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How A New Direct Flight Lands At Sea-Tac – Seattle Met https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/how-a-new-direct-flight-lands-at-sea-tac-seattle-met/ Air Tahiti Nui’s first Seattle flight landed at Sea-Tac Airport on October 5. On October 5, the arrivals screen at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport lit with a new name among all the usual Portlands and Chicago O’Hares: the city of Papeete. Air Tahiti Nui flight 52 landed mid-morning to great fanfare from the airline and airport, marking the first direct flight from Tahiti to Seattle. But why do we need air route to a far-off South Pacific island? Bringing a new flight to Sea-Tac Airport can be a complicated process, sometimes taking years. Sea-Tac isn’t New York City or London, says airport media relations manager Perry Cooper, so it’s not so congested that airlines have to wrestle over “slots” in Sea-Tac’s schedule. By federal law, he notes, the Port of Seattle can’t deny an airline the chance to fly in and out of our runways, so once an airline wants to come in, they start working on finding them office space and leasing them ticket counters. So it was really the small outfit—just four airplanes—of airline Air Tahiti Nui that made the call to link Seattle to the Southern Hemisphere. Mostly owned by the country of French Polynesia, it otherwise operates routes from Tahiti to Paris, Tokyo, and New Zealand. The airline’s vice president of the Americas, Caroline Borawski, noted that when they landed on Wednesday, few people in Seattle had ever seen their floral tail fin. The capital of French Polynesia, Papeete, sits on the island of Tahiti, surrounded by more than a hundred atolls and islands in the South Pacific—but English speakers generally call the whole nation “Tahiti.” It calls to mind Mutiny on the Bounty and palm trees, or maybe just the honeymoon destination of Bora Bora. Seattleites like a good tropical breeze as much as anyone else, but why make such a cross-global link to the Pacific Northwest? First of all, says Borawski, “It is not this far off destination.” Though south of the equator, the island nation shares a time zone with Hawai’i, making it a plausible alternative to that popular vacation spot. Eying the North American market, they saw  Seattle as hungry for international travel after the pandemic, plus a code share partner in hometown Alaska Airlines. Also, the flight goes both ways, says Borawski. They saw interest from Tahitians in skiing, and Seattle is the rare urban hub that has easy connections to ski spots. The airline will fly its signature Boeing Dreamliners in two round-trip flights per week. Though Borawski has seen new routes take up to six or seven years to finalize, Air Tahiti Nui jumped on the Seattle idea very quickly—she estimates it was about a three-month process. Sea-Tac has bounced back from pandemic route closures with more direct flights than ever, launching Helsinki and Istanbul as well this year. The brand-new international arrivals center, costing nearly a billion dollars, has spruced our front door. The new route launched with fares starting at $769 for the nine-and-a-half hour flight, a good three hours more than a hop to Honolulu. But as Seattle finally descends into winter, Tahiti’s year-round sun might make that direct trip not seem all that long at all.

AP Top Business News At 2:05 P.m. EDT – WTMJ https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/ap-top-business-news-at-205-p-m-edt-wtmj/ by AP News October 11, 2022 in AP Business, AP News Previous Post AP Top Sports News at 1:59 p.m. EDT Next Post Stocks rise as investors await inflation, earnings updates AP News Stay Connected 22.3k Followers 1k Follower 643 Subscribers Most Popular Gov. Tony Evers says he wouldn’t sign abortion exception bill if ban stays in tact October 11, 2022 Brett Favre says he’s ‘unjustly smeared’ in welfare case October 11, 2022 ‘Murder She Wrote’ actress Angela Lansbury dies at 96 October 11, 2022 AP Top Sports News at 3:52 p.m. EDT October 11, 2022 Hockey Canada CEO Smith out, board of directors resigns October 11, 2022

Dr. Ashley Miller: Building Bone Strength Early Can Prevent Breaks Later In Life – Berkshire Eagle https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/dr-ashley-miller-building-bone-strength-early-can-prevent-breaks-later-in-life-berkshire-eagle/ It’s a reality that cuts right to the bone. As we get older, our bones naturally become thinner, weaker and more susceptible to breaks. Loss of bone mass happens to all of us over time. But more than half of all adults ages 50 and older in the U.S. — about 54 million people — are either living with or at increased risk of developing an advanced condition of declining bone mass called osteoporosis, which literally means “porous bone.” The good news is that there are ways you can prevent osteoporosis or lessen its impact on your life by building your bone strength in your younger and middle-aged years. Osteoporosis typically develops unnoticed, with no outward symptoms over many years. It’s often first discovered after a bone breaks. The most common fractures are in the hip, spine and wrist, usually the result of a fall. Hip fracture is the most serious consequence of osteoporosis. About half the people who break a hip will need to use walkers or canes for the rest of their lives. Although it occurs in both sexes, women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis. The hormonal changes that occur in women during menopause, particularly the decline in estrogen levels, can lead to a rapid decrease in bone density and therefore an increased susceptibility to breaks. After age 50, more than half of all women and about quarter of all men will have an osteoporosis-related fracture at some point during their remaining lives. There are ways to test your bone density before problems arise. Your health care provider can order a bone mineral density test, also known as dual-energy X-ray (DEXA) scan. These determine how solid the bones are in your spine, hip and wrists. All women over the age of 65 should have a DEXA scan (earlier if you have a family history or other risk factors). Men over age 70, or younger men with risk factors, should also consider getting a DEXA scan. Treatments for established osteoporosis may include exercise, vitamin and mineral supplements. There are also several classes of medications used to treat osteoporosis. Your health care provider will work with you to find the best one for you. There are actions you can take yourself to keep your bones healthy and slow down bone loss: Eat a diet rich in calcium. We need calcium throughout our lives to keep our bones strong. Men and women ages 19 to 50 need at least 1,000 milligrams of calcium each day. After age 50, your body needs 1,200 to 1,500 milligrams. Great sources of calcium are dairy products like yogurt and cheese, calcium-fortified orange juice and cereals, tofu and soy products, sardines, and green leafy vegetables like broccoli and collard greens. Calcium supplements can also help. Talk to your doctor before taking any supplements. Get enough vitamin D. This is particularly challenging in places like New England with limited sun. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Men and women ages 19 to 70 need 600 international units (IUs) of vitamin D each day. After age 70, your body needs 800 IUs of vitamin D. Follow a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a mindfully healthy style of life can reduce the degree of bone loss. Begin a regular exercise program. Exercises that make your muscles work against gravity (such as walking, jogging, aerobics, and weightlifting) are best for strengthening bones. Do not drink too much alcohol. Do not have excessive amounts of caffeine. Don’t use tobacco at all. And finally, do everything you can to prevent falls inside and outside of your home. Ashley Miller, MD., is an orthopedic surgeon with Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates, an affiliate of Berkshire Health Systems.

News Headlines Today India 11 October 2022 | Breaking News Today – Tentaran https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/news-headlines-today-india-11-october-2022-breaking-news-today-tentaran/ Please follow and like us: Read News Headlines Today India 11 October 2022 to catch up on all today news headlines in english including breaking news today, India cricket sports news, India tv bollywood news, India weather forecast. Justice DY Chandrachud to be the next CJI Justice DY Chandrachud has been named as the next CJI by current CJI UU Lalit. CJI UU Lalit’s tenure will end on 8th November. Justice DY Chandrachud will take oath on 9th November for a tenure of 2 years. India ready to help in de-escalation efforts in Ukraine MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has said that India is ready to support de-escalation efforts in Ukraine. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent this offer to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well. Buy Online Women’s Kurta Pant Palazzo and Kaftan Dress at Wholesale Price – Shop Now Limited Offer – Buy Online Books in India – Buy Deepshikha Books Online at Best Prices In India – Buy Now Buy Maxim E-Bikes on Best Discounted Rate in India – Book Now Must Read: Today Current Affairs 11 October News Headlines Today India 11 October 2022 – Today News in English in India headlines Sharad Pawar to welcome ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ in Maharashtra Congress Party’s Bharat Jodo Yatra will enter Maharashtra on 9th November. Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar will welcome the yatra with his daughter Supriya Sule. EAM S Jaishankar welcomed with Tiranga in Australia Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is on a visit to Australia to strengthen bilateral ties. He received a warm welcome with Australia’s old parliament lit up with Tricolour. Later, he thanked the country for this welcome in a press conference. 16 Made-in-India armoured vehicles provided to Indian Army Indian Army’s UN Peacekeeping force received 16 Made-in-India armoured vehicles for its unit. The vehicle ‘Kalyani M4’ has been equipped with modern technology and was dispatched by Bharat Forge Limited. Amit Shah to launch Hindi course of MBBS Home Minister Amit Shah will be launching the course of MBBS in Hindi on 16th October in Bhopal. It will be the 1st time when MBBS will be taught in Hindi in the country. He will launch Hindi translated books of the 1st year. International News Japan has opened up to tourists after 2 years since the pandemic. The country has issued guidelines for tourists to be followed during their stay in the country. Technology News Lava Yuva Pro launched in India at the price of Rs. 7,799. Education Delhi University to release its 1st merit list on 18th October at 5 p.m. TS EAMCET Counselling 2022 Phase 2 registrations to begin today on the official website. NEET UG 2022 Counselling Round 1 Registration to begin today on the official website. India covid news – Covid in India – Covid-19 India cases Covid cases in India in the last 24 hours India recorded 1,957 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Must Read: 11 October in Indian history India Weather Forecast Today Fairly widespread light to moderate rain likely in several parts of the country. India Cricket Team News – India Sports News Today – Today news headlines 11 October 2022 Former cricketer Roger Binny will succeed Sourav Ganguly as the next BCCI President. Rajiv Shukla will continue to be the Vice-President. India to play the 3rd and final ODI against South Africa in Delhi today. Must Read:Aaj ka Panchang 11 October Bigg Boss news – Today Bollywood News – TV entertainment latest news – News Headlines Today India 11 October 2022 Celebrities wish Amitabh Bachchan on his 80th birthday: Fabulous wives enjoy Maldives: Sushmita’s new role: For more articles like, “News Headlines Today India 11 October 2022 – today news headlines 11 October 2022”, and keep reading news headlines today including India cricket team news, sports news headlines today, tv bollywood actors entertainment news, india weather forecast today, and India business news headlines, do follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For watching our collection of videos, follow us on YouTube.

Zuckerberg Seeks Metaverse Cool With Microsoft Partnership – Forbes https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/zuckerberg-seeks-metaverse-cool-with-microsoft-partnership-forbes/ Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Meta Platforms, which is not exactly having fun in the metaverse, has decided to drag work into it. The company formerly known as Facebook is hooking up with Microsoft to integrate the Office 365 suite into its Quest VR headset. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the partnership at Meta’s annual Connect conference, where a year ago he changed his company’s name to reflect its commitment to the metaverse, a more immersive version of the internet that includes components of alternate and virtual reality. “As in-person work ramps up, we want everyone to have the ability to feel like they’re present,” said Zuckerberg of the company’s shift to a metaverse workplace. The companies will seek to integrate key Microsoft apps with Meta’s VR and metaverse technology. From 3D renditions of Microsoft Office 365 apps to immersive Teams meetings, Microsoft is also looking at bringing virtual reality (VR) to creative projects. Interested in reading more? Subscribe to Forbes’ CryptoAsset and Blockchain Advisor here. Meta will use its Horizon Workroom remote-collaboration offering as a “first step to building a virtual office in the metaverse,” Zuckerberg said. Its first year as a metaverse-focused company has not been particularly fruitful for Meta, whose shares are down about 60% over the period, compared with an 19% drop for the broad S&P 500 index and a 39% decline for the barometer’s communications sector, of which it is the largest component. The company and Zuckerberg were widely criticized in August for an amateurish avatar of the CEO in front of depictions of the Eiffel Tower and the unfinished Sagrada Familia, meant to publicize the availability of Meta’s Horizon Worlds virtual-reality game in France and Spain. Zuckerberg himself has lost more than half his fortune—a staggering $76.8 billion—since September 2021, dropping him from No. 3 on The Forbes 400 list of the U.S.’ wealthiest people to No. 11. The company also announced a partnership with Accenture to launch “Quest for Business” next year, providing VR and metaverse bundles to businesses looking to expand their virtual work offerings. A separate partnership with Zoom will allow users to bring their newly designed avatars onto zoom calls. Meta and NBC Universal also announced a content deal for themed experiences in Horizon. In addition to spending billions of dollars on the metaverse, Meta’s traditional businesses are suffering from competition and a weakening advertising outlook. While Zuckerberg referred to the “openness” and “interoperability” of his company’s metaverse, he did not provide much explanation. The current version is not built on, nor does it use, blockchain technology. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn. Send me a secure tip.

Flagship Phones May Have Successfully Isolated African Consumers – Business Insider Africa https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/flagship-phones-may-have-successfully-isolated-african-consumers-business-insider-africa/ Phone companies today are beginning to lay heavy emphasis on luxury. It is no longer enough for a phone brand to innovate on the tech aspect, nowadays, these brands are pushing the boundary by dictating consumer experience. In 2017, phone giant, Apple did something unprecedented by putting a $1000 price tag on a non-specialist phone. At the time there was a backlash as the general public still shared the view that $1000 is too much to pay for an iPhone. However, true to form, Apple users overlooked the ridiculous price and purchased the product anyways. In that year, it sold 218 million units of iPhones. This created a trend that has become commonplace with almost all premier smartphones today as $1000 is no longer too much money to spend on a phone. In hindsight, these devices may be value for money, as you get the perks of numerous dedicated devices, crammed into one portable device. For example, flagship phones, like the Google Pixel 6, Samsung 22 Ultra, and the iPhone 13 pros can produce pictures and videos that rival even professional cameras. You get the best browsing and social media experience on high-end phones, a responsive A. I built into it, media consumption which can imitate a home theater system save in scope, and much more. And seeing as most people spend time with their phones, either for work or pleasure, it seems less ridiculous today to pay top dollar for a powerful handheld gadget. With this in mind, some phones now go for up to $2 million and are being sold. But, when does it all become too much? When does a phone become too luxurious for just a phone? When an entire market is isolated. In the past 5 years alone, the average African has been relegated to purchasing low-end phones. See the data here. Nowadays, only those willing to break the bank or those with a substantial amount of cash flow can buy a high-end flagship phone. The African tech market is dominated by budget phones, with low-end specs for the time being. The latest trend with these high-end phones is how you have to purchase a phone and its accessories separately. It used to be that you get a phone with a charger, earpiece, and other cool accessories, depending on the brand as some are more generous than others. However, today, you have to buy the phone and the charger separately, making phones that come with their accessory seem like a privilege to a population battling poverty. And with the push for MagSafe devices, no doubt these brands will become too much of a luxury good for Africans to have access to. There is a reason Apple has refused to open Apple stores in most parts of Africa, despite claiming that they make phones for everyone, which is simply its low market share in the continent. FOLLOW BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA Our newsletter gives you access to a curated selection of the most important stories daily. Thanks for signing up for our daily insight on the African economy. We bring you daily editor picks from the best Business Insider news content so you can stay updated on the latest topics and conversations on the African market, leaders, careers and lifestyle. Also join us across all of our other channels – we love to be connected! Unblock notifications in browser settings.

Currencies Replace Crypto At Forefront Of Market Trading Chaos – HT Tech https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/currencies-replace-crypto-at-forefront-of-market-trading-chaos-ht-tech/ The atmosphere at a conference was markedly different from the previous few years: there was a buzz. The atmosphere at a conference of currency market professionals was markedly different from the previous few years: there was a buzz. Senior executives from banks and brokers were feeling optimistic about the prospects of foreign-exchange trading at the recent gathering in Amsterdam. They’ve spent years eyeing the world of crypto with envy, as digital assets thrived in a highly volatile market, while traditional money remained dull. Currencies are now at the forefront of the action. Rapidly climbing interest-rate risks around the world and increased geopolitical tensions are fueling a 30% surge in trading and historic moves, reviving an industry that spent the past decade struggling with stagnant volumes. “FX as an asset class is really back this year,” said Russell LaScala, the global head of FX at Deutsche Bank AG, the world’s largest currency player by market share. “I think last year a lot of macro hedge funds were trading different assets, including crypto.” The notoriously wild swings in crypto markets have subsided this year, with the Bitcoin Volatility Index shedding more than 50% since a peak in May. By contrast, both Deutsche Bank’s and JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s gauges of currency volatility are at the highest in a decade apart from a spike when the pandemic struck. And the moves have been shocking: in Japan, authorities sold dollars to prop up the yen for the first time since 1998, while the euro sank below parity with the dollar to a 20-year low. In London, the world’s top currency trading hub, the pound slid to an all-time low. “Volatility is a bit like a London bus: there are either none to be found for love or money, or three arrive at the same time,” said Kit Juckes, global head of currency strategy at Societe Generale SA. FX Traders Relish Volatile Markets After Years in the Doldrums The action has drawn in speculative players such as macro hedge funds and grabbed the attention of real-money investors, whose portfolio valuations are now subject to sudden swings. The war in Ukraine and aggressive Fed rate hikes heightened the moves, drawing money to the dollar as a haven and influencing other markets from Bitcoin to stocks. “FX has become a much bigger focus, even for investors who are not typically focused on FX for two main reasons: the dollar has been the one remaining effective hedge across markets and the dollar’s appreciation has been very tradable for speculative investors,” said Ebrahim Rahbari, the global head of foreign-exchange analysis and content at Citigroup Inc. At TradeTechFX, the Amsterdam conference, executives packed sessions with titles such as “How can you ready your FX desk for heightened volatility,” before taking to the floor at afterparties fueled by expresso martinis. Crypto players, following debates on whether progress in building an institutional ecosystem has been “hindered by the ‘winter,’” looked grim, muttering in corners. Bitcoin has been stagnant at around $20,000 for months in a collapse from last year’s peak near $70,000. Crypto Lending Now Pays Less Than Safest US Government Debt “Crypto seemed to be having all the fun until the central banks started breaking things,” said Tanvir Sandhu, chief global derivatives strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence. “It took inflation to blast the secular decline in currency volatility as central banks unleashed years of suppression. Volatility creates opportunity and it’s a trader’s best friend.” In fact, cryptocurrencies command only a fraction of volumes of foreign exchange markets, for all the attention they generate. Trades of fiat currencies clock in at around $6.6 trillion each day, according to the Bank for International Settlements. That compares with just under $1 trillion for Bitcoin and other tokens, according to data website CoinMarketcap. It’s likely that markets are now migrating to a higher range for interest rates and bond yields and that will be accompanied by higher currency volatility on average, Societe Generale’s Juckes said. This is boon to the firms that dominate the space. Trading activity on major exchanges has soared compared with last year, while profits at the largest currency trading banks stand at multi-year highs. EBS Market, a platform owned by CME Group Inc., posted a 30% increase in spot trading in September compared with a year ago, with futures trading at a record high. Spot volumes hit $76 billion, the highest since the pandemic struck in March 2020. Other large platforms have also enjoyed a boost, with Euronext FX seeing a 20% increase in August, according to website LiquidityFinder. Good Business It’s not all been plain sailing. At times liquidity has still been challenging, said Citigroup’s Rahbari. “There have been occasions when large asset price movements were in fact observed with relatively little flow, similar to patterns in other markets this year,” he said. Overall though, the jump in volatility has benefited Deutsche Bank, UBS Group AG and JPMorgan, the top three banks by market share. They control 30% of the market, according to an annual survey of currency trading banks by Euromoney. JPMorgan clocked up a 15% increase in its fixed-income markets business in the second quarter. UBS highlighted foreign exchange as a driver of revenues that climbed 19% at its global markets division. Meanwhile, fixed income and currencies at Deutsche Bank grew 32%, the best second quarter in a decade. “I’ve been doing this for a long time and when you get markets that are volatile, but not disorderly, client activity increases and that’s usually good for the business,” LaScala said.

US Department Of Labor Recovers $157K In Back Wages For 65 Workers Of North Carolina Restaurant That Kept Their Tips Illegally – US Department Of Labor https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/us-department-of-labor-recovers-157k-in-back-wages-for-65-workers-of-north-carolina-restaurant-that-kept-their-tips-illegally-us-department-of-labor/ Mugen Inc. also allowed 15-year-old employees to work for longer periods than law permits GOLDSBORO, NC – A federal investigation has recovered $157,287 in back wages for 65 workers after finding that a Goldsboro-based restaurant’s pay practices denied the workers their full wages by keeping portions of their earned tips. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division determined that Mugen Inc. – operating as Jay’s Kitchen – kept a percentage of their employees’ tips, a minimum wage violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. By doing so, the employer lost their right to claim a tip credit and owed the workers the difference between their paid cash wage and the federal minimum wage. Investigators also found Mugen Inc. failed to keep an accurate record of hours worked, provide the dates of birth for employees under the age of 19 and keep addresses for several employees, all FLSA recordkeeping violations. Investigators also found that Mugen Inc. allowed three, 15-year-old employees to work outside of permitted hours while school is in session, a violation of federal child labor laws. The employees worked more than 3 hours on a school day, more than 18 hours in a school week and past 7 p.m. while school was in session. The division assessed a $1,915 civil money penalty to address the violation. “Tipped workers in the food services industry rely on their hard-earned tips to make ends meet. Tips are the property of the worker and, under no circumstances, may employers keep any part of their employees’ tips,” explained Wage and Hour Division District Director Richard Blaylock in Raleigh, North Carolina. “Our investigation also found Mugen Inc. employed minor-aged workers illegally. The Wage and Hour Division assessed more than $1 million in penalties and identified child labor violations in nearly 200 food service industry investigations in the last two fiscal years,” Blaylock added. “We are determined to ensure the well-being and safety of young workers is not compromised, and that employers understand there can be costly consequences for failing to comply with federal child labor laws.” In fiscal year 2021, the Wage and Hour Division recovered more than $34.7 million for more than 29,000 workers in the food service industry. In 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports near record numbers of job openings and workers in the accommodations and food services industry quitting their jobs.  “Employers who do not respect their workers’ rights will likely struggle to retain and recruit the people they need to remain competitive, as workers look for opportunities with employers that do,” said Blaylock. In addition to Jay’s Kitchen, Mugen Inc. also owns and operates Jay’s Sushi & Burger Bar in Goldsboro, Ninja Hibachi Express in Goldsboro and Greenville, Ninja Grill in Goldsboro, Ninja Hibachi & Burger in Mount Olive, and Jay’s 108 in Kinston. View the division’s statistics on child labor investigations through the U.S. and in the Southeast. For more information about the FLSA and other laws enforced by the division, contact the agency’s toll-free helpline at 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243). Workers can call the Wage and Hour Division confidentially with questions – regardless of their immigration status – and the department can speak with callers in more than 200 languages. Learn more about the Wage and Hour Division, including resources available online where employers, parents, teachers, and minor workers can get information about protections for young workers on the department’s YouthRules! website, as well as learning the seven child labor best practices for employers.

Millard Oakley Public Library Receives Technology Grant | News | Overtoncountynews.com – Overton County News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/millard-oakley-public-library-receives-technology-grant-news-overtoncountynews-com-overton-county-news/ Representative John Mark Windle, Senator Paul Bailey, Senator Ken Yager and Secretary of State Tre Hargett supported the Millard Oakley Public Library with a $7,164 Training Opportunities for the Public, TOP, Grant to buy solar charging benches, Wi-Fi hotspots and provide basic computer and online Genealogy classes for their patrons. “The computer literacy training offered by the Millard Oakley Public Library will help Overton County residents develop the skills they need to unitize today’s digital resources,” said Rep. Windle. “I appreciate the library staff’s hard work securing this grant to provide training and increase the community’s access to technology.” “This grant will help citizens gain useful technology skills and I am glad Millard Oakley Public Library completed a successful application for these funds,“ said Sen. Bailey. “I appreciate the Secretary of State’s office for facilitating these grants and look forward to the benefits it will bring to the library.” “I am pleased this grant will help provide much needed and in-demand needed training and services to our citizens. Congratulations to the Millard Oakley Public Library for securing these funds to benefit the community,” said Sen. Yager. TOP Grants are administered by the Tennessee State Library & Archives, a division of the Department of State, and supported by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. TOP Grants are available for public libraries to provide digital literacy training to the public, hotspots, solar charging stations, increase internet access at the library and for the Digital Navigators pilot project. “The Millard Oakley Public Library is working to increase internet access and digital literacy by offering classes, hotspots and a solar electronic device charging station,” said Secretary Hargett. “Thank you Rep. Windle, Sen. Yager and Sen. Bailey for supporting this grant to help local libraries meet the increased technology need in their community.” This year, more than $349,000 in TOP Grant funding is being awarded to increase access to technology at 50 public libraries across Tennessee.

AT Deals: HP X27q 27-Inch QHD Gaming Monitor Drops To $160 At Amazon – AnandTech https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/at-deals-hp-x27q-27-inch-qhd-gaming-monitor-drops-to-160-at-amazon-anandtech/ Today at Amazon, the HP 27-inch QHD gaming monitor has dropped to one of its lowest prices yet. This monitor usually goes for around $300 but today is marked down to $160. As of writing, Amazon has not specified an expiration date for the offer so it’s not clear for how long it will be listed at this discounted price. The purchase is offered with free shipping for Amazon Prime members. HP X27q 27-inch QHD Gaming Monitor: was $300, now $160 at Amazon The HP X27q gaming monitor uses a 27-inch IPS panel with a QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution. According to HP, the X27q is AMD Freesync Premium certified. This ensures a high refresh rate, low latency, and support for low framerate compensation (LFC). Its refresh rate caps out at 165 Hz while the response time gets as low as 1 ms. Users have two video inputs to take advantage of including an HDMI 2.0 port and a DisplayPort 1.4 input. The HP X27q comes with a limited 1-year warranty from HP and is also backed by a 30-day return policy from Amazon. Visit the HP X27q 27-inch QHD gaming monitor product page at Amazon for purchase options and more details.

Murfreesboro Police Update With Technology, Body Cam’s And More – Wgnsradio https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/murfreesboro-police-update-with-technology-body-cams-and-more-wgnsradio/ (MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Technology continues to get better, sometimes by the minute. But, how do law enforcement departments stay up-to-date with the tech world? Simple. Police departments across the nation evolve as new technology is released and as new crimes are committed. In Murfreesboro, police officers were once issued pagers. Now, officers are issued a smartphone… That was MPD Sgt. Amy Denton. Chief Michael Bowen said the police department ordered 200 new in-car cameras and as far as the body cam’s go… Reports indicate the new body cameras will be worn by patrol officers as soon as November.

This Authentic Riviera Maya Destination Wants You To Visit Instead Of Going To Cancun This Year – Travel Off Path https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/this-authentic-riviera-maya-destination-wants-you-to-visit-instead-of-going-to-cancun-this-year-travel-off-path/ Last Updated 3 mins ago Cancun may be known the world over for the luxuriousness of its resorts and the azure nature of its waters, and despite being truly stunning, we know it is not necessarily representative of the Riviera Maya as a whole. Other smaller, competing towns in the region are well aware of this, too, with one in particular going as far as encouraging tourists to skip Cancun altogether and vacation there instead. Mexico is incredibly diverse and multicultural, and in recent months we have done our best to introduce you to other parts of the country you might not be entirely familiar with, such as the Pueblos Magicos or the colonial cities route. With that, we have been noticing a new trend emerging: visitors are now craving more ‘authentic’ Mexican experiences. Luckily, this hidden gem of the Mexican Caribbean seems to have understood the assignment: What Makes Puerto Morelos Special Compared to Cancun? Coming out ahead of other Riviera Maya destinations, the town of Puerto Morelos has quietly re-branded itself as an ‘authentic’ destination in an area that has long been plagued by over-development. Sandwiched between the almighty Cancun and Playa del Carmen, it is located at the heart of Mexico’s most famous resort strip, but it has a special something. Being home to the coastal Puerto Morelos Reef National Park, it features numerous dive and swimming sites, as well as hotspots for sea life viewing. Inland, its largely-unheard of cenotes rival those of Tulum, which have recently been flagged as unsafe for swimming, while the town itself has preserved a traditional fishing village aesthetic. Here, tourists will not find wide pedestrianized boulevards overtaken by heavy traffic, the same that posed a problem for many travelers traveling to and out of Cancun this year, nor Tulum’s crazy beach party scene. Puerto Morelos is much more quaint and lacks the others’ hustle and bustle, and the municipality authorities have finally realized this is not a weakness: it’s a powerful asset. A Town Of Endearing Tranquility Presenting the town to travel agencies, tourist officials have just unveiled Puerto Morelo’s new official website, explicitly highlighting its ‘authenticity’ compared to its strongest rival, Cancun. They also state the town has an ‘endearing tranquility’, a quality that will certainly help more reserved travelers entertain the idea of visiting. Moreover, Puerto Morelos is noted for having ‘talcum-powder sand and turquoise waters‘, coupled with a ‘distinct Bohemian ambiance‘ and flavorful local cuisine. Even better: it is a short 17-minute drive from Cancun Airport, Mexico’s number one international airport for U.S. travelers, making it easy enough to get to all year round. We have noted an increase in cultural tourism in Mexico lately, powered by the nation’s Mayan and Spanish-era heritage sites, and, as The Cancun Sun points out, Puerto Morelos is an old settlement linked to both Caribbean and Transatlantic trade, making it an unmissable gem for those keen on understanding more about Mexico’s History. What Are Some Of The Town’s Top-Rated Attractions? Of course, History is not the only aspect that will draw visitors to this little slice of heaven. The 9,188-people-strong town has plenty of small seaside hotels, offering guests a more relaxing and customized experience, narrow streets lined with shops where locally handcrafted items are sold, and friendly locals. Other attractions include: A flea market A farmer’s market (on certain dates) A leaning lighthouse A dolphin sanctuary and training center (Delphinus Puerto Morelos) A public beach within walking distance of the town center At the same time, it is popular among adventure seekers, with The Cancun Sun reporting ‘many fishing and boating opportunities’, including underwater excursions in one of the most beautiful sections of the Great West Atlantic Reef Belt. Foodies will love it just as much, especially if they’re seafood enthusiasts. Even if you end up deciding not to stay in Puerto Morelos in the end, the municipality makes for a fine day trip from Cancun’s Hotel Zone or Tulum, and an escape from the opulence of five-star all-inclusives, even if momentarily. Once the new Tren Maya launches, Puerto Morelos will become even more accessible as one of the train’s stops. Ready to see a far more authentic side to Mexico? Make sure you check out their webpage for more information. Read More: Travel Insurance That Covers Covid-19 For 2022 Should You Attend A Timeshare Presentation On Your Next Trip To Mexico? This Colonial City Has Been Voted The Most Beautiful In Mexico 7.5 Million International Tourists Have Already Visited Cancun and Cabo This Year Los Cabos Is Challenging Cancun For The Number One Vacation Spot In Mexico This article originally appeared on Travel Off Path. For the latest breaking news that will affect your next trip, please visit: Traveloffpath.com ↓ Join the community ↓ The Travel Off Path Community FB group has all the latest reopening news, conversations, and Q&A’s happening daily!  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR LATEST POSTS Enter your email address to subscribe to Travel Off Path’s latest breaking travel news, straight to your inbox Disclaimer: Current travel rules and restrictions can change without notice. The decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. 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LIVE: President Murmu To Visit Tripura, Assam From Oct 12-14 – Hindustan Times https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/live-president-murmu-to-visit-tripura-assam-from-oct-12-14-hindustan-times/ Live Updated on Oct 11, 2022 10:57 PM IST Breaking news October 11, 2022, live updates: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Welcome to hindustantimes.com updates platform where you can find breaking news from India and across the world. Find fast updates about the latest news as it breaks. Follow all the updates here: Oct 11, 2022 10:57 PM IST Britain: King Charles III’s coronation to happen next year in May The coronation of King Charles III will take place on May 6 next year, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday, vowing to reflect the monarchy’s historic traditions and its modern role. Oct 11, 2022 10:30 PM IST US museums return African bronzes stolen in 19th century A bronze sculpture of a West African king that had been in the collection of a Rhode Island museum for more than 70 years was among 31 culturally precious objects that were returned to the Nigerian government on Tuesday. Oct 11, 2022 10:00 PM IST ‘Under-17 Women’s World Cup great platform for girls in football’: Union min Anurag Thakur “Under-17 Women’s Football World Cup has started in Bhubaneswar & there is an ongoing match between India and US. This is a great platform where girls will get huge opportunities in football. Matches will be played from 11 October to 30 October,” says Union sports minister Anurag Thakur. Oct 11, 2022 09:26 PM IST Imran Khan booked by Pak’s federal probe agency over misuse of funds: Report Oct 11, 2022 08:28 PM IST SSC job scam: TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya sent to 14-day ED custody TMC MLA and former chairman of West Bengal Board of Primary Education Manik Bhattacharya sent to 14-day ED custody, reported ANI. He was arrested today by ED in the School Service Commission (SSC) scam case. Read more. Oct 11, 2022 07:58 PM IST Zelensky calls for international monitoring mission on Belarus border, reports AFP Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for international monitoring mission on Belarus border, reported news agency AFP. Oct 11, 2022 07:35 PM IST Two arrested after gold worth ₹1.63 cr seized by Mumbai Customs  Two passengers in two cases were arrested after Mumbai Customs seized 3.07 Kgs gold valued at ₹1.63 crores from them, ANI reported. They had arrived from Dubai by SpiceJet Flight SG-14 on Monday and were found to have concealed gold dust in wax form in the undergarments. Oct 11, 2022 07:12 PM IST Uber shuts services in 5 Pakistani cities including Islamabad & Karachi Cab service aggregator Uber has now decided to discontinue its ride-hailing services in five cities of Pakistan including capital Islamabad and Karachi. The company said the operations will continue in Lahore where it will plan new products. Oct 11, 2022 06:54 PM IST IMF cuts India’s economic growth forecast to 6.8% in 2022 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday cut its projection of India’s economic growth in 2022 to 6.8 per cent, as it joins other global agencies that have trimmed forecasts. Read more. Oct 11, 2022 06:28 PM IST Kyiv asks Ukrainians to limit electricity use after strikes on infrastructure Kyiv asks Ukrainians to limit electricity use on Tuesday after Russian strikes on infrastructure caused “serious” damage to central Ukraine energy facilities, reported news agency AFP. Oct 11, 2022 06:04 PM IST Russia declares Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta a terrorist organisation: Report Oct 11, 2022 05:49 PM IST EC allots ‘two swords and shield’ symbol to Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde Oct 11, 2022 05:22 PM IST Kerala couple, aide ‘sacrifice’ 2 women to get rich, bury them at home; arrested A Kerala couple sold to the idea that human sacrifice could lead to prosperity, lured two women to their Pathanamthitta house over a four-month period, killed them and buried them in the backyard. Read more. Oct 11, 2022 05:01 PM IST Indian Army Day Parade to be held in Bengaluru next year: Officials Indian Army Day Parade will be held in Bengaluru next year, news agency ANI reported. The parade is held every year on January 15. Oct 11, 2022 04:42 PM IST Educational fee structure of AIIMS could be modelled along lines of IITs, IIMs The fee structure for medical education at AIIMS across India may be revised and modelled along the lines of IITs and IIMs to augment the revenue generating potential of the premier institute, according to a recommendation made at AIIMS’ ‘chintan shivir’ held in August, reported PTI. Oct 11, 2022 03:55 PM IST SC rejects ED’s challenge to grant bail to ex-Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh in money laundering case The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging the grant of bail to former Maharashtra home minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Anil Deshmukh in a money laundering case. Oct 11, 2022 03:29 PM IST BSF seizes 9.477 kg Heroin in Assam’s Karimganj district in a joint op with police Border Security Force seized 9.477 kg Heroin from a truck in Assam’s Karimganj district in a joint operation along with Police on Tuesday. The drug was filled in 764 soap cases and was hidden in a cavity made in the ceiling of the truck cabin, news agency ANI reported. Oct 11, 2022 03:12 PM IST PM Modi lays foundation stones of healthcare facilities worth around ₹1275 cr in Ahmedabad Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stones of healthcare facilities worth around ₹1275 crore in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Oct 11, 2022 02:51 PM IST Haryana-Punjab CMs to discuss Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal issue on Oct 14 Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar to meet Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann on Oct 14 to discuss Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal issue. Supreme Court recently nudged two CMs to meet and try to find amicable solution. “We will definitely try to find a way to resolve the issue,” Khattar says. Oct 11, 2022 02:14 PM IST Israel, Lebanon reach ‘historic agreement’ on maritime dispute Lebanon and Israel have reached a historic agreement demarcarting a disputed maritime border between them. Read more. Oct 11, 2022 01:30 PM IST 2020 Palghar lynching: Ready to transfer case to CBI, Maharashtra government tells SC The Maharashtra government on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that it has no objection to handing over the 2020 Palghar lynching case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Read more Oct 11, 2022 12:10 PM IST SC issues notice to ED on Satyendar Jain’s plea against transfer of case to new judge Supreme Court issues notice to ED on Delhi minister Satyendar Jain’s plea against transfer of case to new judge. Oct 11, 2022 12:07 PM IST Death toll rises to 19 in Russian strikes on Ukraine Ukraine said Tuesday that at least 19 people were killed and more than 100 wounded as a result of Russian strikes across the country a day earlier. Oct 11, 2022 11:14 AM IST SC affirms Calcutta HC judgment quashing reappointment of Sonali Chakravarti Banerjee as Calcutta University vice-chancellor Supreme Court affirms the Calcutta HC judgment quashing the reappointment of Sonali Chakravarti Banerjee as the Calcutta University vice-chancellor. SC holds the state couldn’t have done away with the clause requiring approval of the chancellor — the West Bengal governor. Oct 11, 2022 10:14 AM IST List of Congress members attending Mulayam Singh Yadav’s funeral Congress deputes former MP CM Kamal Nath, and Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel to attend the last rites of veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav in Saifai, Uttar Pradesh today. Oct 11, 2022 09:35 AM IST CJI UU Lalit to recommend name of Justice DY Chandrachud as next CJI today CJI UU Lalit to recommend name of Justice DY Chandrachud as next CJI today at a gathering of all SC judges. Oct 11, 2022 09:01 AM IST With 1,957 new cases, India daily Covid tally remains under 2k-mark With 1,957 new cases, India daily Covid tally remains under 2k-mark; active caseload at 27,374. Oct 11, 2022 08:22 AM IST TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya arrested by ED in teacher recruitment scam TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya arrested by ED in teacher recruitment scam. He is the former chairman of the state primary education board and was removed from his post by the Cal HC in June. Second TMC MLA to be arrested after Partha Chatterjee in recruitment scam. Oct 11, 2022 07:08 AM IST 5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan’s Fayzabad An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Tuesday morning, the National Center for Seismology said. The earthquake struck 89 kilometre east of Fayzabad and had a depth of 112 km. Oct 11, 2022 06:11 AM IST Biden condemns ‘utter brutality’ of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine US President Joe Biden condemned the “utter brutality” of Russia’s missile barrage at civilian targets in Ukraine – a significant escalation of a conflict now in its eighth month. Subscribe to our best newsletters BJP wrests control of Goa’s Margao municipality, not without hiccups Published on Oct 11, 2022 10:52 PM IST Damodar Shirodkar’s victory comes days after the ordinance that amended the Goa Municipalities Act to require voting for elections of chairperson and vice chairperson to be held by ‘show of hands’ rather than secret ballot. 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How Special Olympics Athlete Kayla’s Health Journey Leads To An Audience With White House Lawmakers – FOX 17 West Michigan News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/how-special-olympics-athlete-kaylas-health-journey-leads-to-an-audience-with-white-house-lawmakers-fox-17-west-michigan-news/ Special Olympics is an inclusive movement and an athletic organization, but it’s also a conduit for healthy living, something everyone can benefit from. Special Olympics Athlete Kayla Cornell serves as a health messenger for the organization and was recently chosen to attend the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health to advocate. The last time the President of the United States convened a conference on this topic was more than 50 years ago when Special Olympics was newly founded. Cornell was one of 500 attendees at the conference in our nation’s capital, hand-picked by Special Olympics International to represent those individuals with intellectual disabilities. Cornell, alongside Special Olympics Minnesota Health Messenger Kayte Barton, met in small groups with members of Congress, federal civil servants, representatives of the private sector, and leading civil society organizations. Now a nine-sport Special Olympics Michigan athlete, Cornell was first introduced to Special Olympics on the ski slopes in seventh grade. She began sharing her own health message in 2019 when she became a certified international Health Messenger for Special Olympics. Educating herself, Cornell has lost more than 40-pounds and learned the physical and emotional value behind a balanced diet. Currently, Cornell teaches a cooking class for Special Olympics Michigan; a seven-week class that can be done online or in person. She’s also enrolled in college to become a dietician. “You can go to doctors’ offices or talk to health professionals and talk to them about how they can understand our disabilities more, and how they can work with us,” Cornell explained. “Some athletes lead exercises at practices, I have my cooking class, and there are multiple things you can do to get involved as a Health Messenger. That’s how I found my passion and what I love to do. I wouldn’t be where I am if I wasn’t selected (in the Healthy Messenger program).” Cornell plans to continue conversations with Congress and Michigan lawmakers in an effort to educate the need for better health services. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the Breaking News Newsletter and receive up to date information.

Local Calendar | News, Sports, Jobs – Maui News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/local-calendar-news-sports-jobs-maui-news/ Today • MIL girls volleyball 5:30 p.m.–D-I tournament semifinal: Baldwin at King Kekaulike. 7 p.m.–D-I tournament semifinal: Kamehameha Maui vs. Maui High at King Kekaulike. Wednesday • MIL girls volleyball 6 p.m.–D-I tournament final at King Kekaulike. Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox Today • MIL girls volleyball 5:30 p.m.—D-I tournament semifinal: Baldwin at King Kekaulike. 7 p.m.—D-I … MIL D-I TOURNAMENT At King Kekaulike Monday’s Result • First Round King Kekaulike def. Lahainaluna 23-25, … Today • MIL girls volleyball 6 p.m.—D-I tournament first round: Lahainaluna at King …

Facebook Employees Seem Completely Confused By The Metaverse – Futurism https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/facebook-employees-seem-completely-confused-by-the-metaverse-futurism/ It’s a big week for Facebook-turned-Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. After a few rough quarters, a dismal public reaction to a glimpse at the founder’s Horizon Worlds metaverse, and an allegedly imminent round of mass internal layoffs, the company is finally bearing down on the release of its Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest Pro VR and AR headsets. This stands to be a make-or-break moment for Zuck, who’s hinged his company’s legacy on his AR-dependent metaverse vision. And by all accounts — not to mention niche sport-related promos — Facebook’s katana-wielding overlord is thrilled about this product release. But according to The New York Times, there’s one very telling group that may not be: the metamates themselves. Corroborating a leak last week, the NYT reported that Meta has had a difficult time getting its employees on its Horizon Worlds platform. Some company staffers reportedly had to scramble to buy Oculus headsets — which, you know, you might expect them to have already owned — in response to new mandates that weekly meetings be held in the metaverse, and execs have even turned to threats to actively monitor their game play. Sounds, uh, fun. “Everyone in this organization should make it their mission to fall in love with Horizon Worlds,” read a September commandment, originally obtained by The Verge, from metaverse VP Vishal Shah. “Get in there. Organize times to do it with your colleagues or friends, in both internal builds but also the public build so you can interact with our community.” Shah has a point. It’s difficult to drum up public excitement about a piece tech if those building it apparently don’t care enough to even own the headset you need to use it. But the issue, it seems, isn’t just that the employees don’t like Zuck’s metaverse. In an anonymous NYT survey of 1,000 Meta employees, conducted on the popular Silicon Valley app Blind, only 58 percent said that they even understand the strategy he’s taking to get there — a sure recipe for chaos, confusion, and general unhappiness. Even more damningly, some employees have reportedly taken to labelling metaverse projects with the acronym MMH — which stands for Make Mark Happy (ouch) — while Oculus’ former technology chief, who still works as a Meta advisor, expressed during an August podcast interview that the many billions of dollars poured into the project made him “sick to [his] stomach.” And back in August, the head of the metaverse division resigned. Zuck, however, appears hellbent on bringing his “North Star” to fruition — whether his metamates get it or not. “Being a cynic about new and innovative technology is easy,” A Meta spokesperson told the NYT. “Actually building it is a lot harder — but that’s what we’re doing because we believe the metaverse is the future of computing.” READ MORE: Skepticism, Confusion, Frustration: Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Struggles [The New York Times] More on Zucko woes: Mark Zuckerberg Is in Big, Big Trouble

WIKO 10, WIKO Buds 10 Unveiled At Cool SM MOA Launch – BusinessMirror https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/wiko-10-wiko-buds-10-unveiled-at-cool-sm-moa-launch-businessmirror/ French phone brand WIKO recently wowed fans and customers alike at a fun-filled consumer launch for its newest products, the WIKO 10 and WIKO Buds 10, at SM Mall of Asia. Weekend shoppers flocked to the WIKO phone displays to check out the WIKO 10, as well as the WIKO T50 and WIKO T10. Buyers were treated with free accessories to go with their new phones. WIKO Philippines Senior Brand and PR Manager, Charisma Buan, and WIKO Retail Director, Kenny Lee, later gave product talks, providing an in-depth look into the brand and its latest products. The launch also featured games and raffles where lucky winners got a chance to bag free WIKO products. Before the day ended, shoppers and fans were treated to an electrifying performance by P-pop group and WIKO ambassadors G22. They performed their singles “BANG” and “Defy.” and also debuted a TikTok dance for “WIKO Beat.” Several fans grabbed the opportunity to show off their swag in the #WeCoolWithWIKO TikTok dance challenge, for a chance to win WIKO phones and other exciting prizes. Where to buy WIKO 10: Specs, price WIKO 10 is a new series with a 12nm MTK Helio G37 chip and IMG PowerVR G8320 GPU for smooth performance, and a 6.74-inch LCD with HD+ waterdrop display for comfortable viewing. The phone’s 50MP rear and 8MP selfie cameras deliver high-resolution photos and videos. With its large 5000mAh battery with 22.5W WIKO SuperCharge, users can enjoy cool content and experiences all day. The smartphone also features three colorways inspired by French aesthetics: Klein Blue, Silver, and Black. WIKO 10 comes in 4GB + 128GB RAM and 6GB + 128GB RAM models priced at P7,999 and P8,999, respectively. Customers who purchase WIKO 10 6GB from September 25 onwards get free WIKO Buds 10 and three (3) months extended warranty (on top of the 12 months warranty). Meanwhile, the WIKO 10 4GB will have a promo price of P5,999 on Shopee’s Super Brand Day on September 29. First 30 orders will get a free Anker Marvel charging bundle. Check out the WIKO 10, WIKO Buds 10, and other products at authorized WIKO Stores, Shopee, and Lazada. For more information and updates, follow the WIKO Philippines Facebook page and WIKOmmunity Group, and visit the official website.

Binance To Invest $500 Million In Elon Musk Twitter Buyout – Cryptonews https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/binance-to-invest-500-million-in-elon-musk-twitter-buyout-cryptonews/ Changpeng Zhao. Source: A video screenshot, Youtube/Entrepreneur ME Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, the outspoken CEO of major exchange Binance, has announced his company is planning to allocate more than $1 billion to acquisitions and investments in 2022. Binance’s top project in this field is providing $500 million in financing for Elon Musk’s planned takeover of the social media platform Twitter. Earlier this year, a Delaware judge ruled that Musk and Twitter have until October 28 to close the deal, with Zhao’s statement indicating Binance could play a role in the potential transaction. To date, the exchange has earmarked $325 million for a total of 67 projects this year, compared with $140 million committed in 2021, Bloomberg reported. This confirms Binance’s determination to continue its expansion drive in 2022 despite the ongoing crypto market downturn.  “We did look at a lot of lenders in recent months because that’s where all the issues are,” Zhao said, adding that he was interested in “real products that people use”. The CEO said that Binance has remained profitable in spite of the latest crypto market woes. “NFTs are a lot more than selling pictures of monkeys,” Zhao said, adding that he believes “this technology will stay” as it could be used for a variety of purposes, such as issuing university degrees and tickets. The entrepreneur also said that the coming months are likely to pave the way for more consolidation within the crypto industry, as there is “a lot of opportunity” for mergers and acquisitions in the current market. Other major plans by Binance include its planned $200 million strategic investment in the media company Forbes. The exchange is also interested in becoming an investor in gaming companies, according to Zhao.

U.S. Expediting Shipment Of NASAMS Air Defenses To Ukraine -White House – Reuters https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/u-s-expediting-shipment-of-nasams-air-defenses-to-ukraine-white-house-reuters/ WASHINGTON, Oct 11 (Reuters) – The United States is speeding up the shipment of sophisticated NASAMS air defenses to Ukraine, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Tuesday, after a devastating missile barrage from Russia. U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelenskiy in a phone call on Monday to support the country’s air defenses as residents took cover from strikes in Kyiv. The United States has approved sending Ukraine a total of eight National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) so far, with two expected to be delivered soon and six more sent over a longer time frame. “We think that we’re on track to get those first two over there in the very near future,” Kirby said during a briefing for reporters. “We are certainly interested in expediting the delivery of NASAMS to Ukraine as soon as we can.” The United States has provided more than $16.8 billion worth of security assistance since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24 and imposed a wide-ranging array of economic sanctions on Moscow over its actions in Ukraine. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt, Steve Holland and Doina Chiacu; Editing by Mark Porter Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

October Prime Day 2022: 15+ Tech Deals You Don’t Want To Miss – NBC News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/october-prime-day-2022-15-tech-deals-you-dont-want-to-miss-nbc-news/ For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. The second sale — dubbed the Prime Early Access Sale— runs through Oct. 12 and offers sitewide savings for Prime members on popular categories ranging from skin care and home goods to tech and fitness equipment. Since it’s so close to the holiday season, Amazon is also introducing a Top 100 list featuring deals on some of the most popular (and gift-worthy) products, the retailer says. SKIP AHEAD Prime Early Access tech sales on Amazon | Tech sales at other retailers Whether you’re shopping for cool products for your tech-loving friends or just looking for some great deals for yourself, you’ll find notable discounts on TVs, headphones, laptops, smartwatches, tech accessories and more during the Prime Early Access Sale. To help you make the most of the fleeting shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Prime Day deals and sales live on Amazon, plus highlighted other notable deals from counter sales at other retailers. The best Prime Early Access Sale tech deals Below, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale on tech products based on our previous coverage and reporting. To ensure the quality of each deal, we’re running deals through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel and Honey— each product is at its lowest price in at least three months. Samsung 32-inch Class Frame QLED LS03 Series Smart TV Lowest price ever 4.5-star average rating from 2,132 reviews on Amazon Samsung’s Frame series is a favorite among our tech experts — not just for its top-notch QLED panels, but also for its unique ability to act as a TV when it’s on and as art when it’s off. For $5 a month, you can access more than 1,400 pieces of art from world-renowned institutions to transform your QLED screen into a piece of artwork. Apple MacBook Air (2020) Lowest price ever 4.8-star average rating from 12,964 reviews on Amazon With up to 18 hours of battery life and faster graphics and processing speeds thanks to Apple’s M1 chip, according to the brand, this MacBook Air is a great option for those looking to upgrade their current laptop situation. This model has 8GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, which should be enough for most people. Echo Dot (3rd Gen.) 4.7-star average rating from 965,481 reviews on Amazon Amazon’s most compact smart speaker is a deal at less than $20. WIth improved sound over its Gen 2 model, according to the brand, this Echo Dot lets you voice control your music, stream songs, control smart home devices, set timers, ask for the news and more. Pair it with another to enjoy stereo sound. Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Control Lowest price ever 4.4-star average rating from 82,564 reviews on Amazon Chamberlain’s Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-enabled garage control hub comes with a sensor that allows you to control and monitor your garage door through a companion app. You can create schedules in the app to automatically open and close your garage and get real-time notifications when there’s any garage door activity. Sony SRS-XG500 X-Series Wireless Portable Bluetooth Boombox Party-Speaker 4.6-star average rating from 396 reviews on Amazon This water-resistant Bluetooth speaker is lightweight (about 12 pounds) and has a carrying handle so you can easily take it on the go. The speaker also includes LED lighting effects to create a cool ambience when playing music in the dark and has up to 30 hours of battery life, according to Sony. Furbo 360° Dog Camera Lowest price ever 4.5-star average rating from 1,173 reviews on Amazon Furbo’s dog camera — one of Select associate reporter Mili Godio’s favorite products for her dog Bella — is designed with a wide-angle camera that rotates 360 degrees. The camera automatically follows your pet as they move, and once you connect the device to the companion app, you can get real-time activity notifications on your phone, watch or tablet. There’s also a compartment built into the device to fill with treats, which you can toss to pets through the app. Fire HD 8 Tablet Gaming Bundle Lowest price ever 4.6-star average rating from 163,449 reviews on Amazon This gaming bundle includes a 10th-generation Fire HD 8 tablet and a Luna Controller, compatible with the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service. According to Amazon, the tablet has up to 12 hours of battery life; it has an 8-inch HD display, 32GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM. The $10-a-month Luna subscription service — which includes hundreds of games — is not included in the bundle, but there is a seven-day free trial. NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Wi-Fi 6 System 4.4-star average rating from 918 reviews on Amazon One of our experts’ favorite Wi-Fi routers, this integrated cable modem and Wi-Fi 6 satellite system covers up to 5,000 square feet and 40-plus devices at one time so you can stream, game, and work without interruption. 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It is the largest of all the phones in the S22 series with a 6.8-inch display and comes with a built-in S Pen. It has a 5,000mAh battery that, according to the brand, should last for more than a day on a single charge. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 Lowest price ever 4.5-star average rating from 28,503 reviews on Amazon The Bose 700 over ear headphones are some of the best if you’re looking for active noise cancellation — they offer 11 levels of ANC plus “good, balanced sound quality and a super comfortable fit,” as tech expert Whitson Gordon previously noted. The headphones can last for up to 20 hours on a single charge, according to the brand. 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10 Rock Artists That Named One Of Their Songs After A Texas City – Klaq.com https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/10-rock-artists-that-named-one-of-their-songs-after-a-texas-city-klaq-com/ Texas is found in many parts of music, from being mentioned in the lyrics or sometimes in the title of the songs. Texas cities are also mentioned in song titles too; regardless of the genre. For this list we’re looking at just rock artists who mentioned a Texas city in the title. (So no country artists like George Strait, Marty Robbins or Waylon Jennings) ZZ Top: Let’s start with an obvious choice. The band that defines Texas music, of course would have Texas cities name dropped in the titles. They have at least 2: “Heaven, Hell or Houston“ But of course the one that we ALL know is “La Grange“ The Doobie Brothers: Another classic rock band, The Doobie Brothers had a huge hit of their 3rd album The Captain And Me named after a small Texas town, just ten miles from San Antonio Texas. The story in the song might be fictional, but the town is very real. Of course I’m talkin’ about the… Taking Back Sunday: Back in 2011, when Taking Back Sunday was taking a retreat to Sonic Ranch in Tornillo (they definitely weren’t the only ones to record in Sonic Ranch), they would write songs for their “Taking Back Sunday” album. They had such a positive experience, they named one of the songs after El Paso called…. well… “El Paso“. Butthole Surfers: The last album Butthole Surfers would record was 2001’s Weird Revolution. A few of the songs would appear in movies; “They Came In” would be heard on Mission: Impossible 2 & “The Shame of Life” on the trailer for Phone Booth. But one song on the album would contain Houston in the title: Dracula From Houston. The song is bonkers but it fits for their style. The Reverend Horton Heat: The band that defines Texas psychobilly, would also have a song that contains Houston in the title. From The Full-Custom Gospel Sounds of the Reverend Horton Heat, we have the very fast paced “Living On The Edge (Of Houston)“. Iggy Pop: The Godfather of Punk would have many crazy nights in Houston. So he decided to name a song after Houston on his 5th album, Party called “Houston is Hot Tonight“. The album wasn’t the most well-received by critics, but at least Iggy was nice to show his appreciation to saying how much he loved partying up in Houston. Bob Dylan: We’ve heard of songs that talk about one man fighting another for a woman; well that’s the story behind “Brownsville Girl” off Bobby’s 1986 Knocked Out Loaded album. While the album was mostly panned by critics, they all seem to agree that “Brownsville Girl” was the gem off the album. Sitting at 11 minutes, it’s also one of Bob’s longer songs too. Saxon: The British heavy metal band wrote a song all about Dallas on their 3rd album, 1980’s Strong Arm of the Law. “Dallas 1 PM” is pretty significant in that it’s all about the 1967 assassination of JFK. To this day, it’s a still a song they play occasionally during live shows. R.E.M.: The 90’s alternative band known for “Losing My Religion“, “It’s The End of the World As We Know It“, actually wrote two songs named after Texas cities: “Texarkana“, from the same album WITH Losing My Religion, Out of Time & “Houston” from their 2008 album Accelerate. Steely Dan: One of the EARLIEST songs in Steely Dan’s catalog, “Dallas” was recorded during the sessions for their debut album Can’t Buy A Thrill. It was also sung by their drummer Jim Hodder. It never appeared on an album outside of the Japanese release of Steely Dan. Luckily it exists on YouTube for our listening pleasure. Honorable Mentions: Gary Clark Jr “Travis County“: I put this under honorable mention because, even though Gary grew up in Travis County (Austin), it’s a COUNTY, not a city. But the song was so good NOT to include here so here it is. Yes “Abilene“: While the name is indeed named after the Texas city, it’s hard to tell whether or not the song was inspired BY the city or not. However I don’t get to talk about Yes so does it deserve to be included here as an honorable mention?…..Yes. Tragic Landing: Yes they’re not as popular as any of the other names on this list but this is easily one of the best “El Paso” songs out there by El Paso’s own Tragic Landing. 40 Of The Best Musicians Born In the Lone Star State Texas has been home to a wide variety of musical genres; many musicians have become staples of rock, metal, pop, country & more. Here are some of the greatest musicians to ever represent the state of Texas.

15 Spring Break Ideas For Families – TODAY https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/15-spring-break-ideas-for-families-today/ Trying to make a plan for spring break with the entire family? You aren’t alone. Spring break travel is one of the most popular times for families to get away, according to travel agents. The best way to guarantee options is by planning in advance. “It is a busy time to travel, so if you value choices, plan in the fall,” ​Kiki Humes, a family travel advisor with Ciao Bambino told TODAY Parents. “Last-minute planners may be locked out of the best family accommodations or the best located accommodations.” Nicole Gerber, SmartFlyer travel advisor, agreed. “The school year is coming to an end, it’s still on the cooler side temperature wise in most parts of the U.S., and many families haven’t been away in a few months and are itching for a trip before potential summer plans,” Gerber said. Before planning a spring break trip, decide what is important for your family. “I think it is important (for families) to decide if they want to stay domestic or go international,” Gerber said. She also recommended parents ask themselves: How much do we want to spend? Are our passports up to date? What type of trip are we looking for — sightseeing, history and culture? Adventure? Or relaxing beach and pool time? Amy Annis, a Ciao Bambino family travel advisor, added that a smart way to navigate a busy travel season is to think outside the box. “As spring break is a busy time to travel, consider something off the beaten path,” Annis said. 15 spring break ideas for families Humes, Gerber and Annis provided spring break ideas for families traveling both domestically and internationally. “I can’t stress enough how smart it is to be focused on planning your vacation schedule six months to one year in advance and even more for bucket list trips,” Annis said. “The best defense for a seamless trip is a well-organized itinerary.” 8 spring break ideas for families in the U.S. National Parks Florida  Hawaii Road trip through California A destination resort “Somewhere where the family has a multitude of activities to choose from onsite,” Annis said. Big city trips “Like New York City, Boston, New Orleans, Washington D.C. or Charleston,” Humes said. Arizona A late season ski trip “Depending on when the break falls, it could be right at the tail end of ski season as well,” Gerber said. 7 spring break ideas for families outside the U.S. Caribbean “Somewhere with a nice, swimmable beach like Turks & Caicos or The Bahamas,” Annis said. Costa Rica or Belize “(Both) would be a trip combining activity in the jungle with time on the coast at leisure,” Humes said. Europe “In Italy, Rome, Florence and Venice or in Spain — Madrid, Andalusia and Barcelona,” Annis said. Big city trips All agents agreed that big city combination trips are a popular choice. Top cities include London, Paris and Lisbon. Combinations include: London and Paris, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, Prague and Vienna Iceland Mexico Kait Hanson is a lifestyle reporter for TODAY.com. A graduate of Penn State University, she began her career in sports and happily wakes up at 6 a.m. for games thanks to the time change at her home in Hawaii. An island transplant originally from the Northeast, she has called Oahu home for nearly 10 years with her husband and two chocolate Labs. Follow her on Instagram or Twitter.

Dawn Makes Changes To Leadership Team – Food Business News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/dawn-makes-changes-to-leadership-team-food-business-news/ JACKSON, MICH. — Dawn Foods has made several changes to its executive leadership team. Jennifer Cloherty has joined the company as chief financial officer. She succeeds Karl Brown, who has moved into an advisory role for Dawn. Ms. Cloherty most recently was CFO at Kellogg North America, where she was also the executive sponsor for the Kellogg African American Resource Group and the Kellogg Veterans Group. Prior to Kellogg, she held financial leadership roles with Aptiv, Owens Corning, and GE. She spent 19 years with GE and held numerous operational and commercial finance roles across the United States and Europe. “Jennifer is an exceptional financial leader with great long-term vision, and I am proud to have her join the Dawn leadership team,” said Carrie Jones-Barber, chief executive officer of Dawn. “I am confident she will continue to build and develop the wonderful talent we have within our financial organization and partner with our leaders to drive the strategic, operational, and financial performance of our global business.” Mr. Brown, who joined Dawn in 2000, has held a variety of financial and commercial leadership roles and was heavily involved in the development and significant growth of Dawn’s international business. For the past five years, he also has led the global IT team. He will work with Ms. Cloherty over the next few months as she transitions into her new role. “I thank Karl for his incredible leadership, counsel and friendship over the years and look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role with Dawn,” Ms. Jones-Barber said. Dawn also has expanded the responsibilities of the company’s current chief digital officer, Bob Howland. Mr. Howland now will also lead the development and implementation of Dawn’s long-term digital and information technology strategy to ensure Dawn continues to provide best-in-class solutions for its teams and customers. He has been with Dawn since 2019. Earlier he was executive vice president and general manager of Blueport Commerce. He also has worked at Spencer Partners, Affiliated Distributors, Radial Inc., Vanguard, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, General Electric and American Express. “Bob has done a tremendous job transforming our business through best-in-class digital solutions that benefit both our team members and our customers,” Ms. Jones-Barber said. “Our digital and IT teams already work closely together on technology infrastructure and cyber security projects, which are critical to help protect our systems and data. Bringing together these two organizations under Bob’s leadership further strengthens our team and aligns with our strategic ambitions for the business.”

White House Holds Historic Conference On Hunger, Nutrition, And Health – Mirage News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/white-house-holds-historic-conference-on-hunger-nutrition-and-health-mirage-news/ At the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years, President Joe Biden presented a new national strategy for combating hunger, improving healthy eating, and reducing diet-related disease by 2030 in the U.S. The president said public and private partners in health care must work to: improve Americans’ access to healthy food; better integrate nutrition with health care; make nutritional information as transparent as possible; and invest more in nutrition and food security research. And that would only be the start. “There’s so much more in our strategy,” Biden said during opening remarks at the conference, held on September 28. “There’s so much more in our imagination, but one thing is clear. Meeting our bold goals requires a whole-of-government approach and a whole-of-society effort.” The new national strategy included many recommendations put forth in August by the Task Force on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, an independent, nonpartisan group of subject matter experts and multi-sector leaders. Task force co-chair Dariush Mozaffarian, currently the dean for policy and Jean Mayer Professor of Nutrition at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, said at the release of their report that “the actions and strategies we have outlined are sensible and actionable, and would create transformational change for Americans.” Along with other national stakeholders, Tufts played an important role in helping to bring about the conference, which comes 53 years after the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health was chaired and organized by former Tufts president Jean Mayer. Mayer founded the university’s school of nutrition, and the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts bears the name of the former university president. The White House Conference represents the culmination of a significant amount of planning and coordination by the White House, the various federal agencies, and Congress. The D.C. event, which launched the new national strategy, brought together leaders from state and local governments, nonprofits, private businesses, farmers, faith-based leaders, and youth advocates, as well as researchers and healthcare providers to “unite around a vision” proposed in the national strategy, in the words of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. “Changes are crucial,” he said. “However, the federal government cannot do them alone.” To achieve its goals of ending hunger, improving nutrition and physical activity, and reducing diet-related diseases by 2030, the Biden administration seeks to make the Child Tax Credit permanent, provide free meals for all students during and outside of the school year, expand access and healthy eating in the federal nutrition programs, create healthcare programs that support food as medicine interventions, advance nutrition science, create new package labeling and targets for reducing sodium and added sugar, and more. Speakers and attendees at the Conference focused on the twin problems of hunger and poor nutrition, which are often flip sides of the same coin for individuals and families. “We have the biggest military, but we lead industrial nations in diet-related diseases,” said Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, who supported the Conference along with Congressman Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, Senator Mike Braun of Indiana, and the late Representative Jackie Walorski of Indiana. “Half of our population right now is diabetic or pre-diabetic. Black Americans are 77 percent more likely to get diabetes and twice as likely to die from it,” said Booker. “There’s no one in this room that does not know someone going through a chronic disease,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who spoke at the Conference. He recounted to audience members that after two months of following a plant-based diet, his diabetic mother was able to go off insulin – this, after seven years of regular injections. “Chronic disease hijacks your life.” At a session titled “Making Healthy Choices,” Susan Mayne, director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), explained the range of impacts of proper food labeling: “When we put things on the label… it empowers consumers with information…and leads to many industries wanting to reformulate their products to make them healthier.” When the FDA required trans fats to be listed on nutrition labels, for example, population trans fat intake dropped 80 percent, Mayne said. Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro gave a rousing speech during afternoon plenaries. “We can do this,” she said. “And I’m going to say this to the administration: Strategies are laid out. Put it in the 2024 budget, so that we can deal with it, and move on it in the Congress. Let us then take it from there.” “We live in a country where hunger absolutely does not need to be a problem,” said 17-year-old high school senior and healthy-living advocate Avani Rai, in a conversation with Domestic Policy Advisor Susan E. Rice. “We have the capabilities to make a difference to end hunger. It’s a choice that we have to make, but a choice that we have to make all together.” It remains to be seen what specific policies will be implemented by the administration and Congress in the coming months. Mozaffarian is leading an ongoing advocacy initiative at the Friedman School, supported by philanthropic gifts, to ensure that the most promising actions in the national strategy happen. “The national strategy sets out a strong, detailed, whole-of-government approach to fixing food,” says Mozaffarian. “It’s up to all of us to ensure these are not just words on a page but become real actions.” For Rocco Perla, a healthcare expert and co-founder of The Health Initiative, a campaign to increase investments in health, prioritizing nutrition is key. “What do people actually need to be healthy? It’s not complicated,” he said. “If we’re really committed to population health and reducing medical costs, we need to put the health care system to work for health.” Senator Bill Frist, former Senate Majority Leader and one of the co-chairs of the Task Force on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, said in a statement that the conference is a “great [step] forward in reducing hunger, rooted in listening to those with lived experiences and bipartisan action.” Mozaffarian thanked the Biden administration and members of Congress for their leadership in making the conference happen. “We stand ready to support their efforts and move us forward,” he said. “The next phase of work for all of us across the nation will be after the conference, to ensure continued energy and attention on these critical issues and implementation of the national strategy for systemic change.” /Courtesy of Tufts University. 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Champions League Score Picks: Reece James Repeat For Chelsea Vs. AC Milan? Predictions For PSG-Benfica, More – CBS Sports https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/champions-league-score-picks-reece-james-repeat-for-chelsea-vs-ac-milan-predictions-for-psg-benfica-more-cbs-sports/ The UEFA Champions League’s Matchday 4 kicks off on Tuesday, and by the end of play on Wednesday, all 32 teams remaining will have just two matches left before the knockout stages. With these serving as repeat fixtures from last week’s Matchday 3, we could see some teams make or break their UCL campaigns. The slate on Tuesday is highlighted by AC Milan looking for revenge against Chelsea, while Barcelona are under serious pressure to beat Inter Milan on Wednesday.  As always CBS Sports and Paramount+ will be your home for all things UCL, starting with UEFA Champions League Today airing at 12:30 p.m. ET and at 2 p.m. ET ahead of the 3 p.m. kickoffs. Don’t forget to catch the studio show — Kate Abdo, Micah Richards, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel — out in New York during Matchday 5 for “Destination Brooklyn” at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 2. Here’s our predictions for each match and more: Craving even more coverage of the world’s game?  Listen below and follow ¡Qué Golazo! A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast where we take you beyond the pitch and around the globe for commentary, previews, recaps and more. Tuesday’s broadcast schedule (All times U.S./Eastern) UEFA Champions League Today, 12:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ Maccabi Haifa vs. Juventus, 12:45 p.m., Paramount+ FC Copenhagen vs. Manchester City, 12:45 p.m., Paramount+ UEFA Champions League Today, 2 p.m., CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ The Golazo Show, 3 p.m., CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ Paris Saint-Germain vs. Benfica, 3 p.m., Paramount+ Dinamo Zagreb vs. Red Bull Salzburg, 3 p.m., Paramount+ Borussia Dortmund vs. Sevilla, 3 p.m., Paramount+ AC Milan vs. Chelsea, 3 p.m., Paramount+ Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Real Madrid, 3 p.m., Paramount+  Celtic vs. RB Leipzig, 3 p.m., Paramount+  UEFA Champions League Post-Match Show, 5 p.m., CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ Wednesday’s broadcast schedule (All times U.S./Eastern) UEFA Champions League Today, 12:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ Napoli vs. Ajax, 12:45 p.m., Paramount+ Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge, 12:45 p.m., Paramount+ UEFA Champions League Today, 2 p.m., CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ The Golazo Show, 3 p.m., CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ Bayer Leverkusen vs. FC Porto, 3 p.m., Paramount+ Rangers vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m., Paramount+ Barcelona vs. Inter Milan, 3 p.m., Paramount+ Viktoria Plzen vs. Bayern Munich, 3 p.m., Paramount+ Tottenham Hotspur vs. Eintracht Frankfurt, 3 p.m., Paramount+ Sporting CP vs. Olympique de Marseille, 3 p.m., Paramount+ UEFA Champions League Post-Match Show, 5 p.m., CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ Champions League picks for every match AC Milan vs. Chelsea One matchup to watch: Reece James vs. Theo Hernandez. The Chelsea wing-back created all sorts of havoc down the Milan left last week, but then Fode Ballo-Toure is not really up to the standard required for a Champions League side. Hernandez is, and although he is more of an offensive threat, he should have the pace and strength to stay with James. He could even test his opponent on the other end, combining with Rafael Leao to pin Chelsea back. — James Benge Most likely to score a goal: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Chelsea’s summer signing hasn’t added much to his team beyond where it matters most; he keeps putting himself in positions to put the ball in the net. Aubameyang seems to have rediscovered his sense for where the ball will drop in the box and he might just be able to beat the Milan defense to it. — James Benge Man of the Match pick: Mason Mount. Graham Potter is the latest in a long line of Chelsea managers to discover how versatile, reliable and creative Mount can be. After a slightly slow start to the season, the England international has burst back into life in recent weeks and could make a major impact for the visitors in the San Siro. — James Benge Match prediction: AC Milan 1, Chelsea 1. With Hernandez back in the picture, Chelsea might not have the continual joy they did down the flanks at Stamford Bridge, setting the stage for a closer encounter that may not fall in either team’s favor. — James Benge Featured Game | AC Milan vs. Chelsea Paris Saint-Germain vs. Benfica One matchup to watch: Vitinha vs. Rafa Silva. This has the makings of a very nice all-Portuguese affair in midfield. Although Marco Verratti is PSG’s main creator, Vitinha plays an extremely important role and could help to dictate which way this one goes. As a former Porto man, he would love nothing more than to ensure that PSG get closer to booking their knockout phase berth. — Jonathan Johnson Most likely to score a goal: Kylian Mbappe. This match feels ideal for Mbappe to hit back at some of his recent critics with a goal or two. The French superstar’s position within Christophe Galtier’s setup is a subject of recent debate. Expect Mbappe to step up without Lionel Messi while Neymar should also chip in. — Jonathan Johnson Man of the Match pick: Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian goalkeeper has been in fine form of late and made some very good saves against Reims over the weekend. Benfica will get chances here so the Italian will need to be in the same vein here. — Jonathan Johnson Match prediction: PSG 2, Benfica 1. Benfica are capable of getting a draw, but I think that the hosts will narrowly shade it. This is one PSG cannot afford to get wrong with Juventus likely to win to close the gap. — Jonathan Johnson Featured Game | Paris vs. Benfica Barcelona vs. Inter Milan One matchup to watch: Lautaro Martinez vs. Gerard Pique. Romelu Lukaku is still sidelined, which means the Nerazzurri will continue to use Lautaro Martinez as a central striker. Much like Inter, Barcelona are also bit by the injury bug with multiple players out. Martinez’s duel with Pique could be the difference maker in this match as the experienced center back will drive the Blaugrana defense. — Francesco Porzio Most likely to score a goal: Robert Lewandowski. All eyes are on the Polish striker after a disappointing loss last week at San Siro that has now without a goal in two consecutive Champions League games. You have to go back to 2020 since the last time Lewandowski was blanked in back-to-back group stage games. He has not gone three UCL games in a row without a goal since 2018. Barcelona need to score because Xavi’s side desperately needs to win the match against Inter Milan. — Francesco Porzio Man of the Match pick: Pedri. Despite the final result, he was one of the best players of the match at San Siro. Inter Milan won’t count on Marcelo Brozovic, who is still injured. His absence creates more space for Pedri. — Francesco Porzio Match prediction: Barcelona 2, Inter Milan 0. It feels unlikely that Inter can replicate the same kind of performance away at the Camp Nou. Barcelona need to win this match if they want to have any shot of going through to the knockout stage. — Francesco Porzio Featured Game | Barcelona vs. Inter Milan Tottenham vs. Eintracht Frankfurt One matchup to watch: Jesper Lindstrom vs. Ivan Perisic. The space between the Spurs wing-backs and central defenders has been an area that other teams can exploit, which led to Conte rolling out a 3-5-2 with an extra midfielder for Spurs’ shutout victory over Brighton on Saturday. Against Frankfurt’s strong wingers, control of the match in midfield will be needed. — Chuck Booth Most likely to score a goal: Richarlison. Mr. Champions League for Spurs, Richarlison already has two goals in the competition. While Harry Kane will likely play the match if he is even half fit, it will be RIcharlison who comes off the bench for the winner to get an important victory. — Chuck Booth Man of the Match pick: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The do-it-all midfielder will play a large role in containing Frankfurt during the match, turning tackles won into possession going forward. As he assists Richarlison’s winning goal, that will be enough to take home Man of the Match honors. — Chuck Booth Match prediction: Spurs 1, Frankfurt 0. The change to a 3-5-2 will offer a much needed calmness to the match seeing Spurs get an important victory. — Chuck Booth Featured Game | Tottenham Hotspur vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

Meta’s Metaverse Struggles, YouTube’s New Account Handles And More – PR Daily https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/metas-metaverse-struggles-youtubes-new-account-handles-and-more-pr-daily/ Metaverse digital cyber world technology, man with virtual reality VR goggle playing AR augmented reality game and entertainment, futuristic lifestyle Reports say Meta’s metaverse project is not doing well and its workers are growing more concerned about the project’s future. These developments come after the company spent billions of dollars and assigned thousands of workers to make Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of the metaverse a reality. The New York Times said in a Sunday article that executives have complained about the amount of money spent on the entire project. In addition, other concerns were raised about the “quality lockdown” placed on the company’s main virtual-reality venture, Horizon Worlds, after reports of bugs. [VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES: Measurement Certificate Course for Communicators] This afternoon, the company is expected to unveil a new virtual reality headset along with other new metaverse features at a developer conference. It’s a big event for the company, whose Facebook and Instagram brands have suffered recent losses from rival TikTok. In addition, Apple’s mobile operating system privacy changes have cost Meta billions in advertising revenue, and the company recently announced layoff plans. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said he believes the company is making progress here. “Being a cynic about new and innovative technology is easy,” Stone told the New York Times. “Actually building it is a lot harder — but that’s what we’re doing because we believe the metaverse is the future of computing.” The company is reaching out to brands with thoughts on how they can use the metaverse to  tell their stories . Why it matters: The race to the metaverse continues, but it appears to be a bumpy ride. With issues with quality, use cases and more, brands should remain cautious and not put too many eggs in any one metaverse basket until they see which products seem to be viable technologically — and for users. YouTube introduces account handles YouTube is making it easier for brands and other creators to identify their channels on the social network with the introduction of account handles in addition to existing channel names. Like Twitter, handles will be identified with @ before the channel name. “Handles will appear on channel pages and Shorts, so they’ll be instantly and consistently recognizable,” YouTube said in a blog post announcing the move. “It’ll soon be simpler and faster to mention each other in comments, community posts, video descriptions and more. For example, creators can be shouted out in a mention in comments or tagged in the title of a recent collab, helping them increase visibility and reach with new audiences.” YouTube said the handles will be gradually rolled out over the next month and accounts that have already been verified with Google will remain verified unless they change their channel name. Why it matters: This is a win-win for brands and YouTube by establishing an easier way to identify brands on the site. Right-wing social media sites small, but attract a loyal audience A new Pew Research study suggests that right-leaning social media sites have built steady news-seeking audiences who say Facebook, Twitter and YouTube restrict what they are able to see and read. The study audited BitChute, Gab, Gettr, Parler, Rumble, Telegram and Truth Social and analyzed prominent accounts and content across them. Pew found that although fewer than one of every 10 Americans say they use the sites for news, most of the users said they are satisfied with their news experience, find the information to be mostly accurate and the discussions to be mostly friendly. The study also found that most of the users on the sites (66%) identify as Republicans or lean toward the Republican Party. Why it matters: Even though brands don’t need to be on all social networks, smart public relations professionals need to have a good working knowledge of each network, its metrics and the audiences they reach. Some social networks reach certain brands, while others don’t. Understanding the full playing field is important to communicators and the brands they represent. It’s also important to understand some of the risks in these new arenas: The Pew survey found 15% of prominent accounts on these sites have been banned or demonetized elsewhere on social media— which could mean a minefield for brands seeking influencers. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation getting creative to share its message The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is using creative ways to respond to a cultural issue while making it fun and keeping it true to its brand. For example, the group had a weekend post poking fun at those worried about drugs being inserted into candy to give to trick-or-treaters on Halloween night by telling warning users about those who may shove invasive silver carp into Milky Ways. Be diligent and check your child’s candy this year, just found an invasive silver carp shoved inside a Milky Way. No words. pic.twitter.com/4lxTErtQsX — Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (@OKWildlifeDept) October 10, 2022 The governmental agency has also previously gone viral with a tweet reminding people not to bring mountain lions indoors, which is helpful to all of us. It’s an example of how even small, obscure organizations can expand their reach with a sense of humor. Chris Pugh is a staff writer for PR Daily. Follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Send story ideas to ChrisP@Ragan.com. COMMENT

Marvel Releases Epic Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Posters – GameSpot https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/marvel-releases-epic-black-panther-wakanda-forever-posters-gamespot/ By Mat Elfring on October 11, 2022 at 8:11AM PDT It’s been a while since we have all visited Wakanda. At the beginning of October, we got to see the latest trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and we were introduced to a lot of new characters–including Riri Williams aka Ironheart. Outside of everything happening in the trailer, the questions still persists: Who is in the Black Panther costume? Well, we still don’t know that answer–it’s probably Shuri–but a slew of new posters for the movie have been released, giving us a closer look at each character in the movie. From the previously mentioned Shuri to M’Baku, most of the cast is getting their own poster. In total, 12 were released, with some featuring both Wakandans and Atlanteans. You can find all of them below. As for the Black Panther sequel, we may not have confirmation of who the titular hero is, but we do know a few other things. Black Panther is the official end to Phase 4 of the MCU, which started with the Disney+ series WandaVision. Daniel Kaluuya, who played W’Kabi in the first movie, will not be appearing in Wakanda Forever because of scheduling conflicts, as he was already involved in Jordan Peele’s Nope. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever releases on November 11, 2022. Aneka This is a new character for the movie, played by Michaela Cole, known for her role on the HBO Max series I May Destroy You. She’ll be playing a Dora Milaje. Attuma In the comics, Attuma is actually Namor’s enemy. He’s a warlord and wants to conquer Atlantis. Attuma is played by Alex Livinalli, who played Santos Delgado on Ozark. Ayo Ayo is returning for Wakanda Forever, and once again, Florence Kasumba will reprise her role as the member of the Dora Milaje. M’Baku Leader of the Jabari, who were once shut off from the other tribes of Wakanda, M’Baku will once again be played by Winston Duke. Nakia One of the people closest to T’Challa, Lupita Nyong’o will reprise her role as Nakia. Namor The leader of Atlantis, and half-Atlantean/half-human, Namor is played by Tenoch Huerta. If Namor is similar to his comic book counterpart, this could be the first mutant in the MCU. Namora The cousin of Namor, the full-Atlantean (which is a departure from the comics) will be played by Mabel Cadena. She’s known for her role of Itzel on the TV series Monarca. Okoye The leader of the Dora Milaje, Okoye will be played again by Danai Gurira. Ramonda The mother of T’Challa will once again be played by Angela Bassett. Riri New to the MCU, Riri Williams will be played by Dominique Thorne (Judas and the Black Messiah). She’ll also go by the name Ironheart. She’s a genius teenager who builds her own Iron Man armor. Ross Martin Freeman returns, playing the role of Everett Ross. Shuri The little sister to T’Challa–and inventor of all of Black Panther’s cool gadgets–Letitia Wright reprises her role as Shuri. She’s speculated to be the new Black Panther.

Crypto Investors Still Haven’t Priced In The Upside From The Ethereum Merge, JPMorgan Says – CNBC https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/crypto-investors-still-havent-priced-in-the-upside-from-the-ethereum-merge-jpmorgan-says-cnbc/ Excitement around the merge has already faded, but the long-term benefits Ethereum will reap from the technical upgrade have yet to be realized, according to JPMorgan. After leading the crypto market in the late summer ahead of the event, and enjoying a pre-merge rally, ether ended up being a sell-the-news event. It finished September down about 15% and underperformed other cryptocurrencies. The merge refers to a technical transition meant to improve its security in a way that lowered energy consumption by almost 100%. It was a base layer meant to give way to a series of planned upgrades that will ultimately tackle Ethereum’s biggest issues, like its processing capacity and high transaction fees, also known as gas fees. “The cryptocurrency market remains in need of a catalyst and while the merge is the first step in a series of upgrades to Ethereum, the market has yet to price in the upside that might come from increased capacity and throughput that we see as the Ethereum roadmap is executed,” Kenneth Worthington, an analyst at JPMorgan, said in a recent note. One of the most attractive potential outcomes of the merge for investors, a smaller supply of ether, hasn’t quite arrived yet, but JPMorgan says it’s still early. While the ether supply has continued to increase since the merge, it has slowed to a di minimis pace, Worthington said. It could begin to fall if transaction activity were to pick up and block fees, which are down substantially since July, were to rebound, he added. Another selling point for investors, higher staking yields, has changed more slowly than many had hoped. It has increased as expected, however, to about 5.05% from 4.2% before the merge. Maximal extractable value could add more than 100 basis points to the yield, Worthington said. In the near term, crypto assets including ether are in a holding pattern as they wait for both a new catalyst to draw investors into the market and, more importantly, for the Federal Reserve to pivot away from its path of aggressive interest rate hikes. That means that the biggest use case for any cryptocurrency is still speculation, but Ethereum will be a key player in changing that down the road, according to JPMorgan. “We believe that the Ethereum Merge could be a big factor in terms of increasing the use cases for blockchain into new areas, including financial services,” Worthington said, highlighting decentralized finance and NFTs.

U.S. Judge Approves Sales Process For Shares In Citgo Petroleum’s Parent – Reuters https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/u-s-judge-approves-sales-process-for-shares-in-citgo-petroleums-parent-reuters/ PDVSA’s U.S. unit Citgo Petroleum refinery is pictured in Sulphur, Louisiana, U.S., June 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman/File Photo HOUSTON, Oct 11 (Reuters) – An auction schedule to sell shares in Citgo Petroleum’s parent company, which could force a breakup of the Venezuela-owned U.S. oil refiner, was approved by a U.S. federal judge and filed on Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Leonard P. Stark’s order sets bidding and sales procedures, hiring of investment banker Evercore Group and directs an approach to the U.S. Treasury Department to seek a decision on any share sale. The Treasury has protected Citgo from creditors by previously not allowing transactions. Citgo declined to comment. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Delaware District court judge Stark last year approved the sale of shares in PDV Holding, whose only asset is Citgo shares, to pay Canadian miner Crystallex $970 million. The money is outstanding from an expropriation judgment on its Venezuelan assets. Citgo is the crown jewel of Venezuela’s overseas assets, and has split from its Caracas-based ultimate parent, Venezuelan state-run oil firm PDVSA. It is currently under control of Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido. Horacio Medina, the head of the board supervising Citgo, told Reuters the board is considering its next steps and sees “room to explore alternative options” to any auction. “We are now in meetings with our lawyers to decide the next actions.” Judge Stark’s process sets a nine-month calendar after the official launch date before he reviews a high bid. That would mean any sale could not happen until late 2023 or early 2024 if the U.S. Treasury authorizes it, Medina said. Rahim Moloo, an attorney for Crystallex, welcomed the order as “an important near-final step in this long road to justice.” “Even though Venezuela has avoided its obligations for years, Crystallex remains willing to settle this dispute,” he added. The approved marketing and sales process allows for a stalking-horse bid – a starting bid for any auction – and for the sale to the highest bidder of some or all of the Citgo parent’s shares. The number of shares sold would only be enough to cover the Crystallex judgment and any others the court attaches to the case. U.S. oil producer ConocoPhillips has a $1.29 billion judgment against Venezuela and has been monitoring the case. Koch Minerals and Koch Nitrogen last week applied to the Delaware District Court to link their $387 million judgment. Citgo Petroleum was valued at about $10 billion in 2014. The refiner posted $1.54 billion in net income for the first six months this year. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Mariana Parraga and Gary McWilliams Editing by Tomasz Janowski Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Nation’s Largest Hispanic Serving Institution FIU Joins Tech Training Initiative – FIU News https://dentoncountynewsonline.com/nations-largest-hispanic-serving-institution-fiu-joins-tech-training-initiative-fiu-news/ Florida International University (FIU) has joined an initiative designed to help students access the skills and credentials necessary to succeed in high-demand technology careers. Through a partnership with the tech talent platform SkillStorm, FIU students can now participate in courses that lead to credentials from the country’s leading tech companies, including AWS, Salesforce, CompTIA and Pega.   “As one of Florida’s largest institutions, we have a responsibility to prepare our students to navigate a rapidly evolving and increasingly digital labor market,” said Bridgette Cram, Interim Vice President, Innovative Education & Student Success at Florida International University. “Partnerships like this one, which will draw on SkillStorm’s unique training model and deep relationships with major tech employers, are helping us realize that mission — and fulfill our role as an engine of economic mobility throughout the state.”   Though Hispanics make up nearly one-fifth of the U.S. workforce, they are  just 7 percent of the tech workforce, according to recent research from the Aspen Institute and the Kapor Center. As the country’s largest Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with more than 32,000 students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, FIU is uniquely positioned to help close this persistent gap by expanding access to the credentials that are most in-demand among technology employers today.   FIU’s partnership with SkillStorm includes the Accelerator Program . SkillStorm’s Accelerator Program provides online, asynchronous and traditional training courses to help students gain certification in AWS, Salesforce, CompTIA and Pega.   “Our work is rooted in the belief that closing skill gaps and creating pathways to economic mobility are, in many ways, two sides of the same coin,” said Joe Mitchell, COO at SkillStorm. “Together with FIU, we’re enabling more students to learn the skills that lead to success in today’s world of work, and expanding access to economic opportunity for those who stand to gain the most from the promise of higher education.”   The certifications provided through these partnership tracks are designed for students and professionals at any stage of their educational or career journey. Many of FIU’s certification courses will offer students the flexibility to attend when convenient, while providing access to one-on-one training from industry-certified instructors.