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Local Scores For Aurora, Elgin, Naperville And Lake County – Chicago Tribune https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/local-scores-for-aurora-elgin-naperville-and-lake-county-chicago-tribune/ Email Beacon-News, Courier-News and Naperville Sun results to tribwestsports@gmail.com and News-Sun results to newssunsports@gmail.com. Note: Schedules are subject to change because of weather and other factors. FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOLS WEEK 9 FRIDAY’S GAMES BIG NORTHERN Genoa-Kingston at Stillman Valley, 7 p.m. CCL/ESCC GREEN Nazareth vs. Benet at Benedictine, 7:30 p.m. CCL/ESCC PURPLE Carmel at Marian Catholic, 7:30 p.m. CCL/ESCC WHITE Marmion at De La Salle, 7 p.m. CENTRAL SUBURBAN NORTH Deerfield at Niles North, 7 p.m. Highland Park at Maine West, 6:30 p.m. Maine East at Vernon Hills, 6 p.m. DUKANE Geneva at Lake Park, 7 p.m. St. Charles East at Wheaton North, 7 p.m. St. Charles North at Batavia, 7 p.m. DUPAGE VALLEY PLAYOFFS Waubonsie Valley at DeKalb, 7 p.m. FOX VALLEY Burlington Central at McHenry, 7 p.m. Dundee-Crown at Jacobs, 7 p.m. Hampshire at Cary-Grove, 7 p.m. KISHWAUKEE RIVER/INTERSTATE EIGHT BLUE Plano at Marengo, 7:15 p.m. KISHWAUKEE RIVER/INTERSTATE EIGHT WHITE LaSalle-Peru at Kaneland, 7 p.m. NORTH SUBURBAN Lake Forest at Mundelein, 7 p.m. Lake Zurich at Waukegan, 7 p.m. Libertyville at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Zion-Benton at Warren, 7 p.m. NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY Antioch at Round Lake, 7 p.m. Grant at North Chicago, 7 p.m. Lakes at Grayslake Central, 7 p.m. Wauconda at Grayslake North, 7:15 p.m. SOUTHWEST PRAIRIE WEST Minooka at West Aurora, 7 p.m. Oswego East at Plainfield North, 7 p.m. Yorkville at Oswego, 7 p.m. UPSTATE EIGHT Elgin at Glenbard South, 7 p.m. Fenton at East Aurora, 7 p.m. Glenbard East at Bartlett, 7:30 p.m. South Elgin at Streamwood, 7 p.m. West Chicago at Larkin, 7 p.m. NONCONFERENCE Aurora Christian at Wheaton Academy, 7:30 p.m. St. Edward at Elmwood Park, 7 p.m. Westmont at Aurora Central Catholic, 7:15 p.m. SATURDAY’S GAMES LOCAL COLLEGES CCIW North Central College at Washington (Mo.), 1 p.m. MIDWEST Grinnell (Iowa) at Lake Forest, 1 p.m. MSFA MIDWEST Judson at Roosevelt, 7 p.m. St. Xavier at Trinity International, 1 p.m. NACC St. Norbert (Wis.) at Aurora, noon. WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS HIGH SCHOOLS BOYS SOCCER CLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS CONANT Wheaton North 2, Geneva 1 (OT) Geneva (8-5-8): Liam O’Donoghue goal. PLAINFIELD NORTH Oswego 4, Plainfield North 2 Wheaton Warrenville South 3, Oswego East 2 ROCKFORD AUBURN Elgin 13, Rockford Auburn 0 McHenry 2, Grant 1 CLASS 2A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH Crystal Lake Central 2, Deerfield 1 SYCAMORE Kaneland 2, Rochelle 0 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Antioch d. Round Lake 22-25, 25-15, 25-20 Bolingbrook d. Batavia 25-16, 31-29 Batavia (18-17): Amanda Otten 13 kills. McKenna Bremner 11 assists. Teagan Rokos 11 digs. Hampshire d. Marian Central Catholic 25-22, 25-21 Lake Zurich d. Waukegan 25-9, 25-20 Plano d. Hinckley-Big Rock 26-24, 25-23 St. Charles East d. Downers Grove North 25-22, 25-18 Stevenson d. Libertyville 25-22, 21-25, 25-20 Stevenson (24-10, 5-2 North Suburban): Ava Wysocki 13 kills. Mija Jegers 6 kills, 5 digs, 3 aces. Abby Minin 17 assists. Rachel Shin 11 assists. Libertyville (27-8, 6-1): Keira Kaste 9 kills, 7 digs. Ashley Branford 9 kills. Jaimie Marquardt 27 assists, 6 digs. Macy Schaffnit 11 digs. Vernon Hills d. Highland Park 25-23, 25-18 Vernon Hills (26-5, 9-1 Central Suburban North): Alexa Cieslinski 7 kills. Sonia Bondar 5 kills. Maya Raval 19 assists, 8 digs. Elli Amjadi 10 digs. Won conference title for first time since joining CSL North in 2016. Warren d. Zion-Benton 25-17, 25-16 TUESDAY’S RESULTS HIGH SCHOOLS BOYS SOCCER CLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS BARRINGTON Waukegan 2, Hersey 1 (SO) BATAVIA Naperville Central 1, Yorkville 0 Naperville Central (20-3-1): Josh Weigel goal. Plainfield East 3, Waubonsie Valley 0 DOWNERS GROVE SOUTH Benet 8, Proviso West 0 Benet (13-4-1): Nico Picha 3 goals. FREMD Zion-Benton 2, Buffalo Grove 1 (SO) Fremd 4, Mundelein 1 GLENBARD EAST St. Charles East 1, Bartlett 0 (OT) St. Charles East (17-2-4): Elia Desario goal. HARLEM Dundee-Crown 3, Rockford Jefferson 2 Dundee-Crown (12-8-4): Miguel Pena goal, assist. Diego Granados, Alex Martinez goals. JACOBS Jacobs 3, Rockford Guilford 1 Streamwood 5, Hononegah 2 METEA VALLEY Metea Valley 7, East Aurora 2 Metea: Bartosz Chmielewski, Cole Hatfield 3 goals. West Aurora 3, Neuqua Valley 0 West Aurora (14-3-5): Isaac Romero, Omari Rashidi, Hector Huerta goals. NAPERVILLE NORTH Naperville North 2, Plainfield Central 0 Naperville North (15-3-4): Alex Barger 2 goals. PALATINE Libertyville 2, Palatine 0 Stevenson 2, Prospect 1 ROUND LAKE Lake Zurich 3, Round Lake 2 (OT) Lake Zurich (11-4-3): Ian Ferguson 2 goals; GW goal. Jack Cardwell goal.. Round Lake: Giovani Bonilla, Eric Nieto goals. Warren 2, Highland Park 1 (OT) Warren (15-4-2): Tommy DeSanto GW goal. Lucas Ahonen goal. Highland Park: Jake Derfel goal. ST. CHARLES NORTH St. Charles North 4, Glenbard West 0 SOUTH ELGIN Larkin 6, Hampshire 1 Huntley 1, South Elgin 0 (SO) CLASS 2A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS BURLINGTON CENTRAL Rockford Boylan 2, Burlington Central 0 CARMEL Grayslake Central 1, Cary-Grove 0 (SO) Prairie Ridge 6, Carmel 3 CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH Crystal Lake South 3, Lakes 2 HARVARD Vernon Hills 1, Woodstock North 0 Vernon Hills (11-7-2): Brandon Marquez goal. HINSDALE SOUTH Marmion 9, Providence 1 LAKE FOREST Wauconda 1, Grayslake North 0 St. Viator 1, Lake Forest 0 ST. FRANCIS St. Francis 4, IMSA 2 CLASS 1A SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS CRISTO REY ST. MARTIN Latin 3, Cristo Rey St. Martin 2 WHEATON ACADEMY Westminster Christian 2, Genoa-Kingston 1 (OT) Westminster Christian (14-3-1): Nathaniel Siers GW goal. Genoa-Kingston (18-5): Max Rodriguez goal. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Bartlett d. Glenbard East 25-20, 23-25, 25-21 Benet d. Joliet Catholic 21-25, 25-13, 25-9 Genoa-Kingston d. Winnebago 25-8, 25-12 Grayslake Central d. Wauconda 25-11, 25-20 Hampshire d. Jacobs 25-22, 25-21 Jacobs (12-20, 8-9 Fox Valley): Teagan Van Stone 5 kills. Huntley d. Dundee-Crown 25-13, 25-18 Kaneland d. Plano 25-9, 25-12 Marist d. Carmel 25-12, 25-18 Naperville North d. Metea Valley 25-23, 23-25, 25-19 Naperville North (31-3, 8-1 DuPage Valley): Paige Lauterwasser 19 kills, 12 digs. Newark d. Somonauk 25-11, 25-8 Newark (29-5, 9-1 Little Ten): Lauren Ulrich 7 kills, 9 assists, 2 aces. Kiara Wesseh 5 kills. Bre Dixon 4 kills. Taylor Kruser 8 digs. Won share of conference title. St. Charles North d. Batavia 25-20, 25-17 South Elgin d. Streamwood 25-17, 25-12 South Elgin (13-21, 5-4 Upstate Eight): Madeleine Shaner, Jazmine Binion 7 kills. Paige Genke 12 assists. Sycamore d. Sandwich 25-17, 25-16 Sandwich (12-21): Alana Stahl 5 kills. Alexis Sexton 9 assists, 6 digs. Breanna Sexton 10 digs. Yorkville d. Plainfield East 25-13, 25-16 Yorkville (16-16): Hailey Fedanzo-Dudley 6 kills. Athena Westphal 4 kills. Keelyn Muell 8 assists, 6 digs. Gabi Mays 9 digs. NEWS AND NOTES North Central College’s Dan Lester (defense) and Tanner Rains (special teams) were chosen CCIW’s players of the week in football. Compiled by Josh Krockey

What’s Next In Travel: Condé Nast Traveler’s Fifth Annual Points Of View Summit Looks Toward The Future – Condé Nast Traveler https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/whats-next-in-travel-conde-nast-travelers-fifth-annual-points-of-view-summit-looks-toward-the-future-conde-nast-traveler/ Lastly, Arikoglu touted the Women Who Travel podcast, a cornerstone of the beloved multi-platform vertical Women Who Travel, which has relaunched with a brand-new format—but with the same mission as ever. “One thing I love [about the new format] is that we’re turning the mic to our listeners to to share their own personal stories,” she shared. Destinations we’re headed to There was a lot of conversation about recently reopened destinations, namely Japan, Korea, and Australia. (Although, Ashlock pointed out that no one is going to stop going to Europe or doing road trips closer to home.) But it can’t be argued that long-haul travel isn’t back in a big way, and for many of us that means Asia. Every editor expressed his or her excitement to get back to Japan. “[Japan] was going bonkers pre-Covid and it’s going to precede previous levels,” said Florio.  With all of this Japan travel excitement, Arikoglu brought up that it’s important to not overwhelm hot ticket countries, and a good way to do that is to cover (or have travel specialists suggest) places in the same destination but in a different and more far-out way, for example venturing into nature in Japan rather than sticking only to Tokyo and Kyoto. Florio chimed in to emphasize something she has termed the “next-door effect”—where a place is overwhelmed with tourism and somewhere similar nearby then becomes the next it destination—and how we can lean into it in order to avoid overtourism. How do places get on our radar? “A lot of times you can just feel it,” said Misner. She mentioned that sometimes, all it takes is one big opening by a trusted travel industry figure to steer the right infrastructure and openings, allowing people to see a place in a way that they’re comfortable. What are the biggest trends?  One major theme is that people want to travel as a force for good and to also improve themselves along the way. Solo travel, the return to the golden age of train travel, the rise in ultra-luxury cruising, and a focus First National and Indigenous travel were also big topics of conversation. All with the hope of being more social and in close contact with people as we emerge from the worst of the pandemic. How to talk about sustainability In the second panel of the day, features and franchises editor Betsy Blumenthal led a fantastic discussion on how to approach sustainability in a meaningful way for travel. Blumenthal was joined by Wesley Espinosa, interim executive director at the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST); Bill Miles, president and CEO of Hilton Head Island—Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors and Convention Bureau; Cecilia Mueni, assistant footprint director with The Safari Collection; and Jamie Sweeting, vice president for social enterprise and responsible travel at G Adventures and president of Planeterra.  The panel began with the discussion of the term sustainability itself. Within the travel industry, and across sectors, the term has undergone an evolution of sorts; what began as a buzzy idyll has slowly started to become a reality in our industry, and many others. However, Blumenthal pointed out that it’s still an umbrella term that oversees so many different aspects of travel from eco-forward hotels to accessibility. So, how do we talk about sustainability going forward? %

Business News: October 20th – October 26th – Falls Church News Press https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/business-news-october-20th-october-26th-falls-church-news-press/ Former Northrop CEO Joins Red Cell Partners  Former Northrop Grumman Corp. executive Wes Bush has landed a new gig in Greater Washington. Tysons-based Red Cell Partners, an investment and incubation firm focused on tech companies working in national security and health care, said Friday it has tapped Bush to be a new director and adviser.  Red Cell said his addition to the board will extend the company’s defense sector connection and increase its ability to bring new technology to the national security and health care markets.  Bush led Northrop as its president and chief executive for nine years beginning in 2010 and added the chairman title in 2011. WAEPA Extends Eligibility to Former Civilian Federal Employees Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies (WAEPA) of Falls Church announced that its membership eligibility will now include former Civilian Federal Employees. WAEPA’s Board of Directors approved an update in its bylaws on August 5, 2022, to allow for this change.  WAEPA has provided current and retired Civilian Federal Employees and their loved ones with Group Term Life Insurance* since 1943. For the first time, WAEPA is offering its exclusive membership to former Civilian Federal Employees who are looking to safeguard the future of their families. Former Civilian Feds of any agency, who served for any length of time, are now eligible.  For more information on WAEPA membership eligibility, visit waepa.org/eligibility. U.S. Chamber Session on Thriving During Challenges  The U.S. Chamber is hosting a Small Business Update on Wednesday, October 19 at 12:00 p.m., in which U.S. Chamber EVP and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley will join CO— Editor- in-Chief Jeanette Mulvey for a discussion of the trends and developments impacting your business, and the ways you can navigate them.  Inflation, workforce changes and economic uncertainty add to the challenges and the session will share insights on positioning businesses to thrive through it all.  For more information, contact the CO by U.S. Chamber team at COEvents@uschamber.com.   Harvey’s Hosts Blues, Boos and Brews Local restaurant Harvey’s is hosting Blues, Boos and Brews on Thursday, October 27 with 10 percent of sales going to the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation.  The event runs 4:00 – 9:00 pm and features a performance by the Bobby Thompson Trio, a costume contest and beverages from local breweries and cellars.  Judges and prizes are also incorporated.

Adults Sleeping Less Than Five Hours A Night Linked With Multiple Chronic Diseases – Bel Marra Health https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/adults-sleeping-less-than-five-hours-a-night-linked-with-multiple-chronic-diseases-bel-marra-health/ Many adults in the United States only get an average of five hours of sleep a night, which according to new research, may be linked with multiple chronic diseases. This lack of sleep not only puts your health at risk, but also your quality of life. You can do many things to get more sleep, and it is essential to ensure that you get enough restorative sleep each night. Talk to your doctor if you are having trouble sleeping, as they may be able to recommend treatments or devices that can help you get more rest. You deserve to feel rested and healthy, so make sure you are getting the sleep you need! According to a new study by UCL researchers, a consistent lack of sleep can greatly affect the risk of chronic diseases. The study examined the relationship in participants between sleep duration, mortality, and whether they had been diagnosed with two or more chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, or heart disease over 25 years. Researchers found that participants who were over the age of 50 and got five hours of sleep or less were 20% more likely to have been diagnosed with a chronic disease. They were also 40% more likely to be diagnosed with two or more chronic diseases over 25 years than people who slept up to seven hours. It was also noted that sleeping for five hours or less over the age of 50 was linked to a 30% to 40% increased risk of multimorbidity compared to those who slept for up to seven hours. The study continued to deliver bad news as researchers found that sleep duration of five hours or less in people over the age of 50 was associated with a 25% increased risk of mortality over 25 years. Researchers believe the increased risk of chronic diseases can explain this increase in mortality. “As people get older, their sleep habits and sleep structure change. However, it is recommended to sleep for seven to eight hours a night—as sleep durations above or below this have previously been associated with individual chronic diseases, said lead author Dr. Severine Sabia. “Our findings show that short sleep duration is also associated with multimorbidity.” Getting enough sleep allows the body to rest. Without adequate sleep, the risk of heart disease and stroke also may be heightened due to increased blood pressure and inflammation. Making Smart Lifestyle Choices To help ensure a better night’s sleep, smart lifestyle choices must be made. These include avoiding large meals before bedtime, avoiding electronic devices at least two hours before going to sleep, getting plenty of physical activity, and being exposed to light during the day. It is also recommended to make sure the bedroom is dark, quiet, and at a comfortable temperature. Getting the proper vitamins and nutrients is essential to keep the body healthy and help it get the rest it needs. Sleep Sure Plus is designed to help promote optimal sleep and restfulness through a variety of ingredients. One of the most important ingredients included in this unique formula is melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone essential for regulating the circadian rhythm (the body’s internal clock). Sleep Sure Plus also contains valerian, one of the best natural ingredients for promoting rest and relaxation. These two essential ingredients are joined by another 6, which all work together to provide a better quality of sleep.

Today In Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 21-27 – WTOP https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/today-in-sports-history-week-ahead-oct-21-27-wtop/ Oct. 21 1950 — Tom Powers of Duke scores six touchdowns — three rushing, three receiving — in a 41-0 victory over Richmond. 1956 — Billy Howton of the Green Bay Packers catches seven passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns in a 42-17 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. 1961 — Eddie Arcaro wins the Jockey Club Gold Cup for a record 10th time. His mount, Kelso, wins his second straight Gold Cup. 1967 — The expansion Seattle SuperSonics win their first NBA game, a 117-110 overtime victory over San Diego. 1973 — Fred Dryer of the Los Angeles Rams becomes the first NFL player to record two safeties in a 24-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers. 1975 — Carlton Fisk breaks up a thrilling contest with a homer in the 12th inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 7-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds and force a seventh game in the World Series. 1979 — Chicago Bulls guard Sam Smith scores the first 4-point play in NBA history during a 113-111 loss to the Bucks at Milwaukee. 1980 — The Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series for the first time in their 98-year history, defeating the Kansas City Royals 4-1 in six games. 1998 — The New York Yankees win 3-0 at San Diego, sweeping the Padres for their record 24th World Series championship. 2006 — Two rookie pitchers start the World Series for the first time. Anthony Reyes pitches into the ninth inning to help St. Louis cruise past Detroit and Justin Verlander 7-2 in Game 1. 2006 — Michigan State rallies from a 35-point, third-quarter deficit to beat Northwestern 41-38 in the biggest comeback in NCAA Division I-A history. Brett Swenson kicks the winning 28-yard field goal with 13 seconds left following an interception by Travis Key. 2007 — Rob Bironas kicks an NFL-record eight field goals, the last a 29-yarder with no time left to give Tennessee a 38-36 win over Houston. Bironas adds two extra points to set the NFL record for most points by a kicker, with 26. The Texans, trailing 32-7, survive backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels’ four touchdown passes in the fourth quarter. Rosenfels’ fourth touchdown pass, a 53-yarder to Andre’ Davis to put Houston up 36-35 with 57 seconds to play, ties an NFL record. 2007 — New England’s Tom Brady passes for 354 yards and a team-record six touchdowns in a 49-28 victory over Miami. 2012 — Tamika Catchings scores 25 points to help the Indiana Fever win their first WNBA title with an 87-78 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. 2015 — Daniel Murphy and the New York Mets finish a playoff sweep of the Chicago Cubs with an 8-3 victory to reach the World Series. Murphy homers for a record sixth consecutive postseason game. 2017 — Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov extend their season-opening points streaks to nine games, sending the Tampa Bay Lightning past the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-1. _____ Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. 1950 — The Los Angeles Rams beat the Baltimore Colts 70-27. 1961 — Erich Barnes of the New York Giants ties an NFL record by returning an interception 102 yards for a touchdown in a 17-16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. 1966 — Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins scores his first goal. 1975 — The 10-team World Football League, citing lack of television and season ticket support, disbands before the 12th week of a 20-week season. 1975 — The Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Red Sox, 4-3 at Fenway Park Four games to three to win the World Series. 1976 — Twin brothers Tom and Dick Van Arsdale play together in a game for the Phoenix Suns, becoming the first and only pair of brothers to play for the same NBA club. 1994 — Alcorn State’s Steve McNair becomes the NCAA’s career yardage leader with 15,049, surpassing the old mark set by Brigham Young’s Ty Detmer, who had 14,665. McNair’s 649 yards also breaks his own Division I-AA single-game record as he leads the Braves to a 41-37 win over Southern. 2000 — Bengals running back Corey Dillon rushes for an NFL single-game record 278 yards in a 31-21 victory over the Denver Broncos. Dillon betters Walter Payton’s 27-year-old mark by three yards. 2001 — New York routs Seattle 12-3 in Game 5 to win the AL pennant for the 38th time. The Yankees become the first team since their predecessors in 1960-64 to win four straight pennants. 2005 — Mount Union drops a regular-season game for the first time since 1994, losing 21-14 to Ohio Northern in a Division III matchup. The Purple Raiders, winners of 110 straight regular-season games, had not lost a regular-season game since they were beaten 23-10 by Baldwin-Wallace on Oct. 15, 1994. 2012 — Lance Armstrong is stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life by cycling’s governing body following a report from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that accuses him of leading a massive doping program on his teams. 2014 — Serena Williams is routed 6-0, 6-2 by Simona Halep in the WTA Finals round-robin, one of the most one-sided losses in the 18-time Grand Slam champion’s career. The last time Williams managed to win just two games in a WTA Tour or Grand Slam match was in 1998 when she was 16. 2016 — Kyle Hendricks outpitches Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras homers early and the Chicago Cubs won their first pennant since 1945, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. 2016 — Baker Mayfield has seven touchdown passes and 545 yards to help No. 16 Oklahoma beat Texas Tech 66-59 in the game that breaks the NCAA record for combined offensive yards with 1,708 yards. 2016 — Leonard Fournette breaks LSU’s single-game rushing record on just his first eight carries as the No. 25 Tigers beat No. 23 Mississippi 38-21. Fournette finishes with 284 yards rushing in his first action since aggravating a left ankle injury on Sept. 24. He averages 17.8 yards on 16 carries and his touchdowns go for 78, 76 and 59 yards. 2017 — The Phoenix Suns fire coach Earl Watson just three games in to the NBA season. 2020 — The National Hockey League announced the annual NHL All Star Game and Skills Competition would be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. _____ Oct. 23 1945 — Jackie Robinson signs a contract with the Montreal Royals, minor league farm team of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1949 — Don Doll of the Detroit Lions intercepts four passes in a 24-7 victory over the Chicago Cardinals. 1960 — Jim Martin of Detroit becomes the first kicker to kick two field goals over 50 yards in a game as the Lions beat the Baltimore Colts 30-17. 1964 — Joe Frazier dominates German Hans Huber for an easy points win to capture the boxing heavyweight gold medal in Tokyo. 1971 — Greg Pruitt rushes for 294 yards on 19 carries to lead the Oklahoma Sooners to an NCAA record 711 yards rushing and a 75-28 pounding of Kansas State. 1976 — Pittsburgh’s Tony Dorsett rushes for 180 yards in a 45-0 rout over Navy to become the top career rusher in NCAA history with 5,206 yards. 1988 — Dan Marino passes for 521 yards, three touchdowns and five interceptions as the Miami Dolphins lose to the New York Jets 44-30. Marino completes 35 of 60 passes as he produces the second-best single-game total yardage in NFL history. 1993 — The Toronto Maple Leafs break the NHL record for most victories at the start of the season, winning their ninth straight game by beating the second-year Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0. 1999 — Florida State’s Bobby Bowden gets his 300th win with a 17-14 win over his son, Clemson coach Tommy Bowden. With the victory Bowden joins Bear Bryant, Pop Warner, Joe Paterno and Amos Alonzo Stagg as the only major college coaches to reach 300 victories. 2000 — The New York Jets, trailing 30-7 at the end of the third quarter, come back to beat the Miami Dolphins 40-37 in overtime on Monday night. The Jets score four touchdowns and a field goal in the fourth quarter to force overtime. 2005 — San Diego’s LaDainian Tomlinson is held to a career-low 7 yards rushing on 17 carries and fails to score in the Chargers’ 20-17 loss at Philadelphia, ending his NFL record-tying streak of games with a touchdown at 18. 2008 — Carolina’s Brandon Sutter gives one of hockey’s most famous families another milestone, scoring his first NHL goal in a 4-1 loss at Pittsburgh. The 19-year-old Sutter, son of New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter, is the ninth member of the Sutter family to play in the NHL. 2011 — Tim Tebow rallies the Broncos for two touchdowns in the final 2:44 of the fourth quarter to force overtime, and Matt Prater’s 52-yard field goal gives Denver an improbable 18-15 victory over the stunned Miami Dolphins. The Broncos appeared beaten when they trailed 15-0 with 5:23 left and took over at their 20. 2016 — Jay Ajayi ties an NFL record by surpassing 200 yards rushing for the second game in a row, helping the Miami Dolphins rally past the Buffalo Bills 28-25. Ajayi rushes for 214 yards in 29 carries after totaling 204 yards a week earlier in a win over Pittsburgh. _____ Oct. 24 1943 — The Green Bay Packers grab nine interceptions, seven off Frank Sinkwich, in a 27-6 victory over the Detroit Lions. 1948 — Chicago’s Bill Blackburn returns two interceptions for touchdowns to highlight a 35-point third quarter as the Cardinals beat the Boston Yanks 49-27. 1959 — Wilt Chamberlain plays in his first NBA game with the Philadelphia Warriors. Chamberlain plays his entire career — 1,045 consecutive games — without a disqualification. 1965 — Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings passes for 407 yards and three touchdowns in a thrilling 42-41 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. 1976 — The New York Marathon is run through the streets of the five boroughs for the first time. Bill Rodgers wins the race in 2:10:10, beating Olympic gold and silver medalist Frank Shorter. Miki Gorman wins the women’s division in 2:39:11, t...

Third Room Teases User-Generated Content For The Metaverse – Thenewstack.io https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/third-room-teases-user-generated-content-for-the-metaverse-thenewstack-io/ “It reminds me of the feeling when Netscape first added JavaScript to the web.” So says Matthew Hodgson, the creator of the Matrix network and now building a web-based metaverse client called Third Room. He thinks he’s cracked the solution to creating user-generated content (UGC) for the metaverse. I first came across Hodgson’s work last August, when I profiled a decentralized chat network called Matrix that aims to provide an alternative to commercial instant messenger (IM) products like Slack and Meta’s WhatsApp. Since that time, Matrix has continued to grow — it now has 72 million users on the Matrix network (total users, not active) and about 100,000 servers. The network is “roughly tripling in size every year” according to Hodgson, in an interview with The New Stack. But as we know, time moves fast on the internet and new paradigms emerge for communication and socializing online. After being just a glint in Mark Zuckerberg’s eye in 2021, the metaverse is now one of the most hyped paradigm shifts. Like the Meta founder, Hodgson has decided to jump into the virtual world — and with both feet. “Our avatars even have legs, which apparently is completely revolutionary,” he told me in his droll British accent. I knew this story didn’t have legs https://t.co/G2SosBKu3p — mat honan (@mat) October 13, 2022 Third Room promises “open, decentralised, immersive worlds built on Matrix.” Just as Matrix appeals to internet users concerned about privacy and big tech power, Third Room asks us to “imagine a metaverse free from Meta and Facebook where your data isn’t mined and sold to the highest bidder.” Like Matrix, Third Room has “end-to-end encryption.” And just to prove that all forms of commercialization are verboten, cryptocurrencies and NFTs are not part of the Third Room vision. Third Room Compared to Croquet Hodgson explained that Third Room “is entirely running in WebGL on a web browser, using a new game engine that we’ve written called Manifold, based on Three.js, which gives just ludicrously good performance.” The product also uses the bitECS entity component system and the Rapier physics engine, and it connects to Matrix via Hydrogen SDK (the React framework launched last year by Shopify) to provide Matrix chat and VoIP features. Third Room; image via its website When Hodgson demoed Third Room to me, it reminded me of the demo of Croquet that I saw back in May — another web-based virtual world. The two products have obvious things in common; both are built on WebGL, Three.js and Rapier. Hodgson also said the original vision for Croquet, conceived by David A. Smith and Alan Kay back in the 1990s and early 2000s, was an inspiration for Third Room. “Conceptually, this [Third Room] is quite similar to the original Croquet vision that Alan Kay and co came up with, back in the day, of Smalltalk objects which are distributed over the network, and you basically have an infinite canvas for building richer experiences. And honestly, it was quite an inspiration for doing it this way.” An interesting feature of Third Room is its in-world editor, which enables developers to directly manipulate virtual objects inside Third Room itself. In other words, a separate authoring environment isn’t required. This seems to be a more straightforward approach than Croquet, which has an in-world editor called Microverse IDE that is part of a larger browser-based operating system. UGC for the Metaverse One of the unknowns in the metaverse is how ordinary people will create content in it — a.k.a. user-generated content (UGC). In today’s web, people use blogs and social media apps like Facebook, YouTube and TikTok to create content. There’s been a lot of chatter this year that generative AI software will enable people to easily create 3D content for use in the metaverse. That may well happen, but in the meantime, the Matrix team is working on its own solution for Third Room. Hodgson wants the in-world editing controls in Third Room to be used to create UGC. “We’re currently hard at work on this,” he said, “using Wasm sandboxes as the underlying execution environment for UGC, with QuickJS as one UGC scripting environment layered on top (or alternatively Rust, Zig, C, or anything else that can compile down to Wasm). The sandbox will expose at least a scenegraph API to let the UGC manipulate the glTF that makes up the world directly.” Hodgson says Third Room will be releasing the scenegraph API as an open standard, “tentatively called WebSceneGraph or WebSG.” He added that it won’t be specific to Third Room or the Manifold game engine. While I was writing this article, Hodgson emailed me back to excitedly tell me that “we got the [Wasm] engine working and the first ever piece of UGC in Third Room went live.” You can see the short animation below. He also included a code snippet, along with further explanation: const code = `   ${glMatrixText}   const node = new WebSG.Node();   node.position[1] = 1.6;   onUpdate = (dt) = {     glMatrix.quat.rotateY(node.quaternion, node.quaternion, dt * 0.5);   }; `; await loadJSScript(ctx, code); “It’s defining a little fragment of JavaScript as a string, which grabs a node from the WebSG glTF scene, positions it, and spins it,” he explained. “And then we load that script as JS into the UGC engine, and hey presto: the world is scripted.” He added, “It’s the first time we’ve had arbitrary sandboxed scriptable functionality that clients can execute themselves. It reminds me of the feeling when Netscape first added JavaScript to the Web. The next step is clearly to implement a simple in-world IDE using the same primitives, and then everyone can go wild building UGC.” The Web’s Place in the Metaverse One of my hobby horses is ensuring that the web is always part of the conversation when it comes to the metaverse, since some of the primary vendors (like Meta and Epic Games) rarely mention web technologies. Unsurprisingly, Hodgson is bullish on the web. He thinks companies like Meta and Epic Games are aiming for “pure vendor lock.” “They want people to be locked into a binary app, which is their walled garden,” he said. “And also they seem to be bizarrely obsessed with VR, whereas in practice the hardware is still not there. Whereas an experience inside a web browser window is great. If you look at the successful metaverses that exist today, whether it’s Roblox or Minecraft, VR is very much a kind of weird optional experimental thing; and I’m just baffled as to why Meta bet the farm on it.” If the metaverse is going to be the next big platform on the internet, then Hodgson wants there to be decentralized, open source versions of communications software — just as Matrix is for the current web. “The reason we built Matrix was to fight the walled gardens for instant messaging and VoIP and provide an open communication for the web. And we see the whole thing potentially happening again before our eyes [with metaverse], with the exception that we’re actually in the game from the outset. And in fact, we’re arguably ahead of some of the gatekeepers for once.” Group Created with Sketch.

Step Into The Future With SmartThings: Samsung’s No Mo’ FOMO Sale Is Here To Bring Your Dream Home One Step Cl – Gadgets Now https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/step-into-the-future-with-smartthings-samsungs-no-mo-fomo-sale-is-here-to-bring-your-dream-home-one-step-cl-gadgets-now/ The festive season is upon us to fill our hearts with joy. It is auspicious to make new purchases for friends, family & your home. Given the festive season, Samsung has taken it upon itself to bring you some fantastic offers and deals. Samsung’s biggest sale of the year promises to end FOMO for good by bringing you one step closer to your dream device. Read on to learn more! To get exclusive offers and deals on a wide range of Samsung products, all you need to do is just click here & head to WhatsApp, and type ‘FOMO’ or ‘offers’ in the chat to learn about the deals. Or download the Samsung Shop App, sign up and become a member today. One of the biggest advantages of installing the app is that you no longer need a minimum purchase to access Samsung’s Smart Club membership. All you need to do is sign up on Samsung Shop App to become a member. In fact, in order to make your purchase more delightful, Samsung is giving out vouchers worth up to ₹5000 just for signing up! Moreover, with every purchase, you are eligible to get up to 2% loyalty points, instant cashback with leading banks, free gifts (T&C*) and more. Apart from the amazing benefits & discounts on offer, if you plan to make your current home future-proof this festive season, then do check out Samsung’s suite of IoT home appliances that talk to each other & listen only to you. Think Smart. Be Smart. Buy Smart with Samsung. With SmartThings, you are in control of all the appliances of your home, and you can transform your space according to your needs. With this, Samsung aims to empower you to live your everyday life most easily and efficiently as possible. SmartThings gives you more time for what matters to you most. With SmartThings & Samsung’s range of intelligent home appliances, you get to create a personalised ecosystem that not only listens to your command but can elevate your living standards. The SmartThings app gives you access to all your connected devices that can be monitored and controlled on the go. Samsung Washing Machines Washing clothes is a chore everyone has to do. And for this, a washing machine is the most commonly used appliance in almost every home. However, washing clothes frequently means large amounts of energy and water are wasted with each round of washing. Sometimes, clothes do not need washing, but the machine may not understand this requirement. However, Samsung understood this gap between user needs & product output. Hence the brand launched washing machines with Eco Bubble technology, AI control and SmartThings integration. These next-gen washing machines not only get you clean clothes but also help to reduce energy usage. AI Eco Bubble Frontload washing machine will inform you how much detergent to add to your wash cycle, depending upon your load. Not only that, but it will also suggest the optimal wash course and the right amount of detergent to dispense. What’s even great is that the AI Control keeps a tab on the weather for the day & automatically suggests a drying cycle. With the SmartThings app, the washing machine can help optimise your washing cycles. In fact, you can manage & troubleshoot your washing machine if needed. Samsung Refrigerators With the festive seasons and amazing discounts on the Samsung Shop App, you must check out The BESPOKE Family Hub Refrigerator by Samsung. This one-of-a-kind home appliance designed for your kitchen can take your experience of using a refrigerator to the next level. With The BESPOKE refrigerator, Samsung has created a product that fits your lifestyle and simplifies it. The refrigerator comes with a home screen on the front door, which can be used in numerous ways. Make it a family board, notepad, and calendar or use it to show family pictures. If fact, the Calendar app can sync up with family members so that you always know all the important family events. Want more? Watch food videos on YouTube or browse the web for secret recipes on the screen of The BESPOKE refrigerator with the SmartView app. You can do all this while you cook without touching your smartphone once. Samsung WindFree AC Another important home appliance is the air conditioner. Summers would be impossible to survive without an air conditioner, but, we all know that they use a lot of energy. But on this front, Samsung’s WindFree Split AC uses proprietary technology that not only saves on electricity but also keeps your room cool effectively. The WindFree Split AC gently and quietly disperses air through 23,000 micro air holes without having to blow cold wind directly. This one-of-a-kind advanced airflow technology cools a wider and larger area more evenly. And this uses 77% less energy than regular air conditioners. Moreover, the SmartThings App monitors your monthly energy consumption and automatically tries to save energy wherever possible. The SmartThings app can inform you if you have left the fridge door open. Additionally, you control the AC from the app to keep your home cool when you return home from work. Do good for the environment with Samsung SmartThings Home Appliances There are many great things you can do for the environment, but have you ever thought that you could continue to live your life & get a chance to do your bit for the environment? With SmartThings Home appliances, you can optimise your energy usage with Samsung energy-efficient devices whether you buy any energy-efficient home appliances like washing machines, refrigerators and air conditioners at up to [43%] discount during the ongoing No Mo’ FOMO sale. Needless to say that this festive season, it’s the Samsung Shop App that offers an experience that allows you to bring home appliances from diverse categories to make your home truly future-proof. Avail benefits up to Rs.25890*, but the caveat is that the amazing offer is valid only from Oct 21, 12 noon, till Oct 23, midnight. Learn more about the products you love, add them to your cart & check out – all on Samsung Shop App! To know more about these offers, click here. Disclaimer: The article has been produced on behalf of Samsung by the Times Internet’s Spotlight team. FacebookTwitterLinkedin

Over 70% Of Surveyed El Salvador Citizens Say The Country’s Bitcoin Strategy Has ‘Failed’ – Cryptonews https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/over-70-of-surveyed-el-salvador-citizens-say-the-countrys-bitcoin-strategy-has-failed-cryptonews/ Source: AdobeStock / Milosz Maslanka Just above three-quarters of surveyed Salvadorians reportedly see the adoption of bitcoin (BTC) as a failure. According to the poll by the University of Central America (UCA), as reported by Barron’s, 77% of respondents consider the BTC adoption as legal tender in 2021, alongside the dollar, “to have been a failure.” 75.6% of respondents said they haven’t used crypto in 2022 at all. The UCA rector Andreu Oliva, commenting on the results of the study, was quoted as saying that, “Bitcoin is the government’s most unpopular measure, the most criticized and the most frowned upon.” The UCA study also found that 77% of Salvadorans think that President Nayib Bukele “should not continue to spend public money to buy Bitcoin.” In July this year, Bukele announced that the country had bought yet another “dip” – purchasing BTC 80 at a price of USD 19,000 per coin. It appears that Bukele has authorized the purchase of some BTC 2,381 to date, spending almost $105 million of public funds in the process. Bitcoin was adopted as a legal tender in the country in September 2021. Bukele aimed to promote crypto transfers from about three million Salvadorans living overseas to their relatives in the country, hence also saving on bank charges, the Barron’s noted, stating that it was a strategic decision as remittances make up more than a quarter of El Salvador‘s gross domestic product. Yet, as reported in August this year, a report cited data from the Central Reserve Bank that claimed that under 2% of remittances made to El Salvador make use of the state-operated Chivo bitcoin app and wallet. Furthermore, bitcoin ATM booths in the nation were “empty” less than a year after their launch. The government, however, claimed that the app is still popular among many citizens. In April, the American National Bureau of Economic Research published a survey that showed 20% of Salvadorans were continuing to make use of the Chivo Wallet. But this is not the first time the ‘bitcoin experiment’ was deemed a failure in the country, with many critics, outlets, and organizations calling out the government for the lack of transparency when it comes to spending on BTC, and saying that spending on infrastructure for overseas bitcoiners hoping to relocate to El Salvador was also causing financial wrinkles. You can read more about this here.  ____

Why Life Expectancy In The US Is Falling – Harvard Health https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/why-life-expectancy-in-the-us-is-falling-harvard-health/ COVID-19 and drug overdoses are the biggest contributors. My wife likes to say it’d be helpful if everyone knew their “expiration date” — as in the date you die. You know, for planning purposes. Of course, most of us don’t. Perhaps the closest thing a healthy person has to gauge longevity is life expectancy. For example, a baby born in the US in 2021 has an estimated life expectancy of about 76 years, according to the latest report from the National Center for Health Statistics. Our life expectancy varies depending on our current age, sex, race and ethnicity, and where in the US we live. Unfortunately, this new report shows a startling rise in death rates and decline in longevity. A dramatic fall in life expectancy With rare exceptions, life expectancy has been on the rise in the US: it was 47 years in 1900, 68 years in 1950, and by 2019 it had risen to nearly 79 years. But it fell to 77 in 2020 and dropped further, to just over 76, in 2021. That’s the largest decrease over a two-year span since the 1920s. Yet life expectancy figures represent averages totaled from hundreds of thousands of people sorted into specific groups, and some groups fare much better than others: Life expectancy for American Indian and Alaska Native populations fell more than other ethnic groups; at 65.2 years, the latest life expectancy estimates for these groups are similar to that of the US population in 1944. Life expectancy for white Americans (76.4 years) is longer than that of Black Americans (70.8 years); until this most recent report, this gap had been narrowing. For Asian Americans, life expectancy (83.5 years) remains the longest among ethnic groups for which data is collected. Hispanic Americans had the next longest life expectancy, at 77.7 years. For women and men, life expectancy of 79.1 years and 73.2 years reflects a long-apparent, significant gap. It’s important to remember that these estimates represent average life expectancies based on hundreds of thousands of people. They’re accurate for the populations they represent, but they aren’t terribly accurate for a particular individual. For each of us, lifespan is affected by additional factors, including health habits, disease, and genes. Why is life expectancy falling in the US? COVID-19, drug overdoses, and accidental injury accounted for about two-thirds of the decline in life expectancy, according to the 2022 report. Other reasons included heart and liver disease and suicides. The drop in life expectancy would have been even greater if not for a bit of good news: decreases in deaths from chronic lung disease, pneumonia, influenza, and Alzheimer’s disease. Alarming disparities in life expectancy Some groups experienced much bigger drops in life expectancy over the last two years than others: 6.6 years for the American Indian/Alaska Native population 4.2 years for Hispanic Americans 4.0 years for Black Americans 2.4 years for white Americans 2.1 years for Asian Americans. The social determinants of health likely explain a lot of these disparities. For example, those with the shortest life expectancies in the US tend to have the most poverty, face the most food insecurity, and have less or no access to healthcare, all factors that contribute to lower life expectancy. Additionally, groups with lower life expectancy tend to have higher-risk jobs that can’t be performed virtually, live in more crowded settings, and have less access to vaccination, which increases the risk of becoming sick with or dying of COVID-19. Notably, life expectancy varies widely by state. Lower life expectancy in southern states raises the possibility that politics, vaccination policies, pollution, climate, or other variable factors may contribute to discrepancies in life expectancy. The bottom line Life expectancy is only one measure of health. Other measures, such as infant mortality, maternal mortality, vaccination and cancer screening rates, and years of healthy life lived are not directly captured by reports on life expectancy. Still, it’s striking — and disappointing — that after decades of increasing life expectancy, and at a time when researchers are rethinking aging and the limits of the lifespan, we are now seeing life expectancy fall. This downward trend could be reversed if we make progress in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid epidemic. Can we prevent premature death and eliminate disparities in life expectancy? These are challenging, worthy goals that require individual and collective action. We can all vow to exercise more, choose a healthier diet, and work harder to be healthy as best we can. But public health and political leaders also have important roles to play, particularly for marginalized, disadvantaged citizens. It’s notable, for example, that some of the states with the lowest life expectancies are also the ones with the most uninsured residents and, yet, have turned down Medicaid expansion. We may not know our expirations dates, but as one measure of our collective health, I’d much prefer to see them moving later rather than sooner.

Banks, Big Tech Seek Clearer Guidance On Combating Scams – U.S. News & World Report https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/banks-big-tech-seek-clearer-guidance-on-combating-scams-u-s-news-world-report/ By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Banks, tech and telecom companies in Britain are calling on regulators and lawmakers to make it easier for them to share anonymised data on customers so they can spot and stop scams faster, a report published on Thursday said. Bank fraud has cost British consumers nearly 610 million pounds ($684.36 million) so far this year, posing a national security threat, banking lobby group UK Finance said this month. Banks have already improved defences against scams, but a report from industry body Stop Scams UK and the Royal United Services Institute on Thursday said complex guidelines and processes around privacy law make it difficult for companies to share data to stop fraud. Britain has proposed an ‘online safety bill’ to deal with harmful content online, and help financial regulators crack down harder on scams. Banks hope the bill will include clearer guidance on allowing them to share anonymised customer data – or data that does not identify the individual if refers to – to spot new types of scams more quickly. “If we are to unlock data sharing at scale, we call for proportionate and sensible changes to guidance around the interpretation of privacy law,” said Ruth Evans, chair of Stop Scams UK, whose members include HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Barclays, TalkTalk, Meta and Google. Risk of regulatory intervention and a lack of clarity on what is allowed under the law stifles initiative, and changes in policy are needed to make it clear that sharing data is allowed and even encouraged, the report said. Last month, more banks jointed Stop Scams UK’s fraud-reporting hotline as the cost of living crisis is leading to an increase in the number of financial scams. However, banks demanding more certainty over sharing anonymised data face opposition from privacy groups. ($1 = 0.8913 pounds) (Reporting by Huw Jones; Editing by Susan Fenton) Copyright 2022 Thomson Reuters.

SPORTS AGATE — OCT. 20, 2022 | Daily Sentinel – Rome Sentinel https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/sports-agate-oct-20-2022-daily-sentinel-rome-sentinel/ FIELD HOCKEY Section III playoffs Class A Quarterfinals Wednesday No. 5 Liverpool (7-9) at 4-Fayettevile-Manlius (9-7), late Thursday 6-Auburn (6-8) at 3-Baldwinsville (12-4), 6 p.m. Semifinals Sunday Auburn/Baldwinsville winner at 2-Rome Free Academy (13-3) at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, 1 p.m. Liverpool/F-M winner at 1-Cicero-North Syracuse (11-2) at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, 3 p.m. Class B Quarterfinals Wednesday 5-Homer (1-11-1) at 4-Camden (6-6-4), late Semifinals Sunday 3-East Syracuse-Minoa (6-9-1) vs. 2-New Hartford (10-5-1) at VVS, 11 a.m. Homer/Camden winner vs. 1-Holland Patent (12-4) at VVS, 5 p.m. Class C Quarterfinals Wednesday 5-Cazenovia (6-8) at 4-Little Falls (11-4-1), late Thursday 6-Mount Markham (6-7-1) at 3-VVS (8-7-1), 3:30 p.m. Semifinals Oct. 25 Mt. Markham/VVS winner vs. 1-Clinton (15-1) at VVS, 3:30 p.m. Cazenovia/Littler Falls winner vs. 2-Canastota (11-3) at VVS, 5:30 p.m. Class D Semifinals Oct. 24 4-Weedsport (7-9) vs. 1-Port Byron (13-3) at VVS, 3:30 p.m. 3-Sauquoit Valley (5-7-3) vs. 2-Morrisville-Eaton (7-7-2) at VVS, 5:30 p.m. SOCCER Boys Section III playoffs Class AA Opening Round Wednesday 9-Fowler (7-7-2) at 8-RFA (10-5-1), late Quarterfinals Wednesday 5-Baldwinsville (9-5-2) at 4-Cicero-North Syracuse (9-4-3), late Friday winner of RFA/Fowler at 1-Fayetteville-Manlius (12-3-1), 7 p.m. 7-Nottingham (6-8-2) at 2-Utica-Proctor (13-2), 6 p.m. 6-West Genesee (9-5-2) at 3-Liverpool (10-5-1), 7 p.m. Class A Opening Round Tuesday 9-Indian River 1, 8-Carthage 0 Quarterfinals Thursday 9-Indian River (7-8-1) at 1-East Syracuse Minoa (14-2), 7 p.m. 5-Central Square (8-7-1) at 4-New Hartford (10-5-1), 4:15 p.m. 7-Fulton (5-10-1) at 2-Christan Brothers Academy (15-0-1), 6 p.m. 6-Watertown (11-4-1) at 3-Jamesville-Dewitt (12-3-1), 5 p.m. Class B Opening Round Wednesday 6-Westmoreland/Oriskany 6, 11-Cazenovia 1 9-Lowville (8-6-2) at 8-Chittenango (9-5-2), late 13-VVS (5-10) at 4-Oneida (13-3), late 12-Homer (5-7-2) at 5-Skaneateles (10-4-2), late 15-Clinton (6-9-1) at 2-Westhill (12-3), late 10-Phoenix (8-8) at 7-Central Valley Academy (10-6), late 14-Little Falls (8-8) at 3-Marcellus (13-2-1), late Quarterfinals Friday winner Chittenango/Lowville at 1-South Jefferson (11-1-2), TBA winner VVS/Oneida vs. winner Homer/Skaneateles, TBA winner winner Westhill/Clinton vs. winner CVA/Phoenix, TBA winner Marcellus/Little Falls vs. 6-Westmoreland/Oriskany (15-2), TBA Class C Opening Round Wednesday 7-Stockbridge Valley/Morrisville-Eaton 6, 10-South Lewis 0 9-Beaver River (7-8-1) at 8-Mount Markham (9-7), late 11-Syracuse Academy of Science (3-10-2) at 6-Frankfort-Schuyler (8-6-1), late Quarterfinals Friday winner Beaver River/Mount Markham at 1-Utica Academy of Science (8-5), TBA 5-Sauquoit Valley (8-7-1) at 4-Waterville (12-4), 6 p.m. winner South Lewis/7-SV-ME (14-3) at 2-Tully (14-2), 3 p.m. winner SAS/F-S at 3-Cooperstown (13-1-2), 3 p.m. Class D Opening Rond Thursday 16-LaFargeville (6-9) at 1-Poland (14-2), 4 p.m. 9-Cincinnatus (8-6-1) at 8-Bishop Grimes (7-7-2), 3 p.m. 13-Alexandria (6-8-1) at 4-Fabius-Pompey (12-4), 6:30 p.m. 12-Bishop Ludden (6-8-2) at 5-Hamilton (12-3), 6 p.m. 15-DeRuyter (7-8-1) at 2-Lyme (13-2-1), 3 p.m. 10-Manlius-Pebble Hill (7-6-1) at 7-McGraw (11-4), 3 p.m. 14-Faith Heritage (5-8-2) at 3-Mater Dei Academy (12-2-2), 3 p.m. 11-Copenhagen (7-7-2) at 6-Belleville-Henderson (10-5-1), 3 p.m. Girls Section III playoffs Class AA Quarterfinals Thursday 6-Syracuse United (5-11) at 3-Fayetteville-Manlius (9-6-1), 7 p.m. Friday 5-RFA (10-6) at 4-Liverpool (9-6-1), 5 p.m. Semifinals Oct. 26 winner RFA/Liverpool at 1-West Genesee (10-4-2), 6 p.m. winner Syracuse United/F-M at 2-Cicero-North Syracuse (9-5-2), 7 p.m. Class A Quarterfinals Thursday 8-Indian River (7-7-2) at 1-East Syracuse Minoa (16-0), 5 p.m. 5-Whitesboro (11-5) at 4-Central Square (11-4-1), 6:30 p.m. 7-Watertown (12-4) at 2-New Hartford (15-0-1), 7 p.m. 6-Fulton (8-7-1) at 3-Jamesville-Dewitt (11-4-1), 7 p.m. Class B Opening Round Tuesday 3-Lowville 3, 14-Phoenx 0 12-Holland Patent 2, 5-Canastota 1 2-Central Valley Academy 9, 15-Homer 0 10-Hannibal 2, 7-Cortland 1 1-Westhill 4, 16-Clinton 0 9-Mexico 2, 8-VVS 1 4-Skaneateles 5, 13-General Brown 0 11-Marcellus 1, 6-Cazenovia 0 Quarterfinals Thursday 9-Mexico (10-4-3) at 1-Westhill (14-2-1), 6:30 p.m. 11-Marcellus (8-5-3) at 3-Lowville (12-5), TBA 12-Holland Patent (8-8-1) vs. 4-Skaneateles (12-3-2), TBA 10-Hannibal (12-4-1) at 2-Central Valley Academy (14-3), TBA Class C Opening Round Tuesday 10-Herkimer 1, 7-Tully 0 11-Dolgeville 1, 6-Westmoreland 0 8-Cooperstown 4, 9-Jordan-Elbridge 0 2-Beaver River 4, 15-Stockbridge Valley 0 5-Frankfort-Schuyler 4, 12-South Lewis 0 3-Sauquoit Valley 11, 14-Altmar-Parish-Williamstown 0 1-Watertown IHC 5, 16-Sandy Creek 0 4-Mount Markham 8, 13-Pulaski 0 Quarterfinals Thursday 10-Herkimer (9-8) at 2-Beaver River (17-0), TBA 11-Dolgeville (8-6-1) at 3-Sauquoit Valley (14-2-1), 5 p.m. 8-Cooperstown (11-5-1) at 1-Watertown IHC (16-1), TBA 5-Frankfort-Schuyler (14-3) at 4-Mount Markham (15-2), TBA Class D Opening Round Tuesday 9-Remsen 8, 8-DeRuyter 1 6-Belleville-Henderson 4, 11-Lyme 3 12-West Canada Valley 2, 5-Fabius-Pompey 1 7-Hamilton 5, 10-Otselic Valley 0 Quarterfinals Thursday 9-Remsen at 1-Cincinnatus (16-0), 3 p.m. 12-West Canada Valley (7-9) at 4-Copenhagen (13-2-1), 5 p.m. 7-Hamilton (12-5) at 2-Bishop Ludden (13-3), 6 p.m. 6-Belleville-Henderson (12-5) at 3-Poland (14-2), 6 p.m. Tuesday’s summaries Mexico 2, VVS 1 Mexico (goals-assists): Ariola 1-0, Poissant 0-1, O’Gorman 1-0, Duschen 0-1. VVS: Kiser 1-0. Goalie saves: Cuituli, M, 9. Halftime: 1-0 Mexico. Holland Patent 2, Canastota 1 HP (goals-assists): Stalker 1-1, Mullins 0-1, Zylinski 1-0. Canastota: Not provided. Goalie saves: Hobin, H, 5. Halftime: 2-0. Westhill 4, Clinton 0 Westhill (goals-assists): Bolesh 1-1, Herrera 0-1, Goodness 1-0, Rewakowski 0-1, Kinsella 2-0. Goalie saves: Heintz, C, 7; Bendall, W, 1, Horner, W, 5. CVA 9, Homer 0 CVA (goals-assists): M. Canipe 1-2, Panko 3-2, Kleban 1-0, Rich 0-1, Terzioski 2-1, Watkins 2-0. Goalie saves: Payton, C, 6, Looman, C, 4. Frankfort-Schuyler 4, South Lewis 0 FS (goals-assists): Kelly 2-1, Nitti 0-1, Scald 2-0. Goalie saves: Tangorra, F, 4. Mount Markham 8, Pulaski 0 MM (goals-assists): S. Entwistle 1-0, Piersma 1-0, Walker 1-0, Denton 1-0, C. Entwistle 1-0, Clark 1-0, Lewis 1-0. Goalie saves: Fox, P, 3; Roth, MM, 1. Sauquoit Valley 11, APW 0 SV (goals-assists): Kuhn 1-0, Corr 1-2, E. Yerman 1-0, Sperbeck 1-0, Larazek 1-3, Kalil 2-0, K. Yerman 1-0, E. Dischiavo 2-0, Williams 1-1. Goalie saves: None provided. West Canada Valley 2,  Fabius-Pompey 1 WCV (goals-assists): Burdick 0-1, Selimovic 1-0, Schrader 1-0. FP: Haaf 0-1, Johnson 1-0. Goalie saves: Bolton, W, 9; Putnam, F, 8. SWIMMING Girls Tuesday West Canada Valley 55, Proctor 36 200 Medley Relay: 1. West Canada Valley (Dingman, Borden, Jones, Grabowski) 2:29.17. 200 Freestyle: 1. Borden (WCV) 2:41.14. 200 Individual Medley: 1. Frazier (PROC) 3:18.0. 50 Freestyle: 1. Jones (WCV) 27.54. Diving: 1. Grabowski (WCV) 184.95. 100 Butterfly: 1. Brown (WCV) 1:32.56. 100 Freestyle: 1. Jones (WCV) 1:04.38. 500 Freestyle: 1. Dingman (WCV) 6:47.65. 200 Freestyle Relay: 1. West Canada Valley (Grabowski, Gross, Ray, Borden) 2:14.32. 100 Backstroke: 1. Dingman (WCV) 1:20.98. 100 Breaststroke: 1. Mironova (PROC) 2:05.83. 400 Freestyle Relay: 1. Proctor (Baker, Novak, Rodriguez Guillermo, Tiffany) 5:32.88. Major League Baseball Postseason League Championship Series (Best-of-7) American League (All Games on TBS) Houston vs. New York Wednesday, Oct. 19: New York at Houston, late Thursday, Oct. 20: New York at Houston, 7:37 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22: Houston at New York, 5:07 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23: Houston at New York, 7:07, p.m. x-Monday, Oct. 24: Houston at New York, 4:07 p.m. x-Tuesday, Oct. 25: New York at Houston, 6:07 p.m. x-Wednesday, Oct. 26: New York at Houston, 7:37 p.m. National League Philadelphia 1, San Diego 0 Tuesday, Oct. 18: Philadelphia 2, San Diego 0 Wednesday, Oct. 19: Philadelphia at San Diego, late Friday, Oct. 21: San Diego (Musgrove 10-7) at Philadelphia (Suarez 10-7), 7:37 p.m. (FS1) Saturday, Oct. 22: San Diego at Philadelphia, 7:45 p.m. (Fox) x-Sunday, Oct. 23: San Diego at Philadelphia, 2:37 p.m. (FS1) x-Monday, Oct. 24: Philadelphia at San Diego, 8:03 p.m. (FS1) x-Tuesday, Oct. 25: Philadelphia at San Diego, 8:03 p.m. (Fox/FS1) x-if necessary National Football League American Conference East WLTPctPFPA Buffalo510.83317681 N.Y. Jets420.667143128 Miami330.500131155 New England330.500141113 South WLTPctPFPA Tennessee320.60096118 Indianapolis321.583103121 Jacksonville240.333138114 Houston131.3008699 North WLTPctPFPA Baltimore330.500158141 Cincinnati330.500138115 Cleveland240.333148163 Pittsburgh240.33397146 West WLTPctPFPA Kansas City420.667179149 L.A. Chargers420.667141152 Denver240.3339199 Las Vegas140.200125130 National Conference East WLTPctPFPA Philadelphia6001.000161105 N.Y. Giants510.833127113 Dallas420.66711098 Washington240.333102135 South WLTPctPFPA Atlanta330.500146136 Tampa Bay330.500121103 New Orleans240.333141158 Carolina150.167103146 North WLTPctPFPA Minnesota510.833139118 Green Bay330.500107123 Chicago240.33393118 Detroit140.200140170 West WLTPctPFPA L.A. Rams330.500104126 San Francisco330.50012289 Seattle330.500146163 Arizona240.333114142 Thursday’s Game New Orleans at Arizona, 8:15 p.m. Sunday’s Games Atlanta at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Detroit at Dallas, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Washington, ...

Incredible LGBITQ+ Friendly Destinations To Add To Your Travel Bucket List – EWN https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/incredible-lgbitq-friendly-destinations-to-add-to-your-travel-bucket-list-ewn/ Are you planning an international vacation and wondering where the most LGBTQ+-friendly destinations are? A rainbow flag, representing equality for members of the LGBTI community. Picture: Stock.xchng. JOHANNESBURG – The recognition and inclusion of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, intersex and queer/questioning (LGBITQ+) community in South Africa. Several events including marches have over the years been staged to highlight the importance of affording LGBITQ+ equality in society. This is despite the country’s Constitution promoting inclusivity and diversity. Are you planning an international vacation and wondering where the most LGBITQ+-friendly destinations are? Known for being a country that is proud of its LGBITQ+ community as well as driving equality on the continent, South Africa is recognised as a country that stands with its LGBITQ+ community. South Africa legalised same-sex marriage in 2006, making it the first African country and fifth in the world to do so, and it continues to constitutionally protect its citizens against discrimination based on sexual orientation. While oppressive laws and unwelcoming societies are still prevalent in many parts of the world, there are many other open-minded countries where everyone can express themselves freely. Amsterdam, The Netherlands Often called the world’s most liberal city, Amsterdam, is one of the most LGBITQ+-friendly destinations in the world. Amsterdam’s legendary open-mindedness saw homosexuality decriminalised way back in the early 1800s and the Netherlands was the first country in the world to welcome same-sex marriages back in 2001. The city, often called Europe’s gay capital, plays host to a number of LGBITQ+events throughout the year and is home to some of the world’s most popular gay bars – including Spijker Bar, a gay bar that is considered the oldest and friendliest in Amsterdam. However, there is so much more to Amsterdam’s gay scene than its many bars. Toronto, Canada As Canada’s largest city, Toronto has a bustling queer community and, as a result, is one of the most politically active cities in the world in terms of gay rights. Toronto is famous for having an active and energetic gay village that is full of various gay-owned bars, clubs and businesses. The city, which is home to tourist attractions like the CN Tower, the Royal Ontario Museum, and just a short drive from the world-famous Niagara Falls, also plays host to the Inside Out LGBITQ+ Film Festival, which occurs over two weeks in May. Stockholm, Sweden Stockholm is famous for being one of the most open-minded cities in the world. Despite being a country rich in history and filled with gorgeous buildings and tourist hotspots, its thriving LGBITQ+ scene makes it a popular destination for tourists from around the globe. Patricia is the city’s biggest gay club with parties happening every night of the week. If you’re looking for something a little more low-key, a visit to the country’s popular ABBA Museum is a must. Mykonos, Greece If an island holiday is what you are after, many consider Greece’s popular city of Mykonos. Many consider Mykonos as the original gay island in the Mediterranean, a testament to its long-standing relationship with the LGBITQ+ community. Mykonos is home to dozens of gay beaches, hotels, establishments and beaches that are either gay-exclusive or gay-friendly, making it the perfect city for the LGBITQ+ community to soak up that Mediterranean sun. %

Roll Out The Red Bags | Oconomowoc Business News | Gmtoday.com – Greater Milwaukee Today | GMToday.com https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/roll-out-the-red-bags-oconomowoc-business-news-gmtoday-com-greater-milwaukee-today-gmtoday-com/ OCONOMOWOC – Throughout the summer, Oconomowoc community members and their neighbors have been curiously watching as a former Kmart building at 1450 Summit Ave. slowly transformed into something brand new. The wait finally over, Sendik’s Food Market opened its doors Oct. 19 for the first time with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Sendik’s owners and city officials. Grand opening celebrations will continue for the next couple of weeks with store sweepstakes, live music, fun festivities and more. The new 60,000-squarefoot grocery will employ 150 people and is an anchor store for the ongoing Olympia Fields development along Summit Avenue. Cotenants of the new location will include Planet Fitness and Pet Supplies Plus. “Oconomowoc is such a beautiful area with a great sense of community. The wonderful downtown and growing surrounding areas make it a very special place and we’re so grateful to be a part of it. Food is all about family and friends and fun around the dinner table and we’re proud to bring true food innovations and new experiences to our customers,” said third generation Sendik’s co-owner Ted Balistreri. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Oconomowoc-area news with a subscription: Click here MSI General of Nashotah partnered with Sendik’s Food Market to repurpose the 87,000 square feet of space at the old Kmart building, vastly improving the inside, as well as redesigning the exterior façade and parking lot. “We’re excited to help Sendik’s bring their new store to Oconomowoc. It’s been a true collaboration between MSI General, Sendik’s and all the subcontractors,” said Ken Krahe, president of MSI General. “I think it’s great we were able to revitalize the old building and give it new life. It’s been a fun project to be a part of.” Sendik’s Food Markets are well-known for taking grocery shopping up a notch by offering a variety of items. Sendik’s popular reusable red bags are stocked and ready to go as the new store celebrated its grand opening in Oconomowoc Wednesday. The new store will also feature a 10-foot-tall hydroponic garden providing leafy greens for the salad bar, an extensive Sendik’s Home department offering flowers, gifts, décor, clothing, and seasonal items. Also in this store will be made-to-order sandwiches, freshly made popcorn stand, and according to a statement, the largest wine and spirits and meat/seafood departments in the area. “Our team is so creative and wanted to try new designs and product offerings that our customers really care about to make this Oconomowoc store really different. We get excited when we find something that is local and really delicious, and we can bring it in for our customers. We have a great partnership with our vendors and the results are truly amazing,” added Balistreri. The Balistreri family has been serving the greater Milwaukee community for the last 96 years. The Oconomowoc store will be the 18th Sendik’s Food Market location in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Healthy Living: Support Menopause Naturally – Limerick Live – Limerick Live https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/healthy-living-support-menopause-naturally-limerick-live-limerick-live/ OCTOBER 18 was World Menopause Day which takes place to raise awareness, break the stigma and highlight the support options available for improving health and wellbeing during this time of transition. Most women in the western world are affected by some of the symptoms – mood swings, low libido, thinning bones, insomnia, and forgetfulness. Hot flushes and night sweats are experienced by more than 85% of menopausal women with varying degree of severity up to ten years after their last period. These symptoms are linked with a drop in Estrogen and Progesterone levels that follows the cessation of ovulation. For example, Estrogen helps lift our mood so, when levels drop, we may feel depressed. Scientists are not sure exactly what causes hot flushes, but they occur because due to the hormonal imbalances the brain somehow decides that the body is overheated and responds by increasing the blood flow through the skin. Night sweats often cause frequent interruption of sleep, contributing to fatigue. The repair and maintenance system of bones is mainly controlled by hormones, including estrogen and progesterone, regulating osteoclasts and osteoblasts which break down old bone cells, replacing them with new. As levels of these hormones fall, bones begin to deteriorate and lose density. Osteoporosis literally means: “bone that has holes”. Long-term poor diet, emotional stress, and lack of exercise may lead to an increase in menopausal symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy has been a lifeline for many women; however, no medicines are without their side effects, therefore natural therapies should be sought first that help to support the transition and overall long-term health. To help ease hot flushes, stop eating foods that are likely to trigger or worsen them, such as stimulants – especially at night. Blood sugar imbalances are also linked to more frequent hot flushes. Avoid snacking on sugary foods – choose wholefoods, including protein and healthy fats in each meal. This will help balance your moods also. Sage is known for its body temperature regulating properties and can overcome hot flushes within a couple of weeks. To help calm the hormone imbalances, phyto-estrogenic foods should be part of everyday diet, such as beans, lentils, fennel seeds and ground flax seeds. Herbal remedies containing red clover, dong quai, maca and evening primrose oil further help to counteract the dropping hormones, while stress supporting ashwagandha, Rhodiola and Siberian ginseng support energy, sleep and mental focus. Studies show that supplementing large doses of Calcium can lead to hardening of the arteries and kidney damage. Calcium is best supplied by mineral rich foods, other than dairy products, such as dark green vegetables, sea vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans and dried fruit such as figs. In any case, Vitamin K2 is of utmost necessity to ensure the calcium gets into the bones, not lodged into soft tissues. As digestion is declining with age, it needs to be boosted every day for best absorption. Taking raw cider vinegar or bitter herbs before main meals can ensure you get the most out of your delicious, nutritious food. ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW

Faces Of Fall: Oct. 20, 2022 | Sports | News-Gazette.com – News-Gazette https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/faces-of-fall-oct-20-2022-sports-news-gazette-com-news-gazette/ LANDRY HALL Sullivan volleyball ➜ Her favorite athlete is … Anthony Rizzo. ➜ Her favorite team is … the Chicago Cubs. ➜ If she could attend any one sporting event in person, it would be … the Olympics. ➜ Her favorite sport besides volleyball is … club volleyball. RILEY McJUNKIN Centennial volleyball ➜ Her favorite athlete is … Michael Jordan. ➜ Her favorite team is … the St. Louis Cardinals. ➜ If she could attend any one sporting event in person, it would be … the Super Bowl. ➜ Her favorite sport besides volleyball is … soccer. ADENA PAUL Heritage volleyball ➜ Her favorite athlete is … Mikey Dudek. ➜ Her favorite team is … Northwestern. ➜ If she could attend any one sporting event in person, it would be … the Women’s College World Series. ➜ Her favorite sport besides volleyball is … track and field. J’LYNN WALTZ Georgetown-Ridge Farm volleyball ➜ Her favorite athlete is … Makaelyn Lagacy. ➜ Her favorite team is … the St. Louis Cardinals. ➜ If she could attend any one sporting event in person, it would be … an MLB game. ➜ Her favorite sport besides volleyball is … softball.

Saad Lamjarred, Ragheb Alama To Hold First-Ever Concert In Metaverse – The Siasat Daily https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/saad-lamjarred-ragheb-alama-to-hold-first-ever-concert-in-metaverse-the-siasat-daily/ The Arab singers Ragheb Alama and Saad Lamjarred are all set to hold the first-ever Avatar concert in the Metaverse on Thursday, October 20, 2022. ‘Concerts of the Future — A step into the Metaverse’ is the first time Arab music legends and superstars will unite in a dynamic series of virtual worlds to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience to fans. The first concerts in the future will be broadcast live on www.metaboundless.io on October 20 at 7 pm UAE time. Users will not need any special hardware or VR glasses to view it. MetaBoundless will host the first Avatar concert, with its partners Algorand Foundation, Apparel Group, 6thstreet.com and Crypto Arabs, to provide fans with a unique and first-of-its-kind experience. The virtual concert will be released live to fans, starring Ragheb Alama, Saad Lamjarred, and Michel Fadel and will include a composition of new and old hits from these superstars. This historical release is the first step towards accessing the exciting world of Web3, Metaverse, NFTS and DAOs. The biggest metaverse concert starring Ragheb Alama, Saad Lamjarred & Michel Fadel is here. Participate in the NFT sale to get your hands on limited NFT access passes to the concert and watch the concert on 20th October! Hurry & get the #NFTs now at – https://t.co/QwmFYJAjA5 pic.twitter.com/ok4uPAM8yv — MetaBoundless (@MetaBoundless) October 19, 2022 Lebanese singer Ragheb Alama talks about his partnership with MetaBoundless and the experience. “This is the first time my avatar will be revealed to the virtual world. Fans all over the world will see me in a new way and be able to access memorabilia from this event as NFT rewards for purchasing tickets. Everything in this concert is unique, this is the way to go for concerts in the future, and I am keen to keep up with the future and popular trends,” said Alama. Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred while describing his participation in this concert said, “I witnessed similar global experiences for futuristic concerts, and I am sure that this concert will be something very unique for our beloved fans. I am excited for the fans to see me and my unique digital avatar in the virtual concert.”

Garmin Venu SQ 2, Venu SQ 2 Music Edition Smartwatches Launched – Check Price, Specifications And Features – Zee Business https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/garmin-venu-sq-2-venu-sq-2-music-edition-smartwatches-launched-check-price-specifications-and-features-zee-business/ Garmin Venu SQ 2, Venu SQ 2 Music Edition: Popular wearable brand Garmin on Thursday launched two new smartwatches — Garmin Venu SQ 2, Venu SQ 2 Music Edition in India. Both the devices are equipped with all-day health monitoring, fitness tracking, connected features and sleek rectangular watch face.  Garmin Venu SQ 2, Venu SQ 2 Music Edition: Price The Venu SQ 2 is priced at Rs 27,990 and the Venu SQ 2 Music Edition at Rs 33,490 and they are available on online and offline platforms. The smartwatches are available in cool mint, shadow grey, white, black, french grey, and ivory colours and can be paired smoothly with both Android and iOS smartphones. Garmin Venu SQ 2, Venu SQ 2 Music Edition: Specifications The Venu Sq 2 series is made to keep up with an active lifestyle, with over 25 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps — including walking, running, cycling, tennis and more. It even includes preloaded cardio, strength, yoga, HIIT and Pilates workouts. With an increased battery life of 83 per cent (as compared to its predecessor) that can run up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, the Venu Sq 2 and Venu Sq 2 — Music Edition enable users to monitor health metrics 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the company claimed. For those who want to take their music on the go, the Venu Sq 2 – Music Edition includes on-device music storage for up to 500 songs for phone-free listening. The Venu Sq 2 series is made to keep up with an active lifestyle, with 25+ preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps – including walking, running, cycling, tennis and more – it’s easy to switch up a workout. It even includes preloaded cardio, strength, yoga, HIIT and Pilates workouts.  Venu SQ2 is a sought after watch for those who enjoy HIIT workouts, it allows to track key metrics and allows users to set the number of rounds, work/rest intervals and more.

Dash 2 Trade Offers New Crypto Trading Tools For All – Best Presale 2022? – Cryptonews https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/dash-2-trade-offers-new-crypto-trading-tools-for-all-best-presale-2022-cryptonews/ Disclaimer: The Industry Talk section features insights by crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com. The Dash 2 Trade (D2T) presale has already raised over $400,000, barely 24 hours after beginning. Its quick progress comes as significant validation for the Ethereum-based platform, which will provide cryptocurrency traders with actionable market data, insights, and analysis in real time. In a year marked by big presales, the D2T token sale has plenty of competition, yet its strong fundamentals have already helped it stand out from the crowd. And with the market lacking a trading intelligence platform of the scope and usability of Dash 2 Trade, it has a very good chance of becoming one of the most successful presales and coin listings of 2022. Dash 2 Trade Offers New Crypto Trading Tools for All – Best Presale 2022? Kicking off yesterday, the Dash 2 Trade presale quickly passed important milestones, crossing $300,000 within only a few hours. Now, it’s up to $400,00, and likely to pass a few more important targets in the coming hours.  As set forth in its whitepaper, Dash 2 Trade is building a “world class” cryptocurrency analytics and social trading platform, one which will make it easier for investors of all levels to make informed investment decisions. To this end, it will provide such features as the following: Trading signals for indicating new buy or sell opportunities Social sentiment metrics and on-chain analysis to highlight trending cryptocurrencies Strategy building and social trading tools for helping investors formulate new approaches A scoring system enabling users to gain access to presales Crypto listing alerts  All of these features will be situated within the platform’s unique dashboard, which combines a wealth of tools yet presents them in a streamlined and accessible, making them useful for more than just experienced traders. While Dash 2 Trade’s presale has only just begun, its platform and dashboard have already been in development for months, while it has also received venture capital funding worth $200,000. This sets it up nicely for further development, as does the fact that Dash 2 Trade has in fact grown out of Learn2Trade, a forex signals provider that provides daily technical analysis and that draws upon a community of over 70,000 active traders. This puts Dash 2 Trade in an excellent position to build on Learn2Trade’s growth and experience, with its crypto-focused dashboard unique within the cryptocurrency market.  Within the Dash 2 Trade platform, native token D2T can be used to grant holders access to analysis, signals and social trading, as well as other features. It will therefore witness growing demand — and a rising the price — the more popular Dash 2 Trade becomes. At the moment, the presale is making it available at a price of 0.0476 USDT for 1 DST. This price, however, will last only for as long as the sale’s first stage, at which point it will rise to 0.05 USDT. Given that stage one will end after it raises the equivalent of $1,666,000, DST could see its price increase very soon. As such, interested parties may want to act sooner rather than later. How High? Dash 2 Trade’s progress so far suggests that its presale will sell out fairly comfortably, and that it could indeed enjoy some successful listings in the New Year. Of course, the question is, how high could it gain over its presale price? This is an important question, especially when the ongoing bear market would suggest that hopes for big returns should probably be downplayed at the moment. The thing is, even though we are still in a bear market, other presale coins have gone on to enjoy successful initial listings. This was especially the case with Tamadoge (TAMA), which raised $19 million in September and then posted a return of 1,800% at one point, following its listing on OKX. This isn’t to say that D2T will also surge by 1,800% once it receives a few listings. However, it certainly has good fundamentals, with its trading intelligence platform likely to be in demand within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. A

INDIA RUPEE Rupee May Open Near 83/USD; U.S. Yields, Yuan Watched – Reuters https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/india-rupee-rupee-may-open-near-83-usd-u-s-yields-yuan-watched-reuters/ MUMBAI, Oct 20 (Reuters) – The Indian rupee is tipped to open near its record low of 83 to the U.S. currency on Thursday, as the surge in Treasury yields and the dollar index, fuelled a broader decline in Asian currencies and shares. The rupee is expected to open at 82.98-83.02 per U.S. dollar, compared with a record low of 83.02 in the previous session. Large corporate dollar and custodial outflows had prompted a selloff in the currency toward the last one-and-a-half hour of trade on Wednesday, traders said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com The dollar’s broad strength and stop losses at 82.40, a level the Reserve Bank of India was likely protecting, accentuated the rupee’s decline. The “saving grace” for the rupee after “yesterday’s meltdown” is that post regular trading hours, it was broadly flat at around the 83 level, a currency dealer at a Mumbai-based bank said. “In initial trades, traders will be looking to assess how sticky this new big figure proves.” The selloff in U.S. Treasuries resumed on Wednesday, pushing near-maturity and longer-maturity Treasury yields to fresh multi-year highs. Yields had spiked despite a weak U.S. housing report. The bets on the U.S. Fed to continue hiking rates aggressively got a boost after Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said underlying inflation pressures probably have not peaked yet. Fed funds futures have priced in a near 94% chance of a 75 bps rate rise in November, and a 76% probability of another 75 bps increase in December, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. The rise in yields and safe-haven demand catapulted the dollar index back to above the 113-levels. The onshore Chinese yuan dropped to 7.2474 to the dollar, leading Asian currencies lower. U.S. equity futures extended their decline and Asian shares were down 1% to 2.7%. (This story has been corrected to show rupee level at 82.40 from 72.40 in fourth paragraph) KEY INDICATORS: ** One-month non-deliverable rupee forward at 83.30; onshore one-month forward premium at 21.5 paise ** USD/INR NSE Oct futures settled on Wednesday at 83.15 ** USD/INR October forward premium at 6.0 paise ** Dollar index up at 113.06 ** Brent crude futures at $92.3 per barrel ** Ten-year U.S. note yield at 4.15%, India 10-yr bond yield at 7.49% ** SGX Nifty nearest-month futures down 0.7% at 17,379 ** As per NSDL data, foreign investors bought a net $104.4 mln worth of Indian shares on Oct. 18 ** NSDL data shows foreign investors bought a net $37.6 mln worth of Indian bonds on Oct. 18 Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Nimesh Vora; Editing by Neha Arora Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Inceptio Technology Announces 10 Million Kilometers Of Autonomous Truck Commercial Mileage – PR Newswire https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/inceptio-technology-announces-10-million-kilometers-of-autonomous-truck-commercial-mileage-pr-newswire/ , /PRNewswire/ — On October 10, 2022, Inceptio Technology, an autonomous driving truck technology and operating company, announced that the commercial operation mileage of trucks equipped with their level 3 autonomous “Xuanyuan” system has exceeded 10 million kilometers in China. The milestone is a result of autonomous driving industry’s growing focus on mass production and commercial deployment. The heavy-duty truck preloaded with Inceptio’s Xuanyuan system was first mass produced in late 2021. By now, Xuanyuan system has been preloaded to multiple heavy-duty truck models, which serve diversified line-haul freight demands such as heavy load and light cargo. The trucks powered by Inceptio’s level 3 autonomous Xuanyuan system have been in daily commercial operations on a large scale due to their proven economical and safety superiority over manual driving trucks. The commercial operation covers China’s four economic circles of the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei, and Central China, as well as the main transportation routes across China, serving nearly 20 leading logistics companies in the fields of express and less-than-truckload logistics. Unveiled in March 2021, Xuanyuan system is based on Inceptio’s full stack autonomous technology and can effectively handle a variety of transport conditions, including changeable weather, day and night, plains or mountains, and light cargo or heavy loads. According to Julian Ma, Founder & CEO of Inceptio Technology, “The milestone of 10 million kilometers is a testimony to the strengths of our Xuanyuan system and the strong market demand of autonomous trucks. The development of our full-stack autonomous technology is accelerating by leveraging our fast-growing mass production volume and rapidly accumulating real-world data asset. We are confident to create more substantial economic and safety benefit to logistics customers through Xuanyuan System.” About Inceptio Technology Inceptio Technology was founded in April 2018, with the mission to build a safer and more efficient line-haul logistics by providing industry-leading autonomous driving technologies for trucks and by operating a nationwide autonomous Transportation-As-A-Service (TaaS) freight network. For this mission, it develops full-stack proprietary autonomous driving technologies and work seamlessly with automotive industry in preloading its technologies and systems into mass-produced autonomous trucks. For more information about Inceptio Technology, please visit https://en.inceptio.ai SOURCE Inceptio Technology

Northwest Arkansas Arrest Roundup – Arkansas Online https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/northwest-arkansas-arrest-roundup-arkansas-online-9/ Arrests Benton County Sheriff’s Office • Christopher Tell, 44, of 1321 Rocky Dell Road in Gravette, was arrested Tuesday in connection with aggravated assault and domestic battering. Tell was being held Wednesday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set. Springdale • Robert Rollins, 55, of 315 Texas Lane in Springdale, was arrested Tuesday in connection with aggravated assault on a family or household member. Rollins was being held Wednesday in the Washington County Detention Center with no bond set. Washington County Sheriff’s Office • Christopher Haynes, 41, of 17871 Blue Springs Road in Fayetteville, was arrested Tuesday in connection with failure to register as a sex offender. Haynes was being held Wednesday in the Washington County Detention Center with no bond set.

Important Gadgets To Carry With You When Going On A Vacation – OTV News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/important-gadgets-to-carry-with-you-when-going-on-a-vacation-otv-news/ When it comes to packing for a trip, there is always a rush to retain everything and leave nothing important behind. And don’t you just wish that you didn’t have to worry about drained batteries, adaptors which don’t fit into plugs? This article could just be the answer to those woes of prep before a holiday. Travel devices today come with a variety of features. A list of the best travel gadgets is given below, so that you may travel with ease. Solar Charger If you are a hard-core tourist who spends most of their time away from civilization, this device is for you. It is critical to include renewable resource gadgets on your list, especially if you want to spend a significant amount of time outdoors. A solar charger assists you in keeping your cell phone and laptop charged while you enjoy your holiday in peace. All-in-one adapter A universal adaptor is vital for hassle-free foreign travel. You won’t have to worry about adapters that don’t fit or need extensions. There’s no need to phone the hotel management or travel from shop to shop looking for one; simply carry this along for a trouble-free holiday. Portable Mobile Hotspot Mobile hotspots can help you save money on data fees and foreign plans. These gadgets can transmit encrypted WiFi signals in any location, eliminating the need to worry about unsecured public WiFi. You’ll be able to quickly obtain sports updates or download your favourite series. Windscreen Mount One of those necessary travel gadgets that serves a key function is a windscreen mount, which can hold your phone while you navigate unknown terrain using your GPS. It is indispensable while on the road, as it helps secure the phone in one spot while you drive and only focus on which turn to take next.  Travelling is an adventure and can be more enjoyable when we have these travel devices handy. They not only make trips simpler but hassle-free too. Check out the list, purchase online for some amazing bargains, and have a pleasant vacation. %

Truss Faces Clamor To Quit Amid UK Government Chaos – 69News WFMZ-TV https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/truss-faces-clamor-to-quit-amid-uk-government-chaos-69news-wfmz-tv/ LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss was hanging on to power by a thread on Thursday, after a senior minister quit her government with a barrage of criticism and a vote in the House of Commons descended into chaos and acrimony. A botched economic plan unveiled by the government last month triggered financial turmoil and a political crisis that has seen the replacement of Truss’ Treasury chief, multiple policy U-turns and a breakdown of discipline in the governing Conservative Party. Many Conservatives say Truss must resign – but she has remained defiant, saying she is “a fighter and not a quitter.” Conservative lawmaker Simon Hoare said the government was in disarray. “Nobody has a route plan. It’s all sort of hand-to-hand fighting on a day-to-day basis,” he told the BBC on Thursday. He said Truss had “about 12 hours” to turn the situation around. Through the morning, a growing number of Conservative members of Parliament called for Truss to step down and end the chaos. “It’s time for the prime minister to go,” said lawmaker Miriam Cates. Another, Steve Double, said: “She isn’t up to the job, sadly.” Newspapers that usually support the Conservatives were vitriolic. An editorial in the Daily Mail was headlined: “The wheels have come off the Tory clown car.” International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan, sent onto the airwaves Thursday morning to defend the government, insisted the administration was providing “stability.” But she was unable to guarantee Truss would lead the party into the next election. “At the moment, I think that’s the case,” she said. With opinion polls giving the Labour Party a large and growing lead, many Conservatives now believe their only hope of avoiding electoral oblivion is to replace Truss. But they are divided about how to get rid of her, and over who should replace her. The party is keen to avoid another divisive leadership contest like the race a few months ago that saw Truss defeat ex-Treasury chief Rishi Sunak. Among potential replacements — if only Conservative lawmakers can agree — are Sunak, House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt and newly appointed Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt. A national election doesn’t have to be held until 2024, and under Conservative Party rules, Truss technically is safe from a leadership challenge for a year. The rules can be changed if enough lawmakers want it. There is fevered speculation about how many lawmakers have already submitted letters calling for a no-confidence vote. In a major blow, Home Secretary Suella Braverman resigned Wednesday after breaching rules by sending an official document from her personal email account. She used her resignation letter to lambaste Truss, saying she had “concerns about the direction of this government.” “The business of government relies upon people accepting responsibility for their mistakes,” she said in a thinly veiled dig at Truss. Braverman was replaced as home secretary, the minister responsible for immigration and law and order, by former Cabinet minister Grant Shapps, a high-profile supporter of her defeated rival Sunak. Truss faced more turmoil in Parliament Wednesday evening on a vote over fracking for shale gas — a practice that Truss wants to resume despite opposition from many Conservatives. With a large Conservative majority in Parliament, an opposition call for a fracking ban was easily defeated, but some lawmakers were furious that Conservative Party whips said the vote would be treated as a confidence motion, meaning the government would fall if the motion passed. There were angry scenes in the House of Commons, with party whips accused of using heavy-handed tactics to gain votes. Labour lawmaker Chris Bryant said he “saw members being physically manhandled … and being bullied.” Conservative officials denied there had been manhandling. Rumors swirled that Conservative Chief Whip Wendy Morton, who is responsible for party discipline, and her deputy had resigned. Hours later, Truss’ office said both remained in their jobs. The dramatic developments came days after Truss fired her Treasury chief, Kwasi Kwarteng, on Friday after the economic package the pair unveiled Sept. 23 spooked financial markets and triggered an economic and political crisis. The plan’s 45 billion pounds ($50 billion) in unfunded tax cuts sparked turmoil on financial markets, hammering the value of the pound and increasing the cost of U.K. government borrowing. The Bank of England was forced to intervene to prevent the crisis from spreading to the wider economy and putting pension funds at risk. On Monday Kwarteng’s replacement, Hunt, scrapped almost all of Truss’ tax cuts, along with her flagship energy policy and her promise of no public spending cuts. He said the government will need to save billions of pounds and there are “many difficult decisions” to be made before he sets out a medium-term fiscal plan on Oct. 31. Speaking to lawmakers for the first time since the U-turn, Truss apologized Wednesday and admitted she had made mistakes during her six weeks in office, but insisted that by changing course she had “taken responsibility and made the right decisions in the interest of the country’s economic stability.” Opposition lawmakers shouted “Resign!” as she spoke in the House of Commons. But she insisted: “I am a fighter and not a quitter.” Follow AP’s coverage of British politics at https://apnews.com/hub/liz-truss Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Should You Exercise During Pregnancy? – Eve Magazine https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/should-you-exercise-during-pregnancy-eve-magazine/  Should you exercise during pregnancy? (Photo: Good Housekeeping) There are numerous dos and don’ts associated with pregnancy, and many expectant mothers choose to take extra precautions to avoid endangering their unborn child. And one question that often comes up is whether or not pregnant women ought to exercise. After all, encouraging healthy living is the whole point of being in shape, right? If you are reading this, you are probably here because you are wondering the same. Should you continue with your regular routine or wait till the baby is born before renewing your gym membership? Here are some things you need to consider before getting into a fitness routine: Consult your physician Keeping your child calm during a flight Teach your kids how to be cheerful losers Why couples should talk about mental health What you can eat to reduce wrinkles First things first, before you engage in any physical activity, you should consult with your doctor on whether or not it is safe for you to exercise or engage in any physical activity. Once you get the go-ahead is when you can find the right exercises for you. Time taken If you are pregnant you should spend at most 30 minutes a day on your workout. Also if you haven’t been doing any exercises in a while you need to make the transition gradual until you reach your 30-minute per day mark. You can start with five-minute workouts, progress to 10 minutes and eventually you will get to 30 minutes but you should remember this is not the time to push yourself beyond your limits. Types of exercises Remember, your body can no longer take the kind of pressure you were used to before the pregnancy, this is especially true after you’re 16 weeks along in the pregnancy and you’re feeling the weight of your growing baby. Also, avoid any type of contact sport or exercise that could easily get you hit or hurt. Enrol on a fitness class In most cases, people will enrol on random fitness classes and just roll with it but if you are not sure of what you are doing, find a hospital that provides fitness classes for expectant mothers. These fitness classes will offer prenatal yoga and routines and the best part is your safety will be guaranteed at all times. However, if that’s not an option, get a gym partner like your spouse or friend, who can help you through the sessions and can be on the lookout to help you when your reach your limit or in case of an accident. Drink a lot of water Yes, you should drink as much water as you can before, during, and after your workout to stay as hydrated as possible. Heat stress can lead to exhaustion and dehydration which is not good for you and your baby. Listen to your body You may have been a fitness junkie before but during pregnancy, this kind of motivation may need to take a pose. Do not assume any symptoms you get while exercising, for instance, a headache, dizziness, chest pain, nausea or even vaginal bleeding. If you notice any of these symptoms, especially vaginal bleeding, go for a checkup immediately to ensure everything is okay, otherwise, take things slow. Tip: Swimming is mainly recommended for pregnant women since the water will support the extra weight. Also, it is important to remember that each pregnancy is different and with unique demands. Do not attempt to emulate your friends or relatives who had an entirely different pregnancy journey and experience from yours. Related Topics

What Channel Is Saints Vs. Cardinals On Today? Schedule, Time For NFL’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ In Week 7 – Sporting News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/what-channel-is-saints-vs-cardinals-on-today-schedule-time-for-nfls-thursday-night-football-in-week-7-sporting-news/ One coach on the way in, another on the way out? Dennis Allen is in his first year as Sean Payton’s replacement in New Orleans, and there’s been a bit of a topsy-turvy go of it so far this year. NOLA sits at just 2-4 on the season, but Allen inherited a less-than ideal situation from Sean Payton, giving him time to figure it out. On the other sideline, Kliff Kingsbury must be feeling the coach’s chair get just a bit hotter. Arizona’s suboptimal 2-4 start has them in the cellar of the NFC West, and Kyler Murray’s lack of production to this point has certainly not helped Kingsbury’s case to stay employed. Murray, who signed a mega-deal with the Cardinals this offseason, has thrown six touchdowns to four interceptions and is coming off a loss to the Seahawks’ hapless defense. That’s not going to cut it for the Cardinals, who were looking at playoff-or-bust expectations in 2022. MORE: NFL power rankings | Week 7 picks | Buy NFL tickets It’s a matchup of two NFC squads trying to right the ship before it’s too late. Here’s how to catch the “Thursday Night Football” matchup between the Saints and Cardinals: What channel is Saints vs. Cardinals on today? Game: Saints at Cardinals Date: Thursday, Oct. 20 TV channel: New Orleans, NBC 6 (WDSU 6) | Phoenix, Fox 10 (KSAZ 10) Live stream: Amazon Prime Video (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada) As is the case with “Thursday Night Football” for the remainder of the season (and the foreseeable future), Amazon Prime Video will exclusively broadcast the games to the national audience. Viewers in local markets will be able to watch the game on local networks. This week, viewers can catch the game on NBC 6 in New Orleans, while viewers in the Arizona market can watch the game on Fox 10.  The Canadian audience can watch the game on TSN1/4, CTV2 or RDS2 for the French-speaking audience. Viewers in Canada will be able to stream the game on DAZN. MORE: NFL on Amazon Prime, explained — What to know about football on streaming service Saints vs. Cardinals start time Date: Thursday, Oct. 20 Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT) Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET, the customary time for “Thursday Night Football” matchups. That’s 5:15 p.m. local time in Arizona.  Amazon’s pre-game show airs in the hour leading up to the game. MORE: Why ‘Thursday Night Football’ on Amazon is prime NFL viewing NFL live stream for Saints vs. Cardinals Given that Amazon holds exclusive streaming rights for “Thursday Night Football,” it will be the only streaming option for “TNF” games throughout the 2022 season. NFL Week 7 schedule Thursday, Oct. 20 Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel Cardinals vs. Saints 8:15 p.m.  Amazon       Sunday, Oct. 23 Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel Ravens vs. Browns 1 p.m. CBS Panthers vs. Buccaneers 1 p.m. Fox Bengals vs. Falcons 1 p.m. Fox Cowboys vs. Lions 1 p.m. CBS Jaguars vs. Giaants 1 p.m. Fox Titans vs. Colts 1 p.m. CBS Commanders vs. Packers 1 p.m. Fox Broncos vs. Jets 4:05 p.m. CBS Raiders vs. Texans 4:05 p.m. CBS Chargers vs. Seahawks 4:25 p.m. Fox 49ers vs. Chiefs 4:25 p.m. Fox Dolphins vs. Steelers 8:20 p.m. NBC Monday, Oct. 24 Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel Patriots vs. Bears 8:15 p.m. ESPN — The Sporting News has joined with TicketSmarter in an exclusive partnership to provide tickets for sporting events in the U.S. and Canada. Fans can go to TicketSmarter with this link and use code TSN15 to take $15 off orders of $100 or more before fees and shipping.

South Korea Mulls Uploading Headshots Of Sex Offenders On 3D Metaverse – Forkast News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/south-korea-mulls-uploading-headshots-of-sex-offenders-on-3d-metaverse-forkast-news/ Image: Envato Elements South Korea is mulling the uploading of headshots of sex offenders rendered on the three-dimensional metaverse, to help the public identify offenders, said Minister of Gender Equality and Family Kim Hyun-sook on Tuesday in a local radio interview. See related article: S.Korea’s science ministry announces ethical principles for the metaverse Fast facts Kim mentioned the idea while discussing the disclosure of serial child rapist Kim Geun-sik’s personal information. Kim had sexually assaulted eleven minors in South Korea from 2000 to 2006, and was recently re-arrested a day before his release from prison as another allegation emerged. South Korea discloses personal information of convicted sex offenders when ordered to do so by a court, including a photo, name, address and age.    “It may be difficult for people to recognize just by looking at pictures, so we are going to consider several solutions such as shortening the image updating cycle from one year to six months or make [the picture] three-dimensional using the metaverse,” the minister said. South Korea’s science ministry earlier this year announced an investment of about US$185 million, along with many metaverse projects across regional governments to benefit citizens. The country has recently seen the emergence of sexual predators on nascent virtual platforms who target minors behind their avatars. See related article: S.Korean man sentenced to four years for sexual abuse in metaverse subscribe to our newsletter Get the best of Forkast delivered to your inbox daily

Spice Up Your Desk Tech With This Apple A1535 Magic Trackpad 2 – Mandatory https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/spice-up-your-desk-tech-with-this-apple-a1535-magic-trackpad-2-mandatory/ There’s a delicate balance between wanting to work from home versus being lazy on the couch while keeping your status on active. If you’re the latter, maybe a cool new gadget will keep your boss off your back (and keep your butt out of the office). For those of us who are looking to spice up the desk tech, this Apple A1535 Magic Trackpad 2 should do the trick. To sweeten the pot, it’s on sale as part of our Apple Day sales event. Alright y’all, here’s the skinny on the Magic Trackpad 2. Not just a desk mate for casual use, this bad boy is here for all of your work and play, no matter how arduous (we know how you get during those video games). It connects almost instantly to your Mac product, so there’s no more searching for wireless mumbo-jumbo networks when you’re trying to get your grind on. As a more responsive trackpad for your Mac, the four force sensors pick up every detail from your fingers and give you the space to click as you please while still spotting the difference in finger cues. Speaking of space, this baby gives you a ton. It’s 30% larger than your typical trackpad and has a super low profile making it ultra-comfortable to use. The only place it lacks visibility is the battery port, since it’s totally built in as opposed to being an eyesore like some of your design choices. When you’re out of juice, simply plug in the trackpad using the included charging cable and keep scrollin’ on (which you shouldn’t have to do very often since the battery life is about a month). Get the Apple A1535 Magic Trackpad 2, which also includes a charging cable, for $100.99 (reg. $109). By the way, Apple Day is a great way to get these products at an unprecedented price. Act fast, this deal only runs until Oct. 21. Prices subject to change.

Learn Why Tora Inu Is Preparing To Become One Of The Top Crypto Presales Of 2022 – Cryptonews https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/learn-why-tora-inu-is-preparing-to-become-one-of-the-top-crypto-presales-of-2022-cryptonews/ Tora Inu presale Tora Inu is the latest talk of the crypto town. The meme coin sensation combines an array of play-to-earn and NFT utilities to host one of the hottest crypto presales of this year.  How Tora Inu Revives the Meme Coin Mania  The crypto market has seen an influx of meme coins over the last few years, especially since the massive success of Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. While Dogecoin was launched as a satire, it expanded its use cases and payment integrations over time to stay relevant.  With some intensive pumps from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the coin gained traction from both the crypto and non-crypto worlds. It went through steep ups and downs, giving and wiping fortunes overnight.  However, the legendary meme coin is currently 91.99% down from its all-time high. Its focus on expanding the payment integrations and use cases has steadily declined during the bear market. The only thing that saves the project from death is renewed hopes of a pump from Elon Musk. Especially since he is getting ready to take over Twitter.  Meme coins that followed Dogecoin, like Shiba Inu, Dogelon Mars, SafeMoon, and ApeCoin have also failed to weather the bear market. Even worse, the hundreds of other meme coins that were spawned into the market over the years have faded into obscurity.  This is where Tora Inu comes in. The project focuses on creating value as much as speculation, tapping into meme coin, P2E, and NFT use cases. It is inspired by a Kai Ken — a breed of dog from Japan that is a national monument. It is one of the purest and rarest of the six native Japanese dog breeds, quite similar to the project’s vision.  The most exciting aspects of the game are the NFT Native Marketplace, P2E game, Mini Games with NFT Integration, and Lottery Mini Games that are now in the offing.  Check Out Tora Inu (TORA) The Ultimate Meme Coin Tora Inu is touted as the next-gen meme coin – and for good reasons.  The deflationary tokenomics of the project ensures that the token gains value over time. For this, a percentage of the tokens are burnt out of circulation after every single transaction, which eventually creates bullish momentum and a supply squeeze. Moreover, the protocol redistributes $TORA rewards to users after every transaction. The high earning potential of the Tora Inu ecosystem is another factor that contributes to its success. Tora Inu is home to a wide range of mini-games that let users earn an income while playing games. In addition to that, it will host different draws and lottery opportunities. The ecosystem also features a staking platform, which will increase the earning potential of token holders, apart from play-to-earn.  Tora Inu roadmap for 2022 Of course, being a meme coin, Tora Inu has to put as much effort into marketing as use cases. The token has a creative marketing team who have played a key role in building a staunch community for the project on Twitter and Telegram. There are also rumors that the project has acquired top-tier CEX and DEX partnerships, which will help it go for a public launch as soon as the presale concludes. To rule out doubts about rug pulls and scams, the team is fully verified by Coinsniper as well. The audit of the smart contract will be completed ahead of the presale.    Why TORA will be the best meme coin of 2022-2023? Utility-packed roadmap P2E gaming and metaverse integrations Huge sponsorship deal (to be announced soon) High-profile CEX listings for public launch  Led by a team of multidisciplinary experts Large marketing campaign Global community  Tora Inu has launched an exciting giveaway worth $25,000 for presale participants on Gleam.  Buy Tora Inu (TORA)

Russia Says U.S. ‘blackmail’ Over Fertilizer Exports Threatens Global Food Security – Reuters https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/russia-says-u-s-blackmail-over-fertilizer-exports-threatens-global-food-security-reuters/ Oct 20 (Reuters) – Russia’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that Moscow was ready to boost exports of food and fertilizers to help avert a global food crisis, but was being blocked from doing so by the United States. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Washington was “blackmailing” and “persecuting” those that try to trade with Russia and was therefore compromising global food security. The U.S. has not directly targeted Russian agricultural exports, but sanctions on Russia’s shipping, insurance, logistics and payments infrastructure are thwarting Russia’s ability to export crucial fertilizers and chemicals, Moscow says. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Reuters Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Netflix Password Sharing Crackdown To Arrive By 2023 – India TV News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/netflix-password-sharing-crackdown-to-arrive-by-2023-india-tv-news/ Image Source : NETFLIX Netflix Netflix, a Popular video streaming platform has announced that it is planning to crack down on password sharing at the beginning of 2023. As per the report filed by The Verge, Netflix has been planning to start allowing subscribers to create sub-accounts by next year as a part of its “monetising account sharing” strategy. Recently, it was reported that Netflix gained 2.41 million subscribers in the last quarter (July-September), making the platform have around 223.09 million subscribers globally. The company has said that it has grown by 1,04,000 paid subscribers in the US and Canada over the last three months, up from 73,000 in the same period the previous year, and says it remains committed to the “bingeable release model”. Earlier this year, Netflix experienced its first drop in subscribers in over a decade this quarter, as its subscriber count fell by 1.3 million in the US and Canada and 1 million worldwide. To address this, Netflix gradually began weaning users away from exchanging passwords, the report said. It conducted tests in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru, where the streaming platform prompted users to pay extra if someone used their subscription outside of their household when the subscription was owned by them. Netflix further announced last week that it is rolling out its $6.99 per month ad-supported tier, called “Basic”, on November 3 in the US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, and the UK, the report added. Moreover, Netflix partnered with Microsoft to serve ads to users that will last anywhere from 15 to 30 seconds. Latest Technology News