stafford Dunkirk’s Wells ice cream location will be making substantial reductions in 2023, the company reported Thursday. In the heart of ice cream season, workers and residents in the north county received an unexpected jolt. Wells Enterprises, which had invested more than $90 million into its Dunkirk facility, decided to abruptly pull back near the end of July. In the process, the company was going from nearly 20 production lines to five. This week, through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act filed Tuesday, community members learned the number of individuals affected by the layoffs will total 319. That’s unthinkable for a location that was working for the last two years to find workers. In fact, during an employment fair at the Clarion Hotel in May 2021, company President and CEO Michael Wells indicated there were more than 700 people working at the plant. “We’re committed to being a good employer and community partner, and by offering stable career opportunities and building our relationships with the broader Dunkirk area,” he said at the time. There’s a belief that infrastructure issues with the plant may have led to some of the sudden changes. But no one can be sure. In a statement over the summer, company officials remained mum. “Wells Enterprises is always evaluating and evolving our business strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of our organization and to meet consumer demand for our products,” the statement said. “As market trends shift in our industry, we adapt and optimize our operations to ensure continued success of our business. We recently completed a comprehensive review of our manufacturing footprint and our needs to support our overall business strategy.” Adding to some of the angst was a major freezer facility, Americold, built near the ice cream manufacturer. Only weeks before the announcement by Wells did the plant off Williams Road hold its grand opening. Dunkirk remains a manufacturing community as facilities such as Refresco and Nestle Purina continue to plug away. Reductions by Wells, however, have left a bad taste with residents and numerous county and area leaders. Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

Calls Grow For Legal Measures To Protect Minors From Metaverse Sex Crimes – The Korea Herald https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/calls-grow-for-legal-measures-to-protect-minors-from-metaverse-sex-crimes-the-korea-herald/ (123rf) Calls for measures to counter sex crimes in the metaverse are rising with an increasing number of predators targeting teenagers. Huh Kyung-mi, a professor of police administration at Keimyung University, said that legal measures are essential to respond to sexual exploitation in the metaverse in a paper published on Sunday. According to Huh, 70 percent of metaverse service users are teenagers, and criminal attempts on the metaverse platform, especially those that target youthful avatars, has been increasing. Perpetrators lure minors with virtual items and gradually lead the minors into having inappropriate conversations or filming and sending sexual content. Some cases are not even considered illegal under the current law, such as sexual harassment against virtual avatars. In some cases, crimes within the metaverse evolve into crimes in the real world. A man in his 30s who forced 11 minors he met through Zepeto – Asia’s largest metaverse platform operated by Naver Z – to film and send sexually explicit content of themselves for about a year since April 2021 was sentenced to four years in prison on Sept. 11. Amid continuing challenges, both the industry and the government are having difficulties in getting a detailed picture of the situation, as there is no efficient system for receiving reports about such crimes. The Korea Communications Commission and the Ministry of Justice have been trying to analyze metaverse crime issues since early this year. The KCC is conducting a survey to specify the scope of actions that can be interpreted as a crime. The digital sex crime committee under the Justice Ministry commented on the limit of the current law in January, recommending that criminal acts against virtual avatars and personal accounts should be considered no less than criminal acts against real human users. Professor Huh pointed out that the core of the controversy comes from the unfamiliar concept of the metaverse. “In order to curb sex crimes in the metaverse, social consensus on the nature of the metaverse should be made first — whether it is an extension of the real world or not. Discussion on a new legal structure to restrain the metaverse should follow,” said Huh said. By Lee Jung-Youn (jy@heraldcorp.com)

A Comparison Between Nokia G60 And Nokia X30 – The Tech Outlook https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/a-comparison-between-nokia-g60-and-nokia-x30-the-tech-outlook/ In this article, we would be talking about the Nokia G60 vs Nokia X30 comparison by specification, camera, battery, and price. Let’s start with the expected date of launch. Nokia G60 It comes with a Snapdragon 695 processor and 4 GB RAM. 6.58 inches of display that gives you an awesome experience while using it. If we talk about the rear camera of this phone it has a combination of three rear cameras. A 50MP + 5MP + 2MP. The front camera of 8MP. If We talk about the battery, it has a 4500mAh battery backup. Internal expandable storage is 128 GB which can be expanded up to 1 TB. Its display is powered by an IPS LCD.  This was an overview of all the functions and specifications you will get to see in the Nokia G60. Let’s talk about the Nokia X30 model.  Nokia X30  It has the same processor, the Snapdragon 695, and also the same display size. These features somehow make it similar to the earlier one but there are also some features like its RAM that is 6GB and display powered by AMOLED. The front camera has 16MP and a battery of 4200 mAh. The rear side has only two cameras, unlike the Nokia G60 which had three rear cameras. The camera is 50MP+13MP. It has 128 GB of non-expandable internal memory.  Overall it can be said that the Nokia X30 can be the best choice if you are looking for a phone that has smooth functioning for a long period. Though if you want to have a three-camera setup descent looking phone Nokia G60

Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Launches Self-Directed Crypto Trading Amid Institutional Demand – Exchanges Bitcoin News – Bitcoin News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/southeast-asias-largest-bank-dbs-launches-self-directed-crypto-trading-amid-institutional-demand-exchanges-bitcoin-news-bitcoin-news/ The largest bank in Southeast Asia, DBS, has launched self-directed cryptocurrency trading via its app. More customers are now qualified to access the bank’s digital asset exchange and trade cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ether. DBS Launches Self-Directed Crypto Trading DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, announced Friday that it “has rolled out self-directed crypto trading via DBS digibank.” The announcement details: Eligible clients can now trade cryptocurrencies on DBS Digital Exchange (Ddex) through DBS digibank at their convenience. The DBS digital asset exchange currently supports the trading of four cryptocurrencies — bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, and XRP. Previously, crypto trading on the exchange was limited to corporate and institutional investors, family offices, and the bank’s private wealth management clients. With Friday’s launch, DBS explained: For a start, an estimated 100,000 investors in Singapore meet this criteria, and are eligible to access the services offered by DBS’ digital assets ecosystem. Sim S. Lim, an executive in the bank’s Consumer Banking and Wealth Management, opined: “Broadening access to Ddex is yet another step in our efforts to provide sophisticated investors looking to dip their toes in cryptocurrencies with a seamless and secure way to do so.” In August, DBS said that the trading volume on its digital asset exchange soared. “Investors who believe in the long-term prospects of digital assets are gravitating towards trusted and regulated platforms to access the digital asset market,” the bank said. The bank also recently entered the metaverse by partnering with The Sandbox. DBS Bank Group CEO Piyush Gupta said in March that he does not think cryptocurrency will become money but noted that “it can be an alternative to gold and its value.” Tags in this story DBS, DBS bank, DBS crypto exchange, dbs digital asset exchange, DBS self-directed crypto trading, dbs singapore, DBS Southeast Asia, self-directed crypto trading, self-directed cryptocurrency trading, Southeast Asia Bank, Southeast Asian largest bank What do you think about DBS launching self-directed crypto trading via its app? Let us know in the comments section below. Kevin Helms A student of Austrian Economics, Kevin found Bitcoin in 2011 and has been an evangelist ever since. His interests lie in Bitcoin security, open-source systems, network effects and the intersection between economics and cryptography. Image Credits: Shutterstock, Pixabay, Wiki Commons Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a direct offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation or endorsement of any products, services, or companies. Bitcoin.com does not provide investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Neither the company nor the author is responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods or services mentioned in this article.

Analysis | Larry Page’s Flying Car Failure Is A Lesson For Us All – The Washington Post https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/analysis-larry-pages-flying-car-failure-is-a-lesson-for-us-all-the-washington-post/ For a project so ambitious, the announcement about the end of flying-car startup Kitty Hawk Corp. was surprisingly terse. A single post on the company’s LinkedIn page on Wednesday stated: “We have made the decision to wind down Kittyhawk. We’re still working on the details of what’s next.”   The news was greeted with surprise by rival companies. Founded in 2010, Kittyhawk figured out early that it needed to make an aircraft as nimble as a car, rather than bolt some wings on an automobile. It helped pioneer a new type of aircraft called eVTOL, or electric vertical takeoff and landing — essentially a cross between a drone and a light aircraft — and hopes ran high when the deep-pocketed Google co-founder Larry Page came on board.  The dream wasn’t to be. Details on what went wrong for Kittyhawk have not been made public, but there are at least three sobering lessons to glean from its closure. Technology isn’t moving in the direction that we expect. The billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel highlighted the banality of tech’s evolution when he said in 2013 that, “We wanted flying cars, and got 140 characters instead,” referring to the then-character limit for tweets.  In the 20th century, people viewed the future through the exciting lens of science fiction: robot housekeepers from the Jetsons; or glass-domed houses and “meal pills” from the 1950s comic strip, “Closer Than We Think;” or flying cars from Back To The Future II. But predicting the path of technology is hard when our only reference point is the present, hence why Marty McFly used a fax machine in the film’s future world, and why Arthur Radebaugh’s 1950s comics featured items like paper and pens for writing “electronic Christmas cards.” Back then, the concept of digital information was impossible to fathom. Digital, networked information ended up becoming the biggest technological leap forward for the 21st century, an invisible force that put small, addictive computers in everyone’s pockets and re-wrote the dynamics of democracy itself. Trying to predict which technology will be as impactful next is still just as hard to fathom. It could be decentralized crypto networks that gives everyone a piece of web3, or a radically different kind of personal computing device, like smart contact lenses that project digital images onto our eyeballs. Silicon Valley thrives on chasing the bold ideas of eccentric entrepreneurs, but the fact is, the biggest ambitions are often too hard to make real. Moonshots usually fail. There’s a well-known trope among Google employees that’s deeply embedded in the company’s culture: Failure is good. The head of Alphabet Inc.’s X division, the company’s skunkworks R&D lab for churning out radical technological ideas, said in 2016 that the unit had killed about 100 projects in one year and celebrated “fast failing.” When a team ended a project, they’d get applause from their peers, X’s Chief Executive Officer Astro Teller said. “Hugs and high fives from their manager,” he added. “They get promoted for it.” (They could also get away with it thanks to Google’s $200 billion ad machine.) That is the natural process of turning a revolutionary idea into a blockbuster hit. But there have been few hits at X, and hyped-up projects like Google’s augmented reality glasses, smart contact lens for diabetics, or balloons that could beam Internet access to the developing world have been shut down. It’s easy to get lured by the thrill and promise of projects like flying cars — not least when breathless stock pickers insist their success is just around the corner — but they are called moonshots for a reason. When technology is hard to build, it’s much less likely to succeed. Big-name backers don’t necessarily solve big engineering challenges.   Though it’s unclear what precisely went wrong at Kittyhawk, the company likely couldn’t solve some fundamental engineering puzzles. One of its models, for instance, suffered a series of fires because engineers had cut out the protective shielding used in lithium-ion battery cells for cars, and bundled the cells together with tape, according to a 2019 investigative report in Forbes, increasing the risk of the battery igniting.  Engineers who brought up safety concerns were also brushed off by management who were eager to bring the company’s aircraft to market, according to Forbes. Kitty Hawk declined to comment in the Forbes report. Kitty Hawk had raised $75 million from investors including Page, according to Pitchbook, a market intelligence firm. But Page’s wealth and Google connections weren’t enough to keep the company alive. Neither was the cachet of being named after the North Carolina town where the Wright brothers’ held their first flying experiments. But someone will make eVTOL’s a reality, most likely as a kind of flying taxi operated by an airline or ride-share firm. Boeing and Airbus are building them, as is Uber and a raft of smaller companies, who are just as likely to crack the puzzle. As much as a billionaire backer inspires confidence, it doesn’t make a highly ambitious project any more feasible. Page’s Kitty Hawk project has made that all too clear. This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners. Parmy Olson is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering technology. A former reporter for the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, she is author of “We Are Anonymous.” More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com/opinion ©2022 Bloomberg L.P.

Reimagined Trail Cameras Capture Tiny Creatures To Boost Scientific Research – Daily Inter Lake https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/reimagined-trail-cameras-capture-tiny-creatures-to-boost-scientific-research-daily-inter-lake/ Traditional trail cameras revolutionized field research for wildlife by providing continuous unobtrusive monitoring — but while they work for studying large animals, the technology doesn’t apply as well when scientists are looking to examine smaller creatures. A technology startup in Essex is looking to change that by further developing a reimagined trail camera. The device utilizes new technology allowing cameras to detect animals that do not trigger commercially available cameras. “We’re looking to bridge the gap between technology and science,” Doug Bonham, a co-founder of the startup, says. “Wildlife tech is interesting in that a lot of people who go into the natural sciences very often want to get away from technology so they are not thrilled about technology. But then the technology people don’t know field biology well enough to know what is needed.” Bonham, along with partners Connie Woodman and Christopher Evelyn, who also make up the team behind the technology company Field Data Technologies, all have science backgrounds coupled with an interest in making technology work better for scientific study. Bonham, who lives in Essex, has a technology background having worked for Microsoft as an electronics engineer and has a degree in wildlife from the University of Montana. Woodman, based at Texas A&M University, is a bird enthusiast and Evelyn is a herpetologist focusing on amphibians and reptiles at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The company this year got a large boost in moving the trail cameras forward with three business grants totaling $344,200 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the state of Montana. The grants are critical in the next steps for the company as it looks to refine the technology behind its new trail camera and prepare for production. The trio connected over a mutual interest in improving technology for studying cold-blooded reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects and birds — those that don’t work well with traditional trail cameras. “If you have a little tiny bird and a big trail camera it moves quickly past the camera,” Woodman said. “And there’s all these important creatures like a salmon or a trout that you’re not going to detect on an infrared trail camera.” Traditional trail cameras that rely on passive infrared technology are designed for hunting big game animals and rely on the animal to be at a different temperature than the background as a way to detect motion. “Deer and elk against a snowy Montana background work fabulous, but endangered salamanders in a stream, salmon swimming up a spawning stream and insect pollinators are critically important species that trail cameras don’t work on,” Bonham said. THE COMPANY has been awarded two Small Business Innovation Research Program grants, which they say is one of the most coveted ways to launch a technology startup company, in the field of conservation technology. The first grant, from the USDA, is for new technology to monitor pollinators. The second, from NOAA, is to monitor migrating salmon in spawning streams. Additional funding came through Montana matching the federal grants. Bonham said the grants are key. Decades of hard work have led to this point, he said. “The fields of conservation and ecology are blessed with many aspiring and hard-working students but provide few viable opportunities to make meaningful contributions,” he said. “These grants give us the chance to make an important contribution.” The grants focus on studying species — pollinators and salmon — that are both ecologically and economically important. One out of every three bites of food in the United States depends on honey bees and other pollinators, according to the USDA. Honey bees pollinate $15 billion worth of crops each year, including more than 130 fruits and vegetables. Pollinators play a critical role in crop production and once a crop has failed it’s too late to intervene, but improvements in studying insects could change that, Woodman says. “There’s not a good way to monitor what’s happening live and having a trail camera that can adapt to these tiniest of animals — bees and flies — that is groundbreaking because it can help a lot of people but it can also help the animals through conservation that protects those native pollinators,” she said. In studying salmon, a fish that are anadromous, meaning they migrate from the ocean to freshwater to spawn, Woodman says it’s important to determine if any of the habitat along that journey is compromised because it can mean a loss of the species. Commercial and recreational fisheries as a whole in the United States in 2019 resulted in $255 billion in sales and had a value of $117 billion, according to a study by NOAA Fisheries. “So we’re focusing on animals that have both a real important role in the ecosystem and also an important role in agriculture and business so that we can show that when you save animals you save the business and when you protect the environment, you protect people and communities that interact with that environment,” she said. THE REIMAGINED trail cameras leverage a remote sensing method that uses light pulses on a computer chip to detect moving objects and measure distances with millimeter accuracy. The chips enable the new trail cameras to trigger on small animals by providing a new way for computers to perceive their environment. In addition to the new trigger technology, the reimagined trail cameras can generate spreadsheets of weather data, have free long-distance wireless connections and interchangeable lenses. “It’s all these features that scientists need that are not part of big game hunting trail cameras,” Bonham said. For some creatures, humans can provide monitoring, but as Bonham points out that’s disruptive to animals, expensive and time-consuming. Basically technology makes the process better and more efficient. Not only do the trail cameras allow for the study of small creatures, they also employ artificial intelligence to assist in organizing and analyzing that data. The camera can pick out what kind of lizard a scientist is looking for, or be set to only take pictures of butterflies. “That decreases the amount of data,” Woodman said. “If you have a dumb camera and you’re trying to capture that butterfly by taking a picture once every minute for a month and you have a large number of cameras you could be easily looking at millions of images.” Then the scientist is left with an amount of data that becomes overwhelming to try to sift through. The new chips also allow the cameras to operate using much less battery power which is critical in remote areas and those that may not be able to rely on solar power. “It can be hard to [find] existing tools for this kind of science because it’s not built for that and we’re trying to build precisely for the needs of wildlife management — those needs are the same whether you’re a property owner with a business background or you’re a botanist or an ecologist, your needs are very similar.” THE NEW cameras are as complex as a laptop so challenges still lie ahead in further development as they work to fine-tune the technology and prepare for production. “The scale-up production of a complex piece of hardware is a far more challenging thing,” Bonham said. “The concept is good and we’ve got a passionate team so we’ll get there.” While both Bonham and Woodman began improving trail cameras because of a mutual interest in studying birds, they say by making the cameras work to study the most challenging creatures — insects and fish — it will make the cameras viable for studying any smaller creature. “This is an excuse to push technology,” Woodman said. “We could have used our earlier models of the camera for birds, but we want our newer model to blow that out of the water.” They see the impact of the cameras as far-reaching by making them available for large-scale studies that can provide reams of scientific data in a small, affordable way. The cameras could also be used in schools and by citizen scientists as a way to broaden the reach even further. “We’re at a tipping point for managing a lot of species and environments and the sooner we get the data and sooner we make those decisions the more likely we are to protect the industry and the people and the communities that depend on the ecosystems, the animals and the crops,” Woodman said. Features Editor Heidi Desch may be reached at 758-4421 or hdesch@dailyinterlake.com. Christopher Evelyn, Connie Woodman and Doug Bonham, with technology startup Field Data Technologies, perform field tests of new wildlife monitoring technologies in Texas. (Courtesy photo)

Gragson Advances In Xfinity Playoff With Record-Tying Fourth Straight Win – Denton Record Chronicle https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/gragson-advances-in-xfinity-playoff-with-record-tying-fourth-straight-win-denton-record-chronicle/ Best of the Blotter Would you like to receive our Weekly Blotter email newsletter? Sign up today! Breaking News e-Edition Notifier Receive a daily notification that the DR-C e-Edition is available. Sign up now. High School Season Pass Sign up to receive the Denton Record-Chronicle High School Sports Newsletter. Mean Green Spotlight Want to receive the NEW Mean Green Spotlight weekly newsletter. Sign Up Today!  Promotions and Offers Would you like to receive information from our advertisers or DR-C offers? Sign up now. Wake Up with the DR-C Would you like to receive our Wake Up with the DR-C newsletters? Sign up now. Your Money, Your Home Sign up for Business News delivered twice monthly to your inbox.

Obituary For Herbert Franklin “Sonny” Luyet, Of Little Rock, AR – Arkansas Online https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/obituary-for-herbert-franklin-sonny-luyet-of-little-rock-ar-arkansas-online/ HERBERT FRANKLIN “SONNY” LUVET, aged 86, passed away peacefully September 1, 2022. Born to Carl Luyet and Lydia Besancon Luyet in Michigan, he and his family returned to Arkansas, where Sonny grew up, along with his two sisters. Sonny met the love of his life, Lucy, through his cousin, Linda. Lucy and Linda were best friends in high school. Our families have remained close through the years. He joined the Air National Guard and retired after 42 years, with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He was able to travel to Germany, Africa, Spain, and many other places while serving in the guard, but his favorite trips were to Alaska. Sonny enjoyed life and loved fishing, boating, cooking, and hosting family gatherings. He enjoyed traveling with his family and took them on many vacation adventures. He always had a camera in hand to capture all the moments. He was a great cook of many family favorites, including homemade biscuits and gravy, smoked chicken wings, and homemade cheese. He cherished hosting many 4th of July family reunions. He was gifted in many skills including woodworking, leatherworking, plumbing, and drywall, and eager to help his children and others with projects. Sonny adored his wife, Lucy, and they enjoyed retirement and loved traveling to important events for children and grandchildren, no matter where it took them on the road. Sonny was very happy and content with life! He faced challenges with health issues through the years but remained happy and positive throughout. These life adjustments never slowed him down and he never complained. He was an inspiration to us all. Preceded in death by his parents and wife of 58 years, Lucille M Luyet. Survivors include his six children: Marilyn (Charles) Hemann, Jerry Luyet, Victoria (Stephen) Linn, Dana (Joe) Musquiz, Thomas (Deana) Luyet, and Lisa Luyet; and nine grandchildren: Nicholas Hemann, Michael Hemann, Jennifer Hemann, Derek (Angela) Linn, Rachel (Alex) Dowdle, Grace Musquiz, Nathan Luyet, Trevor Luyet, and Mitchell Luyet. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation. Memorial Service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com. Published September 25, 2022 OBITUARY SUBMITTED BY: North Little Rock Funeral Home 1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR E-mail: mail@nlrfh.com Phone: 501-758-1170

Emergency Declared In Florida As Tropical Storm Ian Strengthenss – Business Standard https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/emergency-declared-in-florida-as-tropical-storm-ian-strengthenss-business-standard/ Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for all of Florida as Tropical Storm Ian gained strength over the Caribbean and was forecast to become a major hurricane soon days as it tracked toward the state. DeSantis had initially issued the emergency order for two dozen counties on Friday. But he on Saturday expanded the warning to the entire state, urging residents to prepare for a storm that could lash large swaths of Florida. This storm has the potential to strengthen into a major hurricane and we encourage all Floridians to make their preparations, DeSantis said in a statement. We are coordinating with all state and local government partners to track potential impacts of this storm. US President Joe Biden also declared an emergency for the state, authorising the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate disaster relief efforts and provide assistance to protect lives and property. The president postponed a scheduled September 27 trip to Florida due to the storm. The National Hurricane Centre said Ian was forecast to strengthen before moving over western Cuba and toward the west coast of Florida and the Florida Panhandle by the middle of next week. The agency said Floridians should have hurricane plans in place and advised residents to monitor updates of the storm’s evolving path. Ian was expected to become a hurricane Sunday and a major hurricane as soon as late Monday. The storm had top sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kph) Saturday night as it swirled about 395 miles (630 kilometres) southeast of Grand Cayman, in the Cayman Islands. A hurricane warning was in effect for the island, and hurricane watches were issued for western Cuba. Ian forecast to begin rapidly intensifying, the hurricane centre reported. John Cangialosi, a senior hurricane specialist at the Miami-based centre said it wasn’t yet clear exactly where Ian will hit hardest in Florida. He said the state’s residents should begin preparing for the storm, including gathering supplies for potential power outages. Too soon to say if it’s going to be a southeast Florida problem or a central Florida problem or just the entire state, he said. So at this point really the right message for those living in Florida is that you have to watch forecasts and get ready and prepare yourself for potential impact from this tropical system. In Pinellas Park, near Tampa, people were waiting in line at a Home Depot when it opened at 6 am, the Tampa Bay Times reported. Manager Wendy Macrini said the store had sold 600 cases of water by the early afternoon and ran out of generators. People also were buying up plywood to put over their windows: Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it, Matt Beaver, of Pinellas Park, told the Times. The governor’s declaration frees up emergency protective funding and activates members of the Florida National Guard, his office said. His order stresses that there is risk for a storm surge, flooding, dangerous winds and other weather conditions throughout the state. Elsewhere, powerful post-tropical cyclone Fiona crashed ashore early on Saturday in Nova Scotia in the Atlantic Canada region. The storm washed houses into the sea, tore rooftops off others and knocked out power to the vast majority of two Canadian provinces with more than 500,000 customers affected at the storm’s height. Fiona had transformed from a hurricane into a post-tropical storm late Friday, but it still had hurricane-strength winds and brought drenching rains and huge waves. There was no confirmation of fatalities or injuries. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Subscribe to Business Standard Premium Exclusive Stories, Curated Newsletters, 26 years of Archives, E-paper, and more! First Published: Sun, September 25 2022. 09:51 IST

Lagos Veterinary Experts Move Against Unhygienic Meat In Markets – Guardian Nigeria https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/lagos-veterinary-experts-move-against-unhygienic-meat-in-markets-guardian-nigeria/ By Gbenga Akinfenwa 25 September 2022   |   4:18 am Poor animal welfare consideration, lack of ante-mortem inspection, poor dressing of butchers and meat inspectors, overcrowded abattoirs and poor post-mortem inspection have been identified as some of the factors… Cow meat Poor animal welfare consideration, lack of ante-mortem inspection, poor dressing of butchers and meat inspectors, overcrowded abattoirs and poor post-mortem inspection have been identified as some of the factors responsible for poor meat hygiene standard in Lagos State.   The Chairman, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA),Lagos State, Dr Joseph Olufemi Aroso, who disclosed this during an event on meat hygiene awareness programme, held at Ikeja, added that gross inadequate water supply; poor means of transportation; poor and unhygienic meat marketing and poor waste management are also responsible for unhygienic meat in the markets.   The campaign was a public health awareness aimed at educating members of the public on the dangers of consuming unhygienically processed meat and meat products, with the sole aim of fostering healthy living among Lagosians.   Aroso, who raised the alarm that consumption of unhygienic meat, is responsible for zoonotic diseases transmitted from animals to humans,said diseases such as bovine tuberculosis; bovine spongiform encephalopathy; cysticercosis; brucellosis; anthrax; trichinosis; and salmonellosis among others would also be transmitted.   The chairman revealed that lack of provision for compensation of butchers whose animals were declared unfit for consumption is one of the basic factors responsible for the poor meat hygiene standard. He said: “Untrained meat inspectors (no expertise); inadequatenumbers of inspectors; weak and inadequate provisions in the law; poor enforcement of existing laws; and placing of abattoirs under local councils’ control, are parts of the problems causing spike in unsafe and unwholesome meat in the state.”     Aroso noted that Lagos NVMA has been making concerted efforts at improving meat hygiene in the state, one of which is regular media campaign, adding that it will continue to educate members of the public on the dangers of consuming unwholesome meat. Latest 11 mins ago We live in very uncertain times where many Nigerians have lost and continued to lose their homes, livelihood, lives and property. Today, some people in some regions of the country are constantly under attack… 17 mins ago Nigeria’s democracy is evolving, through rather very slowly. As in other participatory democracies, more and more people are now becoming increasingly interested in the choice of who governs over them. 22 mins ago We make choices every day. Your choices decide your fate, and every step you take will determine your destiny. Some choices really don’t matter vey much, but making a choice concerning your spiritual destiny… 37 mins ago By November 5, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau will clock 67 years. For the greater part of those 67 years’ sojourn on earth, he has served humanity as teacher, administrator and politician. 39 mins ago Some prominent Yoruba leaders yesterday disagreed with the leader of Southwest socio-political group, Afenifere for initiating an alliance with the apex body of Southeast socio-cultural group..

Williamstown Falls To Philip Barbour | News, Sports, Jobs – Marietta Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/williamstown-falls-to-philip-barbour-news-sports-jobs-marietta-times/ Photo by Jay W. Bennett Williamstown’s Brylee Jones, who was celebrating her 17th birthday, fights for the ball between Philip Barbour’s Jake Davies (10) and Andrew Morris (14) during the Colts’ 2-0 victory Saturday morning. Davies scored in the ninth minute and Morris in the 80th. WILLIAMSTOWN — Andrew Morris put the exclamation point on Philip Barbour’s second win of the campaign here Saturday morning when he launched a shot from just inside midfield and found the back of the net with 20 seconds remaining to help secure a 2-0 victory versus host Williamstown. The now 5-6-1 Yellowjackets of head coach Jason Hill, who return to action 5 p.m. Tuesday at Parkersburg Catholic, were unable to stop Talon Thompson from a clean slate despite five corner kicks and six shots on goal. “I’m disappointed that the team didn’t get a 10 a.m. it’s still breakfast time win,” said coach Hill, whose keeper Jonah Bosgraf also made six saves but didn’t have a chance on Morris’ ball which dropped in just below the crossbar. “We’ve been eyeing up this game for a while knowing that Philip Barbour had a similar squad, a bit younger and a bit newer of a team. That’s kind of what played out today. We just weren’t on the upside of it.” Following the first of seven corner kicks from Griffin Thompson, which was headed out of the box in the sixth minute by ‘Jacket Lyric Perdue, the Colts got the only goal they needed when Jake Davies had an unassisted tally with 37 ticks left in the ninth minute. Thompson’s second corner was cleared by a Carter Stevens header in the 17th minute.. “I have a lot of freshmen and sophomores and our senior leader, Jake Davies, who does everything for us,” admitted PBHS head man Will Gregory. “We graduated five guys last year and four of them are playing in college. “They are coming along. We tied Bridgeport on Thursday night 2-2 at home and then come out here and play hard against a team that always plays hard. That was good. I felt like we created a lot of chances, but we have to get better at finishing.” WHS had a potential shot on goal from Luke Taylor blocked by Colt defender Parker Smith in the 19th minute. The ‘Jackets finally got their first shot on goal in the 21st minute after Alex Hall was fouled. However, a long direct kick by Stevens was gobbled up by Thompson. Perdue also had a direct kick in the 33rd minute, but his sinking lined shot was saved by a diving Thompson. Philip Barbour wasted little time looking for a 2-0 lead after the break as Ahmi Shipley unleashed a shot in the 41st minute, but Bosgraf was able to knock it down. No other Colt was in the area for a potential rebound goal and Taylor was able to clear it. Brylee Jones, who celebrated her 17th birthday, had a good look for the ‘Jackets in the 47th minute, but her shot went wide. In the 49th minute, Hall sent a long pass to Brayden Vannoy, who crossed it into the box for Mason Mercer, but he was unable to put the ball on frame. Colt Caden Foy just missed in the 50th minute when his shot went high. Mercer took a corner in the 59th minute, Williamstown’s fifth and final one, but Colt defender Scott Ball managed to clear it away from harm. It finally appeared coach Hill’s squad was going to get the equalizer in the 61st minute when Mercer fed Vannoy, but his shot hit near the upper 90 and bounced off the crossbar. “We’re probably fighting for playoff seeding right now if we don’t win a couple more games we’re going to have a pretty tough opening first round match,” added coach Hill. “This is a part of the year you get what you put in. You get what you deserve whether it’s good play gets a good result or maybe less than stellar play ends up getting a loss like we did today.” The Colts, who improved to 2-6-2, will seek their first winning streak of the season when they invade Preston for a 5:30 p.m. Tuesday match. “It’s nice to win,” coach Gregory said. “Williamstown and Jason, he always does a really good job. That’s why we like to play them every year. He’s a really good coach, has his team organized and they play good soccer. “I think he’s in the same boat where we are at. We’re both two very young teams, a big difference from what we have been in recent years. We’re both learning. Our groups are learning basically at the same rate.” Contact Jay Bennett at jbennett@newsandsentinel.com Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox

IJCA Research Paper Gives Insights Into The Metaverse – Zee News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/ijca-research-paper-gives-insights-into-the-metaverse-zee-news/ The marketing world has evolved dramatically in the past few years. Its constant dynamics and emerging dimensions have led marketers to upscale their marketing to keep up with the latest trends.  Metaverse, the new reality of the internet world, is an immersive virtual world facilitated by Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. A research paper, published in the esteemed International Journal of Computer Applications (IJCA), research paper serves as a channel to better understand the Metaverse, what it comprises, how it is evolving in the marketing sector, and why it is the future of marketing. The paper, titled as Revamping the Marketing World with Metaverse – The Future of Marketing, is written by Dr Manas Khatri –  a business consultant and top digital marketer. “We have been surrounded by Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for more than 4 years now. However, it existed in small and limited spaces such as immersive gaming experiences, app filters, etc. But Metaverse goes beyond this. And that’s the theme I have explored in my recently published paper, i.e., Revamping the Marketing World with Metaverse – The Future of Marketing,” Khatri said.  Previously, Khatri published his paper ‘How Digital Marketing along with Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Consumer Behaviour?’ in the International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology while another paper ‘Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence for Evaluating Powerful Customer Experience,’ published in International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology.

Star Trek: Lower Decks – 10 Other Franchises That Should Focus On Its Background Characters – Screen Rant https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/star-trek-lower-decks-10-other-franchises-that-should-focus-on-its-background-characters-screen-rant/ Star Trek: Lower Decks puts the focus on the background characters that wouldn’t traditionally be seen in regular Star Trek projects. It’s an opportunity to poke fun at the franchise through some meta-comedy, while also genuinely expanding the shared universe through some brilliant character arcs and threads that tie into other releases. Somehow because of the unique concept and approach Lower Decks, which recently enjoyed its third series, sometimes feels more Star Trek than other projects. Countless franchises may also benefit from this kind of world-building, through unexpected spinoffs that might just draw in audiences through their heart and humor. 10 Rick & Morty Rick & Morty features countless wacky dimensions and planets, full of whimsical and sometimes outright bizarre characters. Any one of them could be featured in their spinoff series and there’s always the potential for Rick & Morty to expand their sci-fi universe in this way. There are prime candidates like Birdperson that would make for an intriguing lead, but in the vein of Lower Decks, there are other avenues to explore, from the boring everyday life of an employee of the Galactic Federation to a Morty working in the Citadel (a plot thread which has been touched upon in the past). 9 Harry Potter Fantastic Beasts was an attempt to look at a lesser-known character in the Wizarding World, but completely missed the mark on what could have been achieved. There are numerous scenarios within the Harry Potter franchise that could lend themselves to a Lower Decks-style comedy. Whether they are a shop owner on Diagon Alley, a Hogwarts employee who works behind the scenes, or someone tasked with cleaning up the messes of wizards and witches in the Ministry of Magic, the very concept of the Wizarding World is perfect for launching niche fantasy spinoffs with minor characters. 8 Fast & The Furious The Fast & the Furious doesn’t on the surface offer the same opportunities as other franchises. However, imagine a character that’s witnessing the mad climactic heists and superhuman elements of this universe that are continuing to surface, each more chaotic than the last. There are certainly divisions of law enforcement or clean-up crews that will have to deal with the impact of Dom’s ‘family.’ That’s a concept that could really work; although there’s surely a chance to focus on low-level street racers as well, who usually fill up the background spots in larger Fast scenes. 7 Marvel Cinematic Universe The Marvel Cinematic Universe has briefly flirted with the notion that it might focus on lesser-known characters. While S.H.I.E.L.D. got its own series to explore the workings of the security agency, other entities like Damage Control haven’t been given the chance to expand on their own. The science fiction and fantasy elements of Marvel Comics lend themselves to a Lower Decks spinoff. Someone is having to clean up the mess of these superhero antics. Plus, there’s sure to be an interesting story to be told about being a thug or henchmen in the likes of Hydra. She-Hulkhas come the closest so far, looking at the universe from a law-focused narrative. 6 Men In Black Men In Black is one of the most popular sci-fi franchises of all time and yet there are still so many elements that fans don’t know about this fictional world. For the most part, audiences have been given a snapshot of what it’s like to work on the front lines, hunting down aliens. However, there’s definitely a lot of material to bring to the screen with regard to everyday life within the organization. The processing of new captives, the smaller diplomatic missions, and the logistics of mind-wiping everyone involved in an incident, are all examples of events that could populate a show. 5 James Bond James Bond continues to put the focus on the rest of MI6, if only for brief amounts of time. Moneypenny, M, Q, and the new 007 are all examples of other operatives that have been given the limelight alongside the titular protagonist. Surely they deserve their own series though. A James Bond spinoff could be really intriguing, even if it doesn’t necessarily focus on these named characters. There must be other agents going on exciting adventures, or fun threads to explore involving those who make all the gadgets alongside the Quartermaster. 4 Star Wars There are always smaller tales set within the galaxy far, far away that put the emphasis on the farmer, unnamed soldier, or perhaps diplomat. However, it’s rarely portrayed on screen, with the animated Star Wars shows doing a better job of capturing general life. There are plenty of opportunities to dive into concerning what it’s really like to live in the Star Wars universe. This kind of slice of life is an element that draws fans to The Mandalorian, but a comedy perhaps about working as a Stormtrooper, or within the Jedi Temple, might be a cool change of pace. 3 Jurassic Park Jurassic Park and Jurassic World actually introduced a huge range of characters. They never fully go into what it was like to work within these parks, as someone who isn’t the main protagonist. Nor did the sequel series actually investigate the world outside now that it is overrun by dinosaurs. The closest it came was the short film Battle at Big Rock which was both incredibly thrilling and compelling. There’s no reason that a live-action spinoff couldn’t continue on that same theme, perhaps an anthology about surviving in this brand-new landscape. 2 DC Comics Gotham Police Department is gaining its own series in the near future, and that’s a firm indication that DC Comics might be heading in the right direction when looking at Lower Decks-esque spinoffs. However, this isn’t a comedy in the same way Powerless was, which followed a similar concept. DC hasn’t quite managed to get it right thus far, but it’s certainly closer than other franchises. Life as a supervillain is also touched upon in the animated show Harley Quinnwhich manages to get everything right. These kinds of concepts are perfect, but DC could push them so much further, by really placing the spotlight on unknown or seemingly unimportant figures. 1 Pirates Of The Caribbean Pirates of the Caribbean has a genuinely rich landscape to explore but thus far the main focus has been Jack Sparrow’s adventures. Sure audiences have had the opportunity to see some other pirate empires in this cinematic universe, but it’s all through the lens of a few characters. What it’s like to work on one of these ships, or be a part of an establishment in Tortuga, can provide the kinds of comedy and lower-level character exploration that fans are looking for. The combination of realistic pirate lore and fantastical mythology is absolutely ripe for further storytelling. NEXT: The 10 Smartest Star Trek Characters In Lower Decks

Moscow Exchange Suggests Issuing Crypto Receipts For Those Afraid Of Blockchain – Exchanges Bitcoin News – Bitcoin News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/moscow-exchange-suggests-issuing-crypto-receipts-for-those-afraid-of-blockchain-exchanges-bitcoin-news-bitcoin-news/ The Moscow Exchange has proposed to legalize the issuance of receipts for digital financial assets. The trading platform says this will allow custodians to offer clients who are not ready for distributed ledgers to essentially work with securities. MOEX also plans to become a licensed crypto exchange operator. Largest Russian Stock Exchange Gears Up to Enter Digital Asset Market The leading exchange for equities and derivatives in Russia has drafted new legislation that would authorize depositories to issue receipts for digital financial assets (DFAs). In current Russian law, the broad term ‘DFAs’ encompasses cryptocurrencies in the absence of a more precise definition, but mainly refers to digital coins and tokens that have an issuer. Under such arrangement, DFA receipts can be traded as securities, explained Sergey Shvetsov, who heads the supervisory board of the Moscow Exchange (MOEX). During the latest edition of the International Banking Forum, the official emphasized that the exchange “will naturally enter this market” and stated: We have prepared a project that allows you to issue receipts for digital assets, then these receipts are circulated as securities. MOEX has already filed the respective bill with the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) and will also coordinate the initiative with the Ministry of Finance. The legislation will provide those who are not ready to work with distributed ledgers and afraid of custodial risks an opportunity to transfer these risks and be able to issue securities, Shvetsov added. “In order for DFAs to develop, we want to propose that the market itself makes the choice – blockchain accounting or depositary accounting,” he further elaborated, reminding the audience that the Moscow Exchange also wants to obtain a license from the CBR to operate as a digital asset exchange. In August, MOEX announced its intention to launch a DFA-based product by the end of the year. “If such a law is adopted, Russian depositories will be able to accumulate DFAs on their accounts in the blockchain and give receipts against them to their clients. As soon as a customer needs the underlying asset, he would cancel the receipt and receive his digital asset on his blockchain account,” Shvetsov was quoted as saying by the Prime business news agency. Support has been growing in Moscow to permit the use of digital assets such as cryptocurrencies for international settlements amid sanctions, while it’s still unclear if regulators will allow their free circulation inside the country. In any case, Russia must create its own crypto infrastructure, according to the head of the parliamentary Financial Market Committee. Anatoly Aksakov recently said that the stock exchanges in Moscow and Saint Petersburg are ready to provide it. Tags in this story bill, Blockchain, Crypto, crypto exchange, Cryptocurrencies, Cryptocurrency, DFAs, Digital Assets, equities, Exchange, Legislation, moex, moscow exchange, receipts, Russia, russian, Securities Do you expect the Moscow Exchange to become a major player in Russia’s crypto market? Share your thoughts on the subject in the comments section below. Lubomir Tassev Lubomir Tassev is a journalist from tech-savvy Eastern Europe who likes Hitchens’s quote: “Being a writer is what I am, rather than what I do.” Besides crypto, blockchain and fintech, international politics and economics are two other sources of inspiration. Image Credits: Shutterstock, Pixabay, Wiki Commons, T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a direct offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation or endorsement of any products, services, or companies. Bitcoin.com does not provide investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Neither the company nor the author is responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods or services mentioned in this article.

Contemporary Arts Center Reminds Us To “Remember Earth?” – FOX 8 Local First https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/contemporary-arts-center-reminds-us-to-remember-earth-fox-8-local-first/ NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The latest exhibit at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans urges us to “Remember Earth?” which explores art pieces aimed at bringing awareness to our environment in peril. Performance artist Quintron creates music from the environment. “I’m a musician and electrician and this is called the Weather Warlock.” The instrument can provide a calming song on a beautiful day and harmony from chaos. He said, “I wanted it to really seem like it was God playing this,” Quintron said. The Weather Warlock is composed of weather instruments that typically measure wind, temperature, rain and light. It translates its findings into harmonious sound. Quintron said, “Like looking at a fire or the reflection of moonlight on a lake or something where it’s shimmering with this weird randomness, but it’s still moving at the same time.” The song displayed in the exhibit was captured as Hurricane Ida smashed through Southeast Louisiana. Quintron said, “It makes me feel more understanding of what we’re sharing this Earth with.” The hope for all exposed to the Contemporary Arts Center 9th Annual Gulf South Open Call Exhibit. George Scheer is the Contemporary Arts Center Executive Director. “Certain ways we’ve gotten used to talking about things and we’ve hit some roadblocks artists open us up,” said Scheer. “The show inspires deep thought on all parts of the environment from the air and water to migratory birds whose numbers have dwindled in the region.” Scheer said, “This conversation on the environment and everything else is happening around the world and New Orleans is fortunately and unfortunately, the center of so many complex challenges. And the artists here are brilliant and have an incredible understanding of the complexity of the world that we live in.” The curator chose 54 artists representing five states out of a field of 400 entries. “It’s about how we can understand and express differently and through that expression, hopefully, at a civic level kind of come to understand who we are and where we are,” said Sheer. “So this is a piece that brings up the fact that the storm chasers, the people who are dealing with the work and repairing the city continuously, are Latin American immigrants are often forgotten,” said Jose Torres-Tamas about his spoken word short film that highlights environmental injustice. Torres-Tamas said, “There are so many misnomers. So I, as a performance artist, my job is to break through the propaganda and expose those lies.” Painter Cheryl Grace said, “I just hope we don’t have a future where all we have left is our Earth as it used to be as a curiosity.” Grace’s paintings harken back to the Victorian Era when people saved precious samples under glass. She said, “What it might look like on our planet when we have to ‘Remember Earth’ when things don’t look like they do as it slowly fades away from us, especially in the Gulf South.” Renee Royal said, “I feel like the Earth has been responding to us for a long time and we are feeding it a lot of garbage and we’re not thinking about the consequences in a way that can be visibly seen until it’s too late.” It’s a multimedia, multisensory take on our world. Royal said, “It creates a different response because it is a feeling and because it is something that doesn’t require language. An easier, digestible format for something that is really overwhelming. An opportunity for us to begin to have more progressive conversation.” “Remember Earth?” Closes Sunday, Sept. 25. It’s the first in a Contemporary Arts Center series called Intersector focusing on the cross-section of art and civic engagement. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Click Here to report it. Please include the headline. Copyright 2022 WVUE. All rights reserved.

Miller, Southern Utah Beat Utah Tech 31-17 – The Associated Press – En Español https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/miller-southern-utah-beat-utah-tech-31-17-the-associated-press-en-espanol/ CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Justin Miller completed 29 of 37 passes for 352 and two touchdowns, Elijah Burns and Bobby Cole each ran for a TD and Southern Utah beat Utah Tech 31-17 Saturday night. Utah Tech (1-3, 0-1 Western Athletic Conference) failed to convert a fourth-and-7 play from the SUU 35 and, on the next play, Justin Miller hit Isaiah Wooden down the left sideline for a 65-yard catch-and-run touchdown to make it 14-7 with 11:56 left in the first half and Southern Utah led the rest of the way. Miller went 4 for 4 on third downs — hitting four different targets for first downs — on a 16-play, 82-yard drive that culminated when Ethan Bolingbroke caught a 3-yard touchdown pass with 15 seconds left in the second quarter and make it 24-10. Kobe Tracy was 19-of-36 passing for 277 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions for Utah Tech (formerly known as Dixie State). ___ More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/ap_top25. Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/mrxhe6f2

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90 Photos From The Past That Can Only Be Labeled As “Cool” – Bored Panda https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/90-photos-from-the-past-that-can-only-be-labeled-as-cool-bored-panda/ We love to romanticize the past. Whether it’s through classic films like The Breakfast Club, our parents’ favorite albums from when they were in high school or stories about how magical Woodstock was back in ‘69, there’s something so sweet about nostalgia (even if it’s for a time we never personally experienced!). So if you’re feeling like getting a blast from the past through some fascinating vintage photos, we’ve got the perfect list for you down below. We’ve gathered some of our favorite photos from the Cool Old School and Cool Past Pics Twitter accounts, so you too can feel like a cool kid from days past. Be sure to upvote all of the pictures that you wish you had been there to take or photobomb, and then let us know in the comments what event you would attend if you had a time machine to take you there. Keep reading to also find interviews with Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective, and Mark Bilash, the man behind Vintage and Vogue Photography, to hear their insight on the topic of vintage pics. Then if you haven’t had enough of these nostalgic shots, you can find another Bored Panda article featuring fun photos from the past right here. Cool Old School and Cool Past Pics have both been around the block for a while. They’re not as old as the photos they share, of course, but they both launched on Twitter in 2013. Since then, each page has amassed about 100k followers and shared over 1,000 tweets. From featuring photos of celebrities in their youth to snapshots of cultural events that rocked the world, these accounts are always entertaining. From perusing the pictures on this list, you might learn more about your favorite film, what it would have been like to be in high school at the same time as your parents, or what you would have worn if you lived in New York City 50 years ago. Although times change rapidly, these photos are great reminders that people are just, well, people. We go to the same places today, and we enjoy the same activities, like attending music festivals and grabbing a meal with our friends. So enjoy the nostalgia of these pics, and put on some tunes from your favorite decade to really set the mood.  To gain some insight from an expert on vintage pics, we reached out to Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective. Maureen specializes in helping clients understand their family history and themselves through investigating old photos they bring her. “I start by studying clues within a picture — a hairstyle, a sign in the background, or the shape of a shirtsleeve — in order to identify a person, place or era,” Maureen writes on her website.  “What follows from my genealogical expertise is uncovering the story behind the images of the past.That could mean shedding light on how those pictures fit into your family tale. Or discovering the history of the area in which those people lived — even if that’s locally in my small state of Rhode Island or around the world in Australia.” First, we wanted to know what inspired Maureen to become a photo detective and expert on vintage photographs. “I worked for a historical society and while folks came in to look at books about their family history, hardly anyone asked if there were photos,” Maureen told Bored Panda. “It surprised me. It’s true that every photo tells a story.” “Some are amazing tales like the ones on Cool Old School, and some represent more mundane moments (for instance, the sitter bought a new hat),” she explained. “All photos capture a moment in time—what were the people thinking, why did they have a picture taken, and how do those images fit into the historical context of the times. The details add up to fill us in and the lives of the individuals help fill out the story.” We also asked Maureen why it’s important for us to hold onto old photos and keep viewing pictures from the past. “So much of history isn’t written down,” she told Bored Panda. “I see it in client photos. For instance, obsolete technology and businesses that barely left a mark. But the people and places in those images existed. They lived everyday just like we do. The photos might represent an important moment in their lives such as a wedding, or a baby that didn’t live to beyond infancy.” “To truly understand the past, we have to talk with people about their lives and study the historical record, BUT also look at the photos and movies, because local, national, international and family history is in the tiniest details depicted,” Maureen says. “Each photo is a mystery to be solved.” We also asked Maureen what we can learn from these vintage photographs. “Photos show us how we lived and loved,” she said. “They depict past generations by illustrating what was important to a person from fashion to friends. I believe each image is a time portal, a freeze frame of the past, a moment worth savoring. It captures a second that won’t happen again. Looking at pictures triggers memories, not just about the time captured by the shutter. There are related memories as well.”  “When I showed my mother a picture of her with her siblings when she was five, I was seeking answers to why and where they posed,” Maureen explained. “Instead, she shared a story about the first day of school and how her eldest sister bought her new clothes. Think about what you feel when you look at an image. They often leave us with a sense of nostalgia and longing for what came before. It’s our connection to the days we lived or those lived by our ancestors. Save them or lose a piece of the past that might not be recoverable.” Finally, Maureen added that she “never met a photo that [she] didn’t want to know more about”. If you’re interested in consulting Maureen about a photo of your own or you’d like to hear more about her process, be sure to check out her website right here. She even has a podcast covering topics from genealogy to fashion history on Twitter, so if you’re interested in that as well, you can find it right here.  We also reached out to photographer, vintage enthusiast and the man behind Vintage and Vogue Photography, Mark Bilash, to hear his thoughts on the topic. But first, we wanted to hear what inspired Mark to pursue a career in photography. “As a young boy I was fascinated with how you could ‘freeze a moment in time’ with a photograph,” he told Bored Panda. “From there I began to love the creative aspect of lighting, to set a mood or tone in photography. I can’t play an instrument, sing, or paint – so this was my creative outlet.” We also asked Mark about his personal style of photography. “I love the style, fashion and appearance from the 1920s to the 1960s,” he shared. “This led me to specialize in creating images that have that same look and feel from these decades. Classic Hollywood, Pinup, and Film Noir are some of my favorites genres from these decades. If I’m shooting a modern session, I do like to add a ‘vintage flair’ to it with possible props or an editing style.” When it comes to what Mark loves most about vintage photos, he told Bored Panda, “Seeing a true vintage photo just draws me into a time and place that is so different from now. The buildings, the fashion, the cars, and the hairstyles are all ‘eye candy’ for me.” “For example: A basic photo of a parking lot full of cars from 1950, is like a work of art,” Mark shared. “Every vehicle has such stunning style as opposed to nowadays. Plus it is always a bit of a history lesson. Seeing what once was and how things have changed over time. The craftsmanship of yesteryears compared to the cost-cutting of today. That is why I love creating Vintage Styled images. Having people dress in an era of spectacular fashion and stunning hairstyles is always such a rush. Also makes people appreciate the past.” We also asked Mark why holding onto pictures from the past is important. “Photos not only record a specific moment in time, but many also capture an emotion from that moment,” he explained. “Since we can’t time travel yet, this is the best way possible to do so. Looking at an old photo is like peering through a window into the past. It’s also an important record of our history, whether it’s a personal history or more of a general history.” “People do not live forever, but their memories and lives can be preserved through photographs. Instead of just reading about someone or something from the past, a photo gives us a real life personal view of days gone by.” “My ideal ‘dream vacation’, would not be to travel to an exotic location. Instead – if it were possible – I would like to travel back in time and visit my locale during the 1920’s – 1950’s,” Mark shared with Bored Panda. “Just walking around the neighborhood and seeing my city as it once was. All the interesting streets, shops, and people that are around. Take in the whole experience. That would be amazing!” If you’d like to check out Mark’s wonderful, vintage themed photos, you can visit his website right here. We hope you’re enjoying this list of cool old school pics and pics from the past that might give you a bit of nostalgia, or anemoia, nostalgia for a time you never experienced. Be sure to keep upvoting the photos that you wish you could have been around for, and then let us know in the comments which ones you’d time travel to if you had the opportunity. Then, if you’re interested in checking out even more photographs from days past, I recommend you head over to this Bored Panda article next.

BREAKING: India Reports 4,777 New Covid Cases In The Last 24 Hours – Hindustan Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/breaking-india-reports-4777-new-covid-cases-in-the-last-24-hours-hindustan-times/ Live Updated on Sep 25, 2022 08:57 AM IST Breaking news September 25, 2022 live updates: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Welcome to hindustantimes.com updates platform where you can find breaking news from India and across the world. Find fast updates about the latest news as it breaks. Follow all the updates here: Sep 25, 2022 08:57 AM IST India reports 4,777 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours India reports 4,777 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours; active caseload at 43,994. Sep 25, 2022 08:47 AM IST Former Kerala minister Aryadan Muhammed passes away Former Kerala minister & senior Congress leader Aryadan Muhammed passes away at the age of 87 years. He was undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Kozhikode. Sep 25, 2022 08:35 AM IST Kejriwal, Mann to meet sanitation, contractual workers & youth in Gujarat today Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann will meet sanitation workers as well as contractual and outsourced employees of the Gujarat government in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Sep 25, 2022 07:26 AM IST Crucial Congress meet at Gehlot’s house today The Congress has called a crucial meeting of its legislative party in Rajasthan at chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s residence on Sunday evening. Read more Sep 25, 2022 06:22 AM IST EAM S Jaishankar on Russia-Ukraine war  External affairs minister S Jaishankar while addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) said that India is on the side of peace in the Ukraine conflict and will remain there. Subscribe to our best newsletters Robert Vadra’s explanation of Dubai stay satisfactory, says court Published on Sep 25, 2022 08:25 AM IST In a relief to Robert Vadra, a Delhi court accepted his explanation of medical emergencies as to why he stayed in the UAE though he was not given any such permission by the court. Robert Vadra’s explanation for his UAE stay has been accepted by a Delhi court.  Watch | Anand Mahindra wants this kid to be UN ambassador for peace Published on Sep 25, 2022 08:10 AM IST The 28-second video, shared by Anand Mahindra which has over 1.9 lakh views, shows a toddler aboard a flight, greeting everyone as he passes through the aisle. ‘If Hindus decide to…’ Raj Thackeray warns of ‘unrest’ on pro-Pakistan slogans Published on Sep 25, 2022 07:30 AM IST Take your religion and go to Pakistan, Raj Thackeray said on the alleged incident of Pakistan zindabad slogans being raised in Pune. “Don’t make me say it here,” he said in a statement warning of ‘unrest during the festive times if Hindus take the matter in their hands’. Himachal voters will re-elect BJP for stability, says PM Modi Published on Sep 25, 2022 06:34 AM IST Setting in motion party’s campaigning ahead of the polls, the PM addressed the Yuva Vijay Sankalp Rally in Mandi through video-conferencing, and apologised for not being able to reach the venue due to inclement weather. BREAKING: EAM Jaishankar says ‘India is on side of peace’ on Ukraine war at UNGA Updated on Sep 25, 2022 08:47 AM IST Breaking news September 25, 2022 live updates: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Uttarakhand receptionist died due to drowning, had blunt force trauma: Autopsy Published on Sep 25, 2022 06:14 AM IST The police in its investigation have found that the woman was being pressurised to enter prostitution and they are in possession of WhatsApp chats that corroborate the fact, Pauri Garhwal SSP Yaswant Singh said on Saturday. Rajasthan to get new CM? Crucial Cong meet at Gehlot’s house today | 10 points Published on Sep 25, 2022 06:02 AM IST Will Ashok Gehlot resign from the chief minister’s post before he files the nomination for the Congress president election? A key party meeting has been called at the residence of the chief minister today. 2 alumni held over obscene video of college student in Madhya Pradesh Updated on Sep 25, 2022 02:36 AM IST The accused, identified as Ayan (24) and Khusboo Thakur (25), have been booked under Section 383 (extortion) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant sections of the Information Technology Act, a senior police officer said, adding that a third accused, Rahul Yadav, is absconding. Islamic body seeks ban on bhajans across schools in Jammu and Kashmir Updated on Sep 25, 2022 07:44 AM IST The MMU, headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chief cleric of Jamia Masjid and Hurriyat chairman, expressed resentment against imposing acts in the name of “yoga and morning prayers” in educational institutions and alleged that Muslim students are made to chant bhajans and at times asked to perform Surya Namaskar. 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ByAbraham Thomas, Hindustan Times, New Delhi Punjab shares assembly session agenda with governor amid row Updated on Sep 24, 2022 11:47 PM IST Punjab governor, in a strongly-worded statement early on Saturday morning, reiterated his position for seeking the list of legislative business and reminded Bhagwant Mann of his duties External affairs ministry issues advisory warning against fake job offers abroad Updated on Sep 25, 2022 05:03 AM IST The external affairs ministry said in a statement that the country’s missions in Thailand and Myanmar had detected instances of “fake job rackets offering lucrative jobs to entice Indian youths for the posts of ‘Digital Sales and Marketing Executives’ in Thailand”. Story Saved New Delhi 0C Sunday, September 25, 2022

Bike MS Raises Millions, Cyclists Finish In Ocean City – OCNJ Daily https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/bike-ms-raises-millions-cyclists-finish-in-ocean-city-ocnj-daily/ More than 4,000 cyclists join together during the event to battle MS. By MADDY VITALE Adam Stein has had multiple sclerosis for four and a half years. He is just 29. After the diagnosis, Stein got on a regimen to keep up his health. “I follow a protocol for overcoming MS. It is a holistic approach to keep my health up to fight MS,” Stein said, adding that doctor-prescribed medications are also important. “It is not always easy.” Stein and his family were part of the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride on Saturday. They were among 4,000 cyclists who took the trek from Cherry Hill, Mays Landing and Hammonton to Ocean City to raise money for programs and research in hopes of finding a cure for MS. Cyclists and their teams raised $4 million as of Saturday afternoon for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and it was likely to increase throughout the day. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord, the central nervous system. Adam Stein with his girlfriend, Ellie Goetz, surrounded by their families and friend. From left, Rob and Sam Goetz, Elliot Stein, Eric and Diane Stein and Claudia Dorn. Stein’s girlfriend, Ellie Goetz, 28, also of Philadelphia, turned to look at Adam and said, “He is doing really good.” Her brother, Sam Goetz, and father, Rob Goetz, joined Stein’s brother, Elliot Stein, and parents, Diane and Eric Stein, to create, “Team Adam.” The families biked from Mays Landing, a 20-mile route to Ocean City in Bike MS. They even asked Claudia Dorn, of Mays Landing, who was biking in her first Bike MS ever, to join their team and she did. “It was very nice to ride with them and to see a young man with MS riding and doing so well,” Dorn said. “It was a wonderful experience.” There were two other routes, the one through Cherry Hill — a 75-mile and 100-mile route — and a 40-mile route from Hammonton. Ocean City is always the finish line for the thousands of cyclists who raise their hands in victory as crowds cheer them on each year. The finish line at Fifth Street and the Boardwalk is adjacent to the parking lot by the Sports & Civic Center. It was opened to cyclists who gathered with their families to chat, get something to eat and pick up T-shirts to commemorate the milestone. Barbara Anderson, 51, of Paramus, N.J., and her friend, Lynn Veenstra, 57, of North Haledon, N.J., participated in their first Bike MS. They left from the Hammonton route. Anderson was diagnosed with MS in 2018 and since then, she, like Adam Stein, has worked on the holistic approach to staying well. She focuses on a healthy lifestyle, which includes regular exercise. “When I first learned I had MS, I would wake up and wonder what was going to happen to me,” Anderson explained. “I am actually doing great. I stay healthy and active. It really gives me a new perspective on things.” For Veenstra, it was a personal goal of hers to join in something that would benefit her friend and others, as well as herself. “It really was two-fold why I did Bike MS,” she noted. “It was to raise money for MS and also I have had my own health issues, so it was a personal goal to get back to biking.” Anderson and Veenstra were part of the MOR Wealth Management team, one of the Top 5 fundraisers for the event, they said. Anderson was also an individual top fundraiser. “Honestly, donations were coming in through Facebook when I was riding over the bridge into Ocean City,” Anderson said. “It was such a cool feeling.” Dana Gold, a representative of Bike MS, said she was so excited by the number of new cyclists that joined Bike MS this year, approximately 800. Gold noted that the minimum fundraising amount needed to participate is $300, and many exceed that goal. She added that there is a robust “rookie ride” program to help new riders with raising funds and navigating the route. Gold said she believes that the reason for the impressive number of new participants has, in part, to do with the positive reputation of the Bike MS organization. “We have loyal teams, and we also have a whole lot of volunteers for the program,” she added. One of the loyal volunteers is longtime fundraiser and volunteer for Bike MS, Matt Ramer, of Philadelphia. Ramer raised the most money to fight MS for the 2021 event, as he did in 2018. He was also one of the top fundraisers for this year’s event, Gold noted. And each year he volunteers to take photos of the event. Marisa Hull, vice president of Bike MS, who watched as the riders were crossing the finish line, said that this year’s event was shaping up to be a major success, one of the biggest in its 43 years. “This is really one of the first full years since the COVID-19 pandemic,” Hull said of the event’s cancellation in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. “We are really excited about riders coming into Ocean City.” This is the second-largest Bike MS in the world.” Hull said that Ocean City as a community has truly welcomed the Bike MS participants and organizers. She added that the significance of the event can be far reaching. “Being a participant, you are helping people who are living with MS. You are helping the world,” Hull said. And for the riders, such as Adam Stein and Barbara Anderson, who have MS and participate in the event, Hull said this, “It inspires others to see someone with MS riding.” Stein said he hopes to be a part of the Bike MS event for many years to come. “I feel some sense of camaraderie and community being a part of the ride today,” he said. “I feel better than I have in years.” For more information about Bike MS and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, visit mssociety.donordrive.com.

USC Vs. Oregon State Live Stream, Watch Online, TV Channel, Kickoff Time, Football Game Odds, Prediction – CBS Sports https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/usc-vs-oregon-state-live-stream-watch-online-tv-channel-kickoff-time-football-game-odds-prediction-cbs-sports/ One of the top games that might be flying under the radar on the Week 4 college football schedule will feature Oregon State playing host to No. 7 USC in a Pac-12 Conference matchup Saturday in Corvallis, Oregon. Both teams are undefeated, and each team will be trying to make a statement for different reasons. In the Trojans’ first year under Lincoln Riley, the offense looks as advertised. USC is averaging 50.7 points per game, which ranks seventh in the country, and quarterback Caleb Williams looks like a bona fide Heisman Trophy contender. However, the defense has looked vulnerable, and Oregon State will provide the Trojans with their toughest test to date. We will know much more about this USC team after this game. In contrast to Riley’s rapid rebuild in Los Angeles, Jonathan Smith has been slowly constructing this Oregon State program since he took over in 2018. Now, it seems like Smith’s hard work has paid off, and the Beavers might be able to contend in the Pac-12 North. Oregon State started the season with quality wins over Boise State and Fresno State before hammering Montana State. The only question now is whether the Beavers have enough talent to run with the Trojans for four quarters. Fans wanting to tune into this critical Pac-12 matchup can continue reading below for more information. How to watch USC vs. Oregon State live Date: Saturday, Sept. 24 | Time: 9:30 p.m. ET Location: Reser Stadium — Corvallis, Oregon TV: Pac-12 Network | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free) Three players to watch Caleb Williams, USC QB: Williams has not missed a beat since following Riley from Oklahoma to USC. In his first three games with the Trojans, Williams is operating the offense with impressive precision. He has completed 74.4% of his throws for 874 yards, eight touchdowns, and zero interceptions while running for 73 yards and two scores. Williams has looked like the real deal in the early going, but Oregon State will provide his biggest challenge until the Trojans visit Utah on Oct. 15. Shane Lee, USC LB: After transferring from Alabama, Lee instantly became a leader of this USC defense. The Trojans’ defense has faced some questions through the first three weeks, but it did hold Fresno State to 17 points last weekend. Lee has stood out so far with 3.0 tackles for loss, a sack, and an interception. It will be up to Lee and the rest of the Trojans’ defenders to get stops against an Oregon State offense that has averaged 34.5 points per game in its two games against FBS opponents. Chance Nolan, Oregon State QB: Nolan has emerged as a reliable starting quarterback for the Beavers, and it appears he has taken a step forward this season. Nolan is averaging just under 250 passing yards per game with seven touchdowns and two interceptions through the first three games of the year. If Oregon State is going to upset USC in Corvallis, Nolan will have to make some plays, especially considering the explosiveness of the Trojans’ offense. USC vs. Oregon State prediction This is a fascinating battle between a USC team trying to work its way into the College Football Playoff conversation and an Oregon State team trying to prove that it belongs among the best in the conference. No one has been able to slow down this Trojans’ offensive attack just yet, but the Beavers should be able to give them more trouble than the likes of Rice, Stanford, and Fresno State. USC wins a shootout to stay undefeated, but Oregon State takes this one down to the wire in Corvallis. Prediction: Oregon State +6.5 Which college football picks can you make with confidence in Week 4, and which Top 25 favorite will go down hard? Visit SportsLine to see which teams will win and cover the spread — all from a proven computer model that has returned more than $3,300 in profit over the past six-plus seasons — and find out.

Facebook Charity Initiative Provides Homeless People VR Rigs To Wander Streets Of Metaverse – Hard Drive https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/facebook-charity-initiative-provides-homeless-people-vr-rigs-to-wander-streets-of-metaverse-hard-drive/ BY Camden Brazile ON September 24, 2022 MENLO PARK, Calif. — Meta announced a new initiative to give back to the California community by providing local unhoused residents their own Meta-branded VR headset as a way to integrate them into Zuckerberg’s Metaverse project. “With how necessary and rapidly-advancing technology has become, so many members of the world are deemed archaic and left out of the modern trends,” Zuckerberg said. “With Meta’s new charity push, we sought to give unhoused people access to the most realistic, life-like world to explore completely free of charge. Conversely, this helps Meta expand the reality of its digital world, with online users now being hassled for digital currency by actual, real homeless people. Truly amazing.” Henry Right, a local homeless man chosen for Meta’s program, expressed his gratitude to the corporation for giving him a chance at civilized society.  “I was forced out of my home after losing my job, I thought I had lost everything,” Right said. “But after Mr. Zuckerberg gave me these goggles, I got to start all over again. Yes, things like businesses and private property are locked out to my avatar because of my unhoused profile, but it’s nice to be able to move up and down various street corners without having to leave my spot in the real world or get tired.” Facebook Philanthropy coordinator Moira Evans said the initiative is already seeing positive results.  “This promotion has been a smashing success so far,” said Evans. “Already users are reporting experiencing real, palpable fear walking downtown in the Metaverse at night, and our brilliant programmers have been able to code in every disease or deformity that the homeless users have into the digital realm.” At press time, Facebook was reported that after the charity event had concluded, all participants would be lucky enough to receive an itemized bill for their VR headset.

“The Museum Of Curiosities”: 130 Of The Weirdest Things Shared On This Twitter Page – Bored Panda https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/the-museum-of-curiosities-130-of-the-weirdest-things-shared-on-this-twitter-page-bored-panda/ There are three things that we believe without a shadow of a doubt. First of all, Planet Earth is ruled by a shadowy cabal of Feline Overlords—The Illumeownati who spread their influence through cat pics. Secondly, pineapple definitely belongs on pizza, and there’s nothing you can say that’ll change our minds. And finally: fact really is stranger than fiction. The past is a far stranger land than many of us assume. We’re surrounded by weirdness every day on the internet, on the subway, and in our very own minds. But after taking a good long peek through the fuzzy black-and-white static into the decades and centuries that came before us, we can safely say that we’ve always been living in an extended special of The Twilight Zone. From weird vintage contraptions, knick-knacks, and clothes to bamboozling products, ads, and inventions, some of the strangest things that human history and creativity has to offer end up being shared on ‘The Museum of Curiosities’ Twitter page, run by the Monsieur Pompier’s Travelling Freakshow musical group. Cue the creepy carnival music and grab a bag of popcorn, Pandas, we’re about to travel back in time for a heavy dose of Weirdness with a capital ‘W.’ Don’t forget your fave pics, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comments. Just… don’t feed the clowns. Intrigued by the pics? Check out Monsieur Pompier’s socials and album, too. Their music has a pretty cool vibe. Bored Panda got in touch with Paul, aka Monsieur Pompier himself, and he was kind enough to tell us about the ‘The Museum of Curiosities.’ An incredibly cool thing is that he’s actually planning on turning it into a real-life museum! This is the very first time he’s revealed this publicly. “The big news is that I am turning the museum into a reality! Next year I am hoping to open my own real-life physical Museum of Curiosities here in my hometown of Dublin, Ireland. I can’t say much more about it for now, but if anyone would like to help make this dream a reality they can donate here.” Check out our full interview below, Pandas! More info: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Album | MonsieurPompier.com | Donate Paul, aka Monsieur Pompier, revealed to Bored Panda that originally, ‘The Museum of Curiosities’ was called ‘Vintage Oddities.’ “Then, after that, I used the account more as a vehicle for my band Monsieur Pompier’s Travelling Freakshow. Over the past year or so I decided to go back to my roots with the account and focus more on weird curiosities and oddities of the past, especially as the idea to launch my own ‘real life’ museum was building day by day,” he said. “I took big inspiration from one of my favourite websites on the internet ‘The Museum of Ridiculously Interesting Things’ curated by Dr. Chelsea Nichols and Viktor Wynd’s ‘Museum Of Curiosities’ in London as well as a bunch of other museums both real and fictional who operate in the same strange world as me. I’m a magpie for anything oddball and unusual, especially from the past so I’m always on the lookout for stories about things like old medical devices, bad taxidermy, the occult, bad inventions, weird unsolved mysteries, and so on. Monsieur Pompier shared his thoughts with Bored Panda about why the Twitter account’s content resonates with so many people. “People are always looking for something outside of the ordinary, something beyond their reality or as an escape from mundanity. It’s probably similar to the success of ghost stories or horror movies, there seems to be a magnetism towards what frightens or unsettles us,” he said. “I think particularly now as we’re living through the sterility of the internet age, these strange physical objects of the past with fascinating back stories harness an even greater aura of mystery and shine a light on bygone times and customs.” Paul mused that when the people of the future look back on this era, they might actually see it as “the second wave of quack medicine, with self-medication and the power of pharmaceutical companies growing all the time.” “Elsewhere, some of the face masks and skincare treatments currently available very much hark back to the often mocked beauty treatments of the 1930s and ’40s. One thing I hope we will look back on with a great deal of cringe is the prevalence of the ‘laughing-crying’ emoji.” Finally, we were incredibly interested to hear about Paul’s band, Monsieur Pompier’s Travelling Freakshow, their inspiration, and their passion for music. “Monsieur Pompier’s Travelling Freakshow is my very eccentric rock group and sometimes cabaret act. We’ve been performing all around Europe and in our homeland of Ireland since 2018 with a rotating cast of characters including The Ear Fairy, Guts The Cat, The Crabbit, as well as newcomers such as Betty Bogweed and Sister Whispers. On stage, I attempt to sing my ridiculous songs whilst the ‘freaks’ interact with me or the audience as they interpret and act out the story of their individual songs,” he said. “Our shows are very surreal and often end up in complete chaos—it’s all about getting people out of their comfort zones. Last year, we were proud to release our debut album Teatime Terrors on Cleopatra Records and since then we’ve transformed into a fully-fledged four-piece live band. In many ways, the museum is an extension and evolution of the Travelling Freakshow, taking the concept to the next level.” Monsieur Pompier draws inspiration from horror stories, unsolved mysteries, psychedelia, experimental and new wave music, children’s television of the 1970s and ’80s. I enjoy taking mundane topics and blowing them up into something theatrical and grandiose—like a new song I’m working on called ‘Billy Breakfast’ about a neglected housewife who has an affair with her breakfast when the face in the pan comes to life.” At the time of writing, ‘The Museum of Curiosities’ had 17.4k loyal followers on Twitter. They focus on highlighting the unusual, the peculiar, and the low-key unsettling in their social media posts, and we think it works perfectly. We don’t know about you, Pandas, but we’re pretty big fans of vintage weirdness. It’s a lot of fun when you start digging up all the odd ideas and behaviors the people of the past lived with. It helps put our modern world into context and how, after a few decades, we too might seem like complete oddballs to the humanity of the future. ‘The Museum of Curiosities’ is the brainchild of Monsieur Pompier’s Travelling Freakshow troupe. “A nightmarish cabaret steeped in the surreal, Monsieur Pompier makes music about inside-out cats, hedgehog swallowers, and devious doctors,” the band writes on its website. The aim of the musical group is to “unite all oddballs and outcasts welcoming them into his midst with open arms.” In short, they’re all about inspiring others to embrace their own inner weirdness, and learning to recognize it—with a wide, toothy smile—in others. Created in 2017, the band signed up with Cleopatra Records in 2021. Their debut album, Teatime Terrors, is available in digital form, as well as in vinyl, which we think really suits the group’s vibe. Vintage weirdness is a fascinating topic, and one that we’ve touched upon a number of times here at Bored Panda. For instance, a single glance at how much the beauty industry has changed over the past couple of centuries can really make your jaw drop. Dr. Jane Nicholas, from St. Jerome’s University at the University of Waterloo, previously explained to Bored Panda that, as the world became more modern, more and more people moved to cities from the countryside. As such, it became difficult to know who everyone was, meaning that people began judging each other even more based on their appearances. This led to the beauty industry having even greater importance than before. “When dislocated from their context, what was typical in one time period seems strange in another. Today, we see the highly filtered, fully made up selfie as quite ordinary. When you pause to consider it though, it is interesting to think about how those reflect changes in technology (both digital and in cosmetics), as well as in dominant presumptions of what is considered beautiful. It can also be reflective of the democratization of techniques in lighting and makeup application that were historically reserved for insiders within modeling. Now, anyone can use them,” Dr. Nicholas explained to Bored Panda. “Using X-rays for hair removal [in the past], for example, also reflects the fact that technology emerges before the full impact of its use is known,” she said. “It’s quite ordinary today to inject a form of botulism into your face or to dress in the skin of another animal. Over time, though, as our collective beliefs and values change, these ordinary acts might come to be seen as extraordinary.” Meanwhile, psychologist Lee Chambers told Bored Panda that the audience enjoys analyzing at the darker, stranger aspects of the human condition because of how we’re wired. “When considering why the darker side of humanity and entertainment are so compelling, we have to first look at our evolutionary journey as human beings. For the majority of our existence, we were prey and always hyperaware of threats to our safety, which created a negativity bias that we are drawn towards,” he said. “But in today’s safe and often sanitized world, we are rarely threatened significantly, and the ability to explore evil, frightening and gruesome entertainment is one of the few ways we can visit this part of humanity while remaining safe and comfortable. There is a level of novelty to it, it removes boredom quickly, and it helps us to discover our emotional limits,” he explained why, for instance, many people are so drawn to the true crime genre. A...

How Pig Butchering Crypto Scam Victim Recovered His $1 Million – Cryptonews https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/how-pig-butchering-crypto-scam-victim-recovered-his-1-million-cryptonews/ Disclaimer: The text below is an advertorial article that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. A victim of pig butchering crypto scam lost over $1 million and was able to recover it by filing a report with reportscammedbitcoin.com. This gives hope of funds recovery to all victims of pig butchering scam as well as other types of scam relating to cryptocurrency that it is possible to recover all your stolen funds. We have all heard horror stories of rug pulls, pump and dump crypto scam, the crypto investment scam that usually leaves the victim’s bank account high and dry. But there is a new type of fraud that is becoming popular nowadays which is called “pig butchering.” This is something you are definitely going to have to avoid at all costs. What is a Pig Butchering Crypto Scam? 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U.S. CIA’s In-House Museum Adds New Spy Exhibits – Reuters https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/u-s-cias-in-house-museum-adds-new-spy-exhibits-reuters/ A model of Al-Zawahiri compound which was used to brief U.S. President Joe Biden on the mission that killed Al Qaeda’s leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, is on display at the newly revamped Central Intelligence Agency museum, which is revealing some newly declassified artifacts from the spy agency’s most storied operations since it’s founding 75 years ago, at CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, U.S., September 24, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com LANGLEY, Va., Sept 24 (Reuters) – They like to call it ‘the greatest museum you’ll never see.’ Tucked away in the corridors of its Langley, Virginia, headquarters, the revamped Central Intelligence Agency museum – while still closed to the public – is revealing some newly declassified artifacts from the spy agency’s most storied operations since its founding 75 years ago. Top among them: a slightly more than foot-long (30.5 cm)scale model of the compound in Kabul, Afghanistan, that was used to brief President Joe Biden before the drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri just two months ago. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com “It’s very unusual for something to get declassified that quickly,” said Janelle Neises, the museum’s deputy director. “We use our artifacts to tell our stories. It’s a way to be really honest and transparent about the CIA, which is sometimes hard,” said Neises, who joined the museum’s director Robert Byer on Saturday in leading a media on a tour of renovated exhibits. The items, some of which are available to view online, are part of a broader effort to expand public outreach and recruitment by the legendary but secretive agency, known as much in some quarters for its scandals as for intelligence successes. CIA officials often say that the agency’s successes are secret but its failures sometimes public. The outreach effort includes the launch earlier this week of the CIA’s first public podcast on which Director William Burns said the agency sought to “demystify” its work at a time when “trust in institutions is in such short supply.” The hundreds of museum items, some of which have been on display since the 1980s, are all declassified. Neises said the agency does from time to time loan some to presidential libraries and other non-profit museums. On view for those cleared to visit: the AKM assault rifle toted by Osama bin Laden the night U.S. Navy SEALs killed him in a raid of his Abbottabad, Pakistan, compound in 2011, and a leather jacket found with former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein when he was captured in 2003. Other exhibits range from flight suits worn by pilots of Cold War-era U-2 and A-12 spy planes to a wood-framed saddle, similar to those used by members of CIA’s Team Alpha as they navigated Afghanistan’s mountainous terrain by horseback shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. None of the items, all of which are considered U.S. government heritage assets, have been assessed for value. “Our museum is operational,” Neises said. “It’s here for our workforce to learn from our successes and failures.” Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Michael Martina Editing by Bill Berkrot Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Lacy, Banks Lead South Alabama Past Louisiana Tech 38-14 – The Associated Press – En Español https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/lacy-banks-lead-south-alabama-past-louisiana-tech-38-14-the-associated-press-en-espanol/ MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — South Alabama got a punt return touchdown from Caullin Lacy, Yam Banks added a pick-6 and a fumble recovery, and the Jaguars defeated Louisiana Tech 38-14 on Saturday. Lacy’s 57-yard dash from the right sideline to the left corner of the end zone gave South Alabama a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. The South Alabama led 17-7 at halftime, then the Jaguars scored two touchdowns on the first eight plays of the second half. First, Banks intercepted a Parker McNeil pass and returned it 24 yards for a score on the second play of the third quarter. Then Banks recovered a fumble on La Tech’s third play of the ensuing possession, setting up Lacy’s 19-yard touchdown catch on third down. Carter Bradley completed 14 of 21 passes for 178 yards with three touchdowns for South Alabama (3-1). La’Damian Webb had 75 yards rushing. McNeil was 19-of-34 passing for 251 yards and threw four interceptions. Louisiana Tech (1-3) had five turnovers in all. —- More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/ap_top25. Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/mrxhe6f2

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