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Hardies Acquires BDG Thomson Gray – Scottish Business News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/hardies-acquires-bdg-thomson-gray-scottish-business-news/ HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has acquired long-established Aberdeen-based Quantity Surveying practice BDG Thomson Gray. A strategic move, the acquisition bolsters Hardies’ service offering in the northeast, where it did not have a QS department. Founded in 1885, BDG Thomson Gray is one of the oldest quantity surveying practices in Scotland, specialising in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Principal Designer and Dispute Resolution. The acquisition sees BDG Thomson Gray owner Shirley Thomson become a Partner in Hardies with responsibility for running its Quantity Surveying department in Aberdeen. She will also head its Dispute Resolution department. A leading figure in the dispute sector, Ms Thomson is appointed to the RICS Chairman’s panel of Adjudicators. Commenting on the acquisition, Hardies’ Senior Partner, Danny McArthur, said: “We have witnessed continued growth in our Aberdeen office over recent years. This deal strengthens our position in the northeast of Scotland and provides additional local support to our and BDG Thomson Gray’s clients. “Shirley coming on board significantly increases our service offering in Dispute Services which was an area identified in our growth plan. A well-known figure in the Aberdeen area, we are delighted to have Shirley join our team.” Ms Thomson added: “What appealed about this deal is that Hardies share our thinking in terms of the quality of service we deliver and how we look after and develop our staff. We regard this deal as a tremendous opportunity that enables us to expand the range of projects we can undertake for existing and new clients.” The acquisition follows Hardies’ announcement earlier this year of an ambitious expansion strategy that has seen it open three new offices across the UK. The new offices in Belfast, Leeds, and London, which take its office network to 13 locations, formed the first phase of a development strategy executed on the back of a series of major successful project wins across the UK and Ireland over recent years. With experience in all sectors working on the smallest to the largest projects the country has to offer, Hardies’ core services include Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Principal Designer/Health & Safety Advisor, Energy Surveying and Housing Services. Combined with sister firm, Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, with specialisms in residential valuation, commercial property management, agency, valuation and auction services, the two entities form a national practice unrivalled in its delivery network of surveying services throughout Scotland. Combined the firms now have 41 offices across the UK.

Four Green Bay Cashiers Cited For Failing To ID Minors For Tobacco/Vape Products – Seehafernews.com https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/four-green-bay-cashiers-cited-for-failing-to-id-minors-for-tobacco-vape-products-seehafernews-com/ Oct 3, 2022 | 5:00 AM Local News, Ryan Brahm Four cashiers in Green Bay have been cited for failing to ID minors who purchased tobacco or vape products. The Green Bay Police Department conducted several unannounced compliance checks last week Monday (September 26th), where they visited several gas stations and smoke shops. Cashiers at Elf’s Gifts and Glass Monkey Smokeshops on South Military Avenue, Marley’s Smoke Shop on West Mason Street, and Stone Ridge Shell on Velp Avenue were each fined $376. These compliance checks are an effort by the Department and the Community Action for Healthy Living to combat ongoing tobacco and vape issues in Green Bay Schools. The number of businesses that passed the check was not released.

Here Is The Latest Pac-12 Conference Sports News From The Associated Press – Mankato Free Press https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/here-is-the-latest-pac-12-conference-sports-news-from-the-associated-press-mankato-free-press-3/ BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado fired football coach Karl Dorrell after an 0-5 start in which the Buffaloes have been blown out by more than 20 points in each game. The school announced the decision Sunday, a day after a 43-20 loss at Arizona. It’s only the fourth 0-5 start in the program’s history. Dorrell, 58, was brought in as a replacement when Mel Tucker bolted for Michigan State out of the blue in February 2020. Colorado waited to announce the news until after Dorrell had a chance to inform his staff and players. Offensive coordinator Mike Sanford will serve as interim coach. UNDATED (AP) — Alabama reclaimed No. 1 from Georgia in The Associated Press college football poll in one of the closest votes in the recent years. Two points separate the Crimson Tide from the Bulldogs. Six teams including Kansas made their season debut in the AP Top 25. The Jayhawks are ranked for the first time since 2009, which was the longest drought among current Power Five conference teams. The Crimson Tide received 25 first-place votes and 1,523 points. Georgia got 28 first-place votes to become the first team since Alabama in November 2019 to have the most first-place votes but not be No. 1. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

CGI To Showcase Metaverse Innovation And Sustainable Technology Solutions To Fight Climate Change During COP27 – PR Newswire https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/cgi-to-showcase-metaverse-innovation-and-sustainable-technology-solutions-to-fight-climate-change-during-cop27-pr-newswire/ Stock Market Symbols GIB (NYSE) GIB.A (TSX) www.cgi.com/newsroom , /PRNewswire/ – CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) will showcase its metaverse innovation at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP27, to demonstrate the role that enhanced virtual collaboration can play in the fight against climate change. Through interactive presentations, CGI will demonstrate how the metaverse can reduce the environmental impacts of travel and how the technology industry can partner with organizations in all sectors on their transition to net zero through sustainable technologies and practices. The CGI COP27 metaverse showcase will highlight climate mitigation and adaptation solutions, natural capital accounting solutions, chemicals and waste reduction solutions, and supply chain sustainability. In addition, CGI will share the investments it is making to address environment impacts, including the Sustainability Exploration Environmental Data Science (SEEDS) program which aims to strengthen research to accelerate the development of technological solutions. This will allow organisations to access the tools needed to reduce biodiversity loss and emissions in line with temperature targets coming from the Paris Agreement. Ambassador Achraf Ibrahim, assistant Foreign Minister and COP27 general coordinator, noted that COP27 is both an opportunity for action and a wakeup call, and thus needs to be widely inclusive. “The Egyptian Presidency with the help of CGI is providing this unique experience through the metaverse for participants in the conference as well as people from all over the world to participate directly in COP27 and help shape the action to preserve the environment for current and future generations,” Ibrahim said. “Addressing our environmental impact and supporting the communities in which we operate is fundamental to our purpose,” said Tara McGeehan, CGI’s President of UK and Australia Operations and a member of the COP26 Business Leaders Group. “We know that to achieve global net zero goals, every organization must do their part to reduce and remove emissions—and technologies need to be leveraged and created to solve our carbon challenges.” “Our commitment to sustainability is rooted in our core values, through projects delivered in collaboration with clients, and through operating practices, supply chain management, and community service engagement,” said George D. Schindler, CGI President & Chief Executive Officer. “We are pleased to participate in COP27 to share the responsible practices and enabling technologies that can help organizations embed new ways of operating while harnessing the power of data to advance their climate change goals and achieve long-term business value.” This year, COP27 will be hosted in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, from November 6 through 18. About CGI Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 88,500 consultants and other professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2020 reported revenue is C$12.16 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com SOURCE CGI Inc.

29 Fun Impulse Buys Because, Admit It, You Love Treating Yourself – BuzzFeed https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/29-fun-impulse-buys-because-admit-it-you-love-treating-yourself-buzzfeed/ Prepare to shout “I need that” faster than you’ve ever shouted it before. We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Some may have been sent as samples, but all opinions and reviews are our own. Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication. 1. An adorable bookmark book tracker to gamify reading and entice you to finally finish the story on your nightstand. British Book Art / Etsy British Book Art is a small business based in the UK that sells the most book art and bookmarks. Promising review: “I’m absolutely obsessed with this bookmark. It’s definitely made me more determined to read this year and will be a nice keepsake. Will be repurchasing when this one’s almost filled.” —Mady Taylor Get it from British Book Art on Etsy for $3.59. 2. A hammered metal gold lunar garland that’ll ~eclipse~ all your other bedroom decor as your favorite purchase of all time. You’ll be ~over the moon~ when you see how much coziness this adds to your bedroom. Amazon Base Roots is a woman-owned home decor shop that blends modern and traditional design elements. Promising review: “I’m an incoming freshman this fall and I bought this to add some personality to my dorm. It has beyond exceeded my expectations! I placed it directly on top of my dorm bed as shown in the display photos and am so pleased with how it looks. It fits perfectly with the gray/white color scheme I was going for and have received numerous compliments from both my friends and RAs when they’ve visited. I cannot stress enough how much of an ‘aesthetic feel’ it adds to my dorm.” —jhsgf Get it from Base Roots on Amazon for $18.99. 3. A long-lasting, super hydrating clear lip gloss if you love having moisturized lips but regular lip balm just isn’t extra enough. This adds the perfect amount of shine without feeling sticky. The rosehip oil gloss is designed to reduce fine lines on your lips. The mint oil gloss creates a cooling sensation. And the coconut oil gloss is for lips that need extra hydration. Promising reviews: “Bought on a whim and I love these! I will be buying more.” —Anashia Pendleton “I don’t typically write a lot of reviews but I love this so much that I had to. I added it to my cart just for free shipping but I’m so glad I did. This stuff is amazing! Not only is it cheap but the tubes are also larger than regular lip gloss tubes. It lasts so long even after eating and drinking and is perfect to sleep in to get soft lips. It also has amazing shine. So it’s a great product all around and I’ll definitely be purchasing more!” —Bailey Silver Get a three-pack from Amazon for $3.99. 4. A mounted brush for satisfying your cat’s ceaseless demands for scritches. Just mount it to a corner with the included adhesive strips and watch as your beloved babies leave you for the warm embrace of this gray and white piece of plastic. Promising review: “Both my cats seem to love this inexpensive product. Bought on a whim but very pleased. Little need for catnip, with some positive attention and gentle encouragement they started using this groomer and haven’t stopped, only when it falls down. Didn’t want to use screws and haven’t found a lasting adhesive tape that holds up under such constant use. Command strips are on the shopping list.” —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $5.50. 5. A pound of cereal marshmallows because your ideal ratio of cereal to marshmallows is 90% marshmallows and 10% cereal. Promising review: “Amazing! I put them in hot chocolate, Rice Krispies treats, other cereals, or just eat then by the handful. Impulse buy that totally worked out.” —Maddison Helsel Get it from Amazon for $10.99. 6. A super soft mock turtleneck sweater so you have a fall-appropriate accessory for sipping PSLs and picking apples. Also, mock necks turtlenecks because you don’t need to constantly re-roll it, you won’t have to worry about smearing makeup all over your turtleneck when you put on your sweater, and you won’t look like a floating head in a sweater (I s2g I look like Uncle Fester whenever I wear turtlenecks 😩). Target Promising review: “I never write reviews, but this one really deserves it. I bought one and went right back and ordered it in four other colors!! It is sooo soft, amazing quality, and a perfect fit. Well done, Target, this will be a winter staple for sure.” —katiek Get it from Target for $30 (available in women’s sizes XS–4X and six colors). 7. An adorable octopus-shaped blackhead remover to exfoliate your skin while pulling out whiteheads, blackheads, and other pore-clogging yuckies.  BuzzFeed editor Daniel Boan call this stick “magic” — see it in action on TikTok.  Promising review: “After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great too. Here’s how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like myself.” —LuckLocust Get it from Amazon for $12.50.  8. A pair of batwings that’ll look so ~bloody~ adorable on your shoes. Yep, that’s right — these are batwings for your shoes and skates! They’re a ~fang-tastic~ final touch for your witch costume, but they’re also great for folks who celebrate spooky season 365 days of the year. Wolf Workshop / Etsy Wolf Workshop is a UK-based small business run by Pipa and George (the cat) that specializes in handmade leather goods. Promising review: “This is by far one of my favorite things I’ve ever purchased ever. The quality of the wings is phenomenal, and the packaging was so great and thoughtful! I really appreciate the extra touches to it and the freebies!! The seller is very kind, patient, and helpful when I had questions about how the wings would fit my skates. Thank you so much for this experience! 3" —CAIN Get it from Wolf Workshop on Etsy for $32.74 (wings are available in five colors and hardware is available in three colors). 9. A cruelty-free lengthening mascara if you’re ready to make your dream of voluminous, curly lashes come true. It’s lightweight, won’t transfer, doesn’t smudge, and lasts all day — what more could you ask for? Promising review: “This stuff is fantastic! My eyelashes are dark and aren’t particularly long. A few coats of this, and it really looks like I have extensions. The day I got it, I had to get right back on Amazon and order another tube for my mother. She tried it, and it made her VERY sparse, short lashes look like doll lashes. Doesn’t seem to smudge, yet removal is easy at the end of the day! Definitely feel good about this $5 impulse purchase!” —Jane Eyre Get it from Amazon for $4.99. 10. A pair of exfoliating mitts for making you go, “Oh, gross!” the next time you shower. They’re made of a viscose fiber that buffs away beads of dead skin (you’ll literally be able to see them) to reveal buttery, baby soft skin underneath — and probably make you feel like a lizard shedding its skin. Promising review: “I use a loofah everyday, so I just bought this to use once a week, not thinking it would do much if anything. Man, was I wrong!!! I read reviews, viewed pictures, and watched the videos. I assumed they all used tanning products or spray tans, because the skin in the tub was brown/black. OMG, mine was too!!! I haven’t tanned in 15 or so years. It was gross. On the bright side, my skin really does feel great. Just get it, seriously…” —Kim McMahon Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (also available individually). 11. A Sunday Riley face sunscreen with SPF 30 because I bet your current sunscreen doesn’t protect against blue light. Well, this guy does! And it dries without leaving a white cast or feeling heavy on the skin. Sephora I’d written off all Western sunscreens as absolute TRASH in favor of Asian sunscreens, but this sunscreen really surprised me. What impressed me the most and what is probably my favorite thing about this product (apart from the sun protection) is that there was absolutely no white cast. It does take a little bit for it to fully soak into the skin, but I actually enjoyed the dewy glow it gave my skin because I don’t usually wear makeup/foundation. The only fault I can find is that the sunscreen is quite runny, so I have to make sure to hold the container upside down when I open it so the sunscreen doesn’t drip everywhere. Promising review: “The best sunscreen for melanated people. For those saying it leaves a blue cast, the key is rub the sunscreen in your hands and create heat versus simply applying straight to your face. So many benefits in one sunscreen, why wouldn’t you buy it??” —thee1bbn Get it from Amazon and Sephora for $35. 12. The Clean Ball, a genius German invention so you can get rid of purse sand — y’know, the fine layer of dirt, dust, crumbs, grit, and who knows what else that you scrape your hand against whenever you’re rooting around your bag and you brush the bottom of your tote. Inside the honeycomb pink ball is a smaller sticky ball that picks up debris and washes clean so you can reuse it. Amazon Promising review: “This little ball is genius! It rolls around in my purse, which I live out of. It picks up a lot lint, debris, or even crumbs. It’s easy to find with the bright pink. Just remove and wash and it’s ready to go again. The price was great and something I can use for years. If you live out of your purse this a must have!!” —dj3biggs Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three c...

Bitcoin Showing Bullish Signs – Exchange Outflows See Significant Uptick – Cryptonews https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/bitcoin-showing-bullish-signs-exchange-outflows-see-significant-uptick-cryptonews/ Source: Unsplash Bitcoin (BTC) is again showing signs of bullishness, with outflows from crypto exchanges and into personal wallets now seeing a significant uptick. In a post published on the crypto analytics platform CryptoQuant, the exchange outflows were described as “very significant” and “the highest amount in months,” amounting to more than 61,000 BTC in the past three days alone. “After months of [lower] prices, this is a sign of demand coming back into the market,” the post, written by the user maartunn, said. Source: maartunn/CryptoQuant Exchange outflows are generally seen as bullish for crypto prices, as it indicates that investors have long-term conviction in the asset and are not planning to sell again in the near-term. Conversely, exchange inflows are seen as bearish as it can be a sign that investors are losing confidence and are therefore sending coins to exchanges to be sold. Meanwhile, bitcoin balances held on exchanges have also seen a consistent downtrend in recent months, after spiking back in early August. The sharpest fall in bitcoin balances came between September 29 and October 1, when the level dropped from 2.14m BTC to 2.08m across all major exchanges, per data from Coinglass. All else equal, lower amounts of bitcoin held on exchanges is seen as bullish for the price. In the past, several theories have been discussed as the reason for the lower exchange balances of bitcoin. Some insiders point to over-the-counter (OTC) deals as one explanation, while others say an increase in the bitcoin whale population shows that large holders increasingly prefer to take full control of their own coins. As of press time at 10:00 UTC, BTC traded at $19,166, down a mere 0.5% for the past 24 hours, but up 1.9% on a 7-day basis.

Weighty U.S. Supreme Court Term Dawns With Environmental And Race Cases – Reuters https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/weighty-u-s-supreme-court-term-dawns-with-environmental-and-race-cases-reuters/ WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court’s nine justices are poised on Monday to open a new nine-month term packed with major cases including disputes centered on race that give members of its conservative majority fresh opportunities to flex their muscles, with an environmental case up first. The top U.S. judicial body annually kicks off its term on the first Monday of October, and the justices have important cases on the schedule right away. The court has a 6-3 conservative majority. President Joe Biden’s appointee Ketanji Brown Jackson – America’s first Black woman justice – joins the court’s liberal bloc after being confirmed by the Senate in April to succeed now-retired Justice Stephen Breyer. On the term’s first day, the justices are set to hear arguments in a case that could limit the scope of a landmark federal environmental law, the Clean Water Act of 1972. The court issued a decision in June that constrained the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under a different anti-pollution law, the Clean Air Act. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com The court on Monday will consider for a second time a bid by Chantell and Mike Sackett, a married couple from Idaho, to build a home on property that the EPA has deemed a protected wetland requiring a permit under the Clean Water Act, which they had failed to obtain. There has been litigation and political debates over how much of a connection with a waterway a property must have in order to require a permit. The Supreme Court issued a ruling in 2006 that led to further uncertainty. The new case gives its conservatives an opportunity to embrace an approach favored by business groups, with a ruling due by the end of June. In the biggest rulings from last term, the court ended the recognition of a woman’s constitutional right to abortion and expanded gun rights. On Tuesday, the justices are due to hear arguments in a case from Alabama that threatens to gut a landmark civil rights law. The 1965 Voting Rights Act, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting, was enacted at a time when Southern states including Alabama enforced policies blocking Black people from casting ballots. Alabama is appealing a lower court’s ruling invalidating a map approved by the state’s Republican-controlled legislature drawing the boundaries of the state’s seven U.S. House of Representatives districts. The lower court ordered a new map after finding that the Republican-drawn version diluted the electoral clout of Black voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act. Black voters tend to support Democratic candidates. At Alabama’s request, the Supreme Court froze that ruling, letting the contested map be used in elections while litigation proceeds. The map concentrated the voting power of Black people in the state into a single district even though Alabama’s population is 27% Black, while spreading out the rest of the Black population into other districts at levels too small to form a majority. Conservative states and groups already have successfully prodded the Supreme Court to limit the Voting Rights Act’s scope in rulings from 2013 and 2021. Alabama now argues that drawing a second district to give Black voters a better chance at electing their preferred candidate would itself be racially discriminatory by favoring them at the expense of other voters. The Supreme Court tackles race again in a dispute to be heard on Oct. 31 that might yield the most momentous ruling of the term, with the conservative majority in a position to end affirmative action admissions policies used by many colleges and universities to increase the number of Black and Hispanic students on their campuses. A group called Students for Fair Admissions, founded by anti-affirmative action activist Edward Blum, is appealing lower court rulings that upheld race-conscious admissions programs used by two prestigious universities – Harvard University and the University of North Carolina – to foster student diversity. The lawsuits accused the universities of discriminating against applicants on the basis of race in violation of federal law or the U.S. Constitution. Blum’s group accused Harvard of discriminating against Asian American applicants. It accused UNC of discriminating against white and Asian American applicants. The universities have said they use race as only one factor in a host of individualized evaluations for admission without quotas, and that curbing the consideration of race would result in a significant drop in the number of Black, Hispanic and other underrepresented students on campus. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Reporting by Andrew Chung and Nate Raymond; Editing by Will Dunham Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Nate Raymond Thomson Reuters Nate Raymond reports on the federal judiciary and litigation. He can be reached at nate.raymond@thomsonreuters.com.

Commercial Dishwasher Market 2026, Product Innovation In Terms Of Technology, Performance, Features, Design, And Loading Capacity To Boost Market Growth – Technavio – PR Newswire https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/commercial-dishwasher-market-2026-product-innovation-in-terms-of-technology-performance-features-design-and-loading-capacity-to-boost-market-growth-technavio-pr-newswire/ , /PRNewswire/ — The commercial dishwasher market is expected to grow by USD 757.6 mn during 2021-2026, at a CAGR of 5.07% during the forecast period. The market is driven by product innovation in terms of technology, performance, features, design, and capacity of loading. In addition, the Increasing demand for equipment with improved displays is anticipated to boost the growth of the Commercial Dishwasher Market. Request Sample Report. Commercial Dishwasher Market Driver Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Commercial Dishwasher Market 2022-2026 One of the main factors promoting the growth of the commercial dishwasher market is product innovation in terms of technology, performance, features, design, and loading capacity. Built-in dishwashers are becoming more and more advanced, adding features like higher spray pressure, numerous high-pressure jets for cleaning sticky silverware, and others to make them more practical and user-friendly. Vendors charge a higher price for these products since these functionalities are available. The demand for these smart appliances is larger in some nations, like the US, than it is in other nations. This is because there are early adopters of technology who are sufficiently knowledgeable about smart-linked appliances. During the forecast period, these factors are anticipated to fuel market expansion. Buy Sample Report. Commercial Dishwasher Market Challenge One of the things preventing the commercial dishwasher market’s growth is the rising demand for rented or leased equipment. There are several restaurants that rent or lease commercial dishwashers. The advantages of such equipment include a comprehensive maintenance contract over the leasing time, which will reduce the initial investment and save end-users maintenance costs. The end-users have the choice of renewing the lease for a small fee, signing a new lease agreement, upgrading to new equipment, or returning the equipment at the conclusion of the lease period to maintain ownership. These elements might constrain market expansion in the near future. Commercial Dishwasher Segmentation By Product  Commercial door type dishwasher Commercial under-counter dishwasher Commercial conveyor dishwasher Commercial flight type dishwasher By Geography  North America Europe APAC South America The Middle East and Africa The commercial door-type dishwasher segment will significantly increase its market share. Commercial rack dishwashers are another name for door-style dishwashers. For simpler and quicker access, this kind of dishwasher has a door. Small- to medium-sized kitchens, conventional restaurants, cafes, and diners all benefit from commercial door-type dishwashers. Compatible racks for this kind of dishwasher can be slid into the dishwasher’s cavity. These benefits of commercial door-type dishwashers will accelerate the market’s growth during the next few years. Commercial Dishwasher Vendors Ali Group Srl Blakeslee Inc. BSH Hausgerate GmbH Electrolux Professional AB Fagor Industrial S. Coop Hobart Corp. IFB Industries Ltd. Insinger Machine Co. Jackson WWS Inc. JLA Ltd. Technavio’s sample reports contain multiple sections of the report, such as the market size and forecast, drivers, challenges, trends, and more. Request a free sample report Related Reports: Roti Maker Market by End-User and Geography – Forecast and Analysis- 2022-2026 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler Market by Type, End-User and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026 Commercial Dishwasher Market Scope Report Coverage Details Page number 120 Base year 2021 Forecast period 2022-2026 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 5.07% Market growth 2022-2026 $757.6 million Market structure Fragmented YoY growth (%) 3.12 Regional analysis North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa Performing market contribution North America at 32% Key consumer countries US, Canada, China, Japan, Germany, and France Competitive landscape Leading companies, competitive strategies, consumer engagement scope Companies profiled Ali Group Srl, Blakeslee Inc., BSH Hausgerate GmbH, Electrolux Professional AB, Fagor Industrial S. Coop, Hobart Corp., IFB Industries Ltd., Insinger Machine Co., Jackson WWS Inc., JLA Ltd., KNIGHT LLC, MEIKO Maschinenbau GmbH and Co. KG, Miele and Cie. KG, MVP Group Corp., Shin Jin Master Co. Ltd., Showa Co. Ltd., TEIKOS Srl, Washtech Ltd., Whirlpool Corp., and Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH Market Dynamics Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and future consumer dynamics, and market condition analysis for the forecast period. Customization purview If our report has not included the data that you are looking for, you can reach out to our analysts and get segments customized. Table of Contents 1 Executive Summary 1.1 Market Overview  Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Global Market Characteristics Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Product Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth Exhibit 08: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning 2 Market Landscape 2.1 Market ecosystem  Exhibit 09: Parent market Exhibit 10: Market Characteristics 3 Market Sizing 3.1 Market definition  Exhibit 11: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition 3.2 Market segment analysis  Exhibit 12: Market segments 3.3 Market size 2021 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2021-2026  Exhibit 13: Chart on Global – Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 14: Data Table on Global – Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 15: Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 16: Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 4 Five Forces Analysis 4.1 Five forces summary  Exhibit 17: Five forces analysis – Comparison between 2021 and 2026 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers  Exhibit 18: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2021 and 2026 4.3 Bargaining power of suppliers  Exhibit 19: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026 4.4 Threat of new entrants  Exhibit 20: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026 4.5 Threat of substitutes  Exhibit 21: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026 4.6 Threat of rivalry  Exhibit 22: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026 4.7 Market condition  Exhibit 23: Chart on Market condition – Five forces 2021 and 2026 5 Market Segmentation by Product 5.1 Market segments  Exhibit 24: Chart on Product – Market share 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 25: Data Table on Product – Market share 2021-2026 (%) 5.2 Comparison by Product  Exhibit 26: Chart on Comparison by Product Exhibit 27: Data Table on Comparison by Product 5.3 Commercial door type dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026  Exhibit 28: Chart on Commercial door type dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 29: Data Table on Commercial door type dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 30: Chart on Commercial door type dishwasher – Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 31: Data Table on Commercial door type dishwasher – Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 5.4 Commercial under counter dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026  Exhibit 32: Chart on Commercial under counter dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 33: Data Table on Commercial under counter dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 34: Chart on Commercial under counter dishwasher – Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 35: Data Table on Commercial under counter dishwasher – Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 5.5 Commercial conveyor dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026  Exhibit 36: Chart on Commercial conveyor dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 37: Data Table on Commercial conveyor dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 38: Chart on Commercial conveyor dishwasher – Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 39: Data Table on Commercial conveyor dishwasher – Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 5.6 commercial flight type dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026  Exhibit 40: Chart on commercial flight type dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 41: Data Table on commercial flight type dishwasher – Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 42: Chart on commercial flight type dishwasher – Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 43: Data Table on commercial flight type dishwasher – Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 5.7 Market opportunity by Product  Exhibit 44: Market opportunity by Product ($ million) 6 Customer Landscape 6.1 Customer landscape overview  Exhibit 45: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria 7 Geographic Landscape 7.1 Geographic segmentation  Exhibit 46: Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 47: Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%) 7.2 Geographic...

Video Shows Tense Gun Battle Between Kennewick Officer And Felon – Tri-City Herald https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/video-shows-tense-gun-battle-between-kennewick-officer-and-felon-tri-city-herald/ Anthony Martinez-Mata, the convicted felon accused of starting a shootout with police when they tried to arrest him, appears in Benton County Superior Court via a video link from the jail. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com Kennewick, WA A new video shows the tense gun battle between a Kennewick police officer and a wanted felon in an apartment complex. Kennewick police released body camera footage from Officer Avery Smith as she bailed out of her car and exchanged bullets with the Anthony Martinez-Mata at the Clearwater Bay Apartments at 6:20 p.m. on Sept. 13. The nearly 10-minute critical incident briefing video details the events surrounding the gun fight and the two-hour standoff that followed. It includes footage from Smith and an unnamed officer with the Tri-City Regional SWAT Team. “The intent of this update is to provide understanding and transparency about this critical incident,” Kennewick Chief Chris Guerrero said in the video. The release is separate from the weekly updates by the Regional Special Investigations Unit about the shooting. The unit, which draws officers from across Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla counties, is tasked with investigating whether officers broke any laws when they open fire. Kennewick police will not be part of this investigation. The department is doing a separate investigation into whether Smith followed all of the department’s policies and procedures when she fired at Martinez-Mata, 26. Smith has worked for the department for five years. She graduated from the Washington State Police Academy in December 2017. On the day of the shooting, Kennewick and Richland police along with Benton County sheriff’s deputies were conducting a sweep, looking for several people on outstanding warrants. One was Martinez-Mata, who was wanted for allegedly threatening a man with a gun in the Kennewick WinCo parking lot. Prosecutors have not charged him in that incident. Anthony Martinez-Mata, the convicted felon accused of starting a shootout with police when they tried to arrest him, appears in Benton County Superior Court via a video link from the jail. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com He also was wanted for failing to check-in after he was released on a 2018 conviction for drive-by shooting. A police officer spotted him in a car at 51 N. Edison St. As officers closed in, he jumped out and ran toward a motorcycle in the Clearwater Bay Apartments. The video says Smith caught up with him as he tried to start the motorcycle. When it wouldn’t start, he left the bike and bolted into the complex of buildings. She followed him in her car until she spotted him, and the shots started. The video shows he fired four times and she fired three volleys, including a single shot, then what sounds like three or four more shots, followed by a rapid string of eight or nine shots. He ran into a stranger’s apartment, and the resident was able to slip out of a window. Martinez-Mata was barricaded in the room for hours while he negotiated with the SWAT team members and eventually surrendered. He had minor wounds and was treated before being taken to the Benton County jail, where he is being held on first-degree assault, illegal gun possession and first-degree trespassing charges. Apartment Shootout Smith’s contact with Martinez-Mata was a little more than a minute-and-a-half, according to the video. It starts in silence because the body camera system keeps a 30-second buffer at the beginning of the video when it’s activated. She is seen driving and then stops in front of a parking shelter. Martinez-Mata is on a motorcycle. The footage is initially unclear but then the bike can be seen on the ground. Smith gets back into the patrol car, and starts following Martinez-Mata into the complex. She can be heard asking someone if they saw where Martinez-Mata went. Clearwater Bay Apartment Homes at 5225 W. Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick. Bob Brawdy She later told another officer that she saw him with the gun pointed at the patrol car. The camera catches her hurriedly bailing out of the car as the first gunshot rings out. The second one sounds as she starts moving toward the back of the car. After Martinez-Mata fires a third time, Smith tells emergency dispatchers, “Shots fired.” The video shows her firing once at him, and then what sounds like four more rounds. Martinez-Mata fires one more shot, according to the video. Smith’s camera picks up the sound of someone yelling before she says, “Show me your hands! Drop the gun! Drop the gun!” She then fires what sounds like eight or nine more shots before taking out the magazine and putting it on the trunk of her car. It appears there is still at least one bullet remaining. After the last volley, Smith radios in that she is not hit, and that he’s running east from the C-building. Surrender It remains unclear if any of the bullets hit Martinez-Mata. He later showed up in Superior Court with a wound on his forehead and a brace on his arm. Smith said he was still wearing the motorcycle helmet at the time. Kennewick police released video showing the final moments after he left the apartment at 8:35 p.m. Police call for him to walk out to them. As they are putting the handcuffs on him, an officer says he knows that it’s going to hurt, but he needs to put his left arm behind him. An officer says that they are providing medical aid, but they would like emergency medical staff. Martinez-Mata was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Cameron Probert covers breaking news and education for the Tri-City Herald, where he tries to answer readers’ questions about why police officers and firefighters are in your neighborhood. He studied communications at Washington State University.

Daebak! What You Need To Know For Your Ultimate Seoul Vacation – Rappler https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/daebak-what-you-need-to-know-for-your-ultimate-seoul-vacation-rappler/ It took a while for South Korea to ease its COVID restrictions, but now tourists can enter this vibrant country again. Whether you’re a K-drama/pop/movie fan or not, the country has plenty to offer. Seoul is a bustling city that mixes the old and new. The country’s capital is home to more than 9 million people and has everything you’re looking for in a tourist destination. Explore its ancient palaces and forts, see traditional houses, eat samgyup, and enjoy all that an eclectic city has to offer. It can also serve as a hub for day trips to nearby interesting destinations. Check South Korea’s Embassy in the Philippines for updates about COVID entry rules here. Getting a visa You’ll need a visa to enter Korea and travel on your own; however, there are exceptions which allow you to visit South Korea without a visa. Filipinos need to fly in and out of Yangyang International Airport with a tour package booked through a designated travel agency. Filipinos can also enter Jeju Island visa-free as long as it’s also their point of entry and exit.  If you’re planning to get a visa, here are the general requirements: Application form 1 piece passport-size colored picture Original passport  Photocopy of passport bio page (page 2) Original and photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (if applicable only) Original personal bank certificate (must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB) Bank statement (original or certified true copy for the last 3 months) Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 Requirements vary depending on your category. You can check out the embassy’s site here to learn which category you’re under. The embassy has also announced that applicants must schedule an appointment online. Read more announcements here. Jogyesa Temple. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler Get into Seoul There are regular flights from Manila to Seoul whether you book a ticket with Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. Flights are cheaper when you buy tickets several months in advance. You won’t exactly arrive in Seoul once in South Korea; you’ll arrive in Incheon. It’s convenient to get to Seoul from the airport because of the options you have by taxi, train, or bus. By train You have the option to take the AREX (airport railroad express) or the all-stop train from Incheon to Seoul. The former goes directly to Seoul Station for around KRW9,500 (adult ticket) and KRW7,500 (child ticket) while the latter costs KRW4,150 to KRW4,750 depending on whether you depart from Terminal 1 or 2.  By bus The airport bus is an affordable option. The fare from Incheon Airport costs up to KRW15,000 depending on the location of your accommodation in Seoul. By taxi A taxi is a convenient but expensive option, especially if you arrive late at night or don’t want the hassle of carrying all your luggage through public transportation. Fare costs around KRW44,000+++ depending on where your accommodation is. There is also a fare difference if you use a regular or deluxe/jumbo taxi.  Bukhansan National Park. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler Get around Seoul Seoul is a megacity that can get confusing to explore, especially if it’s your first time. However, it’s easy to get from one place to another because of the extensive public transportation network of buses and trains. I used a Tmoney card (equivalent to our own stored value card) whenever I used the subway and a few buses. It costs around KRW2,500 and you can top it up with load whenever you need it. Alternatively, you can purchase a Discover Seoul Pass which has 24-, 48- and 72-hour options. The passes cost KRW39,900, KRW55,000, and KRW70,000 respectively. The pass also functions as a Tmoney card you can use for public transportation, and comes with additional perks such as free or discounted entrance fees to some attractions, modes of transportation, and services in the city. Learn more or buy a pass here.  Walking around Seoul in traditional clothes. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler Itinerary Seoul is a sprawling destination that can easily fill your itinerary. You could stay in the city center or venture further out to nearby places. The city’s public transportation network makes it easy to do day trips if you want a break from the metropolis. *This itinerary assumes you start with one full day. Day 1 Gyeongbokgung Palace. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler Immerse yourself in Korean culture and history on your first day by visiting some of the city’s famous palaces and shrines. Visit the famous Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was the Joseon Dynasty’s main palace. Gyeongbokgung dates to 1395 and has survived wars and man-made and natural disasters. This is a popular attraction for both locals and visitors. The complex has different halls and pavilions you can explore. Another noteworthy palace to add to your itinerary is Changdeokgung. The latter served as the “second palace” after Gyeongbokgung. It is a UNESCO Heritage Site that has influenced the country’s garden design and architecture. Intricate details. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler Continue your palace-hopping and drop by Changgyeonggung. King Sejong had Changgyeonggung built for his father in the mid-15th century. If you’re still up to seeing another palace, make your way to Deoksugung.  Jongmyo Shrine. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler After checking out the ancient palaces, head on over to Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO Heritage Site. The royal family of the Joseon Dynasty used this shrine as their primary place of worship. It’s a large compound with a main hall and different buildings.  After a hectic day of sightseeing Seoul’s ancient sites, cap your day off by hanging out in one of Seoul’s entertainment, shopping, and dining district such as Hongdae, Sinchon, and Myeongdong.  Fees:  Gyeongbokgung: KRW3,000 Changdeokgung: KRW3,000 and KRW5,000 for the Huwon Secret Garden Changgyeonggung: KRW1,000 Deoksugung: KRW1,000 Jongmyo Shrine: KRW1,000 Combo ticket for all the above: KRW10,000 Day 2 Bukchon Hanok Village. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler After eating breakfast, start your trip with a stop at Bukchon Hanok Village. You’ll see several traditional houses in this neighborhood. Don’t be surprised to see many tourists wearing traditional clothes walking around and taking photos with the houses as their background. There are cafes, shops, and museums if you’re interested enough to see them. Be respectful because people actually live in the houses; they’re not just for tourists.  Jogyesa Temple. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler Make your way to Insadong to get a glimpse of Korean culture and tradition. The area is home to shops that sell traditional goods, teahouses, restaurants, cafes, and art galleries. After window shopping (or actual shopping), drinking tea, and/or eating, head on over to Jogyesa Temple. The latter dates to the Goryeo period in the 14th century. It is considered as the center of Buddhism in Korea.   Bibimbap. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler You might’ve worked up an appetite after all that walking. One of the best places to eat is at Gwangjang Market. Here you’ll find numerous stalls that mostly sell food. Try various Korean dishes such as bibimbap, tteokbokki, gimbap, and others.  Posing in traditional clothes. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler Cap your sightseeing off with a trip to Namsan Park and go up the N Seoul Tower for bird’s eye views of the city. The observatory is a popular stop for both locals and tourists. A ticket costs KRW16,000 for adults (13 -65 years old) and KRW12,000 (12 years old and below and over 65 years old).  Day 3 Seoul is a bustling and vibrant metropolis that has plenty to offer. Spend this day exploring the different neighborhoods of the city. It’s impossible to see the major or smaller neighborhoods in just one day, but Seoul’s public transportation network makes it easy to at least get a glimpse of them. Popular places include Hongdae, Myeongdong, Gangnam, Sinchon, and Dongdaemun. Hongdae and Sinchon are near universities which make them hotspots for nightlife and shopping for both tourists and locals alike. Sometimes you can catch street performers here (whether they’re singing or dancing) and some art exhibits. Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler Gangnam is a more upscale district. Myeongdong and Dongdaemun have plenty of shopping options for visitors. The pandemic has had a negative effect on these hotspots, but they’re slowly but surely recovering because of fewer and looser COVID restrictions. If you’re interested, you could visit a few museums such as the National Museum of Korea, Seoul Museum of History, and/or Seoul Museum of Art. Day 4 Bukhansan National Park. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler Take a nature break with a day hike at Bukhansan National Park. The park has a few peaks you can climb during your visit. For this guide you can go up to Baegundae Peak (the one I went to). The peak is around 836m high with stunning views of the city and surrounding rock formations. The trail starts out easy, then once you get closer to the peak, the inclines are steeper and require more effort to climb. There are rails and platforms in some parts of the trail, which can help beginners reach the peak. I would recommend visiting during autumn because of the cold breeze and autumn colors.  Trying Seoul’s street food. Photo by Joshua Berida/Rappler Tips: Bring water and food so that you can eat and drink during your hike. The ascent and descent takes around 5 hours total, but could take longer depending on your fitness level. I suggest you start before 1 pm so that you’ll finish just before sunset.   Bring a light jacket because it gets cold and windy at the top. How to go: Take th...

Director Appointment At Westcotts | South West Business News – Insider Media https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/director-appointment-at-westcotts-south-west-business-news-insider-media/ Andrew Hammond, Iain Andrews and Andrew Brown Westcotts Chartered Financial Planners, part of the Westcotts group, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of a director. Andrew Hammond brings more than 20 years of experience in the financial services sector. He is responsible for supporting the growth and direction of Westcotts Chartered Financial Planners. As well as holding the position of director with the financial planning arm, Hammnod joins as partner of Westcotts. He is based in Exeter but will work as part of the wider management team across the network. “I am delighted to join as a director of the financial planning team and partner of Westcotts at such an exciting time for the firm,” said Hammond. “I’m looking forward to helping develop the financial planning practice and bringing my experience to further assist in strategically growing this integral part of the business.” Iain Andrews, director and chartered financial planner, added: “As we continue to develop the services we offer our clients, I am confident that having Andrew onboard will only serve to support the leadership and future growth of our successful and dynamic practice. “He will undoubtedly be a real asset and we’re very pleased to have attracted someone of Andrew’s calibre, whose ethos and values are aligned with our own.”

4 Indian Ingredients To Include In The Diet Of Children To Ensure Growth And Health – NDTV Food https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/4-indian-ingredients-to-include-in-the-diet-of-children-to-ensure-growth-and-health-ndtv-food/ Include these ingredients in their regular diet and see your little one bloom into a healthy young adult.Unsplash Getting children to eat a balanced and healthy diet is a challenge for most parents. From limited food preferences, developing tastes and tantrums to being plain restless, there are several reasons why children struggle to finish a plate of healthy food. While the basics of a healthy diet remain the same for all age groups – eat mostly fruits and vegetables, followed by carbohydrates such as whole grains, then dairy and fats – children need more calcium for their growing bones, protein for increasing muscle mass and antioxidants to enhance their immunity. Children grow about 2.5 inches (6 to 7 centimetres) each year and gain about 2-3 kg per year until puberty starts, which means they need plenty of nutrition. Also Read: 11 Best Healthy Recipes | Easy Healthy Recipes Prakriti Poddar, spokesperson, RoundGlass Living, recommends four Indian ingredients that can give your child the extra edge to grow and live with health and happiness. As a mother of three young children, she is more than familiar with the challenges of getting children to eat healthy and how their diet can be optimized to provide adequate nutrition. Include these ingredients in their regular diet and see your little one bloom into a healthy young adult. 1. Kokum This bright-coloured sour fruit grows mainly in the Western Ghats, and is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients with anti-inflammatory properties and even anti-cancer activity. The fruit is packed with anthocyanins, antioxidants that give it its rich colour and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in boosting the immunity of children and keeps their gut healthy. How to use: Consume it in form of a juice prepared by soaking kokum overnight and then extracting its juice. Add kokum to curries and dals for a dash of sourness and health. 2. Mango Ginger This unique ingredient looks like ginger, tastes like raw mango and belongs to the turmeric family. It is a rich source of antioxidants and nutrients and is used in traditional medicinal systems as an appetizer, anti-pyretic, emollient, expectorant and laxative. This means it can help with common health challenges faced by growing children, such as frequent coughs and colds as well as constipation. Called aamba haldi in Hindi, mango ginger also has anti-inflammatory properties that help in healing skin injuries and skin diseases. How to use: Mango ginger is mostly used as a pickle. Its juliennes can be added to soups and salads or used to prepare the salad dressing. Or prepare a chutney using mango ginger and other complimentary ingredients. 3. Tulsi or Holy Basil This flowering plant from the mint family is an integral part of Indian culture and holds religious and culinary significance for many communities. But its nutritional properties make it an essential ingredient to include in the diet of children. For instance, tulsi contains powerful nutrients like vitamin C that help boost the immune system of children. Eugenol, an antioxidant, helps fight skin disorders such as acne that frequently affect adolescents. It also helps in reducing cold and congestion in the chest. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it a soothing ingredient for the seasonal fevers that commonly afflict children. How to use: Add some leaves to boiling water to make herbal tea and offer it to your child daily to help maintain immunity. Rub tulsi oil on the skin of your child to keep her safe from mosquito bites when she goes out to play. 4. Anantamul or Indian Sarsaparilla This relatively less-known root grows in the Himalayan region, as well as in coastal areas. It has many skin-healing properties that can be handy for managing teen acne and other skin disorders. It has blood-purifying properties that can prevent the appearance of pimples. In addition, it could potentially also be used to manage blood sugar in children with co-morbidities. How to use: Dried roots can be brewed in hot water to make herbal tea which can be consumed as per requirement. Your child may initially find its herb. Author Bio: Prakriti Poddar is Global Head, Mental Health and Wellbeing, RoundGlass, a global Wholistic Wellbeing organisation where she is actively involved in creating an integrated platform for Wholistic Wellbeing. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within this article are the personal opinions of the author. NDTV is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this article. All information is provided on an as-is basis. The information, facts or opinions appearing in the article do not reflect the views of NDTV and NDTV does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.

William M. Paige | News, Sports, Jobs – Evening Observer https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/william-m-paige-news-sports-jobs-evening-observer/ William M. Paige William M. Paige, 72 of Dunkirk passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Watertown, N.Y., on June 21, 1950, the son of the late Maurice and Patricia Paige (O’Neil). William is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Dorothy (Hartman) Paige, whom he married on Oct. 24, 2070. He is also survived by their two children: daughter, Jennifer Foringer of Dunkirk and son, Daniel Paige of Des Moines; and the granddaughters he adored, Ashley and Miah Foringer of Dunkirk. William is survived by his loving siblings: Richard Paige, Diane (Robert) Brohman, Elizabeth (Joseph) Iannello, Jean Paige; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased in death by siblings: Patricia Walsh and James Paige. A graduate of McKinley High School in 1969 he joined the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, sailing and hunting. A memorial service will be held Nov. 5, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Western New York National Cemetery in Corfu, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Chautauqua County Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 W. Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Ocean Outdoor And LandVault Launch World’s First Web 3 Metaverse DOOH Package | LBBOnline – Little Black Book – LBBonline https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/ocean-outdoor-and-landvault-launch-worlds-first-web-3-metaverse-dooh-package-lbbonline-little-black-book-lbbonline/ Argos is the dual world launch partner Digital out of home (DOOH) media owner Ocean Outdoor has launched the world’s first cross-platform Web 3 metaverse out of home package with retailer Argos as its brand partner. Argos is using the space on the metaverse screens as part of its strategy to drive consideration and awareness of premium products and tech brands. The dual world campaign has also appeared on Ocean’s Holland Park Roundabout tri screen in London alongside an NFT replica of the same billboard inside Somnium Space VR Metaverse and is running across real world roadside locations in Birmingham and Manchester until October 23. Argos campaign manager Becky Desert said: “This campaign is part of a reappraisal strategy for Argos where we hope to drive consideration and awareness of more premium products and brands that some people don’t think of Argos for. “Part of changing shoppers’ minds is about what we say but it’s also important that we show up in new, interesting and relevant contexts. That’s why we jumped at the opportunity to appear in the metaverse, particularly for this campaign that is centred around desirable tech.” Working in partnership with LandVault (formerly Admix), Ocean’s metaverse collection features 45 digital billboards in Decentraland and Somnium Space and Ocean’s three NFT sites – the Loop, Holland Park Roundabout and the Four Dials Westfield Stratford City which were auctioned last year. These are located in Somnium Space. Each of the screens occupy key locations within Somnium Space platforms to deliver maximum engagement and reach in highly trafficked and immersive areas like a conference centre, a GenesisVR Disco Club, a concert hall and the most popular metaverse gaming zones. Areas include Decentral Games, the busiest single area within Decentraland, accounting for more than 60 percent of all traffic. Individuals visiting these areas will play games for between two and three hours per day, with more than 60 percent of them being returning visitors. The ad placements are all natively integrated with the venues, enabling both brand advertising spots and the “teleportation” of visitors to the advertiser’s venues. Using LandVault’s In-Play technology, Ocean’s virtual billboards synchronise with the creative displayed on their real-world DOOH counterparts, providing an indisputable link to the core Ocean product and the wider addressable market. Director of Ocean Labs Catherine Morgan said: “The launch of Ocean’s metaverse network provides brands with the opportunity to create dual world campaigns, providing access to young tech savvy early adopters across our DOOH real world network and in the virtual realm. “For brands we are creating an easy access point in to the metaverse where they can test and learn without having to invest in purchasing land.” This is a landmark moment for the metaverse, as the LandVault technology opens a new business model for creators: advertising. Until now, creators of virtual experiences relied on NFT sales or complex brand partnerships reserved for the largest creators. With the offering powered by LandVault and Ocean, every creator can monetise their content in an automated way; and brands can now extend their reach into the fast growing Web 3 metaverse. Landvault CEO Sam Huber said: “The metaverse is estimated to be a $trillion opportunity over the next decade, becoming a more immersive version of the internet. It is imperative for brands to jump in early and learn the ropes of this new channel to not be left behind and benefit from being an early adopter. The LandVault programmatic infrastructure enables brands to target audiences in these new environments using tools they know and understand.” “This is a truly unique moment for metaverse since it provides the first ever ability for audiences to connect with brands and physical items in an immersive cross-reality way. Moreover, owners of these NFT billboards will be getting direct revenue from these campaigns allowing them to reinvest parts of profits directly into generating more content and organising better and bigger events at their locations thus generating more visibility for brands,” said Artur Sychov, founder and CEO of Somnium Space. view more – Creative Credits Media agency: PHD Specialist agency: Talon Creative agency: The&Partnership Categories: Retail Stores, Retail and Restaurants Ocean Outdoor, Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:18:39 GMT

3 Simple Tips For An Ergonomic Laptop Experience For Your Teens And Tweens – Cool Mom Tech https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/3-simple-tips-for-an-ergonomic-laptop-experience-for-your-teens-and-tweens-cool-mom-tech/ If your kids are using a laptop or Chromebook for their schoolwork (or gaming), there are a few simple things you can teach them (and purchase) to help them avoid tech neck. Yes, it’s totally a thing (says the person who’s on her computer most hours of the day). Here are our tips, tricks, and gadgets that you’ll be glad to know about. Cool Mom Tech is a reward style affiliate.  Read this post about blue light glasses. Do kids need them? 1. Make sure the laptop or chromebook is at eye height. As tempting as it might be for your teens or tweens to sit on the couch or in bed, it’s actually pretty terrible for their necks. If you’ve got a designated work space for them, consider investing in a laptop stand, like this highly-rated option that even has a photo stand too, which will help raise their laptop up to their eye level. You can also easily store it in the cabinet or shelf, and they can just pull it out when they’re working at the kitchen table (which is what my kids do). 2. If you’ve got their computer on a stand, an ergonomic keyboard is a good idea, like this one that’s pretty popular with tech users. Not all keyboards are created equal; an ergonomic one is actually created to ensure the user’s hands are in a comfortable position. The same goes for an ergonomic mouse as well. This one from Logitech is on the pricier side but the reviews are fantastic. It’s a worthy investment if your kids are on their computer a fair amount, which seems like the case for most kids (but especially kids who are doing online school). 3. Along with a good chair, make sure your kids know the importance of taking breaks. The 20-20-20 rule is extremely effective and it’s so easy to remember: Take a break every 20 minutes and look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This helps rest their brains and their eyes. It’s also not a bad idea for them to get up and move around, too, which if your kids are like mine, might be tricky if they’re using their laptop for Minecraft or other gaming purposes. Keep in mind, these tips aren’t just for tweens or teens. If you’re like me and happen to work on a computer all day long, these are important tips to consider for yourself, too. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Crypto Investors Hunker Down For ‘storms Ahead’ – TechCentral https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/crypto-investors-hunker-down-for-storms-ahead-techcentral/ Crypto investors found something to cheer about amid the recent downturn in digital tokens: the asset class held up better than just about everything else in the third quarter. Yet the hunt for a bottom continues as long-term holders cling on with expectations that there’s more pain to come — and retail investors stay on the sidelines. Even with the narrative going around that crypto hung tough in the July to September stretch, the mood has remained sour. While around 83 500 new digital wallets are coming online daily, that’s a low for the 2020-2022 cycle, according to data compiled by strategists at Glassnode. Meanwhile, wealth held by “mature coins” is at an all-time high, the researcher said, as long-time investors have refused to spend them amid the market turmoil. The group of investors who “hodl” through thick and thin — meaning those who remain loyal even during tough times — has remained “steadfast”, according to Glassnode, which said that they might be hunkering down “for the storms ahead”. Such is the problem for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies now — the cohort of retail-type investors who had fuelled much of last year’s huge surge in prices have been missing in action. Some market watchers say that with hodl-investors waiting things out, the overhanging question remains whether — or when — individual investors will make a return. “The overall price has got to do better, and once it does the retail investor will become excited again. We definitely don’t have that right now because we’re just stuck in a range,” said Matt Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak & Co. “There’s nothing that turns off an individual investor more than something getting stuck in a sideways range.” At issue is bitcoin needing to find a bottom amid a selloff that’s brought it down 60% this year. Many analysts say that should US stocks form a floor, then the digital token could too, though there’s little consensus on when that might happen. Others argue that once the dollar starts to weaken, then bitcoin might be able to break upwards also. Waned Whatever the case, interest in crypto has waned in recent months. Google trends show the general populace has been much less interested in the tokens. And bitcoin’s on-chain activity has been depressed the whole year, according to a note by Jaran Mellerud at researcher Arcane. “If it is a risk asset, as many including myself have suggested, picking a bottom in BTC is tantamount to picking a bottom in stocks,” Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex, said, adding that “the crash has tempered the enthusiasm among” people he speaks to. With investors sitting things out until bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can start to rebound, ETF flows have remained muted, too. The money flowing out of crypto-related funds in the third quarter has slowed and some analysts argue the bulk of investors fleeing happened in the second quarter. Now they’re just waiting things out. TC|Daily | ‘The biggest event ever in crypto’: Revix CEO on the ‘Merge’ There are plenty who say that price recoveries could still be a ways off. That’s the view of Ashley Oerth, senior investment strategy analyst at Invesco, who says that cryptocurrencies tend to be valued not by their own characteristics but by the prevailing macro environment. TC|Daily | Simon Dingle on the ZARP rand stablecoin, the Merge and more “‘Next summer’ (northern hemisphere) for crypto is probably when we see peak hawkishness from central banks and a start to easing policy,” Oerth said. “To the extent that you’re a believer in crypto’s long-term potential, now may be a buying opportunity — if you can stomach the volatility.”  — Vildana Hajric, (c) 2022 Bloomberg LP Get the latest and best South African tech news

US Senate Candidate Blake Masters Calls For Biden Impeachment At GOP Gathering In Arizona – The Epoch Times https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/us-senate-candidate-blake-masters-calls-for-biden-impeachment-at-gop-gathering-in-arizona-the-epoch-times/ SUN CITY, Ariz.—U.S. Senate candidate Blake Masters said Congress should impeach President Joe Biden for his role in the illegal migrant crisis resulting in a flood of fentanyl across the southern border into the United States. At the same time, Trump-endorsed Masters, a Republican, said his incumbent opponent, Democrat Mark Kelly, has done little to stem the national security crisis since he took office and should be held accountable. “Where’s Mark Kelly on this? I think Mark Kelly should have to attend some of the funerals of the [fentanyl victims] on this,” said Masters during a Republican gathering in Sun City, Arizona, on Oct. 1. “Do you ever get the feeling they’re doing this on purpose?” Masters said. U.S. Senate candidate Blake Masters (R-Ariz) addresses a large Republican gathering in Sun City, Ariz., on Oct. 1, 2022. (Allan Stein/The Epoch Times) A crowd of over 400 people attended the event sponsored by the Sun City West Republican Club, during which former Arizona U.S. Senate 2022 primary candidate Jim Lamon voiced support for Masters’ run for Congress. “This is a huge election for this country,” Lamon said. “We all have to stand united—just like the Marxists, right? They all stand united.” “One thing I bet we agree on, our country needs us.” Masters began by asking the cheering crowd, “Who’s waiting for a red wave in a couple of weeks?” “We have to stay in the fight. We have to act as if our country depends on it.” Swing State Masters said Arizona remains pivotal in the election, after having to bear the “brunt” of the illegal immigration and fentanyl crises. He blamed the Democrats’ failed policies in handling the emergencies. “They have failed in so many respects. Many people talk about the border crisis as some abstraction, as if it’s some act of God. Biden caused it. His policies, right? Thanks to President Trump, we had operational control over our border,” Masters said. “I knew it was going to be bad, you knew it was going to be bad but, man, I didn’t know it would be this bad … Democrats have exceeded our expectations.” On Sept. 19, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the number of illegal alien encounters nationwide in August was 157,921—a 2.2 percent increase from July. The total number of illegal alien encounters during the past fiscal year ending in September was nearly $2.5 million. Masters said Biden’s executive order ending border wall construction in 2021 not only “incentivized” illegal immigration but also continued the immigration policy of former President Barack Obama. The only sanctuary community where illegals are not welcome is Martha’s Vineyard, Masters said to laughter. In September, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gained national attention when he sent two planes carrying illegal aliens and potential asylum seekers from Venezuela to affluent liberal Martha’s Vineyard, to the dismay of locals. The illegals were taken away voluntarily to a military base to receive food and shelter. Good Policy, Bad Policy Since Biden became president, Masters said the U.S. Department of Justice, Internal Revenue Service, and FBI have become weapons of the Democratic Party. “Why does every federal agency need a mini-military police force? It’s really dangerous,” he said. Inflation is rampant with the economy in tatters, and thousands of people die yearly from fentanyl overdoses, he said. Masters said the Biden administration is pushing for federalized elections to remove state control. He described his U.S. Senate race as a “propaganda war” waged by Democrats, costing his campaign $400,000 weekly in advertising in Maricopa County, Arizona’s most populous. “In a weird way, Mark Kelly’s [negative] ads are helping me. They are what they call us. It’s projection,” Masters said. Saying Kelly “votes more in lock-step with Biden, “now we can see the whites of their eyes,” with the Nov. 8 election now 37 days away, he said. “Mark knows he’s vulnerable,” Masters said. “Look at everything that’s crumbling around you because of Democrat policies. Why believe Democrat attack ads?” Masters said Democrats fear an America First platform, having “put America last” themselves. Attorney General Race Saturday’s gathering also featured Abe Hamadeh, Republican candidate for Arizona Attorney General in the general election. His Democratic opponent is Kristin Mayes. “My opponent wants to fight the weather; I want to fight criminals,” Hamadeh said, lampooning Mayes’ stance on climate change. “My opponent wants to hunt down businesses.” Hamadeh called on a united Republican front in a critical election, perhaps the most important in recent history. “We all understand that we can’t do this alone,” he told supporters. Of this aggressive border control policy, Hamadeh said on “day one,” he would declare Mexican drug cartels “terrorist organizations.” Both candidates said they view the 2022 election as a struggle for national survival. “We have to win. The stakes are too high. If not, [America] is gone—it is gone,” Masters said. Follow Allan Stein is an Epoch Times reporter who covers the state of Arizona.

AP Top Technology News At 3:10 A.m. EDT – Federal News Network https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/ap-top-technology-news-at-310-a-m-edt-federal-news-network/ What if Musk loses the Twitter case but defies the court? TikTok politics: Candidates turn to it ‘for better or worse’ India launches 5G services, Modi calls it step in new era Firefly Aerospace reaches orbit with new Alpha rocket In Ian’s wake, worried families crowdsource rescue efforts EXPLAINER: A deep dive into risks for undersea cables, pipes Launch aborted on Firefly’s 2nd attempt with Alpha rocket Danes:… READ MORE What if Musk loses the Twitter case but defies the court? TikTok politics: Candidates turn to it ‘for better or worse’ India launches 5G services, Modi calls it step in new era Firefly Aerospace reaches orbit with new Alpha rocket In Ian’s wake, worried families crowdsource rescue efforts EXPLAINER: A deep dive into risks for undersea cables, pipes Launch aborted on Firefly’s 2nd attempt with Alpha rocket Danes: Nord Stream 2 pipeline seems to have stopped leaking Tesla robot walks, waves, but doesn’t show off complex tasks Hack puts Latin American security agencies on edge Copyright © 2022 . All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.

Update | I-82 Reopens At Prosser After Fatal Crash. Highway 397 In Tri-Cities Also Clear – AOL https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/update-i-82-reopens-at-prosser-after-fatal-crash-highway-397-in-tri-cities-also-clear-aol/ Interstate 82 was closed to eastbound traffic Sunday morning due to a crash near Prosser that left a woman dead. Highway 397 also was closed at Interstate 82 by a wildfire south of Kennewick. A Nissan Altima was being driven eastbound on the interstate at just after 8:30 a.m. when it left the roadway and entered the median about one mile west of the Wine Country Road exit to Prosser, according to the Washington State Patrol. The car hit a guardrail, spun and came to a stop in the eastbound lanes. The driver, Nora L. Orosco, 46, of Grandview, died before she could be taken to a hospital, according to the WSP. There were no passengers in her car. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The Washington state Department of Transportation announced it had closed the interstate to eastbound traffic shortly after 9 a.m. It reopened about noon. Traffic was diverted around the closed section of the interstate at the County Line Road exit at Grandview, according to the WSP. Highway 397 was closed from I-82 to Olympia Street, according to the Department of Transportation. The fire was reported about 9:45 a.m. and about 20 firefighting units were battling the fire. The roadway reopened just before noon. Benton Fire District 1 posted to social media that the roadway was closed to allow firefighters to work. The cause of the fire was not yet known.

Storm Updates: Death Toll Rises As Rescuers Search For Hurricane Ian Survivors – The New York Times https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/storm-updates-death-toll-rises-as-rescuers-search-for-hurricane-ian-survivors-the-new-york-times/ When the water slipped in, it was just a glimmer on the floor, a sign that it was time to go. It was Wednesday, around noon, and Darcy Bishop roused her two brothers who had been resting after lunch. She pulled the wheelchair up to the oldest, Russell Rochow, 66, and heaved him into it before slipping his feet into black Velcro shoes. Her other brother, Todd Rochow, 63, was in his room, changing out of pajamas. He could manage with a walker. Both men had been born with cerebral palsy, and their mental development was like that of a young child. About 10 years ago, they started showing signs of Parkinson’s disease. But they found joy in their surroundings. Todd liked collecting cans at the beach and waiting for the mail carrier. Russell loved riding the bus and going to parks. And both had girlfriends. Ms. Bishop, 61, was their lifeline, their little sister who had long felt an obligation to keep them safe. “We’ve got to get going!” she shouted to Todd. She went to open the door of their home in Naples, Fla. It would not budge. The weight of the water on the other side had cemented it shut. She rushed to try the door to the garage. It too was stuck. Behind it was Todd’s walker. That’s when the house the three siblings shared with their parents began to flood. “It went from ankle-deep to knee-deep within, I don’t think it was even, five minutes,” Ms. Bishop said. “I just knew that there was no way out.” As Hurricane Ian bore down on Florida, many residents who stayed put found themselves unable to leave if they tried. For hours they were forced to fight heavy winds and attempt to escape flooding inside long-loved homes that had become frightening, deadly traps. Within days, more than 80 deaths in the state would be attributed to the hurricane, many of them older residents who drowned. Ms. Bishop had watched over her brothers since she was a child while her parents ran a leather and fur-cleaning service. As an adult, she had always lived near or with Russell and Todd, overseeing their medications and appointments at great cost to her personal life. “I’ve been married a couple times; nobody wanted to deal with all of the drama, so none of that lasted,” she said. “I just committed my life to them.” They had not evacuated the area earlier in the week because the hurricane’s path seemed inconsistent and confusing. On Tuesday, Ms. Bishop planned to leave with her brothers for her daughter’s home 16 miles inland. But by then, there were so many warnings to stay put. Her parents were already at her late grandmother’s home in Wisconsin. Now Ms. Bishop and her brothers were trapped. She texted her daughter at 12:34 p.m. “Water’s coming in.” Around her, she could hear the dining room hutch tipping and crashing, the china breaking, the refrigerator toppling over. The only way to go was up. Ms. Bishop’s parents had bought the tan home with the wintergreen metal roof around 1981, settling in the southwestern city that would come to be known for its pristine beaches and wealth. The home, located on a main inlet to the Gulf of Mexico, was not in great condition. Her parents, both in their 80s, had put their savings into their sons, even cashing in their life insurance policies. But they had, about three decades ago, added a second floor. Ms. Bishop guided Todd to the stairs, and he gripped the banister. She helped him pull himself slowly up to the top where he waited in a chair. Her Pomeranian, Destiny, also headed up. But stairs were impossible for Russell, who could not walk, nor bend his stiff legs. “I’m trying to pull him up the stairs, and he’s yelling, ‘I can’t, I can’t,’ and he’s slipping and sliding,” Ms. Bishop said. She had undergone knee replacement surgery in August because of a torn meniscus suffered while pushing Russell in his wheelchair up a hill. The stitches had just been taken out, and she had been warned to keep her scar dry. It was now submerged in brown and brackish water. Ms. Bishop yanked on the medical gait belt around Russell’s waist, but he was nearly 170 pounds. She tried every position possible, switching from pushing to pulling, and managed to get him up a few carpeted steps. But the water followed. “Russ, try to get on your butt and put your hands up on the stairs, try to help me,” she pleaded. He didn’t understand. Ms. Bishop called 911 and was told someone would come soon. But out the window she could already see patio furniture, boats and cars floating by. It would be a while before anyone could get to them. Her daughter, Heather Noel, had gotten her text and was trying to call, but reception was bad. “I kept thinking that even if rescuers got to her, if they couldn’t get to Russell too, I knew she wouldn’t leave, because she wouldn’t leave them,” Ms. Noel, 39, said. One of Ms. Noel’s neighbors owned a truck and offered to pick up her mother and uncles. He soon returned. A police officer had waved him off because it was unsafe. Meanwhile, Ms. Bishop was frantic. She would inch Russell up one step, only to see the water rise with them. And then her brother would ask to rest. “I’m sorry, Darcy. I’m tired.” At one point, he slipped back down a few steps, and they had to start over. Ms. Bishop called Russell’s physical therapist who managed to coax him to move a bit. But her phone battery was dwindling, and she had to hang up. Her frustration was tempered by Russell’s innocence. He counted the pictures on the wall. “Look Darcy, 1, 2, 3, 4.” “That’s very good, Russ,” Ms. Bishop said as tears slid down her cheeks. Finally, over the course of an hour, they made it up eight steps to the first small landing, then three steps to the second, and then a handful of steps more. But they stopped when the angle of the final landing required Russell’s body to twist. It simply would not. Ms. Bishop grabbed one of her father’s belts and tried to tie Russell to her, but it broke. His feet dangled in the water. “I was just aggravated, I had to walk away,” Ms. Bishop said. “And then I came back and said, ‘OK Russ, come on,’ and he kept pointing to the pictures on the wall.” They had climbed as far as they could. And still the water swelled. Ms. Bishop picked up her phone. Five percent battery left. She took a breath and walked to her parents’ room on the second floor so her brothers would not hear her. Then she called her mother to say goodbye. “I’m sorry,” she said, crying, “but I don’t think we’re going to make it. I love you guys. I did all I could. I just wanted to call and tell you.” Her mother tried to reassure her. The phone went dead. Ms. Bishop returned to Russell on the stairs and placed sofa cushions and pillows around him to make him comfortable. She sat down beside him. And waited. But after a while, she noticed the water start to recede. Hours passed as she stared, watching its slow retreat. At around 6:30 p.m., Russell said, “Somebody’s downstairs.” Ms. Bishop called out, “Hello?! Hello?! Who’s there?” It was her granddaughter’s cousin, Hance Walters. He lived nearby and had heard she was in trouble. Mr. Walters, 28, standing in waist-deep water, instructed two of his friends to go to his house and fetch canoes. Ms. Bishop waded to her back porch and snatched inner tubes and rafts to help bring her brothers outside. There, they were hoisted into the canoes. Russell’s floating wheelchair was tossed in as well, although parts were missing. Ms. Bishop grabbed a laundry basket and loaded it with medication, birth certificates, health records. She put her dog on a raft and tied the house door shut with an electrical cord from a vacuum before pushing herself away. Outside, the wind kept knocking her over. She saw that water had nearly reached the top of the garage, the cars drowned inside. It seemed to take forever to get to a dry patch, to finally be driven to her anxious daughter. By Sunday, rescue crews in Florida were still searching for residents who needed to be ferried to safety. They also had the grim task of looking for the bodies of those who drowned in homes and cars. In some parts where rivers and streams continued to rise, people were urged to evacuate. When Ms. Bishop tells the story of her escape, she sobs at the part where she could not leave her brothers. She is not sure about the future they face. The house will need to be demolished. The flood insurance company informed her that recouping her losses requires taking a photo of each ruined item and writing down its description. It is an unimaginable undertaking. Ms. Bishop and her brothers are staying at her daughter’s home, although it is not equipped for a wheelchair. Todd and Russell have not said much about the ordeal they survived, only that they want to go back home. “I don’t want no more hurricane,” they both repeat. Ms. Bishop is exhausted, her legs bruised. But she is mostly concerned about her family’s lack of savings. Long ago, she had been a manager at a grocery store until, she said, she was hit in the head with refrigerator panels at work and suffered nerve damage. She relies on disability payments and was also selling elaborate wreaths for extra money. All of her craft supplies were ruined in the storm. On Friday, she fractured her hand while helping Russell into the bathroom and had to be taken to urgent care. The injury added even more weight to the question already on her mind. “How am I going to take care of my brothers?” Susan C. Beachy, Kitty Bennett and Kirsten Noyes contributed research. Correction:  Oct. 2, 2022 An earlier version of this article misstated the name of the hurricane. It is Ian, not Ida. %

Ghana Records 16% Reduction In Road Crashes In Eight Months – Ghana Business News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/ghana-records-16-reduction-in-road-crashes-in-eight-months-ghana-business-news/ Ghana has recorded a 16 per cent reduction in road crash fatalities from January to August 2022 as against the same period in 2021, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has said. A total of 1,615 persons died through road crashes between January and August 2022 as against 1,937 deaths recorded in 2021 within the same period. This represents a decrease of over 16.62 per cent. The Authority said a total of 17,272 vehicles were also involved in road crashes in 2022 whilst 18,381 persons perished in 2021 for the same period, representing a 6.03 per cent decrease. Mrs Pearl Adusu, Head of Corporate Affairs, NRSA, said there had been reductions in all other indicators, including injuries and pedestrian knockdowns. She disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the side-lines of a Civil Society Organisations’ (CS0s) inaugural meeting on road safety, organised by CUTS international, Non-Governmental Organisation. She expressed satisfaction about the achievement and noted that several campaigns and interventions put in place by the Authority and partners had contributed to the successes recorded. She said all interventions put in place must be strengthened to sustain the successes recorded. “We realised that all the indicators have reduced marginally, which is a positive narration to road safety promotion in Ghana. And so we are encouraged by the numbers we see and we want all stakeholders to do more and work more to promote road safety. The indicators show that we are doing something positive in Ghana . We commend the media, road agencies, Driver and Vehicle Licencing Authority (DVLA), the Police, especially, its project of parry and pie, coming into the stay alive campaign domain is helping a lot. We commend the IGP for continuing with the project.” The Head of Corporate Affairs called for funding support to ensure effective enforcement of the “Stay Alive” campaign and to ensure an improvement in the road safety narratives. She said as the yuletide approached, the NRSA would step up the  “Stay Alive” Campaign within the media space to popularise and bring on board many more stakeholders to assist the Authority in its campaign. “We are bringing in a lot of stakeholders, such as the CSO platform on road safety, advocates, the media, the Police and all other stakeholders in the road safety space to support the NRSA to achieve success. Everybody’s little programme they are doing should come under the  ‘Stay Alive’ Campaign while we coordinate all activities.” Mr Daniel Wuaku, Director, Planning and Programmes at the NRSA, said despite the gains made, more efforts must be ensured to sustain awareness. “Road accident is not palatable news, it is sad and it must awaken everybody. If we as Ghanaians will always want to wait for the Police to come and enforce the law, may be by the time the Police arrives, it might be too late. If you want to arrive safely, you have the primary responsibility to do what is right by observing road regulations, signs and provide safety for yourself,” he said. Mr Appiah Kusi Adomako, West Africa Regional Director for CUTS International, noted that law enforcement agencies were not adequately resourced, which had hampered their operations for the past years. He was hopeful that the CSO platform would influence policy to address issues affecting road safety issues as well as reduce crashes and deaths in the country. Source: GNA

Championing Sustainable Structures – SRQ Daily Oct 3, 2022 – SRQ Magazine https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/championing-sustainable-structures-srq-daily-oct-3-2022-srq-magazine/ House and Home SRQ DAILY MONDAY BUSINESS EDITION MONDAY OCT 3, 2022 | BY ABBY WEINGARTEN Pictured: The award-winning Verandah House was completed in 2015. Photo courtesy of Halflants and Pichette. Tracking trends in sustainable home building has been a decades-long passion of Michael Halflants, FAIA—an award-winning design principal with the Tampa/Sarasota firm, Halflants + Pichette. On September 22, he shared his insights at the Interior Design Society (IDS) Environmental Design Conference: Green Building, Healthy Lives! on the New College of Florida campus. Halflants served on a panel called “Design for Sustainability and Environment,” and focused on the topic of “Sustainable Density.” He joined two other speakers: landscape architect David Young, who discussed “Environmental Landscape Design”; and interior designer Sarit Marcus, who talked about “How to Create an Eco-friendly, Healthy Home.” Q: What are some ways that Sarasota is moving in the direction of sustainable building? A: In Sarasota County, 76 percent of households consist of one or two people, yet most of what’s on the market is living spaces with three bedrooms or more. When the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce surveyed young professionals, almost 80 percent of them stated that they wanted to live in an apartment, and 62 percent of them said they were hoping to find a one- or two-bedroom apartment. If a municipality restricts the number of residential units per acre to an unreasonably low number, as the City of Sarasota does, it encourages the construction of large condominiums to the exclusion of all others. It’s neither sustainable nor equitable to build an entire city of luxury units. The average unit size should be in the range of 1,200 square feet rather than 4,000. A smaller footprint will use less resources to build and bring more residents in close proximity to restaurants and work. Higher density generates less traffic and a smaller carbon footprint per resident. Many municipalities around the country are subjected to a zoning code that makes it difficult to create smaller units, even though they are more sustainable to build and more inviting to a diverse population in terms of income, age and background. These codes can be described as exclusionary zoning where one is excluding potential buyers who can’t afford an enormous unit. It’s not really possible to create affordable units unless we allow for higher density. Many of the building issues we have in the states and worldwide could be improved if we went away from the model of single-family lots. In the U.S., land development is growing twice as fast as population growth. In terms of the global population, we’re already spending resources faster than can be sustained, and it’s something that needs to be addressed. Halflants + Pichette: 1350 Fifth St., Sarasota, 941-365-1820, halflantspichette.com. Pictured: The award-winning Verandah House was completed in 2015. Photo courtesy of Halflants and Pichette.

Local Briefs | News, Sports, Jobs – The Steubenville Herald-Star https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/local-briefs-news-sports-jobs-the-steubenville-herald-star/ Planning commission to meet today WINTERSVILLE — The Wintersville planning commission will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Village Municipal Building. Group set to videoconference WEIRTON — The Brooke-Hancock Family Resource Networkás Community Relations Network will meet by videoconference at noon Tuesday. The group is comprised of representatives of various agencies and community members who discuss action to address various local issues. Those interested in participating should call (304) 748-7850 for login information. Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox WINTERSVILLE — Attorneys for the Jefferson County Christian School have secured a temporary restraining order … Planning commission to meet today WINTERSVILLE — The Wintersville planning commission will meet at 6 p.m. … By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — With the death toll from Hurricane Ian rising and hundreds of … WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, a self-described “car guy,’’ often promises to lead by example on …

Flowing Cloud Tech Debuts On HKEX: Will Become First Metaverse IPO In Hong Kong – EIN News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/flowing-cloud-tech-debuts-on-hkex-will-become-first-metaverse-ipo-in-hong-kong-ein-news/ The first Metaverse HK IPO, Flowing Cloud Technology Ltd(6610.HK), officially launched on 29 Sep with the fundraising amount around US$ 100 million. The deal was widely sought after by the market in HK and overseas. One the first day of book building, the HK public offering tranche was 5 times oversubscribed, which is the largest HK IPO with such multiples of oversubscribe on the book open day this year. The international placement tranche was also multiple times covered across the price range on the first day. And it has attracted a good mix of investors, including overseas and Chinese long-only funds, hedge funds, family offices, strategic corporates, etc., believing Flowing Cloud Tech might be the next Unity (U.US) in China. It is worth nothing that the deal had introduced well-known cornerstone investors including SenseTime, the best AI company in China; state-owned investment arm of Anji, one of the development engines beside Hangzhou in Zhejiang province; Tradego, the widely used fintech platform for securities houses in Hong Kong. Flowing Cloud is a leading AR/VR software technology service company in China, ranking 1st in China’s AR/VR service market in 2021, accounting for 13.5% of the market share. From 2019 to 2021, Flowing Cloud’s revenue was RMB 251, 339, and 595 million respectively, and the compound annual growth rate of revenue in the past three years was 54.02%. The revenue in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB 228 million, a year-on-year increase of 65.0%. The company achieved adjusted net profit in 2021 around RMB 105 million and 315.9% year-on-year rate of increase in the first quarter of 2022. The AR/VR market in China is showing great momentum, both hardware and software. Developing tools will be the critical building blocks in the prosperity of a new world. Flowing Cloud is one of the best players in the software market to provide development service and kits for Chinese business clients. The company maintains good collaboration with Chinese tech giants, such as Baidu, Huawei, Tencent, JD.com, etc. Flowing Cloud Tech’s valuation is ranged from HK$ 4 to 5 billion, forward P/E around 15x-20x. The reasonable pricing leaves profits on the table for potential investors. Book continues to grow in size and quality with further conversions from management deal roadshow, and will close on 10 Oct. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221002005047/en/ You just read: EIN Presswire’s priority is source transparency. We do not allow opaque clients, and our editors try to be careful about weeding out false and misleading content. As a user, if you see something we have missed, please do bring it to our attention. Your help is welcome. EIN Presswire, Everyone’s Internet News Presswire, tries to define some of the boundaries that are reasonable in today’s world. Please see our Editorial Guidelines for more information. Submit your press release

Zyron Powerpod And Deskpod Review – Smallest GaN Chargers – Craving Tech https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/zyron-powerpod-and-deskpod-review-smallest-gan-chargers-craving-tech/ An Australian company began its journey after launching one of the smallest 66W GaN chargers back in March 2021. GaN charger, if you haven’t heard that before, is basically a modern charger utilising Gallium nitride (GaN) technology to charge devices with less heat and more efficient in charging. Lots of modern laptops can be charged with this technology and it only requires a USB-C cable and a GaN charger, which is relatively much smaller than the traditional laptop chargers that feel like a heavy brick. We’re looking at some cool and compact GaN chargers today from Zyron Tech Australia: the Powerpod and Deskpod. Zyron Powerpod 100 Zyron Powerpod 100 is a compact, 100W USB-C PD Charger. At just 210 grams of weight, it is even lighter than the MacBook Pro 16″ charger yet capable of charging up to 4 devices simultaneously. It comes with an AU plug adapter and foldable, fixed US pin. If you often travel to the UK, EU, or Asian countries, the corresponding travel plugs are also sold separately and will work well with the Powerpod. Note that Zyron sells a few different Powerpod chargers ranging from 65W to 140W. The one I have here (100W) is more than enough for my needs and has enough power to charge my HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2020 – which only requires 65-Watt to charge. The charger is compatible with other USB-C powered laptops too from various brands like Dell, HP, Apple, Microsoft, etc. And of course, smaller devices like your smartphones and tablet devices. Zyron Powerpod 100 comes with 4 USB ports: 3x USB-C and 1x USB-A port: 1x 100W USB-C PD3.0 Output 1x 100W USB-C PD3.0 Output 1x 20W USB-C PD3.0 Output (for smaller devices like smartphones and tablets). 1x 18W USB-A Quick Charger QC3.0 Output To charge your modern laptop with USB-C, you can simply plug the included 100W USB-C cable into either the first or second slot (you can see the labels clearly on the charger, which is nice so you don’t need to remember which is which). The included cable is one-metre length (which may or may not be long enough for you) with overvoltage & overcurrent protection. While you can charge 4 device simultaneously with the Powerpod, the unit obviously needs to share all the power as you charge, so here’s how it works when you charge more than one device on the Zyron Tech Powerpod 100W: Basically the 100W USB-C power output will go down a bit as it needs to share power with another port but you can pretty much do your own calculation in mind as you pick which port to use to see if you’re happy with the output power. If you are a heavy-charging user, you may want to grab their Powerpod 140W instead. I really like the compact design and simplicity of the Powerpod. The labels are clear and the plugs are interchangeable, making it the perfect GaN charger to use at home and also overseas since you can prepare which plug you are going to need before you go. Zyron Deskpod Zyron Deskpod, as the name suggests, will be on your desk most of the time. It serves as a charging station while simultaneously saving space on the desk. Compared to the Powerpod, the Deskpod can actually charge 2 laptops at 60W simultaneously via its dual USB-C ports. It offers up to 156W max output via its four USB ports in total (two USB-C and two USB-A ports): 1x USB-C 100W 1x USB-C 100W 1x USB-A 18W 1x USB-A 18W You can check the power distribution over on the product page at Zyron Tech website to see what happens when you charge multiple devices simultaneously through these ports. There is a charging stand included in the packaging that can support up to two small devices like your smartphones and tablets. It’s meant to be placed on the desk so you can just plug your laptop on the desk to power and if need be, charge your phone or tablet at the same time. The stand makes it neat to charge while saving the extra space on your desk. But even when you don’t use it to charge your devices, you can still use the stand on itself to place your devices neatly on the desk. A 1-metre cable is also included in the packaging, like the Powerpod. Weighing 306 grams, I can definitely feel the weight when I lift the Powerpod out of the box for the first time. It’s still a great gadget to carry with you on the trip though but you can also place it permanently on your desk so you can power+use your laptop + charge devices when you need to. It removes some clutter from your desk and serves an excellent, yet compact charging station within reach. Make sure to check out the Powerpod and Deskpod over at Zyron Tech, along with the other products they have. And don’t forget to use the coupon code CRAVINGTECH to get 5% off if you are making a purchase! Discosure: Zyron Powerpod and Deskpod review samples were supplied for reviewing You may also like

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Holds $19k; XRP, Solana, Dogecoin Shed Up To 5% – Economic Times https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/crypto-price-today-bitcoin-holds-19k-xrp-solana-dogecoin-shed-up-to-5-economic-times/ After a quick recovery on the weekend, the crypto market was back in the red on Monday, reminding of the dreary days of September, when inflation and recession worries hurt the markets most. Bitcoin was holding the $19,000-mark, whereas Ethereum slipped below the $1,300-mark. Cryptos tracked equities markets, which were moving dismally amid rising fears. Top crypto tokens were trading mostly lower on Monday. Barring the stablecoins, BNB and Tron were the only altcoins in green. XRP plunged over 5 per cent, whereas Etheruem, Cardano, Solana, Dogecoin and Avalanche shed 2 per cent each. The global cryptocurrency market cap was trading marginally lower at $928.34 billion, dropping about a per cent in the last 24 hours. However, the total trading volume zoomed as much as 24 per cent, close to $45.24 billion. What’s cooking in India Amid the current global economic slowdown, crypto exchange WazirX has reportedly laid off 40 per cent of its workforce. A total of 50 to 70 employees of the 150 workers at the exchange were asked to go, IANS repored, citing sources. Global updates Uzbekistan now requires licensed crypto companies in the country to pay monthly fees that will mostly go to the state Budget, an official document published. Crypto exchange Binance has been registered as a financial service provider in New Zealand and launched Binance New Zealand, according to an emailed announcement. Adam Todd, founder of crypto futures and spot market exchange Digitex, has been charged by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for multiple violations of the Commodity Exchange Act. Crypto investment firm Paradigm led an $11.8-million funding round in Blowfish, a firewall provider looking to help Web3 firms fight off cyberattacks that can often plague their products and services. Technology company MicroStrategy is looking to recruit a software engineer to build a Lightning Network-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Tech analysis by Proassetz Exchange After a breakout at $6.60 and moving out of the range-bound zone, link can rally upwards. Currently a good support zone of $.6.60 and $7 is active. Resistance level is around $8.00 and $8.65. Any breakout above that can lead to $9.50. Still a strict support level of $6 is important (Views and recommendations given in this section are the analysts’ own and do not represent those of ETMarkets.com. Please consult your financial adviser before taking any position in the asset/s mentioned.) (What’s moving Sensex and Nifty Track latest market news, stock tips and expert advice on ETMarkets. Also, ETMarkets.com is now on Telegram. For fastest news alerts on financial markets, investment strategies and stocks alerts, subscribe to our Telegram feeds.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News.

Greek Life At The U Of A Hosts It’s On Us Week – University Of Arkansas Newswire https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/greek-life-at-the-u-of-a-hosts-its-on-us-week-university-of-arkansas-newswire/ The Charlie & Cappy Whiteside Greek Life Leadership Center is proud to announce its annual It’s On Us Week to be held Oct. 3 – 7 on the U of A campus. “Our goal is to continue providing educational opportunities and resources for all U of A students to prevent sexual assault,” said Parice S. Bowser, director of Greek Life. “This includes working with both faculty and staff to create a change. We all can play a major role by stepping up, stepping in and speaking out to stop sexual assault. It’s On Us, Arkansas.” It’s On Us, launched in 2014, began as a campaign started by the White House under former President Barack Obama and then-Vice President Joe Biden, to raise awareness and help put an end to sexual assault on college campuses. The campaign serves as an opportunity for students to be a part of the solution. It’s On Us asks everyone to step up and realize they can help end sexual assault.  The aim in hosting this week is to provide opportunities to support survivors, provide educational opportunities, educate individuals on consent, debunk various myths surrounding sexual assault and sexual violence, and to bring awareness to the problem.  The It’s On Us campus campaign has over 82 sponsors and aims to reach a broader base of the population through its pledge and awareness efforts. Everyone is encouraged to sign the official It’s On Us pledge, which will then put their name on the pledge list on the official website. When asked about the importance of the week, current Panhellenic President Kinsey Landry said, “The Panhellenic Council is an organization for women led by women. With an overwhelming number of sexual assault survivors being women, it’s important for our council to take an active stance against sexual assault and raise awareness. Through educational programming and conversations that take place during It’s On Us Week, we hope sexual violence can come to a stop. We understand that the work that happens this week must continue. There is no place for sexual assault on our campus.” This year, Greek Life has partnered with a variety of campus and community partners including the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, United Greek Council, Greek Life Facilitators, Order of Omega, Associated Student Government, University Housing, RESPECT, Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence, NWA Center for Sexual Assault and the U of A Title IX Office. A schedule of events can be found below: Monday, Oct. 3 The Launch: It’s On Us Week Kickoff Arkansas Union South Terrace 11:30 a.m. to noon It’s On us Week Tabling Union Mall Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 It’s On Us Week Tabling Union Mall 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Online Dating Violence Prevention Program Arkansas Union 503 6- 7 p.m. Presented by Order of Omega Glow Run Event Arkansas Union Mall 7:30 p.m. Presented by Associated Student Government Wednesday, Oct. 5 Letters to Survivors Union Mall 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. What is a Healthy Relationship? Arkansas Union 509 – 510 5-6 p.m. Presented by Greek Life Facilitators Thursday, Oct. 6 Beyond the Screen Arkansas Union 513 5-6 p.m. Presented by Greek Life Facilitators New Member SAPP Training – CLOSED EVENT Friday, Oct. 7 TEALGate & Take the Pledge Arkansas Union Mall Food from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Whiteside Greek Life Leadership Center at 479-575-5001.

Apple Acknowledges Watch Series 8, Ultra’s Microphone Issues – India TV News https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/apple-acknowledges-watch-series-8-ultras-microphone-issues-india-tv-news/ Image Source : APPLE Apple watch Series 8 Tech giant Apple has reportedly said that some of its next-generation Watch users may experience microphone issues, including when trying to use Siri or make a phone call. According to MacRumors, users have complained of their Apple Watch Series 8 and Ultra’s microphone becoming unresponsive for an extended period, resulting in apps that depend on the microphone causing errors or ceasing to function altogether. In a new memo, the tech giant said it is aware of the bug affecting users, specifically saying customers could face problems with Siri not being able to hear them, recording voice memos, and conducting phone calls. A “Measurement Suspended” message may also appear in the Noise app. Apple said that restarting the Apple Watch may temporarily fix the problem and suggests the problem is not hardware related. The tech giant in the memo said that users should remain updated to the latest watchOS version, indicating a fix could soon be released. Latest Technology News

Woman Killed Near Prosser In Single-Vehicle Collision On Sunday Morning – The Spokesman Review https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/woman-killed-near-prosser-in-single-vehicle-collision-on-sunday-morning-the-spokesman-review/ A woman was killed in a single-vehicle collision in Benton County on Sunday, the Washington State Patrol said. Nora L. Orosco, 46, of Grandview, Washington, was killed Sunday morning near Prosser when her vehicle, a 2015 Nissan Altima, left the roadway and crashed into a guardrail. The Washington State Patrol said she was traveling eastbound on Interstate 82 when her vehicle left the roadway, crossed into the median and struck the guardrail. Her vehicle spun and came to rest in the eastbound lanes of I-82. Her family has been notified. It is unknown if she was wearing a seat belt or was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, troopers said. The collision is under investigation.

Nighttime Offers Profitable Opportunities_china.org.cn – China.org.cn https://bentoncountynewsnow.com/nighttime-offers-profitable-opportunities_china-org-cn-china-org-cn/ Be it watching the Peking Opera Farewell My Concubine at Dashila in the nation’s capital, having traditional Beijing snacks across the street, or camping on Shanghai’s bustling Nanjing Road, the nighttime economy is taking off in cities across the nation. The market scale is estimated to be over 40 trillion yuan ($5.7 trillion) this year. As the COVID-19 resurgence is being contained in most Chinese cities, local governments are making the decision to promote business and consumption at night in a bid to capture opportunities at sundown. The municipal government of Beijing decided to issue 100 million yuan worth of consumption coupons and designed up to 10 nighttime traveling routes to boost the capital’s nighttime economy, the Workers’ Daily reported. More than 20 key business areas and about 10,000 brands take part in various night activities extended through November, the report added. In East China’s Shanghai, ten iconic scenic spots across the city are also embracing the nighttime economy. As a city built on fashion and innovation, Shanghai is ready to add more hustle and bustle to its evening entertainment repertoire. In Chongqing, more than 200 featured activities online and offline were held so far this year, making it a sleepless city, the Economy &Nation Weekly under the Xinhua News Agency reported. In Xi’an of Shaanxi province, consumption of culture and tourism at night is expected to create new growth opportunities, and the provincial capital has allocated several tourism and consumption areas for the nighttime economy including the Xi’an Grand Tang pedestrian street and the City Wall, Shaanxi Daily reported. About 60 percent of consumption in China takes place at night, according to a report on urban residents’ spending habits by the Ministry of Commerce, said Shen Jiani, a senior researcher from the strategic research center of Trip.com, a tourism platform. The overall business scale of the nation’s nighttime economy has been expanding rapidly since 2016, thanks to local government policy support, increased venues for consumption at night, as well as people’s rising appetite for spending in the evening, according to a research report from iiMedia Research. “The Chinese nighttime economy surpassed 30 trillion yuan by the end of 2020, a growth of 5 percent year-on-year, and the figure is projected to exceed 40 trillion yuan in 2022,” the report said. “Consumption holds great significance to China’s economy, so we can see governments of various levels launching all kinds of measures and businesses to shore up consumption,” said Zhang Yi, chief analyst with iiMedia Research. “According to our research, most of the consumption activities are made by Chinese people during 6:00 pm to 2:00 am, both online and offline, showing the nighttime economy has great potential,” Zhang explained. Contrary to the stereotyped impression that consumption at night is usually referring to food and snacks, the iiMedia Research survey shows it covers much wider activities like delivery services, online shopping, and many other cultural and entertainment activities. “It is a blending of food, shopping, entertainment, tourism, exercise, exhibitions and shows, and the rapid development of digitalization has made consumption more convenient and easier,” Zhang added. The Chinese New Year holiday this year, for example, showed people’s consumption at night totaled 379 billion yuan, up 27.06 percent year-on-year and accounted for 33.7 percent of all spending during the holiday, the iiMedia Research report on the nighttime economy showed. In terms of business, dining and snacks accounted for 28.9 percent of the total spending in the evening, followed by shopping at 28.7 percent, entertainment at 19.9 percent and tourism at 15.8 percent, the report added. Nighttime economy associated with cultural consumption, tourism and leisure activities has become a strategic part of the nation’s economy and social development, Zhao Yijing, head of nighttime tourism research at the China Tourism Academy was quoted as saying by Xinhua News Agency. As an extension of daytime traveling, tourism in the evening is gradually taking shape over the past several years. The nighttime traveling economy could be an effective solution for boosting consumption and activating the domestic economy, said Shen Jiani with Trip.com, adding that summer vacation is the annual peak for traveling in the evening. Over the past five years, ticket booking volumes during summer vacations for touring scenic spots at night are usually 120 percent that of conventional evenings. Specifically, Trip.com found that tickets booked in July for evening travel swell 138 percent month-on-month, and saw a growth of 165 percent from the previous month in terms of passenger trips. Discovering this trend, local governments have already tapped into this emerging market by laying out night touring development schemes. More than 200 cities have so far launched their own nighttime cultural and tourism revitalization plans including nighttime traveling routes, performances, arts and exhibitions among others, according to statistics from the China Tourism Academy. Since the beginning of the year, dozens of Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen of Guangdong province, Wuhan of Hubei province, Chengdu of Sichuan province, Changsha of Hunan province, and Xi’an of Shaanxi province have launched their own policies in supporting cultural and travel activities at night, said Shen. Despite the strong demand for high-quality nighttime traveling products, the majority of the offerings on the market, however, are focused on traditional dining, drinking and shopping. Therefore, there is a shortage of integrated and high-quality products, Shen added. “From the supply perspective, there is spacious room for enhancing nighttime cultural and tourism products in terms of diversification, breadth and depth. The high-quality development of the nighttime economy looks for more cultural embodiment,” Zhao Yijing with the China Tourism Academy said. China’s large population, its active and innovative online and offline business models, as well as the nation’s culture and history, create broad opportunities for the nighttime economy to explode, Zhang Yi of iiMedia Research suggested. According to Zhang, over the past few years, Chinese people’s consumption at night was characterized by an increased proportion of online purchases, rising demand for cultural spending, a smaller gap between eastern Chinese cities and inland areas in the west, as well as robust growth in medium and small cities. %