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Travel Insurance Rates Are Rising. Here Are 10 Ways To Save Money Now Forbes
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Alex Gillard hesitated before he bought pricey travel insurance for his visit to Thailand. And he’s glad he did.
Thailand requires visitors to carry insurance, but the policy offered through the government site cost $57 for a one-week stay. So before he clicked the “buy” button, he spent some time shopping.
“I saved money by going through an insurance company that I found reading blog articles about travel insurance, rather than just immediately going through the Thai government’s partner insurance company,” says Gillard, a wildlife photographer. “I ended up paying $43 for the coverage.”
Why are travel insurance rates rising in 2023?
Experts predict travel insurance rates will rise even more as demand surges. So if you’re planning a trip for 2023, chances are you’ll be in the same boat as Gillard.
“I believe travel insurance rates will rise next year,” says Mike Nelson, CEO of the travel technology company arrivia.
Inflation and increased demand have pushed the cost of individual trip components higher. That means the value of what’s covered by a travel insurance policy is higher. Also, there’s been a significant spike in claims over the past two years – first COVID-related cancellations, then the travel disruptions at the beginning of the summer. Travel insurance providers will try to recoup those losses through higher premium rates.
Tim Dodge, vice president of marketing at insurance company Arch RoamRight, says that the price increases are modest for now. “We’re seeing an increase of 1% in the average insured trip cost,” he told me.
But I spoke with several experts who said that if the current pricing trends hold, the increases could be more significant — perhaps as much as 10% for the year.
“Increasing rates are certainly likely to send travelers shopping for deals on travel insurance,” says Brooke Kirby, vice president of marketing at Travelex. “I strongly recommend that travelers fully understand what coverage they are and aren’t getting before making a decision to purchase.”
Kirby says plan prices are generally competitive, so consumers often have to look at other factors. Those include the quality of customer service, claim payment rates, coverages included in plans, and upgrade options.
“That’s how to determine which plan gives them the best coverage for your money,” she adds.
So how do you save money when you buy travel insurance? Industry professionals say it’s a combination of careful research and understanding the limits (and a few secrets) of how travel insurance works.
Here are a few strategies that could help you save serious money on travel insurance in 2023:
1. Run a travel insurance audit before you book
Whether you need travel insurance for your domestic trip or international travel insurance, you’ll want to figure out what kind of policy you need long before you book your vacation. This is particularly true for vacation packages.
“Look at the cancellation and refund policies,” says Murat Ozguc, owner of the Turkish tour operator Travel Atelier. “Based on that, decide on the insurance you need.” Ozguc says once you ask yourself what could possibly go wrong, you may eliminate some eventualities. And that could lead you to a less expensive travel insurance policy.
2. Avoid no-name travel insurance companies
You might pay less for your policy from one of them, but it could cost you in the end, says Andrew Lokenauth, a former travel insurance executive who now teaches at the University of South Florida’s School of Management.
“Purchasing from the right company is crucial,” he says. “Many travel insurance companies have bad customer service. That makes dealing with the whole claims process a terrible experience.”
How do you know if the company is legit? I publish a free guide on travel insurance that will help you sort out the quality companies form the fly-by-night travel insurance operators.
3. Buy separate policies for your family
You can divide the cost of your travel arrangements among the travelers in your family. “If you are traveling with children, their coverage is priced lower because of their age,” says Dan Skilken, president of TripInsurance.com. “And when you allocate the cost of travel evenly among the travelers, you will save money on the total cost of the plan.”
4. Compare travel insurance and shop like a pro
That’s the advice of Matthew Roberts, chief operating officer at the Canadian car insurance site My Choice. “Compare quotes from multiple insurers before buying,” he advises. “Do not immediately buy on the travel booking site where you just tick a box and have to pay additional fees for the travel insurance. In most cases, it would cost you more.”
Roberts says the key to getting the best insurance policy deal is shopping around. Use comparison sites, but also research insurance companies “and get their quotes to ensure you’re not missing out on those offering comprehensive coverage at lower rates,” he adds.
5. Look for a low price along with the coverage you need
Damian Tysdal, editor of the travel insurance site CoverTrip.com, says travelers are often confused when they’re on a travel insurance comparison site and they see a big price difference between similar plans.
“But this does not mean one plan is worse than the other,” he explains. “It simply means that each company designs its plan to appeal to a different demographic.”
In other words, cheaper doesn’t always mean worse.
6. Avoid overinsuring yourself
Here’s a common mistake travelers make when looking for the best travel insurance: They overestimate when they give their insurance company the trip cost. That drives up their costs.
“When entering your trip cost, only total the nonrefundable costs,” says Lynn Pina, chief marketing officer, at Geo Blue. “So if you can cancel and get a full refund for your hotel, you don’t need to cover that.”
If you have to file a claim later, your insurance company will ask if you could get a refund for your hotel. If you can, it won’t cover the lost room night. But you will still have paid for the extra coverage.
7. Don’t buy any extras (unless you need them)
Many travel insurance providers offer add-ons that may not be relevant to your trip, like rental car protection, vacation rental damage protection and the option to cancel your trip for any reason.
“If those aren’t of interest to you, then no need to add them to your policy,” says Elad Schaffer, CEO of Faye travel insurance.
Note: The popular “cancel for any reason” option can double the cost of your travel insurance. And if you want vacation rental damage protection, add 10 percent to the cost of your travel insurance plan.
8. Consider a health-only policy
If your credit card already covers most of your travel insurance needs, you can save money by getting a health-only policy. “The available plans will have all of the benefits except for trip cancellation and trip interruption and can be a very cost-effective way of getting travel medical coverage along with baggage, trip delay, and other benefits,” says Stan Sandberg, the co-founder of travel insurance site TravelInsurance.com.
Pro tip: Read the “member benefits” section of your cardholder agreement to find out if you’re covered for your next trip.
9. Don’t just buy the cheapest policy
You might regret buying a policy based strictly on price. You could miss important and necessary travel insurance coverage. “Everyone wants to get the most out of their travel insurance for a reasonable cost,” says Christina Tunnah, general manager for the Americas at World Nomads. “But it’s important to be aware that deals that seem too good to be true often are.”
That’s also true of “free” insurance — coverage you already have through your auto insurance or credit card.
“That might seem like a great way to keep down costs, but there might be some exclusions that could come back to bite you if there’s an accident.”
10. Check your memberships
Before you buy any travel insurance policy, make sure you’ve checked your memberships. Sometimes, they will include coverage. For example, if you’re a AAA Premier Member, you get various travel insurance coverage including up to $1,500 in trip interruption or delay and lost baggage coverage for up to $500, says Andrea Woroch, an expert on saving money. “You may not even have to buy additional insurance coverage,” she adds.
If you want the best travel insurance for your 2023 trip — and trust me, you do — then you’ll need to conduct a full audit of your insurance needs and sharpen your pencils. It’ll take a little research to find the cheapest and best travel insurance for your upcoming vacation, but you could save hundreds of dollars with these simple strategies.
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From new apartments being approved to restaurants reopening and ready to serve, here’s your weekly look at what’s happening with businesses in your neighborhood.
APARTMENT AND RETAIL BUILDING: 128 E. Third St., Bethlehem
The Bethlehem Historic Conservation Commission granted a “COA” or certificate of appropriateness to Rocco Ayvazov‘s plan for a six-story building with apartments and retail space in South Bethlehem.
Ayvazov’s Monocacy Development will demolish an existing structure and put up a new building with 55 apartments and retail space on the first floor. The plan has no on-site parking. Read the full story.
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ARTSQUEST BANANA FACTORY: 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem
The historic conservation commission also approved materials and designs for ArtsQuest’s new cultural center.
The new center will take the place of the Banana Factory, which was named for its former use as a banana warehouse. The planned 73,485-square-foot building will face West Third Street. It will connect to another one-story building facing Northampton Street, a small road between Second and Third streets.
The expected price is $22.1 million. Six buildings will be demolished to make way for the new center.
Bethlehem’s historic conservation commission is an appointed advisory board. City Council makes final building decisions. Get all the details.
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CAPO & CO.: 1375 Chestnut St., Emmaus
The gangster-themed restaurant held a ribbon-cutting with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. The speakeasy-style bar and restaurant serves pizza, burgers and sandwiches. Owner Antonio Mannino, who formerly ran Italiano Delite, decided to convert his restaurant into a 1920s-era theme bar.
Mannino, a native of Sicily, was inspired to create the gangster-style bar and restaurant while watching an episode of the TV show, “Bar Rescue.”
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CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE: 30 Centre Square, Easton
An attraction that started in downtown Easton may go global. Crayola said it has reached a licensing agreement for at least five more Crayola Experience venues over the next five years. Those will be within the U.S., but global expansion is a possibility, the company said in a statement.
The first Crayola Experience opened in Easton. Since then, Crayola has expanded to Orlando, Florida; Plano, Texas; Mall of American in Minnesota, and Chandler, Arizona. Hallmark Cards owns Crayola, which used to be known as Binney & Smith. Find out more.
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CURALEAF: 1801 Airport Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County
A marijuana dispensary has taken the place of the old Chess N Checkers bar on Airport Road. Curaleaf operates 137 dispensaries, including 18 in Pennsylvania.
The Airport Road dispensary is only for patients with Pennsylvania medical-marijuana cards. Brands of cannabis available include Grassroots, Select and the company’s namesake line. Read more.
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MS. VELVET’S CAFÉ: 239 N. Fourth St., Allentown
The new downtown Allentown cafe held a grand opening Tuesday in conjunction with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Owner Carlos Marrero named the new restaurant in honor of his sister Ruby, who died in 2017 after a hit-and-run accident.
Marrero has extensive experience in the food industry and opening his own place as been a dream for more than 20 years.
Ms. Velvet’s Cafe is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get the full story.
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PRESSED BOUQUET SHOP: 6330 Hedgewood Drive, Suite 220, Upper Macungie Township
Pressed Bouquet recently held a ribbon-cutting with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. The business has specialists who preserve flowers from special occasions such as weddings. Options include pressed floral-resin coasters, a pressed-flower serving tray, framed flowers and more.
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RIVER HILLS ESTATE: 3017 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem Township
The township’s board of commissioners has now approved the subdivision plan twice. The board voted again Monday because of a surveying error in an earlier plan for 80 homes on 29 acres on Farmersville Road.
River Hills is a Kay Builders plan for 44 single-family dwellings and 36 multi-family units on 29 acres near Shannon Avenue. Read more.
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SKYLINE WEST: 143 W. Broad St., Bethlehem
Bethlehem City Council delayed a decision on a COA, or “certificate of appropriateness,” for the apartment complex proposed by developer Dennis Benner, his developer sons Garrett and Brandon, and Musikfest founder Jeffrey Parks. Their plan is for 40 apartments in a five-story building overlooking Monocacy Creek and the city’s Moravian industrial quarter.
Concerns about whether the project could jeopardize Bethlehem’s earnings a spot as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing the Moravian site, have been raised. Earlier, the city planning commission said its responsibility to review Skyline West did not include consideration of World Heritage status.
World Heritage status would draw attention and tourists to historic Bethlehem, advocates have said.
Council will review the COA again Oct. 4. Skyline West, southwest of the Broad Street Bridge, has been under review in one form or other since at least 2018. Get the full story.
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IDEAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: 196 Beaver Dam Road, Long Pond
The Pocono Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Ideal Property Management on Thursday. Ideal is a manager of vacation rental properties.
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KEYBANK: 372 Delaware Ave., Palmerton
The bank branch will close Dec. 2 as KeyBank and other companies move toward Internet finance. Accounts at the Palmerton branch will be transferred to other KeyBank locations. KeyBank is a subsidiary of KeyCorp, a Cleveland-based company. Read more.
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KEYBANK: 209 N. Main St., Sellersville
Another bank branch will close, this one on Dec. 2, with accounts being transferred to other KeyBank locations. KeyBank said branches remain important to its business, but the bricks-and-mortar network is being “optimized” as many customers prefer digital banking. KeyBank has about 1,000 branches and 1,300 ATMs.
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REGAL CINEMAS: Off Route 309, Richland Township
The Quakertown-area theater has closed after its parent company, Cineworld, filed for bankruptcy. The company cited the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic for a decline in attendance.
A post on the theater’s website said moviegoers should check out the Regal Warrington Crossing location.
In 2020, Cineworld temporarily closed all theaters because of financial losses from the pandemic. Get all the details.
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SAINT ROCCO’S TREATS: 6026 Easton Rd., Pipersville
The gourmet kitchen for dogs will hold a ribbon-cutting Friday, Oct. 14 from noon to 1 p.m., in conjunction with the Upper Bucks County Chamber of Commerce. Founded by brothers Kolby and Kaleb Rush, St. Rocco’s offers treats baked fresh weekly, fresh-frozen dog food and more. To attend, register via the chamber’s website.
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CATCH 22: 1102 Route 22, and KEY CITY DINER: 985 Route 22, Lopatcong Township
Warren County lost two Route 22 diners on the same day. One has been a landmark along the highway for years, and the other was just about to open.
Catch 22 burned first. The diner, not yet fully open, caught fire early that morning. The owner said the fire started in a neon sign.
Later that day, the Key City Diner caught fire. That restaurant has been operated by the same family for 22 years.
Owners at both diners say they plan to restore their businesses and reopen. Find out more.
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SULLIVAN’S ON THE MAIN: 371 S. Main St., Phillipsburg
After 22 years, the casual restaurant has been sold. COVID-19 shutdowns, then owner Mack Sullivan’s own case of long COVID led to closing.
What will take the place of the restaurant was not posted on Sullivan’s website.
“We will miss your great food and good service,” a customer wrote on Facebook. Check the restaurant’s social-media posts for information on redeeming certificates. Read more.
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With so many acting credits under Florence Pugh’s belt— from her breakout role in 2019’s Midsommar to her later performances in Little Women and Black Widow—it’s puzzling to think about how she keeps her mental and physical health in check while juggling so many projects and appearances. If you’re like us and also can’t help but wonder how the the Don’t Worry Darling star’s skin remains so clear throughout it all, it’s likely because of her superb skincare routine.
Florence has a pretty in-depth method for keeping her skin glowing, but she isn’t afraid to keep it real, either. She’s frequently shared photos on social media where her real skin texture is showing. Because pores: Completely normal.
Read ahead to learn about Florence Pugh’s go-to skincare and beauty products.
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She prioritizes making sure her acne is under control.
Florence isn’t afraid to let the world know that even she gets a pesky pimple every once in a while. Back in April, the 26-year-old posted an Instagram story of her makeup-free face with three pimple patches on it, joking that she uses them to cover up blemishes almost daily.
“I should thank spot stickers in my credits because I truly thank them daily,” she captioned the selfie. These stickers are a super easy way to clear up acne in a pinch, as they often cover pimples with a hydrocolloid and/or salicylic acid shield to draw out impurities like oil and pus.
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She prefers more lightweight complexion products.
Florence’s red carpet looks typically focus on “enhancing her natural beauty, and that starts with a fresh skin base,” her makeup artist, Naoko Scintu, told Refinery29. For her skin, she uses the Omorovicza Oxygen Booster, which is “like a lightweight plumping serum made from natural minerals sourced in Budapest,” according to Scintu. The serum rejuvenates and hydrates the skin before other products are applied on top.
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Following the serum, Scintu will use the Omorovicza Balancing Moisturiser, which moisturizes the skin while also controlling shine.
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She never forgets to wear sunscreen.
Many of the complexion products she wears typically contain SPF to keep her skin safe from sun damage. Scintu finds that Suqqu’s Nude Wear Liquid SPF gives Florence’s skin the perfect dewy look. “The finish is beautiful—so lightweight and fresh,” she told Refinery29. Plus, it’s light enough that it doesn’t cause her any breakouts, so it’s a win-win.
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There’s a reason her skin never looks oily.
Like a lot of us, the actor’s T-zone tends to become especially oily over time, so Scintu uses Jurlique Rose Silk Finishing Powder on her whenever she does her glam. “It’s clean and natural, made with only Australian botanical ingredients, so it mattifies excess oil without clogging pores,” she told Refinery29.
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It also helps that Scintu chooses cream-based formulas for cheek color and blush because they highlight her skin’s real texture but add a little pop.
She’ll choose lip balm over lip gloss almost every time.
Florence also prefers more neutral tones than bright pigments, per Refinery29. That’s why Scintu frequently turns to the Suqqu Moisture Rich Lipstick. “It’s a peachy tone that’s sheer but moisturizing, and gives a healthy shine,” she said.
Even for the Venice Film Festival, Florence and Babsky opted for the Rosso Valentino Refillable Lipstick in 108A “Living Nude” which complemented her look without taking away from her other striking features.
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Valentino Rosso Valentino Refillable Lipstick
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Addison Aloian (she/her) is an editorial assistant at Women’s Health. When she’s not writing about all things pop culture, health, beauty, and fashion, she loves hitting leg day at the gym, shopping at Trader Joe’s, and watching whichever hockey game is on TV. Her work has also appeared in Allure, StyleCaster, L’Officiel USA, V Magazine, and Modern Luxury Media.
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What Channel Is Michigan Vs. Maryland On Today? Time TV Schedule For Week 4 College Football Game Sporting News
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Two of the nation’s best offenses meet on Saturday in a game certain to be filled with fireworks.
No. 4 Michigan has beat the doors off of its competition in its opening three games, all in the midst of a “biblical” quarterback battle. The Wolverines have outscored their opponents 166-17 in their opening three games, hanging 50-spots in each matchup. With coach Jim Harbaugh at the helm and a host of talented players across the roster, including star tailback Blake Corum and All-Big Ten honorable mention DJ Turner, Big Blue seems primed to compete for a return to the College Football Playoffs.
Maryland, meanwhile, has seemingly gotten past the throes of Mike Locksley’s first couple of seasons. Now, the Terps look like a solid side, granted, they have yet to claim a victory over one of the conference’s true heavyweights. Perhaps Saturday can be the day when that changes.
MORE: Updated AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 3
With that, here’s how you follow all the action at the Big House.
What channel is Michigan vs. Maryland on today?
TV channel (national): Fox
Live stream: fuboTV
This week’s nationally-televised Big Ten clash will be broadcast on Fox. The primetime showing will feature Gus Johnson on the play-by-play, Joel Klatt as color commentator and Jenny Taft as the game’s sideline reporter.
Michigan vs. Maryland start time
Date: Saturday, Sept. 24
Kickoff: Noon ET
Michigan vs. Maryland will kick off at noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 24 from the Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
MORE: College Football Playoff picture for Week 4
Michigan schedule 2022
Date
Opponent
Result
September 3
Colorada State
W, 51-7
September 10
Hawai’i
W, 56-10
September 17
UConn
W, 59-0
September 24
Maryland
Noon ET
October 1
at Iowa
TBD
October 8
at Indiana
TBD
October 15
No. 14 Penn State
TBD
October 29
Michigan State
TBD
November 5
at Rutgers
TBD
November 12
Nebraska
TBD
November 19
Illinois
TBD
November 26
at No. 3 Ohio State
TBD
Maryland schedule 2022
Date
Opponent
Result
September 3
Buffalo
W, 31-10
September 10
at Charlotte
W, 56-21
September 17
SMU
W, 34-27
September 24
at No. 4 Michigan
Noon ET
October 1
Michigan State
TBD
October 8
Purdue
TBD
October 15
at Indiana
TBD
October 22
Northwestern
TBD
November 5
at Wisconsin
TBD
November 12
at No. 14 Penn State
TBD
November 19
No. 3 Ohio State
TBD
November 26
Rutgers
TBD
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The Potential Power Of The Microwave And The Surprising Foods You Can Cook In Yours The Telegraph
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Most of us own a microwave: anything between 80 and 95 per cent of UK households (estimates vary) have one. So why are we such terrible snobs about them? They are often hidden away, or dismissed as somewhere to heat ready meals. Gastronomes take pride in doing without one, like a quasi-intellectual gloating about not having a TV. It’s that vegan joke rebooted: how do you know that the cook doesn’t have a microwave? Because they’ll tell you.
Well, it’s time to wake up to the power of the microwave. Or rather, the lack of power that it uses, compared with conventional cooking methods. With energy costs spiralling to unthinkable levels, it seems that the microwave’s moment has come. Not before time, according to environmental campaigners, who have been pointing out for years that we need to think harder about how we use energy.
Recent research by energy supplier Utilita, as part of its “Cook Smart, Shop Savvy” campaign with Iceland supermarkets, showed the most energy-intensive cooking appliance in our kitchens is the electric cooker. This power guzzler typically costs 87p per day to run or £316 a year, based on it being used for an average of 43 mins per day, with dual-fuel cookers chalking up 72p a day. Meanwhile the least cool kid in the kitchen, the microwave oven, works out the cheapest of all the cooking appliances at 8p a day, assuming it’s used for 20 minutes.
It’s no surprise to Dr Christian Reynolds, of the Centre for Food Policy at London’s City University. “An oven is, in some ways, a hugely inefficient way of cooking, because you’re just heating a big box full of air.”
Real issues
So can we come round to the mike? There are irritations. We complain about the incessant pinging, the scalding steam when the cling film is pierced, and the glass door between us and the food making for a sort of gastronomic social distancing. I think we’ll get over these annoyances. Pingers can be turned off in newer microwaves and silicone food covers are easier to peel away in safety. As for that glass divide, we don’t get in a state about closing a (conventional) oven door on our dinner.
The real issue is the kind of heat, which in the case of microwave ovens is wet. While conventional ovens are big dry boxes of hot air, cooking from the outside and relying on conduction to transmit heat to the centre of the food, microwave ovens work by making the water – and to a lesser extent fat and sugar – molecules in food vibrate. This produces heat through friction and cooks the food. So they are essentially steamers: the surface of the food just doesn’t get hot enough to brown. The exception is food with a very low water content, such as bacon, which can be cooked to a perfect brown crispness in the microwave oven.
Yes, beautiful browning. We are in thrall to the Maillard reaction, a phenomena that occurs when heat makes amino acids, constituents of proteins, react with sugars, to create that colour and flavour we find irresistible. It’s what makes a roast dinner our favourite meal – the dark, Bovril-y outside of roast beef or crisp golden chicken skin, the crunchy roast potatoes, the gravy. But it’s also the delectable browned edges of a lasagne crust, or golden toasted cheese, or that flavour magic that happens when you fry courgette slices in butter until mahogany-edged.
Sadly, the cost of those oven dinners is high. Running an oven for an hour takes around 2.1kWh (more if you run it at a very high temperature), which from October will cost £1.09 (based on 51.89p per kWh]. But how do we match our Maillard aspirations with the steam-not-brown capabilities of the microwave?
The answer is, use your mike to do the donkey work, the cooking, then finish them under the grill or in a hot oven (no need to preheat) to brown them. With an 800W microwave using 0.18kwh for 10 minutes worth of cooking – enough to cook the veg in batches – that’ll cost 9p. Add in 20 minutes of oven time – 37p – and you’ve more than halved your costs. Same goes for a baked potato, points out Reynolds, especially for single people: “Whack it in the microwave, having pierced it, [give it] five or six minutes to precook it and then put it into the oven just to crisp enough at the end.” If your microwave has a combi-function, so much the better, as you’ll be heating a smaller space, which will be more fuel efficient.
There are countless other dishes that are done beautifully, and completely, in a microwave oven. Anything that is wrapped before going in the oven – like baked celeriac, say – will work just as well, more quickly and more thriftily, in the microwave oven. Vegetables cook perfectly, losing fewer nutrients than in a pan, ideal for soup bases and purées as well as eating as they are. Fish is arguably better done in the microwave than poached or steamed.
What’s missing, according to Reynolds, is better communication. “In the 1950s , 1960s and 1970s we had people knocking on doors saying, ‘This is how you cook with it.’” Now we are more sophisticated, but “the cooking community as a whole is quite snobby towards more convenient ways of cooking.”
So let’s have a new microwave maven, someone who can bring the genre up to date in the way that food writer Catherine Phipps has transformed attitudes towards the pressure cooker – another excellent power-saving device. We need a Diana Henry of digital cookery, a Tom Kerridge of the turntable, a Nigella to rule the wahvés – someone who can make us proud to show off our lean, green, thrifty microwave machine.
The Language of Microwaves
Timings in the microwave are based on the quantity of food, and its water content. So halving the quantities in a microwave recipe will mean reducing the time far more than you would for an oven or stove-top-based recipe. Start by cooking for the same proportion of time as ingredients, so half the time for half the amount of food. There will be an element of trial and error: stopping and starting to see if it’s done.
Then there is the power, or wattage, of the microwave, which is the equivalent of the oven temperature in a conventional cooker. Annoyingly, recipes don’t always give the power level: if they don’t it’s probably 650W or 700W, which used to be the standard for most microwaves. These days they can be 1100W or more, although some smaller, older ones run at as little as 400W.
If your microwave oven is a different wattage to the one in the recipe, you can adjust the cooking time, but there’s no precise formula for this: it’s a matter of trial and error. A better bet is to adjust the power level of your microwave to fit. However, manufacturers seem to be oblivious to the needs of the cook when it comes to power levels.
Most microwaves don’t state their wattage on the front, so if you’re in a holiday let, say, you may have to check the back of the oven for the details. Be aware that if it is a combination microwave oven (one with a built-in grill, say) the power level stated may be for the conventional heating element, and higher than the microwave power level. The only way to be sure may be to find an online manual.
But I have a bigger gripe with the manufacturers. There is no standard method on microwaves for controlling those power levels. You may be able to vary it by percentage, but trying to work out what percentage of 1100W is 650W feels like facing an exam maths problem when you’re hungry and tired. Alternatively, the microwave may simply have a dial reading “high”, “medium-high”, “medium” or “low”, which in the absence of an instruction manual or the energy to trawl through one, you can take as 100 per cent, 75 per cent, 50 per cent and 25 per cent. None seem to have controls which allow you to choose 1000W, 700W or 400W, in the way conventional ovens have standardised controls that can be set to 200C, 150C or 120C. I don’t think microwave designers cook much.
Standing time is key. Once the microwave oven has done its work, vibrating the molecules, they need time to settle and for the cooking to complete by more conventional conduction. If you tuck in straightaway, your food may not be done – and you may burn your tongue.
Micro Management: How to…
Cook crispy bacon
Lay four slices of bacon (not too lean) on a plate with two sheets of kitchen paper under, two on top. Heat for 3 mins (repeat if needed for 1-2 mins) until golden. It will crisp-up as it cools.
Toast nuts or seeds
Spread the nuts or seeds in a single layer on the turntable. Microwave for 20-second bursts, stirring well each time, until they smell roasted.
Caramelise sugar
Mix 200g sugar, 2tbsp liquid glucose or golden syrup, 2tbsp water and a couple of drops of vinegar or lemon juice in a 750ml heatproof glass bowl. Heat for 4 mins, then in 30 second bursts until turning a dark-honey colour. Stop when it’s a bit lighter than you want it: it’ll darken as it stands. Use straightaway, as it will solidify as it cools.
Roast root veg
Cook 400g well-seasoned carrots, covered in the microwave for three minutes or until barely done. Repeat with other root veg. Toss in olive oil, spread on a baking sheet and cook at 220C (no need to preheat the oven) for 20 mins or until touched with brown.
Reheat leftovers
Spread the food in as thin a layer as practicable, and cover with a damp paper towel (or damp muslin, if you sticking to reusables). Microwave in bursts of 20 seconds or so, shifting the dish a little each time, and stirring if practical. More dense foods will heat more slowly than those that are less dense.
Steam fish
Lay a fish fillet in a buttered microwave dish and add fronds of dill or other herbs. Season well and dot with butter, or spread with pesto. Nuke for 90 seconds per cm of thickness, checking every 90 seconds and shifting the po...
Merchant Crypto Payments: Clever Marketing Or Signs Of Real Adoption? Cryptonews
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Andrey Diyakonov is the Chief Commercial Officer at Choise.com, a MetaFi (CeFi/DeFi) ecosystem based on Crypterium CeFi solutions and Charism DeFi protocol.
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Earlier this year, all the news about digital assets was about the ongoing crypto winter, the bankruptcy of lenders and other projects, and major black swan events like Axie Infinity‘s Ronin bridge hack or the collapse of Terra’s UST algorithmic stablecoin.
Surprisingly, a significant change could be observed in recent months. Despite the fact that cryptocurrency prices remain near the current market bottom, there has been quite some positive media coverage about the industry lately.
The reason for the latter is rather straightforward. In the last few months, a surging number of prominent businesses and government entities have started adopting digital assets for payments.
Accelerating business and state crypto adoption
In August, while Gucci expanded its list of supported digital assets with ApeCoin and the luxury resort chain Soneva started accepting major coins at its premises in the Maldives and Thailand, Oxford City has become the first non-league football club to integrate crypto for matchday payments.
Moreover, businesses have expanded crypto payment coverage in Australia and Argentina. Сitizens of the latter can now utilize a prepaid card brought about through a partnership between Binance and MasterCard to settle transactions at merchants via cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, Aussies can now purchase fuel and other merchandise with their digital assets at On The Run‘s 175 premises.
At the same time, states are also increasingly realizing crypto payments’ potential use cases and benefits. Of course, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) continue playing a major role in governments’ cryptocurrency adoption, especially if we consider how close China is to launching its digital yuan (e-CNY). While visitors and residents can leverage e-CNY to buy subway tickets in Ningbo and Beijing, bus fares can be covered with the state-issued digital asset in Guangzhou.
Clever marketing or real signs of crypto adoption?
Large brands like Gucci, Balenciaga, and Tag Heuer joining the ranks of companies like Microsoft, PlayStation, AT&T, and Subway to accept crypto is definitely good news for the industry.
However, before we imagine bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptocurrencies “going to the moon”, we should discuss whether this is a signal of real-world, no-fooling around adoption or just a marketing plot by brands.
Fortunately, the prior statement seems to hold the truth.
Whether they like it or not, big firms are adopting cryptocurrency for payments to fulfill consumers’ surging demand. In Gucci’s case, the luxury brand likely decided to integrate ApeCoin due to its customers’ strong interest in the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) project, where top celebrities like Eminem and Snoop Dogg are actively involved.
Furthermore, with an estimated 320 million crypto users worldwide, many consumers have realized the benefits of crypto payments. Compared to conventional forms of payment, digital assets are cheaper and faster to transfer due to the lack of intermediaries in the transactions. At the same time, while users have direct ownership over their funds (provided they weren’t goofing around with their private keys) with non-custodial wallets, they don’t have to use a bank account, a credit card, or other services of financial institutions to settle their payments.
For businesses, the advantages of crypto payments are even more obvious. Compared to traditional providers that typically charge between 1.5% and 3.5% for processing credit card transactions, a recent report revealed that it only costs enterprises approximately 1% to accept digital assets with a capable processor.
The savings in fees and the speed of transactions provide an excellent opportunity for merchants to reduce their bottom line. Furthermore, while they can target crypto-native prospects more efficiently, they face significantly fewer risks of unfriendly behavior, viz. fraudulent chargebacks, with digital assets-powered transactions.
Who will take the lead in crypto adoption?
In the coming months, I expect more luxury brands, especially those actively involved in the NFT and metaverse sectors, to follow in Gucci’s footsteps and adopt crypto payments. Also, as demand among merchants grows, it will likely give one more reason for payment giants like MasterCard, Visa, and PayPal to introduce new or expand their existing digital asset offerings to fulfill enterprise demand.
At the same time, as the upcoming metaverses of tech firms like Meta and Microsoft are getting one step closer to their launch, we might witness an acceleration of crypto adoption in this field as well, where said assets might be utilized as a means of payment in virtual worlds. Now, how and whether – if at all – future-proven and regulation-resistant will those new efforts be, remains to be seen. Meta still hasn’t fully recovered from the Libra blowback. How decentralized and peer-to-peer (P2P) those infrastructures are is yet another point of uncertainty.
Next year, we may also see some new government initiatives that aim to leverage the benefits of crypto payments in a similar way, spanning across the continents, from Iran through African states to Argentina’s Mendoza province. However, I believe all those efforts will be slowed down by the focus that might be diverted to CBDC development.
For that reason, I expect businesses to take the lead in crypto payments adoption for the next few months – or at least until China completes the nationwide launch of the digital yuan, opening up the way to millions of new crypto users.
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Musk Says He Will Activate Starlink Amid Iran Protests Dunya News
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(Reuters) – SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that he would activate the firm’s satellite internet service, Starlink, in response to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s tweet that the United States took action “to advance internet freedom and the free flow of information” to Iranians.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday issued guidance expanding internet services available to Iranians despite U.S. sanctions on the country, amid protests around Iran following the death of a 22-year-old woman in custody.
A Treasury official briefing reporters said: “Our understanding of Starlink is that what they provide would be commercial grade, and it would be hardware that’s not covered in the general license; so that would be something they would need to write into Treasury for.”
A U.S. State Department spokesperson later said of Friday’s updated license that it was self-executing and that “anyone who meets the criteria outlined in this general license can proceed with their activities without requesting additional permissions.”
Musk could not be reached for comments or clarification regarding Starlink’s clearance to operate in Iran.
Iranians have been protesting over the death of Mahsa Amini last week while in police custody after being arrested by the morality police for wearing “unsuitable attire”.
Musk said on Monday that the company wanted to provide Starlink satellite broadband service – already provided to Ukraine for its fight against Russia’s invasion – to Iranians, and would ask for a sanctions exception.
The U.S. State Department spokesperson added that if SpaceX were to determine that some activity aimed at Iranians requires a specific license, “OFAC would welcome it and prioritize it”.
“By the same token, if SpaceX determines that its activity is already authorized and has any questions, OFAC also welcomes that engagement,” the State Department spokesperson said.
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City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index
Abilene;Warm with sunshine;93;65;E;8;42%;27%;7
Abilene Dyess;Remaining very warm;92;64;E;7;38%;27%;7
Alice;A stray p.m. t-storm;91;72;SSE;5;69%;45%;7
Alpine;Plenty of sunshine;84;60;ESE;9;41%;18%;7
Amarillo;Plenty of sun;85;56;E;14;28%;1%;6
Angleton;Mostly sunny;93;71;N;4;63%;33%;7
Arlington;Partly sunny, warm;95;69;NNE;7;48%;15%;6
Austin;Sunny and hot;97;73;WNW;2;54%;61%;7
Austin Bergstrom;Mostly sunny and hot;97;69;SW;3;57%;5%;7
Bay;Mostly sunny, warm;92;72;SW;3;69%;33%;7
Beaumont;Very warm and humid;96;73;SSW;6;63%;19%;7
Beeville;Sun and some clouds;91;71;SSE;4;65%;30%;7
Borger;Plenty of sunshine;85;58;E;11;25%;1%;6
Bowie;Partly sunny, warm;93;60;NE;5;45%;7%;6
Breckenridge;Mostly sunny and hot;96;65;NNE;6;38%;22%;6
Brenham;Sunny and hot;97;73;SSW;4;57%;7%;7
Bridgeport;Remaining very warm;95;61;NE;5;44%;10%;6
Brownsville;A stray thunderstorm;91;73;E;7;74%;81%;7
Brownwood;Mostly sunny and hot;93;65;NNE;7;48%;22%;7
Burnet;Sunshine and warm;96;69;ESE;6;53%;30%;7
Canadian;Abundant sunshine;84;50;NE;8;30%;0%;6
Castroville;Mostly sunny, warm;95;71;SSE;5;55%;6%;7
Childress;Breezy with sunshine;91;59;NE;14;36%;4%;6
Cleburne;Warm, a p.m. shower;93;66;NNW;7;53%;49%;7
College Station;Sunny and hot;97;73;WSW;3;55%;7%;7
Comanche;Mostly sunny and hot;96;66;NNW;6;44%;23%;7
Conroe;Sunny and hot;96;69;SW;5;58%;11%;7
Corpus Christi;Humid with some sun;93;75;S;6;66%;30%;8
Corsicana;Partly sunny, warm;97;67;WNW;6;50%;16%;7
Cotulla;Mostly sunny;96;73;SE;5;58%;28%;7
Dalhart;Sunny and breezy;83;50;E;14;36%;1%;6
Dallas Love;Partly sunny, warm;94;69;NNE;6;49%;32%;6
Dallas Redbird;Mostly sunny, warm;94;67;NNE;7;51%;15%;6
Dallas/Ft Worth;Partly sunny, warm;96;68;NNE;7;45%;12%;6
Decatur;Mostly sunny, warm;94;64;NNE;6;38%;9%;6
Del Rio;Plenty of sunshine;93;72;ENE;7;62%;30%;7
Del Rio Laughlin AFB;Sunny and humid;92;71;NE;6;72%;30%;7
Denton;Partly sunny, warm;95;63;NNE;7;46%;9%;6
Dryden;Sunny;89;68;SE;8;57%;14%;7
Dumas;Breezy in the a.m.;81;52;E;13;30%;0%;6
Edinburg;A t-storm in spots;89;72;ESE;6;68%;66%;6
El Paso;Partly sunny;89;68;E;9;32%;9%;6
Ellington;Mostly sunny, warm;94;75;SW;5;59%;33%;7
Falfurrias;A t-storm in spots;89;70;SE;6;68%;48%;7
Fort Hood;Hot with sunshine;97;71;NNE;4;49%;10%;7
Fort Worth;Partly sunny, warm;94;67;NNE;7;44%;14%;6
Fort Worth Alliance;Partly sunny, warm;95;66;NNE;7;47%;12%;6
Fort Worth Nas;Partly sunny, warm;95;69;NNE;8;49%;14%;6
Fort Worth Spinks;Warm with sunshine;94;65;NNE;5;52%;16%;6
Fredericksburg;Sunny and warm;91;64;SSE;5;55%;28%;7
Gainesville;Partly sunny, warm;95;60;NNE;7;41%;4%;6
Galveston;Sunshine and hot;91;79;WSW;6;64%;18%;7
Gatesville;Mostly sunny and hot;96;67;N;5;49%;15%;7
Georgetown;Sunny and hot;97;71;SSW;5;52%;7%;7
Giddings;Mostly sunny and hot;96;71;S;4;56%;6%;7
Gilmer;Mostly sunny, warm;95;64;NNW;6;53%;13%;6
Graham;Partly sunny, warm;95;62;NE;7;38%;16%;6
Granbury;Mostly sunny and hot;94;64;N;6;46%;20%;6
Grand Prairie;Remaining very warm;95;69;NNE;7;48%;15%;6
Greenville;Partly sunny, warm;97;61;NNE;8;46%;9%;6
Guadalupe Pass;Winds subsiding;79;62;E;16;40%;8%;7
Hamilton;Mostly sunny and hot;96;66;NNE;6;47%;18%;7
Harlingen;A stray thunderstorm;91;71;ESE;8;74%;66%;8
Hearne;Sunshine and hot;97;71;S;4;55%;7%;7
Hebbronville;A t-storm around;92;69;SE;6;60%;47%;8
Henderson;Partly sunny, warm;96;65;NW;6;48%;13%;7
Hereford;Sunny and breezy;87;54;E;14;30%;1%;6
Hillsboro;Partly sunny, warm;96;67;NNW;7;49%;18%;7
Hondo;Warm with sunshine;95;69;SE;5;58%;27%;7
Houston;Hot;95;75;SSW;5;59%;15%;7
Houston (Hobby Airport);Very warm;95;76;SW;5;54%;18%;7
Houston / Dunn Helistop;Sunshine and warm;94;76;SW;4;57%;17%;7
Houston / Southwest Airport;Mostly sunny, warm;95;72;SW;3;61%;17%;7
Houston Clover;Mostly sunny, warm;95;75;SW;3;57%;18%;7
Houston Hooks;Sunny and hot;96;72;WSW;4;59%;14%;7
Houston Hull;Mostly sunny, warm;95;73;SW;3;59%;16%;7
Houston Intercontinental;Mostly sunny;95;74;WSW;4;58%;16%;7
Huntsville;Mostly sunny and hot;97;71;SW;5;53%;8%;7
Ingleside;Partly sunny, humid;90;75;SE;5;69%;30%;8
Jacksonville;Remaining very warm;95;68;NW;6;45%;12%;7
Jasper;Mostly sunny and hot;95;67;S;5;57%;15%;7
Junction;Sunny and very warm;94;66;NNE;5;57%;9%;7
Kellyusa Airport;Mostly sunny, warm;94;71;SSE;4;61%;5%;7
Kerrville;Mostly sunny, warm;91;64;SE;5;60%;6%;7
Killeen;Hot with sunshine;97;71;NNE;4;49%;10%;7
Killeen/Ft Hood;Sunny and hot;96;68;NNE;5;53%;10%;7
Kingsville Nas;A t-storm in spots;91;71;SSE;6;71%;47%;8
La Grange;Mostly sunny and hot;97;71;SSE;3;59%;8%;7
Lago Vista;Sunshine and hot;98;70;NE;3;53%;56%;7
Lancaster;Mostly sunny, warm;94;66;NNE;6;50%;15%;6
Laredo;Partly sunny;94;73;SE;7;56%;75%;8
Llano;Sunny and hot;96;67;NNE;5;52%;10%;7
Longview;Partly sunny, warm;96;65;NNW;7;50%;13%;6
Lubbock;Plenty of sunshine;87;60;ENE;10;36%;3%;6
Lufkin;Sunshine and hot;97;69;N;4;54%;10%;7
Mcallen;A t-storm in spots;92;74;ESE;7;68%;80%;8
Mcgregor;Mostly sunny and hot;98;68;NNE;6;49%;14%;7
Mckinney;Partly sunny, warm;96;63;NNE;7;45%;29%;6
Mesquite;Partly sunny, warm;94;66;NE;6;50%;13%;6
Midland;Mostly sunny;88;67;E;6;47%;18%;7
Midland Airpark;Mostly sunny;88;67;E;6;47%;18%;7
Midlothian;Mostly sunny, warm;95;65;NNE;4;53%;16%;6
Mineola;Partly sunny, warm;96;63;NNW;6;51%;13%;6
Mineral Wells;Partly sunny, warm;95;64;NE;7;47%;15%;6
Mount Pleasant;Partly sunny, warm;96;62;N;7;46%;9%;6
Nacogdoches;Hot;97;65;NW;6;49%;7%;7
New Braunfels;Mostly sunny and hot;97;71;S;5;56%;5%;7
Odessa;Lots of sun, warm;88;67;ENE;9;45%;19%;7
Orange;Sunshine, hot, humid;96;73;SSW;5;59%;19%;7
Palacios;A stray thunderstorm;91;73;SSW;6;68%;45%;7
Palestine;Mostly sunny, warm;97;68;W;6;50%;14%;7
Pampa;Plenty of sun;85;55;ENE;12;25%;0%;6
Pampa / Mesa Vista;Plenty of sunshine;86;53;E;11;33%;0%;6
Paris;Partly sunny and hot;97;62;NNE;8;41%;2%;6
Pecos;Partly sunny;92;68;ENE;8;42%;29%;7
Perryton;Sunny and pleasant;81;50;ENE;12;31%;0%;6
Plainview;Sunny;84;54;E;13;34%;3%;6
Pleasanton;Mostly sunny and hot;96;71;SSE;4;56%;27%;7
Port Aransas;Humid with some sun;88;79;SE;7;69%;30%;8
Port Isabel;A stray thunderstorm;88;76;E;9;73%;83%;8
Port Lavaca;A t-storm around;92;75;S;6;65%;44%;7
Randolph AFB;Lots of sun, warm;95;71;S;4;58%;5%;7
Robstown;Partly sunny, humid;91;73;SSE;6;68%;30%;8
Rockport;Partly sunny, humid;90;77;SSE;7;66%;29%;7
Rocksprings;Sunny and warm;88;67;ESE;6;57%;44%;7
San Angelo;Sunny and very warm;93;65;ENE;6;48%;25%;7
San Antonio;Lots of sun, warm;95;72;SSE;5;56%;5%;7
San Antonio Stinson;Mostly sunny, warm;95;72;S;4;58%;5%;7
San Marcos;Mostly sunny and hot;96;70;S;5;55%;5%;7
Seminole;A stray t-shower;89;61;ENE;8;41%;43%;7
Sherman-Denison;Partly sunny, warm;95;63;NNE;9;39%;3%;6
Snyder;Remaining very warm;91;63;NE;7;43%;31%;5
Sonora;Sunshine, very warm;92;66;E;7;49%;28%;7
Stephenville;Remaining very warm;95;65;NNE;5;45%;23%;7
Sulphur Springs;Partly sunny and hot;97;64;NNE;7;45%;8%;6
Sweetwater;Partly sunny, warm;94;65;ENE;8;37%;35%;7
Temple;Hot with sunshine;97;68;NNE;6;54%;9%;7
Terrell;Partly sunny and hot;96;64;NE;6;53%;14%;6
Tyler;Partly sunny, warm;96;67;NNW;7;48%;14%;6
Uvalde;Mostly sunny;92;69;SE;5;61%;28%;7
Vernon;Mostly sunny, warm;94;60;NE;10;29%;5%;6
Victoria;Very warm and humid;94;72;S;5;67%;30%;7
Waco;Mostly sunny and hot;99;67;NNE;5;49%;16%;7
Weslaco;A t-storm in spots;89;72;ESE;7;67%;70%;7
Wharton;Very warm and humid;93;71;SSW;4;69%;15%;7
Wichita Falls;Warm, turning breezy;95;61;NE;11;35%;4%;6
Wink;Partly sunny;90;67;E;8;44%;18%;7
Zapata;A t-storm around;95;72;ESE;5;60%;55%;8
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5 Most Common RV Myths & Misconceptions BUSTED! RV Lifestyle
5 Most Common RV Myths & Misconceptions BUSTED! – RV Lifestyle https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/5-most-common-rv-myths-misconceptions-busted-rv-lifestyle/
Whether you want to camp weekends or join the full-time RV lifestyle, you should know the truth about these most common RV myths (good and bad)…
Jennifer and I have been enjoying the RV Lifestyle for more than a decade. We’ve learned firsthand the truth about common RV myths that newbie or non-RVers often believe. Some of which we believed ourselves when we first started!
These common myths give people the wrong expectations of the RV lifestyle, leaving many new RVers disappointed and frustrated. Worst, they can leave new RVers wishing they’d never bought an RV in the first place!
So, we want to set the record straight. We’re going to debunk the most common RV myths (good and bad) that may affect your impression of RVing in general. Or may even affect your decision to buy an RV or become a full time RVer.
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Myth #1: RVing Is Inexpensive
This myth is believed in two ways. First, that RVing is a more affordable way to travel. The second is that living the RV lifestyle full-time is cheaper than living in a traditional house.
The truth is that RVing can be more affordable in both cases. However, it takes a lot of planning and budgeting for that to be the case. It greatly depends on the following costly factors:
The type of RV you buy (i.e. larger RV, fifth wheels that mean you need to buy a tow vehicle, etc.)
Fuel efficiency
How far you want to travel
How often you want to travel or move from place to place
If you can work remotely
Maintenance & repair costs
Campground fees
RV insurance (tips for buying RV insurance)
Next to buying a house, purchasing an RV is likely the most expensive purchase a person makes in their lifetime. And unlike a house, it loses value every year (and even the minute you drive it off the lot!). Not to mention it can take just as much money to maintain and repair an RV than it does a house that’s in good condition.
Plus, the ever increasing and unpredictable fuel costs means driving to your destination isn’t always cheaper than flying! Plus, campground prices have jumped significantly in recent years. So, you need to factor in how far you want to travel and how often to determine if it’s more affordable for you.
To help you understand the REAL costs of RV, check out the following:
Fulltime RV Living: Count the Cost
The high cost of finding a pickup truck to tow an RV
Buying an RV: Seven Hidden Costs to Consider
Is RV Boondocking Right For You? (Complete Guide)
Myth #2: You Don’t Need Campground Reservations
This used to be true to a certain extent, depending on where you camped. It was always a good idea to have a reservation, but you didn’t have to have one if you were flexible on where you could stay in an area.
However, this has become a full-on myth ever since the popularity of RVing skyrocketed during the pandemic. The world of RVing has truly changed since then.
These days, it can be extremely difficult to get a campground reservation, even months in advance! Darn near impossible in summer months or even winter months where snowbirds like to camp out.
Now, you need to be up on the latest tricks to secure a campsite or learn more about boondocking:
Is RV Boondocking Right For You? (Complete Guide)
How to Find Campground Cancellations (7 Helpful Tips)
Why Can’t I Get a Camping Reservation? (5 Solutions)
Free Overnight RV Parking: No Reservations? No Problem!
Mike and Jennifer’s Summer T-Shirts for your next adventure
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Myth #3: National Parks are Very Easy to Visit
Now that RV travel is more popular than ever, there are more crowded RV parks than ever. This is especially true at national park campgrounds since people of all ages wish to travel to them.
You need to factor in peak tourist seasons when planning your visit to a national park. Otherwise, you can end up in overcrowded campgrounds and long lines of traffic to try to see that famous landmark you’ve always dreamed of.
So, if your bucket list includes a lot of national forests, state parks, and famous landmarks in the United States, be prepared to plan ahead. I recommend researching and using tried and proven RV vacation guides, like our Yellowstone National Park RV Travel Guide.
We have lots of articles on national parks, including tips on when to travel to them and how to avoid crowds.
Glacier National Park
Myth #4: Today’s RVs are Poor Quality
People love to say, “They don’t make things like they used to,” including when they’re talking about RVs. However, the quality of RVs has steadily improved over the years.
RV manufacturers have made great strides in making RVs more durable, more reliable, and more fuel efficient. It’s gone from every RV having terrible gas mileage to every class of RV having better gas mileage. They also ride quieter and smoother!
Modern RVs also have more amenities than ever before. You get more creature comforts in base models with lots of great options to choose from.
Granted, new RVs come with a bigger price tag, but that is reflective of their improvements and improved quality. And yes, there are lemons in every batch, it seems. But if you get any RV inspected before purchase, you’ll fair better.
Myth #5: RV Repair Service Is Easily Available
It’s a common misconception that you can bring your RV back to the dealer for a quick service or repair. You think, “Oh, this is covered under my manufacturer’s warranty, so no big deal!” WRONG!
Getting any maintenance or repair done on your RV is a big deal. Why?
Because there is a big shortage of certified RV mechanics, finding an available RV mechanic or even a reputable RV parts dealer is very difficult. Finding one that can fix your RV immediately is even harder.
New RV owners, full-time RVers, and anyone interested in RV should be prepared to learn basic RV maintenance and repair. That’s why we recommend a home study program called RV Tech Course.
This home study course is a great option for both younger people and retired people (and everyone in between). It’s a great way to boost your confidence in caring for your RV and to prepare you for the most common problems you’ll face.
The Take-Away
I don’t want you to be discouraged by this article, but I do hope it better prepares you for what RV ownership is really like. There are a lot of myths out there (good and bad) that can lead you astray. Hopefully, now you feel better informed to make the right decisions for you.
The takeaway from this article is to do your research and talk to experienced RVers. Whether you have or want a travel trailer, Class C, Class B, or even looking at the big class A RVs, do your research! There are different reasons for different people to embrace the lifestyle or decide against it. You just need to find what’s right for you.
I will end by saying that no matter the obstacles, Jennifer and I LOVE the RV lifestyle. We believe that RVing is the best way to see our beautiful country, meet new people, create memories, and enjoy our retirement. We love life on the open road and can’t wait for our next road trip!
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Bitsnbytes: Know About Startup Business News In Pune Hindustan Times
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EKA Mobility collaborates with goEgoNetwork for setting up EV charging infra
EKA Mobility announced entering a collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with goEgoNetwork to provide a robust, efficient, compliant, and well-connected EV charging infrastructure and advanced charging stations to its customers for public transportation.
As per the mutual agreement, goEgoNetwork will now be the official electric charging solution provider for EKA’s 9-meter buses, to set up ARAI & OCPP certified stations of 30kW, 60kW, and 120kW for the institutional customers across the country.
Sudhir Mehta, Chairman, EKA said, “We’ve been striving to set up a robust, efficient and reliable EV ecosystem to achieve India’s aspirational net-zero emissions goal. The collaboration will ensure a
fast-charging network for institutional customers of our 9-meter e-buses across the nation. Building a more accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure will drive the rapid transformation of electrifying public transportation in our country and achieve net-zero emissions goals.”
Rishi Bagla, director, goEgoNetwork, said, “Our passenger EV charging network has been growing quickly with our presence in housing societies, public car parks, educational institutes, charging parks, hospitals, etc. The tie-up with EKA Mobility is a testimony to the fact that our charging solutions are universal and can be used by all types and sizes of EVs currently available in the market.”
SG Analytics appoints Amit Shanker as Advisory Board Member
Pune-based SG Analytics has appointed Amit Shanker, based in the US, as an Advisory Board Member. With over 18 years of industry experience, Amit is the Founder and CEO of Bloom AI, a cloud-based data & analytics product firm. Before Bloom AI, Amit was part of the executive leadership team at Evalueserve, heading their financial services data and analytics practice. He was instrumental in building their investment management, data analytics and ESG practices.
“Amit’s entry will bolster our efforts to provide more value to our customers and deepen our relationships in Data Analytics and Investment Insights services,” said Sid Banerjee, CEO, SG Analytics.
SG Analytics has been strengthening its senior leadership team by bringing in Biswanath Choudhury (COO), Dr. Kiran Bala (CPO), and Kulwinder Singh (CMO) in the last 12 months. “I am deeply passionate about how technology can be used to accelerate business performance and improve the way businesses derive value. I am excited to join the SG Analytics advisory board at a key inflection point as the company continues its growth for the last few years,” said Amit Shanker, Board Advisor, SG Analytics.
Kinetic Green partners with Tata Capital
Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited has partnered with Tata Capital. Through this partnership, customers looking to buy Kinetic Green’s electric two-wheelers will get access to digitally enabled loans at Kinetic Green dealerships across India.
The loan disbursement is seamless as loan decision can be given in flat 15 minutes. Through this collaboration, customers will get attractive interest rate, loan up to 85 per cent of two-wheeler value, repayment period of up to 36 months and low EMI scheme as per customer eligibility.
Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO, Kinetic Green said that “With attractive financing options provided by Tata Capital the partnership will further favour the green mobility shift, leading to a seamless ownership experience. I am confident that this association will help penetration into untapped markets and allow easy access to finance at the best rates with minimum documentation.”
Sarosh Amaria, Managing Director, Tata Capital Financial Services Limited said, “The shift to electric mobility is becoming an inevitable reality. First-time EV buyers (two/four wheelers) also get lucrative tax benefits. With our easy and affordable financing solutions, we want to make EV adoption easier for Kinetic Green’s two-wheeler buyers. We look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership with Kinetic Green.”
Ashwini Malhotra conferred with IIMM Pune – Lifetime Achievement Award
Weikfield Foods Managing Director Ashwini Malhotra was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award by The Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM) Pune branch at the 8th Annual Supply Chain Management Awards Ceremony.
“Supply chain management is extremely critical especially in the food industry which involves fresh produce and where perishability is an issue. It is critical to get right quantity at the right time and we have been able to do it effectively and consistently,” said Malhotra while addressing the conference.
WealthTech startup Savart raises $1.5 million funding
Tech-based investment advisory Savart has raised around $1.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by 9Unicorns and Venture Catalysts’ Angel Fund. Other investors that participated in the ride included existing investor Beenext Asia Fund and several other angel investors.
Founded in by Sankarsh Chanda at the age of 18 after dropping out of college, this wealth-tech company helps users create long term out-performance with their mutual fund and stock investments using its proprietary research system – APART (Advanced Process Automation & Research Technology). APART has helped create over 26 per cent CAGR on an average for its investors since September 2019, compared to 16 per cent of NIFTY during the same period.
Sankarsh said, “We are pleased to receive the investment from 9Unicorns, VCATS, our existing investors and angels. We are glad to have the faith of investors who believe that Savart’s journey to becoming India’s largest investment advisor is just one step in our journey to be the world’s largest & impactful asset management business.”
The company is also betting on local languages and expects its platform to be present in five languages, including English, Hindi, Telugu, and Gujarati over the next five months.
We Are Living Longer Than Our Predecessors Policy Must Catch Up The New Statesman
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If you had the choice, how long would you choose to live for? One hundred years? Two hundred? Forever? From time immemorial, immortality has allured but alluded us. In the past, emperors and kings sought fabled elixirs of life. Today, their modern-day equivalents in Silicon Valley seek the same thing in their stated ambition to “solve death”.
But beyond the myth and science fiction, some genuine, grounded science is beginning to make progress on extending the quality and quantity of human life. The nascent field of longevity research aims to unravel the biological mechanisms that age us, to find ways to delay the onset of ageing and age-related diseases, so that we can live not just longer, but “younger” for longer.
It’s not about defying death, but making more of life – extending health, more than prolonging our time, though that may be an added benefit. And far from merely a vanity project for the rich and powerful, longevity speaks to an existential question that advanced economies must answer in the coming decades as their increasingly ageing populations become ever more dependent on the state.
We are already living much longer than our predecessors thanks to the social and medical advances of the 20th century. Life expectancy is more than 20 years longer now han it was 100 years ago in the UK, and around 13 years longer than when the NHS was created in 1948. This, in itself, is problematic for a healthcare system designed in the immediate post-war era.
But more problematically still, increases to healthy life expectancy (the period of our lives we live in “good health” as defined by the World Health Organisation) have failed to keep pace. British males can now expect to live 16.5 years in poor health, females, a staggering 19.8 years. This puts immense long-term pressure on the health service, and we’re already beginning to feel the strain.
Health spending will account for around 44 per cent of all day-to-day public expenditure in the UK by 2024. Almost half of this is likely to be spent on those aged 65 or over – a demographic forecast to grow by 30 per cent between 2018 and 2030. Meanwhile, the pensionable age has remained virtually static since 1946, and on current plans is set to increase by just three years, to 68, by 2046.
Taken together, we’re living longer, but often in poorer health. This means that, as we age, we are placing increasing demand on the healthcare system and are less able to, and less expected to, contribute to the tax base and economy that maintains that healthcare system, relative to previous generations.
The younger, working population, who will need to foot this growing bill, is facing its own challenges. A shocking 17 per cent of the current working-age population are reporting as long-term sick, exerting a significant toll on the labour force and on economic activity. Worse still, without increasing immigration, this population is set to rapidly decline in the coming decades due to a massive, anticipated crash in global fertility rates, already visible in many advanced economies. This double-edged sword will have profound macroeconomic, political and societal impacts. You only need to look to Japan to see its effects.
We must therefore make every effort to help society age younger, as well as to keep those of working age in good health, to reduce burdens on the state and enable people to remain more economically active for longer. This should be a core focus in any new growth strategy, and this is where longevity research can play a vital role.
Scientists have already made incredible progress. In the past two decades we have identified nine hallmarks of ageing, providing foundational knowledge on why we age at a cellular level. We have defined molecular clocks that can accurately distinguish biological age from chronological age to give us real time readouts of how our lifestyle choices, or new drugs, can alter how quickly we age. And we have developed an arsenal of tools in genomics, AI, and genetic and cell engineering that promise to transform our approach to treating general ageing as well as more targeted regenerative medicine.
The field of longevity remains in its infancy though, and we shouldn’t expect a silver bullet to come overnight, or possibly at all. But the steady march of progress will reveal insights that, bit by bit, will develop our understanding, find new drug targets and, ultimately, deliver clinical results to tackle multiple age-related diseases at once. Just look at what has been achieved in the field of cancer, where basic and translational research has seen cancer survival rates double in the UK in the past 40 years.
Greater urgency is needed, however. Boosting the UK’s offering in longevity research, to match that of the US or Germany, must become a key pillar of the government’s life sciences strategy. We also need to change our approach to national health more broadly, using more interventionist public health strategies to proactively keep people in good health rather than respond to sickness, and develop economic strategies that put much greater emphasis on the growing over-50 population.
The government needs to fundamentally rethink our societal and economic model and set out a positive, grounded and equitable vision for an ageing society. Counterintuitively, and contrary to the government’s libertarian ideals, this will require the state to step up in its role in the near term, to avoid the need to become even larger further down the road.
Here Is The Latest Pac-12 Conference Sports News From The Associated Press Mankato Free Press
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UNDATED (AP) — No. 7 USC and Oregon State are both undefeated heading into Saturday night’s game at Reser Stadium. The Trojans have a high-scoring offense with quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Jordan Addison. The Beavers make the most of their roster on offense. Oregon State is seeking to go 4-0 for the first time since 2012, while USC looks to match its win total from last season.
UNDATED (AP) — Oregon State has a chance to start the season 4-0 for the first time since 2012 with a win over No. 7 Southern California. The Beavers beat USC 45-27 last season for their first win in the Coliseum in more than 60 years. There are currently four Pac-12 teams in the latest AP poll, but a win over the Trojans could very well elevate the Beavers into the rankings. In other Pac-12 games, No. 15 Oregon travels to Washington State and Sun Devils interim coach Shaun Aguano makes his debut after taking over for Herm Edwards. Arizona State will host No. 13 Utah.
UNDATED (AP) — Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley is a transfer from Nevada who might be the steal of the transfer portal this year as the Cougars prepare to host No. 15 Oregon on Saturday. Henley had a huge day in Washington State’s 38-7 victory over Colorado State, registering 13 tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles. The senior was named Pac-12 defensive player of the week. Henley will be challenged Saturday by Oregon’s veteran offensive line and standout quarterback Bo Nix.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State would have a tough task beating No. 13 Utah this weekend even in ideal circumstances. The Sun Devils will play their first game with interim coach Shaun Aguano in charge when they host the Utes on Saturday night. The school fired coach Herm Edwards on Sunday after the team’s embarrassing loss to Eastern Michigan. Aguano called the opportunity to lead the Sun Devils a “dream” even though he considers Edwards a good friend. Now it’s his job to help the Sun Devils salvage a season that’s quickly gone south.
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is showing the troubles of previous seasons may be in the past after a 3-0 start to the first season with Kalen DeBoer as head coach. The latest victory over Michigan State vaulted the Huskies back into the AP Top 25 at No. 18. Now the challenge is proving to the rest of the Pac-12 that Washington is back. That begins this weekend with the Huskies hosting Stanford. It’s the conference opener for the Huskies, while the Cardinal dropped their first conference game. Stanford has lost seven straight Pac-12 games dating back to last season.
UNDATED (AP) — Arizona and California are both looking for a fast start in conference play when they meet in their Pac-12 opener. Both teams won two of three in nonconference play. The Wildcats have already exceeded their win total from the previous two seasons combined. The Golden Bears have won five straight home games.
UNDATED (AP) — The UCLA Bruins have won six straight games since last season as they head into their Pac-12 opener at Colorado. The Bruins haven’t won more than six straight since opening 8-0 in 2005. The Buffaloes may be playing to save coach Karl Dorrell’s job. Athletic director Rick George put out a statement to quell the fan base after a 49-7 loss at Minnesota. He said he understands the disappointment and frustration for a team that’s been outscored by a 128-30 margin.
UNDATED (AP) — The early-season starts by the four Pacific Northwest schools would have had all the hallmarks of an exciting race in the Pac-12’s North Division. If only the North Division still existed. The current season marks the first time that the two teams with the highest winning percentage in conference games will meet in the championship game. The Pac-12 decided to do away with divisions after the NCAA Division I Council changed the rule requiring conferences to have divisions to conduct championship games. Washington, Washington State, and Oregon State are all off to 3-0 starts, while Oregon is 2-1. The Huskies and Ducks pulled off significant wins last weekend, with Washington defeating No. 11 Michigan State 39-28 and 25th-ranked Oregon beating No. 12 BYU 41-20.
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Dimension X To Host Virtual Metaverse Creators Summit EIN News
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Creating immersive experiences with storytelling at the center is the theme of this Metaverse Creators Summit. This is the next evolution of the internet.
Consider this event to be the Metaverse 101 for all who want to take part in the economic opportunities that this next evolution of the internet will provide.”
— Scott Robertson, DimX CEO
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, September 23, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dimension X, Inc. (DimX), a Metaverse company developing a platform that radically simplifies the creation of immersive experiences, is hosting the Metaverse Creators Summit, a virtual learning event focused on next generation immersive storytelling to be held on November 16th, 2022. Registration is open at https://mcsummit.dev
“Consider this event to be the Metaverse 101 for all who want to take part in the economic opportunities that this next evolution of the internet will provide,” said Scott Robertson, DimX CEO. “And, storytelling will be at the center of every great immersive experience. There will be something for everyone. For advanced developers, we will have a session on Unity’s Data-Oriented Technology Stack, a key enabling technology for complex Metaverse experiences, that lets your code run faster on multicore processors without the typical heavy programming headaches.”
The virtual event includes two keynotes, eight lightning talks, two networking sessions, and a follow-on hackathon a few weeks later. Learning, networking and creating are the three priorities of the event. Perhaps most valuable, facilitated networking will be organized in two formats: 1) Speed networking with quick introductions 2) Round table introductions, and a facilitated discussion about Ball’s keynote talk.
Headlining the event is keynote speaker, Matthew Ball, author of The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything.
About Ball’s work, Tim Sweeney, CEO of Fortnite-maker Epic Games, said: “Matthew Ball’s essays have defined, analyzed, and inspired the Metaverse for years. His book is an approachable and essential guide to the strategic, technical, and philosophical foundations of this new medium.”
Respected as one of the best Metaverse thought leaders, Ball has delivered an exceptional overview of the history of the internet leading to the present situation. In part 3 of his book, Ball discusses the winners and losers, the business opportunities and the personal value we might realize as participants in the next evolution of the Internet.
One thing appears clear. Immersive and engaging experiences will permeate people’s lives as the physical world is augmented with smart technology. Lives will improve if first-world learning experiences can be made available ubiquitously.
The first 100 registrants at the Metaverse Creators Summit will receive a signed copy of Matthew Ball’s book.
About Dimension X:
Dimension X is creating the world’s easiest-to-use Metaverse Creator platform for corporate trainers, educators, developers, designers, manufacturers, gamers, storytellers, and business leaders to train, educate, design, simulate, entertain, and market. Intentionally named, the 10th dimension in superstring theory is the last dimension in which anything is possible; a point of infinite possibilities when time and space fold over. Dimension X enables boundless immersive experiences. Learn more at: https://dimX.dev
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Crypto News The Profitable Cryptos For October Are Bitcoin Moshnake And ThorChain Analytics Insight
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What Are The Odds Of A U.S. Recession In 2023? Detroit Free Press
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The stock market suffered more heavy losses during the past week in response to another aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hike, and the S&P 500 is approaching a retest of its 52-week low of 3,636 back in June.
On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee raised its fed funds target range by 0.75% to between 3% and 3.25%. The move marks the third 0.75% rate hike for the Fed in four months as it continues to battle inflation. In its updated economic projections, the Federal Reserve raised its outlook for 2022 personal consumption index inflation to 5.4%, up from 5.2% in June.
In response to the rate hike, interest rates on 2-year and 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds reached their highest levels in more than a decade. Ten-year rates traded at 3.71% on Friday, while 2-year Treasury rates hovered around 4.19%.
On Wednesday, DoubleLine Capital CEO and so-called “bond king” Jeff Gundlach told CNBC the Federal Reserve waited too long to raise rates and is now being too aggressive with its policy tightening, putting the health of the U.S. economy at risk. Gundlach said the odds of a U.S. recession in 2023 are now “at 75%.”
Ford shares dropped 19% this week after the Michigan automaker warned investors the company would incur an additional $1 billion in inflation and supply chain costs in the third quarter.
Cannabis drop
Shares of Canadian cannabis company Aurora Cannabis traded lower by 12% on Wednesday morning after the company reported a larger-than-expected $462 million net loss in the fiscal fourth quarter.
In the week ahead, investors will get more quarterly earnings reports from Rite Aid, Nike, Micron and Bed, Bath & Beyond on Thursday.
Wall Street analysts currently have the highest percentage of “buy” ratings in the S&P 500 Energy and Information Technology sectors, according to FactSet.
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In the week ahead, investors will get key economic updates on Tuesday when the Conference Board releases its September U.S. consumer confidence reading and on Wednesday when Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the 2022 Community Banking Research Conference.
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The Tech Weekender | Top News From The World Of Technology This Week Moneycontrol
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Internet shutdown in Iran, Nvidia launches new RTX 40-series with major performance gains, Asus ROG Phone 6D series makes its global debut, and more.
September 24, 2022 / 02:55 PM IST
Iran has restricted access to Meta Platforms Inc’s Instagram amid protests in the country over the death of a woman in police custody, according to internet shutdown observatory NetBlocks. Iran started shutting the internet down on September 19 as protests around 22-year-old who died in police custody for “unsuitable attire”. Hengaw, the Kurdish rights group, said internet had been cut completely in the Kurdistan province, where protests have been particularly intense and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has a history of suppressing unrest.
Nvidia recently announced two GPUs from its next-generation line-up. The GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 will become available starting October, with the RTX 4090 heading out first on October 12. The latest generation of RTX GPUs are built on Nvidia’s Ada Lovelace architecture, and promise up to twice the performance, power efficiency, and computational processing than the previous RTX 30 series of cards. The 12GB variant of the RTX 4080 has a suggested price of $899 (about Rs 71,000) while the 16GB variant will carry a tag of $1,199 (about Rs 95,000). Both cards will start shipping in November. The GeForce RTX 4090 features a suggested market price for third-party original equipment makers is $1,599 (about Rs 1,27,700).
EVGA has announced it has ended its partnership with the American chip designer firm and is stepping out of the graphics card business. CEO Andrew Han cited growing tensions with Nvidia as the reason for the move, as he explained his point of view in a closed-door interview with YouTube channels JayZTwoCents and Gamers Nexus. Han said that Nvidia had stopped treating them as valuable partners and was quoted as saying, “We are not going to be on (Nvidia CEO) Jensen (Huang)’s lap on stage, so I don’t want people to speculate what’s going on (when we’re not there).”
Amazon and Flipkart recently kicked off their mega sales ahead of India’s festive season. The Amazon Great Indian Sale 2022 began on September 23, bringing mega deals across products like smartphones, TVs, and more. Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale 2022 also brings huge offers across several products across categories and kicked off on September 23. Flipkart’s sale will end on September 30, while Amazon hasn’t confirmed when its mega sale will end.
In a stern warning to state-sponsored malicious cyber activities, the grouping of India, Australia, Japan and the United States collectively called Quad has said they would assist each other in ensuring the security and resilience of regional cyberinfrastructure. A joint statement issued after foreign ministers Penny Wong of Australia, S Jaishankar of India, Hayashi Yoshimasa of Japan and US Secretary of State Tony Blinken met on the side lines of the UN General Assembly session in New York called on states to take reasonable steps to address ransomware operations emanating from within their territory.
Flipkart recently announced the launch of ‘Medicines’ via its app through Flipkart Health+. Customers across India will now be able to access 83,000+ medicines and healthcare products through Flipkart via the new app-in-app experience powered by Flipkart Health+. The facility will be available to customers spread across 20,000+ pin codes including remote areas, giving “millions access to medicines, wellness products, and healthcare supplies at affordable prices”.
Take-Two Interactive, parent company to Rockstar Games, makers of the GTA franchise have confirmed that they have been hacked again. Following a monumental leak of early GTA VI footage, a hacker has now managed to infiltrate 2K’s customer support database. 2K is Take-Two’s publishing unit, and publishes games under the 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play labels. 2K confirmed on September 20, that the hacker had indeed gained access of the customer support system using credentials of a vendor.
The Asus ROG Phone 6D and ROG Phone 6D Ultimate were recently unveiled globally. The ROG Phone 6D series features MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9000+ chipset under the hood. The Asus ROG Phone 6D features a starting price of £799 (Roughly Rs 72,500) in the UK. Additionally, the ROG Phone 6D boasts a starting price of £1,199 (Roughly Rs 1,08,800) in the country. The ROG Phone 6D Ultimate also comes bundled with the AeroActive 6 Cooler.
Sony has added a new wireless headphone to its portfolio in India. The successor to WH-1000XM4, the WX-1000XM5 sports a new design and improved ANC capabilities. The WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones have been priced at Rs 34,990 in India and come in two colors – Black and Silver. The headphones use Sony’s V1 processor, along with a dedicated QN1 HD noise cancelling processor that improves Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
Mitchell: Celebrate Families To Make Memories The Cross Timbers Gazette
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September is the month of celebrating families with Grandparents Day, Stepfamily Day, Working Parents Day, Daughters Day and Sons Day, to name a few.
Our families are the very backbone of our lives – individuals who know you best, good and bad, and love you the most.
We often celebrate our family birthdays and anniversaries, important milestones to remember, but sometimes just taking the time to thank them for “being there” day in and day out can make more of a difference than you may realize.
In this busy, busy world, it is easy to take what we have for granted, going along in our work and home lives each day, week, and month, knowing our loved ones will be there no matter what.
Sometimes, though, life can bring unexpected twists and turns. And, suddenly, a loved one is gone. And while tragedy and sadness will happen to each of us at some point in our lifetimes, it is important to take the time to stop and realize just how fortunate we are to have someone in our corner.
Maybe it is not your blood family, but the family you choose. Either way, recognizing them in little ways to let them know you are grateful for their presence in your lives will be time well spent. And when the time comes, you will be glad for the cherished memories made while they were still with you.
We live in a chaotic yet very prolific time here in Denton County where a number of us are so very fortunate to have roofs over our heads, food in the cupboards, and the other necessities of life. We are blessed beyond measure as there are those among us who do not have these luxuries.
Thankfulness for all we have, especially the loved ones who surround us, is especially significant now.
So, go ahead, plan a surprise for your special someone, leave a thank you note for your sons and daughters, stop and listen to the stories and memories your grandparents have to share.
Those moments are more precious than all of the money in the world.
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS 2022 DOWN | Legal Announcements | Lodinews.com Lodi News-Sentinel
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS
2022 DOWNTOWN CONCRETE CLEANING
School Street, Lodi to Locust
CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA
Sealed proposals will be received by the Purchasing Officer, Lodi Finance Department,
310 West Elm Street, Lodi, California, 95240, until 11 a. m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. At that time, the proposals will be publicly opened and read in the Public Works Conference Room, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, California, for performing the following described work.
The work consists of power washing the yellow concrete curb, gutter and sidewalks in the downtown area and the Elm Street Center Paving (Concrete Sun). Heated water shall be used and all washing water shall be collected and properly disposed. Major stains on adjacent paver areas shall also be cleaned. This work includes protecting the adjacent structures, street furniture, and pavers, and other incidental and related work, all as described in the project specifications.
The Contractor agrees to commence work within 15 calendar days after both parties have signed the contract and to complete the work within 14 calendar days. Upon signing the contract, Contractor agrees that length of time of the contract is reasonable.
Per Senate Bill 854, contractors and listed subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) prior to submitting bids to any public work contracts. Failure to comply will make bids non-responsive. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 of the Labor Code, the Director of Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rates of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, travel time, and subsistence pay as provided for in Section 1773.8, apprenticeship or other training programs authorized by Section 3093 and similar purposes applicable to the work to be done. Said wages are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. The Contractor and any subcontractor shall pay each employee engaged in the trade or occupation not less than the hourly wage rate. As the wage determination for each craft reflects an expiration date, it shall be the responsibility of the prime contractor and each subcontractor to ensure that the prevailing wage rates of concern are current and paid to the employee.
The Contractor shall make travel and subsistence payments to each worker needed to execute the work as such travel and subsistence payments are defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreements in accordance with Section 1773.8 of the Labor Code.
If a craft or classification used on the project is not shown on the wage determination, the Contractor may be required to pay the wage rate of that craft or classification most closely related to it as shown in the general determinations.
The City of Lodi hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for an award.
For any moneys earned by the Contractor and withheld by the City of Lodi to ensure the performance of the contract, the Contractor may, at Contractor’s request and expense, substitute securities equivalent to the amount withheld in the form and manner and subject to the conditions provided in Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California.
The Contractor shall submit copies of payroll records.
The contract documents are available to download for free at www.ciplist.com. Registration with the website is free and is required to download the documents. Companies downloading the documents will automatically be added to the plan holder’s list.
No bid will be considered unless it is submitted on a proposal form furnished by the City of Lodi within the full set of contract documents.
The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in the completion of such forms, and to award to the lowest responsible bidder.
The list of plan holders and the bid results will be available on the ciplist.com website. Bid results will be available four hours after the bid opening.
By Order of the City Council
OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
9/24 & 9/29 – 202451
Its Prime Time For The Business Of Farming In Chautauqua County Evening Observer
It’s Prime Time For The Business Of Farming In Chautauqua County – Evening Observer https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/its-prime-time-for-the-business-of-farming-in-chautauqua-county-evening-observer/
It’s harvest time, and in Chautauqua County that means you can literally smell the grapes from the vineyards as you drive along Route 20. But it’s more than just grapes that are being harvested right now. Chautauqua County growers have seen a plethora of tomatoes, squash, and other vegetables this year. Late season corn is still available, and pumpkins are everywhere right now. Field crops such as grains and hay are also being harvested.
What does all of this have to do with business, you may wonder? Farming is business. It’s big business in Chautauqua County and across New York State. In Chautauqua County alone there are more than 1,500 farms, producing all types of products from milk to poultry to beef to fruits and vegetables. And that doesn’t even count the enormous number of individuals who have their own backyard gardens, raising produce and herbs.
Many local farms sell their products to consumers in a variety of ways: farmers markets, direct sales to supermarkets, farm stands, and more. Tons of grapes harvested locally go into local winemaking, but they also go into other grape products, especially juice and jelly. Beverage and food production companies abound in Chautauqua County, featuring everything from craft beers, wines, and spirits to grape pie filling.
Our region has not only a strong agricultural economy it also has strong support systems in place for local growers. Cornell Cooperative Extension houses a Community Educator for Dairy/Livestock as well as a Business Management Specialist for Field Crops. There is a whole facility with support staff for research and extension in the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program.
This past week, State Senator George Borrello hosted legislators from other parts of New York State in a regional farm tour with focused stops at a variety of agribusiness and research sites in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. But you don’t have to have any special title to learn more about agriculture. Cornell Cooperative Extension is holding Visit the Farm Day on Saturday, October 1, at Brehm Farms at 3456 Dry Book Road, Falconer. This event is family friendly and free. It will feature guided walking tours of the farm from 11am-3pm and will include interactive stations where guests can learn about caring for calves, feeding, and housing dairy cows, farm equipment, crops, and more. You can learn more about this event at www.facebook.com/CCEChautauqua. If you’re a home gardener, Cornell Cooperative Extension also has resources for you through the Master Gardener’s program and through its LEAF Workshop series featuring a variety of classes from Basics of Home Food Preservation to Yeast Breads. Learn more at www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE CHAMBER AWARDS BANQUET OCTOBER 6
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will proudly recognize the service to our communities of a number of individuals and organizations during its Annual Awards Banquet, Thursday, October 6. Being honored as Person of the Year is Steven Cobb, the executive director of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. In his role he has not only grown the organization but has played a key roll in providing vital service to those in need by working collaboratively with a broad variety of people and organizations.
The Economic Development Award will be presented to the Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College, which has dramatically increased the number of businesses it serves annually from 350 to 800. The SBDC provides help for small businesses looking to draft business plans, navigate permitting processes, seek financing, and more.
Each of our six Community Chambers of Commerce has named a Community Service Award recipient as well. In Dunkirk the award will go to Dan Palmer of WDOE radio; in Fredonia to Ian and Kyle Muldowney of Muldowney Brothers; in Hanover to Bill Merritt of Merritt Estate Winery, in Jamestown to Tom Benson primarily for his work with the National Comedy Center and the YMCA; in Mayville-Chautauqua to Fairlee Fischer for her efforts with the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Thrift Store; and in Westfield-Barcelona to former Chamber Coordinator Sue Poster for her countless efforts with community organizations over the years.
The annual Awards Banquet will be held at the Williams Center at SUNY Fredonia and is sponsored by Ahlstrom Schaeffer Electric, Brooks-TLC-Kaleida Hospital System, County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, Community Bank, DFT Communications, Forecon, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Mattress, LaBella Associates, Lake Shore Savings, OBSERVER, The Post-Journal, Media One Radio Group, and National Grid. Advance reservations are required, and registration is available at www.chamberrsvp.org.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT BEMUS POINT GOLF CLUB & TAP HOUSE SEPTEMBER 27
Join your fellow Chamber of Commerce members for a Business After Hours networking event and visit this charming spot in Bemus Point! The Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House is at 72 Main Street in Bemus Point. Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar while you network with other businesspeople. Chamber member businesses can send two people at no cost. The price is $10 for non-member businesspeople or for additional member attendees above the two free. Be sure to bring business cards for our door prize drawings and come prepared to give a quick (30 second) overview about your business so other attendees can get to know you. Sponsors for this event are Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, DFT Communications, Media One Radio Group, OBSERVER, and The Post-Journal. Register now through the Chamber’s web event calendar at www.chautauquachamber.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Save the Date: Business After Hours at 21 Brix is October 27
The Chamber of Commerce is proud to hold a series of Business After Hours networking events this fall throughout the county. 21 Brix Winery on West Main Road in Portland will host the Chamber from 5-6:30pm on Thursday, October 27. Chamber member businesses can send two people at no charge, and non-members or anyone above the first two pay just $10 per person. Admission includes appetizers, a cash bar, a chance for door prizes when you submit your business card, and great opportunities for networking with other local businesspeople. This event is sponsored by 21 Brix Winery, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, DFT Communications, Media One Radio Group, National Grid, OBSERVER, and The Post-Journal. Learn more or register online through the Chamber’s web calendar at www.chautauquachamber.org.
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Nova Diamond Foundation Kicks Off The Pink Health Fair In Lagos Pulse Nigeria
Nova Diamond Foundation Kicks Off The Pink Health Fair In Lagos – Pulse Nigeria https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/nova-diamond-foundation-kicks-off-the-pink-health-fair-in-lagos-pulse-nigeria/
Nova Diamond Foundation is a community-focused NGO with a vision to build
self-sufficient families within low-income stratas in Nigeria. The NGO implements it’s benevolent and charitable programmes within this vulnerable demographic group through Food Bank Initiatives, Entrepreneurships, and ILERA4ALL (Good health for
Under the ILERA4ALL (Good health for all) initiative, Nova Diamond Foundation has impacted on over five low-income communities through medical outreaches, particularly in the area of Malaria sensitization and treatment, Hepatitis B, Endometriosis awareness, Breast cancer awareness and
Part of the medical outreach recently carried out include malaria campaign, launched to protect the most vulnerable people- pregnant mothers
and children aged 0-5 against the morbid malaria infection.
During this year’s WORLD MALARIA DAY, the Foundation collaborated with Primary Health Centres within the identified low-income communities in Lagos state, on an intensified mission to eradicate the health hazard.
They distributed free copies of Insecticide-treated Nets (ITN) and mosquito repellent creams to over 300 pregnant mothers and infants.
In retrospect, in 2021, the Foundation also reached out to over 1000 people during the breast cancer awareness campaign, in which over 100 women were screened for free, and up to 5 women got free mammograms.
To commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness month this year October, Nova Diamond Foundation is hosting medical outreach in amazing style as
all-encompassing of other health challenges like Endometriosis, Hepatitis
B&C, Malaria, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Optical, Breast and Cervical cancer.
THE PINK HEALTH FAIR (https://nova-diamond.com/our-programs/pinkhealthfair/
healthy people, wealthy community.
Members of the community are advised to optimize this opportunity to get free health test and advisory.
At Nova Diamond, we believe that healthy living and promoting well-being is essential to
building prosperous and wealthy communities.
THE WALK AND CYCLE AWARENESS is going to be a lifestyle experience.
Date: [1st October, 2022]
FAIR: [8th October, 2022].
VENUE: Emmanuel Primary School, Emmanuel Street, off Ogudu road, Kosofe
This event will bring varieties of free HEALTH CARE services to the the doorstep of low-income earners within the community.
The Fair will also feature awareness campaigns (Walk and Cycling), FREE screening, FREE medical consultations, and prescriptions, FREE medications (T&C applies), FREE vaccinations, FREE
medical incentives, a fund raising for the treatment of breast cancer patients, and other fun and health rewarding activities. It is
projected to impact about 2000 persons.
The Pink Health Fair event aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages through increased health awareness, free screening and preventive health measures among people of this
To achieve the UN SDG by 2030, we are starting by promoting and protecting our health and the health of those around us by making
well-informed choices. We are raising awareness in our community about
the importance of good health, healthy lifestyles, and people’s right to quality health care services, especially for the most vulnerable such
This project is not intended to be a one-off intervention. With your support, this event will be held periodically as it aims to build sustainable behavioral change within the community, which will afford
them the power to make conscious and informed decisions about their
health, and ultimately move us closer to achieving SDG 2030.
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Archery And Crossbow Hunting Season Opens Today In W.Va. The Inter-Mountain
Archery And Crossbow Hunting Season Opens Today In W.Va. – The Inter-Mountain https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/archery-and-crossbow-hunting-season-opens-today-in-w-va-the-inter-mountain/
Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Archery and crossbow season, which is opening today, will remain open in West Virginia through Dec. 31.
ELKINS — Bow hunters will be scouring the West Virginia woods today as the 2022 deer archery and crossbow season gets underway in the Mountain State.
“With the start of fall and the opening of deer seasons and all of the goodness that’s coming just around the corner, there isn’t a better time to be in West Virginia than right now,” Gov. Jim Justice said in a release this week. “I want to encourage everyone to find an excuse to participate in this incredible season and enjoy our forests and public hunting lands as fall color begins to set in around the state in the coming weeks.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it a million times again, hunting is a time-honored West Virginia tradition and I’m so honored to highlight all of the opportunities we have here in our beautiful state.”
Residents and non-resident hunters must have purchased their license and deer stamps before today if they want a chance to take additional deer during the archery and crossbow season, which will remain open until Dec. 31.
Matt Higgins, owner of Middle Mountain Sporting Goods, said the hot items leading up to the season have been crossbows, cameras and mechanical broadheads. He said business has really picked up this past week as hunters prepare for opening day.
“We have had a lot of people coming in getting ready for the season this week,” Higgins said. “It’s been mostly the younger guys who are all gung ho for the opening day. The older guys won’t start hitting it hard until the middle of October — that’s just the way it is.”
Higgins said most of the older hunters are used to the earlier hunting seasons, including deer archery, coming in during the month of October. Several years ago the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources moved the dates up to September. Officials feel the earlier date allows archers opportunities to pattern wildlife as they use both soft and hard mast food sources, making wildlife movement more predictable this time of year.
“The younger guys are used to this September season and a lot of these guys are patterning the bucks on the grass and stuff right now,” Higgins said. “Overall, I think it will be a good year. There is a lot of mast down low — up high there’s not as much, but down low a lot of white oak and hickory. And from what I’ve heard people are seeing a lot of bucks.”
Hunters who purchase a license and RB/RRB stamps before the archery and crossbow seasons start can take up to two additional deer. West Virginia residents and senior hunters must buy a Class RB stamp to take additional archery or crossbow deer, but West Virginia resident landowners hunting on their own property and Class DT license holders are not required to purchase additional archery stamps. The Class RRB stamp is required for nonresident hunters who want to take additional deer.
West Virginia’s antlerless deer split seasons will open in select counties starting Oct. 20, the two-week buck firearms season is scheduled to open Nov. 21 and a deer muzzleloader season will be open Dec. 12-18. A split season for youth, Class Q/QQ and Class XS hunters also will be open Oct. 15-16 and Dec. 26-27.
For more information about deer hunting and other hunting seasons in West Virginia, visit WVdnr.gov.
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Programming In The Metaverse Is Childs Play World Nation News
Programming In The Metaverse Is Child’s Play – World Nation News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/programming-in-the-metaverse-is-childs-play-world-nation-news/
“I have new powers for my wizard apprentice!” Celebrates 7-year-old Biel, after overcoming the challenge of programming the movements of his avatar’s virtual pet in the Magic School experience on Roblox. Without realizing it, like the more than 30,000 boys and girls aged 6 to 12 who have played since the beginning of Magic School at the end of the last school year, Beale is learning the basics of computer programming.
“The consolidation of knowledge of algorithms at an early age is extremely interesting for developing their creativity and their logical thinking. Throughout their lives, whatever they do, whether they are engineers or veterinarians, they all interact with software. going,” explains Ruben Aparicio, CEO of Minicoders, the educational platform he co-founded at Nucleo’s Venture Builder a few years ago. less than a year. this new start upThe tech, headquartered in Barcelona’s Pier 01, plans to begin the capital raising process in the coming months to launch itself in the Asian market, where “children’s use of the Metaverse is more advanced,” it reveals.
Gamification, in addition to “aware tech professions will need”, facilitates learning, because “guided play—in this case through a virtual assistant that helps children overcome challenges—is ideal for teaching.” ”, he continues, building on the findings of a recent Cambridge University study.
Developing educational initiatives in the Metaverse is a good way to reach children, in the opinion of the CEO of Minicoders, because “social play in the Metaverse brings the richness of digital interactions”. “Kids are already making heavy use of the metaverse,” he warns. “They are shifting the focus from individual play to the Metaverse paradigm, with their avatars interacting with each other in virtual worlds. The children’s audience is found on two platforms, Roblox and Minecraft, hence the educational game experience on them. It is convenient to make”, he confirmed.
While they don’t rule out creating a similar gaming experience in Minecraft, for their first release, Minicoders have opted for Roblox. “Currently, Roblox reaches 300 million users per month and has dramatically overtaken Minecraft, which has 140. Nevertheless, relevant platforms change rapidly, so we are very attentive to their development,” he said. It’s logic. “We are looking at the opportunity to have another experience in Roblox as well as get started in Minecraft, because there are kids who are into Minecraft a lot,” he adds.
Both Roblox and Minecraft bet on the educational sector. Minecraft Education Edition It has been in operation for five years, while Roblox is taking the first step in this area through its initiative roblox education, “It’s very new and it’s still a little green, but it’s helping the traditional school get a presence on Roblox. We follow it closely and we want to be there when it matures” Aparicio goes on.
Regarding the controversies surrounding the security of this platform, Aparicio clarifies that “very few incidents” in this environment have worrisome consequences, “but they are very few, as the platform is exposed to censors in real-time behavior and expressions.” Not suitable for children public. In Roblox, you can access public or private servers where only the child plays or users with whom that child is allowed to interact,” he chose to create Magic School Says in defense of platform, which has kid seal.
In its basic version, Magic School is free on Roblox. “We have opted for an open game to reach the largest number of children, but we offer a subscription for less than 5 euros per month to access the parental control area and support audiovisual content We provide parents with the opportunity to understand the environment in which their children are and to visualize their progress”, says Aparicio.
“As kids progress through the programming blocks, they unlock various magical powers and in-game features that allow them to explore and have fun in the Metaverse. We have 70 active challenges and we do this every week. Opens up new features, introduces new mechanics, different collaboration games, new powers, new characters… In the Metaverse the game experience doesn’t stop like Mario Kart can, because they all involve frequent communication with users. There are few basics in the game, but the extent of what can be done is constantly expanding. Kids look forward to finding those changes”, highlights the CEO of Minicoders, which currently has the production of these materials. Have a team of 15 professionals.
The first ten challenges of the School of Magic introduce the most basic concepts, such as how a program is made up of a sequence of instructions. From challenges 11 to 20, loops are worked out, which are executed over and over again to make the program easier and more structured. In challenges 21 to 39, children learn to implement procedures to avoid repetition of instruction blocks within the main program, facilitating later revisions. From challenges 31 to 40, conditional work is done to define different modes of execution considering probabilities, which are complemented during challenges 41 to 50 by introducing the logical operators OR-o- and AND -and. In the next ten challenges, from 51 to 60, they form threads of parallel execution, which allow tasks to be completed at the same time. In previous challenges, from 61 to 70, the concept of an infinite loop is integrated to repeat indefinitely on a regular basis.
In addition to following their child’s progress in each of these programming fundamentals in real time, parents can “see what type of play their child performs, whether individually, collaboratively or competitively.” Obviously, because by sport, we promote work as a team and fathers can help promote that too”, revealed Aparicio.
The magician apprentice at the Magic School wears a blue hat as Beal’s avatar, the color of the team that takes on online challenges to acquire powers and new pets while exploring this virtual universe of castles, towns and magical forests. Part of the competition. To encourage competition, magic school promoters have enlisted influencers such as Crow, Sritaluli or RussoPlay.
“We have many teams in the league. Crow has adopted the color yellow. Russople, the blue one. He and his followers compete with the rest of the team on the gym court and challenge each other to win weekly prizes in the form of pets and powers”, explains Ruben Aparicio.
For Crao, which publishes videos about the game on YouTube, collaborating on the project is “interesting” because he believes “there’s a lot to be gained from all the time players spend playing on Roblox.” Is.” In the opinion of this YouTuber, “Minicoders have managed to mix fun with learning very well. We are used to hearing time and again that games are not good and only bad things happen to players. I never thought so. In any case, the amount of time we spend playing, we can use to learn as well.”
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Engraved Design On Your AirPods Pro 2 Case Will Be Reflected On Your Screen During Setup ITech Post
Engraved Design On Your AirPods Pro 2 Case Will Be Reflected On Your Screen During Setup – ITech Post https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/engraved-design-on-your-airpods-pro-2-case-will-be-reflected-on-your-screen-during-setup-itech-post/
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When you buy specific products directly from Apple’s online store, they will offer you engraving service without charge. In other words, you can currently get an iPad, AirPods, AirTag, or Apple Pencil (2nd generation), and have them engraved with emojis, names, initials, numbers, and dates.
But there’s a pleasant surprise for customers who engrave their second-generation AirPods Pro charging case. Apple said that users will be able to see the engraving design while pairing and connecting their second-generation AirPods Pro to their iOS device.
You Can See the Engravings on Your AirPods Pro Charging Case on Your Screen
The second-generation AirPods Pro will soon arrive at the homes of those who pre-ordered them. When pairing this device with your iOS device, you will encounter a pleasant surprise if you decide to have them engraved, according to MacRumors.
As previously mentioned, when you pair your second-generation AirPods Pro with your iOS device, the engraving you made on the charging case will be displayed on the screen.
Although it doesn’t add any key features, it is still a pleasant touch to see your custom design on the display.
Read More: Apple’s Online Store Is Down as it Prepares Pre-Orders for iPhone 14 Models
What Can You Expect With the Second-Generation AirPods Pro
Of course, the new AirPods Pro offers more than just the engraving functionality. Better Active Noise Cancellation and the new H2 chip that brings improved battery life, and enhanced controls with touch-sensitive stems are some features of this high-end device.
The new AirPods Pro case adds a lanyard hole on the side and a small speaker on the bottom. However, this speaker does not intend to play music. Per XDA, when the case is lost or placed on a charger, the speaker on it makes a sound, which will alert the user.
Pros and Cons of Having Engravings on Your Apple Products
Having engravings on your Apple products may sound cool for some people. However, there are things you should consider if such a feature is for you.
According to Apple Magazine, these are the advantages of having engravings on your Apple products:
You can personalize your devices using these engravings. If you have memorable phrases or dates, having them engraved on your devices can make it feel more personal to you and help you get the most out of your Apple products.
It will be more difficult for thieves to sell your belongings if your Apple products have personalized messages on them. It will also make it easier for you to trace your device.
You can easily distinguish your device from other similar products. This is especially helpful if you live in a house with other people with the same gadgets.
If you want to gift an Apple product to your loved ones, having a personalized message engraved onto them will be extra memorable.
Here are the cons of having engravings on your Apple products:
Unfortunately, even your Apple devices with engravings on them weren’t stolen, they would be harder to resell than those without any engravings.
Having them engraved can prolong delivery time.
You can only engrave limited amounts of characters.
Related Article: Apple’s New AirPods Pro Gets Improved Noise Cancellation – But Do They Support Lossless Music?
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Ether Falls 20% In A Week And Ripple CEO Slams SEC Over XRP Lawsuit CNBC
Ether Falls 20% In A Week, And Ripple CEO Slams SEC Over XRP Lawsuit – CNBC https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/ether-falls-20-in-a-week-and-ripple-ceo-slams-sec-over-xrp-lawsuit-cnbc/
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CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what’s ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today’s show, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discusses the latest on the XRP lawsuit and his expansion ambitions.
China May Now Have Air Superiority Over US In Pacific Asia Times
China May Now Have Air Superiority Over US In Pacific – Asia Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/china-may-now-have-air-superiority-over-us-in-pacific-asia-times/
China’s jet fighter force may have already caught up with the quality and quantity of the US, prompting new urgent calls in Washington to build up and modernize the US fighter fleet.
US Air Combat Command Chief General Mark Kelley said that America’s combat air forces are 12 squadrons short of multiple aircraft types at the US Air Force Association’s annual Air, Space, and Cyber Conference this month, as reported by the Air and Space Forces Magazine.
He cautioned that the US had departed the era of conventional overmatch, with US combat air forces less than half of what they were during the 1991 Gulf War. However, exact aircraft numbers are highly classified; fighter squadrons generally consist of between 18 and 24 jets.
“When you have conventional overmatch, strategic risk is low. But that’s not where we’ve arrived in terms of conventional deterrence,” Kelly said.
He noted that while the US Air Force needs 60 fighter squadrons, it has only 48 of those to carry out its missions for homeland defense, overseas contingencies, overseas presence and crisis response.
He added that while the US Air Force has nine A-10 ground-attack aircraft squadrons, they lack air-to-air and multirole combat capability.
Kelly said these fighter shortages are most acutely felt in the Pacific, noting that the US needs 13 fighter squadrons in the region but now has only 11. In terms of crisis response forces, he mentions that the US is five squadrons short.
Apart from squadron shortages, Kelly mentions that only three out of eight squadrons are transitioning to new aircraft, resulting in a fighter force that is smaller, older and less capable.
He pointed out that the US fighter fleet is, on average, 28.8 years old compared to 9.7 years in 1991, with readiness levels plummeting as pilots get only 9.7 flight hours a month, compared to 22.3 just before the 1991 Gulf War.
A US Air Force captain performs preflight checks on an F-16 Falcon fighter jet before takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada., April 15, 2021. Photo: Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus
Flying is a skill that atrophies without practice, notes Kate Odell in a February 2022 article for the Wall Street Journal. She notes that a fighter pilot needs 200 flight hours a year to stay sharp, with four or three practice sorties a week to maintain proficiency. At one or two sorties, Odell mentions that a pilot will deteriorate in ability and comfort in the cockpit.
Kelly makes a case for a fighter force that will dissuade any opponent from contemplating war with the US, making the case that no country in its proper frame of mind would pick a fight with a country with 134 modernized, well-trained and well-equipped fighter squadrons.
To achieve these force numbers, Kelly states that the US must maintain a production target of 72 fighters per year and keep its allies at a comparable level of capability, as the latter will be critical force multipliers.
He proposes a 4+1 fighter force mix for the 2030s, consisting of F-22s, F-35s, F-15EXs, F-16s, and A-10s. The F-22 will be the primary air superiority platform to be supplanted by the upcoming Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter.
The F-35 would be the workhorse for operations in contested airspace, supported by the F-15EX carrying long-range air-to-air weapons and 5th-generation sensor capabilities. F-16s would be a general-purpose model, while the A-10 will remain in its ground attack aircraft role.
In contrast to the US, Xiaobing Li, in the Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs, notes that China has 1,800 fighters divided into each of its five theater commands and organized into seven to 10 fighter brigades having three to six fighter groups, with each group having 30 to 50 aircraft. Regarding training, the defense website Global Security notes that in 2017 China’s fighter pilots managed 100 to 110 flight hours per year.
Given the flight hours mentioned by Global Security, there may not be much difference between the flying hours of US and Chinese fighter pilots. However, Lyle Morris notes in a 2016 RAND article that China’s fighter pilot training scenarios are highly scripted and tied to ground control, potentially making them less responsive and adaptable to rapidly-changing combat scenarios.
Morris notes that China has tried to simulate unscripted scenarios with systemic reforms to train its pilots to fight and win against militarily superior opponents such as the US.
The J-20 is China’s most advanced stealth fighter jet in service. Photo: Twitter
He says China has given its pilots the responsibility to make their flight plans and complete autonomy over their sorties. Still, Morris notes that it will take time to reform the rigid operational practices institutionalized in China’s air force.
Apart from reforming rigid training practices, China has fast-tracked its pilot training program, notes Liu Xuanzun in a July 2022 article for Global Times. Liu notes that under the old training program pilot cadets required four to six years of flight training to operate a fourth-generation fighter, but the new program trims the period to three years.
This accelerated training program aims to match the record production rates of China’s fighter jets. In a December 2021 article for Global Times, Liu Xuanzun notes that China’s Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), achieved record production of its J-15 carrier-based fighter and J-16 multirole fighter jet and even finished its production quotas in advance, despite difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, the article did not divulge any precise production numbers. Against America’s 4+1 fighter force mix, China can field a combination of J-20 and FC-31 fifth-generation fighters; J-11, J-15 and J-16 heavyweight fighters in various configurations; and J-10 lightweight fighters.
Moreover, in terms of qualitative improvements to its fighter jets, China has been steadily improving the quality of its jet engines, which were a significant handicap for its fighters, and substantially improving its air-to-air missiles to the point of exceeding Western models in some cases.
Kelly’s proposal to bulk up US fighter strength is reminiscent of the Reagan administration’s 600-ship navy plan, which aimed to overmatch the Soviet Navy.
US F-35, F-16, F-18, F-22, and F-15 jets flying in formation. Photo: Facebook / Popular Mechanics
The US accomplished this massive naval shipbuilding program by investing in proven platforms and, at the same time, making critical investments in emerging technologies, notes Joseph Sims in an August 2022 article for the US Naval Institute.
While Kelly’s mention of tested platforms such as the F-15EX, F-16 and A-10 balanced with newer models such as the F-22 and F-35 may follow this logic, Sims cautions that the US cannot trade quality for quantity, which may give a false sense of actual capability and hence security.
He also says that quantity is essential and that there should be an absolute minimum number of combatant units that force levels are not permitted to go below.
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Suzanne Clavette, ICON Aircraft’s marketing manager and a pilot, sits in an ICON A5 aircraft on the floor of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. ICON Aircraft is one of the companies displaying their flying vehicles at NAIAS as part of the show’s Air Mobility Experience segment. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)
DETROIT — The Detroit auto show has returned after a three-year absence with a roar. And a soar.
Visitors to the prestigious North American International Auto Show, which kicked off last week, can lay eyes on the latest offerings from some of the world’s biggest automakers, as they’ve been able to in years past.
But this time around, they also can check out what organizers are calling “the show above the show.”
The Air Mobility Experience features displays and demonstrations from six air mobility innovators — representing five countries — that include electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, a hoverbike, a hoverboard and a jet suit.
“Feels like the future,” said John George, chief creative officer of the Air Mobility Experience. “We’ve all asked this question — I know I have, since I was a kid: ‘When was that future going to arrive?’”
“And the answer is: ‘Now,’” he said.
Show-goers can see some air mobility conveyances on display on the show floor, while others have been visible in the skies above the city.
That includes the ICON A5, a two-seat, amphibious, light-sport aircraft with retractable wings that enable owners to haul it in a trailer behind a truck, SUV or other vehicle.
Pilots from Vacaville, California-based ICON Aircraft provided demonstration flights along the Detroit River that featured landings on the waterway that separates Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
“The reaction (of passengers) landing on the water is always my favorite,” said Suzanne Clavette, ICON’s marketing manager and a pilot who flew some of the A5 demo flights that passed by the downtown Huntington Place convention center that hosts the auto show.
NAIAS last was held in January 2019. It returned last week on a smaller scale with fewer new model debuts and journalists, and less-glitzy displays.
But hosting the show in September has allowed carmakers — including Ford Motor Co., which debuted the new Mustang at downtown’s Hart Plaza — and the air mobility companies to make use of the great outdoors.
“Honestly, I think this is the future of shows. It’s no longer just an auto show. It’s a mobility show, which gives you a glimpse of all of those vehicle types, including the ones that fly,” George said.
The show runs through Sunday.
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