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

What Should You Eat For A Healthy Heart? – Firstpost https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/what-should-you-eat-for-a-healthy-heart-firstpost/ Representative image. Image: Shutterstock When it comes to your heart, what we eat really matters. There are many things you can do to keep your heart healthy. Although, we all know that eating certain kinds of foods can increase the risk of heart disease. Irrespective of our age, a balanced and healthy diet supplemented with physical exercise is surely a fool-proof way to manage and monitor your heart’s health. Heart Patients should make sure that the products they consume should not contain saturated or trans-fat. Eating fresh food is better for anyone who wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You may also go for an annual checkup, quit smoking, exercise daily, or take steps to reduce your stress levels. All of these things can have a positive impact on your heart health. But, one of the simplest lifestyle changes is what you eat. Eating healthy is very important. Here are some of the things that you should eat for a healthy heart: 1. Black Beans: Mild and tender black beans are rich in heart-healthy nutrients. Folate, antioxidants, and magnesium can help in lowering your blood pressure. Fiber helps to control both your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Add beans to soups and salads. 2. Asparagus: Asparagus is considered to be a natural source of folate, which helps in preventing the buildup of an amino acid called homocysteine from in the body. High homocysteine levels have been linked with an increased risk of heart-related conditions, like coronary artery disease and stroke. 3. Vegetables and Fruits: Vegetables and fruits are believed to be good sources of vitamins and minerals. These are low in calories and are rich in dietary fiber. Some studies have also found a link between increase in intake of leafy green vegetables and a reduced risk of heart disease. 4. Berries: Berries are considered to be full of antioxidant polyphenols, which help to reduce the risk of heart disease. Berries are believed to be a great source of fiber, calcium, folate, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and they are low in fat content. 5. Olive Oil: This is a healthy fat oil made from smashed olives. It consists of heart-healthy antioxidants. Olive oil helps to protect your blood vessels. When olive oil replaces the saturated fat (like butter), it helps in reducing cholesterol levels. You may try it on salads and cooked veggies, along with bread. Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Bookmaker Spotlight: Jay Rood Discusses Transition To Digital – Gaming Today https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/bookmaker-spotlight-jay-rood-discusses-transition-to-digital-gaming-today/ Jay Rood is an old-school bookmaker who personifies the sports betting industry’s shift from the casino environment into the digital space. Starting his career in the early 1990s as a ticket writer, Rood ascended the ranks to become sportsbook director at MGM Resorts in Las Vegas in 1998. A few months after leaving MGM in May 2019, he landed at Bet.Works, the sports betting platform acquired by Bally’s in 2021. Rood is now Senior VP of Risk & Trading at Bally’s Interactive. Bally Bet is live in six states – New York, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, and Virginia – with an Ohio launch and an Illinois license pending. Rood looms in seventh place in Bookies Battle 2022, and when asked if we’ll chat again soon, he quips, “We’ll talk again because I’m going to win Bookies Battle,” also noting he has some friendly side action in the contest with some of his former MGM colleagues. 2019 March Madness at the Mirage in Las Vegas, the last NCAA Tournament Jay Rood booked at the property (photo by Marcus DiNitto) We caught up this week over the phone with Jay, who discussed where traditional sportsbooks are lagging but why they will remain an important part of the industry, what it’s like to be a small fish in this big pond, and women being key to sports betting’s growth. Gaming Today: I’m curious about the transition. You came from an old-school Las Vegas book, now you’re in a world that’s more digital. What have been the challenges and surprises, and how has that transition gone for you? Rood: That is one of the bigger challenges for kind of a dinosaur. I’m used to doing face-to-face transactions and understanding the players. You see body language and stuff like that. Here, where everything is virtual and digital, it’s a little different. You’re reliant on technology for control, and in years past, your crew was your control — the frontline supervisors — and we knew who the sharps were, we knew who our high-end VIP casino customers were, and you handled business accordingly. Here, you’ve got a multi-front attack that you’re having to adjust to. We keep saying our thought process leads us down this one path, and we stop and go, ‘Are we just dinosaurs here? Do we need to keep adjusting our way of thinking here?’ We end up finding maybe we need to progress our thinking rather than try and make the customer do what we want to do. It’s a little bit of a learning curve for sure. Gaming Today: What about the sheer number of markets that are offered on the app versus at brick and mortar? Rood: We’ve kind of been amazed that Vegas hasn’t caught up to what the rest of the country’s doing. If you look at most of the Vegas offerings, it’s still kind of locked in 2015. There’s not nearly enough player props. … A lot of the operators in Vegas and a lot of the operators across the country just aren’t adopting that. … Customers just don’t want to bet pregame side and total and first half and maybe first team to score. They want a lot more than that Gaming Today: All that said, do you think the retail environment is still an important piece of this industry? Rood: Absolutely. I think it’s a critical piece because it’s the way Americans gamble. I’ve said that for years, ever since PASPA getting repealed was starting to get talked about, and you knew that the British invasion was gonna come. … The American gambler is a destination gambler, whereas in Europe, they don’t go to these high-concentrated resorts to gamble for five, six, seven days at a time. It’s more a fabric of their lifestyle. They make a small bet here and there, and day in and day out, whereas the American gambler will show up with a satchel full of cash at the Mirage or Caesars Palace, and he’s there to gamble all week, and it’s high-intensity gambling. I think that experience won’t go away because it’s the camaraderie, it’s the excitement. You can’t get that juice anywhere else. You can’t get that juice digitally sitting on your couch. It’s just something people feed on, and they love that. Football Season at the Sportsbook Gaming Today: How’s football season so far this year? How’s handle? Rood: Handle’s good. Obviously, we’re one of the smaller fish in the pond right now, but we’re trying to get as big as we can. But handle’s been really good. We’re in New York, and handle continues to double month after month for us in New York. We went live there in July during the soft summer period and are really looking forward to the next two, three months. World Cup should be fantastic in New York. And we’re looking forward to getting into Canada in the near future, before the end of the year. We have quite a bit of sharp money on the app right now. So that’s what makes it a little more difficult, because the sharp money tends to be on the side that has been probably more beneficial this year than the public side. Gaming Today: What do your Super Bowl futures look like? Any liability? What teams represent losers? Rood: Our biggest liability is when we kind of got caught with our pants down when Tom Brady came back. We’re a loser to the Bucs. We had a few guys hit it before we got the info, but we caught it pretty quick and sort of dried up that channel and have been trying to juice up some of the other teams. So we’re cutting into that liability. They’re by far our worse scenario. Gaming Today: Do you have a Super Bowl prediction? Rood: It’s really, really early. I feel sorry for the young man, Trey Lance, that hurt his ankle, but I think the switch back to Garoppolo makes the Niners a dangerous team again. They could be in the mix. Depending how the wide receiver situation progresses with the Buccaneers, I gotta think Brady’s gonna be down there in the mix. If I was gonna make a prediction, it’s Bills and maybe a longshot like the Eagles. Bills against the Eagles or Bills against the Bucs. Women in Sports Betting Gaming Today: There’s been data that suggests there’s a lot of growth among women becoming sports bettors. They’re signing up for betting accounts at a faster rate than men. Are you noticing that trend? Rood: We’re seeing quite a few female names on the screen, and I think it’s all legit, right? It’s not like husbands signing up two separate accounts, you know? Because a lot of times we look into that. We wanna make sure that our limits aren’t getting circumvented because two people are getting two accounts in the same household. There’s quite a bit of female participation in sports betting right now. Gaming Today: How about handle on women’s sports? The women’s basketball final with South Carolina and UConn set records. No handle records really should surprise anybody now just because of how many states are legal, but are you seeing growth there? Rood: We are. And we’re pushing it, too, as much as we can. We’re putting up the LPGA, WNBA is probably the brightest light of women’s (sports), (along with) NCAA women’s (basketball). MMA women’s fights draw really significant handle. We do almost equal money to women’s fights as we do men’s fights at this point. There are very sharp-driven types of markets, too. The sharps are very involved in the WNBA. Career Influences Gaming Today: As a sports betting Hall of Famer, who would you say has been the most influential person in your career? Rood: Probably Robert Walker (now with USBookmaking). He and I got along fantastically when we worked together (at MGM Mirage). I drew a lot of good info off of him. … Robert taught me the asset management side of things, to be a little bit more careful with the sharp play. I probably used the sharps a little bit more than Robert did in the past. He had a little bit more of an adversarial relationship with them than I have over the years. Gene Kivi, who brought me into this business, was at MGM Grand for many years and then went to Mandalay Bay. I learned a lot from him, too. Learned a lot of gamble through him. He was a bit more of an old-school gambler. Even (some) guys I didn’t have the opportunity to work with have had great influence. I have the utmost respect for Vic Salerno (a fellow 2020 Hall of Fame inductee, who is now President at US Bookmaking). He’s carried himself well. He’s been a great ambassador for sports betting here over the years in Nevada. Also, another great casino operator here in town, Bill McBeath. He was my first direct-report boss when I got promoted to the top position at MGM. He taught me a lot as well about don’t sweat the small stuff. There’s gonna be weeks where you get beat up. … He’d give me a ring on Monday morning (after) a poor weekend when the public won and (the casino) did great in the table games, because everyone cashed their tickets at the sportsbook and then went to the table games. Advice to Sports Bettors Gaming Today: What advice would you offer to people new to sports betting? Rood: Bankroll management is the biggest. If you’re doing it more than recreationally, and you’re trying to make money, that’s the key. It depends on what sports betting is to you. If it’s a guys’ weekend in Vegas for a bachelor party and you don’t normally do it at home, you bet to whatever your budget is and you have a good time and you can spread it out. Keep it simple: Bet straight bets (rather than parlays). Maybe take a small percentage of your bankroll on a big score. Bet teams that you’re familiar with. If you live in Southern California, betting the Atlantic 10 is probably not in your wheelhouse. If you’re a Pac-12 person, you probably have a better chance at being successful betting teams in the Pac-12 than the Atlantic 10. If you’re a big fantasy guy, maybe you focus on player props and not worry about what the game is. There are so many wagering opportunities now, you don’t have to stick to point spread, total, or moneyline...

FlyteVu Launches New FV3 Division For The Metaverse Age – Musicrow.com https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/flytevu-launches-new-fv3-division-for-the-metaverse-age-musicrow-com/ FlyteVu has launched FV3, a new division designed to usher brands into the Age of Interactive Media. To kick off the initiative, FV3 will host an invite-only inaugural education forum this October in Nashville for C-suite executives and entertainment industry leaders. The one-day forum is designed to help marketers understand how to leverage the metaverse as a transformative tool for community building, creative storytelling, and driving new business. The forum will be followed by quarterly sessions beginning in November with ongoing educational workshops and a new roll-out of strategy services for FlyteVu clients. The interactive sessions are designed to excite, educate, and engineer strategies for the coming cultural shift from a marketing and business perspective. “As a result of a handful of converging trends that are changing the way we live, work and socialize, it’s imperative brands educate themselves and implement Web3 initiatives to remain culturally relevant in this new era,” notes Jeremy Holley, Co-Founder of FlyteVu. “Citi estimates that the Metaverse will be a $13TN market by 2030, and I haven’t seen this much opportunity in our industry since the run-up to the mainstream adoption of smartphones in the late aughts.” FlyteVu’s Web3 task force is being led by Ag3nt, an experimenter and innovator who works at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and culture. A former Disney employee with expertise in developing culture-shifting interactive media, Ag3nt pairs years of experimentation on the frontier of Web3 with more than a decade of experience designing narrative-first experiences for global brands and celebrities. “We’re entering an era where the word stakeholder is replacing consumer,” explains Ag3nt. “Stakeholders want a purpose, shared goals, and decisions that matter. As brands increasingly opt to participate in the Metaverse, I believe FV3 will be a go-to resource for translating brand equity into this new world.” FlyteVu’s current client roster includes CLEAN Cause, David’s Bridal, Jack Daniel’s, Maurices, Norwegian Cruise Line, R Labs, Skin Pharm, Squeeze, Tractor Supply Company, Under Armour, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vista, Zilla, and more. The company was named to Inc. 5000’s 2022, 2021, and 2020 Lists of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America and was named to Chief Marketer’s 200 List of Top Marketing Agencies in 2021 and 2022. Author Recent Posts Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at [email protected] Latest posts by Lorie Hollabaugh (see all)

MOFT Releases New Snap System Accessories For IPhone 14 – Newswire https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/moft-releases-new-snap-system-accessories-for-iphone-14-newswire/ MagSafe-compatible accessories include magnetically enhanced cases, phone stands and wallets, a battery set, and new 2022 Color Collection Press Release – Sep 22, 2022 10:00 EDT NEW YORK, September 22, 2022 (Newswire.com) – Tech accessories brand MOFT announces new accessories for its Snap Phone System designed to extend the functionality of the latest iPhones to expand the possibilities of the user experience. MOFT accessories offer superior performance at an accessible price point. MagSafe-compatible, they feature unique details such as enhanced magnetic attraction, secure wallets that double as stands, and soft vegan materials with self-healing coatings. They are available in an array of colors including purple to match the new iPhones.   Snap Case ($39.99) A slim and protective case with enhanced magnetic strength enables MagSafe-compatible accessories to attach more securely. It also features shock absorption from drops, self-healing coatings to heal scratches and antimicrobial treatment. Available in Smoky Black, Cool White, and Clear.   Snap Stand Power Set ($79.98)  Designed with commuters in mind for everyday carry convenience, the modular set includes the new Snap Battery Pack and the signature Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet. The adaptive accessory set can be magnetically layered, detached, and interchanged to suit any occasion for uninterrupted flow on the go. Available in Black, Blue, Brown, and Purple. Now available for presale shipping on Sept 29.    New 2022 Color Collection for Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet ($29.98)  MOFT”s signature product now comes in Purple, Victoria and new Coastline-inspired colors to mix and match with the latest iPhones. The stylish utilitarian accessory offers multiple viewing angles, a hidden wallet for up to three cards, and a phone grip for the ultimate mobile lifestyle companion.   Flash Wallet & Stand ($34.99) Inspired by classic bi-fold design, the wallet securely holds two cards and unfolds for fast access to display an ID or chip-enabled card. A steel hinge extends the accessory to an adjustable stand with three viewing angles. Available in Night Black, Oxford Blue, Windy Blue, and Hello Yellow. About MOFT Rooted in invisible design philosophy, MOFT’s innovative tech accessories allow productive and creative flow anywhere. Foldable structures and customized materials, including vegan leather and fiberglass made from recycled industrial materials, make for accessories that are lightweight, discreet, and durable. Founder and digital nomad Julianna He was working in airports, hotels, and cafés where she and her colleagues perched their laptops awkwardly, on notebooks, suitcases, and jackets, in feeble attempts to avoid stiff necks, sore wrists, and aching backs. Determined to find a solution suited to her lifestyle, she set out to make a portable stand that was adaptive, intuitive and could go everywhere with her. The MOFT Invisible Laptop Stand was launched in 2019 on Kickstarter. The award-winning laptop stand has since been the most backed laptop stand ever on the platform. “MOFT continues to be committed to designing category-defying accessories that work for you so you can be productive while embarking on new experiences and creative adventures anywhere,” Julianna He. Visit moft.us IG: @moft.us Source: MOFT Inc. Share: Categories: Gadget Tags: Battery Pack, gadgets, iPhone 14, iPhone Accessories, MagSafe Accessories, moft, Phone Case, Phone Stand, Phone Wallet, tech accessories About MOFT Inc. View Website MOFT designs innovative, easy-to-use productivity accessories enabling people to be more efficient with less equipment via unique, smart design. Press Office Press Contact MOFT Inc. MOFT Inc. 1455 NW Leary Way (Suite 400) United States

Terra Luna Classic Crash To $0.000255? LUNC Price Prediction October – Cryptonews https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/terra-luna-classic-crash-to-0-000255-lunc-price-prediction-october-cryptonews/ Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) has continued to go lower in price over the last few days. Now trading at just $0.000278 anxious holders are anticipating another move to the downside as the bulls lose momentum.  Will Terra Luna Classic recover? LUNC is available on eToro. Cryptoassets are highly volatile and unregulated. No consumer protection. Tax on profits may apply. Terra Luna Classic Price Prediction 2022 Just recently Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) lost a key support level of $0.000283 from a chart pattern known as a bear pennant.  A bear pennant is known as a bearish pattern which usually results in continuation to the downside. The trend prior to the pennant formation, is usually also down, hence why it is a continuation pattern.  We have just seen the first phase of the bear pennant play out, which is an aggressive downtrend. The pennant we see now which looks like a symmetrical triangle is the second phase, known as consolidation.  Traders would be looking for a potential breakout for Terra Luna Classic and are now targeting the key support levels of $0.000264 and $0.000255.  LUNC/BUSD – Daily Time Frame. The technical target of the bear pennant would bring the price of Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) down a total of 33.25% if the above support levels can not be held.  Bearish chart patterns don’t typically always have to play out by text book. Sometimes we can experience fake outs in the crypto market. Traders with a contrarian mindset might actually be tempted to go long at these particular support levels as the chance of a bullish reversal would become higher.  Many long-term holders of Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) will also deploy a dollar cost averaging strategy at key support levels and buy the red candles as opposed to green.  Should Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) lose a key support level of $0.000255 there is a risk that we might see negative continuation down to the $0.000165 price level. I speculate that LUNC will touch down at $0.000255 which would be an attractive level for buyers to rush in and pump the price back up to around $0.00033, this is where the bulls would have an opportunity to strike back and test for resistances one more time.  Terra Luna Classic Video Analysis Traders who have been in the crypto markets for a while now will know that Septembers are usually quite rocky for the blockchain markets. It is extremely rare that September is a fruitful month for Bitcoin and other crypto assets.  Whilst merely dubious speculation, there is a good chance that the markets could flip bullish as statistically over 75% of Octobers yield positive returns for Bitcoin.  Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) can be purchased on eToro. If you’d like to keep up with my latest LUNC trading calls and a thriving crypto community you can join my official Discord channel.  Cryptoassets are highly volatile and unregulated. No consumer protection. Tax on profits may apply.

South Korean President Overheard Insulting U.S. Congress As ‘idiots’ – The Washington Post https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/south-korean-president-overheard-insulting-u-s-congress-as-idiots-the-washington-post/ South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was caught on a hot mic Wednesday insulting U.S. Congress members as “idiots” who could be a potential embarrassment for President Biden if they did not approve funding for global public health. Yoon had just met with Biden at the Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment Conference in New York City. There, Biden had pledged $6 billion from the United States to the public health campaign, which fights AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria worldwide. The funding would require congressional approval. “It would be so humiliating for Biden if these idiots don’t pass it in Congress,” Yoon was overheard telling a group of aides as they left the event. Video of the exchange quickly went viral in South Korea, where Yoon took office in May. Representatives for Yoon and for the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday. Park Hong-keun, the leader of the opposition Democratic Party in South Korea, criticized Yoon’s “foul language tarnishing the US Congress” as “a major diplomatic mishap,” Agence France-Presse reported. Yoon and Biden were both in New York for the U.N. General Assembly, where they held discussions on the sidelines Wednesday. “The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance and ensure close cooperation to address the threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK),” the White House said in a readout of their meeting. “The Presidents also discussed our ongoing cooperation on a broad range of priority issues including supply chain resilience, critical technologies, economic and energy security, global health, and climate change.” Min Joo Kim contributed to this report.

MSU Nursing Professor Recognized For Technology To Help Improve Safety Of Patients In Clinical Trials – Montana State University https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/msu-nursing-professor-recognized-for-technology-to-help-improve-safety-of-patients-in-clinical-trials-montana-state-university/ MSU nursing professor recognized for technology to help improve safety of patients in clinical trials  Montana State University

Vigilante Predator Catchers Infiltrate Criminal Justice System – The Washington Post https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/vigilante-predator-catchers-infiltrate-criminal-justice-system-the-washington-post/ The Washington Post Exclusive It began with a live-streamed shaming in an Olive Garden parking lot. It ended with an Indiana cop on trial for child solicitation. September 22, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. EDT DANVILLE, Ind. — The jury was waiting. They’d cringed when they learned what kind of case they’d hear in this Indiana courthouse. Child solicitation. But don’t worry, the county prosecutors assured them. There would be no graphic pictures. There would be no testimony from an abused child. Because in this case, there was no child. The man charged with the crime — a 37-year-old veteran named Joshua Clark — didn’t know the 14-year-old girl he thought he was texting with was actually an adult, prosecutors said. Law enforcement had been using this tactic for years, investing millions to train detectives on how to go online, pretend to be teenagers and wait for predators to emerge. Clark knew they conducted sting operations like these; after serving in the Army and working in a prison, he’d been hired as a police officer himself. That was, until he was arrested and fired. Now on this July morning, the jury was going to meet the person responsible for catching this cop. The prosecutor stood up. “The state calls Eric Schmutte,” she said. The courtroom doors opened. But no detective walked in. Instead, there was a man in a polo shirt. His dreadlocks were tucked into a ponytail. After raising his right hand and swearing to tell the truth, Schmutte, a 35-year-old welder, began to explain why he was there. He wasn’t just a welder. He was the founder of an organization called Predator Catchers Indianapolis. “Our mission,” he said, “is to expose men and women that are online, preying on kids.” “And when you say ‘expose,’ ” the prosecutor said, “what’s your plan to expose them?” “Put their faces out online,” Schmutte explained. “Post videos so that community knows … these men and women are out here, and they’re okay with the idea of meeting up with your children for sexual activity.” For two years, Schmutte had been taking it upon himself to do what the police do. Go on dating and social media apps. Pretend to be 14 or 12 or 8. Agree to meet up with an adult to do something sexual. When the alleged predators show up, Schmutte and a team of impassioned volunteers are waiting, ready to scold, shame and shout, live-streaming every moment of the confrontation on the internet. When Schmutte first started out, no police officers or prosecutors wanted to talk to him. They dismissed him as a dangerous vigilante. Law enforcement agencies had long decried imitators of the NBC series “To Catch a Predator,” which was canceled in 2008 after one of its targets killed himself. There were too many potential perils, officials warned, when average citizens tried to play the hero. These days, things are different. “Almost every detective wants to work with us,” Schmutte said. In Indiana and across the country, the criminal justice system is reckoning with an unprecedented boom in vigilante activity. In the past three years, at least 160 groups have been “catching predators” in the United States, according to a Washington Post analysis of their social media posts. This year alone, a YouTube channel tracking catchers has counted more than 920 stings by amateurs. Some are fueled by right-wing rhetoric about “groomers” and the need to “save the children.” Some are parents fearful for their own kids, or, like Schmutte, say they are called by God to do this work. Some make thousands of dollars from clicks and donations. They argue they are raising awareness about online safety, empowering survivors to speak up and making potential child abusers think twice before lurking online. Meanwhile, the very dangers that police and prosecutors always feared have come to fruition. One predator catcher was recently shot during a confrontation. Another forced a man to jump in a freezing river. Catchers and their fans have aimed to destroy reputations, only to realize they had the wrong guy. In the D.C. suburbs, where one group was specifically targeting Democratic officials, a woman who was told she was going to help stop child abuse said she ended up being used as bait and repeatedly groped. And yet, police and prosecutors have increasingly been willing to file charges against the vigilantes’ chosen targets. Catchers brag about the number of “preds” they’ve sent to jail. In Atlantic City this summer, police arrested 17 men in two weeks — all stemming from stings by what they called “concerned citizens.” Though officers cannot provide formal training to vigilantes, many privately advise them on how to improve their tactics to get convictions. “It’s a whole lot of behind-the-scenes condoning. There’s no doubt about it,” said Indiana State Police Capt. Bryan Harper, commander of the state’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force. Experienced catchers like Schmutte now direct their targets to meet in the jurisdictions most friendly to their cause. That’s how, in May 2021, Joshua Clark ended up in the western Indianapolis suburbs, where he was told “14-year-old Mackenzie” would be waiting. The stakeout unfolded in the parking lot of an Olive Garden. By the time Schmutte was done live-streaming, he had a direct message from a local detective who followed his group on Facebook. He handed over his chat history with Clark, and before long, he was announcing on social media that “Josh the Cop” had been arrested. When you wear the right ….. or wrong shirt while being arrested for Child Solicitation and Child Seduction. This suspect is innocent until proven guilty. #comeonman pic.twitter.com/Eg8282Db7J — Avon Indiana Police Department (@AvonPolice) May 27, 2021 Then, something unusual happened. Unlike the rest of Schmutte’s targets, Clark refused to take a plea deal. He wanted a jury to decide his fate. As prosecutors across the country have argued over whether to take cases from groups like Schmutte’s, this was the very situation many sought to avoid: an entire trial based mainly on the testimony and tactics of a self-appointed predator catcher. Live-streamed vigilante justice officially infiltrating the American justice system. If this jury rejected the catchers’ tactics, and let the defendant go free, would that embolden child predators everywhere? If this jury endorsed the actions of the predator catchers, and found the defendant guilty, would that encourage even more vigilante groups to form? In a tiny courtroom in Hendricks County, it would depend on a man with 5 million YouTube views, 200,000 Facebook followers and now, 12 jurors watching him testify. Schmutte sat directly across from Clark, who was rocking side to side in a baby blue button-up shirt. Clark’s only supporter in the courtroom was his mother. He was represented by a free public defender. “I want you to visualize a real predator and real prey,” Clark’s attorney told the jurors in her opening statement. “A lion and a zebra.” Listen closely to what happened between Schmutte and Clark, she said. Read the text messages. Watch the Olive Garden showdown. And then decide for yourselves: “Who is chasing who?” By the time Schmutte saw Clark’s picture appear on a dating app, he’d been perfecting his teenager impression for a year. He called adults “grown ups.” He punctuated references to school with a vomit emoji . He promised his mom didn’t look through his texts. In his 20s, Schmutte had watched every episode of “To Catch a Predator,” hosted by Chris Hansen, multiple times. Then, in the early days of the pandemic, he discovered hundreds of YouTube videos from the United States, Britain and Canada, in which ordinary people were the ones exposing bad guys. They had T-shirts emblazoned with sheriff badges that said “Ped Patrol,” and slogans like “Gotta catch ’em all.” Schmutte had already been reading false conspiracy theories online about secretive “elites” who exploit children and drink their blood. He wasn’t entirely sure he believed them. But he was an avid Bible reader, and he liked the passages about hidden evils being brought to light. So he downloaded Grindr, used a photo of a European pop star for his profile picture, and got to work. “Yes I like older guys,” Schmutte typed to his very first target. “I’m only 14 though.” “It’s ok,” the man replied. “When do you want to meet?” Within two weeks, Schmutte and a group of friends were outside a Walmart, cameras rolling. “I want you to apologize to every single person that has ever been molested in their life,” Schmutte instructed the man. “’Cause you know what would happen if you had sex with a 14-year-old boy? It could f— up their mind forever, bro.” He shared his videos on Facebook and YouTube, and watched the comments appear. “You are a true hero to all victims thank you” “Our own Chris Hansen” “Thank God there are people out there like you.” Just like that, it felt as if the entire course of Schmutte’s life had changed. After high school, he’d been arrested for drunken driving and marijuana possession, spending years on probation. He dropped out of community college three times. He got a job making engine parts after his parents paid for welding school. What he really wanted to be was a professional musician, to shred on his guitar in front of an adoring crowd night after night. But all three of his bands had broken up. Now, he’d become one of the few Black predator catchers on YouTube. As his online following grew, his parents told him they were proud of him. And the thrill of a live-streamed catch, he said, was even better than being onstage. He made profiles on Tinder, Skout, MeetMe, Instagram, Snapchat, Kik and every other app where he knew adults tried to lure vulnerable and unsupervised childre...

Best Bodyweight Exercises To Do On Vacation – Men’s Journal https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/best-bodyweight-exercises-to-do-on-vacation-mens-journal/ When we travel, we’re all about exploring sights unseen, savoring new foods, and engaging in adventure and relaxation. But we’re not total hedonists. We also like to squeeze in a few workouts. There’s just something about working out away from our typical environs—perhaps without a gym—that both energizes and grounds us way out yonder. The key is to work in the best bodyweight exercises when you’re on vacation. “It’s more than possible to work out on vacation,” says Brooklyn-based Shaun Zetlin, CPT. “All you need is your own body weight and a little bit of space.” Even just taking 10 minutes to move your body provides a multitude of benefits and will have you feeling refreshed, energized, and excited to enjoy your time away, Zetlin adds. The brief hiatus from heavy lifting, endurance work, and/or lots of high-intensity interval training can do your body some good, too. If you’re traveling for long stints of time, as in working remotely for an extended stay, then it’s a good idea to keep your daily activity levels up. “Taking a prolonged break from exercise can actually put you at higher risk for injury when you return to the gym, depending on how long you’re away,” says Janelle Fleites, CSCS, owner of Impact Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, in Miami, FL. The key to getting a good lift in without a gym, she notes, is adding tempo and isometric holds while increasing the reps and sets of the exercise for increased demand on muscles. Mike Nicholson, CSCS, fitness director at Chelsea Piers Fitness, headquartered in Manhattan, echoes these views on the virtues of working out while on vacation. “Exercise increases your endorphins and makes you feel good, so working out on vacation will naturally help you enjoy your new surroundings even more,” he says, adding the post-workout rush of endorphins may also help your confidence, too. Nicholson recommends firing up your “powerhouse” (core, glutes, shoulders, and diaphragm) to maximize neuromuscular activation around your spine and hips. “Keep the workout low-impact to minimize the fatigue you put on your central nervous system and focus on deep breathing during movement to increase oxygen flow, which will elevate feelings of well-being and enhance your mood,” he says. The goal is to get the blood flowing and move your body—and not to be so exhausted post-workout that you have to cancel your walking tour plans.

Merrick Bank Property Yields $2.9M – Long Island Business News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/merrick-bank-property-yields-2-9m-long-island-business-news/ Get our free LIBN e-alerts & breaking news notifications! 2111 Merrick Ave. Merrick / Google Maps image By: David Winzelberg September 22, 2022 A freestanding bank building in Merrick has sold for $2.9 million.  101 Oriental Blvd. LLC, an entity registered to a Franklin Square-based real estate investor, purchased the 4,700-square-foot building on .25 acres at 2111 Merrick Ave. The acquisition was part of a 1031 exchange.  The property is net-leased to Roslyn Savings Bank.  The sale price equates to a 6 percent cap rate.  Jesse Anselmo of Tri Novo Realty represented the buyer, while Peter Wolf of Select Real Equity Advisors represented the seller, Sam Drayman Family Co. LLC, in the sales transaction.  × Enjoy This Free Article We Have 2 More For You All You Need To Do Is Register To Receive Your 2 Additional Free Articles

Use These Mental Health Resources To Help Yourself — Or Anyone Else – Los Angeles Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/use-these-mental-health-resources-to-help-yourself-or-anyone-else-los-angeles-times/ The pandemic has affected our mental health in myriad ways. Let our list of resources empower you and those around you. Crisis Hotlines BlackLine: Provides a space for peer support, counseling and affirming the experiences of those affected by systematic oppression, through an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens. 24/7. (800) 604-5841, callblackline.com CalHope Redline: A phone, chat and video chat service providing trauma-informed support for urban Indian and tribal populations. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (888) 368-4090, ccuih.org/redline The California Peer-Run Warm Line: A nonemergency resource for anyone in California seeking mental and emotional support. 24/7. (855) 845-7415, mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline East Los Angeles Women’s Center: A bilingual crisis hotline for people of all genders who have experienced sexual violence. 24/7. (800) 585-6231. elawc.org/ How To Save A Life Pandemic stress, traumatic events and economic uncertainty have upended our world. This series aims to make the cascade of threats to your mental health a little easier to manage. Institute on Aging Friendship Line: For older adults and others living with disabilities. Both a crisis intervention hotline and a warmline for nonemergency emotional support calls. 24/7. (800) 971-0016. ioaging.org/services/friendship-line Love Is Respect: Peer advocates offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in a dating relationship that might be unhealthy or abusive. 24/7. (866) 331-9474 or text ‘LOVEIS’ to 22522, loveisrespect.org National Eating Disorder Assn. helpline: Counselors provide support and treatment options for those who are struggling with an eating disorder and those who love them. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Eastern (8 a.m.-6 p.m. Pacific) and Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern (8 a.m.-2 p.m. Pacific). Text and chat also available. (800) 931-2237, nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline National Sexual Assault Hotline: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) operates this hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. 24/7. (800) 656-4673, rainn.org/resources National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: “988” has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) and is accessible across the U.S., 988lifeline.org A crisis intervention specialist takes a call. (Rion Sanders / Associated Press) Peace Over Violence: For survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. 24/7. Central L.A. (213) 626-3393; South L.A. (310) 392-8381; West San Gabriel Valley, (626) 793-3385, peaceoverviolence.org/hotlines Postpartum Support International: Support for individuals and families suffering from postpartum depression, anxiety and distress. In Spanish and English. Volunteers will return your call during normal business hours. (800) 944-4773, postpartum.net SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline: Resources and support for LGBTQ+ elders. 24/7. (877) 360-LGBT (5428), sageusa.org/what-we-do/sage-national-lgbt-elder-hotline SAMHSA’s National Helpline: Treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 24/7. (800) 662-HELP (4357), samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Teen Line: Professionally trained teen counselors lend support and resources to fellow teens in an effort to destigmatize and normalize mental health. 6-10 p.m., (800) 852-8336, teenline.org Trans Lifeline: An organization led by transgender people that connects trans people to the community, support and resources they need to thrive. 24/7. (877) 565-8860, translifeline.org The Trevor Project: Information and support for LGBTQ+ young people and tools for helping an LGBTQ+ loved one. 24/7. (866) 488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678, thetrevorproject.org Veterans Crisis Line: Trained volunteers available to support veterans in crisis or those concerned about a veteran. 24/7. 988, then press 1, veteranscrisisline.net LOS ANGELES COUNTY Low-fee & sliding scale counseling services Note: Because of the affordability of these services, many have waiting lists. Contact the organization to find out how long it might take for you to begin counseling. Airport Marina Counseling Service: Therapy for individuals, couples, families and children, support groups (including processing groups for LGBTQ people and women), LGBTQ services. Sliding scale. 7891 La Tijera Blvd., Los Angeles, (310) 670-1410, amcshelps.com The Alcott Center: Offers outpatient mental health services to underserved adults 18 and older who receive Medi-Cal or have no health benefits. Services include individual and group therapy, psychiatry and case management. In most cases, mental health services are available at no cost. 1433 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, (310) 785-2121, alcottcenter.org/mental-health-services Antioch Community Therapy Services (ACTS): Free telehealth services provided by therapists-in-training at Antioch University. ACTS strives “to reach those who have traditionally had difficulty or reluctance in accessing services.” antioch.edu/centers-institutes/antioch-community-therapy-services Tenika Jackson of Antioch University holds her daughter Kinsley. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) Antioch University Counseling Center: Therapy for adults, families and children. The center offers both short- and long-term therapy, workshops and community education. LGBTQ and international counseling also offered in Farsi, Hebrew, Russian and French. Low fee. 400 Corporate Pointe, Culver City, (310) 574-2813, Ext. 366, antioch.edu/centers-institutes/aula-counseling-center The Center for Professional Counseling: Therapy for individuals, couples, families and children. Specializes in trauma, grief and loss, LGBTQ/sexuality, abuse, codependency, and separation and divorce. The center embraces psychodynamic and systems theories and uses a strengths-based model. Sliding scale; telehealth and phone counseling available. 5445 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood, (818) 761-2227, thecenterpro.org ChapCare: Short-term counseling for depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions, as well as substance-use intervention and relapse prevention services. Currently, counseling is provided via phone only. Sliding scale. Accepts Medi-Cal and most insurance plans. Locations in Pasadena, El Monte and Monrovia, including 1855 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 200, Pasadena, (626) 398-6300, chapcare.org/what-we-do/programs-and-services/comprehensive-healthcare/behavioral-health Chinatown Service Center: Individual, couples and family counseling. Provides services in English and a variety of Chinese dialects — Cantonese, Mandarin, Toisan, Chiu Chow — as well as other languages including Vietnamese and Spanish. Sliding scale. Chinatown and Monterey Park offices, including 767 N. Hill St., Suite 400, Los Angeles, (213) 808-1700, cscla.org/counseling Clinica Monsenor Oscar A. Romero: Founded by Salvadoran refugees and their allies. Offers bilingual, faith-based and culturally sensitive counseling to individuals, families, couples and children. Fee discounts available based on need and size of family. Locations in Pico-Union and Boyle Heights, including 123 S. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, (213) 989-7700, clinicaromero.com/department/behavioral-health/ Counseling West: Therapy for individuals, couples, families and children, as well as psychological testing and therapy groups. Provides services in English, Spanish, Hebrew and Vietnamese. Specialties include somatic experiencing and working with dreams and creative expressive therapies. Sliding scale. 14320 Ventura Blvd., Suite 430, Sherman Oaks, (818) 990-9898, counselingwest.com Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services: Provides counseling and substance-abuse services to those in need, regardless of ability to pay. Didi Hirsch has 11 sites throughout Southern California, including 4760 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, (888) 807-7250, didihirsch.org Foothill Family Service: Counseling for adults, couples, families, children. Services offered in Spanish. Sliding scale and some free services. Accepts some insurance. Locations in Pasadena, El Monte, West Covina and Duarte, including 897 Granite Drive, Pasadena, (626) 993-3000, foothillfamily.org/ Hillview Mental Health Center, Inc.: Therapy and substance-use-disorder services for adults and youth. Hillview’s Clubhouse offers classes, movie screenings, interest groups, excursions, daily low-cost lunches and other activities. Free or low-cost. 12450 Van Nuys Blvd., No. 200, Pacoima, (818) 896-1161, hillviewmhc.org Imam Saadiq Saafir, left, father of Imam Jihad Saafir, meets and greets people at Islah LA. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) Islah LA: An inner-city community center founded by Muslim Americans to serve South Los Angeles. Offers free individual and family counseling, particularly for those going through a crisis. Counselors guide clients in communication strategies, restorative practices and conflict resolution. 2900 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 596-3456, islahla.org/ Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles: Counseling for all adults, children and families. Offered in Russian, Hebrew, Farsi and Spanish. Locations in Pico-Robertson, North Hollywood and West Hollywood, including 8838 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, (877) 275-4537, jfsla.org Korean American Family Services: Provides individual, couple, family, and group counseling to Korean American adults and children. Clinicians are bilingual and bicultural and work with clients on personal conflicts, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, and other life challe...

Review Calls For Shake-Up Of English Domestic Cricket – The Indian Express https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/review-calls-for-shake-up-of-english-domestic-cricket-the-indian-express/ Domestic cricket in England could see a major shake-up if county sides vote through proposals that would create a six-team top division and reduce the amount of games played across formats. Former England test captain Andrew Strauss spent the last six months overseeing a high performance review for the England and Wales Cricket Board, launched in the aftermath of the 4-0 loss in Australia in the Ashes. The review presented 17 recommendations, 15 of which fall under the remit of the ECB and already have the required backing. Two key proposals involve a wholesale reorganization of the county calendar and need the support of at least 12 of the 18 first-class counties to go ahead. Strauss’ panel advocates a reduction from 14 matches per team in the County Championship to 10, with a six-team top division sitting above two secondary conferences who would play off for one annual promotion. Games would be played more evenly throughout the season in this four-day format, rather than the current model that sees matches crammed into the start and the end of the campaign — either side of the new Hundred tournament. The men’s High Performance Review has today published its final report – setting out 17 recommendations for cricket to consider and implement The full report is available to view: — England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) September 22, 2022 The Blast, a Twenty20 tournament and a popular cash cow for several counties, would also be pared back from 14 group games to 10, with the 50-over Royal London Cup moved to April as a curtain-raising knockout tournament. The overall reduction in days is intended to create time for more rest, coaching and analysis, creating more intense competition. While that is likely to go down well with a large proportions of players, many of whom have found the 2022 model an unsatisfactory mish-mash of competitions and formats, there is a clear financial implication at stake. Fewer matches will mean less revenue, not only at the gate but also among the membership, who will effectively see less cricket for their money. Strauss, whose mission statement is to make England the best cross-format team in the world within five years, said he believes the “status quo is not an option.” “Everyone in the game is telling us this. We have listened, we must now act,” Strauss said. “I honestly feel this set of proposals can make a massive difference to the game. Of course, anything in our domestic structure is very contentious and it’s for the game to go away, talk and debate. We can still do a lot of good without the final two recommendations, but I think they’re a good demonstration of the hard decisions we need to make as a game, and how serious we are in trying to achieve this ambition.” Strauss said he wants to have a “coherent schedule.” “The answer to quality is not quantity. A higher standard, more intense red-ball competition should be a great thing for members, for players, for ground staff, for coaches. We need to understand it’s not all about volume,” he said. “We think it’s a very complete package but there are going to be elements of it that certain people feel are not in their interest, and we understand that. That’s the reality of the domestic structure. You can’t solve one thing without unsolving another.” A final decision on the structural changes should come by the end of November, but the earliest they could be adopted is the 2024 season — meaning one more year of a structure that Strauss’ team has effectively discredited. “We’ve been in a race against time to get these recommendations out there so that the counties can vote on it for the 2023 season, but I think we’ve run out of time,” he said. “But these are difficult conversations and important decisions. Sometimes you’ve got to look at the bigger picture and understand that it’s better to walk to the right solution than jump off the edge of a cliff.”

Fashion Brand Sets Sights On New Age Of Metaverse Commerce As Color World Boosts Online Digital Spending – PR Newswire https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/fashion-brand-sets-sights-on-new-age-of-metaverse-commerce-as-color-world-boosts-online-digital-spending-pr-newswire/ , /PRNewswire/ — Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. ( Nasdaq: CSCW) (“Color Star” or the “Company”), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, recently announced that the Asian fashion brand, Unbounded Human, will officially begin selling its clothing on the ColorWorld Metaverse platform (“Color World”). Focused on the oriental style, Unbounded Human not only aspires to expand globally but also has its eyes on the future developments of Color World. The fashion brand will become the first of its kind on the platform. Unbounded Human is committed to creating fashion items that balance comfort and luxury while taking into account professionalism and design. It seeks for each item to become a versatile or even a cultural mainstay item in people’s closets, following and integrating trends in order to create even newer trends belonging to the orient aesthetic. As the brand continues to mature, its focus is now on the metaverse commerce era. At the heart of this cooperation with Color Star is Color World, a metaverse platform featuring artificial intelligence and celebrity entertainment that has more than one million users worldwide. To businesses, this means that Color World will bring its own traffic to them. Nowadays, the phrase “traffic is king” is even more crucial to making a profit, and it just so happens that Color Star’s metaverse platform can provide the traffic. It is imperative for offline brands who want to seize the opportunity in the ever-changing digital commerce landscape to find itself a platform with plenty of traffic and popularity. The cooperation agreement was agreed previously, and the Color Star team has since designed and built the fashion brand a headquarter in the metaverse ready with product displays. The new age of metaverse commerce will bring new developments to Unbounded Human. Meanwhile, Color World will assist by promoting the brands on the platform and by creating a big space in the market for the brands and enterprises. Farhan Qadir, CEO of Color Star, said: “The metaverse is the inevitable direction of development for digital commerce. Our metaverse platform is not only an entertainment technology platform, but also a platform that can bring profit to enterprises, and it is very important to generate value as it allows us to grow even more. Metaverse commerce will always rely on user traffic, so we will continue to improve the variety and novelty of software features for the benefit of companies and users alike. We will continue to collect feedbacks to improve the user experience. The metaverse commerce era has arrived, and what we want to do is to make users want to spend more time in Color World. New business partners are always welcome, you can contact Color Star by email if you are interested in doing so.” About Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. ( Nasdaq: CSCW) is an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Color China Entertainment Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company’s online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com.   Forward-Looking Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development, including the development of the metaverse project; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market internationally where CSCW conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof unless required by applicable laws, regulations or rules. SOURCE Color Star Technology Co., Ltd.

This Clever $12 Gadget Is My Secret To Keeping Old Fall Sweaters Looking Brand New – Yahoo Life https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/this-clever-12-gadget-is-my-secret-to-keeping-old-fall-sweaters-looking-brand-new-yahoo-life/ As much as I love to add new pullovers and comfortable cardigans to my rotation the second fall arrives, buying sweaters each year can get costly. Luckily, I’ve found an easy way to refresh my collection without spending anything (meaning I have more money to splurge on a cool coat or stylish pair of boots!). Enter: the Conair Fabric Shaver. This handy gadget removes fuzz, excess threads and pills in just a few seconds, leaving my old favorite knits looking brand new — and it can be yours for a mere $12 right now. Conair Conair Fabric Shaver $12$15Save $3 $12 at Amazon Breathe new life into your sweater collection without breaking the bank. This handy device removes pills, fuzz and extra threads, making my old knits look brand new in just a few seconds. The handheld device uses a rotating blade to remove unwanted pilled fabric without damaging the garment. The sharp blade is hidden behind a honeycomb mesh cover that protects my hands and fingers from getting cut. And there are three settings that move the blade to different distances away from the cover, so I can tackle various types of fabrics. The shaving head is a roomy two inches wide, allowing me to de-pill large areas quickly. Plus, after the shaver works its magic, the excess fabric is caught inside a removable storage compartment, making cleanup a breeze. The catchall area is even see-through, so it’s easy to know when I need to empty it. Shoppers say this is “a must-buy for anyone looking to refresh clothes that look a little worn out.” (Photo: Amazon) Not only do I use the handheld shaver to breathe new life into my clothes, but I’ve also used it to refresh my furnishings. It’s compact, cordless and lightweight, making it super easy for me to use it on anything and everything imaginable including couches, pillows and curtains. And I’m not the only fan. More than 74,000 Amazon shoppers have given the Conair Fabric Shaver their seal of approval — and it’s earned an Amazon Choice label to boot. “This product has actually changed my life,” raved one. “I used it with every single piece of clothing that needs it and it completely refreshes all the clothes. I depilled/defuzzed my entire duvet cover and it’s never been as soft as it is right now. I used it on a pillow I’ve had for years and it went from basically sandpaper to being softer than a brand new one.” “This is a wonderful tool to revive all the sad, linty or pilly clothing that you loved too much to toss out, but kept in hopes you could wear again,” wrote another, before adding, “A must-buy for anyone looking to refresh clothes that look a little worn out.” I have the option that runs on two double-AA batteries, but there is also a rechargeable version if you prefer. And there are even six colors to choose from. The battery-operated device is usually $15 apiece, but the classic white version is cheaper than ever right now. It’s currently marked down by 7%, and you can score an additional $2 off when you click the coupon box when adding it to your cart — meaning you can snag the Conair Fabric Shaver for just $12 right now. Talk about a steal! Conair Conair Fabric Shaver $14$15Save $1 $14 at Amazon Breathe new life into your sweater collection without breaking the bank. This handy device removes pills, fuzz, and extra threads, making my old knits look brand new in just a few seconds. If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication. Looking for more great Amazon home deals? Check these out: Outdoor Energizer Universal Plus LED Headlamp, 2-Pack $16 Chanodug Three Donkeys Extra Large Picnic Blanket $24$46Save $22 Love Story Triangle Sand Sun Shade Sail Canopy $36$49Save $13 Kurifier Outdoor Solar Torch Lights 8-pack $70 Grilljoy 24-piece BBQ Grill Tools Set $27$60Save $33 Vacuums ThisWorx Car Vacuum Cleaner $15 ILIFE V80 Max Robot Vacuum Cleaner $175$280Save $105 Belife Cordless 6-in-1 Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner $140$229Save $89 eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S (Slim) $140$200Save $60 whall Cordless Vacuum Cleaner $127$400Save $273 iRobot Roomba i3 EVO Robot Vacuum $300$350Save $50 Hoover Windtunnel Air Steerable Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner $136$200Save $64 Kitchen Ultrean 4.2-quart Air Fryer $55$96Save $41 Braun 12 Cup Food Processor $200$349Save $149 Lodge Cast Iron Combo Cooker $50$75Save $25 CHEF iQ Smart Pressure Cooker $189$200Save $11 Rockridge Press The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook $10$17Save $7 Vtopmart Airtight Food Storage Containers $24$52Save $28

Israeli Exchange Bits Of Gold Becomes First Crypto Firm To Receive Capital Markets License – CoinDesk https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/israeli-exchange-bits-of-gold-becomes-first-crypto-firm-to-receive-capital-markets-license-coindesk/ Sandali Handagama is a CoinDesk reporter with a focus on crypto regulation and policy. She does not own any crypto. Israel’s top markets regulator has granted local cryptocurrency exchange Bits of Gold one of the first licenses targeting crypto financial services providers in the country. With the license, Bits of Gold will be able to work with local banks and financial institutions, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk. Regulators in the country have been for some time attempting to clear the way for reluctant local banks to start interacting with crypto. “With the license and the Bank of Israel recent orders we will be able to resolve most of the bank issues,” the company said in a press statement. The markets regulator already granted Israel’s first crypto license to another private company called Hybrid Bridge Holdings (HBH) in early September. The CEO of the company, Giyora Ran, later told local news outlet Globes that HBH is building a crypto custody and exchange platform, but it’s unclear if it has a working product yet. This makes Bits of Gold, founded in 2013, the first local industry veteran and active crypto company to obtain the license after a four year wait, the company told CoinDesk in a written statement. It applied for the license in march of 2018. Bits of Gold is planning the launch of a platform which enables local and European banks and fintech firms to offer clients crypto for purchase. The firm also wants to start offering crypto custody services through its new digital wallet starting next month. CoinDesk has reached out to Bits of Gold for comment. Sign up for State of Crypto, our weekly newsletter examining the intersection of cryptocurrency and government By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk product updates, events and marketing and you agree to our terms of services and privacy policy. DISCLOSURE Please note that our privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information has been updated . The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups. As part of their compensation, certain CoinDesk employees, including editorial employees, may receive exposure to DCG equity in the form of stock appreciation rights, which vest over a multi-year period. CoinDesk journalists are not allowed to purchase stock outright in DCG . Sandali Handagama is a CoinDesk reporter with a focus on crypto regulation and policy. She does not own any crypto. Sandali Handagama is a CoinDesk reporter with a focus on crypto regulation and policy. She does not own any crypto.

U.S. Women’s Basketball Team Wins FIBA World Cup Opener Missing Players – Home Of The Olympic Channel https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/u-s-womens-basketball-team-wins-fiba-world-cup-opener-missing-players-home-of-the-olympic-channel/ CHARLOTTE — A record four South Korean men are competing at this week’s Presidents Cup, where the International team eyes its second title in 14 editions (and first since 1998). It will be a historic week if the plucky underdogs can unseat the Americans, but for half of the South Korean contingent, what happens around this time next year could be even more life-changing. Back in February, while the international sports world focused on the Beijing Winter Olympics, news circulated that the Asian Games (held in Winter Olympic years) would allow professional golfers for the first time later in 2022. South Korea’s golf federation decided to use two of its four men’s golf team spots on professionals — its two highest men in the Official World Golf Ranking — and the other two on amateurs. Why this is important: the Asian Games carry added significance for South Koreans, given a gold medal at the event can largely exempt them from the nation’s 18-month military service requirement for men. Athletes who win an Asian Games gold medal, or an Olympic medal of any color, can have their service reduced to a few weeks of basic training. Before February’s news, South Korea’s top male pro golfers who had yet to serve had to win an Olympic medal to be eligible for the exemption: a quadrennial individual tournament with many of the world’s top players. A South Korean man didn’t finish in the top 10 of the last two Olympics, after the sport returned to the program following a 112-year break. With February’s news, those pros are now eligible for the Asian Games — where the field is continental and, perhaps more importantly, there is a second gold-medal opportunity: a team event for each gender. South Korea won the Asian Games men’s team event in 2006 and 2010, was second as host in 2002 and 2014 and third in 2018. Those were all amateur competitions. With pros, South Korea could be in a stronger position. South Korea has passed Japan as the deepest Asian nation in men’s professional golf, evidenced by the quartet on the 12-man Presidents Cup team, all ranked in the top 76 in the world. Japan has one at the Presidents Cup, 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama, its lone man in the top 79 in the world. MORE: Presidents Cup broadcast schedule on Golf Channel, NBC, Peacock The South Korean foursome at the Presidents Cup includes K.H. Lee, who was on the 2010 Asian Games champion team to earn his military exemption. Plus Sungjae Im, Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim, three PGA Tour winners who have not yet fulfilled their service. But no more than two of them can be on the Asian Games team, should the South Korean federation selection procedures remain the same. Back in April, South Korean media reported that Im and Si Woo Kim were chosen for the Asian Games team as the nation’s highest-ranked men. Days later, the Asian Games, scheduled to be held this month in Hangzhou, China, were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. They have been rescheduled for next September and October. In the time since, the 20-year-old Tom Kim became the second-youngest PGA Tour winner since World War II. He passed Si Woo Kim in the world rankings and now sits at No. 22, which is 21 spots ahead of Lee and 54 spots ahead of Si Woo Kim. Im is No. 19. A contact from South Korea’s golf federation said in an email Wednesday that the federation has not decided who will be on the team now that the Games have been pushed back a year. Tom Kim, speaking Tuesday at the Presidents Cup, believed that qualifying will be reopened and that the two highest-ranked men come next spring will be in line to be on the team. “It kind of worked well for me, but for some guys it didn’t really work well,” Tom Kim said of the Asian Games postponement. “Whoever plays the best golf ends up on that team. I’m focused on getting my job done this week and keeping my world ranking up there. I’ve never had a chance to play for my country. So if I could make my start at the Asian Games, it would be an honor.” Lee was asked Wednesday his thoughts on possibly playing another Asian Games. “Because I played previously, and I’m a professional now, I’m going to stick to the PGA Tour,” he said through a translator. That leaves Im, Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim, barring a breakthrough from somebody currently outside the top 100. South Korean men must enlist by age 28. Im, 24, and Tom Kim will still be young enough at the 2024 Paris Games to qualify for the exemption. Si Woo Kim turns 28 next June, possibly making the Asian Games his last chance. “We’re all really close,” Tom Kim said. “We’re good friends and want the best for each other and support each other. So we spend a lot of time [together] outside the golf course, too. Obviously, there is a good, healthy rivalry. But all we do is just focus on how can we play the best golf and, you know, good golf kind of takes care of everything.” A similarity between the Presidents Cup and the Asian Games, given how rarely they are played and the limited fields, is that a golfer’s first appearance could also be his last. “So there’s a little bit more pressure behind it,” Im, through a translator, said of the Presidents Cup before being asked to compare the Asian Games. “There’s several reasons why the Asian Games is important to the Korean players. But most of it is, as a Korean, to win the gold medal for the country and to be one of the best Asian players would be very, very meaningful.” OlympicTalk is on Apple News. Favorite us! Follow @nzaccardi

Microsoft Unveils New Research And Technology To Bridge The Disconnect Between Leaders And Employees So Companies Can Thrive Amid Economic Uncertainty – Stories – Microsoft https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/microsoft-unveils-new-research-and-technology-to-bridge-the-disconnect-between-leaders-and-employees-so-companies-can-thrive-amid-economic-uncertainty-stories-microsoft/ Microsoft expands Microsoft Viva platform to connect employees to company culture, business goals and one another REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 22, 2022 — On Thursday, Microsoft Corp. released a Work Trend Index Pulse report, “Hybrid Work Is Just Work. Are We Doing It Wrong?” The company also announced new capabilities in Microsoft Viva, its employee experience platform, designed to help empower and energize employees in a time of economic uncertainty. The data makes clear that hybrid work has created a growing disconnect between employees and leaders. They’re at odds about what constitutes productivity, how to maintain autonomy while ensuring accountability, the benefits of flexibility and the role of the office. To bridge this gap, a new approach is needed that recognizes work is no longer just a place but an experience that needs to transcend time and space so employees can stay engaged and connected no matter where they are working. “Thriving employees are what will give organizations a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic economic environment,” said Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO, Microsoft. “Today, we’re announcing new innovations across our employee experience platform Microsoft Viva to help leaders end productivity paranoia, rebuild social capital, and re-recruit and re-energize their employees.” To help leaders navigate the new realities of work, the Work Trend Index Pulse report[1] points to three urgent pivots every leader should make: End productivity paranoia: 87% of employees report they are productive at work, but 85% of leaders say the shift to hybrid work has made it challenging to have confidence their employees are being productive. Leaders need to create clarity and alignment around company goals, eliminate busywork that doesn’t support those goals and listen to their people — 57% of companies are rarely, if ever, collecting employee feedback. Embrace that people come in for each other: 73% of employees say they need a better reason to go into the office besides company expectations — but they would be motivated to go in if they could socialize with co-workers (84%) or rebuild team bonds (85%). Digital communication will be crucial to keep people connected inside and out the office — both employees and leaders rank communication as the No. 1 most critical skill needed to be successful in their roles this year. Re-skill to re-recruit your employees: 55% of employees say the best way to develop their skills is to change companies. However, they also say they would stay longer at their company if it was easier to change jobs internally (68%) or if they could benefit more from learning and development support (76%). To address these challenges, Microsoft is expanding its employee experience platform Microsoft Viva to help companies deliver an employee experience optimized for the way people now work. Today, Microsoft is announcing several new and enhanced capabilities coming to Viva: Viva Pulse is a new app that will enable managers and team leads to seek regular and confidential feedback on their team’s experience. Viva Pulse uses smart templates and research-backed questions to help managers pinpoint what’s working well and where to focus, and also provides suggested learning and actions to address team needs. Viva Amplify is a new app that will empower leaders and communicators to elevate their message and reach employees where they are with consistency and impact. The app centralizes communications campaigns, offers writing guidance to improve message resonance, enables publishing across multiple channels and distribution groups in Microsoft 365, and provides metrics for improvement. Answers in Viva is a new capability that will use AI to match employee questions to answers and experts across the organization to help put collective knowledge to work for all employees. People in Viva is a new capability that will use AI to create rich profile cards with details on an employee’s interests, knowledge and team goals to help colleagues easily discover connections, experts and insights across the organization. These insights will be available through Microsoft 365 profile cards and as a new app. Microsoft recently launched Viva Engage, which fosters digital community building through conversations and self-expression tools with stories and storylines. Leadership Corner is coming to Viva Engage as a space to invite employees to interact directly with leadership, share ideas and perspectives, participate in organization initiatives, and more. Viva Goals helps organizations align employee work to business outcomes. New integrations in Viva Goals will bring goals into the flow of work including a richer integration with Microsoft Teams to check in on OKRs, an extension in Azure DevOps to complete work items, a connection to Power BI datasets to track KPIs and Key Results, and integrations with Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Project for automatic project management updates. Enhanced integrations between Viva Learning and LinkedIn Learning will make it even easier for people to access content from LinkedIn Learning Hub right in the flow of work in Teams. Learners will see all their LinkedIn Learning Hub content synced, including custom content, curated learning paths and the courses they have already completed, all reflected directly within Viva. And administrators will be able to set the integration up directly within their settings on LinkedIn Learning Hub — no APIs needed. Viva Sales, the first role-based experience app in the platform, will be generally available Oct. 3. Viva Sales brings together a seller’s CRM with Microsoft 365 and Teams to provide a more streamlined and AI-powered selling experience — right in the tools they’re using every day to connect with customers and close deals. Microsoft is announcing a partnership with Seismic to personalize and scale customer engagements through AI-generated content recommendations. To streamline access to Viva and help employees start their day on track, a new home experience in Viva Connections will bring all the Viva apps together in one place, and updates to the Viva briefing email will provide more personalized productivity recommendations to help employees catch up on work, meetings and learning. The new Viva capabilities will begin rolling out to customers in early 2023. To learn more, visit the Official Microsoft Blog, Microsoft 365 Blog and the new Work Trend Index Pulse report. Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. [1] The Work Trend Index Pulse report is based on an external study of 20,000 people in 11 countries, along with analysis of trillions of Microsoft 365 productivity signals, LinkedIn labor trends and Glint People Science insights. For more information, press only: Microsoft Media Relations, WE Communications, (425) 638-7777, [email protected] Note to editors: For more information, news and perspectives from Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft News Center at http://news.microsoft.com. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication but may have changed. 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Carey Olsen And Suntera Global Support TNT Global Capital On Launch Of Fintech Fund – Asset Servicing Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/carey-olsen-and-suntera-global-support-tnt-global-capital-on-launch-of-fintech-fund-asset-servicing-times/ Image: ipopba 22 September 2022 Jersey Reporter Jenna Lomax Share this article Carey Olsen and Suntera Global support TNT Global Capital on launch of fintech fund Law firm Carey Olsen and consultant Suntera Global (Suntera) have partnered to support Singapore-based asset management firm, TNT Global Capital (TNT), on the launch of its fintech-focused fund, Volcano Investment Limited (Volcano Investment). Established as a Jersey Private Fund (JPF), Volcano Investment has been created to build a portfolio of potential companies across the fintech sector. The potential companies will include decentralised finance technology businesses, information storage firms, and blockchain technology specialists. Volcano Investment will invest in these companies globally, with an emphasis on the APAC region. Working alongside onshore counsel McDermott Will & Emery, the Carey Olsen team will advise TNT on the structuring, establishment and regulatory aspects of the fund’s launch under the JPF regime. Suntera’s fund services division will act as a designated service provider to Volcano Investment, providing a broad range of administration and regulatory compliance services to the fund on an ongoing basis. Chris Griffin, Jersey corporate partner at Carey Olsen, says: “It was a pleasure to work with TNT on its first Jersey Private Fund launch. The fact that TNT chose to structure the fund through Jersey also reinforces the attractiveness of the jurisdiction as a centre for private equity, particularly when combined with the flexibility of the Jersey Private Fund regime.” Ryan Taylor, head of funds at Suntera in Jersey, comments: “Having obtained our fund administration licence in Jersey last year, we are continuing to see ongoing interest both in our capabilities and in Jersey as a specialist destination for fund structuring. “It is particularly pleasing to be supporting a Singapore-regulated manager, reflecting the global reach of Jersey’s funds sector, and even more so one working in the dynamic fintech and disruptive technology space.”

Enthusiast Gaming (NASDAQ:EGLX) Price Target Cut To $4.00 By Analysts At HC Wainwright – MarketBeat https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/enthusiast-gaming-nasdaqeglx-price-target-cut-to-4-00-by-analysts-at-hc-wainwright-marketbeat/ Enthusiast Gaming (NASDAQ:EGLX – Get Rating) had its price target dropped by investment analysts at HC Wainwright from $6.00 to $4.00 in a report released on Thursday, The Fly reports. HC Wainwright’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 257.14% from the stock’s current price. 3 Stocks Under $10 With Two-Bagger Potential Separately, B. Riley dropped their price target on shares of Enthusiast Gaming from C$11.50 to C$7.25 in a research note on Tuesday, July 19th. Enthusiast Gaming Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:EGLX opened at $1.12 on Thursday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $1.56 and its two-hundred day moving average is $2.01. The company has a quick ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. Enthusiast Gaming has a 12-month low of $1.10 and a 12-month high of $4.74. The company has a market cap of $168.28 million, a P/E ratio of -3.61 and a beta of -0.28. Enthusiast Gaming (NASDAQ:EGLX – Get Rating) last announced its earnings results on Monday, August 15th. The company reported ($0.07) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.08) by $0.01. Enthusiast Gaming had a negative net margin of 26.78% and a negative return on equity of 19.24%. The company had revenue of $40.06 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $38.82 million. Equities analysts expect that Enthusiast Gaming will post -0.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Enthusiast Gaming Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. TD Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Enthusiast Gaming by 26.6% in the fourth quarter. TD Asset Management Inc. now owns 110,615 shares of the company’s stock worth $326,000 after purchasing an additional 23,245 shares in the last quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. boosted its holdings in Enthusiast Gaming by 48.6% in the fourth quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 20,780 shares of the company’s stock worth $61,000 after purchasing an additional 6,800 shares in the last quarter. Bank of Montreal Can boosted its holdings in Enthusiast Gaming by 22.8% in the second quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 498,099 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,087,000 after purchasing an additional 92,585 shares in the last quarter. Swiss National Bank boosted its holdings in Enthusiast Gaming by 15.4% in the second quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 258,900 shares of the company’s stock worth $512,000 after purchasing an additional 34,500 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Powell Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Enthusiast Gaming in the second quarter worth $32,000. 12.73% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. About Enthusiast Gaming (Get Rating) Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc engages in the media, content, entertainment, and esports businesses the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates an online network of approximately 100 gaming related websites; owns and operates Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo, a video-gaming expo; provides management and support services to players involved in professional gaming; owns and manages esports teams for various games comprising Call of Duty, Madden NFL, Fortnite, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, and Valorant; and produces and programs approximately 30 weekly shows across AVOD and OTT channels, and represents approximately 500 gaming influencers on YouTube and Twitch. 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Medicaid Waiver System For Disabled Texans Plagued With Issues – Austin American-Statesman https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/medicaid-waiver-system-for-disabled-texans-plagued-with-issues-austin-american-statesman/ This is the first in an ongoing series. Some readers may find the content disturbing. The harder Kristi Michelle Norris struggled to break free of the thick, striped belts that secured her to the high-backed wheelchair, the tighter they squeezed her neck and chest. She couldn’t scream for help; the 36-year-old with cerebral palsy couldn’t speak. Alone for nearly two hours in her pastel-colored room, the petite brunette thrashed desperately until finally the belts cut off her breath, government records show. When Norris’ caregivers at the Fort Worth group home finally found her unconscious with a belt lashed around her throat, they immediately set about concealing her cause of death. Kristi Norris at age 3 on her first day of school. Photo contributed by the family They untied Norris’ lifeless body, dragged her onto the beige shag carpet and stuffed the bloodstained belts at the back of her closet. When one caregiver dialed 911, 12 minutes later, she wailed hysterically, saying that Norris had been crushed by a wooden dresser. “I wonder how long Kristi suffered,” Joann Pierson, Norris’ mother, said tearfully. “Was she in pain during those moments? What was she thinking in (those) moments? And my mind wanders to why. Why would she ever have to die this way?” Norris’ death is one of thousands of abuse and neglect cases that state investigators verified in the last two decades in Texas’ beleaguered Medicaid waiver system for individuals with disabilities, according to state data. The horrific incident and her family’s arduous journey to find justice expose deep and perilous failures in how the state and private companies manage the care of some of Texas’ most vulnerable residents. Norris was one of over 100,000 disabled Texans who receive Medicaid-funded care at home or in residential settings through a system established three decades ago as an alternative to hospitals, nursing homes and state-run institutions. The “waiver system” was supposed to allow them to flourish through personalized services in small settings that better suit their complex needs.  During a yearlong investigation, the American-Statesman found that the system is disastrously underfunded, resulting in an underpaid, overworked and often unqualified workforce that is charged with caring for some of the most defenseless and voiceless disabled Texans. Government records and court documents obtained during the investigation also show the deeply complicated, sometimes secretive, system is severely lacking in oversight from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Even as companies struggle to find workers, abuse and neglect complaints climb, and some companies reportedly threaten staff who try to report violations, the state is encouraging care providers to expand to meet the skyrocketing need for care for disabled people.   Drawn by promises of safety and life-affirming care for their loved ones, tens of thousands of families wait years – sometimes a decade or more – to receive these services. Once they do, relief too often turns to tragedy.  Since 2010, state agencies have investigated nearly 80,000 allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation in the waiver system. About 41,000 of those cases were reported in Norris’ waiver program alone – one of six in the state – resulting in an average of nearly two reports for every individual receiving services in that program, a Statesman analysis of government data reveals. About 10% of allegations were confirmed, but that likely only represents a fraction of legitimate complaints. The Statesman’s investigation found waiver providers regularly fail to report abuse and neglect cases and notify families of investigations. In some cases, like the Norris investigation, HHSC has failed to punish abusers and the companies who employ them, allowing them to continue serving profoundly disabled clients, records show.  The state’s complex regulatory system enables repeat offenses by allowing abusers to retain access to disabled clients for months and sometimes years, and often forces families seeking accountability for their loved ones’ suffering to sue wealthy, well-lawyered corporate providers.  Combing through thousands of lawsuits filed against waiver providers since 2007, the Statesman found dozens of detailed accounts of sexual and physical abuse, some of which involved cover-ups and resulted in critical or fatal injuries. HHSC declined to provide information about these incidents, but state records indicate that in most cases the providers were not sanctioned. Among the cases:  In March 2019, a deaf and nonverbal woman with acute Down syndrome was sexually assaulted by another client at a day habilitation facility in Collin County. The staff left the victim unsupervised for 45 minutes despite explicit instructions to keep her in sight at all times. Caregivers initially told the victim’s mother that her daughter had tripped. Only after video and medical evidence emerged days later did the staff admit what had happened. Another waiver client with severe disabilities was beaten and strangled by his caregiver at a day habilitation center in Fort Bend County in November 2019. The caregiver waited 30 minutes to an hour before calling 911, then fled. Records show he was arrested in February for murder. In February 2018, a 14-year-old girl with Down syndrome was repeatedly sexually assaulted by her caregiver’s husband in Corpus Christi. The girl was left unsupervised with the man after the caregiver insisted on providing care at her own residence instead of the client’s home, as state regulations require. The caregiver is currently facing three felony counts of sexual performance by a child, court records show.   As hundreds of voiceless victims suffered, lawmakers repeatedly ignored advocates’ appeals to invest in the safety of disabled individuals whose lives depend on quality care, the Statesman found after reviewing thousands of pages of government records and collecting accounts from advocates, families and attorneys. The leaders of Texas Senate and House committees tasked with overseeing HHSC, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, who has served on the committee for nearly a decade, and Rep. Frank James, R-Wichita Falls, did not respond to repeated requests for comment.  In a statement, Rep. Terry Meza, D-Irving, said, “The (Texas House) Human Services Committee is very concerned and interested in identifying solutions and providing better funding.” “I urge the Chairman to convene a hearing to fully vet these disturbing allegations of neglect and abuse in yet another agency,” Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, said in response to the Statesman’s findings.  Hinojosa was the only one of 18 lawmakers on the committees to comment on the Legislature’s decades of inaction.  “It is very difficult to keep up with the level of dysfunction in our state agencies right now – everything is broken,” she said. “Absent a change of leadership at the very top, our Legislature remains in a crisis-responsive mode, plugging holes in a dike to avert disaster.”  Lawmakers’ inaction is, in part, due to a profound lack of awareness of the magnitude of the suffering, even among officials and advocates tasked with monitoring the unfolding crisis, more than a dozen interviews conducted by the Statesman revealed. Many were shocked when presented with evidence the Statesman compiled.  ‘It absolutely devastated us.’ Father who lost daughter to caregiver abuse left broken “Is it going to take a tragedy so visible, that everybody sees it? Is that what it’s going to take? I don’t know,” David Norris asked. Sara Diggins, Austin American-Statesman “I don’t think that anyone is saying anything about the issue,” said Ashley Ford, public policy and advocacy director at the Arc of Texas, one of the state’s largest disability rights nonprofits. “I don’t think that advocacy groups are; I don’t think that (the Texas Health and Human Services Commission) is. It’s just a topic that has gone dark. There are just so many other issues with the system that this just gets glossed over.” The byzantine and often ineffective regulatory system under which HHSC and care providers operate keeps much of the wrongdoing out of the public eye.  For more than four months, the Statesman reached out to the agency in attempts to better understand the system and obtain data and records. HHSC representatives declined multiple interview requests, insisting on providing written statements. In emails, the agency cited legal standards and agency policies, but did not comment on concerns expressed by victims and their families. The agency took months to provide basic information and withheld many requested records, citing confidentiality laws.  “The health and safety of Texans is of the utmost importance to HHSC,” Ty Bishop, an agency spokesperson, said in an emailed statement, adding that, according to the agency’s interpretation, state law prevents it from commenting on abuse and neglect cases. HHSC Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young turned down an interview request. Gov. Greg Abbott did not respond to requests for comment. Providers also appealed to privacy laws or company policies in declining to discuss or release information about allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of their clients. D&S Residential Services, the provider responsible for Norris’ care when she died, declined to comment on the case — and dozens of others at its facilities — citing ongoing litigation. In legal filings, the company denied any wrongdoing in the Norris case. Sara Diggins/American-Statesman About this project A yearlong Austin American-Statesman investigation into a system aimed at providing community-based services for hundreds o...

What Food Should I Bring For A Weekend Camping Trip? – RV Lifestyle https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/what-food-should-i-bring-for-a-weekend-camping-trip-rv-lifestyle/ This question was asked and answered in our RV Lifestyle Facebook group. Here’s what RVers say you should pack for your weekend camping trip… A fellow RVer named Deanna asked a question that comes up a lot in the RV community: what food should we pack?! She specifically posted about what type of food to pack for a weekend camping trip, and the post got nearly 100 responses. I must say that Mary’s reply of “usually too much” is something we can all relate to. RVers’ eyes tend to be bigger than our stomachs whenever grocery shopping for a trip. So, I suppose the easiest answer would be to pack less than you think! But the other RVers and I have more advice to offer. I’m going to outline it for you and include some other helpful links to help you plan your camping meals for your next trip. We use affiliate links and may receive a small commission on purchases at no added cost to you. Thank you for your support. You can read our full affiliate disclosure here. How We Pack our RV for a Two-Day Trip Like what you see in these videos? We’d appreciate it if you would Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (easy to do right here) and consider “ringing the bell icon” to be notified of any new video from us. Thanks! See?! You can see for yourself that even Jennifer and I pack a lot for a two-day trip.  But as Jennifer points out, we shouldn’t have to stop at a grocery store at any point. That saves us from wasting precious time on our short trip! You can see some of the staple food items we always pack (for Bo, too!). But let’s dive more into what food to pack for your short RV trip… Best Food to Pack for a Weekend Camping Trip Taste buds are as subjective as funny bones, so it’s impossible to tell you the best food specifically to pack. However, I can give you tips on the type of food to pack, with Facebookers backing up the advice. Frozen Leftovers You can see from our video above that we often pack leftovers from our home fridge and freezer. It’s convenient and keeps us from wasting good food. Carolyn had the same advice in the Facebook group, with a bit more foresight. She said, “I’ve been freezing leftovers to prepare for our next trip.” This strategy goes hand in hand with the next piece of advice that a lot of RVers gave… What You Eat at Home A lot of people responded to Deanna’s post saying that they eat the same thing in their RV that they would eat at home.  This is excellent advice for a few reasons. For one, you’re familiar with it and know how to easily shop, prepare, and cook it. For two, it helps prevent you from splurging too much on unhealthy “vacation food.” Jennifer and I have addressed this undeniable health danger… when the RV Lifestyle is TOO MUCH of a vacation. Granted, if you’re just going on a weekend camping trip once in a while, splurge away! However, if you’re camping out every weekend, those vacation calories become real calories! Crockpot Food Many RVers do a lot of crockpot cooking while camping. It’s so easy to throw a bunch of ingredients in one pot, turn it on, and come back later to enjoy a good hot meal. Plus, easy cleanup! We recently wrote an article on this very thing! Our Facebook group shared their favorite camping crockpot recipes. Easy-to-Make Recipes Not everybody likes one-pot wonders made in a crockpot, but everybody does like easy-to-make food when camping.  A lot of people said anything you can throw on the grill. You can’t go wrong with any type of beef, chicken, pork, or fish you can toss on the “barby.” Still others suggested you do prep work at home and then finish the recipe in the RV. That makes any recipe a lot easier, and it’s something Jennifer and I do often. We even have 5 Perfect Camping Recipes to Make Ahead of Time. RV Lifestyle group member Chris also suggested “anything mountain pie.” He’s referring to a closed sandwich that you can stuff with anything and make over a campfire. There’s a great tool to make them called a pie iron. It’s one of the best campfire accessories to keep on hand! Mike and Jennifer’s Summer T-Shirts for your next adventure Your Adventure Awaits! New colors and designs are waiting for you. The Classics If you’re going on a quick weekend camping trip, there’s no need to get fancy. Why try to reinvent the wheel when all you really need are some burgers, hotdogs, and chips?  They’re always a crowd pleaser, and people really don’t mind eating them more than once in a short span. You can make both each time to please everybody. Then, each person can have hotdogs one day and switch to hamburgers the next, or vice versa.  Granted, it’s not healthy to eat only this on long trips or frequent trips, but we’re just talking about a one-time short trip for now. Throw in some fruit and a veggie tray and call it good enough! If you want to go with an even easier classic, skip the grill and go with cold sandwiches! Pancake Mix Here’s a specific food item to pack! A lot of people suggested pancake mix specifically because pancakes are quick, easy, and delicious. Plus, you can use different toppings on different mornings to mix things up. Toss in some syrup, eggs, sausage, or bacon, and you have a full breakfast spread! If you want to “up your pancake game” you could make homemade pancake mix ahead of time. Then you just have to mix in the wet ingredients while camping. There are lots of easy recipes online, or you can make this copycat recipe for Black Bear Diner’s sweet cream pancakes. They’re delicious! Another go-to breakfast item is biscuits. They’re also great to have on hand to make a favorite campfire treat called a campfire tart. Fruit Fruit is the perfect snack food for a weekend camping trip. It’s healthy, it’s refreshing, and it’s easy!  You have a built-in breakfast with a banana, a great snack with grapes, and the perfect side to any lunch with apple slices. Instead of loading up on chips, load up on fruit! It may seem silly, but there’s something “connective” about eating fruit outside. It always makes the fruit taste better and the outdoors sweeter! Jennifer was delighted with this net we fashioned as a fruit hammock so we can store fruit in our RV Nothing! (For One Meal) Jennifer and I always like to eat out at least one meal on every trip. It’s a great way to experience the local culture and learn more about the region. This is especially true in small towns.  We have probably learned as much from waiters and waitresses over the years as we have from travel guides! So, if you are camping in the vicinity of a small town, I recommend enjoying one meal there. It supports a local business, gives you a break from cooking and cleaning, and gives you insight into the area! Now that we have the food worked out – let’s go somewhere! Explore Florida’s Atlantic Coast with our RV Adventure Guide From “The Historic Coast” of St. Augustine to “The Space Coast” in Cape Canaveral and “The Treasure Coast” of Port St. Lucie – the Atlantic Coast of Florida has something to offer for everyone. We cover a variety of areas in this guide, from sugar-sand beaches along the coast, inland to Florida’s magnificent first-magnitude springs, to the largest lake in the state and the subtropical wilderness of the Everglades. Florida’s Atlantic Coast does not disappoint… we hope you’ll take the time to see for yourselves!

France Wants To Boost Renewable Energy, Now Lagging Behind – 69News WFMZ-TV https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/france-wants-to-boost-renewable-energy-now-lagging-behind-69news-wfmz-tv/ SAINT-NAZAIRE, France (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron was set to unveil a plan on Thursday to boost renewable energy in France, including offshore wind farms and solar power, as the country is lagging behind most of its European neighbors. The move comes amid a major energy crisis in Europe, aggravated by Russia’s war in Ukraine, as Macron wants the country to gain more independence in terms of electricity production. Macron went on a boat Thursday to visit France’s first offshore wind farm off the port of Saint-Nazaire in western France. He was scheduled to detail in a speech later Thursday a range of measures meant to facilitate and accelerate renewable energy projects, according to the French presidency. A bill will be presented next week at a Cabinet meeting. France’s energy strategy has long relied on developing nuclear power — based on imported uranium— which provides about 67% of French electricity, more than any other country. Macron announced at the beginning of the year plans to build six new nuclear reactors and to extend the life of its existing nuclear plants as part of the country’s strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. But relieving France’s dependence on global gas and oil producers also involves boosting renewable energy, he said. France had previously set the goal to increase its share of energy from renewable sources to 23% by 2020 — but only managed to reach 19%. That leaves the country in 17th position in the European Union, below the average of 22% in the bloc of 27 countries, according to latest statistics. Despite France’s thousands of kilometers (miles) of coastline, only the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, with its 80 turbines, has emerged so far. Macron set the goal to build about 50 similar facilities by 2050 in France. He also hopes to multiply by 10 the amount of solar energy produced, and to double power from land-based wind farms in the same period of time. Macron’s new strategy comes as a long-term response to the energy crisis, but it won’t help in dealing with shorter-term challenges. France and other European countries fear electricity shortages this winter as Russia has choked off the supplies of cheap natural gas that the continent depended on for years to run factories, generate electricity and heat homes. At the moment, about half of France’s 56 nuclear reactors, all operated by EDF, are shut down for usual maintenance and, in some cases, to repair corrosion problems. The government said earlier this month that EDF committed to restart all of them by this winter. The government has warned that a worst-case scenario could lead to rolling power cuts in French homes, and officials have presented an “energy sobriety” plan targeting a 10% reduction in energy use by 2024. Sylvie Corbet reported from Paris. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

An Easily Digestible Guide To Hunger Hormones & Energy Balance | Mindbodygreen – Mindbodygreen https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/an-easily-digestible-guide-to-hunger-hormones-energy-balance-mindbodygreen-mindbodygreen/ Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 22, 2022 — 10:02 AM Fad diets come and go, but one popular phrase used (way too often) is “eat less, move more.”  At some point in your life, you’ve probably heard some “expert” drone on about energy balance and cutting calories to lose weight. It’s important to be aware of where energy (aka calories) comes from—e.g., food, drinks, and even some supplements—and it’s equally important to consider how we burn energy. But energy balance and metabolism are more complicated than that. If you’re tired of being held to outdated beliefs that “calories in, calories out” are the only approach to maintaining healthy body composition, keep reading to learn how to rev up your metabolic engine and support your body’s natural fat-burning power in a holistic, sustainable way. The 3 components of daily energy expenditure. While the “calories in, calories out” adage around healthy weight maintenance is outdated, it’s not because it’s wholly untrue. Rather, this overused cliché is vastly oversimplifying human metabolism.  Here are the three major ways your body expends energy (what we call “calories”) on a daily basis. 1. Resting energy expenditure The first is resting energy expenditure (REE), which is the caloric requirement to simply “keep the lights on” with basic physiological functions. This includes making sure your organs are all doing their jobs (i.e., your lungs are breathing, your heart is beating and circulating blood, etc.).  Your REE makes up 60-75% of the energy your body uses while at rest and is built into the more commonly known basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is impacted by factors like age, sex, and activity level.  mindbodygreen’s vice president of scientific affairs, Ashley Jordan Ferira, PhD, RDN, points out that there are also many metabolic variables not included in methods used to estimate BMR. These factors include: Genetics Body size & composition Specific health concerns (i.e., those that rapidly burn through energy) Thyroid health status Stress levels Sleep health Body temperature Gut microbiome The presence or absence of certain nutrients & botanicals in your diet 2. Physical activity expenditure This next factor that impacts your daily energy expenditure may seem obvious: The intensity and frequency of your movement each day plays a huge part in how many calories (i.e., how much energy) you burn each day.  By the way, when it comes to expending energy (i.e., burning calories) there’s one type of physical activity that reigns queen: Weightlifting. Lifting weights is an effective way to increase skeletal muscle mass, and skeletal mass burns more calories when the body is at rest than other tissues (like adipose tissue, aka fat). The third (and least impactful) component of energy expenditure is the thermic effect of food, aka thermogenesis. Simply put, it’s the process of heat generation that occurs for several hours after we consume food, drinks, and even supplements. Thermogenesis increases metabolic rate to help the body digest, absorb, and store nutrients and is thought to expend about 10% of the energy needs estimated by a BMR. How hunger hormones impact energy expenditure. Human hormones are complex, but I’ll attempt to distill them into easily digestible terms (pun intended). Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells. Its job is to communicate with the brain to maintain balanced fat stores. If there’s enough energy stored in fat, leptin messages the brain that the body doesn’t need to consume additional calories (energy). Ideally, the feedback response the brain should cue a feeling of fullness.  According to registered dietitian Erin Skinner, M.S., R.D., LDN, IFNCP, simply increasing leptin levels should not be the goal when trying to maintain a healthy body composition. “The energy deficit caused by eating less and/or exercising more [paradoxically] lowers leptin, which increases appetite,” Skinner explains. Instead, people who struggle with maintaining a healthy weight should focus on a diet that improves leptin sensitivity.  Ferira adds that while losing body fat can lead to confusingly high hunger signals, each of these hormones plays more than one role in the body, and lowering leptin levels can actually be helpful sometimes. Ghrelin (or as I like to think of it, growlin’) is the hunger hormone. This hormone is released when the stomach is empty and stops when the stomach is stretched. It’s highest before eating and lowest after eating.  Some people may not experience the same reduction in ghrelin levels, which can leave them feeling hungry all the time despite eating adequate food. What’s more, a person with a healthy (i.e., active) metabolism that ignores or misses ghrelin’s cues may experience a decrease in overall energy expenditure.  So, how can you learn to tune into your body’s hunger signals? Working on mindfulness around hunger cues can take many forms. One way to start is waiting about 20 minutes after your first helping of a meal and then reflecting on if you feel satiated.  If you feel satiated, great! Message received from your gut to your brain. If not, take a few moments to reflect on reasons why you may not feel full (and whether or not your meal included all the components of a well-rounded meal—i.e., healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, lean protein). Cholecystokinin (CKK) is another satiety hormone that’s released in the small intestines. It works with the gallbladder, pancreas, and stomach to slow the rate that the stomach empties into the small intestines and suppress energy intake. It helps keep you full for an appropriate amount of time when you fuel your body with well-rounded, nutrient dense foods. Other hormones worth mentioning include adiponectin (a hormone that promotes fat burn and healthy blood sugar levels), cortisol (the “stress” hormone), and thyroid hormones (aka the “master metabolism” hormones). These hormones work in synchrony, despite being released from different areas of the body at different times in the digestion and absorption processes. You can learn more about metabolism hormones here.  6 ways to regulate hunger hormones & achieve energy balance. Keep reading to find out how you can harness the full potential of hunger hormones to support a healthy metabolism (without upheaving your social calendar or cutting out your favorite foods forever). 1. Take a metabolism-supporting supplement. I definitely do not recommend harkening back to the days of diet pharmaceuticals—this isn’t 1999, after all. Today, a new age of beneficial botanicals are available to support metabolic adaptation in a healthy, holistic way. Tools in the broader toolbox (beside metabolic healthy habits like balanced nutrition, physical activity, and good sleep), if you will. metabolism+ metabolism+ Multi-pronged approach to promote healthy weight & body composition* Some of these plant-based ingredients that help support a healthy metabolism include veld grape, green tea extract (featuring EGCG), cayenne pepper, grains of paradise, and caffeine.* Together, these botanicals can help regulate leptin levels, increase your resting energy expenditure, activate brown fat tissue (the type of fat that burns calories), and enhance how well you utilize energy.*  mbg’s metabolism+ is smartly designed to include all of these pure, plant-based ingredients, without any of the weird stuff. (So we can leave diet culture in the 90s, once and for all.)   I cannot stress this enough: Inadequate sleep and poor sleep quality are the root of so many metabolic health concerns. Aiming for seven to nine hours of quality sleep is a foundation of a healthy metabolism and overall well-being. In fact, insufficient sleep time and quality are associated with both increased ghrelin (remember, growlin’) and decreased leptin (fullness cue) levels, among a slew of other health concerns. Think about what you crave when you’ve had a terrible night’s sleep or a few)—do you crave more processed carbs? How about sugar? Not getting enough shut-eye can lead to a series of different nutrition choices compared to when you’re well-rested. Just a little food for thought. 3. Increase your physical activity. Naturally, some people love working out. Others…well, not so much. Finding a type of movement that brings you joy is key and will encourage you to consistently choose action over inaction. If you can workout with a friend for accountability, even better! That said, certain types of physical activity are certainly more efficient at burning calories (i.e., expending energy). According to Skinner, the best exercise plan for a healthy metabolism is to exercise around 150 minutes per week with an elevated heart rate, mostly in zone 2 (i.e., approximately 60-70% of your maximum heart rate). This may include weightlifting, dance classes, pilates, fast-paced walking, or jogging.  Incorporating muscle-building exercises two to three times per week is also instrumental for balancing your metabolism, supporting healthy blood sugars, and increasing calories burned (even while you’re resting).  One warning to heed: Too much high-intensity or endurance/cardio exercise can actually make your metabolic health worse, so balance your efforts with lower intensity walking and other low-impact activities throughout the week to give your muscles a chance to recover. Finally, don’t forget to give yourself grace. Habit formation doesn’t happen overnight, and building up your mental endurance is just as important as working on your physical well-being (if not more!). Plus, mental flexibility is a transfera...

Here Is The Latest Pac-12 Conference Sports News From The Associated Press – Mankato Free Press https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/here-is-the-latest-pac-12-conference-sports-news-from-the-associated-press-mankato-free-press/ 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. EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon quarterback Bo Nix seems to have hit his stride after struggling in the opener against Georgia. The Auburn transfer threw for five touchdowns in a victory over Eastern Washington, then built on that success by throwing for a pair of TDs and running for three more in a 41-20 victory over BYU. The No. 15 Ducks now head north to face undefeated Washington State in their Pac-12 opener. UNDATED (AP) — After three weeks there are 33 unbeaten teams left in major college football and eight of them are playing against each other Saturday. There are showdowns in the Pac-12, ACC, and Big Ten this week, plus Duke vs. Kansas. The basketball powerhouses are both 3-0 heading into one of the most interesting games of the week. UNDATED (AP) — The College Football Playoff is built to expand. While only three games determine a champion, the current postseason format is seven games: Two semifinals, a championship game and four marquee bowls. To convert a four-team playoff into 12 requires four more games and about three more weeks. Expanding for the 2024 and ’25 seasons largely hinges upon whether the already-scheduled semifinals and championship game can be pushed back. The NFL schedule will play a big role, too. College football fans should be prepared to watch playoff games on weeknights. 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. TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State ended the Herm Edwards experiment a day after an ugly home loss. The Sun Devils are hoping the change will help them straighten out a season that still has nine games left. Interim coach Shaun Aguano will be at the helm of this transition. Arizona State’s former running backs coach has deep ties to football in the Grand Canyon State. Aguano was one of the most decorated high school coaches in Arizona history and had been on Edwards’ staff since 2019. BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Buffaloes are off to an 0-3 start for the first time since 2012. The program has tumbled to the depths where director of athletics Rick George felt it necessary to acknowledge in a statement that the Buffaloes have been disappointing this fall. Third-year coach Karl Dorrell is feeling the pressure as he tries to turn around a program that lost quite a few players to the transfer portal. The Buffaloes are a 21-point underdog this weekend when they host UCLA at Folsom Field. UNDATED (AP) — Three weeks into the season and there are still more than few teams ranked in The Associated Press college football poll ranked that have a lot to prove. No. 4 Michigan is the prime example. The Wolverines have scored at least 50 in each of their first three games, but those opponents are a combined 0-9 against other FBS teams. But where it is ranked is based more on faith than accomplishments. Reality check rolls through the rankings this week, looking for mystery teams. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Metaverse Fans Look To Reality As The Sandbox Investors Go Big On BudBlockz – The Coin Republic https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/metaverse-fans-look-to-reality-as-the-sandbox-investors-go-big-on-budblockz-the-coin-republic/ Home » Metaverse Fans Look to Reality as The Sandbox Investors Go Big on BudBlockz 10 years ago, no one could have foreseen how blockchain technology has revolutionized conventional operations, procedures, and systems. In addition, the year 2022 sparked a great deal of debate over the Metaverse, giving attention to the sandbox metaverse and other similar endeavours. In 2011, Sebastien Borget and Arthur Madrid, the founders of Sandbox, launched the company intending to profit from the video gaming business. At a period when blockchain and cryptocurrencies were not as prominent, they sensed a crucial chance to introduce blockchain to the gaming industry. However, those investors who put their faith in Sandbox are going all-in on BudBlockz. During the private sale of BudBlockz, many Sandbox investors exchanged their tokens for BLUNT tokens. BudBlockz’s pre-launch excitement is a result of its practical-yet-ambitious strategy and careful alignment with the rapidly expanding retail cannabis business. With an outstanding success, the private sale of BLUNT officially concluded on the 12th of September after the whole allotment sold out early, and its presale will reward early investors with an instant 40% increase in the value of their shares. The subsequent presale began on the 12th of September with a starting price of $0.021, a 40% increase over the token’s private sale price. BudBlockz decided to start the presale early to satisfy the public’s demand for the highly sought-after coin. BudBlockz’s early launch may indicate a rising sentiment among investors that its value proposition is more robust. Budblockz is actively investigating the prospect of operating virtual dispensaries in the Metaverse as part of its long-term strategy. As the popularity of recreational cannabis retail continues to skyrocket, its customer base has expanded beyond seasoned marijuana consumers. Virtual settings are ideal for occasional or first-time cannabis users since they may be accessed entirely on the user’s terms. Moving forward, BudBlock intends to revolutionize the cannabis market by using the potential of decentralized solutions like crypto, NFTs, and blockchain. To accomplish this objective, the BudBlockz ecosystem relies on BLUNT, a potent utility coin. What BLUNT will provide to the cannabis market is the ability for cannabis lovers to conduct trades and negotiations in a secure, legal, and confidential digital environment. BudBlockz is an essential token to keep an eye on, according to a few industry experts, since it can alter the rapidly expanding cannabis business. Learn more about BudBlockz (BLUNT) Official Website: https://budblockz.io Presale Registration: https://app.budblockz.io/sign-up Telegram Group: https://t.me/BudBlockz Discord Server: https://discord.gg/s7hBFgvTmN All BudBlockz Links: https://linktr.ee/budblockz To purchase your $BLUNT tokens Step 1: Visit the official BudBlockz website https://budblockz.io Step 2: Click the “sign up” button at the top of the page Step 3: Create a Budblockz account. Ensure you use a valid email address. Step 4: From your client dashboard, click the “buy $BLUNT” button Step 5: set the amount you want to purchase and the currency you want to order in Step 6: Make the payment to the provided wallet address Step 7: Receive your tokens! Disclaimer: Any information written in this press release or sponsored post does not constitute investment advice. Thecoinrepublic.com does not, and will not endorse any information on any company or individual on this page. Readers are encouraged to make their own research and make any actions based on their own findings and not from any content written in this press release or sponsored post. Thecoinrepublic.com is and will not be responsible for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the use of any content, product, or service mentioned in this press release or sponsored post. Author Recent Posts For publishing articles on our website get in touch with us over email or one of the accounts mentioned below. Latest posts by Guest Author (see all) Download our App for getting faster updates at your fingertips. Top Rated Cryptocurrency Exchange How Flasko (FLSK) Is Better Than Avalanche (AVAX) And LunaOne (XLN) Level Up Your Gaming Adventure With Moshnake, Decentraland, and Cardano MOSHNAKE Top Lists of Cryptocurrencies That Can Increase Your Wealth Alongside SOLANA and THORCHAIN. Big Eyes to Revolutionize the Meme Token Culture –  Will Its NFT Project Succeed like Those of Shiba Inu and Flow?

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U.S. Nuclear Testing’s Devastating Legacy Lingers, 30 Years After Moratorium – National Geographic https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/u-s-nuclear-testings-devastating-legacy-lingers-30-years-after-moratorium-national-geographic/ ByLesley M.M. Blume Published September 22, 2022 Potassium iodide pills are often given out during nuclear emergencies, actual or imminent. In late August, for example, the European Union pledged to preemptively donate more than five million anti-radiation tablets to Ukraine, amid fears of a Chernobyl-level catastrophe at the Russian-occupied, embattled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. But for Claudia Peterson, 67, and her peers growing up near Cedar City, Utah, iodide pills were part of their routine—like recess, or homework, or reciting the pledge of allegiance. The ones given to students at her elementary school were big and orange, she recalls. Another part of the routine: the men in suits who showed up at the school toting Geiger counters. “They would come up to our faces and run this machine over us,” she says. When Peterson asked her teacher what a beeping response from the machine meant, she was told that the device had detected residual radiation from recent dental x-rays.  “Except,” Peterson says, “I had never had them.” Formerly an iron mining and agricultural community, Cedar City stands about 175 miles east of the Nevada Test Site, where the United States conducted more than 900 nuclear tests from 1951 through 1992. Others were held across the country, including in Colorado, Alaska, and Mississippi. Tests of the U.S.’s biggest nuclear megaweapons were reserved for sites in the Pacific, including one device in the Marshall Islands a thousand times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb. The U.S. carried out its last weapons test on September 23, 1992, with the detonation in Nevada of an approximately 20-kiloton device codenamed Divider. (A kiloton is equivalent to a thousand tons of TNT; the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima was about 15 kilotons.) Just over a week later, on October 2, President George H. W. Bush signed a moratorium on further testing, which has been honored to this day. Now, on the 30th anniversary of that test, National Geographic examines the legacy of U.S. testing in the first half-century of our atomic age. Before the Nevada tests began, officials told people in Cedar City and other surrounding communities not to worry: There was no danger to anyone beyond the site’s limits, they said. Peterson and her family believed this at first. Yet as fireballs and mushroom clouds kept appearing on the western horizon, it became clear that something was terribly wrong. At a neighboring sheep ranch, “there would be piles of dead lambs,” she says. “Some of them were deformed, with two heads or missing legs.” Then her schoolmates started getting sick. When she was in sixth grade, she says, a boy one year younger than she died of leukemia. At the same time, another boy around her age got bone cancer and had to have his leg amputated; he died the following year. Just after she graduated from high school, another friend died of liver cancer, Peterson says. For Peterson and many others, the atomic testing era has never really ended. Many of these “downwinders”—people exposed or likely exposed to radioactive fallout during tests—say that the specter of a possible return to testing someday haunts them. In 2020, when the Washington Post reported that the Trump administration was considering resuming nuclear testing, following unsubstantiated assertions by administration officials that China and Russia were testing low-yield nuclear devices, many in Nevada and Utah decried the decision. Joe Biden, then a presidential candidate, called the notion “reckless” and “dangerous.” A spokesperson at the National Security Council—chaired now by President Biden—tells National Geographic that “the United States … does not see a need to return to testing” and that the Biden administration calls “on all states possessing nuclear weapons to declare or maintain the zero-yield nuclear explosive testing moratorium.” In the past, Biden has warned that a resumption of U.S. testing might “prompt other countries to resume militarily significant nuclear testing.”  Experts advise that if a U.S. administration does resume testing, it would risk setting off a new nuclear arms race—as the very first atomic test, in New Mexico, did 77 years ago. During its Cold War nuclear race with the Soviets, the U.S. detonated 1,149 nuclear devices in 1,054 tests—more than those by all seven of the other nuclear-testing nations combined, including the Soviet Union, which conducted more than 700 tests. In the U.S.’s bid for nuclear supremacy, populations in the vicinity of test sites became collateral damage from radioactive fallout. Officials in charge of the tests also courted environmental and geological catastrophes, including possible earthquakes, tidal waves, dam breaks, and more. The decision makers “were cavalier by today’s standards,” says nuclear weapons historian Alex Wellerstein. “Today, we say, ‘If you don’t know it’s safe, don’t do it.’ But back then, they leaned toward doing it anyway.” It was a question, he adds, of political priorities. Cold War leaders believed that testing was an existential necessity and that greater harm would come from not testing as the Soviets continued to build their own atomic arsenal. “The tricky part,” Wellerstein adds, “is that they didn’t give a voice to the people who were going to be at risk.” The testing program easily cost taxpayers more than $100 billion in fiscal 2023 dollars, according to Stephen Schwartz, nonresident senior fellow at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Total spending on U.S. nuclear weapons and weapons-related programs “now exceeds $10 trillion and counting,” he says. The human costs, however, are incalculable. ‘Now, I am become Death’  In the middle of the night on July 16, 1945, a caravan of buses, cars, and trucks carried about 90 scientists to the Alamogordo Bombing Range—a desert testing ground 125 miles southeast of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Among them was William “Atomic Bill” Laurence, a New York Times reporter conscripted earlier that year as the in-house historian and propagandist of the Manhattan Project. Just before dawn, the team would attempt to detonate an atomic bomb for the first time.  As some from the group picnicked and passed around “sunburn lotion,” they fretted about whether the years and billions of dollars spent on the top-secret project would work. (Manhattan Project physicists had also deliberated—and placed bets—on whether the bomb might set the Earth’s atmosphere on fire but decided it would be unlikely.) At 5:30 a.m., the team detonated a 21-kiloton plutonium implosion device nicknamed Gadget atop a hundred-foot tower. The blast—which packed an explosive payload equivalent of about 21,000 tons of TNT—dredged up and irradiated hundreds of tons of soil and sent a mushroom cloud up to 70,000 feet high. For Laurence, the explosion was unlike anything ever seen on the planet: It had the “light of many super-suns” and was “devastating, full of great promise and great forebodings,” he wrote. For physicist and “father of the atomic bomb” J. Robert Oppenheimer, it brought to mind Hindu scripture: “Now, I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.” Everyone there knew, he said later, that “the world would not be the same.” Some residents of the surrounding areas thought they were witnessing the end of the world. The flash was so bright that a blind girl a hundred miles away saw it, according to one local press report. Within hours, an odd, snow-like ash blanketed the nearby countryside. Fallout was detected as far away as New York State. None of those living near the Trinity site were warned or evacuated before or after the blast. It had been selected in part for its supposed remoteness from human settlement, but census data from 1940 show that nearly half a million people in New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico lived within 150 miles of ground zero. (Privately acknowledging the “very serious hazard” posed by the blast, the Manhattan Project’s chief medical officer advised that future tests should likely only be conducted where no one lived within a 150-mile radius.) To calm nerves, officials told people that a nearby ammunition dump had exploded. Many learned the truth about the blast only years later, and Trinity test survivors are not among the downwinders eligible for government compensation. Upon learning of the first successful American nuclear test, the Soviet Union accelerated efforts to develop their own bomb. The Soviets successfully tested their first device in 1949, ending the U.S.’s nuclear monopoly and setting off an international nuclear arms race. ‘Who does this to their own people?’ On January 11, 1951, the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission distributed a handbill to residents of towns and farming communities in southern Nevada and Utah, announcing that it would soon start testing nuclear bombs nearby. Tests would go on indefinitely at what would become known as the Nevada Test Site, 65 miles north of Las Vegas, but there would be no danger to people beyond the perimeter, it said. Sixteen days later, a B-50 bomber dropped Able, a one-kiloton bomb, over the test site—the first of a hundred aboveground bombs detonated there during the next decade. For nearby residents, the blasts became a regular occurrence and even, at first, a form of entertainment. And soon, Americans across the country could occasionally experience the bombs voyeuristically on national television, including the 1953 Annie test, whose 16-kiloton blast dramatically incinerated a mock neighborhood dubbed Doom Town, complete with cars and suburban homes filled with furniture and mannequins arranged in various activities.  Officials assured those living around the site that the detonations were “relatively small in expl...

Brelyon Secures $15 Million For Ultra Reality Immersive Technology – Optics.org https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/brelyon-secures-15-million-for-ultra-reality-immersive-technology-optics-org/ 22 Sep 2022 Funds will accelerate development of headset-free display for enterprise and metaverse users. Brelyon, the MIT Media Lab spin-out developing immersive display technology, has raised $15 million in Series A financing. The funding round was led by Lockheed Martin Ventures, with other participants including Corning Incorporated and LG Technology Ventures. It follows the $1.6 million in seed funding secured by the company in July 2020. Brelyon said that financing will be used to accelerate product development and hiring driven by rapidly growing enterprise and consumer demand for its Ultra Reality technology, a display monitor intended to replicate immersive and VR experiences without the need of a headset. Brelyon launched Ultra Reality in January at CES 2022, where the company also announced its partnership with LG Display. The company won a Prism Award in the Displays category at SPIE Photonics West the same month. “With Ultra Reality, Brelyon is introducing a new perspective on the future of work and play, while forging new inroads as an immersive portal to metaverse experiences,” said Barmak Heshmat, CEO and founder of the company. “The rise of GPUs and efficient graphic neural nets in computer graphics is enabling an array of computational optics in displays and making them more accessible to the mass market. This opens the possibility to provide immersive services far superior to 32-inch desktop monitors and headsets today.” Development of Ultra Reality is based on what Brelyon believes to be fundamental limitations enforced by laws of optics for any augmented reality display that uses passive optical elements, such as visors, waveguides, and meta-surfaces, to deliver the image to the eye. The alternative is to use the principles of monitor displays, but employ a monitor delivering levels of visual data that can saturate human depth perception. A 2021 Optics Express paper co-authored by Heshmat indicated that the “fundamental guidelines for designing optimal near eye displays, light-field monitors, and 3D screens” had now been defined. A new take on the metaverse and virtual worlds Built upon MIT research, Brelyon is pioneering a set of technologies meeting these guidelines and providing an immersive exerpience. One of the first results is the creation of virtual displays which manipulate the light to allow the viewer a window-like experience with extended meters of depth. According to Brelyon technical data, Ultra Reality “uses precise wavefront engineering to create a massive field of view with true optical depth layers, generating an immersive panoramic virtual screen that engulfs the viewer without the need for a headset, and all in a small desktop footprint.” At CES the company indicated that its product employed a LG LCD screen, with the intention of bringing OLED technology to the platform via the partnership with LG. Higher refresh rates than the demo model’s 60 Hz are also planned, increasing the platform’s attractiveness for high-end applications as well as to gamers. Brelyon anticpates its “desktop metaverse experience” also enabling new types of immersive applications in simulation scenarios, virtual offices, meeting rooms, events, and collaboration spaces. “Brelyon has a completely new take on metaverse and virtual worlds,” said Anshul Agarwal from LG Technology Ventures. “Unlike conventional wisdom that is focused on binocular 3D and holograms, Brelyon’s approach is to leverage depth to push on visual and functional performance in the virtual domain. This opens the door to visual experiences that have orders of magnitude better fidelity at significantly lower computational cost.”