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OCC’s Hsu: Bank-Fintech Partnerships ‘here To Stay,’ While Crypto Hogging ‘brain Space’ – HT Tech https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/occs-hsu-bank-fintech-partnerships-here-to-stay-while-crypto-hogging-brain-space-ht-tech/ Home Tech News OCC’s Hsu: Bank-fintech partnerships ‘here to stay,’ while crypto hogging ‘brain space’ Michael Hsu, the acting Comptroller of the Currency said that policymakers may be devoting too much time on crypto. A leading U.S. bank regulator said his caution over banks partnering with fintechs is not meant to stifle those arrangements, but rather reflects his concern that firms must adequately gauge their risks. Michael Hsu, the acting Comptroller of the Currency, also told Reuters in an interview that policymakers may be devoting too much time and energy to thinking about cryptocurrency, at the expense of figuring out the best way to police other types of financial technology. “Look, bank-fintech partnerships, they’re here to stay. I’m not trying to do away with them,” Hsu said on Wednesday. “This is the future, so let’s do the future right.” BANKING ON FINTECH In remarks last month that raised eyebrows across the financial services industry, Hsu said that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency had observed partnerships between banks and fintechs growing at “exponential rates,” and which were increasingly becoming more complex. “My strong sense is that this process, if left to its own devices, is likely to accelerate and expand until there is a severe problem or even a crisis,” Hsu said at the time. House Republicans criticized Hsu’s comments in a letter sent to the OCC head on Tuesday, contending that the technological innovation enabled by bank-fintech partnerships has allowed banks to reach underserved customers. Hsu explained on Wednesday that his concern over banks and fintechs joining forces is the possibility that responsibilities for monitoring risk can become muddied when multiple firms, sometimes with different incentives, share responsibilities. “When everything is done within a bank, we know exactly who is accountable when things break,” he said. “When you start chopping these things up … and the business models are different, that’s when risk can get lost.” Hsu said the proper regulatory approach to fintech partnerships remains unclear, as agencies work to get a handle on the various issues at play and then determine what authorities to use. OVERWEIGHT CRYPTO On cryptocurrency, Hsu said he was actually worried policymakers in Congress and regulators are overextending themselves to the detriment of other areas. “We’re spending too much time on crypto,” he said. “It’s interesting, it has thorny issues… but relative to other technology and banking issues, I think we’re now kind of overweight crypto.” The rapid rise of crypto and related products like stablecoins has occupied the attention of numerous government agencies, including the OCC, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Treasury Department, and has even been the focus of an executive order from President Joe Biden. In Congress, lawmakers are juggling multiple measures to establish some sort of regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. But Hsu cautioned that with so many policymakers focused on this one facet of emerging financial technology issues, other matters more relevant for banks may be neglected. “Crypto is just occupying a lot of brain space for an awful lot of people, both on [Capitol] Hill and the regulatory community,” he said. “The persistence of the occupation of brain space, it’s starting to worry me now that we’re not spending that time and attention on some other things.”

En+ Says Rusal Remains In Full Compliance With U.S. Regulations – Reuters https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/en-says-rusal-remains-in-full-compliance-with-u-s-regulations-reuters/ This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine MOSCOW, Oct 14 (Reuters) – The chairman of EN+, which owns a 57% stake in aluminium producer Rusal , dismissed media reports that Washington is weighing restricting imports of Russian metal, saying Rusal remained in full compliance with U.S. regulations. Media reports on the possibility of import restrictions of Russian aluminium were “irresponsible market speculation,” EN+ Chairman Christopher Burnham said. Global aluminium prices soared after the news because Rusal is the world’s largest aluminium producer outside China, supplying the world with 6% of its needs estimated at around 70 million tonnes this year. read more Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com “The article is simply wrong … We are committed to fulfilling our contracts in the USA and worldwide,” Burnham said in a statement. Rusal was subject to U.S. sanctions between April 2018 and early 2019, when its founder, businessman Oleg Deripaska agreed to relinquish control in exchange of removal of sanctions from the aluminium producer. “When the U.S. sanctioned Rusal aluminium in that year, the LME price [the London Metal Exchange] jumped 29% and there was a scramble to find alternative material by U.S. manufacturers,” Burnham said. “Irresponsible market speculation of this sort only benefits our competitors who have publicly advocated for restricting our market access, but hurts the American consumer and the U.S. economy,” he added. U.S.-based aluminium producer Alcoa Inc (AA.N) on Thursday said it is lobbying the White House to block American imports of the metal from Russia. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Polina Devitt; Editing by Jan Harvey and David Evans Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

NTT Data Acquires Snowflake Big Data Partner Aspirent – ChannelE2E https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/ntt-data-acquires-snowflake-big-data-partner-aspirent-channele2e/ by Sharon Florentine • Oct 14, 2022 IT services provider NTT Data has acquired Aspirent, a data analytics and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This is technology M&A deal number 896 that ChannelE2E has covered so far in 2022. See more than 2,000 technology M&A deals involving MSPs, MSSPs & IT service providers listed here. See all NTT acquisitions listed here. NTT Data Acquires Data Analytics and Advisory Firm Aspirent NTT Data, founded in 1988, is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company has 59,909 employees listed on LinkedIn. NTT Data’s areas of expertise include advisory services, application development and management, enterprise application services, business intelligence and analytics, infrastructure services, outsourcing services, SAP solutions, Oracle solutions, cloud solutions, system integration, digital transformation and IT services. Aspirent, founded in 2012, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company has 210 employees listed on LinkedIn. Aspirent’s areas of expertise include analytics, information management, cloud software development and migration and management consulting and strategy. The acquisition of Aspirent will add over 230 data advisors and technologists to NTT Data’s digital transformation services team and bolster its data engineering capabilities with partners such as Azure, AWS, Databricks and Snowflake, the companies said. Aspirent and its clients will benefit from NTT Data’s digital transformation capabilities including a $3.6 billion average annual R&D investment. NTT Data recently launched six innovation centers around the globe including an Innovation Studio co-located in Plano, Texas, according to NTT. Wayne Busch, group president, consulting and digital transformation, NTT Data Andrew Wells, CEO, Aspirent Wayne Busch, group president, consulting and digital transformation, NTT Data Services, said: “As we help our clients navigate critical business challenges through the use of data, this acquisition expands and strengthens NTT DATA’s analytics and advisory capabilities. Aspirent continues our targeted focus on becoming a trusted advisor for our clients following our acquisitions of Hashmap and Chainalytics.” Andrew Wells, CEO, Aspirent, added: “As a purpose-built analytics consulting firm focused on solving complex data-driven business challenges, we have spent a decade helping our clients run towards change. The opportunity to join NTT DATA will strengthen our ability to deliver the end-to-end global solutions our clients require and bring exciting new opportunities to our colleagues and communities.” Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP served as the legal counsel to NTT DATA, and Canaccord Genuity Petsky Prunier LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor to Aspirent and Summit Park, the majority shareholder of Aspirent, in connection with this transaction. NTT Business Evolution: Buying and Selling Assets Meanwhile, NTT Data’s parent continues to refine its overall revenue mix and business focus worldwide. In addition to acquiring various assets, the company may be seeking to sell some assets while also merging the massive NTT Data and NTT IT services organizations.

Fall Craft Fairs Open In Northwest Arkansas – 4029tv https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/fall-craft-fairs-open-in-northwest-arkansas-4029tv/ Fall craft fairs open in Northwest Arkansas Every October, Northwest Arkansas welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the nation as they shop from local artisans. Craft fairs will be held all over Northwest Arkansas starting Oct. 13 and ending Oct. 15.Every October, hundreds of thousands of people visit NWA to shop for hand-made pottery, stained glass, baskets and more from local artisans.The Ozarks Regional Arts and Craft Fair will be held at the Washington County fairgrounds and the NWA Convention Center until Oct. 15.There is also the War Eagle Craft and Culinary Fair at the War Eagle Mill and the adjacent Sharp’s Show. The It’s Fall Y’all craft fair is at the Benton County Fairgrounds, and the new Anne’s Craft Fair is at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. Craft fairs will be held all over Northwest Arkansas starting Oct. 13 and ending Oct. 15. Every October, hundreds of thousands of people visit NWA to shop for hand-made pottery, stained glass, baskets and more from local artisans. The Ozarks Regional Arts and Craft Fair will be held at the Washington County fairgrounds and the NWA Convention Center until Oct. 15. There is also the War Eagle Craft and Culinary Fair at the War Eagle Mill and the adjacent Sharp’s Show. The It’s Fall Y’all craft fair is at the Benton County Fairgrounds, and the new Anne’s Craft Fair is at the Northwest Arkansas Mall.

New Changes To ARC Agreement – No Worries – Travel Market Report https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/new-changes-to-arc-agreement-no-worries-travel-market-report/ The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) has approved several changes to the Agent Reporting Agreement (ARA). Parallel changes were made to the Corporate Travel Department Reporting Agreement (CTDRA). The revisions will be effective November 14, 2022. In my judgment, they are no cause for concern by travel advisors. I have consulted both ARC and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) about these. ARC consulted with ASTA, among others, during the approval process, as it normally does. The amendments address two concerns: (1) aligning the text with the reality that paper tickets have been displaced; references to them are largely excess baggage (sorry!); (2) clarifying that in a security breach, the advisor must act promptly to advise not only ARC but also all involved carriers and the System Provider. There are other details regarding provision of relevant documents. The nature of agencies’ security concerns has changed dramatically in the past decade. Securing physical ticket stock was simple compared to the challenges of avoiding victimization by phishing and other electronic intrusions. The new rules make clear that the business must be that sure that current and former third-party vendors, service providers and employees access to the Agent’s systems is properly maintained and properly terminated when relationships change. The risks of security breaches are an issue for every employee and independent contractor associated with an agency business.  Stories are legion about the horrible consequences of a distracted employee, for example, clicking on an innocent-looking link in a phishing email. ARC sends notices of events they observe so phished tickets can be voided within acceptable windows & timely outreach to airlines and GDSs can occur. Such steps can be business-saving but it’s clearly better to avoid the problem entirely. These issues lead me to recommend two courses of action for every agency business. First, take advantage of the available resources ARC has provided to educate about these risks. ARC has produced an extensive video treatment on risk avoidance in the electronic age. Your entire staff should watch it.  Links to fraud avoidance webinars and advice can be seen here and here. Beyond that, every business should have a detailed emergency plan that informs everyone associated with the business about what to do in the case of a “business interruption.” I’m not here to debate climate change, but I note the following from a recent Washington Post article on emergency preparedness: More than 4 in 10 Americans live in a county that was struck by climate-related extreme weather last year, according to a Washington Post analysis of federal disaster declarations. The World Disasters Report found that climate-related disasters have increased by nearly 35% since the 1990s. And during the past few years, we’ve all learned that health emergencies can happen at any time.  When a natural or other disaster strikes, it may be too late to plan and communicate effectively. Planning should be done in advance when everyone is calm. Some of the many questions that should be addressed in such a plan include: What to do if communications with clients/suppliers/others are disrupted by a power outage? Where should employees/contractors go if the agency’s office is closed suddenly? What emergency resources are available in the community and how can they be contacted? Many helpful resources are available online. Try, for example, Googling “emergency preparedness.” It’s often hard to think much, let alone spend time on, emergencies that may seem remote. But this is one subject that should not be overlooked until it’s too late. Early preparation leads to better sleep and a more effective business. %

Fighting Food Poisoning: Sweeping Poultry Changes Proposed – Arkansas Business Online https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/fighting-food-poisoning-sweeping-poultry-changes-proposed-arkansas-business-online/ DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday proposed sweeping changes in the way chicken and turkey meat is processed that are intended to reduce illnesses from food contamination but could require meat companies to make extensive changes to their operations. Despite decades of efforts to try and reduce illnesses caused by salmonella in food, more than 1 million people are sickened every year and nearly a fourth of those cases come from turkey and chicken meat. As it stands, consumers bear much of the responsibility for avoiding illness from raw poultry by handling it carefully in the kitchen — following the usual advice to not wash raw chicken or turkey (it spreads the bacteria), using separate utensils when preparing meat and cooking to 165 degrees. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to do something about it by starting with the farmers that raise the birds and following through the processing plant where the meat is made. Their food poisoning target: Of the more than 2,500 salmonella serotypes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified three that cause a third of all human illnesses from chicken and turkey products. The agency proposes limiting the presence of these on poultry products. In 1994, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service took a similar step by declaring some strains of E. coli a contaminant in ground beef and launched a testing program for the pathogen which has significantly reduced illnesses from the meat. In an effort to curtail salmonella outbreaks in poultry, the agency is proposing a regulatory framework that would include testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for the bacterial disease that commonly affects the intestinal tract and affects 1.3 million people annually with symptoms that may include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting which could last for several days. Officials hope testing chickens and turkeys before they enter the slaughterhouse will encourage farmers to adopt practices that reduce the bacterial infection on the bird before they reach the point of meat processing. A second measure would require enhanced monitoring for salmonella during processing by adopting sampling for the bacteria at multiple stages inside the processing facility. The third major change would be to establish a maximum level of bacterial contamination allowed and possibly limiting the three specific types of salmonella that can make people sick. Meat that would exceed the limits or that would contain the types of salmonella prohibited could be withheld from the market. The FSIS will begin a lengthy process of proposing new rules by holding a public hearing on Nov. 3 to get input from the poultry industry and others. The government’s goal is to come up with new rules and regulations that could be rolled out beginning next year and completed within two years. The agency said it is taking its time to roll out these ideas and get input before establishing firm regulations. The agency hopes to begin rulemaking in mid-2023 and complete it in two years, said USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin. “We know this is quite a pivot from where the agency has been historically and for that reason we’re trying to be as transparent and deliberative and collaborative as possible,” Eskin said. Consumer advocates have pushed for such action on poultry products for years. Eskin said the administration of President Joe Biden is pushing to make the changes. Seattle-based lawyer Bill Marler, one of the nation’s leading lawyers to represent consumers sickened by food sources applauded the agency’s action which recognizes that controlling salmonella on animals before they reach processing plants is crucial to reducing meat contamination. He said FSIS should be bold and deem salmonella is a adulterant — a contaminant that can cause food-borne illness — in all meat as a starting point. “What they’ve outlined is something that’s really unique that they have not ever done before but it doesn’t have a time line and doesn’t have regulations attached that would show it’s actually going to be accomplished. That’s my criticism,” he said. The industry has been unable to meet government targets for reducing food-borne salmonella infections for a couple of decades. Meeting the new target set for 2030 of 11.5 infections per 100,000 people a year would require a 25% reduction, Eskin said. Eskin said the industry has managed to reduce the number of chicken samples contaminated with salmonella by 50% from 2017 to 2021, but the rate of salmonella illnesses over the last two decades has not significantly declined. More than 23% of foodborne salmonella illnesses are attributable to poultry consumption with nearly 17% coming from chicken meat and more than 6% from turkey meat. The North American Meat Institute, the trade association representing U.S. packers and processors of beef, pork, lamb, veal and turkey said efforts to combat salmonella are a high priority. “We are encouraged to see FSIS is going through the regular rulemaking process. We look forward to reviewing the proposal and providing comment from the industry,” said Julie Anna Potts, the group’s president and CEO. A spokeswoman for the National Chicken Council, which represents the companies that raise and process chickens for meat said they support efforts to reduce salmonella on chicken products. “We are concerned that the proposed framework currently lacks industry input, research and data to support it,” said Ashley Peterson, senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs for the group. _____ All contents © copyright 2022 Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor And Community Leader, Deb Belfatto, Launches Let’s Talk: Women’s Health & Wellness Event – Longview News-Journal https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/two-time-breast-cancer-survivor-and-community-leader-deb-belfatto-launches-lets-talk-womens-health-wellness-event-longview-news-journal/ Hear from experts on an array of topics related to women’s health on October 15th , /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Deb Belfatto, Founder of the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Affiliate, community activist, two-time cancer survivor, and a trailblazer for women’s causes has launched Let’s Talk: Women’s Health & Wellness, a one-day event to support women’s health awareness. The event will be hosted at NJPAC in Newark, NJ on October 15th, 2022. This unique experience will bring women of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities together to learn, celebrate, and share their health journeys. Although there has been tremendous progress since 1988 when Deb was first diagnosed with breast cancer, there is still more work to be done. Deb leads a healthy life surrounded by blessings including her supportive family, friends, doctors, and access to resources. Despite the vast knowledge she gained from her diagnosis experience and her own commitment to healthy living, she was shell-shocked when, during the height of the pandemic in 2021, she was diagnosed with cancer for a second time. Deb’s personal motto is that it’s not enough to simply count your blessings, it’s all about sharing them. It is with this in mind that she’s spearheading the Let’s Talk: Women’s Health & Wellness Event and gathering leading experts in their field to share how women can care for their own breasts, brain, body, and mind—no matter their age, background, ethnicity or how they identify. “Through my years of leadership at Komen North Jersey, my platform was based on a personal belief that every woman is deserving, entitled, and worthy of the highest standards of healthcare”, says Deb Belfatto. Let’s Talk: Women’s Health & Wellness Event will educate and remove stigmas about women’s health and wellness. The event will include panel discussions that include nuanced conversations about women’s health, and focus on the following eight pillars of wellness: physical, nutritional, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, financial, and environmental. There will be expert speakers such as Psychiatry Specialist Marra G. Ackerman, MD, Chief, Section Breast Surgery at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Michele Blackwood, MD, FACS and Body Positive SuperModel, Emme®- plus a whole lot of girl power! The full list of expert speakers is available to view at https://letstalkwellwomen.org/experts/. Guests will leave with new ideas and takeaways, as well as a swag bag of health-inspired goodies. Everyone in the community is invited to attend this all-day gathering. To purchase tickets, visit LetsTalkWellWomen.org/Tickets/. Guests are also welcome to support another woman in her journey by donating a ticket. This donation can be made in honor or in memory of someone special. Sponsors include Minette’s Angels, Pfizer, RWJBarnabas Health, William E. Simon Foundation, Leslie and Eileen Quick, Nanar and Tony Yoseloff, Atlantic Health System Cancer Care, The MCJ Amelior Foundation, Women in Business on behalf of Valley Bank, Deb and Joe Belfatto, East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery, Julie and Eric Epstein, Kelson Group, Neiman Marcus, New Jersey Imaging Network, Prudential Financial, Rutgers University–Newark, RWJ University Hospital Somerset, Women@SQ on behalf of Simon Quick Advisors. Let’s Talk: Women’s Health & Wellness is produced by Gail P. Stone Events, Inc. More About Let’s Talk: Women’s Health & Wellness Event: Let’s Talk: Women’s Health & Wellness Event is an all-day gathering created by Deb Belfatto, a two-time cancer survivor. The event is for women of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities to learn, celebrate and share about women’s health journeys. The event will take place on October 15 at NJPAC. Leading experts in the field will gather to share with women how to care for their breasts, brain, body, and mind…with or without a breast cancer diagnosis. There will be information, friends, laughs, and interesting thoughts and alternatives for a healthy and well life—no matter the age, background, ethnicity or how our attendees identify. Media Contact Natalie Marzano, Victory Public Relations, 1 631.759.1512, natalie@victorypublicrelations.com SOURCE Let’s Talk: Women’s Health & Wellness Event

Green Bay Packers Predictions: Week 6 Vs. Jets – Bally Sports https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/green-bay-packers-predictions-week-6-vs-jets-bally-sports/ Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) The Green Bay Packers are trending down after a listless and disappointing performance in losing to the New York Giants last week in London. Meanwhile, the New York Jets’ arrow is pointing up after back-to-back wins, including a 40-17 thrashing of Miami in Week 5. But when these two teams meet Sunday, one of the deciding factors might be this game being played in Lambeau Field instead of in the middle of a New Jersey swamp. Las Vegas oddsmakers have Green Bay a touchdown favorite, the third straight game the Packers have been given at least seven points. Of course, the Packers barely won two weeks ago, 27-24 in overtime vs. New England, and fell last week, 27-22. Still, it seems hard to pick against the Packers at home. Here’s this week’s predictions from around the web: Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press: Packers 30, Jets 17 (labeled as his “best bet”). “The Jets (3-2) are improved but Aaron Rodgers and the Packers (3-2) can’t lose to New York teams two straight weeks.” Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times: Packers 28, Jets 23. “This might be a little different if it were in New Jersey, but don’t bet against Aaron Rodgers coming off a loss — and particularly when the Packers are at Lambeau Field. Jets are better than people think.” The Miami Herald’s Greg Cote: Packers 31, Jets 16. “NYJ offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is younger brother of Gee Bees head coach Matt LaFleur. Kid Bro’s QB Zach Wilson-led attack has looked better than Aaron Rodgers’ at times lately, but I’d not bet on that here. Pack fizzled in London last week but will bounce back big at Lambeau, where they’ve won 20 of past 24.” NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal: Packers 27, Jets 24. “The Packers’ balanced offense is finding answers in time for everyone to notice that Green Bay’s defense never improves. The Jets field a similarly balanced offensive attack and will be able to run on the Packers like everyone else. Zach Wilson is coming off the best two-game stretch of his pro career and these teams aren’t that different in talent. Expect New York to keep it close.” Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com: Packers 32, Jets 20. “The Packers lost to the Giants last week in London, but being back home against the Jets will be a chance to get back on track. The Jets have been a surprise team, but this is a tough spot. Look for the Green Bay defense, which hasn’t played as well, to do so here. The Packers win it big.” John Breech of CBSSports.com: Packers 23, Jets 20.  Tyler Sullivan of CBSSports.com: Packers 27, Jets 21. Jordan Dajani of CBSSports.com: Packers 24, Jets 20. Will Brinson of CBSSports.com: Packers 31, Jets 17. “Aaron Rodgers is a complex individual, but he’s also got some very simple, very respectable and very dangerous tendencies when he’s questioned. Rodgers has Michael Jordan level spite levers working inside his head. There’s nothing more complimentary than the way Tom Brady approaches Rodgers — he’s treated as a contemporary despite being seven years younger. And Brady still stays aloof, because he knows Rodgers is a threat. Anywho, the Packers lost and Rodgers is probably going to carve up the Jets in this LaFleur vs. LaFleur matchup.” Bill Bender of the Sporting News: Packers 28, Jets 21. “The Packers make their first trip to London, and they face the surprising Giants, who have allowed 20 points or less in every game with first-year coach Brian Daboll. The Giants, however, might be without Daniel Jones (ankle) and Tyrod Taylor (concussion), meaning the Packers would face a backup or third-string quarterback for the second straight week in Davis Webb. They can load the box to slow down Saquon Barkley and the league’s top rushing attack. Despite last week’s drop, Romeo Doubs is emerging as Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target.” Vinnie Iyer of the Sporting News: Packers 29, Jets 19. “The Packers go back to having a true home game at Lambeau Field looking to handle a different surprise New York team better this week. The Jets jumped on the injury-riddled Dolphins in New Jersey but Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay is a much different story. Aaron Jones and the Packers will find their rushing success again to take pressure off Rodgers and the defense will communicate better to thwart Zach Wilson.” Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Packers 28, Jets 21. Jim Derry of Nola.com: Packers 37, Jets 17. Henry McKenna of FOXSports.com: Packers 21, Jets 17. “As much as I think the Jets are taking strides forward, I think the Packers are just more competent and more desperate for a win. That and home-field advantage are often enough to decide a game between two mediocre teams. But of course, I’ve barely mentioned Aaron Rodgers, who can take control of a game with or without a strong defense.” Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith and Mike Florio: MDS –Packers 27, Jets 24; Florio – Packers 27, Jets 20. Don Brennan of the Toronto Sun: Packers 30, Jets 17. Ken Schott of The Daily Gazette: Packers 24, Jets 17. Philly Voice’s Jimmy Kempski: Packers. ESPN’s Eric Moody and Seth Walder: Moody – Packers 27, Jets 23; Walder – Packers 21, Jets 13. Bleacher Report staff has an average score prediction of Packers 27, Jets 23. David Fucillo of Draft Kings: Packers (low confidence). All four writers at Athlon Sports think the Packers will win. All five analysts at SI.com are picking the Packers. All eight analysts at CBSSports.com take the Packers to win. All six writers at USA Today predict a Packers victory. Two of three over at For the Win are going with the Packers. All seven analysts at ESPN pick the Packers (no pick from Stephania Bell and Laura Rutledge as of this writing). Ten of 12 SB Nation writers pick the Packers.

Meet Me In The Metaverse – Radio World https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/meet-me-in-the-metaverse-radio-world/ iHeart is already there, building new engagement spaces By Mark Lapidus Published: October 14, 2022 I don’t do well on roller coasters. But when presented with a “virtual” ride in the metaverse, I figured that a roller coaster existing only in my mind couldn’t hurt me. Wrong!  I felt so sick I had to take a Dramamine. When engineered correctly, the metaverse really can convince your brain that it’s having an actual experience. Powerful stuff, indeed. Like it or not, various forms of the metaverse are here already. And like every other new consumer-focused platform, radio needs to figure out a way to become part of the landscape, and learn whether or not there’s a place for us there.   Just weeks ago, iHeartMedia boldly took the plunge into hosting metaverse concerts in the game Fortnite (and subsequently Roblox). Their area within the game is called “iHeartland,” described as a “state-of-the-art, always-on entertainment space where music and gaming collide.”   An image from the iHeartLand presence on Roblox. iHeartland features a calendar of concerts, album releases, podcasts, events, and of course, games. Initial artists include Charlie Puth, Ariana Grande and Travis Scott. It’s an extremely cool way for both artists and radio stations to break new music.   There are some very cool fan experiences being tested in “iHeartland” that involve celebrity interaction in a way that could never happen in the real world.  iHeartland has scheduled an initial 20 events that are unlocked through gaming. Lest you get the impression this is just for fun, they’ve nabbed a major sponsor, State Farm Insurance, with naming rights for “State Farm Park,” which is in the center of the island. The area has a red carpet where players snap selfies, a countdown clock for the next big event, food and tents.  Okay, so you can’t really eat the food — at least not yet, but by now I’m sure you get the picture. [Read More Columns by Mark Lapidus] Most importantly, radio/audio in some fashion will be able to reach consumers where they are spending significant quantities of time. In the iHeart example, they’re reaching a demo of young men, who are increasingly difficult to attract to broadcast radio. It’s true that we do yet know the results. Like all new endeavors, we should not be too quick to draw major conclusions. It’s going to be a true exercise of test-and-measure, adjust, test-and-measure, try again … then after an extended time we’ll have a few answers about scalability and whether the metaverse is a place for radio to become a permanent fixture.   It’s also impossible to know if there is a first-mover advantage. While that’s the typical thinking, radio’s past is littered with companies who invested big sums and then failed. Anybody remember the initial stand-alone streaming devices that would send a signal to your computer to listen to streaming radio stations? I have one in my garage and still marvel at how cool it looks and how quickly the company went bankrupt.  There is a medium ground where the radio industry begins testing and, as iHeart is doing, selling in advertisers to cover at least a portion of the cost. Another trick is not to take our overall attention away from our core product. That’s why it’s so useful to have a group of people who specialize in new platforms.   In case you don’t know, the metaverse exists way beyond gaming. There’s a reason that Facebook chose Meta as their company’s new name. If the metaverse sounds like a foreign language to you, it’s past time to do your own research. Got kids? Ask them about it and just watch the excitement as they take you to the latest new world.   As always, drop me an email and let me know what you think to [email protected]. [Sign Up for Radio World’s SmartBrief Newsletter]

8 Best AirPlay Speakers In 2022 – HICONSUMPTION https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/8-best-airplay-speakers-in-2022-hiconsumption/ While we may appreciate the pastime of collecting physical media, that’s all it is, a pastime. As listeners have evolved from the gramophone to the smartphone, the way music has been enjoyed has shifted through the centuries. Moreover, the streaming age’s prominence is determined by more than the artists who’ve made their names throughout it, as you have the opportunity to revisit songs from centuries ago thanks to most services’ expansive libraries. Having said all that, we narrowed down the eight best AirPlay-compatible speakers to provide you with the most seamless listening experience possible. Make Music Easy An Apple a Day In 2010, Apple unveiled a surfeit of mainstays, and while the game-changing iPad was the biggest of them all, it’s hard to overlook the innovative new technology that was AirPlay. Years have passed, and it has remained one of the most convenient features offered by the Cupertino manufacturer. However, one caveat was that you were only allowed to stream from one Apple device to another, like an iPhone to an Apple TV. But, seeing as Apple has an update for everything, AirPlay 2 was first implemented into devices with the initial HomePod, which hit shelves in 2018 before being discontinued in early 2021. The most notable difference between them is the latest iteration’s seamless backward compatibility. Moreover, the original version of AirPlay allows you to stream music or videos from one Apple device to a larger screen connected to the same Wi-Fi network, whether it’s an AirPlay 2-enabled Smart TV or Roku device. While you can utilize both versions of AirPlay to expand your viewing experience, our specifically-selected variety of compatible speakers will liven your home with your favorite songs, podcasts, and more, all at the push of a button. The best airplay speakers of 2022 Photo: Apple Apple homepod mini Seeing as this AirPlay is Apple’s technology, it would be a disservice not to include an option from the revered gadgeteer. Measuring a mere 3.3” high and 3.9” wide, the lightweight speaker is well-equipped with a full-range driver and dual passive radiators, paving the way for thumping bass and pristine highs. Design-wise, it’s finished with acoustically transparent fabric that absorbs the sound by letting it pass through, practically operating as a sonic sponge. Lastly, considering it’s an Apple product, it boasts a four-mic array to keep Siri within reach no matter how far it is. Apple HomePod Mini By Apple, for Apple. Pros Affordable Practically made for AirPlay Cons Sound isn’t great, but you get what you pay for Bose home Speaker 500 Bose’s Home Speaker 500 is a step up from the HomePod Mini but remains surprisingly affordable — plus, its touchscreen interface is too convenient to ignore. It offers everything you look for in a modern speaker, like wall-to-wall stereo sound, a surfeit of built-in voice assistants, and seamless AirPlay compatibility. In addition to offering Alexa and Google Assistant, the speaker also features six preset buttons to make it as user-friendly as possible. Compositionally, the anodized aluminum gadget stands 8” high, over 6.5” wide, and under 4.5” deep, allowing it to fit in your living space with ease. Bose Home Speaker 500 Acheive stereo sound with this sturdy speaker. Pros Touchscreen interface Sturdy composition Cons Bose’s accompanying app isn’t the greatest Sonos Five If you’re eyeing a hi-fi option that won’t cause too big of a dent, the Sonos Five is a reasonably priced speaker that offers an acoustically balanced sound that is easy to access via AirPlay. Moreover, the brand’s Trueplay tuning tech automatically adapts playback results based on the room’s acoustics, assuring your music (or whatever you’re listening to) sounds as intended.  The humidity-resistant option boasts a trio of high-excursion woofers and a pair of angled side tweeters that provide deep, wide-ranging lows with diminished reverb and echo. While its AirPlay compatibility is the main takeaway, turntable owners can utilize its 3.5mm input for optimized listening across the board. Sonos Five A fine addition to your Sonos collection. Pros Hi-fi at a low price Trueplay tuning tech Cons No Bluetooth connectivity Bowers and Wilkins zeppelin Bowers and Wilkins’ Zeppelin takes after its namesake, as its obtuse shape steals the show before you even turn it on and connect. Moreover, the award-winning speaker’s striking design encases a variety of premium components, including a pair of 1″ double dome tweeters, two 3.5″ FST midrange drivers, and a 6″ subwoofer.  Connectivity-wise, it is compatible with AirPlay 2, allowing you to stream your favorite tracks at a 24-bit clip (with compatible services like Tidal) thanks to digital signal processing and dynamic EQ, making the speaker an ideal purchase for audiophiles. Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Stream Zeppelin using this blimp-shaped speaker. Pros 24-bit streaming Objectively unique design Cons Not for stereo enthusiasts Sonos ARC Dolby Atmos is all the rage lately, and a speaker that can bring that multi-dimensional soundscape to your home isn’t easy to find, leaving us to scour the soundbar market. As one of the home theater space’s most beloved options, the Sonos Arc is luckily never hard to find, and user-friendly AirPlay 2 connectivity will let Apple Music subscribers stream the service’s expanding library of Atoms-tailored tracks. Realistically, the most convenient aspect of this option is that it’s intended for any source of entertainment. Whether you’re watching a movie, catching up on shows, or taking in the big game, there is no shortage of what the Arc is capable of, which gave us no choice but to disregard its shape and include it here. Sonos Arc Sound that sets the bar. Pros Ready for any form of entertainment Dolby Atmos-compatible Devialet phantom ii 98db From a design standpoint, Devialet is arguably this guide’s most notable manufacturer, and you can take a single glance at its Phantom II speaker to make it clear. While the speaker is not compatible with AirPlay 2-compatible option boasts a max sound level of 98db and total amp power of 400 watts, providing an immersive, enveloping soundstage to liken your favorite tracks to a live show. Its frequency response range of 18Hz to 21kHz is remarkable and paves the way for low distortion and balanced sound through and through. Lastly, it’s worth noting that you can pair two of them together, but it’s loud enough to bode well on its own. Devialet Phantom II 98db French design meets world-renowned sound. Pros Remarkably balanced sound Sleek design Cons Pricey You’re going to want the Tree stand — it’s $400. Naim Audio MU-SO 2ND GENERATION The booming drivers on Naim’s Mu-so speaker are courtesy of its work with Focal, who has set the benchmark for acoustic equipment dating back to the late ’70s. These are encased in premium aluminum boasting a sleek cabinet design that allows over 10% more internal volume and bolstered bass. Moreover, this bracing suppresses vibration and unwanted distortion. This vintage-styled speaker is AirPlay 2 ready and cooperates with other Naim products, including the first-gen Mu-so. Luckily, it also pairs with other AirPlay-compatible speakers using the Apple Home app. The final result is a wide soundscape that fills your living space with music. Naim Audio MU-SO 2nd Generation Sleek and sound. Pros Vintange-inspired, streamlined look Can pair with any AirPlay speaker Focal and Naim is a match made in heaven bang & Olufsen beoplay a9 The only issue with the BeoPlay A9 is that it delivers such a booming soundscape that you won’t be able to hear others comment on how cool it looks — well, that and it’s priced remarkably high. But if you’re familiar with Bang & Olufsen, that shouldn’t come as a surprise. The iconic standing speaker’s unrivaled design speaks for itself, which is why we’re here to break down how its sound comes to life. This gargantuan gadget is packed with dual quarter-inch tweeters, a pair of 3” midrange drivers, two 1.5” full drivers, a single 8’ woofer, and a total of seven class D amplifiers, and its user-friendly AirPlay 2 compatibility makes it all the better. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A9 A speaker that looks as great as it sounds. Pros A conversation starter A massive internal woofer The Best Multi-Room Wireless Speakers for Any Budget Photo: Bang & Olufsen Three Room Bundle Achieve sound throughout your whole house with our guide to the best multi-room wireless speakers.

Crypto News Summary: Roche Freedman Dismissed As Lead Counsel In Tether/Bitfinex Lawsuit, Binance Pool Launches $500M Fund For Loans To Bitcoin Miners – Cryptonews https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/crypto-news-summary-roche-freedman-dismissed-as-lead-counsel-in-tether-bitfinex-lawsuit-binance-pool-launches-500m-fund-for-loans-to-bitcoin-miners-cryptonews/ Source: AdobeStock / daboost Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. __________ Legal news A US Judge has ordered that law firm Roche Freedman step down as lead counsel in a class action lawsuit against the USDT stablecoin issuer Tether and its sister company, the Bitfinex exchange. Bloomberg reported that the judge dismissed the firm following the August leaks involving the firm’s founding partner and crypto lawyer Kyle Roche boasting about the firm’s alleged relationship with the crypto startup Ava Labs. “We are pleased with the Court’s thorough and well-reasoned decision to remove Roche Freedman LLP as interim class counsel,” Tether said today. Exchange news Binance Pool has launched a $500 million fund to provide loans to Bitcoin (BTC) miners struggling amid the market downturn, as well as digital infrastructure providers. Per the announcement, this project was designed to provide secure debt financing services to both public and private blue-chip Bitcoin mining and digital asset infrastructure companies globally. Binance Pool also intends to launch cloud mining products, it added. Crypto exchange Kraken hired the Gemini exchange’s former head of the UK, Blair Halliday, to run its UK operations as the new managing director. Halliday will focus on expanding Kraken’s reach in this vital region. Regulation news Crypto wallet provider Blockchain.com will reportedly stop providing services to Russian nationals following the latest sanctions by the European Union. Per RBC, the company notified its users that it’s going to shut down accounts in two weeks and told them to withdraw their funds until October 27. Bitcoin news ZEBEDEE, a FinTech and next-generation payment processor for the gaming industry, today announced a new initiative that contributes open source code and products to the Bitcoin Lightning space, said a press release. The new not-for-profit initiative NBD (No Big Deal) has already resulted in several products and code repositories, they added. “NBD does not sell anything, it does not offer services, it does not support products. It just writes code and gives it to the world to do with it as they will,” said Andre Neves, co-founder and CTO of ZEBEDEE. Investment news Web3 infrastructure company MoonPay and the AAX exchange announced they’re partnering to allow users to purchase crypto in their wallet without leaving the exchange. Per a press release shared with Cryptonews.com, AAX users will be able to purchase crypto using debit and credit cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more, directly on the exchange. The US-based Celo Foundation, the team supporting the Celo platform, announced the launch of its “2% for Web3 Impact” pledge at the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) Investor Forum in The Hague. It aims to bring $20 billion in Impact investing funds to Web3 by 2025, and the pledge is kicking off by actively helping onboard 100+ impact investors to Web3 and make their first investment in the space or provide liquidity, for example, to impact lending protocols, said the press release. Borrowing/lending protocol Interest Protocol is officially joining the Chainlink BUILD Program. BUILD helps empower Interest Protocol to accelerate the adoption of their protocol on Ethereum with enhanced support from Chainlink while the team provides network fees and other benefits to the Chainlink ecosystem, said the press release. Trading and investment platform Centurion Invest announced a strategic partnership with Muhsin Bayrak, a billionaire real estate tycoon, and through his corporate holding and Investment Group, will soon operate a crypto exchange in the region. The platform said that it acquired a majority stake in ABStocks, a regulated Turkish exchange that is part of the AB Group Holding. This partnership will provide a $40 million new innovation fund for a technology-based project in Bodrum to expand Centurion Invest to this region that is experiencing an increase in crypto interest, it said. Web3 news Eco-friendly, open source, and noncustodial crypto wallet Earth Wallet and private membership community Humans I Trust say they harness regenerative Web3 technology to present an NFT auction and tree planting ceremony in London for the 2022 Climate Change Forum. Per a press release, the auction will take place on October 18th, and a tree-planting ceremony will follow on October 20th at the House of Lords, allowing members and guests to start the planting of NFTrees.

Analysis | The Fed’s Next Crisis Is Brewing In US Treasuries – The Washington Post https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/analysis-the-feds-next-crisis-is-brewing-in-us-treasuries-the-washington-post/ Markets have been whipsawed in recent weeks, first by talk that a cooling labor market would allow the Federal Reserve to “pivot” away from its aggressive interest-rate hiking campaign, and then by comments from central bankers that any such move would be premature — as Thursday’s hot consumer price index report proved. Perhaps there’s a solution that would allow the Fed to continue to battle inflation while also addressing what is rapidly becoming a potential crisis in the world’s most important market — US Treasuries. The word “crisis” is not hyperbole. Liquidity is quickly evaporating. Volatility is soaring. Once unthinkable, even demand at the government’s debt auctions is becoming a concern. Conditions are so worrisome that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen took the unusual step Wednesday of expressing concern about a potential breakdown in trading, saying after a speech in Washington that her department is “worried about a loss of adequate liquidity” in the $23.7 trillion market for US government securities. Make no mistake, if the Treasury market seizes up, the global economy and financial system will have much bigger problems than elevated inflation.  But rather than slow, or even stop, the pace of rate increases, which would only resurrect the notion that there’s indeed a Fed “put” designed to bail out investors, the central bank could choose to slow quantitative tightening. Whereas quantitative easing, or QE, injects liquidity into the financial system through bond purchases, QT has the opposite effect. Instead of selling bonds, the Fed is allowing the $9 trillion or so of US Treasuries and mortgage securities it has accumulated on its balance sheet since the 2008 financial crisis to mature without replacing them. The amount of QT conducted by the Fed ramped up to the maximum of $95 billion per month in September from $47.4 billion. The thing is, just like there’s no strong evidence that many years of QE had the desired effect of sparking inflation, it’s unlikely that QT will help temper inflation. What it is more likely to do – and is probably already doing – is cause havoc in the government bond market, the benchmark for all other markets that determine the cost of money for governments, companies and consumers. A Bloomberg index shows liquidity in the Treasury market is worse now than during the early days of the pandemic and the lockdowns, when no one knew what to expect. Similarly, implied volatility as measured by the ICE BofA MOVE Index is near its highest since 2009. And in an unusual development that shows just how dysfunctional the Treasury market has become, the newest, most liquid securities, known as on-the-run notes, trade at a discount to older, tougher-to-trade off-the-run securities, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Daily swings in interest-rate swaps have become extreme, proving further evidence of disappearing liquidity. What should be most concerning to the Fed and the Treasury Department is deteriorating demand at US debt auctions. A key measure called the bid-to-cover ratio at the government’s offering Wednesday of $32 billion in benchmark 10-year notes was more than  one standard deviation below the average for the last year, according to Bloomberg News. Demand from indirect bidders, generally seen as a proxy for foreign demand, was the lowest since March 2021, data compiled by Bloomberg show. Although the Treasury is in no jeopardy of suffering a “failed auction,” lower demand means the government is paying more to borrow.   All this is coming as Bloomberg News reports that the biggest, most powerful buyers of Treasuries – from Japanese pensions and life insurers to foreign governments and US commercial banks – are all pulling back at the same time. “We need to find a new marginal buyer of Treasuries as central banks and banks overall are exiting stage left,” Glen Capelo, who spent more than three decades on Wall Street bond-trading desks and is now a managing director at Mischler Financial, told Bloomberg News. The US bond market, which sets the tone for debt markets worldwide, is hardly alone. The ructions in UK gilts the last two weeks laid bare the liquidity crisis bubbling in most major sovereign debt markets. From the Fed’s perspective, it’s probably hesitant to tinker with QT for fear of being seen as more concerned with bailing out Wall Street fat cats than taming inflation. But, again, QE and QT have been shown to have more of an impact on the smooth functioning of the financial system than the real economy. And it’s not like the Fed hasn’t tweaked its QT program before to address disruptions in the market’s plumbing. Recall that in 2019 the central bank halted QT and flooded the banking system with cash to arrest a large and unsettling rise in repo rates that led to undue stresses. Another option is for the Fed to use its standing repurchase facility to provide a liquidity backstop to the Treasury market, which Yellen said, “can be helpful.”  The thinking among market participants is that the Fed will keep raising rates until something “breaks.” That something increasingly looks like it may be the Treasury market, which would be the worst-case scenario on anyone’s scorecard. Time is running out for the Fed to act.  More From Bloomberg Opinion: • The UK Cannot Afford to Look This Ridiculous: John Authers • What Comes After a Week That Shook the World: John Authers • The Strong Dollar Is About to Pay Some Dividends: Robert Burgess This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners. Robert Burgess is the executive editor of Bloomberg Opinion. Previously, he was the global executive editor in charge of financial markets for Bloomberg News. More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com/opinion ©2022 Bloomberg L.P.

Investigating Bias In Technology Through Baskin Engineering’s Anti-Racism Research Fellowship – University Of California, Santa Cruz https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/investigating-bias-in-technology-through-baskin-engineerings-anti-racism-research-fellowship-university-of-california-santa-cruz/ Technology is vulnerable to bias. Recognizing the need for anti-racist technology that takes into consideration the perceptions and experiences of underrepresented populations, the UC Santa Cruz Baskin School of Engineering established the Fellowship for Anti-Racism Research (FARR) in 2021. Graduate students Roman Reggiardio and Milad Hakimshafaei are the latest fellows carrying out individual projects to research tools and techniques that will combat discrimination and racism in technology and engineering.  “The idea for FARR emerged as we engaged in long, overdue discussions of how, as a school, Baskin Engineering can actively contribute to building a more just and anti-racist society,” said Alexander Wolf, dean of the Baskin School of Engineering. “FARR is one of a number of important school-wide initiatives that came out of those discussions, which also included the formation of the Baskin Inclusive Curriculum and Engineering Pedagogy (BICEP) initiative, active participation in designing the campus Faculty Equity Advocates program, and the appointment of Applied Mathematics Associate Professor Marcella Gomez as the school’s first associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion.” Eliminating discrimination for equitable medical technologies Inherent bias has long been prevalent in genetic analysis technologies. As new medical technology is developed, it is imperative that adequate representation of diverse patient characteristics, including sex, race, and ethnicity, is accounted for early in the design process to ensure that products are effective, accessible, and equitable for all. Machine learning tools play an increasingly important role in analyzing patient data, such as blood samples. These tools can inherit the bias of their technologists and can ultimately affect diagnoses.  “We have tons of opportunities to accrue and encounter bias that may never be addressed,” said biomolecular engineering Ph.D. student Roman Reggiardo. “If we build a diagnostic tool that only works on one population, then we lose the opportunity to make the impact that we’re after. I wanted to investigate the current efforts to make diagnostics and liquid biopsies more equitable and how we can adjust things further to make it all unbiased moving forward.” With mentorship from his faculty advisor Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering Daniel Kim, Reggiardo is investigating the barriers to accessible and fair liquid biopsy diagnostics, a type of medical technology that uses cutting-edge DNA or RNA genetic sequencing to derive a complex diagnosis from a single blood draw.  Reggiardo, who started his fellowship late summer 2022, is reviewing recent studies to assess patient populations and the potential biasing of early results from liquid biopsies. His aim is to both quantitatively and qualitatively assess the shortcomings of diagnostic performance and relevance across diverse populations. He then hopes to address these issues through new methodologies that draw from data representing a diverse population in order to develop technologies and computational tools that aid in fair and ethical practices. “My thesis research is directly tied to how liquid biopsy technology can be equitably developed, deployed, and used,” Reggiardo said.  Expanding diverse perceptions in visual design Text-to-image artificial intelligence (AI) generators—systems that create images and patterns from written text descriptions—are becoming increasingly popular and are used for a wide range of content creation applications.  Computational media Ph.D. student Milad Hakimshafaei is interested in using an AI system that generates visual images and patterns to collect information about perception and the aesthetic preferences of diverse populations to better understand and engineer more inclusive computational tools. “As someone who came to the United States from the Middle East, I noticed the differences in lifestyle, access to technology, and opportunities to shape our future as humans,” Hakimshafaei said. “These experiences motivated me to get involved in research that highlights and addresses the areas of technology that need to be improved to be more inclusive.” With mentorship from UCSC computational media postdoc Oskar Elek and Stephanie Lieggi, executive director for the Center for Research in Open Source Software, Hakimshafaei will develop an interface built off of an existing web-based AI generator that will allow the end user to control the system’s behavior to generate interesting and unique patterns. By studying a broad array of users’ visual design aesthetic preferences, he plans to develop algorithms that better represent the experience of beauty for different people.  Through this fellowship, Hakimshafaei hopes to draw attention to the value of including a diverse representation of users in software development and the importance of open-source communities for sharing ideas and collaborating on projects to produce unbiased, anti-racist technology.  Both Reggiardo and Hakimshafaei will present their research findings during the 25th anniversary of the Baskin School of Engineering, which will be celebrated throughout the 2022–23 academic year. FARR is open to all declared Baskin Engineering undergraduate and graduate students, including undergraduates pursuing engineering minors. Students may apply individually, or in teams of up to three students. For more information on programs and resources available to students, staff, and faculty that support inclusive excellence at Baskin Engineering, please visit the Baskin Engineering Inclusive Excellence Hub.

Newhouse, White Face Off In 4th Congressional District Race That Will Test Central Washington Republicans’ Willingness To Forgive Trump Impeachment Vote – Wenatcheeworld.com https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/newhouse-white-face-off-in-4th-congressional-district-race-that-will-test-central-washington-republicans-willingness-to-forgive-trump-impeachment-vote-wenatcheeworld-com/ LOG IN My Account My Account Dashboard Profile Saved Items Log Out SUBSCRIBE MANAGE ACCOUNT By Orion Donovan-Smith The Spokesman-Review 1 hr ago 1 hr ago Sections Local News Northwest News Sports Arts & Entertainment Education Housing Crisis Webcams Incumbent Dan Newhouse, left, is being challenged by Doug White for the 4th District seat. Tags Dan Newhouse Republicans Doug White Politics Institutes Better than a comments section Discuss the news on NABUR, a place to have local conversations The Neighborhood Alliance for Better Understanding and Respect A site just for our local community Focused on facts, not misinformation Free for everyone Join the community What’s NABUR? Read More News Old News | Apple box shortage; First crossing of Cascades by glider pilot; Money raised for Hospital expansion 28 min ago News Newhouse, White face off in 4th Congressional District race that will test Central Washington Republicans’ willingness to forgive Trump impeachment vote 1 hr ago News UW ordered to pay PETA $540K in lawsuit over primate research Oct 13, 2022 Crime Man who threatened courthouse sentenced to 70 months 13 hrs ago Local News Cement truck ends up in ditch on Badger Mountain Road +2 Oct 13, 2022 Business General Aviation Terminal plans hold for chance at $3 million grant +5 Oct 13, 2022 News ‘A lull before the storm:’ Fall COVID surge could be on its way in PNW Oct 13, 2022 Empire Press Sudoku +2 16 hrs ago News One case of monkeypox detected in Chelan County 18 hrs ago Local News A team player | Eastmont’s Dayna Dickson leads by example +3 Oct 13, 2022

VISIT FLORIDA Launches Marketing Campaign For Hurricane Ian Recovery – TravelPulse https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/visit-florida-launches-marketing-campaign-for-hurricane-ian-recovery-travelpulse/ VISIT FLORIDA, the official destination marketing organization for the state of Florida, launched a new campaign on October 13 to promote tourism to the state’s unaffected areas following Hurricane Ian. The new $2.7-million campaign, featuring footage shot in fourteen different destinations across the state, emphasizes its message that the “Sun’s Shining in Florida.” The campaign will run through the end of October across digital and social platforms in the United States. Trending Now “Tourism is Florida’s top economic driver and VISIT FLORIDA is committed to safeguarding our industry,” said Dana Young, VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO. “Our marketing programs will help protect Florida’s tourism brand and demonstrate to visitors that Florida offers infinite vacation options. We appreciate Governor DeSantis’ leadership and support as we launch this innovative new campaign and invite visitors from around the world to our great state.” The destination marketing organization is also creating recovery packages for the tourism industries of the places impacted most by Hurricane Ian when they are once more able to sustain tourism. “As the islands of Sanibel and Captiva recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, we are so grateful for Governor DeSantis and VISIT FLORIDA’s efforts to protect our tourism economy,” said John Lai, VISIT FLORIDA Second Vice Chair and President and CEO of Sanibel – Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce. “This new campaign will let visitors know that Florida is still the No. 1 vacation destination in the world, and will be key for building back our tourism community better than ever.” For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter. %

Board To Sue Over Contamination That Closed Vermont School – 69News WFMZ-TV https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/board-to-sue-over-contamination-that-closed-vermont-school-69news-wfmz-tv/ BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The school board in Vermont’s largest city plans to sue the manufacturer of chemicals that forced the closure of Burlington High School, officials said. Burlington School District officials on Thursday announced plans to sue agro-chemical giant Monsanto after PCBs were found in the existing building and soil during renovations, forcing the closure of the school, which also housed the Burlington Technical Center. In a statement, Bayer, which now owns Monsanto, said Monsanto “voluntarily stopped producing PCBs 45 years ago and its conduct has been appropriate at all times.” “Until the company terminated their production, PCBs were lawfully used in a number of commercial products that were manufactured by other companies,” the statement said. “We will assess and respond to a complaint if one is filed.” School officials now are planning to demolish the existing building and build a new school and technical center in the same area. Burlington voters will cast ballots next month on a proposed $165 million bond, but the city estimates the total cost of the improvements could be $190 million. Burlington Board Chair Clare Wool said the lawsuit could mean long-term financial compensation for the district, but to move forward with the plans for the new school they still need to have the bond approved. “Even though we plan to pursue this course of environmental lawsuit zealously and aggressively, we are viewing this as a long-term strategy and are anticipating that this work could consume a number of years,” Wool said in a statement. The city did not say when it planned to file its lawsuit. Students have been attending classes at a former Macy’s department store. Over the years, a number of state and local governments have sued Monsanto, which was purchased by Bayer in 2018, over PCB contamination. In one example, last winter the state of New Hampshire reached a $25 million settlement with Monsanto over what the state said was widespread PCB pollution in waterways and other state-owned property. PCBs are toxic industrial chemicals, now banned, that have accumulated in plants, fish, birds and people for decades. PCBs were used in many industrial and commercial applications, including in paint, coolants, sealants and hydraulic fluids. Monsanto, based in St. Louis, produced them from 1935 until 1977, two years before they were banned by Congress. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Press Release: GEHA And The Baltimore Ravens Launch Purple Ticket To Health – BaltimoreRavens.com https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/press-release-geha-and-the-baltimore-ravens-launch-purple-ticket-to-health-baltimoreravens-com/ On Sunday, September 18th, in conjunction with the team’s first home game of the 2022 season, Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (GEHA), Novo Nordisk and the Baltimore Ravens launched the Purple Ticket to Health (PTTH) program. The PTTH program was created to encourage members of the Ravens Flock to take steps toward implementing a healthier lifestyle. By completing an online health questionnaire, provided by MedStar Health, Ravens fans can learn about preventative health practices while simultaneously being entered to win exclusive prizes and experiences from the Ravens. Prizing will include VIP gameday hospitality experiences, passes to exclusive Ravens events and autographed memorabilia. “Medical conditions like obesity and diabetes have major impacts on families and individuals, including poor quality of life, financial burden, and shortened lifespans,” Art Nizza, GEHA president and chief executive officer stated. “Programs like Purple Ticket to Health help raise awareness and provide education to help people understand and manage their conditions. By partnering with the Baltimore Ravens and Novo Nordisk, we will also offer diabetes and obesity screenings to improve the overall health of the community.” Throughout the season, fans can visit the Purple Ticket to Health tent on RavensWalk at select Ravens home games, and at non-gameday events, such as A Purple Evening on October 17th. In addition, the partnership will feature program awareness through in-stadium signage, presence on Ravens’ digital channels and media support throughout the season “Having accessibility to health-related resources that promote education and awareness is essential to leading a healthy lifestyle,” Ravens senior vice president & chief sales officer Kevin Rochlitz stated. “The Ravens champion healthy living, and through our partnership with GEHA and Novo Nordisk and the launch of the Purple Ticket to Health program, we’ll continue amplifying the importance of taking preventative health measures, as well as making such resources easily available to Ravens fans.” GEHA and Novo Nordisk, with the support of MedStar Health, are committed to providing resources for Ravens fans. The Purple Ticket to Health program offers an avenue for our partners to learn more about the fanbase and encourage participants to take the next step toward achieving a healthier lifestyle. For more information on the Purple Ticket to Health programming, and to participate in the questionnaire, please visit www.baltimoreravens.com/purpleticket.

Sanibel Transmission Line Expected Be Energized Today | News, Sports, Jobs – Sanibel-Captiva Islander https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/sanibel-transmission-line-expected-be-energized-today-news-sports-jobs-sanibel-captiva-islander/ LCEC officials reported that LCEC and FPL crews and support workers, supported by efforts from the governor’s office, are expected to energize the transmission line on Sanibel some time today, Oct. 14. It is still early for an estimated restoration time, officials reported. LCEC serves nearly 11,000 customers on Sanibel and Captiva. Officials reported that the goal is to restore power as quickly and safely as possible to those able to receive power and ensure the infrastructure is available for those who will rebuild homes or businesses destroyed by Hurricane Ian. Officials reported that travel to and from the island has been a challenge without the option of vehicular traffic. Mobilization by barge began last week but was not without challenges due to the timing of the tides, weight restrictions, the quantity and size of the equipment and materials, and the number of workers traveling to the island. Earlier this week, a convoy of hundreds of utility and support trucks and vehicles reached the island through a one-time emergency roadway access. This expedited staging and allowed crews to begin preliminary work on the transmission and substation infrastructure. Assessment, testing and scrubbing of critical equipment was required before energizing, officials reported. Simultaneously, crews began working to set poles and prepare installation of wire and other facilities to energize the backbone of the system. Officials reported that in addition to hundreds of FPL line workers, the restoration operation on the island includes LCEC substation electricians, design engineers, warehouse workers, base camp coordinators, logistics experts, emergency operations representatives and safety personnel.

Metaverse Projects And Blockchain Games Attract $1,300,000,000 In Investment In Q3 Amid Crypto Winter: Dapp… – The Daily Hodl https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/metaverse-projects-and-blockchain-games-attract-1300000000-in-investment-in-q3-amid-crypto-winter-dapp-the-daily-hodl/ A new DappRadar report shows that the metaverse and blockchain gaming industry continue to thrive even as the broader crypto markets remain in the red. According to the data acquisition and analysis firm, Web3 games and metaverse projects raised $1.3 billion in the third quarter of the year, compared to the $3.1 billion that the crypto segment received in Q2. Source: DappRadar The report says that September generated only $156 million, the least amount raised by Web3 games and metaverse-related projects for the whole year, but the total investments for the year already exceeded the $4 billion capital generated in 2021. “Even though the investments in blockchain-based games and Metaverse projects declined in Q3 ($1.3 billion) compared to Q2, the capital raised by this segment has almost doubled last year’s total.” Of the Q3 investments, 36% were funneled into projects like Inworld AI and Hadean that focus on building the infrastructure of Web3 games and the metaverse. DappRadar says blockchain games serve as a driving force for the decentralized application (DApp) industry as the crypto winter persists. “In Q3, gaming activity accounted for almost half of all blockchain activity tracked by DappRadar across 50 networks, with 912,000 daily Unique Active Wallets (UAW) interacting with games’ smart contracts in September.” Don’t Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get crypto email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Telegram Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Check Latest News Headlines &nbsp Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any loses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Generated Image: DALLE-2

Scrubbing Your Oven With A Dishwasher Tablet Tops Best Cleaning Hacks List – Yahoo Entertainment https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/scrubbing-your-oven-with-a-dishwasher-tablet-tops-best-cleaning-hacks-list-yahoo-entertainment/ It’s time to re-think your cleaning methods. (Getty Images) Are you after some foolproof cleaning hacks? It seems you’re not alone, with Google searches for ‘cleaning tips’ up 200% this year. While none of us love taking the bins out or washing up, it has to be done, which is why we’re all keen to get the job done in a way that saves time and money, especially in the current climate. This helps to explain why the average household uses three ‘self-created’ cleaning hacks and spends an hour each week on social media searching for the most effective tips for housework, decorating and DIY, and gardening, according to Wilko-led research. But look no further, as the top 10 cleaning hacks have now been revealed by the brand, with the best advice collated from its in-house team, influencers and customers, ready to share with guests (and now you) as it hosted the world’s first cleaning festival this week. Read more: Woman shares time-saving life hack she uses when hanging out washing Cleaning doesn’t have to be a a mountainous task. (Getty Images) The number one tip is to use a dishwasher tablet to clean the oven. Alll you need to do is dampen the tablet and then give the inside of the oven a good scrub to gently but effectively de-grease and remove food stains. Remember to rinse the inside of the stove a couple times afterwards with a damp cloth. The next hack is to soak a paper towel in a little scented disinfectant and pop it underneath the black bin-liner bag at the bottom of the bin. This will keep it smelling fresher for longer, and while it might not make changing it enjoyable, it will definitely improve the experience. For all the parents out there, the third top hack is to make sure you shop for washable paint. This easy switch will allow you to get rid of any marks or scuffs from excitable play times with complete ease. Say goodbye to paint-stained walls. Read more: ‘GBBO’ viewers shocked by contestant’s unusual avo hack: Can you peel an avocado? Switch up the way you clean your oven. (Getty Images) Completing the top five hacks, Wilko also advises washing salad drawers in the dishwasher and using a cotton but to tackle trapped dirt or dust in the rubber seal, as well as lining them with kitchen paper to throw away leftover veggies or food debris with ease (if you’ve missed your chance to use them for something else, that is). Other hacks on the list (found below) include creative tips to clean the carpet, transform washing up and save money in multiple ways. “Everyone loves finding a new way to tackle a job around the house; be it a way to make it more fun, simpler to sort or more affordable, and I really enjoyed sharing my own advice with guests as well as getting some inspiration for new tips and tricks,” Lynsey Crombie, The Queen of Clean, said at the festival. Read more: How to stop arguing about the heating and keep your home warm this winter Lynsey Crombie, Queen of Clean, at the wilko ‘Clean Fest’ in Leeds, 12 October. (wilko) Here is the full list compiled by Wilko, ready for you to get stuck into today (if you can face it….): Top 10 cleaning hacks Use a dishwasher tablet to clean the oven. Simply dampen the tablet, then scrub the oven interior for a gently abrasive clean that gets rid of grease and food stains. Don’t forget to rinse the inside of the stove a few times afterwards with a damp cloth Soak a paper towel in scented disinfectant to keep bin fresher. Just pop it beneath the black bag at the bottom of the bin Shop for washable paint if you have kids. It means getting rid of any marks or scuffs from boisterous play will be a doddle Make light work of keeping the fridge clean. Wash salad drawers in the dishwasher and use a cotton bud to lift any dirt or dust that’s trapped in the rubber seal Line the salad drawers with kitchen paper. This is so it’s easy to dispose of any inedible vegetable debris and save you scooping out that gunk After hoovering, slip on a rubber glove and wipe it along the carpet. This will quickly pick up any remaining hair (although a specific pet hair cleaner or dustpan and brush with rubber bristles is much more effective for a deep clean) For smaller patches of damp, use moisture absorbers. This is as an alternative to dehumidifiers, which can be expensive to run. Using damp seal can also help to effectively disguise any patches of discolouration ahead of decorating with paper or fresh paint Keep central heating working at its best and save money on energy bills. You just need to remember to bleed radiators at least twice a year using a key Wash dishes heavy in starch or dairy in cold water. Soak something that’s had a shepherd’s pie, for example, this way rather than in hot water as you would for other dishes. The cool water reacts with the ingredients to better lift them from the cooking equipment Add a drop of laundry disinfectant if washing clothes at a lower temperature or on a cold wash. This will help you make an energy bill saving, as the liquid will kill germs without the need to switch to an option that’s set at 30 degrees or more Watch: Make the most of an old toothbrush with these cleaning hacks

This Week In Crypto News: Inflation Slows, SushiSwap Horseplay & LUNA – BeInCrypto https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/this-week-in-crypto-news-inflation-slows-sushiswap-horseplay-luna-beincrypto/ Crypto news: It has been another glorious week in the crypto market, the only industry where sushi and horses go hand in hand. This week in crypto news, we spoke with the face of EthereumPoW, Chandler Guo, as well as Lyn Ulbricht, the mother of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. Elsewhere, Justin Sun paid a whopping $1 billion for Huobi, and Elon Musk was unmasked as definitely not Satoshi Nakamoto. Finally, in economic news, U.S. inflation slowed a teeny tiny incy wincy little bit.  Let’s do this. Vitalik Buterin Get Both Barrels EthereumPoW (ETHW) proponent Chandler Guo put Vitalik Buterin firmly in his place in an explosive interview with BeInCrypto earlier this week. According to Guo, a proof-of-work Ethereum without Vitalik Buterin is like Bitcoin without Satoshi Nakamoto – maybe better! If that wasn’t incendiary enough, Guo went on to add that it is now time for Buterin to “shut up” and let Guo and friends get on with building EthereumPoW. Mic drop. On Monday, we brought you an interview with Lyn Ulbricht, the mother of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, to separate the man from the myth. Ross is currently serving two life consecutive life sentences without parole, plus another 40 years just to be sure. The American justice system doesn’t do half-measures. We also spoke with Thy-Diep Ta about Unit Masters, a crypto literacy course that hopes to boost mainstream adoption, and if education is your thing, then you can head on over to BeInCrypto’s learn section.  U.S. Inflation Slows Slowly. But It’s Still Bad The consumer price index (CPI) – the primary measure of inflation – dropped 0.1% to 8.2% in Sept., down from 8.3% in Aug. Months of gut-busting interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve seem to have finally had some impact, and even though it’s only minimal, it’s a start. CPI Data: US Bureau of Labor Statistics What now? Expect more of the same, with a further interest rate rise in Nov. now looking very likely. SushiSwap Head Chef Gets in the Saddle Jared Grey, the new “Head Chef” of SushiSwap was no sooner in the door before the accusations and fur started to fly. According to one community member Grey is a “a scammer and con artist,” and according to another source he likes to ride horses without the aid of a saddle. For his part Grey said “the accusations towards me are 100% untrue.” Justin Sun Bags Huobi Crypto Exchange TRON (TRX) price got a boost this week when it was revealed that Justin Sun was behind a $1 billion deal to buy a major crypto exchange. According to various media crypto news reports Sun is the lead investor in the Huobi takeover, with a little help from Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF).  Meanwhile, SBF has announced a series of improvements to FTX’s matching engine. For that reason, don’t be surprised if Huobi shortly announces a series of improvements to its matching engine. After all, there’s no innovation in crypto that Justin Sun can’t imitate to a reasonably satisfactory standard. One exchange he won’t be rushing to copy in a hurry is Binance. This week the exchange was accused of filing “grossly inaccurate” financial statements in the U.K. Needless to say, this doesn’t sound good for Changpeng Zhao and company. Binance has already been the subject of a warning from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) so this story may have some mileage in the weeks and months ahead.  The Weekly Do Kwon Update Definitely not on the run Do Kwon has been cashing out Terra (LUNA) to a Binance wallet while simultaneously shilling the new coin on Twitter. This, according to former Terra proponent turned whistleblower, FatManTerra, who has become a nemesis of sorts for UST.  As for Do Kwon, his Singapore vacation may soon come to an end as it has been revealed that his passport is about to expire. Elon Musk Is Not Satoshi Elon Musk is not Satoshi Nakamoto, but that hasn’t stopped speculation and claims to the contrary. While there have been some wild theories on the real identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the notion that Elon Musk could conceive of Bitcoin, plan it, code it, launch it, tell absolutely nobody that it was him, and then keep the secret for over a decade doesn’t pass the smell test. In fact, it kind of stinks. In a further olfactory insult, Musk launched a new perfume called “Burnt Hair,” this week, available to buy with Dogecoin. Crypto Hacker Has Seriously Big Mangos Crypto news of a hacker exploiting the Solana DeFi platform Mango Markets to the tune of $117 million broke this week. In a particularly ballsy move, the hacker then filed a proposal with the Mango Markets decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) to pay himself a $70 million bug bounty. To add further to the ridiculousness of the move, the hacker then used the stolen tokens to vote in favor of the proposal. That however, was a bridge too far, with the plan voted down by the rest of the community. Still, you’ve got to admire his mangos. Thanks for joining us for This Week In Crypto News. We’ll see you next week for more of the same. Disclaimer All the information contained on our website is published in good faith and for general information purposes only. Any action the reader takes upon the information found on our website is strictly at their own risk.

Life’s Basic Building Blocks Used In Search For Threatened Species – U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/lifes-basic-building-blocks-used-in-search-for-threatened-species-u-s-army-corps-of-engineers/ The Department of Defense maintains 30 million acres of critical military installations and training land. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees 12 million acres of public lands and water and oversees much of our nation’s vital infrastructure components. And while the missions overseeing this acreage and facilities differ, the need to serve as responsible conservators and ensure those assets continue to serve our nation’s needs remains the same. And both face the need to be keenly aware of how training and civil works projects may impact threatened or endangered species that may call those areas home. In fact, according to the U.S. Army Environmental Requirements and Technology Assessments, threatened and endangered species are the number one environmental impact to military training operations. For this reason, military installation managers need to better understand what species live in training areas and which species travel through them. Dr. Jinelle Sperry, a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is among the leaders in researching, locating and accessing threatened and endangered species, and has deployed new technology that is making the search for these species easier and faster. “Monitoring and surveying for endangered species can be a real challenge for installation managers. We are trying to find ways to do this cheaper, faster, better,” Sperry said. “One way is this emerging technology that uses molecular tools to survey for endangered or invasive species. Instead of sampling for animals directly by trapping them or looking for them with binoculars, we can instead sample for the DNA they slough off in the environment.” Using environmental DNA – or eDNA – scientists can sample sections of training grounds to determine what species live in the area. This molecular sampling does not do away with the need to trap or otherwise physically capture a particular species but is a starting point for better assessments. “We have found that eDNA can be between two to 70 times more cost efficient than traditional sampling,” she said. “You can collect from water. You can collect from soil. You can even collect from the air. Yes, you can know what species are present just by collecting air and looking for DNA.” Even though military planners are good at adapting training regimens to account for threatened and endangered species, being able to identify those species and locations faster allows for better decision making and protection of those species. “The presence of endangered species can influence training. It can be expensive to manage the species, but more importantly, whole areas of an installation can be off limits to training due to the presence of these species,” Sperry said. “It can be large swaths of land that are off limits, or it can be where an endangered species will just pass through an area, such as a landing strip that has to be shut down due to the presence of an endangered species.” The development and use of eDNA has grown rapidly in recent years after first appearing nearly two decades ago. “The Department of Defense (DOD) actually has been at the forefront of all the eDNA work,” Sperry said, adding the DOD’s research arms, the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, invested heavily in the technology’s development. “The DOD has been really proactive, adopting the use of eDNA across a lot of its installations.” The use of eDNA within the USACE civil works program has started to grow, even beyond its use in managing DOD lands. The technology has been used in the Chicago District to track and monitor the spread of invasive carp, which threatens the vast and valuable fishing industry within the Great Lakes area.  In addition to results from the use of eDNA that allowed for faster and more detailed sampling efforts, it has allowed teams to sample far more land. Fish slough their DNA into the environment from mucus, feces and urine. DNA degrades in the environment, but this process is not instantaneous, and DNA can be held in suspension and transported, where it may be discovered within collected water samples. “The DOD and USACE are managing huge areas, millions of acres, and it is really difficult to effectively sample across those large swaths of land using traditional tools,” Sperry said. “We use eDNA as a first pass. We can go out and collect sites – 30, 60 sites – in a couple of days with eDNA and look at where these species may occur. “So, you use it as a first pass to see where the species are, and then you can really dive into more extensive surveying.” And to process billions of DNA sequences, Sperry said her team leverages global databases and DNA repositories and a partnership with the University of Illinois’ high-performance computing capability. Even though eDNA has proved to be a valuable tool, there are still some limitations to the information it can provide, Sperry said, leaving more traditional sampling efforts with questions to answer. “With eDNA, you’re not going to know how many of those animals are there, you’re not going to know how they’re doing, you’re not going to know if they have diseases. There are questions you cannot answer with eDNA, but I would say we are moving closer to being able to answer a lot more of those questions,” she said. Ongoing monitoring on several installations using eDNA metabarcoding is also offering a better understanding of change within animal communities. “You can collect water and know all the species present in that water. So, you’re not just looking for one particular species. You can actually use eDNA to look for all of the species that are present,” Sperry said. “It’s extremely difficult using traditional methods to be able to quantify entire communities, but I can collect water and tell you about an entire community in a couple of weeks.” Sperry said the use of eDNA can also play a vital role in USACE’s research and development efforts to mitigate the impacts of a changing and warming climate. “I really feel this technology can help give us a better understanding of how those species, those communities, are functioning and then understand and predict how those communities may change or be vulnerable to potential impacts,” she said. DNA is often called the building blocks of life. For Sperry’s team, and USACE overall, the use of eDNA is quickly becoming the building block for future advancements and discoveries.

3 Key Operational Benefits Gained From Staffing Technology – Senior Housing News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/3-key-operational-benefits-gained-from-staffing-technology-senior-housing-news/ Millions of dollars in missed occupancy revenue have shined a new spotlight on staffing as senior housing owners and operators plan for the year ahead. But while they grapple with rising attrition rates and turnover, the accelerated burnout of understaffed care teams poses a threat to quality of care and the bottom line into the foreseeable future. There is, however, a solution. By leveraging user-friendly, rideshare-esque apps to build a more balanced workforce and plan for staffing needs, senior living organizations will see a direct effect on three key operational areas: Census Revenue Labor costs In order to yield the greatest results in those areas, owners and operators must first attain the optimal staffing mix within their organizations. Using technology to build a balanced workforce For most senior living providers, the optimal staffing mix is between 80% and 90% full-time employees, using a floating staff under the operator’s control for the remaining 10-20%. Yet many operators are failing to achieve that balance due to the continuous staffing fluctuations in today’s senior living landscape. Providers are turning to technology to unlock this optimal mix, often following the consumer rideshare model. Similar to how rideshare companies connect riders with nearby drivers, senior living communities can now use apps to connect with their area’s floating labor pool. “By using such technology, you know with a high degree of probability that a nurse is going to show up and not call off,” says Matt McGinty, Chief Revenue Officer of Quincy, Massachusetts-based workforce technology company IntelyCare. “Imagine that that’s in your hands. Your scheduler doesn’t have to be on the phone, your admin doesn’t have to be on the phone.” With this rideshare-style technology, senior living communities can connect with credentialed nurses and other workers while also creating floating worker pools tailored to their standards and specifications. Through IntelyCare, operators can specify what training materials workers need to complete prior to a shift, block-book particular workers over a period of time — and even transition float pool workers to full-time employees. How the optimal staffing mix helps: 3 key benefits The optimal staffing mix unlocks significant benefits for senior living operators. Here are three. Census. Communities can only accept residents if they can safely care for them. Senior living providers that proactively create a float pool can maintain and drive census, without the disruptions that occur for communities that turn to agency labor as a last resort when in dire straits. Revenue. Post-acute care facilities lost between $2,330 and $5,882 a day in 2022 due to unfilled beds linked to understaffing challenges, according to Oliver Wyman data. With staff in place to support a higher census, revenue naturally increases. This leads to a less volatile staffing cycle in which a steadier staffing mix drives healthier finances that support wages and benefits to maintain strong staffing.  Labor costs. Faced with the sticker shock of hourly agency rates, senior living operators understandably strive to achieve a 100% full-time labor force. But Oliver Wyman data shows that finding a full-time post-acute care employee can cost a facility up to 33% more on an hourly basis than finding an equivalent contingent worker. This is due to “all-in” costs for FTEs, including benefits, retention bonuses and continuing education. The optimal staffing mix takes advantage of contingent labor cost efficiencies to drive census and revenue, while also taking pressure off full-time staff. This should further improve retention and cut costs related to recruitment and onboarding. The IntelyCare advantage A platform like IntelyCare provides pricing transparency and control to providers, so that senior living can be confident that wage rates are fair. These distinctions separate IntelyCare from staffing agencies, McGinty explains. “We consider ourselves a technology company, we don’t consider ourselves an agency,” he says. The staffing crisis in post-acute care is real, but the technology exists to put operators back in control of their workforces. As the senior living sector remains under incredible pressure, now is the time for providers to seek a solution that enables greater financial stability without compromising quality of care.  This article is sponsored by IntelyCare, which is not a staffing agency, but a workforce management partner that can help providers attract and retain more internal staff. To learn how you can use technology to manage your staff while creating a flexible labor float pool and ultimately eliminate the use of agency and travel nursing, visit intelycare.com.

8 Days A Week – The Free Weekly – The Free Weekly https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/8-days-a-week-the-free-weekly-the-free-weekly/ Oct. 13 (Thursday) The War Eagle Fair — Called the granddaddy of them all, founded in 1954, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13-15 and until 4 p.m. Oct. 16, 11037 High Sky Inn Road near Hindsville. Free. War Eagle Mill Craft & Culinary Fair — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13-15 and until 4 p.m. Oct. 16, War Eagle Mill across the creek from the War Eagle Fair, 11045 War Eagle Road in Rogers. Free. Sharp’s Show at War Eagle — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13-15 and until 4 p.m. Oct. 16, behind War Eagle Mill. Free. Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 13-15 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville. Free. It’s Fall Y’All Craft Fair — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 13-15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 16, Benton County Fairgrounds in Bentonville. Free. Northwest Arkansas Mall Craft Fair — 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 13-15 and noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 16, Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville. Free. Crimes & Clues Book Club — “Line of Sight” by James Queally, 9:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. Authors in the Afternoon — With Tommy B. Smith, author of “New Era,” 4-6 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. fortsmithlibrary.org. Art on the Bricks — With the theme Celebrate Recovery, 4:30-7:30 p.m., galleries in downtown Rogers. Free. www.RogersLowell.com. CB to You Mobile Art Lab — Welcome celebration, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Presented by Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. crystalbridges.org. The Book Was Better Book Club — Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” 5 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. bvpl.org. Hispanic Heritage Month Book Club — “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, 6 p.m., Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine in Springdale. Hosted by Springdale Public Library. Free. springdalelibrary.org. KUAF Presents the “R” Word — Discussion of “How to Fight Racism” with the author, Jemar Tisby, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. Innovations: An Investigation of Breakthroughs — Arkansas Philharmonic with cellist Anita Graef, 7 p.m., Great Hall at Crystal Bridges Museum. $40. Reservations at arphil.org. AACLive! — With Rory Block, 7:30 p.m., 801 Media Center, 801 N. “A” St. in Fort Smith. $52.50. aaclive.com. __ Oct. 14 (Friday) Wishing Spring Gallery Fall Crafts Fair — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14-15, Wishing Spring Gallery in Bella Vista. Free. Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival — 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 14 and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Free. Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Festival — 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 14 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15, United Lutheran Church at the corner of Cooper Road and Forest Hills Boulevard in Bella Vista. Free. Drop-In Tour: Art Trail — Sculpture & nature, 1 p.m., Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Exhibition Tour — “Architecture at Home,” 2 p.m., Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Tarot Card 101 — 6:30-8 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. Register at fortsmithlibrary.org. “Legally Blonde: The Musical” — 8 p.m. Oct. 14, 2 & 8 p.m Oct. 15, 2 p.m. Oct. 16, Walton Arts Center St. in Fayetteville. $33 & up. waltonartscenter.org; 443-5600. __ Oct. 15 (Saturday) Fiber Fest — With demonstrations of weaving, felting, lace making, spinning and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15-16, Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Free. ozarkfolkways.org. Highfill Fall Festival — With a parade starting at 10 a.m. from the fire station to the city park, merchants, music, children’s activities and more until 3:30 p.m. Free. Email loftinanna@gmail.com. Super Saturday — TheatreSquared Interactive Story Time, 10 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. World Bazaar — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. bentonvillelibrary.org. Hispanic Heritage Month — Finale, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. rogerspubliclibrary.org. Record Painting — Noon-2 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. fortsmithlibrary.org. CB to You Mobile Art Lab — 12:30-4:30 p.m., Arkansalsa Festival at Shiloh Square in Springdale. Presented by Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Literature Comes to Life — “Dracula” with Ballet Arkansas, 1 p.m., Event Center at Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. Gallery Conversation — Celebrating LGBTQ+ Artists, 1 p.m., Contemporary Art Gallery at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. YouTube — An introduction, 2 p.m., Hispanic Heritage Month — Finale, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. Flux: A Carnatic Crossover Experience — With Roopa Mahadevan, 3-5 p.m., Walker Landing at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. Get tickets at 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Outdoor Performance — Trillium Salon presents Craig Colorusso and Jon Mueller, 4 p.m., Orchard Trail at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. “Symphonic Superheroes” — With the Fort Smith Symphony, 7 p.m., ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith. $25-$45. fortsmithsymphony.org. __ Oct. 16 (Sunday) Son’s Chapel Anniversary Celebration — With couples sharing their stories of Son’s Chapel weddings, 1 p.m., Son’s Chapel church, 5480 E. Mission Blvd. in Fayetteville. Free. Email razwine@peoplepc.com. Mountain Street Stage — Rupert Wates, 2 p.m., Event Center at Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. An Afternoon With the Composer — Giuseppe Verdi, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. __ Oct. 17 (Monday) Drop-In Tour: Collection Highlights — 11:30 a.m. Monday, Thursday & Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Drop-In Tour: Architecture — 1 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Sunday, Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Adult Speaker Series — Bill Ott, speaking on the history and the paranormal activity at Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, 5:30 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. bvpl.org. Books on Main — “Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey, 6 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. bentonvillelibrary.org. Yoga at FPL — 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. __ Oct. 18 (Tuesday) Evening Talk — With Condoleezza Rice, 5 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Sold out. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Mindfulness Meditation — 5:30 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. Author Talk — Frank Head, author of “The Possibility of All Things,” 5:30 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. We Know Whodunit Book Club — “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency” by Douglas Adams, 6 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. springdalelibrary.org. __ Oct. 19 (Wednesday) Getting the Most Out of Your Library Card — E-Resources for Entertainment, 10 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Register at faylib.org. Drop-In Tour: Big Picture — Art, architecture and nature, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. 3 In 30 — Three artworks in 30 minutes, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. __ Oct. 20 (Thursday) Book Lovers Club — 10 a.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. fortsmithlibrary.org. Adult Recess — Mixed media collage art, 11 a.m., Fort Smith Windsor Library. Free. fortsmithlibrary.org. We’re Hooked — A crafting group, 1 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. bvpl.org. Knitting & Crocheting Group — 2 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. rogerspubliclibrary.org. CB to You Mobile Art Lab — Drop-in artmaking, 2-5 p.m., Huntsville Public Library Hosted by Crystal Bridges. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Educator Speaker Series — With artist and musician Claude Lawrence and vocalist, composer, and producer Professor Lauren N. Clare of the University of Arkansas, 5:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum via Zoom. Free tickets at 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Cocktail Tour — Thrilling Tales of the Bachman-Wilson House, 6 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $20. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Author Talk — Judy Harrington, speaking on self-publishing after retirement, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. __ Oct. 21 (Friday) Scrappy Ladies — Quilting group, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. rogerspubliclibrary.org. Drop-In Tour: Art Trail — Sculpture & nature, 1 p.m., Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Exhibition Tour — “Architecture at Home,” 2 p.m., Garrison Lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Used Book Sale — Children’s and young adult, 3:30-7 p.m. Oct. 21 & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22, Fort Smith Main Library. fortsmithlibrary.org. Art by the Glass — With Angie Gomez, 6 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $30. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. __ Oct. 22 (Saturday) Super Saturday — Halloween Story Time, 10 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. Introduction to Genealogy — 10 a.m.-noon, Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. Meditation & Art — 10:30 a.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $5. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. No-Sew Tutu Making — 1 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $15. ozarkfolkways.org. Multi-Sensory Saturday — For guests with and without vision loss, 1-4 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Adult Workshop — With artist Laura Raborn, 1-5 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $55. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org. Prayers for a Feverish Planet — Piano concert with Ann DuHamel, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. Create a YouTube Channel — Part I, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Register at faylib.org. Walmart Oz Kids Fat Tire Criterium — And fall fest, 2-6 p.m., Bentonville Public Library lawn. Free. Register ...

Q&A: What Does Sunwing Mean By “More, More, More?” CMO Samantha Taylor Explains – PAX News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/qa-what-does-sunwing-mean-by-more-more-more-cmo-samantha-taylor-explains-pax-news/ More value, more experiences. That’s the message behind a new creative campaign Sunwing launched on Thursday (Oct. 13) entitled “More, More, More,” which hones in on what customers “really want” from their all-inclusive getaways. The vibrant commercial, reflective of the carefree vibe of the 1970s (and appropriately set to the 1976 disco hit “More, More, More” by Andrea True Connection), aims to show how Canadians can “do more, explore more and celebrate more in destination.” While Sunwing has always maintained an element of fun in its marketing, the ad spot represents a reimagining of the tour operator’s value proposition and brand persona as it responds to a changed marketplace shaped by eliminated COVID-19 border measures and travel-ready Canadians. “With so much change over the past two years, it was important for us to listen to our customers and find out what matters most to them as we prepared for our winter season,” Samantha Taylor, chief marketing officer at Sunwing Travel Group, said yesterday. READ MORE: Sunwing’s catchy new ad promotes “More, More, More” value, experiences The new campaign launches almost one month after Sunwing announced à la carte airline pricing aimed at reducing costs for customers by ensuring they pay only for services they want and need. What does Sunwing mean, exactly, by offering customers More, More, More? PAX followed up with Taylor to get all the answers. PAX: What’s driving the market’s desire to “get more” from an all-inclusive vacation?  Samantha Taylor (ST): Coming out of the past two-plus years, there’s a strong desire among Canadians to maximize their time on vacation, and soak up as much of the destination as possible. This includes doing more, experiencing more and celebrating more – the perfect recipe for a truly unforgettable vacation experience, and we’re proud to be able to overdeliver on that at Sunwing. PAX: Sunwing’s new campaign emphasizes value. What does this say about the direction Sunwing is going? How does Sunwing define the word “value.”  ST: Value is not just about price – it’s about price and MORE. We are already well known for offering accessibly priced all-inclusive vacations and that will not change. But value also goes beyond price – it’s about the experience you get when you travel with Sunwing, and the excitement and energy that comes with doing more on your hard-earned getaway. Sunwing offers over 700 top-rated hotels and resorts down south, along with more than 100 top-ranked excursions across 30-plus destinations. When customers travel with us, they are getting more at every step. PAX: The cost of travel is going up. How is Sunwing tackling this issue and staying competitive?  ST: Offering more affordable travel has always been in our DNA and that will not change. Although inflation is a growing concern for Canadians, it has only served to reinforce that our value proposition is very important. Canadians want value, and that includes not only price but opportunities to do more, experience more and celebrate more in destination. PAX: On promising more value and experiences: is Sunwing changing the way its packages are built? Is the company introducing new products or services?  ST: We are continuously innovating to provide customers with greater value and experiences. Our new positioning is all about helping Canadians save on upfront costs so they can really unlock the most value while in destination. With that in mind, we are always looking for ways to evolve our products and services to better serve our customers and this includes looking at ways to offer more Sunwing-exclusive perks with our partner resorts, from discounts on spa packages to room upgrades, special offers for weddings and groups, and more! PAX: In comparing 2019 to now, what’s changed about the way sun vacations are marketed and sold? ST: After a difficult few years, Canadians are craving experiences more than ever before. They want to have fun, enjoy life and soak up as much as they can while on vacation, from trying out different excursions to taking advantage of room upgrades, indulging in spa treatments – and more. PAX: What’s your advice to travel advisors as the winter season rolls in?  ST: Demand for travel is surging, and we are already seeing capacity increase by more than 140 per cent over last year. We value our relationships with travel advisors and know that our mutual customers rely on them for information on the best deals, resorts and destination tips. With demand for winter travel continuing to increase, we encourage travel advisors to help customers book their upcoming vacations in advance so they can unlock the most value on their next Sunwing vacation. Don’t miss a single travel story: subscribe to PAX today!  Click here to follow PAX on Facebook.  %

Latest Business News India Today 15 October 2022 | News Headlines – Tentaran https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/latest-business-news-india-today-15-october-2022-news-headlines-tentaran/ Please follow and like us: Here’s today business news, the latest business news India today 15 October 2022 Everstone Capital may sell its stake in Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd. worth $314 million. Infosys recorded 18.8% business growth in this year’s 2nd quarter. The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association hosted an interactive session with members. Buy Online Women’s Kurta Pant Palazzo and Kaftan Dress at Wholesale Price – Shop Now Must Read: 15 October in Indian history Limited Offer – Buy Online Books in India – Buy Deepshikha Books Online at Best Prices In India – Buy Now Buy Maxim E-Bikes on Best Discounted Rate in India – Book Now Latest business news India today 15 October 2022 – business news headlines today A plant-based meat brand in the US, Beyond Meat has expanded into the Indian market by allying with Allana Consumer Products for distributing acclaimed offerings. Coal India Ltd has signed an MoU for the development of a solar power project with a production capacity of 1190MW with Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. The shareholders have approved the proposal of MTNL for raising Rs 17,571 crores via debt bonds and to borrow up to Rs 35,000 crores from banks and financial institutions. According to the data from the Society of Indian Automobile, the wholesale of passenger vehicles in India has increased by 92% to about 3,07,389 units in September 2022 as against 1,60,212 units in September 2021. Bandhan Bank is to raise its share of secured loans by March 2025 to 70% with an aim to reduce the credit risk in the portfolio. Must Read:15 October 2022 ke Mukhya Samachar Latest business news India today 15 October 2022 – business news India today A platform, GAINS, has been launched by SoftGold to allow customers to lease the gold owned individually and will empower the underserved jewelry industry of India. Honda Motor and Sony Group Corp aim to deliver their first electric vehicles by 2026 and will sell them online. The privatization of the Bhadravathi steel plant of SAIL has been scrapped by the government due to a lack of interest from bidders. Veranda Learning Solutions to buy J K Shah Education, a platform for CA test preparation, for expansion into chartered accountancy and CS coaching. A jump of 11% in the consolidated net profits from Rs 5421 crores to Rs 6021 crores has been reported by Infosys for the quarter ending on September 30, 2022. eInfochips and Taoglas have collaborated to offer their customers Radio Frequency design services to incorporate wireless connectivity in their products. o9 Solutions, an AI-software platform provider, has set up its new centre in Coimbatore in line with expansion plans in India. Vedantu has acquired a major stake in a test preparation platform for boards and competitive exams, Deeksha, in a $40 million deal. Must Read:News Headlines of India today 15 October 2022 Must Read:Today Current Affairs 15 October To keep yourself abreast with the latest business news India today 15 October 2022 – business news headlines today, business news India, India startup world news, latest business news, business news live, latest news, business news today India, do follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For watching our collection of videos, follow us on YouTube.

Kelly Gale In Bathing Suit Is “Drop Dead Gorgeous” — Celebwell – Celebwell https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/kelly-gale-in-bathing-suit-is-drop-dead-gorgeous-celebwell-celebwell/ Presley Ann/Getty Images Kelly Gale is an extremely successful model, and frequently espouses the benefits of healthy living. Her Instagram account is full of swimsuit photos and stylish photoshoots. Gale just shared highlights this week. In the photos, Gale posed in a magenta strapless bathing suit by the pool. She also enjoyed a coconut in the photos, and captioned the post with a coconut emoji. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kelly Gale stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don’t miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos! Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Gale has amazing abs, and she makes sure to work them out regularly. She shared her go-to ab workout on Instagram. Gale does four different ab circuits each day, for eight minutes. “8 min ab workout. 4 exercises. 30 seconds each. Repeat 4 sets.” Gale’s ab exercises include single leg crunches on each side, leg raise crunches, and raised leg crunches.  Gale revealed some of her fitness and health secrets to W Magazine. She says that she enjoys working out, which helps her stay in shape. “I think a lot of people assume that fitness only means going to the gym, but to me it’s always been about finding anything active that I enjoy, and finding the balance with having fun,” Gale explained. “I’m very lucky because fitness has also ended up being a huge part of my work, which I think of as a great luxury to have something I’m so passionate about organically integrated into my professional life. Having that love for wellness makes staying dedicated far easier as well, everything is harder when we view it as an obligation rather than a pleasure.” Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Gale makes sure to workout on a regular basis. She revealed some of her favorite exercises to stay in shape to W Magazine. Gale says that she does a lot of different things. “Usually on my days off, and sometimes before going to set – I end up heading to pilates, boxing or jump rope,” she says. “When that gets boring, I go rock climbing with friends or find some other activity we can tackle.” In addition to working out, Gale also pays attention to her diet. She tells W Magazine that she eats healthy, and enjoys clean and organic food better. “I think it also takes a while to get used to healthier foods if you’re used to eating crap, or if you have been brought up eating a certain kind of way. To me, almost everything clean and healthy taste good and you can always play around and make it taste even better.” Gale tells W Magazine that she has completely removed some things from her diet, and cites a specific ingredient. “I also have a hard rule against eating any cane sugar,” Gale revealed. “My mom is a doctor and cancer researcher, and has spoken to me too many times about the harm sugar has on one’s health for me to not completely cut it out. My diet generally consists of fresh, organic produce (all veggies, nuts, seafood, occasional.)” Anna Bechtel Anna Bechtel is a freelance writer currently based in Hamden, CT. Read more

Faces Of Fall: Oct. 14, 2022 | Sports | News-Gazette.com – News-Gazette https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/faces-of-fall-oct-14-2022-sports-news-gazette-com-news-gazette/ LEVI EADS Tri-County footballHis favorite athlete is … Ryan Crouser. His favorite team is … Greenville University track and field. If he could attend any one sporting event in person, it would be … college track meet. His favorite sport besides football is … track and field. AUSTIN KUTZ Arcola footballHis favorite athlete is … John Daly. His favorite team is … the Green Bay Packers. If he could attend any one sporting event in person, it would be … the Iron Bowl. His favorite sport besides football is … golf. SAWYER LAFFOON Milford/Cissna Park footballHis favorite athlete is … Michael Jordan. His favorite team is … the Chicago Cubs. If he could attend any one sporting event in person, it would be … a World Series Game 7. His favorite sport besides football is … baseball. JACE PANKEY Iroquois West footballHis favorite athlete is … Jack McMillan. His favorite team is … the Chicago Bulls. If he could attend any one sporting event in person, it would be … the Super Bowl. His favorite sport besides football is … basketball.

Enthusiast Gaming To Lead AdWeek Panel On The Creator Economy, Metaverse And Web3 – Yahoo Finance https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/enthusiast-gaming-to-lead-adweek-panel-on-the-creator-economy-metaverse-and-web3-yahoo-finance/ Enthusiast Gaming Inc. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:EGLX; TSX:EGLX), will moderate a panel discussion at Advertising Week New York on Thursday, October 20, 2022, Gaming’s Creator Economy: Marketers’ Gateway to the Metaverse and Web 3.0, led by Chief Revenue Officer, Bill Drolet. With gaming at the epicenter of the new creator economy, Enthusiast Gaming, an integrated gaming entertainment company, is ideally positioned to lead the discussion on how brands and content creators are making an impact through gaming. To date, Enthusiast Gaming has developed content creator activation strategies for leading brands such as State Farm Insurance, Lego, Universal Pictures, Adidas, and most recently, the NFL, to connect with Gen Z and Millennial consumers. As creator partnerships in gaming pave the way for exciting brand opportunities and collaborations, advertisers continue to embrace new ways to engage with those previously hard-to-reach audiences. The panel discussion will feature thoughts and expert opinions from guests Mae Wen, Amazon Acceleration Manager at The Vita Coco Company; Tommy Huthansel, VP, Director Partnerships at dentsu Gaming; and Creator and CEO of JeromeASF LLC, Jerome Aceti. “The opportunities within the gaming industry are fun, engaging, and endless,” said Jerome Aceti. “Brands have such a unique opportunity to be a part of the creator economy, and the gaming ecosystem is really opening the door. Advertisers just have to walk through and find the opportunities that work best for their brand and embrace this new era of interaction.” As brands look ahead to the Metaverse and Web3, they’re learning what it takes to activate successful partnerships that integrate traditional and emerging communication channels. “This is truly an exciting time for the industry,” commented panel moderator and Enthusiast Gaming CRO, Bill Drolet. “Gaming is mainstream; there are new and sophisticated ways of expanding brand awareness, and a channel that captures attention and reaches almost everyone. Brands that choose to embrace these new strategies will continue to outperform their competitors.” The panel session is a part of AWNewYork’s 4-day event happening October 17-20 at New York’s Market Line, which features a lineup of more than 500 speakers across more than 25 themed tracks. The event will bring together some of the brightest minds in marketing, technology, and culture, and sessions can be attended in person or online. Learn more and reserve a seat here: https://newyork.advertisingweek.com/aw/schedule/partner/-enthusiastgaming. About Enthusiast Gaming Enthusiast Gaming is an integrated gaming entertainment company that is building the largest media and content platform for video game and esports fans to connect and engage worldwide. Combining the elements of its four core pillars: Communities, Content, Creators, and Experiences, Enthusiast Gaming provides a unique opportunity and integrated approach to reach and connect with coveted GenZ and Millennial audiences. Through its proprietary mix of digital media and entertainment assets, Enthusiast Gaming has built a vast network of like-minded communities to deliver the ultimate fan experience. Visit Enthusiast Gaming for more information. Contacts Enthusiast Gaming Investor Relations: Eric Bernofsky, Chief Corporate Officer investor@enthusiastgaming.com Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains certain statements that may constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities laws. All statements, other than those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results, developments, performance or achievements that Enthusiast Gaming anticipates or expects may or will occur in the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking information. 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Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause anticipated opportunities and actual results to differ materially, please refer to the public filings of Enthusiast Gaming which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect our expectations as of the date hereof, and thus are subject to change thereafter. Enthusiast Gaming disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

James Bond: The Coolest Cars From The Franchise, Ranked – MovieWeb https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/james-bond-the-coolest-cars-from-the-franchise-ranked-movieweb/ James Bond has always been associated with cool cars, even when he was just a fictional character in a collection of novels, before making the leap to film. Now with 25 movies in the series over the past 60 years, six different Bond actors (and their stunt doubles) have driven dozens of vehicles on-screen, from an underpowered Citroën 2CV to a Caterpillar excavator to a moon buggy. The latest film, No Time To Die, saw Bond choosing a Land Rover in retirement. But the automobiles most associated with the character are beautiful and powerful sports cars. Here are our rankings for the 8 coolest cars from the James Bond franchise. 8/8 Sunbeam Alpine Series II – Dr. No (1962) United Artists While James Bond would eventually become synonymous with gadget-filled Aston Martins, in the very first film, Dr. No in 1962, producers had to settle for the sportiest car they could find on location in Jamaica. That was a lake blue Sunbeam Alpine Series II convertible that looked particularly small with 6 foot 2 inch Sean Connery driving. There were no upgrades, either in real life or by Q Branch, so it was up to Bond to drive his way out of trouble, which he did, sending his pursuers over a cliff in the first of many such scenes to come. 7/8 Toyota 2000GT – You Only Live Twice (1967) United Artists Bond doesn’t actually drive the Toyota 2000GT in 1967’s You Only Live Twice. But as a passenger, he gets to enjoy the many special upgrades, including a television screen, which undoubtedly seemed very futuristic to audiences at the time. The real-life car likely caught producer Cubby Broccoli’s eye while he was in Tokyo, but Toyota had to custom-build two models for the movie, removing the top to fit Connery, thus turning the coupe into a roadster. The appearance reportedly gave the company some legitimacy internationally and boosted sales on its way to becoming the world’s largest car manufacturer. 6/8 BMW 750iL – Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Some gadgets first seen in Bond cars did eventually make their way to the public. In 1997, Pierce Brosnan as Bond drove his BMW 750iL with his mobile phone in Tomorrow Never Dies. Cell phones were still years away from being ubiquitous, and it would be a decade before smartphones began to take over, so the idea of controlling a vehicle with one was well ahead of its time. These days, it’s common to hail a ride with a smartphone, and Tesla owners can use the Summon feature to park or retrieve their nearby vehicles from their phones without being inside them. 5/8 Ford Mustang Mach 1 – Diamonds Are Forever (1971) United Artists The majority of 1971’s Diamonds Are Forever takes place in and around Las Vegas, so it made sense that Bond would drive an American car. It was the age of muscle cars, and a bright red Ford Mustang Mach 1 fit the bill. In the vehicle’s most memorable scene, Sean Connery as Bond is trying to lose the police as he swerves through glittering downtown. At one point, he ramps the car onto two wheels to escape down a narrow alley, only to emerge on the other two wheels. The physics are puzzling, but the car’s power is unmistakable, and it wouldn’t be the last time Bond pulled a stunt to escape. 4/8 AMC Hornet – The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) United Artists When one thinks of cool cars, the AMC Hornet probably doesn’t come to mind. Decades after its glory days as the Fabulous Hudson Hornet, the version Roger Moore drives in The Man with the Golden Gun in 1974 is notable because it pulled off perhaps the greatest single stunt in a franchise full of them. This was no CGI or miniature trick, though computers were used for the first time to model a spiral jump and prove it could be done. Then stunt driver Loren ‘Bumps’ Willert took a modified Hornet through a complete barrel-roll over a river in one take! Now known as the corkscrew jump, the ground-breaking stunt was so unbelievable that many thought it had to be a special effect, and the slide whistle sound effect didn’t help. 3/8 Aston Martin V8 – The Living Daylights (1987) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ​​​​​​​Bond drove several different Aston Martins over the years, but for the sheer number of useful gadgets, it’s hard to beat the model from 1987’s The Living Daylights. On his inaugural outing, Timothy Dalton as Bond drove a modified Aston Martin V8, using elements of the convertible Volante model, but with a hardtop and Vantage upgrades and badges. Among the devices Dalton deploys are a cutting laser, heat-seeking missiles controlled with a heads-up display; a jet engine booster, and retractable skis! More recently, the Aston Martin V8 showed up again when Daniel Craig took it out of storage for his final appearance as Bond in No Time To Die. 2/8 Lotus Esprit S1 – The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) United Artists ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Outside of his Aston Martin, the car most associated with James Bond has to be the Lotus Esprit S1 from The Spy Who Loved Me in 1977. It basically had one trick, but it was a memorable one, transforming into a submarine after diving off a pier. Fans might be surprised to learn that a full-sized model was​​​​​​​ built and filmed underwater in the Bahamas! Unfortunately, it wasn’t watertight, so the “driver” was actually a diver in scuba gear. The car proved so popular that a Lotus Esprit Turbo was used again in 1981’s For Your Eyes Only, this time with copper metallic paint, so it contrasted with the snowy scene in which it appeared. 1/8 Aston Martin DB5 – Goldfinger (1964) United Artists The Aston Martin DB5 is unquestionably James Bond’s car. No other car is so closely connected with the character, and three different Bond actors have driven it. First appearing in Goldfinger in 1964, Sean Connery can’t believe the modifications Desmond Llewelyn as Q has made: “Ejector seat? You’re joking!” Bond unsurprisingly crashes it, but after being recovered, Connery would drive it once more in 1965’s Thunderball. It’s easy to forget that 30 years passed before audiences saw it again, this time with Pierce Brosnan behind the wheel in GoldenEye in 1995, and then again briefly in Tomorrow Never Dies in 1997. Next, Daniel Craig as a rebooted Bond wins the car in a poker game in 2006’s Casino Royale, only to see it completely destroyed at the end of SkyFall in 2012. But you can’t keep a good car down, so the new Q, played by Ben Whishaw, restores it yet again in time for Bond to drive away in 2015’s Spectre. And that leads to its most recent appearance in the action-packed extended opening of No Time To Die in 2021. Only time will tell if we see it again, but as its many appearances prove, the Aston Martin DB5 is surely the coolest car from the James Bond franchise.